Need help detecting web site visitor's hardware configuration
Hi
Is it possible using JavaScript and/or PHP or any other language, whether a user of my web site has a webcam attached to his PC and whether they have audio output device (speakers, head phones etc) and audio input device for example mike
Any help or guidance on this matter would be highly appreciated.
Thanks for your help
JV
pr0gr4mm3r posted this at 14:04 — 25th April 2007.
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I'm pretty sure PHP or any other server-side script won't be able to help you.
The only site that tried to detect my hardware wanted me to download an ActiveX control or separate program altogether, but then you run into problems with compatibility.
kb posted this at 19:01 — 25th April 2007.
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I'm not sure, but you could try visiting the manufacturer's website and see if they have any documentation on it.
Also, you could Google for things like 'embedded webcam' or similar, and possibly come up with some forum suggestions, blog posts, or maybe even articles.
Your best bet is to try and find a source that is dedicated to it...ideally a forum centered around embedded video camera content in a web page. From there you could learn how to find the camera, etc.
My guess, though, is that it's going to require a special medium. That being said, I do know that Flash supports webcam interfacing, so check the Flash docs.
pr0gr4mm3r posted this at 19:18 — 25th April 2007.
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I'll bet a Java Applet could work as well.
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