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W3C Media Capture and Streams
Defines APIs for requesting local audio and video media, constraints, permissions, media tracks, and privacy indicators for active capture devices.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera capture | Choose camera capture when the product must create new camera media and users need live preview, framing, capture, review, and retake behavior. | The camera stream starts only after a deliberate user action and contextual permission rationale. | Supports media streams, privacy indicators, media tracks, and constraints. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Camera capture vs file upload vs permission request vs sensitive-data reveal vs full-screen takeover vs drag-and-drop upload
Supports camera media streams, media tracks, constraints, and privacy indicators.
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