InputDeviceCapabilities

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The InputDeviceCapabilities() constructor creates a new InputDeviceCapabilities object provides information about the physical device responsible for generating a touch event.

Syntax

var inputDeviceCapabilities = new InputDeviceCapabilities([InputDeviceCapabilitiesInit])

Returns

An instance of the InputDeviceCapabilities interface.

Parameters

InputDeviceCapabilitiesInit Optional
A dictionary object containing a set of device capabilities. It contains the following property.
  • fireTouchEvents: A Boolean that indicates whether the device dispatches touch events.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
InputDeviceCapabilities Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

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DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidEdge MobileFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
Basic support
Non-standard
Chrome Full support 47Edge ? Firefox ? IE ? Opera ? Safari ? WebView Android Full support 47Chrome Android Full support 47Edge Mobile ? Firefox Android ? Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android ?

Legend

Full support  
Full support
Compatibility unknown  
Compatibility unknown
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.

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