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InputDeviceCapabilities

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 Editor's Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support 47 ? ? ? ?
Feature Android Android Webview Firefox Mobile (Gecko) Firefox OS IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile Chrome for Android
Basic support No support 47 ? ? ? ? ? 47

Document Tags and Contributors

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 Last updated by: rolfedh,