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 Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
InputDeviceCapabilities() constructor
Non-standard
Chrome Full support 47Edge Full support ≤79Firefox ? IE ? Opera ? Safari ? WebView Android Full support 47Chrome Android Full support 47Firefox Android ? Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support 5.0

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