How to link webcams from one computer to another

[chrstrbrts]

Hello,

I'm curious as to how websites link users' webcams and microphones together so that they can communicate with one another.

Is there some sort of pre-written code that you can embed in your code to facilitate such a thing?

Thanks.

 

[Ken g6]

Websites? You're probably looking for WebRTC, a new standard for such communication.

 

[chrstrbrts]

Websites?

Yes, websites. Sites like chatroulette or omegle. Actually, the adult webcam sites are a good example of what I'm talking about. You can click on a button on screen and the site will initiate a webcam connection between you and the model you choose.

You're probably looking for WebRTC, a new standard for such communication.

Thanks for the link, but I've been so busy today that I haven't been able to really read it.

Am I to assume that the new standard is a collection of javascript APIs? Can I just call new javascript functions and launch the webcam connection that easily?

Thanks.

 

[Ken g6]

Am I to assume that the new standard is a collection of javascript APIs? Can I just call new javascript functions and launch the webcam connection that easily?

I haven't used it, but I think that's about the size of it. Though it looks like there are quite a few steps involved.