USB Webcam Guide
From Phidgets Support
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Introduction
Webcams come in many forms, but the USB ones usually come a UVC (USB Video Class) devices. This primer gives a very brief overview of what they are and how to use them.
Advantages
Their advantage is their cross-platform compatibility, especially within the various flavours of Linux.
- Wikpedia gives a good overview of their levels of compatibility
- Many devices other than the Phidget webcam use the same protocol, please refer to a compatibility list
