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    USB Video Class (UVC) camera implementation guide

    • Learn how to expose color and sensor camera capabilities to applications through the inbox USB Video Class (UVC) driver. Find out how to specify format types, categories, and attributes for different type… See more

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    Starting in Windows 10, an inbox USB Video Class (UVC) driver is provided for devices compliant with USB Video Class specification (versions 1.0 to 1.5). This driver suppo… See more

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    Sensor cameras

    Windows supports two categories of cameras. One is a color camera and the other one is a non-color sensor camera. RGB or YUV cameras are categorized as color camer… See more

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    IR stream

    The Windows inbox USB video class (UVC) driver supports cameras that capture the scene in YUV format and transmit the pixel data over USB as uncompressed YUV or as compresse… See more

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    Depth stream

    Windows inbox USB Video Class driver supports cameras that produce Depth streams. These cameras capture the depth information (For example, time of flight) of the scene a… See more

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    What FPS does a UVC camera have?
    The frame rate, which determines video smoothness, can also vary depending on the camera, typically ranging from 15 frames per second (FPS) to 60 FPS or even higher. Autofocus and Image Controls: Many UVC cameras feature autofocus capabilities, ensuring you stay sharp and in focus during video calls or while recording.
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  1. General UVC (Universal Video Class) refers to:
    1. A USB device class that describes devices capable of streaming video, such as webcams and digital camcorders1.
    2. UVC cameras, which are USB-powered devices that incorporate standard video streaming functionality and connect seamlessly with host machines2.
    3. UVC drivers, which allow webcams and other video devices to communicate with computers or other compatible devices3.
    4. A Microsoft-provided AVStream minidriver that provides driver support for USB Video Class devices4.
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    USB device class for webcams and other video input devices The USB video device class (also USB video class or UVC) is a USB device class that describes devices capable of streaming video like webcams, digital camcorders, transcoders, analog video converters and still-image cameras.

    USB video device class - Wikipedia

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    UVC cameras (USB video class) are USB-powered devices that incorporate standard video streaming functionality and connect seamlessly with host machines. There are standard and class-specific descriptors—data structures used to describe a USB device’s capability.

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    General UVC drivers, also known as Universal Video Class drivers, are a type of software that allows webcams and other video devices to communicate with computers or other compatible devices seamlessly. They act as a bridge between the hardware of the webcam and the software running on your computer.

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    The USB Video Class (UVC) driver is a Microsoft-provided AVStream minidriver that provides driver support for USB Video Class devices. When your device uses UVC, you don't need to supply your own driver. Instead, the device works automatically with the system-supplied driver.

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    Which camera types are supported by the UVC driver?
    RGB or YUV cameras are categorized as color cameras and non-color cameras like gray scale, IR and Depth cameras are categorized as sensor cameras. The UVC driver supports both types of cameras. We recommend the camera firmware specify a value based on which the UVC driver would register the camera under one or both supported categories.

    USB Video Class (UVC) Camera Implementation Guide - Windows drivers

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    Does Linux support UVC 1.1?
    Detection of UVC 1.5 devices was introduced in Linux kernel version 4.5, but support in the driver for UVC 1.5 specific features or specific UVC 1.5 devices was not added and MPEG-2 TS, H.264 and VP8 payloads are not supported yet. The result is that some UVC 1.5 devices that also support UVC 1.1 work correctly.

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    What FPS does a UVC camera have?
    The frame rate, which determines video smoothness, can also vary depending on the camera, typically ranging from 15 frames per second (FPS) to 60 FPS or even higher. Autofocus and Image Controls: Many UVC cameras feature autofocus capabilities, ensuring you stay sharp and in focus during video calls or while recording.

    The Ultimate Guide to UVC Cameras: Unveiling the Power of ... - Medium

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    Are UVC cameras a good choice?
    But UVC cameras offer more than just ease of use. They come equipped with a range of functionalities that cater to various needs: Resolution and Frame Rate: UVC cameras support a wide range of resolutions, from basic VGA (640 x 480) all the way up to high-definition 1080p (1920 x 1080) and even higher.

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    What is a UVC camera? What are the different types of …

    Apr 7, 2022 · UVC cameras are USB-powered devices that support video streaming and connect with host machines. Learn how they work, what are their advantages, and how they differ from USB 3.0, MIPI, and GMSL cameras.

     
  4. Microsoft Learn
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    USB Video Class Driver Overview - Windows drivers

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    Drivers for UVC cameras - Webcam Test

  6. Microsoft Community
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    USB2.0 UVC camera wont work on windows 10 - Microsoft …

  8. Arducam Wiki
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    UVC Cameras on Windows - Arducam Wiki

    Learn how to set up and use UVC cameras on Windows with AMCap and H264 software. Find out how to select, preview, capture and toggle the camera parameters and audio options.

  9. Wikipedia
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    USB video device class - Wikipedia

  10. Medium
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    The Ultimate Guide to UVC Cameras: Unveiling the …

    Apr 22, 2024 · UVC stands for Universal Video Class. It’s a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device class specification that defines a standard way for host computers to communicate with video cameras.

  11. e-con Systems
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    e-CAMView - Windows UVC USB Camera Software - e …

    e-CAMView is a Windows DirectShow UVC USB camera software for video streaming and still capturing from the camera device. It supports various UVC camera controls, resolutions, formats, and image types.

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    Unveiling the Benefits of General UVC Drivers: A Comprehensive …

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