Need help detecting web site visitor's hardware configuration

[jeephp]

Hi

Is it possible using JavaScript and/or PHP or any other language, whether a user of my web site has a webcam attached to his PC and whether they have audio output device (speakers, head phones etc) and audio input device for example mike

Any help or guidance on this matter would be highly appreciated.

Thanks for your help

JV

[joelgreen]

i believe it is not possible to do with javascript and php. Some extensions/plugins need to be installed in the browser for this to work.

Maybe some java applet could determine it, but some security issues may arise.

[whoisgregg]

Flash has the ability to interact with a users webcam (if the user gives explicit permission). Perhaps a small flash file can detect and pass the values?