ICameraControl::get_PrivacyMode method (vidcap.h)
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The get_PrivacyMode method returns the camera's privacy setting. The privacy setting controls whether camera sensor captures video.
Syntax
HRESULT get_PrivacyMode(
[out] long *pValue,
[out] long *pFlags
);
Parameters
[out] pValue
Receives one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | The sensor is able to capture video. |
| 1 | The sensor is not able to capture video. |
[out] pFlags
Receives one or more flags. See CameraControlFlags.
Return value
Returns an HRESULT value.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows XP with SP2 [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | vidcap.h |
| Library | Strmiids.lib |