Webcam UsageIndicator base (Manual)
This test verifies that the webcam indicates its status. When a webcam is ready, the indicator LED should be on and off when the webcam is not ready.
Test details
Associated requirements |
Device.Streaming.Webcam.Base.AVStreamWDMAndInterfaceRequirements Device.Streaming.Webcam.Base.BasicPerf Device.Streaming.Webcam.Base.DirectShowAndMediaFoundation Device.Streaming.Webcam.Base.KSCategoryVideoCameraRegistration Device.Streaming.Webcam.Base.MultipleClientAppSupport Device.Streaming.Webcam.Base.ReportingCameraLocation Device.Streaming.Webcam.Base.SurpriseRemoval Device.Streaming.Webcam.Base.UsageIndicator Device.Streaming.Webcam.Base.WindowsCaputureInfrastructureCameraSupport Device.Streaming.Webcam.H264.H264Support |
Platforms |
Windows RT (ARM-based) Windows 8 (x64) Windows 8 (x86) Windows RT 8.1 Windows 8.1 x64 Windows 8.1 x86 |
Expected run time |
~2 minutes |
Categories |
Certification Functional |
Type |
Manual |
Running the test
Before you run the test, complete the test setup as described in the test requirements: Webcam Testing Prerequisites.
During the test, a command prompt window appears on the test computer. You must respond to the prompts. During the test, you must point the webcam at the screen. The test succeeds if the webcam captures an image on screen within an acceptable latency period.
For internal cameras:
A mirror should reflect the monitor to the internal camera.
A speaker positioned close to the camera microphone.
For external cameras:
The external camera needs to be pointed to the monitor.
A speaker positioned close to the camera microphone.
Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting Device.Streaming Testing.
More information
Parameters
Parameter | Description |
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WDKDeviceID |
Specifies the Plug and Play (PnP) ID of the device to be tested. Example: \\?\root#media#0001#{65e8773d-8f56-11d0-a3b9-00a0c9223196}\global |
Command syntax
Command option | Description |
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MFMessenger.exe -m flash -DeviceID “[WDKDeviceID]” |
Runs the test. |
Note
For command-line help for this test binary, type /h.
File list
File | Location |
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MFMessenger.exe |
<testbinroot>\nttest\\multimediatest\Performance\MFMessenger\ |
Audiostreaming.dll |
<testbinroot>\nttest\multimediatest\avcore\audio\bin\ |