Camera app doesn't detect WebCam splitter (Win8 Build 8400)

Question

Hi,

In previous consumer preview Win8 version, the Metro Cemera app was able to detect and select (in addition to a real WebCam) a Webcam splitter such as Verysoft and Youcam.

Moving to Build 8400 - now it can't connect to a splitter and shows the message "The Camera is currently used by another app"

It seems the CameraCaptureUI class has changed.

Thanks

Haim

Answer 1

Haim,

I will look into this for you.

Best Wishes - Eric

Answer 2

Thanks Eric

Answer 3

Haim,

We have observed this as well.  I will keep you posted.  Feel free to ask at any time.

Best Wishes - Eric

Answer 4

Hello Eric

Any update?

Thanks

Haim

Answer 5

Register as an Image class device & register both KSCATEGORY_VIDEO and KSCATEGORY_CAPTURE.

The splitter manufacturer could replace in their INF:

Class=MEDIA

ClassGUID={4d36e96c-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}

With:

Class=Image

ClassGUID={6BDD1FC6-810F-11D0-BEC7-08002BE2092F}

And force an uninstall/reinstall via the Device Manager.