DeviceRotationRate

This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for the proper prefixes to use in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the spec changes.

A DeviceRotationRate object provides information about the rate at which the device is rotating around all three axes.

Properties

DeviceRotationRate.alpha Read only
The amount of rotation around the Z axis, in degrees per second.
DeviceRotationRate.beta Read only
The amount of rotation around the X axis, in degrees per second.
DeviceRotationRate.gamma Read only
The amount of rotation around the Y axis, in degrees per second.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Device Orientation Events Working Draft Initial specification.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support ? ? ? ? ?
Feature Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support ? ? ? ? ?

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