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.
The RTCDataChannelEvent
interface represents events that occur while attaching a RTCDataChannel
to a RTCPeerConnection
. The only event sent with this interface is datachannel
.
Properties
A RTCDataChannelEvent
being an Event
, this event also implements these properties.
RTCDataChannelEvent.channel
Read only- Contains the
RTCDataChannel
containing the data channel associated with the event.
Constructors
RTCDataChannelEvent()
- Returns a new
RTCDataChannelEvent
. It takes two parameters, the first being aDOMString
representing the type of the event; the second a dictionary containing theRTCDataChannel
it refers to.
Methods
A RTCDataChannelEvent
being an Event
, this event also implements these properties. There is no specific RTCDataChannelEvent
method.
Examples
pc.ondatachannel = function( ev ) { alert("The data channel " + ev.channel.label + " has been added to this connection."); }
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browser The definition of 'RTCDataChannelEvent' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | Not supported | (Yes) | ? |
Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | ? | ? | ? | Not supported | ? | ? |
See also
- WebRTC
- Its usual target:
RTCPeerConnection
.