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USBConnectionEvent: USBConnectionEvent() constructor

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The USBConnectionEvent() constructor creates a new USBConnectionEvent object. This constructor is not typically used, it is created by the browser in response to the connection and disconnection of a USB device.

Syntax

js

new USBConnectionEvent(type, options)

Parameters

type

A string with the name of the event. It is case-sensitive and browsers set it to connect or disconnect.

options

An object that, in addition of the properties defined in Event(), can have the following properties:

device

A USBDevice representing the USB device being connected or disconnected.

Return value

A new USBConnectionEvent object.

Specifications

Specification
WebUSB API
# dom-usbconnectionevent-usbconnectionevent

Browser compatibility

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USBConnectionEvent 61 79 No No 48 No No 61 No 45 No 8.0

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