Hardware access with web apps

Question

Hi,

Currently I am creating an application which uses a camera on mobile device (Android). Recently I watched some reviews of web apps and the concept looks promising for the future. Does anyone know whether it is possible to access the device hardware from web apps?

Thanks!

Answer 1

The only possible way I know right now is using a signed Java applet. Then if the user accepts the execution, you can do everything you want (limited to the rights of the user).