Applications designed to manage and process video signals received from Universal Serial Bus (USB) connected devices fall into this category. These applications interpret the data stream provided by devices such as webcams, capture cards, and certain types of microscopes, allowing it to be viewed, recorded, or further manipulated on a computer. An example is an application that allows a user to record footage from a USB-connected security camera.
The ability to utilize video input from external devices via USB has greatly simplified video capture and processing workflows. Benefits include enhanced portability compared to traditional video capture methods, ease of device connectivity, and cost-effectiveness. Historically, dedicated video capture cards installed internally were required; this approach offers a more flexible and accessible option for various video applications.
