Use external camera with android tablet

Question

I want to know is there any way to use the input of an external camera connected with android tablet using USB into my application that is running on that tablet.

Answer 1

I would suggest you to try this one

android-webcam

Also this will be helpful to you

developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/usb/accessory.html

Answer 2

I've succeeded to get this project to work with my webcame connected to my Android tablet: https://github.com/saki4510t/UVCCamera.

However, the issue is that it relies on native libraries and comes with many samples undocumented. I am myself still looking for better ways.