I was looking for a way to communicate with our USB device (NFC reader), the user does not need to install anything (some of our companies do not allow their employees to install anything on their computers, except for programs that are already installed).
option 1 : chrome.serial ( https://developer.chrome.com/apps/serial ) chrome.serial - I think it's a good choice, but it stops over the next year or two, as described here: http: // www .omgchrome.com / not-joke-google-killing-chrome-apps /
option 2 : I found the WebUSB API ( https://wicg.imtqy.com/webusb/ )
But this requires an addition to the firmware, which we can do, and the WebUSB API now looks like the best option.
other parameters (not viable options) :
- Silverlight (supported until 2021)
- ActiveX (only works in IE, you need to change security settings, certificates, etc.)
- Windows service / form? (works only on windows, requires installation)
So, my question is , are there other ways to communicate with our series via the Internet? perhaps similar to chrome.serial or WebUSB API, but without changing the firmware?
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