PexRTC JavaScript client API

This guide describes the PexRTC JavaScript client API. This API is designed for use by web-based custom voice/video applications that want to initiate or connect to conferences hosted on the Pexip Infinity platform.

It allows web developers to delegate to the Pexip platform the job of joining a meeting room etc. and just get back the key components that they need to assign to an HTML element on a web page.

This topic covers:

Using the API
Summary of API functions
Client control functions
Conference control functions
Callbacks
Instance variables
Fields
Changelog

Using the API

The Pexip web client JavaScript API is accessed by an object, "PexRTC", an instance of which provides methods and callback registers for driving the client interface, including initiating WebRTC and RTMP calls to Pexip Virtual Meeting Rooms (VMRs).

The path to the PexRTC object is https://<node_address>/static/webrtc/js/pexrtc.js where <node_address> is the address of a Conferencing Node.

Summary of API functions

This section summarizes the methods and callbacks that may be used. All functions and their parameters are then subsequently described in more detail.

Methods

Method	Description
Client control functions
makeCall(node, conference, name, bandwidth, call_type, flash)	Join the specified conference. By default, bring up a WebRTC video call.
connect(pin, extension)	Proceed with connection. Must be called after onSetup callback has given initial information.
muteAudio(setting)	Mute or unmute the local outgoing audio stream.
muteVideo(setting)	Mute or unmute the local outgoing video stream.
sendChatMessage(message)	Send a chat message to all chat-enabled conference participants (WebRTC or Skype for Business / Lync).
disconnect()	Disconnect participant.
disconnectcall()	Disconnect the A/V call in use, leaving the control-only participant connected.
addCall(call_type, flash)	Escalate existing call to add video/presentation/screensharing. Typically used when currently in a call_type of "none" (roster-only view).
renegotiate()	Apply changes in selected camera/microphone (via audio_source and video_source properties) to the call.
getPresentation()	Request the full framerate presentation stream to be activated.
stopPresentation()	Stops a full-framerate presentation stream if it is running.
present(call_type)	Activate or stop screen capture sharing.
getMediaStatistics()	Retrieve statistics of the media streams.
Conference control functions (all of these functions are only available to users with Host rights)
dialOut(destination, protocol, role, cb, params)	Dial out from the conference.
setConferenceLock(setting)	Lock or unlock the conference (when locked, new participants cannot join).
setMuteAllGuests(setting)	Set or unset the "mute all Guests" setting on a conference (when set, no Guest participants can speak unless explicitly unmuted).
setParticipantMute(uuid, setting)	Administratively mute a participant.
setParticipantRxPresentation(uuid, setting)	Administratively disable the sending of a presentation to a participant.
setParticipantSpotlight(uuid, setting)	Enable or disable "spotlight" on a participant.
setParticipantText(uuid, text)	Change the participant name overlay text.
setRole(uuid, setting)	Change the role of another participant.
unlockParticipant(uuid)	Let the specified participant into a locked conference.
sendDTMF(digits, uuid)	Send one or more DTMF digits to the conference.
sendFECC(action, axis, direction, target, timeout)	Send a Far End Camera Control message to a remote participant.
setBuzz()	Raise the local participant’s hand.
clearBuzz(uuid)	Lower the previously raised hand.
clearAllBuzz()	Lower all previously raised hands. Only available to Hosts.
transformLayout(transforms)	Changes the conference layout, controls streaming content, and enables/disables indicators and overlay text.
transferParticipant(uuid, destination, role, pin)	Transfers a participant to another conference.
startConference()	Starts a conference and allows Guests in the "waiting room" to join the meeting.
disconnectParticipant(uuid)	Disconnect a given participant.
disconnectAll()	Disconnect all participants from the conference.

Callbacks

Callback	Description
onSetup(stream, pin_status, conference_extension)	Initial setup is complete.
onConnect(stream)	The call has connected successfully (after the connect method has been called on the object).
onError(err)	An error has occurred during the call. This is fatal and the call must be considered closed.
onDisconnect(reason)	The call has been disconnected by the server (e.g. if the participant has been administratively disconnected).
onConferenceUpdate(properties)	The conference properties have been updated.
onLayoutUpdate(view, participants)	The stage layout has changed.
onPresentation(setting, presenter, uuid)	A presentation has started or stopped.
onPresentationReload(url)	A new presentation frame is available in JPEG format.
onRosterList(roster)	This is deprecated in favor of onParticipantCreate/Update/Delete.
onParticipantCreate(participant)	A new participant has been added.
onParticipantUpdate(participant)	A participant has been updated.
onParticipantDelete(participant)	A participant has been deleted.
onChatMessage(message)	A chat message has been broadcast to the conference.
onStageUpdate(stage)	An update to the "stage layout" is available. This declares the order of active speakers, and their voice activity.
onPresentationConnected(stream)	The WebRTC incoming full-framerate presentation stream has been set up successfully.
onPresentationDisconnected(reason)	The WebRTC incoming presentation stream has been stopped.
onScreenshareConnected(stream)	The outgoing screenshare has been set up correctly.
onScreenshareStopped(reason)	The WebRTC screensharing presentation stream has been stopped. The floor may have been taken by another presenter, or the user stopped the screenshare, or some other error occurred.
onCallTransfer(alias)	Informs the client that the call has been transferred to a new conference with the given alias.

Variables and fields

A few additional configuration changes can be undertaken via instance variables on the PexRTC object, before calling makeCall.
A set of fields on the PexRTC object can be probed after onSetup, and provide useful information about the connection.

Client control functions

This section describes in detail the methods that may be used to initiate and manage a connection to a Conferencing Node.

makeCall(node, conference, name, bandwidth, call_type, flash)

Join the specified conference. By default, bring up a WebRTC video call.

Parameters:

node	Conferencing Node.
conference	Name of conference to join.
name	Display name of the participant.
bandwidth	Maximum bandwidth (in kbps) for up and down stream (can be null).
call_type	Optional (default is to bring up a WebRTC video call): "presentation": receive-presentation-only WebRTC call "screen": share-screen-only WebRTC call "audioonly": audio-only WebRTC call "recvonly": receive-only WebRTC call "rtmp": an RTMP video call "stream": an RTMP stream "none": do not initiate a video call, just join for conference control and events ("roster-only")
flash	Optional "PexVideo" Flash object to which the RTMP URL can be directly attached.

Return value: none.

(Successful callback will be onSetup.)

connect(pin, extension)

Proceed with connection. Must be called after onSetup callback has given initial information.

This function applies the PIN if a PIN is required (if the PIN is incorrect, onSetup will be called again), and initiates a remote video connection if requested by the call_type. If no PIN is required, PIN should be set to undefined.

If calling into a Pexip Virtual Reception, this may also be used as part of the two-stage dialing process to specify the extension to connect to. If the onSetup callback has specified that an extension is required, then onConnect must be called with the desired extension. This will trigger another onSetup call (if the extension is valid).

Parameters:

pin	User-supplied PIN (if required, otherwise null).
extension	Conference to connect to, when being used with a Virtual Reception (otherwise leave undefined).

Return value: none.

(Successful callback will be onConnect, unless PIN is incorrect, or extension is specified, in which cases onSetup will be called again.)

muteAudio(setting)

Mute or unmute the local outgoing audio stream.

Parameters:

setting

true = mute; false = unmute.

Return value: new setting.

muteVideo(setting)

Mute or unmute the local outgoing video stream.

Parameters:

setting

true = mute; false = unmute.

Return value: new setting.

sendChatMessage(message)

Send a chat message to all chat-enabled conference participants (WebRTC or Skype for Business / Lync).

Parameters:

message

Text message to send.

Return value: none.

disconnect()

Disconnect participant.

Parameters: none.

Return value: none; will return when signaling is complete.

disconnectcall()

Disconnect the A/V call in use, leaving the control-only participant connected.

Parameters: none.

Return value: none; will return when signaling is complete.

addCall(call_type, flash)

Escalate existing call to add video/presentation/screensharing. Typically used when currently in a call_type of "none" (roster-only view).

Parameters:

call_type	As for makeCall, typically this will be null to add audio/video capability.
flash	As for makeCall, an optional Flash object to which to attach an RTMP stream.

Return value: none.

(Successful callback will be onConnect.)

renegotiate()

Apply changes in selected camera/microphone (via audio_source and video_source properties) to the call.

Parameters: none.

Return value: none; will return when signaling is complete.

getPresentation()

Request the full framerate presentation stream to be activated.

Although this method can be used at any time, it only makes sense to do this after onPresentation callback has said that a presentation is available.

Parameters: none.

Return value: none.

See onPresentationConnected callback, or onPresentationDisconnected if an error.

Note that there are two ways of getting presentation: full-framerate video (this method) and JPEG images via the onPresentationReload callback.

stopPresentation()

Stops a full-framerate presentation stream if it is running.

Parameters: none.

Return value: none.

present(call_type)

Activate or stop screen capture sharing.

Parameters:

call_type

Media source; currently only "screen" is supported, or null to stop screen sharing.

Return value: none.

getMediaStatistics()

Retrieve statistics of the media streams. This is only supported by Chrome, and the statistics are acquired directly from Chrome.

Parameters: none.

Return value:

Object {
  outgoing: Object {
    audio: Object { bitrate/packets-lost/packets-received/percentage-lost }
    video: Object { decode-delay/bitrate/packets-lost/packets-received/percentage-lost/resolution }
  }, incoming: Object {
    audio: Object { bitrate/packets-lost/packets-received/percentage-lost }
    video: Object { decode-delay/bitrate/packets-lost/packets-received/percentage-lost/resolution }
  }
}

Conference control functions

This section describes in detail the methods that may be used to manage an existing conference.

dialOut(destination, protocol, role, cb, params)

Dial out from the conference. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters:

destination

Address to dial.

protocol

The protocol to use to place the outgoing call:

"sip"
"h323"
"rtmp"
"mssip" (for calls to Microsoft Skype for Business / Lync)
"auto" (to use Call Routing Rules)

role

The level of privileges the participant has in the conference:

"HOST": the participant has Host privileges
"GUEST": the participant has Guest privileges

Default is "HOST" if unspecified.

A callback to call when the dial-out request has been processed. This will return an object containing "result", which is an array of uuids of the new participant if dial-out was successfully initiated.

params

This is an object containing any of the following optional parameters:

presentation_uri	This additional parameter can be specified for RTMP calls to send the presentation stream to a separate RTMP destination.
streaming	Identifies the dialed participant as a streaming or recording device: true: streaming/recording participant false: not a streaming/recording participant Default: false
dtmf_sequence	An optional DTMF sequence to transmit after the call to the dialed participant starts.
call_type	Limits the media content of the call: "video": main video plus presentation "video-only": main video only "audio": audio-only Default: "video"
keep_conference_alive	Determines whether the conference continues when all other non-ADP participants have disconnected: "keep_conference_alive": the conference continues to run until this participant disconnects (applies to Hosts only). "keep_conference_alive_if_multiple": the conference continues to run as long as there are two or more "keep_conference_alive_if_multiple" participants and at least one of them is a Host. "keep_conference_alive_never": the conference terminates automatically if this is the only remaining participant. Default: "keep_conference_alive" for non-streaming participants, and "keep_conference_alive_never" for streaming participants.
remote_display_name	An optional friendly name for this participant. This may be used instead of the participant's alias in participant lists and as a text overlay in some layout configurations.
overlay_text	Optional text to use instead of remote_display_name as the participant name overlay text.

For example:

{presentation_uri: "rtmp://foo/bar", streaming: "yes", dtmf_sequence: "1234"}

Return value: if the cb parameter is not specified, the call will block and return an object containing "result". This is an array of UUIDs of new participants, if dial-out was successfully initiated. In most cases the dial-out will only generate a single call and thus a single UUID in this array, however if Pexip Infinity forks the call there may end up being multiple UUIDs. Only one of these will be answered, however, and the rest will be disconnected.

The call UUIDs will appear in the participant list immediately, with a service_type of "connecting". The participant list can then be monitored for this participant’s join — if the call is answered the participant will typically update with a service_type of "conference". The call will time out in 30 seconds if not answered and the participants will be disconnected.

setConferenceLock(setting)

Lock or unlock the conference (when locked, new participants cannot join). Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters:

setting

true = locked; false = unlocked.

Return value: none.

setMuteAllGuests(setting)

Set or unset the "mute all Guests" setting on a conference (when set, no Guest participants can speak unless explicitly unmuted). Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters:

setting

true = all Guests muted; false = all Guests unmuted.

Return value: none.

setParticipantMute(uuid, setting)

Administratively mute a participant. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters:

uuid	UUID of the participant (from the participant list).
setting	true = muted; false = unmuted.

Return value: none.

Changes in state are reflected in participant list updates (onParticipantUpdate callback).

setParticipantRxPresentation(uuid, setting)

Administratively disable the sending of a presentation to a participant. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters:

uuid	UUID of the participant (from the participant list).
setting	true = will receive presentation; false = will not receive presentation.

Return value: none.

Changes in state are reflected in participant list updates (onParticipantUpdate callback).

setParticipantSpotlight(uuid, setting)

Enable or disable "spotlight" on a participant. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

The spotlight feature locks any spotlighted participants in the primary positions in the stage layout, ahead of any current speakers. When any participants have been spotlighted, the first one to be spotlighted has the main speaker position, the second one has the second position (leftmost small video, for example), and so on. All remaining participants are arranged by most recent voice activity, as is default. For more information, see Spotlighting a participant.

Parameters:

uuid	UUID of the participant (from the participant list).
setting	true = set spotlight on participant; false = remove spotlight from participant.

Return value: none.

Changes in state are reflected in participant list updates (onParticipantUpdate callback).

setParticipantText(uuid, text)

Change the participant name overlay text. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

The text is only applied if overlay text is enabled on a VMR. It can also change the text of an audio-only participant.

Parameters:

uuid	UUID of the participant (from the participant list).
text	Text to use as the participant name overlay text.

Return value: none.

setRole(uuid, setting)

Change the role of another participant. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters:

uuid	UUID of the participant (from the participant list).
setting	"chair" = Host participant; "guest" = Guest participant

Return value: none.

Changes in state are reflected in participant list updates (onParticipantUpdate callback).

unlockParticipant(uuid)

Let the specified participant into a locked conference. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters:

uuid	UUID of the participant (from the participant list).

Return value: none.

Changes in state are reflected in participant list updates (onParticipantUpdate callback).

sendDTMF(digits, uuid)

Send one or more DTMF digits to the conference.

Note that this does not send DTMF to all participants; it can either be used in a gateway call or be sent to a specific participant identified by the UUID (as seen in the participant list). This is typically used to enter codes in a remote audio or video IVR.

Parameters:

digits	String of DTMF digits.
uuid	UUID of the target participant (from the participant list). Leave undefined for a gateway call.

Return value: none.

sendFECC(action, axis, direction, target, timeout)

Send a Far End Camera Control message to a remote participant.

Note that this does not send FECC to all participants; it can either be used in a gateway call or be sent to a specific participant identified by the target UUID (as seen in the participant list).

Parameters:

action	Either "start", "stop", or "continue".
axis	Either "pan", "tilt", or "zoom".
direction	Use "left", "right" for pan; "up", "down" for tilt; or "in", "out" for zoom.
target	UUID of the target participant (from the participant list). Leave undefined for a gateway call.
timeout	The duration for which to send the signal. Recommended values are 1000 (1 second) for initial "start" message; 200 for "continue" messages.

Return value: none.

setBuzz()

Raise the local participant’s hand.

Parameters: none.

Return value: none.

clearBuzz(uuid)

Lower the previously raised hand.

Parameters:

uuid	If specified, lower this participant’s hand (only available to Hosts); if unspecified, lower the local participant’s hand.

Return value: none.

clearAllBuzz()

Lower all previously raised hands. Only available to Hosts.

Parameters: none.

Return value: none.

transformLayout(transforms)

Changes the conference layout, controls streaming content, and enables/disables indicators and overlay text.

Parameters:

transforms

This is an object containing any of the following optional parameters:

layout

host_layout

guest_layout

In VMRs the layout for Hosts and Guests is controlled by the layout parameter.

In Virtual Auditoriums the Host layout is controlled by the host_layout parameter and the Guest layout is controlled by the guest_layout parameter.

The layout options are:

"1:0": main speaker only
"1:7": main speaker and up to 7 previous speakers
"1:21": main speaker and up to 21 previous speakers
"2:21": two main speakers and up to 21 previous speakers
"4:0": equal size layout, up to a maximum of 4 speakers

Note that the layout parameter is an alias for host_layout, and that an attempt to set guest_layout in a service that is not a Virtual Auditorium will return a "400 Bad Request" error.

streaming_indicator

Determines whether the streaming indicator icon is disabled (false) or enabled (true).

recording_indicator

Determines whether the recording indicator icon is disabled (false) or enabled (true).

enable_overlay_text

Determines whether participant names overlay text is disabled (false) or enabled (true).

streaming

This can be used to specifically control the content sent to a streaming participant, for example to send a different layout to the stream from that which is seen by standard participants.

It is an object containing any of the following optional parameters:

layout	Sets the layout seen by the streaming participant (regardless of Host or Guest role). The options are: "1:0": main speaker only "1:7": main speaker and up to 7 previous speakers "1:21": main speaker and up to 21 previous speakers "2:21": two main speakers and up to 21 previous speakers "4:0": equal size layout, up to a maximum of 4 speakers If waiting_screen_enabled is true, the layout parameter is ignored, as the only possible layout for a splash screen is 1:0.
waiting_screen_enabled	Determines whether the stream_waiting splash screen is displayed (true) or not (false) i.e. the standard conference content is streamed. This can be used as a "holding" screen while you wait for people in the conference to get ready to start. Note that: When the waiting screen is enabled, all in-conference indicators, the plus n indicator, and text overlay are disabled. The watermark is included by default. If the conference is using a v1 style theme, the v2 stream_waiting splash screen is still used (with its default background, icon and text). When using v2 themes the entire stream_waiting splash screen content is customizable as usual. Default: false
plus_n_pip_enabled	Controls whether the "plus n indicator" i.e. the number of participants present in the conference, is displayed (true) or not (false). Default: true
indicators_enabled	Controls whether the in-conference indicators (audio participant indicators, conference locked indicators etc.) are displayed (true) or not (false). Default: true

free_form_overlay_text

Allows you to customize (override) the overlay text. It contains a list of strings to apply to each participant in the order in which the participants are displayed.

The number of strings to supply depends upon the layout, for example you should specify up to 8 strings in a 1:7 layout. If you specify fewer strings than there are displayed participants, the remaining participants get no overlay text. You can specify a zero length string to miss a position in the order e.g. ["alice", "", "bob"]. The strings are applied to the position, not the participant i.e. if a participant switches in or out or moves within the layout, the strings stay fixed to their original positions.

If free_form_overlay_text is specified:

the specified strings are always displayed, regardless of whether enable_overlay_text is set or not (either via VMR configuration or as a transforms parameter)
it will replace all of the actual participant names if enable_overlay_text is set.

If you make multiple requests for the same conference, the changes are applied cumulatively (with the most recent settings taking precedence). If required, you can use PexRTC.transformLayout({}) to reset all parameters.

Return value: none.

transferParticipant(uuid, destination, role, pin)

Transfers a participant to another conference.

The target conference is identified by the alias in "destination", and they will have the specified "role". If the target is PIN-protected, the PIN for the target role must be specified in the "pin" field. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters:

uuid	UUID of the participant (from the participant list).
destination	Target conference alias.
role	Either "guest" or "chair" (Host). Default is "chair" if unspecified.
pin	PIN code for the specified role at the specified conference, if required.

Return value: none.

startConference()

Starts a conference and allows Guests in the "waiting room" to join the meeting.

If the only user with Host rights is connected to the conference without media (as a presentation and control-only participant), Guests will remain in the "Waiting for Host" screen. This command starts the conference and any Guests in the "waiting room" will join the meeting. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters: none.

Return value: none.

disconnectParticipant(uuid)

Disconnect a given participant. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters:

uuid	UUID of the participant (from the participant list).

Return value: none.

Removal of participant is reflected in participant list updates (onParticipantUpdate callback).

disconnectAll()

Disconnect all participants from the conference. The calling participant will also be disconnected. Only available to users with "chair" (Host) rights.

Parameters: none.

Return value: none.

Callbacks

All callbacks are functions written by the API user, and are set as instance variables of the object, for example:

function rtc_onconnect(url) { … }
rtc = new PexRTC();
rtc.onConnect = rtc_onconnect;

onSetup(stream, pin_status, conference_extension)

Initial setup is complete.

Parameters:

stream

A MediaStream or URL (depending on the browser version) of the local media stream that can be applied to a <video> element. May be null for receive-only or roster-only call types.

pin_status

One of the following:

"none": no PIN required
"required": PIN is required
"optional": PIN is optional (conference Hosts require PIN, Guests can enter with a PIN of "")

conference_extension

Present only if this is a call to a Pexip Virtual Reception, where a target extension needs to be specified in the call to connect. This value, if present, is either "standard" for a standard Virtual Reception, or "mssip" if the Virtual Reception is a gateway to a Skype for Business / Lync conference.

Users of this API should call connect to continue connecting, with a PIN and/or conference_extension if required.

Note that this can be called more than once; e.g. first for initial API setup (with no stream, but with a pin_status) and later with a stream after the local media stream has been acquired, if requested.

onConnect(stream)

The call has connected successfully (after the connect method has been called on the object).

Parameters:

stream

A MediaStream or URL (depending on the browser version) of the remote media stream that can be applied to a <video> element. May be null if roster-only or screensharing-only.

Note that this will be called more than once: first for initial roster-only API setup (with no stream) and later with a stream after video has been acquired, if requested.

onError(err)

An error has occurred during the call. This is fatal and the call must be considered closed. Possible causes include:

If before onConnect, there has been an error in getting access to the user's camera/microphone.
If during a call, the connection to server is broken or liveness check fails.

Parameters:

err	A description of the error.

onDisconnect(reason)

The call has been disconnected by the server (e.g. if the participant has been administratively disconnected).

Parameters:

reason

An explanation for the disconnection.

onConferenceUpdate(properties)

The conference properties have been updated.

Parameters:

properties

This is an object containing the following fields. All values are true/false.

guests_muted	Whether all Guests are muted.
locked	Whether the conference is locked.
started	Whether the conference has been started.

onLayoutUpdate(view, participants)

The stage layout has changed.

Parameters:

view

The layout currently seen by the participant, including:

"1:0": main speaker only
"1:7": main speaker and up to 7 previous speakers
"1:21": main speaker and up to 21 previous speakers
"2:21": two main speakers and up to 21 previous speakers
"4:0": equal size layout, up to a maximum of 4 speakers

participants

An array of UUIDs for the participants, in order, starting from the main speaker position.

For example:

{view: "1:7", participants: ["a0196175-b462-48a1-b95c-f322c3af57c1", "65b4af2f-657a-4081-98a8-b17667628ce3”]}

onPresentation(setting, presenter, uuid)

A presentation has started or stopped.

Parameters:

setting	true = presentation has started; false = presentation has stopped.
presenter	The name of the presenter (only given when setting = true, else null).
uuid	The UUID of the presenter.

You can receive onPresentation(true) after onPresentation(true) without first receiving onPresentation(false). This will occur, for example, if the presenter has changed.

Users can use getPresentation to get a full-framerate video stream, or listen for onPresentatonReload to fetch JPEG frames.

onPresentationReload(url)

A new presentation frame is available in JPEG format.

Parameters:

url	The URL of the new presentation frame.

onRosterList(roster)

This is deprecated in favor of onParticipantCreate/Update/Delete.

An update to the participant list is available.

Parameters:

roster

The new participant list. This is an array of objects per participant. Each participant includes the following fields:

buzz_time	A Unix timestamp of when this participant raised their hand, otherwise zero.
call_direction	Either "in" or "out" as to whether this is an inbound or outbound call.
disconnect_supported	Set to "YES" if the participant can be disconnected, "NO" if not.
display_name	The display name of the participant.
encryption	"On" or "Off" as to whether this participant is connected via encrypted media.
external_node_uuid	The UUID of an external node e.g. a Skype for Business / Lync meeting associated with an external participant. This allows grouping of external participants as the UUID will be the same for all participants associated with that external node.
fecc_supported	Set to "YES" if this participant can be sent FECC messages; "NO" if not.
has_media	Boolean indicating whether the user has media capabilities.
is_audio_only_call	Set to "YES" if the call is audio only.
is_external	Boolean indicating if it is an external participant, e.g. coming in from a Skype for Business / Lync meeting.
is_muted	Set to "YES" if the participant is administratively muted.
is_presenting	Set to "YES" if the participant is the current presenter.
is_streaming_conference	Boolean indicating whether this is a streaming/recording participant.
is_video_call	Set to "YES" if the call has video capability.
local_alias	The calling or "from" alias. This is the alias that the recipient would use to return the call.
mute_supported	Set to "YES" if the participant can be muted, "NO" if not.
overlay_text	Text that may be used as an alternative to display_name as the participant name overlay text.
protocol	The call protocol. Values: "api", "webrtc", "sip", "rtmp", "h323" or "mssip". (Note that the protocol is always reported as "api" when an Infinity Connect client dials in to Pexip Infinity.)
role	The level of privileges the participant has in the conference: "chair": the participant has Host privileges "guest": the participant has Guest privileges
rx_presentation_policy	Set to "ALLOW" if the participant is administratively allowed to receive presentation, or "DENY" if disallowed.
service_type	The service type: "connecting": for a dial-out participant that has not been answered "waiting_room": if waiting to be allowed to join a locked conference "ivr": if on the PIN entry screen "conference": if in a VMR "lecture" if in a Virtual Auditorium "gateway": if it is a gateway call "test_call": if it is a Test Call Service
spotlight	A Unix timestamp of when this participant was spotlighted, if spotlight is used.
start_time	A Unix timestamp of when this participant joined (UTC).
transfer_supported	Set to "YES" if this participant can be transferred into another VMR; "NO" if not.
uuid	The UUID of this participant, to use with other operations.
uri	The URI of the participant.
vendor	The vendor identifier of the browser/endpoint with which the participant is connecting.

onParticipantCreate(participant)

A new participant has been added.

Parameters:

participant

The new participant object, as for onRosterList.

onParticipantUpdate(participant)

A participant has been updated.

Parameters:

participant

The updated participant object, as for onRosterList.

onParticipantDelete(participant)

A participant has been deleted.

Parameters:

participant

The participant being deleted. Object with only one field:

uuid: the UUID of this participant.

onChatMessage(message)

A chat message has been broadcast to the conference.

Parameters:

message

This is an object containing the following fields:

origin	Name of the sending participant.
uuid	UUID of the sending participant.
type	MIME content-type of the message, usually text/plain.
payload	Message contents.

onStageUpdate(stage)

An update to the "stage layout" is available. This declares the order of active speakers, and their voice activity.

Parameters:

stage

This is an array of objects per active participant. Each participant has the following fields:

participant_uuid	The UUID of the participant.
stage_index	The index of the participant on the "stage". 0 is most recent speaker, 1 is the next most recent etc.
vad	Audio speaking indication. 0 = not speaking, 100 = speaking.

onPresentationConnected(stream)

The WebRTC incoming full-framerate presentation stream has been set up successfully.

Parameters:

stream

A MediaStream or URL (depending on the browser version) of the incoming presentation media stream that can be applied to a <video> element.

onPresentationDisconnected(reason)

The WebRTC incoming presentation stream has been stopped. Note that this does not occur when someone else starts presenting; rather, it occurs on errors and call disconnect.

Parameters:

reason

An explanation for the disconnection.

onScreenshareConnected(stream)

The outgoing screenshare has been set up correctly.

Parameters:

stream

A MediaStream or URL (depending on browser version) representing the outgoing presentation stream.

onScreenshareStopped(reason)

The WebRTC screensharing presentation stream has been stopped. The floor may have been taken by another presenter, or the user stopped the screenshare, or some other error occurred.

Parameters:

reason

An explanation for the disconnection.

onCallTransfer(alias)

Informs the client that the call has been transferred to a new conference with the given alias.

Parameters:

alias

The alias of the new conference.

Instance variables

A few additional configuration changes can be undertaken via instance variables on the PexRTC object, before calling makeCall:

Instance variable	Description
audio_source / video_source	Can be set to: null: default sources false: do not request a uuid of a media source gathered through device enumeration (Chrome only)
recv_audio / recv_video	Booleans to specify whether to request receiving audio or video. Defaults: true
bandwidth_in / bandwidth_out	Bandwidth settings, to allow different bandwidths for incoming and outgoing directions (kbps). Defaults: 1280; overridden by makeCall if makeCall specifies a bandwidth.
ice_timeout	Timeout (in seconds) to wait before timing out gathering ICE candidates. Default: 10.
png_presentation	Boolean to specify whether to provide presentation URLs as PNGs rather than JPG images (PNG is higher quality than JPG but uses more bandwidth). Default: false
screenshare_fps	Sets the framerate in fps for the presentation stream. Default: 5
default_stun	The default STUN server to use, to be added to those presented by the Pexip Conferencing Node. Default: none
turn_server	A TURN server to use; specified in the form of a JavaScript option as used in a PeerConnection, e.g. {'url': 'turn:10.0.0.1', 'username': 'user', 'credential': 'password' } Default: none
user_media_stream	A MediaStream object to use instead of PexRTC calling getUserMedia
user_presentation_stream	A MediaStream object to use for presentation instead of PexRTC calling getDisplayMedia

Fields

The following fields on the PexRTC object are immutable but can be probed after onSetup, and provide useful information about the connection:

Field	Description
chat_enabled	Whether the chat functionality is administratively enabled or disabled on the Pexip system.
current_service_type	Your current service_type, i.e. "conference" / "waiting_room" / "gateway" / etc, as given in roster list updates.
role	"HOST" or "GUEST", depending on which role the participant holds in the conference.
service_type	Either "conference", "gateway" or “test_call” depending on whether this is a VMR, gateway or Test Call Service respectively.
uuid	The participant UUID of yourself in the conference.
version	The version of the Pexip server being communicated with, e.g. "20 (45400.0.0)".

Changelog

Changes in version 23:

None.

Changes in version 22:

New conference control functions: sendFECC, setBuzz, clearBuzz, clearAllBuzz, transformLayout.
New uuid parameter in onPresentation callback.
New fields in onRosterList callback: buzz_time, transfer_supported, fecc_supported, mute_supported, disconnect_supported.
New instance variables: user_media_stream, user_presentation_stream, ice_timeout.

Changes in version 21:

None.

Changes in version 20:

None.

Changes in version 19:

None.

Changes in version 18:

The participant parameter in onParticipantCreate and onParticipantUpdate callbacks has a new external_node_uuid field.

More information

For more information about using this API, contact your Pexip authorized support representative.