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(This bug was split out from <http://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/show_bug.cgi?id=11796>.) 1) Mic input type - <input type="mic" /> --------------------------------------------- will enable the browser to receive direct input from a microphone. Input is saved in (mp3) format and uploaded when form is submitted. Problem it will solve : I can't think of any problem this tag will solve but I can think of a benefit / advantage. (Web based voice authentication). A person reads a word into Microphone and submits it, a server side script analyses uploaded audio file and authenticates it. This can be combined with username and password.
This is handled by <input type=file accept=audio/*>.
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mass-moved component to LC1