linux-kernel - Re: haptics devices linux driver support

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Message-ID: <45cc95260908240936y2f8c1e24h6c8b031c898fd551@mail.gmail.com>
Date:	Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:36:32 +0100
From:	Mohamed Ikbel Boulabiar <boulabiar@...il.com>
To:	Trilok Soni <soni.trilok@...il.com>
Cc:	Kyungmin Park <kmpark@...radead.org>,
	Jiri Slaby <jirislaby@...il.com>,
	LKML <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>, linux-input@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: haptics devices linux driver support

Hi,

I am interested to know real examples of haptic devices you speak about.
It would be nice if you send some links or pics.

I remember there was the same problem categorizing other input devices
like accelerometers.

Thanks


On Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 8:51 AM, Trilok Soni<soni.trilok@...il.com> wrote:
> Hi Kyungmin,
>
> On Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 10:15 AM, Kyungmin Park<kmpark@...radead.org> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> There's three types as I know,
>>
>> 1) just GPIO enable motor
>> 2) GPIO & PWM motor.
>> 3) I2C based GPIO & PWM motor.
>>
>> Frankly we made a motor framework at kernel. but I 'm not sure motor
>> is right naming or not.
>> I think we need new framework. since it's not input device.
>
> I am looking at 3rd type, and evaulating that for embedded systems
> devices having haptics chips can be programmed under drivers/input or
> not. It is kind of early discussion and gathering inputs on what could
> be lacking part in input subsystem for support such category of
> devices.
>
> Is it possible for you to submit your version of code and drivers? It
> will be good starting point for discussion.
>
>
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