linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH] eeepc-laptop: Skip unknown key messages 0x50 0x51

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Date:   Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:36:31 -0800
From:   Dmitry Torokhov <dmitry.torokhov@...il.com>
To:     Andy Shevchenko <andy.shevchenko@...il.com>
Cc:     Pau Espin Pedrol <pespin.shar@...il.com>,
        Andy Shevchenko <andy@...radead.org>,
        Platform Driver <platform-driver-x86@...r.kernel.org>,
        Corentin Chary <corentin.chary@...il.com>,
        "linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org" <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>,
        acpi4asus-user <acpi4asus-user@...ts.sourceforge.net>,
        "dvhart@...radead.org" <dvhart@...radead.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH] eeepc-laptop: Skip unknown key messages 0x50 0x51

On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 05:38:59PM +0200, Andy Shevchenko wrote:
> On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 3:39 PM, Pau Espin Pedrol <pespin.shar@...il.com> wrote:
> 
> > If we have user space tools supporting and using this type of event,
> > then what about adding them properly with a define + entry in the
> > structure array so that it can be standardized and on top get rid of
> > those kernel message every time I (un)plug the charger? Would that be
> > welcomed? I could send a new patch as specified above, adding the
> > KEY_CHARING_ON/OFF defines + add entries to eeepc_keymap.
> 
> Please, do not top posting.
> 
> Dmitry, do we have special events for AC (un)plug? What is the best
> approach in your opinion?

Not route them through input as they not input events would be the best.

I'd look into hooking up power_supply class.

Thanks.

-- 
Dmitry