Re: [PATCH 0/4] platform/x86: intel-vbtn: Add support for several more switches/buttons

From: Andy Shevchenko
Date: Sun Nov 05 2017 - 07:32:09 EST


On Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 9:03 PM, Stefan BrÃns
<stefan.bruens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Currently, intel-vbtn only supports the most relevant buttons, although
> there are several more events, mostly in use by convertibles.
>
> This series adds support for three more events. One of these events
> is a switch (SW_*) event, which is currently not working when using
> sparse keymaps. The first patch fixes this combination.
>
> The second patch adds support for the SW_TABLET_MODE switch, which
> is used by current convertibles.
>
> The third patch adds support for the KEY_ROTATE_DISPLAY. On the Dell
> XPS 12 (9Q33), rotation lock is implemented as a button to toggle
> between locked and unlocked state. In locked state, the accelerometer
> should be ignored, while in unlocked the screen contents should
> autorotate based on the tablet orientation. The same functionality
> is likely implemented as a switch (SW_ROTATE_LOCK event) on different
> hardware.
>
> The fourth patch adds support for the "Windows logo" button/key found on
> the XPS 12 display (i.e. in tablet mode, it is the only key reachable).
> The Lenovo Helix 2 has an equivalent touch button. The event currently
> uses KEY_MENU, although a distinct key code may be a better choice.
>

All, except first, are applied to my review and testing queue, thanks!

>
> Stefan BrÃns (4):
> Input: sparse-keymap - send sync event for KE_SW/KW_VSW
> platform/x86: intel-vbtn: support SW_TABLET_MODE
> platform/x86: intel-vbtn: support KEY_ROTATE_DISPLAY
> platform/x86: intel-vbtn: support panel front button
>
> drivers/input/sparse-keymap.c | 1 +
> drivers/platform/x86/intel-vbtn.c | 6 ++++++
> 2 files changed, 7 insertions(+)
>
> --
> 2.14.3
>



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With Best Regards,
Andy Shevchenko