Re: [RFC] Should we create a raw input interface for IR's ? - Was: Re: [PATCH 1/3 v2] lirc core device driver infrastructure

[Dmitry Torokhov]

On Nov 26, 2009, at 9:46 AM, Krzysztof Halasa <khc@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Dmitry Torokhov <dmitry.torokhov@xxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
> > In what way the key interface is unsufficient for delivering button
> > events?
>
> At present: 128 different keys only (RC5: one group).

Where did this limitation come from? We have more than 256 keycodes  
already _defined_ in the input core and we can add more if needed.


> One remote per
> device only.

Why would you want more? One physical device usually corresponds to a  
logical device. If you have 2 remotes create 2 devices.

> The protocol itself doesn't have the above limitations, but has  
> others,
> with are acceptable for key input.
> --
> Krzysztof Halasa

--
Dmitry

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