Re: [PATCH 0/2] power button repeat input events

[Denis Karpov <ext-denis.2.karpov@nokia.com>]

On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 10:25:27PM +0530, ext Nishanth Menon wrote:
> 
> Denis Karpov wrote, on 03/11/2011 10:07 PM:
> >Hi,
> >
> >this patchset adds optional generation of repeat input events for
> >twl4030 power button. It adds optional platform data for
> >twl4030-pwrbutton and initializes it for RX51/N900 (default
> >behavior kept - repeated input events disabled).
> >
> >We are working on an OMAP3 with TWL5031 MFD. In one of the use
> >scenarios userspace wants to receive repeated input events from
> >long press of power button.
> 
> dumb question - is'nt this a userspace responsibility as far as power
> button is concerned? what is the benefit of providing repeat events
> like a generic keypad for the power button?

In our case userspace needs this to track the continuous button press 
of power button. 

Denis