Input: convert event codes documentation into ReST format
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Input event codes
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=================
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The input protocol uses a map of types and codes to express input device values
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The input protocol uses a map of types and codes to express input device values
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to userspace. This document describes the types and codes and how and when they
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to userspace. This document describes the types and codes and how and when they
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may be used.
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may be used.
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class/input/event*/device/capabilities/, and the properties of a device are
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class/input/event*/device/capabilities/, and the properties of a device are
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provided in class/input/event*/device/properties.
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provided in class/input/event*/device/properties.
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Event types:
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Event types
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Event types are groupings of codes under a logical input construct. Each
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Event types are groupings of codes under a logical input construct. Each
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type has a set of applicable codes to be used in generating events. See the
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type has a set of applicable codes to be used in generating events. See the
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Codes section for details on valid codes for each type.
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Codes section for details on valid codes for each type.
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* EV_SYN:
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* EV_SYN:
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- Used as markers to separate events. Events may be separated in time or in
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- Used as markers to separate events. Events may be separated in time or in
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space, such as with the multitouch protocol.
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space, such as with the multitouch protocol.
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* EV_KEY:
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* EV_KEY:
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- Used to describe state changes of keyboards, buttons, or other key-like
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- Used to describe state changes of keyboards, buttons, or other key-like
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devices.
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devices.
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* EV_REL:
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* EV_REL:
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- Used to describe relative axis value changes, e.g. moving the mouse 5 units
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- Used to describe relative axis value changes, e.g. moving the mouse 5 units
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to the left.
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to the left.
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* EV_ABS:
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* EV_ABS:
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- Used to describe absolute axis value changes, e.g. describing the
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- Used to describe absolute axis value changes, e.g. describing the
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coordinates of a touch on a touchscreen.
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coordinates of a touch on a touchscreen.
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* EV_MSC:
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* EV_MSC:
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- Used to describe miscellaneous input data that do not fit into other types.
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- Used to describe miscellaneous input data that do not fit into other types.
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* EV_SW:
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* EV_SW:
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- Used to describe binary state input switches.
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- Used to describe binary state input switches.
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* EV_LED:
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* EV_LED:
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- Used to turn LEDs on devices on and off.
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- Used to turn LEDs on devices on and off.
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* EV_SND:
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* EV_SND:
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- Used to output sound to devices.
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- Used to output sound to devices.
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* EV_REP:
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* EV_REP:
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- Used for autorepeating devices.
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- Used for autorepeating devices.
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* EV_FF:
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* EV_FF:
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- Used to send force feedback commands to an input device.
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- Used to send force feedback commands to an input device.
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* EV_PWR:
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* EV_PWR:
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- A special type for power button and switch input.
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- A special type for power button and switch input.
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* EV_FF_STATUS:
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* EV_FF_STATUS:
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- Used to receive force feedback device status.
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- Used to receive force feedback device status.
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Event codes:
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Event codes
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Event codes define the precise type of event.
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Event codes define the precise type of event.
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EV_SYN:
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EV_SYN
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EV_SYN event values are undefined. Their usage is defined only by when they are
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EV_SYN event values are undefined. Their usage is defined only by when they are
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sent in the evdev event stream.
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sent in the evdev event stream.
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* SYN_REPORT:
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* SYN_REPORT:
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- Used to synchronize and separate events into packets of input data changes
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- Used to synchronize and separate events into packets of input data changes
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occurring at the same moment in time. For example, motion of a mouse may set
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occurring at the same moment in time. For example, motion of a mouse may set
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the REL_X and REL_Y values for one motion, then emit a SYN_REPORT. The next
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the REL_X and REL_Y values for one motion, then emit a SYN_REPORT. The next
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motion will emit more REL_X and REL_Y values and send another SYN_REPORT.
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motion will emit more REL_X and REL_Y values and send another SYN_REPORT.
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* SYN_CONFIG:
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* SYN_CONFIG:
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- TBD
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- TBD
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* SYN_MT_REPORT:
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* SYN_MT_REPORT:
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- Used to synchronize and separate touch events. See the
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- Used to synchronize and separate touch events. See the
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multi-touch-protocol.txt document for more information.
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multi-touch-protocol.txt document for more information.
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* SYN_DROPPED:
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* SYN_DROPPED:
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- Used to indicate buffer overrun in the evdev client's event queue.
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- Used to indicate buffer overrun in the evdev client's event queue.
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Client should ignore all events up to and including next SYN_REPORT
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Client should ignore all events up to and including next SYN_REPORT
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event and query the device (using EVIOCG* ioctls) to obtain its
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event and query the device (using EVIOCG* ioctls) to obtain its
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current state.
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current state.
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EV_KEY:
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EV_KEY
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EV_KEY events take the form KEY_<name> or BTN_<name>. For example, KEY_A is used
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EV_KEY events take the form KEY_<name> or BTN_<name>. For example, KEY_A is used
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to represent the 'A' key on a keyboard. When a key is depressed, an event with
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to represent the 'A' key on a keyboard. When a key is depressed, an event with
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the key's code is emitted with value 1. When the key is released, an event is
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the key's code is emitted with value 1. When the key is released, an event is
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A few EV_KEY codes have special meanings:
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A few EV_KEY codes have special meanings:
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* BTN_TOOL_<name>:
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* BTN_TOOL_<name>:
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- These codes are used in conjunction with input trackpads, tablets, and
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- These codes are used in conjunction with input trackpads, tablets, and
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touchscreens. These devices may be used with fingers, pens, or other tools.
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touchscreens. These devices may be used with fingers, pens, or other tools.
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When an event occurs and a tool is used, the corresponding BTN_TOOL_<name>
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When an event occurs and a tool is used, the corresponding BTN_TOOL_<name>
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code when events are generated.
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code when events are generated.
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* BTN_TOUCH:
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* BTN_TOUCH:
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BTN_TOUCH is used for touch contact. While an input tool is determined to be
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BTN_TOUCH is used for touch contact. While an input tool is determined to be
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within meaningful physical contact, the value of this property must be set
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within meaningful physical contact, the value of this property must be set
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to 1. Meaningful physical contact may mean any contact, or it may mean
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to 1. Meaningful physical contact may mean any contact, or it may mean
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EVIOCGPROP, defined in linux/input.h, will be used to convey the device type.
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EVIOCGPROP, defined in linux/input.h, will be used to convey the device type.
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* BTN_TOOL_FINGER, BTN_TOOL_DOUBLETAP, BTN_TOOL_TRIPLETAP, BTN_TOOL_QUADTAP:
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* BTN_TOOL_FINGER, BTN_TOOL_DOUBLETAP, BTN_TOOL_TRIPLETAP, BTN_TOOL_QUADTAP:
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- These codes denote one, two, three, and four finger interaction on a
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- These codes denote one, two, three, and four finger interaction on a
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trackpad or touchscreen. For example, if the user uses two fingers and moves
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trackpad or touchscreen. For example, if the user uses two fingers and moves
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them on the touchpad in an effort to scroll content on screen,
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them on the touchpad in an effort to scroll content on screen,
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Note: In multitouch drivers, the input_mt_report_finger_count() function should
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Note: In multitouch drivers, the input_mt_report_finger_count() function should
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be used to emit these codes. Please see multi-touch-protocol.txt for details.
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be used to emit these codes. Please see multi-touch-protocol.txt for details.
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EV_REL:
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EV_REL
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EV_REL events describe relative changes in a property. For example, a mouse may
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EV_REL events describe relative changes in a property. For example, a mouse may
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move to the left by a certain number of units, but its absolute position in
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move to the left by a certain number of units, but its absolute position in
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space is unknown. If the absolute position is known, EV_ABS codes should be used
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space is unknown. If the absolute position is known, EV_ABS codes should be used
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A few EV_REL codes have special meanings:
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A few EV_REL codes have special meanings:
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* REL_WHEEL, REL_HWHEEL:
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* REL_WHEEL, REL_HWHEEL:
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- These codes are used for vertical and horizontal scroll wheels,
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- These codes are used for vertical and horizontal scroll wheels,
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respectively.
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EV_ABS:
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EV_ABS
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EV_ABS events describe absolute changes in a property. For example, a touchpad
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EV_ABS events describe absolute changes in a property. For example, a touchpad
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may emit coordinates for a touch location.
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may emit coordinates for a touch location.
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A few EV_ABS codes have special meanings:
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A few EV_ABS codes have special meanings:
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* ABS_DISTANCE:
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* ABS_DISTANCE:
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- Used to describe the distance of a tool from an interaction surface. This
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- Used to describe the distance of a tool from an interaction surface. This
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event should only be emitted while the tool is hovering, meaning in close
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event should only be emitted while the tool is hovering, meaning in close
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proximity of the device and while the value of the BTN_TOUCH code is 0. If
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proximity of the device and while the value of the BTN_TOUCH code is 0. If
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hardware and is otherwise independent of ABS_DISTANCE and/or BTN_TOUCH.
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* ABS_MT_<name>:
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- Used to describe multitouch input events. Please see
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- Used to describe multitouch input events. Please see
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EV_SW:
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EV_SW events describe stateful binary switches. For example, the SW_LID code is
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EV_SW events describe stateful binary switches. For example, the SW_LID code is
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subsystem will filter out the duplicate switch state reports. The driver does
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EV_MSC:
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EV_MSC
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- Used to report the number of microseconds since the last reset. This event
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- Used to report the number of microseconds since the last reset. This event
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should be coded as an uint32 value, which is allowed to wrap around with
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should be coded as an uint32 value, which is allowed to wrap around with
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EV_LED:
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EV_REP:
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EV_REP
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EV_FF events are used to initialize a force feedback capable device and to cause
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Device properties:
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Normally, userspace sets up an input device based on the data it emits,
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i.e., the event types. In the case of two devices emitting the same event
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types, additional information can be provided in the form of device
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transformations, such as scaling, flipping and rotating). Non-direct input
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device. Instead, the top area of the touchpad is marked to show
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Directional axes on this device (absolute and/or relative x, y, z) represent
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accelerometer data. All other axes retain their meaning. A device must not mix
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Guidelines:
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Guidelines
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The guidelines below ensure proper single-touch and multi-finger functionality.
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The guidelines below ensure proper single-touch and multi-finger functionality.
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For multi-touch functionality, see the multi-touch-protocol.txt document for
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For multi-touch functionality, see the multi-touch-protocol.txt document for
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more information.
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more information.
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Mice:
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REL_{X,Y} must be reported when the mouse moves. BTN_LEFT must be used to report
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REL_{X,Y} must be reported when the mouse moves. BTN_LEFT must be used to report
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the primary button press. BTN_{MIDDLE,RIGHT,4,5,etc.} should be used to report
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the primary button press. BTN_{MIDDLE,RIGHT,4,5,etc.} should be used to report
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further buttons of the device. REL_WHEEL and REL_HWHEEL should be used to report
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further buttons of the device. REL_WHEEL and REL_HWHEEL should be used to report
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scroll wheel events where available.
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scroll wheel events where available.
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Touchscreens:
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ABS_{X,Y} must be reported with the location of the touch. BTN_TOUCH must be
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ABS_{X,Y} must be reported with the location of the touch. BTN_TOUCH must be
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used to report when a touch is active on the screen.
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used to report when a touch is active on the screen.
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BTN_{MOUSE,LEFT,MIDDLE,RIGHT} must not be reported as the result of touch
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BTN_{MOUSE,LEFT,MIDDLE,RIGHT} must not be reported as the result of touch
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For new hardware, INPUT_PROP_DIRECT should be set.
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For new hardware, INPUT_PROP_DIRECT should be set.
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Trackpads:
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Legacy trackpads that only provide relative position information must report
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Legacy trackpads that only provide relative position information must report
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events like mice described above.
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events like mice described above.
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For new hardware, INPUT_PROP_POINTER should be set.
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For new hardware, INPUT_PROP_POINTER should be set.
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Tablets:
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BTN_TOOL_<name> events must be reported when a stylus or other tool is active on
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BTN_TOOL_<name> events must be reported when a stylus or other tool is active on
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the tablet. ABS_{X,Y} must be reported with the location of the tool. BTN_TOUCH
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the tablet. ABS_{X,Y} must be reported with the location of the tool. BTN_TOUCH
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should be used to report when the tool is in contact with the tablet.
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should be used to report when the tool is in contact with the tablet.
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