CELF Project Proposal/Kernel evdev IR support


 * Summary : Add kernel remote control support through evdev.


 * Proposer : Benjamin Zores

Description
Many STB multimedia embedded devices feature a remote control support. Based on LIRC, it's always a pain to get the right driver to work with the right receiver and it's hard to configure and support multiple remotes on a given system.

Mainline kernel never get LIRC included but a few remotes currently are supported, providing a regular evdev interface, acting like a regular keyboard/mouse controller.

The idea would be to create some framework for generic remote handling, with migration from currently LIRC-supported remotes to new API.

Some work/patches already have been worked out... See
 * http://lwn.net/Articles/364515/ and
 * http://lwn.net/Articles/364196/

Comments
Lirc is in mainline now, albeit in the staging area at the moment.


 * Scope : unknown