Ubuntu

Fingerprint reader as scroll wheel

Bug #121967 reported by Tudor Holton
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This bug affects 4 people
Affects Status Importance Assigned to Milestone
Ubuntu
Confirmed
Wishlist
Unassigned
linux-source-2.6.20 (Ubuntu)
Won't Fix
Wishlist
Unassigned
linux-source-2.6.22 (Ubuntu)
Won't Fix
Wishlist
Unassigned

Bug Description

Binary package hint: linux-source-2.6.20

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/FingerprintAuthentication

With the upcoming release of the GPL driver for the Authentec fingerprint reader, it would be nice if we could get Ubuntu to respond to scanning fingerprints and, when no security process is in operation, interpret them as though the user were sliding their finger over a scroll wheel, as per the Windows implementation of the software.

This is particularly useful for various "Tablet convertible" laptops, which have a limited number of inputs available in Tablet mode. The fingerprint reader is one of these inputs, and in the case of the Fujitsu P1510D, the fingerprint reader has been placed right next to the edge of the laptop screen so that the laptop can be held in one hand and the pages be scrolled with the thumb on the fingerprint reader. (Which is great for use when standing on the train)

Tags: kj-triage
Jérôme Guelfucci (jerome-guelfucci-deactivatedaccount)
Changed in linux-source-2.6.20:
importance: Undecided → Wishlist
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Leann Ogasawara (leannogasawara) wrote :

Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. Now that the 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon release of Ubuntu is out, we were wondering if this is still an issue. Could you please download and try the new version of Ubuntu from http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download and report back your results. Thanks!

Changed in linux-source-2.6.20:
status: New → Incomplete
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Tudor Holton (tudor) wrote :

Yes, this wishlist item still exists. It still does not work on GG.

I know I can use showkey to detect key signals, and bug 121962 works for the special buttons on the P1510D.

Is there a program to show mouse signals? I'm wondering if, perhaps, the fingerprint reader is sending a signal and that X is just not recognising it as a mouse one.

Changed in linux-source-2.6.20:
status: Incomplete → New
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Leann Ogasawara (leannogasawara) wrote :

This bug has been triaged as a "Wishlist" item against linux-source-2.6.22. However, against linux-2.6.20, this bug does not meet the criteria for a stable release update and is being marked as Won't Fix. You can learn more about the stable release update process at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates

Changed in linux-source-2.6.22:
importance: Undecided → Wishlist
status: New → Triaged
Changed in linux-source-2.6.20:
status: New → Won't Fix
Brian Murray (brian-murray)
Changed in linux-source-2.6.22:
assignee: nobody → ubuntu-kernel-team
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Leann Ogasawara (leannogasawara) wrote :

Migrating this bug forward to be against the actively developed kernel (ie the linux package). Thanks.

Changed in linux-source-2.6.22:
status: Triaged → Won't Fix
Changed in linux:
assignee: nobody → ubuntu-kernel-team
importance: Undecided → Wishlist
status: New → Triaged
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Launchpad Janitor (janitor) wrote : Kernel team bugs

Per a decision made by the Ubuntu Kernel Team, bugs will longer be assigned to the ubuntu-kernel-team in Launchpad as part of the bug triage process. The ubuntu-kernel-team is being unassigned from this bug report. Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeamBugPolicies for more information. Thanks.

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Jeremy Foshee (jeremyfoshee) wrote :

This bug report was marked as Triaged a while ago but has not had any updated comments for quite some time. Please let us know if this issue remains in the current Ubuntu release, http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download . If the issue remains, click on the current status under the Status column and change the status back to "New". Thanks.

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tags: added: kj-triage
Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
status: Triaged → Incomplete
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Tudor Holton (tudor) wrote :

Needs migrating forward to current kernel development.

Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
status: Incomplete → New
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Brad Figg (brad-figg) wrote : Missing required logs.

This bug is missing log files that will aid in diagnosing the problem. From a terminal window please run:

apport-collect 121967

and then change the status of the bug to 'Confirmed'.

If, due to the nature of the issue you have encountered, you are unable to run this command, please add a comment stating that fact and change the bug status to 'Confirmed'.

This change has been made by an automated script, maintained by the Ubuntu Kernel Team.

Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
status: New → Incomplete
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Launchpad Janitor (janitor) wrote :

[Expired for linux (Ubuntu) because there has been no activity for 60 days.]

Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
status: Incomplete → Expired
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Tudor Holton (tudor) wrote :

@Brad Sorry, why would I need to provide logs? This is a wishlist item about a proposed feature relating to using a fingerprint scanner as a scrollwheel in non-security-related situations.

swiftgeek (swiftgeek)
Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
status: Expired → Confirmed
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penalvch (penalvch) wrote :

Assuming the drivers work, needs userspace implementation.

affects: linux (Ubuntu) → ubuntu
Changed in ubuntu:
status: Confirmed → New
Thomas Hotz (thotz-deactivatedaccount)
Changed in ubuntu:
status: New → Invalid
status: Invalid → Confirmed
status: Confirmed → New
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Launchpad Janitor (janitor) wrote :

Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

Changed in ubuntu:
status: New → Confirmed
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Thomas Hotz (thotz-deactivatedaccount) wrote :

I have added me to the wishlist. The status set by Lauchpad to confirmed is correct.

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