Re: [Proximity] Proposal for addition field

On Monday, November 19, 2012 at 4:42 PM, Tran, Dzung D wrote:

> Marcos,
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> Yes, it is a bit of chicken/egg problem. However, we need some way to tell if there are multiple proximity sensors. As for a Parking Sensor API, I don't think we want a API for any type of thing that comes about. As for Proximity API means the one for face-closeness detection on a mobile phone, I don't agree it just for mobile phone and face-closeness, we are seeing proximity sensors that are coming to the PC and tablet which has better range than just close to the face.

Right, but we should target the 80-90% use cases now, and others when they become more commonly available. However, if you have evidence that a significant portion of the market actually has these multi sensor devices, then it forms a strong case for standardization (why do I feel we've had this discussion already?). I'm really interested to see if there are any camera based solutions in the wild. 

Note that I am not saying that this is a bad idea - just that we should not add things because they might enable something tomorrow. 


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Marcos Caceres

Received on Monday, 19 November 2012 16:55:42 UTC