Intent To Implement - Gamepad light indicator API
fernand...@sony.com
fernand...@sony.com steve....@sony.com kelvi...@sony.com jesse....@sony.com
Explainer
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UPKYGzxxTtlunLqZhVqyV5maMSTRG_mLS8I7xGQiEmo
Spec
https://github.com/knyg/gamepad/blob/lightindicator/extensions.html
Summary
Modern gamepads support the concept of a light indicator. Light indicators have been used to indicate the player index or extend the user’s gaming experience.
Motivation
The gamepad specification should be updated to include light indicator functionality, and the Gamepad API should be extended to allow developers to set the color of light indicator in their apps and enrich user experience.
Risks
As this is a new feature, the main risk is lack of adoption. However, this risk is mitigated because light indicator functionality is typically a progressive enhancement of the user experience.
Will this feature be supported on all six Blink platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, and Android WebView)?
Yes.
Link to entry on the feature dashboard
https://www.chromestatus.com/feature/5076099056795648
Requesting approval to ship?
No
fernand...@sony.com
Here’re the public explainer link and the rendered version of the spec:
Explainer:
https://fernando-80.github.io/gamepad-light-indicator-api-draft-explainer.pdf
Spec:
Link to entry on the feature dashboard:
https://www.chromestatus.com/feature/5076099056795648
Summary
Modern gamepads support the concept of a light indicator. Light indicators have been used to indicate the player index or extend the user’s gaming experience.
Motivation
The gamepad specification should be updated to include light indicator functionality, and the Gamepad API should be extended to allow developers to set the color of light indicator in their apps and enrich user experience.
Risks
As this is a new feature, the main risk is lack of adoption. However, this risk is mitigated because light indicator functionality is typically a progressive enhancement of the user experience.
Will this feature be supported on all six Blink platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, and Android WebView)?
Yes.
Requesting approval to ship?
No
cheers,
Fernando