The kernel side is responsible for the acknowledgement of the test requests and
setup of the required parameters. It also handles the necessary AUX
transactions
for reading the EDID and DPCD as well as writing response codes or checksums as
necessary. Performing these operations in userspace would add unnecessary
delays
and complicate the interface more than necessary. The userspace application
then
handles the large motions - frame buffer management, mode sets and link
configuration. The following is an overview of the basic event handling for
compliance testing inside the kernel:
- The test device signals the DUT with an HPD pulse. This can be a
short or long pulse, depending on circumstances.
- The interrupt generated by the HPD pulse invokes the test handler,
which reads the test device DPCD to determine what actions are
necessary.
- Once the test handler determines which test has been requested, it
invokes the kernel-side handler function and then signals the
userspace
app. If no userspace app has been registered, the signal is ignored.
- Test responses and status is written out / reported as necessary and
normal operation is resumed.
The userspace support application and additional documentation will be posted
to the list for review soon.
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