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["Christopher M. Penalver" <christopher.m.penalver@xxxxxxxxx>]

Assuming the drivers work, needs userspace implementation.

** Package changed: linux (Ubuntu) => ubuntu

** Changed in: ubuntu
       Status: Confirmed => New

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https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/121967

Title:
  Fingerprint reader as scroll wheel

Status in Ubuntu:
  New
Status in “linux-source-2.6.20” package in Ubuntu:
  Won't Fix
Status in “linux-source-2.6.22” package in Ubuntu:
  Won't Fix

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)

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