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authorMauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@s-opensource.com>2016-07-21 08:09:58 -0400
committerMauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@s-opensource.com>2016-07-23 07:04:21 -0400
commitb7fd6630026786d8bcca54bb9f5d035da1e2547a (patch)
treeea7ef7e24549d40f31512db916929b0e87573a2c /Documentation
parent21c29de1d090488f595c56be77c088c2ceed394b (diff)
[media] v4l2-subdev.rst: add cross-references
Enrich the subdevice description by linking it to the functions and structs from v4l2-subdev.h. Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@s-opensource.com>
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diff --git a/Documentation/media/kapi/v4l2-subdev.rst b/Documentation/media/kapi/v4l2-subdev.rst
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+++ b/Documentation/media/kapi/v4l2-subdev.rst
@@ -7,35 +7,37 @@ encoding or decoding. For webcams common sub-devices are sensors and camera
7controllers. 7controllers.
8 8
9Usually these are I2C devices, but not necessarily. In order to provide the 9Usually these are I2C devices, but not necessarily. In order to provide the
10driver with a consistent interface to these sub-devices the v4l2_subdev struct 10driver with a consistent interface to these sub-devices the
11(v4l2-subdev.h) was created. 11:c:type:`v4l2_subdev` struct (v4l2-subdev.h) was created.
12 12
13Each sub-device driver must have a v4l2_subdev struct. This struct can be 13Each sub-device driver must have a :c:type:`v4l2_subdev` struct. This struct
14stand-alone for simple sub-devices or it might be embedded in a larger struct 14can be stand-alone for simple sub-devices or it might be embedded in a larger
15if more state information needs to be stored. Usually there is a low-level 15struct if more state information needs to be stored. Usually there is a
16device struct (e.g. i2c_client) that contains the device data as setup 16low-level device struct (e.g. ``i2c_client``) that contains the device data as
17by the kernel. It is recommended to store that pointer in the private 17setup by the kernel. It is recommended to store that pointer in the private
18data of v4l2_subdev using v4l2_set_subdevdata(). That makes it easy to go 18data of :c:type:`v4l2_subdev` using :cpp:func:`v4l2_set_subdevdata`. That makes
19from a v4l2_subdev to the actual low-level bus-specific device data. 19it easy to go from a :c:type:`v4l2_subdev` to the actual low-level bus-specific
20 20device data.
21You also need a way to go from the low-level struct to v4l2_subdev. For the 21
22common i2c_client struct the i2c_set_clientdata() call is used to store a 22You also need a way to go from the low-level struct to :c:type:`v4l2_subdev`.
23v4l2_subdev pointer, for other busses you may have to use other methods. 23For the common i2c_client struct the i2c_set_clientdata() call is used to store
24a :c:type:`v4l2_subdev` pointer, for other busses you may have to use other
25methods.
24 26
25Bridges might also need to store per-subdev private data, such as a pointer to 27Bridges might also need to store per-subdev private data, such as a pointer to
26bridge-specific per-subdev private data. The v4l2_subdev structure provides 28bridge-specific per-subdev private data. The :c:type:`v4l2_subdev` structure
27host private data for that purpose that can be accessed with 29provides host private data for that purpose that can be accessed with
28v4l2_get_subdev_hostdata() and v4l2_set_subdev_hostdata(). 30:cpp:func:`v4l2_get_subdev_hostdata` and :cpp:func:`v4l2_set_subdev_hostdata`.
29 31
30From the bridge driver perspective you load the sub-device module and somehow 32From the bridge driver perspective, you load the sub-device module and somehow
31obtain the v4l2_subdev pointer. For i2c devices this is easy: you call 33obtain the :c:type:`v4l2_subdev` pointer. For i2c devices this is easy: you call
32i2c_get_clientdata(). For other busses something similar needs to be done. 34``i2c_get_clientdata()``. For other busses something similar needs to be done.
33Helper functions exists for sub-devices on an I2C bus that do most of this 35Helper functions exists for sub-devices on an I2C bus that do most of this
34tricky work for you. 36tricky work for you.
35 37
36Each v4l2_subdev contains function pointers that sub-device drivers can 38Each :c:type:`v4l2_subdev` contains function pointers that sub-device drivers
37implement (or leave NULL if it is not applicable). Since sub-devices can do 39can implement (or leave ``NULL`` if it is not applicable). Since sub-devices can
38so many different things and you do not want to end up with a huge ops struct 40do so many different things and you do not want to end up with a huge ops struct
39of which only a handful of ops are commonly implemented, the function pointers 41of which only a handful of ops are commonly implemented, the function pointers
40are sorted according to category and each category has its own ops struct. 42are sorted according to category and each category has its own ops struct.
41 43
@@ -44,7 +46,7 @@ may be NULL if the subdev driver does not support anything from that category.
44 46
45It looks like this: 47It looks like this:
46 48
47.. code-block:: none 49.. code-block:: c
48 50
49 struct v4l2_subdev_core_ops { 51 struct v4l2_subdev_core_ops {
50 int (*log_status)(struct v4l2_subdev *sd); 52 int (*log_status)(struct v4l2_subdev *sd);
@@ -83,20 +85,22 @@ audio ops and vice versa.
83This setup limits the number of function pointers while still making it easy 85This setup limits the number of function pointers while still making it easy
84to add new ops and categories. 86to add new ops and categories.
85 87
86A sub-device driver initializes the v4l2_subdev struct using: 88A sub-device driver initializes the :c:type:`v4l2_subdev` struct using:
87 89
88.. code-block:: none 90 :cpp:func:`v4l2_subdev_init <v4l2_subdev_init>`
91 (:c:type:`sd <v4l2_subdev>`, &\ :c:type:`ops <v4l2_subdev_ops>`).
89 92
90 v4l2_subdev_init(sd, &ops);
91 93
92Afterwards you need to initialize subdev->name with a unique name and set the 94Afterwards you need to initialize :c:type:`sd <v4l2_subdev>`->name with a
93module owner. This is done for you if you use the i2c helper functions. 95unique name and set the module owner. This is done for you if you use the
96i2c helper functions.
94 97
95If integration with the media framework is needed, you must initialize the 98If integration with the media framework is needed, you must initialize the
96media_entity struct embedded in the v4l2_subdev struct (entity field) by 99:c:type:`media_entity` struct embedded in the :c:type:`v4l2_subdev` struct
97calling media_entity_pads_init(), if the entity has pads: 100(entity field) by calling :cpp:func:`media_entity_pads_init`, if the entity has
101pads:
98 102
99.. code-block:: none 103.. code-block:: c
100 104
101 struct media_pad *pads = &my_sd->pads; 105 struct media_pad *pads = &my_sd->pads;
102 int err; 106 int err;
@@ -104,7 +108,7 @@ calling media_entity_pads_init(), if the entity has pads:
104 err = media_entity_pads_init(&sd->entity, npads, pads); 108 err = media_entity_pads_init(&sd->entity, npads, pads);
105 109
106The pads array must have been previously initialized. There is no need to 110The pads array must have been previously initialized. There is no need to
107manually set the struct media_entity function and name fields, but the 111manually set the struct :c:type:`media_entity` function and name fields, but the
108revision field must be initialized if needed. 112revision field must be initialized if needed.
109 113
110A reference to the entity will be automatically acquired/released when the 114A reference to the entity will be automatically acquired/released when the
@@ -112,13 +116,13 @@ subdev device node (if any) is opened/closed.
112 116
113Don't forget to cleanup the media entity before the sub-device is destroyed: 117Don't forget to cleanup the media entity before the sub-device is destroyed:
114 118
115.. code-block:: none 119.. code-block:: c
116 120
117 media_entity_cleanup(&sd->entity); 121 media_entity_cleanup(&sd->entity);
118 122
119If the subdev driver intends to process video and integrate with the media 123If the subdev driver intends to process video and integrate with the media
120framework, it must implement format related functionality using 124framework, it must implement format related functionality using
121v4l2_subdev_pad_ops instead of v4l2_subdev_video_ops. 125:c:type:`v4l2_subdev_pad_ops` instead of :c:type:`v4l2_subdev_video_ops`.
122 126
123In that case, the subdev driver may set the link_validate field to provide 127In that case, the subdev driver may set the link_validate field to provide
124its own link validation function. The link validation function is called for 128its own link validation function. The link validation function is called for
@@ -127,9 +131,9 @@ sub-devices. The driver is still responsible for validating the correctness
127of the format configuration between sub-devices and video nodes. 131of the format configuration between sub-devices and video nodes.
128 132
129If link_validate op is not set, the default function 133If link_validate op is not set, the default function
130v4l2_subdev_link_validate_default() is used instead. This function ensures 134:cpp:func:`v4l2_subdev_link_validate_default` is used instead. This function
131that width, height and the media bus pixel code are equal on both source and 135ensures that width, height and the media bus pixel code are equal on both source
132sink of the link. Subdev drivers are also free to use this function to 136and sink of the link. Subdev drivers are also free to use this function to
133perform the checks mentioned above in addition to their own checks. 137perform the checks mentioned above in addition to their own checks.
134 138
135There are currently two ways to register subdevices with the V4L2 core. The 139There are currently two ways to register subdevices with the V4L2 core. The
@@ -152,105 +156,109 @@ Using one or the other registration method only affects the probing process, the
152run-time bridge-subdevice interaction is in both cases the same. 156run-time bridge-subdevice interaction is in both cases the same.
153 157
154In the synchronous case a device (bridge) driver needs to register the 158In the synchronous case a device (bridge) driver needs to register the
155v4l2_subdev with the v4l2_device: 159:c:type:`v4l2_subdev` with the v4l2_device:
156 160
157.. code-block:: none 161 :cpp:func:`v4l2_device_register_subdev <v4l2_device_register_subdev>`
158 162 (:c:type:`v4l2_dev <v4l2_device>`, :c:type:`sd <v4l2_subdev>`).
159 int err = v4l2_device_register_subdev(v4l2_dev, sd);
160 163
161This can fail if the subdev module disappeared before it could be registered. 164This can fail if the subdev module disappeared before it could be registered.
162After this function was called successfully the subdev->dev field points to 165After this function was called successfully the subdev->dev field points to
163the v4l2_device. 166the :c:type:`v4l2_device`.
164 167
165If the v4l2_device parent device has a non-NULL mdev field, the sub-device 168If the v4l2_device parent device has a non-NULL mdev field, the sub-device
166entity will be automatically registered with the media device. 169entity will be automatically registered with the media device.
167 170
168You can unregister a sub-device using: 171You can unregister a sub-device using:
169 172
170.. code-block:: none 173 :cpp:func:`v4l2_device_unregister_subdev <v4l2_device_unregister_subdev>`
174 (:c:type:`sd <v4l2_subdev>`).
171 175
172 v4l2_device_unregister_subdev(sd);
173 176
174Afterwards the subdev module can be unloaded and sd->dev == NULL. 177Afterwards the subdev module can be unloaded and
178:c:type:`sd <v4l2_subdev>`->dev == ``NULL``.
175 179
176You can call an ops function either directly: 180You can call an ops function either directly:
177 181
178.. code-block:: none 182.. code-block:: c
179 183
180 err = sd->ops->core->g_std(sd, &norm); 184 err = sd->ops->core->g_std(sd, &norm);
181 185
182but it is better and easier to use this macro: 186but it is better and easier to use this macro:
183 187
184.. code-block:: none 188.. code-block:: c
185 189
186 err = v4l2_subdev_call(sd, core, g_std, &norm); 190 err = v4l2_subdev_call(sd, core, g_std, &norm);
187 191
188The macro will to the right NULL pointer checks and returns -ENODEV if subdev 192The macro will to the right ``NULL`` pointer checks and returns ``-ENODEV``
189is NULL, -ENOIOCTLCMD if either subdev->core or subdev->core->g_std is 193if :c:type:`sd <v4l2_subdev>` is ``NULL``, ``-ENOIOCTLCMD`` if either
190NULL, or the actual result of the subdev->ops->core->g_std ops. 194:c:type:`sd <v4l2_subdev>`->core or :c:type:`sd <v4l2_subdev>`->core->g_std is ``NULL``, or the actual result of the
195:c:type:`sd <v4l2_subdev>`->ops->core->g_std ops.
191 196
192It is also possible to call all or a subset of the sub-devices: 197It is also possible to call all or a subset of the sub-devices:
193 198
194.. code-block:: none 199.. code-block:: c
195 200
196 v4l2_device_call_all(v4l2_dev, 0, core, g_std, &norm); 201 v4l2_device_call_all(v4l2_dev, 0, core, g_std, &norm);
197 202
198Any subdev that does not support this ops is skipped and error results are 203Any subdev that does not support this ops is skipped and error results are
199ignored. If you want to check for errors use this: 204ignored. If you want to check for errors use this:
200 205
201.. code-block:: none 206.. code-block:: c
202 207
203 err = v4l2_device_call_until_err(v4l2_dev, 0, core, g_std, &norm); 208 err = v4l2_device_call_until_err(v4l2_dev, 0, core, g_std, &norm);
204 209
205Any error except -ENOIOCTLCMD will exit the loop with that error. If no 210Any error except ``-ENOIOCTLCMD`` will exit the loop with that error. If no
206errors (except -ENOIOCTLCMD) occurred, then 0 is returned. 211errors (except ``-ENOIOCTLCMD``) occurred, then 0 is returned.
207 212
208The second argument to both calls is a group ID. If 0, then all subdevs are 213The second argument to both calls is a group ID. If 0, then all subdevs are
209called. If non-zero, then only those whose group ID match that value will 214called. If non-zero, then only those whose group ID match that value will
210be called. Before a bridge driver registers a subdev it can set sd->grp_id 215be called. Before a bridge driver registers a subdev it can set
211to whatever value it wants (it's 0 by default). This value is owned by the 216:c:type:`sd <v4l2_subdev>`->grp_id to whatever value it wants (it's 0 by
212bridge driver and the sub-device driver will never modify or use it. 217default). This value is owned by the bridge driver and the sub-device driver
218will never modify or use it.
213 219
214The group ID gives the bridge driver more control how callbacks are called. 220The group ID gives the bridge driver more control how callbacks are called.
215For example, there may be multiple audio chips on a board, each capable of 221For example, there may be multiple audio chips on a board, each capable of
216changing the volume. But usually only one will actually be used when the 222changing the volume. But usually only one will actually be used when the
217user want to change the volume. You can set the group ID for that subdev to 223user want to change the volume. You can set the group ID for that subdev to
218e.g. AUDIO_CONTROLLER and specify that as the group ID value when calling 224e.g. AUDIO_CONTROLLER and specify that as the group ID value when calling
219v4l2_device_call_all(). That ensures that it will only go to the subdev 225``v4l2_device_call_all()``. That ensures that it will only go to the subdev
220that needs it. 226that needs it.
221 227
222If the sub-device needs to notify its v4l2_device parent of an event, then 228If the sub-device needs to notify its v4l2_device parent of an event, then
223it can call v4l2_subdev_notify(sd, notification, arg). This macro checks 229it can call ``v4l2_subdev_notify(sd, notification, arg)``. This macro checks
224whether there is a notify() callback defined and returns -ENODEV if not. 230whether there is a ``notify()`` callback defined and returns ``-ENODEV`` if not.
225Otherwise the result of the notify() call is returned. 231Otherwise the result of the ``notify()`` call is returned.
226 232
227The advantage of using v4l2_subdev is that it is a generic struct and does 233The advantage of using :c:type:`v4l2_subdev` is that it is a generic struct and
228not contain any knowledge about the underlying hardware. So a driver might 234does not contain any knowledge about the underlying hardware. So a driver might
229contain several subdevs that use an I2C bus, but also a subdev that is 235contain several subdevs that use an I2C bus, but also a subdev that is
230controlled through GPIO pins. This distinction is only relevant when setting 236controlled through GPIO pins. This distinction is only relevant when setting
231up the device, but once the subdev is registered it is completely transparent. 237up the device, but once the subdev is registered it is completely transparent.
232 238
233
234In the asynchronous case subdevice probing can be invoked independently of the 239In the asynchronous case subdevice probing can be invoked independently of the
235bridge driver availability. The subdevice driver then has to verify whether all 240bridge driver availability. The subdevice driver then has to verify whether all
236the requirements for a successful probing are satisfied. This can include a 241the requirements for a successful probing are satisfied. This can include a
237check for a master clock availability. If any of the conditions aren't satisfied 242check for a master clock availability. If any of the conditions aren't satisfied
238the driver might decide to return -EPROBE_DEFER to request further reprobing 243the driver might decide to return ``-EPROBE_DEFER`` to request further reprobing
239attempts. Once all conditions are met the subdevice shall be registered using 244attempts. Once all conditions are met the subdevice shall be registered using
240the v4l2_async_register_subdev() function. Unregistration is performed using 245the :cpp:func:`v4l2_async_register_subdev` function. Unregistration is
241the v4l2_async_unregister_subdev() call. Subdevices registered this way are 246performed using the :cpp:func:`v4l2_async_unregister_subdev` call. Subdevices
242stored in a global list of subdevices, ready to be picked up by bridge drivers. 247registered this way are stored in a global list of subdevices, ready to be
248picked up by bridge drivers.
243 249
244Bridge drivers in turn have to register a notifier object with an array of 250Bridge drivers in turn have to register a notifier object with an array of
245subdevice descriptors that the bridge device needs for its operation. This is 251subdevice descriptors that the bridge device needs for its operation. This is
246performed using the v4l2_async_notifier_register() call. To unregister the 252performed using the :cpp:func:`v4l2_async_notifier_register` call. To
247notifier the driver has to call v4l2_async_notifier_unregister(). The former of 253unregister the notifier the driver has to call
248the two functions takes two arguments: a pointer to struct v4l2_device and a 254:cpp:func:`v4l2_async_notifier_unregister`. The former of the two functions
249pointer to struct v4l2_async_notifier. The latter contains a pointer to an array 255takes two arguments: a pointer to struct :c:type:`v4l2_device` and a pointer to
250of pointers to subdevice descriptors of type struct v4l2_async_subdev type. The 256struct :c:type:`v4l2_async_notifier`. The latter contains a pointer to an array
251V4L2 core will then use these descriptors to match asynchronously registered 257of pointers to subdevice descriptors of type struct :c:type:`v4l2_async_subdev`
252subdevices to them. If a match is detected the .bound() notifier callback is 258type. The V4L2 core will then use these descriptors to match asynchronously
253called. After all subdevices have been located the .complete() callback is 259registered
260subdevices to them. If a match is detected the ``.bound()`` notifier callback
261is called. After all subdevices have been located the .complete() callback is
254called. When a subdevice is removed from the system the .unbind() method is 262called. When a subdevice is removed from the system the .unbind() method is
255called. All three callbacks are optional. 263called. All three callbacks are optional.
256 264