Web Application for Interactive Kiosk Devices - Revision history

Emma.ciobanu at 14:19, 31 January 2013

2013-01-31T14:19:02Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:19, 31 January 2013
Line 23:		Line 23:
	* Source the oe-init-build-env script		* Source the oe-init-build-env script
	. oe-init-build-env		. oe-init-build-env
	* Open <tt>conf/local.conf</tt> file and add the following line:
	~~[...]~~
	~~DISTRO_FEATURES = "ext2 largefile usbhost xattr nfs zeroconf pci ${DISTRO_FEATURES_LIBC} x11"~~
	~~[...]~~
	* Open <tt>conf/bblayers.conf</tt> to add the newly configured layer		* Open <tt>conf/bblayers.conf</tt> to add the newly configured layer
	[...]		[...]

Emma.ciobanu at 08:56, 31 January 2013

2013-01-31T08:56:43Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:56, 31 January 2013
Line 23:		Line 23:
	* Source the oe-init-build-env script		* Source the oe-init-build-env script
	. oe-init-build-env		. oe-init-build-env
			* Open <tt>conf/local.conf</tt> file and add the following line:
			[...]
			DISTRO_FEATURES = "ext2 largefile usbhost xattr nfs zeroconf pci ${DISTRO_FEATURES_LIBC} x11"
			[...]
	* Open <tt>conf/bblayers.conf</tt> to add the newly configured layer		* Open <tt>conf/bblayers.conf</tt> to add the newly configured layer
	[...]		[...]

Emma.ciobanu at 12:51, 24 January 2013

2013-01-24T12:51:29Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:51, 24 January 2013
Line 13:		Line 13:
	This tutorial assumes that you already have a poky distribution on the local machine. If this is not the case follow the steps described in the [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/current/dev-manual/dev-manual.html poky manual] to download and configure poky.		This tutorial assumes that you already have a poky distribution on the local machine. If this is not the case follow the steps described in the [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/current/dev-manual/dev-manual.html poky manual] to download and configure poky.
	Here are the steps to follow in order to get the new image to work:		Here are the steps to follow in order to get the new image to work:
	* Download the repository from [http://git.yoctoproject.org/~~git~~/meta-web-kiosk/ yoctoproject.org] by tracking the emac/meta-web-kiosk branch. This step will generate a new folder called meta-web-kiosk.		* Download the repository from [http://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-web-kiosk/ yoctoproject.org] by tracking the emac/meta-web-kiosk branch. This step will generate a new folder called meta-web-kiosk.
	* Copy the newly cloned folder in the root of poky.		* Copy the newly cloned folder in the root of poky.
	* Open <tt>meta/classes/core-image.classes</tt> and add the following line		* Open <tt>meta/classes/core-image.classes</tt> and add the following line

Emma.ciobanu at 12:44, 24 January 2013

2013-01-24T12:44:27Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:44, 24 January 2013
Line 13:		Line 13:
	This tutorial assumes that you already have a poky distribution on the local machine. If this is not the case follow the steps described in the [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/current/dev-manual/dev-manual.html poky manual] to download and configure poky.		This tutorial assumes that you already have a poky distribution on the local machine. If this is not the case follow the steps described in the [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/current/dev-manual/dev-manual.html poky manual] to download and configure poky.
	Here are the steps to follow in order to get the new image to work:		Here are the steps to follow in order to get the new image to work:
	* Download the repository from [http://git.yoctoproject.org/~~cgit~~/~~cgit.cgi/poky~~-~~contrib~~/ yoctoproject.org] by tracking the emac/meta-web-kiosk branch. This step will generate a new folder called meta-web-kiosk.		* Download the repository from [http://git.yoctoproject.org/git/meta-web-kiosk/ yoctoproject.org] by tracking the emac/meta-web-kiosk branch. This step will generate a new folder called meta-web-kiosk.
	* Copy the newly cloned folder in the root of poky.		* Copy the newly cloned folder in the root of poky.
	* Open <tt>meta/classes/core-image.classes</tt> and add the following line		* Open <tt>meta/classes/core-image.classes</tt> and add the following line

Emma.ciobanu at 12:21, 21 January 2013

2013-01-21T12:21:18Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:21, 21 January 2013
Line 13:		Line 13:
	This tutorial assumes that you already have a poky distribution on the local machine. If this is not the case follow the steps described in the [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/current/dev-manual/dev-manual.html poky manual] to download and configure poky.		This tutorial assumes that you already have a poky distribution on the local machine. If this is not the case follow the steps described in the [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/current/dev-manual/dev-manual.html poky manual] to download and configure poky.
	Here are the steps to follow in order to get the new image to work:		Here are the steps to follow in order to get the new image to work:
	* Download the repository from [http://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/poky-contrib/ yoctoproject.org]. This step will generate a new folder called meta-web-kiosk.		* Download the repository from [http://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/poky-contrib/ yoctoproject.org] by tracking the emac/meta-web-kiosk branch. This step will generate a new folder called meta-web-kiosk.
	* Copy the newly cloned folder in the root of poky.		* Copy the newly cloned folder in the root of poky.
	* Open <tt>meta/classes/core-image.classes</tt> and add the following line		* Open <tt>meta/classes/core-image.classes</tt> and add the following line

Emma.ciobanu at 12:20, 21 January 2013

2013-01-21T12:20:23Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:20, 21 January 2013
Line 13:		Line 13:
	This tutorial assumes that you already have a poky distribution on the local machine. If this is not the case follow the steps described in the [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/current/dev-manual/dev-manual.html poky manual] to download and configure poky.		This tutorial assumes that you already have a poky distribution on the local machine. If this is not the case follow the steps described in the [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/current/dev-manual/dev-manual.html poky manual] to download and configure poky.
	Here are the steps to follow in order to get the new image to work:		Here are the steps to follow in order to get the new image to work:
	* Download the repository from [~~TODO – link to repo~~]. This step will generate a new folder called meta-web-kiosk.		* Download the repository from [http://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/poky-contrib/ yoctoproject.org]. This step will generate a new folder called meta-web-kiosk.
	* Copy the newly cloned folder in the root of poky.		* Copy the newly cloned folder in the root of poky.
	* Open <tt>meta/classes/core-image.classes</tt> and add the following line		* Open <tt>meta/classes/core-image.classes</tt> and add the following line

Emma.ciobanu at 12:30, 11 October 2012

2012-10-11T12:30:20Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:30, 11 October 2012
Line 51:		Line 51:
	[...]		[...]
	* add the rest of arch-dependent configuration and save the file.		* add the rest of arch-dependent configuration and save the file.
	* build the image by either specifying the arch in <tt>${path_to_build_folder}/conf/local.conf</tt> or by ~~add~~ the MACHINE variable in front of bitbake when building, as shown before.		* build the image by either specifying the arch in <tt>${path_to_build_folder}/conf/local.conf</tt> or by adding the MACHINE variable in front of bitbake when building, as shown before.

Emma.ciobanu at 12:26, 11 October 2012

2012-10-11T12:26:08Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:26, 11 October 2012
Line 10:		Line 10:
	The application integrates Midori as the main web browser. The browser was used as a fast and lightweight solution that meets up all the expectations of the project. More information on this topic can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midori_(web_browser).		The application integrates Midori as the main web browser. The browser was used as a fast and lightweight solution that meets up all the expectations of the project. More information on this topic can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midori_(web_browser).

	== Integration Of meta-web-kiosk ~~into~~ Poky ==		== Integration Of meta-web-kiosk Into Poky ==
	This tutorial assumes that you already have a poky distribution on the local machine. If this is not the case follow the steps described in the [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/current/dev-manual/dev-manual.html poky manual] to download and configure poky.		This tutorial assumes that you already have a poky distribution on the local machine. If this is not the case follow the steps described in the [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/current/dev-manual/dev-manual.html poky manual] to download and configure poky.
	Here are the steps to follow in order to get the new image to work:		Here are the steps to follow in order to get the new image to work:

Emma.ciobanu at 12:23, 11 October 2012

2012-10-11T12:23:34Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:23, 11 October 2012
Line 1:		Line 1:
	__FORCETOC__		__FORCETOC__
	[[File:Screenshot from 2012-10-05 15 28 34.png\|thumb\|upright=1.5\|Kiosk device that runs Midori browser]]		[[File:Screenshot from 2012-10-05 15 28 34.png\|thumb\|upright=1.8\|Kiosk device that runs Midori browser]]
	An [http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interactive_kiosk Interactive Kiosk Device] is a computer terminal with proper hardware and software support that provides public access to different kinds of information. They're used in a large variety of domains including commerce, education, entertaining, tourist information and many others.		An [http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interactive_kiosk Interactive Kiosk Device] is a computer terminal with proper hardware and software support that provides public access to different kinds of information. They're used in a large variety of domains including commerce, education, entertaining, tourist information and many others.

Line 15:		Line 15:
	* Download the repository from [TODO – link to repo]. This step will generate a new folder called meta-web-kiosk.		* Download the repository from [TODO – link to repo]. This step will generate a new folder called meta-web-kiosk.
	* Copy the newly cloned folder in the root of poky.		* Copy the newly cloned folder in the root of poky.
	* Open meta/classes/core-image.classes and add the following line		* Open <tt>meta/classes/core-image.classes</tt> and add the following line
	PACKAGE_GROUP_x11-browser=”packagegroup-core-x11-browser”		PACKAGE_GROUP_x11-browser=”packagegroup-core-x11-browser”
	* If you are using proxies in your network settings uncomment the following lines from meta-web-kiosk/recipes-browser/midori-session/midori-session_0.1.bb		* If you are using proxies in your network settings uncomment the following lines from <tt>meta-web-kiosk/recipes-browser/midori-session/midori-session_0.1.bb</tt>
	install –d ${D}/home/${USER}/.config/${BROWSER}/		install –d ${D}/home/${USER}/.config/${BROWSER}/
	install ${S}/config/ ${D}/home/${USER}/.config/${BROWSER}		install ${S}/config/ ${D}/home/${USER}/.config/${BROWSER}
	** open meta-web-kiosk/recipes-browser/midori-session/midori-session/config and add you proxy settings.		** open <tt>meta-web-kiosk/recipes-browser/midori-session/midori-session/config</tt> and add you proxy settings.
	* Source the oe-init-build-env script		* Source the oe-init-build-env script
	. oe-init-build-env		. oe-init-build-env
	* Open conf/bblayers.conf to add the newly configured layer		* Open <tt>conf/bblayers.conf</tt> to add the newly configured layer
	…		[...]
	${path_to_poky}/meta \		${path_to_poky}/meta \
	…		[...]
	${path_to_poky}/meta-web-kiosk \		${path_to_poky}/meta-web-kiosk \
	…		[...]
			[[File:Screenshot from 2012-10-05 15 35 12.png\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.8\| Web Kiosk Application with touchscreen Support]]
	* Now that everything is set you can build the new image with bitbake		* Now that everything is set you can build the new image with bitbake
	bitbake core-image-web-kiosk		bitbake core-image-web-kiosk
	* and run it in qemu or install it on a device with touchscreen support.		* and run it in qemu or install it on a device with touchscreen support.

			== Enable touchscreen support ==
			If you need touchscreen support you should first of all make sure it is enabled in the bsp recipes. For this edit
			* edit <tt>/meta/recipes-bsp/formfactor/${arch}</tt> to make sure you have the HAVEKEYBOARD variable disabled
			[...]
			HAVEKEYBOARD=0
			[...]
			Replace <tt>${path_to_poky}</tt> with the actual path to poky root and <tt>${arch}</tt> with the machine you are building the image for. This is specified either by editing <tt>${path_to_build_folder}/conf/local.conf</tt> in the MACHINE variable, or, directly, when building the new image by adding MACHINE=${arch} before the image name. The command should look something like this:
			MACHINE=${arch} bitbake core-image-web-kiosk
			If you have a particular arch, then you should add it into the new layer. For this
			* edit <tt>meta-web-kiosk/recipes-bsp/formfactor/formfactor</tt>
			* create a new folder with the architecture name
			* create a new file inside the arch folder and name it machconfig
			* edit the <tt>machconfig file</tt> to make sure you disable the keyboard
			[...]
			HAVEKEYBOARD=0
			[...]
			* add the rest of arch-dependent configuration and save the file.
			* build the image by either specifying the arch in <tt>${path_to_build_folder}/conf/local.conf</tt> or by add the MACHINE variable in front of bitbake when building, as shown before.

Emma.ciobanu at 12:00, 11 October 2012

2012-10-11T12:00:19Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:00, 11 October 2012
Line 17:		Line 17:
	* Open meta/classes/core-image.classes and add the following line		* Open meta/classes/core-image.classes and add the following line
	PACKAGE_GROUP_x11-browser=”packagegroup-core-x11-browser”		PACKAGE_GROUP_x11-browser=”packagegroup-core-x11-browser”
	* If you are using proxies in your network settings		* If you are using proxies in your network settings uncomment the following lines from meta-web-kiosk/recipes-browser/midori-session/midori-session_0.1.bb
	*# uncomment the following lines from meta-web-kiosk/recipes-browser/midori-session/midori-session_0.1.bb
	install –d ${D}/home/${USER}/.config/${BROWSER}/		install –d ${D}/home/${USER}/.config/${BROWSER}/
	install ${S}/config/ ${D}/home/${USER}/.config/${BROWSER}		install ${S}/config/ ${D}/home/${USER}/.config/${BROWSER}
	*# open meta-web-kiosk/recipes-browser/midori-session/midori-session/config and add you proxy settings.		** open meta-web-kiosk/recipes-browser/midori-session/midori-session/config and add you proxy settings.
	* Source the oe-init-build-env script		* Source the oe-init-build-env script
	. oe-init-build-env		. oe-init-build-env