On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 3:16 AM, Seth Brown <lear...@gmail.com> wrote: > I saw on the spec page that you were considering limiting the device > element to audio/visual streams. I thinks this would be a mistake. > > I'm currently working on integrating serial port connected hardware > with a web application I'm developing. The only solution is for the > user to install local adapter software. This defeats the purpose of > using a web app over desktop software. > > In order for web applications to be gain traction over desktop > software, they must be able to interface with usb/RS232. I believe the > security trade off is worth it. > > I also believe that the working group should make the device element > spec a high priority. If you don't google will probably implement > their own version for chrome OS(it will be necessary in a browser > based OS model). > > Thanks, > Seth Brown >
Agreed. Access to RS232 data from scripts will promote the use of web technologies in new applications for the embedded market. -- Diego