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multiplatform way to retrieve user idle time

I know I can get user idle time using C winapi library as follows: LASTINPUTINFO lii = {sizeof(LASTINPUTINFO), 0}; GetLastInputInfo(&lii); //error handling ommitted, not the point here int CurIdleTime = (getTickCount() - (lii.dwTime))/1000; It is…
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Use the chrome.idle API to restart application

I have a Chrome kiosk app that basically just uses webview to allow someone to browse through a catalog. I found the chrome.idle API, and believe I understand how to set idle time and query if the device is idle, but can I have it restart the…
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jQuery timer - idle timeout

I am trying to implement Eric Hynds' jquery-idle-timeout dialog which works fine without any issues. But how can I timer / idle timeout to get work even during computer sleep or phone screen-off. Currently timer getting paused if computer sleeps or…
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How to check idle time using jQuery and PHP?

I have a script that uses PHP SESSION. I manage PHP sessions using a class. Within this class I have a method that returns how many seconds remaining before the session expires. Also, Evey time the user refresh the page or open a new page (new…
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Detecting user inactivity in any VC

I need to be able to keep track of the last user activity (touch on screen). I found this question and answer here however this does not work for me in swift at all. idleTimer.release is not a thing and I just get an error. Also, I am assuming that…
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Android Service: Detect when device is idle for X minutes

I need to know to detect when the android device has been idle for a certain period of time when my app is currently in the background (and if it is idle, bring my app to the front). The only two ways I could think of to do this are: Somehow detect…
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Using QTimers in library code - check for existing event loop?

I'm preparing to add an idle timer to a shared KDE library (kwallet). While I presume it will mostly be called from a thread that already has an event loop, I cannot be sure of that. Is there a a way to check for this? Alternatively, being rather…
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How to change idle timer delay time in iOS

Is there any way to change time after which idle timer will dim the sceen? I would like to set it in my app, for instance to 5 seconds of no user interaction.
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iMacs for public display locked kiosk application when in use and video loop when idle

I have been tasked with deploying several iMacs for public display. They will need to have an application running at all times (Serato DJ) and upon idle they should display a looped video - using saveHollywood screensaver to loop the and play the…
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Mouseenter and Mouseleave to trigger timer on/off

How would I code a mouseenter event to trigger timer off and a mouseleave event to trigger the timer on? If the timer interval is reached then webpage will refresh. I've tried to do it but couldn't work it out: