Add screen activity signaler to prevent display sleep
- Added signal_screen_activity() method to SignagePlayer class - Runs every 20 seconds automatically - Also triggered on any touch/user input events Multiple methods used to keep display awake: - xset s reset - Resets screensaver timer - xset dpms force on - Forces display on - xdotool - Subtle mouse movement to trigger activity This complements the system-level power management: - Works alongside display power management settings - Non-blocking and non-critical (fails gracefully) - Signals every 20 seconds + on user input - Prevents display from sleeping during playback Screen should now remain active throughout media playback.
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{
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"count": 2,
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"count": 3,
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"player_id": 1,
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"player_name": "TVacasa",
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"playlist": [
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"file_name": "2026efvev-1428673176.jpg",
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"url": "media/2026efvev-1428673176.jpg",
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"duration": 50,
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"edit_on_player": false
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"edit_on_player": true
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},
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{
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"file_name": "4k1.jpg",
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"url": "media/4k1.jpg",
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"duration": 30,
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"edit_on_player": true
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},
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{
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"file_name": "1416529-hd_1920_1080_30fps.mp4",
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"url": "media/1416529-hd_1920_1080_30fps.mp4",
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"duration": 13,
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"edit_on_player": false
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}
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],
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"playlist_id": 1,
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"playlist_version": 29
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"playlist_version": 33
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}
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src/main.py
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src/main.py
@@ -910,6 +910,8 @@ class SignagePlayer(Widget):
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self.schedule_hide_controls()
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# Start heartbeat monitoring
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Clock.schedule_interval(self.update_heartbeat, 10) # Update every 10 seconds
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# Start screen activity signaler (keep display awake)
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Clock.schedule_interval(self.signal_screen_activity, 20) # Signal every 20 seconds
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def _update_size(self, instance, value):
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self.size = value
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@@ -925,6 +927,31 @@ class SignagePlayer(Widget):
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except Exception as e:
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Logger.warning(f"SignagePlayer: Failed to update heartbeat: {e}")
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def signal_screen_activity(self, dt):
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"""Signal screen activity to prevent power saving/sleep
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Uses multiple methods to keep display awake:
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1. xset s reset - Reset screensaver timeout
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2. xset dpms force on - Force display on
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3. xdotool - Move mouse to trigger activity
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"""
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try:
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# Method 1: Reset screensaver timer using xset
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os.system('xset s reset 2>/dev/null')
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# Method 2: Force display on
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os.system('xset dpms force on 2>/dev/null')
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# Method 3: Move mouse slightly (subtle, user won't notice)
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if os.system('xdotool mousemove_relative 1 1 2>/dev/null') == 0:
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os.system('xdotool mousemove_relative -1 -1 2>/dev/null')
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Logger.debug("SignagePlayer: Screen activity signal sent (display kept awake)")
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except Exception as e:
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Logger.debug(f"SignagePlayer: Screen activity signal failed (non-critical): {e}")
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# Non-critical - continue if this fails
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def initialize_player(self, dt):
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"""Initialize the player - load config and start playlist checking"""
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Logger.info("SignagePlayer: Initializing player...")
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self.ids.status_label.opacity = 1
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def on_touch_down(self, touch):
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"""Handle touch - show controls"""
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"""Handle touch - show controls and signal screen activity"""
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self.signal_screen_activity(0) # Keep display awake on user input
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self.show_controls()
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return super(SignagePlayer, self).on_touch_down(touch)
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def on_touch_move(self, touch):
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"""Handle touch move - show controls"""
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"""Handle touch move - show controls and signal screen activity"""
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self.signal_screen_activity(0) # Keep display awake on user input
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self.show_controls()
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return super(SignagePlayer, self).on_touch_move(touch)
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