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Cleanup priv-sec wording + recommend an indicator (w3c#323)
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marcoscaceres authored Sep 30, 2021
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Security and privacy considerations
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Wake locks can cause various device components such as display or CPU
to operate at higher power levels than they otherwise would. This can
lead to undesirable effects such as faster than normal battery charge
depletion. This is particularly relevant to mobile devices, which may
not have a stationary power source readily available. Complete battery
depletion at an unexpected time can lead to inability of the user to
make or receive calls and use network services, including the emergency
call service. Implementations MAY ignore requests for screen wake lock
if, for example, the battery capacity is low, or the user has put their
device in a power-saving mode.
Screen wake locks can cause various device components - particularly
the display - to operate at higher power levels than they otherwise
would. This can lead to undesirable effects, such as preventing the
device from automatically locking itself and faster battery depletion.
Faster battery depletion is of particular concern for mobile devices,
which often don't have a stationary power source readily available.
Complete battery depletion at an unexpected time can lead to inability
of the user to make or receive calls and use network services,
including the emergency call service.
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It is RECOMMENDED that a user agent provide some UI or indicator that
allows the user to know when a screen wake lock is active. Providing such a UI
could help end users to identify if a particular web application is
having a negative energy impact on the device, and allow them to take
action if so desired.
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<section id="examples" class="informative">
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