Alarm API
Brief purpose of API: Let apps set timers to wake up at a specified time General Use Cases:
- Implement an alarm reminder app by setting an alarm intent for a future time
- Set an alarm to ping a server at a specific time or set interval
Reference:
https://groups.google.com/d/topic/mozilla.dev.webapi/pkx1uz_pnhQ/discussion
http://groups.google.com/group/mozilla.dev.webapps/browse_thread/thread/29f1efb730a9c17/5fd64f1fefe0ddd8
Inherent threats: Annoyance
Threat severity: Low
Permissions Table
| Type | Use Cases | Authorization Model | Notes & Other Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Content | None | No access | |
| Installed Web Apps | General use cases | Implicit | Should be a way to disable alarm for a given app |
| Privileged Web Apps | General use cases | Implicit | Should be a way to disable alarm for a given app |
| Certified Web Apps | General use cases | Implicit | Should be a way to disable alarm for a given app |