lock: integrate Howdy face recognition#1515
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Description
This PR integrates Howdy face recognition into the session lock screen. It allows for hands-free biometric authentication while maintaining full compatibility with existing password and fingerprint (fprint) methods.
Key Features:
Unified PAM Logic: Integrated Howdy into the main Pam.qml module for a centralized authentication flow.
Dynamic Detection: The shell checks for the howdy binary on startup; if not found, it remains dormant to avoid overhead.
UI Feedback: Added a face icon and "Scanning face..." status message in the lock screen center and input field.
UX Improvements:
Pressing any key (except Enter) during a scan immediately aborts Howdy to prioritize password input.
Pressing Enter with an empty buffer triggers a manual scan if one isn't already active.
Code Standards: Follows project QML formatting and section-ordering conventions.
Technical Details
Added assets/pam.d/howdy configuration.
Updated Center.qml and InputField.qml for visual feedback.
Ensured fprint support remains functional and visually consistent.
How to Test
Have howdy installed and configured on your system.
Lock the session.
The scanner should trigger automatically (or upon pressing Enter).
Verify that typing a password correctly interrupts the scan.