--- a/qtmobility/plugins/sensors/maemo6/maemo6proximitysensor.cpp	Fri May 14 16:41:33 2010 +0300
+++ b/qtmobility/plugins/sensors/maemo6/maemo6proximitysensor.cpp	Thu May 27 13:42:11 2010 +0300
@@ -57,8 +57,10 @@
         else
             qWarning() << "Unable to initialize proximity sensor.";
 
-        // close definition in meters - may be used as metadata even the sensor gives true/false values 
-        addOutputRange(0, 1, 1);
+        // metadata
+        addDataRate(2, 2); // 2Hz
+        sensor->setDataRate(2);
+        addOutputRange(0, 1, 1); // close definition in meters - may be used as metadata even the sensor gives true/false values
         setDescription(QLatin1String("Measures if a living object is in proximity or not"));
 
         m_initDone = true;