Keyboard wedge system configured for data processing over a keyboard hook
US6263383A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/023
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for processing data in a computer system from a keyboard wedged device and a keyboard hook device. The keyboard wedge converts the data into standard keyboard keystrokes for transmission over a keyboard line. The keyboard hook provides a window through which scanned data is detected. Scanned data is distinguished from typed data using a software data processing application. The software is configured to identify scanned data based on characteristics of the scanned data. Processing functions are next performed on the detected data according to the particular application being used.
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