Blocking ACTUAL keyboard entries?

[purpGUI 0]

Hi all,

Is there a way to block ACTUAL keyboard entries only? I have a USB device that scans an item and sends the input by mimicking keyboard input. Is there a way to disable actual keyboard input and leave that USB device free?

I have been looking into maybe differentiating device ID's but I'm not having much luck...I found many threads regarding USB drives, but not much on actual input devices...

Thanks!

[JohnOne 1,591]

blockinputex <- example scripts <- search

[purpGUI 0]

blockinputex <- example scripts <- search

I actually have looked into that. Unfortunately, the block-keyboard-only mode also blocks my USB device...

[JohnOne 1,591]

That's a downer.

Perhaps the author might be able to give you some tips on that.

[monoscout999 9]

BlockInput() ?

[wakillon 398]

BlockInput only affects user input.

[purpGUI 0]

Yeah...BlockInput() just disables all the things.

I wonder if there's anyway to send the message via ControlSend or something similar.

[Bert 1,272]

What happens if you disable the device in the device manager? (as in if the keyboard is hooked up to a PS2 port and turning off the port) I've never tried it and it is only a guess.

Edited August 10, 2011 by MPH

[Bert 1,272]

I did a bit of research. You can disable the PS2 port in the BIOS. That I think would do the trick.

[purpGUI 0]

Hmm. I will look into that and let you know if I get anywhere.

Thanks!