softwedge: A serial software keyboard wedge for *nix X11 (c) 2007 Yann Ramin <atrus@stackworks.net> --------------------------------------------------------- softwedge is a small Linux utility which forwards data from a serial port (such as from a tty, or a barcode scanner) and re-issues the data as X11 key press events. softwedge was designed to allow ordinary applications to accept data from a Bluetooth barcode scanner (for testing, the author used a Metrologic FocusBT, though any *decoded* serial or Bluetooth barcode scanner should work). Un-decoded scanners won't work - softwedge expects input near the US-ASCII character-set, though not all control codes work at this time. Build status: https://travis-ci.org/theatrus/softwedge.svg?branch=master Quick start: ------------ make make install (If serial port is /dev/rfcomm0) softwedge (or) softwedge -c /dev/ttyWhatever Options: -------- -c: Sets serial port -f: Run in the foreground - don't fork -v: See version information Limitations: ------------ - Softwedge can't set any serial port parameters - use stty - No support of input cleanup is supported (extra LF removal, etc) - Not all escape codes will directly transfer to X11 input at this time. I.e., FedEx PDF417 codes, UPS MaxiCode - International barcode character sets are untested (i.e. QR Code) Future: ------- - Multiple input methods to allow for more international control i.e. text to clipboard - Testing of more control codes - Support of more Barcode specific features - FocusBT encryption support, 2-way support - GUI config tool - and more...