[maemo-developers] [maemo-developers] External Keyboard

[From: Claudio Takahasi]

Hi folks,

Currently, the possible input methods for the Nokia 770
are hand writing and virtual keyboard. I read the last email
regarding input method in the SDK, this is not my case. I want
use a external keyboard(usb or Bluetooth) on 770.

My questions are:
1. Is there external keyboard support in the X windows system?

2. USB keyboard
    Nokia 770 has an USB OTG connector. I don't know
if there is an USB keyboard with miniA-B connector. 
If not, a normal hub can solve my problem. 
Is this configuration possible? Is there an especial HW
converter or a normal  USB hub can be used?

3. Bluetooth Keyboard
    If X support external keyboard I don't see problems to 
use the bluez hidd (human interface device daemon) to
connect Bluetooth keyboards. A better user interface
shall be developed to make the connection easier.
A D-Bus service for hidd daemon can help developers
integrate all Bluetooth services in one applet or application.
This is not developed yet, but I can develop it.

Claudio.