Routing USB Magnetic Stripe Reader to a file handle

From: Robijashi (default_at_127.0.0.1)
Date: 01/23/05 

Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:40:20 -0500

Hi,

When using a Magnetic Stripe Reader which acts like a keyboard, is it
possible to route the output of the Magnetic Stripe Reader into my program
(running in the background) rather then the Magnetic Stripe Reader "typing"
into the application with a keyboard focus.

Can I do something like this
#> myprogram < /dev/usb/whatevercardreader

and have the output go myprogram only.

Or can I just open this file "/dev/usb/cardreader" and read from it?

Currently the reader is supported by OS and it acting like a keyboard,
dumping everything to the application with a keyboard focus.

Thanks

Robijashi

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