Input Drivers (Keyboard, Mouse)
Document the Input Drivers JNode concept in the wiki.
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Concept Summary
Input device drivers with keyboard layouts and mouse protocol handlers. Input Drivers provide the foundation for keyboard and mouse support, enabling keyboard input, mouse movement, and button events in JNode.
Key Files
- core/src/driver/org/jnode/driver/input/KeyboardInterpreter.java
- core/src/driver/org/jnode/driver/input/MouseProtocolHandler.java
Occurrences
~200 references in input package
Wiki Status
NOT documented
Bridges
Driver framework, Input handling, GUI subsystem
Instructions
Skill to Use
Use the [[update-wiki|update-wiki skill]] (load with skill({ name: "update-wiki" })) for understanding JNode internals.
Context Research
Review KeyboardInterpreter.java and MouseProtocolHandler.java to understand input device handling. Study how keyboard layouts work, how mouse protocols are implemented, and how input events are translated into JNode events. Research how input drivers integrate with the GUI subsystem.
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Wiki Page Structure
# Input Drivers (Keyboard, Mouse)
> Input device drivers with keyboard layouts and mouse protocol handlers.
## Overview
2-3 paragraph explanation of Input Drivers, how keyboard and mouse support works, and how input events are handled.
## Key Components
| Class / File | Role |
|---|---|
| `core/src/driver/org/jnode/driver/input/KeyboardInterpreter.java` | Keyboard input handling |
| `core/src/driver/org/jnode/driver/input/MouseProtocolHandler.java` | Mouse protocol handling |
## How It Works
Explanation of how input drivers work, how keyboard layouts are implemented, how mouse protocols work, and how input events flow through the system.
## Gotchas & Non-Obvious Behavior
- Keyboard layouts vary by locale and must be handled
- Mouse protocols differ (PS/2, USB, etc.)
- Input events must be synchronized with GUI rendering
## Related Pages
- [[Driver-Framework]]
- [[GUI-AWT]]
- [[Input-Handling]]
Related Concepts: Keyboard, Mouse, Input handling, Keyboard layout, Mouse protocol
Input Drivers (Keyboard, Mouse)
Value: 4
Concept Summary
Input device drivers with keyboard layouts and mouse protocol handlers. Input Drivers provide the foundation for keyboard and mouse support, enabling keyboard input, mouse movement, and button events in JNode.
Key Files
Occurrences
~200 references in input package
Wiki Status
NOT documented
Bridges
Driver framework, Input handling, GUI subsystem
Instructions
Skill to Use
Use the [[update-wiki|update-wiki skill]] (load with
skill({ name: "update-wiki" })) for understanding JNode internals.Context Research
Review KeyboardInterpreter.java and MouseProtocolHandler.java to understand input device handling. Study how keyboard layouts work, how mouse protocols are implemented, and how input events are translated into JNode events. Research how input drivers integrate with the GUI subsystem.
Update index.md
core/src/driver/org/jnode/driver/input/Wiki Page Structure
Related Concepts: Keyboard, Mouse, Input handling, Keyboard layout, Mouse protocol