摘要 |
A data entry device, comprises a standard keyboard connectable to a computer workstation, the standard keyboard being operable, upon activation of any one of the keys thereon, to transmit a respective identification code to the computer workstation; a configuration facility configurable to store the identification codes corresponding to a number of selected keys on the standard keyboard, and at least one associated instruction corresponding to each one of the stored identification codes; and a detection facility operable to detect an identification code transmitted by the standard keyboard upon activation of any one of the keys thereon, and to execute the at least one corresponding associated instruction when the detected identification code corresponds to one of the stored identification codes. The invention extends to a method of operation of a data entry device and to a PIN entry facility for use in conjunction with a data entry device. |