Re: HID device question.

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On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 10:13:24AM -0500, Chris Furlough wrote:
> 
> > It depends on what you mean by "get control".
> >
> > There is a libhid userspace program that you can use to control your hid
> > device without having to touch the kernel, is that what you are
> > referring to?
> >
> > If not, more details are needed.
> 
> Greg, I have a device that upon insertion is claimed by the HID
> driver.  I want to claim it for myself, and control it with MY driver
> instead of the normal HID driver.

Then add a device id entry into the HID driver blacklist for your device
to ensure that it does not grab the device and that your driver does
instead.

But note, if your device really is a HID device, you should let the HID
driver control it.

greg k-h
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