connect USB keyboard to android phone

[iamchamith]

Hi friends,
I am tring to develop an android app for
connect USB Keybord to android Phone via usb

I have not any idea about USB programing.
can you give me some idea for develop this.
I develop this app using eclips

thanks
janzz

 

[sitlet]

It's not an app you need, the phone needs USB Host support, and I am only aware of 2 phones that have this function, and they both require root to use it.

 

[vosg]

I've seen this clip on Youtube. You do need USB Host support, but this phone was definitely not rooted.

 

[bopaiah]

Instead try connecting Bluetooth mouse and keyboard to Android phone. That will be awesome and something practically possible for most Android devices as they are all Bluetooth enabled.

 

[baash05]

There are two excellent reasons why one might not go with bluetooth.
The first reason is, bluetooth requires a lot of batteries. (for a phone). Having it on is a real drain on your life.
The second reason why bluetooth might not be looked at is security. Bluetooth is about as easy to crack into as, a password of 1 - 2 - 3 - 4. Last I checked it takes a laptop about 15 seconds to crack into a phone. Youtube has some excellent videos on the topic.