

To visualize the layout of a specific keyboard, see Windows Keyboard Layouts. For example, a keyboard layout specifies the language, keyboard type and version, modifiers, scan codes, and so on. A keyboard layout fully describes a keyboard's input characteristics for Microsoft Windows and later versions. In addition on SoC systems, these devices must be able to wake themselves from a lower powered state while the system is in a working S0 state. Driver developers should ensure ability to wake the system via both keyboard and touchpad functionality adjustable by the end user device manager or the PC manufacturer. If a partner is creating a new HID Transport minidriver, especially on SoC systems, we recommend a detailed architectural review to understand the reasoning and ensure that the driver is developed correctly.ĭriver developers should reduce the number of kernel-user transitions between their service and the driver stack. Function Drivers: Alternatively vendors can create a function driver instead of a filter driver but only for vendor specific HID PDOs with a user mode service if necessary. Filters Drivers: Driver developers should ensure that their value-add driver is a filter driver and does not replace or be used in place of existing Windows HID drivers in the input stack. Driver developers are allowed to add additional drivers in the form of a filter driver or a new HID Client driver. This topic discusses keyboard and mouse HID client drivers. If you are looking to fix a mouse or keyboard, see. This topic is for developers who are creating drivers for keyboard and mouse HID clients.
