Java keyboard hook

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I would like to write a Java app that counts how long I have been using the keyboard or mouse w/o a break. Are there any built-in classes or 3rd party libraries that can detect global keyboard/mouse use?

When I type on the keyboard, sometimes I take short pauses to either think about what I am about to type or scratch my nose :) What would you describe as a break? More than a minute unresponsive to keystrokes? — Anthony Forloney
– Anthony Forloney, Commented Jan 27, 2010 at 15:21
In case you want to replicate the effect, and not the fun of writing it yourself, have you looked at WorkRave? (www.workrave.org) — Alex Feinman
– Alex Feinman, Commented Jan 27, 2010 at 15:25
@Anthony: of course the break interval should be configurable. @Alex: thanks! I might just use that instead if it works for me. — Jason S
– Jason S, Commented Jan 27, 2010 at 16:24

guerda · Accepted Answer · 2010-06-10 12:08:24Z

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This can only be by using windows's hook function by JNI Someone already posted code here

EDIT: this on is better it also covers mouse events

edited Jun 10, 2010 at 12:08

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Darth Continent · Accepted Answer · 2010-01-27 15:21:22Z

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The collection of files for rawinputsharp and the accompanying article might prove helpful. It's not Java-specific, but hopefully you can adapt it to suit.

answered Jan 27, 2010 at 15:21

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