I'm tasked to replace a visitor logging system and to use magnetic strip readers to enter visitor data (from driver's licenses, etc). We had a USB Magtek card reader that wasn't being used, and getting it working with my java project was no problem.
The issue that I'm having is that the data is being read in as if it were typed in by the keyboard, so there's no way (that I can think of) to differentiate between keyboard input and card reader input. So, if the focus isn't in the correct field and a card is swiped, the input goes into the improper field.
I've checked the manufacturer's website and there's a little help but not much.
As The Refreshments say, "I don't need a miracle but I could use a push in the right direction."
