title: USB to COM converter for RFID keystrokes
body: <p>I have been struggling with an RFID reader that is just like a HID keyboard. It takes an ID from a 'swiped' keyfob or card and quickly enters keys into the computer just like a keyboard. As you can see this would cause a variety of problems for someone who wants to use that PC like normal with a keyboard. There would need to be a program that takes thease keystrokes and puts each line of ID's into a database, while a user is still typing away on a regular keyboard without them interfearing with each other.</p>
  
  <p>I have tried very hard to learn about the windows raw input API but to no avail. My basic question is, if I used a USB to COM converter would the keystrokes get sent through thee COM port so I can communicate that way? Which would be a damn site easier that understanding the HID. All answers are greatly appreciated, thank you.</p>
  
  <p>btw, the RFID does this:
  1. someone swipes a keyfob or card
  2. the RFID reader types in that ID like "178352306"
  3. the RFID reader presses the return key
  4. loop</p>