Electric Touchpad
USB ID 044e:1218 · Alps Electric Co., Ltd
| Vendor | Alps Electric Co., Ltd |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 044e |
| Device ID | 1218 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_044E&PID_1218 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v044Ep1218 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 044e:1218?
USB ID 044e:1218 is “Electric Touchpad” made by Alps Electric Co., Ltd (vendor ID 044e, device ID 1218).
Which Linux driver supports Electric Touchpad?
Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers
How do I check whether Electric Touchpad is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 044e:1218 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_044E&PID_1218.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.