diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog
index ad6fed1..5d173a8 100644
--- a/ChangeLog
+++ b/ChangeLog
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ v.0.5dev (ongoing development)
  * enable building lcdproc client on FreeBSD AMD64 platform (M. Dolze)
  * Autoconf fixes for Net/FreeBSD (M. Dolze)
  * fixes for the lcpdroc client iface screen on *BSD (M.Dolze)
+ * key support for hd44780/lcd2usb (M. Dolze)
 
 v.0.5.2
  * fix switching on/off the Load screen in lcdproc client using the menu
diff --git a/LCDd.conf b/LCDd.conf
index bc545c8..98df4d6 100644
--- a/LCDd.conf
+++ b/LCDd.conf
@@ -436,9 +436,12 @@ Speed=0
 # You may also need to configure the keypad layout further on in this file.
 Keypad=no
 
-# set the initial contrast (for bwctusb only) [default: 0; legal: 0 - 1000]
+# Set the initial contrast (bwctusb and lcd2usb) [default: 0; legal: 0 - 1000]
 Contrast=0
 
+# Set brightness of the backlight (lcd2usb only) [default: 0; legal 0 - 1000]
+#Brightness=1000
+
 # If you have a switchable backlight.
 Backlight=no
 
diff --git a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/hd44780.docbook b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/hd44780.docbook
index 8f4d99c..ddc6691 100644
--- a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/hd44780.docbook
+++ b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/hd44780.docbook
@@ -1647,6 +1647,10 @@ This means that you can take these schematics and use it as a basis for your own
 e.g. for a graphic LCD
 </para>
 
+<para>
+The LCD2USB interface supports up to two keys. They can be configured as direct keys 1 and 2.
+</para>
+
 <sect4 id="hd44780-lcd2usb-config">
 <title>Special config options</title>
 
@@ -1657,15 +1661,6 @@ Besides the standard configuration options for <code>hd44780</code> displays, th
 <command>Brightness=</command> to set the display's brightness.
 Both options expect a number in the range from <literal>0</literal> to <literal>1000</literal>.
 </para>
-</sect4>
-
-<sect4 id="hd44780-lcd2usb-status">
-<title>Status</title>
-
-<para>
-Although the LCD2USB sports two keys, they are currently not supported by
-<package>LCDproc</package>. Patches to fix the situation are very welcome.
-</para>
 
 <tip>
  <para>
diff --git a/server/drivers/hd44780-lcd2usb.c b/server/drivers/hd44780-lcd2usb.c
index b4adb80..204c542 100644
--- a/server/drivers/hd44780-lcd2usb.c
+++ b/server/drivers/hd44780-lcd2usb.c
@@ -147,6 +147,18 @@ lcd2usb_HD44780_backlight(PrivateData *p, unsigned char state)
 unsigned char
 lcd2usb_HD44780_scankeypad(PrivateData *p)
 {
+  unsigned char       buffer[2];
+  int                 nBytes;
+
+  /* send control request and accept return value */
+  nBytes = usb_control_msg(lcd2usb, 
+	   USB_TYPE_VENDOR | USB_RECIP_DEVICE | USB_ENDPOINT_IN, 
+	   LCD2USB_GET_KEYS, 0, 0, (char *) buffer, sizeof(buffer), 1000);
+
+  if (nBytes != -1) {
+    return buffer[0];
+  }
+
   return 0;
 }