shortcut key to launch an app

Question

Is it possible to define a shortcut key to launch the app I'm developing for android?

Can a service running in the background get hardware button events like the camera or send button for example.

Thanks

Answer 1

Why don't you just put your Application on your Home screen?

With that, it'll be just one click away, like you want.

Answer 2

Had a similar situation. But i got the solution by doing this. U can go to settings-> Applications -> Quick Launch select the key and application u wanna launch and the press and hold F5 and the key u have selected. ur application ll launch!