ipad web application: How do I prevent the keyboard from popping up on jquery datepicker

Question

I have a form with an date field with a jquery datepicker attached to it.

When I select the date field the datepicker pops up but then the iPad keyboard slides into

Answer 1

Using the latest version of the DatePicker, it's possible to do it like this:

//for tablets / phones
    $('#yourElement').datepicker().on('show', function (e) {
        $(this).trigger('blur');
    })

Please note however, the keyboard may flash at the bottom of the screen for a second until the blur() is enacted.