Input
devices
In computing, an input device is
any peripheral (piece of computer hardware equipment)
used to provide data and control signals to an information
processing system such as a computer or other information appliance. Input and output devices make up the
hardware interface between a computer and a scanner or 6DOF controller.
Input Devices
Input devices are things we use to put information
INTO a computer.
Here are some examples of input devices.
Note: An APPLICATION is a type of computer
program.
Some applications are word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and games.
Some applications are word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and games.
Camera
- most cameras like this are used during live conversations. The camera
transmits a picture from one computer to another, or can be used to record a
short video.
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Compact
Disc (CD) - CDs store information. The CD can then be put into another
computer, and the information can be opened and added or used on the second
computer.
Note: A CD-R or CD-RW can also be used as an OUTPUT device. |
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Keyboard
- The keyboard is a way to input letters or numbers into different
applications or programs. A keyboard also has special keys that help
operate the computer.
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Mouse -
The mouse is used to open and close files, navigate web sites, and click on a
lot of commands (to tell the computer what to do) when using different
applications.
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Digital
Camera - A digital camera can be used to take pictures. It can be
hooked up to a computer to transfer the pictures from the camera to the
computer. Some digital cameras hold a floppy disk, and the floppy disk
can be taken out of the camera and put directly into the computer.
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Drawing
Tablet - A drawing tablet is similar to a white board, except you use a
special pen to write on it and it's connected to the computer. Then the
word or image you draw can be saved on the computer.
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Microphone
- A microphone is used to record sound. The sound is then saved as a
sound file on the computer.
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Scanner
- A scanner is used to copy pictures or other things and save them as files
on the computer.
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Disk
Drive - A disk drive can hold a CD or a floppy disk. It reads the
information on the disk so that the computer can use it.
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Joystick
- A joystick is used to move the cursor from place to place, and to click on
various items in programs. A joystick is used mostly for computer
games.
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Touch
Screen - A touch screen is a computer screen or other screen that you can
touch with your finger to enter information. Examples of touch screens
include a smart board, a microwave, a dishwasher, or an ATM at a bank.
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Bar
Code Scanner - A bar code scanner scans a little label that has a bar code on
it. The information is then saved on the computer. Bar code
scanners are used in libraries a lot.
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