Unit 5

UNIT 5
INPUT DEVICES: SCANNER & CAMERA & WEBCAM
Task 1 In pairs, discuss the ways of capturing and transferring an

image into a computer. Make a list.
Task 2 Read the text and see how many things in your list are mentioned.
The eyes of your computer
What does a scanner do?

A scanner ‘sees’ image and converts the printed texts or pictures into electronic
codes that can be understood by the computer. With a flatbed colour scanner, the
paper with the image is placed face down on a glass screen, as with a photocopier.
Beneath the glass are the lighting and measurement devices. Once the scanner is
activated, it reads the image as a series of dots and then generates the digitized
image that is sent to the computer and stored as a file.
The scanner operates by using three rotating lamps, each of which has a different
colour filter: red, green and blue. The resulting three separate images are combined
into one by appropriate software.
What does a digital camera do?

A digital camera takes photos electrically and converts them into digital data
(binary codes made up of 1s and 0s). It doesn’t use the film found in a traditional
camera; instead it has a special light-sensitive silicon chip.
Photographs are stored in the camera’s memory card before being sent to the
computer. Some cameras can also be connected to a printer or a TV set to make
viewing images easier. This is usually the case with camera phones – mobile phones
with a built-in camera.
What does a camcorder do?

A camcorder, or digital video camera, records moving pictures and converts them
into digital data that can be stored and edited by a computer with special video
editing software.
Digital video cameras are used by home users to create their own movies, or by
professionals in computer art and video conferencing.
They are also used to send live video images via the internet. In this case they are
called web cameras, or webcams.
Task 3 Read the text again and answer questions about these devices.
1. Which device is used to input texts and images from a printed page?
2. How does a scanner send information to the computer?
3. What other kind of scanners do you know?
4. Explain the reason why this type of scanner you just mentioned has its name?
5. How do digital cameras store photographs?
6. What feature allows mobile phone users to take pictures?
7. What is the main difference between a traditional (conventional) camera and a
digital camera?
8. Why do we call a built-in camera?
9. Which device would you use to take digital video?
10. What kind of software is used to manipulate video clips on the computer?
11. What is video conferencing?
12. How is the word LIVE pronounced when it is used as a verb or as an
adjective?
Task 4 What is the difference between facts and opinions? Complete these
definitions.
1. ……….. are real, objective information.

2. … ……. usually include emotive words and subjective statements.
Task 5 Read these advertisements and then underline the facts, circle the
opinions.
ColourScan XR
From Sunrise
The ColourScan XR from Sunrise is a flatbed scanner with 1,200 dots per inch (dpi) of
resolution and 9”x 15” of scanning area. Just think of the possibilities.
You can enter data and graphic images directly into your applications (word processor or
databases). You can get crisp, clean scans for colour compositions, video and animation work.
The ColourScan XR comes complete with its own image-capture software, which allows
for colour and grey retouching. And it’s easy to use. What more could you want for only
£797. It couldn’t be cheaper.
In the field of flatbeds, the ColourScan is the clear winner.
ScanPress DF
The ScanPress DF is a self-calibrating flatbed scanner with 2,400 dpi of resolution. You
can scan everything from black and white to 24-bit colour. The package includes a hardware
accelerator for JPEG compression and decompression. JPEG technology saves disk space by
compressing images by up to 50 to 1.
In creating the ScanPress DF, we have chosen the most advanced technology to give you
the best scans with the least effort. It produces images with high colour definition and
sharpness. And it comes with OCR software and Adobe Photoshop, so you can manipulate all
the images you capture.
The ScanPress DF is a fantastic machine that you will love working with. And at only
£309, an excellent investment.
Task 6 In small groups, compare your answers and decide the following.
1. Which text uses more persuasive language?

2. Which text is more factual or objective?
Task 7 Complete these sentences with the superlative forms of the

adjectives in brackets.
1. Always buy the (fast) scanner with the (high) resolution you can
afford.
2. They have created the (revolutionary) camera to date.
3. FotoFinish is the (easy) photo editing software for your digital camera.
4. This scanner gives you the (good) scans with the (little) effort.
5. Our university has bought the (modern) computer equipment.
Task 8 In pairs, discuss who or what you think is:
1. the most difficult computer game you’ve ever played.

2. the funniest programme on TV.
3. the most popular web browser.
4. the best blogger on the web.
Task 9 Fill in the gaps with appropriate form of the words in brackets.
1. Kodad is a famous (manufacture) of photographic and imaging

equipment.
2. To avoid red eyes, use the camera’s red eye (reduce) feature.
3. (Crop) a photograph means cutting out the parts of an image you
don’t need.
4. The (sharp) of a photograph is a combination of resolution and
acutance – the ability to represent clear edges.
5. Digital (techno) is evolving software rapidly that some cameras have a
resolution of 12 megapixels.
Task 10 Complete the press release with words given.
Colour – megapixels – shot – video – optical – brighter – reduction – lighter –

screen – lighting
Kodak has introduced the EasyShare M753 digital camera with 7.0 (1) …….
resolution, a huge 2.5-inch LCD (2) …….., and a professional 3x (3) ……….. zoom
lens. It is the first camera to incorporate proprietary Kodad Perfect Touch
Technology. At the touch of a button, this innovative feature creates better, (4)
………… pictures by bringing out detail in shadows without affecting (5)…………..
areas. It’s ideal for underexposed pictures caused by shooting beyond the flash
range or in adverse (6) ………. conditions.
The M753 uses the exclusive Kodad Colour Science chip for phenomenal image
quality with rich (7) ……….. and accurate skin tones. Seventeen programmed scene
modes (e.g. party, fireworks, children) and five colour modes (high, low, natural, and
black and white) help capture the best (8) …….. with the least effort.
Other features include cropping, auto picture rotation, digital red-eye (9) ……….. ,
and blurry picture alert. For capturing more than just still pictures, the camera also
features high-quality (10) ………… recording and playback
Task 11 Describe your digital camera. Think about these questions.
1. What do you use the device for?

2. Why did you buy that particular make/model?
3. What are your favourite functions?
4. What improvements would you make to the device?
Task 12 Listen to the recording about scanners then answer these

questions.
1. What do CCD and CIS stand for?

2. If you want to buy a suitable scanner, what and where should you
check?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of CIS over CCD?
4. What additional parts are there in a colour scanner?

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UNIT 5

INPUT DEVICES: SCANNER & CAMERA & WEBCAM

Task 1 In pairs, discuss the ways of capturing and transferring an

The eyes of your computer

What does a scanner do?

What does a digital camera do?

What does a camcorder do?

1. ……….. are real, objective information.

1. Which text uses more persuasive language?

Task 7 Complete these sentences with the superlative forms of the

Task 8 In pairs, discuss who or what you think is:

1. the most difficult computer game you’ve ever played.

1. Kodad is a famous (manufacture) of photographic and imaging

Colour – megapixels – shot – video – optical – brighter – reduction – lighter –

Task 11 Describe your digital camera. Think about these questions.

1. What do you use the device for?

Task 12 Listen to the recording about scanners then answer these

1. What do CCD and CIS stand for?

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