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Week 10 (B) Input Devices - Pointing Devices - (Remote, Joystick and Driving Wheel)

The document discusses different pointing devices including remote controls, joysticks, and driving wheels. Remote controls are used to operate devices remotely through infrared signals. Joysticks are commonly used for video games by moving the joystick to control on-screen movement. Driving wheels similarly allow simulated steering control and are used for driving games and simulators.

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Week 10 (B) Input Devices - Pointing Devices - (Remote, Joystick and Driving Wheel)

The document discusses different pointing devices including remote controls, joysticks, and driving wheels. Remote controls are used to operate devices remotely through infrared signals. Joysticks are commonly used for video games by moving the joystick to control on-screen movement. Driving wheels similarly allow simulated steering control and are used for driving games and simulators.

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POINTING DEVICES

REMOTE CONTROLS
A remote control is used to control the operation of other
devices remotely by using infra-red signals

Uses
• In home entertainment devices such as Televisions,
DVD player/recorder and satellite system
• Used to control multimedia systems
• Used in industrial applications to remotely control
processes, stop and start machinery

Advantages
• Enable devices to be operated from any distance, which is useful for
people with disabilities
• Some chemical processes are hazardous, so it is safer to operate
equipment from a distance

Disadvantages
• People with limited hand/wrist movement can find them hard to use
• The signal between the control and the device can be easily blocked

JOYSTICK / JOYPAD
Joysticks are popular input device for computer
games. Used mainly for playing games. The user
moves the joystick left/right, forward/back and
data about these movements are sent to the
computer.
Joysticks can be used separately or can be built
into a game pad.

Uses
• Video/computer games are often controlled by
joysticks
• They are used in simulators to mimic actual
controls
Advantages
• Easier to navigate round a screen compared to a keyboard
• Control is more realistic than using a mouse

Disadvantage
More difficult to control the on-screen pointer with a joystick than with
other devices such as mice

Driving wheel

A driving wheel (steering wheel) is an example of an input device that is


similar to a joystick in many ways. It connects to the computer or games
machine via a USB port. The wheel allows you to simulate the turning of the
steering wheel.

Uses
• Used in video / computer games
• Used in simulators (flight simulator)

Advantages
• Easier to navigate round a screen compared to a keyboard or a joystick,
it is more natural
• The driving experience is nearer to how an actual wheel operates in real
life.

Disadvantages
• It is more expensive compared to a mouse or a joystick
• Movement on the screen can be too sensitive, giving an unrealistic
experience

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