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KEYBOARDS & NUMERIC KEYPADS

Uses:
● Keyboards are used for data entry.
● In the case of tablets their keyboard is virtual.
● Frequent use of these devices can lead to injuries, such as RSI.
● Numeric keypads can be used in ATMs, mobile phones, etc.
● They can also be used in chip and PIN devices (credit or debit cards)

Common Advantages:
● Fast entry of data.
● Well-known method.
● Easy to use for most people.
● Easier to verify entered data.

Uncommon Advantages - Keyboards:


● Allows input of text and commands.
● Takes up more desk space compared to numeric keypads.

Uncommon Advantages - Numeric Keypads:


● Faster than standard keyboards when entering numeric data.
● Portable and easy to carry around.

Common Disadvantages:
● Can be difficult to use for individuals with limited arm/wrist mobility.
● Sometimes have small keys, making input more difficult.
● May have non-intuitive key arrangements.

Uncommon Disadvantages - Keyboards:


● Slower method compared to direct data entry methods like Optical Mark Recognition.

Uncommon Disadvantages - Numeric Keypads:


● Sometimes the order of the numbers on the keypad is not intuitive.

POINTING DEVICES
Uses:
● Opening, closing and minimising software
● Grouping, moving and deleting files
● Image editing
● Scrolling up and down/left and right. (same for touchpad)
● Trackerball can be a good alternative for people with RSI
● Industrial control room
● Used in some luxury cars

Common Advantages:
● Faster method for choosing options compared to using a keyboard.
● Quick navigation through applications and the internet.
● Doesn't require a large desk area.
Uncommon Advantages - Touchpad:
● Integrated into the laptop, eliminating the need for a separate mouse, aiding portability.
● More challenging to control the pointer compared to a normal mouse.
● More difficult to use for certain operations such as drag and drop.

Uncommon Advantages - Trackerball:


● Does not need the same fine control as a mouse.
● Easier to use than a mouse if the operator has problems with their wrist or hand.
● More accurate positioning of the pointer on screen than a mouse.
● More robust than a mouse.
● Needs less desk space than a mouse or keyboard.

Common Disadvantages:
● Can be more difficult for people with restricted hand/wrist movement.
● More costly and may require training since it's not standard equipment.

Uncommon Disadvantages - Trackerball:


● Not supplied with the computer as standard, therefore more costly.
● Users may need training because it is not standard equipment.

REMOTE CONTROL, JOYSTICKS AND DRIVING WHEELS


Uses:
● Used to control volume, on/off, changing channels, etc in tvs, DVDs/Blu-rays.
● Used to control multimedia systems
● Used in industrial applications
● Joysticks are used in video games and simulators
○ Same for driving wheels.

Common Advantages:
● Faster method for choosing options compared to using a keyboard.
● Quick navigation through applications and the internet.
● Doesn't require a large desk area.
● Can be operated from a distance, unlike wired devices.

Uncommon Advantages - Remote Control:


● Can be operated from any reasonable distance, which is advantageous in hazardous industrial
processes.

Uncommon Advantages - Joystick:


● Control is more realistic for some applications than using a mouse.
● Easier than a keyboard to navigate the screen.

Uncommon Advantages - Driving Wheel:


● The 'driving experience' is nearer to how an actual steering wheel and other controls operate
in real life.
● Easier than a keyboard or joystick to control steering movements; it is more natural.

Common Disadvantages:
● Can be more difficult for people with restricted hand/wrist movement.
● More costly and may require training since it's not standard equipment.
● Movements in the steering can be too sensitive, giving an unrealistic 'feel' (specific to the
driving wheel).
● Unless it is an expensive simulator, feedback to the driving wheel is non-existent (specific to
driving wheel).

Uncommon Disadvantages - Remote Control:


● Difficult to use if the operator has limited hand/wrist movement.
● Easier to block the signal if walls are thick in the building.

Uncommon Disadvantages - Joystick:


● More difficult to control the on-screen pointer than with other devices, such as a mouse.

TOUCH SCREENS (AS AN INPUT DEVICE)


Uses:
● Self-service tills
● ATMs
● POS
● Public information systems
● Mobile phones, tablets
● Interactive white boards
● Computer-based training
● Used as an output device.

Advantages of touch screens:


● Faster entry options
● Very easy to use
● User-friendly method
● Option to expand the size of the display.

Disadvantages of touch screens:


● Limited number of input options available
● Can lead to problems (RSI, eye strain)
● Screen can get very dirty

SCANNERS
Users:
● Scan in documents
● Scan in old/valuable documents/books
● Scan in photographs
● Scan in barcodes

Advantages of scanners:
● Images can be stores for editing
● When used with optical character recognition it can be much faster and accurate
● Possible to recover damaged documents and photographs

Disadvantages of scanners:
● Quality can be limited depending on the resolution of the scanner
● Can be slow at scanning
DIGITAL CAMERAS
The images are stored on a memory card and can be transferred to a computer by:
● Directly reading the memory card
● By a USB port
● Using WiFi or Bluetooth

Uses of digital cameras:

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