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3.2 Input and output devices
slices by the scanner producing a 3D image - this is known as tomography;
itis effectively the reverse of what 30 printers do). Tomography uses X-rays
to produce 3D images; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners use radio
frequencies.
Touchscreens,
Touchscreens are now common input devices, used at ordering stations for
fast food, information kiosks at airports and on smartphones and tablets.
There are three common touchscreen technologies: capacitive, infrared
and resistive,
All types of technology
permit use of bare
fingers or a special
stylus,
Touchscreen technology
Copactive Infrared Resistive
Two main ypes: surface capive Uses a glass screen and an aay of |_| Made up of two layers of polymer
screens or projective capactve Sensors ané free tansiters ara ls.
screens Where the infrared beam is broken voltage is applied across the two:
Relies on fingers touching the screen ‘by a finger, the signal to some of the surfaces.