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Microphones, Light Pens & Sensors

Microphones Uses of Microphones


• Microphones are either built into the computer or
are external devices connected through the USB • To input speech/sounds in various
port or using Bluetooth connectivity applications such as presentation or films

• Input in voice-recognition software :


• Microphone can convert sound waves into an • The software converts the speech into
electric current.
text in word processor
• To recognise commands
• The current produced is converted to a digital
• Microphones can also be used as a sensor
format so that a computer can process it or store it
to pick up sound (for example, in an
(for example, on a CD)
intruder alarm system )
• Used in video-conferencing or Voice over
Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications
Disadvantages of microphones
Advantages of microphones
• Sound files can use up a lot of computer
• Faster to read in text than to type it in
using a keyboard memory.

• sound can be manipulated in real time • Voice-recognition software is not as


using special software rather than on a accurate as typing in manually
recording done earlier

• In a voice activation system, it has the


advantage of improving safety (as it can be
voice activated)
Sensors • Sensors are used in monitoring and
A sensor is a device that inputs data to a control applications
computer; • When monitoring, the data sent to the
• The data is a measurement of some physical computer is often transferred directly to a
quantity that is continuously changing for spreadsheet package (for example, taking
example, temperature, light, moisture, etc measurements in a scientific experiment,

• These physical quantities are analogue in measuring atmospheric pollution,

nature and computers only understand


digital data (1s and 0s),

• the information from the sensors needs to


be converted; this is done using an
analogue to digital converter (ADC).
Advantages of using sensors Disadvantages of using sensors

• More accurate readings taken when • Faulty sensors can give spurious results
compared to human operators such as not identify an obstacle or give a
• Readings are continuous – no break in the continuous alarm
monitoring
• Most sensors are analogue, therefore they
• Necessary action (control system) or
require conversion using an ADC
warning (monitoring system) will be
initiated immediately

• Systems can be automatic, removing the


need for human intervention
• Uses of light pens
• Light pens
• Selecting objects on CRT screens.
Light pens are used with computers as an
• Drawing on screen (for example, with CAD
input device.
packages)
• They contain sensors that send signals to a
Advantages of light pens
computer whenever light changes are
• Greater accuracy than touch screens.
detected • Small (can be used where space is an issue).
• Easy-to-use technology
• The screen is refreshed 50 times every
Disadvantages of light pens
second; the computer is able to determine
• Problems with lag when drawing on screen.
the pen’s position by noting exactly when
• Only works with CRT monitors (at the moment).
the device detected the electron beam
• Not that accurate when drawing.
passing its tip
• Rather dated technology.

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