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Overview of Computer Input Devices

Input devices are hardware peripherals that allow a user to enter data and instructions into a computer system. Common input devices include keyboards, mice, joysticks, digital cameras, webcams, microphones, and document scanners. Keyboards are the primary input device for entering text, while mice are pointing devices used to manipulate elements on screen. Other input devices have more specialized purposes, such as digital cameras for photos, microphones for audio, and scanners for converting physical documents into digital files. The type of input device used depends on the type of data and instructions expected from the computer system.

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Overview of Computer Input Devices

Input devices are hardware peripherals that allow a user to enter data and instructions into a computer system. Common input devices include keyboards, mice, joysticks, digital cameras, webcams, microphones, and document scanners. Keyboards are the primary input device for entering text, while mice are pointing devices used to manipulate elements on screen. Other input devices have more specialized purposes, such as digital cameras for photos, microphones for audio, and scanners for converting physical documents into digital files. The type of input device used depends on the type of data and instructions expected from the computer system.

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INPUT DEVICES

Distinguishing the terms:

Input

Input Devices

Input Media
Input is data entered into a
computer via some form of
input device.
An Input Device is a
hardware device designed to
convey data and instructions
from a user into a computer
system.
Input Media refers to the
material, means or mechanism
used to convey the data from
its source into the computer
system.
More on Input
Devices
There are a variety of Input
Devices that can be attached
to a computer system.
The type of Input Device
used with a computer system
is dependent upon the type
of data input that is
expected to be accepted
from that computer system.
Remember Input Devices are
peripheral devices.
The primary function of
Input Devices is to get data
and instructions into a
computer system.
Input devices in the home
Keyboard

-The main input device.


-It facilitates a quick and easy way to
enter data.
-The keys on a keyboard represent a
letter of the alphabet, digit, symbol or
function.
-To use it takes some practice and it is
easy to make mistakes
Varieties of Keyboards

 Braille Keyboard- Used by visually impaired


computer users
Virtual Keyboard
Projects an image of a keyboard on any flat surface
that works the same as a normal ‘physical’ keyboard.
Mouse

-It is a pointing device.

-Used to manipulate data and program


instructions by pointing, selecting,
dragging and clicking.

-The cursor or mouse pointer moves on the


screen in sync with your movements.
There are different types.

*Corded/Wired
*Cordless/Wireless
*Optical /Laser
*Radio
Track ball
Similar to the mouse. However it remains in one
stationary position. The cursor is moved by moving
the ball .
Joystick
-Point and click input device.

-Moves the pointer on the screen according to the movement of


the lever by the user.

-Used mostly for games because they have limited


functionality.
Digital Cameras
-Uses a light sensor to capture an image which
it then converts into electrical charges.

-Stores the image on a flash memory card.

-Photos on a digital camera can be transferred


to a computer, where it can be edited and
printed.
Web Cameras
-Optimised for video.

-Commonly used for Internet telephony (Skype,


MSN, WhatsApp, SnapChat and Google
Hangout) and teleconferencing
Microphone

-Used for inputting audio data into the


computer.

-Can be utilised for real time person to person


conversations during online chat and
teleconferencing.
- Can also be used to record audio clips for
webcasts, broadcasting, advertising and
filmmaking.
Document Scanner
-Used to input text, diagrams and pictures into
the computer.

-Are often used in conjunction with specialised


software. For example an optical character
reading system uses a scanner together with
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
- Captures data directly at its source which aids in
accurate data capture.
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