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Lecture#1 Input

Device
What is an input device?
• Input devices are peripherals used to provide data and
control signals to a computer.
• Input devices allow us to enter raw data for processing.
Example:
1. Mouse
2. Trackball
3. Keyboard
4. Concept Keyboard
5. Microphone
6. Digital Camera
7. 2D Scanners
8. 3D Scanners
9. Interactive Whiteboard
10. Touchscreens
11. Barcode Reader
12. QR Code Reader
13. Graphics Tablet
2D Scann
ers
What is a 2D scanner?
• 2D scanners perform the task of turning a 2D document
or image into a digital file.
• They come in two varieties, flatbed or handheld. Some
printers have inbuilt flatbed scanners.
• The functionality of 2D scanners is enhanced when
combined with OMR(optical mark recognition) and
OCR(optical character recognition) software. For
example, OCR software can convert scanned in text into
a computer readable form.
Number of stages occur when scanning a document:
Charge Couple Device
• the image is captured when light passes through the lens onto a light-
sensitive cell; this cell is made up of millions of tiny sensors which are
acting as photodiodes (i.e. charge couple devices (CCD) which convert
light into electricity)
• each of the sensors are often referred to as pixels (picture elements)
since they are tiny components that make up the image
• the image is converted into tiny electric charges which are then
passed through an analogue to digital converter (ADC) to form a
digital image array
Typical applications for 2D
scanners
• Converting a hard copy of a document into an electronic
/ digital form for storage, sending or editing
• Reading passports
Benefits of 2D scanners
• Can produce high quality digital copies of a document
• Digital copies of documents can be sent electronically,
stored securely, or edited on the computer.
Drawbacks of 2D scanners
• Scanned documents use a lot of computer storage
space
3D Scanners
What is a 3D scanner?
• A 3D scanner is an input device that creates a 3D model
of the object scanned.
• Scanning can be achieved either by using lasers, light,
radio waves or x-rays.
Typical applications for 3D
scanners
• CT(Computed Tomography) scan
• Security screenings to check for weapons or restricted
objects
• Creating a computer model ready for 3D printing
• Biometric devices
• Turning real people into gaming characters
Benefits of 3D scanners
• The technology can scan through clothing and other
materials
• 3D scanning provides accurate 3D computer models
Drawbacks of 3D scanners
• Repeated exposure to x-rays can be harmful

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