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WEEK # 05

AICT

Input Devices
Input Devices
• An input device is a piece of hardware that allows a user to enter
data into a computer or other information processing system

• Following are some of the important input devices which are used in
a computer −
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Joy Stick
• Track Ball
• Scanner
• Microphone/Voice input
Keyboard

• Keyboard is the most common and very popular input device


which helps to input data to the computer. The layout of the
keyboard is like that of traditional typewriter, although there
are some additional keys provided for performing additional
functions.
• Keyboards are of two sizes 84 keys or 101/102 keys, but now
keyboards with 104 keys or 108 keys are also available for
Windows and Internet.
Types of Computer Keyboards

Below are some types of computer keyboards.


1. Gaming Keyboards
Designed with gamers in consideration, these keyboards
frequently have extra macro keys, backlighting, and configurable
keys. Given their responsiveness and physical feel, mechanical
switches frequently appear in gaming keyboards. A user’s
gaming habits, preferences and the particular characteristics
they find helpful for their gaming experience all play a role in
selecting a gaming keyboard.

2. Mechanical Keyboards
Every key on a mechanical keyboard has its own mechanical
switch. These switches are renowned for their durability,
sensation of touch and audible clicks. The unique typing
experience that mechanical keyboards provide is frequently
appreciated by users.
3. Virtual Keyboards
Software-based virtual keyboards show up on a device’s screen.
The simulated keys can be tapped or clicked by users to
interact with them. These are frequently found on touchscreen
gadgets like tablets and smartphones.

4. Projection Keyboards
A virtual keyboard can be projected onto a flat surface using
projection keyboards, which use infrared or laser technology.
Based on the disruption of the projected beams, typing is
recorded. These keyboards provide a small and lightweight
input option.

5. Wireless Keyboard
These keyboards link wirelessly to a computer using Bluetooth
or radio frequency technology. It may connect wirelessly to
computers using Bluetooth or USB Radio frequency (USB-RF).
9. Flexible Keyboards
As they are composed of flexible materials, flexible keyboards
can be folded or wrapped up for convenient portability. When a
small and portable keyboard is needed, they come in handy.
Mouse

• Mouse is the most popular pointing device. It is a very


famous cursor-control device having a small palm size box
with a round ball at its base, which senses the movement of
the mouse and sends corresponding signals to the CPU when
the mouse buttons are pressed.
• Generally, it has two buttons called the left and the right
button and a wheel is present between the buttons. A mouse
can be used to control the position of the cursor on the screen,
but it cannot be used to enter text into the computer.
Joystick

• Joystick is also a pointing device, which is used to move the


cursor position on a monitor screen. It is a stick having a
spherical ball at its both lower and upper ends. The lower
spherical ball moves in a socket. The joystick can be moved
in all four directions.
• The function of the joystick is similar to that of a mouse. It is
mainly used in Computer Aided Designing (CAD) and
playing computer games.
Track Ball

• Track ball is an input device that is mostly used in notebook


or laptop computer, instead of a mouse. This is a ball which is
half inserted and by moving fingers on the ball, the pointer
can be moved.
• Since the whole device is not moved, a track ball requires less
space than a mouse. A track ball comes in various shapes like
a ball, a button, or a square.
Scanner

• Scanner is an input device, which works more like a


photocopy machine. It is used when some information is
available on paper and it is to be transferred to the hard disk
of the computer for further manipulation.
• Scanner captures images from the source which are then
converted into a digital form that can be stored on the disk.
These images can be edited before they are printed.
Microphone

• Microphone is an input device to input sound that


is then stored in a digital form.
• The microphone is used for various applications
such as adding sound to a multimedia presentation
or for mixing music.

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