Input is: data going into a computer.
Device is: simply a piece of hardware .
An input device is: hardware that allows data to go into a computer.
Types of input devices
Device is: simply a piece of hardware .
An input device is: hardware that allows data to go into a computer.
Types of input devices
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KEYBOARD.
A keyboard is used for typing in text into a word processer.
NEUMERIC KEYBOARD
A numeric keyboard is used for entering in pin numbers.
A keyboard is used for typing in text into a word processer.
NEUMERIC KEYBOARD
A numeric keyboard is used for entering in pin numbers.
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MOUSE
A mouse is used for selecting options from a menu.
A mouse is used for selecting options from a menu.
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TRACK PAD
A track pad is used to control the pointer on a laptop computer.
A track pad is used to control the pointer on a laptop computer.
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TRACK BALL MOUSE
A track ball mouse is used as an alternative pointing device for people with disabilities.
A track ball mouse is used as an alternative pointing device for people with disabilities.
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GRAPHICS TABLET
A graphics tablet is for inputting free hand drawings into a computer
A graphics tablet is for inputting free hand drawings into a computer
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REMOTE CONTROL
A remote control is used for operating a television or projector.
A remote control is used for operating a television or projector.
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JOY STICK
A joy stick is for controlling a fight simulation
A joy stick is for controlling a fight simulation
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LIGHT PEN
A light pen is used to directly draw onto a computer screen.
A light pen is used to directly draw onto a computer screen.
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TOUCH SCREEN
A touch screen is for selecting options on a KIOSK/POS (point of sale) system.
A touch screen is for selecting options on a KIOSK/POS (point of sale) system.
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MAGNETIC STRIPE READER
A magnetic stripe reader is to read information on a bank card or ID card stored on a magnetic stripe.
A magnetic stripe reader is to read information on a bank card or ID card stored on a magnetic stripe.
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CHIP READER
A chip reader is for reading details from a bank card
A chip reader is for reading details from a bank card
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SCANNER
A scanner is to create digital copy's of hard copy documents
A scanner is to create digital copy's of hard copy documents
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DIGITAL CAMERA
A digital camera is used for taking pictures for a website.
A digital camera is used for taking pictures for a website.
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VIDEO CAMERA
A video camera is to record moving images
A video camera is to record moving images
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WEBCAM
A webcam is used for enabling live images to be used during a video conference
A webcam is used for enabling live images to be used during a video conference
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MICROPHONE
A microphone is used for inputting sound into a computer.
A microphone is used for inputting sound into a computer.
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MICR READER
A MICR reader is for inputting data from a bank cheque
A MICR reader is for inputting data from a bank cheque
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OMR SCANNER
A OMR scanner is used for to read data from a school register
A OMR scanner is used for to read data from a school register
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OCR SCANNER
A OCR scanner is used to convert images into text.
A OCR scanner is used to convert images into text.
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BARCODE SCANNER
A barcode scanner is used to input details of products at a POS (point of sale)
A barcode scanner is used to input details of products at a POS (point of sale)