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What are input devices?
What are input devices?
Input devices are peripherals (piece of computer hardware equipment) used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or other information appliance.
Input devices are peripherals (piece of computer hardware equipment) used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or other information appliance.
Below are common input devices.
Below are common input devices.
Keyboard
Keyboard
In computing, a keyboard is typewriter keyboard, which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys, to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches.
In computing, a keyboard is typewriter keyboard, which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys, to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches.
Mouse
Mouse
a mouse is a pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface. This motion is typically translated into the motion of a pointer on a display, which allows for fine control of a graphical user interface.
a mouse is a pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface. This motion is typically translated into the motion of a pointer on a display, which allows for fine control of a graphical user interface.
Web Camera
Web Camera
is a video camera that feeds or streams its image in real time to or through a computer to computer network. When "captured" by the computer, the video stream may be saved, viewed or sent on to other networks via systems such as the internet.
is a video camera that feeds or streams its image in real time to or through a computer to computer network. When "captured" by the computer, the video stream may be saved, viewed or sent on to other networks via systems such as the internet.
Joystick
Joystick
is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it is controlling.
is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it is controlling.
Scanner
Scanner
often abbreviated to just scanner, although the term is ambiguous out of context (barcode scanner, CAT scanner, etc.)—is a device that optically scans images, printed text, handwriting, or an object, and converts it to a digital image.
often abbreviated to just scanner, although the term is ambiguous out of context (barcode scanner, CAT scanner, etc.)—is a device that optically scans images, printed text, handwriting, or an object, and converts it to a digital image.
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Can you give other examples of input devices?
Can you give other examples of input devices?
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