Output Devices

Output Devices

1. The output devices are the ones that show the information that has been previously processed by the computer.

   • They convert the electronically generated information into human-readable form.
   • The information exists electronically and is displayed for a temporary period of time
   • Some types of output are text, graphics, tactile, audio, and video.
     • Text consists of characters that are used to create words, sentences, and paragraphs.
     • Graphics are digital representations of non-text information such as drawings, charts, photographs, and animation.
     • Tactile output such as raised line drawings may be useful for some individuals who are blind.
     • Audio is music, speech, or any other sound.
     • Video consists of images played back at speeds to provide the appearance of full motion.

2. Some examples are

   • Headphones
   • Speakers
   • Screens
   • Printers
   • Braille embosser