Input and Output Devices

Input and Output Devices

1. Input

   • Manual Input Devices
     • Data is input into the computer by hand ( people have to do most of the work )
       • Mouse
       • Keyboard
       • Remote Control
   • Direct Input Devices
     • Data is put in directly by a machine/ device ( little to none human interaction )
       • Barcode Reader
       • Optical Character Reader (OCR)
       • Chip & Pin Reader
   • Sensors
     • Used to detect data in the surrounding environment
       • Light
       • Temperature
       • Sound

2. Output

   • Hardware that allows information to be displayed
     • Monitor
     • Laser Printer
     • Speakers