GCSE Computing - Input/Output Devices

GCSE Computing - Input/Output Devices

1. Input Devices

   • A device used to insert data into the computer or other device
   • Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone, Scanner, Voice recognition

2. Output Devices

   • A device that gives out info/data from the computer so the user can obtain it
   • Monitor, Printer, Projector, Speakers

3. Devices for those with disabilities

   • Input
     • Braille keyboard
       • Replaces the letters with indents that are the same symbol in braille so people who have a difficulity to see will be able to read it
     • Puff and Suck Switch
       • For someone who cannot move from the neck down
       • It's a tube connected to a switch which is connected to a computer.
       • Just puff or suck to activate the switch
     • Eye tracking device
       • Follows the eye, which serves as a mouse
   • Output
     • Braille Printer
       • For those who have a difficulity with vision.
       • It prints out the text in Braille so they can read it
     • Screen magnifier
       • It enlarges one part of the screen where the mouse is which helps those who find it hard to see the text on screen