Inputs and Outputs

Inputs and Outputs

1. types of storage devices

   • memory sticks
     • storage
   • DVD/CD
     • storage
   • hardrive
     • storage
   • sim card
     • storage

2. types of inputs

   • scanner
     • input
   • a mouse
     • input
   • a keyboard
     • input

3. Types of outputs

   • headphones
     • output
   • speakers
     • output
   • printer
     • output
   • a screen
     • output

4. In computer science, the general meaning of input is to provide or give something to the computer, in other words, when a computer or device is receiving a command or signal from outer sources, the event is referred to as input to the device.

   • Definition of an Input device

5. Anything that comes out of a computer. Output can be meaningful information or gibberish, and it can appear in a variety of forms -- as binary numbers, as characters, as pictures, and as printed pages. Output devices include display screens, loudspeakers, and printers.

   • Definition of an Output device

6. Sensors

   • Sensors sence when movement is around and sends that to the motor so the door knows when to open and close
   • Different sensors are made for different types of people who suffer with a disability
   • Proximity Sensor
     • A device that detects the presence or absence of a nearby object, or properties of that object, and converts it into signal which can be easily read by user or a simple electronic instrument without getting in contact with them.
   • Pressure Sensor
     • A pressure sensor is a device that senses pressure and converts it into an electric signal.
   • Gas Senor
     • Gas sensors are similar to the chemical ones, but are specifically used to monitor changes of the air quality and detect the presence of various gases.
   • Level Sensor
     • A sensor which is used to determine the level or amount of fluids, liquids or other substances that flow in an open or closed system is called Level sensor.
   • Motion sensor
     • A motion detector is an electronic device which is used to detect the physical movement(motion) in a given area and it transforms motion into an electric signal ; motion of any object or motion of human beings

7. Peripheral is a external device that is connected to a computer but not part of it and you can see it