Input and Outputs

Input and Outputs

1. Input

   • MIDI INSTUMENT
     • Is used to connect musical instrument to a computer, entering musical notes to be played
   • mOUSE
     • A pointing device (scrolling) , used as a selection tool (right/left click) , selecting applications, text, functions with programs etc
   • Webcam
     • Capturing digital images or video, e.g when using Skype (VoIP) Voice Over Internet Protocol
   • Microphone
     • Capturing Sound, e.g when using Skype; also used for voice recognition system
   • Barcode reader
     • Captures digital information on a barcode
   • Sncanner
     • Used to input hard copies of pictures/images and text into a computer
   • Scanner
   • Remote control
     • Controls the functions of devices such as TV's, DVD players etc
   • Touchscreen
     • Displays information on a computer and allows for data input with virtual keyboard
   • Keyboard
     • A typewriter-style device, which can uses an arrangement of pre-programmed buttons or keys. Allows for data entry into a computer device.
   • Sensor
     • Captures information remotely such as distance, temperature, moisture, pressure etc. No human intervention is required. This input device is accurate.
   • Graphics tablet
     • A flat surface and a stylus which can be used to produce freehand drawings OR trace around a more complicated image
   • Digital Projector
   • Joystick
   • Concept keyboard
   • Video recorder
   • Sip and puff
   • Magnetic strip and chip and pin
   • Magnetic srtip and chip and pin

2. Output

   • Printer
     • Producing hard copy of documents
   • Plotter
     • Printing a very large documents such as architects' drawing
   • Digital Projector
     • Projects the images on a monitor onto a large display screen for public use
   • Monitor
     • An electronic visual display for a computer. Displays the information from a computer
   • Touchscreen
     • Displays information on a computer and allows for data input with virtual keyboard
   • SPeaker
     • Allow sound information be heard from a computer device
   • Headphones
     • Allows sound information be heard from a computer device
   • Graphics Tablet
     • A flat surface and a stylus which can be used to produce freehand drawings OR trace around a more complicated image
   • Sip and puff