In computing, an input device is a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system, such as a computer or information appliance. Examples of input devices include keyboards, computer mice, scanners, cameras, joysticks, and microphones.
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In computing, an input device is a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system, such as a computer or information appliance. Examples of input devices include keyboards, computer mice, scanners, cameras, joysticks, and microphones.
Keyboard: A keyboard is a standard input device consisting of keys arranged in a specific layout. It allows users to input alphanumeric characters, numbers, symbols, and commands into a computer.
Mouse: A mouse is a pointing device that typically has two buttons and a scroll wheel. It detects motion as the user moves it on a flat surface, translating this motion into cursor movement on the computer screen.
Touchscreen: A touchscreen is a display that can detect and respond to touch input. Users interact with the screen directly by tapping, swiping, or pinching to perform various actions.
Trackpad: A trackpad, also known as a touchpad, is a small, flat surface found on laptops and some desktop keyboards. It functions similarly to a mouse, allowing users to move the cursor by sliding their fingers across its surface.
Joystick: A joystick is a handheld input device primarily used for gaming and controlling simulations. It consists of a stick that can be tilted or pushed in different directions to control movement or actions in games or applications.
Gamepad: A gamepad, also called a controller, is a handheld device with buttons, triggers, and joysticks used for playing video games. It provides tactile input for controlling characters, vehicles, and other elements in games.
Stylus: A stylus is a pen-shaped input device used with touchscreens or graphics tablets. It allows users to write, draw, or navigate on the screen with precision, providing a more natural input method than fingers.
Scanner: A scanner is a device that converts physical documents or images into digital format. It captures the content of documents, photos, or artworks and inputs them into a computer for viewing, editing, or storage.
Microphone: A microphone is an input device that converts sound waves into electrical signals. It allows users to input audio into a computer for activities such as voice recording, video conferencing, or voice commands.
Webcam: A webcam is a small camera connected to a computer that captures video and sometimes audio. It allows users to input live video streams into applications such as video conferencing, live streaming, or video recording.
These input devices provide various ways for users to interact with computers and other digital devices, catering to different needs and preferences.
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NameWajiha Saleem
Roll no 12
Depart Bs-English
Subject Ict
INPUT
DEVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01Keyboard
02Microphone
03Mouse
04Web camera
Keyboard01
Keyboard
It is used for Typing Text and entering commands
Keyboard Keys
Alphabet Keys
Number Keys
Function Keys
Modifier Keys
Navigation Keys
Editing Keys
02
Mouse
It controls the movement of cursor on the screen
BUTTONS
Left Button
Right Button
Touchpad
Trackball
Variants of Mouse
Joystick
Trackpad
03
MicroPhone
It is used to input audio into the computer
Working
Sound waves Microphone
Audio Signals
Web
Camera04
A webcam is a video camera that saves real-time images
and video to a computer or streams them through a
computer network.
Video Conferencing
Live Streaming:
Photography
Facial Recognition
Educational Uses