A PRESENTATION BY JASVEEN KAUR

MBA 1ST SEM

An input device is any peripheral used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system .
Input and Output devices make up the hardware interface.

The keyboard is a way to input letters or numbers into different applications or programs. Types of Keys: Alphanumeric keys Function Keys Navigation keys Modifier Keys

Used to move cursor from place to place, and click on various items in programs. Inputs directional data like a mouse. Moves up-down,left-right. Mostly used for playing games.

Functions as a pointing device by detecting 2-dimentional motion relative to its supporting surface. Can be used only with GUI based O.S. Eg.Windows Used to navigate, open/close files,websites. Main goal is to translate the motion of our hand into signals that the computet can use.

Used to copy pictures or other things and save them as files on the computer. A light moves slowly over the surface of the picture or the object to be scanned. The colours of the reflected light are detected and digitised to build up a digital image.

Mostly used during long distance chatting. Webcams typically include a lens, an image sensor, and some support electronics .
Video chat is a good example of positive use. Internet privacy is the biggest concern of webcams and a major negative point .

A computer display screen sensitive to human touch. Used with information kiosks, computerbased training devices, and systems designed to help individuals having difficulty using mouse/keyboard.

A bar code scanner scans a little label that has a bar code on it. The information is then saved on the computer. Bar code scanners are used in libraries a lot.