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Input & Output Devices
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Monitor
A device that outputs a visual display of the user interface of the active software.
We use it so we can see the data we are working with and can interact with it.
Output Devices
Projector
Projects a visual display from the computer onto a screen or wall.
A common use is for watching television and film on, as well as in the classroom to display a presentation.
Plotter
A type of printer that is designed to print out vector graphic images.
A common use is for printing out designs produced in CAD software.
Printer
These allow us to send information from one computer to another or to a user.
Example devices include:
- Monitor
- Projector
- Printer
A device that is used to produce physical copies from a computer system.
A common use is for printing documents & photos that are edited on the computer.
- Plotter
- Speakers
- Actuator
Speakers
A device that converts digital audio into analogue to output sound.
A common use is for listening to music and to take part in VoIP conversations.
Actuator
An output device that produces motion. We use it to control or move things.
A common use is an actuator that turns heating on or off.
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Keyboard
A panel of keys used to input alphanumeric characters, symbols and simple commands.
A common use is for using office software like word processors and spreadsheets.
Game Controller
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Input Devices
An input device for inputting instructions to a video game, often with force-feedback.
Used to control video games, can come in the form of a gamepad or a joystick.
Mouse
A pointing device that allows a user to control a cursor on screen.
A common use is for navigating around the graphical user interface.
Sensor
An input device that takes readings from the environment such as temperature or light.
A common use is a thermostat that detects temperature & turns your heating on or off.
These allow us to enter information into a computer system.
Example devices include:
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Microphone
- Webcam
Microphone
- Game Controller
- Sensor
- Scanner
- Graphics Table
An audio input device that allows a user to enter sounds into the computer system.
A common use is for holding VoIP conversations & recording podcasts.
Scanner
A device that converts documents into digital data.
A common use is for digitising hard copies of photos for editing or sharing online.
Webcam
A device used to input digital video or still pictures into a computer system.
A common use is for holding video VoIP conversations & recording vlogs.
Graphics Tablet
A flat board and a pointing device that works much like a pen & paper.
A common use is for producing illustrations, such as designing a logo.