HARDWARES
HARDWARES
Input and Output
Devices
For Multimedia
Input Devices
Keyboards
Mice
Trackballs
Touchscreens
Graphics Tablets
Scanners
Optical Character Recognition Devices
Infrared Remotes
Voice Recognition Systems
Digitial Cameras
Keyboards
Most Common method of interaction
The most common keyboard for PCs is the 101 style
which provides 101 keys or more.
Wireless Keyboards are available which uses low
powered radio or light waves to transmit data between
devices
Mice or Mouse
A mouse is the standard tool for interacting with
graphical user interface
All Macintosh computers require mouse
The buttons provide additional user input such
pointing and double clicking to open a document or
click and drag operations
Track balls
• A pointing device.
• To move the pointer, you rotate the ball with your
thumb, your fingers, or the palm of your hand.
• There are usually one to three buttons next to the ball,
which you use just like mouse buttons.
Track balls
• The advantage of trackballs over mice is that the
trackball is stationary so it does not require much
space to use it.
• You can place a trackball on any type of surface,
including your lap.
Graphics Tablets
A graphics tablet is a computer input device that
allows one to hand-draw images and graphics,
similar to the way one draws images with a pencil
and paper.
Graphics tablets consist of a flat surface upon
which the user may "draw" an image using an
attached stylus, a pen-like drawing apparatus.
Scanners
• A scanner is a device that analyzes an image (such as
a photograph, printed text, or handwriting) or an
object (such as an ornament) and converts it to a
digital image.
• The flatbed scanner is the most common in offices.
• Hand-held scanners, where the device is moved by
hand, were briefly popular but are now not used due
to the difficulty of obtaining a high-quality image.
• Both these types of scanners use charge-coupled
device (CCD) or Contact Image Sensor (CIS) as the
image sensor
Barcode readers
Barcode readers are probably the most familiar optical
character recognition devices in use today—mostly at
markets, shops, and other point of-purchase locations.
Using photo cells and laser beams, barcode readers
recognize the numeric characters of the Universal
Product Code (UPC) that are printed in a pattern of
parallel black bar.
Infrared Remotes
A infrared remote unit lets user interact with your
project while he or she is moving out.
They use infrared light to direct the cursor and require
no cables to communicate
Voice Recognition Systems
Voice Recognition : The field of computer science
that deals with designing computer systems that can
recognize spoken words.
Speaker Dependent : They generally require an
extended training session during which the
computer system becomes accustomed (Familiar)
to a particular voice and accent. Such systems are
said to be speaker dependent.
Voice Recognition Systems
Many systems also require that the speaker speak
slowly and distinctly and separate each word with a
short pause. These systems are called discrete speech
systems.
continuous speech systems -- voice recognition
systems that allow you to speak naturally. There are
now several continuous-speech systems available for
personal computers.
Magnetic Card Encoders and Readers
Magnetic Card Setups are useful when you need an
interface for a database application or multimedia
project that track users.
Magnetic encoders and readers are required for
this.
Magnetic Card Encoders and Readers
Magnetic Card Setups are useful when you need an
interface for a database application or multimedia
project that track users.
Magnetic encoders and readers are required for
this.
The magnetic card encoder connects to the
computer at a serial port and transfers information
to a magnetic strip of tape on the back of the card.
The magnetic card reader then reads the
information encoded on the card
Example Employees id card
Output Hardware
Audio Devices
Amplifiers and speakers
Portable Media Players
Monitors
Video Devices
Projectors
Printers
