Chapter 3 Chapter 3 1 Standard Input Devices Standard Input Devices Using the Keyboard And Using the Keyboard And Mouse Mouse
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Standard Input DevicesStandard Input DevicesUsing the Keyboard And Using the Keyboard And
MouseMouse
OutlineOutlineStandard Input Devices
The Keyboard Mouse
Variants of the MouseAlternatives Input Devices
Devices for the Hand Optical Input Devices Audiovisual Input Devices
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The KeyboardThe KeyboardThe most common input device
◦Must be proficient with keyboard◦Skill is called keyboarding
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The KeyboardThe KeyboardHow keyboard works
◦Keyboard controller detects a key press
◦Controller sends a code to the CPU Code represents the key pressed
◦Controller notifies the operating system
◦Operating system responds◦Controller repeats the letter if held
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The MouseThe MouseAll modern computers have a
variantAllows users to select objects
◦Pointer moved by the mouseMechanical mouse
◦Rubber ball determines direction and speed
◦The ball often requires cleaning
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The MouseThe MouseOptical mouse
◦Light shown onto mouse pad◦Reflection determines speed and
direction◦Requires little maintenance
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The MouseThe MouseInteracting with a mouse
◦Actions involve pointing to an object◦Clicking selects the object◦Drag and drop◦Right clicking activates the shortcut
menu◦Modern mice include a scroll wheel
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The MouseThe MouseBenefits
◦Pointer positioning is fast◦Menu interaction is easy◦Users can draw electronically
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The MouseThe MouseMouse button configuration
◦Configured for a right-handed user◦Between 1 and 6 buttons ◦Extra buttons are configurable
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Variants of the MouseVariants of the MouseTrackballs
◦Upside down mouse◦Hand rests on the ball◦User moves the ball◦Uses little desk space
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Variants of the MouseVariants of the Mouse Track pads
◦ Stationary pointing device
◦ Small plastic rectangle
◦ Finger moves across the pad
◦ Pointer moves with the pointer
◦ Popular on laptops
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Variants of the MouseVariants of the MouseTrack point
◦Little joystick on the keyboard◦Move pointer by moving the joystick
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Alternatives Input DevicesAlternatives Input Devices
Inputting Data In Other WaysInputting Data In Other Ways
Devices for the HandDevices for the HandPen based
input◦ Tablet PCs, PDA◦ Pen used to
write data◦ Pen used as
a pointer◦ Handwriting
recognition◦ On screen
keyboard
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Devices for the handDevices for the handTouch screens
◦ Sensors determine where finger points
◦ Usually presents a menu to users
◦ Found in cramped environments
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Devices for the handDevices for the handGame controllers
◦Enhances gaming experience◦Provide custom input to the game◦Modern controllers offer feedback◦Joystick◦Game pad
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Optical Input DevicesOptical Input DevicesAllows the computer to see inputBar code readers
◦Converts bar codes to numbers◦Computer find number in a database◦Works by reflecting light
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Optical Input DevicesOptical Input DevicesImage scanners
◦Converts printed media into electronic
◦Reflects light off of the image◦Sensors read the intensity◦Filters determine color depths
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Optical input devicesOptical input devicesOptical character recognition (OCR)◦Converts scanned text into editable
text◦Each letter is scanned◦Letters are compared to known
letters◦Best match is entered into document◦Rarely 100% accurate
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Audiovisual Input DevicesAudiovisual Input DevicesMicrophones
◦Used to record speech◦Speech recognition
“Understands” human speech Allows dictation or control of computer Enters best match into document
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Audiovisual Input DevicesAudiovisual Input DevicesDigital cameras
◦Captures images electronically◦No film is needed◦Image is stored as a JPG file◦Memory cards store the images◦Used in a variety of professions
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