Alternative Input Devices

Digital Camcorder View recordings on a regular TV or copy them to VHS tape Send MPEG video clips by way of to a mobile phone or PDA Immediate feedback from the LCD screen Stores still images or short video clips on flash memory card

Digital Camera Resembles a traditional camera Images are recorded and stored in digital form Captured pictures are stored on floppy disk, memory stick, smart media, or flash memory Provides immediate feedback using a LCD screen Images can be transferred into a word document, , or posed on a web site

Tablet PC Cross between a laptop and PDA Resemble laptop and notebook in size Use digital pen and ink input Data is saved in users own handwriting Supports Windows Journal Software Convertible versions bridge the gap between laptops and Tables

Laptop Computer with Interactive pointing Devices

Handheld Computers (Pocket PCs and PDAs Handheld Computers (Pocket PCs and PDAs) Small enough to fit into users’ palm or shirt pocket Display and keyboard are small in size Information can be beamed from PDA to PC or PDA to another PDA Stylus or touch screen used to input data Supports personal information software functions

Flatbed Scanner Resembles a tabletop copy machine Inexpensive to purchase Scan a page in a single pass Functions like a copy machine Captures text, graphics, and other data from printed documents

Magnetic Scanner Photo and Negative Scanner Negative Scanner Business Card Scanner

Barcode Scanner

Biometric Devices Enhances security and privacy Identity is established based on physical characteristics Widely used in business and industry Eliminates the need for passwords U-Match Biometric Mouse can support multiple users Eliminates passwords being stolen

Web Camera (Webcams) Access images through computer Mount on wall, desk, ceiling, or tripod Support video-chats on line Send full motion video s Conduct video conferencing Automatically create and transmit video to the PC

Interactive Whiteboard Data is projected on the Whiteboard Used for interactive presentations

Web TV Access the web from the TV Simple one key access to No additional hardware or software needed Can hold video chats on line Can conduct video conferencing

Web Cell Phones Access the Internet with a Cell Phone Combination Cell/Phone Pocket PC

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Flash Drive or Pen Drive

Miniature Storage Devices (The following “miniature” media have capacities up to 1 gb) and are approximately 1” square in size Smart Media xD Picture CardSD (Secure Digital) Media Flash Memory Memory Stick

Smart Cards Contain electronic memory and embedded memory Stores cash in digital form Stores patients medical records Used for government identification Found in mobile phones and vending machines

Global Positioning Device

Satellite navigation system Supports voice instructions Help with driving directions Use as a personal address book Found in personal cars and emergency vehicles

Headset with Microphone