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Input Devices Wikipedia.com Numeric keypads- A numeric keypad, numpad or tenkey for short, is the small, palm-sized, seventeen key section of a computer keyboard, usually on the very far right. The numeric keypad features digits 0 to 9, addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*) and division (/) symbols, a decimal point (.) and Num Lock and Enter keys. Numeric keypads- A numeric keypad, numpad or tenkey for short, is the small, palm-sized, seventeen key section of a computer keyboard, usually on the very far right. The numeric keypad features digits 0 to 9, addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*) and division (/) symbols, a decimal point (.) and Num Lock and Enter keys. Barcode Readers- A barcode reader (or barcode scanner) is an electronic device for reading printed barcodes. Like a flatbed scanner, it consists of a light source, a lens and a light sensor translating optical impulses into electrical ones. Additionally, nearly all barcode readers contain decoder circuitry analyzing the barcode's image data provided by the sensor and sending the barcode's content to the scanner's output port. Barcode Readers- A barcode reader (or barcode scanner) is an electronic device for reading printed barcodes. Like a flatbed scanner, it consists of a light source, a lens and a light sensor translating optical impulses into electrical ones. Additionally, nearly all barcode readers contain decoder circuitry analyzing the barcode's image data provided by the sensor and sending the barcode's content to the scanner's output port. Magnet Strip- A magnetic stripe card is a type of card capable of storing data by modifying the magnetism of tiny iron-based magnetic particles on a band of magnetic material on the card. The magnetic stripe, sometimes called a magstripe, is read by physical contact and swiping past a reading head. Magnet Strip- A magnetic stripe card is a type of card capable of storing data by modifying the magnetism of tiny iron-based magnetic particles on a band of magnetic material on the card. The magnetic stripe, sometimes called a magstripe, is read by physical contact and swiping past a reading head. Smart Card- A smart card, chip card, or integrated circuit card (ICC), is in any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits which can process data. This implies that it can receive input which is processed — by way of the ICC applications — and delivered as an output. There are two broad categories of ICCs. Memory cards contain only non- volatile memory storage components, and perhaps some specific security logic. Microprocessor cards contain volatile memory and microprocessor components. OMR- Optical Mark Recognition (also called Optical Mark Reading and OMR) is the process of capturing human-marked data from document forms such as surveys and tests. MICR- Magnetic Ink Character Recognition, or MICR, is a character recognition technology adopted mainly by the banking industry to facilitate the processing of cheques.

Numeric Keypad This is the far right of the qwerty keypad. It is also a separate component in some cases. This keypad consists of many symbols and numbers. This is the far right of the qwerty keypad. It is also a separate component in some cases. This keypad consists of many symbols and numbers.

Barcode Readers This is a device used to read electronic barcodes. This uses light as a source to convert optical impulses into electrical ones. This is a device used to read electronic barcodes. This uses light as a source to convert optical impulses into electrical ones.

Magnetic Strip This magnetic strip is capable of storing data by modifying the magnetism of tiny iron-based magnetic particles on a band of magnetic material on the card This magnetic strip is capable of storing data by modifying the magnetism of tiny iron-based magnetic particles on a band of magnetic material on the card

Smart Cards A smart card, chip card, or integrated circuit card, is in any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits which can process data A smart card, chip card, or integrated circuit card, is in any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits which can process data

Optical Mark Recognition Optical Mark Recognition is the process of capturing human-marked data from document forms such as surveys and tests. Optical Mark Recognition is the process of capturing human-marked data from document forms such as surveys and tests.

Magnetic ink Character recognition This is a process that has the ability to process characters, it is the ability to process cheques. This is a process that has the ability to process characters, it is the ability to process cheques.

Input Devices For Graphics Scanner- In computing, a scanner is a device that optically scans images, printed text, handwriting, or an object, and converts it to a digital image. Common examples found in offices are variations of the desktop (or flatbed) scanner where the document is placed on a glass window for scanning. Scanner- In computing, a scanner is a device that optically scans images, printed text, handwriting, or an object, and converts it to a digital image. Common examples found in offices are variations of the desktop (or flatbed) scanner where the document is placed on a glass window for scanning. Digital Camera- A digital camera (or digicam for short) is a camera that takes video or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor. Digital Camera- A digital camera (or digicam for short) is a camera that takes video or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor. Graphics tablet- A graphics tablet (or digitizing tablet, graphics pad, drawing tablet[1]) 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. These tablets may also be used to capture data or handwritten signatures. A graphics tablet (also called pen pad or digitizer) consists of a flat surface upon which the user may "draw" an image using an attached stylus, a pen-like drawing apparatus. The image generally does not appear on the tablet itself but, rather, is displayed on the computer monitor. Some tablets however, come as a functioning secondary computer screen that you can interact with directly using the stylus. Graphics tablet- A graphics tablet (or digitizing tablet, graphics pad, drawing tablet[1]) 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. These tablets may also be used to capture data or handwritten signatures. A graphics tablet (also called pen pad or digitizer) consists of a flat surface upon which the user may "draw" an image using an attached stylus, a pen-like drawing apparatus. The image generally does not appear on the tablet itself but, rather, is displayed on the computer monitor. Some tablets however, come as a functioning secondary computer screen that you can interact with directly using the stylus. Frame Grabber- A frame grabber is an electronic device that captures individual, digital still frames from an analog video signal or a digital video stream. It is usually employed as a component of a computer vision system, in which video frames are captured in digital form and then displayed, stored or transmitted in raw or compressed digital form. Electronic whiteboard- An interactive whiteboard, or IWB, is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer's desktop onto the board's surface, where users control the computer using a pen, finger or other device. The board is typically mounted to a wall or on a floor stand. FAX- A "fax machine" usually consists of an image scanner, a modem, and a printer. It is a for telecommunications technology used to transfer copies of documents.

Scanner A scanner has the ability to optically scan images, text and numbers to a computer. A scanner has the ability to optically scan images, text and numbers to a computer.

Digital Camera A digital camera is a camera that takes video or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor. A digital camera is a camera that takes video or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor.

Graphics Tablet A graphics tablet is a computer input device that allows one to hand- draw images and graphics. A graphics tablet is a computer input device that allows one to hand- draw images and graphics.

Frame Grabber A frame grabber is an electronic device that captures individual, digital still frames from an analog video signal or a digital video stream. A frame grabber is an electronic device that captures individual, digital still frames from an analog video signal or a digital video stream.

Electronic Whiteboard An interactive white board which comes in many forms. This has the common ability of the touch screen allowing changs to be made to documents. It consists of the computer screens current image on the white board. An interactive white board which comes in many forms. This has the common ability of the touch screen allowing changs to be made to documents. It consists of the computer screens current image on the white board.

FAX This process/hardware is a telecommunications technology, used to transfer copies of documents This process/hardware is a telecommunications technology, used to transfer copies of documents

Input Devices For Audio Microphone- A microphone, sometimes colloquially called a mic or mike is an acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal. Microphones are used in many applications such as telephones, tape recorders, hearing aids, motion picture production, live and recorded audio engineering, in radio and television broadcasting and in computers for recording voice, VoIP, and for non-acoustic purposes such as ultrasonic checking Microphone- A microphone, sometimes colloquially called a mic or mike is an acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal. Microphones are used in many applications such as telephones, tape recorders, hearing aids, motion picture production, live and recorded audio engineering, in radio and television broadcasting and in computers for recording voice, VoIP, and for non-acoustic purposes such as ultrasonic checking Direct from amplifier or sound system-Generally, an amplifier or simply amp, is any device that changes, usually increases, the amplitude of a signal. The "signal" is usually voltage or current. The relationship of the input to the output of an amplifier — usually expressed as a function of the input frequency — is called the transfer function of the amplifier, and the magnitude of the transfer function is termed the gain. Direct from amplifier or sound system-Generally, an amplifier or simply amp, is any device that changes, usually increases, the amplitude of a signal. The "signal" is usually voltage or current. The relationship of the input to the output of an amplifier — usually expressed as a function of the input frequency — is called the transfer function of the amplifier, and the magnitude of the transfer function is termed the gain. Sound Card- A sound card (also known as an audio card) is a computer expansion card that facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. Typical uses of sound cards include providing the audio component for multimedia applications such as music composition, editing video or audio, presentation, education, and entertainment (games). Many computers have sound capabilities built in, while others require additional expansion cards to provide for audio capability.

Microphone This is a piece of hardware that converts sound to an electrical signal. This is then stored and is able to be played back. This is a piece of hardware that converts sound to an electrical signal. This is then stored and is able to be played back.

Amplifier This is a hardware that has the ability to change the amplitude of a sound wave thus, changing the sound an volume. This is a hardware that has the ability to change the amplitude of a sound wave thus, changing the sound an volume.

Sound Card A sound card is a computer expansion card that facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs A sound card is a computer expansion card that facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs

Input Devices for Video Digital Video camera- A video camera is a camera used for electronic motion picture acquisition, initially developed by the television industry but now common in other applications as well. Most professional cameras utilize an optical prism block directly behind the lens. This prism block (a trichroic assembly comprising two dichroic prisms) filters the image into the three primary colors, red, green, and blue, directing each color into a separate charge- coupled device (CCD) or Active pixel sensor (CMOS image sensor) mounted to the each face of the prism. Some high-end consumer cameras also do this, producing a higher-resolution image, with better color fidelity than is normally possible with just a single video pickup. In both single sensor and triple sensor designs, the weak signal created by the sensors is amplified before being encoded into analog signals for use by the viewfinder and monitor outputs, and also encoded into digital signals for transmission and recording. The analog outputs are normally in the form of either a composite video signal, which combines the color and luminance information to a single output; or an R-Y B-Y Y component video output through three separate connectors. Digital Video camera- A video camera is a camera used for electronic motion picture acquisition, initially developed by the television industry but now common in other applications as well. Most professional cameras utilize an optical prism block directly behind the lens. This prism block (a trichroic assembly comprising two dichroic prisms) filters the image into the three primary colors, red, green, and blue, directing each color into a separate charge- coupled device (CCD) or Active pixel sensor (CMOS image sensor) mounted to the each face of the prism. Some high-end consumer cameras also do this, producing a higher-resolution image, with better color fidelity than is normally possible with just a single video pickup. In both single sensor and triple sensor designs, the weak signal created by the sensors is amplified before being encoded into analog signals for use by the viewfinder and monitor outputs, and also encoded into digital signals for transmission and recording. The analog outputs are normally in the form of either a composite video signal, which combines the color and luminance information to a single output; or an R-Y B-Y Y component video output through three separate connectors. Fire wire cable- Fast transfer of data, Ability to put lots of devices on the bus, Ease of use Hot-pluggable ability, Provision of power through the cable, Plug-and-play performance Low cabling cost, Low implementation cost. Webcam- This works through the process of a digital camera, then streaming information through the internet to another user.

Fire Wire Cable Fast transfer of data, Ability to put lots of devices on the bus, Ease of use Hot-pluggable ability, Provision of power through the cable, Plug-and-play Performance Low cabling cost, Low implementation cost. Fast transfer of data, Ability to put lots of devices on the bus, Ease of use Hot-pluggable ability, Provision of power through the cable, Plug-and-play Performance Low cabling cost, Low implementation cost.

Webcam This is run through the same process as a digital camera then transferred through streaming to another user. This is run through the same process as a digital camera then transferred through streaming to another user.

Biometrics Instead of using something you have (like a key) or something you know (like a password), biometrics uses who you are to identify you. Biometrics can use physical characteristics, like your face, fingerprints, irises or veins, or behavioural characteristics like your voice, handwriting or typing rhythm. Unlike keys and passwords, your personal traits are extremely difficult to lose or forget. They can also be very difficult to copy. For this reason, many people consider them to be safer and more secure than keys or passwords. Instead of using something you have (like a key) or something you know (like a password), biometrics uses who you are to identify you. Biometrics can use physical characteristics, like your face, fingerprints, irises or veins, or behavioural characteristics like your voice, handwriting or typing rhythm. Unlike keys and passwords, your personal traits are extremely difficult to lose or forget. They can also be very difficult to copy. For this reason, many people consider them to be safer and more secure than keys or passwords.