TOPIC: INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES

SUBMITTED TO: MA’AM ANEEBA MASOOD

SUBMITTED BY: AMNA SHAHID

ROLL NUMBER: 0628-BH-MB-19

SECTION: D1

COURSE TITLE: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY LAHORE

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INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES

DEVICE
Equipments which are used to perform a specific task mainly a piece of electronic and
mechanical gadget.

INPUT DEVICES
DEFINITION:

Hardware which is used to enter data into the computer for processing is
called input device. Input devices are important as they allow user to interact and
control the information added into the computer.

SOME IMPORTANT INPUT DEVICES

Here is a list of some commonly used input devices:

1. Mouse
2. Trackball
3. Keyboard
4. microphone
5. Digital Camera
6. 2D Scanner
7. 3D Scanner
8. Barcode
9. QR Code Reader
10. graphics tablet
11. joy stick
12. Touch Screen
1. KEYBOARD
In order to enter data into the computer we use keyboard. For giving different
commands different keys are mounted on the keyboard. They can be wireless.

APPLICATION OF KEYBOARD

 To enter data into the computer in everyday life i.e to make a report card of
student on MS word

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BENEFITS

 Easy and reliable to use

 can enter data fastly
 little or no training is require
 no need to buy it separately as it supplied along with computer

DRAWBACKS OF KEYBOARD

 Mistakes can be made while typing

 Data can be typed slowly if untrained user is typing

2. MOUSE

A mouse is an input device which is used to move the cursor by pressing the flat
surface of the mouse with your hand.
APPLICATION

 Use to control the cursor

BENEFITS OF MOUSE:

 Easy to use
 Ideal to use with computer
 no need to buy separatey, usually supplied along with computer

DRAWBACKS OF MOUSE:

 Need flat space close to the computer

 Need space so that it can operate easily
3. TRACKBALL
It is a plastic case contains a ball held by a socket and sensor to rotate the ball about
two axes. It is a different kind of mouse. The gadget stays stationary however user
moves ball present in the socket.

APPLICATION OF TRACKBALL

 It is used for fine control

 Disable people also use it easily
 it also contain buttons like mouse which serve as left and right click

BENEFIT OF TRACKBALL

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 Need little space

 fine control over pointer

DRAWBACK OF TRACKBALL

 Expensive to buy
4. MICROPHONE
Device that convert analogue sound waves into suitable signals and make them easy to
understand for the computer

This helps in speech recognition.

APPLICATION OF MICROPHONE

 In Mobile phone for call or video calls

 In laptops or computer for video calls
 For speech recognition

BENEFITS OF MICROPHONE

 Make it easy to talk

 Disable users can also give commands to the computer
 Allow calls and video calls

DRAWBACKS OF MICROPHONE

 Sometimes connection may miss or recognition accuracy may miss or lost.

5. DIGITAL CAMERA
Device that capture image and sometime record videos digitally

Images can be stored in the computer and can be displayed on the screen later.

APPLICATIONS OF DIGITAL CAMERA

 Amateur photography
 Professional photography
 capture images

BENEFITS OF CAMERA

 Images can be stored for long time

 Images can be edit or copy later

DRAWBACKS OF DIGITAL CAMERA

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 A good camera is needed for photography purposes

 For storage large memory is required

6. 2D SCANNER
Device which convert 2D document into digital form.They are present in various
varieties.They may be flatbed or handheld

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS OF 2D SCANNER

 To read passport
 Convert hard copy into digital form

BENEFITS OF 2D SCANNER

 Produce hard quality digital copies of document

 Digital copies can be sent electronically can be edit later or sent

DRAWBACKS OF 2D SCANNER

 A lot of storge is required to save the document into the computer.

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7. 3D SCANNER
3D scanner form 3D image of the scanned document or model

Models are scanned via light, laser or radio waves

APPLICATIONS OF 3D SCANNER

 Screening of security to check weapons

 Can made 3D model
 Biometric devices
 To turn people into gaming characters

BENEFITS OF 3D SCANNER

 Produce 3d computer models

 Scan technology through clothing

DRAWBACKS OF 3D SCANNER

 To expose documents to radio waves can be harmful

8. BARCODE
A barcode is a code expressed in the form of black and white lines on the product which
is read by a machine.

Black and white lines indicates number 0 to 9

By reflecting light differently by the surface of lines scanner reads the code.

APPLICATION OF BARCODE

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 For tracking items in different stores and factories

 In library for tracking purposes
 In airports for tracking purpose

BENEFITS OF BARCODE

 Easy to identify products

 Accurate receipts are given to the customers
 information can be changed on the database

DRAWBACKS OF BARCODE

 Require expertise to use

 Difficult to use if damage

9. QR CODE READER
QR Code is a computer generated pattern, which hold large amount of data.

One can reach access to data when QR code is scanned by QR Scanner.

APPLICATIONS FOR QR BAR CODE

 Packaging
 Promotional material
 Warehouses

BENEFITS OF QR CODE

 Quick way to store information

 can store large amount of information

DRAWBACK OF QR CODE

 Special device is required to read the information

E.g. prices
 To improve information we hav
have to change the pattern

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10.GRAPHICS TABLET
Graphic tablet is an input device. It uses a special pen that is used to draw images into
the computer with your hand.

It has same function as of pen and paper.

APPPLICATIONS FOR GRAPHICS TABLET

 For digital signature

 To draw

BENEFITS OF GRAPHICS TABLET

 Come in available sizes

 Can be used for signature
 Allow artist to draw finely

DRAWBACKS OF GRAPHICS TABLET

 High versions can be expensive

11.JOY STICK
A joy stick is an input device used to control cursor mainly used by gamers. It has push
buttons which can be read by computer.

BENEFITS OF JOYSTICK

 It tells the computer in which direction it has to move. It can be moved in many
directions.
 The main purpose of it is to control machines such as trucks, powered
wheelchairs
 More often used to control video games
 easy to use
 can control in 3D

DRAWBACKS OF JOYSTICK

 It can break by applying too much force

 People may find it difficult to use other than mouse
 Different hand movements are required while using it

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12.TOUCH SCREEN
As the name shows it is associated with touch purposes. It help user to select the
required option by just touching it on the screen.

BENEFITS OF JOYSTICK

 Easy to use
 no specific movement is required, user just touch the screen

DRAWBACKS OF TOUCH SCREEN

 If it got damage, it is difficult to use

 Accidental calls
 There may be sensitivity issues

OUTPUT DEVICES
Equipment use to convert stored information into human readable form. They can also
transfer information from one computer to another.

LIST OF OUTPUT DEVICES

Following are commonly used output devices

1. Monitor.
2. Printer.
3. Headphones.
4. Computer Speakers.
5. Projector.
6. GPS.
7. Sound Card.
8. Video Card.
9. Film recorder
10. Speaker
11. Plotter
12. Speech recognition device

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1. MONITOR
Monitor is an output device which shows visual representation of information. it is very
important to display data on the screen.

It is present in multiple types.

 CRT
 LCD
 LED

BENEFITS OF MONITOR

 we can determine the amount of energy that the equipment used

 In some cases multiple screens are present which help the user to increase
productivity

DRAWBACKS OF MONITOR

 Monitor emit radiations which are harmful for eyes and

skin
 Expensive to buy
 While working user has to wait for some time to
respond to command, it may take long time
2. PRINTER
Printer is an output device used to make a hard copy of information stored in the
computer. It receives output from the computer and transfers it on the paper.

BENEFITS OF PRINTER

 Can print large amount of data and even scan the text and photos
 Easy to use
 Fast and reliable

DRAWBACKS OF PRNTER

 Colored printing is so much expensive

 Need of constant supply of paper
 Hard copy may go waste because user can
also read online stuff

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3. HEADPHONES
Headphones are OUTPUT device that can be plugged into a computer, mp3 player or other device to
listen to audio without disturbing anyone. They are plug-and-play devices and
do not require any sort of installation before us
BENEFITS OF HEADPHONES
 Better for focusing
 Easy to use
 Superior sound quality

DRAWBACKS OF HEADPHONE
 Loss of hearing
 Directly effects our brain
4. COMPUTER SPEAKER
Speakers are one of the most common output devices used in computer systems.
Some of them are designed to work specifically with computers, while others can be
used with any type of sound system.
BENEFITS OF COMPUTER SPEAKER
 Loud sound is produced
 experience is enhanced
 perfect to watch movies, listen to songs
DRAWBACKS OF COMPUTER SPEAKER
 For producing quality sound, they are expensive
 battery also get down, depend on sound level

5. PROJECTOR
A projector is an output device, projects an image on a large surface, such as a white
screen or wall. It is used as an alternative of a monitor or television while showing video
or images to a large group of people
BENEFITS OF PROJECTOR
 Larger images are produced
 We can customize size
 Provide theater like experience
 better way of communication
DRAWBACKS OF PROJECTOR
 A dark room is required to use a projector.
 Requires maintenance on intervals.
 Installation Cost can be more as it depends upon
how you get it installed.
 Mostly projectors need a separate audio system.

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TYPES OF PROJECTOR

 Digital Light Processing (DLP)

 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
 Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)

6. GPS
GPS Stands for "Global Positioning System." GPS is a satellite navigation system which
helps to determine the ground position of an object. This technology was first ever used
by the United States military.
BENEFITS OF GPS
 GPS is extremely easy to navigate as it tells the direction for each turns you take
or you have to reach destiination.
 It costs very low as compare to other navigation system
 It helps to find out exact location of any shop, restaurant etc
 It works in all weather conditions
 It is updated by the Government on regular basis.
DRAWBACKS OF GPS
 Sometimes the signals are not accurate due to building which act as barrier.
 If you are using GPS on some battery operating device there must be battery
failure

7. SOUND CARD
Sound card is an internal expansion card which provides
input and output of audio signals to and from a computer
under control of different programs of computer.
BENEFIT OF SOUND CARD

 They are mostly used for gaming purposes.

DRAWBACK OF SOUND CARD

 Need space for sound card, in the mobile

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8. VIDEO CARD
An expansion card which generate image as output to display it on the monitor
BENEFITS OF VIDEO CARD
 Graphics performance increase
 Better Gaming Experience.
 Running Multiple Monitors.
 Better Driver Support.

9. FILM RECORDER
A film recorder is a graphical output device for transferring images to photographic
film from a video source.

BENEFIT OF FILM RECORDER

 Can produce larger image on the screen

 It decrease the use of digital projectors
 Can also produce master copies of movies

10.BRAILLE READER
Braille reader is an output device that helps blind users to read the document display
on the monitor

Some digital assistants are connected to the computer and play role in Braille
display.

BENEFITS OF BRAILLE READER

 It opens door of literacy for blind

 Effective means of communication

11.PLOTTER
A plotter is An output device that draws images on piece of paper
after receiving a command from users computer. It differs from the
classical printer by using pens to actualize its pictures and thus
produce continuous lines, whereas printers stimulate lines by series
of tiny dots. Multicolor plotters use pens of different colors.

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12.SPEECH GENERATING DEVICE

Speech-generating devices produce electronic voice output device that allow the
individual to communicate. These portable electronic devices allow user to select
letters, words, and messages, alone or in combination, to be spoken aloud in a pre-
recorded or computer generated voice.

BENEFIT OF SPEECH GENERATING DEVICE

 Help the user to get new words

 Vocabulary items should be of high interest to the user

REFERENCE

 https://www.computerscience.gcse.guru/theory/input-devices
 https://www.engineersgarage.com/article_page/joysticks/
 https://teachcomputerscience.com/output-devices/
 https://teachcomputerscience.com/input-devices/
 https://www.techwalla.com/articles/advantages-disadvantages-of-printers
 https://www.royalblind.org/national-braille-week/about-braille/benefits-of-braille
 https://smallbusiness.chron.com/types-advantages-sound-card

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