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In computing, an input device is a piece of equipment used to provide data and
control signals to an information processing system, such as a computer or
information appliance.
2. Manual Input devices: Data is input into the computer by hand. ... Direct Input devices
(automatic input devices): Data is input into the computer directly by a machine or device.
Direct input devices do not require much human interaction to get their data into a
computer system.
3. Keyboard, mouse, joystick
4. allowing a user to interact with the computer by touching pictures or words on the screen.
5. Barcode reader, light pen, scanner
6. They are commonly used in offices to scan documents such as contracts, invoices, and
reports, making it easier to manage and organize paperwork. Scanners are also valuable in
graphic design and photography, as they can digitize drawings, photographs, and other
visual content for editing and manipulation.
7. Despite their advancements, webcams are sometimes challenged by limited functionalities
such as a fixed field of view and lower performance in varied lighting situations. While
suitable for individual users, they can be restrictive when trying to capture larger groups or
more dynamic scenes.
8. : A piece of equipment/hardware which gives out the result of the entered input, once it is
processed (i.e. converts data from machine language to a human-understandable language),
is called an output device. For example printer, monitor, etc.
9. OCR stands for "Optical Character Recognition." It is a technology that recognizes text within
a digital image. It is commonly used to recognize text in scanned documents and images.
OCR software can be used to convert a physical paper document, or an image into an
accessible electronic version with text.
10. Inkjet and laser printers are two of the most popular types of printers available, and they
each have their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Inkjet printers use an ink cartridge to
apply liquid ink directly onto the page, while laser printers use a toner cartridge to create
prints with a dry powder-like finish.
11. To produce sound
12. The many advantages of 3D printing technology can lead to lighter parts, shorter lead times,
and lower costs. This is all thanks to its main feature: a greatly enhanced design freedom,
which allows the design of parts with highly customised and unusual geometries.
13. Low quality and expensive
14. Plotters produce high-quality larger prints because of the vector format these printers use.
They can print a lot of materials