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Identify the following input devices

2D Scanner 3D Scanner Bar code scanner QR code scanner

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What is an input device?
An input device is a hardware equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information
processing system such as a computer.

What is a direct data entry input device?

A direct data entry input device is a device that read data from a source that's provided and
transferred it directly to the computer system.

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2D Scanners
Describe step-by step how you would use a 2D scanner to scan in a document and
save it as a .PDF file.
Include an image and use the terms glass panel, bright light, scan head, series of
mirrors, charged couple device (CCD), and pixels in your answer.
Firstly, the document is placed on the glass panel of the 2D scanner. Secondly, a bright light is shined to
illuminate the document. After that, the scan head is moved slowly across the document to scan the whole
document. Then a series of mirrors are used to reflect the image of the document. One of the mirror reflects
the image onto a lens which then focuses on the image through a filter on the charged coupled device. Finally
the filtered document is assembled in the scanner software with pixels making the resolution clear. It is now
ready to save it as a PDF file.

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2D Scanners
2D Scanners can be used at an airport to read passports using OCR technology.
What is OCR technology?
Optical Character Recognition is a technology which enables you to convert images captured by a digital
camera, scanned paper documents and PDF file into various types of documents which can be editable and
searchable data.

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3D Scanners
Describe step-by step how you would use a 2D scanner to scan in a document and
save it as a .PDF file.
Include an image and use the terms glass panel, bright light, scan head, series of
mirrors, charged couple device (CCD), and pixels in your answer.
Not sure if this is for 2D scanner or 3D scanner, if it is for 2D scanner then I already wrote it on slide 3. If it is 3D
scanner then I’m not sure if the words above are valid for my answer so I’ll just leave it blank. Is that okay?
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Bar Codes & QR Codes

Bar Codes are used for:

(1) ISBN library
(2) Supermarket products such as food
(3) Postal service
(4) Warehouses like inventory checking

QR Codes are used for:

(1) Top up card
(2) URLs
(3) Email
(4) Addresses

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Bar Codes
Compete the 6 digit bar code below by shading in the appropriate bars:

Copy and paste this bar into the correct

empty bars on the diagram:

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What happens when a Barcode is read?

The sensor in the barcode scanner detects the reflected light from the illumination
system and generates an analog signal that is sent to the decoder. Once the
barcode is read, the decoder interprets that signal and validates the barcode using
the check digit. It then finally converts it into text.

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Input & Output Devices used in a typical supermarket POS system:

Input/Output Device How it is used

Laser scanner to key in the number of same items bought; to key in a weight; to key in the number
under the barcode if it cannot be read by the barcode reader/scanner.
Screen/monitor to present the user the data so they can keep track of the item during their order as
well as the price
Speaker it is used to produce audio output that can be heard by the listener.

Receipt printer to print out a receipt/itemised list

Magnetic stripe reader is a hardware device that reads the information encoded in the magnetic stripe
located on the back of a plastic badge.
Online to select items by touching an icon (such as fresh fruit which
may be sold loose without packaging)

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Advantages of supermarket POS system:
Advantages to the Supermarket
It is really efficient so it is not time consuming.
It is very accurate so chances of errors are low.
It can attract many customers since it provides many
types of payments.
It provides a strong business report.
Simplified accounting so you can print reports and,
in many cases, import data directly with your
accounting software.
Advantages to the Customer
It is convenient for the customers as the orders are
fast.
Since it is accurate, customers will not need to
worry about the receipt as it is detailed.
It is convenient for the customers since many types
of payments are available such as credit card.
It ensures safety and security for customer data
Customers are able to see the screen so there won’t
be doubts for errors.
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Advantages of QR codes:

QR codes can hold up to 7000 digits. QR codes can easily store more information.
QR codes can be scanned easily and they are really fast. QR codes are quite famous
as they don’t have errors and they save a lot of time.

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Keyboard, Digital Camera,

Mouse or Microphone?

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Keyboards/pads – Find images for these below:

ATM machine: Fast Food Restaurant:

Braille: An Ergonomic Keyboard:

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Keyboards:
What do the letters RSI mean?:
RSI is short for a repetitive strain injury, it is a gradual buildup of damage to muscles,
tendons, and nerves from repetitive motions.

How can you take precautions from developing RSI?:

To prevent this from happening, you can take breaks and exercise regularly. You can
also stay in a good posture. Prevent reaching keys that are hard to reach by
stretching, these keys can be backspace, enter, shift and control.

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Digital cameras - How do they work?:

A digital camera uses a sensor called a charge coupled device. It scans the analogue
signal and displays it on the screen. The quality of the image depends on the number
of pixels that the charge coupled device can use. It then converts digital images and
videos and stores them for viewing, it can be uploaded to a computer and be used
later.

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Microphones: Voice Recognition vs Speech Recognition
Voice Recognition
Voice recognition is a system to identify a person from
the characteristics of their voice.
Voice recognition recognizes who is speaking by
measuring the voice pattern, speaking style and other
verbal.
It can be used for security purposes such as unlocking
your devices.
Voice recognition focuses on the biometric aspects of
the speaker to recognize them.
Voice recognition is commonly used to operate a device,
perform commands, or write without having to use a
keyboard, mouse, or press any buttons.
Speech Recognition
Speech recognition is a process of storing spoken words
input by using a microphone.
Speech recognition is more accurate in converting
spoken words into digital data
The aim of speech recognition is to digitally record what
the speaker is saying.
The speed is really fast since the program can keep up
with the human speaker
Speech recognition programs are used for general
dictation, transcribing, using a computer hands-free,
medical transcription, automated customer service etc.
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Pointing Devices: Mouse vs Trackpad
Mouse
The computer mouse is portable. You can easily carry it
around with you.
Offers precise control. This is probably why gamers love
the mouse.
Extra space is required to fully operate the mouse
smoothly using a pad is required as-well
Is an additional cost to buy a good quality mouse.
Offers extra buttons for more functions. Located at the
side of the mouse.
Trackpad
Convenient because it is part of the laptop. No wires.
No adapters. No need for a USB port.
Offers various gesture motion so it is easy for the user
such as swiping two fingers and three fingers.
No extra space needed so can work in limited spaces.
Can work almost anywhere.
It is built in your computer so no additional cost is
required.
Easier on the hands.
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Assessment Target: Overall grade:

Minimum expectations by the end of this unit

 You should have learnt relevant Key Terminology during this unit.
 You have completed all the pages of the workbook
 Score 80% in the end of unit test.

Feedback
Breadth Depth Understanding

 All aspects complete  Excellent level of depth  All work is accurate

 Most aspects complete  Good level of depth  Most work is accurate

 Some aspects complete  Basic level of depth shown  Some work is accurate

 Little work complete  Little depth and detail provided  Little work is accurate

Comment & action Student response

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Reflection & Revision checklist

Confidence Clarification
 I can define what is meant by input devices and output devices:
I can explain the purpose and functionality of a range of input devices: 2D & 3D Scanners, Bar Code & QR Code readers, Digital Cameras, Keyboards, Mice, Microphones, touch screens &
 interactive whiteboards
I can describe a range of common sensors (including Light, Temperature, Magnetic field, Gas, Pressure, Moisture, Humidity, pH , Motion, and state their purpose and functionality in
 common real life scenarios
I can explain the purpose and functionality of a range of output devices: 2D & 3D Printers, 2D & 3D Cutters, Speakers and headphones, Actuators, Flat-panel display screens, such as
 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) display, LCD projectors and Digital Light Projectors (DLP)
My revision focus will need to be: