INPUT DEVICES

THE BARCODE READER & THE TOUCHSCREEN

 VICTORIA TAN
 DEMONIA CHUNG
WHAT IS THE
BARCODE
READER?
A barcode reader is an optical scanner
that can read printed barcodes,
decode the data contained in the
barcode and send the data to a
computer.
Like a flatbed scanner, it consists of a
light source, a lens and a light sensor
translating for optical impulses into
electrical signals.
SUITABLE APPLICATIONS
FOR THE BARCODE READER
 Fast Checkouts-barcode reader improves the shopping experience
in shops or malls.

 Library management-Barcode readers are very important in library

management.

 Ticket verification-Tickets can be barcoded to help minimize fraud

and long queues.

 Processing mobile payments-Most mobile companies have started

taking advantage of barcode readers.
  Barcodes eliminate the possibility of human error-the occurrence of
errors for manually entered data is significantly higher than that of
barcodes.

 Using a barcode system reduces employee training time-it takes only

BENEFITS minutes to master the hand-held scanner for reading barcodes.

OF USING  Data obtained through barcodes is available rapidly-since the

information is scanned directly into the central computer, it is ready

A almost instantaneously.

 Inventory control improves-because barcodes make it possible to

BARCODE track inventory so precisely, inventory levels can be reduced.

 Barcodes provide better data-since one barcode can be used for

READER inventory and pricing information, it is possible to quickly obtain
data on both.
 Barcode scanners need a direct line of sight to the
barcode to be able to read.
Barcodes have no read/write capabilities; they do not
contain any added information such as expiry date etc.
DRAWBACK They only contain the manufacturer and product.

S OF USING A They are very labour intensive; as they must be

scanned individually.
BARCODE Barcodes are more easily damaged; as the line of sight
READER is needed to scan, the printed bar code has to be
exposed on the outside of the product.
If a barcode is ripped or damaged there is no way to
scan the product.
WHAT IS THE
TOUCHSCREEN?
A touchscreen is a computer display screen that
serves as an input device. It is a touch-sensitive
display with which you interact by touching
areas of screen with your finger
The display is often an LCD or OLED display
while the system is usually a laptop, tablet, or
smartphone.
It works similar to a computer mouse. Instead
of moving your pointer with a mouse and then
clicking on a location, you press on the location
with your finger.
SUITABLE APPLICATIONS
FOR TOUCHSCREENS
• Point of Sale (POS) terminals-Touchscreen POS terminals being used at
restaurants and kiosks. Each touch screen allows customers to place orders
for food at a much faster speed when compared to ordering at the counter

• Financial institutions-These screens are used in bank ATM machines, for

example. They allow you to perform actions on your bank account by
following instructions and options on the screen, using your finger to
choose the option you wish

• Supermarkets-Touchscreen technology is now used in many

supermarkets across the world to help in time-saving for both supermarket
cashiers and customers

• Mobile devices. The use of touchscreen in mobile devices allows users to

interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse,
touchpad or other such devices
 It is user friendly and requires no skills.
Space savings (extra surface area is not needed for a
keyboard or mouse).

BENEFITS OF Options can be selected faster than would be possible

USING THE with a keyboard and mouse.

Easy maintenance (no dirt or water getting into the

TOUCHSCRE physical keys).
EN Interface layouts can be rearranged and updated with
software revisions, making it more flexible than a
keyboard which has a permanent overlay.
 Accuracy and precision (small icons may be
difficult to active with large fingers).
Proximity (user must be within arm's reach of the
DRAWBACK display).
Having a big bright screen and needing continuous
S OF USING A power to run this.
TOUCHSCRE Screen can get very dirty with constant touching.
EN Prolonged use of touch screen may lead to
computer-related illnesses such as RSI and gorilla
arm syndrome.