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WHAT IS INPUT DEVICE?
• Entering data or instructions into a
computer is called INPUT.
• Therefore, an input device is a
device which enters data or
instructions into a computer.
• Input devices are necessary to
convert data into a form which can
be understood by computers.
INPUT DEVICES CAN BE
CLASSIFIED INTO FOLLOWING
CATEGORIES:
• KEYBOARD DEVICES
• POINT AND DRAW DEVICES
• DATA SCANING DEVICES
• DIGITIZER
• ELECTRONIC CARDS BASED
DEVICES
• VOICE RECOGNITION DEVICES
• VISION BASED DEVICES
KEYBOARD DEVICES
• The keyboard is a way to input letters
or numbers into different applications
or programs.
• A keyboard also has special keys that
help operate the computer.
• Keyboards come in different shapes
and sizes depending on the type of
brand. They are similar to typewriters.
• Most popular keyboard used today is
the 101- keys QWERTY keyboard.
Keyboard
• Numeric Keys:- (1 to 9).
• Alphanumeric Keys:- (A To Z).
• Function Keys:- (F1 To F12).
• Arrow Keys:- ( go to left ,right ,up and down).
• Tab:- It is used for fixed spacing.
• Long Space key:- It is used for single space.
• Shift:- performs various function like Shift + any
alphanumeric key display capital letter . It is also used for
inserting symbols (numeric keys).
• Caps Lock:- It is used for inserting Capital letters.
• Enter:- To go to next line.
• Backspace:- It is used for deleting text from ending side of
cursor.
• Delete:- It is used for deleting text from Starting side of
cursor.
• Alt:- The combination of Alt+Shift is used for Hindi &
English Font.
KEYBOARD DEVICES
POINT AND DRAW
DEVICES
• GUI is used to interact with
Computer.
• A GUI provides a screen full of
graphic icons to user and allow the
user to make the rapid selection
from displayed icons to give the
instruction to the computer.
• With such interface ,basic
requirement to have a Input Device.
POINT AND DRAW
DEVICES
• POINT AND DRAW DEVICES used
to rapidly point to and select a
particular graphic icon from the
multiple options displayed on the
screen.
• These are also used to create the
graphic elements on the screen
such as Lines ,Curves, spheres etc.
POINT AND DRAW
DEVICES
• Mouse
• Trackball
• Joystick
• Electronic Pen
• Touch Screen
MOUSE
• The mouse is the most popular POINT AND
DRAW DEVICE.
• A mouse is a small hand-held Device, which
can comfortably fit in a user's palm.
• It rolls on a small bearing.
• It has one or more buttons on the top.
• When a user rolls the mouse across a flat
surface, the graphic cursor moves on the
screen of monitor in the direction of mouse
‘s movement.
• Graphic cursor is used to point and to draw.
Mouse
• This input device controls the cursor
on the computer screen.
• It is quite easy
to operate a mouse.
• The mouse is
used to open
and close files.
C:\Documents and Settings\sandeep\Des
Optical mouse
• A mouse that uses light to detect
movement. It emits a light and senses
its reflection as it is moved. Early
optical mice required a special mouse
pad, but today's
• devices can be rolled over traditional
pads like a mechanical mouse as well
as over almost any surface other than
glass or mirror.
Trackball
• A trackball is a pointing device.
• It is similar to Mouse.
• The ball is placed on the top with the
buttons.
• To move the graphic cursor around
the screen, ball is rolled with the
hand.
• A trackball requires less space than a
mouse for operation.
Trackball
• Trackball is commonly used in the
Laptop computers.
• A trackball comes in various shape
and forms with same functionality.
• Three commonly used shapes are a
Ball, a Button and a Square.
• In case of ball, ball is rolled with the
help of finger to move the graphic
cursor .
Trackball
• In case of button, button is pushed
with a finger in the desire direction
of the graphic cursor movement .
• In case of a square plastic, finger is
placed on top of it, and moved in the
desired direction of the graphic
cursor movement .
Trackball
Joystick