Discovering Computers 2018 Input and Output PDF

DISCOVERING COMPUTERS 2018 Digital Technology, Data, and Devices Module 7 Input and Output: Extending Capabilities of Computers and...

DISCOVERING COMPUTERS 2018 Digital Technology, Data, and Devices Module 7 Input and Output: Extending Capabilities of Computers and Mobile Devices Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Objectives Overview (1 of 2) Differentiate among various types of keyboards: standard, compact, on-screen, virtual, ergonomic, gaming, and wireless Describe characteristics of various pointing devices: mouse, touchpad, and trackball Describe various uses of touch screens Describe various types of pen input: stylus, digital pen, and graphics tablet Describe various uses of motion input, voice input, and video input Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-2 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Objectives Overview (2 of 2) Differentiate among various scanners and reading devices Explain the characteristics of various displays Summarize the various types of printers Identify the purpose and features of speakers, headphones and earbuds, data projectors, interactive whiteboards, and force-feedback game controllers and tactile output Identify various assistive technology input and output methods Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-3 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  What Is Input? (1 of 2) Input is any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer Figure 7-1 Users can enter data and instructions into computers and mobile devices in a variety of ways. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-4 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  What Is Input? (2 of 2) Commonly used input methods include: Keyboard Pointing devices Touch screens Pen input Motion input Voice input Video input Scanners and reading devices Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-5 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Keyboards (1 of 4) A keyboard is an input device that contains keys you press to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device Figure 7-2 On a standard keyboard, you type using keys in the typing area and on the numeric keypad. Some of the keys on standard keyboards differ, depending on the operating system with which they are designed to work. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-6 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Keyboards (2 of 4) Nearly all keyboards have… Typing area Function keys Toggle key Navigation keys Media control buttons Internet control buttons Other special keys Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-7 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Keyboards (3 of 4) There are a variety of keyboard options for mobile computers and devices Figure 7-3 User have a variety of keyboard options for mobile computers and devices. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-8 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Keyboards (4 of 4) An ergonomic keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) of wrist and hand Ergonomics incorporates comfort, efficiency, and safety in the design of the workplace Figure 7-4 An ergonomic keyboard. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-9 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Pointing Devices (1 of 3) A pointer is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape change as a user moves a pointing device A mouse is a pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand comfortably – Optical mouse, laser mouse, and touch mouse Figure 7-5 An optical mouse has buttons. A touch mouse often has no buttons Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-10 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Pointing Devices (2 of 3) Touchpad – A touchpad is a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-11 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Pointing Devices (3 of 3) Trackball – A trackball is a stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-12 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Touch Screens A touch screen is a touch-sensitive display Figure 7-8 You use your thumb or finger to rotate or press buttons on a touch-sensitive pad, which commonly is found on portable media players. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-13 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Pen Input (1 of 2) With pen input, you touch a stylus or digital pen on a flat surface to write, draw, or make selections Figure 7-9 You use a stylus to write, draw, or make selections on a touch screen that supports pen input. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-14 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Pen Input (2 of 2) A graphics tablet, also called a digitizer, is an electronic plastic board that detects and converts movements of a style or digital pen into signals that are sent to the computer Figure 7-11 Architects use a graphics tablet to create blueprints. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-15 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Motion, Voice, and Video Input (1 of 8) With motion input, sometimes called gesture recognition, users can guide on-screen elements using air gestures Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-16 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Motion, Voice, and Video Input (2 of 8) Voice input is the process of entering input by speaking into a microphone Voice recognition, also called speech recognition, is the computer or mobile device’s capability of distinguishing spoken words Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-17 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Motion, Voice, and Video Input (3 of 8) Figure 7-12 With Siri, you can speak instructions and commands to the smartphone and its apps. As shown here, the user asks Siri about the weather, to which Siri replies by speaking a message and displaying the forecast. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-18 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Motion, Voice, and Video Input (4 of 8) Audio input is the process of entering any sound into the computer such as speech, music, and sound effects Music production software allows users to record, compose, mix, and edit music and sounds Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-19 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Motion, Voice, and Video Input (5 of 8) Figure 7-13 This sound engineer uses a computer to mix music. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-20 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Motion, Voice, and Video Input (6 of 8) Video input is the process of capturing full- motion images and storing them on a computer or mobile device’s storage medium Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-21 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Motion, Voice, and Video Input (7 of 8) A webcam is a type of DV camera that enables a user to: Capture video and still images Send email messages with video attachments Broadcast live images or video over the Internet Conduct videoconferences Make video calls Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-22 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Motion, Voice, and Video Input (8 of 8) A videoconference is a meeting between two or more geographically separated people Figure 7-14 To save on travel expenses, many large businesses use videoconferencing. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-23 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Scanners and Reading Devices (1 of 10) A scanner is a light-sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and then translates the results into a form the computer can process – A flatbed scanner works in a manner similar to a copy machine except it creates a file of the document in memory instead of a paper copy Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-24 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Scanners and Reading Devices (2 of 10) Figure 7-16 This figure shows how a flatbed scanner works. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-25 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Scanners and Reading Devices (3 of 10) An optical reader is a device that uses a light source to read characters, marks, and codes and then converts them into digital data that a computer can process – Optical character recognition (OCR) – Optical mark recognition (OMR) Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-26 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Scanners and Reading Devices (4 of 10) A bar code reader, also called a bar code scanner uses laser beams to read bar codes Figure 7-17 A bar code reader uses laser beams to read bar codes on products such as clothing, shown here. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-27 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Scanners and Reading Devices (5 of 10) A QR code stores information in both a vertical and horizontal direction Figure 7-18 This customer pays her bills by scanning an on-screen QR code. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-28 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Scanners and Reading Devices (6 of 10) RFID (radio frequency identification) uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object An RFID reader reads information on the tag via radio waves RFID can track: – Tracking times of runners in a marathon – Tracking location of people and other items – Checking lift tickets of skiers – Gauging temperature and pressure of tires on a vehicle Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-29 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Scanners and Reading Devices (7 of 10) – Checking out library books – Managing purchases – Tracking payment as vehicles pass through booths on tollway systems Magstripe readers read the magnetic stripe on the back of cards such as: Credit cards Entertainment cards Bank cards Identification cards Other similar cards Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-30 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Scanners and Reading Devices (8 of 10) Figure 7-20 A magstripe reader reads information encoded on the stripe on the back of a credit card. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-31 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Scanners and Reading Devices (9 of 10) MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) devices read text printed with magnetized ink An MICR reader converts MICR characters into a form the computer can process Banking industry uses MICR for check processing Figure 7-21 The MICR characters preprinted on the check represent the bank routing number, customer account number, and check number. The amount of the check in the lower-right corner is added after the check is cashed. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-32 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Scanners and Reading Devices (10 of 10) A data collection device obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place Figure 7-22 An employee in a warehouse uses this data collection device to scan items, which wirelessly transmits information about the scanned item to the store’s inventory system. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-33 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  What Is Output? Output is data that has been processed into a useful form Figure 7-23 Four types of output are text, graphics, audio, and video. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-34 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Displays (1 of 5) A display visually conveys text, graphics, and video information A monitor is a display that is packaged as a separate peripheral device – LCD monitor Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-35 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Displays (2 of 5) Figure 7-24 A variety of displays. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-36 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Displays (3 of 5) The quality of a display depends primarily on its: – Resolution – Response time – Brightness – Dot pitch – Contrast ratio Today’s monitors use a digital signal to produce a picture Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-37 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Displays (4 of 5) To display the highest quality images, the monitor should plug in a: – A DVI port – An HDMI port – A Display Port Home users sometimes use a digital television (DTV) as a display HDTV is the most advanced form of digital television A Smart TV is an Internet-enabled HDTV Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-38 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Displays (5 of 5) Figure 7-25 Smart TVs enable you to connect to the Internet and/or watch television shows. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-39 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (1 of 13) A printer is an output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium Before purchasing a printer, ask yourself a series of questions Figure 7-26 Questions to consider before purchasing a printer. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-40 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (2 of 13) A nonimpact printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually contacting the paper – Ink-jet printers – Photo printers – Laser printers – All-in-one printers – 3-D printers – Thermal printers – Mobile printers – Label printers – Plotters – Large-format printers Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-41 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (3 of 13) An ink-jet printer forms characters and graphics by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink onto a piece of paper – Color or black-and-white – Speed is measured by the number of pages per minute (ppm) it can print Figure 7-27 Ink-jet printers are a popular type of color printer used at home and in the office. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-42 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (4 of 13) A photo printer is a color printer that produces lab- quality photos – Many use ink-jet technology Figure 7-29 A photo printer. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-43 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (5 of 13) Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-44 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (6 of 13) Figure 7-29 A photo printer. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-45 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (7 of 13) An all-in-one printer is a single device that prints, scans, copies, and in some cases, faxes – Also called a multifunction printer Figure 7-32 An all-in-one printer. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-46 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (8 of 13) A 3-D printer uses a process called additive manufacturing to create an object by adding material to a three-dimensional object, one horizontal layer at a time Figure 7-33 A 3-D printer creates a rib cage from the digital model. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-47 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (9 of 13) A thermal printer generates images by pushing electrically heated pins against the heat-sensitive paper Dye-sublimation printer Figure 7-34 A dye-sublimation printer. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-48 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (10 of 13) A mobile printer is a small, lightweight, battery- powered printer that allows a mobile user to print from a mobile device Figure 7-35 A mobile printer is small enough to fit in a backpack. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-49 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (11 of 13) A label printer is a small printer that prints on an adhesive-type material that can be placed on a variety of items Figure 7-36 A label printer. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-50 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (12 of 13) Plotters are used to produce high-quality drawings Large-format printers create photo-realistic quality color prints Figure 7-37 Graphic artists use large-format printers to print signs, posters, and other professional quality displays. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-51 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Printers (13 of 13) Impact printers form characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper Figure 7-38 An impact printer produces printed images when tiny pins strike an inked ribbon. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-52 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Other Output Devices (1 of 5) Many users attach surround sound speakers or speaker systems to their computers, game consoles, and mobile devices to generate higher-quality sounds Figure 7-39 Users often attach high-quality surround sound speaker systems to their computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-53 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Other Output Devices (2 of 5) Headphones are speakers that cover or are placed outside of the ear Earbuds (also called earphones) rest inside the ear canal Figure 7-40 In a crowded environment where speakers are not practical, users can wear headphones to hear audio output. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-54 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Other Output Devices (3 of 5) A data projector is a device that projects the text and images displaying on a computer or mobile device screen on a larger screen so that an audience can see the image clearly Figure 7-41 A data projector projects an image from a computer or mobile device screen on a larger screen so that an audience easily can see the image. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-55 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Other Output Devices (4 of 5) An interactive whiteboard is a touch-sensitive device, resembling a dry-erase board, that displays the image on a connected computer screen Figure 7-42 Teachers and students can write directly on an interactive whiteboard, or they can write on a slate that communicates wirelessly with the whiteboard. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-56 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Other Output Devices (5 of 5) Joysticks, wheels, gamepads, and motion-sensing game controllers can be considered output devices when they include force feedback – Technology that sends resistance to the device in response to actions of the user Figure 7-43 Gaming devices often use force feedback, giving the user a realistic experience. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-57 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Assistive Technology Input and Output (1 of 2) Figure 7-44 A camera/receiver mounted on the monitor tracks the position of the head-mounted pointer, which is the reflective material on the brim of the hat. As the user moves her head, the pointer on the screen also moves. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-58 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Assistive Technology Input and Output (2 of 2) Figure 7-45 A Braille printer. Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-59 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.  Summary Variety of options for input and output Several assistive technology options for input and output Copyright © 2018 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to 7-60 a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.