This document discusses various input and output hardware devices used for multimedia. It describes common input devices like keyboards, mice, trackballs, touchscreens, graphics tablets, scanners, and infrared remotes. It also covers output hardware such as audio devices, monitors, video devices, and projectors. Magnetic card encoders and readers are discussed as an interface for database applications or multimedia projects that track users.
This document discusses various input and output hardware devices used for multimedia. It describes common input devices like keyboards, mice, trackballs, touchscreens, graphics tablets, scanners, and infrared remotes. It also covers output hardware such as audio devices, monitors, video devices, and projectors. Magnetic card encoders and readers are discussed as an interface for database applications or multimedia projects that track users.
Devices For Multimedia Input Devices Keyboards Mice Trackballs Touchscreens Graphics Tablets Scanners Optical Character Recognition Devices Infrared Remotes Voice Recognition Systems Digitial Cameras Keyboards Most Common method of interaction The most common keyboard for PCs is the 101 style which provides 101 keys or more. Wireless Keyboards are available which uses low powered radio or light waves to transmit data between devices Mice or Mouse A mouse is the standard tool for interacting with graphical user interface All Macintosh computers require mouse The buttons provide additional user input such pointing and double clicking to open a document or click and drag operations Track balls • A pointing device. • To move the pointer, you rotate the ball with your thumb, your fingers, or the palm of your hand. • There are usually one to three buttons next to the ball, which you use just like mouse buttons. Track balls • The advantage of trackballs over mice is that the trackball is stationary so it does not require much space to use it. • You can place a trackball on any type of surface, including your lap. Graphics Tablets A graphics tablet is a computer input device that allows one to hand-draw images and graphics, similar to the way one draws images with a pencil and paper. Graphics tablets consist of a flat surface upon which the user may "draw" an image using an attached stylus, a pen-like drawing apparatus. Scanners • A scanner is a device that analyzes an image (such as a photograph, printed text, or handwriting) or an object (such as an ornament) and converts it to a digital image. • The flatbed scanner is the most common in offices. • Hand-held scanners, where the device is moved by hand, were briefly popular but are now not used due to the difficulty of obtaining a high-quality image. • Both these types of scanners use charge-coupled device (CCD) or Contact Image Sensor (CIS) as the image sensor Barcode readers Barcode readers are probably the most familiar optical character recognition devices in use today—mostly at markets, shops, and other point of-purchase locations. Using photo cells and laser beams, barcode readers recognize the numeric characters of the Universal Product Code (UPC) that are printed in a pattern of parallel black bar. Infrared Remotes A infrared remote unit lets user interact with your project while he or she is moving out. They use infrared light to direct the cursor and require no cables to communicate Voice Recognition Systems Voice Recognition : The field of computer science that deals with designing computer systems that can recognize spoken words. Speaker Dependent : They generally require an extended training session during which the computer system becomes accustomed (Familiar) to a particular voice and accent. Such systems are said to be speaker dependent. Voice Recognition Systems Many systems also require that the speaker speak slowly and distinctly and separate each word with a short pause. These systems are called discrete speech systems. continuous speech systems -- voice recognition systems that allow you to speak naturally. There are now several continuous-speech systems available for personal computers. Magnetic Card Encoders and Readers Magnetic Card Setups are useful when you need an interface for a database application or multimedia project that track users. Magnetic encoders and readers are required for this. Magnetic Card Encoders and Readers Magnetic Card Setups are useful when you need an interface for a database application or multimedia project that track users. Magnetic encoders and readers are required for this. The magnetic card encoder connects to the computer at a serial port and transfers information to a magnetic strip of tape on the back of the card. The magnetic card reader then reads the information encoded on the card Example Employees id card Output Hardware Audio Devices Amplifiers and speakers Portable Media Players Monitors Video Devices Projectors Printers