INPUT, STORAGE AND OUTPUT

DEVICES

Submitted By:
Vani
9th Newton
906
 INPUT DEVICES
An input device is any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact
with and control it.
Input devices can be categorized based on:
• Modality of input (e.g. mechanical motion, audio, visual, etc.)
• whether the input is discrete (e.g. pressing of key) or continuous (e.g. a mouse's position,
though digitized into a discrete quantity, is fast enough to be considered continuous)
• the number of degrees of freedom involved (e.g. two-dimensional traditional mice, or three-
dimensional navigators designed for CAD applications)
 QWERTY Keyboard

Keyboard
The keyboard is a basic input
device that is used to enter data
into a computer or any other
electronic device by pressing
keys. 
DVORAK Keyboard AZERTY
Keyboard
 Mouse
The mouse is a hand-held input device which is used to move cursor or pointer across the
screen. It is designed to be used on a flat surface and generally has left and right button and a
scroll wheel between them. 
It lets you control the movement of cursor or pointer by moving your finger over the touchpad.
The mouse was invented by Douglas C. Engelbart in 1963.

 Trackball Mouse:  Mechanical Mouse: Optical Mouse:

 Scanner
The scanner uses the pictures and pages of text as  Flatbed Scanner:
input. It scans the picture or a document. 
The scanned picture or document then converted
into a digital format or file and is displayed on the
screen as an output. 

Sheetfed Scanner: Handheld Scanner: Drum Scanner: Photo Scanner:

Joystick
• A joystick is also a pointing input device
like a mouse. It is made up of a stick with a
spherical base. The base is fitted in a
socket that allows free movement of the
stick. The movement of stick controls the
cursor or pointer on the screen.
• The first joystick was invented by C. B.
Mirick at the U.S. Naval Research
Laboratory.
 Light Pen Digitizer

Microphone Magnetic Ink Character

Recognition (MICR)
Some Other Input Devices
 STORAGE DEVICES
• A storage device for a computer enables its user to store and safely
access the data and applications on a computer device.
• Knowing and learning about these computer storage devices is
necessary as it works as one of the core components of the system.
 Magnetic Storage Devices
• Floppy Disk – Also known as a floppy diskette, it is a removable
storage device which is in the shape of a square and comprises
magnetic elements.
• Hard Drive – This primary storage device is directly attached to the
motherboard’s disk controller. It is integral storage space as it is
required to install any new program or application to the device.
• Zip Disk – Introduced by Iomega, is a removable storage device which
was initially released with a storage space of 100 MB which was later
increased to 250 and then finally 750 MB
• Magnetic Strip – A magnetic strip is attached in the device comprising
digital data. The most suitable example for this is a debit card which has
a strip placed on one of its sides which stores the digital data
 Optical Storage Devices
Such devices used lasers and lights to detect and store data. They are
cheaper in comparison to USB drives and can store more data. Discussed
below are a few commonly used optical storage devices.
• CD-ROM – This stands for Compact Disc – Read-Only Memory and is
an external device which can store and read data in the form of audio or
software data
• Blu-Ray Disc – Introduced in 2006, Blu-ray disk was backup up by
major IT and computer companies. It can store up to 25 GB data in a
single-layer disc and 50 GB data in a dual-layer disc
• DVD – Digital Versatile Disc is another type of optical storage device.
It can be readable, recordable, and rewritable. Recordings can be done
in such devices and then can be attached to the system
• CD-R – It is a readable Compact Disc which uses photosensitive
organic dye to record data and store it. They are a low-cost replacement
for storing software and applications
 Flash Memory Devices
These storage devices have now replaced both magnetic and optical storage
devices. They are easy to use, portable and easily available and accessible. They
have become a cheaper and more convenient option to store data
• USB Drive – Also, known as a pen drive, this storage device is small in size and
is portable and ranges between storage space of 2 GB to 1 TB. It comprises an
integrated circuit which allows it to store data and also replace it
• Memory Card – Usually attached with smaller electronic and computerized
devices like mobile phones or digital camera, a memory card can be used to
store images, videos and audios and is compatible and small in size
• Memory Stick – Originally launched by Sony, a memory stick can store more
data and is easy and quick to transfer data using this storage device. Later on,
various other versions of memory stock were also released
• SD Card – Known as Secure Digital Card, it is used in various electronic
devices to store data and is available in mini and micro sizes. Generally,
computers have a separate slot to insert an SD card. In case they do not have
one, separate USBs are available in which these cards can be inserted and
then connected to the computer
Online Cloud Storage
• The term Cloud computing is used to
describe the data centers available for users
over the Internet where they can save their
databases and files. This data can easily be
accessed over the internet anytime and
anywhere.
• This has become a common mode to store
data. The largest or the smallest computerized
devices can use the online cloud storage to
save their data files. This option is also
available in mobile phones where a backup of
our files and data is being managed. 
 OUTPUT DEVICES
• An output device is any hardware device used to send data from a computer to another
device or user.
• Usually, most output peripherals are meant for human use, so they receive the processed
data from the computer and transform it in the form of audio, video, or physical
reproductions.
• Typical examples of output devices are monitors and projectors (video), headphones and
speakers (audio), or printers and plotters (physical reproduction in the form of text or
graphics).
 Monitor CRT Monitor
The monitor is the display unit or screen of the
computer. It is the main output device that displays
the processed data or information as text, images,
audio or video.

LCD Monitor  LED Monitor Plasma Monitor

 Printer

A printer produces hard copies of the processed data. It enables the user, to print images, text or any
other information onto the paper.

Based on the printing mechanism, the printers are of two types: Impact Printers and Non-impact
Printers.

Impact Printers: They are of two types:
Character Printers
 Dot Matrix printers
 Daisy Wheel printers
Line printers
 Drum printers
 Chain printers

Non-impact printers: They are of two types:
Laser printers
Inkjet printers
Dot Matrix Printer Laser Printer
Daisy Wheel Printer

Drum Printer Inkjet Printer Chain Printer

 Projector
A projector is an output device that enables the user to project the
output onto a large surface such as a big screen or wall. It can be
connected to a computer and similar devices to project their output
onto a screen.
It uses light and lenses to produce magnified texts, images, and
videos. So, it is an ideal output device to give presentations or to
teach a large number of people.
Plotter Multi Media And Screen
Projector

Speakers
Some Other Output Devices