Input devices are pieces of hardware that allow users to provide data and control signals to a computer system. Here are some examples of input devices:
- Keyboard: The most common and popular input device that helps to input data to the computer.
- Mouse: A pointing device that allows users to move a cursor on the screen and select items.
- Scanner: A device that digitizes images or documents and converts them into a digital format that can be stored on a computer.
- Joystick: A device that allows users to control movement in games or simulations.
- Light pen: A pointing device that allows users to select items on a screen by pointing at them.
- Barcode reader: A device that reads barcodes and converts them into digital data that can be processed by a computer.
- Microphone: A device that captures sound waves and converts them into digital data that can be processed by a computer.
- Touchscreen: A display that allows users to interact with a computer by touching the screen.
- Webcam: A camera that captures video and images and sends them to a computer.
- Graphics tablet: A device that allows users to draw or write on a surface and have the image or text appear on a computer screen.
These are just a few examples of input devices that can be connected to a computer. There are many other types of input devices available, including sensors that detect changes in movement or temperature, and virtual reality devices that capture body movements.
