Input devices can enter data at typing speed including keyboards, graphics tablets, and touch screens. The document then describes various input devices like barcode readers, MICR, OMR, OCR devices, magnetic stripes, joysticks, concept keyboards, chip readers, tracker balls, scanners, touch pads, PIN pads, light pens, and webcams; where each device is commonly used and for what purposes.

1. Input Devices

2. Can only enter data at typing speedKeyboardsEasier to draw with than a mouse

3. Difficult to type with thisGraphics TabletDifficult to type with this

4. Good for choosing from a menuTouch Screen

5. Add a slide for each of the following Input DevicesFor each one add one or more picturesFor each say where and when they are usedBarcode readerMICROMROCRMagnetic StripeJoystick Concept keyboardChip readerTracker ballScannerTouch PadPIN Pad Light PenWeb cam

6. Barcode readerA barcode reader (or barcode scanner) is an electronic device for reading printed barcodes. Like a flatbed scanner, it consists of a light source, a lens and a light sensor translating optical impulses into electrical ones.Where : Supermarket, library, etc..When : Scanning Products

7. MICRStand for Magnetic Ink Character RecognitionMICR is the technology which allows the characters printed on the bottom of the check to be read by reader-sorter machines. Where : BankWhen : check number, bank routing number, checking account number and in some cases the amount of the check.

8. OMRStand for Optical Mark RecognitionOMR is the process of capturing human-marked data from document forms such as surveys and tests.Where : School, UniversityWhen : marking exam

9. OCRStand for Optical character recognitionOCR is the mechanical or electronic translation of images of handwritten, typewritten or printed text (usually captured by a scanner) into machine-editable text.Where : OfficeWhen : edit picture, edit writing

10. Magnetic StripeMagnetic Stripe is a black stripe, printed on the back of a credit card or similar, that stores a machine-readable copy of the information on the card.

11. Where : Bank

12. When : Use credit cardJoystickA joystick is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it is controlling.Where : HomeWhen : Play game

13. Concept keyboardA concept keyboard is a flat board that contains a grid of buttons. Each button can be programmed to do whatever you want.Where : Office, HomeWhen : typing a document in computer

14. Chip readerChip reader is a device that reads the information on chips. There are many kinds of chip.

15. Tracker ballA tracker ball is an input device where a finger is used to rotate a ball. This moves a pointer on the screen. (It is very like an upside-down mouse)Where : HomeWhen : used on a GUI.

16. ScannerWhere : Office, HomeWhen : copy a picture, get the picture of an objects

17. Touch PadA touchpad is a pointing device consisting of specialized surface that can translate the motion and position of a user's fingers to a relative position on screen.Where : EverywhereWhen : use telephone or computer that have touch pad

18. PIN Pad A PIN pad is an electronic device used in a debit or smart card-based transaction to input and encrypt the cardholder's PIN. Where : restaurant, shopWhen : pay money

19. Light PenLight Pen is a small, photosensitive device connected to a computer and moved by hand over an output display in order to manipulate information in the computer.Where : Home, OfficeWhen : Use computer

20. WebcamA webcam is a video capture device connected to a computer or computer network, often using a USB port or, if connected to a network, internet or Wi-Fi.Where : HomeWhen : Chat in msn