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Flashcards about computer fundamentals and input devices.

Input Device

Any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and control it.

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

A technology used to convert documents into editable and searchable data by recognizing text characters.

Barcode Reader

Devices that use light or lasers to scan barcodes and translate them into numbers that can be processed by a computer.

Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)

Technology that reads specific marks on documents to capture corresponding data.

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR)

Technology used primarily by banks to process cheques by scanning special characters printed in magnetic ink.

Scanner

A device used to convert images or text into a digital format.

Touch-Screen/Touch Terminal

A device that allows users to interact directly with what is displayed on the screen by touching it.

Electronic Point of Sales (EPOS)

A system that allows quick and accurate entry of transactions and stock control using barcode readers and other input devices at retail points.

Joystick

A manual input device often used in gaming or simulations, allowing users to control movement by pushing or rotating the stick.

Voice Recognition Unit

Systems that capture audio input, such as spoken commands, and translate them into data or actions processed by the computer.

Biometric System

Systems that use physical attributes to uniquely identify an individual.

Light Pen

A device used for drawing or interacting with a display screen.

Motion Sensor

A device that detects movement and converts it into data for processing by a system.

Manual Input Devices

Input devices that require the user to manually transfer data to the computer.

Direct Data Entry Device

A device that can transfer information automatically from a document to the computer.