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The CPU accepts the interrupt request and reads the scan code from the keyboard buffer. It then translates the scan code into an ASCII or Unicode character code and sends it to the appropriate application. This allows text, numbers or commands to be input into the computer.

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04 Chapter 04 - Input Devices - Part I

The CPU accepts the interrupt request and reads the scan code from the keyboard buffer. It then translates the scan code into an ASCII or Unicode character code and sends it to the appropriate application. This allows text, numbers or commands to be input into the computer.

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Chapter 4

Input Devices

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Outline

• Standard methods of input


– Keyboard
– Pointing Devices

• Alternative methods of input


– Imaging and Video Input Devices
– Audio Input Devices
Standard Methods of Input
- Keyboard

• Types of Keyboard

• Keyboard Layout

• Key Types

• How a Keyboard Works


Keyboard

• The keyboard looks very similar to the


keyboards of electric typewriters, with some
additional keys.
• Keyboards allow a computer user to input
letters, numbers, and other symbols into a
computer.
• Uses an arrangement of buttons or keys.
• Requires pressing and holding several keys
simultaneously or in sequence.
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Keyboard

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Types of Keyboard

• Standard
• Laptop
• Gaming and Multimedia
• Thumb-sized
• Virtual
• Foldable
• Ergonomic

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Types of Keyboard

Standard Keyboard

• Desktop computer keyboards, such as the


101-key US traditional keyboards, the 104-
key Windows keyboards or the 109-key
Apple keyboards with numeric keypad,
include alphabetic characters, punctuation
symbols, numbers and a variety of function
keys.
Types of Keyboard

Laptop Keyboard

• The laptop computer keyboard is a small


version of the typical QWERTY keyboard.

• A typical laptop has the same keyboard type


as a normal keyboard, except for the fact
that most laptop keyboards condense the
symbols into fewer buttons to accommodate
less space.
Types of Keyboard

Gaming and Multimedia Keyboard

• The gaming keyboards are designed for the


convenience of the gamers and these types of
keyboards provide the required controls on
the keyboards like back lighting.

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Types of Keyboard

Thumb -sized keyboard

• Smaller external keyboards have been


introduced for devices without a built-in
keyboard, such as PDAs, and smartphones.

• Small keyboards are also useful where there


is a limited workspace.

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Types of Keyboard

Virtual keyboard

• The virtual keyboards are not actually


physical keyboards, but they are
simulated using a software.

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Types of Keyboard
Foldable keyboard
• Foldable keyboards are extremely good for
travelling.

• Simply roll them up and then unroll them


when you need them again.

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Types of Keyboard

Ergonomic Keyboards

• Long periods of keyboard use can cause


injuries. An ergonomically correct keyboard
can help you avoid injuries. You also can avoid
injuries by adopting correct keyboarding
practices.
Keyboard Layouts

• QWERTY
• QWERTZ
• AZERTY
• DVORAK
Keyboard Layouts

QWERTY

• Common layout
Keyboard Layouts

QWERTZ

• Used in Germany, Hungary and Czech Republic.


Keyboard Layouts

AZERTY

• It is used by most French speakers based in


Europe.
Keyboard Layouts

DVORAK

• Alternative for QWERTY.


• Dvorak layout uses less finger motion, increases
typing rate, and reduces errors compared to
the standard QWERTY.
Key Types

Key Type Example

Alphanumeric A-Z, 0-9

Punctuation .,!“?
Shift, Space Bar, Enter, Ctrl,
Modifiers
Alt
Navigation Arrows, Home, Page Up

System Command PrtScn, Esc, F1, Start

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Key Types

Function keys

• The Function keys or F1 through F12 keys are


used in programs as shortcut keys to
performed frequently performed tasks.

• For example, the F1 key is the key to open


the online help for most programs.

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Key Types

Control keys

• The Control keys are what give you additional


control of a document.

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Key Types

Keypad

• Although not available on all computer


keyboards, especially laptops; the keypad
gives the user a quick access to numbers and
math functions such as plus, divide, times,
and subtract.

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Key Types

Arrow keys

• The arrow keys are four directional arrow


keys that allow the user to move their cursor
and position on a page.

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Keyboard Shortcut Keys
Shortcut Keys Description
Alt + F File menu options in current program
Alt + E Edit options in current program
F1 Universal Help in almost every Windows program
Ctrl + A Select all text
Ctrl + X Cut selected item
Shift + Del Cut selected item
Ctrl + C Copy selected item
Ctrl + Ins Copy selected item
Ctrl + V Paste
Shift + Ins Paste
Ctrl + P Print the current page or document
Home Goes to beginning of current line
Ctrl + Home Goes to beginning of document
End Goes to end of current line
Ctrl + End Goes to end of document
Shift + Home Highlights from current position to beginning of line
Shift + End Highlights from current position to end of line
Ctrl + Left arrow Moves one word to the left at a time
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Ctrl + Right arrow Moves one word to the right at a time
Keyboard - How a Keyboard Works

When you press a key:

• The keyboard controller detects the keystroke.

• The controller places a scan code in the keyboard


buffer, indicating which key was pressed.

• The keyboard sends the computer an interrupt


request, telling the CPU to accept the keystroke.

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