Input Devices - Tools for inserting all types of information into the computer. They make up the hardware interface between the operation system and device, which is often connected via USB cable. Depending on the type of data input, all instruments are divided into 4 types: demonstrative, graphics, sound and game.
By pointing input devices are included followings: keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, joystick and light pen. All they send certain signals, whereby the computer performs the specified actions. Drivers for USB input devices recognize the signals for the system. This category also includes a touch screen, which is used to communicate with the PC and uses the touch of your fingers.
By the method of the cursor control tools are divided into direct, engaged directly in the input cursor visibility, and indirect, by entering the no cursor visibility.
By graphical input devices are included followings: video capture card, scanner, web camera and digital camera. The microphone and digital recorders are used to insert the audio information to the row. Different type of input devices are considered to be installed: the gaming peripherals, joysticks, levers motion simulators, gamepads, steering wheels, pedals and dance platforms.
All of the above tools are typically connected to the PC / laptop via the high speed interface USB. For their stable performance and fine-tuning it is recommended to download drivers for USB input devices.