CGS1100: Introduction to Computers

Dr. Martin Hepp, mhepp@computer.org

 

Reading Assignment for Unit 5A: Input Devices

 

Read the following web pages. If you encounter difficulties, focus on the basic principles (some pages go too much into details). The potential quiz covers the respective fundamentals.

 

  1. Barcode

http://www.makebarcode.com/info/intro.html

 

  1. Scanner

http://www.compume.com/configure/inout/default.asp?c=7&sec=2

 

  1. Computer Mouse

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/mouse.htm/printable

 

  1. Joystick

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/joystick.htm/printable

 

In addition to that, you could also use www.google.com to find additional pages.