Keyboard and Pointing Devices

Who invented the mouse?

The mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart in 1964.

keyboard

contains keys where the user presses data and instructions into the computer.

ergonomics

incorporates comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of the workplace.

pointing stick

is a pressure-sensitive pointing device shaped like a pencil eraser that is positioned between keys on a keyboard.

pointer

is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape change as a user moves a pointing device.

touchpad

is a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

trackball

is a stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side.

pointing device

is an input device that allows a user to control a pointer on the screen.

input

is any data and instructions entered into the memory of the computer.

input device

is any hardware device that allows users to enter data and instructions into a computer.