Week 3 (module 7)

webcam

A digital video camera that allows you to capture video and usually audio input for your computer or mobile device.

ergonomic keyboard

A keyboard that allows for a more natural positioning of your arms and hands.

cursor

A representation on the screen of the mouse pointer location.

keyboard shortcut

A sequence of keys that executes a command

flat-panel display

A slim type of display device that uses electronically charged chemicals or gases instead of an electron gun to display images.

soft copy

A temporary display of output seen on a monitor.

AMOLED

Active-Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode

compact keyboard

Smaller than a standard keyboard and usually does not include a numeric keypad

keylogging software

Software that runs undetected and stores every keystroke for later retrieval

keyboard monitoring software

Software that runs undetected and stores every keystroke in a file for later retrieval.

toggle key

allows the user to switch, or toggle, between two different modes

graphics tablet

an electronic plastic board that detects and converts movements of a stylus or digital pen into digital signals that are sent to the computer

bar code reader

an input device that uses laser beams to read bar codes on products

TFT

Thin Film Transistor

all-in-one printer

a single device that prints, scans, copies, and in some cases, faxes

label printer

a small printer that prints on an adhesive-type material that can be placed on a variety of items such as envelopes, packages, optical discs, and file folders

Morphing

a special-effects process in which persons or objects seem to change shape, form, etc.

interactive whiteboard

a touch-sensitive device, resembling a dry-erase board, that displays the image on a connected computer screen

Magnetic stripe and card reader

reads the magnetic stripe on the back of credit cards, entertainment cards, bank cards, and other similar cards

candela

the standard unit of luminous intensity

laser mouse

uses laser sensors that emit and sense light to detect the mouse's movement

digital pen

An input device, slightly larger than a stylus, that captures and converts a user's handwriting or drawings into a digital format, which users can upload (transfer) to a computer or mobile device.

subwoofer

Audio output device that boosts low bass sounds in a surround sound speaker system.

headphones

Audio output device that covers or is placed outside the ear.

speakers

Audio output devices that generate sound.

UPC (Universal Product Code)

Bar code used by retail and grocery stores.

Digital video (DV) camera

Camera that records video as digital signals, which you can transfer directly to a computer or mobile device with the appropriate connection.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Law that requires any company with 15 or more employees to make reasonable attempts to accommodate the needs of physically challenged workers.

LED

Light Emitting Diode

thermal printer

Printer that generates images by pushing electrically heated pins against heat-sensitive paper.

3-D printer

Printer that uses a process called additive manufacturing to create an object by adding material to a three-dimensional object, one horizontal layer at a time. (Or) Printer that can print solid objects such as clothing, prosthetics, eyewear, implants, toys, parts, prototypes, and more.

DV technology

Technology used with DV (digital video) cameras that allows you to input, edit, manage, publish, and share your videos.

Smart TV

Television containing an embedded computer that enables you to browse the web, stream video from online media services, listen to Internet radio, communicate with others on social media sites, play online games, and more - all while watching a television show.

dot pitch

The amount of space between pixels, which affects the display quality of images shown on a monitor.

LCD

display technology that sandwiches a liquid compound between two sheets of material that presents sharp, flicker-free images on a screen when illuminated

gaming keyboard

is a keyboard designed specifically for users that enjoy playing games on the computer.

Data collection device

obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place

OMR devices

read hand-drawn marks, such as small circles or rectangles

magstripe reader

reading device that reads the magnetic stripe on the back of credit cards, entertainment cards, bank cards, identification cards, and other similar cards

MICR device

reads text printed with magnetized ink

plotter

sophisticated printers used to produce high quality drawings such as blueprints, maps, and circuit diagrams

Function Keys

special keys located at the top of the keyboard (F1, F2, F3, etc.) that are used alone or with the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys to execute software commands

HDTV

the most advanced form of digital television, working with digital broadcast signals, transmitting digital sound, supporting wide screens, and providing high resolutions

Contrast radio

the relationship between the brightest object and the darkest object in the television picture

motion input

users can guide on-screen elements using air gestures

RFID (radio frequency identification)

uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object

command

A button, list, or other clickable option on the Ribbon.

multifunction printer

A device that combines either inkjet or laser printing capabilities with scanning, photocopying, and faxing capabilities.

LED display

(Light-Emitting Diode display) A display device that either uses LEDs to produce an image on the screen, or and LCD display that uses LEDs as backlighting

insertion point

A blinking vertical line that shows where text will appear when you begin typing

Ink-jet printer

A type of nonimpact printer that forms characters and graphics by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink onto a piece of paper.

dye-sublimation printer

A type of nonimpact printer that prints high-quality images by using heat to transfer colored ink to specially coated paper.

handwriting recognition software

A type of software that enables a computer to recognize handwritten notes and convert them into text.

OLED

Organic light emitting diode. A display technology that uses electroluminescence to light red green and blue subpixels that not only light the display like their LED counterparts but also produce the image like the cells in a plasma display.

signature capture pad

Pen input device that captures handwritten signatures with a stylus that is attached to the device.

large-format printer

Printer that uses ink-jet technology, but on a much larger scale, to create photo-realistic-quality color prints.

QR code

Quick Response code; a type of two-dimensional bar code, consisting of black modules in a square pattern on a white background, that can hold a large amount of any kind of data

RFID reader

Reading device that reads information on an RFID tag via radio waves.

native resolution

Resolution of an LCD display that produces the best display quality.

Frame Rate

Speed at which video frames appears on a screen; measured by FPS (frames per second)

Input

Term used to refer to data.

Aspect Ratio

The relationship of width to height in a picture or shape.

Digitizer

The touchscreen overlay technology that converts finger and stylus contact into input data for the device to use.

force feedback

Today's joysticks, wheels, gamepads, and motion-sensing game controllers include a technology that sends resistance to the device in response to actions of the user. What is this technology called?

active matrix

Type of liquid crystal display (LCD) that replaced the passive matrix technology used in most portable computer displays. Also called TFT (thin film transistor).

impact printer

Type of printer that forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper.

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

a specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows, textures, and luminosity

trackball

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

display

an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information

nonimpact printer

forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually contacting the paper

voice recognition

the computer's capability of distinguishing spoken words

pen input

touch a stylus or digital pen on a flat surface to write, draw, or make selections

pointer

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

mobile printer

a small, lightweight, battery-powered printer that allows a mobile user to print from a mobile device while traveling

landscape orientation

A page layout in which documents are printed across the length of a page, making the page wider than it is tall

portrait orientation

A page layout in which documents are printed across the width of a page, making the page taller than it is wide

DVI (Digital Video Interface) port

A port that transmits digital or analog video.

drone

An aircraft that operates by an onboard computer and gps, a remote control device, and/or an app on a computer or mobile devive

bar code

An identification code that consists of either a set of vertical lines and spaces of different widths or a two-dimensional pattern of dots, squares, and other images.

digital light processing (DLP) projector

Data projector that uses tiny mirrors to reflect light, which produces crisp, bright, colorful images that remain in focus and can be seen clearly, even in a well-lit room.

output

Data that has been processed into a useful format.

OCR devices

Devices that usually include a small optical scanner for reading characters and sophisticated software to analyze what is read.

plasma display

Display that uses gas plasma technology to sandwich a layer of gas between two glass plates.

Data

Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis

tactile output

Feature included with some input devices that provides the user with a physical response from the device.

Backlight

One of three main components used in LCDs to illuminate an image.

OCR software

Optical character recognition; software that can read and convert text documents into electronic files.

keyboard

Input device that contains keys you press to enter data and information into a computer or mobile device.

retina display

LCD technology developed by Apple that produces vibrant colors and supports viewing from all angles because the LCD technology is built into the screen instead of behind it and contains more pixels per inch of display.

photo printer

a color printer that produces lab-quality photos

Bluetooth printing

a computer or other device transmits output to a printer via radio waves

data projector

a device that projects the text and images displaying on a computer or mobile device screen on a larger screen so that an audience can see the image clearly

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port

a digital audio and video interface standard currently used on televisions and other home theater equipment and expected to ultimately replace DVI.

monitor

a display that is packaged as a separate peripheral device

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

a drone used by select departments nationwide for purposes of search and rescue and disaster assessment

scanner

a light-sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and then translates the results into a form the computer can process

dots per inch (dpi)

a measure of screen or printer resolution; the number of dots in a line one inch long. Abbreviated dpi.

mouse

a pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand comfortably

DisplayPort

a port that transmits digital video and audio (not analog transmissions) and is slowly replacing VGa and DVI ports on personal computers.