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Microphone

Microphone is an input device that is used to record sound in a computer

and give voice commands. It is also used for chatting online with other
people and making telephone calls through the computer.

Joystick Microphone

Joystick is an input device that is used to move the pointer on the

Desktop more precisely. It consists of a vertical stick which moves the

cursor in different directions, and a button to select options or open
programs. A joystick is mainly used to play computer games.

Joystick

Webcam
Webcam is an input device used to take still photographs

or record video on a computer. It is used for online

communication and video conferencing. Laptops have an in-
built webcam. Webcam

Scanner
Scanner is an input device that scans photographs and paper-based documents and

converts them into digital documents that can be saved in the computer. The output
of a scanner is a file that can be viewed on the monitor or printed on the printer.

A scanner can be flatbed, sheetfed, or handheld.

Flatbed scanner Sheetfed scanner Handheld scanner

Light Pen
Light pen is a pen-shaped device used to select objects

directly on a computer screen. It uses laser light to mark
the area pointed at on the screen. It can also be used to

draw on some types of light-sensitive computer screens. Light Pen

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