Input device

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A number of devices, called input devices, are used for entering data into a machine, typically a computer.

• Telegraph key (~20 WPM Morse code)
• Vibroplex (30–80 WPM Morse)

See also: Chinese input methods for computers, Telecommunications devices for the deaf, Txt speak

Contents 1 Pointing devices 2 Keyboard and TouchPad devices 3 Gaming devices 4 Image, video input devices 5 See also

[edit] Pointing devices

• Computer mouse
• Trackball (or rollerball)
• Joystick
• Trackpoint (or Pointing stick)
• Light pen
• Freespace controller

[edit] Keyboard and TouchPad devices

• Keyboard
• Touchpad

[edit] Gaming devices

• Joystick
• Gamepad (or joypad)
• Power Pad
• Analog stick
• Yoke (aircraft)

[edit] Image, video input devices

• Image scanner
• 3D scanner
• Digital camera
• Webcam

[edit] See also

• Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
• Input/output
• Optical
• Shape recognition
• User interface
• Assistive Technology