Output devices

Monitor

It is an output device that converts the digital signals of the system into visual information, so that it can be perceived and understood by the user. There are different types of monitors, which vary according to their size or visual quality.

Functioning

The monitor or screen is an output device that allows us to visualize through an interface both the information entered by the user and the information returned after being processed by the computer.

Printer

It is a device that converts the digital content of the computer into a printed and tangible document. In general, prints are made on paper using inkjet or laser systems.

Functioning

A printer is a computer peripheral that makes it possible to produce a permanent copy of text or graphics of documents stored in electronic format, printing them on physical media, usually on paper or transparencies, using ink cartridges or laser technology.

 

Headphones

They are devices that reproduce the sound that comes from the computer, which can be any type of audio file. They are small peripherals (they are put on the user's ear) that connect to the computer wirelessly or through a cable.

Functioning

Today, there are headsets with excellent audio quality for listening to music, watching movies, but with the advantage of a high-quality microphone. Despite this, there is no exact history of how it appeared, but its name means: earphone, that is, it is a set of earphone + microphone

Video beams or projectors

They are devices that receive information from the computerized system and represent it graphically (similar to monitors). Instead of casting onto a screen, projectors project information as beams of light and onto larger surfaces, such as walls.

Functioning

The digital projector is a device in charge of receiving through a port, the video signals coming from the computer, processing the digital signal and decoding it to be able to be sent by means of light to micro-mirrors in charge of the digital projection in some clear surface.

Speaker

It is a device that allows you to play sound, which can be music or any other sound that is emitted from the computer. They are also called "speakers" and vary among themselves according to their size and power.

Functioning

They are the devices that give audio output to the computer, thanks to them you can listen to the sound of the music or video that you are playing.

Plotter

Plotter printing was created for industries that use specific software and require highly detailed prints.

Functioning

Plotters are used for all types of construction and MCAD applications, including technical drawings, maps, orthophotos, and renderings.

Terminals for financial operations

Better known as ATMs, they are units connected to a central computer of a financial entity to carry out operations for said entity's clients.

Functioning

To start the sale, insert the card into the chip reader or slide it into the right side reader of your terminal. Enter the sale amount and press the green key.

MIDI keyboard (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

They are musical keyboards similar to electronic pianos that allow the interconnection of different musical instruments and electronic accessories. They can receive both the signals of musical instruments and generate sounds.

Functioning

MIDI controllers are used to generate MIDI messages, ie they do not have their own sounds. These messages are very versatile (on or off a note, pitch variations, velocity or force of touch, etc.).

Touch screen

It is a screen that includes a device that recognizes the area of ​​the same where a small contact has been made with the finger.

Voice generators

Are devices capable of giving an audible output through a voice synthesizer.

Functioning

The Voice Generator Online is a free web application through which you can generate a voice from the text of your choice. It does not need any login process for its use.