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Barcode scanner The scanner light Light reflects off black

emits light onto moves across the and white bars of
barcode. barcode. barcode.
HOW
IT Sensor detects
Signals decoded into Sensor converts pattern
light reflection
WORK alphanumeric characters. into electrical signals.
pattern.
S
Characters sent to Device processes and Information displayed or
2D Scanner connected device. interprets barcode data. stored as needed.
(Input) Components of a 2D scanner and their roles in its
Typical & functioning: Advantages:
Suitable Image Sensor: Captures the image of the 2D barcode or QR Advantages - Cost-effective: more affordable
code. - Simplicity: require less technical
Applications:
•Healthcare:
& expertise
Tracks Light Source: Illuminates the barcode for clear image
patient items, equipment capture. Disadvantag - Speed: faster scanning
- Precision: high-resolution images
for precise identification in Optics: Focuses and directs the light onto the barcode and
image sensor.
es - Compatibility: widely supported by
hospitals. Compared to various devices
Decoder: Processes the captured image and decodes the
•Logistics: Manages Disadvantages:
warehouse inventory,
2D barcode or QR code.
3D Scanners
Interface: Transfers decoded data to a computer or system. - Limited Dimensionality: cannot
scans shipping labels and capture 3d objects
packing slips.
Trigger: Initiates the scanning process.
Image - Limited application: only QR &
•Manufacturing: Tracks Housing: Encases and protects the internal components.
sensor barcode scanning
processes, scans product Power Source: Provides the necessary power for operation.

labels for quality control.

Light source Components Optics

Power
Decoder Interface Trigger Housing
Source
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1. Infrared light 2. Touch interrupts
emitted across light, detected by
HOW screen surface. sensors.
IT 3. Sensors send 4. Controller determines
WORK signals to controller for touch location and type of
S processing. input.
5. Information sent to device's
operating system for action
Infrared touchscreen Components of an infrared execution.
(Input) touchscreen and their roles in
Typical & Suitable its functioning:
Advantages:
Applications: 1. Infrared light emitters: Emit - High Durability: Infrared touchscreens
Gaming consoles: Provide infrared light across the screen are durable and resistant to scratches
an interactive experience surface. and damage, making them suitable for
for gamers with gaming. 2. Infrared light sensors: Detect high-traffic environments.
Medical devices: Provide a - Excellent Touch Accuracy: They offer
changes in light pattern for touch
user-friendly interface for
Advantages precise touch detection, allowing for
input.
healthcare professionals 3. Controller: Processes sensor & accurate and reliable touch input,
enhancing user experience.
to monitor hospital data. signals to determine touch input Disadvantag
POS systems: Cashiers coordinates. es Disadvantages:
can use the touchscreen 4. Touch surface: Allows - Limited Multitouch Capability: Infrared
to input orders, process transmission of light, withstands touchscreens may have limitations in
detecting multiple touch points
payments, and manage touch interactions. simultaneously, affecting their suitability for
inventory. Components complex multitouch interactions.
- Susceptible to Ambient Light Interference:
Ambient light sources can interfere with
the infrared light emitted by the
touchscreen, potentially impacting touch
ILE Controller Touch
ILS accuracy and performance in brightly lit
Surface environments.
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1. Produces light
with a high- 2. Light passes a
3. Light is reflected by
intensity light color-filtering wheel
DMD chip
source (LED, into RGB colors
HOW
lamp)
IT 5. Media is then projected
4. DMD chip's mirrors tilts
WORK towards or away from
onto the screen through
light source to create
S projective lens.
pixels

DLP Projector Light source Components Colour wheel

(Output)
Typical & Optical Projection Cooling
Suitable DMD chip System Control Panel
sensors lens
Applications:
•Entertainment: DLP Components of a DLP projector and their
roles in its functioning:
Connectivity Advantages of DLP projectors:
projectors are used to display Light source (lamp or LED): Produces light
- Better contrast and black levels
high-quality media onto a that is used to create the image.
Color wheel: Filters the light into red, green,
Ports for sharper image quality.
large screen and blue colors for color reproduction.
Image - Fast response time for smoother
•Simulation: DLP projectors Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) chip:
motion in videos and games.
are used in training Contains thousands of tiny mirrors that tilt to
reflect light and create the image.
processing - Longer lifespan for the light
environments to simulate Projection lens: Focuses and projects the software source compared to LCD
real-life scenarios image onto a screen or surface.
Cooling system: Keeps the projector from Advantages projectors.
•Art: DLP projectors are used overheating during operation.
by artists to project images Control panel: Allows users to adjust settings, & Disadvantages of DLP projectors:
onto a large canvas for inputs, and other functions of the projector. - Limited color accuracy and
Connectivity ports: Provide connections for Disadvantag potential rainbow effect.
tracing, sketching or creating
large-scale artworks.
various devices such as laptops, DVD players,
and gaming consoles.
es - Higher cost and maintenance for
Optical sensors: Monitor and adjust the Compared to DMD chip replacement.
image quality and focus.
- Limited brightness and
Image processing software: Processes and LCD resolution options compared to
optimizes the input signal for display on the
projector. Projectors LCD projectors.
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1. The laser printer receives data 2. A laser beam scans across a
from a computer and converts photosensitive drum, creating an
it into a digital image. electrostatic charge pattern of the image.
HOW
IT 4. The toner is transferred onto the 3. The drum then picks up toner (a fine
WORK paper and is fused onto the paper powder) which is attracted to the charged
using heat and pressure. areas of the drum.
S
Toner
Laser Printer Components Drum Unit
Cartridge
(Output)
Typical & Laser
Suitable Fuser Unit Control Panel Paper Tray
Scanner
Applications:
•Printing documents, reports, Components of a DLP Advantages of Laser Printer:
projector and their roles in its - Faster printing speed
and presentations in offices
functioning:
•Printing high-quality images - Higher print quality, especially
Toner cartridge: Contains the
and graphics in design for text and graphics
toner powder used for printing.
studios - Lower cost per page for black
Drum unit: The photosensitive
•Printing labels and stickers
drum that picks up the toner and
Advantages and white printing
for packaging and shipping & - More durable prints that are
transfers it onto the paper.
•Printing flyers, brochures, resistant to smudging and
and marketing materials for
Fuser unit: Heats and presses Disadvantag fading
the toner onto the paper to fix it in es Disadvantages of Laser Printer:
businesses
place. - Higher upfront cost
Paper tray: Holds the paper for Compared to - Larger and heavier in size
printing. Inkjet Printer - Limited color printing
Laser scanner: Scans the capabilities compared to inkjet
document with lasers printers
Control panel: Allows users to - Uses more energy during
select printing options and printing