Output devices are peripherals that allow the computer to display, print, or play the results of processing. They convert the electronic data produced by the computer into a human-readable form.
Types of Output Devices:
1. Display Devices:
- Monitors: Display visual information, text, graphics, and videos. - Projectors: Project images onto screens or surfaces for presentations and large-scale displays. - Virtual reality (VR) headsets: Create immersive 3D experiences.
2. Printers:
- Inkjet printers: Use ink droplets to create images and text on paper. - Laser printers: Use lasers to produce high-resolution prints. - 3D printers: Create physical objects from digital designs.
3. Audio Devices:
- Speakers: Emit sound for music, videos, and presentations. - Headphones: Provide private listening experiences. - Microphones: Capture sound and convert it into electrical signals.
4. Haptic Devices:
- Vibration motors: Simulate physical sensations like touch or movement. - Tactile displays: Provide feedback through arrays of sensors that create textures or patterns.
5. Other Output Devices:
- Plotters: Draw precision line drawings and technical schematics. - Braille displays: Output text in Braille for visually impaired users. - Smart lighting systems: Control and adjust lighting based on user input or other factors.