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Wednesday 10 May 2017

Computer Keyboard

KEYBOARD

Keyboard is widely use and most common input device.keyboard is like a typewriter. keyboard enables user to enter data into a computer.

keyboard is a input device. Keyboard is made up of button commonly termed as key.Computer keyboards are similar to electric-typewriter keyboards but contain additinal keys.

The keys found on computer keyboards are classified as follows:

Alphanumeric keys: The letters and numbers on the keyboard.

Punctuation keys: The comma, period, semicolon, and similiar keys.

Special keys: This includes the function keys , control keys, arrow keys , caps Lock key , and so on.

Keypads

Keypads are assembled in a matrix form.

In the default state (all switches open) there is no connection between the rows and columns. When a

switch is pressed a connection between the switch’s row and the switch’s column is made.



Types of keyboard

Qwerty: combination of layout of letters, numbers, and punctuation is known as a QWERTY keyboard.It is termed so as six keys on the top row spell QWERTY.It is designed for slow typists.

AZERTY:It is designed to increase the speed of typists.

DVORAK:It is designed in such a way that middle row consist common letters.It is also designed to increase the speed of typists..

Computer Keyboard Standards


XT KEYBOARDS: This key consist of 84 keys

AT KEYBOARDS: This key consist of 84 keys

AT(ENCHANCED) KEYBOARD: This key consist of 101keys

The three differ in the placement of function keys, the Control key, the Return key , and the Shift keys.

In addition to these keys, keyboards usually contain the following keys:

Page Up , Page Down , Home, End, Insert, Pause , Num Lock,

Scroll Lock , Break, Caps Lock, Print Screen.

User choose the keyboard according to their requirement and cost.


WORKFLOW OF COMPUTER KEYBOARD.

ADVANTAGE OF KEYBOARD:

· It provide shortcut keys for opertation

· Direct control without much movement

· Less expensive

Keyboard are generally use when large data is required to type.keyboard is essential part of computer.A good typist can type the data very quickly but it is easy to make mistake while typing.

Most keyboard connect to a computer via a USB cable or a wireless USB dongle. Now-a-days wireless USB dongle is more common.keyboard price are vary according to its standard.

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