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Introduction To Computer Keyboard

The document discusses the history and components of the computer keyboard. It notes that the modern keyboard was born from the typewriter and that early computer keyboards used keypunch devices for input/output. The major keyboard layouts are identified as QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ, and HCESAR. Modern keyboards typically have 80-110 keys including typing keys, numeric keypads, function keys, and control keys. The keyboard allows for efficient text input but can cause repetitive strain injuries if overused.

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Introduction To Computer Keyboard

The document discusses the history and components of the computer keyboard. It notes that the modern keyboard was born from the typewriter and that early computer keyboards used keypunch devices for input/output. The major keyboard layouts are identified as QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ, and HCESAR. Modern keyboards typically have 80-110 keys including typing keys, numeric keypads, function keys, and control keys. The keyboard allows for efficient text input but can cause repetitive strain injuries if overused.

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Introduction to Computer

Keyboard

RAHUL GOPI
Course: DPT
CIPET : IPT KOCHI
What is Computer Keyboard?

 A keyboard is defined as the set of keys that


enables you to enter data into a computer or other
devices. Computer keyboards are similar to
electric-typewriters, but contain additional typing
keys.
Invention Of The Modern Computer
Keyboard

 The invention of the modern computer


keyboard was born out of the invention of the
typewriter. It was Christopher Latham
Sholes, who patented the typewriter in 1868.
First Computer Keyboard

The first keyboard was developed


with ENIAC computer incorporated a
keypunch device as both the input
and paper-based output device.
Types Of Keyboard
 There are four major keyboard layouts being used world
wide, QWERTY,AZERTY, QWERTZ and HCESAR.
But they can be classified in many more different
categories depending on computer size, number of keys
etc.

QWERTY Keyboard AZERTY Keyboard


Operation Of Keyboard
 Computer keyboards include control
circuitry to convert key presses into key
codes (usually scancodes) that the
computer's electronics can understand.
Most keyboards have between 80 and 110 keys,
including:
 Typing keys
A numeric keypad
Function keys
Control keys
Typing Keys

 The typing keys include the letters of the


alphabet, generally laid out in the same pattern
used for typewriters.
The Numeric Keypad

 The numeric keypad is a more recent


addition to the computer keyboard. A set of
17 keys, arranged in the same configuration
found on adding machines and calculators,
was added to the keyboard
Function & Control Keys

 In 1986, IBM further extended the basic


keyboard with the addition of function and
control keys. Applications and operating
systems can assign specific commands to the
function keys. Control keys provide cursor and
screen control.
Modern Keyboard At A Glance
Importance Of The Computer
Keyboard
 The computer keyboard is important
because it is the most effective input tool for
letters and characters.
 Computer keyboards are analogous to the
keys on a typewriter. Even if the technology
has the ability to create letters and symbols,
the keys are necessary to tell it which ones
to create.
Disadvantage Of Keyboard

 It is easy to make mistakes when typing in


data.
 The use of any keyboard may cause
serious injury (that is, carpal tunnel
syndrome or other repetitive strain injury)
to hands, wrists, arms, neck or back.
 Input system through Keyboard is slow
than other input device.
 Disable person often find difficult to use.
Conclusion

 People are used to using keyboards to enter


data, they need very little training. And the
keyboard is the easiest way to input in a
computer. Even keyboards have some
disadvantage, but there has no alternative
option like keyboard.

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