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Output devices - Coggle Diagram
Output devices
Printer
A device that is used to produce physical copies of the documents & images produced using a computer system.
Braille embossers are a type of printer that outputs in braille so that those with visual impairments can read it.
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Plotter
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This is most typically used in computer-aided engineering for printing out designs produced in CAD software.
Speakers
A device that is designed to produce audio output by converting the digital audio signal from a computer into an analogue signal.
It is commonly used to listen to music and to take part in VoIP conversations or video conferencing.
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Monitor
A device that outputs a visual display of the user interface of any software that is currently being used on the computer.
We use it so we can see and interact with the data we are working with. Without the monitor, we wouldn’t be able to see the effect of our inputs.
Projector
This is an alternative to a monitor for outputting a visual display from the computer. The difference is that it projects the visual display onto a wall or screen.
This is popular for watching television and films, as well as in the classroom for displaying a presentation.
Actuator
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They are commonly used with sensors as part of Internet of Things devices. An example could be an actuator that turns our heating on or off.