input device
Sends user commands
An input device is any hardware that sends data to a computer—keyboards, mice, touchscreens, microphones, scanners, game controllers.
The term distinguishes these from output devices like monitors and printers, and from storage devices.
The trackpad is my preferred input device.
Array of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- trackpadLaptop pointing device
- joystickTilting lever for control
stylus · scanner · microphone · webcam · gamepad · trackball · graphics tablet · touchpad
On-screen position indicator
- pointerReference to memory location
- clickBrief sharp noise
- scrollWound document of parchment
- drag-and-dropMoving items via cursor
hover · gesture · tap · swipe · pinch · multi-touch · pressure sensitivity · responsiveness
Device connection standard
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- wiredElectrically connected or jittery
- dongleSmall plug-in peripheral
receiver · pairing · latency · plug-and-play · driver · port · adapter · RF
Control through clever influence
- operateControl or perform surgery
- navigateGuide through terrain
- activateCause to function
- toggleTwo-position switch
calibrate · sensitivity · precision · accuracy · DPI · mapping · configuration · customize
Padded typing support
- carpal tunnelWrist's nerve passageway
- repetitive strain injuryTissue damage from overuse
- postureBody position, alignment
- comfortEase or soothing relief
adjustable · ergonomic design · palm grip · fatigue · thumb rest · contoured · ambidextrous · low-profile
keyboard
Array of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- trackpadLaptop pointing device
joystick · stylus · scanner · microphone · webcam · gamepad · trackball · graphics tablet · touchpad · digital pen
cursor
On-screen position indicator
drag-and-drop · hover · gesture · tap · swipe · pinch · multi-touch · pressure sensitivity · responsiveness · latency
USB
Device connection standard
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- wiredElectrically connected or jittery
dongle · receiver · pairing · latency · plug-and-play · driver · port · adapter · RF · infrared
manipulate
Control through clever influence
toggle · calibrate · sensitivity · precision · accuracy · DPI · mapping · configuration · customize · binding
wrist rest
Padded typing support
- carpal tunnelWrist's nerve passageway
- repetitive strain injuryTissue damage from overuse
- postureBody position, alignment
comfort · adjustable · ergonomic design · palm grip · fatigue · thumb rest · contoured · ambidextrous · low-profile · cushioned
- electronicscomputer, resistors, capacitors, TVs, TV
- controlsbutton, switch, dial, knob, lever
- inputtyping, data entry, clicking, tapping, swiping
- interfacesGUI, CLI, API, click, mouse
- computer hardwareCPU, GPU, motherboard, RAM, hard drive
- control systemsfeedback control, closed loop, open loop, feedback loop, servomechanism