input device

名词 input device:

1. a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device
   同义词：data input device

1. A low-speed input device that converts graphic and pictorial data into binary, numeric inputs for a digital computer.
   一种低速输入设备，它将图形和图象数据转换成用于数字计算机的二进制数值输入。
2. A program used to read a program from an input device, and, usually, into some type of random access memory.
   一种程序，用来把一程序从输入设备读到某种类型的随机存储器中。
3. A hand-held, button-activated input device that when rolled along a flat surface directs an indicator to move correspondingly about a computer screen, allowing the operator to move the indicator freely, as to select operations or manipulate text or graphics.
   鼠标一种手用的、用按扭控制的输入设备，当在平台上滑动时可以相应地移动计算机屏幕上的指示箭头，使得操作者可以随意控制指示箭头，由此来选择项目、控制内容或作图
4. An input device that provides coordinates of a position.Example: A mouse, a tablet.
   提供位置座标的一种输入设备。例如鼠标器、图形输入板。