Introduction to Computer
Keyboard
Name –SACHIN
Branch - CSE
Roll no – 20156
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.
