1.3 Mobile Device Accessories

Question 1

Touch Pens

Answer 1

touchscreen pen/touch screen stylus/capacitive stylus
-activate the interface without actually touching it
handwriting
-note taking, signatures
precise selection
-easier to see the screen

Question 2

Active stylus

Answer 2

Digital stylus
-more advanced writing tool

the stylus communicates directly to the device
-pressure sensitivity, programmable buttons, etc

must be compatible with the table
-e.g apple ipad uses an apple pencil

Question 3

Drawing Pad

Answer 3

use an active stylus with an external digitizer
-very precise input
third party device
-support across many operating systems

Question 4

Trackpad

Answer 4

replace the mouse
-useful in tight working areas
-common on laptops

external options
-battery powered
-Bluetooth connected

drag and tap
-or use multiple finger input for right clicking, zooming, window control

enable and disable
-avoid inadvertent mouse clicks and movements

Question 5

Headsets

Answer 5

hands free audio
-earphones and microphone

wired
-usb connections - common on laptops
-connects to 3.5 mm TRRS (tip-ring-ring-sleeve) connector
-analog audio jack
-iphone can use lightning port

wireless
-bluetooth headsets

Question 6

Speakers

Answer 6

Mobile audio
-battery powered

wireless connection
-bluetooth link

stereo sound
-small package

Question 7

Camera/Webcam

Answer 7

internal or external
-commonly external on desktops and internal on laptops/phones/tablets

accessible from multimedia applications, photo utilities and video conferencing
-real time video communication

Question 8

Docking station

Answer 8

-use external keyboard and mouse
-extend existing laptop interfaces
-add additional functionality
-desktop adaptor cars
-avoid cable issues