So, a lot of people have created notes for different topics for this course, as there is no textbook yet. I was thinking of doing the same but like they say one should not reinvent the wheel. I was able to find the following link that caters to all the input devices on one page:
http://https://sites.google.com/a/ruknuddin.com/inqilab-patel-magazine/websites1/input-devices
Please note that the sylabus targets from the CIE for input devices are as follows:
1.3.3 Input devices
- describe the principles of operation (how each device works) of a range of input devices including 2D and 3D scanners, barcode readers, digital cameras, keyboards, mice, touch screens, microphones
- describe how these principles are applied to real-life scenarios, for example: scanning of passports at airports, barcode readers at supermarket checkouts, and touch screens on mobile devices
- describe how a range of sensors can be used to input data into a computer system, including light, temperature, magnetic field, gas, pressure, moisture, humidity, pH/acidity/alkalinity and motion/infra-red
- describe how these sensors are used in real-life scenarios, for example: street lights, security devices, pollution control, games, and household and industrial applications
Please note that the complete syllabus outline can be fount at the following link:
http://www.cie.org.uk/images/129755-2015-syllabus.pdf
