OUTPUT DEVICES
WHAT DO THEY DO?
What Are They ?
An output device is any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by an information processing system (such as a computer) which converts the electronically generated information into human-readable form.
Different Types
- 3D Printing
- Hektor
- Personal 3D Viewer
- Pebble
- Illuminroom
DEVICES
3D Printing
Additive manufacturing or 3D printing is a process of making a three-dimensional solid object of virtually any shape from a digital model. 3D printing is achieved using an additive process, where successive layers of material are laid down in different shapes. 3D printing is also considered distinct from traditional machining techniques, which mostly rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting or drilling (subtractive processes).
A materials printer usually performs 3D printing using digital technology. The first working 3D printer was created in 1984 by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems Corp. Since the start of the 21st century there has been a large growth in the sales of these machines, and their price has dropped substantially. According to Wohlers Associates, a consultancy, the market for 3D printers and services was worth $2.2 billion worldwide in 2012, up 29% from 2011.
Hektor Spray Painting Device
Hektor is a portable Spray-paint Output Device for laptop computers. It was created in close collaboration with engineer Uli Franke for Jürg Lehni's diploma project at écal (école cantonale d'art de Lausanne) in 2002.
Hektor’s light and fragile installation consists only of two motors, toothed belts and a can holder that handles regular spray cans. The can is moved along drawing paths just as the human hand or old plotters would. During operation, the mechanism sometimes trembles and wobbles, and the paint often drips. The contrasts between these low-tech aspects and the high-tech touch of the construction hold ambiguous and poetic qualities and make Hektor enjoyable to watch in action.
Pebble
Portronics has launched a portable touch-based Bluetooth music system called Pebble for Rs 3,499. With this portable device you can wirelessly play music via Bluetooth within a range of 10 metres.
The music system supports any Bluetooth-enabled device, including mobile phones, laptops portable media players, etc. The Pebble also has an in-built microphone that lets you make and receive calls.
The company claims that the quality of speaker output of the tiny Pebble goes beyond its size and is good enough to be audible enough for a large living room or conference room.
Fits in the palm of your hand!
Personal 3D Viewer Head Mounted Display
The HMZ-T1 head mounted display features dual OLED screens that provide HD quality viewing, and integrated headphones to deliver virtual 5.1 surround sound. It’s claimed to be equivalent to watching a film on a 700 inch cinema screen.
Illuminroom
IllumiRoom is a proof-of-concept system from Microsoft Research. It augments the area surrounding a television screen with projected visualizations to enhance the traditional living room entertainment experience.