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02: Computer System Organisation

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    What is an input device? Explain the input device that is used to convert handwritten text into machine readable format.
    Ans : An input device is used to enter data or information into the computer for processing, e.g. a keyboard.
    OCR is an input device used to convert handwritten text into machine readable format. It reads the characters with the help of a light source and photoelectric cells.
    The technology is being developed for greater accurate recognition which is also known as Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR).