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input devices
Electronic devices used to transmit data and commands to a computer.
optical mouse
Mouse in which the ball is replaced by an optical system (light-emitting diode and sensor); it has no movable parts.
optical sensor
Device that measures the mouse’s movements by analyzing the light rays (emitted by a diode) reflected from its support surface.
wheel mouse
Mechanical or optical mouse that contains a scroll wheel.
cable
Flexible cable containing the conductors by which the mouse is attached to the computer.
cordless mouse
Mechanical or optical mouse connected to the computer by infrared or radio signals.