Web Camera
A webcam is an input device since it records a video image of the scene in front of it. It can either be incorporated inside the computer (for example, a laptop) or connected via USB. A webcam is a small digital video camera that is connected to a computer. Because it can capture pictures and record video, it’s also known as a web camera.
Characteristics of Web Camera
- Webcams are used to allow individuals to see one other while chatting online. This is formally referred to as ‘teleconferencing’.
- Because webcams can take a picture only if movement is detected in the scene in front of them, they are commonly utilized in burglar alarms and other security systems.
- Hundreds of webcams can be found all around the world, each pointing to a fascinating scene such as the exterior view of a facility in the Arctic or Niagara Falls. The webcam is connected to a computer that regularly sends an image to an internet server. After that, people connect to the server to view the most recent image.
What are Input Devices?
Input devices are the parts of the computer that we interact with daily and are used to input data to the computers. An input device is a hardware device that transfers data to a computer system and allows us to control it.