Glossary of Terms

Output Devices

Keyword Definition
3D Printer A device that uses additive manufacturing techniques to create three-dimensional objects.
Braille Display A device that allows blind or visually impaired individuals to read text through touch by converting digital text into braille
Build Plate The flat surface where the object being printed is built upon in a 3D printer.
DLP Projector A type of projector that uses digital micromirror device (DMD) technology to project images.
Diaphragm A thin, flexible material that vibrates to produce sound.
Digital Signage Displays used for advertising or information purposes, often in public spaces.
E-Ink Displays Paper-like displays that mimic the appearance of traditional ink on paper.
Embossed Raised or elevated in design, often used in braille printing
Extruder The part of a 3D printer that melts and deposits the printing material layer by layer.
Filament The material, typically plastic, used as the printing medium in a 3D printer.
Force Feedback The sensation of physical resistance or vibration produced by a device in response to user input
Full HD Projector A projector that supports a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels.
Haptic Feedback Devices Devices that provide tactile feedback to the user through vibrations or other movements
Haptic Technology Technology that allows users to experience touch-like sensations through various output devices
Headphones Headphones are a pair of small speakers that are worn over the ears to listen to audio privately.
Immersion The degree to which a user feels completely absorbed or deeply engaged in a virtual or digital environment
Inkjet Printer A printer that propels droplets of ink onto paper to create text or images.
Inkjet Technology A printing technology that uses tiny droplets of ink to create printed images.
Kinesthetic Sense The ability to perceive the position and movement of one's own body and limbs
LCD Projector A type of projector that uses liquid crystal display technology to project images.
LED Projector A type of projector that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the light source.
Laser Printer A printer that uses a laser beam to produce high-quality text and graphics on paper.
Long Throw Projector A projector that can project large images from a long distance.
Monitor A display device that provides visual output from a computer.
Piezoelectric Printers Printers that use the piezoelectric effect to create small droplets of ink.
Plotter A device that uses one or more pens to draw continuous lines on paper, used for producing high-quality graphics or CAD drawings.
Print Head The part of a printer that contains the nozzles and controls the ejection of ink droplets onto the paper.
Print Resolution The level of detail and sharpness of an image or text produced by a printer.
Printer A hard copy output device that produces printed text or images on paper.
Projector A device that projects visual output onto a surface, such as a wall or screen.
Sound Card A sound card is a computer hardware component that processes and outputs audio signals to speakers or headphones.
Speaker A speaker is a device that converts electrical signals into sound waves.
Tactile Related to the sense of touch
Tactile Feedback The use of touch sensation to communicate information or instructions to the user
Thermal Inkjet A type of inkjet printer where heat is used to vaporize ink and create bubbles that propel the ink onto the paper.
VR Headset A device worn on the head that provides visual output for virtual reality experiences.
Visually Impaired Having a partial or total loss of vision
Wearable Haptic Devices Portable devices that provide haptic feedback and can be worn on the body