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A light pen is a computer input device in the form of a light-sensitive wand used in conjunction with a computer's CRT TV set or monitor. It allows the user to point to displayed objects, or draw on the screen, in a similar way to a touch screen but with greater positional accuracy
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoLight pens are computer devices used together with a computer monitor or CRT TV. Users of light pens can allow them to point a light to particular objects on the screen with much better precision and accuracy.
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What is another name for the light pen?
a pen light :)
What are the functions of the light pen?
function of light pen
How a light pen works?
light pens work form a seize of lights that you can click to make the magic happen
Is a light pen a input or output?
Light Pen is an input Device.
Is a light pen a input output?
Light Pen is an input Device.
Working principle of light pen?
The principle is the infrared light source that is inside. It takes all of the colors in the spectrum and uses them to make the light work.
How the light pen is useful for artist?
A light pen is a useful device for artists. A photosensitive cell is mounted at it's tip and so it is useful for drawing or any other work but the artist working on it feels freely and can draw as if he's using a sketch pencil used for drawing.So that is how light pen is useful for artists. by r.k (R.I.S)
Why are light pen is called light pen?
Because it emits a beam of light - which is detected by a special membrane on the computer screen.
Why light pen is not work with lcd screen?
i think dear it's by..refresh rate of crt..the screen refresh by vertical direction..so light pen can update it's possition..in every..refresh of crt'..but in lcd this is oppisite
What are the uses of light pen?
The light pen is used to draw objects on a CRT computer screen. They are also used to display objects over computer devices.
Is a light pen mechanical or optical device?
Light pen is a mechanical or optical device? i don't know answer for this
Output device used to draw building plans?
Mouse or light pen
