Input
The term input has a variety of uses in different fields.
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Information processing
In information processing, input refers to either information received or the process of receiving it:
- In human-computer interaction, input is the information produced by the user with the purpose of controlling the computer program. The user interface determines what kinds of input the programs accepts (for example, control strings or text typed with keyboard and mouse clicks).
- Input also comes from networks and storage devices such as disk drives.
Control theory
In control theory, the inputs of a system are the signals that can be observed or affected that feed into the system. Specifically, inputs are differentiated from states.
Equity theory
In equity theory, inputs are the skills, time, effort, expertise, experience or qualifications that an employee brings to his job.