inputprocessor
nounUK /ˈɪnpʊtˌprəʊsesə/
US /ˈɪnpʊtˌprɑːsesər/
A part of a computer that takes in information and gets it ready to use.
The input processor turned the keyboard presses into letters on the screen.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A program that reads and prepares data before the main program uses it.
The input processor cleaned up the file before the game loaded it.
3. A chip that converts signals from a device into a form the system understands.
The input processor translated the touchscreen taps into commands.
4. A person or tool that organizes incoming information for a team.
She acted as the input processor, sorting all the survey answers.