JP2003099168A - Display device, computer program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a display device with satisfactory workability capable of preventing the fatigue of a user's eyes by improving a method for displaying prescribed counting quantity at executing processing on a screen by using a pointer. SOLUTION: At selecting the still pictures of still picture numbers P4, P7, and P10 by a pen type pointer 40 on a screen where an animation editing work is operated, residual ink inside the pointer 40 is decreased corresponding to the data quantity of the selected still picture. That is, the selectable residue and usage of a selected picture storage region 24a for storing the selected still picture can be displayed corresponding to the residual ink of the pen type pointer 40. Thus, it is not necessary for a user to move the point of sight from the pointer 40 at confirming the residue and usage.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to selecting a display content on a screen with a pointer to perform a predetermined process, and a count amount related to the selected display content.
For example, the present invention relates to a display device capable of displaying an empty area or the like in a storage medium for storing display contents at an easily visible location, a computer program for causing the display device to function by a computer, and a recording medium having the computer program recorded therein.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of display device, for example, a device which employs a technique of displaying a bar of the size of the image when the image is displayed on the screen of a monitor connected to a computer is known. (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-307
375). There is also known a device that displays the remaining amounts of a hard disk, a memory, and a battery on a screen at regular intervals (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-228393).

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, since the size of the image and the remaining amount of the hard disk are displayed at a fixed position on the screen, work is performed using the pointer on the screen. In this case, the viewpoint must be moved back and forth between the pointer and the remaining amount display portion each time the remaining amount is confirmed. Therefore, there is a problem that eyes are very tired and workability is poor. In addition, when performing work such as image editing on the screen, the remaining amount display portion becomes an obstacle, and there is a problem that workability is poor.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to improve a method of displaying a predetermined count value or the like when processing is performed on a screen by using a pointer, and to realize a display device with good workability without eye strain. And

[0005]

[Means / Actions for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is, in the invention described in claim 1, a display device having a function of displaying a pointer indicating an arbitrary position on a screen and moving the pointer by a predetermined operation means. In, storage means for storing the display content displayed on the screen and data indicating the count amount related to the display content in association with each other, and the display displayed at the position on the screen designated by the pointer. Arithmetic means for reading the data associated with the contents from the storage means and performing a predetermined arithmetic operation using the read data based on the read data and the display contents designated by the pointer. And a display means for integrally displaying the calculation result by the calculation means with the pointer.

When the pointer is moved to a predetermined display content on the screen by the predetermined operation means, the data associated with the display content pointed to by the pointer becomes
It is read from the storage means. Then, based on the read data and the display content designated by the pointer, a predetermined calculation is performed using the read data, and the calculation result is displayed integrally with the pointer. For example, as described in the first embodiment of the invention described below, when the pen-shaped pointer 40 is moved onto a predetermined image displayed, the amount of data associated with the image pointed to by the pointer 40 Is subtracted from the empty area of the storage area, and thereafter, the black portion of the remaining amount display portion 42, which displays the empty area capable of storing image data as an ink remaining amount, decreases. In other words, the result of the calculation performed by using the above-mentioned count amount based on the count amount and the display content related to the display content designated by the pointer can be displayed integrally with the pointer, so Even if is not moved, the above calculation result can be known at a glance. As a result, it is possible to know the quantitative result of the process of interest at present for each processing operation, so that it becomes possible to determine the next process content or procedure to be taken at the same time as the movement of the pointer. Further, when the pointer is moved, the calculation result is also moved integrally, so that the part for displaying the calculation result does not disturb the screen. Therefore, eyes are not tired and workability can be improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the display device according to the first aspect, the calculation means stores a predetermined count amount stored in advance in association with the display content every time the data is read. From the above, the counting amount obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using the read data is subtracted, and the display means uses a technical means of integrally displaying the result of the subtraction with the pointer. .

That is, when the display content designated by the pointer changes, the data indicating the count amount associated with the display content also changes, but the count amount read at each change is changed from the original remaining amount. Subtraction can be performed and the result can be displayed integrally with the pointer. Therefore, in the process that is currently focused on, the state in which the related count decreases or the remaining amount may be an important judgment index in selecting and deciding the next process content, which shifts the line of sight from the pointer. Even if it is not necessary, since it is possible to see at a glance how the count amount decreases, the eyes are not tired and the workability can be improved.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the display device according to the first aspect, the calculation means obtains a predetermined calculation each time the data is read, using the read data. The technical means of cumulatively adding the counted amounts and displaying the result of the cumulative addition together with the pointer is used as the display means.

That is, when the display content pointed by the pointer changes, the data indicating the count amount associated with the display content also changes, but the count amount read at each change is set to the original remaining amount. It is possible to perform cumulative addition and display the result integrally with the pointer. Therefore, in the process that is currently focused on, the state in which the related count amount increases or the added total amount may be an important judgment index in selecting and deciding the next process content. Since it is possible to see at a glance how the counting amount increases without shifting the number of eyes, the eyes are not tired and workability can be improved.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the display device according to any one of the first to third aspects,
The display means uses a technical means of integrally displaying a pointer for pointing an arbitrary position on the screen and a display area for displaying a calculation result of the data by the calculation means.

That is, since the pointer for pointing an arbitrary position on the screen and the display area for displaying the calculation result of the data by the calculation means can be integrally displayed, if the line of sight is gathered on the pointer, the calculation result can be obtained. Also comes into the field of view, and conversely, when the line of sight is gathered in the calculation result, the pointer can be brought into the field of view. Therefore, eyes are not tired and workability can be improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the display device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects,
The display means uses a technical means of displaying the calculation result as an analog quantity and displaying it integrally with the pointer.

That is, since the calculation result can be displayed in an analog amount and displayed integrally with the pointer, the calculation result can be grasped intuitively as compared with the case where the calculation result is displayed in a digital amount. Therefore, the eyes are less tired than when reading the numerical value indicating the calculation result, and the calculation result can be transmitted even when the display area for displaying the calculation result is small.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the display device according to the fifth aspect, the display means displays the calculation result by imitating the remaining amount of the writing material of the pointer having the shape of a writing instrument. Use technical means.

That is, since the calculation result can be displayed by imitating the remaining amount of the writing material of the pointer having the shape of a writing instrument, the calculation result can be grasped with a familiar feeling. For example, as described in the first embodiment of the invention described below, a pen-shaped pointer may be displayed, and the calculation result may be displayed by comparing it with the remaining amount of ink (corresponding to the writing material according to claim 6). it can.

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, in the display device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects,
The operation means uses a technical means including an instruction means for instructing execution of the calculation means.

In other words, since the operation means includes the instruction means for instructing the execution of the operation means, it is possible to selectively use the operation related to the display contents pointed by the pointer and the operation not executed. Workability can be further improved.

According to an eighth aspect of the invention, in the display device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects,
The display content is a plurality of still images forming a moving image, and the data is data indicating a count amount of still images forming the moving image associated with each of the plurality of still images. Use means.

For example, as described in the first embodiment of the invention described later, when the pointer 40 selects a predetermined representative still image (corresponding to the still image described in claim 8), the selected representative still image is displayed. The associated selection amount (image size) is subtracted from the remaining amount, and the remaining ink amount on the remaining amount display portion 42 is reduced corresponding to the value. Therefore, when editing a video, you can see at a glance how much the size of the already edited video is, or how much of the video can be edited at a later date, just as if you were looking at the ink level of the pen. Therefore, the eyes do not get tired when the video editing work is performed, and the work is accelerated.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, a pointer for indicating an arbitrary position on the screen is displayed, a moving process for moving the pointer by a predetermined operation means, and a display content displayed on the screen. , A storage process of storing in the storage means the data indicating the count amount related to the display content in association with each other, and the data associated with the display content displayed at the position on the screen designated by the pointer. An arithmetic process of reading the data from the storage means and performing a predetermined arithmetic operation using the read data based on the read data and the display content designated by the pointer, and an arithmetic result of the arithmetic process. A technical means called a computer program for causing a computer to execute a process including a display process for integrally displaying with the pointer is used.

That is, the display device according to claim 1 is, for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later,
Since the CPU (computer) built in the display device functions, the computer program is stored in the ROM (recording medium), and the CPU executes the stored computer program to cause the display device to function. be able to.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, a pointer for indicating an arbitrary position on the screen is displayed, a moving process for moving the pointer by a predetermined operation means, and a display content displayed on the screen. A storage process of storing in the storage means the data indicating the count amount associated with the display content in association with each other, and the data associated with the display content displayed at the position on the screen designated by the pointer. An arithmetic process of reading the data from the storage means and performing a predetermined arithmetic operation using the read data based on the read data and the display content designated by the pointer, and an arithmetic result of the arithmetic process. A technical means of a recording medium in which a computer program for causing a computer to execute a process including a display process for integrally displaying with the pointer is recorded. Used.

That is, in a display device functioning by a computer, for example, a computer program recorded in a ROM (recording medium) built in the display device is stored in a CPU as described in an embodiment of the invention described later.
Since it functions by being executed by a (computer), the display device according to claim 1 can be realized by using a recording medium recording the computer program.

[0025]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a display device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each of the embodiments described below, a computer will be described as an example of the display device according to the present invention. <First Embodiment> A computer according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, a case where a computer is used to edit a moving image in which a desired scene in a specific range is selected from a certain moving image will be described as an example. Figure 1 (A)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of a computer according to this embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an explanatory diagram showing a main electrical configuration of the computer 10 shown in FIG. 2A is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the stored contents of the hard disk memory (hereinafter abbreviated as HD) 24 shown in FIG. 1B, and FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a data table that stores a data amount and a selected flag in association with each other. A moving image portion corresponding to a predetermined amount of data is assigned to each representative still image, and when the pointer points to a specific representative still image that is the display content displayed on the screen, it is assigned to this. It is a related count amount of the moving image portion, and is associated with the size of the storage area that is consumed by performing the process of editing or the amount of data that is stored in the storage area. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configurations of the pointer and the remaining amount display unit. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram of a remaining amount display unit that displays a case where the still image is not selected by the pointer and the remaining amount of the storage area is 100%, and FIG.
FIG. 3C is an explanatory diagram of a remaining amount display unit that displays a case where the remaining amount of the storage area is decreased by selecting some still images with the pointer, and FIG. 3C is based on the selected still images. When you edit, the edited data runs out of storage area,
It is explanatory drawing of the remaining amount display part which displays the case where a remaining amount is 0%. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the software configuration of the computer 10 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the representative still image is extracted from the still images forming the moving image. FIG. 6 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a state before selecting a representative still image, FIG. 6 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the selectable remaining amount is reduced, and FIG. 6 (C) is It is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the selectable remaining amount became 0. FIG. 7 shows FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which CPU21 shown to (B) performs in order to display a pointer and a remaining amount display part, and FIG. 8 is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the process shown in FIG.

[Hardware Configuration] As shown in FIG. 1A, a computer 10 according to this embodiment comprises a computer main body 20, and the computer main body 2
0 includes a keyboard 11, a mouse 12, and a monitor 13.
And are electrically connected. As shown in FIG. 1B, the computer main body 20 includes a CPU 21 and a RAM.
22, ROM 23, and H.264. And D24 are built in. The CPU 21 executes an application program that edits a moving image, and calculates the remaining amount and usage of a storage area that stores data associated with a still image selected during editing. The ROM 23 has a CPU
21 basic operation programs and the like are recorded. Figure 2
As shown in FIG. D24 includes a selected image storage area 24a for storing data associated with the still image selected in the moving image editing process, an edit data storage area 24b for storing edited data (hereinafter referred to as edit data), and an edit area. An original data storage area 24c for storing target original data is set. In addition, H. D2
4 is a data amount (usage amount) already stored in the selected image storage area 24a and a storable data amount (remaining amount).
Etc., and a pointer display program 24d for displaying a pointer or the like based on the calculation result, a moving image editing program 24e for editing a moving image on the screen, and O. S (operating system) 24f and the like are recorded. The RAM 22 is an H.V. memory when the CPU 21 executes the above programs and the like. A storage area as a work memory for temporarily storing the program read from D24, a storage area for storing the data table 22a,
It has a storage area for temporarily storing the remaining amount and the used amount calculated by the CPU 21. The monitor 13 displays a moving image edit screen, a pointer, and the like based on the signal output from the computer main body 20. The mouse 12 and the keyboard 11 move a pointer or the like displayed on the screen of the monitor 13 to select a still image.

[Software Structure] (Structure of Pointer) As shown in FIG. 3, the pointer 40 displayed on the screen of the monitor 13 includes a pen-shaped pointer body 41 and a pointer display program 2 which functions as a calculation means.
The remaining amount display section 42, which is a display area for displaying the calculation result by 4d, is integrated. The remaining amount display section 42 is
This is an area that displays the remaining amount and the used amount of the selected image storage area 24a (FIG. 2A) in a manner similar to the remaining amount and the used amount of ink of the pen. You can see it at a glance. When no still image is selected, the ink is full and the remaining amount display portion 42 is entirely blacked out, as shown in FIG. Then, as the selection of the still image progresses, as shown in FIG. 3B, the remaining amount display section 42 displays a state where the remaining amount of ink has decreased,
The remaining amount and usage amount can be seen at a glance. When the remaining amount of the selected image storage area 24a becomes "0", the remaining amount display section 42 displays a state in which no ink remains, as shown in FIG. You can see at a glance that the remaining amount of "0" has become "0".

(Overall Main Structure) In FIG. 4, the selection unit 2
Reference numeral 1a denotes a portion that functions by operating the mouse 12 or the keyboard 11, and executes a process of selecting an image pointed by the pointer 40 on the screen of the monitor 13. Further, the selection unit 21a functions by clicking the mouse 12 or operating a specific key of the keyboard 11, for example, the return key, and the selection end button 30 (FIG. 6) that is pressed to end the selection of the still image is pressed. When processing is executed. The selection determination unit 21b executes a process of determining the type of content selected by the selection unit 21a. The selection amount calculation unit 21c reads the size of the still image selected by the pointer 40 (the amount of data corresponding to the moving image portion associated with the still image) from the data table 22a (FIG. 2B). The total amount setting unit 21f uses the selected image storage area 24.
A process of setting the total amount required in the editing work of this time is executed within a range not exceeding the maximum storage capacity of a.

The remaining amount calculation unit 21d subtracts the amount of data read by the selection amount calculation unit 21c from the already stored remaining amount to calculate a new remaining amount that can be stored in the selected image storage area 24a. . The usage amount calculation unit 21e adds the amount of data read by the selection amount calculation unit 21c to the already stored usage amount to calculate a new usage amount. The pointer creation unit 21g creates image data for displaying the pointer 40 on which the remaining amount display unit 42 reflecting the remaining amount and the used amount is integrated on the screen of the monitor 13. The pointer display unit 21h converts the image data created by the pointer creation unit 21g into a signal for displaying on the screen of the monitor 13. The selection range display portion 21i includes the pointer 4
Images such as the selected video area 31 showing the range selectable by 0 and the selected range 31a (FIG. 6) are displayed.

(Editing of Moving Image) Next, the flow of editing the moving image using the pointer 40 will be described. In the original data storage area 24c (FIG. 2A), 15
fps (frames / second), that is, 15 frames per second (1
The original image of the still image of 5 is MPEG (Motion Pictures E
xperts Group) It is assumed to be stored in the compression method.
Further, the moving image editing program 24e calculates the characteristic amount of each still image forming the original image, and performs a process of dividing the characteristic amount at a position where the characteristic amount changes by a specific amount or more. Here, the feature amount is an amount representing a moving direction vector, color, size (area), barycentric coordinates, and the like of image data of a moving body portion in a still image. In order to make the description easier to understand, as shown in FIG. 5, the original video is divided into groups of three still images, and a process of extracting the first still image of each group as a representative still image is performed. To do. In the example shown in FIG. 5, in the group divided by the still image numbers P1 to P3, the still image of the leading still image number P1 is extracted as the representative still image, and in the group divided by the still image numbers P4 to P6, The still image with the leading still image number P4 is extracted as the representative still image. Also, FIG.
As shown in (B), the still image number of the extracted representative still image, the data amount of all the still images forming the group corresponding to the still image number, and whether or not it has been selected by the pointer 40. A data table 22a associated with a selected flag indicating that the data is rewritable is set in the RAM 22.

Below, the CPU 21 executes the moving image editing program 2
4e will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. First, when the moving image editing program 24e is started up, the CPU 21 performs initialization (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 10 to S16). In S10, the total amount setting unit 21f (FIG. 4) sets the total amount of capacity of the storage area, and stores the set value in the RAM 22. Here, 200MB
Shall be set to the total amount. At this initial stage, since the representative still image is not selected, the usage amount calculation unit 21
The e sets "0" as the usage amount in S12.
Also, at this early stage, the total amount has not decreased,
The remaining amount calculation unit 21d sets the total amount of 200 MB as the remaining amount in S14. In S16, all selected flags are reset. Here, the selected flag indicates that it is the representative still image selected by the pointer 40, and when it is not selected, the selected flag is not set (selected flag = 0). When the selection is completed, the selected flag is set (selected flag = 1). The selected flag is recorded in association with each still image number, as shown in FIG.

Then, when the file of the original video is opened, CP
U21 executes the above-described process of extracting the leading still image of each group, and displays the video list P on the monitor 13 (S17). Further, a selected video area 31 is displayed on the monitor 13 as shown in FIG. 6 (A) (S1).
8). This video list P includes still image numbers P1, P4 ...
The representative still images of P25 are connected in time series, and the selected video area 31 is displayed in a bar graph shape along the lower portion of the video list P. Subsequently, the pointer creating unit 21g
(FIG. 4) creates the pointer 40 (S20). In this case, the remaining amount display unit 42 of the pointer 40 indicates that the remaining amount is 100, reflecting the used amount “0” set by the used amount calculation unit 21e.
The state corresponding to the case of% will be displayed. The remaining amount display portion 42 of the pointer 40, as shown in FIG.
It is created based on the distance Ht corresponding to the total amount, the distance Hu corresponding to the usage amount, and the distance Hr corresponding to the remaining amount. Further, Ht, Hu and Hr are represented by the number of dots forming the screen of the monitor 13. Distance Hr corresponding to the remaining amount
Is calculated by the formula of Hr = (remaining amount / total amount) × Ht. Further, the distance Hu corresponding to the usage amount is obtained by the formula Hu = (usage amount / total amount) × Ht. For example, the total amount is 200
MB, the used amount is 50 MB, the remaining amount is 150 MB, and Ht is 40 dots, Hr = (150 MB /
200MB) × 40 dots = 30 dots, Hu = (50
MB / 200 MB) × 40 dots = 10 dots.
That is, the remaining amount display portion 42 of the pointer 40 is
It is displayed in the state that three thirds are left.

At this initial stage, since the representative still image has not been selected yet, the pointer creating section 21g creates a pointer image showing a state where the ink is full. Then, the pointer display unit 21h displays the pointer image created in S20 on the screen of the monitor 13 (S22, FIG. 3).
(A)). Then, it waits for an input from a person who performs editing (hereinafter referred to as a user) (S24). To select the representative still image, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), the mouse 12 is operated to move the pointer 40 to the selected video area 31 at a position corresponding to the lower part in the vicinity of the representative still image to be selected, and the position thereof. This is done by clicking and dragging the portion of the selected video area 31 corresponding to the range to be selected, as shown in FIG. 6 (B). Alternatively, the representative still image to be selected is sequentially clicked by the pointer 40 to select the representative still image. It is also possible to select using both drag and click. As shown in FIG. 6B, a portion of the selected video area 31 corresponding to the selected range 31a is colored so that the selected range can be seen at a glance. The color of the portion corresponding to the selected range 31a may be changed. Alternatively, the color of the portion of the representative still image corresponding to the selected range may be changed.

Subsequently, the selection judgment section 21b (FIG. 4) judges whether or not the input from the selection section 21a indicates "end of selection" (S26). To end selection, click the end selection button 30 displayed on the edit screen, or right-click or left-click the item "end selection" in the dialog displayed by right-clicking the mouse 12. input. Here, the selection judgment unit 21b indicates that the input from the selection unit 21a is “selection completed”.
If not (S26: No), the selection unit 21a
It is determined whether the input from is "selection" (S2
8). That is, the pointer 4 is placed on one of the representative still images.
It is determined whether or not the left click is performed in the state where 0 is present. Here, when the selection determination unit 21b determines that the selection is “selection” (S28: Yes), the selection determination unit 21b determines whether or not the selected flag corresponding to the representative still image pointed by the pointer 40 is reset (S30). If reset (S30: Yes), the selection amount calculation unit 21c reads the data amount corresponding to the still image number of the selected representative still image from the data table 22a (FIG. 2 (B)) ( S32). For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, if the still images with the still image numbers P4, P7, and P10 are selected, the data amount associated with the still image numbers P4, P7, and P10 is 0.21 MB, 0. .19MB, 0.20
The MB is read and the added value of 0.60 MB is stored in the RAM 22 as the selection amount.

Subsequently, the remaining amount calculating section 21d (FIG. 4) subtracts the selection amount calculated in S32 from the total amount to obtain the remaining amount, and determines whether or not the remaining amount is smaller than the selection amount. (S34). That is, it is determined whether or not the selected amount is not less than the remaining amount. If it is determined that the selection amount is not equal to or more than the remaining amount (S34: No), the selection amount calculated in S32 is subtracted from the remaining amount stored in the RAM 22, and the value is stored in the RAM 22 as a new remaining amount. Yes (S3
6). For example, in the above example, 199.40 MB obtained by subtracting the selected amount of 0.60 MB from the remaining amount of 200 MB is stored as a new remaining amount. In addition, the usage calculation unit 21e
The selection amount calculated in S32 is added to the usage amount stored in M22, and the resulting value is used as the new usage amount.
It is stored in M22 (S36). For example, in the above example,
0.60, which is the usage 0MB plus the selection 0.60MB
Store MB as a new usage. Subsequently, the selection determination unit 21b sets the selected flag corresponding to the representative still image determined to have been reset in S30 (S38). For example, in the above example, as shown in FIG. 2B, the selected flag corresponding to the selected still image number P4 is set.

Further, in S28, the selection judgment section 21b
When determines that the input from the selection unit 21a is not "selection" (S28: No), it determines whether the input from the selection unit 21a is "release" (S40 in FIG. 8). To release, select the range to be released by dragging the mouse 12 and right-click the mouse 12, or
This is done by clicking the release button (not shown) displayed on the edit screen. Here, the selection determination unit 26
If it is determined to be "release" (S40: Yes), it is determined whether or not the selected flag corresponding to the selected representative still image is set (S42), and if it is set (S42: Yes). ), The selection amount calculation unit 21c sets the data amount of the canceled representative still image to the data table 22.
It is read from a (S44). For example, the still image number P
If still images P7 and P10 are selected, the amount of data associated with still image numbers P7 and P10 is 0.19.
MB, 0.20 MB is read from the data table 20a, and the addition value 0.39 MB is used as the selection amount in the RAM.
It is stored in 22.

Then, the remaining amount calculation unit 21d (FIG. 4) is
The selection amount calculated in S44 is added to the remaining amount stored in the AM 22, and the value is stored in the RAM as a new remaining amount (S46). For example, if the remaining amount stored in the RAM is 199.40 MB, the remaining amount of 199.40 MB plus the selection amount of 0.39 MB is 1
Store 99.79 MB as the new remaining amount. In addition, the usage amount calculation unit 21e subtracts the selection amount calculated in S44 from the usage amount stored in the RAM 22, and stores the value as a new usage amount in the RAM (S46).
For example, the usage amount stored in the RAM 22 is 0.6
If it is 0 MB, 0.21 MB obtained by subtracting the selection amount 0.39 MB from the usage amount 0.60 MB is stored as a new usage amount. Subsequently, the selection determination unit 21b resets the selected flag corresponding to the representative still image determined to have the selected flag set in S42 (S4).
8). For example, in the above example, the selected flags corresponding to the still image numbers P7 and P10 selected to be released are reset.

Thereafter, S18 to S38 are executed each time the user selects the representative still image, and when the remaining amount becomes "0", as shown in FIG. 3C, the remaining amount display portion of the pointer 40 is displayed. At 42, it can be seen at a glance that the ink is empty and the remaining amount is "0", that is, the representative still image cannot be selected any more. Then, when the user presses the selection end button 30, the selection determination unit 21b (FIG. 4)
Determines that the input from the selection unit 21a is “selection completed” (S26: Yes), and proceeds to the next process.

[Effects of First Embodiment] (1) As described above, the computer 10 of the first embodiment.
Is used, it is possible to store in the selected image storage area 24a for storing the amount of data corresponding to the moving image portion associated with the still image selected for editing when performing the moving image editing work on the screen of the monitor 13. Since the remaining amount and the used amount can be displayed imitating the remaining amount of ink of the pen-shaped pointer 40, the user does not move the viewpoint of the pointer 40 when confirming the remaining amount and the used amount. May be. Moreover, the remaining amount display section 42 that displays the remaining amount and the used amount does not interfere with other display contents on the screen. Therefore, eyes are not tired when a moving image is edited on the screen, and workability can be improved.

(2) In particular, since the remaining amount and the used amount can be displayed as an analog amount of the remaining ink amount and displayed integrally with the pointer main body 41, the remaining amount can be displayed more than when the digital amount is displayed. And the usage amount can be grasped sensuously. Therefore, it is possible to convey the remaining amount and the used amount even when the eyes are less tired and the display area is smaller than when reading the numerical values indicating the remaining amount and the used amount. (3) Also, each time a still image is selected, the remaining ink amount in the pointer 40 can be displayed so as to decrease, so that the remaining amount decreases even without shifting the line of sight from the pointer 40. You can know at a glance. Further, since it is possible to display such that the remaining ink amount in the pointer 40 increases every time the still image that has already been selected is deselected, the remaining amount increases even without shifting the line of sight from the pointer 40. You can see how it is done at a glance. (4) Further, since the still image can be selected and released by operating the mouse 12, the workability of moving image editing can be further improved.

<Application Example> (1) The pointer 40 may be displayed so that the remaining ink amount increases each time a still image is selected. (2) The shape of the pointer body 41 and the display method of the remaining amount display section 42 are not limited to those described above as long as the total amount, the used amount, and the remaining amount are known. For example, the color of the ink can be changed as the remaining amount decreases. Also,
The color of the ink can be gradually made lighter as the remaining amount decreases. Furthermore, the remaining amount display section 42 can display a scale indicating the remaining amount. (3) If the already selected range is selected again, the selection determination unit 21b may determine that the input is for canceling the selection and execute S42 to S48. (4) It is also possible to divide the original image into a certain number of still images or a certain time unit. (5) The representative still image does not have to be the first still image, or the still image arbitrarily selected by the user can be set as the representative still image.

<Second Embodiment> Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11.
This embodiment is characterized in that when a user downloads a desired file through the Internet, the remaining amount of the storage area for storing the file and the like can be displayed integrally with the pointer. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the pointer used in the computer according to this embodiment. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the total amount, the used amount, and the remaining amount, FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing the selected amount, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing when the download of the file which became impossible. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing a screen of the monitor 13 when connecting to a site on the Internet.
10B is an explanatory diagram showing a state where a file is being downloaded on the screen shown in FIG. Figure 11
Is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the CPU 21 for displaying a pointer when downloading a file. The computer according to this embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except for the pointer configuration and the display method, and the description of the same parts will be omitted.

(Structure of Pointer) As shown in FIG. 9, the pointer 50 has a shape in which an arrow-shaped pointer main body 55 projects from the upper left corner of the drum-shaped remaining amount display portion 51 to the upper left. . In addition, as shown in FIG.
The remaining amount display section 51 includes a used area 52 indicating the used amount of the storage area that has already been used, a selected area 53 indicating the size of the file selected to be downloaded, and an empty area 54 indicating the storable remaining amount. Composed of. In a state in which nothing is stored, the remaining amount display unit 51 is composed of only line drawings, and when something is stored, the usage area 52 is colored (for example, blue or red), and the usage amount and remaining amount are displayed. You can see the quantity at a glance. Further, the selected area 53 is colored differently from the used area 52 (for example,
(Yellow or green), used area 52 and selected area 5
3 can be visually identified. That is,
The remaining amount, the used amount, and the selected amount can be displayed by imitating the amount of water contained in the drum. Further, FIG. 9 (C)
As shown in, when the size of the selected file exceeds the free space, a cross mark 56 indicating that the download is impossible is displayed.
Is displayed so that you can see at a glance that the selected file is not downloaded.

The flow of processing when the CPU 21 starts up a browser which is an application program for connecting to the Internet and downloads a file displayed on the screen will be described below with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. . It is assumed that the computer main body 20 has a built-in communication modem connected to a communication line connectable to the Internet and is ready to perform communication via the Internet. Also, in order to download the file, D24 (Fig. 1
The total amount secured in (B)) is 10 GB, and it is already H.264. It is assumed that the usage amount stored in D24 is 4 GB.

First, when a browser is started up, connected to the Internet, and connected to a site providing download of desired files, a screen B1 is displayed on the monitor 13 as shown in FIG. 10 (A). . Then, the total amount setting unit 21f (FIG. 4) is set to H.264. The total amount of the storage area secured in D24 is set, and the total amount is stored in the RAM 22 (S60). Here, 10 GB is stored as the total amount. Subsequently, the usage calculation unit 21e calculates the usage,
The calculated value is stored in the RAM 22 (S62). Here, 4 GB is stored as the usage amount. Subsequently, the remaining amount calculation unit 21d sets a value obtained by subtracting the usage amount stored in S62 from the total amount stored in S60 as the remaining amount,
The remaining amount is stored in the RAM 22 (S64). Here, 10 GB-4 GB = 6 GB is stored as the remaining amount. Subsequently, the selection determination unit 21b displays the pointer 50 on the screen B.
It is determined whether or not the download button B1a displayed in 1 is on the download button B1a (S66). Note that the data displaying the download button B1a and the data indicating the file size to be downloaded are linked, and when the selection determination unit 21b detects that the pointer 50 is present on the download button B1a, the above-mentioned file size is set. Read the indicated data.

Here, the selection judging section 21b is operated by the pointer 50.
Is determined to be on the download button B1a (S
66: Yes), the read file size is stored in the RAM 22 as the selection amount (S68), and the pointer 50
If it is determined that is not on the download button B1a (S68: No), "0" is stored in the RAM 22 as the selection amount (S70). Subsequently, the remaining amount calculation unit 21d determines whether the set selection amount exceeds the remaining amount, that is, whether the selected file can be downloaded (S7).
2) If the remaining amount is not exceeded (S72: No), S
The selection amount stored in the RAM 22 in S68 is subtracted from the remaining amount stored in the RAM 22 in 64, and the value is stored in the RAM 22 as a new remaining amount (S74). Subsequently, the pointer creation unit 21g advances to the RAM 2 in S74.
An image of the pointer 50 is created based on the remaining amount stored in 2 (S76), and the pointer display unit 21h displays the created pointer 50 on the screen B1 (S82).

In FIG. 9A, the distance Ht corresponding to the total amount, the distance Hu corresponding to the used amount, the distance Hs corresponding to the selected amount, and the distance Hr corresponding to the remaining amount are the dots forming the screen of the monitor 13. Represented by The distance Hu corresponding to the usage amount is obtained by the formula Hu = (usage amount / total amount) × Ht. Further, the distance Hr corresponding to the remaining amount is Hr =
It is calculated by the formula of (remaining amount / total amount) × Ht. Further, the distance Hs corresponding to the selection amount is Hs = (selection amount / total amount) × H
It is calculated by the equation of t. For example, if the total amount is 10 GB, the already used amount is 4 GB, and the current selection amount is 500 MB (= 0.5 GB), the remaining amount is 10 GB-4 GB-0.5 GB = 5. It will be 5 GB. Therefore, when Ht is 40 dots, Hu =
(4 GB / 10 GB) × 40 dots = 16 dots, Hr = (5.5 GB / 10 GB) × 40 dots = 2
2 dots, Hs = (0.5 GB / 10 GB) × 4
0 dots = 2 dots. When the remaining amount calculation unit 21d determines in S72 that the selection amount exceeds the remaining amount (S72: Yes), RA is set to "0" as the selection amount.
It is stored in M22 (S78), and the pointer creating unit 21g
A pointer 50 having an X mark 56 indicating that downloading is not possible
Image is created (S80), and the pointer display section 21h displays
The created pointer 50 is displayed (S82, FIG. 9).
(C)).

[Effects of the Second Embodiment] As described above, when the computer 10 of the second embodiment is used, when the work of downloading the file is performed via the Internet, the H.264 file is downloaded in order to download the file.
The remaining amount, the used amount, and the selected amount (file size) of the storage area secured in D24 can be displayed by the remaining amount display unit 51 integrated with the pointer main body 55 in a manner similar to the amount of water stored in the drum. Therefore, the user does not have to move the viewpoint looking at the pointer 50 when confirming the remaining amount. Moreover, the remaining amount display section 51 does not disturb other display contents on the screen. Therefore, eyes are not tired when the work of downloading the file is performed, and the workability can be improved.

<Application example> (1) H. If more than one D is equipped, The number of remaining amount display portions 51 corresponding to the number of D
And a pointer that integrates the pointer body 55 and
The remaining amount can be displayed on each remaining amount display section 51. In addition, H. D may be built in the computer main body 20 or externally attached. In addition, H. D is 1
H. Virtually a plurality of H.D. It may be divided into D. In addition, H. DVD-RAM, CD instead of D
RAM, M.M. O can also be used. (2) When the download button is selected with the pointer 50, the time taken for the download is determined by the pointer body 5
It can also be displayed integrally with 5. In this case, the time can be displayed by the amount of water stored in the drum, a level meter, or the like. It is also possible to set the upper limit of time as the total amount and display the remaining amount of time on the remaining amount display unit 51. Of course, even when the upper limit of time is set as the total amount, only the addition value of the download time may be displayed every time the file to be downloaded is selected. In this case, when the added value exceeds the predetermined amount, the scale of the portion displaying the added value may be changed.

<Third Embodiment> Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. This embodiment is characterized in that, when a file is installed, the remaining amount of the storage area for storing the file can be displayed integrally with the pointer. FIG. 12 (A)
H. 12B is an explanatory diagram of a screen of the monitor 13 showing a state in which an installer for installing a file in D has been started up, and FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the second checkbox from the top is checked. FIG. 12C is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the second checkbox from the top is unchecked. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the CPU 21 to install a file, and FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the processing shown in FIG. The computer according to this embodiment is the same as the second embodiment except for the processing shown in FIGS. 13 and 14,
The description of the same parts is omitted.

The flow of processing when the CPU 21 starts up an installer, which is an application program for installing a file, and installs the file will be described below with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.
In order to install the file, H. It is assumed that the total amount of the storage area secured in D24 is 5 GB and the used amount already stored in that storage area is 2 GB. First, when the installer is launched, Fig. 12 (A)
Screen G1 for running the installer, as shown in
Is displayed on the monitor 13. On the screen G1, a file name display part G1a for displaying the file name to be installed is displayed, and the file name display part G1a is displayed.
Is configured by associating the check boxes G1b to G1d with the file name. Check box G1b ~
G1d indicates whether or not the file associated with the check box is selected for installation, and when the check box is checked, the file corresponding to the check box is installed. Indicates that it is selected for
When unchecked, it indicates that the file corresponding to that check box is not selected for installation.

Then, the total amount setting unit 21f (FIG. 4) receives the H.264 file to install the file. The total amount of the storage area secured in D24 is set, and the total amount is stored in the RAM 22.
(S90). Here, it is assumed that 5 GB is stored as the total amount. Subsequently, the usage amount calculation unit 21e calculates the usage amount and stores the calculated value in the RAM 22 (S9).
2). Here, it is assumed that 2 GB is stored as the usage amount. Subsequently, the remaining amount calculation unit 21d sets a value obtained by subtracting the usage amount stored in S92 from the total amount stored in S90 as the remaining amount, and stores the remaining amount in the RAM 22 (S94). Here, 5 GB−2 GB = 3 GB is stored as the remaining amount. Subsequently, the CPU 21 unchecks all the check boxes G1b to G1d to bring all the files into the unselected state (S96). Subsequently, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the pointer 50 is over any of the check boxes (S98). In addition,
The data displaying the check box and the data indicating the file size of the file corresponding to the check box are linked, and when the pointer 50 is moved over the check box, the selection determining unit 21b causes the data indicating the file size to be displayed. Is read.

Here, the selection judgment unit 21b is operated by the pointer 50.
However, if it is determined that the check box is on any of the check boxes (S98: Yes), the file size of the file associated with the check box indicated by the pointer 50 is stored in the RAM 22 as the selection amount (S10).
0), it is determined whether or not the check box designated by the pointer 50 is checked (S102). If the check is not entered here (S102: N
o), the remaining amount calculation unit 21d, in S100, RAM2
It is determined whether the selection amount stored in 2 exceeds the remaining amount calculated in S94, that is, whether the file corresponding to the check box designated by the pointer 50 can be installed (S104), and the selection amount is determined. Is not over the remaining amount (S104: No), the pointer creation unit 2
1g creates a pointer image based on the remaining amount and the selected amount (S106), and the pointer display unit 21h displays the created pointer image on the screen G1 (S114).

The pointer 50 is created by the same method as that described in the second embodiment. For example, if the total amount is 5 GB, the used amount is 2 GB, the remaining amount is 3 GB, the selection amount is 500 MB (= 0.5 GB), and the Ht is 40 dots, the used amount Hu = (used amount / total amount) × Ht = (2 GB / 5 GB) × 40 dots = 16 dots. In addition, the remaining amount Hr = (remaining amount / total amount) × Ht =
(3 GB / 5 GB) × 40 dots = 24 dots.
Further, the selection amount Hs = (selection amount / total amount) × Ht = (0.
5B / 5GB) × 40 dots = 4 dots. Also,
When the remaining amount calculation unit 21d determines in S104 that the selected amount exceeds the remaining amount (S104: Yes), the pointer creation unit 21g indicates that the installation cannot be performed by the cross mark 56.
(S108), and the pointer display unit 21h displays the created pointer 50 (S114, FIG. 9C). Further, the CPU 21
If it is determined in 102 that the check box designated by the pointer 50 is checked, that is, if the file corresponding to the check box is designated as a file not to be installed (S102: Yes)
s), create a pointer image for deinstallation (S1
10) Display the created pointer (S11)
4).

Then, the selection judging section 21b waits for an input from the user (S116 in FIG. 14), judges whether or not there is an input of "start installation" (S118),
If it is determined that it is not the input of "installation start" (S
118: No), by the clicking operation of the mouse 12 with the pointer 50 designating the check box,
It is determined whether or not there is an input to "decide" to install the file corresponding to the designated check box (S120). Here, if it is determined that "decision" is input (S120: Yes), it is determined whether or not the check box designated by the pointer 50 is checked (S122). If there is no check mark, it means that the file specified as a file not to be installed is changed to a file to be installed by checking it. Therefore, in order to confirm whether or not the file corresponding to the check box can be installed, the remaining amount calculation unit 21d determines whether or not the selected amount exceeds the remaining amount (S124), and does not exceed the remaining amount. If (S124: N
o), the selection amount selected this time is subtracted from the remaining amount stored in the RAM 22, and the value is stored as a new remaining amount (S126). In addition, the usage calculation unit 21e is a RAM
The selection amount selected this time is added to the usage amount stored in 22 and the value is stored as a new usage amount (S12).
6). Then, the CPU 21 checks the check box selected this time (S128).

Further, clicking the check box with the check mark means that the file specified as the file to be installed is changed to the file not to be installed by unchecking the check box. Therefore, the remaining amount calculation unit 21d
Adds the selection amount selected this time to the remaining amount stored in the RAM 22 and stores the value as a new remaining amount (S130). In addition, the usage calculation unit 21e is the RAM 2
The selected amount selected this time is subtracted from the used amount stored in 2 and the value is stored as a new used amount (S13).
0). Subsequently, the CPU 21 removes the check from the check box selected this time (S132). If it is determined in S118 that "installation start" has been input (S118: Yes), the process proceeds to the next process in order to install the specified file.

[Effects of Third Embodiment] As described above, when the computer 10 of the third embodiment is used, in order to install a file, it is necessary to install an H.264 file in order to install the file. The remaining amount, the used amount, and the selected amount (file size) of the storage area secured in D24 are displayed by the remaining amount display section 51 integrated with the pointer main body 55.
Since it can be displayed by imitating the amount of water stored in the drum, the user does not have to move the viewpoint of looking at the pointer 50 when confirming the remaining amount and the like. Moreover, the remaining amount display section 51 does not disturb other display contents on the screen. Therefore, eyes are not tired when the work of installing the files is performed, and the workability can be improved.

<Application example> (1) H. Even when the selected amount of the selected file is larger than the remaining amount of the storage area secured in D24, only the selected file can be selected and the pointer 50 can be displayed so that the remaining amount is exceeded. However, it prevents you from entering the installation start for the selected files. (2) When a check box is designated by the pointer 50, the time taken to download the file corresponding to the designated check box can be displayed integrally with the pointer body 55. In this case, the time can be displayed by the amount of water stored in the drum, a level meter, or the like. Also, set the upper limit of time as the total amount,
The remaining amount of time and the like can be displayed on the remaining amount display section 51. In this case, the set upper limit of the time may not be displayed as the total amount, but the added value of the download time may be simply displayed while changing the scale of the display.

<Fourth Embodiment> Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
The computer of this embodiment is characterized in that when a program recording reservation is made using an electronic program guide (hereinafter abbreviated as EPG), the reservation amount of the program and the like can be displayed integrally with the pointer. FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship among the total amount, the used amount, the reserved amount, the selected amount, and the remaining amount on the pointer display portion, and FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing the pointer before selecting a program. FIG. 15C is an explanatory diagram of the pointer when the remaining amount is exhausted. FIG.
(A) and (B) are EPGs displayed on the screen of the monitor 13.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the reservation screen. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the CPU 21 for displaying a pointer when a program is reserved for recording using the EPG, and FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the processing shown in FIG. . It should be noted that the computer according to the present embodiment is configured with a pointer and is executed by the CPU 21 as shown in FIG.
Since the process other than the process shown in FIG. 18 is the same as that of the second embodiment, the description of the same part will be omitted.

The EPG is a program table created based on data such as program names, channel numbers, broadcast dates, broadcast start times, broadcast end times, and program contents. Here, EPG
An application program for performing reserved recording of a program using is installed in the computer main body 20, and a VCR (not shown) is connected to the computer main body 20. A recording start command and a recording stop command shall be sent. Further, by clicking the mouse 12, the selected program is decided.
When the user starts up the application program, the screen of the monitor 13 displays the EP as shown in FIG.
A program guide G2 indicating G is displayed. In the program guide G2, the vertical axis is set to the channel number and the horizontal axis is set to the time, and a plurality of program names are displayed at the locations corresponding to both axes. Further, on the screen, a selection end button G2f, which is pressed when the selection of the program to be reserved for recording is finished, and a pointer 70 are displayed. In addition, in FIG. 16, the black portion shows already reserved programs, and the white portion shows unreserved programs.

(Structure of Pointer) As shown in FIG.
The pointer 70 displayed on the program guide G2 is formed in a shape in which an arrow-shaped pointer main body 76 is projected obliquely upward to the left from the upper left corner of the horizontally long rectangular frame-shaped remaining amount display portion 71. In addition, as shown in FIG. 15A, the remaining amount display unit 71 records a used area 72 indicating the used amount of the already used storage area and a reserved program inside the frame. A reserved area 73 indicating a reserved amount, which is a storage capacity required for storing the program, a selection amount area 74 indicating a storage capacity required to store the program selected for reservation this time (hereinafter referred to as a selection amount), and a storage area Free space 75 showing the remaining amount
And are displayed. Each area is represented in the form of a band graph corresponding to the recording time, and the band portion expands and contracts according to the recording time. Further, different coloring is applied to each area so that each area can be visually identified. further,
As shown in FIG. 15C, when the selection amount exceeds the remaining amount, an X mark 77 indicating that reserved recording is impossible is displayed, and it becomes possible to see at a glance that the selected program cannot be reserved recorded. ing. Further, each program is associated with a data amount necessary to store the program (hereinafter, referred to as program amount), and when the program is selected, the data amount corresponding to the program is read.

The flow of processing executed by the CPU 21 to display the pointer 70 when the program is reserved and recorded using the EPG will be described below with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. Here, it is assumed that a video tape capable of recording for 2 hours is used and recording is performed in the triple recording mode. It is also assumed that the video tape has already been used for 30 minutes from the beginning, and is loaded in the video deck in a state where it is cued at the position of 30 minutes from the beginning. First, CPU2
1 performs initialization (S140 to S148). In S140, the total amount setting unit 21f (FIG. 4) sets the total amount and stores the set value in the RAM 22. Here, since the tape is recorded in the triple mode for 2 hours, the total amount is set to 2 hours × 3 = 6 hours. Subsequently, at this stage, 30 minutes have already been used, so the usage amount calculation unit 21e sets "0.5 hours" as the usage amount in S142, and sets it to R
Store in AM22. Subsequently, at this stage, since no reservation is made, "0" is set as the reservation amount. Then, the remaining amount calculation unit 21d sets the remaining amount to 5.5 hours obtained by subtracting the used amount of 0.5 hours from the total amount of 6 hours, and stores it in the RAM 22 (S146). In S148, all reserved flags are reset. Here, the reserved flag indicates whether or not a recording reservation has already been made. If the reservation has already been made, the reserved flag is set, and if the reservation has not been made yet. Reserved flag not set. This reserved flag is recorded for each program.

Then, the selection judging section 21b is connected to the program guide G2.
The position of the pointer 70 displayed above is detected, and it is determined whether the pointer 70 is on any program (S150). For example, as shown in FIG.
When the pointer 70 is on the drama G2c, or
As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the pointer 70 displays the song program G2.
If it is on e, it is determined that the pointer 70 is on the program (S150: Yes). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the reserved flag corresponding to the program selected by the pointer 70 (hereinafter, referred to as selected program) is set (S152). Here, if it is determined that the reserved flag corresponding to the selected program is not set (S152: N
o), the data amount associated with the program selected by the pointer 70 is set as the selection amount (S15).
4).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a reservation for another program at the same time as the selected program (S156). For example, in Figure 1.
In the example shown in FIG. 6 (A), the pointer 70 selects the drama G2c, but since there is no program reserved at the same time as the drama G2c, a negative determination is made in S156, and data to be deleted from the selection amount. The amount (hereinafter referred to as the deleted amount) is set to "0" (S160). In addition, FIG.
In the example shown in (B), the pointer 70 selects the song program G2e, but since the sports relay G2d exists at the same time as the song program G2e, an affirmative determination is made in S156, and the program amount of the sports relay G2d is determined. Yes 2 hours is set as the deletion amount (S158). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the selection amount set in S154 exceeds a value obtained by adding the deletion amount to the remaining amount set in S146 (S162).
Here, when it is determined that the number has not exceeded (S162: N
o), a pointer image is created (S164), and the created pointer image is displayed on the screen (S168). If it exceeds (S162: Yes), a pointer image accompanied by an X mark 77 indicating that reservation is impossible is created on the empty area 75, and the created pointer 70 is displayed (S16).
8, FIG. 15 (C)).

In the example shown in FIG. 15, in the upper portion of the frame of the remaining amount display portion 71 of the pointer 70, a scale divided into six equal parts in the horizontal direction is displayed, and one scale indicates one hour. Figure 15
In the example shown in (A), 0.5 hours of the first half of the scale is the used area 72, the next 4 hours is the reserved area 73, and the next 1 hour is selected. It is a quantity area 74, and the last 0.5 hours is an empty area 75. Also, in the example shown in FIG.
5 hours is the used area 72, the next 4 hours is the reserved area 73, and the remaining 1.5 hours is the free area 75. In FIG. 15A, if the size of the distance Ht corresponding to the total amount is 60 dots in the horizontal direction, the distance Hu corresponding to the used amount is calculated by the formula Hu = (used amount / total amount) × 60 dots. . For example, if the total amount is 6 hours and the usage amount is 0.5 hours, Hu = (0.
5 hours / 6 hours) × 60 dots = 5 dots. Further, the distance Ho corresponding to the reserved amount is obtained by the formula Ho = (reserved amount / total amount) × 60 dots. For example, the reservation amount is 4
In terms of time, Ho = (4 hours / 6 hours) × 60 dots = 40 dots. Also, the distance Hs corresponding to the selection amount
Is calculated by the formula of Hs = (selection amount / total amount) × 60 dots. For example, when the selection amount is 1 hour, Hs = (1 hour / 6 hours) × 60 dots = 10 dots. Further, the distance Hr corresponding to the remaining amount is Hr = (remaining amount / total amount)
It is calculated by the formula of × 60 dots. For example, if the remaining amount is 0.5 hours, then Hr = (0.5 hours / 6 hours) × 60 dots = 5 dots. Thus, the user
The reserved recording of the program is set while confirming each amount displayed on the remaining amount display section 71.

Then, the CPU 21 waits for an input from the user (S170 in FIG. 18) and determines whether or not there is an input of "end selection", that is, whether or not the selection end button G2f is pressed (S172). If it is determined that the input is not “end selection” (S172: No), it is determined whether there is an input “determination”, that is, whether the selected program is determined by clicking the mouse 12. Yes (S174). Here, when it is determined that the "decision" is input (S174: Yes), it is determined whether or not the selection amount exceeds the value obtained by adding the deletion amount to the remaining amount, that is, whether the selected program can be reserved. Yes (S176). Here, when it is determined that the reservation is possible (S176: No), the selection amount stored in S154 is subtracted from the remaining amount stored in S146, and a value obtained by adding the deletion amount stored in S158, S160, or S172 is newly added. The remaining amount is stored (S178). Also, the selection amount stored in S154 is added to the reservation amount stored in S144, and S1
The value obtained by subtracting the deletion amount stored in S58, S160 or S172 is stored as a new reservation amount (S17).
8).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the reserved flag corresponding to the selected program determined in S174 is set (S180), and if not set (S1).
80: No), the reserved flag corresponding to the selected program is set (S182). If the reserved flag is set (S180: Yes), the user's operation is to cancel the selected program, so the reserved flag corresponding to the selected program is reset (S184). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a reservation for another program at the same time as the selected program (S186), and if there is a reservation (S186: Ye
s), reset the reserved flag of the corresponding other program (S
188), and skips to S150 and executes the next process.

[Effects of the Fourth Embodiment] As described above, when the computer 10 of the fourth embodiment is used, when the program is reserved using the EPG, the remaining amount of the video tape,
Pointer 7 for usage and selection (recording time)
Since it is possible to display in the form of a band graph by the remaining amount display unit 71 integrated with 6, the user does not have to move the viewpoint looking at the pointer 70 when confirming the remaining amount and the like. Moreover, the remaining amount display unit 71 does not interfere with other display contents on the screen. Therefore, the eyes are not tired when the EPG is used to perform the program recording reservation work, and the workability can be improved.

<Application example> (1) When a pay program exists in the program, the charge can be displayed integrally with the pointer main body 76.
In this case, the charge can be displayed by the amount of water stored in the drum, a level meter, or the like. In addition, the upper limit of the charge is set as the total amount, and the remaining amount of the charge is displayed on the remaining amount display unit 71.
It can also be displayed in. (2) H. D, DVD-RAM, CD-R, M.D.
When recording on a recording medium such as O, the free space area and the used area in those recording media are displayed on the remaining amount display section 71.
It can also be displayed in. (3) The computer program that performs the processing of this embodiment may be incorporated in a VCR.

<Fifth Embodiment> Next, a computer according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Will be described with reference to. This embodiment is characterized in that when shopping on the net, the shopping status within the budget can be displayed integrally with the pointer. 19A is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the total amount, the used amount, and the remaining amount on the pointer display portion, FIG. 19B is an explanatory diagram showing the selected amount, and FIG. 19C is the remaining amount. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a pointer when the number of items becomes small and an order cannot be placed. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a product order screen displayed on the screen of the monitor 13. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the CPU 21 to display a pointer when shopping on the net, and FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the processing shown in FIG. It should be noted that the computer according to this embodiment has a pointer configuration, a CPU 2
21 is the same as that of the second embodiment except for the processing shown in FIG. 21 and FIG.

(Structure of Pointer) As shown in FIG.
The pointer 80 is formed in a shape in which an arrow-shaped pointer main body 85 is projected obliquely upward to the left from the upper left corner of the bill bundle-shaped remaining amount display portion 81. Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, the remaining amount display unit 81 displays the breakdown of the bundle of bills in the purchase amount display unit 8 indicating the usage amount which is the total price of the already purchased products.
2 and a remaining amount display portion 84 indicating the remaining amount of remaining amount are displayed. Further, as shown in FIG.
Displays a purchase price display portion 83 showing the selection amount which is the price of the selected product when the product is purchased. Each display unit increases or decreases the thickness of the bundle of bills according to the displayed amount of money.
Further, each display unit is colored differently so that each display unit can be visually identified. Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the selection amount exceeds the remaining amount, an x mark 86 indicating that the product cannot be added is displayed, and it can be seen at a glance that the selected product cannot be additionally purchased. It is like this.

In the example shown in FIG. 20, the product order screen displayed on the monitor 13 is composed of order screens G3 to G6, and each order screen is composed of product photos G3a to G6, respectively.
a, purchase quantity display section G3b to G6b, add button G3c
To G6c and delete buttons G3d to G6d. 1 with pointer 80 pointing to the add button
The number of purchases increases by "1" each time the button is clicked, and the number of purchases decreases by "1" each time the button is clicked while the delete button is instructed. Also, on the product order screen, a selection end button G7 that is pressed when all the purchased products have been selected
Is displayed. Note that the add button and the delete button are associated with data indicating the price of the product corresponding to the button, and when the add button or the delete button is pressed, the data indicating the price corresponding to the product is read. It

The flow of processing when the CPU 21 executes the program for displaying the pointer when shopping online will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. In addition, here, it is assumed that shopping is performed with a budget of 20,000 yen. First, the CPU 21 performs initialization (S200 to S206). In S200, the total amount setting unit 21f (FIG. 4) sets the total amount, and the set value is stored in the RAM 2
Store in 2. Here, the budget of 20,000 yen is set as the total amount. Subsequently, at this stage, since no product has been purchased, the usage amount calculation unit 21e sets the usage fee to “0” and stores it in the RAM 22. Then, the total amount set in S200 is set as the remaining amount (S
204), and sets the total number of orders to 0 (S206).
Then, the selection determination unit 21b detects the position of the pointer 80 on the screen and determines whether the position of the pointer 80 is on any of the additional buttons (S208). For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the pointer 80 has an add button G
If it is on 5c, the process proceeds to the next S210, and the selection amount calculation unit 21c causes the selected product (hereinafter referred to as the selected product).
Is set as the selected amount and stored in the RAM 22 (S210). Also, the amount of deletion is set to "0" (S2
10).

Subsequently, the remaining amount calculation unit 21d determines whether or not the selected amount exceeds the remaining amount (S212), and if not (S212: No), the pointer creation unit 21g.
Creates a pointer image to which a purchased product can be added based on the selection amount and the remaining amount set in S210 (S21
4), the pointer display unit 21h displays the created pointer image (S216). In addition, the remaining amount calculation unit 21d
However, if it is determined that the selection amount exceeds the remaining amount in S212 (S212: Yes), the pointer creating unit 21
g creates a pointer image having a cross mark 89 indicating that additional purchase is not possible (S218), and the pointer display unit 21h displays the created pointer image (S216, 19).
(C)). When the selection determination unit 21b determines in S208 that the pointer 80 is not on the add button (S208: No), the selection determination unit 21b determines whether the pointer 80 is on the delete button (S220) and the delete button. If it is above (S220: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of orders for the selected product is "0" (S222). here,
When the number of orders is not “0” (S222: No), the remaining amount calculation unit 21d sets the price of the selected product as the deletion amount (S224). Further, the deletion amount deleted in S220 is added to the remaining amount set in S204, the value is set as a new remaining amount and stored in the RAM 22, and the selection amount is set to "0" (S224). Subsequently, the pointer creation unit 21g creates a pointer image based on the remaining amount set in S224 (S226), and the pointer display unit 21g.
h displays the created pointer image (S21)
6).

Further, when the selection judging section 21b judges that the pointer 80 is not on the delete button in S220 (S220: No) or judges that the order quantity of the selected product is "0" in S222. Is (S2
22: Yes), the selection amount and the deletion amount are each “0”
(S228), a pointer image is created based on those set values (S226), and the created pointer image is displayed (S216). In FIG. 19A, if the distance Ht corresponding to the total amount is 40 dots, the distance Hu corresponding to the used amount is Hu = (used amount / total amount) ×
It is calculated by the formula of 40 dots. For example, the total amount is 20,000
Hu = (5,0
(00 yen / 20,000 yen) × 40 dots = 10 dots. Further, the distance Hr corresponding to the remaining amount is obtained by the formula of Hr = ((remaining amount−selection amount + deletion amount) / total amount) × 40 dots. For example, if the remaining amount is 15,000 yen and the selection amount is 2,500 yen, Hr = ((15,000
Yen-2,500 Yen) / 20,000 Yen) x 40 dots =
It becomes 25 dots. Further, if the amount of deletion is 1,400 yen, Hr = ((15,000 yen-2,500 yen + 1,
400 yen / 20,000 yen) × 40 dots = about 28 dots. Further, the distance Hs corresponding to the selection amount is Hs
= (Selection amount / total amount) × 40 dots. For example, if the selection amount is 2,500 yen, Hs =
(2,500 Yen / 20,000 Yen) × 40 dots = 5 dots. In this way, the user purchases the product while confirming each amount displayed on the remaining amount display portion 81 of the pointer 80.

Then, the selection judgment unit 21b waits for an input from the user (S230 in FIG. 22) and judges whether or not there is an input of "end selection", that is, whether or not the selection end button G7 is pressed. (S232), if it is determined that the input is not "end selection" (S232: No), it is determined whether or not there is an "add" input, that is, whether or not the add button is pressed (S234). Here, if it is determined that the add button has been pressed (S234: Yes), the remaining amount calculation unit 21d determines whether or not the selected amount exceeds the remaining amount (S236), and if not ((S236)). S236: N
o), a value obtained by subtracting the selection amount added in S234 from the stored remaining amount is stored as a new remaining amount (S238). Further, the usage amount calculation unit 21e adds the selection amount added in S234 to the stored usage amount and stores the value as a new usage amount (S23).
8). Further, the CPU 21 adds "1" to the stored order quantity (S238).

When the selection judging unit 21b judges that the add button has not been pressed in S234 (S234: No), whether or not the input is "delete", that is, the delete button is pressed. It is determined whether or not (S24
0), if it is determined that the delete button has been pressed (S2
40: Yes), it is determined whether or not the order quantity of the selected product is “0” (S242). Then, select end button G
The processes of S208 to S244 are repeated until 7 is pressed. If it is determined that the number of orders is not “0” (S242: No), the deletion amount deleted in S240 is added to the stored remaining amount, and the value is stored as a new remaining amount. (S244). Further, the deleted amount deleted in S240 is subtracted from the stored used amount,
The value is stored as a new usage amount (S244). Further, "1" is subtracted from the stored order quantity (S
244). Then, the processing of S208 to S244 is repeated until the selection end button G7 is pressed.

[Effects of the Fifth Embodiment] As described above, by using the computer 10 of the fifth embodiment, when shopping online, the remaining amount (remaining amount) against the budget and the used amount (already purchased) Since the remaining amount display section 81 integrated with the pointer main body 85 can display the amount of money) and the selected amount (the price of the product to be purchased) in a manner similar to the thickness of the bundle of bills, the user can use the used amount. When confirming the above, it is not necessary to move the viewpoint of the pointer 80. Moreover, the remaining amount display unit 81 does not interfere with other display contents on the screen. Therefore, eyes do not get tired when shopping on the net, and workability can be improved.

<Application example> (1) When a delivery fee is required when the product is delivered, the delivery fee can be displayed on the remaining amount display section 81 separately from the selected amount. Further, the delivery fee can be displayed integrally with the pointer main body 85 separately from the remaining amount display section 81. Further, the weight, volume, internal capacity, number of packages, etc. of the product can be displayed in the remaining amount display section 81 or separately from the remaining amount display section 81 and integrally with the pointer main body 85. (2) When the product is a food item, the consumed calories can be displayed for each product. In this case, one day (or one
The required calorie intake of (food) can be set to the total amount. Further, the total amount can be set to any numerical value by the user. (3) Also, only the additional value of the purchase amount required for shopping may be displayed. In this case, it is not always necessary to set the upper limit value, and the display scale may be changed each time the amount of money is added.

<Other Embodiments> (1) In each of the above embodiments, the data amount, the storage capacity, the price, and the like have been described as examples of the count amount integrally displayed with the pointer body. It is also possible to display the count amount integrally with the pointer body. Other units may be used as the unit of the count amount used in each of the above embodiments. (2) Display area changing means for enlarging or reducing the display area of at least one of the entire pointer, the pointer body, and the remaining amount display portion may be provided. (3) Design setting means capable of arbitrarily setting a design such as a color, a pattern, and a shape of the entire pointer, at least one of the pointer main body and the remaining amount display unit, or each display unit constituting the remaining amount display unit Can be provided. (4) It is also possible to provide blinking means for blinking at least one of the entire pointer, the pointer main body, and the remaining amount display section when the remaining amount, the used amount, the selected amount, etc. exceed a predetermined amount. Further, it is possible to provide a blinking means for blinking only the display portion corresponding to the portion having a predetermined amount or more among the display portions constituting the remaining amount display portion.

(5) The remaining amount, the used amount and the selected amount are
It is also possible to provide a notifying means for reproducing a voice and notifying the user when the amount exceeds a predetermined amount. (6) The pointer display program 24d is H.264. CD-ROM, CD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD in addition to D
-R, M. It is recorded on a recording medium such as O. It can also be installed on D and used. Also, H.264 can be transmitted via a communication line such as a computer network or the Internet. It can also be installed in a recording medium such as D and used. (7) The present invention can be applied to other than a computer as long as it has a screen capable of displaying a pointer. For example, PDA (Personal Digital As
sistant), an electronic blackboard with a display screen, etc. (8) As described above, by using some embodiments and application examples, the calculation unit calculates the result of calculating the pointer indicating an arbitrary position on the screen and the count amount associated with the display content indicated by the pointer. Although the example of integrally displaying the display area to be displayed has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these descriptions. For example, instead of being integrally displayed in a state where the pointer and the display area are connected, the display area is located near the pointer, and when the pointer moves, the display area also moves in the same manner. May be displayed in.

[Correspondence between each claim and the embodiment] The pointer body corresponds to the pointer described in claim 1, and the mouse 12 or the keyboard 11 corresponds to a predetermined operation means. Further, the data table 22a corresponds to the storage means,
The CPU 21 corresponds to the calculation means, and the monitor 13 corresponds to the display means. Further, the ink corresponds to the writing material described in claim 6, and the click operation of the mouse 12 or the return key operation of the keyboard 11 functions as the instructing means described in claim 7. Then, S10 to S16 and S26 to S48 executed by the CPU 21 function as the calculation means described in claim 1 and correspond to the calculation processing described in claims 9 and 10. Also, CPU
S20 and S22 executed by 21 function as the display means described in claim 1 and correspond to the display processing described in claim 9 and claim 10. Also, S10
Pointer display program 24d for executing S48
Corresponds to the computer program according to claim 9,
The H.264 program in which the pointer display program 24d is recorded. D
Corresponds to the recording medium according to claim 10.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1A is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of a computer according to this embodiment, and FIG.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing, in blocks, a main electrical configuration of the computer 10 shown in FIG.

FIG. 2 (A) is an H.264 signal shown in FIG. 1 (B). FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the stored contents of D24, and FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram of a data table storing still image numbers, data amounts, and selected flags in association with each other.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing configurations of a pointer and a remaining amount display unit. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram of the remaining amount display unit that displays the case where the remaining amount is 100%, and FIG. 3B is an explanatory diagram of the remaining amount display unit that displays the case that the remaining amount has decreased. , Fig. 3
(C) is an explanatory diagram of a remaining amount display unit that displays a case where the remaining amount is 0%.

4 is an explanatory diagram showing a software configuration of a computer 10 shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a representative still image is selected from still images that form a moving image.

6A is an explanatory diagram showing a state before a representative still image is selected, and FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the selectable remaining amount is decreased. (C) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the selectable remaining amount is zero.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by CPU 21 shown in FIG. 1B to display a pointer and a remaining amount display portion.

8 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the processing shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a pointer used in the computer according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the total amount, the used amount, and the remaining amount, FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing the selected amount, and FIG. It is an explanatory view in the case where installation of the created file becomes impossible.

FIG. 10 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a screen of the monitor 13 when connecting to a site on the Internet,
FIG. 10 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a state where a file is being downloaded on the screen shown in FIG. 10 (A).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the CPU 21 to display a pointer when downloading a file.

FIG. 12 (A) shows a third embodiment.
H. 12B is an explanatory diagram of a screen of the monitor 13 showing a state in which an installer for installing a file in D has been started up, and FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the second checkbox from the top is checked. And FIG.
(C) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the second checkbox from the top is unchecked.

FIG. 13: CPU2 for installing files
3 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by No. 1;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the processing shown in FIG.

FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating a total amount, a used amount, a reserved amount, and a displayed amount of a pointer used in the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the selection amount and the remaining amount, and FIG.
FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing the pointer before selecting a program, and FIG. 15C is an explanatory diagram of the pointer when the remaining amount becomes small and the selected program cannot be reserved.

16 (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing an EPG reservation screen displayed on the screen of the monitor 13. FIG.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing executed by the CPU 21 to display a pointer when making a recording reservation for a program using the EPG.

18 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the processing shown in FIG.

FIG. 19 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship among the total amount, the used amount, and the remaining amount on the display unit of the pointer in the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 19 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the selected amount. FIG. 19C is an explanatory diagram of the pointer when the remaining amount becomes low and the additional purchase of the selected product cannot be performed.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a product order screen displayed on the screen of the monitor 13.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing executed by the CPU 21 to display a pointer when shopping on the net.

22 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the processing shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Computer (Display Device) 12 Mouse (Operating Means) 13 Monitor (Display Means) 21 CPU (Calculation Means) 22a Data Table (Storage Means) 24 H. D (recording medium) 24d Pointer display program (computer program) 40 Pointer 41 Pointer body (pointer) 42 Remaining amount display section

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A display device having a function of displaying a pointer indicating an arbitrary position on the screen and moving the pointer by a predetermined operation means, and display contents displayed on the screen and its display. Storage means for storing data indicating the amount of count related to the content in association with each other, and data associated with the display content displayed at the position designated by the pointer on the screen is read from the storage means. At the same time, an arithmetic means for performing a predetermined arithmetic operation using the read data based on the read data and the display content designated by the pointer, and the arithmetic result of the arithmetic means integrated with the pointer. A display device comprising: display means for displaying. 2. The calculation means is obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using the read data from a predetermined count amount stored in advance in association with the display content each time the data is read. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays the result of the subtraction integrally with the pointer by subtracting the counted amount. 3. The calculation means cumulatively adds the count amount obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using the read data every time the data is read, and the display means the cumulative addition. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the result of is displayed integrally with the pointer. 4. The display means integrally displays a pointer for pointing an arbitrary position on the screen and a display area for displaying a calculation result of the data by the calculation means. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays the calculation result as an analog amount integrally with the pointer. 6. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the display unit displays the calculation result by imitating the remaining amount of the writing material of a pointer having the shape of a writing tool. 7. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the operation unit includes an instruction unit for instructing execution of the calculation unit. 8. The display content is a plurality of still images forming a moving image, and the data is data indicating a count amount of still images forming the moving image that are associated with each of the plurality of still images. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: 9. A moving process of displaying a pointer indicating an arbitrary position on the screen and moving the pointer by a predetermined operation means, a display content displayed on the screen, and the display content. A storage process of storing in the storage means the data indicating the count amount in association with each other, and reading the data associated with the display content displayed at the position on the screen pointed by the pointer An arithmetic process for performing a predetermined arithmetic operation using the read data based on the read data and the display content designated by the pointer, and an arithmetic result of the arithmetic process is displayed integrally with the pointer. A computer program that causes a computer to execute a display process and a process including the display process. 10. A moving process of displaying a pointer indicating an arbitrary position on the screen and moving the pointer by a predetermined operation means, display contents displayed on the screen, and the display contents. A storage process of storing in the storage means the data indicating the count amount in association with each other, and reading the data associated with the display content displayed at the position on the screen pointed by the pointer from the storage means. An arithmetic process for performing a predetermined arithmetic operation using the read data based on the read data and the display content designated by the pointer, and an arithmetic result of the arithmetic process is displayed integrally with the pointer. A recording medium on which a computer program for causing a computer to execute a display process and a display process is displayed.