JP3943458B2 - Display device, control device, and display method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a display device, and more particularly, to a display device including a unit for setting that options should be displayed in a device that displays a plurality of screens by switching, and a recording device including the display device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
An example of a display device provided with a means for setting that conventional options should be displayed is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-306334, which is a patent application of the present applicant.
[0003]
For example, in FIG. 3 of this publication, in an image processing apparatus that designates a specific option from options expressed in a menu format, hierarchical options such as hierarchy 1 are displayed on the display screen of the image processing apparatus. -4 menus are displayed side by side, a specific option (menu item) in the menus in the layers 2 to 4 is selected by pressing a predetermined button provided on the mouse, and a shift key is pressed. Disclosed is a technique for generating an object that calls a processing program corresponding to the selected specific option, and allocating the generated object to another area different from the option display area and displaying it on the screen. Has been. According to this technique, the processing program corresponding to the specific option can be directly executed by displaying the object on the screen in a region different from the option display region.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the above-described prior art has a problem in that an area to which options are assigned needs to be simultaneously displayed on the same display screen as the option display area, and a display screen having a large area is necessary.
[0005]
An object of the present invention is to eliminate the above-mentioned problems of the conventional device, and to provide a display device capable of displaying a plurality of options to be displayed on a display unit in a narrow area and displaying a selected specific option. It is to provide a recording apparatus.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To achieve the above object, the present invention is a display device for displaying by switching the plurality of screens, a plurality of first screen comprising a plurality of function keys for performing the execution of the predetermined function, the plurality of screens Of these, the user selects a desired function among the functions of the second screen different from the first screen and the plurality of function keys on the first screen, and is assigned as a preference key on the second screen. Setting means, wherein the setting means is configured such that when being displayed, the second screen including the favorite key is in a non-display state, and the functions of the plurality of function keys included in the first screen are provided. There is a first feature in that a setting screen to be displayed is provided and coordinate data for displaying the favorite key on the second screen can be set.
Also, in a control device that controls a display device that switches and displays a plurality of screens,
And displays a plurality of function keys for performing the execution of predetermined functions to a plurality of first screen, favorite a predetermined function different from the second screen from the first screen of the plurality of screens are assigned A display screen processing unit for displaying a key, and a function assigning unit that allows a user to select a desired function from among the functions of a plurality of function keys on the first screen and assign it as a favorite key on the second screen. The display screen processing unit displays the functions of the plurality of function keys included in the first screen, and the second screen including the favorite key is not displayed when displayed. The function assigning unit is configured to be able to set coordinate data for displaying the favorite key on the second screen. of There is a butterfly.
The display of the display device for displaying by switching the plurality of screens having a plurality of first screen comprising a plurality of function keys for performing the execution of the predetermined function, and a different second screen from the first screen In the method, the step of displaying a setting screen in which the second screen including the preference key is in a non-display state when displayed and the functions of the plurality of function keys included in the first screen are displayed. The user selects a desired function from among the functions of the plurality of function keys displayed on the setting screen and assigns the favorite key to the second screen as the favorite key, and sets the favorite key on the second screen. A third feature is that it includes a step of setting coordinate data to be displayed and a step of displaying the second screen having the preference key.
[0007]
According to the feature of the present invention, it is possible to set a place where the favorite key is displayed on the second screen or the basic screen . Therefore, even in a limited narrow space display section, the place set by the user can be set . The preference key can be displayed.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 5 shows a basic screen of the display unit 2 created according to the present invention in an image-related device, for example, a copier-facsimile multifunction peripheral. The hardware configuration of this display unit is the same as or equivalent to that of FIG. 10, and has a coordinate input function. In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5A, keys 11a to 11c are added to the basic screen of the display unit 2 displayed immediately after the power is turned on. A user can freely assign a function to this key.
[0010]
For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, each of the keys 11a to 11c has functions such as “relay broadcast”, “on-hook dial”, and “phone book” that are highly used by the user, in other words, Functions that the user likes can be selected and assigned from among the options. Therefore, the keys 11a to 11c are hereinafter referred to as “favorite keys”. In the figure, three favorite keys are shown, but the number is not limited to three and may be other than three.
[0011]
First, an operation for setting a function to the preference keys 11a to 11c will be described with reference to FIG.
[0012]
When the “specialized” key is pressed on the screen of FIG. 5A, the menu of FIG. 6A is opened. Therefore, when the “specification setting” key is pressed, the window shown in FIG.
When the “Register” key is pressed on the window, the contents of the window are as shown in (c). When the “Panel Initialization” key is pressed, the contents of the window are as shown in (d). The screen changes to a setting screen for setting that the selection should be displayed. Subsequently, when the “FAX favorite key” is pressed, a selection screen for displaying the options shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, this selection screen displays six options: cover page, sender record, time designation, monitor print, number of copies, and on-hook.
[0013]
Here, if it is desired to set a function among the choices of display contents shown in FIG. 9E to the preference keys 11a to 11c, a desired key may be pressed. For example, to set “time specification”, the “time specification” key may be pressed. (e) When there is no desired function in the figure, the “next page” key is pressed. Then, the contents of the window will look like (f). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5B, if "Relay Broadcast" is to be registered in the preference key 11a, the "Relay Broadcast" key is pressed. Then, the “relay broadcast” key becomes a white character, indicating that it has been registered in the favorite key 11a.
[0014]
Next, if it is desired to register “on-hook dial” in the favorite key 11b, the “previous page” key is pressed in FIG. Therefore, when the “on-hook” key is pressed, “on-hook dial” is registered in the preference key 11b.
Further, if the user wants to register “phone book” in the favorite key 11c, the above-described operation displays the window shown in FIG. 5F and presses the “phone book” key. Then, the display of the window is as shown in (g), “Phonebook” is changed to white characters, and “Phonebook” is registered in the preference key 11c.
[0015]
Next, when the “end” key is pressed, the function setting for the favorite keys 11a to 11c is completed, and the display on the display unit 2 returns to the menu of FIG. 5 (b). In this menu, the function names registered in the favorite keys 11a to 11c are displayed, so it is obvious which function is set for which favorite key.
[0016]
Next, the operation when a desired function is executed using the favorite key with the function set as described above will be described with reference to FIG.
[0017]
When the copier-facsimile multifunction device is turned on, the basic screen shown in FIG. 7A is displayed. Therefore, when the user presses the “Relay Broadcast” preference key, the window shown in FIG. This window is the same as that shown in FIG.
Therefore, when the user designates the relay station ID from the numeric keypad 5 (see FIG. 10) and subsequently designates the broadcast destination, the display screen is as shown in FIGS. 7 (c) and 7 (d). Become.
[0018]
In FIG. 8D, when the “print on relay station” key is pressed, the display of FIG. 8E is displayed, and when the “end” key is pressed, the display of FIG. In addition, when the “end” key is pressed directly in FIG. In this display, the character “relay broadcast” of the favorite key is reversed in black and white. As a result, the user knows that relay broadcast is being executed.
[0019]
FIG. 9 shows another operation example. As shown in FIG. 5A, it is assumed that “monitor print”, “on-hook dial”, and “phone book” are registered in the favorite key. At this time, if the “phone book” key is pressed, the screen shown in FIG. When the “Search” key in this screen is pressed, the screen changes to the screen shown in FIG.
[0020]
Therefore, when the “destination” for facsimile communication is designated with the fingertip, the telephone number of the designated destination is displayed as shown in FIG. When the designation of the destination name is completed, when the start key 6 (see FIG. 10) is pressed, the destination telephone number is automatically called. And the screen of the display part 2 becomes (e) figure.
[0021]
In this basic screen, the “phone book” of the favorite key is reversed in black and white on the basic screen, so that the user can confirm that automatic calling is being executed.
[0022]
In addition, the user can immediately and freely input the next function, for example, “communication mode”, “transmission image quality”, and other favorite keys from the basic screen.
[0023]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the preference keys 11a to 11c are provided on the basic screen, if a frequently used function is registered in the preference keys 11a to 11c, it is possible to perform with one touch. A window having a desired function can be opened, and an operation for executing the function can be efficiently performed. For this reason, the operability of the operation panel is improved.
[0024]
Also, after executing the function with the favorite key, press the “End” key to return to the original basic screen including the favorite key, so you can change the basic mode or select the function set for another favorite key. , Immediately after the “end” key is operated. This also improves the operability.
[0025]
Next, the outline of the hardware configuration of the present invention will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.
In the figure, 11 is a transparent touch panel, 12 is a liquid crystal display, and these constitute the display unit 2 (see FIG. 10). Reference numeral 13 denotes a keyboard, which corresponds to the numeric keypad 5, start and stop keys 6 and 7 in FIG. 14 is a key input controller, and 15 is a display controller.
[0026]
Reference numeral 16 denotes an image input unit, and 17 denotes an image output unit. The image input unit 16 reads a transmission original, and the image output unit 17 prints out received image information. Reference numeral 18 denotes a CPU.
[0027]
Reference numeral 19 denotes a ROM storing a system control program, 20 denotes a data storage nonvolatile RAM, and 21 denotes a work data RAM. The ROM 19 stores programs such as a display program, a coordinate conversion program, a key input processing program, a function execution program, and a data registration control program. The data storage nonvolatile RAM 20 has storage areas such as a favorite key memory, an abbreviated dial registration memory, and a communication recording memory. Reference numeral 22 denotes a line control unit which acts to match communication with a telephone line.
[0028]
FIG. 4 shows a conceptual diagram of the transparent touch panel 11 and the liquid crystal display 12. The transparent touch panel 11 is provided in close contact with the liquid crystal display 12.
[0029]
The transparent touch panel 11 is made of a transparent conductor and extends in the X and Y directions, and is usually insulated from each other. However, when some pressing force is applied, the location is short-circuited, and the coordinate data is Input to the key input controller 14. The key input controller 14 outputs the coordinate data as a key input signal.
[0030]
The liquid crystal display 12 displays display data from the display controller 15. Thereby, the screen of the content demonstrated in FIGS. 5-9 can be displayed.
[0031]
Next, the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG. A key input unit 31 corresponds to the transparent touch panel 11 and the keyboard 13. That is, it corresponds to the keys displayed on the display unit 2, the numeric keys, the start key, the stop key, and the like.
[0032]
Reference numeral 32 denotes a coordinate function conversion unit, which specifically corresponds to a coordinate conversion program. The coordinate function conversion unit converts the coordinate data into coordinate data in a format that can be handled by the CPU 18. Reference numeral 33 denotes a function assigning unit that assigns a function to a favorite key. Reference numeral 34 denotes a favorite key memory for storing the relationship between the coordinate area of the favorite key and the assigned function.
[0033]
34 'is a conceptual diagram of data stored in the favorite key memory. In the coordinate column, the coordinate area of the favorite key expressed by the coordinate data converted by the coordinate function conversion unit 32 is stored, and in the function column, data representing the function, parameter data (for example, the relay station ID) Data, broadcast address, etc.) are stored.
[0034]
Reference numeral 35 denotes a function selection unit. When a favorite key displayed on the basic screen of the display unit is pressed, the favorite key memory 34 is accessed by the coordinate data of the favorite key to respond accordingly. Select a function. Reference numeral 36 denotes an event processing unit, which specifically includes an event processing program such as a key input processing program and a data registration control program. The event processing unit 36 processes a function corresponding to the key operation input from the key input unit 31. For example, the event processing unit 36 also performs reverse display of the favorite key in FIG.
[0035]
Reference numeral 37 denotes a function execution unit, which includes a function execution program. For example, specific functions such as transmission / reception of document information of the facsimile apparatus, broadcast communication, and relay broadcast are executed. Reference numeral 38 denotes a display screen processing unit, which includes a display program. The display screen processing unit 38 performs a function of displaying screens such as the basic screen, menus, and windows on the display unit. Reference numeral 39 denotes a display unit, which corresponds to the liquid crystal display 12.
[0036]
Next, an operation for assigning a function to the favorite keys 11a to 11c will be described with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG.
[0037]
When a key of the key input unit 31 is operated, the coordinate function conversion unit 32 converts the key input into coordinate data in a format that can be handled by the CPU 18. The coordinate data is converted into a function by the event processing unit 36 and sent to the display screen processing unit 38. In the display screen processing unit 38, a display program corresponding to the function proceeds. With this progress, the content of the display unit 39 is updated to the content suitable for the function.
[0038]
That is, when each key of “specialized”, “specification setting”, “panel initial setting”, and “FAX preference key” is sequentially selected from the key input unit 31, these are converted into respective functions by the event processing unit 36. The These functions are sent to the display screen processing unit 38, and the preference key setting operation proceeds as the display program progresses. When the function to be set is selected by the keys displayed in FIGS. 6E and 6F, this function is sent from the event processing unit 36 to the function allocation unit 33, and the function allocation unit 33 operates. Thus, it is registered in the function column of the favorite key memory 34 to which no function has been assigned yet.
[0039]
An example of data registered in the favorite key memory 34 is shown at 34 ′. In the coordinate field of the favorite key data 34 ', the coordinates of the favorite key of the display unit 39 are registered in advance, and when the setting operation is performed, the function set in the blank in the function field is registered. Is done. The coordinate data in this coordinate field may be fixedly prepared by the manufacturer, or may be arbitrarily set by the user.
[0040]
When the function assignment operation ends, the “end” key is pressed and the basic screen is displayed on the display unit 39, the function assignment unit 33 reads the coordinates and function data from the favorite key memory 34. These data are sent to the display screen processing unit 38 via the event processing unit 36, and the function name is displayed on the corresponding favorite key on the display unit 39 by the action of the display screen processing unit 38. As a result, the set function names are displayed on the preference keys 11a to 11c on the basic screen as shown in FIG.
[0041]
Next, an operation when a function is executed using the favorite key displayed on the basic screen will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0042]
When the apparatus is turned on, the basic screen is displayed on the display unit 39 by the function of the display screen processing unit 38 (step S1). Next, when a key on the display unit 39, that is, the key input unit 31 is operated, it is determined whether or not this is a favorite key (step S2). In the case of a favorite key, the function selection unit 35 accesses the favorite key memory 34 based on the coordinate data, reads the corresponding function, and reads the corresponding function via the event processing unit 36. Send to. The display screen processing unit 38 opens a window corresponding to the function on the display unit 39 (step S3).
[0043]
Next, the event processing unit 36 receives an input from the key input unit 31 corresponding to the contents of the window (step S4). Next, it is determined whether or not the end key has been pressed (step S5). When the determination is negative, the event is processed (step S6).
[0044]
When the determination in step S5 is affirmative, that is, when the end key is pressed, the process proceeds to step S7, and the display screen processing unit 38 performs an operation of closing the window. In addition, the function assigned to the favorite key is executed by the function of the function execution unit 37.
[0045]
At this time, the characters on the favorite key as shown in FIG. 8 (f) and FIG. 9 (e) are displayed on the display unit 39 by the action of the event processing unit 36 and the display screen processing unit 38. The basic screen with the highlighted is displayed. This reverse display guarantees that the function selected by the favorite key is moved to the execution by the function execution unit 37 and is very useful because it can give the user a sense of security. . In addition, since the conventional device is configured to check the operation under a multi-stage window, it took time to move to the next key operation, but in the present invention, the operation can be confirmed on the basic screen. Immediately, the next key operation can be started.
[0046]
As is apparent from the above description, the present invention operates in steps S2 and S3, so that a corresponding function window can be opened directly from a favorite key.
Therefore, the user can immediately input data corresponding to this function on the window, and then can execute the function. Therefore, the operability of the operation panel can be improved.
[0047]
In addition, since the operations in steps S5 and S7 are performed, when the end key is turned on, it is possible to directly return to the basic screen, and the key operations depicted on the basic screen can be immediately performed. improves.
[0048]
In addition, if the basic screen can be stored in the apparatus for each user, a user-specific basic screen, that is, a favorite key having a function set by the user is included depending on the identification number of the magnetic card owned by the user. The basic screen can be displayed on the display unit.
[0049]
In order to realize this, the coordinates and function data stored in the preference key memory 34 of FIG. 1 are stored for each user ID code (identification number), and when the device is used, it is installed. The data matching the ID code read from the magnetic card is read from the favorite key memory 34 and sent to the display screen processing unit 38 via the event processing unit 36 to generate basic screen data. .
[0050]
In the above embodiment, the facsimile apparatus has been mainly described. However, the present invention is not limited to the facsimile apparatus and can be applied to image-related equipment such as a copying machine.
[0051]
【The invention's effect】
As apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, when setting the PC 10_1 displays the favorite key, it is possible to display the favorite key in the specified location of the user.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of a hardware configuration of the present invention.
4 is a conceptual diagram showing a specific example of a part of the configuration of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a basic screen of an embodiment of the present invention displayed on a display unit.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating display contents of a display unit when a function is assigned to a favorite key.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents displayed on a display unit when a desired function is executed using a preference key.
FIG. 8 is a continuation of FIG.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another example of display contents displayed on the display unit when a desired function is executed using a preference key.
FIG. 10 is a plan view of an example of an operation panel.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional basic screen displayed on the display unit of the operation panel.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents displayed on a conventional display unit when a desired function is executed using keys displayed on the display unit of the operation panel.
FIG. 13 is a continuation of FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 31 ... Key input part, 32 ... Coordinate function conversion part, 33 ... Function allocation part, 34 ... Memory for favorite keys, 35 ... Function selection part, 36 ... Event processing part, 37 ... Function execution part, 38 ... Display screen process Part, 39... Display part.

Claims (8)

In a display device that switches and displays multiple screens,
A plurality of first screens having a plurality of function keys for executing a predetermined function;
A second screen different from the first screen among the plurality of screens;
A setting unit that allows a user to select a desired function from among the functions of the plurality of function keys on the first screen and assign the selected function key as a favorite key on the second screen;
The setting means is configured to display a setting screen on which the second screen including the favorite key is not displayed and the functions of the plurality of function keys included in the first screen are displayed. And a display device configured to set coordinate data for displaying the favorite key on the second screen.   The display device according to claim 1, wherein the second screen is a basic screen displayed when power is turned on. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the coordinate data for displaying the favorite key is fixedly prepared by a manufacturer.   The display device according to claim 3, wherein the setting unit is configured to register the selected function in a favorite key to which no function is assigned yet. The display device according to claim 1, wherein coordinate data for displaying the favorite key is configured to be arbitrarily set by a user.   The display device according to claim 1, wherein three preference keys are set. In a control device that controls a display device that switches and displays a plurality of screens,
And displays a plurality of function keys for performing the execution of predetermined functions to a plurality of first screen, favorite a predetermined function different from the second screen from the first screen of the plurality of screens are assigned A display screen processing unit for displaying keys;
A function allocating unit that allows a user to select a desired function from among the functions of the plurality of function keys on the first screen and to be allocated as a favorite key on the second screen;
The display screen processing unit is configured to display the functions of a plurality of function keys included in the first screen while the second screen including the favorite key is not displayed when being displayed. Configured to be able to display the screen,
The control device, wherein the function assignment unit is configured to be able to set coordinate data for displaying the favorite key on the second screen. A plurality of first screen comprising a plurality of function keys for performing the execution of the predetermined function, the display method of a display device for displaying by switching the plurality of screens having a different second screen from the first screen ,
A step of displaying a setting screen in which the second screen including the preference key is in a non-display state when displayed and the functions of the plurality of function keys included in the first screen are displayed;
The user selects a desired function from among the functions of the plurality of function keys displayed on the setting screen and assigns the desired key to the second screen as well as displaying the favorite key on the second screen. A step of setting coordinate data ;
And a step of displaying the second screen having the preference key.

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