JPH1195928A - Pen input device, pointing processing method for the same, and storage medium storing computer-readable program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce input errors by remarkably decreasing the input operation burden using a digitizer on a user. SOLUTION: When the user instructs for an object at an arbitrary position on a coordinate input plane 122 of a digitizer 12 along with an arbitrary track from the first instruction, a CPU 1 makes that object active, and based on the number of times of instructions at the arbitrary position on the coordinate input plane 122 by the user within a fixed time after pen-up from that object, the CPU 1 further executes command processing to that object.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a pen input device for processing information designated by pen input, a pointing processing method of the pen input device, and a storage medium storing a computer-readable program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional pen input computer, which is a data processing device capable of instructing a pen input, includes an OS (Opera).
(Ting System) or an application program displays an object (icon, menu, or the like) that is an image of a graphic user interface (GUI) on a display screen, and moves a cursor over the object according to an operator's instruction input from a digitizer. By performing a tap or double tap operation on the object, a function corresponding to the object is processed by the data processing device.

The tap and double-tap operations of this digitizer type pointing device correspond to click and double-click operations of a mouse, which is a typical pointing device, so that the same input from the digitizer as with a mouse is made with an input pen or a finger. It was configured to be able to.

When the above-mentioned input is performed by a digitizer type pointing device such as a pen input computer which is a conventional data processing device, an input processing routine as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 described below is called. .

FIGS. 10 to 12 are flowcharts showing a pointing processing procedure of a conventional pen input device.
This corresponds to input processing when input is performed from a digitizer. Note that (1) to (26) indicate each step.

First, a pen tip of an input pen (not shown) comes into contact with a digitizer (pen down, hereinafter Pen Dow).
n) (1), and Pen Down,
The cursor moves to the pointing position (the position of the point where the pen tip touches the digitizer) (2), and the pointed position is the tap object (such as a pull-down menu or button on the GUI screen). It is determined whether the image is on a picture requesting a tap), a double tap object (a picture requesting a double tap such as an icon on a GUI screen), or an area other than the above two types of objects. (3).

[0007] A process when the object is determined to be a double tap object in step (3) will be described below.

First, the object is activated (the picture is highlighted in order to notify the operator that the object has been selected) (4), and in steps (5) to (7), the timer T1 (not shown) Is determined to overflow before the pen tip of the input pen separates from the coordinate input surface of the digitizer (pen-up, hereinafter referred to as Pen Up). In other words, within a certain period of time after Pen Down of the first input pen,
Check if en Up.

[0009] Here, within a certain time, the input pen is Pen
If it is determined that the data will not be up, a step (1) described later will be described.
Proceeding to 7), if it is determined that the input pen has Pen Up within a predetermined time, it is determined that the double tap operation is continuing, and the process proceeds to step (8).

Thereafter, in steps (8) to (10), it is determined whether or not there is Pen Down by the second input pen within a predetermined time. Here, a timer T (not shown)
Pe of the second input pen within the fixed time set to 2
If n Down does not exist, it is determined that the tap operation is not a double tap operation but a tap operation is completed (since there is an object that accepts both taps and double taps, such as a title bar of Windows (product name)), and step (21) ) To execute a tap command for the active object (the object activated in step (4)).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (10) that Pen Down of the second input pen has occurred within a predetermined time, Pen D by the previous (first) input pen will be used.
It is determined whether or not the same object as “own” is pointed (11). If it is determined that the user has pointed at an object other than the previous object (for example, the target icon is removed and Pen Down is performed with the input pen). ), Return (end processing) without performing any operation as an input error.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (11) that the pointing is performed on the same object as the previous time, it is determined in steps (12) to (14) that there is Pen Up by the second input pen within a predetermined time. Judgment as to whether or not Pe with the second input pen within a certain time
If it is determined that n Up has occurred, it is determined that the double tap operation has been completed normally, and the active object (the object activated in step (4))
To the execution of the double tap command for
5).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (13) that there is no Pen Up of the input pen for the second time within a predetermined time, the process returns as an input error without performing any operation, and ends the processing.

Note that this second input pen is Pen U
Even if the time until p (time set in the timer T3 not shown) overflows, the input pen will eventually be Pen
Because it will be up (otherwise it will not be possible to move on to the next operation), ignoring this time check, the double tap operation will be performed normally when Pen Down with the second input pen is performed on the same object as the previous time Is determined to have been completed, and step (11) is performed as indicated by a route R indicated by a dotted line.
There is also a data processing device that directly proceeds from step (15) to step (15).

Hereinafter, the processing in the case where it is determined in step (3) that the pointing position is on the tap object will be described.

First, when the pointed position is on the tap object, the object is activated (16), and the pointing position (that is, the pen tip) moves until the input pen pen-ups. It is determined whether or not it has moved (17), and if it is determined that it has not moved, the process proceeds to step (20) without doing anything.

On the other hand, if it is moving in step (17), it is determined that the operation is a drag operation or a pull-down menu is selected.
The cursor is moved to the new pointing position as the movement destination (18), and the active icon (step (1)
Move (ie, drag) the icon activated in 6) to the cursor position, or change the active menu (the item selected in the pull-down menu or the like in step (16)) to the menu item at the cursor position ( 19).

Then, it is determined whether or not the input pen has Pen Up (20). If it is determined that the input pen has not Pen Up, the process returns to step (17), while it is determined that the input pen has Pen Up. If it is determined, the tap command is executed for the active object (the last active object) (2).
1) Return and end the process.

For example, when an icon is dragged onto another icon and the input pen is PenUp, when both objects are active and the tap command of the destination icon is executed, the moved icon is displayed. Is processed as target data.

Hereinafter, a process performed when it is determined in step (3) that the pointing position is not on the object will be described.

In step (3), the case where an area which is not any object is pointed means that the object which has been activated by the previous input processing is made inactive, or the object is pointed by mistake, If you cannot point at the top, first, the object activated by the previous input (for example, if you tap the icon, the icon is highlighted as the target icon, or if you tap the title bar of the window, , The window becomes valid and is displayed on the top surface of the screen).
2) If it is determined that there is no object, it means that a pointing error has occurred, so the process proceeds to step (24). If it is determined that there is an object that was activated by the previous input, the previous active Make the object inactive (inactive) (2
3).

Next, in steps (24) to (26), until the Pen Up by the input pen is present, if the pointing position is moved, the cursor is simply moved to that point so as to indicate that point. The process is performed, and at the same time as there is a Pen Up by the input pen, the process returns, and the process ends.

As described above, in a conventional data processing device such as a pen input computer, it is necessary to accurately carry a pen tip to an object having a small area. In addition, in the case of a double tap operation (a continuous operation also in a tap operation), the object is continuously and accurately and accurately set in a short time (time set from timer T1 to timer T3: usually about 0.5 second or less). Need to tell.

However, in a portable device such as a pen input computer, the operator sometimes operates while standing up, so that the object cannot be accurately grasped with the pen tip and an input error (step (3) in FIG. 10). In other cases, the result is No in step (11) of FIG. 11, and re-input is repeated in many cases.

As described above, in a data processing apparatus such as a pen input computer, when a digitizer is used as a pointing device, an icon displayed on a display screen or an area designated in advance in a window (pull-down menu or toolbar) , Or a scroll bar button), the input operation environment from the digitizer was not good.

Further, in the above-mentioned conventional data processing apparatus, a digitizer provided with a switch in an input pen has been proposed so that an input similar to that of a mouse having two buttons, which is a typical pointing device, can be performed. .

In such an input pen (such as an input pen of an electromagnetic induction type digitalizer), one switch is provided, and a tap or a double tap is performed while pressing the switch, thereby right-clicking or right-double-clicking a two-button mouse. Can be performed.

[0028]

Since the conventional pen input device and the pointing processing method of the pen input device are configured as described above, a predetermined area or icon in a window displayed on the display screen is designated. This is because it has a small area, so it is difficult to accurately apply the pen tip to the target area when performing a tap or double tap operation, and there is a problem that frequent input errors occur. .

In particular, when the display screen is small, such as a small portable information device, the target area to which the pen tip is applied becomes smaller and the position adjustment error between the display unit and the digitizer (touch panel) becomes relatively large. In addition, the input error shown in [1] to [3] below occurs more frequently because the position on the display screen with respect to the position of the pen tip is shifted (there is parallax) depending on the viewing angle of the display screen. There was a problem.

[1] An attempt is made to point an object, but the outside of the object is pointed for various reasons.

[2] In the double tap operation, the first time succeeds, but the second time the user points outside the object in the same manner as in [1].

[3] In the double tap operation, the operation cannot be performed within the required time, resulting in time over processing.

Further, in a device having a configuration in which the display unit and the digitizer do not overlap (for example, when an external digitizer is connected to a desktop PC), tapping and double tapping on an object such as an icon are skilled. There is a problem that even the elderly are very difficult.

A digitizer having an input pen with a switch that can perform the same operation as a mouse having two buttons has a very poor operability and is expensive.
Even if the pen was further provided with a switch so as to be compatible with a button mouse, there was a problem that even if the switch could be realized, the operability was worse and the pen became expensive.

That is, the conventional digitizer type pointing device has an operational problem that an operation equivalent to a mouse having a plurality of buttons cannot be performed comfortably.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to allow a user to follow an arbitrary trajectory from an initial instruction for an arbitrary position on the coordinate input unit of the digitizer. When an object is designated, the object is activated, and based on the number of times the user designates an arbitrary position on the coordinate input unit within a predetermined time from Pen UP after the object is activated, the object is activated. Executing command processing greatly reduces the burden of input operations, in which command processing cannot be instructed without accurately tapping or double-tapping within a narrow effective area of a conventional object when inputting from a digitizer. To reduce the number of input errors.

[0037]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a pointing instruction is given to a coordinate input unit which can indicate a coordinate corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object by pen-up or pen-down. A pen input device that processes information, a first determination unit that determines whether or not the object is instructed by following an arbitrary trajectory from an initial pen down for an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit; and And determining means for determining that the instruction to the object is valid when the first determining means determines that the instruction is directed to the object.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the pen-up after the determination means validates the instruction for the object includes:
A second determination unit configured to determine the number of times an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit is designated within a predetermined time; and executing a different command process for the object based on the number of instructions determined by the second determination unit. And control means.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit divided into a plurality of input areas in which coordinates corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object can be indicated by pen-up or pen-down is provided. A pen input device for processing, a first determination unit that determines whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from an initial pen down at an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit; and Determining means for determining that the instruction to the object is valid when the determining means determines that the object is instructed; and within a predetermined time from pen-up after the determining means has enabled the instruction to the object. Second determining means for determining the number of times the user has specified an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit; From the pen-up after the instruction for the object is made valid, a determination unit that determines which input area of the coordinate input unit has been instructed within a predetermined time, the number of instructions determined by the second determination unit, Control means for executing different command processing for the object based on a result of the determination by the determination means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, pointing instruction information for the coordinate input section is input by a predetermined pen input member.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, pointing instruction information for the coordinate input section is input by a touch instruction from a user with a fingertip.

In a sixth aspect, the coordinate input section is constituted by a touch panel integrated with the display section.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pointing process of a pen input device for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit capable of indicating a coordinate corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object by pen-up or pen-down. A first determining step of determining whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from an initial pen-down to an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit; and the first determining step includes: A determining step of determining that the instruction for the object is valid when it is determined that the object is instructed.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer readable program for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit capable of indicating a coordinate corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object by pen-up or pen-down. A first determination step of determining whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from a first pen-down to an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit, and When the determining step determines that the object is indicated,
A computer-readable program having a determining step of determining that the instruction for the object is valid is stored in a storage medium.

According to a ninth aspect, in the pen-up after the determination step validates an instruction for the object,
A second determining step of determining the number of times an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit has been specified within a predetermined time; and executing different command processing for the object based on the number of times of the instruction determined by the second determining step. And a processing step.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the number of instructions for instructing an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit within a predetermined time is determined from a pen-up after the determination step validates an instruction for the object. A computer-readable program having a determination step and a processing step of executing different command processing on the object based on the number of instructions determined by the second determination step is stored in a storage medium.

According to an eleventh aspect, pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit divided into a plurality of input areas in which coordinates corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object can be indicated by pen-up or pen-down is provided. A pointing processing method of a pen input device for processing, wherein a first determination step of determining whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from an initial pen down for an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit; The first
A determining step of determining that the instruction to the object is valid when the determining step determines that the instruction is directed to the object, and a predetermined time from a pen-up after the determining step validates the instruction to the object. A second determination step of determining the number of times the user has designated an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit, and a pen-up after the determination step has made the instruction to the object valid. A discriminating step of discriminating in which input area of the unit an instruction has been made, a number of instructions determined by the second discriminating step, and a processing step of executing different command processing for the object based on a discrimination result of the discriminating step And

According to a twelfth aspect, pointing instruction information for a coordinate input section divided into a plurality of input areas in which coordinates corresponding to an effective display area of a display section for displaying a predetermined object can be indicated by pen-up or pen-down is provided. A first storage medium storing a computer-readable program for processing, wherein a first determination is made as to whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from an initial pen down for an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit. A determining step, a determining step of determining that the instruction to the object is valid when the first determining step determines that the object is instructed, and a step of determining that the instruction to the object is valid in the determining step. An instruction indicating an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit within a predetermined time from the pen-up of A second determination step of determining the number, and a determination of determining in which input area of the coordinate input unit an instruction has been made within a predetermined time from a pen-up after the determination step enabled the instruction for the object. A computer readable program stored in a storage medium, the program having a step, a number of instructions determined by the second determination step, and a processing step of executing different command processing on the object based on a determination result of the determination step It was done.

[0049]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a data processing apparatus to which a pen input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention can be applied. In the present embodiment, the hardware configuration in the case where the display unit and the digitizer unit are separated is shown. However, the present invention is also applicable to a small data processing device in which the display unit and the digitizer unit are integrated, for example, a mobile computer device. Needless to say,

In the figure, reference numeral 1000 denotes a data processing device, which comprises a CPU 1 for executing various data processing based on a data processing program stored in a program ROM of a ROM 3, and controls each device connected to a system bus 4 to the CPU 1. Controls over all.

The program ROM of the ROM 3
Stores a control program of the CPU 1 and the like.
The font ROM stores font data and the like used in document processing, and the ROM 3 stores data used in various data processing and the like. Reference numeral 2 denotes a RAM, which functions as a main memory, a work area, and the like of the CPU 1.

5 is a keyboard controller (KBC)
Controls the key input from the keyboard 9. Reference numeral 6 denotes a display controller (DPC), which is a display device (CRT).
Display, LCD display, etc.) 10 is controlled. Reference numeral 7 denotes a memory controller (MC) which includes a boot program, various applications, font data,
It controls access to an external memory 11 such as a hard disk (HD) or a floppy disk (FD) for storing user files, edited files, and the like.

An input control unit 8 controls an input from the digitizer 12. The digitizer 12 includes an input pen 12
1, coordinate input surface (operation area) 122, key input unit 12
3, a display unit 124, a coordinate reading unit 125, a digitizer control unit 126, and the like.

In the digitizer 12, the coordinate reading unit 125 detects the coordinates pointed by the operator on the coordinate input surface 122 using the input pen 121, and sends the read coordinates to the digitizer control unit 126. The control unit 126 performs control for sending to the input control unit 8.

The key input unit 123 can input various settings of the digitizer, and the display unit 124 can display the setting status and operation status of the digitizer.

In this embodiment, the coordinate input surface 1
22 is installed on the screen of the display device 10. It is needless to say that the present invention can be applied even if the coordinate input surface 122 is not provided on the screen of the display device 10. The present invention can be applied without the key input unit 123 and the display unit 124. In addition, the present invention can be applied even without the input pen 121. In this case, the coordinate reading unit 125 is configured to detect the coordinates of the position directly touched by the operator on the coordinate input surface 122.

Further, the CPU of the data processing device 1000
1 may control the digitizer 12, or may be configured such that input of various settings of the digitizer 12 and status display can be performed by the keyboard 9, the input pen 121, the coordinate input surface 122, and the display device 10. It goes without saying that the invention is applicable.

Note that the CPU 1 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, 5, 5, and 6 stored in the program ROM of the ROM 3.
Input from the digitizer 12 can be processed based on a program corresponding to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The screen displayed on the display device 10 shown in FIG. 1 and the coordinate input surface 122 will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining an image displayed on the display screen of the display device 10 shown in FIG. 1 and a coordinate input surface 122 provided on the display screen.

In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a display device;
Is a display screen. This display screen 22
A coordinate input surface (operation area) 122 of the digitizer 12 is provided so as to overlap with the upper part. A pointing position 23 is a position where the operator points with the input pen 121. Reference numeral 24 denotes a cursor, which is displayed at a position on the display screen 22 where the operator points with the input pen 121.

A trajectory 25 is a trajectory drawn by the operator with the input pen 121 shown in FIG. 1, and the cursor 24 moves along the trajectory. In the present embodiment, the trajectory 25 is not displayed, but is drawn on the drawing for explanation, but it may be displayed. 26 is an icon (object).

In the figure, the operator operates the display screen 2
2, even if the input pen 121 is Pen Down on a portion 23 that is not on the object 26 such as a target icon, the cursor 24 indicating the pointing position of the pen tip is checked while the input pen 121 is placed on the target object. The trajectory 25 to be reached is drawn (not displayed on the display, only the cursor moves), and the cursor 24 is made to reach the target object 26, and the object 26 is displayed in an active manner (for example, inverted display). Input pen 121 once after Pen U
p, and the display screen 2 within a predetermined period of time.
By tapping or double-tapping an arbitrary place on 2, the same result as when tapping or double-tapping on object 26 accurately can be obtained.

Hereinafter, a characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The coordinates corresponding to the effective display area of the display unit for displaying a predetermined object configured as described above can be indicated by pen-up or pen-down (the input pen 121 contacts or separates from the coordinate input surface 122). A pen input device that processes pointing instruction information for a simple coordinate input unit (coordinate input surface 122), and indicates the object by following an arbitrary trajectory from an initial pen down to an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit First determining means (CPU 1 for determining based on flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 described later)
When the determination means determines that the object is instructed, the determination means (CPU1 which determines based on flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 described later) determines that the instruction to the object is valid. Regardless of the size of the coordinate input unit, when inputting from the digitizer, even if you point at something other than the object, follow an arbitrary trajectory from that position and specify the intended object with a simple operation The object can be activated, and the input operation burden on the operator can be reduced.

Further, a second determination means (described later) for determining the number of times an instruction has been given to an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit within a predetermined time since the pen-up after the determination means enabled the instruction for the object. CPU 1 that makes a determination based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 6) and control means that executes different command processing for the object based on the number of instructions that the second determination means makes (controls based on a flowchart shown in FIG. 6 described later). CPU
1), a command for a desired active object can be obtained by a simple operation of tapping or double-tapping an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit when inputting from the digitizer, regardless of the size of the coordinate input unit. Processing can be executed, and the burden of the input operation of the operator having to accurately tap or double-tap within the narrow effective range of the conventional object can be further greatly reduced.

Further, a pointing pen input member (input pen 121)
, The input operation can be performed using the input pen.

Further, since the pointing instruction information for the coordinate input section is input by the touch instruction from the user with the fingertip, the input operation can be performed only with the fingertip without using a tool such as an input pen.

Further, since the coordinate input section is constituted by a touch panel integrated with the display section, the input operation can be performed from the touch panel.

Hereinafter, the first input process from the digitizer 12 in the data processing device 1000 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 3, 4, 5 and 6 are flowcharts showing an example of a first data processing procedure in the pen input device according to the present invention. In the data processing device 1000 shown in FIG. This corresponds to a pointing processing procedure when an input is made from. (1)
To (41) indicate each step, and each step (1) to
(25) and (29) show the same steps as those in the flow charts shown in FIGS.

First, when the input pen 121 is Pen Down
(The input pen 121 is the coordinate input surface 12 of the digitizer 12.
2 is touched) (1), and the input pen 12
If it is determined that 1 is not Pen Down, P
While waiting for en Down, while determining that the input pen 121 has Pen Down, the position on the screen corresponding to the pointing position (the position of the point at which the input pen 121 touches the coordinate input surface 122 of the digitizer 12). Is moved to (2).

Next, the pointing position is on a tap object (a picture requesting a tap like a pull-down menu or a button on a GUI screen) or a double tap object (an icon on the GUI screen such as an icon). It is determined whether the image is on a double tap object or a double tap object or a tap object (3).

If it is determined in this step (3) that the object is on the double tap object, the process proceeds to step (4),
If it is determined that the object is on the tap object, step (1)
Proceeding to 6), if it is determined that the object is not on the above two objects, proceed to step (22).

If it is determined in step (3) that the object is on the double-tap object, the pointed object is activated (the picture is highlighted to notify the operator that the object has been selected) (4). ), Set a timer T1 (not shown) (5),
It is determined whether or not the timer T1 has exceeded a predetermined time (6). If it is determined that the timer T1 has exceeded the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step (17). It is determined whether the input pen 121 has moved away from the coordinate input surface 122 of the digitizer 12 (7). If it is determined that the input pen 121 is not Pen Up, the process returns to step (6), and the input pen 121 is returned. If it is determined that Pen Up has been performed, the process proceeds to step (8).

In other words, in steps (5) to (7), the input pen 121 is moved up to Pen Up (step 8).
It is determined whether or not the timer T1 overflows during the check in step (1). That is, the first input pen 121 is Pe
The input pen 121 becomes P within a certain time after n Down.
It is checked whether or not en Up is performed. If the input pen 121 is Pen Up within a predetermined time, it is determined that the double tap operation is continuing, and the process proceeds to step (8).

Thereafter, a timer T2 (not shown) is set (8), and it is determined whether or not the timer T2 has exceeded a predetermined time (9). If it is determined that the time has exceeded, the process proceeds to step (21). If it is determined that the input pen 121 is not exceeded, it is determined whether the input pen 121 is Pen Down (10). If it is determined that the input pen 121 is not Pen Down, the process returns to step (9) and the input pen 121 is If it is determined that PenDown has been performed, the process proceeds to step (11).

That is, in steps (8) to (10), the second Pen D by the input pen 121 is performed within a predetermined time.
It checks whether there is own. here,
The second Pen by the input pen 121 within a certain time
If there is no Down, it is determined that the tap operation is completed instead of the double tap operation (because there is an object such as the title bar of Windows (product name) that accepts both tap and double tap), and step (21). Then, the tap command is executed for the active object (the object activated in step (4)).

Next, the pointing position of the Pen Down determined by the input pen 121 determined in step (10) is changed to Pen Do by the input pen 121 in step (1).
It is determined whether or not the object is on the wn-tapped object (11), and when it is determined that the pointing other than the object is performed (for example, the target icon is removed and the input pen 121 is Pen Down). In such a case, the process returns as an input error without any operation (ends the process).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (11) that the object is being pointed, the flow advances to step (12).

Thereafter, a timer T3 (not shown) is set (12), and it is determined whether or not the timer T3 has exceeded a predetermined time (13). If it is determined that the timer has exceeded the predetermined time, the process returns to end the processing. If it is determined that the input pen 121 does not exceed PenUp, it is determined whether or not the input pen 121 has PenUp (14). If it is determined that the input pen 121 has not PenUp, the process returns to step (13) and the input pen 1
If it is determined that Pen 21 has been Pen Up, the execution process of the double tap command is performed on the active object (the object activated in step (4)) (15), and the process returns to end.

That is, in steps (12) to (14), the Pen U of the second input pen 121 is
Checking if there is p. Here, if there is a second Pen Up with the input pen 121 within a certain period of time, it is determined that the double tap operation has been completed normally, and the process proceeds to step (15). If there is no Pen Up, the process returns without performing any operation as an error.

The time until the second Pen Up by the input pen 121 (the time set in the timer T3)
Input pen 121 will be Pen even if
Since the operation will be up (otherwise, it is impossible to proceed to the next operation), the input pen 121 is ignored ignoring this time check.
When the second Pen Down is performed on the same object as the previous time, it is determined that the double tap operation has been normally completed, and the step (11) is directly performed from the step (11) as indicated by a route R indicated by a dotted line in FIG. ) May be performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (3) that the pointing position is on the tap object, first,
The pointed object is activated (16), and it is determined whether or not the pointing position (that is, the pen tip) is moving (17). If it is determined that the pointing position is not moving, the process proceeds to step (20) without doing anything. ,
If it is determined that the cursor is moving, the cursor is moved to the new pointing position (18), and the active icon (the icon activated in step (16)) is moved (that is, dragged) to the cursor position or the active menu ( In step (16), the selected item such as a pull-down menu is changed to the menu item at the cursor position (19).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the input pen 121 has Pen Up (20).
If it is determined that the data has not been up, step (17)
When it is determined that the input pen 121 has Pen Up, the process of executing the tap command is performed on the active object (the last active object) (21), and the process returns to end. .

At this time, if a certain icon is dragged onto another icon and the input pen 121 is Pen Up, when both objects are active and the tap command of the destination icon is executed,
The object corresponding to the moved icon is processed as the target data.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (3) that the pointing position is not on the double-tap object or the tap object, that is, it is caused by the input errors [1] to [3] described in the prior art. In the case of [1] in the case, in the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
The process proceeds to No in 2), and in steps (24) to (26), the cursor is merely moved to the pointing position until the input pen 121 is PenUp. However, in the present embodiment, the following processing is performed.

First, the object activated by the previous input by the input pen 121 (for example, if the icon is tapped, the icon is highlighted as the target icon, or if the title bar of the window is tapped, It is determined whether or not the window is valid and is displayed on the top screen of the screen.) (22) If not, the process proceeds to step (24). The previous active object is made inactive (inactive) (23).

Next, it is determined whether or not the pointing position has been moved (24). If it is determined that the pointing position has not been moved, the process proceeds to step (29) without doing anything. Then, the cursor is moved to a new pointing position (25), it is determined whether the pointing position is on the object (26), and if it is determined that the pointing position is on the object, the object is activated (27) and not on the object. If it is determined that there is an object that has been activated so far, the object is made inactive (28).
However, in step (28), no processing is performed if no object has been activated so far.

That is, even if the object is removed by the input pen 121 at the time of the first pointing and the pointing is performed, if the pen tip (cursor) is moved and brought to the object, the object to which the pen tip is moved can be moved. Can be active.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the input pen 121 has Pen Up (29).
If it is determined that the time has not been up, step (24)
When it is determined that the input pen 121 has Pen Up, the process proceeds to step (30), where it is determined whether or not there is an active object. When it is determined that there is no active object, the outside of the object is determined as described above. Then, it is determined that this is a case where an input mistake for pointing is made or a case where the function added in the present embodiment is canceled halfway, and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (30) that there is an active object, a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 to 1 second is appropriate) is set in a timer T4 (not shown) (31), and It is determined whether or not T4 has exceeded a predetermined time (32). If it is determined that T4 has exceeded the predetermined time, the operation is regarded as an operation for activating the object. If it is determined that there is no input pen 1
It is determined whether Pen Down 21 has been performed (that is, whether an operation for using the function added in this embodiment has been performed) (33), and the input pen 121 is set to P
If it is determined that en Down has not been performed, the process returns to step (32). If it is determined that the input pen 121 has been Pen Down, the process proceeds to step (34) and subsequent steps.

In the following steps (34) to (39),
It is determined whether the current operation is a tap operation or a double tap operation. To be more precise, steps (34) to (39) in FIG. 6 check only whether Pen Down by the input pen 121 occurs once or twice within a fixed time, and does not check the pointing position (that is, the digitizer). Steps (5) to (14), (17) shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 which are normal processings (so that they can be confirmed by pointing anywhere on the coordinate input surface 122). 20 to (20) are simplified. Processing steps (17) to (20) after Yes in step (6) shown in FIGS.
And step (11) are omitted to check the pointing position, and steps (12) to (14) are omitted to proceed with the process of the route R indicated by the dotted line as described in the conventional example. .

As a result, the timers T1 and T2 which are determined to be Yes in the steps (35) and (38)
If overflow occurs, it is determined that the operation is a tap operation, and a process of executing a tap command is performed on the active object (the object that was last activated in step (27) of FIG. 5) (41). If it is determined in step (38) that the input pen 121 is Pen Down before the timer T2 overflows, a process of executing a double tap command is performed (40), and the process returns.

As described above, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 are obtained by adding the functions shown in steps (26) to (28) and AB to the flowcharts of the conventional examples shown in FIGS. I have. The steps (30) to (41) between A and B in the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 are inserted between A and B.

By realizing the functions as shown in the flow chart described above, in addition to the conventional input method, FIG.
The input method shown in FIG.

As described above in the present embodiment, unlike the pointing processing of the conventional pen input device, even if the operator does not point at the desired object at the first Pen Down with the input pen, the digitizer 12 A function to activate the object by moving the pen tip to an arbitrary position on the coordinate input surface 122 and then moving the pen tip over the object, and a function of Pen Up after activating the object. If the tapping or double-tapping operation is performed at an arbitrary position on the coordinate input surface 122 of the digitizer 12 within a predetermined time, it is assumed that the last active object is tapped or double-tapped. By adding such functions, the input in the conventional example If you want the scan [1], it can be solved.

Although the problem of the input error in the conventional example [2] itself is not improved, this new input function is not used only for correcting an erroneous input as in [1]. Active use, deliberately remove the first pointing from the target object (that is, do not perform any conventional double tap operation), and using this new input function eliminates the problem of [2]. (If a new input function is used, the pointing position in the double tap operation can be anywhere on the display screen 22 for the first and second times, so no mistake occurs).

In the case of an input error in the conventional example [3], the cause is that the target object is small and the operating environment of the operator is poor (for example, an input in a standing posture is required). Or input in a dimly lit place), the problem [3] does not arise by using the new input function, considering that it may be caused by a delay.

As described above, by utilizing this new input function, even if the display screen 22 is small (ie, even if the target object is small),
Display unit and digitizer (touch panel)
Even if there is a certain degree of position adjustment error or parallax, even if the operating environment of the operator is poor, accurate tapping and double tapping can be performed.

Hereinafter, the characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

Coordinates corresponding to the effective display area of the display unit configured to display a predetermined object configured as described above can be designated by pen-up or pen-down (input pen 121 contacts or separates from coordinate input surface 122). A pointing processing method of a pen input device that processes pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit (coordinate input surface 122), or pen-up or pen-down coordinates corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit that displays a predetermined object. A storage medium storing a computer readable program for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit that can be instructed by the user, wherein the object traces an arbitrary trajectory from an initial pen down to an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit. First judgment to determine whether or not Step (Step of FIG. 5 (26))
And a determining step of determining that the instruction for the object is valid when the first determining step determines that the object is instructed (step (27) in FIG. 5).
Therefore, when inputting from the digitizer, regardless of the size of the coordinate input unit, even if the user points at something other than the object, the user can follow an arbitrary trajectory from that position and indicate the intended object. A desired object can be activated by a simple operation, and the input operation burden on the operator can be reduced.

Further, a second judging step (FIG. 10) for judging the number of times an arbitrary position of the coordinate input section has been instructed within a predetermined time since the pen-up after the decision step validated the instruction for the object. Step 6 (34)-
(39)) and a processing step of executing different command processing for the object based on the number of instructions determined by the second determination step (steps (40) and (4) in FIG. 6).
1)), a simple operation of tapping or double-tapping an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit when inputting from the digitizer without being affected by the size of the coordinate input unit. Command processing can be executed, and the burden of the input operation of the operator having to accurately tap or double-tap within the narrow effective range of the conventional object can be further greatly reduced.

[Second Embodiment] In the first embodiment,
If a tap or double-tap operation is performed within a certain period of time after the input pen 121 draws an arbitrary trajectory, the trajectory will not be changed even if the tap or double-tap operation is performed anywhere on the display screen 22 (the digitizer 12 overlapping the display screen 22). Performed the same processing as when tapping or double-tapping the last point of, but after dividing the coordinate input surface into two areas and activating the object, tapping or double-tapping each area At this time, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the set processing is performed, and the same processing as when the button of the two-button mouse is clicked or double-clicked is performed. Hereinafter, the embodiment will be described.

The data processing apparatus according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, another configuration example of the coordinate input surface 122 shown in FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the configuration of the display screen of the display device 10 shown in FIG. 1 and the coordinate input surface 122 provided thereon. The same components as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In the figure, 57 is a left area, 58 is a right area, and the coordinate input surface 122 is virtually divided into two. When the pointing is performed on the coordinate input surface 122, the coordinate information sent from the digitizer control unit 126 is processed by a program based on a flowchart shown in FIG. It is possible to determine whether or not it is on the area.

The left area 57 performs a function process corresponding to a left button of a mouse as a pointing device, and the right area 58 performs a function process corresponding to a right button of a mouse.

That is, on the coordinate input surface 122, from Pen Up after the input pen 121 draws an arbitrary trajectory and reaches a desired object, tap an arbitrary place in the left area 57 within a predetermined time. When a double tap operation is performed, the same processing is performed as when the last point of the trajectory is left-clicked or left double-clicked with a mouse, and similarly, an arbitrary place in the right area 58 is tapped or double-tapped. In this case, the same processing is performed as when the last point of the trajectory is right-clicked or double-clicked with the mouse.

Hereinafter, the characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

Coordinates corresponding to the effective display area of the display unit configured to display a predetermined object configured as described above can be designated by pen-up or pen-down (input pen 121 touches or separates from coordinate input surface 122). A pen input device for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input section (coordinate input surface 122) divided into a plurality of input areas (left area 57, right area 58), and for a given position of the coordinate input section. First determining means for determining whether or not the object is instructed by following an arbitrary trajectory from the first pen-down (CP determined based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 described above)
U1) and determining means for determining that the instruction for the object is valid when the first determining means determines that the object is instructed (the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5 described above). CP determined based on
U1) and a second determination unit (which will be described later) that determines the number of times an instruction has been given to an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit within a predetermined time from a pen-up after the determination unit has enabled the instruction for the object. CPU 1) which determines based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 8, and which input area of the coordinate input unit has been determined within a predetermined time since the pen-up after the determination means enabled the instruction for the object. (A CPU 1 that determines based on a flowchart shown in FIG. 8 described later), the number of instructions determined by the second determining unit, and executes different command processing for the object based on the determination result of the determining unit. Since there is a control means (CPU 1 controlling based on a flowchart shown in FIG. 8 described later), there is no switch or the like. When inputting from a digitizer with a force pen or a fingertip, a simple operation of tapping or double-tapping any one of a plurality of input areas on a coordinate input surface which is considerably larger than the effective range of the digitizer can be performed by a conventional operation for a desired active object. A variety of command processing starts can be instructed from the pen input device, and input operations equivalent to a mouse can be performed comfortably without the need for introducing an input pen with a switch.

The operation shown in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 8 replaces FIG. 6 described in the above embodiment, and functions in combination with the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

The input processing from the digitizer 12 in the data processing device 1000 shown in FIG. 1 will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that the input processing in the second embodiment is composed of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 and the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 corresponding to the areas between the points AB, so only the flowchart between the points AB shown in FIG. explain.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the second data processing procedure in the pen input device according to the present invention, and corresponds to the processing of steps (30) to (41) shown in FIG. (30)-(39), (61)-
(66) indicates each step, and the same steps as those in FIG. 6 are denoted by the same step numbers.

First, steps (30) and (31)-
In (33), it is determined whether or not an input error has occurred. If it is determined that the input error has occurred, the process proceeds to B and the process ends. Next, in steps (34) to (39), it is determined whether the operation is a tap operation or a double tap operation. If it is determined that the operation is a tap operation, the process proceeds to step (64). Proceed to (61).

In step (61), it is determined whether the area (Pen Down) of the input pen 121 immediately before (second time) is the left area 57 or the right area 58 (6).
1) If it is determined that the area is the left area 57, the left button double tap (equivalent to left double click) command processing is performed (63). If it is determined that the area is the right area 58, the right button double tap ( Command processing (equivalent to right double click) is performed (62), and the processing is returned.

On the other hand, if Yes is determined in the step (38), it is determined in the step (33), that is, whether the area where the input pen 121 was Pen Down last time is the left area 57 or the right area 58. 57
If it is determined that the right button 58 is pressed, the left button tap (equivalent to left click) command processing is performed (66), and the right area 58
If so, a right button tap (equivalent to right click) command process is performed (65), and the process returns.

As described above, by applying the pointing device of the first embodiment, the operation area on the digitizer is divided into a plurality of areas, and the area is provided with area identification means for identifying those areas. When tapping or double-tapping within a certain period of time after a fingertip draws an arbitrary trajectory, you can set multiple tap or double-tap function processing according to which area to tap or double-tap By doing so, it is possible to realize an input unit that can respond to all operations of a mouse having a plurality of buttons with an inexpensive digitizer type pointing device using a pen or a finger without a switch or the like.

Hereinafter, the characteristic configuration of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The coordinates corresponding to the effective display area of the display unit configured to display a predetermined object configured as described above can be indicated by pen-up or pen-down (input pen 121 contacts or separates from coordinate input surface 122). A pointing processing method of a pen input device for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit (coordinate input surface 122) divided into a plurality of input areas (left area 57, right area 58), or A storage medium storing a computer-readable program for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit divided into a plurality of input areas in which coordinates corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit to be displayed can be indicated by pen-up or pen-down The first page for an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit. A first determination step (step (26) in FIG. 5) for determining whether or not the object is instructed by following an arbitrary trajectory from down, and that the first determination step indicates the object. When the determination is made, the determination step (step (27) in FIG. 5) for determining that the instruction to the object is valid and the pen-up after the determination step validates the instruction to the object are performed within a predetermined time. A second determination step (steps (34) to (39) in FIG. 8) for determining the number of times the user has pointed to an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit; and a pen after the determination step has enabled the instruction for the object. A determination step (steps (61) and (64) in FIG. 8) for determining in which input area of the coordinate input unit an instruction has been made within a predetermined period of time since the up-time; And instructed time determines the constant step, the steps of process (FIG. 8 to perform different command processing for the object based on the discrimination result of said discriminating step (62), (63), (6
5), (66)), when inputting from a digitizer using an input pen or a fingertip without a switch or the like, tap or tap any one of a plurality of input areas on a coordinate input surface that is considerably larger than the effective range of the object. With a simple operation of double tap operation, it is possible to instruct the start of various types of command processing compared to the conventional pen input device for the desired active object, and it is equivalent to a mouse without requiring the cost of introducing an input pen with a switch Input operation can be performed comfortably.

Hereinafter, the configuration of a data processing program readable by the data processing device according to the present invention will be described with reference to a memory map shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a memory map of a storage medium for storing various data processing programs that can be read by the data processing device according to the present invention.

Although not shown, information for managing a group of programs stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, a creator, etc. are also stored, and information dependent on the OS or the like on the program reading side, for example, a program is stored in the storage medium. An icon or the like for identification display may also be stored.

Further, data dependent on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, a program for installing various programs on a computer or a program for decompressing a program to be installed when the program to be installed is compressed may be stored.

The functions shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 in this embodiment may be executed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when a group of information including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Things.

As described above, the storage medium storing the program code of the software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or the apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MP) of the system or the apparatus is supplied.
It goes without saying that the object of the present invention is also achieved when U) reads and executes the program code stored in the storage medium.

In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.

As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, C
DR, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, RO
M, EEPROM and the like can be used.

When the computer executes the readout program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the OS (Operating System) running on the computer based on the instructions of the program code. ) And the like perform part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written into a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, based on the instruction of the program code, The CPU provided in the function expansion board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing,
It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by the processing is also included.

[0132]

As described above, the first embodiment according to the present invention is described.
According to the invention, a pen input device for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit capable of indicating a coordinate corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object by pen-up or pen-down, wherein First determining means for determining whether or not the object is instructed by following an arbitrary trajectory from the first pen down for an arbitrary position of the input unit; and if the first determining means is instructing the object. In the case where it is determined, it has a deciding means for deciding that the instruction for the object is valid, so that it does not depend on the size of the coordinate input unit, when inputting from the digitizer, even if pointing other than the object, A desired operation can be performed by a simple operation of pointing an intended object by following an arbitrary trajectory from the position. Can the project to active, it is possible to reduce the input operation burden on the operator.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, after the pen-up after the deciding means validates the instruction for the object, the number of times the designated position of the coordinate input section has been designated within a predetermined time period And a control unit for executing different command processing for the object based on the number of instructions determined by the second determination unit, so that the control unit is affected by the size of the coordinate input unit. When inputting from the digitizer, command processing for the desired active object can be executed by a simple operation of tapping or double-tapping an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit, and the operator can execute the command processing within the narrow effective range of the conventional object. The input operation burden of having to accurately tap or double-tap can be further greatly reduced.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, coordinate input divided into a plurality of input areas in which coordinates corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object can be designated by pen-up or pen-down. A pen input device for processing pointing instruction information for a part, wherein first determining means for determining whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from an initial pen down for an arbitrary position of the coordinate input part Determining means for determining that the instruction to the object is valid when the first determining means determines that the object is instructed; and a pen after the determining means validates the instruction to the object. A second determination unit configured to determine the number of times the specified position of the coordinate input unit has been specified within a predetermined time from the time of up; The determination means determines which input area of the coordinate input unit is instructed within a predetermined time from the pen-up after the writing determination means makes the instruction to the object valid, and the second determination means determines Control means for executing different command processing for the object based on the number of times of instruction and the discrimination result of the discrimination means, so that when an input pen or fingertip without a switch or the like is used to input from the digitizer, the effective range of the object With a simple operation of tapping or double-tapping any of the multiple input areas on the coordinate input surface which is considerably wider, it is possible to instruct the start of more various types of command processing than the conventional pen input device for the desired active object, with a switch With the mouse and without the cost of introducing an input pen An input operation etc. can be comfortably carried out.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the pointing instruction information for the coordinate input section is input by the predetermined pen input member, the input operation can be performed using the input pen.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the pointing instruction information for the coordinate input section is input by a touch instruction from a user with a fingertip, a tool such as an input pen is not required and only a fingertip is required. Can be used for input operation.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the coordinate input section is constituted by a touch panel integrated with the display section, an input operation can be performed from the touch panel.

According to the seventh and eighth aspects of the present invention,
A pointing processing method of a pen input device for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit capable of instructing a coordinate corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object by pen-up or pen-down, or a predetermined object A storage medium storing a computer-readable program for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit capable of instructing a coordinate corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit with a pen-up or a pen-down display, the coordinate input unit comprising: A first determining step of determining whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from the first pen-down to an arbitrary position of the unit; and determining that the first determining step indicates the object. The instruction for the object is valid Since it has a decision step to determine, regardless of the size of the coordinate input unit, when inputting from the digitizer, even if pointing other than the object, follow an arbitrary trajectory from that position to find the intended object A desired object can be activated by a simple operation of giving an instruction, and the input operation burden on the operator can be reduced.

According to the ninth and tenth aspects of the present invention, an arbitrary position of the coordinate input section is designated within a predetermined time from a pen-up after the determination step validates an instruction for the object. And a processing step of executing different command processing for the object based on the number of instructions determined by the second determination step. Therefore, when inputting from the digitizer, Command processing for an active object can be executed by tapping or double-tapping an arbitrary position in the coordinate input unit, and an input operation by an operator in which a conventional object must accurately tap or double-tap within a narrow effective range of an object. The burden can be further reduced significantly.

According to the eleventh and twelfth aspects of the present invention, the coordinates corresponding to the effective display area of the display unit for displaying a predetermined object are divided into a plurality of input areas which can be pointed up by pen-up or pen-down. A pointing processing method of a pen input device for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit, or a plurality of points capable of indicating a coordinate corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object by pen-up or pen-down. A storage medium storing a computer-readable program for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit divided into input areas, wherein the computer traverses an arbitrary trajectory from a first pen down for an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit. A first determining unit for determining whether or not the object is instructed; A determining step of determining that the instruction to the object is valid when the first determining unit determines that the object is instructed; and a pen after the determining unit validates the instruction to the object. A predetermined time from a pen-up after the second determination step of determining the number of times of pointing an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit within a predetermined time from the pen-up and a pen-up after the determination unit validates the instruction to the object; And a command processing for the object based on the number of instructions determined by the second determination step and the number of instructions determined by the second determination step. And a processing step of executing a digitizing operation when inputting data from a digitizer using an input pen or a fingertip without a switch or the like. With a simple operation of tapping or double-tapping any of the multiple input areas on the coordinate input surface which is considerably wider than the effective range of the user, it is possible to instruct the start of various command processing for the desired active object compared to the conventional pen input device. The input operation equivalent to that of a mouse can be performed comfortably without requiring the cost for introducing an input pen with a switch.

Therefore, when inputting from the digitizer,
Significantly reduce the input operation burden that the command processing cannot be instructed unless the operator taps or double-tap accurately within the narrow effective range of the conventional object,
This has the effect of reducing input errors.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a data processing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an image displayed on a display screen of the display device illustrated in FIG. 1 and a coordinate input surface provided on the display screen.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a first data processing procedure in the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a first data processing procedure in the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a first data processing procedure in the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second data processing procedure in the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the configuration of the display screen of the display device shown in FIG. 1 and a coordinate input surface provided thereon.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a third data processing procedure in the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs that can be read by the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a data processing procedure in a conventional data processing device.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a data processing procedure in a conventional data processing device.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing data processing means in a conventional data processing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 CPU 10 Display Device 12 Digitizer 121 Input Pen 122 Coordinate Input Surface 125 Coordinate Reading Unit 126 Digitizer Control Unit 1000 Data Processing Device

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A pen input device for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit capable of indicating a coordinate corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object by pen-up or pen-down, wherein the coordinate input is First determining means for determining whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from the first pen-down to an arbitrary position of the section; and determining that the first determining means is indicating the object. And determining means for determining that the instruction to the object is valid in such a case. 2. A second judging means for judging the number of times of instructing an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit within a predetermined time from a pen-up after the determining means validates an instruction for the object, 2. The pen input device according to claim 1, further comprising: a control unit configured to execute different command processing on the object based on the number of instructions determined by the second determination unit. 3. A pen input for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit divided into a plurality of input areas in which coordinates corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object can be indicated by pen-up or pen-down. An apparatus, wherein a first determination unit that determines whether or not the object is instructed by following an arbitrary trajectory from a first pen down for an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit, and wherein the first determination unit Deciding means for deciding that the instruction for the object is valid when it is determined that the object is instructed; and inputting the coordinates within a predetermined time from pen-up after the deciding means validates the instruction for the object. A second determination unit for determining the number of times of instructing an arbitrary position of the unit; From a pen-up after validating the instruction for, in the input area of the coordinate input unit within a predetermined time to determine in which input area, the number of instructions determined by the second determination means, Control means for executing different command processing for the object based on the result of the determination by the determination means. 4. The pen input device according to claim 1, wherein the pointing input information for the coordinate input unit is input by a predetermined pen input member. 5. The pen input device according to claim 1, wherein the pointing instruction information for the coordinate input unit is input by a touch instruction from a user with a fingertip. 6. The pen input device according to claim 1, wherein the coordinate input unit includes a touch panel integrated with the display unit. 7. A pointing processing method of a pen input device for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit capable of indicating a coordinate corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object by pen-up or pen-down. A first determining step of determining whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from an initial pen down for an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit; and the first determining step specifies the object. Determining that the instruction for the object is valid when it is determined that the pointing operation has been performed. 8. A storage storing a computer-readable program for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit capable of indicating a coordinate corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object by pen-up or pen-down. A first determining step of determining whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from a first pen-down to an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit; and A determination step of determining that the instruction to the object is valid when it is determined that the instruction to the object is made, a storage medium storing a computer-readable program. 9. A second judging step of judging the number of times of pointing an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit within a predetermined time from a pen-up after the determining step has made the pointing to the object valid, 8. The pointing processing method for a pen input device according to claim 7, further comprising: a processing step of executing different command processing for the object based on the number of instructions determined by the second determination step. 10. A second judging step of judging the number of times an arbitrary position on the coordinate input unit has been instructed within a predetermined time from a pen-up after the instruction for the object has been validated in the determining step. 9. A storage medium storing a computer-readable program according to claim 8, comprising: a processing step of executing different command processing for the object based on the number of instructions determined by the second determination step. . 11. A pen input for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit divided into a plurality of input areas in which coordinates corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit for displaying a predetermined object can be indicated by pen-up or pen-down. A pointing processing method of the apparatus, comprising: a first determination step of determining whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from a first pen-down to an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit; A determination step of determining that the instruction for the object is valid when the determination step determines that the object is instructed; and within a predetermined time from a pen-up after the determination step validates the instruction for the object. A second judging step of judging the number of times an arbitrary position of the coordinate input section has been indicated; A determination step of determining in which input area of the coordinate input unit an instruction has been made within a predetermined time from a pen-up after the instruction for the object has been validated in the determination step; and the second determination step A pointing processing method for a pen input device, comprising: a number of instructions; and a processing step of executing different command processing on the object based on a determination result of the determination step. 12. A computer for processing pointing instruction information for a coordinate input unit divided into a plurality of input areas in which coordinates corresponding to an effective display area of a display unit displaying a predetermined object can be indicated by pen-up or pen-down. A storage medium storing a readable program, wherein a first determination step of determining whether or not the object is indicated by following an arbitrary trajectory from an initial pen down for an arbitrary position of the coordinate input unit, A determining step of determining that the instruction to the object is valid when the first determining step determines that the object is instructed; and a pen-up after the determining step validates the instruction to the object. Determining the number of times the coordinate input section is pointed to an arbitrary position within a predetermined time. A second determination step, and a determination step of determining which input area of the coordinate input unit has been instructed within a predetermined time from a pen-up after the determination step has enabled the instruction for the object, A computer-readable program, comprising: a number of instructions determined by the second determination step; and a processing step of executing different command processing on the object based on a determination result of the determination step. Storage media.