JPS6266316A - Character input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To input characters with a ten-key easily and speedily by selecting a character array table where characters such as alphabets and KATAKANA (square form of Japanese syllabary) are arranged in a matrix with the ten-key, and selecting characters in a matrix with an up and a down, and a right and a left key. CONSTITUTION:Character array tables are arranged by the kinds of characters in the order of capital alphabet characters, small alphabet characters, KATAKANA, numbers, and special characters and one of the respective character array tables is selected in order according to how many times a key 5 of the ten-key is hit. Further, the respective character array tables each have five columns and N rows alphabetically or in the order of 'a', 'i', 'u' - in KANA(Japanese syllabary) or 0, 1, 2, 3..., and columns and rows are advanced endlessly with keys 2, 8, 4, and 6 above and below, and on the right and left sides of the key 5.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application 1] The present invention relates to a data input device, and particularly to a device for selectively inputting alphabetic characters, numbers, etc. using a numeric keypad.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, as a device for inputting character data using a numeric keypad, there is a device that inputs characters based on a code expressed by numbers, or a device that inputs characters based on a character set table shown in FIG. 2. Description of the Related Art A device is known in which a desired character is selected and inputted while scrolling a character set table by pressing a predetermined key.

However, devices that input characters based on numerical codes require correspondence between numerical codes and characters, which is a complicated operation, and each time a character is input,
There is a problem in that it is necessary to have the character code table on hand. Furthermore, a device that scrolls characters by pressing a predetermined key based on a character set table has the problem that the scrolling takes too much time.

[Object of the Invention] The present invention has been made by focusing on the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology.
The object of the present invention is to provide a character input device whose input operation is easy and quick.

[Embodiments of the Invention] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the arrangement of keys and function assignments of the keys used in the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a character arrangement table used in the above embodiment.

First, the character arrangement table shown in FIG. 2 will be explained.

This character arrangement table has a plurality of characters arranged in character type 45. In other words, alphabetic uppercase letters, alphabetic lowercase letters, katakana, numbers, and special symbols are arranged in the order of character types, and alpha vents are rA, B, C.
The katakana characters are arranged in alphabetical order, such as ``Aiweo...''.
...'', and the numbers are arranged in such a way that the values gradually increase, such as 0.1 and 2.3.

Further, the -1- character layout table forms columns in the horizontal direction, and five columns are provided, and the fifth column is followed by the first column [I]. Further, in the character arrangement table, rows are formed in the downward direction, and after the last row, the rows return to the first row.

Next, the function assignment of the keys shown in FIG. 1 will be explained.

Of the numeric keypad of the button phone shown on the left side of Figure 1, "5"
" key is the key to select the character type, and this "5"
Each time you press the key, the character type changes in the following order: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, katakana, numbers, and symbols.

The "2" key on the numeric keypad is used to move up the line; for example, when "rF" is specified, the "2" key is used to move up the line.
” key, the line moves up and the character rAJ is specified.

The "8" key is the key to specify line down, and the "4"
The key is the key to move up the column, for example, "B
” when specifying.

When the "4" key is pressed, rAJ is designated. and,
The "6" key is a key for moving down columns.

The "ne" key is the key to set the currently specified character (the character that is only displayed on the display) (the key to input the character), and the "#" key is the key to set the currently specified character (the character only displayed on the display). This is the key to clear the key.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of inputting the three characters UH:K by hand using the numeric keypad.

First, when the "5" key is pressed, character type selection is performed. Here, if you select the character type for the first time, “A
” is specified, and “A” is displayed on a predetermined display. Here, when data is "specified", it is simply displayed on the display, and the characters are actually input only when they are selected (set).

Next, press the ``8J key to scroll down one line in the character arrangement table 1-, so the display will display r.
FJ is displayed. And next.

When you press the "6" key, the column is scrolled one column to the right, and the display shows "Instead of FJ, "G"
is displayed, and if you press the "6" key again, the rl next to it will be displayed.
(J will be displayed.Here, if you press the "N" key, it will be set, so the character data rHJ will be input.When this data is input, "H" will appear on the display.) is shifted one place to the left.

Next, to input the second character, press the "5" key. This will select uppercase letters, but in this case, the previously selected alphabet/) will be selected.
Displays the same characters as uppercase letters. Therefore, in the above case, rHJ is displayed to the right of "H". Then, “5
” key selects the second character type. In other words, katakana (and the first katakana) is displayed next to the alphabet. In other words, "HA" is displayed on the display. Then, when the "5" key is pressed again, the next character type of katakana, a number, is selected, and moreover, the first number is selected. In other words, rl
(OJ will appear on the display.

Then, if you press the "8" key twice, the character arrangement table will scroll by two lines, so ":" will be displayed instead of rOJ.If you press the "r zero" key now, the currently displayed character is set.

That is, the character ":" is input next to rl(J.

Then, when the "5" key is pressed, "H", which is a capital letter of the alphabet and is the same as the character selected immediately before, is displayed. □Then, press the "5" key again to read the first letter of Katakana, which is the next letter type in the alphabet.
In other words, "A" is designated. Then, when the "6" key is pressed, the character arrangement table is scrolled one column to the right and "I" is designated instead of "A". Then press the "8" key and the character arrangement table will scroll to one line, so "H: Ki"
is displayed. Finally, when the user presses the ``book'' key, all the ``H: ki'' characters currently displayed on the display are actually input.

The character arrangement table shown in FIG. 2 is endless in the vertical direction (row direction) and endless in the horizontal direction (column direction). In other words, when "rz" is specified, "
When the "8" key is pressed, "A" located on the next line is designated, and "rA" is designated. Sometimes, pressing the "4" key will specify "→".

In the first embodiment, the required characters can be specified simply by shifting the rows and columns of the character arrangement table.

Also, if you want to change the character type, just press "5". Therefore, if you know that the order of character types on the character array table changes and that you need to shift one line and column, you can input characters without having to memorize the arrangement contents of the character array table. Therefore, there is no need to have a character arrangement table handy for operation.

Furthermore, since row shifts and column shifts can be performed freely, the number of scrolls required to specify and select a desired character is small. Therefore, the time required to input characters is shortened.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, the alphabet,
When inputting numbers, etc., the input operation is easy and quick. ,′

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows key functions according to an embodiment of the present invention. 0,' which is a diagram showing assignment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a character arrangement table in the above embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a character set table used in the conventional example. Patent applicant: Canon Co., Ltd. Roro Rusuoka Kokushu Roro Okaoka Saku861

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A character type selection means for selecting a character type in a character arrangement table in which characters are arranged for each character type; a row selection means for selecting a row by scrolling the rows in the character arrangement table; a column in the character arrangement table; A character input device comprising: column selection means for selecting a column by scrolling; and; (2) The character input device according to claim 1, wherein the characters are alphabetic characters, numbers, katakana, or symbols.