CN103345309A - Method and system for extending keys - Google Patents
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The invention discloses a method for extending keys. The method includes the following specific steps of dividing a keyboard into a common mode and an extending mode, and when the keys are pressed down in the common mode, original functions of the keys are correspondingly executed. When the keys are pressed down in the extending mode, extending instructions configured in extending mode configured modules are correspondingly executed; one of the keys not only can achieve functions of the key, but also can achieve functions of an Fn key, and the key is called a function strengthening key. The invention further discloses a system for achieving the method. After the function strengthening key is used, all keys which are arranged for extending the keyboard can be deleted, and the keys includes the Fn key, a Command key and other similar keys. Some keys which are rarely used at ordinary times but can not be omitted can also be deleted, and the keys include a Home key, an End key and other similar keys. The keys of the keyboard are simplified, but all the functions of an original keyboard can still be achieved, and meanwhile the method and system for extending the keys is convenient for a user to use.
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Technical field
The present invention relates to the keyboard technique field, relate in particular to the method and system of button in a kind of extended keyboard.
Background technology
Along with the development of computer, keyboard also begins to develop rapidly, and number of keys constantly increases.Will hold more button at the keyboard area of identical size, just can only use integral keyboard, so the Fn function keyboard has been born, nearly all notebook computer has the Fn function key now.Some company even also increased the command key.
More physical button means, needs hand more to move complete operation.The place of operation most convenient is always arranging high-frequency button, and these function keys that increase are not high because of frequency of utilization such as Fn, command key etc., so always be arranged on the place of inconvenient operation.If they are arranged on the place of most convenient, when doing some things, because they are useless, also can feel inconvenient, so where these keys that increase operate all inconveniences no matter be arranged on.
Function button of every increase simultaneously just need correspondingly increase the cost of hardware setting, the cost of button itself, and the cost of circuit setting will arrange more button in same area, and each button will be done forr a short time, and this equally also needs cost.
Summary of the invention
There are inconvenient operation and the high technical matters of cost at keyboard of the prior art, the invention discloses a kind of method of expanding button.The present invention also discloses the system that realizes this expansion button.
Goal of the invention of the present invention realizes by following technical proposals:
A kind of method of expanding button, it specifically comprises the steps: keyboard is divided into general mode and mode of extension, under general mode, after button is pressed, corresponding its original function of carrying out.Under mode of extension, after button is pressed, corresponding its explosion command that in the mode of extension configuration module, disposes of carrying out; One of them or more than one button can be realized the function of button itself, also can realize the function of Fn key, are referred to as function and add strong bond.By a button is arranged two kinds of orders, equal a button and can realize at least two kinds of different functions, simplified the button of keyboard, simultaneously convenient for users to use.Fn key on the conventional keyboard just can be by letter key or numerical key or space bar replace arbitrarily, the keyboard of notebook computer will be simplified, reduced the cost of hardware device, adopt letter key or space bar to replace on the Fn key simultaneously, reduced the movement of both hands, convenient for users to use, improved input efficiency.
Further, above-mentioned said method also comprises the method for judging keyboard mode, and its concrete steps are as follows:
When the Fn+ key is pressed and does not unclamp, do not have other key to press in the short time before and after simultaneously, long press the Fn+ key after, enter mode of extension;
When the Fn+ key is pressed and does not unclamp, have other key also to be pressed in the short time simultaneously, so current keyboard be operating as operation under the mode of extension;
Press the Fn+ key when short, press and upspring between time very short, then be the operation under the general mode;
Press non-Fn+ button in the ban, press Fn+ again, pipe range is not by still short in being general mode all;
Above-mentioned weak point by standard refer in notepad, click non-Fn+ button only import an order then for short by, imported a plurality of orders and then pressed for long.
Further optimal way is that space bar is set to function and adds strong bond.Space bar is thumb-actuated key the most easily, adopts space bar to realize that function adds strong bond, is very easy to user's use.
Further, above-mentioned mode of extension comprises one or more than one pattern.The setting of a plurality of patterns, the perfect function of integral keyboard can realize a keystroke dual-purpose even many usefulness, has farthest reduced the quantity of button.
Further, said method comprises that also after mode of extension was locked, the explosion command of setting was directly carried out in the input of button.Directly using mode of extension comparatively easily under the situation, such as after canceling digital keys, pass through the direct input digit of alphabet key, then can lock figure pattern, the alphabetical corresponding key in locking back just directly is input as numeral, and is convenient for users to use.
Further, said method also comprises the extended keyboard display module is set, and the information of explosion command correspondence is shown at display.Such as the explosion command of letter key A for copying, then show alphabetical A and the corresponding relation that copies on the display, show by the expanded function with button, make the user obtain the corresponding informance of the expansion button of all settings easily, be very easy to user's use.
The invention also discloses a kind of system that expands button, it specifically comprises: explosion command configuration module, function add strong bond, judge module and execution module, and described explosion command configuration module is used for the explosion command of configuration button; Described function adds the function that strong bond can be realized button itself, also can carry out the function of Fn key; Described judge module is used for judging the current pattern of keyboard; Described execution module is used for carrying out corresponding function under the associative mode of keyboard; Under general mode, after button is pressed, carry out the original function of button, under mode of extension, after button is pressed, carry out the expanded function of button.A button is realized the function of two or more buttons, has reduced the button on the keyboard, and is convenient for users to use.
By adopting above technical scheme, the invention has the beneficial effects as follows: after functions of use adds strong bond, can delete the button that all increase for extended keyboard, as: Fn, Command etc.Also can delete some usefulness seldom at ordinary times, but the button that can not lack, as: keys such as Home, End.Simplify the key arrangement of keyboard, and still can realize all functions of original keyboard, simultaneously convenient for users to use.
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In order to make purpose of the present invention, technical scheme and advantage clearer, below in conjunction with specific embodiment, the present invention is described in more detail.Should be appreciated that specific embodiment described herein only in order to explaining the present invention, and be not used in restriction the present invention.
The invention discloses a kind of method of expanding button, it specifically comprises the steps: keyboard is divided into general mode and mode of extension, under general mode, after button is pressed, corresponding its original function of carrying out, under mode of extension, after button is pressed, corresponding its explosion command that in the mode of extension configuration module, disposes of carrying out; One of them or more than one button can be realized the function of button itself, also can realize the function of Fn key, are referred to as function and add strong bond.A button is arranged two kinds of orders, equal a button and can realize at least two kinds of different functions, simplified the key arrangement of keyboard, reduced the button of keyboard, simultaneously convenient for users to use.Fn key on the conventional keyboard just can be by letter key or numerical key or space bar replace arbitrarily, the keyboard of notebook computer will be simplified, reduced the cost of hardware device, adopt letter key or space bar to replace on the Fn key simultaneously, reduced the movement of both hands, convenient for users to use.
One embodiment of the present of invention are set at function with space bar and add strong bond, are about to its explosion command and are set at the Fn key that has now on the keyboard of notebook computer.Space bar is set at the function with Fn function key on the existing keyboard of notebook computer, makes space bar both have the function of original space bar, also have the function of Fn key.
Space bar is set at the function with Fn key.Equal to have realized with key of space bar the function of original space bar and these two keys of Fn key like this, make and on keyboard, just can directly cancel the Fn key, reduced the cost of hardware circuit and hardware keyboards.Simultaneously because the position handled easily of space bar, do not need the moveable finger just can very fast realization function key, be very easy to user's use.Can certainly be set to the Fn+ function key by other button, can at random adjust according to user's custom.
Judge among the present invention that mode of extension whether method is as follows:
Mode of extension is judged
1. be pressed (not unclamping) as Fn+, and front and back do not have other key to press in very short time, namely only press Fn+, so after long the pressing, enter mode of extension.
2. (do not unclamp) after Fn+ is pressed, (being short to the length that can not be identified as button presses) has other key also to be pressed in very short time, so current keyboard be operating as operation under the mode of extension.
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1. as user click (or be called short by) Fn+, and press and upspring between time very short, then be the operation under the general mode.Judge that short standard is: in notepad, click non-Fn+ button and only import an order then for short, it then is long having imported a plurality of, can certainly be set at other time.
2. press non-Fn+ button earlier, press Fn+ again, pipe range is not by still short in being general mode all.
One embodiment of the present of invention
Mode of extension (Extend Mode) can have a lot of, and Ex represents x mode of extension.Wherein x is greater than 0 natural number, such as: E1 is figure pattern, and E2 is pattern of symbol, and E3 is error correction mode.The user can not arrange mode of extension, and 1 or a plurality of mode of extension also can be set.One of them must be set to give tacit consent to mode of extension mode of extension.When entering mode of extension under the general mode, will enter the acquiescence mode of extension.Must under mode of extension, just can switch to other mode of extension by button.
If current mode of extension is locked, then the later input of keyboard directly equals the explosion command that current mode of extension is set.
Below with a mode of extension: figure pattern is that example specifies.
The explosion command that the subalphbet key is set in the mode of extension configuration module corresponds to numeral, and figure pattern is the acquiescence mode of extension.Such as the rule of setting can for: Q, W, E, R, T, Y, U, I, these 10 letter keys of O, the P explosion command of corresponding its setting respectively are 10 numerals 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0.In mode of extension, if the digital extended pattern is locked, then the output that obtains of short punch alphabetic keypad Q, W, E, R, T, Y, U, I, O, P directly is 10 numerals 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0.In mode of extension, if the digital extended pattern is not locked, then need to monitor the Fn+ key.When general mode was not pressed the Fn+ key, the user imported U, then was normal input U, if input U when pressing the Fn+ key, then the input signal that obtains of computing machine is 7.Like this, under mode of extension, no matter whether this mode of extension locked, the user can realize the input wanted easily.In an embodiment of the present invention, make and to replace digital keys with 10 letter keys, further reduced the cost of hardware circuit and hardware keyboards.
One embodiment of the present of invention
Under general mode, length is pressed the Fn+ key and is entered mode of extension.If the pattern non-locking switches to general mode after unclamping Fn+.If mode of extension is locked, then need mode switching key to switch to general mode.Such as the explosion command of definition letter key A for current mode of extension is switched to general mode, then under (current locking) mode of extension, click letter key A, system switches to general mode according to the explosion command that arranges in the mode of extension configuration module with mode of extension at this moment.
One embodiment of the present of invention
After the user arranges some expansion buttons (such as: keys such as Home, End), of a specified duration need not forget.Do not worry, you can arrange a button and show help, help mode is: show that at screen a keyboard (is called: on-screen keyboard), show that then all buttons and the function expanding out (copy, paste, open application program, an or network address etc.), there is not the button user of expansion can be set to show or do not show.
In the present embodiment, the extended keyboard display module is set, the information of explosion command correspondence is shown at display.Though self-defined setting button is very convenient, is easy to forget after having defined.The extended keyboard display module is set, the information of extended keyboard correspondence is shown at display, made things convenient for user's input operation.
One embodiment of the present of invention
Behind input one segment information, that finds input has just departed from one or two, then switches to error correction mode, and the button with around the wrong button is presented on the display.Be entered as " Patent o " such as being input as " Patent is money " mistake.Then can switch to error correction mode fast, switch to error correction mode if the numerical key 3 of acquiescence in the mode of extension is set to, press the Fn+ keyed jointing so and and press 3 of numerical keys and enter error correction mode.At this moment, the key on the keyboard around the o key: can be presented on the display such as I, P, K, L, select input for the user.Can enlarge the o key scope of key on every side as required.
These function keys all are arranged on the input field that operation is very easy (such as the letter district according to user's needs, the user also can modify feature key place the zone, such as in keypad area etc.), obviously delete key (backspace) also can be arranged on the place of letter district most convenient.Perhaps the user whether can also arrange be automatic deletable mode (when the user correctly imported, delete key of input was imported user key-press then earlier).
Figure pattern and pattern of symbol can also be set, even remote pattern (button of seldom using), perhaps set up the pattern that the user creates.These mode users all can be selected to start or editor or close, such as the numbers and symbols mixed display etc.Certainly, the pattern switching key is also arranged arbitrarily by the user.
Above-mentioned explanation illustrates and has described a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but as previously mentioned, be to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the disclosed form of this paper, should not regard the eliminating to other embodiment as, and can be used for various other combinations, modification and environment, and can in invention contemplated scope described herein, change by technology or the knowledge of above-mentioned instruction or association area.And the change that those skilled in the art carry out and variation do not break away from the spirit and scope of the present invention, then all should be in the protection domain of claims of the present invention.
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1. method of expanding button, it specifically comprises the steps: keyboard is divided into general mode and mode of extension, under general mode, after button is pressed, corresponding its original function of carrying out; Under mode of extension, after button is pressed, corresponding its explosion command that in the mode of extension configuration module, disposes of carrying out; One of them or more than one button can be realized the function of button itself, also can realize the function of Fn key, are referred to as function and add strong bond, are also referred to as the Fn+ key.
2. the method for expansion button as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that said method also comprises the method for judging keyboard mode, and its concrete steps are as follows:
When the Fn+ key is pressed and does not unclamp, do not have other key to press in the short time before and after simultaneously, long press the Fn+ key after, enter mode of extension;
When the Fn+ key is pressed and does not unclamp, have other key also to be pressed in the short time simultaneously, so current keyboard be operating as operation under the mode of extension;
Press the Fn+ key when short, press and upspring between time very short, then be the operation under the general mode;
Press non-Fn+ button in the ban, press Fn+ again, pipe range is not by still short in being general mode all;
Above-mentioned weak point by standard refer in notepad, click non-Fn+ button only import an order then for short by, imported a plurality of orders and then pressed for long.
3. the method for expansion button as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that space bar is set to function and adds strong bond.
4. the method for expansion button as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that described mode of extension comprises one or more than one pattern.
5. the method for expansion button as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that described method comprises that also after mode of extension was locked, the explosion command of setting was directly carried out in the input of button.
6. the method for expansion button as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that described method also comprises the extended keyboard display module is set, and the information of explosion command correspondence is shown at display.
7. system that expands button, it is characterized in that specifically comprising: explosion command configuration module, function add strong bond, judge module and execution module, and described explosion command configuration module is used for the explosion command of configuration button; Described function adds the function that strong bond can be realized button itself, also can carry out the function of Fn key; Described judge module is used for judging the current pattern of keyboard; Described execution module is used for carrying out corresponding function under the associative mode of keyboard; Under general mode, after button is pressed, carry out the original function of button, under mode of extension, after button is pressed, carry out the expanded function of button.
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