CN111142683A

CN111142683A - Input support program, input support method, and input support device

Info

Publication number: CN111142683A
Application number: CN201911073039.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 藤泽正人; 田村博志; 松沼泰史; 福元荣作; 柿谷信吾
Original assignee: IB Research KK
Current assignee: IB Research KK
Priority date: 2018-11-06
Filing date: 2019-11-05
Publication date: 2020-05-12
Anticipated expiration: 2039-11-05
Also published as: CN111142683B; JP6720274B2; JP2020077113A

Abstract

The invention relates to an input support program, an input support method and an input support device, aiming at reducing the burden of a user when creating a document. Causing a computer to perform a process comprising the steps of: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing from among characters specified by software for converting characters accepted from a user; and a character insertion step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step with reference to a storage unit storing name characters and symbol characters following the name characters in association with each other, and inserting the extracted another character into a position corresponding to the one character.

Description

Input support program, input support method, and input support device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to an input support program, an input support method, and an input support device.

Background

Conventionally, for example, there is a document in which reference numerals are given to parts of drawings and each part is described in association with the reference numerals, such as a usage specification, an assembly specification, or a patent specification. The creator creates the document while confirming the symbol and the name each time, which is troublesome and may cause an error in the symbol. As a related technique, a technique is disclosed in which document data is stored in a memory, an identification symbol is searched for in the memory, and a word matching a word stored before the identification symbol is searched for, and a symbol is assigned to the word (for example, see patent document 1). In recent years, it is known that, for example, there is a predictive conversion function for predicting a character once input to a character to be input later.

[ Prior art documents ]

[ patent document ]

[ patent document 1 ] Japanese patent application laid-open No. H10-232867

However, in the conventional art, there is a case where a user is burdened when creating a document in which a symbol or a name is described. For example, when an incorrect name character or an incorrect symbol character is input during the input of the name character or the symbol character, even if the user recognizes the error, the incorrect character prediction conversion candidate occurs every time the character input is determined, and the user is inconvenienced to confirm the candidate error, which causes a burden on the user.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to reduce a burden on a user when creating a document.

(1) In order to solve the above problem, an input support program according to an aspect of the present invention is an input support program for causing a computer to execute processing including: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character in a range from a position corresponding to a position at which input of a distinction symbol is previously determined to a position at which input of the distinction symbol is currently determined, at a timing at which input of the distinction symbol for distinguishing a text is determined, from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user; an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit in which a name character and a symbol character following the name character are stored in association with each other; and a character insertion step of inserting the other character extracted in the extraction step into a position corresponding to the one character.

(2) In order to solve the above problem, an input support program according to an aspect of the present invention is an input support program for causing a computer to execute processing including: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character in a range from a position where a line change is performed before to a position where a line change is performed this time at a timing when a line change is performed, from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user; an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; and a character insertion step of inserting the other character extracted in the extraction step into a position corresponding to the one character.

(3) In order to solve the above problem, an input support program according to an aspect of the present invention is an input support program for causing a computer to execute processing including: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user; an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; a character insertion step of inserting the other character extracted in the extraction step into a position corresponding to the one character; and a step of generating a symbol character based on the other number of the number indicated by the symbol character of the specific name character detected in the detecting step, and storing the generated symbol character and the specific name character in the storage unit in association with each other.

(4) In order to solve the above problem, an input support program according to an aspect of the present invention is an input support program for causing a computer to execute processing including: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing when an article is edited, from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user; an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; a presentation step of presenting the other character extracted in the extraction step in a manner that can accept the user's selection; and a character insertion step of inserting the other character selected by the user into a position corresponding to the one character.

(5) In order to solve the above problem, an input support program according to an embodiment of the present invention causes a computer to execute processing including: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing set by a user at a plurality of timings from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by the user; an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; and a character insertion step of inserting the other character extracted in the extraction step into a position corresponding to the one character.

(6) In the input support program (5) above, when the first timing is set as the predetermined timing, the one character may be detected in a range from an input start position at which the character conversion starts when the user starts inputting a character to an input end position at which the character input is determined.

(7) In the input assisting program of (5) or (6), the timing may include a second timing to specify an input of a segmentation marker for a segment, and in the detecting, when the second timing is set as the predetermined timing, the one character may be detected in a range from a position corresponding to a position to specify an input of the segmentation marker in a previous time to a position to specify an input of the segmentation marker in a present time.

(8) In the input support program according to any one of the above (5) to (7), the predetermined timing may include a third timing at which the line switching is performed, and in the detecting step, when the third timing is set as the predetermined timing, the one character may be detected in a range from a position at which the line switching is performed a previous time to a position at which the line switching is performed a present time.

(9) In the input assisting program of (4) above, the presenting step may present the other character so as to be able to accept a selection of insertion of the other character and a selection of non-insertion of the other character.

(10) In the input assisting program according to any one of (1) to (7), the detecting step may detect the predetermined part of speech in a range from a position corresponding to a position at which the distinguishing mark was input before the input to a position at which the distinguishing mark is input this time, and the detecting step may include a warning step of warning when the predetermined part of speech is not detected in the detecting step.

(11) In the input support program according to any one of the above (1) to (10), when any one of the name character detected in the detecting step and the symbol character following the name character is not stored in the storage unit, the name character and the symbol character may be stored in the storage unit in association with each other.

(12) In the input support program of (11) above, when one of the name character and the symbol character following the name character detected in the detecting step is stored in the storage unit and the other character is not stored in the storage unit, the name character and the symbol character may be associated with each other and stored separately in the storage unit.

(13) In the input support program (12), the storage unit may store the name character and the symbol character by assigning an attribute thereto when the name character and the symbol character are associated with each other and stored separately.

(14) In order to solve the above problem, an input support method according to an aspect of the present invention is an input support method in which a computer executes processing including: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character in a range from a position corresponding to a position at which input of a distinction symbol is previously determined to a position at which input of the distinction symbol is currently determined, at a timing at which input of the distinction symbol for distinguishing a text is determined, from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user; an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; and a character insertion step of inserting the other character extracted in the extraction step into a position corresponding to the one character.

(15) In order to solve the above problem, an input support method according to an aspect of the present invention is an input support method in which a computer executes processing including: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character in a range from a position where a line change is performed before to a position where a line change is performed this time at a timing when a line change is performed, from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user; an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; and a character insertion step of inserting the other character extracted in the extraction step into a position corresponding to the one character.

(16) In order to solve the above problem, an input support method according to an aspect of the present invention is an input support method in which a computer executes processing including: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user; an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; a character insertion step of inserting the other character extracted in the extraction step into a position corresponding to the one character; and a step of generating a symbol character based on the other number of the number indicated by the symbol character of the specific name character detected in the detecting step, and storing the generated symbol character and the specific name character in the storage unit in association with each other.

(17) In order to solve the above problem, an input support method according to an aspect of the present invention is an input support method in which a computer executes processing including: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing when an article is edited, from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user; an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; a presentation step of presenting the other character extracted in the extraction step in a manner that can accept the user's selection; and a character insertion step of inserting the other character selected by the user into a position corresponding to the one character.

(18) In order to solve the above problem, an input support method according to an aspect of the present invention is an input support method in which a computer executes processing including: a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing set by a user at a plurality of timings from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by the user; an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; and a character insertion step of inserting the other character extracted in the extraction step into a position corresponding to the one character.

(19) In order to solve the above problem, an input assisting apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a detection unit that detects at least one of a name character and a symbol character in a range from a position corresponding to a position at which input of the distinguishing symbol is previously specified to a position at which input of the distinguishing symbol is currently specified, at a timing at which input of the distinguishing symbol for distinguishing a text is specified, from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by a user; and a character insertion unit that extracts another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected by the detection unit with reference to a storage unit that stores name characters and symbol characters following the name characters in association with each other, and inserts the extracted another character into a position corresponding to the one character.

(20) In order to solve the above problem, an input assisting apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a detection unit that detects at least any one of a name character and a symbol character in a range from a position where a line change is performed before to a position where a line change is performed this time at a timing when a line change is performed, from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by a user; and a character insertion unit that extracts another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected by the detection unit with reference to a storage unit that stores name characters and symbol characters following the name characters in association with each other, and inserts the extracted another character into a position corresponding to the one character.

(21) In order to solve the above problem, an input assisting apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a detection unit that detects at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by a user; a character insertion unit that extracts another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected by the detection unit with reference to a storage unit that stores name characters and symbol characters following the name characters in association with each other, and inserts the extracted another character into a position corresponding to the one character; and a unit that generates a symbol character based on the other number of the number indicated by the symbol character of the specific name character detected next by the detection unit, and stores the generated symbol character and the specific name character in the storage unit in association with each other.

(22) In order to solve the above problem, an input assisting apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a detection unit that detects at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing when a text is edited, from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by a user; and a character insertion unit that extracts another character corresponding to the character included in the one character detected by the detection unit with reference to a storage unit in which a name character and a symbol character following the name character are stored in association with each other, presents the extracted another character so as to be able to accept a selection by a user, and inserts the another character selected by the user into a position corresponding to the one character.

(23) In order to solve the above problem, an input assisting apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a detection unit that detects at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing set by a user at a plurality of timings from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by the user; and a character insertion unit that extracts another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected by the detection unit with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other, and inserts the extracted another character into a position corresponding to the one character.

As described above, according to the present invention, the burden on the user when creating a document can be reduced.

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Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an input assisting apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the input assisting apparatus 1.

Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the name symbol DB.

Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition of symbol → name insertion performed after a user inputs a sentence including symbol characters.

Fig. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition of name → symbol insertion performed after a user inputs a sentence including name characters.

Fig. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition of symbol → name insertion in a case where an input character is cut and character conversion is performed.

Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition of symbol → name insertion performed after input is specified for each symbol character.

Fig. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition in a case where a number stored as a symbolic character is input as a simple number.

Fig. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition in a case where another symbol character is stored in the same name character.

Fig. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the input assisting process performed by the input assisting apparatus 1.

Fig. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen transition example in modification 1.

Fig. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the name symbol DB according to modification 2 of the present embodiment.

Fig. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen transition example in modification 3.

Fig. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of generation of step numbers according to modification 4.

Fig. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of generation in the case where parentheses are given to step numbers.

Fig. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the input assisting process performed by the input assisting apparatus 1 according to the modification example 4.

Fig. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen transition example in modification 4.

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DB … name notation database; 1 … inputting auxiliary devices; 11 … CPU; 12 … memory; 13 … a disk drive; 14 … magnetic disk; 15 … communication I/F; 16 … a keyboard; 17 … mouse; 18 … display; 19 … speaker; 20 … bus; 30 … transformation candidates; 40 … name symbol candidates; 201 … a detection part; 202 … storage section; 203 … extraction part; 204 … text insertion part; 205 … input control unit; 206 … prompt section; 207 … stores a control section; a 208 … warning section; 209 ….

Detailed Description

(an example of the hardware configuration of the input assisting apparatus 1)

Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an input assisting apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In fig. 1, the input assisting apparatus 1 is a computer apparatus, such as a desktop computer or a notebook computer. However, the input assisting apparatus 1 may be an intelligent device such as a smart phone or a palm computer.

In fig. 1, the input assisting apparatus 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a memory 12, a disk drive 13, a disk 14, a communication I/F (Interface) 15, a keyboard 16, a mouse 17, a display 18, and a speaker 19. The units 11 to 19 of the input assisting apparatus 1 are connected by a bus 20.

The CPU11 governs the overall control of the input assisting apparatus 1. The Memory 12 includes, for example, a ROM (Read only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a flash ROM, and the like. For example, a flash ROM or a ROM stores various programs, and a RAM is used as a work area of the CPU 11. The program stored in the memory 12 causes the CPU11 to execute encoded processing by being loaded into the CPU 11. The memory 12 stores word processing software, various programs corresponding to the word conversion software, and an input assisting program according to the present invention. The memory 12 stores a name symbol DB (Data Base) to be referred to when the input assisting program is executed (see fig. 2).

The magnetic disk drive 13 controls reading and writing of data to and from the magnetic disk 14 under the control of the CPU 11. The magnetic disk 14 stores data written by the control of the magnetic disk drive 13. The magnetic disk 14 is, for example, a magnetic disk or an optomagnetic disk. The communication I/F15 is connected to a network via a communication line and to an external computer via a network.

The keyboard 16 is an input device for inputting data, and has keys for inputting characters, numerals, various instructions, and the like. Specifically, the keyboard has keys such as an enter key, a space key, an end key (ESC key), and a function key (hereinafter referred to as "F key"). The keypad 16 may be a touch panel type input keypad numeric keypad or the like. The mouse 17 is an input device for selecting a cursor movement range, moving a window, changing a size, or the like. The input device may include a microphone for inputting information in accordance with voice.

The display 18 is a display device that displays data such as documents, images, and function information in addition to a cursor, an icon, or a toolbox. For example, the display 18 can be a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic el (electroluminescence) display, or the like. A speaker is an output device that outputs sound. The output device includes a printer in addition to the above.

(functional Structure of input Assist device 1)

Next, an example of the functional configuration of the input assisting apparatus 1 will be described with reference to fig. 2. Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the input assisting apparatus 1. The input support apparatus 1 is a document creation apparatus that supports a user in assigning a symbol to an attached drawing or the like and explaining a name in a document file. The input support device 1 is provided with document creation software for creating a document by inputting characters and character conversion software for converting the inputted characters.

In fig. 2, the input assisting apparatus 1 includes a detection unit 201, a storage unit 202, an extraction unit 203, a character insertion unit 204, an input control unit 205, a presentation unit 206, a storage control unit 207, a warning unit 208, and a setting unit 209.

The detection unit 201 detects at least one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing among characters input by a software for converting the characters input by a user. The user inputs characters by, for example, operation input using the keyboard 16, but may input characters by voice using a microphone. Here, the software is, for example, a general character conversion software distributed in the market. In addition to the character conversion software, general character processing software distributed in the market is installed in the input support device 1.

The character conversion is, for example, a conversion of an input hiragana into a kanji character or a conversion of an input number into a full-character or a half-character. Additionally, the literal transform includes a predictive transform. The prediction conversion is a function of predicting a character that is likely to be input with respect to an input character by referring to characters that have been input in the past. The character specification is, for example, to select and specify a character desired by the user from among the displayed conversion candidates. For example, the conversion candidates are displayed in a selectable manner by pressing a space bar after the user inputs a character, and the character is specified by pressing an enter key.

The name character is, for example, a name character indicating a component or a device. Specifically, the name characters are characters such as "control device" and the like, katakana such as "パネル" and letters such as "CPU". Further, the name letters are in principle letters that do not include hiragana. However, a specific hiragana registered in advance is recognized as a name character. In addition, when the schema element analysis is used, it is possible to recognize a noun of hiragana as a name character. In addition, even in the case of hiragana, for example, as in the case of the "1 st peripheral device", the wording may be stored for the portion located between the "1 st" and the "peripheral device". This is because "the positions of" the upper margin 1 "are set so as not to recognize" the positions of "the upper margin 1" and "the lower margin" as other characters. In this way, for a specific kanji or katakana and a specific hiragana following it, there are cases where it is stored as a name character.

The symbol character is a character of one or a series of numbers, signs, letters, etc., or a character formed by combining them. For example, the detection unit 201 detects a symbol character by recognizing, as the symbol character, one or a plurality of continuous numbers, letters, signs, or a combination thereof following the name character. For example, in the case of a character such as "control device 100", the name character is "control device" and the symbol character is "100". For example, in the case of a character such as "ステップ S11", the name character is "ステップ", and the symbol character is "S11". In addition, by setting in advance, in the case of a character such as "ステップ S11", the name character may be "ステップ S" and the symbol character may be "11".

The predetermined timing is, for example, timing for specifying a character input, specifically timing for pressing an enter key for specifying a character input by the user. The detection unit 201 detects one character of the name character and the symbol character in a range from an input start position at which the user starts character input and starts character conversion to an input end position at which the character input is specified. Hereinafter, the description will be made by referring to "one character of the name character and the symbol character" as a "detection target character". For example, if the range is a single sentence of characters, that is, if the user has typed in a single sentence at a time, the detection unit 201 detects the detection target characters sequentially from the beginning of the single sentence.

The storage unit 202 stores a combination in which a name character and a symbol character following the name character are associated with each other. For example, the storage unit 202 stores a name character indicating "control device" and a symbol character indicating "100" in association with each other for a character such as "control device 100".

The extraction unit 203 refers to the storage unit 202 and extracts another character corresponding to the character including the detection target character detected by the detection unit 201. The characters including the detection target characters are, for example, the same characters as the detection target characters. In this case, the other character corresponding to the character including the detection target character is, for example, the other character corresponding to the detection target character. That is, the extraction unit 203 extracts another character that completely matches the detection target character. Specifically, if the explanation is supplemented, for example, the storage unit 202 stores the name character and the symbol character indicating "control device 100" in association with each other, and if the name character indicating "control device" as the target character is detected, the extraction unit 203 extracts the symbol character "100" associated with the name character "control device".

Further, the characters including the detection target characters may be, for example, characters partially including the detection target characters. That is, the extraction unit 203 extracts not only a character that completely matches the detection target character but also another character that corresponds to a character partially including the detection target character. In other words, the input assisting apparatus 1 extracts another character by a so-called "fuzzy search". Specifically, for example, the storage unit 202 stores name characters and symbol characters in association with each other for "パネル 700" and "パネル" components 701, respectively, the detection target character is a name character indicating "パネル", and the extraction unit 203 extracts the symbol character "701" in association with the name character "パネル" in addition to the symbol character "700" in association with the name character "パネル".

The character insertion unit 204 inserts the other character extracted by the extraction unit 203 into a position corresponding to the detection target character. For example, the detection target character is a symbol character indicating "100", and the name character "control device" corresponding to the symbol character "100" is extracted by the extraction unit 203. In this case, the character insertion unit 204 inserts (inputs) the name character "control device" extracted by the extraction unit 203 into a position immediately before the detection target character "100" as a position corresponding to the detection target character.

The detection target character is a name character indicating "control device", and the symbol character "100" corresponding to the name character "control device" is extracted by the extraction unit 203. In this case, the character insertion unit 204 inserts the symbol character "100" extracted by the extraction unit 203 into a position immediately after the detection target character "control device" as a position corresponding to the detection target character.

In the following description, after the symbol character input is specified, the insertion of the name character corresponding to the symbol character is described as "symbol → name insertion". After the name character input is specified, the symbol character inserted in correspondence with the name character is described as "name → symbol insertion". In addition, "symbol → name insertion" and "name → symbol insertion" are collectively referred to and described as

The input control section 205 allows the document creation software to input the character after another character extracted by the extraction section 203 is inserted into the character insertion section 204. The character that the input control unit 205 can input by allowing is converted and specified by character conversion software. From the specified characters, the detection target characters are detected again by the detection unit 201, and the characters are inserted by the character insertion unit 204. Thereafter, the same procedure is repeated.

(construction for inserting symbols or the like according to user's selection)

Next, a structure for inserting a symbol or the like according to a user selection will be described. The presentation unit 206 presents another character extracted by the extraction unit 203 so as to be able to accept a user selection. The presentation unit 206 can receive a selection of inserting another character extracted by the extraction unit 203 and a selection of not inserting the other character, and present the other character. For example, the presentation unit 206 displays a selection screen for displaying whether or not another character corresponding to the detection target character is inserted.

When the extracting unit 203 extracts the plurality of other characters, the presenting unit 206 displays a selection screen into which one of the plurality of other characters is inserted. For example, in the case where the symbol character "700" corresponding to the name character "パネル" and the symbol character "701" corresponding to the name character "パネル component" are extracted from the detection target character "パネル" by the extraction unit 203 in the "fuzzy search", the presentation unit 206 may display a selection screen in which either of "700" and "701" is inserted.

The character insertion section 204 inserts another character according to the user's selection. When the selection of the other character is accepted from the display screen presented by the presentation unit, the other character is inserted.

(for a structure storing first-appearing name letters and symbol letters)

The following describes a configuration in which a device or a component with a symbol character appearing first in a document file is stored in the storage section 202. When none of the name character and the symbol character specified by the user is stored in the storage unit 202, the storage control unit 207 stores the name character and the symbol character in the storage unit 202 in association with each other. For example, the storage unit 202 stores name characters and symbol characters in association with each other for each document file. In the document file being created, the newly input name letters and symbol letters are not stored in the storage section 202. In this case, the storage controller 207 stores the name character and the symbol character in the storage 202 in association with each other.

The storage control unit 207 is not limited to automatically storing the name characters and symbol characters input in the document, and may separately store the name characters and symbol characters in accordance with the input of the user from the character registration screen.

Here, as an example, as an article including "パネル 9" and "タッチパネル 99" appearing first in a document file, "- は, パネル 9 と, タッチパネル 99 とをえる is input and determined. ". In this case, the storage controller 207 stores the name character "パネル" and the symbol character "9" in association with each other, and stores the name character "タッチパネル" and the symbol character "99" in association with each other. Here, since a setting is adopted in which consecutive katakana or kanji characters are recognized as one character, the name character "タッチパネル" is not recognized and stored as "パネル". In addition, since consecutive english numerals are recognized as one character, the symbol character "99" is not recognized and stored as "9".

Characters to be detected are detected by the detection device. For example, as an example of name → symbol insertion, it is attempted to imagine "- は, パネルと, タッチパネルとをえる. "as" は, パネル 9 と, タッチパネル 99 とをえる. "is used in the case. In this case, since a setting is adopted in which consecutive katakana or kanji characters are recognized as one character, for example, the character which matches the character stored in the name symbol DB to the maximum extent is detected for the name character "タッチパネル", and "タッチパネル" is detected without detecting "タッチ".

Further, as an example of the symbol → name insertion, it is attempted to assume that "— は, 9 と, 99 とをえる will be provided. "as" は, パネル 9 と, タッチパネル 99 とをえる. "is used in the case. In this case, since consecutive english numerals are recognized as one character, the symbol character "99" is not detected as "9", but is detected as "99".

In the present embodiment, consecutive katakana characters, kanji characters, preset characters, and the like are processed into one character and name characters or symbol characters are stored, but the present invention is not limited to this, and name characters or symbol characters may be stored by a technique of mode element analysis. Specifically, the storage controller 207 may divide the word into minimum units (mode elements) based on information such as a grammar and a word class by the mode element analysis, and store the name characters and the symbol characters discriminated by each mode element in association with each other. In this case, the detection unit 201 may detect the name character and the symbol character from the input characters by way of the mode element analysis.

Note that, for characters newly stored in association with name characters and symbol characters by the storage control unit 207, a display mode (for example, display of a yellow mark) indicating that new storage is performed may be adopted. In addition, the newly stored name word or symbol word is passed through

In the case of the first insertion, a display mode (for example, display of an orange mark) indicating the case of the first insertion may be employed. This gives the user an opportunity to confirm the name character or symbol character first input by the user.

(for the case of inputting a character different from the stored character)

Next, a case where a character different from the character stored in the name symbol DB is input will be described. When any one of the name character and the symbol character received and specified from the user is stored in the storage unit 202 and the other character is not stored in the storage unit 202, the storage control unit 207 associates the name character and the symbol character and stores the associated character in the storage unit 202. For example, although "control device 100" is stored in the name symbol DB, there is a case where the user wants to input "control device 200". In this case, for example, a plurality of symbol characters are stored in association with the same name character in accordance with a selection of a user. Note that "a case where any one of the name character and the symbol character received and specified by the user is stored in the storage unit 202 and the other character is not stored in the storage unit 202" is referred to as a case where one of the input characters overlaps with the character stored in the storage unit 202 "below.

In addition, when the character input side overlaps with the character stored in the storage unit 202, the storage control unit 207 may change another character stored in the storage unit 202 to the character received from the user. For example, the user may input "control device 100" but may want to change to "control device 200" during the description. In this case, for example, the symbol character stored in association with the name character can be changed according to the selection of the user. In addition, when the storage control unit 207 changes the symbolic words stored in association with the name words, the word insertion unit 204 may collectively replace the corresponding symbolic words input in the document file. In addition, the name character and the symbol character input in the document may be changed separately from the editing screen in accordance with the input of the user, without being limited to the automatic change.

The warning unit 208 gives a warning when the character input side overlaps with the character stored in the storage unit 202. For example, although the user inputs "control device 100", the user may input "control device 110" due to an input error, a pen error, or the like. In addition, although "control device 100" is input, "パネル 100" may be input due to an input error, a pen error, or the like. Specifically, although the name character of "control device" corresponds to the symbol character of "100", there is a case where "control device 110" or "パネル 100" is input. In this case, the warning unit 208 notifies that there is a possibility of an error in the input. When this notification is made, for example, when the user keeps inputting "control device 110", the storage control unit 207 may store the symbol character of "110" separately in association with the name character of "control device". The "control device 110" is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode by a green fluorescent pen or the like.

(

Setting of ON, OFF of function)

Next, the description is given

Setting ON/OFF of the function. The setting unit 209 sets either a first setting for performing character insertion or a second setting for not performing character insertion, according to a user selection. The setting unit 209 can always accept user selection during document creation, and change the setting of the first setting and the second setting. When the first setting is set by the setting unit 209, the character insertion unit 204 inserts another character into the position corresponding to the one character.

The detection unit 201, the storage unit 202, the extraction unit 203, the character insertion unit 204, the input control unit 205, the presentation unit 206, the storage control unit 207, the warning unit 208, and the setting unit 209 are realized by the CPU11 shown in fig. 1 executing an input assist program. The storage unit 202 shown in fig. 1 is realized by the memory 12, for example.

The input assisting apparatus 1 may further include a conversion unit not shown. The conversion unit converts and specifies characters input by a user. Specifically, the conversion unit has a function of character conversion software. In this case, the detection unit 201 may detect at least one of the name character and the symbol character at a predetermined timing from among the characters specified by the conversion unit. In this case, the input support program and the word processor according to the present invention may be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium as an installation package, and the program may be read into a computer system and executed.

In addition, the input assisting apparatus 1 may present another character corresponding to the character including the detection target character by a space bar so as to be selectable when performing the character conversion. Specifically, the input assisting apparatus 1 may detect the detection target character from the name character and the symbol character when the conversion is performed by the conversion unit, extract another character corresponding to the character including the detected detection target character, and present the extracted another character to the user so that the extracted another character can be inserted. Therefore, another character may be inserted into the position corresponding to the detection target character in accordance with a selection from the user using the space bar. With such a configuration, another character can be input in the character conversion.

(an example of name symbol DB)

Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the name symbol DB. As shown in fig. 3, the name symbol DB represents the entries "name word" and "symbol word". When a user creates a document, "name word" indicates a word input by giving a symbol word. The "symbol character" indicates a character such as a numeral or a symbol input following the character indicating the "name character". For example, when the user inputs the name character of the label character, the input name character and symbol character are stored in correspondence with the "name character" and "symbol character" of the name symbol DB.

As shown in fig. 3, for example, "control device" in "name text" corresponds to the symbol text "100". This means that the user has input "control device 100" in the document file. The name symbol DB is created for each document file. For example, in word processing software, in different document files (document file 1 and document file 2), the respective name symbol DBs are stored. In addition, the name symbol DB is stored in the memory 12 of the input assisting apparatus 1. However, without being limited thereto, the name symbol DB may be stored in the external storage device.

In addition, the input assisting apparatus 1 can also be used when not used

The function of (2) to generate a name symbol DB. For example, exist in the absence of

In the case of a document being created halfway in the input means of the function of (1), or being turned off halfway

To create a document. Thus, when the user creates a document with the input assisting apparatus 1 from the middle of the document, the input assisting apparatus 1 is applied

The function (2) can generate a name symbol DB by using a document file created in the middle. In this case, for a document created halfway, the process can be performed

(example of input screen)

Next, an example of the input screen will be described with reference to fig. 4 to 7.

(example of Picture transition 1)

Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition of symbol → name insertion performed after a user inputs a sentence including symbol characters. Fig. 4 (1) shows a screen after a sentence including a symbol character is input by the user through the character conversion software before the character conversion. Specifically, (1) shows that the user inputs a sentence including a symbolic character, and presses the space bar once, thereby displaying the screen of the conversion candidates 30 on the display 18. The conversion candidates 30 represent any of the "1" to "3" candidates that can be selectively displayed. In the screen of (1), when the user presses the space key once, the conversion candidate "2" can be displayed so as to be selectable, and when the user presses the space key once, the conversion candidate "3" can be displayed so as to be selectable. Further, (1) indicates that "100 は, 101 をそなえる" is input by the user. ". In (1), when the user selects "1" displayed on the conversion candidates 30, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (2).

(2) The screen specified by the character input by the character conversion software is shown. Specifically, in (2), "100 は, 101 をえる is displayed. "the determined screen is input with characters. In addition, in (1), even if the user does not want to input "100 は or" 101 をそなえる "at all, by the predictive conversion function of the character conversion software. ", the text entry shown in (2) can also be determined.

When the character input is determined, the title candidate 40 is displayed as shown in (3). In (3), "100 は, 101 をえる is displayed. "denotes a symbol character of the period" 100 "and a candidate name symbol 40 of a name character corresponding to the symbol character. The title candidate 40 indicates that any one of the displayed candidates of "1" and "2" can be selected. The "1. control device 100" in the candidate name symbol 40 indicates a name character into which the "control device" is inserted. In addition, "2. なし" indicates that no name character is inserted, that is, that a function of inserting no symbol → name is used. In the screen image in (3), when the user presses the space bar once or presses the down arrow key once, the conversion candidate "2" can be selectively displayed. In addition, when the number key "2" is pressed, "2" is selected. In (3), when the user selects "1. control device 100" displayed on the name symbol candidates 40 (when the enter key or the number key "1" is pressed), the screen transitions to the screen shown in (4).

The selection of "2. なし" displayed on the name symbol candidate 40, that is, the selection of the function not using the symbol → name insertion, by the user may be accepted by pressing a decision key such as a pause key once. Thus, the function of symbol → name insertion can be made unused by 1 key operation.

(4) The name character "control device" is inserted in correspondence with the input specification of "100". On the screen in (4), "control device 100" is displayed in a display form (for example, bold characters) different from the usual one, and insertion of characters from the candidate name symbols 40 is explicitly indicated to the user. The display mode different from the normal mode may be a highlight display, a fluorescent pen, a character color different from the normal mode, or the like. In addition, in (4), the symbol character indicating "101" and the name symbol candidate 40 of the name character corresponding to the symbol character are displayed.

In (4), when the user selects the "1. sound box portion 101" displayed on the name symbol candidates 40, the user transitions to the screen shown in (5). (5) The picture showing the "sound box portion" is inserted corresponding to the input determination of "101". In the screen of (5), the "sound box portion 101" is displayed in a display mode (e.g., bold characters) different from the usual one, and the user is explicitly instructed to input characters from the name symbol candidates 40.

As shown in the screen transition of fig. 4, when a sentence including characters is specified as in the screen of (2), the title symbol candidates 40 are automatically displayed as in the screen of (3), and when the user presses the enter key in the screen of (3), the title "control device" corresponding to the symbol "100" is inserted. Accordingly, the name symbol candidates 40 are automatically displayed as in the screen of (4), and when the user presses the enter key, the name character "water removal portion" corresponding to the symbol character "101" is inserted as in the screen of (5). That is, in the example shown in the screen transition of fig. 4, when the character input is determined, the user can input the name character corresponding to the symbol character by pressing the enter key twice consecutively.

In the explanation of fig. 4, the name symbol candidates 40 are displayed in (3) and (4), but the present invention is not limited to this, and name characters corresponding to the character characters may be automatically inserted without displaying the name symbol candidates 40. That is, when the characters are specified in (2), the screen may be shifted to (5). Thus, when character input is specified, the name character corresponding to the symbol character can be inserted without any operation by the user.

In addition, when

When the completion is completed, the user can directly receive the input of characters. Therefore, even if proceed

The period during which the user cannot input characters can be minimized.

Further, there is a case where the name character corresponding to the symbol character "100" is not stored. In this case, in (5), the structure is "100 は" and the sound box portion 101 をえる. ". That is, when the user makes a mistake in inputting the symbol, the name character is not inserted. In view of this, a different display method such as a yellow mark may be used for the symbol character "100" to which the name character is not associated. Thereby, the user can be prompted to pay attention to or re-input.

(example of Picture transition 2)

Next, an example of screen transition in which name → symbol insertion is performed by a user inputting a sentence including name characters will be described with reference to fig. 5. In the following description, the same contents as those described with reference to fig. 4 will not be described.

Fig. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition of name → symbol insertion performed after a user inputs a sentence including name characters. Fig. 5 (1) shows a screen before character conversion performed after a user inputs a sentence including name characters. Specifically, (1) shows a screen on which the user inputs a sentence including a name character and presses the space bar once, thereby displaying the conversion candidates 30. In addition, in (1), it indicates that "せいぎょそうちは, せ, and then たくぶをそなえる are input by the user. ". In (1), when the user selects "1" displayed on the conversion candidates 30, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (2).

(2) The screen specified by the character input by the character conversion software is shown. Specifically, (2) denotes the "control device は, the sound mirror portion をえる. "the determined screen is input with characters. In addition, in (1), even if the user does not want to completely input the "control device は, the word water section をえる for the predictive conversion function of the character conversion software. ", the text entry shown in (2) can also be determined.

When the character input is determined, the title candidate 40 is displayed as shown in (3). The determined "control device は, the sound-device portion をえる are displayed as input in (3). The name character "middle" indicates "control device" and the name symbol candidate 40 of the symbol character corresponding to the name character. In (3), when the user selects "1. control device 100" displayed as the title candidate 40, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (4).

(4) The expression "100" is inserted in correspondence with the input determination of "control device". On the screen in (4), "control device 100" is displayed in a display form different from the usual one (for example, bold characters), and is inserted from the candidate name symbol 40 in a clear indication to the user. In addition, the name character representing the "sound box portion" and the name symbol candidate 40 of the symbol character corresponding to the name character are displayed in (4).

In (4), when the user selects the "1. Water layer 101" displayed on the name symbol candidates 40, the user transitions to the screen shown in (5). (5) The display image representing the "structure element" is inserted into the picture of the "structure element 101" in correspondence with the input determination of the "structure element". In the screen of (5), the "sound box portion 101" is displayed in a display mode (e.g., bold font) different from the usual mode, and is explicitly input from the name symbol candidate 40 to the user. Further, the display modes of the "control device 100" and the "sound box portion 101" are different display modes, respectively.

As shown in the screen transition of fig. 5, when a sentence including the name is specified in the screen of (2), the name symbol candidates 40 are automatically displayed as in the screen of (3), and when the user presses the enter key in the screen of (3), the symbol "100" corresponding to the name "control device" is inserted. Accordingly, the name symbol candidate 40 is automatically displayed as in the screen of (4), and when the user presses the enter key, the symbol character "101" corresponding to the name character "word" removal region "is inserted as in the screen of (5). That is, in the example shown in the screen transition of fig. 5, when the character input is determined, the user can insert the symbol character corresponding to the name character by pressing the enter key twice in succession.

(example of Picture transition 3)

Next, a case where the inputted characters are cut and converted will be described with reference to FIG. 6,

an example of screen transition (2). Note that although the sign → name insertion is described in fig. 6, the same applies to the sign → sign insertion, and the description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the following descriptions other than FIG. 6 are provided as

The explanation of (1) is mainly explained for the symbol → name insertion, but the same is also true for the name → symbol insertion.

Fig. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition of symbol → name insertion in the case of character cutting and character conversion of input. In fig. 6, (1) is a picture before the character conversion after the user inputs a sentence including a symbolic character. Specifically, (1) indicates that the input user "せいぎょそうちは, せ, and たくぶをそなえる are present. ". In (1), when the user presses the space bar, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (2).

(2) A screen on which conversion candidates 30 representing "100" of the inputted character are displayed. (2) In (1), when the user selects "1" displayed in the conversion candidates 30, the conversion candidates 30 are input below "100". Then, when the user selects one of the "conversion candidates 30", the screen transitions to the screen shown in (3).

(3) A screen on which the conversion candidate 30 indicating "101 を" in the input character is displayed. In (3), when the user selects "1" displayed on the conversion candidates 30, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (4).

(4) Indicating the entered text "そなえる. "is displayed on the screen of the conversion candidate 30. In (4), when the user selects "1" displayed on the conversion candidates 30, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (5).

(5) A screen showing that the input of characters is determined. Specifically, (5) indicates "100 は, 101 をえる. "the determined screen is input with characters. When the character input is determined, the name symbol candidates 40 are displayed and name characters corresponding to the character characters are inserted as shown in (6) to (8) of fig. 6. Note that the transition of the screens in (6) to (8) in fig. 6 is the same as the transition of the screens in (3) to (5) in fig. 5.

In the explanation of fig. 6, it is assumed that, after all characters of a sentence including a symbol character are specified, a name character corresponding to the symbol character is inserted, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a name character corresponding to the symbol character "100" may be inserted at a timing determined by a part (for example, "100") of the input characters. That is, symbol → name insertion may be performed before all the character inputs of the character conversion software are specified.

(example of Picture transition 4)

Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition of symbol → name insertion performed after input is specified for each symbol character. In fig. 7, (1) shows a screen before character conversion after a user inputs a symbol character. Specifically, (1) shows a screen on which the user inputs a symbol, presses the space key once, and displays the conversion candidates 30. (1) When the user selects "1" displayed on the conversion candidates 30, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (2).

(2) Indicating the screen determined by the character input. Specifically, (2) a screen in which the character input of "100" is determined. When the character input is determined, the title candidate 40 is displayed as shown in (3). In (3), when the user selects "1. control device 100" displayed on the name symbol candidates 40, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (4).

(4) It is indicated that "control device" is inserted in correspondence with the input determination of "100". Then, when the user inputs "101", the conversion candidates 30 are displayed as shown in (5). In (5), when the user selects "1" displayed on the conversion candidates 30, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (6).

(6) A screen showing that the input of characters is determined. Specifically, (6) a screen determined by the character input indicating "101". When the character input is determined, the title candidate 40 is displayed as shown in (7). In (7), when the user selects the "1. Water layer 101" displayed on the name symbol candidates 40, the user transitions to the screen shown in (8). (8) The representation is inserted into the "sound box portion" corresponding to the input determination of "101".

As shown in fig. 7, even if the user specifies the input for each symbol character, the name character corresponding to the specified symbol character can be inserted every time the symbol character input is specified.

(example 5 of Picture transition)

Fig. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition in a case where a number stored as a symbolic character is input as a simple number. The items (1) to (3) shown in fig. 8 are the same as the items (1) to (3) shown in fig. 7, and therefore, the description thereof is omitted. When "2. なし" displayed on the name symbol candidate 40 in (3) is selected, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (4). In addition, in (3), even if "2. なし" is not selected, that is, even if a plurality of operations, for example, a space key and an enter key, are not performed once, the selection of "2. なし" can be accepted by operating a predetermined key (for example, a pause key) once.

(4) A screen showing that no name character is input for the character "100". Then, when the user wants to input the word "kg" next to "100", the conversion candidates 30 are displayed as shown in (5). In (5), when the user selects "1. kg" displayed on the conversion candidate 30, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (6) and the character input of "kg" is specified. As shown in fig. 8, the input assisting apparatus 1 can determine the symbols stored in the name symbol DB as individual numbers. Further, "100" of "100 kg" is recognized as a separate number, and "100" or "kg" is not stored in the name symbol DB.

(example of Picture transition 6)

Next, an example of screen transition in the case where another symbolic character is stored for the same name character will be described with reference to fig. 9. In the following, although "the control device 100" is already stored, a case where "the control device 200" is newly stored will be described.

Fig. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an example of screen transition in a case where the same name character is stored with another symbol character. In fig. 9, (1) shows a screen after the user inputs characters and before the character conversion. Specifically, (1) indicates that the user inputs the character "せいぎょそうち" and presses the space bar one time, thereby displaying the screen of the conversion candidate 30. In (1), when the user selects "1" displayed in the conversion candidates 30, the screen shown in (2) is shifted.

(2) A screen showing character determination. Specifically, (2) is a screen for specifying characters of "control device". When the characters are specified, the title candidate 40 is displayed as shown in (3). In (3), "2" displayed on the name symbol candidate 40 without inputting the name character is selected, and the screen transitions to the screen shown in (4).

(4) A screen showing that no character is input to the name character of the "control device". Then, when the user inputs the character "200" following the "control device", the conversion candidates 30 are displayed as shown in (5). In (5), when the user selects "1" displayed in the conversion candidates 30, the character input of the "control device 200" is specified as shown in (6). Here, in the name symbol DB, although the symbol character "100" is stored in association with the name character "control device", the symbol character "200" is not stored.

Here, (7) a warning image 60 is displayed. The warning image 60 is an image for notifying that there is a possibility of a symbol input error, and is an image for accepting selection of whether or not to newly store the "control device 200" in the name symbol DB. In (7), "1. はい" displayed in the warning image 60 is selected, and the screen transitions to the screen shown in (8).

In (8), the notification image 61 is displayed. The notification image 61 indicates a selection screen for notifying that the "control device 200" is newly stored, and accepting whether or not the "control device 100" is replaced with the "control device 200". In (8), "1. はい" displayed in the notification image 61 is selected, and all of "control device 100" described in the document file are replaced with "control device 200". In addition, the symbol character of "100" corresponding to the name character of "control device" stored in the name symbol DB is rewritten to "200". Note that, instead of rewriting the symbol characters, the name characters of "control device" and the symbol characters of "100" that are associated with each other may be deleted, and the name characters of "control device" and the symbol characters of "200" may be newly stored.

In addition, there may be a case where one name word corresponds to a plurality of symbol words, but there is little correspondence between one symbol word and a plurality of name words. For example, in the case where "control device 100" and "パネル 100" are input in the same document file, there is a high possibility of an input error. Therefore, when one symbol character is stored in association with a plurality of name characters, these characters may be presented in a special display mode in which there is a possibility of an input error.

(example of input assisting processing performed by the input assisting apparatus 1)

Fig. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the input assisting process performed by the input assisting apparatus 1. In fig. 10, the processing in the case of symbol → name insertion is described. In fig. 10, the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether or not to perform setting of character insertion: (

Function on setting) (step S101). If the character insertion is not set (no in step S101), the input assisting apparatus 1 ends the series of processing. On the other hand, when the character insertion is set (YES in step S101), it is determined whether or not the input of characters is accepted (step S102).

If the character input is not accepted (no in step S102), the input assisting apparatus 1 returns to step S101. When the input of characters is accepted (yes in step S102), the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether or not the input of characters is specified by the character conversion software (step S103). The input assisting apparatus 1 waits until the input of characters is determined (no in step S103).

When the character input is determined (step S103: YES), the input support device 1 sets the input start position at which the character input is started in step S102 as the scanning start position (step S104). Further, the input assisting apparatus 1 specifies the input start position by storing the input start position in advance. However, the input assisting apparatus 1 is not limited to this, and may assign an attribute to a character specified by an input in advance until a next input start position is specified, and specify the character to which the attribute is assigned as the input start position immediately after the next input start.

Accordingly, the input assisting apparatus 1 searches for the symbol character in the direction from the scanning start position to the input end position (step S105). Next, the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether or not a symbol character exists in the searched characters (step S106). If there is no symbol character in the searched characters (no in step S106), the input assisting apparatus 1 returns to step S101. On the other hand, when a symbol character exists in the searched characters (step S106: YES), the input support device 1 refers to the name symbol DB (see FIG. 3) and determines whether or not a name character corresponding to the symbol character exists (step S107).

When the name character corresponding to the symbol character does not exist in the name symbol DB (no in step S107), the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether or not the symbol character follows the name character (step S108). In step S108, it is determined whether the symbolic character is next to a kanji or katakana, for example. If the symbol character does not follow the name character (no in step S108), that is, if it is considered that the single numeral is input, the input assisting apparatus 1 returns to step S105. On the other hand, when the character is next to the name character (YES in step S108), that is, when the character input such as "control device 100" is specified, the input assisting apparatus 1 judges whether or not the name character is associated with another character (step S109).

If the name character does not correspond to another symbol character (no in step S109), that is, if "control device 100" is first input in the document file, for example, the input assisting device 1 transitions to step S112. On the other hand, when the name character is associated with another symbol character (yes in step S109), that is, when the input of the "control device 200" is new although the "control device 100" is stored, for example, the input support device 1 displays a warning (step S110).

Here, although the "control device 100" is stored, the steps until it is determined that there is an input of the "control device 200" are described. When the input of the "control device 200" is determined, although the symbol character "100" that has been already stored can be inserted into the name character of the "control device" in the "control device 200" by the first scan (for example, corresponding to step S114 of name → symbol insertion), the user does not select "100" by selection (no in step S114 described later), and the next scan (the process from step S105) proceeds to step S109, and it can be determined that there is an input of the symbol character "200".

Accordingly, the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether or not a selection for storing the input symbol characters (different symbol characters) is accepted (step S111). If the selection to store the input symbol character is not accepted (no in step S111), the input assisting apparatus 1 returns to step S105. On the other hand, when a selection to store the input symbol character is accepted (yes in step S111), the input assisting apparatus 1 stores the input symbol character and name character in association with the name symbol DB (step S112), and returns to step S105. In this case, the symbol character set stored in the name symbol DB already described is converted into the input symbol character.

If a name character corresponding to the symbol character exists in the name character DB in step S107 (yes in step S107), the name character corresponding to the symbol character is displayed as the name character candidate 40 (see fig. 4) (step S113). Accordingly, the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether or not the selection of the name character is accepted from the name symbol candidates 40 (step S114). If the selection of the name character is not accepted (no in step S114), that is, if the selection of "なし" is accepted among the name symbol candidates 40, the input assisting apparatus 1 proceeds to step S116.

On the other hand, when the selection of the name character is accepted (yes in step S114), the input assisting apparatus 1 inserts (inputs) the name character before the symbol character (step S115). Accordingly, the input assisting apparatus 1 sets the next character of the symbol character to be the current time as the scanning start position (step S116), and returns to step S105.

As described above, in the above embodiment, from the characters specified for input, another character corresponding to the detection target character (name character or symbol character) detected at a predetermined timing is extracted from the name symbol DB, inserted into the position corresponding to the detection target character, and then input from the user is received. In this way, in a situation where the user is creating a document, name characters (or symbol characters) can be inserted into symbol characters (or name characters) for which character input is specified. In addition, the conversion operation of the character conversion software is not obstructed, and the symbol character or the name character can be easily inserted after the character conversion. For example, even if a previously mistaken character is input and a mistaken character prediction conversion candidate appears every time after the next conversion, the user can specify a character without feeling (ignoring) the prediction conversion for a symbol character or the like by the character conversion software. Therefore, according to the input assisting apparatus 1, the burden on the user who creates the document can be reduced. In addition, an input error of the name character or the symbol character can be suppressed.

In the present embodiment, even if special character conversion software or character processing software is not installed, it is possible to perform the conversion by using character conversion software or character processing software distributed in the market

This enables interaction between the client and the document file, for example, and the client adds or deletes an addition or deletion to the document file, thereby suppressing a loss of convenience.

In the present embodiment, the input assisting apparatus 1 determines the timing of character input (for example, the timing of pressing the enter key) from the input start position where character conversion is started to the input end position where the character input is determinedIn the range of (2), detection target characters (name characters or symbol characters) are detected. This allows name characters (or symbol characters) to be inserted immediately for the specified characters to be input. In addition, the word can be input in a short range at a specific timing or the like

The user can easily confirm the inserted name letter and the like. Thereby, it is able to restrain

To alleviate the burden on the user creating the document.

In the present embodiment, the input assisting apparatus 1 inserts another character (name character or symbol character) in accordance with the selection of the user. Therefore, the user can insert name characters or symbol characters while confirming the characters. Thereby, it is able to restrain

To alleviate the burden on the user creating the document.

In the present embodiment, the input assisting apparatus 1 can accept the selection of character insertion and the selection of not inserting characters, and therefore, the user can select not to insert characters. For example, a symbol character used for a symbol can be input as a separate number, and only a name character can be input without inserting the symbol character. Therefore, the convenience of the input assisting apparatus 1 can be improved.

In the present embodiment, when neither the specified name character nor the specified symbol character is stored in the name symbol DB, the input assisting apparatus 1 stores the name character in the name symbol DB in association with the symbol character. Specifically, the name word of the first appearing signed word is newly stored. Thereby, can be performed later

In which the stored characters are inserted.

In the present embodiment, the input assisting apparatus 1 gives a warning when one of the specified name character and symbol character is stored in the name symbol DB and the other character is not stored in the name symbol DB. This can suppress erroneous storage of the "control device 100" and the "control device 200" or storage of the "control device 100" and the "パネル 100" in the same document. Thus, in

In this way, it is possible to suppress the insertion of unintended characters by the user.

In the present embodiment, when one of the input characters overlaps with the character of the name symbol DB (for example, when the "control device 100" is stored but the "control device 200" is input), the input assisting device 1 associates the name character with the symbol character and stores the name character in the name symbol DB separately according to the user selection. Therefore, a plurality of symbol characters can be stored in correspondence with one name character. Thereby, can be performed later

In the above-described embodiments, the name symbol candidate is displayed with a plurality of symbol characters, and any one of the symbol characters can be inserted according to the selection of the user. Therefore, can improve

The convenience of the user.

In the present embodiment, when one of the characters to be input overlaps with the character of the name symbol DB (for example, when the "control device 100" is stored but the "control device 200" is input), the input assisting device 1 can change another character (for example, "100") stored in the name symbol DB to the character received from the user, in accordance with the selection of the user. Thus, even when a name character (or symbol character) different from the name character (or symbol character) stored in the name symbol DB is input, the name character (or symbol character) can be inputCan be changed to name characters (or symbol characters) desired by the user. Therefore, can improve

The convenience of the user.

In the present embodiment, the input assisting apparatus 1 is configured to respond to the selection of the user

The function of (2) performs ON/OFF switching setting. This enables the user to use the function when necessary. Therefore, can improve

Ease of insertion.

In the present embodiment, the input support device 1 can be realized with a simple configuration without using the mode element analysis

The function of (c). Therefore, according to the input assisting apparatus 1, it is possible to suppress

The load of the process of (2) can be quickly processed. In addition, by

The processing of (3) can minimize the period during which the user cannot input characters.

(modification 1)

Next, modification 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the above-described embodiment, the timing when the character is input is determined

The structure of (1). In modification 1, for example, the description will be made at the input timing when the distinguishing mark for distinguishing the article is determined

The structure of (1). In modification 1, the following is taken as

For example, the legend → name insertion.

The detection unit 201 (see fig. 2) according to modification 1 detects a detection target character from a position corresponding to a position at which input of a previous division symbol is specified (hereinafter referred to as "previous input position") to a position at which input of a current division symbol is specified. The distinguishing mark is, for example, a punctuation mark in the case of japanese. The distinguishing mark may be only a period or a comma. The distinguishing mark is, for example, a comma, a period, a colon, a semicolon, or the like in the case of english, and is "," in the case of chinese. ",", "etc.

The previous input position is, for example, a position at which the next character input is started with reference to the position at which the previous division mark was input. However, the previous input position may be a position at which the previous discrimination symbol was input. For example, the input assisting apparatus 1 stores the previous position at each time at which the discrimination symbol input is determined. The detection unit 201 detects the detection target character by referring to the stored previous position.

The detection unit 201 detects a predetermined part of speech in a range from a position corresponding to the position at which the previous division symbol is input to the position at which the present division symbol is input. The specified part of speech is, for example, a noun verb, and is also a subject in a noun. Specifically, the detection unit 201 detects a predetermined character such as "noun +" は ". The warning unit 208 gives a warning when the predetermined part of speech is not detected by the detection unit 201. Specifically, the warning unit 208 gives a warning when the subject is missing or the verb is missing.

(example of screen transition in modification 1)

Next, a screen transition example of modification 1 will be described with reference to fig. 11. Fig. 11 illustrates an example of screen transition of symbol → name insertion performed after punctuation input determination. Fig. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a screen transition example in modification 1. In fig. 11, (1) shows a screen before a character conversion after a user inputs a symbol. Specifically, (1) shows a screen on which the user inputs a symbol, presses the space bar one time, and displays the conversion candidates 30. (1) When the user selects "1" displayed on the conversion candidates 30, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (2).

(2) A screen showing character determination. At the time (2), no punctuation mark is input. Then, when the user inputs は next to "100", the conversion candidates 30 are displayed as shown in (3). At (3), when the user selects "1" displayed on the conversion candidates 30, as shown in (4), character input including commas is determined. When the input of comma is determined, the detection of the character to be detected is performed in the range from the previous punctuation mark to the current punctuation mark. As a result, the character "100" is detected as the character to be detected, and the name character "control device" corresponding to the character is extracted, whereby the name symbol candidate 40 is displayed as shown in (5). In (5), when the user selects "1. control device 100" displayed on the name symbol candidates 40, the "control device" is inserted in accordance with the input specification of "100" as shown in (6). Thereafter, when the user determines the input of the symbol "101", and "そなえる" is input. "in this case, the conversion candidates 30 are displayed as shown in (7). In (7), when the user selects "1" displayed on the conversion candidates 30, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (8).

(8) A screen showing input determination of characters including periods is shown. When the input of the period is determined, the detection of the character to be detected is performed within the range from the previous punctuation mark to the current punctuation mark. Thus, the name character of the "sound device portion" corresponding to the character detection target character detection "101" is extracted, and the name symbol candidates 40 are displayed as shown in (9). In (9), when the user selects the "1.water structure 101" displayed on the name symbol candidates 40, the "water structure" is inserted corresponding to the determination of the input of the "101" as shown in (10).

In fig. 11, the input is performed in accordance with the input of a period or a comma

But may be performed only in accordance with the input of a period

That is, it is also possible to perform the processing in accordance with the completion of a sentence

In this case, if the input of the period is not determined, it is not performed

Therefore, when it is not going on

In this case, the user can easily grasp that the period has not been input. Namely, the period missing can be suppressed. In this case, for example, the number of characters may be checked for the one word. Specifically, it may be checked whether the number of characters in the one sentence is within a predetermined number, and a warning may be given when the number of characters exceeds the predetermined number.

Alternatively, the input may be performed only in response to comma input

That is, symbol → name insertion may be performed during the creation of a sentence. Thus, for example, when a long text is input, it is not performed

In this case, the user can easily grasp that no comma is input. That is, the user can be made aware that no comma is input, and the absence of commas can be suppressed.

As shown in fig. 11, according to modification 1, the same effects as those of the above embodiment can be obtained. In addition, according to modification 1, commas are performed for respective periods

When a user creates an article, the input of name letters can be performed at every distinguished timing. Therefore, the insertion of the name character (or symbol character) can be performed without hindering the character input of the user who quickly inputs the character creation document.

(by carrying out

An example of other opportunities

In the above modification 1, the process is carried out

The timing of (2) is input timing at which the discrimination symbol is determined, but is not limited to this, and may be timing at which line feed is performed. In this case, the detection unit 201 (see fig. 2) may detect the detection target characters in a range from a position where the line switching is performed the previous time to a position where the line switching is performed the present time. Even at such a timing, the insertion of the name character (or symbol character) can be performed without affecting the character input by the user who rapidly inputs the character creation document.

In addition, the method can also be carried out

The timing of (1) is the timing of operating the predetermined operation unit. The predetermined operation unit may be a specific key such as an F9 key, or a combination of a shift key and an enter key. In this case, the detection unit 201 (see fig. 2) may detect the character to be detected in a range from the cursor position when the predetermined operation unit was operated the previous time to the cursor position when the predetermined operation unit was operated the present time. By adopting such timing, it is possible to perform the processing at the timing desired by the user

In addition, the method can also be carried out

The timing of (2) is determined as the timing of inputting characters including the predetermined keyword. The predetermined keyword is, for example, an entry described around the end of the document. For example, the predetermined keyword is an entry such as "むす weaving", "JI ", etc., and in the patent specification, an entry such as "possibility of utilization on stone " or "description of symbol". The characters including the prescribed keyword include parentheses assigned to the prescribed keyword, numerals of an entry input before the prescribed keyword, and the like.

In this case, the detection unit 201 (see fig. 2) may detect the detection target character in a range from the start position of the input character or a character string set in advance as a keyword indicating the start to the position where the character input including the predetermined keyword is specified in the entire document. The keyword indicating the start is, for example, a character indicating an index of the entire document. By adopting such timing, it is possible to execute the processing at a timing when the document is almost completed

In addition, carry out

The timing of (b) may be a timing corresponding to the selection of the user. That is, the user may perform the operation at one timing set by the user among the plurality of timings

(modification 2)

Next, modification 2 of the present embodiment will be described. In the above embodiment, the name symbol DB has been described as a structure including the items "name character" and "symbol character". In modification 2, the name symbol DB includes the structure of the item "attribute" in addition to the items "name character" and "symbol character". That is, the description storage control unit 207 (see fig. 2) gives an attribute storage to the case where the name character and the symbol character are associated with each other and stored separately in the storage unit 202.

Fig. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the name symbol DB according to modification 2 of the present embodiment. In fig. 12, "attribute" indicates a certain range within a document, specifically, indicates a range expressed according to an index or a title. More specifically, the "attribute" indicates a range indicated by each entry, for example, a "division", "chapter", "favorites", "grant", and the like, and in the case of the patent specification, indicates a range indicated by each entry, for example, the "practical implementation configuration 1", "practical implementation configuration 2", "modification example 1", and the like.

In fig. 12, "attribute" represents "1" or "2". "1" of "attribute" indicates a range represented by the items such as "section 1" or "profile 1" in the document, for example. "2" of "attribute" indicates a range represented by the items such as "section 2" and "profile 2", for example, in the document. For example, when the input assisting apparatus 1 inputs the specific characters such as "chapter", "layout configuration " in a specific writing format such as a predetermined size or a black bracket, the range indicated by the specific characters is recognized as the attribute. In the case of the PCT (patent collaboration treat) application in the patent specification, for example, when characters representing an entry such as "shape of execution layout " are input by being given parenthesized corresponding to the PCT application, the input assisting apparatus 1 recognizes the range shown in the entry as an attribute.

In the range indicated by the "attribute", name characters and symbol characters corresponding to the "attribute" are used

That is, in the example shown in FIG. 12

In the area indicated by the attribute "1", the character corresponding to the "control device 100" is inserted, and in the area indicated by the attribute "2", the character corresponding to the "control device 200" is inserted.

In addition, the range indicated by "attribute" may also be selected by the user. For example, a range specified by the user by dragging the mouse 17 may be used. Specifically, when different symbols are used in "embodiment" 1 and "embodiment" 2 ", the user can specify the range of" embodiment 2 ".

According to modification 2, the attribute-based processing can be performed

Therefore, even when the symbols are different from each other according to "chapter", "temperate", "horizontal layout ", or the like, the user can insert the characters desired by the user, and therefore the burden on the user for creating the document can be reduced.

(modification 3)

Next, modification 3 of the present embodiment will be described. In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the newly input name character and symbol character are directly stored in the name symbol DB in association with each other is determined. In modification 3, a description will be given of a configuration in which, in addition to the embodiment, when input of a new name character and a symbol character is specified, a bracket is given to the symbol character, and the name character DB is stored in association with the symbol character given the bracket.

The storage control unit 207 (see fig. 2) according to modification 3 assigns a specific symbol to a name character and a symbol character assigned with the specific symbol when the name character and the symbol character specified by the user input are not stored in the storage unit 202, and stores the name character and the symbol character assigned with the specific symbol in the storage unit 202 in association with each other. The specific mark is a mark that can be displayed by distinguishing a character, and is, for example, a bracket.

For example, the storage control unit 207 controls the device 100 to input a character to a character symbol when a new character input is specifiedThe "100" of (1) is stored in association with the "control device" directly with the symbolic character of "100" and the symbolic character of "(100)" given to the bracket. Thus, the input of the new character of "control device 100" is confirmed

In this case, characters corresponding to the "control device 100" and the "control device (100)" can be inserted.

On the contrary, the input assisting apparatus 1 may store the "control device 100" when the "control device (100)" is newly input. Specifically, when the character input such as "control device (100)" is determined by the character conversion software, the input assisting device 1 determines whether or not the content corresponding to the "control device (100)" is stored in the storage unit 202. When the "control device 100" is not stored in the storage unit 202, that is, when the character input such as the new "control device (100)" is specified, the symbol character of the "(100)" and the symbol character of the "100" excluding the bracket are stored in association with the "control device" as they are, respectively, for the symbol character of the "(100)" that is input. Thus, the character input of the new 'control device (100)' is determined and then performed

The "control device 100" and the "control device (100)" can be inserted.

Note that the bracket may be added to the character symbol according to a selection setting of the user. That is, when the user adopts the setting of putting parentheses on the symbol characters, parentheses may be added to the symbol characters.

(example of screen transition in modification 3)

Next, a screen transition example of modification 3 will be described with reference to fig. 13. Fig. 13 illustrates an example of screen transition when a bracket is added to a symbol during symbol → name insertion. Fig. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen transition example in modification 3. The (1) and (2) shown in fig. 13 are the same as the (1) and (2) shown in fig. 7, and the description thereof is omitted. In fig. 13 (3), "2-control device (100)" of title candidate 40 gives parentheses to the character. In (3), when the user selects "2. control device (100)" displayed on the name symbol candidates 40, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (4). (4) Indicates that the control device (100) is input in accordance with the determination of the input of "100". In this case, the input "100" symbol character is specified, and the symbol character of "(100)" is inserted.

The sequence number of the candidate displayed as the title candidate 40 in (3) is a sequence number corresponding to the priority. The priority order is determined according to the history file selected by the user. For example, the most recently selected one may be determined to be the highest, or the most inserted one may be determined to be the highest in document creation. If the most recently selected decision is the top, as shown in fig. 13, when the "2. control device (100)" is selected, the "control device (100)" is displayed on the top at the time of the name symbol candidate 40 when the next symbol character "100" is input. In the case where another character is input, the name character corresponding to the bracket character may be displayed in the upper position on the name symbol candidate 40.

According to modification 3, the character can be represented by a bracket

In particular, when the input is determined by the character conversion software depending on the kind of bracket, the space key is operated a plurality of times or other keys (numeric keys) are operated when the lower display of the conversion candidates is changed. In addition, depending on the key arrangement of the keyboard, there are also cases where keys for inputting parentheses are arranged at positions where the user is difficult to input, and in this case, an input error may occur. According to modification 3, the bracket can be inserted by a simple operationThe symbol character can reduce the burden of the user when inputting the symbol character given with brackets.

(modification 4)

Next, modification 4 of the present embodiment will be described. In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the newly input specified name character and symbol character are stored in the name symbol DB while being associated with each other as it is has been described. In modification 4, a description is given of a configuration in which, in addition to the embodiment, if a step number (for example, "S11" or the like) is newly input, "1" is added to the step number, and the step number after the addition and the "step" as a name character are stored in the name symbol DB in association with each other.

The storage control unit 207 (see fig. 2) according to modification 4 generates a symbol character based on a different number from the number indicated by the symbol character when the specific name character and the symbol character specified by the user are not stored in the storage unit 202, and stores the generated symbol character in the storage unit 202 in association with the specific name character. The specific name characters are name characters for sequentially adding numbers to describe, and are, for example, name characters such as "ステップ" of the step number in the description of the flowchart and "engineering" or "manual" in the description of the step. The symbol character based on the other number of the number indicated by the symbol character is, for example, a symbol character obtained by adding a predetermined number of numbers to the number indicated by the symbol character. The prescribed number is, for example, "1", but may be other numbers.

For example, when the input of a new character such as "step S11" is determined, the storage controller 207 generates "S12" in which "1" is added to "S11" of the symbolic character, and stores "S12" and "ステップ" in association with each other. Thus, the character "ステップ S11" is newly input, and then

In (1), the "S12" can be inserted. Note that the storage controller 207 may store "S11" newly input in association with "ステップ".

In addition, when the specific name character and the symbol character of the symbol characters specified by the user are not stored in the storage unit 202, the storage control unit 207 assigns a predetermined character to the number indicated by the symbol character, and stores the symbol character assigned with the predetermined character and the specific name character in the storage unit 202 in association with each other. The prescribed characters are ": YES "or": NO ".

For example, when the input of the new "ステップ S11" character is determined, the storage controller 207 assigns "S11" to the symbol character: YES "S11: YES "or" S11 "for symbolic words: NO "S11: NO ", stored in correspondence with" ステップ "respectively. Thus, by newly inputting the character "ステップ S11", the next character can be input

In step S11: YES "or" step S11: NO ".

(example of Generation of step No. in modification 4)

Fig. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of generation of step numbers according to modification 4. In fig. 14, (1) shows a case where the character input of "ステップ S11" is determined. In the name symbol DB, "ステップ" constituting the name character of "ステップ S11" and "S11" constituting the symbol character are not stored. As shown in (1), when the character of "ステップ S11" is input (determined), the symbol character "S12" is generated corresponding to the name character "ステップ", and "S11: YES, "S: NO "and" S11 "are stored in correspondence with the name symbol DB, respectively.

In addition, a priority order is set for each symbol character. The priority order is set according to the priority order of insertion of the predicted symbols as follows. For example, in a case where characters such as "decision する" or "decision する" are input at a predetermined position such as immediately before "ステップ SS 11" in the document, "ステップ S11" is highly likely to indicate a step of "decision する". In this case, the following predictor symbol is inserted "ステップ S11: YES "or" ステップ S11: NO ", they may be set at the top of the priority order. In addition, which of these is set as an upper position, for example, in the case where a negative character such as "しない high や" or "しないと high" is input at a predetermined position immediately before the position where "ステップ" is input, the position of "ステップ S11: NO "is set at the upper level of the priority order. Conversely, when a positive character is input, "ステップ S11: YES "is set as the upper level of the priority order. This makes it possible to predict the content input by the user, and thus to reduce the number of user operations required for inputting characters and to smoothly insert character symbols or name characters.

(2) This indicates a case where the character "ステップ S12" stored in the name symbol DB is not newly input. In this case, as in (1), the input assisting apparatus 1 generates "S13" in which "1" is added to the symbolic character "S12", and "S12" in which a predetermined character is assigned to "S12": YES "," S12: NO ", the generated respective symbol letters are stored in correspondence with the name letter" ステップ ". For example, when "ステップ S950" is newly input, the input assisting apparatus 1 generates "S951" in which "1" is added to the symbolic character "S950", or assigns a predetermined character "S950" to "S950": YES "," S950: NO ", the generated symbol characters and the name character" ステップ "may be stored in association with each other.

(example of production in the case of bracket to the step number)

Here, the step number may be set by giving a bracket to the character as in modification 3. Fig. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of generation in the case where parentheses are given to step numbers. As shown in fig. 15, when a character of "ステップ S11" is newly input, the input assisting apparatus 1 adds "1" to the symbol character to generate "S12", assigns a character of "ステップ" immediately before "S12", and assigns a bracket as a whole. Accordingly, the symbol character of "(ステップ S12)" given in parentheses in the entirety of the input assisting apparatus 1 is stored in association with the name character "ステップ". Thus, when the input of the character "ステップ" is determined thereafter, the symbolic character "(ステップ S12)" can be inserted. In this case, a character of a symbol of "(ステップ S12)" may be inserted instead of the character of the name of "ステップ".

(example of input support processing by the input support device 1 according to modification 4)

Fig. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the input assisting process performed by the input assisting apparatus 1 according to the modification example 4. In fig. 16, the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether or not the input of the name character and the symbol character is determined (step S201). The input support device 1 stands by until the input of the name character and the symbol character is determined (step S201: no). When the input of the name character and the symbol character is confirmed (step S201: YES), the input support device 1 judges whether the symbol character is a step number (step S202).

When the symbol character is the step number (yes in step S202), the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether or not the step number is stored in the name symbol DB (step S203). In the case where the step number is stored in the name symbol DB (yes in step S203), the input assisting apparatus 1 directly ends a series of processes. If the step number is not stored in the name symbol DB (no in step S203), that is, if a new step number is stored in the name symbol DB, a symbol character corresponding to the step number is generated (for example, a step number + "1" symbol character is input) (step S204), and the process proceeds to step S208.

In step S202, if the symbol character is not the step number (no in step S202), the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether only one of the name character and the symbol character is stored in the name symbol DB (step S205). That is, the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether only one of the inputted characters overlaps. If only either one of the name character and the symbol character is not stored in the name symbol DB (S205: no), the input assisting apparatus 1 proceeds to step S208.

On the other hand, in the case where only either one of the name character and the symbol character is stored in the name symbol DB (yes in S205), that is, in the case where there is an input of a new "control device 200" although the "control device 100" is stored in the name symbol DB, for example, the input assisting device 1 performs the warning display (step S206). Accordingly, the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether or not selection of storing the inputted characters is accepted (step S207). If no selection to store the input characters is accepted (no in step S207), the input assisting apparatus 1 ends the series of processing. On the other hand, when a selection to store the input characters is accepted (yes in step S207), the input assisting apparatus 1 determines whether or not the setting of the bracket is to be made for the symbol characters (step S208).

If the bracket is not set for the symbolic character (no in step S208), the input assisting apparatus 1 proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, when the setting of the bracket is made for the symbol character (step S208: YES), the input assisting apparatus 1 gives the bracket to the symbol character (step S209). Accordingly, the input assisting apparatus 1 stores characters in the name symbol DB (step S210), and ends the series of processing.

(example of screen transition in modification 4)

Next, a screen transition example of modification 4 will be described with reference to fig. 17. Fig. 17 illustrates an example of screen transition when a bracket is added to a symbol during symbol → name insertion. Fig. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen transition example in modification 4. Fig. 17 (1) shows a screen image determined as an input of a new character "step S11". When the user inputs and specifies characters, as shown in (2), すてっぷ is input. In (2), when the user selects "1" displayed on the conversion candidate 30, the input of characters is specified as shown in the screen shown in (3).

When the input of characters is determined, the title candidate 40 is displayed as shown in (4). In (3), the title character indicating "ステップ" and the candidate title character 40 of the title character corresponding to the title character are displayed. In (4), when the user selects "1. S12" displayed on the title candidate 40, the insertion of the character is completed as shown in the screen of (5).

According to modification 4, as in the step number, name → symbol insertion can be performed also for the symbol character corresponding to the specified name character. Specifically, a step number with a high possibility of insertion after insertion can be predicted. Therefore, the step number can be inserted with a simple and small number of operations, and the burden on the user when inputting the step number can be reduced.

In addition, since it is rare that the same step number is input or inserted a plurality of times, in the case where the same step number appears 2 times, a warning may be raised for the step number. In addition, for example, a special display mode may be used. In addition, the warning may be performed according to a setting by the user.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where one name symbol DB is used for one document file has been described, but one name symbol DB may be used for a plurality of document files. That is, the name symbol DB may be transferred to a different document file. In addition, when the name symbol DB is transferred (copied) to another document file, various characters of the name symbol DB may be edited by the user.

In this editing, a confirmation display is performed to confirm whether or not the correspondence relationship between the characters is maintained, and editing is performed based on the confirmation display response. For example, when the name word "control device" is associated with the symbol word "100", the confirmation display is performed such as "control device? In this case, the display accepts the selection of "YES" or "NO", and when "YES" is accepted, the characters are held. In this way, the user's labor required to reconstruct the name symbol DB can be significantly reduced in the process of transferring (copying) the name symbol DB to another document file.

In addition, when the combination of characters to be referred to and inserted into the name symbol DB is the first input character in the document, the combination of characters may be displayed in a report form to report the effect. For example, when "100 は" is input and a name character such as "control device 100 は" is first inserted into the document, the character string of "control device 100" may be displayed with a light cyan mark. If so, when the first-seen wording appears, the user is given the opportunity to confirm (change without forgetting) each character without error. Therefore, when a different document file is created by leaving the name symbol DB, even if there is a change omission of the name symbol DB and there is an error of the change omission, the user can be given an opportunity to find it.

Each function shown in the above-described embodiment and each modified example can be set and changed according to the selection of the user. For example, the input of characters is performed at a timing determined

The timing of (2) can be changed at a timing when the input of the mark for distinguishing the article is determined or at another timing, and the setting selected by the user can be changed. Similarly, a function of whether or not to assign an attribute to the name symbol DB, that is, whether or not to store different symbol characters for each entry in each document, can be changed in accordance with a selection of the user, and for example, a setting of not assigning an attribute can be adopted. In addition, the setting can be changed according to the selection of the user as to whether or not the bracket is added to the symbol character or whether or not the step number is generated.

The following disclosure notes.

(supplementary note 1) an input assisting program characterized in that,

causing a computer to perform a process comprising the steps of:

a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user;

an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; and

a character insertion step of inserting the other character extracted in the extraction step into a position corresponding to the one character.

(supplementary note 2) the input assisting program according to supplementary note 1, wherein,

the predetermined timing is a timing at which the input of the character is determined,

in the detecting step, the one character is detected in a range from an input start position where the character conversion starts due to the start of the character input by the user to an input end position where the character input is determined.

(supplementary note 3) the input assisting program according to

supplementary note

1 or 2, characterized in that,

the predetermined timing is a timing at which an input of a distinguishing mark for distinguishing a document is determined,

in the detecting step, the one character is detected in a range from a position corresponding to a position at which the input of the division symbol is specified a previous time to a position at which the input of the division symbol is specified a present time.

(supplementary note 4) the input assisting program according to supplementary note 3, wherein,

in the detecting step, a predetermined part of speech is detected in a range from a position corresponding to a position at which the distinguishing mark was input last time to a position at which the distinguishing mark is input this time,

the method includes a warning step of warning when the predetermined part of speech is not detected in the detection step.

(supplementary note 5) the input support program according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 4,

the prescribed timing is a timing at which line feed is performed,

in the detecting step, the one character is detected in a range from a position where a line change is performed last time to a position where a line change is performed this time.

(supplementary note 6) the input support program according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 5,

a presenting step of presenting the other character extracted in the extracting step in a manner capable of accepting a selection by the user,

in the text insertion step, the another text is inserted according to the user's selection.

(supplementary note 7) the input assisting program according to supplementary note 6, wherein,

in the presenting step, the another character is presented so as to be able to accept selection of insertion of the another character and selection of non-insertion of the another character.

(supplementary note 8) the input support program according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 6,

the method includes a storage control step of storing the name character and the symbol character in the storage unit in association with each other when any one of the name character and the symbol character following the name character detected in the detection step is not stored in the storage unit.

(supplementary note 9) the input assisting program according to supplementary note 8, wherein,

in the storage control step,

when one of the name character and the symbol character following the name character detected in the detecting step is stored in the storage unit and the other character is not stored in the storage unit, the name character and the symbol character are associated with each other and are separately stored in the storage unit.

(supplementary note 10) the input assisting program according to supplementary note 9, wherein,

in the storage control step,

when the storage unit associates the name character with the symbol character and stores the name character and the symbol character separately, an attribute is given to the name character and the symbol character for storage.

(supplementary note 11) the input support program according to any one of supplementary notes 5 and 10 to 12,

in the storage control step,

in the case where the specific name character detected in the detecting step and the symbol character following the specific name character are not stored in the storage unit, another numeric symbol character based on the number indicated by the symbol character is generated, and the generated symbol character and the specific name character are stored in the storage unit in association with each other.

(supplementary note 12) the input support program according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 11,

the method includes a warning step of warning when one of the name character and the symbol character following the name character detected in the detection step is stored in the storage unit and the other character is not stored in the storage unit.

(supplementary note 13) the input support program according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 12,

includes a setting step of setting either a first setting for performing character insertion or a second setting for not performing character insertion according to the selection of the user,

in the character insertion step, when the first setting is set in the setting step, the other character is inserted into a position corresponding to the one character.

(supplementary note 14) the input support program according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 13,

the predetermined timing is a timing at which the predetermined operation portion is operated,

in the detecting step, the one character is detected in a range from a cursor position when the predetermined operation unit is operated last time to a cursor position when the predetermined operation unit is operated this time.

(supplementary note 15) the input support program according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 14,

the predetermined timing is a timing at which a character including a predetermined keyword is input is determined,

in the detecting step, the one character is detected in a range from a start position where a character is input in the entire document or a character string set in advance as a keyword indicating the start to a position where a character input including the predetermined keyword is specified.

(additional note 16) the input assist program according to any one of additional notes 8 to 11,

in the storage control step,

when one of the name character and the symbol character accepted and specified by the user is stored in the storage unit and the other character is not stored in the storage unit, the other character stored in the storage unit is changed to the character accepted by the user in accordance with the selection of the user.

(additional note 17) the input assist program according to any one of additional notes 8 to 11, and 16,

in the storage control step,

in the case where the name character detected in the detecting step and the symbol character following the name character are not stored in the storage unit, the specific symbol is assigned to the symbol character, and the name character and the symbol character assigned with the specific symbol are stored in the storage unit in association with each other.

(supplementary note 18) an input assisting program characterized in that,

causing a computer to perform a process comprising the steps of:

a conversion step of converting and determining characters input by a user;

a detection step of detecting at least any one of the name character and the symbol character at a predetermined timing from among the characters specified in the conversion step;

(supplementary note 19) an input assisting method characterized in that,

the computer executes a process comprising the steps of:

an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit in which a name character and a symbol character following the name character are stored in association with each other; and

(supplementary note 20) an input assisting apparatus comprising:

a detection unit that detects at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by a user; and

and a character insertion unit that extracts another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected by the detection unit with reference to a storage unit that stores name characters and symbol characters following the name characters in association with each other, and inserts the extracted another character into a position corresponding to the one character.

(supplementary note 21) an input assisting program characterized in that,

causing a computer, to which document creation software for creating a document by inputting characters and character conversion software for converting the inputted characters are installed, to execute a process including the steps of:

a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character from among the characters determined to be input by the character conversion software at a predetermined timing;

an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit in which a name character and a symbol character following the name character are stored in association with each other;

a character insertion step of inserting the other character extracted in the extraction step into a position corresponding to the one character; and

an input control step of allowing the document creation software to input a character after the other character is inserted in the character insertion step.

(supplementary note 22) an input assisting program characterized in that,

the computer executes a process comprising the steps of:

a conversion step of converting and determining characters input by a user;

a detection step of detecting at least one of the name character and the symbol character at a predetermined timing from the characters determined in the conversion step;

(supplementary note 22) an input assisting apparatus comprising:

a conversion unit that converts and specifies a character input by a user;

a detection unit that detects at least one of the name character and the symbol character at a predetermined timing from the characters specified by the conversion unit;

an extracting unit that extracts another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected by the detecting unit, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other; and

a character insertion unit that inserts the other character extracted by the extraction unit into a position corresponding to the one character.

Further, the program for realizing the input assisting apparatus 1 described above may be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium, and the program may be read and executed by a computer system. The "computer system" herein essentially includes a hardware system such as an OS or peripheral devices. The term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a storage device such as a removable medium such as a floppy disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, or a CD-ROM, or a hard disk in which a computer system is built. The "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a medium that holds a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory (RAM) in a server or a computer system serving as a terminal when the program is transmitted via a communication line such as a network telephone line such as the internet. The program may be transferred from a computer system storing the program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in the transmission medium. Here, the "transmission medium" to which the program is transmitted refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. The program may be used to realize a part of the above functions. Further, the present invention may be a so-called differential file (differential program) which can be realized by combining the above-described functions with a program already recorded in a computer system.

Claims

1. An input assisting program characterized in that,

causing a computer to perform a process comprising the steps of:

a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character in a range from a position corresponding to a position at which input of a distinction symbol is previously determined to a position at which input of the distinction symbol is currently determined, at a timing at which input of the distinction symbol for distinguishing a text is determined, from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user;

2. An input assisting program characterized in that,

causing a computer to perform a process comprising the steps of:

a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character in a range from a position where a line change is performed before to a position where a line change is performed this time at a timing when a line change is performed, from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user;

3. An input assisting program characterized in that,

causing a computer to perform a process comprising the steps of:

an extraction step of extracting another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected in the detection step, with reference to a storage unit that stores a name character and a symbol character following the name character in association with each other;

and a step of generating a character based on a different number from the number indicated by the character of the specific name character detected in the detecting step, and storing the generated character in the storage unit in association with the specific name character.

4. An input assisting program characterized in that,

causing a computer to perform a process comprising the steps of:

a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing when an article is edited, from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by a user;

a presentation step of presenting the other character extracted in the extraction step in a manner that can accept the user's selection; and

and a character inserting step of inserting the other character selected by the user into a position corresponding to the one character.

5. An input assisting program characterized in that,

causing a computer to perform a process comprising the steps of:

a detection step of detecting at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing set by a user at a plurality of timings from among characters determined by software for converting characters input by the user;

6. The input assisting program according to claim 5,

the timing includes determining a first timing of text entry,

in the detecting step, when the first timing is set as the predetermined timing, the one character is detected in a range from an input start position at which the character conversion is started by the start of inputting the character by the user to an input end position at which the character input is determined.

7. Input assisting program according to claim 5 or 6,

the timing includes determining a second timing of an input of a distinguishing signature that distinguishes the article,

in the detecting step, when the second timing is set as the predetermined timing, the one character is detected in a range from a position corresponding to a position at which the input of the division symbol is determined the previous time to a position at which the input of the division symbol is determined the present time.

8. The input assisting program according to any one of claims 5 to 7,

the opportunities include a third opportunity to make a line feed,

in the detecting step, when the third timing is set as the predetermined timing, the one character is detected in a range from a position where a line is switched last to a position where a line is switched this time.

9. The input assisting program according to claim 4,

10. Input assisting program according to claim 1 or 7,

11. The input assisting program according to any one of claims 1 to 10,

when any one of the name character detected in the detecting step and the symbol character following the name character is not stored in the storage unit, the name character and the symbol character are stored in the storage unit in association with each other.

12. The input assisting program according to claim 11,

13. The input assisting program according to claim 12,

14. An input assisting method, characterized in that,

the computer executes a process comprising the steps of:

15. An input assisting method, characterized in that,

the computer executes a process comprising the steps of:

16. An input assisting method, characterized in that,

the computer executes a process comprising the steps of:

17. An input assisting method, characterized in that,

the computer executes a process comprising the steps of:

18. An input assisting method, characterized in that,

the computer executes a process comprising the steps of:

19. An input assisting apparatus is characterized by comprising:

a detection unit that detects at least one of a name character and a symbol character in a range from a position corresponding to a position at which input of the distinguishing symbol is previously specified to a position at which input of the distinguishing symbol is currently specified, at a timing at which input of the distinguishing symbol for distinguishing a text is specified, from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by a user; and

20. An input assisting apparatus is characterized by comprising:

a detection unit that detects at least any one of a name character and a symbol character in a range from a position where a line change is performed before to a position where a line change is performed this time at a timing when a line change is performed, from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by a user; and

21. An input assisting apparatus is characterized by comprising:

a detection unit that detects at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by a user;

a character insertion unit that extracts another character corresponding to the character including the one character detected by the detection unit with reference to a storage unit that stores name characters and symbol characters following the name characters in association with each other, and inserts the extracted another character into a position corresponding to the one character; and

and a unit that generates a character based on the other number of the number indicated by the character of the specific name character detected by the detecting unit, and stores the generated character in the storage unit in association with the specific name character.

22. An input assisting apparatus is characterized by comprising:

a detection unit that detects at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing when a text is edited, from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by a user; and

and a character insertion unit that extracts another character corresponding to the character included in the one character detected by the detection unit with reference to a storage unit in which a name character and a symbol character following the name character are stored in association with each other, presents the extracted another character so as to be able to accept a selection by a user, and inserts the another character selected by the user into a position corresponding to the one character.

23. An input assisting apparatus is characterized by comprising:

a detection unit that detects at least any one of a name character and a symbol character at a predetermined timing set by a user at a plurality of timings from among characters specified by software for converting characters input by the user; and