CN112148134A - Method and keyboard for comprehensively optimizing Pinyin input method - Google Patents

Abstract

Fully optimize the Quanpin Shuangpin and Nine-key Pinyin input methods and keyboards, add new definitions and new functions to the relatively "idle" and cost-effective key positions during the input process, and carry out the "nine-key" Pinyin soft keyboard. "Renovation", the key position and letters are refined and separated, so as to derive a "29-key full spell". In this way, the initial consonants zhchsh and zcs are completely separated, which solves the problems of input trouble and word repetition; in this way, a pair of consonants and final consonants that are easy to confuse and make mistakes can be quickly modified with only one key, and no need to delete and retype; in this way, the soft keyboard function is obtained. Make full use of, its "29-key full spelling" not only retains the "9-key pinyin" feature, but also reflects the length of 26-key full spelling... In short, it can make the pinyin input method simpler, faster and more innovative, and can be used on mobile phones, computers, etc. It is widely used in software and hardware such as ordinary keyboards and electronic soft keyboards, and the technical transformation investment is limited, and the effects can be achieved immediately.

Description

Method and keyboard for comprehensively optimizing Pinyin input method

technical field

It relates to a method and keyboard for fast, practical and comprehensive optimization of Chinese Pinyin input. According to the different characteristics of Quanpin, Shuangpin and Nine-key Pinyin, new definitions are made on relevant keyboard key positions, new functions are added, and nine-key Pinyin soft keyboard The improvement of form and connotation sense is carried out, so that 3 initial consonants and 26 letters can be input with one key (code), which belongs to the field of Chinese character information processing.

Background technique

So far, there are so many pinyin input methods, as far as “Quanpin, Shuangpin, and Nine-Key Pinyin” are concerned, the input methods are basically the same. , emoticons, and toolboxes with more and more functions, make great efforts and do enough articles... It does play a role in improving efficiency and interest, but objectively speaking, there are many things that are deliberately added, which looks fancy and interesting. Cumbersome, practical significance is not great!

As an input method, the focus should also be on the method itself, for example, how to make full use of the keyboard keys to tap the "potential"? For the common problems in Chinese Pinyin, that is, Pinyin input, how to deal with the error-prone rhymes and quickly modify them? How to make full use of the soft keyboard features and so on... Even if the remaining space for optimization and research is getting smaller and smaller!

First, the initial consonant is easy to cause confusion

1. n and l are a pair of initial consonants that are easy to confuse and make mistakes. As a difficult point in Mandarin pronunciation learning, the same is true for pinyin input. For example, "there" (na li) is mistaken for "spicy li" (la li); It is not uncommon for "(lan jiao lian) to be mistaken for "male teaching reading" (nan jiao nian)!

2, z/c/s and zh/ch/sh, one does not roll the tongue and the other rolls the tongue, and it is a common problem that the two initials are unclear. If you search the Internet for "why many people can't tell the difference between zcs and zhchsh", the amount of information is almost incalculable! To this end, various tongue twisters and practice programs that help learn to distinguish are also endlessly emerging, such as the following small sound identification exercises, which is difficult to distinguish between the two:

Since zì wish- fishbone cì- private sī people- imitation zào- coarse cū cloth-

will zhì wish shark fin ch poetry shī people imitate zhào first chū step

posture zī stance- new year chūn- zong zōng purpose- fund zī help- self zì move-

Knowledge zhī knowledge Xincun cūn zhōng stop support zhī column system zhì movement

2. The problem that the finals are easy to cause confusion

The problem of finals in pinyin input seems to be bigger, and the following pairs are easy to cause confusion:

1. Single finals u and ü

In any case, the two points above are omitted. Pinyin teaching and pinyin input are also difficult. For example: Xu xu, female nǚ, jade yù, lu lǚ, district qū, sentence ju, etc. How to pronounce and input correctly is still troublesome enough.

2. Compound vowels ie and ei; iu and ui; ou and uo

The sounds and shapes of these three pairs of finals are somewhat similar, and it is not easy to distinguish them. In Pinyin teaching, children’s songs and jingles are often used to help distinguish them. Pinyin input is more likely to be confused and wrong, such as:

Don't be pinched and exhausted, write something cut and post every time

When the wine returns to the blow, it will lose the flow and ask for tax repairs on the water repentance pile

Walking and poking, Zhou Zhuo camel and Zhuo Luo Lou are enough

The three pairs of compound vowels in the above three lines of words must not be clear and accurate for many people, which leads to inaccurate grasp and easy confusion.

3. Front and rear nasal vowels "-n" and "-ng"

Just like identifying the initials z, c, s, zh, ch, and sh, how to identify the front and rear nasal vowels "-n" and "-ng" is indeed a major problem in Pinyin learning and input. Identify the front and rear nasal vowels?" The amount of information is also incalculable! Take a look at the following pronunciation comparison exercises, the difference between the two is obvious:

Exhibition (zhǎnlǎn) - cockroach (zhāngláng); short-lived (duǎnzàn) - corruption (tānzāng)

Serious (rènzhēn) - to generate (shēngchéng); lucky (xìngyùn) - poor (qióngkùn);

Military port (jūngǎng) - predicament (jiǒngkuàng); promise (yīngyǔn) - application (yìngyòng);

London (lúndūn) - long (lóng) winter (dōng); kinship (qīn) near (jìn) - qing (qīng) quiet (jìng);

3. Keyboard keys and soft keyboard utilization problems

In view of the above problems, the present invention conducts extensive and in-depth exploration in combination with three input methods, and believes that the UIV and other vowel keys of alphabetic keyboards are not frequently used, and are often "idle" keys that are not used; Shuangpin keyboards often use UIV It is defined as a polyphonic consonant zhchsh, but the key positions of single finals a, o, and e are not fully utilized in some input processes; for nine-key pinyin, a non-letter key position obviously wastes one-ninth of the key position. Keyboard resources, especially when using the soft keyboard, its features and unique functions have not been explored and used!

In summary,

The leading idea of this case: the letter keys are not only used to input consonants and vowels, but also can add other input functions; the nine-key soft keyboard can enhance the strengths and avoid weaknesses, so that the nine-key pinyin can be completely improved and new.

Leading method: According to the characteristics of each input method and the keyboard itself, explore the "potential" of the keyboard keys, carry out new "transformation", and add new definitions and new functions.

The main purpose is: to make input faster, more convenient, and more innovative... In a word, to a new level!

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

1. The new definition of the keys of the 26-letter keyboard

1. UIO three keys: define three polyphonic initials zhchsh respectively

Explanation: Let zhchsh and zcs be completely separated, "U, I" are single finals, the first key is "idle", "O" only has three words "oh, oh, oh", so the three plural initials are defined here It works on three keys.

2. V key (change initials): directly modify the following four pairs of initials

(1)n/l, such as

That na loses to la, press the V key to change to: that na

Lose blue lan to nan, press the V key to change to: lan blue

(2)z/zh, such as

Zizi loses to zhi, press the V key to change to: Zizi

Know zhi and lose it as zi, press the V key to change it to: zhizhi

(3) c/ch, such as

Rough cu input into chu, press V key to change to: Rough cu

Chu Chu loses to cu, press V key to change to: Chu Chu

(4) s/sh, such as

Private si is lost as shi, press the V key to change to: private si

Poem shi is lost as si, press the V key to change it to: poem shi

Note: The above modification will not conflict with the V key ü.

3. A key (change the final): directly modify the following pair of single rhymes, three pairs of complex rhymes and five pairs of nasal finals (1) single finals u/ü, such as

If the sentence ju is lost as jü, press the A key to change it to: sentence ju

Lu lv(ü) lose as lu, press A to change to: Lu lü

(2) Compound vowels iu/ui, uo/ou, ie/ei, such as

Liu liu loses to lui, press A to change to: liu liu (and vice versa)

Luo luo loses to lou, press A to change to: Luo luo (and vice versa)

Column lie is lost to lei, press the A key to change to: column lie (and vice versa)

(3) nasal vowels an/ang, en/eng, ian/iang, in/ing, uan/uang, such as

Pro qīn is lost as qing, press the A key to change it to: pro qīn (and vice versa)

Short duǎn is lost as duǎng, press A to change to: short duan (and vice versa)

The modifications of other nasal vowels are the same, so the examples are omitted.

Note: "a" has very few single characters and groups of words, so it is feasible to define the A key as the final modifier key.

Note: When the consonants and vowels are wrong at the same time, you can use the V key to change the sound first, or use the A key to change the rhyme first, no need to delete and re-input multiple times! for example

To change shuan into suang, press the V key to change the sound, and then press the A key to change the rhyme (and vice versa)

(See Figure 1 for the key positions of the full spelling keyboard)

2. New definition of key positions of Shuangpin 26-letter keyboard

The key position of the compound initial zhchsh is the same as that of Quanpin; E and A are the sound and rhyme modifier keys respectively, and the modification objects are also the same as Quanpin (same as a, it is feasible to use the E key as the initial modifier key), mainly the V key Two functions:

l. Input "empty sound word", the method is: empty sound syllable + V, such as

av=ah, ah...h(ou)V=even, ou...

2. It is unavoidable to separate and separate words. In the Shuangpin input method, the repetition of two-character and single-character codes is unavoidable, such as

hd(an) = contains, Chinese... (single character) = good, many... (two-character words), the separation method is: two-character word code + V, such as

hdv = good, a lot... (two words)

Explanation: The above two functions are "parallel but not contradictory" and do not conflict with the vowel ü.

(See Figure 2 for the key positions of the Shuangpin keyboard)

3. New definition and function keys of nine-key pinyin keyboard

1. Define polyphonic zhchsh on non-letter keys

zhchsh abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz

Description: The distinction and selection of zhchsh is the same as abc, def, etc., the main purpose is to effectively use the letterless keys, so that zhchsh and zcs can be input separately;

The quick modification of initials and finals is the same as Quanpin: V key to modify four pairs of initials; A key to modify one pair of single rhymes, three pairs of complex rhymes and five pairs of nasal finals (examples omitted).

4. Processing and setting of nine-key Pinyin soft keyboard

1. First subdivide each key into 3 to 4 small key positions, that is: the combined zhchsh is divided into three keys of zh, ch, and sh; abc is divided into three keys of a, b, and c... This is a total of 29 small keys. Key positions, each of the 26 letters is also a separate key position.

2. Except for inputting common punctuation marks, the original separation selection key (usually on the left side) has no effect, so it is used as the four function keys of "change initials, change finals, change finals, and customize", as follows:

(1) Change the initials: Modify the above four pairs of initials, such as

That = na lose to la, press this key to change to: that na

Know = zh+i and lose it as zi, press this key to change to: know zhi (other examples are omitted)

(2) Change the finals: Modify all the above single finals and complex and nasal finals, such as

Column lie is lost as lei, press this key to change to: column lie

Pro qīn is lost as qing, press this key to change it to: pro qīn (other examples omitted)

(3) Change the initials and finals: arbitrarily modify the initials and finals, such as

Guangguang is input as kuang, press this key and then input k (only the initials are changed)

Enter jian into jien, press this key and then enter ian (only change the final)

Note: "Change the vowel and finals" is mainly used for all phonetic and rhyme modifications other than pairs (mutual modification).

(4) Customization: add functions according to different input methods, such as "emoji, emoji, help..."

Note: The original "space, delete, carriage return, punctuation..." and other common functions remain unchanged.

3. After the above processing settings, not only three key positions zh, ch, and sh are added, but also the keyboard form and alphabetical order of nine-key pinyin are retained. Obviously, only need to refine the soft keyboard, the original nine-key pinyin It can be said to be "reborn" and become a "29-key full spell" with a "new look"!

(See Figure 3 for the above keyboard key positions)

4. According to the input environment and different needs, the "29-key full spell" keyboard can be changed in form, such as changing the square shape to a rectangle (see Figure 4).

Note: This change is only the appearance form, and the input method and various functions have not changed. As for the common functions such as "space, delete, carriage return, punctuation...", you can add keys by yourself.

Five, the method of quick modification of words

In any Pinyin input method, the input of words in Jianpin (pure initials) is commonly used. How to quickly modify the initials in Jianpin words? Quanpin is also modified with the V key, such as

Hello nh, lose it to lh (good...), press V to change it to nh (and vice versa), another example

Cataract bnu (zh) lose to bnz (can't do...), press V to change to bnu (and vice versa)

Double spelling with E key is also modified (example omitted).

Note: The words only modify each other for the above four pairs of initials, usually just one initial can be changed.

beneficial effect

1. In this case, the polyphonic zh/ch/sh is defined as one-key input at the relevant key position, which is completely separated from the single initial z/c/s, which not only reduces the code length, but also greatly reduces the same code of words, reduces errors, and improves efficiency;

2. In this case, the one-key modification of the initials and finals is the most likely to confuse and make mistakes in pinyin input, and it is extremely convenient to correct any mistakes. This function is expected to be used frequently;

3. At present, nine-key pinyin is really used for the input of consonants and vowels. Now it has become a veritable "nine-key pinyin" after no letter keys are defined for consonants. The letters match exactly, and the meaning of separating zh/ch/sh from z/c/s is more significant than 26-key full spelling;

4. The soft keyboard "29-key pinyin" not only retains the 9-key pinyin characteristics (in alphabetical order), but also reflects the length of 26-key full spelling (one key and one letter), and its soft keyboard functions are fully utilized and reasonably fit, More noteworthy: function keys are function keys, which do not overlap with letter keys, and it is self-evident that there are beneficial effects such as new functions;

5. It can be widely used in software and hardware such as mobile phones, computers, ordinary keyboards, electronic soft keyboards, etc., and the basic effects can be seen immediately!

Description of drawings

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the key positions of the 26-key full spell keyboard, as can be seen from the figure:

U/I/O keys define polyphonic initials zh/ch/sh;

V key "change initials", indicating that all four pairs of initials are modified with this key;

The A key "change the finals" means that one pair of single rhymes, three pairs of complex rhymes and five pairs of nasal finals are all modified with this key.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the key positions of the 26-key double spell keyboard, as can be seen from the figure:

U/I/O keys define polyphonic initials zh/ch/sh;

E key "change initials", indicating that all four pairs of initials are modified with this key;

The A key "change the finals" means that one pair of single rhymes, three pairs of complex rhymes and five pairs of nasal finals are all modified with this key;

V key marked "empty sound word" and "short spelling word", indicating that both functions use this key.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the nine-key soft keyboard subdivided into 29 key positions and additional functions, as can be seen from the figure:

Non-letter keys are subdivided into 3 key positions to define polyphonic initials zh/ch/sh;

The original letter keys are also subdivided into 3 or 4 key positions, and 26 letters are defined in one-to-one correspondence.

Note that the new functions of the left key are: change initials/change finals/change finals/custom; change initials/change finals are the same as the V/A keys in Figure 1; "change finals" is used for all sounds Modification of finals (26-key Quanpin and Shuangpin do not have this function, see Figure 1/Figure 2).

Figure 4 is the transformed form of the "29-key Pinyin" soft keyboard (key positions 11×3). Compared with Figure 3, it can be seen that the order of the 26 letters is clear at a glance.

Detailed ways

1. When there is no soft keyboard, new definitions, new functions and new methods can be introduced and explained in detail when each input method is upgraded, and the relevant content can also be added to the "status bar" of the input method to express;

2. The soft keyboard is the best way to implement the present invention, all new definitions, new functions and new methods can be displayed intuitively and unmistakably, wherein zh/ch/sh should always be displayed for word input, Others are dynamically and randomly transformed, such as

When inputting the initial "n" syllable, "change the initial" shows "change to 1", otherwise, it shows "change to n", another example

When inputting the syllable zhang, "change the initial consonant" shows "change into z", and at the same time "change the final consonant" shows "change into -n" (for different input methods, "change the initial consonant" and "change the final consonant" key position, see Figure 1, 2, 3, 4);

3. "Empty sound words" and "Simple spelling words" are dedicated to "double spelling". For example, after inputting the empty sound syllable "ang", the V key only displays "empty sound words", and the V key for word input only displays "Simple spelling words". ” (Keyboard keys see Figure 2);

4. Pay attention to the "29-key Pinyin" starting keyboard, the 4 commonly used punctuation symbols are still displayed and used, and only after the input starts are switched to: change initials, change finals, change finals, customize and start modifying functions;

5. "Change the final vowel" is only used for "29-key pinyin" single-word input, not a one-key change. After pressing this key, the input code still exists (does not eliminate), and then press the keyboard letter to modify the initial or final vowel (keyboard key position see attached Figure 3, 4);

6. In order to realize the effect of the present invention, according to the original method, input habits and different platforms, the new definition and new function keys can be adjusted reasonably;

7. On the basis of the original input method software, it can be selectively used, and the source code can be appropriately modified, inserted and added, and its code and other workloads are minimal compared to the source code.

Claims (8)

1. the method for the overall optimization of the Pinyin input method and the keyboard, it is characterized in that adding new definitions and new functions on the full spelling, double spelling and nine-key pinyin keyboard key positions, for the input of multiple initials and the shortcut modification of initials and finals, etc., and The nine-key Pinyin soft keyboard is "remodeled" to refine and separate the keys, so as to increase the use value of the keyboard keys and the soft keyboard as much as possible. 2. method according to claim 1, full spelling and double spelling input method definition UIO key is respectively made the input key of polyphonic consonant zhchsh, polyphonic consonant one-key input. 3. method according to claim 1, full spelling defines V key, double spelling defines E key as initial consonant modification key, revise n/l, z/c/s and Zh/Ch/Sh total four pairs. 4. method according to claim 1, full spelling and double spelling all define A key as a vowel modification key, and revise a single vowel u/ü counts a pair; compound vowel ie/ei, iu/ui, uo/ou counts three pairs ; The nasal vowels an/ang, en/eng, ian/iang, in/ing, uan/uang count as five pairs. 5. method according to claim 1, in Shuangpin input method, V key makes empty sound word and word separation key, confirms with V key after inputting empty sound syllable; Confirm with V key after inputting simplified spelling code and with. Word separation. 6. according to the method described in claim 1,2,3,4, in nine-key pinyin, no letter key is defined as polyphonic consonant zhchsh input key; All initials and final consonants modify objects and key positions are identical with full spelling. 7. according to the method described in claim 1,2,3,4,6, when the soft keyboard is input, the original nine palaces and nine keys are subdivided into 29 keys, and three polyphonic consonants and 26 letters are all independent key positions, and are in the The functions of "initials modification", "finals modification", "initials and finals modification" and "custom" are defined on the original input selection keys. Other phonological modifications. 8. According to the method described in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, any input using a soft keyboard can change the keyboard form and key position to make the above relevant definitions.

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