JP2000207085A - On-demand interface device and computer readable recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To help a user learn an operation method and its procedure when an on-demand interface device is used to execute a function. SOLUTION: This on-demand interface device which is provided with an inputting means 1 inputting a request sentence, a function explanatory database 4 holding function explanation notes explaining a function in each function and an action script showing operation procedures for realizing the function, a retrieving means 5 retrieving a corresponding item from the function explanatory database in response to the request sentence and a script executing means 6 for executing the action script is provided with an operation method displaying means 8 for displaying what operation is performed whenever each script of the action script is carried out when the means 6 executes the action script and a timer means 7 for performing time waiting processing whenever each script is executed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a help function for assisting a user's operation in a computer application, OA equipment, home electric appliance, and the like. The present invention relates to an on-demand interface device that can be achieved accurately and a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for realizing the function is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, computer software such as word processors or home electric appliances such as VCRs, when the operation method is not understood, display a description of the operation of a function by performing a specific operation such as pressing a help key. It has a function called an assist function or a help function. The help function selects and displays help information according to the usage status of the device at the time the help key is pressed. As a result, the user can easily achieve the necessary functions when necessary without having to remember all the operation methods.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-55372 discloses that a function searched by a help information search can be easily executed.
An on-demand interface device capable of searching for a function semantically matching a request sentence input by a user, and easily executing the searched function, and a computer-readable computer that records a program for implementing the function A recording medium is described.

Here, the above-mentioned on-demand interface device will be described. Here, an on-demand interface device of a word processor will be described as an example.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an on-demand interface device. The on-demand interface device includes an input unit 1 such as a keyboard for inputting a request sentence, an output unit 2 such as a display, a control unit 3, and a function explanation database 4. The control unit 3 realizes the functions of a search unit 5 and a script execution unit 6 described later by hardware or software.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the function explanation database 4. In the function description database 4, word processing function names such as "centering", "print", and "save" are described, along with a description of the function, a description of an operation procedure for realizing the function, and a format in which the operation procedure can be automatically executed. Action scripts are retained.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a schematic configuration of the script execution means 6 and its operation. The script execution means 6 includes a command correspondence table 21 and a buffer 22 for temporarily storing a command sequence (action script).
And a command execution unit 23. The command correspondence table 21 stores, for example, command names of scripts arranged in alphabetical order and addresses in a program list 25 of all word processing software of a routine for executing the commands.

FIG. 11 shows that the program routine corresponding to, for example, the script command “GetString ()” starts at address 20550. Here, the routine starting from address 10023 is a routine for opening a menu, and specifies a menu item to be opened as an argument. The routine starting from the address 18802 is a routine for selecting an item from the opened menu, and specifies the item to be selected as an argument. The routine starting from address 20550 is a routine for obtaining character string information, issues a message prompting the user to specify a character string, and waits until the user specifies the character string using a keyboard or a pointing device such as a mouse.

The buffer 22 temporarily stores a command sequence to be executed. The command execution unit 23 reads the script commands stored in the buffer 22 in order, finds the address corresponding to the command by referring to the command correspondence table, and transfers control to the address. The above operation is repeated until the end of the command in the buffer.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation procedure by the on-demand interface device. When the user who cannot understand the operation of the word processor presses the help key (S11), the editing function of the word processor is displayed together with the explanation of the function by the conventional help function according to the current state of the word processing operation (S1).
2). The function displayed here may be one or plural. If a desired function is found therein (S1
3) It is determined whether or not to execute the function (S1).
9). When executing, if a plurality of functions are displayed, a desired function is selected from the displayed functions (S
20). When a function is selected, the search means 5 stores the action script of the selected function in the buffer 22 (S21). Thereafter, the script executing means 6 implements the function by sequentially executing the scripts stored in the buffer 22 (S22). If it is determined in step 19 that the execution is not requested only by confirming the function, the process ends.

In step S13, if there is no information on the desired function in the information displayed by the conventional help function, the control means 3 prompts the input of a request sentence from the input means 1 (S14). If the request sentence has not been input, the flow ends (S15). When the request sentence is input, the search unit 5 searches the function description database 4 for a function that matches the request sentence (S16), and displays the searched function name and its function description on the output unit 2 (S1).
7). The function displayed here may be one or plural. If there is a desired function among the displayed functions (S18), it is determined whether or not to execute the function (S19).

When executing, if a plurality of functions are displayed, a desired function is selected from them (S2).
0). When a function is selected, the search means 5 stores the action script of the selected function in the buffer 22 (S21). Thereafter, the script executing means 6 implements the function by sequentially executing the scripts stored in the buffer 22 (S22). If it is determined in step S19 that the function is not confirmed but only confirmed, the process ends. If there is no desired function among the displayed functions in step S18, step S14 is performed again.
Return to and prompt for another request statement.

For example, the user inputs a request sentence "I want to perform centering", and as a result, it is assumed that the searched function item is only "centering", and this function is a function required by the user. It is assumed that execution is selected in S19. Then, the search means 5 copies the action script of the searched function item "centering" to the buffer (S21). Therefore, the next command string (GetString (), Op
enMenu (HENSYU), Choose (CEN
TERING)) will be stored.

Next, the script executing means 6 sequentially executes the commands stored in the buffer 22 (S22).
That is, the command “GetString ()”
Control is transferred to address 550, and then the command "OpenMe"
nu (HENSYU) ”, control is transferred to address 10023 with“ HENSYU ”as an argument, and finally the command“ C
"Hose (CENTERING)"
The control is transferred to address 18802 using "ING" as an argument, where "HENSYU" and "CENTERING" of the arguments are entered.
Means "edit" and "centering", respectively.

The operation of the script execution means 6 will be described once again together with the operation of each routine described above.
First, the user is prompted to specify a character string at address 20550, and waits until the user specifies the character string. Next, a menu item "edit" corresponding to the argument "HENSYU" is opened at address 10023. Finally, at address 18802, the argument "CENTER
The item "centering" corresponding to "ING" is selected.
This series of operations is the same as that in which the operation procedure of the “centering” function is executed as it is. That is, the “centering” function is automatically executed by the script execution means 6.

Although the description has been limited to the "centering" function, the same applies to other functions. Particularly, in a function requiring a complicated operation, the operation procedure is used by substituting the operation procedure for the script execution means. The burden on the person is greatly reduced.

[0017]

However, the technique described above still has the following problems.

In the above-described on-demand interface device, since the on-demand interface device executes the action script of the function searched by the user, the user can learn the operation method as long as the on-demand interface device is used. There is a problem that can not be.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problem. It is an object of the present invention to execute an action script executed by an on-demand interface device and execute the script every time the script is executed. A certain period of time is displayed so that the user can understand the situation (operation method and procedure) so that the user can learn the operation method, and the display time of the method and procedure at the time of operation can be changed for each user. To Each time a script is executed, in addition to the script execution method, the anthropomorphic agent indicates the location to be operated and displays the location to be executed for a certain period of time so that the user can understand the operation method. Understand so that it can be visually recognized and reproduced,
Be able to remember. It is an object of the present invention to provide an on-demand interface device capable of realizing the above and a computer-readable recording medium recording a program for realizing the function.

[0020]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an on-demand interface device for inputting a request sentence, and for implementing a function explanation and a function in each function. A function description database that holds an action script indicating a procedure of the operation, a search unit that searches for a corresponding item from the function description database with respect to the request statement, and a script execution unit that executes the action script. An on-demand interface device comprising: an operation method display means for displaying what operation has been performed for each execution of each script of the action script when the script execution means executes the action script; Timer means for performing a time waiting process each time the script is executed Characterized by comprising provided.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an on-demand interface device, comprising: input means for inputting a request sentence;
A function description database that holds a function description sentence that describes the function in each function and an action script that indicates an operation procedure for realizing the function, and searches for the corresponding item from the function description database for the request sentence In an on-demand interface device including a search unit and a script execution unit for executing the action script, when the script execution unit executes the action script, each time the script of the action script is executed, Operation method display means for displaying what kind of operation has been performed, timer means for performing a time waiting process for each execution of each script, and operation place display means for further indicating a place to be operated And is provided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an on-demand interface device according to the first or second aspect, further comprising a timer changing means capable of changing a waiting time of the timer means. It is characterized by becoming.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the on-demand interface device according to the second or third aspect, the operation place display means displays an anthropomorphic agent. .

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for realizing the function of the on-demand interface device is recorded.
A function description database that holds a computer as input means for inputting a request sentence, a function description sentence describing a function in each function, and an action script indicating an operation procedure for realizing the function, On the other hand, in addition to search means for searching for a corresponding item from the function description database and script execution means for executing the action script, each script of the action script is executed when the script execution means executes the action script. And a timer means for performing a time waiting process each time the script is executed.

A computer-readable recording medium in which a program for realizing the function of the on-demand interface device according to claim 6 of the present invention is recorded,
A function description database that holds a computer as input means for inputting a request sentence, a function description sentence describing a function in each function, and an action script indicating an operation procedure for realizing the function, On the other hand, in addition to search means for searching for a corresponding item from the function description database and script execution means for executing the action script, each script of the action script is executed when the script execution means executes the action script. Operation method display means for displaying what kind of operation has been performed for each execution of the script, timer means for performing a time waiting process for each execution of each of the scripts, and further for indicating and displaying a place to be operated And an operation place display means.

[0026]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An on-demand interface device according to the present invention and an embodiment of a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for realizing the function thereof is recorded will be described below with reference to the drawings. [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of functions showing an example of an on-demand interface device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

The on-demand interface device includes an input unit 1 such as a keyboard for inputting a request sentence, an output unit 2 such as a display, a control unit 3, and a function explanation database 4. The control unit 3 executes the function with the search unit 5 that searches the description database 4 having the same function as the on-demand interface device shown in FIG. When the script execution means 6 newly executes the action script by the script execution means 6, the operation method display means 8 for displaying the operation method of each script and when the action script is executed by the script execution means 6 It is provided with a timer means 7 for performing a waiting process for a fixed time every time a script is executed, and a timer changing means 9 for changing the waiting time of the timer means 7. Thus, the features and functions of the present invention are realized. Note that the operation method display means 8 may also serve as the output means 2.

The on-demand interface device of this embodiment executes the searched function according to the action script described in the function explanation database 4 as shown in FIG. At this time, if the operation method of each script is displayed on the operation method display means 8 at the same time, the user can learn the operation method while executing the function by seeing the operation method of the function.

For example, the function name "centering" in FIG.
In order to execute the function, the following three script commands, GetString () and OpenMen
u (HENSYU), Choose (CENTER
NG) are sequentially executed. Here, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which an operation method when these three scripts are executed is displayed. As described in the above [Prior Art], a screen of a word processor will be described as an example. First,
When the command "OpenMenu (HENSYU)" is executed in the state of the initial screen of the word processor as shown in FIG. 2A, the "edit" area of the screen of the word processor is inverted as shown in FIG. When the “Edit” menu is opened and the next command “Choose (CENTERING)” is executed, the “Centering” item is selected from the “Edit” menu opened as shown in FIG. "Centering" is highlighted) is displayed on the operation method display means 8. Thereby, at the time of execution of the action script performed by the on-demand interface device, a state of the execution of the script (operation method and procedure) is displayed so that the user can understand the execution each time the script is executed.
The user can learn the operation method.

In this case, the script execution means 6 executes the action scripts one after another without delay, so that the user can slowly see the operation method displayed on the operation method display means 8. Can not. Therefore, when the script execution unit 6 executes the action script one after another, the timer unit 7 performs a waiting process for a certain period of time. That is, the timer means 7 interrupts each time the script execution means 6 executes one script, and performs a wait processing for a fixed time.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing sequence at the time of executing the action script. This is because when the action script is executed, the timer means 7 performs a wait process for a certain period of time when displaying the state of the script execution (operation method and procedure) so that the user can understand the script execution each time the script is executed. The processing shifts to the execution of the action script remaining after the completion of the wait processing. FIG. 3A is a flowchart showing step S22 in FIG.
Is shown in detail. The script command stored in the buffer 22 in step S21 of FIG. 11 is read from the buffer 22 (S221). It is checked whether the read contents, that is, whether the script command exists in the buffer 22 (S222). As a result, if there is no read-out content (“YES”), it means that the script command is no longer present in the buffer 22, and this processing ends. On the other hand, if there is the read content ("NO"), it means that the script command still exists in the buffer 22, and the read script command is executed (S223). Thereafter, the timer means 7 is called and executed (S224). When the timer process is completed, the process of reading from the buffer 22 again (S221)
And repeats until the buffer 22 becomes empty. FIG. 3B shows the details of step S224 in FIG. 3A. Reads a preset timer value and sets the timer wait time (S
224-1). Check the timer waiting time (S224)
-2) If the waiting time is zero, it means termination (proceeding to the branch of "YES"), and thus this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the waiting time is not zero, the processing is not completed yet, and the waiting time is subtracted (S224-).
3). Thereafter, the process of checking the timer waiting time (S
Return to 224-2) and repeat until the waiting time becomes zero. It is assumed that the preset timer value is stored in a portion (storage area) for storing the timer value in the timer means 7, though not shown.

For example, if 10 seconds is stored as a wait time in the timer value storage area,
In, when (a) is displayed for 10 seconds, it goes to (b),
When (b) is displayed for 10 seconds, the screen is switched, for example, to shift to (c). Thereby, the user can slowly see the operation method and the procedure displayed on the operation method display means 8.

Also, since the speed of the operation displayed on the operation method display means 8 is perceived as slow or too fast by a person, the timer changing means 9 changes the waiting time in the timer means 7. Can be addressed.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of how the timer which is the display time displayed on the operation method display means 8 is changed by the timer changing means 9. In the example of FIG. 4, the operation is displayed more slowly as the slide bar is moved to the left. For example, since the wait time can be freely changed, the slide bar may be moved to the right if the user feels slow, and the slide bar may be moved to the left if the user feels fast.
The value of the timer waiting time changed by the timer changing means 9 is stored in the timer value storage area in the timer means 7, and the timer means 7 processes the waiting time based on the value. As a result, the display time of the operation method can be changed for each user, and the user can learn the operation method with his / her own sense.

As described above, by adopting the configuration of the present embodiment, the display is performed for a predetermined time so that the user can recognize it, so that the user can immediately learn the method and procedure at the time of operation, and further operate. Since the time and the display time of the procedure can be changed for each user, the user can learn the operation method and the procedure with his / her own sense. [Second Embodiment] FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an example of an on-demand interface device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The on-demand interface device includes an input unit 1 such as a keyboard for inputting a request sentence, an output unit 2 such as a display, a control unit 3, and a function explanation database 4. The control means 3 includes, by hardware or software, a search means 5 for searching the description database 4 having the same functions as those of the on-demand interface apparatus shown in FIG. Script execution means 6 for execution; operation method display means 8 for displaying the operation method of each script when the script execution means 6 executes the action script; and execution of the action script by the script execution means 6 In addition to the timer means 7 for performing a waiting process for a fixed time every time each script is executed, and the timer changing means 9 for changing the waiting time of the timer means 7, the operation means for further displaying an instruction of the operation place is provided. The operation location display means 10 is provided. Thus, the features and functions of the present invention are realized. The operation method display means 8
The operation location display means 10 may also serve as the output means 2.

The on-demand interface device of this embodiment executes the searched function according to the action script described in the function description database 4 as shown in FIG. 10 of the first embodiment. At this time, the operation method display means 8 and the operation place display means 10
If the operation method of each script and the instruction location of the operation are displayed, the user can visually recognize the operation method while executing the function by seeing the operation method of the function. For this purpose, in the present embodiment, an operation method display and an operation place display are added to the action script as shown in FIG.

For example, when executing the function of the function name "centering" of FIG.
GetSt, the commands of the three scripts described in
ring (), OpenMenu (HENSYU),
Choose (CENTERING) introduces three new script commands, 'GetString'
_Agent (), 'OpenMenu_Agent
(HENSYU), 'Choose_Agent (C
ENTERING) and executed sequentially.

An agent command is added to each of the new commands. Here, it is assumed that the processing contents of these commands for the agent follow the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 8A shows the command “AgentMo”.
ve () ", and has a function of acquiring the position of the first argument with respect to the current position, setting the position as (X, Y), and moving to the position (X, Y). Therefore, for example, if the argument is “Center”, the command “AgentMove (Center)”
Movement is made to the center of the screen.

FIG. 8B shows a command “AgentSp”.
eak () ", and the first argument is displayed in the form of a balloon. For example, if the argument is" Please select a character string for centering, "the command" AgentSpeak ("character for centering Please select a column. ”)” Is executed and a display is made at the corresponding operation position.

FIG. 8C shows the command “AgentPo”.
int () ", the position of the first argument is obtained,
An instruction is given using instruction means. Therefore, for example, if the argument is “CENTERING_MENU”, the command “AgentPoint (CENTERING_MENU)
U) "indicates the" centering "item.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state where the operation method when the three new scripts shown in FIG. 7 are executed is displayed.

Here, each of the above three scripts performs the following operations.

First, the command “GetString”
g () ”before executing the command“ AgentMove ”.
(Center) ”. This command“ Ag
entMove (Center) ”, move to the center of the screen, and then say“ Select a character string to be centered ”.
eak (“Please select a character string for centering”) ”is executed and displayed on the operation location display unit 10. This is indicated by the command“ GetString_A ”.
gent () "(the state of FIG. 6A).

Next, the command "OpenMenu (HE
NSYU) "is displayed on the operation method display means 8 as to how the" edit "menu on the screen of the word processor is opened. After that, the command “AgentMove (HEN
SYU_MENU) ”, move to a location near the“ Edit ”menu, and execute the command“ AgentPoint (HENS)
YU_MENU) ”indicates the“ edit ”menu, and the operation of uttering the command“ AgentSpeak (“select the“ edit ”menu”) ”is displayed on the operation location display means 10, and the timer means 7 displays the operation for a fixed time. A wait process is performed by using the command “OpenMenu”.
_Agent () "(the state of FIG. 6B).

Next, the command "Choose (CENT
ERING) is displayed on the operation method display means 8 to select the "centering" item from the "edit" menu, and the command "AgentMove (CEN)" is displayed.
TERING_MENU) ”, move to a location near the“ Centering ”menu, and use the command“ AgentPoi ”.
nt (CENTERING_MENU) "indicates the" centering "item, and the command" AgentSpea "
k ("Select" centering ")" is displayed on the operation location display means 10, and the timer means 7 performs a wait process for a fixed time.
e_Agent () "(the state of FIG. 6 (c)).

In FIGS. 6B and 6C, the location indicated by the operation location display means 10 is the first location.
Items are highlighted so that the user can visually recognize the operation method in the same manner as described with reference to FIG. 2 of the embodiment. As a result, the user can learn the operation of a series of processing flows.

As described above, by adopting the configuration of the present embodiment, in addition to the effect of the first embodiment, each time the action script is executed, the operation location is changed in addition to the operation method of executing the script. By displaying the indication so that the user can understand it, the user can visually recognize and remember the operation method.

In this embodiment, the display time of the anthropomorphic agent can be adjusted by using the timer changing means as in the first embodiment. May be displayed for a fixed time.

As described above, in order to function as the on-demand interface device of the present invention, in the functional configuration of FIG. 1, according to the processing and operation procedures of FIG. And a processing program for realizing an operation of changing the fixed time by the timer changing means by continuing the arbitrary display state by the timer means and the display state by the timer means may be all stored in the on-demand interface device. And In the functional configuration of FIG. 5, following the processing and the operation procedure of FIG. 12, the operation method by the operation method explanation unit, which is a feature of the present invention, the indication of the operation place, and the arbitrary display state by the timer unit are continued for a certain period of time. Further, it is assumed that all the processing programs for realizing the change operation of the fixed time by the timer changing means may be stored in the on-demand interface device. These storage locations may be storage means (not shown) provided inside the apparatus, for example, may be provided in control means.

Further, the on-demand interface device of the present invention has an interface means capable of accessing and reading / writing an external storage medium, and further has a processing function capable of being installed and downloaded to the device, or has a storage function in the external storage medium. If the processing program has a processing function that can directly start the program, the processing program is executed by using the mask R provided inside.
Not only storage means including semiconductor memory such as OM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash ROM, etc., but also a recording medium configured to be separable from the main body, a tape system such as a magnetic tape or a cassette tape, or a magnetic medium such as a floppy disk or a hard disk. Disc and CD-ROM / MO /
Any of the above-described devices provided in the present apparatus, which are previously recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a disk system of an optical disk such as an MD / DVD or a card system such as an IC card (including a memory card) / an optical card. By operating the above function, the processing targeted by the present invention may be realized.

By realizing the above functions, the user interface is greatly improved as compared with the conventional on-demand interface device, and a more user-friendly operation can be realized.

The contents of the above-described embodiments are not limited to the contents described above unless the gist of the present invention is changed.

[0055]

According to the on-demand interface device of the present invention and a computer-readable recording medium in which a program for realizing the function is recorded, the following effects can be obtained in each claim.

In the first and fifth aspects of the present invention, when the conventional on-demand interface device is used, the operation method and the procedure of the function cannot be learned. By using an interface device and a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for realizing the functions is recorded, the user can display the script execution state (operation method and procedure) each time the action script is executed when the action script is executed. By displaying the information for a certain period of time, the user can immediately learn the method and procedure at the time of operation.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the display time of the method / procedure at the time of operation can be changed for each user, the user can learn the operation method and the procedure with his / her own sense. Become like

According to the second, fourth and sixth aspects of the present invention, when the conventional on-demand interface device is used, the user cannot learn how to operate the function. By using a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for realizing the device and its functions is recorded, in addition to the effects of the above-mentioned claims 1, 3, and 5, the action script is executed every time each script is executed. In addition to the script execution operation method, by displaying the operation place so that the user can understand it, the user can visually recognize and memorize the operation method.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a function showing an example of an on-demand interface device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a display of an operation method displayed by operation method explanation means of the on-demand interface device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing sequence when executing an action script according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for changing the waiting time of the timer means by the timer changing means of the on-demand interface device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an example of an on-demand interface device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display of an operation method displayed by operation method explanation means of the on-demand interface device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a function description database of an on-demand interface device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing sequence when executing an agent process of the on-demand interface device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram of functions showing an example of a conventional on-demand interface device.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a function description database of the on-demand interface device according to the related art and the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the configuration and operation of a script execution unit of the on-demand interface device according to the related art and the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation procedure of the on-demand interface device according to the related art and the first embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Input means 2 Output means 3 Control means 4 Function explanation database 5 Search means 6 Script execution means 7 Timer means 8 Operation method display means 9 Timer change means 10 Operation place display means 21 Command correspondence table 22 Buffer 23 Command execution unit 25 Word processing software List of all programs

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Claims (6)

[Claims] An input means for inputting a request sentence; a function explanation database for holding a function explanation sentence explaining a function in each function and an action script indicating an operation procedure for realizing the function; Search means for searching for a corresponding item from the function description database for a sentence;
An on-demand interface device comprising: a script execution unit for executing the action script, wherein when the script execution unit executes the action script, what kind of operation is performed for each execution of the action script An on-demand interface device comprising: an operation method display unit for displaying whether the operation has been performed; and a timer unit for performing a time waiting process each time the script is executed. 2. A function description database for storing input means for inputting a request statement, a function description statement describing a function in each function, and an action script indicating an operation procedure for realizing the function, Search means for searching for a corresponding item from the function description database for a sentence;
An on-demand interface device comprising: a script execution unit for executing the action script, wherein when the script execution unit executes the action script, what kind of operation is performed for each execution of the action script Operating method display means for displaying whether or not operation has been performed; timer means for performing a time waiting process each time the script is executed; and operation place display means for further indicating a place to be operated. On-demand, characterized by
Interface device. 3. The on-demand system according to claim 1 or 2,
An on-demand interface device, comprising: a timer changing means for changing a waiting time of the timer means. 4. An on-demand system according to claim 2 or 3,
An on-demand interface device according to claim 1, wherein said operation place display means displays an anthropomorphic agent. 5. A function explanation database which stores a computer as input means for inputting a request sentence, a function explanation sentence explaining a function in each function, and an action script indicating an operation procedure for realizing the function. A search unit for searching the function description database for a corresponding item with respect to the request sentence, and a script execution unit for executing the action script, wherein the script execution unit executes the action script. An operation method display means for displaying what kind of operation has been performed for each execution of each script of the action script, and a timer means for performing a time waiting process for each execution of each script, a program functioning with: A computer-readable recording medium that has been recorded. 6. A function description database which stores a computer as input means for inputting a request statement, a function description in each function, and an action script indicating an operation procedure for realizing the function. A search unit for searching the function description database for a corresponding item with respect to the request sentence, and a script execution unit for executing the action script, wherein the script execution unit executes the action script. An operation method display unit for displaying what operation was performed for each execution of each script of the action script, a timer unit for performing a time waiting process for each execution of each script, and a place for further operation. An operation place display means for displaying instructions; and a computer storing a program to be operated by the operation place display means. Readable recording medium.