JP2000215198A - Input support method and record medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attain the input support functions with no dependence on the application software nor the Kana (Japanese syllabary)/Kanji (Chinese character) conversion software. SOLUTION: The inputted information is acquired via the input processing of the key input software 24 which is presented together with the input support software 23 and separately from the application software 21 and the Kana/Kanji conversion software 22. Then the input information is analyzed, and the prescribed input support processing is carried out via the software 23 and in response to the input information and this analysis result is displayed. Thus, it's possible to attain the input support functions such as an input estimation function, a seamless input function and a spelling completion function with no dependence on the software 21 nor the software 22.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an input support method for realizing an input support function independent of application software and kana-kanji conversion software in a document creation device such as a personal computer, and a software for the input support system. The present invention relates to a recording medium on which a program is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a document creation device such as a personal computer, when a few characters at the beginning of a reading are input, an input support function for displaying a corresponding heading (this is particularly called an input prediction function) is realized. The following two methods are conceivable.

[0003] First, IME (Input Method Editor)
This is a method in which so-called kana-kanji conversion software such as FEP (Front End Processor) or the like has an input support function. In this case, by using kana-kanji conversion software having an input support function, input prediction can be performed together with kana-kanji conversion.
Second, there is a method using application software for an input support function. In this case, the input prediction is executed by starting the application software and inputting parameters such as reading necessary for the input prediction to the application.

In the input support function provided in the kana-kanji conversion software as in the first method, information input as a kana-kanji conversion target can be used as it is for input prediction. There is no need to input parameters for input support separately from the input information. However, since the input support function is incorporated as one function of the kana-kanji conversion software, there is a problem that the input support function cannot be used when other kana-kanji conversion software is used.

On the other hand, when the input support function exists independently as application software as in the second method, the input support function can be used on any kana-kanji conversion function. However, in order to use the input support function, it is necessary to start up the application software and input parameters for input support on a predetermined input screen separately from those input by Kana-Kanji conversion.

[0006]

As described above, conventionally, the input support function provided in the kana-kanji conversion software cannot be used when other kana-kanji conversion software is used. In addition, if the input support function is independent as application software, the application software must be started, and parameters for input support must be input separately from those input using kana-kanji conversion. There was a problem that hindered.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide an input support method and a recording medium that can realize an input support function without depending on application software and kana-kanji conversion software. And

[0008]

The input support method of the present invention includes key input software provided together with input support software independently of application software and kana-kanji conversion software. The input information is obtained, the input information is analyzed, the input support software executes predetermined input support processing according to the analyzed input information, and displays the result. is there.

According to this method, the input support processing can be performed by processing independent of the application software and the kana-kanji conversion software. Therefore, input support functions such as an input prediction function, a seamless input function, and a spell completion function can be realized without depending on application software and kana-kanji conversion software.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a document creation apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. This apparatus is, for example, a personal computer, and provides a document creation function by providing arbitrary word processing software as application software.

As shown in FIG. 1, a document creating apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a CPU 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 1
3, input control unit 14, input device 15, display control unit 16,
Display device 17, external storage control unit 18, external storage device 19
And so on.

The CPU 11 controls the entire apparatus, and executes various processes by activating a program according to an input instruction. The ROM 12 stores information such as a program for operating the CPU 11 in advance.

The RAM 13 is used as a main memory and stores information necessary for various processes executed by the CPU 11. In the RAM 13, in addition to an input buffer for storing input data, a display buffer for storing display data, and the like, an area for temporarily storing various software described later is used. In addition, the dictionary information (Kana-Kanji conversion dictionary, input prediction dictionary, seamless input dictionary,
An area for storing a spell completion dictionary is provided (see FIG. 2).

The input control unit 14 controls input of data input from the input device 15. The input device 15 includes, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, and a tablet, and performs data input and various instructions. The display control unit 16 controls display of data on the display device 17. Display device 1
7 is a CRT (Cathode-Ray Tube) or LCD (Li
quid Crystal Display) and displays data and various message screens.

The external storage control unit 18 includes an external storage device 19
For calling / writing data to The external storage device 19 is, for example, a floppy disk device (FDD)
, A hard disk device (HDD), an optical disk device, and the like, which has a large-capacity recording medium and stores and holds data and programs. Also, here, the application software 21 shown in FIG.
It is used as a storage device for storing various software programs such as input support software 23 and key input software 24.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing data contents of the RAM 13 provided in the present apparatus.

In the RAM 13, in addition to an input buffer and a display buffer, a kana-kanji conversion dictionary storage area 13a for storing a kana-kanji conversion dictionary, an input prediction dictionary storage area 13b for storing an input prediction dictionary, a seamless input dictionary Input dictionary storage area 13 for storing
c, a spell completion dictionary area 13d for storing a spell completion dictionary is provided.

The kana-kanji conversion dictionary stored in the kana-kanji conversion dictionary storage area 13a is a dictionary necessary for kana-kanji conversion processing. For example, reading and corresponding kana-kanji-kanji-nouns are used. Information such as headings (conversion words) and parts of speech are stored. The kana-kanji conversion dictionary is provided for each kana-kanji conversion of the kana-kanji conversion software 22 provided to the present apparatus.

The input prediction dictionary stored in the input prediction dictionary storage area 13b is a dictionary required for input prediction processing,
Information for predicting a character string starting with the input character string, such as "convert to kanji", "kanji code", "select kanji", etc. for an input such as "kanji" I remember. This input prediction dictionary is provided in association with the input prediction function of the input support software 23 provided to the present apparatus.

The seamless input dictionary stored in the seamless input dictionary storage area 13c is a dictionary necessary for seamless input processing. For example, "WINDOWS" is input in a "Kana input" shift state. ",
"Windows", "Windows", "Windows", "Windows", "Windows", "Windows", "Windows", "Windows", "Windows", "Windows", "Windows"
Information for replacing "windows" is stored. This seamless input dictionary is provided in association with the seamless input function of the input support software 23 provided to the present apparatus.

The spell completion dictionary stored in the spell completion dictionary area 13d is a dictionary necessary for spell completion processing.
g ”,“ engage ”,“ eng ”
agent "," engine "," engine "
For example, information for predicting an English word having the input character string at its head, such as “ering”. This spell completion dictionary is provided in association with the spell completion function of the input support software 23 provided to the present apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of software for realizing the present apparatus.

As software for realizing the present apparatus, there are application software 21, kana-kanji conversion software 22, input support software 23, and key input software 24.

The application software 21 displays data input at the time of document creation as word processing software and the like. Examples of the application software 21 include “Word” (Microsoft) and “Ichitaro” (Jestsyste).
m) and these can be optionally used.

The kana-kanji conversion software 22 uses IME (Inpu
This is called a "Method Editor" or FEP (FrontEnd Processor), and performs a series of processes related to a Kana-Kanji conversion function such as converting an input reading character string into a Kana-Kanji mixed character string and displaying a conversion candidate. As the kana-kanji conversion software 22, for example, "MS-IME"
(Microsoft), "ATOK" (Jestsystem),
"Rupo Ace" (Toshiba) and the like can be optionally used.

The input support software 23 is for supporting a user's input operation. This input support software 23
, An input prediction function, a seamless input function, and a spell completion function are provided, and these can be optionally used. In this case, in the case of the input prediction function, a process of predicting a character string having the input character string at the head and displaying the prediction candidate is performed. In the case of the seamless input function, the input character string is replaced with a character string of Kana shift or Roman character shift and a process of displaying replacement candidates is performed. In the case of the spelling completion function, a process of creating and displaying candidates for English words having the input character string at the head is performed.

The key input software 24 is software for performing key input processing independently of the application software 21 and the kana-kanji conversion software 22. The key input software 24 obtains input key information, analyzes the key information, and supports input. The processing to be passed to the software 23 is performed.

These softwares are loaded into the RAM 13 through the external storage device 19 shown in FIG. The CPU 11 reads the software program loaded into the RAM 13 and executes a predetermined process.

The application software 21 and the kana-kanji conversion software 22 are provided separately on different recording media, respectively. However, the input support software 23 and the key input software 24 are provided as one set on the same recording medium. I do.

Next, the operation of the present apparatus will be described.

In this apparatus, the above-mentioned application software 21, kana-kanji conversion software 22, input support software 2
3 and the key input software 24, an input support function is provided together with a document creation function. At this time, any software can be used as the application software 21 and the kana-kanji conversion software 22.

The input support functions provided by the input support software 23 include an input prediction function, a seamless input function, and a spell completion function. In the following, when each function is activated with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Will be described.

(1) Input Support Function As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, first, application software 21 having a character editing function is activated (step S11), and any kana-kanji conversion software 22 is selected and a desired kana-kanji conversion software 22 is selected. The input support software 23 is selected and activated (step S12). Here, the input support software 23
It is assumed that the "input prediction function" is selected. It is assumed that the key input software 24 is started in conjunction with the start of the input support software 23.

Here, assuming that the user operates the input device 15 consisting of a keyboard to input a character string such as "kanji" as a kana-kanji conversion reading (steps S13, S14), the key information input at that time is obtained. Is given to the key input acquisition unit of the key input software 24 (step S15). Then, the information of the input key is analyzed by the key input analysis unit of the key input software 24 (step S1).
6). As a result, the information of the input key is read “Kanji”
And sent to the input prediction function of the input support software 23 (step S17).

When the input prediction function of the input support software 23 receives a character string according to an input key from the key input software 24, the input prediction dictionary stored in the input prediction dictionary storage area 13b of the RAM 13 based on the character string. Is retrieved (steps S18, S19). Then, as candidates that match from the beginning to "Kanji" in the reading, "Convert to Kanji (Kanji Nikankan)", "Kanji Code (Kanji Kodo)", "Select Kanji (Kanji Sentaku)" If there is, the input prediction function creates data for displaying a list of these, and displays a candidate list of input prediction results near the key-input reading (step S24). FIG. 5 shows a display example of the candidate list at this time.

When a candidate list is displayed and a desired candidate is selected and determined by the user, the determined candidate is sent to the application software 21 and displayed in place of a key-input character string (step S25). ). For example, if a prediction candidate such as “convert to kanji” in the candidate list of FIG. 5 is selected and confirmed by operating a cursor key or the like, the determined character string “convert to kanji” is sent to the application software 21. It will be displayed on the editing screen as shown in FIG. Thus, by inputting a character string such as "kanji", a character string such as "convert to kanji" can be obtained.

Even when the kana-kanji conversion B or the kana-kanji conversion C of the kana-kanji conversion software 22 shown in FIG. 2 is selected, or when the seamless input function or the spell completion function is selected as the input support software 23, the same applies as described above.
The result of the input support can be obtained from the input reading.

As described above, when inputting a desired application using the user's favorite kana-kanji conversion software (IME, FEP), the input support function is used independently of the kana-kanji conversion software and the application. be able to.

(2) Input Prediction Function As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, first, application software 21 having a character editing function is started (step S11), and an arbitrary kana-kanji conversion software 22 is selected (step S12). .

When the input prediction function is not activated, the user operates the input device 15 to key in a character string such as “Kanji” as a reading of the Kana-Kanji conversion. The kana-kanji conversion dictionary stored in the conversion dictionary storage area 13a is searched. If there are "kanji", "feel", "secretary", "kanji", etc. as candidates that match the reading "kanji", the kana-kanji conversion software 22 creates data for displaying a list of them, and generates a key. A candidate list of Kana-Kanji conversion results is displayed near the input reading. FIG. 7 shows a display example of the candidate list at this time.

When a candidate list is displayed and a desired candidate is selected and determined by the user, the determined candidate is sent to the application software 21 and displayed in place of a key-input character string. For example, if a conversion candidate such as "feel" in the candidate list of FIG. 7 is selected and confirmed by operating a cursor key or the like, this character string is displayed on the editing screen as shown in FIG. Become. Thus, a character string such as “feel” can be obtained by inputting a character string such as “kanji”.

Next, a case where the input prediction function is activated will be described.

From the input support software 23, "input prediction function"
Is selected (step S12). At this time, it is assumed that the key input software 24 is also started in conjunction therewith.

Here, assuming that the user operates the input device 15 consisting of a keyboard to input a character string such as "kanji" as a kana-kanji conversion reading (steps S13 and S14), the key information input at that time is obtained. Is given to the key input acquisition unit of the key input software 24 (step S15). Then, the information of the input key is analyzed by the key input analysis unit of the key input software 24 (step S1).
6). As a result, the information of the input key is read “Kanji”
And sent to the input prediction function of the input support software 23 (step S17).

When the input prediction function of the input support software 23 receives a character string according to an input key from the key input software 24, the input prediction dictionary stored in the input prediction dictionary storage area 13b of the RAM 13 based on the character string. Is retrieved (steps S18, S19). Then, as candidates that match from the beginning to "Kanji" in the reading, "Convert to Kanji (Kanji Nikankan)", "Kanji Code (Kanji Kodo)", "Select Kanji (Kanji Sentaku)" If there is, the input prediction function creates data for displaying a list of these, and displays a candidate list of input prediction results near the key-input reading (step S24). FIG. 5 shows a display example of the candidate list at this time.

When a candidate list is displayed and the user selects and determines a desired candidate, the determined candidate is sent to the application software 21 and displayed in place of the key-input character string (step S25). ). For example, if a prediction candidate such as “convert to kanji” is selected and confirmed by operating a cursor key or the like in the candidate list of FIG. 5, this character string is displayed on the editing screen as shown in FIG. Will be. Thus, by inputting a character string such as "kanji", a character string such as "convert to kanji" can be obtained.

As described above, the input prediction function can be used independently of the kana-kanji conversion software and the application, and the words and sentences desired by the user can be predicted and presented to reduce the burden of input.

(3) Seamless Input Function As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, first, application software 21 having a character editing function is started (step S11), and any kana-kanji conversion software 22 is selected and input support is performed. The "seamless input function" is selected from the software 23 (step S12). At this time, it is assumed that the key input software 24 is also started in conjunction therewith.

Here, it is assumed that the user sets the input shift for kana-kanji conversion to "kana input" and key-inputs a character string such as "WINDOWS" from the input device 15 consisting of a keyboard (steps S13 and S14). in this case,
Since it is in the kana shift state, the key information is "Tenimi Shireto." The key information input at this time is given to the key input acquisition unit of the key input software 24 (step S1).
5). Then, the information of the input key is analyzed by the key input analysis unit of the key input software 24 (step S16).
As a result, the information of the input key is read and replaced with a character string of "Teni-mi-Shira-te-to".
3 (step S1)
7).

When the seamless input function unit of the input support software 23 receives a character string according to the input key from the key input software 24, the seamless input function stored in the seamless input dictionary storage area 13c of the RAM 13 based on the character string. A dictionary is searched (steps S20, S21). Then, "WINDOWS", "Windows", and "wi" in which the reading "teimishiratteto" is replaced with the alphabetical shift state.
"Nows" or the like, create data for displaying a list of them, and display a candidate list of seamless input results near a key-input reading (step S).
24). FIG. 9 shows a display example of the candidate list at this time.

When a candidate list is displayed and a desired candidate is selected and confirmed by the user, the confirmed candidate is sent to the application software 21 and displayed in place of a key-input character string (step S25). ). For example, if a candidate such as “Windows” is selected and confirmed in the candidate list of FIG. 9, this confirmed character string “Win
“dos” is sent to the application software 21 and displayed on the editing screen as shown in FIG.
This allows the input shift of Kana-Kanji conversion to be "Kana input".
Even if a character string such as "Let's look" is input as it is, a character string such as "Windows" can be obtained.

Also, the input shift of the kana-kanji conversion is set to “Romaji input”, and “WINDOW” is input from the input device 15.
When a character string such as "S" is input, the character information is "wind ws" because the character is in the Romaji shift state.
The key information input at this time is stored in the key input software 24.
To the seamless input function of the input support software 23. As a result, "WINDOWS" and "Windows" are replaced with the alphabet shift state as in the case of Kana input.
s "and" windows "are displayed. FIG. 11 shows a display example of the candidate list at this time.

In the candidate list shown in FIG. 11, “Wi
Assuming that a candidate such as “windows” is selected and determined, the determined character string “Windows” is sent to the application software 21 and displayed on the editing screen as shown in FIG. This allows the input shift of Kana-Kanji conversion to be "Romaji input" and "Wind w
"Windows" even if you enter a character string such as "s"
Can be obtained.

As described above, the seamless input function can be used independently of the kana-kanji conversion software and the application, and the correct character string can be input without the user performing the input shift operation, thereby improving the input efficiency. it can.

(4) Spell Completion Function As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, first, application software 21 having a character editing function is started (step S11), and any kana-kanji conversion software 22 is selected and input. The "spell completion function" is selected from the support software 23 (step S12).

Here, it is assumed that the user sets the input shift of the kana-kanji conversion to “alphanumeric input” and inputs a character string such as “eng” from the input device 15 consisting of a keyboard (steps S13, S14). The key information input at this time is given to the key input acquisition unit of the key input software 24 (step S15). Then, the information of the input key is analyzed by the key input analysis unit of the key input software 24 (step S16). As a result, the information of the input key is replaced with a character string “eng” and sent to the spell completion function of the input support software 23 (step S17).

When the spell completion function of the input support software 23 receives a character string according to the input key from the key input software 24, the spelling completion function is performed on the RAM 13 based on the character string.
Search the spelling completion dictionary stored in the spelling completion dictionary area 13d (step S2).
2, S23). Then, from the beginning of the spelling of the English word "e
ng ”,“ engage ”,
"Engagement", "engine", "en
If there is "gineering", "England", or the like, data for displaying a list of these is created, and a list of spelling completion candidates is displayed near the keyed-in reading (step S24). FIG. 13 shows a display example of the candidate list at this time.

When a candidate list is displayed and a desired candidate is selected and determined by the user, the determined candidate is sent to the application software 21 and displayed in place of a key-input character string (step S25). ). For example, if a candidate such as "engineering" is selected and confirmed in the candidate list of FIG. 13, this confirmed character string "engineering" is sent to the application software 21 and displayed on the editing screen as shown in FIG. Will be done. Thus, by inputting a character string such as “eng”, a character string such as “engineering” can be obtained.

As described above, the spelling completion function can be used independently of the kana-kanji conversion software and the application, and the spelling of the English word is complemented only by the user inputting the first few characters of the English word. Thereby, the burden of input can be reduced.

(5) Input Prediction Function + Other Input Support Function As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, first, application software 21 having a character editing function is started (step S11), and arbitrary kana-kanji conversion software 22 is executed. At the same time, the "input prediction function" and the "seamless input function" are selected from the input support software 23 (step S1).
2).

Here, it is assumed that the user sets the input shift for the kana-kanji conversion to "Roman input" and key-inputs a character string such as "WINDOWS" from the input device 15 consisting of a keyboard (steps S13 and S14). In this case, since the character is in the Romaji shift state, the key information is “wind ws”. The key information input at this time is given to the key input acquisition unit of the key input software 24 (step S15). Then, the information of the input key is analyzed by the key input analysis unit of the key input software 24 (step S1).
6). As a result, the information of the input key is read and replaced with a character string “Windws” and sent to the seamless input function of the input support software 23 (step S1).
7).

The seamless input function of the input support software 23 is such that when a character string according to an input key is received from the key input software 24, the seamless input dictionary stored in the seamless input dictionary storage area 13c of the RAM 13 based on the character string. (Steps S20, S21). Then, "WINDOWS", "Windows", and "win", in which the reading "wind ws" is replaced with the alphabet shift state.
Dos "and the like, create data for displaying a list of them, and display a candidate list of seamless input results near a key-input reading (step S2).
4). FIG. 15 shows a display example of the candidate list at this time.

When a list of candidates is displayed and a desired candidate is selected and confirmed by the user, the confirmed candidate is sent to the application software 21 and displayed instead of a character string input by a key (step S25). ). here,
It is assumed that a candidate such as “Windows” is selected and determined.

Subsequently, assuming that the user operates the input device 15 composed of a keyboard to switch the input shift to “Kana input” and inputs the reading “Kanke” of kana-kanji conversion (steps S13 and S14). The key information input at that time is given to the key input acquisition unit of the key input software 24 (step S15). And key input software 2
The information of the input key is analyzed by the key input analysis unit 4 (step S16). As a result, the information of the input key is replaced with a character string of "reading" and sent to the input prediction function of the input support software 23 (step S1).
7).

The input prediction function of the input support software 23 is RA
The input prediction dictionary stored in the input prediction dictionary storage area 13b of M13 is searched (steps S18, S19). Then, as candidates whose readings from the beginning to "kankei" match, "establishment of relationship (kankei no katsuri)", "related society (kankeigaikai)", "affiliated company (kankeiigasha)" ) "," Related Documents "," Related Jobs ", create data to display a list of these, and enter them near the key reading. A list of prediction result candidates is displayed (step S24). FIG. 16 shows a display example of the candidate list at this time.

When a list of candidates is displayed, and a desired candidate is selected and confirmed by the user, the confirmed candidate is sent to the application software 21 and displayed instead of a character string input by a key (step S25). ). For example, when a candidate such as “relationship job” is selected and confirmed from the candidate list in FIG. 16, the determined character string “relationship job” is sent to the application software 21 and edited as shown in FIG. Will be displayed on the screen. This allows
"Windows" obtained by the seamless input function
A character string such as "Related work" can be obtained by the input prediction function following the character string.

Similarly, from the input support software 23, the "input prediction function" and the "spell completion function"
By selecting, input using both functions can be performed.

For example, it is assumed that the user sets the input shift of the kana-kanji conversion to “alphanumeric input” and inputs a character string such as “eng” from the input device 15 composed of a keyboard. The key information input at this time is sent to the spell completion function of the input support software 23 through the key input software 24. The spelling completion function of the input support software 23 searches the spelling completion dictionary, and finds "engage", "engage" as candidates for the spelling of English words from the beginning to "eng".
ment "," engine "," engineeri "
ng "," England ", etc., and prepares data for displaying a list of them, and displays a list of spelling completion candidates near the key reading.

From this candidate list, “engineer
Assuming that a candidate such as “ing” is selected and confirmed, the confirmed character string “engineering” is sent to the application software 21 and displayed instead of the key-input character string.

Subsequently, it is assumed that the user operates the input device 15 consisting of a keyboard to switch the input shift to “Kana input” and inputs the reading “Kanke” of the Kana-Kanji conversion. The key information input at that time is stored in the key input software 24.
Through the input predicting function of the input support software 23. The input prediction function of the input support software 23 searches the input prediction dictionary, and reads “establishment of a relationship (kankei no kakuritsu)”,
"Related academic societies", "affiliated companies", "related documents", "related work", etc. Create data for list display, and display a list of input prediction result candidates near the key input reading.

Assuming that a desired candidate such as “relationship job” is selected and confirmed from the candidate list, the determined character string “relationship job” is sent to the application software 21 and the character string entered by key is input. It is displayed instead. As a result, following the character string such as "engineering" obtained by the spell completion function,
With the input prediction function, a character string such as “relationship work” can be obtained.

If all of the "input prediction function", "seamless input function", and "spell completion function" of the input support software 23 are selected, the function corresponding to the input information at that time is appropriately activated. Thus, a desired character string can be obtained.

As described above, the function of providing input support (input support software 23) and the function of acquiring input key information and analyzing the key information (key input software 24) are provided by application software 21 and kana-kanji conversion software. By being provided independently of the user 22, the user can input using various types of input support functions using word processing software 21 or kana-kanji conversion software (IME, FEP) that the user prefers.

The method described in the above-described embodiment includes, as programs that can be executed by a computer, for example, a magnetic disk (floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM,
It is also possible to write the data on a recording medium such as a DVD or a semiconductor memory and apply it to various devices, or to transmit it via a communication medium and apply it to various devices. A computer that realizes the present apparatus reads the program recorded on the recording medium, and executes the above-described processing by controlling the operation of the program.

[0076]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, there is provided key input software provided with input support software independently of application software and kana-kanji conversion software. Since the input information is acquired, the input information is analyzed, the input support software executes a predetermined input support process according to the analyzed input information, and the result is displayed. An input support function such as an input prediction function, a seamless input function, and a spell completion function can be realized without depending on software and kana-kanji conversion software.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a document creation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary view showing data contents of a RAM according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of software in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an exemplary flowchart for explaining the processing operation of the input support function according to the embodiment;

FIG. 5 is an exemplary view showing a display example of a candidate list obtained by the input prediction function in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of candidates selected and confirmed from the candidate list in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an exemplary view showing a display example of a candidate list obtained by a kana-kanji conversion function in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a display example of candidates selected and confirmed from the candidate list shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is an exemplary view showing a display example of a candidate list at the time of “Kana input” shift obtained by the seamless input function in the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a display example of candidates selected and confirmed from the candidate list shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is an exemplary view showing a display example of a candidate list at the time of “Romaji input” shift obtained by the seamless input function in the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a display example of candidates selected and confirmed from the candidate list shown in FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is an exemplary view showing a display example of a candidate list obtained by a spell completion function in the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a view showing a display example of candidates selected and confirmed from the candidate list shown in FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is an exemplary view showing a display example of a candidate list at the time of “Romaji input” shift obtained by the seamless input function in the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display example of a candidate list obtained by the input prediction function after selecting and confirming candidates from the candidate list of FIG. 15;

FIG. 17 is a view showing a display example of candidates selected and confirmed from the candidate list shown in FIG. 16;

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 11 CPU 12 ROM 13 RAM 13a Kana-Kanji conversion dictionary storage area 13b Input prediction dictionary storage area 13c Seamless input dictionary storage area 13d Spell completion dictionary area 15 Input device 17 Display device 19 External storage device 21 ... Application software 22 ... Kana-Kanji conversion software 23 ... Input support software 24 ... Key input software

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Toru Morita 3-3-1, Shinmachi, Ome-shi, Tokyo Toshiba Computer Engineering Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 5B009 KA04 KA05 KA05 ME17 TB14 VB01 5B020 BB10 CC12 FF53 GG16 GG22 GG25

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An input support method for supporting input information, comprising key input software provided together with input support software independently of application software and kana-kanji conversion software. The input processing acquires input information by input processing, analyzes the input information, and based on the analyzed input information, executes the predetermined input support processing corresponding to the input information, based on the analyzed input information. An input support method characterized by displaying a result obtained by the input support processing. 2. The input support software has an input prediction function, and based on input information analyzed in input processing of the key input software, creates a character string candidate having the input information at the head. 2. The input support method according to claim 1, wherein the input support is displayed. 3. The input support software has a seamless input function, and based on input information analyzed by input processing of the key input software, the input information is replaced with a character string of Kana shift or Roman character shift. 2. The input support method according to claim 1, wherein candidates are created and displayed. 4. The input support software has a spell completion function, and based on input information analyzed by the input processing of the key input software, creates an English word candidate having the input information at the beginning. 2. The input support method according to claim 1, wherein the input support method is displayed. 5. A recording medium recording input support software for supporting input information, wherein the input support software acquires input information independently of application software and kana-kanji conversion software. And key input software for analyzing the input information, and is activated by a computer and performs predetermined input support processing corresponding to the input information based on the input information analyzed by the input processing of the key input software. A computer-readable recording medium that executes and displays a result obtained by the input support processing.