JP2000284886A - Text input system, text input method, menu selection method and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To input a text by one hand at any time at any place, to select a menu and to perform command by one hand at any time at any place. SOLUTION: This text input system has a finger movement detection part 1 for detecting moment of each finger and outputting a signal peculiar to each finger and has a portable type computer 2 which is equipped with a signal analysis part 26 for analyzing a signal of the finger movement detection part 1 and generating a code, a word dictionary 25 for storing a word made to correspond to a retrieval key and a CPU 21 which retrieves the word dictionary 25 with a code string generated in the order of movement of each finger a the retrieval key, selects a candidate word, performs selection processing of the word on the basis of an output of the finger movement detection part 1 with the finger movement when plural candidate words exist, and displays a selected word string as an input sentence.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a text input system, a text input method, a menu selection method, and a storage medium. More particularly, the present invention relates to a text input system and a text input suitable for enabling text input anytime and anywhere. The present invention relates to a method, a menu selection method, and a storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, portable computers have been used in terms of portability. Conventionally, text input, menu selection, and command execution in a portable computer have been performed by key input, pen input, or the like from a small keyboard provided in the portable computer. As a conventional technique related to this type of text input, for example, a technique described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-112294 has been proposed. The publication describes a method of detecting vibrations of a finger and inputting data with one hand.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned prior art has the following problems. That is, in the above-described conventional portable computer, the keyboard is small in view of the structure of the portable computer.
There was a problem that it was difficult to input text. Similarly,
Since the display screen is small in view of the structure of the portable computer, there is a problem that it is difficult to operate pen input.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-112294 describes a method of detecting data such as vibration of a finger and inputting data such as braille or musical notes by a combination of a plurality of fingers of one hand. It does not describe how to assign text to multiple fingers and easily enter text.

[0005] By the way, the most widely used portable computers at present are text input such as e-mails and notepads and their data communication functions. However, text input in an easy posture without going to a desk is performed. Or select menu /
There is no easy way for the disabled or disabled person to lie down on the bed and enter text.

It is preferable that text can be input with one hand during a train or while walking. However, in the conventional portable computer, there has not been considered a method in which a user can easily input text with one hand.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has made it possible to input text with one hand anytime and anywhere, and to select a menu or execute a command anytime and anywhere with one hand. It is an object of the present invention to provide a text input system, a text input method, a menu selection method, and a storage medium that are enabled.

[0008]

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a text input system capable of inputting text with one hand. Finger movement detecting means for outputting a unique signal; signal analyzing means for analyzing a signal output from the finger movement detecting means to generate a code; storage means for storing a word associated with a search key; Means for searching the storage means and selecting candidate words by using the code string generated in the order of movement of each finger by the means as a search key, and when there are a plurality of candidate words selected by the candidate word selecting means, And a word selection processing means for performing a word selection process based on an output of the finger motion detection means accompanying the word selection by the user.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 2 further comprises display means for performing a predetermined display,
When there are a plurality of candidate words selected by the candidate word selecting means, the word selection processing means performs a word selection process based on an output of the finger motion detecting means accompanying the word selection by a finger motion, and executes the selected word. A column is displayed as an input sentence on the display means.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a code such as a character code, a symbol code, a control code, or the like is assigned to each finger in a multiplex manner, and the finger movement detecting means sets the code to a multiplex. Detecting the movement of each finger assigned to the finger and outputting a signal unique to each finger.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 4, wherein the signal analyzing means converts a control code in text editing based on a combination of a plurality of finger movements detected by the finger movement detecting means. It is characterized by generating.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, the character codes "a", "b" and "c" are assigned to the left little finger.
"D" is assigned multiple times, and the character code "e" is assigned to the left ring finger.
“F”, “g”, and “h” are assigned multiple, character codes “i”, “j”, “k”, “l”, “m”, and “n” are assigned multiple to the left middle finger, and the character code “o” is assigned to the left index finger. "P"
“Q”, “r”, “s”, and “t” are assigned in multiples, and character codes “u”, “v”, “w”, “x”, “y”, “z” and symbol codes “,” “.” “ ? "And"! "Are assigned in a multiplexed manner, and the finger movement detecting means outputs a signal" a "based on the movement of the left little finger and a signal" e "based on the movement of the left ring finger.
And outputs a signal “i” based on the operation of the left middle finger, and outputs a signal “o” based on the operation of the left index finger,
The signal "u" is output based on the operation of the left thumb.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 6, wherein the signal analyzing means receives the signals based on the movements of the left little finger and the left thumb almost simultaneously from the finger movement detecting means. Return to the main menu with the code "MEN
U ”is generated, a deletion code“ DEL ”is generated when signals based on the movements of the left ring finger and the left thumb are received substantially simultaneously, and a decision is made when the signals based on the movements of the left middle finger and the left thumb are received substantially simultaneously. A code "ENT" is generated, and a space code "SP" is generated when signals based on the actions of the left index finger and the left thumb are received substantially simultaneously.

To achieve the above object, according to the present invention, the character codes "a", "b" and "c" are assigned to the little finger of the right hand.
"D" is assigned multiple times and the character code "e" is assigned to the right ring finger.
“F”, “g”, and “h” are assigned multiple, character codes “i”, “j”, “k”, “l”, “m”, and “n” are assigned multiple to the right middle finger, and character code “o” is assigned to the right index finger. "P"
“Q”, “r”, “s”, and “t” are assigned in multiples, and character codes “u”, “v”, “w”, “x”, “y”, “z” and symbol codes “,” “.” “ "!" And "!" Are assigned in a multiplex manner, and the finger movement detecting means outputs a signal "a" based on the movement of the right little finger and a signal "e" based on the movement of the right ring finger.
And outputs a signal “i” based on the operation of the middle finger of the right hand, and outputs a signal “o” based on the operation of the index finger of the right hand,
The signal "u" is output based on the operation of the right thumb.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, the signal analyzing means may be arranged such that when the signals based on the movements of the right little finger and the right thumb are received from the finger movement detecting means substantially simultaneously. Return to the main menu with the code "MEN
U ”is generated, and a deletion code“ DEL ”is generated when signals based on the operations of the right ring finger and the right thumb are substantially simultaneously received. A determination is made when the signals based on the operations of the right middle finger and the right thumb are substantially simultaneously received. A code "ENT" is generated, and a space code "SP" is generated when signals based on the actions of the right index finger and the right thumb are received substantially simultaneously.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the finger movement detecting means includes a tactile sensor for detecting that each finger has touched an object, and a signal based on the detection of the tactile sensor. The text input system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a signal generating unit configured to generate a text.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the finger movement detecting means includes a vibration sensor for detecting vibration of each finger hitting an object, and a signal based on the detection of the vibration sensor. And a signal generating means for generating

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that the display means is a display mounted on a computer.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the display means is a head-mounted display.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the display means displays a correspondence diagram between each finger and input characters and control symbols.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, the control right can be transferred from one hand to the other hand when the finger movement detecting means is attached to both right and left hands. It is characterized by being.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 15 is characterized in that the finger movement detecting means detects a signal based on the movement of any one of the right hand and a signal based on the movement of any one of the left hand. Are detected at substantially the same time, the control right can be transferred from one hand to the other hand.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a text input method applied to a text input system capable of inputting text with one hand. A finger motion detecting step of outputting a signal specific to the step, a signal analyzing step of analyzing a signal output from the finger motion detecting step to generate a code, a storing step of storing a word associated with a search key, and the signal A candidate word selecting step of searching the storage step and selecting a candidate word by using the code string generated in the analysis step in the order of operation of each finger as a search key, and when there are a plurality of candidate words selected in the candidate word selecting step, the finger A word selecting process step of performing a word selecting process based on the output of the finger motion detecting step accompanying the word selection by the motion.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 17 further comprises a display step of performing a predetermined display, wherein the word selection processing step includes the step of selecting a candidate word selected in the candidate word selecting step. When there are a plurality of words, a word selection process is performed based on the output of the finger motion detection step accompanying the word selection by the finger motion, and the selected word string is displayed as an input sentence in the display step.

To achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a code such as a character code, a symbol code and a control code is assigned to each finger in a multiplex manner, and in the finger movement detecting step, the codes are multiplexed. Detecting the movement of each finger assigned to the finger and outputting a signal unique to each finger.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, in the signal analyzing step, the control code in the text editing is edited based on a combination of a plurality of finger movements detected in the finger movement detecting step. It is characterized by generating.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, the character codes "a" and "b" are assigned to the left little finger.
“C” and “d” are assigned multiple, character codes “e”, “f”, “g” and “h” are assigned multiple to the left ring finger, and character codes “i”, “j”, “k” and “l” are assigned to the left middle finger. "M" and "n" are assigned in multiples, and the character code "o" is assigned to the left index finger.
“P”, “q”, “r”, “s”, and “t” are assigned in multiples, and the character codes “u”, “v”, “w”, “x”, and “y” are assigned to the left thumb.
“Z” and the symbol codes “,” “.” “?” “!” Are assigned in a multiplex manner, and in the finger motion detection step, a signal “a” is output based on the motion of the left little finger, and based on the motion of the left ring finger. Outputting a signal "e", outputting a signal "i" based on the movement of the left middle finger, outputting a signal "o" based on the movement of the left index finger, and outputting a signal "u" based on the movement of the left thumb. It is characterized by.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, in the signal analyzing step, when signals based on the movements of the left little finger and the left thumb are received substantially simultaneously from the finger movement detecting step, A code "MENU" for returning to the main menu is generated, and when signals based on the movement of the left ring finger and the left thumb are received substantially simultaneously, the deletion code "D" is generated.
EL "is generated, a decision code" ENT "is generated when signals based on the movements of the left middle finger and the left thumb are received substantially simultaneously, and a space is generated when signals based on the movements of the left index finger and the left thumb are received substantially simultaneously. It is characterized by generating a code "SP".

To achieve the above object, according to the present invention, the character codes "a" and "b" are assigned to the little finger of the right hand.
“C” and “d” are multiplexed, character codes “e”, “f”, “g”, and “h” are multiplexed to the right ring finger, and character codes “i”, “j”, “k”, and “l” are assigned to the right middle finger. “M” and “n” are assigned in multiples, and the character code “o” is assigned to the right index finger.
“P”, “q”, “r”, “s”, and “t” are assigned in multiples, and the character codes “u”, “v”, “w”, “x”, and “y” are assigned to the right thumb.
“Z” and the symbol codes “,” “.” “?” “!” Are assigned in a multiplex manner, and in the finger motion detection step, a signal “a” is output based on the motion of the right little finger, and based on the motion of the right ring finger. Outputting a signal "e", outputting a signal "i" based on the operation of the right middle finger, outputting a signal "o" based on the operation of the right index finger, and outputting a signal "u" based on the operation of the right thumb. It is characterized by.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, in the signal analyzing step, when signals based on the movement of the right little finger and the right thumb are received from the finger movement detecting step substantially simultaneously. A code "MENU" for returning to the main menu is generated, and when signals based on the operations of the right ring finger and the right thumb are received substantially simultaneously, the deletion code "D" is generated.
EL "is generated, a decision code" ENT "is generated when signals based on the movements of the right middle finger and the right thumb are received substantially simultaneously, and a space is generated when the signals based on the movements of the right index finger and the right thumb are received substantially simultaneously. It is characterized by generating a code "SP".

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 24, wherein the finger movement detecting step comprises: a tactile detection step of detecting that each finger has touched an object by a tactile sensor; And a signal generating step of generating a signal based on the detection of.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, the finger movement detecting step includes the steps of: detecting a vibration of each finger striking an object with a vibration sensor; And a signal generating step of generating a signal based on the detection of.

[0033] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 26 is characterized in that in the displaying step, a display is provided by a display provided in a computer.

[0034] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 27 is characterized in that in the display step, display is performed by a head mounted display.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 28 is characterized in that in the display step, a correspondence diagram between each finger, input characters and control symbols is displayed.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, when the finger motion detecting means used in the finger motion detecting step is attached to both left and right hands, control is transferred from one hand to the other hand. And it can be shifted.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, in the finger movement detecting step, a signal based on the movement of any finger of the right hand and a signal based on the movement of any finger of the left hand are used. Are detected at substantially the same time, the control right can be transferred from one hand to the other hand.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 31 is a menu selection method applied to a text input system capable of inputting text with one hand. A finger motion detecting step of outputting a signal unique to the digital camera, a signal analyzing step of analyzing the output signal of the finger motion detecting step to generate a code, and selecting a menu or a command according to the code generated in the signal analyzing step. And a menu selection step of executing

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing a text input method applied to a text input system capable of inputting text. The text input method includes a finger motion detecting step of detecting a motion of each finger and outputting a signal unique to each finger, and a signal analysis for generating a code by analyzing an output signal of the finger motion detecting step. A storage step of storing a word associated with a search key; and a candidate word selection step of searching the storage step and selecting a candidate word using the code string generated in the order of movement of each finger in the signal analysis step as a search key. And when there are a plurality of candidate words selected in the candidate word selecting step, the finger movement detecting step accompanying the word selection by the finger movement. And having a word selection processing step of performing processing for selecting a word based on the output of the-up.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing a menu selection method applied to a text input system capable of inputting text. Wherein the menu selection method comprises: a finger motion detecting step of detecting a motion of each finger and outputting a signal unique to each finger; and a signal analysis for generating a code by analyzing an output signal of the finger motion detecting step. And a menu selection step of selecting a menu or executing a command according to the code generated in the signal analysis step.

[0041]

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

[Embodiment] FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing the entire configuration of a wearable text input device (text input system) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of finger motion detection units 1 (LA, LE, LI, LO, LU in FIG. 3).
And a portable computer 2. In the figure, LH is the right hand of the user.

The function of each unit will be described. A plurality of finger motion detection units 1 (LA, LE, LI, LO, L in FIG. 3)
U) has a tactile sensor (see FIG. 2) inside,
LA is attached to the left little finger, LE is attached to the left ring finger, LI is attached to the left middle finger, LO is attached to the left index finger, and LU is attached to the left thumb. The portable computer 2 operates by receiving a signal output from the finger movement detection unit 1 in response to the movement of the finger by the user. The details of the finger motion detection unit 1 and the portable computer 2 will be described later.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention, centering on the finger motion detection unit 1. As shown in FIG. A finger motion detection unit 1 (L in FIG. 3) of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
A, LE, LI, LO, LU) all have the same structure, and as shown in FIG. 2, a tactile sensor 11, a signal generating unit 12, a transmitting unit 13, a CPU 14, and a ROM 15
And a configuration including:

The function of each section will be described. The tactile sensor 11 detects that the user has touched an object with a finger. The signal generator 12 generates a signal based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11. The transmission unit 13 transmits a signal from the finger motion detection unit 1 to the portable computer 2. The CPU 14 controls the entire finger motion detection unit based on the control program, and executes the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.
The ROM 15 stores a control program executed by the CPU 14 and the like.

When the tactile sensor 11 detects that the user has touched the object with the finger, the signal generator 12 generates a signal. The signal generated by the signal generator 12 differs depending on the finger motion detector 1 attached to each finger of the user. For example, L
A, LE, LI, LO, and LU each generate a unique signal so that it is possible to identify which finger of the user has touched the object. The signal generated by the signal generator 12 may be a digital signal or an analog signal. Signal generator 12
Is transmitted to the transmission unit 13 and transmitted to the portable computer 2 by wire or wirelessly.

FIG. 4 shows a finger movement detecting unit 1 assigned to each finger of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the signals and their generation signals. When the left little finger touches the object, the LA of the finger motion detection unit 1 outputs the signal “a”.
Occurs. When the left ring finger touches the object, the LE of the finger motion detection unit 1 generates a signal “e”. When the left middle finger touches the object, the LI of the finger motion detection unit 1 generates a signal “i”. When the left index finger touches the object, the LO of the finger motion detection unit 1 generates a signal “o”. When the left thumb touches the object, the LU of the finger motion detection unit 1 generates a signal “u”.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a wearable text input device according to an embodiment of the present invention, centering on a portable computer 2. As shown in FIG. The portable computer 2 of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a display 21, a CPU 22, a RAM 23, and a RO.
The configuration includes an M24, a word dictionary 25, a signal analyzing unit 26, and a receiving unit 27.

The function of each section will be described. The display 21 displays text. As shown in FIG. 9, the display 21 is displayed so that the user can understand the correspondence between each finger, input characters and control codes. ing. The CPU 22 controls the entire portable computer based on the control program, and executes the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. The RAM 23 performs temporary storage. ROM 24
Is a long-term storage device for storing control programs (program codes) executed by the CPU 22 and the like. Word dictionary 2
In FIG. 5, a word and its appearance frequency are stored for the search key as shown in FIG. In this example, for example, 42,970 commonly used English words are stored.
For example, when the search key is “aaaaeiu”, the word “cademy” is extracted. Signal analyzer 26
Analyzes the signal received by the receiving unit 27 and generates a control signal. The receiving unit 27 receives a finger movement signal transmitted from the finger movement detecting unit 1 to the portable computer 2.

As described above, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the signal received by the receiver 27 to generate a control signal (FIG. 5). For example, if the signal “u” and the signal “o” are received substantially simultaneously, a code “SP” (space / conversion) is generated. For example, when the signal “u” and the signal “i” are received substantially simultaneously, a code “ENT” (determination) is generated. For example, if the signal “u” and the signal “a” are received substantially simultaneously, a code “MENU” (return to the menu) is generated.

When the user touches an object with a finger, possible words are extracted from the word dictionary 25 (FIG. 8) from a signal sequence generated in accordance with the operation. For example, if the user touches an object other than the left thumb in the order of “left little finger”, “left little finger”, “left little finger”, the search key “aaa” is obtained by the correspondence between the movement of each finger and the generated signal (FIG. 4). Is generated, and the word dictionary 25 shown in FIG. 8 is searched using the search key.
“Add”, “baa”, and “bad” are extracted as candidate words.

The selection, determination and deletion of the extracted candidate word are performed by the user touching the thumb with another finger. For example, a word is selected by touching the left thumb and the left index finger to generate a signal “u” and a signal “o” at the same time, and to generate a code “SP” (space) in the signal analysis unit 26. The word decision is
The signal "u" and the signal "i" are simultaneously generated by touching the left thumb and the middle finger of the left hand, and the code "ENT" (determination) is generated in the signal analysis unit 26. The word is deleted by touching the left thumb and the left index finger to generate the signal “u” and the signal “e” at the same time, and to generate the code “DEL” (deletion) in the signal analysis unit 26. In order to finish editing the text and return to the menu, the left thumb and the little finger of the left hand are touched to generate a signal “u” and a signal “a” at the same time, and the signal analyzer 26 generates the code “MENU” (in the menu). Back).

FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a conceptual example in which the program and related data of the present invention are supplied from a storage medium to the apparatus. The program and related data of the present invention are stored in a storage medium 531 such as a floppy disk or a CD-ROM in the device 5.
32 is supplied by being inserted into a storage medium drive insertion port 533 provided in the storage device 32. Thereafter, the program of the present invention is executed by temporarily installing the program of the present invention and the related data from the storage medium 531 on the hard disk and loading it from the hard disk to the RAM, or by directly loading the program and the related data into the RAM without installing the hard disk. It becomes possible.

When the above-described program of the present invention is executed in the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention, a storage medium storing the program of the present invention and related data is stored in the portable computer of FIG. 2 is supplied by inserting it into the storage medium drive insertion slot (not shown), and by executing the above procedure, the program of the present invention can be executed.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the storage contents of a storage medium storing the program and related data of the present invention. The storage medium of the present invention stores, for example, volume information 5
21, directory information 522, a program execution file 523, a program-related data file 524, and the like. The program of the present invention is program-coded based on flowcharts shown in FIGS.

The correspondence between each component in the claims of the present invention and each part of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention and other embodiments to be described later is as follows. is there. The finger motion detection function of the finger motion detection unit corresponds to the tactile sensor 11 (this embodiment) and the vibration sensor (other embodiment 4) of the finger motion detection unit 1, and the signal generation unit of the finger motion detection unit is a finger. The signal analysis unit corresponds to the signal generation unit 12 of the operation detection unit 1, the signal analysis unit corresponds to the signal analysis unit 26 of the portable computer 2 (the small computer 51 of the third embodiment), and the storage unit corresponds to the portable computer 2
Corresponding to the word dictionary 25 of the (small computer 51 of the third embodiment), the candidate word selecting means and word selection processing means correspond to the CPU 22 of the portable computer 2 (the small computer 51 of the third embodiment), The display means corresponds to the display 21 and the head mounted display 50.

Next, the operation of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 and FIGS. 6 to 51.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation flow in the finger motion detection unit 1 of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a portable computer of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation, FIGS. 9 to 12 and FIGS.
0, FIGS. 22 to 28, FIGS. 30 to 35, FIGS. 37 to 4
1, FIGS. 43 to 46 are explanatory diagrams showing the display state of the display 21 of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 13, 21, 29, 36, and 42 show the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing candidate words in the wearable text input device according to the embodiment;

The operation of the portable computer 2 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 7, and the operation of the finger motion detector 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The entire control is performed by the CPU 22 of the portable computer 2 executing a program in the ROM 24.

In step S71, the CPU 22 of the portable computer 2 performs initialization of each variable. Here, an input signal sequence (Signals), a search key (Ke
y), candidate word string (Cands), first candidate word (Ca
nd1), the text buffer (Text) is cleared. That is, (Signals = NULL, Key = NU
LL, Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NULL,
(Text = NULL). In the step S72, the CPU 2
2 is a text buffer and the contents of the first candidate word (Text
+ Cand1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 21. Here, since nothing has been input, nothing is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 9).

Now, the user touches the object with his left thumb. Then, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1
Determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, the signal generation unit 12 generates a signal "u" in step S62, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63. Send Step S73
Then, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code “u”. In step S75,
The signal analyzing unit 26 determines that the analyzed code is “MENU”
Is determined. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u], Key = [u], Cands
= NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = NUL
L is set.

In the word processing of step S77, processing such as conversion, candidate selection, and deletion of a general word processor is performed. Since the specific contents are known, only input and output will be described below. In step S77, the CPU 22
Inputs, Signals = [u], Key = [u], Cands
= NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = NUL
For L, Signals = [u], Key = [u], Cands
= NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = NUL
L is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “[u]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 10).

Next, the user touches the object with the left ring finger.
Then, in step S61, the CPU 1 of the finger motion detection unit 1
4 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generator 12 generates a signal "e". In step S63, the transmitter 13 transmits the signal "e" to the portable computer 2. Send a signal.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code “e”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e], Key = [ue], Ca
nds = NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text =
NULL is set.

In step S77, the CPU 22
Input, Signals = [u, e], Key = [ue], Ca
nds = NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text =
For NULL, Signals = [u, e], Key = [ue], Ca
nds = NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text =
NULL is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “[ue]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 11).

Next, the user touches the object with the left index finger. Then, in step S61, the CP of the finger motion detection unit 1
U14 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 1
2 generates a signal “o”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code “o”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o], Key = [ue
o], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NULL,
Text = NULL is set.

In step S77, CPU 22
Input, Signals = [u, e, o], Key = [ue
o], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NULL,
For Text = NULL, Signals = [u, e, o], Key = [ue
o], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NULL,
Text = NULL is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “[ueo]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 12).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzing unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received substantially simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP] and Key = [u
eo], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NUL
L, Text = NULL is set.

In step S77, the CPU 22
Inputs, Signals = [u, e, o, SP], Key = [u
eo], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NUL
For L, Text = NULL, dictionary lookup is performed using a search key (Key = [ueo]) to obtain candidate words (FIG. 13) and rearrange them in the order of appearance frequency. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP] and Key = [u
eo], Cands = [who-yes-yet-we
t-yep-vet], Cand1 = [who], Te
xt = NULL is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Cand1 = “[who]” and other candidate words are displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 14).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzing unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received substantially simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP], Key
= [Ueo], Cands = [who-yes-yet
-Wet-yep-vet], Cand1 = [wh
o], Text = NULL is set.

In step S77, the CPU 22 sets the first candidate word as the next candidate word. Next candidates are selected in order of appearance frequency. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP], Key
= [Ueo], Cands = [who-yes-yet
-Wet-yep-vet], Cand1 = [ye
s], Text = NULL is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Cand1 = “[yes]” and other candidate words are displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 15).

Next, the user touches the left thumb with the left middle finger. Then, in each of LU and LI, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. "
And the signal “i”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

At step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzing unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “i” have been received substantially simultaneously, and outputs the code “E”.
NT ”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 2
6 determines whether the analyzed code is "MENU". If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, EN
T], Key = NULL, Cands = NULL, Ca
nd1 = [yes], Text = NULL are set.

At step S77, the CPU 22 adds the first candidate word to the text buffer. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, EN
T], Key = NULL, Cands = NULL, Ca
nd1 = NULL, Text = “yes” are output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = [yes] is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 16).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LO and LU, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received almost simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP], Key = NULL, Cands = NULL, C
and1 = NULL, Text = “yes” are set.

In step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP], Key = NULL, Cands = NULL, C
and1 = NULL, Text = “yes_” are output. Here, the symbol “_” represents a space symbol.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. Here, Text + Key = “yes_” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 17).

Next, the user touches the object with the little finger of the left hand.
Then, in step S61, the CPU 1 of the finger motion detection unit 1
4 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generator 12 generates a signal "a". In step S63, the transmitter 13 transmits the signal "a" to the portable computer 2. Send a signal.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code "a". In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a], Key = [a], Cands = NULL,
Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes_” are set.

At step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a], Key = [a], Cands = NULL,
Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes_” are output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes [a]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 18).

Next, the user touches the object with the left middle finger.
Then, in step S61, the CPU 1 of the finger motion detection unit 1
4 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generator 12 generates a signal "i". In step S63, the transmitter 13 transmits the signal "i" to the portable computer 2. Send a signal.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code “i”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i], Key = [ai], Cands = NU
LL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes_” are set.

In step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i], Key = [ai], Cands = NU
LL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes_” are output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes [ai]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 19).

Next, the user touches the object with the little finger of the left hand.
Then, in step S61, the CPU 1 of the finger motion detection unit 1
4 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generator 12 generates a signal "a". In step S63, the transmitter 13 transmits the signal "a" to the portable computer 2. Send a signal.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code "a". In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a], Key = [aia], Cands
= NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes
s_ "is set.

In step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a], Key = [aia], Cands
= NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes
s_ "is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes [aia]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 20).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

At step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received almost simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP], Key = [aia], Ca
nds = NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text =
"Yes" is set.

At step S77, the CPU 22 sets Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP], Key = [aia], Ca
nds = NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text =
Dictionary search is performed on NULL using a search key (Key = [aia]) to obtain candidate words (FIG. 21) and rearrange them in the order of appearance frequency. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP], Key = [aia], Ca
nds = [and-did-aid-bid-bib-
alb], Cand1 = [and], Text = NUL
L is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + [and] = “yes [and]” and other candidate words are displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 22).

Next, the user touches the left thumb with the left middle finger. Then, in each of LU and LI, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. "
And the signal “i”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “i” have been received substantially simultaneously, and outputs the code “E”.
NT ”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 2
6 determines whether the analyzed code is "MENU". If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT], Key = NUL
L, Cands = NULL, Cand1 = [and],
Text = “yes_” is set.

At step S77, the CPU 22 adds the first candidate word to the text buffer. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT], Key = NUL
L, Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NULL, T
ext = “yes and” is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes and” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 23).

Next, the user touches the left thumb with the left ring finger. Then, in each of LU and LE, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. "
And a signal “e”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

At step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “e” have been received substantially simultaneously, and outputs the code “D”.
EL ”is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 2
6 determines whether the analyzed code is "MENU". If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL], Key =
NULL, Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NUL
L, Text = “yes and” is set.

At step S77, the CPU 22 deletes the last word from the text buffer. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL], Key =
NULL, Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NUL
L, Text = “yes_” is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes_” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 24).

Next, the user touches the object with the left index finger. Then, in step S61, the CP of the finger motion detection unit 1
U14 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 1
2 generates a signal “o”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code “o”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o], Ke
y = [o], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NU
LL, Text = “yes_” is set.

In step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o], Ke
y = [0], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NU
LL, Text = “yes_” is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes [o]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 25).

Next, the user touches the object with his left thumb.
Then, in step S61, the CPU 1 of the finger motion detection unit 1
4 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generator 12 generates a signal "u". In step S63, the transmitter 13 transmits the signal "u" to the portable computer 2. Send a signal.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code "u". In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u],
Key = [ou], Cands = NULL, Cand1
= NULL, Text = “yes_” is set.

In step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u],
Key = [ou], Cands = NULL, Cand1
= NULL, Text = “yes_” is output.

Next, the flow moves to step S72 to perform a display process. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes [ou]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 26).

Next, the user touches the left thumb with the left ring finger. Then, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal "u" and the signal "e" Is generated, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

At step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “e” have been received substantially simultaneously, and outputs the code “D”.
EL ”is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 2
6 determines whether the analyzed code is "MENU". If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL], Key = [ou], Cands = NULL, C
and1 = NULL, Text = “yes_” are set.

In step S77, the search key (Key =
Delete one character from the end of [ou]). Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL], Key = [o], Cands = NULL, Ca
nd1 = NULL, Text = “yes_” are output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes [o]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 27).

Next, the user touches the object with the left index finger. Then, in step S61, the CP of the finger motion detection unit 1
U14 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 1
2 generates a signal “o”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code “o”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o], Key = [oo], Cands = NUL
L, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes_” are set.

In step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o], Key = [oo], Cands = NUL
L, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes_” are output.

Next, the flow moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes [oo]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 28).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received almost simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP], Key = [oo], Cands = N
ULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes
_ "Is set.

In the step S77, input, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP], Key = [oo], Cands = N
ULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes
_ ”Is searched in a word dictionary to obtain candidate words (Fig. 2
9) Sort in order of appearance frequency. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP], Key = [oo], Cands =
[To-or-so-po-op], Cand1 = [t
o], Text = “yes_” is output.

Next, the flow moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + [and] = “yes [to]” and other candidate words are displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 30).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

At step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received almost simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP], Key = [oo], Cand
s = [to-or-so-po-op], Cand1 =
[To], Text = “yes_” is set.

In step S77, the first candidate word is replaced with the next candidate word. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP], Key = [oo], Cand
s = [to-or-so-po-op], Cand1 =
[Or], Text = “yes_” is output.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes [or]” and other candidate words are displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 31).

Next, the user touches the left thumb with the left middle finger. Then, in each of LU and LI, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. "
And the signal “i”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “i” have been received substantially simultaneously, and outputs the code “E”.
NT ”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 2
6 determines whether the analyzed code is "MENU". If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT], Key = NULL,
Cands = NULL, Cand1 = [or], Tex
t = “yes_” is set.

In the step S77, the first candidate word is added to the text buffer. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT], Key = NULL,
Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Tex
t = “yes or” is output.

Next, the flow moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. In this case, Text + Key = “yes or” and other candidate words are displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 32).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received almost simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, SP], Key = NU
LL, Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NULL,
Text = “yes or” is set.

In step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT], Key = NULL,
Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Tex
t = “yes or —” is output. Here, the symbol “_” represents a space symbol.

Next, the flow shifts to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. Here, Text + Key = “yes or —” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 33).

Next, the user touches the object with the left middle finger.
Then, in step S61, the CPU 1 of the finger motion detection unit 1
4 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generator 12 generates a signal "i". In step S63, the transmitter 13 transmits the signal "i" to the portable computer 2. Send a signal.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code “i”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, SP, i], Key =
[I], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NUL
L, Text = "yes or" is set.

In step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i], Key =
[I], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NUL
L, Text = “yes or —” is output. Here, the symbol “_” represents a space symbol.

Next, the process moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. Here, Text + Key = “yes or [i]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 34).

Next, the user touches the object with the left index finger. Then, in step S61, the CP of the finger motion detection unit 1
U14 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 1
2 generates a signal “o”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code “o”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, SP, i, o], Ke
y = [io], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = N
ULL, Text = “yes or —” is set.

In step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o], Key =
[Io], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NUL
L, Text = “yes or —” is output. Here, the symbol “_” represents a space symbol.

Next, the flow shifts to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. Here, Text + Key = “yes or [io]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 35).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received almost simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP], Ke
y = [io], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = N
ULL, Text = “yes or —” is set.

In the step S77, input, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP], Ke
y = [io], Cands = NULL, Cand1 = N
A word dictionary is searched for ULL, Text = “yes or —”, and candidate words are obtained (FIG. 3).
6) Sort in order of appearance frequency. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP], Ke
y = [io], Cands = [is-it-no-mo
−lo], Cand1 = [is], Text = “yes
or_ "is output.

Next, the flow shifts to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Cand1 = “yes or [is]” and other candidate words are displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 37).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received almost simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, S
P], Key = [io], Cands = [is-it-
no-mo-lo], Cand1 = [is], Text
= “Yes or —” is set.

In step S77, the first candidate word is replaced with a candidate word having the next appearance frequency. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, S
P], Key = [io], Cands = [is-it-
no-mo-lo], Cand1 = [it], Text
= “Yes or —” is output.

Next, the flow shifts to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Cand1 = “yes or [it]” and other candidate words are displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 38).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received almost simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP], Key = [io], Cands = [is-it]
-No-mo-lo], Cand1 = [it], Tex
t = “yes or —” is set.

In step S77, the first candidate word is replaced with a candidate word having the next appearance frequency. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP], Key = [io], Cands = [is-it]
-No-mo-lo], Cand1 = [no], Tex
t = “yes or —” is output.

Next, the flow shifts to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Cand1 = “yes or [no]” and other candidate words are displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 39).

Next, the user touches the left thumb with the left middle finger. Then, in each of LU and LI, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. "
And the signal “i”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “i” have been received substantially simultaneously, and outputs the code “E”.
NT ”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 2
6 determines whether the analyzed code is "MENU". If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP, ENT], Key = NULL, Cands = NU
LL, Cand1 = [no], Text = “yes o
r_ "is set.

In the step S77, the first candidate word is added to the text buffer. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP, ENT], Key = NULL, Cands = NU
LL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes o
r no "is output.

Next, the flow shifts to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes or no” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 40).

Next, the user touches the object with his left thumb.
Then, in step S61, the CPU 1 of the finger motion detection unit 1
4 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generator 12 generates a signal "u". In step S63, the transmitter 13 transmits the signal "u" to the portable computer 2. Send a signal.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analyzer 26 analyzes the received signal and outputs a code "u". In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP, ENT, u], Key = [u], Cands = N
ULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes
or no "is set.

In step S77, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP, ENT, u], Key = [u], Cands = N
UL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “yes or no” are output.

Next, the flow shifts to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes or no [u]” is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 41).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

[0200] In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received almost simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP, ENT, u, SP], Key = [u], Cand
s = NULL, Cand1 = NULL, Text = “y
es or no "is set.

In step S77, a search key (Key =
[U]) is subjected to word dictionary lookup to obtain candidate words (candidate symbols) (FIG. 42) and rearrange them in the order of appearance frequency. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP, ENT, u, SP], Key = [u], Cand
s = [.-? −, −! ], Cand1 = [.], Text
= “Yes or no” is output.

Next, the flow shifts to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Cand1 = “yes or no [.]” And other candidate words (candidate symbols) are displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 43).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the left index finger. Then, in each of LU and LO, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. And a signal “o”, and the transmission unit 13 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2 in step S63.

At step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “o” have been received almost simultaneously, and outputs the code “S”.
P "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26
Determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP, ENT, u, SP, SP], Key = [u], C
ands = [.-? −, −! ], Cand1 = [. ], T
ext = “yes or no” is set.

In step S77, the candidate word (candidate symbol) is replaced with the next occurrence frequency. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP, ENT, u, SP, SP], Key = [u], C
ands = [.-? −, −! ], Cand1 = [? ], T
ext = “yes or no” is output.

Next, the flow shifts to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, another candidate word (candidate symbol) is displayed on the display 21 as Text + Cand1 = “yes or no [?]” (FIG. 44).

Next, the user touches the left thumb with the left middle finger. Then, in each of LU and LI, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. "
And the signal “i”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

In step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “i” have been received substantially simultaneously, and outputs the code “E”.
NT ”. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 2
6 determines whether the analyzed code is "MENU". If the analyzed code is not "MENU", the process moves to step S76.

[0211] In step S76, an argument creation process to be passed to the word processing process (step S77) is performed. Here, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP, ENT, u, SP, SP, ENT], Key = N
ULL, Cands = NULL, Cand1 = [? ],
Text = “yes or no” is set.

At step S77, the first candidate word is added to the text buffer. Then, Signals = [u, e, o, SP, SP, ENT,
SP, a, i, a, SP, ENT, DEL, o, u, D
EL, o, SP, SP, ENT, i, o, SP, SP,
SP, ENT, u, SP, SP, ENT], Key = N
ULL, Cands = NULL, Cand1 = NUL
L, Text = “yes or no?” Is output.

Next, the flow moves to step S72, where a display process is performed. In step S72, the CPU 22 stores the contents of the text buffer and the first candidate word (Text + Cand
1) is displayed on the display 21. If there is no candidate word (Cands = NULL), the contents of the text buffer and the search key (Text + Key) are displayed on the display 2.
1 is displayed. Here, Text + Key = “yes or no?” Is displayed on the display 21 (FIG. 45).

Next, the user touches the left thumb and the little finger of the left hand. Then, in each of LU and LA, in step S61, the CPU 14 of the finger motion detection unit 1 determines that the user has touched the object with the finger based on the detection of the tactile sensor 11, and in step S62, the signal generation unit 12 outputs the signal “u”. "
And the signal “a”, and in step S63, the transmitting unit 1
3 transmits a signal to the portable computer 2.

At step S73, the receiving section 27 of the portable computer 2 determines whether or not the signal transmitted from the transmitting section 13 of the finger motion detecting section 1 has been received. If the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the signal analysis unit 26 analyzes the received signal, determines that the signal “u” and the signal “a” have been received substantially simultaneously, and outputs the code “M”.
ENU "is output. In step S75, the signal analysis unit 26 determines whether the analyzed code is “MENU”. Since the analyzed code is "MENU", the screen returns to the menu screen (FIG. 46).

On the menu screen (FIG. 46), a menu corresponding to each finger is displayed. When each finger is operated, each menu is executed. For example, when the left ring finger touches the object, the edited text is saved (SAVE). When the left index finger touches the object, the display shifts to another menu (ELSE MENU 1).

As described above, according to the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the finger movement detecting section 1 which detects the movement of each finger and outputs a signal unique to each finger,
A signal analysis unit 26 that analyzes an output signal of the finger motion detection unit 1 to generate a code, a word dictionary 25 that stores words associated with search keys, and searches a code string generated by the signal analysis unit 26 in the order of each finger motion. When a candidate word is selected by searching the word dictionary 25 as a key, and there are a plurality of selected candidate words,
It has a portable computer 2 having a CPU 22 that performs word selection processing based on the output of the finger movement detection unit 1 accompanying the word selection by finger movement and displays the selected word string on the display 3 as an input sentence. The following functions and effects are obtained.

In the above configuration, the finger motion detection section 1
When the tactile sensor 11 detects that the user has touched the object with a predetermined finger, the signal generation unit 12 generates a signal and transmits the signal to the portable computer 2. In the portable computer 2, the signal analysis unit 24 analyzes the received signal to generate a code, the CPU 22 selects a candidate word using the code string as a search key, and when there are a plurality of candidate words, selects a word by a finger operation of the user. Is displayed on the display 3 as an input sentence based on. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to input text with one hand anytime and anywhere. In addition, there is an effect that a menu can be selected or a command can be executed anytime and anywhere with one hand.

[Other Embodiment 1] In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the case of operating with only the left hand has been described.
It is also possible to operate with only the right hand.

FIG. 47 is a configuration diagram showing the overall configuration of a wearable text input device according to another embodiment 1 of the present invention.
In another embodiment 1 of the present invention, a case of operating with only the right hand will be described. A wearable text input device according to another embodiment 1 of the present invention is configured to include a finger motion detection unit 47 (RA, RE, RI, RO, and RU in FIG. 47) and the portable computer 2. . RH in FIG. 47
Is the right hand of the user.

Each finger motion detection unit 47 (R in FIG. 47)
A, RE, RI, RO, RU) have a tactile sensor inside, RA is on the right little finger, RE is on the right ring finger, R is
I is attached to the right middle finger, RO is attached to the right index finger, and RU is attached to the right thumb. Portable computer 2
The finger motion detection unit 47 has the same structure as the above embodiment, and performs the same operation. The signal generated here differs depending on the finger motion detector 47 attached to each finger. For example, RA, RE, RI, RO, and RU each generate a unique signal to identify which finger has touched the object. The generated signal may be a digital signal or an analog signal.

FIG. 48 shows the correspondence between the character assigned to each finger and the generated signal. When the right little finger touches the object, the RA of the finger motion detection unit 47 generates a signal “ra”. When the right ring finger touches the object, the RE of the finger motion detection unit 47 generates a signal “re”. When the right middle finger touches the object, the RI of the finger motion detection unit 47 generates a signal “ri”. When the right index finger touches the object, the RO of the finger motion detection unit 47 generates a signal “ro”. When the right thumb touches the object, the RU of the finger motion detection unit 47 generates a signal “ru”.

The internal processing is performed by adding the signal “a” to the signal “ra”.
, The signal "e" to the signal "re", the signal "i" to the signal "ri", the signal "o" to the signal "ro", and the signal "ru" to the signal "ru". The operation is performed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment by making u correspond.

Display 21 of Portable Computer 2
(See FIG. 21 above) displays a text. Also,
As shown in FIG. 49, the display 21 displays the correspondence between each finger, the input character, and the control code so that the user can understand the correspondence.

[Other Embodiment 2] In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the case of operating with one hand has been described.
Since the user is tired when using only one hand, a case in which the right hand and the left hand are alternately switched and operated will be described.

For example, when operating with the left hand, touching the left index finger and the right index finger may switch the text input control to the right hand. In this case, if the signal “o” and the signal “ro” are received at the same time, the control right is switched from the left hand to the right hand or from the right hand to the left hand. At the same time, the screen display is shown in FIGS.
Switch to

When the left thumb and the right thumb are touched while operating with the left hand, the control of text input may be switched to the right hand. In this case, if the signal “u” and the signal “ru” are received at the same time, the control right is switched from the left hand to the right hand or from the right hand to the left hand.
At the same time, the screen display is also switched from FIG. 45 to FIG.

Similarly, the control right may be switched when either of the right and left fingers touch each other.

[Other Embodiment 3] In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the display 21 is provided on the portable computer 2.
Although the case where the (display unit) is provided has been described, another embodiment 3 describes a case where the display unit is a head-mounted display.

FIG. 50 is a configuration diagram showing the overall configuration of a wearable text input device according to another embodiment 3 of the present invention.
A wearable text input device according to another embodiment 3 of the present invention includes a finger motion detection unit 47 (RU, RO, R in FIG. 50).
I, RE, RA) and head-mounted display 50
And a small computer 51. RH in FIG. 50 is the right hand of the user.

FIG. 51 is a block diagram showing a configuration centering on a small computer 51 of a wearable text input device according to another embodiment 3 of the present invention. A small computer 51 of a wearable text input device according to another embodiment 3 of the present invention has the same structure as that of the above embodiment,
U22, RAM23, ROM24, word dictionary 25
, A signal analyzing unit 26, and a receiving unit 27. Since the configuration of each part has been described in detail in the above embodiment, the description is omitted.

[Other Embodiment 4] In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the operation of the finger is detected by the tactile sensor. However, the vibration sensor detects the vibration of the finger hitting the object, thereby detecting the movement of the finger. Motion detection may be performed.

[Other Embodiment 5] In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the character codes / symbol codes / control codes which are multiplexed to each finger are described above. The / symbol code / control code may be assigned other than in the above embodiment.

Note that the present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices or an apparatus composed of one device. A storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to a system or an apparatus, and a computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or the apparatus executes the program code stored in the storage medium. Needless to say, this can also be achieved by executing the reading. In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium implements the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.

As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD
-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, or the like can be used.

When the computer executes the readout program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the OS and the like running on the computer are actually executed based on the instructions of the program code. It goes without saying that a part or all of the above-described processing is performed, and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.

Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the program code is read based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the CPU included in the function expansion board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

[0238]

As described above, claims 1 to 15 are provided.
According to the described text input system, candidate words are selected using a code string generated in the order of movement of each finger as a search key,
When there are a plurality of candidate words, the word selection process is performed based on the finger motion, so that it is possible to input text with one hand anytime and anywhere.

According to the text input method of the present invention, in the text input system to which the text input method is applied, candidate words are selected by using a code string generated in the order of movement of each finger as a search key. When there are a plurality of candidate words, the word selection process is performed based on the finger motion, so that it is possible to input text with one hand anytime and anywhere.

According to the menu selection method of the present invention, in a text input system to which the menu selection method is applied, it is possible to select a menu or execute a command anytime and anywhere with one hand. There is.

According to the storage medium of the present invention, the text input method is read out from the storage medium and executed by the text input system. When there are a plurality of selected and candidate words, word selection processing is performed based on the finger motion, so that it is possible to input text with one hand anytime and anywhere.

According to the storage medium of the present invention, the menu selection method is read out from the storage medium and executed by the text input system, so that the menu selection and the command can be executed anytime and anywhere with one hand. There is an effect that becomes possible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration centering on a portable computer of a wearable text input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration centering on a finger motion detection unit of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a wearable text input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence between a finger motion detector attached to each finger of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention and a generated signal.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence between a received signal and a signal analysis result in the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of an operation in a finger motion detection unit of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of operation in the portable computer of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a word dictionary in the portable computer of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing candidate words in the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing candidate words in the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing candidate words in the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing candidate words in the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing candidate words in the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of the wearable text input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 47 is a configuration diagram showing an overall configuration of a wearable text input device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence between a finger motion detection unit attached to each finger of the wearable text input device according to another embodiment of the present invention and a generated signal.

FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display of a wearable text input device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 50 is a configuration diagram showing an overall configuration of a wearable text input device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 51 is a block diagram showing a configuration centering on a portable computer of a wearable text input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of storage contents of a storage medium storing a program and related data of the present invention.

FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a conceptual example in which a program and related data of the present invention are supplied from a storage medium to an apparatus.

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 47 Finger movement detection part 2 Portable computer 11 Tactile sensor 12 Signal generation part 21 Display 22 CPU 24 ROM 25 Word dictionary 26 Signal analysis part 50 Head mounted display 51 Small computer

Claims (33)

[Claims] 1. A text input system capable of inputting text with one hand, a finger motion detecting means for detecting a motion of each finger and outputting a signal unique to each finger, and an output signal of the finger motion detecting means. A signal analyzing means for analyzing and generating a code, a storing means for storing a word associated with a search key, and a search for the storing means as a search key using a code string generated in the order of operation of each finger by the signal analyzing means. A candidate word selecting means for selecting a candidate word; and a plurality of candidate words selected by the candidate word selecting means, a word for performing a word selection process based on an output of the finger motion detecting means accompanying the word selection by a finger motion. A text input system comprising: a selection processing unit. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit configured to perform a predetermined display, wherein the word selection processing unit includes a plurality of candidate words selected by the candidate word selection unit. 2. A word selecting process based on an output of the motion detecting means, and displaying the selected word string as an input sentence on the display means.
Text input system as described. 3. A code such as a character code, a symbol code, and a control code is multiplexed and assigned to each finger, and the finger motion detecting means detects the motion of each finger to which the code is multiplexed and unique to each finger. The text input system according to claim 1, wherein the text input system outputs a signal. 4. The text analysis apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the signal analysis unit generates a control code for text editing based on a combination of a plurality of finger movements detected by the finger movement detection unit. Text input system described in. 5. The character codes "a" and "b" are assigned to the little finger of the left hand.
“C” and “d” are assigned multiple, character codes “e”, “f”, “g” and “h” are assigned multiple to the left ring finger, and character codes “i”, “j”, “k” and “l” are assigned to the left middle finger. "M" and "n" are assigned in multiples, and the character code "o" is assigned to the left index finger.
“P”, “q”, “r”, “s”, and “t” are assigned in multiples, and the character codes “u”, “v”, “w”, “x”, and “y” are assigned to the left thumb.
“Z” and the symbol codes “,” “.” “?” “!” Are assigned in a multiplex manner, and the finger movement detecting means outputs a signal “a” based on the movement of the left little finger, and based on the movement of the left ring finger. The signal “e” is output, and the signal “i” is output based on the movement of the left middle finger.
4. The text input system according to claim 3, wherein a signal "o" is output based on the operation of the left index finger, and a signal "u" is output based on the operation of the left thumb. 6. A code for returning to a main menu when signals based on the movements of the left little finger and the left thumb are substantially simultaneously received from the finger movement detecting means.
NU "is generated, and a deletion code" DEL "is generated when signals based on the operations of the left ring finger and the left thumb are received substantially at the same time. A determination is made when the signals based on the operations of the left middle finger and the left thumb are received substantially simultaneously. 5. The text input system according to claim 4, wherein a code "ENT" is generated, and a space code "SP" is generated when signals based on the actions of the left index finger and the left thumb are received substantially simultaneously. 7. Character codes "a" and "b" are assigned to the little finger of the right hand.
“C” and “d” are multiplexed, character codes “e”, “f”, “g”, and “h” are multiplexed to the right ring finger, and character codes “i”, “j”, “k”, and “l” are assigned to the right middle finger. “M” and “n” are assigned in multiples, and the character code “o” is assigned to the right index finger.
“P”, “q”, “r”, “s”, and “t” are assigned in multiples, and the character codes “u”, “v”, “w”, “x”, and “y” are assigned to the right thumb.
“Z” and the symbol codes “,” “.” “?” “!” Are assigned in a multiplexed manner, and the finger movement detecting means outputs a signal “a” based on the movement of the right little finger and based on the movement of the right ring finger. The signal “e” is output, and the signal “i” is output based on the operation of the middle finger of the right hand.
4. The text input system according to claim 3, wherein a signal "o" is output based on the operation of the right index finger and a signal "u" is output based on the operation of the right thumb. 8. When the signals based on the movements of the little finger and the right thumb of the right hand are received from the finger movement detecting means at substantially the same time, the signal analyzing means returns the code "ME
NU "is generated, and a signal based on the movement of the right ring finger and the right thumb is received substantially simultaneously. A deletion code" DEL "is generated. If a signal based on the movement of the right middle finger and the right thumb is received substantially simultaneously, the determination is made. 5. The text input system according to claim 4, wherein a code "ENT" is generated, and a space code "SP" is generated when signals based on the actions of the right index finger and the right thumb are received substantially simultaneously. 9. The digital camera according to claim 1, wherein the finger movement detecting means includes a tactile sensor for detecting that each finger has touched the object, and a signal generating means for generating a signal based on the detection of the tactile sensor. Item 9. The text input system according to any one of Items 1 to 8. 10. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said finger movement detecting means includes a vibration sensor for detecting a vibration of each finger hitting an object, and a signal generating means for generating a signal based on the detection of said vibration sensor. Item 9. The text input system according to any one of Items 1 to 8. 11. The text input system according to claim 1, wherein said display means is a display mounted on a computer. 12. The text input system according to claim 1, wherein said display means is a head mounted display. 13. The text input system according to claim 1, wherein a corresponding diagram of each finger and input characters and control symbols is displayed on the display unit. 14. The control method according to claim 1, wherein the control right can be transferred from one hand to the other hand when the finger movement detecting means is attached to both right and left hands.
The text input system according to any one of the above. 15. When the finger movement detection means detects a signal based on the movement of one of the right hand and a signal based on the movement of one of the left hand at substantially the same time, the control right is shifted from one hand to the other. The text input system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the text input system can be shifted to a hand. 16. A text input method applied to a text input system capable of inputting text with one hand, comprising: a finger motion detecting step of detecting a motion of each finger and outputting a signal unique to each finger; A signal analyzing step of analyzing the output signal of the action detecting step to generate a code, a storing step of storing a word associated with the search key, and a code string generated in the order of action of each finger in the signal analyzing step as a search key A candidate word selecting step of searching the storage step to select a candidate word, and, when there are a plurality of candidate words selected in the candidate word selecting step, based on an output of the finger motion detecting step accompanying the word selection by a finger motion. A word selection processing step of performing a word selection processing. 17. The method according to claim 17, further comprising a display step of performing a predetermined display, wherein in the word selection processing step, when there are a plurality of candidate words selected in the candidate word selection step,
17. The text input according to claim 16, wherein a word selection process is performed based on an output of the finger movement detecting step accompanying a word selection by a finger movement, and the selected word string is displayed as an input sentence in the display step. Method. 18. A finger code, a symbol code, a control code, and other codes are assigned to each finger in a multiplex manner. 18. The text input method according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the signal is output. 19. The control method according to claim 16, wherein in the signal analysis step, a control code for text editing is generated based on a combination of a plurality of finger movements detected in the finger movement detection step. Text input method described in. 20. Character codes "a" and "b" are assigned to the little finger of the left hand.
“C” and “d” are assigned multiple, character codes “e”, “f”, “g” and “h” are assigned multiple to the left ring finger, and character codes “i”, “j”, “k” and “l” are assigned to the left middle finger. "M" and "n" are assigned in multiples, and the character code "o" is assigned to the left index finger.
“P”, “q”, “r”, “s”, and “t” are assigned in multiples, and the character codes “u”, “v”, “w”, “x”, and “y” are assigned to the left thumb.
“Z” and the symbol codes “,” “.” “?” “!” Are assigned in a multiplex manner, and in the finger motion detection step, a signal “a” is output based on the motion of the left little finger, and based on the motion of the left ring finger. Outputting a signal "e", outputting a signal "i" based on the movement of the left middle finger, outputting a signal "o" based on the movement of the left index finger, and outputting a signal "u" based on the movement of the left thumb. 19. The text input method according to claim 18, wherein: 21. In the signal analyzing step, a code “MENU” for returning to the main menu is generated when signals based on the movements of the left little finger and the left thumb are received from the finger movement detecting step at substantially the same time. When a signal based on the operation of the left thumb is received substantially at the same time, a deletion code “DEL” is generated. When a signal based on the operation of the left middle finger and the left thumb is received substantially at the same time, the determination code “ENT” is received.
20. The text input method according to claim 19, wherein a space code "SP" is generated when signals based on the movement of the left index finger and the left thumb are received substantially simultaneously. 22. Character codes "a" and "b" are assigned to the little finger of the right hand.
“C” and “d” are multiplexed, character codes “e”, “f”, “g”, and “h” are multiplexed to the right ring finger, and character codes “i”, “j”, “k”, and “l” are assigned to the right middle finger. “M” and “n” are assigned in multiples, and the character code “o” is assigned to the right index finger.
“P”, “q”, “r”, “s”, and “t” are assigned in multiples, and the character codes “u”, “v”, “w”, “x”, and “y” are assigned to the right thumb.
“Z” and the symbol codes “,” “.” “?” “!” Are assigned in a multiplex manner, and in the finger motion detection step, a signal “a” is output based on the motion of the right little finger, and based on the motion of the right ring finger. Outputting a signal "e", outputting a signal "i" based on the operation of the right middle finger, outputting a signal "o" based on the operation of the right index finger, and outputting a signal "u" based on the operation of the right thumb. 19. The text input method according to claim 18, wherein: 23. In the signal analyzing step, when signals based on the movements of the right little finger and the right thumb are received substantially simultaneously from the finger movement detecting step, a code “MENU” for returning to the main menu is generated. When a signal based on the operation of the right thumb is received substantially simultaneously, a deletion code “DEL” is generated. When a signal based on the operation of the right middle finger and the right thumb is received substantially simultaneously, the determination code “ENT” is generated.
20. The text input method according to claim 19, wherein a space code "SP" is generated when signals based on the movement of the right index finger and the right thumb are received substantially simultaneously. 24. The finger movement detecting step includes a tactile detection step of detecting, by a tactile sensor, that each finger has touched an object, and a signal generating step of generating a signal based on the detection of the tactile detection step. The text input method according to any one of claims 16 to 23, wherein: 25. The finger movement detecting step includes a vibration detecting step of detecting, by a vibration sensor, vibration of each finger hitting an object, and a signal generating step of generating a signal based on the detection of the vibration detecting step. The text input method according to any one of claims 16 to 23, wherein: 26. The text input method according to claim 16, wherein the displaying is performed by a display provided in a computer. 27. The text input method according to claim 16, wherein, in the displaying step, the display is performed by a head mounted display. 28. The text input method according to claim 16, wherein in the display step, a correspondence diagram between each finger and input characters and control symbols is displayed. 29. The method according to claim 29, wherein when the finger motion detecting means used in the finger motion detecting step is attached to both left and right hands, control can be transferred from one hand to the other hand. 29. The text input method according to any one of 16 to 28. 30. When a signal based on the movement of any finger of the right hand and a signal based on the movement of any finger of the left hand are detected substantially simultaneously in the finger movement detecting step, the control right is changed from one hand to the other. The text input method according to any one of claims 16 to 28, wherein the text input method can be shifted to a hand. 31. A menu selection method applied to a text input system capable of inputting text with one hand, comprising: a finger motion detection step of detecting a motion of each finger and outputting a signal unique to each finger; A signal analyzing step of analyzing the output signal of the operation detecting step to generate a code; and a menu selecting step of selecting a menu or executing a command according to the code generated in the signal analyzing step. Menu selection method. 32. A storage medium readable by a computer storing a program for executing a text input method applied to a text input system capable of inputting text, wherein the text input method controls the operation of each finger. A finger motion detecting step of detecting and outputting a signal unique to each finger, a signal analyzing step of analyzing an output signal of the finger motion detecting step to generate a code, and a storing step of storing a word associated with a search key Candidate word selecting step of searching the storage step and selecting candidate words using the code string generated in the order of movement of each finger in the signal analyzing step as a search key,
A word selecting step of performing a word selecting process based on an output of the finger motion detecting step accompanying a word selection by a finger motion when there are a plurality of candidate words selected in the candidate word selecting step. Storage medium. 33. A storage medium readable by a computer storing a program for executing a menu selection method applied to a text input system capable of inputting text, wherein the menu selection method controls an operation of each finger. A finger motion detecting step of detecting and outputting a signal unique to each finger; a signal analyzing step of analyzing an output signal of the finger motion detecting step to generate a code; and a menu according to the code generated in the signal analyzing step. And a menu selection step for executing a command.