JP2000305704A - Data inputting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a data inputting device for quickly and easily inputting characters or symbols, and also for allowing even a beginner or an aged person to quickly and easily input the character or the symbols. SOLUTION: A case body 1 is provided with a first operating part 2A, a second operating part 3, a display part 4, and an output part 5. The first operating part 2A is formed of a sliding pad type switch 2a, and the second operating part 3 is formed of five push type switches 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e. Also, five data corresponding to the second operating part 3 one to one are displayed on the display part 4 as a set. At first, the first operating part 2A is operated so that one set is displayed at a prescribed position of the display part 4, and then the second operating part 3 is operated so that one target data can be selected and decided. Thus, code data corresponding to the operation can be generated, and character data or symbol data are displayed at the display part 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an auxiliary data input device used as a means for communicating with another person by character data by connecting to a portable telephone, for example.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in the field of communication, a means called e-mail using characters and symbols has been used as a means of communication between people, instead of a conventional means such as a telephone such as a telephone. As a result, the number of people using this method is increasing year by year. There are various types of e-mails, for example, those used in an Internet environment or those used between specific terminals or specific applications (software). Such e-mails are generally created using a mobile phone, a personal computer, an electronic organizer, or the like.

[0003] For example, a mobile phone usually has a numeric key (0).
There are provided a plurality of push-type keys such as a key with numbers # 9 to 9, a * key, and a # key, and a display for displaying telephone numbers and functions. In addition, each of the ten numbers 0 to 9 of the numeric keys are assigned "wa" from the "a" line.
Kana (kana) up to the line are assigned. The other keys are assigned a voiced point, a semi-voiced point, and the like, and the other keys are assigned keys for switching to one of input modes such as hiragana (kana), katakana (kana), and alphabet. For example, when the number key 1 is pressed, the data corresponding to the row of the Japanese syllabary (A → I → U → E → O) is sequentially switched according to the operation and displayed on the display.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional input device, there is a problem that data input is troublesome and data input takes a lot of time. That is, when a character or the like is input, it is performed by operating a key to which each character or symbol belongs a predetermined number of times. For example, when inputting “A”, the first numeric key is operated once. In the case of inputting "O", the number key 1 can be operated five times to input. However, as described above, the number of times the key is operated by characters varies. Moreover, when the next character is input, if the character belongs to the same key as the previous one, the next input must be performed once after operating another key for shifting the input position to the next input position. I couldn't do it.

As described above, there is a large difference in the number of times the key is operated depending on the character. When the time is short, only one key operation is required, but when the time is long, the key must be operated five times. In addition, if the target character has passed by an input error, it must be operated more times. Further, in the case of inputting a symbol, if five or more symbols are assigned to one key, the number of times of operation further differs, and the operation becomes more troublesome.

[0006] On the other hand, there is a type of mobile phone different from the above type in which a rotary dial is provided. In this type of mobile phone, a disk-shaped rotator is rotatably supported, and three types of signals, for example, upward rotation, downward rotation, and pushing direction are generated. In this type,
A line, a line,…, a line, a line, a symbol, etc. are grouped in advance, and the line, a line,. Can be displayed on the display in order. Further, the rotating body can be rotated in a forward direction (downward) or in a reverse direction (upward) depending on the direction in which the rotating body is rotated. As an input method for a mobile phone of this type, first, the rotating body is rotated in one of the forward and reverse directions to display a group including a target character (symbol), and then the rotating body is pressed in the pushing direction. The group is selected and determined by performing the operation. Next, the rotating body is again rotated in one of the forward and reverse directions to select a target character (symbol), and then the operation in the pushing direction of the rotating body is performed to select and determine the target character (symbol). You.

However, in the above-described portable telephone having a rotating body (rotary dial), when one character is input, a group is selected, a group is determined, a character (symbol) is selected, and a character (symbol) is selected. Four steps of determination must be performed, and input is troublesome and time-consuming.
In addition, if the direction in which the rotating body is pushed in when deciding a group or character (symbol) is inclined with respect to a predetermined direction (the direction of the central axis) and pushed in, the rotating body rotates just before being determined. There is a possibility that a group or character (symbol) different from the target group or character (symbol) may be determined.

Further, when data such as a sentence is input using a personal computer, it is performed by operating a built-in keyboard. However, since such a keyboard is provided with a very large number of keys of about 100 in total, it takes time for beginners and elderly people who are not used to operating the keyboard to get used to the operation, In addition, the operation must be performed while confirming the position of the key each time, so that it takes a lot of time for input and has a lot of labor. In addition, the user has to move his / her gaze between the keyboard and the display many times, which is extremely abusive for the eyes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and allows characters and symbols to be input in a short time and easily, and can be used in a short time and easily even when used by a beginner or an elderly person. It is an object to provide a data input device capable of inputting.

[0010]

According to the present invention, there is provided a first operation unit for selecting a set of N data sets, a display unit for displaying the N data sets as a set, and a display unit for displaying the N data sets as a set. N second operation units corresponding to each of the N data,
A storage unit for storing each data, and when the first operation unit is operated, any one of the sets is selected and N data constituting this set is displayed on the display unit; Second
When any one of the operation units is operated, the second operation is performed based on the set of N data displayed on the display unit.
And a control unit for selecting and outputting data corresponding to the operation unit.

In this case, when the n-th operation unit of the second operation unit is operated, the n-th data of the N data displayed on the display unit is selected and output. Preferably.

In the above means, while checking the display section, the user first operates the first operation section to select one of the plurality of sets. In this case, the set including the target data is simply selected. It only needs to be adjusted to a predetermined position on the display unit, and no special operation for determining the set is required. Subsequently, one of the second operation units respectively corresponding to the N data items displayed on the display unit is operated to select and determine one data item. In other words, only one operation of the first operation unit and one operation of the second operation unit, which is a total of two operations, is one.
You can enter data.

As described above, the input operation is greatly simplified as compared with the conventional input means, and characters and symbols can be input in a short time. Moreover, compared to the case of operating a keyboard provided on a personal computer, there is no need to memorize many key layouts, so even beginners and elderly people can quickly get used to the operation, and input in a short time and easily it can.

Further, in the present invention, one data is for displaying a character or a symbol, and when a set is selected by the first operation unit, based on the N data of the selected set. It is preferable that a data generator for displaying N characters or symbols is provided on the display unit.

In the data generating section, code information corresponding to the data determined by the first operating section and the second operating section is generated, and display data of characters or symbols corresponding to the code information is generated. Output to the display unit. The display data at this time is stored as dictionary data in, for example, a memory (storage unit), and the display data corresponding to the code information that matches the input code information is extracted from the memory.

Further, in the present invention, one set of data is composed of five character data of each line of a line (a line), a line (ka line), a line (sa line),. When the first operation unit is operated, five characters of a selected line are displayed on the display unit, and when the second operation unit is operated, five characters displayed on the display unit are displayed. It is preferable that data corresponding to the selected character among the characters is selected and output.

By the above-mentioned means, a row, a row, a row, ...,
Considering that each line is composed of five pieces of character data as shown in FIG. 5, the display unit displays five pieces of character data, and the second operation unit is configured to correspond to the five pieces of character data. Also, the configuration is made up of five operation units, so that the division is clear, and it is easy for the operator to discriminate sensuously. When operating with a finger, input can be performed quickly by associating each finger with each of the second operation units. In this case, instead of operating with all five fingers, the second operation unit may be operated with four fingers except for the thumb, and the second operation unit may be appropriately changed according to the size of the device, the arrangement of the operation units, and the like. .

In the present invention, it is preferable that the first operation unit is a sliding pad switch, a rotary switch, or a single operation switch.

The above-mentioned sliding pad switch is of a type which can output a signal by rubbing the pad with a finger or a pen or the like. This is either a capacitance type or a pressure sensitive type. There may be. In this case, when selecting a pair using the pad switch, for example, the pair displayed on the display unit is slid by a finger or the like on the pad in the same direction as the pair is switched, and the pair is switched for each pair. And displayed on the display unit.

As the rotary switch, a rotating body supported by one axis is provided, and by sequentially rotating the rotating body in one direction, the sets displayed on the display section are sequentially switched. Can be displayed. The position of the rotating body at this time can be appropriately provided at a position where it is easy to operate, for example, it may be provided on the same surface as the surface on which the second operation unit is provided,
Or you may provide in the surface different from the said surface, for example, a side surface.

The single operation type switch is, for example, a push type switch. With this type of switch,
The data displayed on the display unit can be sequentially switched by performing the pressing operation. Further, the pairs may be continuously switched by keeping the switch pressed. Further, by providing two switches, the set may be switched in a forward direction (... a row → a row → a row...) And in a reverse direction (... a row ← or a row ← sa row...).

In the present invention, the display unit displays the N data of the set selected by the first operation unit, and displays a set before and / or after the selected set. Are preferably displayed together.

By means of the above means, it is possible to grasp in advance the preceding and following pairs, so that it is possible to prevent the target pair from passing by as much as possible while switching the pairs,
Immediately before switching the set, the speed of the set including the target data can be stopped at a predetermined position by adjusting the speed, so that the operation can be performed more accurately and in a shorter time.

Further, in the present invention, a data generator for converting kana (kana) to kanji is provided, and a kanji selection candidate represented by one character or a plurality of characters selected by the second operation unit is displayed. Section can be displayed.

According to the above-mentioned means, it is possible to express a wider variety of sentences than data consisting of only hiragana (kana) and katakana (kana), and to accurately convey one's will to the other party. It can also be used as a data input device that replaces a keyboard such as a personal computer.

Further, in the present invention, it is preferable that a data string selected and edited by the second operation unit is displayed on the display unit on which the N data are displayed. By the above means, it can be used for confirmation of input data, etc.,
Input errors can be prevented as much as possible.

In the present invention, the display unit and the first
It is preferable that the operation unit and the second operation unit are provided in the same terminal. In this case, if the display unit is provided on the same terminal, the operator can input with almost no movement of the line of sight, and this may involve labor such as overuse of eyes for beginners and elderly people. Is prevented.

If the display unit is not provided on the same terminal, the data may be displayed on a display unit (display) provided on the terminal to which the input device is connected.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the selected data is transferred from a control unit provided in the terminal to a device outside the housing.

The data input device described above can be used as a message input device for e-mail or the like, particularly when connected to a mobile phone. Further, the input device can be connected to a personal computer and used as an input device instead of an existing keyboard.

[0031]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a data input device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of the external appearance of a data input device of the present invention, FIGS. 2 to 4 are plan views each showing a modification of the data input device of the present invention, and FIG. 5 shows a data input device of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a circuit block diagram, FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a use form of the data input device of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a plan view showing another use form of the data input device of the present invention, and a modification of the data input device of the present invention. 9 and 10 are sample diagrams displayed on the display unit.

The data input device 10 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a first operating unit 2A, a second operating unit 3, a display unit 4, and an output unit 5 in a rectangular casing 1. The size of the housing 1 may be a card size or a notebook size, and can be changed as appropriate.

The first operation unit 2A comprises a sliding pad type switch 2a, and the switch 2a is
Is provided in the vicinity of the operation unit 3. This first operation unit 2A
Can be formed by a capacitance method or a pressure-sensitive method. In the capacitance method, static electricity generated on a pad surface is changed by a finger or the like, and the position of the finger or the like is detected by detecting the change with an electrode provided in the pad. In the pressure-sensitive method, two resistance sheets face each other and the part touched by a finger contacts and conducts. In this case, electricity is applied from one sheet and the voltage of the electrodes at both ends of the other sheet is applied. The X-direction coordinates are detected by comparison, and the Y-direction coordinates are detected by applying electricity from the other sheet and comparing the voltages of the electrodes at both ends of one sheet.

When the switch 2a of the first operation unit 2A is slid in the upward direction on the paper surface with a finger or the like, the set is switched in the forward direction (a line → ka line... Line → wa line). By sliding 2a downward on the paper, the set is switched in the opposite direction (line → line... Line → line).

The second operating section 3 is provided with five push-type switches 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e at equal intervals in the horizontal (width) direction. These switches 3a, 3
b, 3c, 3d, and 3e correspond to N (five) data displayed on the display unit 4, respectively. When the first switch 3a is pressed, "ka" is selected from among the five data displayed on the display unit 4 (for example, "ka, ki, ku, ke, ko" of "ka row"), and 3 When the th switch 3c is pressed,
"KU" is selected. Thus, N in the second operation unit 3
The n-th switch among the switches corresponds to the n-th data displayed on the display unit 4.

The display section 4 comprises a liquid crystal display device.
It has a resolution enough to recognize characters and symbols. Although a monochrome display is preferable in terms of cost, a liquid crystal display device capable of color display may be used. In addition, a light emitting device using a fluorescent tube such as a backlight or a side light may be provided in consideration of use in a dark place. The display area of the display unit 4 only needs to be able to display five data as shown in FIG. 1, and the size of the font of one data can be changed as appropriate. Further, as shown in the figure, the display may be capable of displaying several lines, or may be capable of displaying more lines.

Also, as shown in FIG. 1, if the display unit 4 displays hiragana characters (the same applies to katakana characters), the "a" line, the "ka" line, the "sa" line,. Etc. are displayed for each line.
In this case, the “ka” line displayed in the center line 4a is
This is character data that can be selected by the second operation unit 3. Also, as shown in FIG. 1, character data consisting of the "a" line and the "sa" line before and after the "ka" line may be displayed above and below the display unit 4 where the "ka" line is displayed. The font may be displayed smaller than that of the “ka” line to distinguish it from the existing line, or the line color of the character may be displayed lighter.

The output unit 5 includes a first operating unit 2A and a second operating unit 2A.
The data input by operating the operation unit 3 is output to the outside via a predetermined interface.

The data input device 20 shown in FIG. 2 is the same as the data input device 10 except for the first operation unit 2B. The same applies to the cases shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 below.

The first operation section 2B is composed of a rotary switch, and a columnar rotating body 2b is rotatably supported by the housing 1. The rotator 2b is slightly exposed to the extent that the rotator 2b does not fall out of the housing 1, and can be rotated in the direction of arrow R in FIG. At this time, the set is switched in the forward direction by rotating the rotating body 2b in the R (+) direction, and the pair is switched in the reverse direction by rotating the rotator 2b in the R (-) direction.

The rotator 2b is provided with a rotation detecting unit. As the rotation detecting unit, for example, a general rotation detecting device of a rotary volume type can be used. Any other detection device may be used as long as the detection device can generate. This detection device is provided with a variable resistor, and when the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in accordance with the rotation of the rotator 2b, a signal for switching each set displayed on the display unit 4 is generated. Is done.

The first operation unit 2C of the data input device 30 shown in FIG. 3 is composed of a rotary switch as in FIG.
A disk-shaped rotating body 2c is rotatably supported on the side surface of the housing 1. Further, the rotating body 2c is exposed to such an extent that a part thereof does not fall out of the housing 1. In this case, the set is switched in the forward direction by rotating the rotating body 2c in the counterclockwise direction, and the pair is switched in the reverse direction by rotating in the clockwise direction. In this case, the above-described volume type detection device can also be used as the rotation detection unit of the rotating body 2c.

The first operation unit 2D of the data input device 40 shown in FIG. 4 is composed of a single operation type switch, and two push switches 2d1 and 2d2 are connected to the second operation unit 3 of the housing 1. Are provided on the same plane. In this case, pressing the switch 2d1 switches the pair in the forward direction, and pressing the switch 2d2 switches the pair in the reverse direction.

The first operation units 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 may be reversed in the forward direction and the reverse direction, and can be appropriately changed according to operability.

Data input devices 10 to 40 shown in FIG.
In the circuit block diagram of FIG. 1, the first operation unit 2 (2A, 2B,
2C, 2D), the second operation unit 3, the display unit 4, the control unit 6,
It comprises a memory (storage unit) 7, a data generation unit 8 and an interface 9. The control unit 6 controls the first operation unit 2 (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D),
Operation unit 3, display unit 4, memory 7, and data generation unit 8
Is connected.

Next, the flow of the circuit will be described. First, the first operation unit 2 is operated to display a set (group) at a predetermined position 4a of the display unit 4, and then the second operation unit 3 is operated. Select one data item. By this operation, the code data unique to the data is sent to the control unit 6. Then, the data generation unit 8 generates display (font) data composed of characters or symbols corresponding to the code data, and the display data is displayed on the display unit 4. At this time, display data (character data and symbol data) corresponding to the code data is stored in the memory 7. In the case of an input device that can convert kanji, display data for a kanji dictionary may be stored in the memory 7. Further, a part of the area may be allocated to the memory 7 as a storage location for holding the already input data.

FIG. 6 shows the data input device 10 of the present invention (which may be any of the data input devices 20 to 40).
Shows an example of a usage pattern in a case where is used by connecting to a mobile phone. As shown in FIG.
Is connected to the mobile phone 11 via a cable 15 for a predetermined interface. The mobile phone 11
Has a function of transmitting and receiving e-mails in the mobile phone body. An e-mail here is one that can send and receive characters and symbols, one that uses the Internet (or similar environment) or one that uses a system other than the Internet, for example, only between specific models A possible system may be used. The data input device 10 shown in FIG.
5, the data input device 10 and the mobile phone 11 may be directly connected without using the cable 15. When the casing 1 is formed to be somewhat large, the casing 1 and the cable 15 may be formed integrally so that the cable 15 can be stored in the casing 1.

When inputting data consisting of characters and symbols in the above-mentioned usage pattern, the data is input by operating the first operation unit 2A and the second operation unit 3 provided in the data input device 10. First, the first operation unit 2A is operated. At this time, the sliding switch 2a provided on the housing 1 is used.
Is slid in a predetermined direction with a finger, a pen or the like on the pad made of. At this time, by sliding the switch 2a downward in the drawing of FIG. 6, the set displayed on the display unit 4 also scrolls downward in the drawing, and the switch 2a is slid upward in the drawing. Accordingly, the display unit 4 scrolls in the opposite direction (upward on the paper). The display unit 4 displays five data corresponding to the number of the second operation units 3, and the data and the switches correspond to each other on a one-to-one basis.

Subsequently, one of the five second operation units 3 is operated to determine one data. In addition,
The data determined at this time may be displayed on the display unit 4 or the display 1 on the mobile phone 11 side.
2, or may be displayed on both. As described above, the input is completed by a total of two operations, one operation of the first operation unit 2A and one operation of the second operation unit 3.

The display unit 4 can display a group (set) composed of hiragana (kana), katakana (kana), alphabets, numbers and symbols. After the group is displayed at a predetermined position, the operation mode is changed to the input mode by operating one of the second operation units 3. At this time, by selecting the hiragana, all the characters to be displayed next on the display unit 4 are changed to the hiragana, and the display can be switched, for example, "Aioe, Kakikukeko ... If you select katakana, it will be displayed as "Aio, Kakikuke ...", if you select the alphabet, it will be displayed as "ABCDE, FGHIJ ...", and if you select a number, it will be [12345,678].
90 ... ”, and if you select a symbol,“ + ”
− ± × ÷, ℃ ￥ ＄% &, ~ / ＠? : ... ". In any case, the five data are displayed on the display unit 4 as one set.

Each time the operation is performed, the first operation unit 2A
And unique code data based on the information selected by the second operation unit 3 and character or symbol data (font data) corresponding to each code data are stored in a memory or the like dictionary data or the like. And output to the display unit 4.

When all inputs have been completed, a predetermined switch (for example, a transmission switch) is operated to transmit a message or the like to the other party. In this case, if it is an e-mail using the Internet,
Before sending a message or the like, the address, subject, etc. of the other party are input, and if the system is different from the above, the telephone number of the other party is input, and the transmission is performed.

If the mobile phone 11 is of a type capable of converting kanji, the data input devices 10 to 40 do not have a storage unit for storing dictionary data, and use the dictionary data of the mobile phone 11 side. You may be able to.

FIG. 7 shows a case where the data input device of the present invention is connected to a personal computer (PC) 50. In this case, it can be used as the auxiliary data input device 21 instead of the keyboard 53. The data input device 21 includes only the first operation unit 2 and the second operation unit 3 (a display unit may be provided), and is connected to the PC 50 via a predetermined cable 25. Have been. In this case, the cable 25 is connected to the PC 50
Can be used by connecting to a connector for a keyboard or a connector for a USB (Universal Serial Bus) provided in advance. Alternatively, transmission may be performed in a wireless state using an infrared communication function or the like.

These data input devices 10 to 40
For example, it can be used when inputting a sentence or the like with a word processor or an e-mail application.

In this case, the display unit (LCD) on the PC 50 side
A window 52 capable of displaying a state similar to that of the display unit 4 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 can be displayed on the display unit 51, and input can be performed while checking the window 52 displayed on the display unit 51. . Then, the determined data is moved to a screen being edited by a word processor or the like. Alternatively, in this case, the character may be moved at a time after a plurality of characters are input instead of one character at a time.

When performing kanji conversion, the PC 50
The dictionary data provided in advance may be used, and only the code data may be transmitted from the data input device. As a result, the amount of data transmitted from the data input device to the PC 50 can be reduced, and the transfer speed between the data input device and the PC 50 is not impaired.

The data input device 10 'shown in FIG.
Is provided with a clear button CL for deleting characters (symbols) in the data input device 10 shown in FIG. The clear button CL is formed by a single operation type (push type) switch. When an input error or the like occurs, pressing the clear button CL deletes the character (symbol) selected immediately before, and further clears the character. By pressing the button CL, the character (symbol) input earlier can be deleted. In this case, even if the clear button CL is not provided, characters (symbols) can be erased by a combination of the second operation unit 3 or a combination of the first operation unit 2A and the second operation unit 3. Good.

The data input device 10 shown in FIG. 9 shows another display example displayed on the display unit 4. In other words, it is a type that can input kanji,
Is displayed. In FIG. 9, as an example, a candidate corresponding to “i” “I, rank, depend, box,
Is displayed.

In this case, as a method of displaying kanji candidates, for example, a sliding pad type switch 2a shown in FIG.
May be converted by tapping (tapping T) on the pad with a finger or the like. When the next kanji candidate is desired to be displayed, the kanji can be switched by sliding the pad on the switch 2a in a predetermined direction with a finger or the like.

Although not shown, FIGS.
In the case where the kanji candidates are displayed on the data input devices 20 to 40 shown in (1), a switch for kanji conversion may be provided separately, and the second operation unit 3 (or the first operation unit 2 and the second operation unit 2) may be provided. 3 may be combined) by operating a switch provided on the switch.

FIG. 10 shows a type capable of displaying a state in which characters and symbols are being edited (reference numeral 4c) during editing.
An example is shown. As shown in FIG. 10, the data can be displayed around the data selectable area (reference numeral 4a). Further, not only one line but also several lines may be displayed.

The data input device of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the number of buttons provided on the second operation unit 3 is changed according to the number of data displayed on the display unit 4. The number may be less than 5 or 6 or more, or various changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention, such as the size of the display unit 4 and the presence or absence of the display unit 4.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, an example in which the portable telephone or personal computer is used in connection with the present embodiment has been described. However, the dial keys 13 (0, 1, 2, 3... 8, 9, *, #, etc.) may be applied instead of the first operation unit 2 and the second operation unit 3. For example, a dial key “1, 2, 3, 4, 5” is used as the second operation unit 3, and another dial key or another key is applied as the first operation unit 2. , The data input devices 10 to 40
The same function as can be given. In this case, it goes without saying that the display 12 provided in the mobile phone is used instead of the display unit 4.

The data input devices 10 to 40
A communication function (e.g., a modem function) that can be used by a telephone line may be built in and connected to a public telephone capable of data communication so that the data can be transmitted to, for example, a pager.

As described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned use form as long as it requires input of characters and symbols, and can be used by connecting to various devices.

[0067]

According to the present invention, one data can be input by a total of two operations of at least one operation of selecting a group and one operation of selecting data in the group. Thus, the number of operations can be reduced as compared with the input means, and data can be input in a short time and easily. In addition, even if a novice or an elderly person operates, the user can immediately get used to the operation, thereby shortening the data input time and easily performing the data input.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a data input device according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the data input device of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the data input device of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a fourth embodiment of the data input device of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram showing a data input device of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a usage mode of the data input device of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing another use mode of the data input device of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a fifth embodiment of the data input device of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a sample diagram showing an example displayed on a display unit;

FIG. 10 is a sample diagram showing another example displayed on the display unit;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Housing 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D 1st operation part 3 2nd operation part 4 Display part 5 Output part 6 Control part 7 Memory 8 Data generation part 9 Interface 10, 20, 30, 40 Data input device 11 Mobile Telephone 15, 25 Cable 50 Personal computer (PC)

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Takao Fukuda 1-6-1-703, Sakaemachi, Higashimurayama-shi, Tokyo F-term (reference) 5B020 BB10 CC13 FF53 FF56 GG05

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A first operation unit for selecting a set of N data as a set, a display unit for displaying the N data as a set, and corresponding to each of the N data in the set N second operation units to perform, a storage unit for storing each data, and, when the first operation unit is operated, select one of the sets and delete the N data constituting the set. A second operation unit that is displayed on the display unit and performs an operation from the set of N data items displayed on the display unit when one of the N second operation units is operated. And a control unit for selecting and outputting data corresponding to the data input device. 2. When the n-th operation unit of the second operation unit is operated, the n-th data of the N data displayed on the display unit is selected and output. The data input device according to claim 1. 3. One data is for displaying a character or a symbol, and when a set is selected by the first operation unit, the display unit is displayed based on N data of the selected set. 3. A data input device according to claim 1, further comprising a data generator for displaying N characters or symbols. 4. One set of data is composed of five character data of each line of a line (a line), a line (f line), a line (sa line),. When the operation unit is operated,
Five characters in the selected line are displayed on the display unit, and when the second operation unit is operated, the five characters corresponding to the selected character among the five characters displayed on the display unit are displayed. 4. The data input device according to claim 3, wherein data to be output is selected and output. 5. The data input device according to claim 1, wherein said first operation section is a sliding pad type switch. 6. The data input device according to claim 1, wherein the first operation unit is a rotary switch. 7. The data input device according to claim 1, wherein the first operation unit is a single operation type switch. 8. The display unit displays N data of a set selected by the first operation unit, and displays N data of a set before and / or after the selected set. The data input device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the data is displayed together. 9. A data generation unit for converting kana (kana) to kanji is provided, and a selection candidate of a kanji represented by one character or a plurality of characters selected by the second operation unit is displayed on a display unit. The data input device according to claim 4, wherein the data input device is enabled. 10. The data input device according to claim 1, wherein a data string selected and edited by a second operation unit is displayed on a display unit on which the N pieces of data are displayed. . 11. The data input device according to claim 1, wherein the second operation unit includes N single-operation switches. 12. The display unit, the first operation unit,
The data input device according to claim 1, wherein the second operation unit is provided on a same terminal. 13. A control unit provided in the terminal,
13. The data input device according to claim 12, wherein the selected data is transferred to a device outside the housing.