JP2002073600A - Storage device stored software for guide storage learning - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage device stored software for guide storage learning with which an operator can concentrate on the explanation of an instructor and can perform learning later in accordance with an explanation process. SOLUTION: After the operation procedure software of the device is started, a software for guide storage learning is started and a dialog box 4 is displayed. When a 'execution' key is clicked, a specified guide cursor 1 appears in the place of a 'condition'. When a mouse cursor 2 clicks it, the guide cursor 2 moves to a parameter, when it is clicked the dialogue box 6 of the parameter appears and the guide cursor 1 appears in the place of a slit 2. When it is clicked, the guide cursor 1 moves to 'measurement'. When it is clicked, a name is given, a preserved dialog box 7 appears and that 'XXX is inputted' is displayed on an edit box 3 in the preserved place. When XXX is keyed in, a processing is completed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to learning application software, and in particular, to a guide storage learning software with a guide function that allows a user to learn the handling operation procedure of an apparatus used by a general user. It relates to the stored storage device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An OS (operating system) is designed to use a computer system as efficiently as possible.
announcing System). The basic functions of the OS include a processor (CPU) and a main memory (Mai).
n Memory), input / output (I / O) and file (F
ile). And as OS, MS-D
OS, OS / 2, Windows (registered trademark) (3.
1, 95, 98, 2000), UNIX (registered trademark),
Linux and the like. In order to input Japanese on Windows based on the above basic software OS, a Japanese input system, for example, MS-I of Microsoft Corporation
There are ME and ATOK of JustSystems. The Japanese input system is a software FEP for batch conversion
(Front End Processor),
It has a function to perform preprocessing on hardware and software, and convert characters entered from the keyboard into Japanese by Kana-Kanji conversion. Then, application software such as word processing software, such as Microsoft's "WORD" or Just System's "Ichitaro", is started on a Windows screen, a document is created on a display, and the document is edited by a word processing software editor. can do. A document edited by the above word processing software can be stored in a hard disk or another storage device (MO, CD-ROM, floppy (registered trademark) disk, or the like) with a name. Then, when necessary, the data can be read from the stored storage device and displayed on the created word processing software.

[0003] The word processing software has a learning function for changing the display order of homonymous words at any time based on the usage of the user in kana-kanji conversion. The original precedence of homonyms is written in the dictionary when the word processor is shipped, but the function that always brings the word selected by the user to the first place (final use priority function) or the user's selection There is a function (frequency learning function) to arrange words in order from the one with the highest frequency. In the latter case, there are those that automatically store the frequency completely from the beginning of use, and those that store the frequency by designating the time such as after turning on the power this time. Recently, a learning function has been expected in which, when a user corrects an error in the judgment of a word processor by conversion in a compound word or a sub-clause, the result can be used from the next time onward.

[0004] Then, the manufacturer prepares an instruction manual and an operation procedure manual of the apparatus using the above word processing software,
It is sold as a document, or a file stored in a storage medium such as a floppy disk or a CD-ROM, and attached, or a file of an instruction manual or an operation procedure on a hard disk of the apparatus. Then, when the serviceman goes to the user to install the device, not only install the device, but also start and open the attached instruction manual and operation procedure file on the monitor of the device, While explaining the basic operation procedure to the user.

[0005]

Conventionally, the operating procedure of the apparatus has been described as above, but when the instructor describes the operating procedure opened on the monitor of the apparatus, the user is asked "this After this button, press this button ...
… ”And took notes in a hurry in detail, and later looked at the notes and reproduced them by themselves to learn. However, taking notes can be tiring,
The problem is that because he takes notes in a hurry, he often overlooks the explanation. It would be very efficient to learn if you could concentrate on listening to explanations without taking notes, and then leave the process in a form that allows you to practice later. Also, the previous Windows
Some application software can store the history of the screen operation procedure as it is.However, a function that can automatically reproduce the process as it is, just moves the mouse etc. automatically, so the user's There is a problem of not learning and learning. Also, the method of leaving a moving image as a video has the same disadvantage. Further, in a method of following an operation procedure described in an instruction manual or the like, each operation is performed while looking at the instruction manual, which is troublesome.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and focuses on listening to only the explanation of the instructor without taking notes, and furthermore, in such a manner that it can be learned later. It is an object of the present invention to provide a storage device storing guide memory learning software in which an explanation process is left.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a storage device storing software for guide memory learning according to the present invention comprises an instructor instructing an operation procedure of hardware and software on a screen displayed on a monitor. Instructing from the explanation item, guide storage in which the next time the user learns according to the indicated explanation item is stored. Software, guide storage software for storing the stored data in a designated holder after the explanation is completed, and when a user reads and learns the storage software, a specific guide cursor is displayed in a selected explanation item of the instructor, and If you click on an explanation item with a normal mouse cursor, the guide will appear in the next selected explanation item. Move the cursor, in which move the guide cursor while clicking and a guide running software to learn to follow the selected Description Item instructor.

In the storage device storing the guide storage learning software of the present invention, when the user activates the guide execution software and learns, the explanation item selected by the instructor needs to be input. In the case of an item, "input XXX" is displayed on the guide cursor and its vicinity, and if the user key-in XXX, the display of "input XXX" disappears, and the guide cursor is moved to the next selected explanation item. It is provided with moving guide execution software.

The guide memory learning software of the present invention is configured as described above, stores the order and the description items selected by the instructor on the screen, and saves the storage data in the designated holder after the description is completed. When the user reads and learns the software, a specific guide cursor is displayed at the explanation item selected by the instructor, and when the explanation item selected by the instructor is an item requiring input items, the guide cursor and its vicinity are displayed. Is displayed, and if the user key-in is made with XXX, the guide cursor moves to the next selected explanation item. By sequentially clicking and moving the guide cursor, it is possible to learn by following the explanation item selected by the instructor. Therefore, it is possible to listen only to the explanation of the instructor without taking notes or the like, and further, the explanation process can be left in a form that can be learned later. Thus, learning can be performed at the user's pace, and the operation can be acquired naturally in a short time. Also, if the user wants to teach the operation to other users, it is sufficient to inform the user of "start the file of the" guide memory learning software "from the storage device and learn it".

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a storage device storing software for guide storage learning according to the present invention is shown in FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a flow of guide storage software of a storage device storing software for guide storage learning of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a flow of guide storage software, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flow of guide execution software. The storage device storing the guide storage learning software is a guide storage learning software including the guide storage software shown in FIG. 1, the guide storage software shown in FIG. 2, and the guide execution software shown in FIG. Is stored. This storage device is a general term for a hard disk, a CD-ROM, a PC card, a floppy disk, an MO, a DVD, a RAM memory, and the like used for a computer system, and stores a program file of guide storage learning software, or , The storage medium of the device.

[0011] The guide memory learning software is an application software in the order of "Start", "Program", and "Guide memory learning software" on the Windows screen, in the same manner as other normal application software.
Can be started. FIG. 4 shows the dialog box 4. In the dialog box 4, five buttons of "store", "save", "execute", "return", and "close" are displayed. When the "store" button is clicked, the guide storage software is activated, and the location where the instructor clicked and the order in which they were clicked are stored in the RAM memory. When the "save" button is clicked, the guide save software is activated, and the data in the RAM memory can be saved in a predetermined folder of the storage device. When the user learns after the explanation of the instructor, the user can learn at the user's pace in the order of the explanation of the instructor by clicking the "execute" button. If you click the “Back” button during the guide procedure, you can return to the previous click position. Click the "Close" button to return to the initial stage of each software.

The guide storage software is software that stores the order and explanation items selected on the screen by the instructor in the RAM memory. The guide storage software associates the instructor with a file on the screen, such as a document to be guided, opened on Windows. When a description item on the screen is clicked with the mouse cursor 2 (mouse pointer) or the like, the address and the click order of the clicked description item are stored. When the instructor selects an item requiring input items and the instructor key-in an alphanumeric character or character, the instructor stores the address and the alphanumeric character or character. Next, a flowchart of the guide storage software will be described with reference to FIG. First, word processing software, for example, "WOR
"D" on the Windows screen. And "WO
Click "Open" in the file menu of "RD"
Select a file to be guided stored in the storage device, for example, a file of an instruction manual or an operation manual,
Open on "WORD". Then, on the Windows screen, the program is started from the storage device storing the guide storage learning software in the order of “start”, “program”, and “guide storage learning software”. A dialog box 4 with buttons of "store", "save", "execute", "return", and "close" is displayed on the screen. Here "Back" or "Close"
Clicking returns the dialog box 4 to the initial value in the closed state. Next, before beginning the description of the instructor, click the "Remember" button. Clicking "Back" here returns to the previous step. Also, "Close"
Click to return to the default value. Next, the instructor asks for the text and images of the open file to be guided.
The mouse cursor 2 is moved to an item for explanation and clicked. The location clicked and the click order are stored in the RAM memory. If "return" is clicked here, the memory for one step is deleted and the process returns to the previous step. Clicking “Close” returns to the initial value. Next, if there are input items in the dialog boxes 6 and 7 of the file to be guided by the explanation, the instructor key-in. The key location and information is RA
It is stored in M memory. Then, the mouse cursor 2 is moved according to the description, and the description item is clicked with the mouse or the like. If "return" is clicked here, the memory for one step is deleted, and the process returns to the previous step. Clicking “Close” returns to the initial value. When the explanation is completed, the user clicks the "Save" button in the dialog box 4 of the guide memory learning software. The guide storage software operates to store the location and order of the clicked description item and the location and operation information (input of alphanumeric characters or characters) of the key-in entry in a predetermined holder of the storage device.

The guide storage software is software for storing data stored in the RAM memory by the guide storage software in a holder of a predetermined storage device. Next, a flowchart of the guide storage software will be described with reference to FIG. After the explanation items have been clicked and the input items have been keyed in by the guide storage software,
Click the "Save" button in Box 4. A “Save” menu 5 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. As with the normal save menu, the menu consists of "overwrite save", "save as", "delete", and "close". Clicking "Close" here returns to the initial state. Click "Delete" to return to the initial state of the guide storage software. Next, when you select “Save As”, the dialog box 7 shown in FIG.
Is displayed. Select a location to save, name the file, and click the "Save" button. If you have a previously created one, you can select "Save" to overwrite the data.

The guide execution software is used when the user learns the explanation items of the instructor in order, and a specific guide cursor 1 is displayed on the explanation item selected by the instructor, and the instructor is selected. If the description item you entered is an item that requires input,
When "Input XXX" is displayed on the guide cursor 1 and its vicinity, and the user key-in XXX and click on the "OK" or "Save" button, the guide cursor 1 is moved to the next selected explanation item. Moves. The guide cursor 1 is moved by clicking sequentially, and learning can be performed by following the explanation item selected by the instructor. next,
A flowchart of the guide execution software will be described with reference to FIG. First, word processing software in which a document to be guided has been created, for example, “WORD” is activated on the Windows screen. Then, the user clicks “Open” in the “WORD” file menu, selects a file to be guided stored in the storage device, for example, a file of an instruction manual or an operation manual, and opens the file on “WORD”. . Then, on the Windows screen, the program is started from the storage device storing the guide storage learning software in the order of “start”, “program”, and “guide storage learning software”.
A dialog box 4 with buttons of "store", "save", "execute", "return", and "close" is displayed on the screen. If "return" or "close" is clicked here, the dialog box 4 returns to the initial value in the closed state. Next, when the "execute" button is clicked, the name of the saved guide file is displayed. Then, when the target guide file name is clicked, a specific guide cursor 1 appears at the description item. Next, an explanation item at which a specific guide cursor 1 is located is clicked with a normal mouse cursor 2 (mouse pointer). The specific guide cursor 1 moves to the next explanation item. Click here with the normal mouse cursor 2. If there are input items in the dialog boxes 6 and 7 of the file to be guided depending on the content of the explanation, the guide cursor 1 and "input XXX" are displayed in the edit box 3 shown in FIG. , XXX. When the specific guide cursor 1 moves to the final position of the explanation item, a clicking sound is generated. Click the "Close" button in the dialog box 4 of this software to end the guide operation.

Next, FIG. 8 shows an embodiment in which the guide memory learning software is used in the spectrum analyzer.
(A) The “procedure software” of the spectrum analyzer is read from a predetermined holder of the hard disk, opened on the screen, and then
When you start this guide memory learning software that stores the instructor's description, a dialog with buttons for “remember,” “save,” “execute,” “back,” and “close”
Box 4 appears. (B) When "Execute" is clicked, a specific guide cursor 1 appears diagonally above "Condition" on the menu bar. The user moves the mouse cursor 2 here and clicks. (C) A menu of “conditions” is displayed vertically, and a specific guide cursor 1 appears at “parameter”. (D) When "Parameter" is clicked with the mouse cursor 2, a "Parameter" dialog box 6 appears, and a specific guide cursor 1 is placed at the slit "2".
Appears. When the slit 2 is clicked with the mouse cursor 2 to turn it into a black circle, the guide cursor 1 is moved to the edit box 3 for the number of repeats, and a message "input three times" appears. (E) When "OK" is entered by keying in 3, a curve graph and "Measure" and "Stop" buttons appear on the screen of the procedure software, and a specific guide cursor 1 appears at the "Measure" button. (F) When the “Measure” button is clicked with the mouse cursor 2, a dialog box 7 for saving with a name appears, and a specific cursor 1 and “C” are displayed in the upper right of the edit box 3 for “Save in”. : {Input document} appears. When the user key-in “C: \ Documents”, a specific guide cursor 1 and a message “Enter Test” appear at the upper right of the next edit box 3 of “File name”, and at the same time, a click sound is heard. appear. The user says "Tes
When "t" is keyed in, the process is completed. This allows the user to vividly recall the procedure previously taught by the instructor.

In the above-described embodiment, the operation procedure of the spectrum analyzer has been described using the present software stored in the storage device.
This software can be applied to general commercially available software such as “WORD” and “EXCEL”. Further, in the embodiment, the specific guide cursor 1 is represented by a thin line diagonally downward cursor, but a cute icon such as an uncle of Santa Claus pointing and indicating may be used.

[0017]

According to the present invention, the storage device storing the guide storage learning software of the present invention is configured as described above.
The instructor memorizes and saves the order and explanation items selected on the screen, and when the user learns later, when the software is read out, a specific guide cursor is displayed in the explanation items and requires input items. For items, "XXX
Is displayed, the user can key in XXX and "OK". Then, the guide cursor moves, and the user can learn by following the explanation items. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate on listening to the explanation of the instructor without taking a memo or the like, and it is possible to learn later according to the instruction of the instructor. Therefore, learning can be efficiently performed in a short time at the user's pace, and the procedure instructed by the instructor before can be vividly recalled. In addition, when teaching the operation to another person, the time can be reduced by using this software. WORD and E
There are often times in a company where other people are taught how to use general commercial application software such as XCEL. In such a case, using this software makes it very convenient. The software can also be used as personal notes. If you use a function that you use only occasionally, you can forget it, but if you save it with this software, you can always remember it. The software can be constituted by a relatively simple program.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of guide storage software of guide storage learning software of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing one embodiment of guide storage software of the guide storage learning software of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing one embodiment of guide execution software of the guide storage learning software of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a dialog box of the guide memory learning software of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a menu for saving the guide storage learning software of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a dialog box for naming and saving the guide memory learning software of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an edit box of the guide memory learning software of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an embodiment of analysis software using the guide memory learning software of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Guide cursor 2 Mouse cursor 3 Edit box 4 Dialog box 5 Menu 6 and 7 Dialog box

Claims (2)

[Claims] An instructor instructs an operation procedure of hardware and software from an explanation item on a screen displayed on a monitor, and guide user learning software for a user to learn next according to the indicated explanation item. In the storage device, the guide storage software that stores the order and the description items selected by the instructor on the screen, the guide storage software that stores the storage data in a designated holder after the description is completed, and the user stores the storage software. When reading and learning, a specific guide cursor is displayed at the selected explanation item of the instructor, and when the explanation item is clicked with a normal mouse cursor, the guide cursor moves to the next selected explanation item and is sequentially clicked. Move the guide cursor to follow the instruction item selected by the instructor. Storage device that stores guide storing learning software, characterized in that it comprises a guide running software to learn. 2. A storage device storing the guide storage learning software according to claim 1, wherein an explanation item selected by an instructor needs input items when a user activates and learns the guide execution software. Item,
"Input XXX" is displayed on the guide cursor and the vicinity thereof, and if the user key-in XXX, the display of "Input XXX" disappears, and the guide cursor moves to the next selected explanation item. A storage device storing software for guide memory learning, comprising software.