JP2003263265A - Method of entering character - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify entering of the address code of URL or the like. <P>SOLUTION: A character entering method for entering a character string for accessing a network has: a first step (figure 4 (b), etc.), that sequentially reads out a character group from among a plurality of character groups stored in a memory previously, in response to a first operation: a second step (figure 4 (c), etc.), that decides for inputting a character group from among the plurality of character groups read out sequentially, in response to a second operation; and a third step (command transfer in figure 4), that transmits a character string formed by including a plurality of character groups that have been decided for inputting by sequentially repeating the first and second steps, as a character string for accessing the network in response to a third operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention
Also about the character input method to access the address
It is. 2. Description of the Related Art Recently, personal computers (hereinafter referred to as personal computers) have been developed.
Below, simply called a personal computer), for example, a company or home
It is widely used. Furthermore, this PC
As a terminal and a modem or ISDN (Integrated Services)
Digital Network) Terminal Adapter (TA)
Through so-called PC communication and Internet
It is possible to access the network. For example, in the case of the Internet,
To get the information stored at the specified address on the network
In this case, search / display software called browser
Using the address code (URL ... Uniform Resour
ce Locators), for example, with a keyboard, mouse, etc.
To access it. The URL is
For example, scheme name (file classification ... for example, http,
gopher, ftp, etc.), domain name (host type ... example)
For example, organization name such as www, etc.
・ For example, co, go, etc., and country code ・ ・ ・ for example, jp etc.)
Etc., for example, as shown below
Become. http://www.sony.co.jp In this specification, the combination of organization type and country code
Is described as an identifier name. [0004] Then, such a URL is entered into a browser.
By accessing, by accessing,
Stored in the address corresponding to the URL on the network
Information (data) that has been read and
Information on the network.
It can also be provided. But this
To access the network using a computer as a terminal
Environment setting according to hardware specifications etc. for each personal computer
It is necessary to do. [0005] Therefore, the network such as the Internet
Network access function
Television receiver (hereinafter referred to as Internet TV)
U) is also known. This Internet TV is Pasoko
Easy access to network by non-users
Multimedia-compatible telecommunications
It is configured as a vision receiver. That is,
-Net TV has a built-in modem, TA, etc. in advance.
Browsers etc. are already installed and environment settings are done
Network without having to perform cumbersome setting operations.
Access to the network. [0006] By the way, the Internet
In the case of a TV, the user can enter a URL.
Keyboard, mouse, etc.
It is known to connect and perform character input. There
Then, build a URL input screen as a browser function,
Select the desired character using a remote commander, etc.
It is known to enter. The Internet TV 5 shown in FIG.
0 indicates that the browser is installed as described above.
TV broadcasts and video
Can be switched and displayed in the same way as input
Has become. In this figure, for example, a CRT (Cathode Ray
Tube) etc., the input part of URL is displayed on the display part 51.
And display data obtained from networks
The browser 52 is displayed. Browser 52
Icon group 5 in which the alphabet etc. are iconified
3. Change the display mode of the icon group 53 to, for example, numbers.
Selection arrow 54, 55, icon group 53 to perform
URL display section 56 on which the character selected in
Sends the URL displayed on the L display unit 56 to the server
To select each of the icons described above.
A pointer 58 is displayed. [0008] The remote commander 59 is an ordinary television
Can operate the receiver, and
Joystick 59a for inputting information
Etc. are provided. And this joystick 59
According to the command (position information) transmitted by the input of a
Thus, the pointer 58 can be moved,
Icons can be selected. However, as the number of characters in the URL increases, one sentence increases.
The input operation performed character by character becomes complicated. Also, U
The scheme name, host name, identifier name, etc. that make up the RL
Service, but in this case as well, a new access
If you do, you must input one character at a time
Sex was not good. Therefore, the present invention provides a URL
Remote control that can improve the input operation of
And a network using the remote commander.
It is intended to provide a network connection system. [0010] The present invention has been made in view of such problems.
This was done to solve the problem and was added to the network.
In the character input method of inputting a character string to access
Stored in the memory in advance according to the first operation.
A first method of sequentially reading out a character group from a plurality of character groups
The order is read out according to a step and a second operation.
A second step of inputting and determining a certain character group among the
And the above first and second steps are sequentially repeated.
Sentence containing multiple character groups determined by
Access the network with the character string according to the third operation
A third step of transmitting as a character string for
I can. According to the present invention, an address on a network
Configures the address code to access the
When inputting a predetermined character group, it was done one character at a time
The input operation can be simplified. This allows
Power failures can be reduced and access can be performed efficiently.
And be able to do it. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will now be described in the following order.
An embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the terminal is referred to as a terminal.
TV that can be connected to the Internet, for example
An example using Internet TV as a John receiver
Will be described in the following order. 1. 1. Configuration of Internet TV of this embodiment Configuration of remote commander 2-1. Configuration of operation unit 2-2. Circuit configuration 3. Input procedure of URL by remote commander Internet TV of this embodiment
Configuration FIG. 1 is a video image of the Internet TV 1 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a circuit block of a system. In this embodiment,
The television system of the Internet TV 1 is N
TSC (National Television System Committee) method
And The tuner 2 is, for example, the ground signal received by the antenna A.
Select a broadcast wave such as a wave broadcast or a satellite broadcast. External input terminal
The child t1, t2, and t3 include external input devices (not shown).
(Digital video, 8mm video, etc. ... not shown)
Continued. Tuner 2, external input terminals t1, t2, t
3 and read from network detailed later
Image generation that generates and outputs a playback signal (image) from data
The signal output from the component 10 is selected by the switch 3
You. The switching control of the switch 3 is performed, for example, by a remote commander.
Performed by a selection operation by RC, for example, when the user
To view the broadcast program selected by tuner 2, use the terminal
a, and terminal b when viewing an image from an external input device.
To either terminal c or terminal d and to the network
Connected to terminal e to view the information (image) supplied from
It is. The video signal selected by the switch 3 is a video signal.
The signal is supplied to the signal processing unit 4 to extract the synchronization signal and to extract the luminance signal.
Signal processing such as separation, formation of a color difference signal, etc.
It is output as a color signal. Also, the video signal processing unit 4
In such a case, signals such as image adjustment such as contrast and color
Signal processing is also performed. Note that in FIG.
Roads are omitted. R output from the video signal processing unit 4
The GB signal is configured as a display unit via the RGB driver 5.
Is supplied to the CRT 6 where the image is formed.
It is. The Internet according to the present embodiment
In the TV 1, in addition to the tuner 2 and the external input device, the network
Various information can be obtained through the network
It is configured. For this reason, connecting to a network
Is provided with a terminal t4 for receiving communication data.
And can be done. Communication data is normally encoded
Communication data input from terminal t4.
Is an interface composed of, for example, a modem, TA, etc.
Demodulated by the interface 7. Also the interface
7 is data generated within the Internet TV 1 (eg,
For example, image data, text data, etc.) and commands (for example,
For example, modulating the URL)
it can. The interface 7 is connected to the Internet T
It may be configured to be connected as an external device of V1.
No. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 8 is illustrated.
If it performs various arithmetic processing, etc., it starts a browser etc.
A work area 8a in which software of
Through (or transmit) through the interface 7
The buffer area 8b for temporarily storing communication data
It is configured. ROM (Read Only Memory) 9
Application software such as a browser is stored
These application software control
When a start command is issued from the unit 11, the read command is read and started,
It is stored in the work area 8a of the RAM 8. The bra
For example, if you turn on the Internet TV1,
It may be started at the same time, and if necessary,
Even when you connect it to the network
good. The image generation unit 10 is activated and operates in a work area.
8a and the buffer area 8b
Synthesizes the communication data stored in the
Video signal used as television system of Internet TV1
(NTSC system in this embodiment)
3 to the terminal e. And video signal (communication data)
Is subjected to various signal processing in the video signal processing unit 4
Will be. The control unit 11 sends a command from the remote commander RC.
Received through the light receiving unit 12 and the command demodulation unit 13.
Command, for example, the tuner in tuner 2
Channel selection, switch 3 switching control, video signal processing
The section 4 performs various signal processing controls and the like. In addition, the book
In the embodiment, the communication data is read into the RAM 8.
Read and read control. For example, the interface
When displaying the communication data demodulated in step 7,
Browser and buffer area stored in area 8a
8b at predetermined timing.
It is read out and supplied to the image generation unit 10. In addition,
The data generated by the net TV 1 or a remote
The URL transmitted from the remote commander RC to the network.
For example, when transmitting to the buffer area 8b,
After storing, it is read out at a predetermined timing and
Supply to face 7. This allows the data to be
Modulated on the interface 7 and sent to the network
Will be. Send command to Internet TV1
Remote commander RC
Along with various operation keys that can perform
Simplify URL entry for network access
Key for input and display to monitor input
Means are provided. Therefore, URL input operation
Can be made easier. 2. Configuration of remote commander 2-1. FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating the operation unit of the remote commander RC.
It is. Hereinafter, the Internet shown in FIGS.
Referring to the block diagram of the TV 1, the remote commander R
The function of each operation key arranged on C will be described. The operation key group 20 includes, for example, a power key and a mu key.
Key, sleep key, double voice key, screen display key
-And function selection keys for image adjustment, +
Key, -key, standard key, etc.
Operation keys that can be used to operate the John
Is placed. Internet key (hereafter INET key)
21) When accessing the Internet,
Operation keys for selecting a browser and displaying it on the CRT 6 screen
It is. In other words, by operating the INET key 21,
Then, the switch 3 is connected to the terminal e,
The generated image is displayed.
Will be able to access Below, this
Is called Internet mode (INET mode). The operation key group 22 includes, for example, a TV key,
Deoke keys (1-3) are arranged, and tuner 2
You can switch the selected broadcast program or external input channel.
And can be done. That is, the operation key group 2
2 switches the terminals a to d in the switch 3
Control is performed. Here, two tuners
Is the TV monitor when the external input channel is selected.
It is called mode. The jog dial 23 has a rotation direction and rotation.
The car displayed on the display window 26 described later according to the angle
You can move the display position of the sol,
UR stored in the storage means built in the RC
L as an input means that can selectively display L
Is provided. The number / character input key group 24 is, for example, one key.
There are 12 operation keys from
Input a number from 1 to 12 by a predetermined selection operation
Can be entered in numeric input mode or written below each key
Enter characters that can be used
Input operation can be performed by selecting one of the force modes.
it can. This allows, for example,
URL input and the like can be performed.
An operation key group 25 is used for increasing / decreasing a bass portion of a voice.
Sound key, image brightness, contrast, color depth, etc.
Picture key to adjust and channel up / down
Keys, volume up / down keys, etc. are arranged and monitored
Video / audio settings can be made.
You. The display window 26 is operated, for example, by operating the INET key 21.
While entering INET mode,
Is preset and read out by the remote commander RC
As display means capable of displaying a URL, for example, L
It is composed of CD (Liquid Crystal Display) etc.
I have. The character input key 27 and the number input key 28
In the number / character input key group 24 when shifting to
Enter characters using the 1 to 12 keys
Or an operation key to select whether to enter numbers
I have. Character input mode is selected by character input key 27
Is displayed, for example, every time one key is pressed, the display window 26 is displayed.
"A""b""c" in the same display position
Are sequentially and repeatedly displayed. In addition, 12 keys from 2 keys
The same applies to the keys below the keys.
The favets are sequentially and repeatedly displayed. Ma
In addition, when the numeric input key 28 is selected, 1 key to
When the 12 keys are pressed, the numbers (1 to 1) written on each key are displayed.
2) is input. The scheme key 29 is a remote commander
Select a scheme name (for example, http, etc.) registered in RC.
You can choose. For example, the scheme key in INET mode
-29 is pressed, the display window 26 will be displayed
The name of the game is displayed blinking, for example.
If you press the mukey 29 repeatedly, for example, "http" → "goph
er "→" ftp "... etc.
The names of the schemes are changed and displayed sequentially. Choice
The key 30 is a scheme key 29 and a host key 3 described later.
1. Selected by operating the identifier key 32
Determine scheme name, host name, identifier name
it can. For example, "http" is selected by the scheme key 29.
When the selection key 30 is operated in a state where the
The system name is determined as “http” and the display changes to the normal display.
Can move to manual operation (for example, host name input)
Become like The host key 31 has a remote commander R in advance.
Select the host name registered in C (for example, www)
Can be For example, the host key 31 in the INET mode
When you press, the host name "www" is displayed in the display window 26, for example.
For example, the display is blinking, and in this state, the host key 31 is further displayed.
Press repeatedly to register in the same way as with the scheme key 29.
The recorded host names will be displayed sequentially. So
Then, the host name is determined by the input of the selection key 30,
Can move to the next input operation (for example, organization name)
Become like The identifier key 32 is previously stored in the remote commander R
Identification consisting of organization type and country code registered in C
A child name (for example, co.jp) can be selected. example
For example, when the identifier key 32 is pressed in the INET mode, the display window 26
For example, the identifier "co.jp" blinks, for example.
You. Further, in this state, the identifier key 32 is repeatedly pressed.
For example, "co.jp" → "go.jp" → "or.jp" ...
The order of the identifier names stored, such as
It will be displayed next. And then press select key 30
Therefore, the identifier name is determined. In the present embodiment,
Describe organization type and country code as one identifier
Has dedicated inputs for organization type and country code respectively
Keys may be provided individually. "." Key 33, "/" key 34, "~"
The key 35 is frequently used at the time of input.
Enter ~ regardless of character input mode or number input mode.
You can help. The transmission key 36 is for entering numbers / characters
Key group 24, scheme key 29, host key 31, identification
The input is made using the child key 32 or the like, and is displayed on the display window 26.
Internet URL via the transmission unit 39
Send to 1. And on the Internet TV1
Performs access processing to the transmitted URL.
You. The storage key 37 is used to remotely input the entered URL.
So that it can be stored in the remote commander RC.
The stored URL operates the preset key 38
Can be read by doing
You. Also, instead of storing URLs collectively, for example,
For example, store the scheme name, host name, identifier name, etc. individually
You may be able to do it. The preset key 38 is a remote commander R
C at the time of shipment or the URL stored by the user.
Reading is performed and displayed on the display window 26. And
Press the send key 36 to display on the current display window 26
The URL in can be transmitted. In addition,
If multiple URLs are stored, the scheme key 2
Each time the preset key 38 is pressed, for example, "ht
tp: //www.sony.co.jp ”→“ http://www.abc.co.jp ”→
Read sequentially like "http://www.def.co.jp"
You may make it protrude and display it. Also preset
Shift to read mode by inputting key 38
To rotate the jog dial 23
The URL stored according to the rotation direction can be selectively selected.
May be sequentially read out. As described above, in the present invention, the URL is input.
By providing a dedicated input key for
The input operation can be simplified. 2-2. Circuit configuration FIG. 3 shows a partial circuit block constituting the remote commander RC.
FIG. Rotate into jog dial 23
When force is applied, the rotary encoder 40 also jogs.
Rotates with the dial 23 and sends the input signal to the detection unit 41.
Supply. Detector 41 is provided from rotary encoder 40
From the input signal supplied, the rotation angle of the jog dial 23
The degree and rotation direction are detected and supplied to the control unit 43. operation
The key group 42 includes the operation key groups 20, 22, 2 shown in FIG.
5, INET key 21, numeric / character input key group 24, and U
Dedicated key for RL input (scheme key 29, host key
, An identifier key 32, etc.).
If there is, an input signal corresponding to the operation key is sent to the control unit 4.
3 is supplied. The control unit 43 operates in a television mode, for example.
When selected, the detection unit 41, the operation key group 42
Stored in the ROM 44 according to the input signal supplied from the
And reads out the command code
Power. Also, INET mode is selected, for example the scheme
Input of key 29, host key 31, identifier key 32, etc.
When the operation is performed, the ROM 44 or the RAM 45
Scheme name and host stored in memory area 45b
Read the name, identifier name, etc.
A and stored in the display window 26
Perform control. In the ROM 44, the operation keys 42
Command codes and scans for each
Key 29, host key 31, identifier key 32, etc.
Scheme name, host name,
Bespoke names are coded and stored, and each operation key
Is read out by the control unit 43 in response to the input operation of.
The RAM 45 has a buffer area 45a and a memory area 4
5b and the like. Buffer area 45a
For example, if there is an input operation of the scheme key 29 or the like,
The scheme name, host name,
The name of the offspring is temporarily stored to construct a URL. And send
When input of communication key 36 is performed, buffer area 45a
Are read out from each other, and modulated by the modulation unit 46.
For example, it is transmitted as an infrared command. The memory area 45b stores input operations by the user.
Records the URL stored in the buffer area 45a.
It is configured as an area to remember. For example, if the user is U
By operating the storage key 37 after inputting the RL,
Reads the URL stored in the buffer area 45a
To memorize. Also, when the user sets the number / character input key group 24
For example, scheme name, host name, identifier entered using
The name and the like are stored. Therefore, the preset key 38 is turned on.
When pressed, the ROM 44 or the memory area 45b
RL is read and stored in buffer area 45a
Input operation of the preset key 38 and jog
It is sequentially read out by the input of the ear 22 and the display window 2
6 is displayed. 3. URL input by remote commander
Procedure Next, using the remote commander RC, for example, "http: // w
ww.sony.co.jp]
Will be described. FIGS. 4A to 4I use various operation keys.
Displayed on the display window 26 when entering the URL
Is shown. First, enter the INET key 21 to enter the INET mode.
Mode, the cursor C flashes on the display window 26.
(FIG. 4A). In this state, the scheme key 29 is
When input, for example, scheme name "http" blinks
(FIG. 4 (b)), where the desired scheme
Repeat input of scheme key 29 until name is displayed
You. In this embodiment, “http” is selected.
In this state, the selection key 30 is input to determine. In addition,
Switch to character input mode with force key 27
"10" key or "/" key 3 of character input key group 24
4 and enter ":" and "/""/" (Fig. 4
(C)). Although not shown, ":""/""/"
], The display position of cursor C also moves to the right.
I do. [:] And [/] and [/]
When inputting, do not input the selection key 30 each time.
At least, it is possible to move on to the next input operation.
May be. Furthermore, for example, the scheme names "http" and ":"
“/” And “/” are stored in the memory area in advance as one scheme name.
A, and input the scheme key 29.
To display, for example, "http: //"
You may make it. When the input of ": //" is completed, a car
Sol C is displayed, and the operation shifts to a host name input operation. This
Here, the cursor is operated by operating the host key 31.
For example, the host name "www" blinks instead of C
(FIG. 4D). And here we select the host name "www"
In this state, the selection key 30 is input to select
4 (e)). In addition, delimit the host name as "www"
Enter "." With the "."
Move on to input operation. Note that the host key 31 is entered.
By doing so, for example, "www."
The memory area 45 is displayed in advance so that "."
It may be stored in b. The input of the organization name is number / character input key group 24
With each input key located in the
To enter the four characters "sony", first enter the "7" key
Therefore, input "s" and decide with the selection key 30
(Fig. 4 (f)) and the characters "o", "n" and "y"
As for, "5" key, "9" key, and selection key 3
0 (FIG. 4 (g) (h) (i)
)). After entering "sony", enter the organization name.
Enter "." With "." Key 33 to cut
4 (j)), the process proceeds to input of an identifier name. Here, by operating the identifier key 32,
Thus, for example, the identifier "co.jp" blinks (see FIG. 4).
(K)). Here, to select the identifier "co.jp"
Input the selection key 30 to the URL "http: /
/www.sony.co.jp] is completed. (FIG. 4
(L)). If this input is correct, send
Key 36 to enter the URL as a command
Transmit to the net TV1. In this embodiment, the organization
Type (eg, co, go, etc.) and country code (eg, jp, etc.)
Although described as one identifier, each input is dedicated
A key may be provided for input. Further, in the state shown in FIG.
By operating 7, the URL "http://www.sony.co.jp"
Stored in the memory area 45b,
It can be read out using the key 38.
As a result, the URL "http://www.sony.co.jp"
If you access frequently, enter it each time.
It is no longer necessary. The following is a flowchart shown in FIG.
The flow of the URL input procedure will be described below. First IN
Switch to INET mode by inputting ET key 21
(S001), the cursor C is displayed blinking on the display window 26,
Shift to inputting scheme name (S002 → S003). Soshi
Is blinking by the input of the scheme key 29.
If the scheme name is acceptable (S004), proceed to step S005.
The scheme name is determined using only the selection key 30. In addition,
Here, ": //" is displayed together with the scheme name.
Shall decide. Also, the blinking scheme name is
If not desired, return to step S003 and desired
Enter the scheme key 29 until the scheme name is displayed.
Repeat. In steps S003 to S005, a scheme name is determined.
Then, enter the host key 31 and enter the host name.
Move to work (S006). And input of the host key 31
If the host name blinking is acceptable, (S0
07), proceed to step S008 and use the select key 30 to
Determine your name. In addition, here, ``.
] Is also displayed. It also flashes
If the host name is not the one desired, step S006
Return to the host key until the desired host name is displayed
31 is repeated. In steps S006 to S008, the host name is determined.
And the cursor blinks to the right of the host name,
Using the character input key group 24 and the selection key 30, an organization name (eg,
For example, the operation shifts to an input operation of “sony.” (S009). So
When the input of the organization name is completed (S010), the identifier key 3
Then, the process proceeds to the input operation of the identifier name by inputting 2 (S011).
Here, when the identifier key 32 is pressed, the display blinks.
If the identifier name is acceptable (S012), proceed to step S013.
The identifier name is determined using only the selection key 30. Then, from step S003 to step S013
Therefore, if the input URL is sufficient (S014), the step
Proceed to S015 and enter the transmission key 36 and display it on the display window 26
The URL is transferred to the Internet TV1.
In the Internet TV1 that receives this, the URL
The access processing for this is performed. Also, enter
If the entered URL is incorrect, it is indicated by a dashed line.
Like scheme name, host name, organization name, identifier name
Return to the input step and repeat the input operation individually.
You may be able to do. Note that, in step S015,
If you want to store the URL after inputting the
It is sufficient to input the storage key 37. As described above, the present invention provides, for example, the Internet.
Example when entering a URL to access
For example, a character group indicating a scheme name, host name, identifier name, etc.
The scheme key 29, e
Keys 31 and identifier keys 32 are provided.
Force operation can be simplified and input errors are reduced.
Can be reduced. Also, the entered URL
Is stored in the memory area 45a of the remote commander RC.
Access the same URL the next time, for example.
Preset key 38, jog dial
Read from the memory area 45a by the operation such as 23
URLs that are frequently accessed
The input operation can be simplified. Further
The URL is stored in the remote commander RC.
So, carry this Remote Commander RC with you,
For television receivers located elsewhere
Can input a URL by the same input operation.
I will be able to. In the above embodiment, the television
Although the explanation has been given by taking an example of a mobile receiver, for example,
Applying the present invention to a top-top box, etc.
Can be. According to the present invention as described above,
Internet access network
When entering a dress, etc., enter a character string
For example, form names, host names, identifier names, etc.
Select a character group instead of entering each character.
Can be entered. This simplifies input operations
Input errors and reduce input errors.
it can.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram particularly showing a video system of a television receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating an operation unit of the remote commander according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing some circuit blocks constituting the remote commander shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a URL input operation procedure according to a display mode of a display window in a remote commander. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a URL input operation procedure. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a conventional example of inputting a URL into a browser. [Description of Signs] 1 television receiver, 2 tuner, 3 switch, 4 video signal processing unit, 5 RGB driver, 6 C
RT, 7 interface, 8 RAM, 8a work area, 8b buffer area, 9 ROM, 10 image generator, 11 controller, 12 light receiver, 13 command demodulator, RC remote commander, 21 Internet key, 26 display window, 29 Scheme key, 30 selection key, 31 host key, 32 identifier key, 36
Send key, 37 Memory key, 38 Preset key, 2
3 Jog dial, 44 ROM, 45 RAM, 4
5a buffer area, 45b memory area, 46
Modulation section,

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A character input method for inputting a character string for accessing a network, the method comprising: selecting a character string from a plurality of character groups stored in a memory in advance according to a first operation. A first step of sequentially reading a group of characters; a second step of inputting and determining a certain character group among the group of characters read in order according to a second operation; and the first and second steps A character string formed including a plurality of character groups input and determined by sequentially repeating
A third step of transmitting as a character string for accessing a network in response to a third operation.