JP2004021794A - Method for processing data and data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide support information necessary for operator's operation by simple and efficient operation and to provide a data processing method and a data processor for improving the efficiency and comfortableness of operation. <P>SOLUTION: Operation information supporting software is started by input with a prescribed key, a 1st sort item obtained by integrating individual simple and easily understandable operation support information to retrieve the information is displayed on the screen of a display device, the contents of a sort item selected by the input with a key corresponding to numerals or alphabets of the selected sort item while referring to numerals or alphabets assigned to respective sort items are converted into the 1st sort item and displayed on the screen of the display device. When the contents of the selected sort item correspond to a 2nd sort item for retrieval, key input for selection is repeated until final operation support information is displayed on the screen. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a data processing method and a data processing device, and more particularly to a data processing method and a data processing device capable of displaying operation support information on a screen only by operating a keyboard.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, as the integration and miniaturization of semiconductors have progressed and storage capacity has increased dramatically, application software for data processing devices such as personal computers has become more complicated and the content has been advanced. Accordingly, the volume of operation manuals has become enormous, digitized and incorporated into application software, and display to an operator is performed with the support of an OS (basic software). For example, in the case of Microsoft MS-Windows, this function is called a help function, which is activated by pressing the F1 key of a personal computer, and a help message is displayed on the screen.
[0003]
Usually, the help message is displayed on the screen in the same manner as the operation manual, and by double-clicking the item of the chapter of the table of contents with the mouse, the table of contents of the section is displayed. The contents of the manual are displayed.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the operation manuals such as Japanese input software, Internet connection software, and spreadsheet software have a huge amount of content, but only a few of them are frequently referred to. It is not easy to find. Even if you look for it, it is often described in technical terms and it is not easy to understand the contents.
[0005]
In many cases, it is necessary to refer to the help function to check the operation method during the operation of the personal computer.To check the necessary operation method from the called help function while performing the normal operation of the personal computer It is necessary to continue double-clicking with the mouse a plurality of times, which is not convenient for the operator in terms of operational efficiency or operational comfort. The operator wants to find the operation method in question as simple as possible, check the operation method, and return to the original operation. In particular, when mainly performing keyboard input, it is desirable to avoid interrupting key input by holding hands for mouse operation as much as possible.
[0006]
An object of the present invention is to provide a data processing method and a data processing apparatus capable of providing support information for an operator required for an operation by a simple and efficient operation and improving the operation efficiency and the operation comfort. To provide. In particular, when operating mainly using the keyboard, the support information can be viewed only by key input without using the mouse, and by providing a data processing method and a data processing device in which the keyboard input is not interrupted. is there.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The data processing method of the present invention comprises:
Using the operation information support software stored in the personal computer that has a data group of operation support information with a link path between search and information in a tree structure, only necessary key input from the keyboard using the operation information support software A data processing method for displaying on a display device, a first key for a search in which individual operation support information is aggregated on a screen of the display device by activating operation information support software by inputting a predetermined key. Display the classification item, refer to the symbol assigned to each classification item, and change the content of the selected classification item to the first classification item by inputting the key corresponding to the symbol of the selected classification item When the content of the selected classification item is displayed on the screen of the device and the content of the selected classification item is the second classification item for search, until the final operation support information is displayed on the screen. And repeating the key input for the selection.
[0008]
The operation support information is preferably information that simply and easily explains a key input operation of an application program operated by continuous key input, and the application program may be a Japanese input program.
[0009]
The symbol may be at least one of a number and an alphabet that can be directly input by a key, and the symbol may be a number.
[0010]
The data processing device of the present invention
A data processing device that includes at least a personal computer, a display device, and a keyboard, and is capable of displaying operation support information required only by key input from the keyboard on a display device. In order to perform this operation, an input unit, an output unit, an arithmetic control unit, and a storage unit are provided. The storage unit stores a standard OS, application programs, and operation information support software of a personal computer. The support software has a key input storage address, a lookup table program, and a data set. The key input storage address stores key input information that is input from the keyboard and specifies a lookup table of the operation information storage table of the data set. The lookup table program searches the operation information storage table of the data set based on the key input information. The specified operation support information is displayed on the screen of the display device, and the data set includes a series of search information, leaves, and the like starting from the start information that is the first search classification in the operation support information. Is stored as an operation support information storage table in a tree structure.
[0011]
In the data processing method of the present invention, it is possible to present the operation support information to the operator in a simple and efficient manner only by searching by key operation, and to perform mainly keyboard input like text input, The operation support information can be displayed by continuing the key input without holding the hand to the mouse or the like.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating operation information support software (OAS) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0013]
The data processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 includes a PC (personal computer) main body 110, a display device 120, a keyboard 131, and a mouse 132, and is used for executing operation information support software (OAS). Does not need mouse 132.
[0014]
The PC (personal computer) main body 110 includes an input unit 111, an output unit 112, an arithmetic control unit 113, and a storage unit 114 for performing data processing by a program, and a standard OS of the personal computer, for example, Microsoft Corporation MS-Windows 115, an AP (application program) 116a currently being executed, other APs (application programs) 116b to 116x, and operation information support software (OAS) 117 unique to the present invention are stored.
[0015]
The display device 120 is a standard personal computer display device, for example, a 1024 × 768 pixel liquid crystal display device. The status and stored contents of the personal computer main body 110 are displayed on the display device 120 as necessary, to notify the operator. The keyboard 131 is a standard personal computer keyboard device, and includes an alphabet key, a symbol key, a numeric key for inputting characters, and control keys for inputting control functions. The operator can input character information and control information from the keyboard 131 to the personal computer 110 while checking the display contents of the display device. The mouse 132 is an input device for accurately inputting position information on the screen with an accuracy of about a pixel of the display screen, and can select an icon, set a position, and the like.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 2, the operation information support software (OAS) 200 of the present invention includes a key input storage address 201, a look-up table program 202, and a data set 203.
[0017]
The key input storage address 201 stores key input information that is input from the keyboard 131 by the operator and specifies a look-up table in the operation information storage table of the data set 203.
[0018]
The look-up table program 202 searches the operation information storage table and creates the operation information storage table based on the key input information.
[0019]
The data set 203 is stored in the storage unit 114 as a series of operation information storage tables. Starting from the start information 210 which is the root indicating the first classification for search, the series of search information and the operation support information as leaves Are connected in a tree structure from [0] information 220 to [99] information 2199, and the operation support information mainly includes operation information required frequently in input operations of an AP (application program) being executed. It is explained simply and easily.
[0020]
Next, a data processing method using the operation information support software of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a data processing method using the operation information support software of the present invention.
[0021]
The process is started (S101), and when the operator presses a predetermined key for starting the operation information support software (OAS) 200 with the keyboard 131 (S102), the operation information support software (OAS) 200 is started (S103). ), The keyed key information is stored in the key input storage address 101, and based on the stored key information, the look-up table program 202 searches the data set 203 for the start information 210 and displays it on the display device 120. (S104).
[0022]
When the operator selects a desired item from a plurality of search items described in the displayed start information 210 and taps a number or symbol attached to the item with the keyboard 131 (S105), the keystroke is entered. The key information stored in the key input storage address 101 is stored in the key input storage address 101. Based on the stored key information, the look-up table program 202 is linked to the start information 210, and the operation support in which the details of the selected item are described. Information is searched from the [0] information 220 to the [9] information 229 in the data set 203 and displayed on the display device 120 (S106).
[0023]
If the displayed information is the final operation support information to be sought (S107Y), the operator obtains the desired support information, and if the displayed information is a plurality of items to be further selected (S107N). The same operation as the previous operation is repeated until the final operation support information is displayed (S108) to obtain desired information.
[0024]
If the processing is not completed (S110N), a predetermined key for terminating the operation information support software (OAS) 200 is input, the operation information support software (OAS) 200 is terminated (S111), and the process returns to S102. It waits for the start key of the operation information support software. If the processing is completed (S110Y), the processing is terminated (S112).
[0025]
Taking Japanese language input software as an example, the Japanese language input software, which is the AP (application program) 116a that is being executed, is controlled by the OS 115 under the control of the OS 115 when inputting Japanese into the personal computer 100. It operates in cooperation with the related APs in ~ 116x. The operation support information described in the normal operation manual of the Japanese input software relates to how to use the entire Japanese input software, and mainly relates to various rules when inputting Japanese. These rules are very complex and numerous, and it is not easy to grasp the desired contents, both in printed manuals and when using electronic software. In particular, it takes time for a beginner to learn these rules and become familiar with the operation method. Effective use of the operation support information using the operation information support software (OAS) of the present invention, which enables retrieval of operation information only by key input, enables even a beginner to easily operate the Japanese software.
[0026]
The contents of the operation will be specifically described with use examples. If a situation that requires assistance in operation occurs while operating Japanese input software (typically software called IME of Microsoft Corporation or software called ATOK of JustSystems on a personal computer), a keyboard is required. When the function key F2 of 131 is depressed, it is detected by the OS (basic software) 115 of the PC body 110 and notified to the operation information support software (hereinafter abbreviated as OAS) 117.
[0027]
Next, the OAS 117 operates as follows. First, the start information 210 is read out, displayed on the display device 120, and shown to the operator.
[0028]
The start information 210 has the following contents.
(Display contents of start information 210)
・ Support information list (Please select the item you want to check)
0 Basic knowledge (basic terms, etc.)
1 Cursor function (character position specification)
2 Kana input method (character key input)
3 Conversion method of kana to kanji and finalization after conversion (Space and Ente
r)
4 Conversion after confirmation using function keys (F6 to F10), conversion by continuous tapping of non-conversion key 5 Partial conversion in phrase (partial conversion)
6. Method of correcting entered or confirmed characters and phrases (Back Space)
7 Input of numbers and alphabets 8 Input of symbols 9 Input of kanji by hand (pad input) / Registration of words in dictionary
In the support information list, the operation methods of the Japanese input software are classified and the list is displayed as items. Here, the whole is classified into 10 items from 0 to 9. The operator is currently performing the kana-kanji conversion operation, and if he wants to confirm the operation method, he or she presses a numeric key for inputting the number 3 on the keyboard 131 in order to select three items corresponding to the operation. I do. As a result, the numeral 3 is stored in the key input storage address 201.
[0030]
Next, the look-up table program 202 performs a look-up table on the data set 203, and searches for [3] information 223 corresponding to the numeral 3 as coincidence information.
[0031]
Next, the display of the start information 210 displayed on the display device 120 is changed to [3] information 223.
[0032]
[3] The specific contents of the information 223 are as follows.
([3] Display contents of information 223)
・ How to convert kana to kanji and finalization after conversion (select reference item)
0 Type of conversion method 1 Conversion and confirmation with [Space] key 2 Conversion and confirmation with [Conversion] key 3 When there are 10 or more conversion candidates 4 Conversion to katakana 5 Conversion to heterogeneous numbers 6 Symbol Conversion 7 Input of kanji that you do not understand
[3] In the information 223, explanations of the operation method relating to the kana-kanji conversion are classified into eight from 0 to 7.
[0034]
Next, if the user touches the numeric key 2 while looking at the display of [3] information 223, the content of the key input storage address 201 becomes 32 (3 for X1 and 2 for X2). The information 2132 is searched and displayed on the display device 120. Similarly, the information [30] to [37] can be displayed by hitting the numeric keys 0-7.
[0035]
The information classified into these seven items is as follows, and the following support information is displayed on the display device 120 by pressing the numeric keys corresponding to the items.
[0036]
Keystroke of number 0 key ([30] display contents of information 2130)
-Type of conversion method There are two methods to convert the temporarily entered Hiragana into Kanji, using the [Space] key and the [Convert] key. Since each specific method is described in [2] and [3] of the information [3], the keyboard [Enter], [F2], [3, 1], or [Enter], [F2], Press [3, 2] continuously.
[0037]
Keying of the number 1 key ([31] display contents of information 2131)
・ Conversion and confirmation with [Space] key When the character string of Hiragana is tentatively input, when the [Space] key is pressed, the tentatively input character string is converted to a character string mixed with kanji. When the converted character string is the desired character string, it can be confirmed by pressing the [Enter] key. If the character string is not the desired character string, pressing the [Space] key again displays a plurality of conversion candidates on the screen. If there is a desired character string in the character string, select it by the following method. The entered character string is converted to the desired character string. Enter the character by pressing the [Enter] key.
The selection can be made either by moving the selection display by continuous tapping of the [Space] key or by pressing the numeric key corresponding to the number in the character string.
If you press the [Space] key when there is no temporary entry of a character string, a space (interval) is entered before the cursor position.
[0038]
Keying of 2 numeric keys ([32] display contents of information 2132)
・ Conversion and confirmation with the conversion key You can also convert by using the [Conversion] key instead of the [Space] key.
If you press the [Convert] key while a character string of Hiragana is tentatively input, the tentatively input character string will be converted to a character string containing Kanji characters. When the converted character string is the desired character string, it can be confirmed by pressing the [Enter] key. If the character string is not the desired one and the [Convert] key is pressed again, a plurality of conversion candidates are displayed on the screen. If there is a desired character string in it, select it by the following method and enter it temporarily. The entered character string is converted to the desired character string. Enter the character by pressing the [Enter] key.
The selection can be made either by moving the selection display by continuous tapping of the [Convert] key or by specifying the numeric key of the number in the character string.
[0039]
Keying of 3 numeric keys ([33] display contents of information 2133)
-When there are more than 10 conversion candidates If there are more than 10 conversion destination candidates, they will be displayed on the screen as 9 screens each with 9 conversion candidates. The number of conversion candidates is indicated by a number at the bottom of the candidate display. If you want to display the next candidate display screen or the previous candidate display screen, display it by keying in [Page Down] or [Page Up].
You can also change the selection display on the display candidates with the scroll bar on the right part of the candidate display.
[0040]
Keying of 4 numeric keys ([34] display contents of information 2134)
・ Conversion to Katakana When a character string that is desired to be displayed in Katakana is entered in Hiragana and the kana character string is converted, the character string of Katakana such as a foreign word is displayed as a conversion candidate, and in many cases, it is smoothly converted to a foreign word of Katakana. Will be However, katakana in this case will always be full-width.
Also, select the temporary input to be converted to katakana with the cursor and press the function key [F7] to convert the selected part to katakana.
[0041]
Keying of 5 numeric keys ([35] display contents of information 2135)
・ Conversion to heterogeneous numbers If you temporarily enter an arithmetic number and convert the tentative input character string, Japanese, Chinese, Roman, and circled numbers will be displayed as conversion candidates, so select and convert. By doing so, you can enter. Also, by inputting a reading of a number (for example, [san]) and converting it into a tentative input character string, it can be converted into various numbers, for example, notations of [3, Gin, 3, [3], iii, III]. You can also.
[0042]
6-key keystroke (display content of [36] information 2136)
・ Conversion to Symbols By inputting Hiragana readings of symbols and converting the tentative input character string, various symbols can be displayed as conversion candidates.
(Example)
→ → or 〃 or → △ etc. → □ round → ○ or ◎
Kuromaru → ● Hoshi → ☆ or ※
→ → arrow, →, ←, ↓, ↑, ⇔, ⇒
Postal → 〒 phone → _{T EL} number → No.
Celsius → ℃ inequality → ≦ such as square meter → m ²
Female → ♀ Flat → ♭ Closed → Placed → ±
Sekibun → ∫ Siguma → Σ Doruru → ＄
In parentheses → () and many other parentheses → symbols, in the case of MS-IME, many symbols are displayed and can be selected.
[0043]
Keying of number 7 key ([37] display contents of information 2137)
・ If you do not understand the pronunciation of kanji that you do not understand, for example, “Horse”, enter “Kiso-n” → “Hair damage”, “Meiyo” → “Honour” ".
In addition, there is a method of inputting with the mouse from the IME pad. Enter [Enter], [F2], [9, 7] from the keyboard and refer to it from [97] information.
[0044]
The OAS can be ended by hitting the [Enter] key on the keyboard 131, the display related to the operation support information on the display device 120 is erased, and the operation returns to the original AP software operation. In this case, the process returns to the input operation of the Japanese input software.
[0045]
Although a series of operations from [3] information has been described above, the same applies to operations from other [0] to [9] information. In the above example, the information [00] to [99] has a maximum of 100 information locations, but as shown in the above example, if the information is missing, only blanks are displayed. Is done.
[0046]
In the above description, the key input for the look-up table has been described as inputting one digit at a time in accordance with the screen display. However, if the number of [X ₁ X ₂ ] is known in advance (for example, the either, or look at the memo) without having to ascertain the screen display, by entering numbers a continuous key followed by the _{[F1] [X 1 X 2} ], the final screen display immediately can also be displayed.
[0047]
In the example of Japanese software described above, any such as when the X ₁ and X ₂ of the key input storage locations 201 was the case of the two-digit all on one digit each, which many further classification stage Digits. However, it is necessary to prepare a corresponding table in advance.
[0048]
Alphabet Further, in this embodiment, as X _1, X _2, has been described by the input of numeric keys, including the alphabet or numbers as a key input in a case the number of classes in one stage such that 10 or more It may be. However, it is necessary to prepare a corresponding table in advance.
[0049]
The screen display of the operation support information of the Japanese input software has been described above, but the screen display of the operation support information of general APs such as Internet connection software and spreadsheet software is similarly performed. However, a table corresponding to the start information, the information [0]-[9], and the information [00]-[99] corresponding to each AP needs to be created in advance. In the case of a general AP (application program), the start of the OAS operation is performed by, for example, a function key F3 different from the function key F2 in the case of Japanese input software. Alternatively, a search list of the software including the target general AP may be displayed in the start information 210 of the OAS that is activated by pressing the function key F2. For example, the operation support information of the Japanese input software is obtained. If desired, when the user selects Japanese input software with the key, the above-described start information for the Japanese input software is displayed in the next [0] information 220, and the program goes down in order.
[0050]
Next, a description will be given of the proper use of the operation method in the embodiment of the present invention and the method of using the operation support information performed by the conventional help operation (usually performed by operating the F1 function key on a personal computer). deep. Since the conventional method has been established as a standard operation method, the operation manual is used for the purpose of reading the operation manual carefully assuming that the operation manual is comprehensively stored electronically as in the related art. The operation method focuses on easy and efficient operation and easy-to-understand contents, and easily provides information to solve the current operational problems without greatly interrupting the current operation. The synergistic effect can be exhibited by coexistence of the conventional method and the embodiment of the present invention by properly using them for the purpose of obtaining.
[0051]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
[0052]
A first effect of the present invention is that operation support information required for operating a data processing device or a system can be presented to an operator in a simple and efficient manner and in an easy-to-understand manner.
[0053]
A second effect of the present invention is that, in an operation mainly performed by keyboard input such as text input, it is possible to display operation support information by continuing key input without holding a mouse or the like, The comfort and efficiency of operation can be improved.
[0054]
A third effect of the present invention is that, by inputting a simple key input such as a multi-digit number, desired operation support information can be directly obtained, and an efficient operation can be performed.
[0055]
The fourth effect of the present invention is that the operation support information is utilized by a simple operation such as key input, without having to memorize and memorize complicated input rules and operation methods such as Japanese input in advance. That is, it is possible to input Japanese sentences.
[0056]
A fifth effect of the present invention is that a synergistic effect can be exerted by co-existence with the conventional operation support method by properly using it.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory diagram for explaining operation information support software (OAS) according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a data processing method using the operation information support software of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 PC 110 PC main body 111 Input unit 112 Output unit 113 Operation control unit 114 Storage unit 115 OS
116a, 116b, 116x AP
117, 200 operation information support software 120 display device 131 keyboard 132 mouse 201 key input storage address 202 lookup table program 203 data set 210 start information 220, 223, 229, 2100, 2109, 2132, 2190, 2199 operation support information S101 to S112 Steps

Claims (6)

Using the operation information support software stored in the personal computer that has a data group of operation support information with a link path between search and information in a tree structure, only necessary key input from the keyboard using the operation information support software A data processing method for displaying on a display device with
Activating the operation information support software by inputting a predetermined key, displaying a first classification item for a search in which individual operation support information is aggregated on the screen of the display device,
With reference to the symbol assigned to each classification item, the content of the selected classification item is changed to the first classification item by inputting a key corresponding to the symbol of the selected classification item, and the content is displayed on the screen of the display device. Display,
When the content of the selected category item is the second category item for search, key input for selection is repeated until final operation support information is displayed on the screen. Processing method. 2. The data processing method according to claim 1, wherein the operation support information is information that simply and easily explains a key input operation of an application program operated by continuous key input. 3. 3. The data processing method according to claim 2, wherein the application program is a Japanese input program. 2. The data processing method according to claim 1, wherein the symbol is at least one of a number and an alphabet that can be directly input by a key. 5. The data processing method according to claim 4, wherein the symbol is a number. A data processing device comprising at least a personal computer body, a display device, and a keyboard, and capable of displaying on the display device operation support information required only by key input from the keyboard,
The personal computer main body includes an input unit, an output unit, an arithmetic control unit, and a storage unit for performing data processing by a program, and the storage unit includes a standard OS, an application program, and operation information of the personal computer main unit. Support software is stored,
The operation information support software includes a key input storage address, a look-up table program, and a data set,
In the key input storage address, key input information that is input from the keyboard and specifies a lookup table of the operation information storage table of the data set is stored,
The lookup table program, based on the key input information, displays the operation support information specified by searching the operation information storage table of the data set on the screen of the display device,
In the data set, a series of search information and operation support information as leaves are formed in a tree structure with start information, which is a first search classification in the operation support information, as a root. A data processing device characterized by being stored as:

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