JP2004102641A - Display control method in information processor and the same information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that while the operation load of a user is reduced by a method for moving a mouse cursor to a specific button, the user's unintentional selection instructing(clicking) operation with a mouse leads to the performance of any function or setting originally unintended by the user, and results in the confusion of the operation. <P>SOLUTION: A control cursor is moved to coordinate positions in the neighborhood of a part to be operated so that the operation of any unintended function accompanied with the erroneous operation of a user can be preliminarily prevented. Also, even after the control cursor is moved to the coordinate positions of the part to be operated, the operation to be performed by a pointing means to the target of operation is limited until the lapse of a predetermined time. Thus, it is possible to preliminarily prevent the operation of any unintended function accompanied with the erroneous operation of the user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a display control method for moving a mouse cursor or the like to an arbitrary position in a dialog box.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When a personal computer is used, a dialog box such as a dialog box is displayed on a display device, and a button or the like arranged in the dialog box may be selected using a mouse. At this time, when the position of the mouse cursor displayed on the screen by the previous mouse operation is apart from the operation target of the dialog box, a mouse operation for moving the mouse cursor to the operation target is required. Also, depending on the content displayed in the dialog box, there are cases where the user has to decide to some extent what to select and instruct. In this case, it is necessary to operate the mouse to move the mouse cursor to the operation target one by one. It is.
[0003]
Therefore, in order to reduce the burden of mouse operation on the user as much as possible, there is a technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 as a technique for moving a mouse cursor to an arbitrary operation operation target in a dialog box.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-5-173703
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Even with the method disclosed in the above publication, the effect of reducing the operation burden on the user regarding the movement of the mouse cursor is recognized. However, if the user unconsciously performs a selection instruction (click) operation with a mouse, a function that is not originally intended by the user is executed or setting is performed, and confusion is caused in the operation. The task of saying that had occurred.
[0006]
In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a display control method for reducing a user's operation load and preventing an inadvertent operation.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a display unit for displaying a dialog box including an operation target, and a coordinate position near an operation target portion included in the dialog box when the dialog box is displayed by the display unit. And a cursor control means for moving the control cursor.
[0008]
With such a configuration, by moving the control cursor to the coordinate position near the operation target portion, it is possible to prevent the operation of a function that is not intended and is caused by the user's erroneous operation.
[0009]
Also, the information processing apparatus of the present invention includes a display unit for displaying a dialog box including an operation target on a display screen, a pointing unit for specifying a position using a control cursor displayed on the display screen, and a dialog box by the display unit. Is displayed on the display screen, the control cursor is moved to the coordinate position of the operation target portion included in the dialogue box, and the cursor control means restricts the operation of the pointing device on the operation target until a predetermined time has elapsed. And characterized in that:
[0010]
With such a configuration, even after the control cursor is moved to the coordinate position of the operation target portion, the operation by the pointing means on the operation target is restricted until a predetermined time elapses. It is possible to prevent the operation of the function not to be performed beforehand.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an external view of the information processing apparatus. Here, the information processing apparatus 10 is a notebook-type personal computer. The information processing device 10 includes a main body 11 and a display 12. The main body 11 includes a keyboard 13 and a pointing device 14. The display 12 is formed of a liquid crystal display and has a display screen 15.
[0012]
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the information processing apparatus 10. The exchange of various data and control data in the information processing device 10 is performed via the bus 21. The CPU 22 controls the entire information processing apparatus 10. The BIOS-ROM 23 stores basic input / output control information. The main memory 24 temporarily stores data and the like. The display controller 25 controls display on the display 12. The keyboard controller 26 controls the keyboard 13 and the pointing device 14. The hard disk controller 27 controls input / output of the HDD 28. The HDD 28 includes an area 28a for storing an OS, an area 28b for storing OS-related setting information, an area 28c for storing an application program, and the like.
[0013]
In the following description, it is assumed that the pointing device 14 provided in the main body unit 11 is used instead of the mouse, but the same setting can be performed even if a mouse is separately connected.
[0014]
One of the setting items of various devices related to the information processing apparatus 10 is a mouse property setting function. In the mouse settings, button settings, mouse cursor settings, and the like can be performed. A setting function for automatic movement of the mouse cursor is provided in this. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen relating to the automatic movement of the mouse cursor. The mouse setting screen 30 is provided with a check box 31 for enabling or disabling the automatic movement of the mouse cursor. If this check box is checked, detailed functions described below can be set.
[0015]
Here, three types of methods for automatically moving the mouse cursor are prepared. The customization 1 is a setting for moving a mouse cursor on a specific button in a box described as the related art. The customization 2 is a setting in which the mouse cursor is moved on a specific button in the box, but the button selection operation cannot be performed until a certain time has elapsed, and the user can specify the time limit on the screen. Customize 3 is a setting for moving the mouse cursor near a specific button in the box. The user can select and set any one of these three settings. When the predetermined setting operation is completed and the set contents are stored, the OK button 35 is pressed. The contents set here are stored in the storage area 28b of the HDD 28 as OS-related setting information. To cancel the setting, press the cancel button 36. To apply the settings immediately, press the Apply button. In association with the setting contents, coordinate information for placing a mouse cursor in the box is also stored as setting information.
[0016]
Subsequently, an operation related to automatic movement of the mouse cursor will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart relating to the automatic movement process. A predetermined program is operated to determine whether a dialog box having a selection button is displayed (step S10). If the dialog box is not displayed, the process of automatically moving the mouse cursor is terminated. If the dialog box is displayed, the process proceeds to the next step S11.
[0017]
Next, it is determined whether or not the setting of the automatic movement is valid based on the contents stored in the storage area 28b of the HDD 28 (step S11). Here, if the automatic movement is not set, the process is terminated because the automatic movement control of the mouse cursor is not performed. If the automatic movement is set, the process proceeds to step S12.
[0018]
In steps S12 and S14, it is determined which of the customizations 1 to 3 is set for the automatic movement. In the case of customization 1, the process proceeds to step S13, in the case of customization 2, the process proceeds to step S15, and in the case of customization 3, the process proceeds to step S20.
[0019]
In the case of customization 1, the mouse cursor is moved on a button in the dialog box (step S13). In the case of the customization 2, first, the mouse cursor is moved on the button in the dialog box (step S15). Subsequently, it is determined whether the mouse cursor is on the button (step S16). If the cursor is on the button, the process proceeds to step S17; otherwise, the process ends. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a mouse click operation (step S17). For operations other than clicking, follow the instructions. In the case of a click operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the mouse cursor was placed on the button of the dialog box (step S18). Here, if within a certain time, the click operation is invalidated in order to prevent a malfunction (step S19). If the predetermined time has elapsed, the processing related to the automatic movement ends. In the case of customization 3, the mouse cursor is moved near the button in the dialog box (step S20).
[0020]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining automatic movement of the mouse cursor. FIG. 5A is a program screen 50 when a predetermined program is executed. Here, for example, a menu list is displayed from the file menu, and shows a state in which the property function 51 is selected.
[0021]
FIG. 5B shows a dialog box 52 displayed on the screen after the property function 51 is selected in FIG. Various buttons are arranged in the dialog box 52. In this example, a mouse cursor 54 is arranged on the OK button 53. When the customization 2 of the automatic movement described above is set, the user does not operate even if the OK button 53 indicated by the mouse cursor 54 is clicked with a mouse or the like until a certain time elapses. Malfunction is prevented. At this time, the shape and color of the mouse cursor may be changed from that of a normal cursor while the predetermined time has not elapsed, that is, while the click operation is invalid. This specific example is shown in FIG.
[0022]
FIG. 5D shows a case where the setting is performed in the customization 3 of the automatic movement. In this case, the mouse cursor 54 is arranged near the button 53 in the dialog box 52. By arranging the mouse cursor in this manner, even if the user performs a click operation by mistake, the mouse cursor is arranged outside the button area, thereby preventing an erroneous operation from being performed. Here, an example is shown in which the mouse cursor is arranged below the button 53 near the button 53. However, the arrangement of the cursor is not limited to this, and the cursor may be arranged at a position near the button where selection with other buttons is not confused. The arrangement may be performed, or the arrangement may be appropriately changed.
[0023]
As described above, according to the present invention, even when the cursor is automatically moved to the button in the box, it is possible to prevent a function that is not originally intended due to a user's operation error from being executed. User interface that is easy for the user to handle.
[0024]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the type of customization can be selected on the automatic movement setting screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Any of the settings for arranging the cursor may be set.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, even when the cursor is automatically moved to the button in the box, it is possible to prevent a function that is not originally intended due to a user's operation error from being executed. User interface that is easy for the user to handle.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of an information processing apparatus.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of an information processing apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a setting screen relating to automatic movement of the mouse cursor.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart relating to automatic movement processing.
FIG. 5 is a view for explaining automatic movement of a mouse cursor.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Information processing apparatus 11 Main part 12 Display part 13 Keyboard 14 Pointing device

Claims (6)

A display control method in an information processing apparatus, wherein a control cursor is moved to a coordinate position near an operation target portion included in the dialog box when the dialog box is displayed on a display screen of the display device. When the dialog box is displayed on the display screen of the display device, the control cursor is moved to the coordinate position of the operation target portion included in the dialog box, and the operation of the pointing device on the operation target is restricted until a predetermined time has elapsed. And a display control method in the information processing apparatus. According to claim 2, when the dialog box is displayed on the display screen by the display means, an operation is performed until a predetermined time elapses after a control cursor is moved to an operation target portion included in the dialog box. A display control method in an information processing apparatus, wherein a control cursor is identified and displayed so as to be able to determine that a restriction has been made. Display means for displaying a dialog box including an operation target;
An information processing apparatus comprising: a cursor control unit configured to move a control cursor to a coordinate position near an operation target portion included in the dialog box when the dialog box is displayed by the display unit. . Display means for displaying a dialog box including an operation target on a display screen;
Pointing means for specifying a position using a control cursor displayed on a display screen;
When the dialog box is displayed on the display screen by the display unit, the control cursor is moved to the coordinate position of the operation target portion included in the dialog box, and the operation by the pointing unit is performed on the operation target until a predetermined time has elapsed. An information processing apparatus comprising: a cursor control unit that restricts the number of characters. The cursor control means, when the dialog box is displayed on the display screen by the display means, moves the control cursor to an operation target portion included in the dialog box, and performs an operation until a predetermined time elapses. 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a control cursor is identified and displayed so as to be able to determine that the restriction has been made.

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