JP2004302860A - Information display controller, server, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable easy change of a character type of an inputted character string without inputting the already-inputted character string again. <P>SOLUTION: An input character inputted in English is converted into a kana character by executing an English-kana converting program 208. Based on this input character converted into the kana character, a conforming head word is read out from an IT term dictionary DB 202, and explanatory information corresponding to the head word is displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an information display control device, a server, and a program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in general-purpose personal computers, the character types of characters input by software or the like used have been various, such as kana characters, English characters, and numbers. In this personal computer, there is known a so-called kana-kanji conversion system capable of converting input kana characters into kanji when Japanese is input. This kana-kanji conversion system can convert an input kana character into a kanji or an English character by a predetermined operation from a user if the input kana character is in a state before being determined. is there. As described above, there are a wide variety of character types to be input (character types such as kana and alphabet may be used, and character types such as Japanese, English, and Chinese may be used). An invention that corrects the character type when an input is made is disclosed in the literature (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-290813 A
[0004]
On the other hand, there is an information display control device called an electronic dictionary incorporating several types of dictionary databases (hereinafter, the database is referred to as “DB”) such as a Japanese language dictionary, an English-Japanese dictionary, a Japanese-English dictionary, and an encyclopedia. The dictionary DB is a set of information obtained by associating headwords with information that explains and explains the headwords, and is used to perform a search process using a computer. It is structured systematically.
[0005]
Since the electronic dictionary has a dictionary search as its main function, it is an inexpensive device that emphasizes portability and operability, unlike the relatively high-performance and general-purpose personal computer described above. Therefore, for the sake of operability or the like, a system based on character types such as distinguishing character types for each dictionary DB and limiting the character types of search words (input characters) that can be input when searching each dictionary DB. Had. For example, when searching a Japanese dictionary, an input area for kana characters is displayed, and when searching for an English-Japanese dictionary, an input area for English characters is displayed. Only one is displayed, improving operability.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in recent years, so-called full-content type electronic dictionaries in which a paper dictionary is entirely digitized have come into wide use. Also, with regard to the dictionary DB, many types of dictionary DBs such as a katakana dictionary and an IT term dictionary have been stored as compared with conventional electronic dictionaries. Depending on the type of such a dictionary DB, some of the entry words include alphabetical characters and some include kana characters. For example, the IT term dictionary. According to the dictionary DB of the IT term encyclopedia, there is a search word input field in which an area for inputting “kana” and an area for inputting “alphabet” are separately prepared. The user has to switch the input area according to the character type to be input, that is, the character type of the entry word to be searched.
[0007]
As a specific example, a case will be described in which “PDA” is searched in the dictionary DB of the IT term dictionary. In this case, it is conceivable to input “PDA” in the alphabet or input “PDA” in the pseudonym. However, in the dictionary DB of the IT term encyclopedia, only entry words of either one of the character types are registered. For example, “PDA” is registered as a headword, but “PDA”, which reads this as a kana, is not registered. In this case, when the user inputs “PDA” as an input character, desired explanation information can be displayed.
[0008]
However, when "PDE" is entered, the description information cannot be displayed because it is not registered as a headword. In this case, the character string "PDA" must be deleted, switched to the alphabet input area, and "PDA" must be input again. This work was complicated and troublesome, and was inconvenient. Further, if this operation is performed, the explanation information can be displayed. However, since the explanation information is not displayed when "PDA" is input, there is a possibility that the term "PDA" is recognized as not being registered. Was.
[0009]
In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide an information display control device or the like that can easily convert the character type of an input character string without re-inputting the input character string.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problem, the information display control device according to claim 1 collects information in which a headword represented by a first character type is associated with explanation information of the headword. Storage means (for example, ROM 20 in FIG. 2) for storing first set information and second set information in which information in which headwords represented by the second character type are associated with explanation information of the headwords; IT term dictionary DB 202 in FIG. 2), input means (for example, CPU 10 in FIG. 2; step A12 in FIG. 5) for inputting input characters in the first character type, and input characters input by this input means (For example, CPU 10 in FIG. 2; step A18 in FIG. 5) for converting the first character type into the second character type, and the description information of the headword in the second character type converted by the conversion unit From the second set information And second description information display control means for performing control to display (e.g., CPU 10 of FIG. 2; step A32 in FIG. 5) is characterized in that it comprises, as.
[0011]
Further, the program according to claim 10 stores, in a computer, first set information in which information in which a headword represented by a first character type is associated with explanatory information of the headword, A storage function (for example, IT term dictionary 202 of FIG. 2) for storing second set information in which information in which headwords represented by two-character types are associated with explanation information of the headwords is stored; An input function for inputting an input character in the first character type (for example, step A12 in FIG. 5), and a conversion function for converting the input character input by this input function from the first character type to the second character type (for example, , A step A18 in FIG. 5, and a second explanation information display control function (for example, a control for reading and displaying the explanation information of the entry word by the second character type converted by the conversion function from the second set information) , FIG. Is characterized in that to realize the A32), the.
[0012]
According to the first or tenth aspect of the present invention, even when an input character is input in the first character type, the input character is converted to the second character type when searching for the second set information. Therefore, since the character type is different, it is not necessary to input the input character again, and it is possible to appropriately convert the character type of the input character that has been input once according to the set information, and to read the explanation information.
[0013]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the information display control device according to the first aspect, the conversion unit responds to a predetermined character type change operation for changing a character type of the input character. It is characterized by having operation response conversion means (for example, CPU 10 in FIG. 2; step A14 in FIG. 5) for converting the input character from the first character type to the second character type.
[0014]
According to the invention described in claim 2, when a character type changing operation for converting the character type of the input character is performed, the input character is changed from the first character type to the second character by the operation response changing means. Automatically converted to type. Therefore, after the input character is input once, the character type can be changed by performing the character type change operation, so that the usability of the information display control device can be improved.
[0015]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the information display control device according to the first aspect, the conversion unit responds to a predetermined set information change operation for changing set information to be searched. An operation response conversion unit (for example, CPU 10 in FIG. 2; step C14a in FIG. 17) for converting the input character from the first character type to the second character type.
[0016]
According to the third aspect of the invention, even when the first set information and the second set information are stored as separate dictionary information, the character type of the input character is converted, and the explanation information is read and displayed. Can be. Thus, even when the user searches for the first character type and then searches for the second character type, the user does not need to input the input character again, and can easily display the explanation information.
[0017]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the information display control device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first character type is an alphabet, the second character type is a kana, Means for converting the alphabet of each of the characters constituting the input character into kana-yomi input characters, thereby converting the input characters into the second character type input characters (for example, the CPU 10 of FIG. 2). Step A20) in FIG.
[0018]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, after an input character is input in the alphabet, the character type can be converted to katakana and the explanation information can be read. This eliminates the need for the user to re-enter the input characters even when searching in katakana after searching in the alphabet.
[0019]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the information display control device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first character type is a kana, the second character type is an alphabet, and The kana-to-English conversion means (for example, as shown in FIG. 2) converts each of the words constituting the input characters to an input character of the second character type by converting the words to an alphabet suitable for the word. CPU 10; characterized by having step A18) in FIG.
[0020]
According to the invention described in claim 5, after the input character is input in katakana, the character type can be converted to alphabet and the explanation information can be read. This eliminates the need for the user to input characters again, even when searching in alphabets after searching in katakana.
[0021]
The invention according to claim 6 is the information display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first character type is a Japanese character and the second character type is a foreign language character. A conversion unit configured to convert the input character into an input character of a second character type by converting the input character into a spelling of the foreign language in a foreign language equivalent to the input character; For example, it is characterized by having the CPU 10 in FIG. 2; step B20 in FIG.
[0022]
According to the invention described in claim 6, when converting a Japanese character of the first character type to a foreign character of the second character type, it can be converted to a spelling of a synonymous foreign language. Therefore, if the user inputs Japanese characters, it is possible to input them as appropriate input characters without knowing the spelling of the foreign language.
[0023]
As in the invention according to claim 7, in the information display control device according to claim 6, the out-of-day converting means associates a Japanese word with a foreign language word with the same meaning. Foreign language dictionary information (for example, ROM 22 in FIG. 12; Japanese-English dictionary DB 220 in FIG. 12) may be provided, and the foreign language spelling may be converted by referring to the foreign language dictionary information.
[0024]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the information display control device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the explanation information of the headword matching the input character input by the input means is stored in the first display device. The information processing apparatus further includes first explanation information display control means (for example, CPU 10 in FIG. 2; step A32 in FIG. 5) for performing control for reading and displaying from the collective information, and the conversion means performs explanation by the first explanation information display control means. It is characterized in that the input character is a means capable of converting the input character input by the input means from the first character type to the second character type regardless of before or after information display control.
[0025]
According to the invention described in claim 8, even after the explanation information is once read from the first set information, it is possible to realize appropriate conversion of the character type. Therefore, the user can display the explanation information with the second set information after confirming the explanation information with the first set information.
[0026]
The server according to claim 9, wherein in the server connected to the user terminal via a predetermined communication line, the headword represented by the first character type is associated with the description information of the headword. Storage means for storing first set information in which collected information is collected and second set information in which information in which headwords represented by a second character type are associated with explanatory information of the headwords is stored ( For example, the storage unit 714 in FIG. 22), a receiving unit (for example, the communication device 708 in FIG. 22) that receives an input character represented by the first character type from the user terminal, and the receiving unit receives the input character. A conversion unit (for example, CPU 702 in FIG. 22; step A18 in FIG. 5) for converting the input character from the first character type to the second character type, and a headword of the second character type converted by the conversion unit The description information is the second set information The transmitting means for transmitting to the user terminal (e.g., the communication device 708 of FIG. 22) reads al is characterized in that it comprises a.
[0027]
Further, the program according to claim 11, the headword represented by the first character type and the description information of the headword correspond to a computer connected to the user terminal via a predetermined communication line. A storage for storing first set information in which attached information is collected, and second set information in which information in which a headword represented by a second character type is associated with explanatory information of the headword is associated A function (for example, the storage unit 714 in FIG. 22), a receiving function for receiving an input character represented by the first character type from the user terminal (for example, the communication device 708 in FIG. 22), and reception by this receiving function A conversion function (for example, step A18 in FIG. 5) for converting the input character converted from the first character type to the second character type, and description information of the entry word in the second character type converted by the conversion function Read from the second set information The transmission function for transmitting to the user terminal (e.g., the communication device 708 of FIG. 22) Te is characterized by realizing the a.
[0028]
According to the ninth or eleventh aspect of the invention, even when a character is received in the first character type, when searching for the second set information, the character corresponding to the character converted to the second character type is searched. The explanation information can be read and transmitted. Therefore, on the user terminal side, since the character type is different, it is not necessary to input the input character again, and the character type of the input character can be appropriately converted and appropriate explanation information can be received.
[0029]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary, which is a type of information display control device, will be described below in detail with reference to FIGS. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
[0030]
[First Embodiment]
The electronic dictionary incorporates various electronic dictionary databases (hereinafter, the database is referred to as “DB”) such as a Japanese dictionary, an English-Japanese dictionary, a Japanese-English dictionary, an English-English dictionary, and an IT dictionary. The dictionary DB is a set of information in which headwords are associated with description information such as character data for explaining the headwords, still image data, moving image data, and audio data. , And are systematically configured so that search processing can be performed using a computer.
[0031]
In the electronic dictionary 1, a dictionary is selected by a user, and characters are input to search for an entry stored in the selected dictionary (hereinafter, the input characters are referred to as “input characters”). The entry words that match the input characters are displayed in a list as entry word candidates, and the explanation information corresponding to the selected entry word is displayed. Note that the electronic dictionary in the present embodiment will be described as including an IT term dictionary and a DB of katakana dictionaries.
[0032]
FIG. 1 shows an overview of the electronic dictionary 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic dictionary 1 includes a display 3 and various key groups 5. Here, the keys constituting the various key groups 5 are assigned unique functions, and these keys are pressed by the user to operate the electronic dictionary 1. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B, an enter key 7 for inputting an instruction such as confirmation of an operation, a cursor movement instruction, a direction key 9 for selecting a specified word, and a mode specification for specifying a dictionary mode A key group 11 and a return key 13 for returning the processing are provided. Here, the dictionary mode corresponds to a switching function for specifying a dictionary DB to be used. For example, if the dictionary mode is “Katakana dictionary”, the dictionary DB to be used is “Katakana dictionary DB”. ".
[0033]
The electronic dictionary 1 has various functions such as a search function, a display function, and a setting function. For example, when the dictionary button indicating “Katakana dictionary” is pressed, the dictionary mode switches to the Katakana dictionary, and waits for an input character to be input.
[0034]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the electronic dictionary 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic dictionary 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 20, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 30, an input unit 40, a display unit 50, and a bus 60. It is configured.
[0035]
The ROM 20 stores an initial program for performing various initial settings, hardware inspection, or loading necessary programs. The CPU 10 sets the operating environment of the electronic dictionary 1 by executing this initial program when the electronic dictionary 1 is powered on.
[0036]
The ROM 20 stores various programs relating to the operation of the electronic dictionary 1 such as menu display processing, various setting processing, various search processing, and the like, programs for realizing various functions of the electronic dictionary 1, and the like. An IT term dictionary DB 202 and a katakana dictionary DB 204 are stored as DBs. Also, an English kana correspondence table 206 for storing the correspondence between English characters (alphabet) and kana characters (kana) is stored. Further, an English kana conversion program 208 is stored as a program.
[0037]
FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating an example of a data configuration of the IT term encyclopedia DB 202. The IT term encyclopedia DB 202 stores the headword (for example, “pda”) and the explanation information of the headword (“personal information terminal of notebook size...”) In association with each other.
[0038]
FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating an example of a data configuration of the katakana dictionary DB 204. The katakana dictionary DB 204 stores headwords (for example, “IT”) and explanation information of the headwords (“information technology. Computer-related...”) In association with each other. Here, as the headwords of the Katakana dictionary, headwords represented by “kana” and headwords represented by “English characters (alphabet)” are recorded. Note that the “kana” includes “katakana” and “hiragana”.
[0039]
The English kana character correspondence table 206 is a table that stores English characters and kana characters in association with each other. The CPU 10 refers to the English kana character correspondence table 206 when converting English characters to kana characters or kana characters to English characters.
[0040]
FIG. 3C is a diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the English kana character correspondence table 206. The English kana character correspondence table 206 stores an English character (for example, “a”) in a manner associated with a Japanese notation (“A”).
[0041]
The RAM 30 includes a memory area that temporarily stores various programs executed by the CPU 10 and data related to the execution of these programs. In the present embodiment, an input character storage area 302, a designated dictionary DB storage area 304, and a selected headword storage area 306 are provided.
[0042]
The input character storage area 302 is an area for storing characters input by the user as input characters. For example, when “IT” is input by the user from the input unit 40, the CPU 10 stores the information in the input character storage area 302.
[0043]
The designated dictionary DB storage area 304 is an area for storing the type of dictionary DB to be searched when searching for a headword based on input characters.
[0044]
The selected headword storage area 306 is an area for storing headwords selected by the user from the displayed headword candidates in the headword candidate list processing.
[0045]
Here, the entry word candidate list process is a process performed by the CPU 10 to determine an entry word to be a display target of the explanation information, and is a process performed prior to the display of the explanation information. The headword candidate is a candidate of a headword that can be a headword of the display target of the explanation information, and is searched from the dictionary DB by the CPU 10 based on the character input from the input unit 40 by the user. . Hereinafter, taking a Japanese language dictionary as an example, a specific example in which the user checks the meaning of the phrase "specification" in the Japanese language dictionary DB will be described with reference to FIG.
[0046]
In order to check the meaning of the phrase “specification”, the user inputs input characters in the order of “me”, “i”, “sa”, “i”, “sho” (or “shi” “sho”). At this time, every time each character is input, the CPU 10 searches the Japanese-language dictionary DB for entry words starting from the input characters entered up to the present time, and displays a list as entry word candidates. FIG. 4A is an example of a screen in a state where “me” and “i” are input. Among the headwords stored in the Japanese dictionary DB, a headword that starts with "mei", which is the input character 51a, is searched and displayed as a headword candidate list 52a. FIG. 4B is an example of a screen in a state where “sa” and “i” have been input after (a). Headwords that match the word “maisai”, including headwords that start with the input character 51b “maisai”, are displayed as a candidate word list 52b.
[0047]
In FIG. 4, among the entry word candidates displayed in the entry word candidate lists 52a and 52b, one entry word candidate is highlighted and displayed as a selection marker REV. By performing a predetermined operation input from the input unit 40, the user can move the selection marker REV up and down and reversely display other headword candidates. FIG. 4C is an example of a screen in which the selection marker REV has been moved and the headword candidate “Meisai” has been highlighted. In FIG. 4 (c), when the enter button 7 is pressed, the entry word for which the explanation information is to be displayed is determined as "a name".
[0048]
The user needs to input all five characters of “me”, “i”, “sa”, “i”, and “sho” (six characters when “sho” is two characters) by the entry word candidate list processing. In addition, when a desired headword is displayed in the headword candidate list, it is possible to quickly determine the headword as the display target of the explanation information.
[0049]
The CPU 10 executes a process based on a predetermined program in accordance with the input instruction, and performs instructions and data transfer to each functional unit. Specifically, the CPU 10 reads a program stored in the ROM 20 in response to an operation signal input from the input unit 40, and executes processing according to the program. Then, a display control signal for displaying the processing result is output to the display unit 50 as appropriate, and the corresponding display information is displayed.
[0050]
Further, in the present embodiment, the CPU 10 executes an English kana conversion process (see FIG. 5) according to the English kana conversion program 208 of the ROM 20.
[0051]
Specifically, in the English kana conversion process, first, the CPU 10 stores the input character input by the user in the input character storage area 302. Next, processing corresponding to the key pressed by the user is executed. When the enter key 7 is pressed, an entry word corresponding to the input character is searched. When the direction key 9 is pressed, the character type of the input character stored in the input character storage area 302 is converted. For example, when the character type of the input characters stored in the input character storage area 302 is English characters (alphabet), the input characters are converted one by one into kana characters based on the English kana correspondence table 206. If the character type of the input character stored in the input character storage area 302 is a kana, the input character is similarly converted by replacing it with an English character based on the English kana correspondence table 206.
[0052]
Then, the designated dictionary DB is searched based on the input characters stored in the input character storage area 302, and the entry word candidate list processing is executed. When the return key 13 is pressed by the user, the apparatus waits for input of an input character again.
[0053]
When the user selects one headword from the headword candidates displayed by the headword candidate list processing, the selected headword is selected as a selected headword storage area. 306 is stored. Then, the explanation information of the selected entry is extracted from the designated dictionary DB and displayed. When the CPU 10 detects that the return key 13 is pressed by the user, the CPU 10 waits for input of an input character again, and otherwise ends the process.
[0054]
The input unit 40 is an input device including a key group necessary for inputting characters such as kana and English characters, selecting functions, and the like, and outputs a signal of a pressed key to the CPU 10. By the key input in the input unit 40, input means such as input of input characters, selection of a dictionary mode, search execution instruction, start of a jump function, and the like are realized. The input unit 40 is not limited to the key group 5, but may be a touch panel or the like.
[0055]
The display unit 50 displays various screens based on display signals input from the CPU 10, and is configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like. The display unit 50 corresponds to the display 3 shown in FIG.
[0056]
The bus 60 is a line through which electric signals such as data from the CPU 10 pass, and is a signal line connecting the CPU 10, the ROM 20, the RAM 30, the input unit 40, and the display unit 50, respectively.
[0057]
Next, the operation of the electronic dictionary 1 will be described using the operation flow of FIG.
[0058]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the electronic dictionary 1 relating to the English kana conversion process. This English kana conversion processing is realized by selecting a dictionary and causing the CPU 10 to execute the English kana conversion program 208 in the ROM 20. Here, a case where “IT term dictionary” is designated and the IT term dictionary mode is activated will be described.
[0059]
First, the CPU 10 sets the dictionary mode to the specified dictionary DB (step A10). Then, the CPU 10 displays a screen for prompting an input on the display unit 50, and stores the input character in the input character storage area 302 (step A12).
[0060]
For example, when the input character “PDA” is input by the user, the CPU 10 stores the input character “PDA” in the input character storage area 302.
[0061]
Next, when there is a key input from the user, the CPU 10 determines which key has been input (step A14). When the key input by the user is the enter key 7 (step A14; enter key), the CPU 10 searches the designated dictionary DB based on the input characters (step A22).
[0062]
When the key input by the user is the up-down direction key 9, the CPU 10 performs a process of converting the input character to a different character type. Specifically, first, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the character type of the input character is a kana (step A16). If the character type of the input character is "Kana" (step A16; Yes), the input character storage area 302 is updated by replacing the kana character of the input character with an English character (step A18). If the character type of the input character is "alphabet (English character)" (Step 16; No), the English character of the input character is replaced with a kana character and the input character storage area 302 is updated (Step A20). Here, in the process of replacing each input character, the input characters stored in the input character storage area 302 are extracted one character at a time, and a process of replacing the input characters with reference to the English kana correspondence table 206 is performed.
[0063]
Specifically, for example, when “a” is stored as the input character, the CPU 10 reads a portion corresponding to “a” from “English character” in the English kana correspondence table 206. Then, in the English kana correspondence table 206 of FIG. 3C, the kana corresponding to “a” is associated with “A”, so “a” is converted to “A”. In this way, the input characters stored in the input character storage area 302 are converted into input characters whose character types have been changed. Then, the converted input characters are displayed on the display unit 50.
[0064]
For example, when “PDE” is stored as an input character, the character type of the input character is “Kana”, so the CPU 10 replaces the input character with an English character and updates the character. The first “P” replaces the English letter “p”, the next “Dee” replaces the English letter “d”, and the last “A” replaces the English letter “a”. Then, the input character in the input character storage area 302 is updated with the replaced “pda”.
[0065]
Next, the CPU 10 searches the designated dictionary DB for a headword that matches the input character stored in the input character storage area 302 (Step A22). Then, the CPU 10 executes a headword candidate list process of displaying the matching headword as a headword candidate list (step A24). At this stage, if the "return key 13" is pressed by the user (step A26; Yes), the process proceeds to step A12, and the CPU 10 prompts the input of the input character again.
[0066]
For example, when the input character “pda” is stored in the input character storage area 302, the CPU 10 selects an entry that matches “pda” from among the entry words of the “IT term dictionary DB” that is the designated dictionary DB. And a list is displayed as entry word candidates.
[0067]
Next, when one entry is selected by the user from the entry terms displayed based on the entry term candidate list processing (step A28), the CPU 10 deletes the selected entry word. It is stored in the selected entry word storage area 306 (step A30). Further, the CPU 10 reads the explanation information corresponding to the selected headword stored in the selected headword storage area 306 from the designated dictionary DB, and displays the read explanation information on the display unit 50 (step A32).
[0068]
For example, when “PDA” is selected by the user from the headwords displayed by the headword candidate list display, the CPU 10 stores “PDA” in the selected headword storage area 306. Then, explanation information associated with the selected entry word “PDA” is extracted from the IT term dictionary DB 202. Then, the extracted explanation information is displayed on the display unit 50.
[0069]
Next, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the “return key 13” has been pressed by the user (step A34). If it is determined that the "return key 13" has been pressed by the user (step A34; Yes), the CPU 10 performs the processing again from step A12. If the "return key 13" is not pressed (step A34; No), the CPU 10 ends the English kana conversion process.
[0070]
Two operation examples of the electronic dictionary 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0071]
(First operation example)
First, a first operation example will be described with reference to screen transition diagrams of FIG. 6 to FIG. In the first operation example, in the IT term encyclopedia, after a search is once executed with the input character “PDE” input by a kana, the input character is converted into “pda” by replacing the character type with English character, It is an operation example when a search is performed again.
[0072]
First, FIG. 6A illustrates a state in which “IT term dictionary” is specified by the user as the dictionary mode, and the user is waiting for input of an input character.
[0073]
In the IT term dictionary DB 202, an entry word represented by “kana” and an entry word represented by “English characters” are stored. Therefore, in FIG. 6 (a), a Japanese IT input area P100 for allowing the user to input characters in "Kana" and an English for inputting characters in "English characters" The IT input area P102 is displayed on the display screen W100. Also, an inverted display marker REV1 for switching the input target area of the input character is displayed. In FIG. 9A, the process waits for an input character to be input to the input area P100 of “Japanese IT” specified by the reverse display marker REV1. When the up / down direction of the direction key 9 is pressed, the reverse display marker REV1 moves, and the input area P100 and the input area P102 are switched.
[0074]
Next, FIG. 6B is an example of a screen in which “PDA” has been input as the input character N100. Headwords that match the input character "PDE" are listed in the display field K100 as headword candidates (step A24 in FIG. 5). Also, among the entry word candidates displayed in the list, one entry word candidate “peapod” is selected and indicated by the selection marker REV2.
[0075]
Next, FIG. 7A illustrates a state in which the input target area of the input character is changed from the input area P100 to the input area P102 by the direction key 9 after “PDE” is input as the input character N100. FIG. When the directional key 9 is pressed (step A14 in FIG. 5; directional key), the character type of “PDA” displayed in the input area P100 is replaced with “English character”, and the input character “pda” composed of English characters is used. And is displayed in the input area P102.
[0076]
Here, when the user presses the enter key 7, an entry word that matches the input character "pda" is searched, and entry word candidates are listed and displayed in the display field K102. When the user selects one headword candidate from among the headword candidates displayed in the list, the selected headword is stored in the selected headword storage area 306 as a selected headword. In FIG. 7B, “PDA” is selected as the selected entry.
[0077]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen when the explanation information of the headword “PDA” selected in FIG. 7B is displayed. The headword "PDA" is displayed in the display area P104, and the description information "Pad size ..." is displayed in the display area P106.
[0078]
As described above, according to the first operation example, after inputting an input character with a kana, it is not necessary to input the input character again. it can.
[0079]
(Example of second operation)
Next, a second operation example will be described with reference to screen transition diagrams of FIG. 9 to FIG. In the second operation example, in the Katakana dictionary, the input character is converted to "CQD" by performing a search once with the input character "cqd" input in English characters and replacing the character type with a kana character. This is an example of the operation when the search is performed again.
[0080]
First, FIG. 9A illustrates a state in which the “Katakana dictionary” is specified by the user as the dictionary mode, and is waiting for input of an input character.
[0081]
The katakana dictionary DB 204 stores headwords represented by “kana” and headwords represented by “English characters”. Therefore, in FIG. 9A, a katakana input area P200 for allowing the user to input an input character in "Kana" and an abbreviation input area for allowing the input character to be input in "English character". The area P202 is displayed on the display screen W200. Also, an inverted display marker REV1 for switching the input target area of the input character is displayed. In FIG. 9A, it is waiting for an input character to be input in the input area P202 of “abbreviation search” specified by the reverse display REV1. When the up and down direction of the direction key 9 is pressed, the reverse display marker REV1 moves, and the input area P202 and the input area P200 are switched.
[0082]
Next, FIG. 9B is an example of a screen in which “cqd” is input as the input character N200. Headwords that match the input character "cqd" are listed as headword candidates in the display field K200 (step A24 in FIG. 5). Also, among the entry word candidates displayed in the list, one entry word candidate “CQ” is selected and indicated by the selection marker REV2.
[0083]
Next, FIG. 10A shows a state in which the input target area of the input character is changed from the input area P202 to the input area P200 by the arrow keys 9 after “cqd” is input as the input character N200. FIG. When the arrow key is pressed (step A14 in FIG. 5; arrow key), the character type of “cqd” displayed in the input area P202 is replaced with “kana”, and the input character “ckyu dee” composed of kana characters And is displayed in the input area P200.
[0084]
Here, when the enter key 7 is pressed by the user, an entry word matching the input character "CQD" is searched, and entry word candidates are listed in the display field K202. When the user selects one headword candidate from among the headword candidates displayed in a list, the selected headword is stored in the selected headword storage area 306 as a selected headword. In FIG. 10 (b), "Sea Cuede" is selected as a selected entry.
[0085]
As described above, according to the second operation example, if the input characters are input in English characters, the input characters of the input English characters can be easily converted to the input characters of the kana.
[0086]
[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. In the present embodiment, when converting the character type of an input character, a Japanese-English dictionary can be used to search for an entry that is not a simple English character.
[0087]
The configuration of the electronic dictionary in the second embodiment is the same as that of the electronic dictionary 1 shown in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment, except that the ROM 20 is replaced by the ROM 22 shown in FIG. The same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
[0088]
First, the configuration of the ROM 22 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12A, the ROM 22 stores an IT term dictionary DB202, a Japanese-English dictionary DB220, and an English-Kana dictionary conversion program 222.
[0089]
FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an example of the data configuration of the Japanese-English dictionary DB 220. The Japanese-English dictionary DB 220 associates the headword (for example, “cookie”), the translated word (“cookie”) when the headword is translated into English, and the description information (“cookie”) of the translated word. Has accumulated. Further, when there are a plurality of translations for one headword, the plurality of translations and the explanation information of each translation are stored in association with the one headword.
[0090]
The English-Kana dictionary conversion program 222 is a program for implementing the English-Kana dictionary conversion process in the present embodiment, and the CPU 10 executes the English-Kana dictionary conversion program 222 to execute the English-Kana dictionary conversion process (FIG. 13). Reference) is realized. When an input character is input, the CPU 10 stores the input character in the input character storage area 302. Next, a process corresponding to the key pressed by the user is executed. Here, when the direction key 9 is pressed, the character type of the input character stored in the input character storage area 302 is converted. Specifically, a search is made for a headword in the Japanese-English dictionary DB that matches the input character, and a corresponding translated word is read. If there is one translation, the translation is stored in the input character storage area 302 as an input character. Then, according to the input characters stored in the input character storage area 302, a headword list display and explanation information are displayed.
[0091]
Next, the operation of the electronic dictionary 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the electronic dictionary 1 relating to the English kana dictionary conversion processing. This English kana dictionary conversion process is a process realized by selecting a dictionary type and causing the CPU 10 to execute the English kana dictionary conversion program 222 in the ROM 22.
[0092]
When the user presses the directional key 9 while the input character is stored in the input character storage area 302 (step A14; directional key), the entry in the Japanese-English dictionary DB 220 includes A search is made to see if there is a word (step B16). If there is only one translation for the matching entry (step B18; Yes), the input characters stored in the input character storage area 302 are replaced with the retrieved translation (step B20).
[0093]
For example, when “cookie” is stored in the input character storage area 302 and the direction key 9 is pressed by the user, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the same entry as the input character “cookie” exists. , From the Japanese-English dictionary DB 220. According to the Japanese-English dictionary DB 220 (for example, FIG. 12B), since only one translation of “cookie” is stored as “cookie”, the input character stored in the input character storage area 302 is “cookie”. And memorize it.
[0094]
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display screen W300 at this stage. FIG. 14A is a diagram when “cookie” is input as the input character N300 in the area P300 in the IT term dictionary. Also, one column is displayed in the display column K300 as a headword candidate searched from the input character “cookie”. Also, among the entry word candidates displayed in the list, one entry word candidate “client” is selected and indicated by the selection marker REV2.
[0095]
FIG. 14B is a diagram showing a state in which the input target area of the input character has been changed by the direction key 9 after “cookie” has been input as the input character N300. When the directional key 9 is pressed, the “cookie” displayed in the Japanese IT input area P300 is converted into a “cookie” and displayed (input character N302).
[0096]
Then, the CPU 10 searches the designated dictionary DB based on the replaced input character “cookie”, performs a headword candidate list display process, and explains the description of the headword selected from the headword candidate list display. Are displayed (steps A22 to A32).
[0097]
Here, FIG. 15A illustrates a state where the enter key 7 is pressed by the user. When the enter key 7 is pressed, a headword matching the input character “cookie” is searched, and candidate headwords are displayed in a list in the display field K302. When the user selects one headword candidate from among the headword candidates displayed in the list, the selected headword is stored in the selected headword storage area 306 as a selected headword. In FIG. 15A, “Cookie” is selected and indicated by the selection marker REV2 among the entry word candidates.
[0098]
FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen when the explanation information of the entry word “cookie” selected in FIG. 15A is displayed. The headword “cookie” and explanation information corresponding to the headword are displayed on the display screen W300.
[0099]
As described above, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to convert an input character whose character type is a kana into a character whose character type is an English character. Therefore, if the user inputs Japanese characters, the input characters can be made appropriate without knowing the spelling of the foreign language. In addition, when the correct Japanese meaning is known, the user can use the corresponding foreign language word as an input character, and can reduce the trouble of pressing the keyboard.
[0100]
[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. In this embodiment, when the dictionary mode is switched, the input characters that have been input can be automatically converted into input characters of a character type corresponding to the dictionary DB to be searched, and the search can be performed.
[0101]
The configuration of the electronic dictionary in the third embodiment is the same as that of the electronic dictionary 1 shown in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment, except that the ROM 24 is replaced with the ROM 24 shown in FIG. The same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
[0102]
First, the configuration of the ROM 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A shows the configuration of the ROM 24. As shown in FIG. 16A, the ROM 24 stores an IT term dictionary DB 202, a Katakana dictionary DB 204, a Japanese-English dictionary DB 220, an English kana correspondence table 206, a dictionary character type correspondence table 240, and an English kana and other dictionary conversion program. 242 is stored.
[0103]
FIG. 16B shows a configuration example of the dictionary character type correspondence table 240. The dictionary character type correspondence table 240 is a table in which the dictionary DB is associated with character types that can be input characters of the dictionary DB. For example, in FIG. 16B, when searching the Japanese-English dictionary DB 220, the fact that the character type of the input character needs to be “Kana character” is stored in the dictionary character type correspondence table 240. In addition, when searching for Japanese headwords, the character type must be “Kana character”, and when searching for English headwords, the character type must be “English character”. Is stored in the dictionary character type correspondence table 240.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the electronic dictionary 1 relating to the English kana and other dictionary conversion process. This English / Kana dictionary conversion process is a process realized by selecting a dictionary type and causing the CPU 10 to execute the English / Kana dictionary conversion program 242 in the ROM 24.
[0104]
When an input character is input, the CPU 10 stores the input character in the input character storage area 302 (Step A12). For example, when “pta” is input, “pta” is stored in the input character storage area 302.
[0105]
FIG. 18A is a diagram illustrating an example of the display screen W400 at this stage. This is a screen on which “pta” is input as the input character N400.
[0106]
Next, the CPU 10 determines whether or not another dictionary has been selected (Step C14a). Here, when another dictionary is selected (Step C14a; Yes), the designated dictionary DB is stored in the designated dictionary DB storage area 304 (Step C14b). Here, the selection of another dictionary is performed, for example, by selecting one mode designation key from the mode designation key group 11. Next, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the character type of the input character is the same as the character type associated with the dictionary DB stored in the designated dictionary DB storage area 304 (Step C14c). If they are not the same (step C14c; No), the CPU 10 converts the character type of the input character to the same character type as that of the dictionary DB. Then, based on the input characters stored in the input character storage area 302, the entry word list processing and the explanation information are displayed (steps A22 to A32).
[0107]
FIG. 18B and FIG. 19 are diagrams illustrating an example of the display screen W400 at this stage. FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when the dictionary DB to be searched is switched from “IT glossary” to “Japanese-English dictionary”. The input character N400 of "pta" previously input is converted to "kana" and converted to the input character N402 of "porta". Also, entry word candidates that match the input character “Portable” are listed in the display field K402. Further, among the entry word candidates displayed in the list, one entry word candidate “PTI” is selected and indicated by the selection marker REV2. Then, when the enter key 7 is pressed here, the CPU 10 reads out the explanation information of the selected “Portable” from the Japanese-English dictionary DB 220, and displays the explanation information as shown in FIG.
[0108]
As described above, according to the third embodiment, when switching to another dictionary, it is not necessary to re-enter an input character once input just because the character type of the required input character is different. Further, the input characters are converted into character types appropriate for the dictionary to be switched to, so that the convenience for the user is improved.
[0109]
[Modification of Apparatus to which Information Display Control Apparatus of the Present Invention is Applicable]
(First Modification)
In the three embodiments described above, each embodiment has been individually described. However, the information display control device of the present invention can be applied to the above embodiments in combination. A specific description will be given with reference to FIGS.
[0110]
FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when “Ai-Tee” is input as the input character N500. In addition, entry word candidates that match the input character “ai-tei” are listed in the display field K500.
[0111]
Next, FIG. 20B shows a screen example when the dictionary DB to be searched is switched from this state to the “Katakana dictionary”. The CPU 10 refers to the dictionary character type correspondence table 240, and compares the character type corresponding to “Katakana dictionary (Japanese)”, which is the switching destination dictionary DB, with the character type of the input character “aiiteu”. . Then, since the character type is the same as “kana”, the CPU 10 sets the previously input character “ai-tii” as the input character N502. Although the Japanese-English dictionary is displayed in hiragana, the katakana dictionary is displayed in katakana, but this is only a display problem and there is essentially no difference.
[0112]
Then, when the direction key 9 is pressed by the user, the CPU 10 converts the input character “IT” into English character “it”. Specifically, referring to the English kana correspondence table 206, "eye" is converted to "i" and "tee" is converted to "t". Then, it is displayed as an input character N504.
[0113]
Next, FIG. 21A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen in which entry word candidates that match “it” of the input character N504 are listed in the display field K502. Also, among the entry word candidates in the list display, one entry word candidate “IT [information technology]” is selected and indicated by the selection marker REV2. When the enter key 7 is pressed by the user, the CPU 10 reads out and displays the explanation information corresponding to the headword "IT [information technology]" from the katakana dictionary DBDB204 (FIG. 21B). .
[0114]
As described above, in the first modified example, inputting of input characters can be realized more easily by implementing the first embodiment in combination with the third embodiment.
[0115]
(Other modifications)
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the electronic dictionary including the electronic dictionary and the electronic encyclopedia has been described as an application example. However, the information display control device of the present invention is not limited to such a product. , A personal computer, an electronic timepiece, and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants).
[0116]
In the above-described embodiment, the electronic dictionary 1 has been described as a so-called stand-alone device that operates alone. However, the device to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to this. It is also possible to implement the device according to the present invention by incorporating a communication device or being connectable and communicating with a server. This will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
[0117]
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a schematic example of a system configuration in which an electronic dictionary terminal 600 having a built-in communication device and a server 700 are communicably connected via a communication line N. The server 700 is configured by, for example, a general-purpose workstation or a server computer, and the electronic dictionary terminal 600 is configured by a mobile phone, a personal computer having a built-in communication device, an electronic dictionary having a built-in communication device, or the like. Things. The communication line N is a wired / wireless telephone network, the Internet network, or the like.
[0118]
In FIG. 22, the function blocks having the main functions of the electronic dictionary 1 of the above-described embodiment are shown by thick lines. The English kana conversion processing and the like executed by the CPU 10 of the electronic dictionary 1 are executed by the CPU 702 of the server 700. In addition, the IT term dictionary DB and the English kana conversion program stored in the ROM 20 of the electronic dictionary 1 are stored in the storage unit 714 of the server 700 including a hard disk or the like. Further, data associated with the execution of the English kana conversion processing and the like is stored in the RAM 712 of the server 700.
[0119]
On the other hand, the input unit 40 and the display unit 50 of the electronic dictionary 1 correspond to the input unit 604 and the display unit 606 of the electronic dictionary terminal 600, respectively.
[0120]
That is, the server 700 forms a host (or server), and the electronic dictionary terminal 600 forms a host / terminal system (or client / server type system) corresponding to a terminal (or client). Then, the input characters and the like input from the input unit 604 of the electronic dictionary terminal 600 are transmitted to the server 700 via the communication device 608, and the CPU 702 of the server 700 reads English kana according to various data and various programs stored in the storage unit 714. A conversion process or the like is executed, and the processing result is transmitted to the electronic dictionary terminal 600 via the communication device 608 and displayed on the display unit 606. As described above, the present invention can be realized by a system including the server 700 and the electronic dictionary terminal 600. In this case, the electronic dictionary terminal 600 does not need to store the IT term dictionary DB, the English kana conversion program, and the like, and does not need to execute the English kana conversion processing. Therefore, the electronic dictionary terminal 600 (for example, a mobile phone) including the CPU 602 having a relatively low arithmetic processing capability and the ROM 610 having a relatively small storage capacity or the like may be used.
[0121]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first or tenth aspect of the present invention, even when an input character is input in the first character type, the input character is converted to the second character type when searching for the second set information. Therefore, since the character type is different, it is not necessary to input the input character again, and it is possible to appropriately convert the character type of the input character that has been input once according to the set information, and to read the explanation information.
[0122]
According to the invention described in claim 2, when a character type changing operation for converting the character type of the input character is performed, the input character is changed from the first character type to the second character by the operation response changing means. Automatically converted to type. Therefore, after the input character is input once, the character type can be changed by performing the character type change operation, so that the usability of the information display control device can be improved.
[0123]
According to the third aspect of the invention, even when the first set information and the second set information are stored as separate dictionary information, the character type of the input character is converted, and the explanation information is read and displayed. Can be. Thus, even when the user searches for the first character type and then searches for the second character type, the user does not need to input the input character again, and can easily display the explanation information.
[0124]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, after an input character is input in the alphabet, the character type can be converted to katakana and the explanation information can be read. This eliminates the need for the user to re-enter the input characters even when searching in katakana after searching in the alphabet.
[0125]
According to the invention described in claim 5, after the input character is input in katakana, the character type can be converted to alphabet and the explanation information can be read. This eliminates the need for the user to input characters again, even when searching in alphabets after searching in katakana.
[0126]
According to the invention described in claim 6, when converting a Japanese character of the first character type to a foreign character of the second character type, it can be converted to a spelling of a synonymous foreign language. Therefore, if the user inputs Japanese characters, it is possible to input them as appropriate input characters without knowing the spelling of the foreign language.
[0127]
According to the invention described in claim 8, even after the explanation information is once read from the first set information, it is possible to realize appropriate conversion of the character type. Therefore, the user can display the explanation information with the second set information after confirming the explanation information with the first set information.
[0128]
According to the ninth or eleventh aspect of the invention, even when a character is received in the first character type, when searching for the second set information, the character corresponding to the character converted to the second character type is searched. The explanation information can be read and transmitted. Therefore, on the user terminal side, since the character type is different, it is not necessary to input the input character again, and the character type of the input character can be appropriately converted and appropriate explanation information can be received.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a portable electronic dictionary device to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a portable electronic dictionary device according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data configuration of (a) an IT term DB, (b) a Katakana dictionary DB, and (c) an English kana correspondence table according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a screen transition of a headword candidate list display process.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation flow of English kana conversion processing in the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of a first operation display example according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of a first operation display example according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of a first operation display example according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of a second operation display example according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of a second operation display example according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transition of a screen of a second operation display example according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of (a) a ROM configuration and (b) a data configuration of a Japanese-English dictionary DB according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow of an English kana dictionary conversion process according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition according to the second embodiment.
16A is a diagram illustrating an example of a ROM configuration, and FIG. 16B is a diagram illustrating an example of a data configuration of a dictionary character type correspondence table according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an operation flow of English kana / other dictionary conversion processing in the third embodiment.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition in a first modification.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition in a first modification.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a block diagram in a second modification.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 electronic dictionary
10 CPU
20, 22, 24 ROM
202 IT Glossary DB
204 Katakana Dictionary DB204
206 English Kana Correspondence Table
208 English Kana Conversion Program
220 Japanese-English Dictionary DB220
222 English Kana Dictionary Conversion Program
240 Dictionary character type correspondence table
242 English Kana and Other Dictionary Conversion Program
30 RAM
302 Input character storage area
304 Designated dictionary DB storage area
306 Selected headword storage area
40 Input unit
50 Display
3 Display
5 key group
7 Enter key
9 Direction keys
11 Mode specification keys
13 Back key

Claims (11)

First set information in which information in which the entry word represented by the first character type is associated with the explanation information of the entry word, and the entry word represented by the second character type and the entry Storage means for storing second set information in which information associated with the explanation information of the word is set;
Input means for inputting an input character in a first character type;
Converting means for converting the input character input by the input means from the first character type to the second character type;
Second explanation information display control means for controlling to read and display the explanation information of the entry word by the second character type converted by the conversion means from the second set information;
An information display control device comprising: An operation response conversion unit configured to convert the input character from a first character type to a second character type in response to a predetermined character type change operation for changing a character type of an input character; The information display control device according to claim 1, further comprising: An operation response conversion unit configured to convert the input character from a first character type to a second character type in response to a predetermined set information change operation for changing the set information to be searched; The information display control device according to claim 1, comprising: The first character type is an alphabet,
The second character type is a kana,
The conversion means has an English kana conversion means for converting the alphabet of each character constituting the input character into kana-yomi input characters, thereby converting the input characters into a second character type input character. The information display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The first character type is a kana,
The second character type is alphabet,
The conversion means includes kana-to-English conversion means for converting each of the words constituting the input character to an input character of a second character type by converting the word into an alphabet suitable for the word. The information display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The first character type is a Japanese character,
The second character type is a foreign language character,
The conversion means has outside conversion means for converting the input character that has been input into an input character of the second character type by converting the input character into a spelling of the foreign language in the same foreign language as the input character. The information display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The outside conversion means has outside dictionary information in which Japanese words and foreign words having the same semantic content are associated with each other, and converts the foreign language spelling by referring to the outside dictionary information. The information display control device according to claim 6, wherein: Further comprising: first explanation information display control means for performing control for reading and displaying explanation information of a headword matching the input character inputted by the input means from the first set information,
The conversion unit is a unit that can convert an input character input by the input unit from a first character type to a second character type regardless of before or after display control of the explanation information by the first explanation information display control unit. The information display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: In a server connected to the user terminal via a predetermined communication line,
First set information in which information in which the entry word represented by the first character type is associated with the explanation information of the entry word, and the entry word represented by the second character type and the entry Storage means for storing second set information in which information associated with the explanation information of the word is set;
Receiving means for receiving an input character represented by a first character type from the user terminal;
Converting means for converting the input character received by the receiving means from the first character type to the second character type;
Transmitting means for reading the description information of the entry word by the second character type converted by the converting means from the second set information and transmitting the information to the user terminal;
A server comprising: On the computer,
First set information in which information in which the entry word represented by the first character type is associated with the explanation information of the entry word, and the entry word represented by the second character type and the entry A storage function of storing second set information in which information associated with the word explanation information is set;
An input function for inputting an input character in a first character type;
A conversion function for converting the input character input by the input function from the first character type to the second character type;
A second explanation information display control function of controlling to read and display the explanation information of the entry word by the second character type converted by the conversion function from the second set information;
The program to realize. A computer connected to the user terminal via a predetermined communication line,
First set information in which information in which the entry word represented by the first character type is associated with the explanation information of the entry word, and the entry word represented by the second character type and the entry A storage function of storing second set information in which information associated with the word explanation information is set;
A receiving function of receiving an input character represented by a first character type from the user terminal;
A conversion function of converting the input character received by the reception function from the first character type to the second character type;
A transmission function of reading out the explanation information of the entry word by the second character type converted by the conversion function from the second set information and transmitting the information to the user terminal;
The program to realize.

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