JP2005284456A - Data processor, data input method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a data processor, a data inputting method and a program for easily inputting a plurality of characters. <P>SOLUTION: When a key input is executed in a step S110, this process is advanced to a step S111, and key decision is executed, and when it is decided that the key is a character input key, the process is advanced to a step S120, and the character is inputted, and when the step S120 is executed, the current mode is changed to the second character mode in the next step S140, and the key array is switched. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a data processing apparatus for processing data, a data input method for inputting data, and a program thereof.

  Personal computers, PDAs, mobile phones, in-vehicle computers (car navigation systems, etc.), home appliance controllers, etc. are required to be able to easily input data, particularly characters. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a technique in which characters are input by classifying character groups hierarchically and specifying character groups and character numbers with a numeric keypad (Patent Document 1). Also, there is known a technique in which a character is displayed in a list and a cursor is always displayed on a character input display when characters are continuously selected from the list display (Patent Document 2). Further, there is known a method in which characters are classified hierarchically and characters are input by following the hierarchy (Patent Document 3). Also, a process selection method is known in which computer processes are hierarchically displayed so that processes can be selected (Patent Document 4). Moreover, what displays the guidance for selecting a character from a several character group is known (patent document 5). In addition, there is known an apparatus in which an input character is selected by touching a key (Patent Document 6). Moreover, what displays a some character candidate on the display part provided in the card terminal is known (patent document 7).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 01-13616 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 02-35826 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-312111 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 02-186838 JP 09-294170 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-312111 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-104228

  An object of the present invention is to provide a data processing apparatus, a data input method, and a program capable of inputting a larger amount of data more easily than in the past.

  The first feature of the present invention is that a plurality of keys, an association means for associating the plurality of keys with a plurality of data, and one of the plurality of keys are designated. And a control means for inputting data associated with the key and switching data corresponding to at least one key of the association means to other data.

  The second feature of the present invention is that a plurality of keys, storage means storing a plurality of data, and a plurality of keys and a plurality of data stored in the storage means are associated with each other. When the association unit and one of the plurality of keys are designated, the data of the storage unit associated with the designated key is input and the data corresponding to at least one key of the association unit And a control means for switching to other data.

  A third feature of the present invention is that a plurality of keys, storage means storing a plurality of data, a plurality of keys and a plurality of data stored in the storage means A first associating means for associating with a correspondence relationship; a second associating means for associating the plurality of keys and a plurality of data stored in the storage means with a second correspondence relationship; When the data in the storage means and a plurality of keys are associated with the first correspondence relationship by the associating means, by specifying one of the plurality of keys, the first key is assigned to the designated key. The data processing apparatus includes a control unit that inputs data of the storage unit that is associated with a correspondence relationship and that switches from the first association unit to the second association unit.

  The fourth feature of the present invention is that a plurality of keys and a plurality of data are respectively associated with each other, and data associated with the designated key is input by designating one of the plurality of keys. In addition, there is a data input method for switching data corresponding to at least one key to other data.

  According to a fifth feature of the present invention, a step of associating a plurality of keys with a plurality of data respectively, and specifying one of the plurality of keys, the data associated with the designated key is obtained. There is a program for causing a computer to execute an input step and a step of switching data corresponding to at least one key to other data upon execution of this step.

  The data processing device includes a personal computer, a PDA, a mobile phone, an in-vehicle computer (car navigation system, etc.), a home appliance controller, and the like. The data includes not only characters but also code data such as instruction codes and images such as icons.

  As described above, according to the present invention, by specifying one of a plurality of keys, data associated with the one key is input and data associated with the key is switched. The number of operations can be reduced, or the key designation operation can be performed smoothly.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a logic flow diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention.
First, initialization is performed in step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 100. Here, the key arrangement is initialized. “Key arrangement” means assigning an operation corresponding to each key or an input character. A key to which an input character is assigned is called a “character input key”.

  When the key is pressed (S110), the type of the pressed key is determined (S111). If the end key is pressed in S110, the operation ends. If the character input key is pressed in S110, the character associated in S100 is input (S120). If a key that is neither an end key nor a character input key is pressed in S110, the operation assigned in S100 is executed (S130), and the key input is again waited (S110).

After the character is input in S120, the second character mode is set in S140, and a character different from the character associated in S100 is associated with each key. That is, the key arrangement is changed by inputting a character. This is a feature of the present invention.
In the existing character input method, it is necessary to press a special key to change the key arrangement. For example, when the Shift key is pressed, the arrangement of lowercase letters is changed to the arrangement of uppercase letters.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the corresponding character is input and the key arrangement is changed by pressing the character input key. By changing the key layout in the second character mode, the number of key presses can be reduced and the key press operation can be made smooth.

  An example of making the key press operation smoother is shown in “Extended examples of QWERTY arrangement” in FIGS. An embodiment in which the number of key presses is reduced is shown as “application example by 9-key arrangement” in FIGS. An embodiment having both features is shown in “Application Example by Two-Hand Strike of 9-Key Arrangement” in FIGS.

The second character mode is canceled according to a specific condition (S141). For example, it is automatically released after a certain period of time, the character input key that was pressed when entering the second character mode was released (key UP), or another key was pressed It is canceled by doing. Which method cancels the second character mode depends on the character input method to which the present invention is applied.
An embodiment in which the release is performed after a certain period of time is shown as “application example by 9-key arrangement” in FIGS. Examples of canceling with the key UP are shown in “Extended example of QWERTY arrangement” in FIGS. 2 to 6 and “Example of application with 9-key arrangement with both hands” in FIGS.

  When the character input key is pressed in the second character mode, the character associated in S140 is input (S150). The second character mode continues until it is canceled by the state determination in S141. When the second character mode is canceled in S141, the process returns to the initialization of S100, and the key arrangement returns to the initial state.

2 to 6 show an embodiment when the present invention is applied to a data processing apparatus such as a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as a personal computer) having a QWERTY keyboard.
FIG. 2 shows a data processing apparatus having a personal computer 10. The personal computer 10 is connected to a display 11 having a display unit 12, a mouse 13, and a keyboard 16. As shown in FIG. 2, the keys of the keyboard 16 are divided into a left hand keying part 201 and a right hand keying part 202, and when the key of either keying part is pressed, the keying part on the opposite side is arranged as the second character shown in FIG. Change to
When inputting Japanese with romaji kana conversion, the vowel key (AIUEO) is input after the consonant key (KSTNHMRW, etc.), so by placing the vowel key as the second character, the key can be pressed alternately left and right. become. Further, by arranging the vowel keys close to the center, the vowel keys can be input without using the little finger. As a result, Japanese can be input smoothly with romaji kana conversion.

  In FIG. 3, the personal computer 10 includes a CPU 301 that is an arithmetic device, a RAM 302 that is a readable / writable storage device, and a ROM 303 that is a storage device that can only be read. A CPU 301, a RAM 302, and a ROM 303 are connected to a bus 304, and exchange various data. Further, it connects to various networks by connecting to a LAN connection device or an Internet connection device 308 through a network connection interface 307 connected to the network control unit 306. Further, an I / O interface 309 for connection with various input / output devices is connected to the bus 304. An HDD 305 serving as an auxiliary storage device is connected to the I / O interface 309. Further, a display 11 which is a data display device, a keyboard 16 for inputting data, and a mouse 13 are connected. The HDD 305 stores a program according to the present embodiment. The program describes a key arrangement composed of a plurality of tables corresponding to the keys on the keyboard 16, and can switch to a table having a different correspondence by pressing any key.

FIG. 4 shows a normal QWERTY layout and a second character layout.
While any key of the left hand keystroke unit 201 is being pressed, the right hand keystroke unit 202 is arranged in the second character. Similarly, while any key of the right hand keystroke unit 202 is being pressed, the left hand keystroke unit 201 is arranged in the second character.
In the second character arrangement, vowel keys “A”, “I”, “U”, “E”, “O” and roaring keys “Ya”, “Yu”, “Yo” are arranged, and the more frequently used “n” is input. “N” for inputting and “−” for inputting long sound are arranged.
The second character arrangement of the left hand keying part and the right hand keying part is arranged symmetrically. This allows the same character to be entered using the same finger on either the left or right side. In addition, when Japanese is input by converting Kana in Roman characters, vowels can be input at the keying portion on the opposite side, regardless of which consonant is input at the left and right keystroke portions. In other words, the keys can be pressed alternately on the left and right. Furthermore, since no character is assigned to the key to be pressed with the little finger in the second character arrangement, vowels can be input without using the little finger.
With the above features, Japanese input with Romaji-kana conversion can be performed smoothly.

FIG. 5 shows an operation flowchart when the present invention is applied to a QWERTY-arranged keyboard for expansion.
First, in step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 201, the program and the arrangement data of the second character are read from the HDD 305 in FIG. 3 and transferred to the RAM 302. The arrangement data is data shown in FIG. 4 and is composed of character data input when the keys of the left hand keying unit 201 and the right hand keying unit 202 are pressed in the second character mode.

  When the program is started, the key layout is initialized to the QWERTY layout (S202). When termination is specified (when the personal computer is turned off), the operation is terminated (S203). When a key is input (S210), the key type is determined (S211).

  If the pressed key is neither the left hand keying unit 201 nor the right hand keying unit 202, the corresponding operation is executed and the process returns to S202. For example, if a numeric key is pressed, the corresponding numeric character is input. If a cursor movement key is pressed, the cursor is moved and the process returns to S202.

  If the pressed key is the left hand keying portion 201, the corresponding character in the QWERTY layout is input (S220), and the right hand keying portion 202 is changed to the second character layout in FIG. 4 (S240). This state continues until the left hand is released from the key (key UP) (S241). When the right hand keying portion 202 is arranged in the second character, when the key of the right hand keying portion 202 is pressed (S242), the assigned second character is input (S250). For example, when the “J” key in the QWERTY layout is pressed, “U” is input. After the second character is input, the left hand keystroke portion is also changed to the second character arrangement (S251). In this state, both the left and right keystroke portions are pressed, and both the left and right keystroke portions are arranged in the second character.

  If the key pressed in S210 is the right hand keystroke unit 202, the corresponding character in the QWERTY layout is input (S225), and the left hand keystroke unit 201 is changed to the second character layout of FIG. 4 (S245). This state continues until the right hand is released from the key (key UP) (S246). When the left hand keying portion 201 is arranged in the second character, when the key of the left hand keying portion 201 is pressed (S247), the assigned second character is input (S252). For example, when the “F” key in the QWERTY layout is pressed, “U” is input. After the second character is input, the right hand keystroke portion is also changed to the second character arrangement (S253). In this state, both the left and right keystroke portions are pressed, and both the left and right keystroke portions are arranged in the second character.

  When both the left and right keystrokes are in the second character arrangement, when the right hand key is released (S254), the left handstroke part is returned to the QWERTY arrangement (S255), and only the right hand keystroke part is in the second character arrangement. (S240).

When both the left and right keystrokes are in the second character placement state, when the left hand key is released (S256), the right hand keystroke portion is returned to the QWERTY placement (S257), and only the left hand keystroke portion is in the second character placement state. (S245).
When both hands are released from the key (S241 or S246), the left and right keystroke portions are returned to the QWERTY arrangement (S202).

  FIG. 6 shows an example of input when the present invention is applied to a keyboard with a QWERTY layout. Here, an example of operation when inputting “Kyoha” (in alphabetical letters “KYOUHA”) with Romanized Kana conversion input is shown.

  First, the “K” key belonging to the right hand keying portion 202 is pressed. Here, in the input result portion 200, “K” is displayed as it is because it has not yet been determined as a Roman character kana conversion.

  If the state in which the “K” key is pressed is maintained, the key arrangement of the left hand keying portion 201 is switched to the second character arrangement. When a key corresponding to “Yo” is pressed, “Yo” is input to the input result portion 200, and “KYo” is converted to “Kyo” in Kana.

  Further, if the “Yo” key is kept pressed, the key arrangement of the right hand keying section 202 is switched to the arrangement for “second character input”. Therefore, when a key corresponding to “U” is pressed, “U” is input to the input result portion 200 and “KYoU” is converted to “Kyo” in Roman letters.

  When the fingers of both hands are released from the keyboard, the key arrangement of the left and right keystroke units returns to the QWERTY arrangement. Here, the “H” key belonging to the right hand keying portion 202 is pressed. Then, in the input result part 200, “H” is displayed as it is because it is undecided as a conversion to Roman characters.

  If the state of pressing the “H” key is maintained, the key arrangement of the left hand keying portion 201 is switched to the second character arrangement. Therefore, when a key corresponding to “A” is pressed, “A” is input to the input result section 200, and “KYoUHA” is converted to “Kyoha” in Roman letters.

  This completes the input of “Kyoha”. In this example, the six letters “KYoUHA” in Roman letters are completed with five keystrokes, and are input with alternate left and right keystrokes.

FIGS. 7 to 20 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an input method with 9 keys.
FIG. 7 shows an input type personal computer with 9 keys. A mouse 13 and a numeric keyboard 15 are provided as input devices.

  In the 9-key arrangement, more characters are assigned to one key in order to input more characters using fewer keys. For this reason, it is difficult to display all the characters that can be input on the surface of the key. Therefore, the character arrangement currently applied to the display screen 12 is displayed as the guide display 100. This makes it possible to easily input characters without having to remember the character arrangement of each layer.

(1) Example in personal computer 10 using mouse 13 A guide display unit 100 is displayed on the display screen 12 of the display 11. The guide display unit 100 includes a guide display layer unit 111 including nine keys, a guide display function key 112 for switching the type of characters to be input, and a guide display end key 113 for ending the character input program. Further, a shift button 104 and a control button 105 corresponding to the shift key and control key of the keyboard are arranged. This button is in the form of a check box, and it is recognized that the shift key and control key are held down while checking.

In the guide display hierarchy unit 111, any character arrangement of the arrangement contents of the 9-key arrangement shown in FIGS. 8 to 13 is displayed.
The mouse cursor 14 displayed on the display screen 12 moves in response to the movement of the mouse 13, and an arbitrary button of the guide display unit 100 can be pressed by clicking the button of the mouse 13.

  When the hierarchy movement key is pressed, the character arrangement of the hierarchy corresponding to the pressed key is displayed on the guide display hierarchy unit 111, and when the character input key is pressed, it is displayed on the guide display hierarchy unit 111. Characters are entered. Further, by pressing the guide display function key 112, the character input mode can be sequentially switched from kana mode → alphabet mode → number mode → kana mode.

  As a method of operating the mouse 13, the mouse cursor 14 is moved over one button of the guide display unit 100, a click method in which the click button is pressed and released immediately, and a single line is drawn while the click button is being pressed. There are two methods: drag to release on other keys. In the click method, one key is pressed, and in the drag method, two keys are pressed when the click button is pressed and released.

  In the character input device, first, the first hierarchy 1000 of FIG. 8 is displayed on the guide display hierarchy unit 111. Here, when the kana character “ta” is input, the “ta” key of the kana first hierarchy 1000 is clicked to move to the second hierarchy <ta> 1400 including “ta”. Then, the character arrangement of the guide display hierarchy part key input part 111 is switched to the second hierarchy <ta> 1400 in FIG. Further, when the “ta” key of the second layer <ta> 1400 is clicked, the character “ta” can be input. When a character is input, the screen returns to the first level, and the first level 1000 is displayed on the guide display level unit 111.

  When the second to fourth layers are displayed, “TOP” is displayed on the function key 102, and the function key 102 serves as a return key. By clicking the return key, you can return to the first level without entering characters. For example, when the function key 102 is clicked while the second layer <ta> 1400 is displayed, the first kana layer 1000 is displayed in the guide display layer unit 111. When returning to the first hierarchy, the function key 102 again becomes a mode change button.

(2) Embodiment in the personal computer 10 using the numeric keyboard 15 Similar to the above (1), the input device can be used even if the numeric keyboard 15 is used. The keys “1” to “9” of the numeric keyboard 15 are used as the key input unit 101, and each key corresponds to the guide key of the guide display hierarchy unit 111. When a key of the key input unit 101 is pressed, the corresponding key of the guide display hierarchy unit 111 is pressed.
The function key 102 of the numeric keyboard 15 corresponds to the guide display function key 112 of the guide display unit 100, and the end key 103 of the numeric keyboard 15 corresponds to the end key 113 of the guide display unit 100, respectively.
When a key on the numeric keyboard is pressed, only a click-type input with a mouse can be performed, and a drag-type input cannot be performed.

FIGS. 8 to 13 show an example in which a 9-key layout is applied to keys that can be input with a Japanese keyboard of a personal computer. By switching between the three modes, almost all keys on the Japanese keyboard can be entered with nine keys. FIG. 8 applies to the kana mode, FIG. 9 applies to the alphabet mode, and FIG. 10 applies to the number mode. There are <Control> and <Symbol> hierarchy movement keys in the first hierarchy of all modes, and it is not necessary to change the mode when entering control keys (cursor movement keys etc.) and symbols. It has become. When the <control> layer movement key is pressed, 4100 in FIG. 11 is displayed. When the <symbol> layer movement key is pressed, 5100 in FIG. 12 is displayed.
In Kana mode, the hierarchy movement keys and character input keys are mixed in the 2nd and 3rd hierarchies, and frequently used characters are arranged in shallow hierarchies. Can be input. In addition, each line of “Akasata Hamara” is made up of 8 character input keys by adding 5 columns of “Aiueo” and 3 characters of “Yuyo”, so “Kya” “Kyu” “ You can enter two characters at a time, such as “Kyo”.
Further, in a row where clear sound and muddy sound exist, clear sound is arranged in the second hierarchy, and muddy sound is arranged in the third hierarchy. Since the position of the second hierarchy move key coincides with the position of the first hierarchy move key, when inputting muddy sound, the corresponding muddy sound hierarchy is displayed by pressing the same key twice. For example, in the first hierarchy 1000, when the <ka> hierarchy movement key is pressed twice, the third hierarchy <is> 1210 is displayed. Similarly, the semi-voiced sound “Pa” is arranged in the fourth layer of “ha”, and in the first layer 1000, when the <ha> layer movement key is pressed three times, the fourth layer <pa> 1611 is displayed. By arranging the layers in this way, an arrangement that is easy to remember and easy to hit is realized.

The arrangement of the alphabetic mode consists of two layers. In the first hierarchy, 26 characters “a” to “z” are sequentially arranged in seven hierarchy movement keys. In the second hierarchy, character input keys corresponding to the first hierarchy are arranged. For example, when the hierarchical movement key <ABC> is pressed in the first alphabet 2000, the second hierarchy <ABC> 2100 is displayed, and there are character input keys “a”, “b”, and “c”. A character input key consisting of two characters starting with “a”, “b”, and “c” is also arranged. For example, if the character move key <ABC> is pressed in the first alphabet 2000 and then the character input key “ch” is pressed in the second <ABC> 2100, two characters can be input with two inputs.
In the alphabetic mode, capital letters are input by double-clicking a character input key (in the case of a numeric keypad, by quickly tapping twice). That is, when the character input key “a” is double-clicked on the second hierarchy <ABC> 2100, “A” is input. In the case of a character input key consisting of a plurality of characters such as “ch”, only the first character is capitalized as “Ch”.

  In the kana mode and the alphabet mode, after the character input key is pressed and the corresponding character is input, the hierarchy of the second character input is displayed. FIG. 13 shows the layout of the second character input hierarchy.

In the kana mode, when a character is confirmed in a layer other than the third layer <is> 1730, the second character 6001 of the kana mode is displayed. In the second character 6001 of the kana mode, characters that are used frequently are arranged. Therefore, characters can be input with a small number of key inputs, and more natural input can be performed in syllable units such as “kan”.
In the kana mode, when a character is confirmed in the third layer <is> 1730 layer, the second character <is> 6002 of the kana mode is displayed. In the second character <I> 6002 of the kana mode, a character used at the end of the sentence is arranged.

In the alphabetic mode, when a character other than the character input key “′” in the second hierarchy <symbol> 5100 is confirmed, the second alphabetic character mode 6003 is displayed. Characters frequently used in English are arranged in the second character 6003 of the English character mode. Therefore, English can be input with few keystrokes. However, there are 10 frequently used characters in English, and 9 keys are not enough. Therefore, by double-clicking the character input key in the second character 6003 of the English character mode (in the case of the numeric keypad, by quickly tapping twice), “n” can be input following the character of the specified character input key. It has become. For example, by double-clicking the character input key “e” in the second character 6003 of the English character mode, two characters “en” are input. Thereby, when inputting in English, a considerable part can be input by a single key input for each character.
In the alphabetic mode, when the character of the character input key “′” in the second layer <symbol> 5100 is determined, the second alphabetic character mode <′> 6004 is displayed. In the second character <'> 6004 of the English character mode, characters following "'" are arranged in English.

  In both the kana mode and the alphabet mode, the second character layer returns to the first layer if there is no input for a certain period of time. As a result, even when the second character is not input, the input can be performed without performing a special operation.

Detailed operations of FIGS. 7 to 13 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, in step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 01, a program and hierarchical data are read from the HDD 305 in FIG. 3 and transferred to the RAM 302. The hierarchical data is data corresponding to FIGS. 8 to 13 and includes display data displayed on the guide display hierarchical part 111 of FIG. 7 and character data input when a character input key is pressed.

  When the program is started, the guide display unit 100 is displayed on the display screen 12 of the display 11. Data corresponding to the first kana hierarchy 1000 is displayed in the guide display hierarchy section 111 of the guide display section 100 (S10). That is, the nine hierarchy movement keys <Ayara> <ka> <sa> <ta> <nam> <ha> <wa. > <Control> <Symbol> is displayed. In S10, the first hierarchy corresponding to the current mode is displayed. Since the kana mode is set at the start of the program, the first kana hierarchy 1000 is displayed.

  In the display state of the first hierarchy, the guide display function key 112 is a mode change button. By clicking this button (or by pressing the function key 102), the mode is kana mode → alphabet mode → It changes in order from the number mode to the kana mode (S91, S92). When the mode is changed, the first layer corresponding to the new mode is displayed. That is, the kana first level 1000 is displayed in the kana mode, the alphabet first level 2000 is displayed in the alphabet mode, and the number first level 3000 is displayed in the number mode.

If the end key is input in S10, that is, if the end key 103 is pressed or the guide display end key 113 is clicked, the program is ended (S90).
When a key is input in S10, that is, when any key of the key input unit 101 is pressed or any button of the guide display hierarchy unit 111 is clicked, the type of the input key is determined. Perform (S11).

  If the key input in S10 is a character input key, the process proceeds to S50 and the designated character is input. For example, when the character input key “1” of the number first layer 3000 is input in the number mode, the character “1” is input. If the key input in S10 is a hierarchy movement key, the process proceeds to S20 and the second hierarchy is displayed. For example, when the kana first layer 1000 layer movement key <Ayara> is input in the kana mode, the second layer <Aya> 1100 is displayed. That is, the hierarchy movement key <ra> and the character input keys “A”, “I”, “U”, “E”, “O”, “YA”, “YU”, and “Y” are displayed.

  When the second hierarchy is displayed, the guide display function key 112 becomes a return key. By clicking this button (or by pressing the function key 102), the process returns to S10, and the first hierarchy corresponding to the current mode is displayed. Is displayed. That is, the kana first level 1000 is displayed in the kana mode, the alphabet first level 2000 is displayed in the alphabet mode, and the number first level 3000 is displayed in the number mode. When there is a blank button in the guide display hierarchy 111, that button also serves as a return key. For example, when the second layer <JKLM> 2400 is displayed in the English character mode, clicking the lower left blank key displays the English first layer 2000. The guide display function key 112 is also used as a return key in the third and fourth layers.

  If the key input in the second hierarchy display S20 is a character input key, the process proceeds to S50 to input the designated character. For example, when the character input key “A” in the second hierarchy <AYA> 1100 is designated in the Kana mode, the character “A” is input. If the key input in S20 is a hierarchy movement key, the process proceeds to S30 and the third hierarchy is displayed. For example, when the hierarchy movement key <Ra> of the second hierarchy <Aya> 1100 is input in the kana mode, the third hierarchy <Ra> 1110 is displayed. That is, the hierarchy movement key <a> and the character input keys “ra” “ri” “ru” “re” “ro” “lya” “ryu” “ryo” are displayed. If the key input in S20 is a return key, the process returns to S10, and the first layer corresponding to the current mode is displayed. That is, the kana first level 1000 is displayed in the kana mode, the alphabet first level 2000 is displayed in the alphabet mode, and the number first level 3000 is displayed in the number mode.

  If the key input in the third hierarchy display S30 is a character input key, the process proceeds to S50 to input the designated character. For example, when the character input key “ra” in the third hierarchy <ra> 1110 is designated in the kana mode, the character “ra” is input. If the key input in S30 is a hierarchy movement key, the process proceeds to S40 and the fourth hierarchy is displayed. For example, when the hierarchy movement key <A> of the third hierarchy <Ra> 1110 is input in the Kana mode, the fourth hierarchy <A> 1111 is displayed. That is, one blank key and character input keys “A”, “I”, “ぅ”, “E”, “ぉ”, “N”, “Yu”, and “C” are displayed. If the key input in S30 is a return key, the process returns to S10, and the first layer corresponding to the current mode is displayed. That is, the kana first level 1000 is displayed in the kana mode, the alphabet first level 2000 is displayed in the alphabet mode, and the number first level 3000 is displayed in the number mode.

  If the key input in the fourth hierarchy display S40 is a character input key, the process proceeds to S50 to input the designated character. For example, when the character input key “AA” of the fourth hierarchy <AA> 1111 is designated in the Kana mode, the character “AA” is input. If the key input in S40 is a return key, the process returns to S10, and the first layer corresponding to the current mode is displayed. That is, the kana first level 1000 is displayed in the kana mode, the alphabet first level 2000 is displayed in the alphabet mode, and the number first level 3000 is displayed in the number mode.

  When the character input key is input, the designated character is input (S50). The designated character is a character displayed on the button corresponding to the input key of the guide display hierarchy unit 111. However, when the character input key is a control key, that is, in the case of the character input key shown in FIG. 11, an operation corresponding to the character input is executed instead of the character input. For example, when the character input key “←” in the second hierarchy <control> 4100 is designated, the cursor moves one place to the left. In addition, when the character input key is double-clicked in the alphabetic mode (in the case of the numeric keyboard 15, it is quickly repeated twice), the first character is changed from a lowercase letter to an uppercase letter. For example, when the character input key “ch” in the second hierarchy <ABC> 2100 is double-clicked, “Ch” is input.

  After inputting a character in S50, in the case of the number mode, the process returns to S10, and the number first layer 3000 is displayed. In the case of the kana mode and the alphabet mode, one of the hierarchies in FIG. 13 is displayed (S61). Specifically, when characters are input in a layer other than the third layer <is> 1730 in the kana mode, the second character 6001 is displayed in the kana mode, and characters are input in the layer 3 <is> 1730 in the kana mode. When the character is entered, Kana mode second character <is> 6002 is displayed, and when characters other than the character input key “'” on the second layer <symbol> 5100 are entered in the alphabet mode, the second character 6003 is displayed. When the character of the character input key “′” in the second hierarchy <symbol> 5100 is input in the alphabet mode, the second character <′> 6004 of the alphabet mode is displayed.

  When the character input key is input in S61, the designated character is input (S64). For example, when the character input key “I” is input in the second character 6001 of the Kana mode, the character “I” is input. However, when the character input key is double-clicked in the second character 6003 of the English character mode (in the case of the numeric keyboard 15, it is quickly repeated twice), “n” is input following the character of the designated character input key. For example, when the character input key “e” is double-clicked in the second character 6003 of the English character mode, two characters “e” and “n” are input.

  After the character is input in S64, the process returns to S60, and the second character layer is displayed until a predetermined time has passed again. Therefore, the second character layer can be input continuously. For example, if the character input key “I” and the character input key “N” are continuously input in the second character 6001 of the Kana mode, the character “IN” is input. In the second character 6003 of the English mode, the character input key “t” is input. ”, The character input key“ e ”, and the character input key“ d ”are continuously input, the character“ ted ”is input.

  If the character input key is not input after a predetermined time in S61, the process returns to S10, and the first layer corresponding to the current mode is displayed. That is, the kana first level 1000 is displayed in the kana mode, the alphabet first level 2000 is displayed in the alphabet mode, and the number first level 3000 is displayed in the number mode.

FIG. 15 shows an example in which the character string “Kyoha” is input. First, the kana mode first hierarchy 1000 is displayed on the key input section of the guide display section. From here, the hierarchy move key “ka” is designated, and the character moves to the second hierarchy <ka> 1200 where the character input key “kyo” exists. Then, by specifying the character input key “kyo” in the second layer <ka> 1200, the input of “kyo” is confirmed, and “kyo” is displayed in the input result portion 200.
Next, the second character input assist function works to input “U”. This function is a function that allows the second character to be input continuously after the input of the character is confirmed. By arranging the frequently used character, the character can be input with a small number of operations. Since the kana mode second character 6001 is displayed on the key input portion of the guide display portion, the character input key “u” is designated from the kana mode second character 6001 to confirm the input of “u” and the input result portion “U” is displayed at 200. When a character is input from the second character 6001 of the kana mode, the first mode 1000 of the kana mode is displayed on the key input portion of the guide display portion. In order to input the next character, the hierarchy movement key “ha” is designated, and the character moves to the second hierarchy <ha> 1600 where the character input key “ha” exists. Then, by designating the character input key “ha” in the second layer <ha> 1600, the input of “ha” is confirmed, and “ha” is displayed in the input result portion 200.
This completes the input of the character string “Kyoha”.

FIG. 16 shows an example in which the character string “The pen” is input. First, the alphabet mode first hierarchy 2000 is displayed on the key input section of the guide display section. From here, the hierarchy move key “QRST” is designated, and the character moves to the second hierarchy <QRST> 2600 where the character input key “th” exists. Then, by double-clicking the character input key “th” in the second hierarchy <QRST> 2600, the input of “Th” is confirmed and “Th” is displayed in the input result portion 200. Here, double-clicking is an operation for inputting the first letter of an alphabetic character in capital letters, and “th” is input when single-clicking.
Furthermore, since the second character 6003 of the alphabet mode is displayed in the key input portion of the guide display portion, the input of “e” is confirmed by designating the character input key “e” from the second character 6003 of the alphabet mode. “E” is displayed in the input result part 200. Note that the second alphabetic character mode 6003 is set so that the display is switched to the alphabetic mode first layer 2000 when a predetermined time elapses after display by timer control. When a character is input from the second character mode 6003, the English mode first layer 2000 is displayed on the key input portion of the guide display portion. This completes the input up to the string “The”. Next, in order to input a blank, the hierarchy move key “symbol” is designated, and the character moves to the first symbol hierarchy 5000 where the character input key “blank” exists. Then, by designating the character input key “blank” in the first symbol layer 5000, the blank input is confirmed and the blank is displayed in the input result portion 200.

After the blank input is confirmed, the alphabet mode first hierarchy 2000 is displayed on the key input portion of the guide display portion. In order to input the next character, the hierarchy movement key “NOP” is designated, and the movement to the second hierarchy <NOP> 2500 in which the character input key “p” exists. Then, by specifying the character input key “p” in the second hierarchy <NOP> 2500, the input of “p” is confirmed and “p” is displayed in the input result portion 200. Furthermore, since the second character 6003 of the English character mode is displayed in the key input part of the guide display portion, the input of “en” is confirmed by double-clicking the character input key “e” from the second character 6003 of the English character mode. Then, “en” is displayed in the input result part 200. The character string “pen” is now input, and the input of “The pen” is completed. Note that double-clicking the character input key of the second character 2003 in the English character mode is an operation for inputting the alphabet displayed on the character input key followed by “n”. Only “e” is entered.
When the mouse is used as an input device, there is a function of inputting an uppercase letter by double-clicking (upper case of the first letter when inputting a plurality of letters with one letter input key). For example, when inputting “The pen”, when the character input key “th” is first specified in the above input example, “Th” is input by double-clicking, and thereafter, the same operation is performed. You can enter "pen". This eliminates the need to be aware of switching between uppercase and lowercase characters before inputting characters, thereby reducing the load on character input operations.

  FIG. 17 shows an embodiment of a small information processing terminal having a pen input function as a data processing device. A guide display unit 100 is displayed on the display screen 22 of the small information processing terminal 21. The key input unit 101 of the guide display unit 100 has a character arrangement of the first hierarchy, the second hierarchy, and the third hierarchy and lower, and the display of the second hierarchy and lower that is switched by the first hierarchy or the hierarchy movement key. A character array is displayed. An input operation is performed by touching an arbitrary position on the display screen 22 with the input pen 23. The key input unit 101 has keys arranged in three squares in the vertical direction and three squares in the horizontal direction, and by touching any key with the input pen 23, the hierarchy movement key displayed on the key input unit 101 and A character input key is pressed. When the hierarchy movement key is pressed, the character arrangement of the key input unit 101 is switched to the character arrangement of the hierarchy indicated by the corresponding key. When the character input key is pressed, the input of the character displayed on the corresponding key can be confirmed. In FIG. 17, “Kana” is displayed. However, when inputting alphabetic characters, numbers, controls, and symbols, the function keys 102 of the guide display unit 100 are used for switching. To end the character input, the end key 103 of the guide display unit 100 is used. As an operation method of the input pen 23, a touch in which the tip of the input pen 23 is brought into contact with and released from a range where one key of the guide display unit 100 is displayed, and input is performed within a range where one key is displayed. There are two methods of dragging by touching the pen 23 and tracing the display screen while keeping the tip of the input pen 23 in contact with the area where another key is displayed. When the drag method is used, it is possible to input characters by simply drawing a single line on the key input unit 101. Thereby, hierarchy movement and character input can be performed by a series of operations.

  FIG. 18 shows an embodiment in the mobile phone 31. Using the dial keys 1 to 9 as the key input unit 101, the “character” key (depending on the model) as the function key 102, and the “power” key as the end key 103, the guide display unit 100 is displayed on the display screen 32. To do. Of the character arrangements in the first, second, and third hierarchies, the guide display unit 100 displays character arrangements in the second and lower hierarchies whose display is switched by the first hierarchy or the hierarchy movement key. . The key input unit 101 and the guide display unit 100 are arranged in three squares and three square keys in the vertical direction, and the nine keys of the key input unit 101 correspond to the nine guide keys of the guide display unit 100, respectively. To do. When the key 1 to 9 of the key input unit 101 corresponding to the guide key of the guide display unit 100 is pressed, the hierarchy movement key and the character input key displayed on the guide key of the guide display unit 100 are pressed. When the hierarchy movement key is pressed, the character arrangement of the guide display unit 100 is switched to the character arrangement of the hierarchy indicated by the guide key. When the character input key is pressed, the input of the character displayed on the guide key can be confirmed. In FIG. 18, “Kana” is displayed. However, when inputting alphabetic characters, numbers, controls, and symbols, the function keys 102 are used for switching. To end the character input, the end key 103 is used.

  FIG. 19 shows an embodiment of an information processing apparatus (hereinafter referred to as a touch panel device) having a 9-key input type touch panel as an input and display device. The guide display unit 100 is displayed on the display screen 52 of the touch panel device 51. In the key input unit 101 of the guide display unit 100, characters in the second and lower layers whose display is switched by the first layer or the layer movement key among the character arrangements in the first, second, and third layers are displayed. An array is displayed. An input operation is performed by touching an arbitrary position on the display screen 52 with a fingertip or the like of the hand. The key input unit 101 has three vertically arranged keys arranged in three squares, and by touching any key with a fingertip or the like of the hand, The character input key is pressed. When the hierarchy movement key is pressed, the character arrangement of the key input unit 101 is switched to the character arrangement of the hierarchy indicated by the virtual key. When the character input key is pressed, the input of the character displayed on the virtual key can be confirmed. Characters whose input has been confirmed are displayed on the input result section 200 of the display screen 52. In FIG. 19, “Kana” is displayed. However, when inputting alphabetic characters, numbers, controls, and symbols, the function keys 102 of the guide display unit 100 are used for switching. To end the character input, the end key 103 of the guide display unit 100 is used.

  FIG. 20 shows an embodiment of an information processing apparatus having a 9-key input type remote operation device (remote controller). Of the operation keys of the remote operation device 61, 1 to 9 keys are used as the key input unit 101, the MODE key (depending on the model) is used as the function key 102, and the POWER key is used as the end key 103, and the guide display unit 100 is displayed on the display screen 62. Is displayed. Of the character arrangements in the first, second, and third hierarchies, the guide display unit 100 displays character arrangements in the second and lower hierarchies whose display is switched by the first hierarchy and hierarchy movement keys. . The key input unit 101 and the guide display unit 100 are arranged in three squares and three square keys in the vertical direction, and the nine keys of the key input unit 101 correspond to the nine guide keys of the guide display unit 100, respectively. To do. When the key 1 to 9 of the key input unit 101 corresponding to the guide key of the guide display unit 100 is pressed, the hierarchy movement key and the character input key displayed on the guide key of the guide display unit 100 are pressed. When the hierarchy movement key is pressed, the character arrangement of the guide display unit 100 is switched to the character arrangement of the hierarchy indicated by the guide key. When the character input key is pressed, the input of the character indicated by the guide key can be confirmed. In FIG. 20, “Kana” is displayed, but when inputting alphabetic characters, numbers, controls, and symbols, the function keys 102 are used for switching. To end the character input, the end key 103 is used.

21 to 22 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied so that nine-key input can be made with both hands in a personal computer.
FIG. 21 shows an example of a personal computer equipped with a keyboard 16 instead of the numeric keyboard 15 of FIG. The nine keys “W”, “E”, “R”, “S”, “D”, “F”, “X”, “C”, and “V” on the keyboard 16 are assigned to the 9-key left hand keying portion 203, “U”, “I”, “ Nine keys of “O”, “J”, “K”, “L”, “M”, “<”, and “>” are used as the 9-key right hand keystroke unit 204.
Both the left and right keystroke portions correspond to the key input portion 101 of the numeric keyboard 15 in FIG. 7. For example, when “W” of the left hand keystroke portion 203 is pressed, “7” of the key input portion 101 is pressed. In other words, pressing “U” in 204 of the right hand keying portion is the same as pressing “7” in the key input portion 101.
The “N” key corresponds to the function key 102 of the numeric keyboard 15 in FIG. 7, and the “@” key corresponds to the end key 103 of the numeric keyboard 15 in FIG.
This embodiment is exactly the same as the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 14 except that the keyboard 16 is used instead of the numeric keyboard 15. However, since both hands can be used using the keyboard 16, the release condition for the second character mode is not “fixed time” but “when the key is released (key UP)”. That is, in the operation flow of FIG. 14, S62 becomes “key UP?” Instead of “a certain time has elapsed”.
The present embodiment has a feature that keys can be pressed alternately on the left and right sides and a feature that keys can be input with fewer keystrokes than with normal Romaji-kana conversion.
FIG. 22 shows an input method of “Kyoha” in the present embodiment.

FIG. 22 shows an example in which “Kyoha” is input using the keyboard 16 by two-handed input with 9 keys.
First, the first kana hierarchy 1000 is displayed in the guide display hierarchy section 111. Input can be started from either the 9-key left-hand keystroke unit 203 or the 9-key right-hand keystroke unit 204, but here, the input operation is performed from the right hand, and the key operations are sequentially performed alternately left and right.
In order to input “Ki” of “Kyoha”, the 9-key right-hand keystroke portion corresponding to the hierarchy movement key <ka> to which “Ki” belongs according to the display of the first hierarchy 1000 displayed in the guide display hierarchy 111. Press the “I” key 204. Then, the guide display hierarchy unit 111 is switched to the second hierarchy <or> 1200. Although it is possible to input one character “ki” here, a key for inputting two characters at a time “ki” is displayed in the guide display layer portion 111. This time, the corresponding 9-key left-hand keystroke portion Press the “V” key 204. Then, “Kyo” is displayed in the input result section 200.
If the “V” key is held down, the guide display layer unit 111 switches to the second kana mode character 6001 and the second kana mode character can be input in the 9-key right hand keying unit 204. Therefore, the “,” key of the 9-key right hand keying portion 204 corresponding to the character input key “U” is pressed. Then, “U” is displayed in the input result section 200, and the input is completed up to “Kyo”.
Next, when both hands are released from the 9-key right hand keystroke unit 204 and the 9-key left hand keystroke unit 203, the guide display hierarchy unit 111 returns to the first hierarchy 1000, so that the input key “ha” belongs to input “ha”. Press "L" in the 9-key right hand keystroke unit 203 corresponding to the layer movement key <ha>. Then, the guide display hierarchy unit 111 switches to the second hierarchy <> 1600. Here, since the character input key “ha” is displayed in the guide display hierarchy part 111, “W” of the corresponding 9-key left hand keying part 204 is pressed. Then, “ha” is displayed in the input result section 200, and the input of “Kyoha” is completed.
In order to strike “Kyoha” in Romaji-kana conversion, it is necessary to hit “KYOUHA” six times, and all but the last A must be hit with the right hand. You can hit the left and right alternately with five keystrokes.

  As described above, the present invention can be used when data is easily input in a data processing apparatus such as a personal computer, a PDA, a mobile phone, an in-vehicle computer (car navigation system, etc.), and a home appliance controller. is there.

It is a flowchart showing the operation flow which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the personal computer which applied this invention and expanded QWERTY arrangement | positioning. It is a block diagram showing the hardware constitutions of the personal computer. It is a figure for demonstrating key arrangement | positioning when applying this invention and expanding QWERTY arrangement | positioning. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation flow at the time of applying this invention and expanding QWERTY arrangement | positioning. It is a figure for demonstrating input operation by the input part, a display part, and an input result part in the case of inputting "Kyoha" in the personal computer which applied this invention and expanded QWERTY arrangement | positioning. It is a figure for demonstrating the personal computer which applied this invention to the input method of 9 key arrangement | positioning. It is a figure for demonstrating the character arrangement | sequence of "kana mode" among the hierarchical structure and arrangement | sequence content of a character arrangement | sequence of 9 key arrangement | positioning. It is a figure for demonstrating the character arrangement | sequence of "alphabet mode" among the hierarchical structure and arrangement | sequence content of a 9-key arrangement character arrangement. It is a figure for demonstrating the character arrangement of "numeric mode" among the hierarchical structure and arrangement | sequence content of a character arrangement | sequence of 9 key arrangement | positioning. It is a figure for demonstrating the character arrangement | sequence of "control mode" among the hierarchical structure and arrangement | sequence content of a 9-key arrangement character arrangement. It is a figure for demonstrating the character arrangement | sequence of "symbol mode" among the hierarchical structure and arrangement | sequence content of a 9-key arrangement character arrangement. It is a figure for demonstrating the character arrangement of "the 2nd character input" among the hierarchical structure and arrangement | sequence content of a 9-key arrangement character arrangement. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation flow at the time of applying this invention to the input method of 9 key arrangement | positioning. When the present invention is applied to a 9-key layout input method, it is a diagram for explaining an input operation by an input unit, a display unit, and an input result unit when inputting “Kyoha”. When the present invention is applied to a 9-key arrangement input method, it is a diagram for explaining an input operation by an input unit, a display unit, and an input result unit when inputting “The pen”. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where this invention is applied to the small information terminal (PDA) of the input method of 9 key arrangement | positioning. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where this invention is applied to the mobile telephone of an input system of 9 key arrangement | positioning. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where this invention is applied to the data processor which uses the touch panel of the input method of 9 key arrangement | positioning as an input device. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where this invention is applied to the information processing apparatus which uses the input type remote control apparatus (remote control) of 9 key arrangement | positioning as an input device. It is a figure for demonstrating the personal computer which applied this invention to the input method of 9 key arrangement | positioning by a double-handed key. When the present invention is applied to a 9-key arrangement input method using two-handed keys, it is a diagram for explaining an input operation by an input unit, a display unit, and an input result unit when inputting “Kyoha”.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Personal computer 11 Display 12 Display screen 13 Mouse 14 Mouse cursor 15 Ten keyboard 16 Keyboard 21 Small information processing terminal 22 Display screen 23 Input pen 31 Mobile phone
32 Display Screen 51 Touch Panel Device 52 Display Screen 61 Remote Control Device 62 Display Screen 100 Guide Display Unit 101 Key Input Unit 102 Function Key 103 End Key 111 Guide Display Hierarchy Unit
112 Guide display function key 113 Guide display end key 200 Input result section
201 Left-hand keystroke part 202 Right-hand keystroke part 203 9-key left-hand keystroke part 204 9-key right-hand keystroke part 1000 Kana 1st hierarchy 1100 2nd hierarchy <Aya>
1110 3rd layer <ra>
1111 4th layer <a>
1200 Second layer <ka>
1210 3rd layer
1300 Second layer <sa>
1310 3rd layer
1311 4th layer
1400 Second layer <ta>
1410 3rd layer
1411 4th Layer <Che>
1500 Second layer <NA>
1510 3rd layer
1600 2nd layer
1610 3rd layer
1611 4th layer <Pa>
1700 Second layer <W. ,>
1710 3rd layer <ゎ FA>
1711 4th layer <Wow>
1712 4th layer <Wa>
1720 3rd layer <""">
1730 3rd layer
2000 Alphabet First Level 2100 Second Level <ABC>
2200 Second layer <DEF>
2300 Second layer <GHI>
2400 2nd layer <JKLM>
2500 Second layer <NOP>
2600 2nd layer <QRST>
2700 2nd layer <UZ>
3000 Number 1st layer 3100 2nd layer <789>
4100 Second layer <control>
4110 3rd layer <F1-6>
4111 4th layer <F7-12>
4120 3rd layer <Control 2>
5100 Second layer <symbol>
5110 3rd layer <Symbol 2>
5111 4th layer <^>
5112 4th layer <# $%>
5113 Fourth Layer <[]>
5114 4th layer <+-=>
5300 Second layer <,>
6001 Kana mode 2nd character 6002 Kana mode 2nd character <is>
6003 2nd character in alphabet mode 6004 2nd character in alphabet mode <'>

The first feature of the present invention is that a plurality of keys, association means for associating the plurality of keys with a plurality of pieces of meaningful data, and one of the plurality of keys are designated. the inputs the data meaningful alone associated with the specified key, the data that are meaningful alone corresponding to at least one key of the associating unit to the data that are meaningful in other single And a control means for switching.
In addition, the second feature of the present invention is that a plurality of keys, association means for associating the plurality of keys and a plurality of individually meaningful characters, and one of the plurality of keys are designated. Control means for inputting a single meaningful character associated with the designated key and switching a character corresponding to at least one key of the association means to another character. In the processing unit.
Preferably, when the data corresponding to at least one key of the association unit is switched to other data by the control unit and the data is not input for a certain period of time, the association unit returns the association to the initial state. Means for returning the association of the association means to the initial state when the key is released from the state where the data corresponding to at least one key of the association means is switched to other data by the control means or the control means. Also have.

It is a third aspect of the present invention, a plurality of keys and a plurality of individually and storage means for data that are meaningful are stored, the plurality stored in said storage means and said plurality of keys alone The association means for associating the meaningful data with each other, and the designation of one of the plurality of keys allows the storage means associated with the designated key to input the meaningful data alone. with, in the data processing device and a control means for switching the data that are meaningful in other single data that are meaningful alone corresponding to at least one key of said correlating means.

It is a fourth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of keys and a plurality of individually and storage means for data that are meaningful are stored, the plurality stored in said storage means and said plurality of keys alone The association means for associating the meaningful data with each other, and the designation of one of the plurality of keys allows the storage means associated with the designated key to input the meaningful data alone. with, in the data processing device and a control means for switching the data that are meaningful in other single data that are meaningful alone corresponding to at least one key of said correlating means.

A fifth feature of the present invention is that a plurality of keys and a plurality of pieces of meaningful data are associated with each other, and one of the plurality of keys is designated to associate with the designated key. inputs the data to be relevant was alone, in the data input process of switching the data is meaningful data that are meaningful alone corresponding to at least one key in the other alone.

The sixth feature of the present invention is that a step of associating a plurality of keys with a plurality of pieces of meaningful data respectively and corresponding to the designated key by designating one of the plurality of keys. A program that causes a computer to execute a step of inputting meaningful data attached alone and a step of switching data corresponding to at least one key to other meaningful data in response to execution of this step

The first feature of the present invention is that a plurality of keys, association means for associating the plurality of keys with a plurality of characters as meaningful data, respectively, and one of the plurality of keys is designated. by being, as well as confirmation input characters as data in a sense alone associated with the specified key, the character of the data has a meaning by itself corresponding to at least one key of said correlating means And a control means for switching to other characters as meaningful data alone.
Preferably, when the data corresponding to at least one key of the association unit is switched to other data by the control unit and the data is not input for a certain period of time, the association unit returns the association to the initial state. Means for returning the association of the association means to the initial state when the key is released from the state where the data corresponding to at least one key of the association means is switched to other data by the control means or the control means. Also have.

The second feature of the present invention is that a plurality of keys, a plurality of storage means storing characters as meaningful data independently, and a plurality of keys stored in the storage means. Corresponding means for associating a plurality of characters as meaningful data independently with each other, and by specifying one of the plurality of keys, the storage means associated with the designated key alone means together it is fixed input characters as data in, and control means for switching the at least one key character of the data has a meaning by itself corresponding of said correlating means to the character of the data has a meaning other alone , In a data processing apparatus.

The third feature of the present invention is that a plurality of keys, a plurality of storage means storing characters as meaningful data independently, and a plurality of keys stored in the storage means. A first association means for associating a plurality of characters as meaningful data independently with a first correspondence relationship; and a plurality of independently meaningful data stored in the plurality of keys and the storage means. Second associating means for associating each character with a second correspondence relationship, and a plurality of characters as a single meaningful data in the storage means by the first associating means and a plurality of characters When a key is associated with one of the plurality of keys, the meaning of the storage means associated with the designated key with the first correspondence relationship is meaningful. That together confirm the input characters as data, in the data processing device and a control means for switching from said first correlating means to the second correlation means.

The fourth feature of the present invention is that each of a plurality of keys and a plurality of characters as meaningful data are associated with each other, and one of the plurality of keys is designated. switch to thereby determine the input characters as data is meaningful solely associated, characters as data is meaningful alone corresponding to at least one key character of the data it has a meaning other alone It is in the data input method.

The fifth feature of the present invention is that the step of associating a plurality of keys with a plurality of characters as meaningful data individually and specifying one of the plurality of keys are designated. A step of confirming and inputting a character as meaningful data alone associated with a key, and another character as a single meaningful data corresponding to at least one key after execution of this step A program for causing a computer to execute a step of switching to meaningful data.

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  A plurality of keys, an association means for associating the plurality of keys with a plurality of data, respectively, and one of the plurality of keys is designated to input data associated with the designated key. And a control means for switching data corresponding to at least one key of the association means to other data.   A plurality of keys, storage means for storing a plurality of data, association means for associating the plurality of keys and the plurality of data stored in the storage means, and one of the plurality of keys. And a controller that inputs data of the storage means associated with the designated key by being designated, and switches data corresponding to at least one key of the association means to other data. Data processing device.   A plurality of keys, storage means for storing a plurality of data, and first association means for associating the plurality of keys and the plurality of data stored in the storage means with a first correspondence relationship, respectively. , Second association means for associating the plurality of keys and the plurality of data stored in the storage means with a second correspondence relationship, and the first correspondence means for storing the first correspondence relationship. When the data of the means is associated with a plurality of keys, by specifying one of the plurality of keys, the data of the storage means associated with the designated key with the first correspondence relationship And a control unit that inputs and switches from the first association unit to the second association unit.   A plurality of keys and a plurality of data are associated with each other, and one of the plurality of keys is designated, so that data associated with the designated key is input, and data corresponding to at least one key is input. Data input method to switch to other data.   A step of associating a plurality of keys with a plurality of data, a step of inputting data associated with the designated key by designating one of the plurality of keys, and execution of this step A program for causing a computer to execute a step of switching data corresponding to at least one key to other data.

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