JP2006293794A - Japanese style keyboard - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To resolve the problem that it is difficult to master a character input technique in a short time in the case of arrangement of a conventional keyboard because it is impossible to properly use a single hand and both hands for input in accordance with circumstances and the complicated key arrangement makes it impossible to smoothly input characters with a single hand and doesn't consider features of Japanese Roman characters in character input with both hands. <P>SOLUTION: A keyboard having such key arrangement that both Japanese Roman character input with a single hand and quick input with both hands are achieved and touch typing can be mastered in a short time, and software for the keyboard are used. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a key layout of a Japanese keyboard used for character input.

  The key arrangement of the conventional keyboard as shown in FIG. 8 is a complicated arrangement that does not take into account Japanese romaji input.

  However, according to the above technique, smooth character input with one hand cannot be performed. Also, in both-hand input, it is difficult to learn high-speed input and touch typing in a short period of time because of a complicated arrangement that cannot be hit at all without first looking directly at the keys.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention provides a keyboard capable of learning touch typing, which is indispensable for comfortable operation of a personal computer, in a short period of time, with both Japanese romaji input with only one hand and high-speed input with both hands. Is an issue.

  In order to solve the above problems, the first invention changes the arrangement of the existing keyboard, arranges vowel keys on both the left hand side and the right hand side, and consonant keys used in Japanese only on the left hand side. A keyboard and keyboard software characterized by being arranged together.

The second invention is a keyboard and keyboard software characterized in that an Enter key and a Back Space key are arranged on the left hand side of an existing keyboard.
In addition, the third invention is characterized in that pronunciation marks used for muddy / semi-voiced sound when inputting Japanese romaji are assigned to one key, and the key can be sequentially switched and input by pressing this key continuously. Keyboard and keyboard software.

In addition, the fourth invention is a long clef symbol / punctuation mark. Can be assigned to a single key and then pressed continuously. The keyboard and the keyboard software are characterized in that the input can be made by sequentially switching.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a keyboard for a personal computer and a keyboard software characterized by selecting a symbol by pressing a key including a plurality of symbols a plurality of times and confirming with Enter.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a label affixed to the monitor side, wherein the same arrangement as that of the keyboard is written in different colors.
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a keyboard characterized in that the vertical alignment of the character input keys is made linear or a groove that feels linear is attached to the key.

  In addition, the eighth invention changes the layout of the existing keyboard by executing a dedicated character input program that does not require installation, allowing vowels to be placed on both the left and right hand sides, allowing the type with only the left hand In addition, the keyboard software is characterized in that a high-speed type with both hands is possible, and further, switching to a conventional key arrangement or the like is possible.

  According to the first invention, by arranging the vowel keys on both the left hand side and the right hand side of the keyboard, first, the left hand with both the consonant keys and the vowel keys can be used, and the type with the left hand is possible. Makes it possible to continue operation without releasing the mouse. In addition, the left and right hands are used alternately in Japanese Romaji input, where consonant keys are arranged only on the left hand side and vowel keys placed on the right hand side require input in the order of consonants and vowels. High-speed type with both hands becomes possible.

That is, depending on the situation, it is possible to use either one hand or two hands.
In addition, since an existing keyboard can be used, there is no need for further space expansion.

  According to the second invention, in the keyboard, by placing the Enter key and the Back Space key on the left hand side, it is possible to determine the type, change line, and correct with only the left hand.

  According to the third invention, on the keyboard, the number of keys required for inputting Japanese romaji for muddy and semi-voiced sounds is created by creating a key for assigning and switching pronunciation marks used for muddy and semi-voiced sounds when inputting Japanese romaji. Decrease. In addition, input of “ぢ”, “ji”, “zu”, and “z” is less likely to be erroneous. By pressing the keys in the order of consonant, vowel, and phonetic note, it is input as one character of muddy or semi-voiced sound.

  According to the fourth invention or the fifth invention, the number of necessary keys is reduced by assigning several long symbols, punctuation marks, or a plurality of symbols to a key and switching them in order to enable input. Touch typing is easy. Or, searching for keys on the keyboard is reduced, and the input time can be shortened.

According to the sixth invention, it is easy to learn touch typing because it is possible to input without looking directly at the key from the beginning by the label attached to the monitor side, which is characterized by the same arrangement as the keyboard, which is color-coded. .
According to the seventh invention, in the keyboard, when the touch typing is performed by making the vertical alignment of the character input keys assigned to each finger linear or by attaching a groove that feels linear to the key, Reduce.

  According to the eighth invention, by executing a dedicated character input program that does not require installation, the arrangement of the existing keyboard can be changed according to the situation or anywhere, and the type with only the left hand is possible. In addition, it is possible to switch between enabling high-speed type with both hands. Furthermore, since it is possible to switch to a conventional key arrangement, it is possible to use it with a key arrangement that you are accustomed to even on another person's personal computer using an existing keyboard or the like.

One embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.
The keyboard layout is composed of consonant group and vowel group 1 in order, phonetic note 2, long sound symbol / punctuation mark 3, Enter key 4, Back Space key 5, key 6 that summarizes multiple symbols, etc. on the left side. . In order to enable fast typing with both hands on the right side of the key, vowels are again arranged in order. Also, alphabets that do not need to be used in Japanese are arranged in order on the right side.
"Effect of the embodiment"

According to this embodiment, a consonant group, a vowel group 1, a phonetic note 2, a long sound symbol / punctuation mark 3, an Enter key 4, a Back Space key 5, and a key 6 in which a plurality of symbols are combined are arranged on the left side. Japanese typing with only is possible. In addition, this makes it possible to keep a mouse or the like in the right hand when operating a personal computer.
When you want to type at high speed, use the vowel on the right side with the consonant on the left hand side to enable alternate left and right input with both hands.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the vowel group 1 is assigned to the second line, the consonants and other alphabets are assigned to the third or fourth line, and the right and left sides are arranged in order from the inside. However, in other embodiments, these rows may be interchanged as long as there are one set of vowels on the left and right sides and they are arranged in order. Further, as long as they are arranged in order, they may be arranged in order from the outside, the right side, or the left side.

Even in the arrangement of the long sound symbol / punctuation mark 3, the Enter key 4, the Back Space key 5, and the key 6 in which a plurality of symbols are collected, the position may be changed as long as it is on the left side. Also, if it is on the left side, there may be a similar key on the right side.

One embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.
The keys gathered on the left side shown in FIG. 2 are keys that enable Japanese type in Roman characters with only left hand for hiragana, katakana, and kanji.

One embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 shows a key arrangement in which a consonant group gathered on the left side and a vowel on the right side shown in FIG. Typing is inconvenient if it can only be done with one hand, and it is inconvenient if it can only be done with both hands. It is convenient to use only one hand and both hands depending on the situation.

One embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 shows the remaining alphabets that are necessary when inputting English letters. The remaining 11 letters are arranged in order.

One embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.
A label 7 characterized in that the same arrangement as the keyboard is color-coded is pasted on the monitor side.
"Effect of the embodiment"

According to this embodiment, since it is possible to input without looking directly at the key from the beginning by the label 7 attached to the monitor side, it is easy to learn touch typing.
"Other embodiments"
In the embodiment of FIG. 5, it is affixed to the upper left part of the monitor. However, in other embodiments, any position that does not interfere with the shape of the monitor, such as left and right and up and down, may be used as long as it is close to the screen.

One embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.
In a keyboard such as WNO, RTE, etc., when the vertical alignment of the character input keys assigned to each finger is viewed from the horizontal in the direction of the arrow, a groove 8 that is felt linearly is attached to the key or is made linear.
"Effect of the embodiment"

According to this embodiment, even if the keys are not directly viewed, it is difficult to shift from the vertically aligned keys of each finger, so that there are fewer mistakes in touch typing. In addition, learning of touch typing becomes easy.
"Other embodiments"

  In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the curved shape is gentle, but in other embodiments, if the touched finger feels straight when viewed from the horizontal in the direction of the arrow, a groove with a corner, May be raised in a convex shape.

It is a top view which shows the characteristic key arrangement | sequence in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the arrangement | sequence of the key required at the time of Japanese typing only with the left hand in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the arrangement | sequence of the key required at the time of Japanese high-speed typing with both hands in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the keyboard layout of the English character which is not used at the time of Japanese input in one Embodiment of this invention.

It is a top view which shows sticking the label 7 characterized by the arrangement | sequence similar to the keyboard in one Embodiment of this invention on the monitor side. It is a figure which shows that the groove | channel which feels linearly is seen when the several key of the vertical alignment in one Embodiment of this invention is seen horizontally. It is a top view which shows a prior art.

Explanation of symbols

1 vowel key 2 phonetic key 3 long sound symbol / punctuation key 4 Enter key 5 Back Space key 6 key with multiple symbols 7 printed label with key layout 8 groove when viewed horizontally from the arrow direction

Claims (8)

A keyboard and keyboard software characterized by changing the arrangement of existing keyboards, placing vowel keys on both the left and right hand sides, and placing consonant keys used in Japanese only on the left hand side . Keyboard and keyboard software characterized by placing an Enter key and Back Space key on the left hand side of an existing keyboard. Keyboard and keyboard software characterized by assigning to one key the pronunciation marks used for muddy and semi-voiced sounds when inputting Japanese Romaji characters, and by successively pressing this key, the dial can be switched in order. . Long clef and punctuation marks Can be assigned to a single key and then pressed continuously. A keyboard and keyboard software characterized by enabling the input by sequentially switching between. A computer keyboard and keyboard software characterized by selecting a symbol by pressing a key containing multiple symbols multiple times and confirming with Enter. A label to be affixed to the monitor, characterized by a color-coded layout similar to the keyboard.
A keyboard characterized in that the vertical alignment of the character input keys is linear, or grooves that feel linear are attached to the keys. By executing a dedicated character input program that does not require installation, the layout of the existing keyboard can be changed, vowels can be placed on both the left and right hand sides, making it possible to use only the left hand and high speed with both hands Keyboard software, characterized by the fact that it can be typed and can be switched to a conventional key arrangement.