JP2010237973A - Accent character input device and accent character input program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an accent character input device and an accent character input program, for easily inputting an accent character composed of a basic character and two or more kinds of accent symbols with few operations. <P>SOLUTION: A tape printer 1 includes a basic character input key 21, a tonal symbol input key 22, a vowel symbol input key 23, a default key 24, and a cursor key 25. A CPU 31 changes, when the tonal symbol input key 22 is input while a basic character 51 is input, the type of a tonal symbol 52 constituting an accent character 50 (S14-S16). When the vowel symbol input key 23 is input while the basic character 51 is input, the CPU 31 changes the type of a vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50 (S18-S20). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an accent character input device and an accent character input program capable of inputting an accent character composed of basic characters and accent symbols.

  Conventionally, an invention described in Patent Document 1 is known as an invention related to an accent character input device capable of inputting an accent character. Here, the accent character in patent document 1 is comprised combining one accent symbol (for example, umlaut etc.) with respect to one basic character (for example, alphabet).

  For example, the tape printer described in Patent Document 1 specifies an accent symbol to be added to the basic character by operating the accent key after inputting the basic character by operating the input key. That is, by operating the accent key after inputting the basic character, the tape printer can input one accent character.

  Then, when an accent key is further operated when an accent character is input, the tape printing apparatus changes the type of accent symbol constituting the accent character. That is, the tape printer can change the type of accent character by operating the accent key again.

JP 2006-186886 A

  Here, the accent characters include those composed by combining a plurality of types of accent symbols with respect to one basic character (for example, characters such as Vietnamese and Thai). In this case, the type of accent character is specified by a combination of a plurality of types of accent characters added to the basic character.

  Consider the case where the invention described in Patent Document 1 is applied when inputting such accent characters. As described above, in the case of the tape printer, the user needs to operate the accent key at least once when changing the type of accent character. That is, in the case of the invention described in Patent Document 1, the user can be requested to input an accent key numerous times before inputting the user-desired accent character. Also, when the number of input of the accent key is too large, or when it is desired to change only a specific type of accent symbol, the user can perform the input operation many times.

  The present specification provides an accented character input device and an accented character input program that enable a user to input an accented character that can be composed of basic characters and a plurality of types of accent symbols with simple and few key operations.

  An accent character input device according to claim 1 of the present invention is an input unit capable of inputting an accent character composed of a basic character and a plurality of types of accent symbols, and an accent character input by the input unit as an output target. An accent character input device comprising: a confirmation means for confirming, wherein a basic character input key for inputting the basic character and a specific series of the target basic character input by the basic character input key A first accent key for adding a first accent symbol belonging to a second accent key for inputting a second accent symbol belonging to a series different from the first accent symbol for the target basic character; A first symbol that sequentially changes the type of the first accent symbol added to the target basic character each time the first accent key is input And a second symbol changing means for sequentially changing the type of the second accent symbol to be added to the target basic character each time the second accent key is input, and the basic character and the first accent symbol at the time of input. And a confirmation key for identifying the accent character based on the state of the second accent symbol and confirming the accent character as an output target.

  According to the accent character input device, the user can input a desired accent character with few key operations by operating the first accent key and the second accent key. Thereby, the said accent character input device can reduce the operation burden of the user at the time of inputting the desired accent character which consists of a basic character, a 1st accent symbol, and a 2nd accent symbol.

  The accent character input device according to claim 2 is the accent character input device according to claim 1, wherein the first character is input by a direction key for changing the position of character input by the input means to a specific direction and the most recent operation. A first determining means for determining whether or not the first accent key is input, and the direction key when the first determining means determines that the first accent input state is set. And a first control means for sequentially changing the type of the first accent symbol added to the target basic character each time.

  According to the accent character input device, the user can change the type of the first accent symbol by operating the direction key when the first accent key has been input most recently. At this time, the types of the basic characters and the second accent symbols already input are not changed. Thereby, the said accent character input device can reduce the operation burden of the user at the time of changing a 1st accent symbol.

  Further, the accent character input device according to claim 3 is the accent character input device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a direction key for changing the position of character input by the input means to a specific direction, When it is determined by the operation that the second accent key is input to the second accent input state, and when the second determination unit determines that the second accent input state is in the second accent input state. And second control means for sequentially changing the type of the second accent symbol added to the target basic character each time the direction key is input.

  According to the accent character input device, the user can change the type of the second accent symbol by operating the direction key when the second accent key has been input most recently. At this time, the types of the basic characters and the first accent symbols already input are not changed. Thereby, the said accent character input device can reduce the operation burden of the user at the time of changing a 2nd accent symbol.

  An accent character input device according to claim 4 is the accent character input device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an initialization key for initializing input contents by the input means is provided. The first determination means for determining whether or not the first accent key is input by the most recent operation, and the first determination means determines that the first accent input state is present. When the initialization key is input, the second basic character added to the target basic character while maintaining the current target basic character and the type of the second accent symbol added to the target basic character. And a first initialization means for changing the type of one accent symbol to an initial state.

  According to the accent character input device, when the user has input the first accent key most recently, the user operates the initialization key to set the type of the first accent symbol in the current input content to the initial state. Can change. That is, the accent character input device can reduce the operation burden on the user when the type of the first accent symbol is changed to the initial state.

  Furthermore, the accent character input device according to claim 5 is the accent input device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an initialization key for initializing input content by the input means; A second determination means for determining whether or not the second accent key has been input by the most recent operation, and the second determination means has determined that the second accent input state has been entered; In this case, on the condition that the initialization key is input, the second basic character added to the target basic character while maintaining the current target basic character and the type of the first accent symbol added to the target basic character. And a second initialization means for changing the type of the accent symbol to an initial state.

  According to the accent character input device, when the second accent key has been input most recently, the user operates the initialization key to set the type of the second accent symbol in the current input content to the initial state. Can change. That is, the accent character input device can reduce a user's operation burden when the type of the second accent symbol is changed to the initial state.

  An accent character input program according to claim 6 is a basic character input key for inputting a basic character constituting a part of an accent character, and a target basic character input by the basic character input key. A part of the accent character, a first accent key for adding a first accent symbol belonging to a specific series, and a part of the accent character with respect to the target basic character, Input means including a second accent key for inputting a second accent symbol belonging to a different series from the first accent symbol, and based on the state of the basic character, the first accent symbol, and the second accent symbol at the time of input A confirmation means for specifying an accent character and a confirmation key for confirming the accent character as an output target. A first character changing step of sequentially changing a type of a first accent symbol to be added to the target basic character each time the first accent key is input; A second symbol changing step of sequentially changing the type of the second accent symbol added to the target basic character each time a second accent key is input.

  The accent character input program has the same effect as the accent character input device according to claim 1 by cooperating with the accent character input device. That is, the accent character input program can reduce a user's operation burden when inputting a desired accent character including a basic character, a first accent symbol, and a second accent symbol.

  The accent character input program according to claim 7 is the accent character input program according to claim 6, wherein whether or not the first accent key input state has been input by the most recent operation is determined. Each time a direction key for changing the character input position by the input means to a specific direction is input when it is determined by the first determination step to be determined and the first accent input state by the first determination step. And a first control step of sequentially changing the type of the first accent symbol added to the target basic character.

  The accent character input program has the same effect as the accent character input device according to claim 2 in cooperation with the accent character input device. That is, the accent character input program can reduce the operation burden on the user when changing the first accent symbol.

  The accent character input program according to claim 8 is the accent character input program according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the second accent key is input by the most recent operation. A second determination step for determining whether or not the second accent input state is determined by the second determination means; and a direction key for changing the character input position by the input means to a specific direction. And a second control step of sequentially changing the type of the second accent symbol added to the target basic character each time it is input.

  The accent character input program has the same effect as the accent character input device according to claim 3 by cooperating with the accent character input device. That is, the accent character input program can reduce the operation burden on the user when changing the second accent symbol.

  An accent character input program according to claim 9 is the accent character input program according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the first accent key is input by the most recent operation. A first determination step for determining whether or not an input state is present; and an initial stage for initializing input contents by the input means when the first determination means determines that the input state is the first accent input state The type of the first accent symbol added to the target basic character while maintaining the current target basic character and the type of the second accent symbol added to the target basic character on the condition that the activation key is input And a first initialization step for changing to an initial state.

  The accent character input program has the same effect as the accent character input device according to claim 4 in cooperation with the accent character input device. That is, the accent character input program can reduce the operation burden on the user when the type of the first accent symbol is changed to the initial state.

  Furthermore, the accent character input program according to claim 10 is the accent character input program according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the second accent key is input by the most recent operation. A second determination step for determining whether or not the input state is present; and an initial stage for initializing the input content by the input means when the second determination means determines that the second accent input state is present The type of the second accent symbol added to the target basic character while maintaining the current target basic character and the type of the first accent symbol added to the target basic character on the condition that the activation key is input And a second initialization step for changing to an initial state.

  The accent character input program has the same effect as the accent character input device according to claim 5 by cooperating with the accent character input device. That is, the accent character input program can reduce the operation burden on the user when the type of the second accent symbol is changed to the initial state.

It is a top view of the tape printer concerning this embodiment. It is a side view of the tape printer concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a tape printer. It is explanatory drawing regarding the structure of an accent character. It is explanatory drawing regarding a tone symbol and a vowel symbol. It is explanatory drawing (1) regarding an accent character specific table. It is explanatory drawing (2) regarding an accent character specific table. It is a flowchart of the main control program in this embodiment. It is a flowchart of an accent character setting processing program. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of a liquid crystal display at the time of an accent character setting. It is a flowchart of an accent character change processing program. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of a liquid crystal display at the time of accent character change.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which an accent character input device and an accent character input program according to the present invention are embodied in a tape printer 1 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the tape printer 1 according to this embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 10 and a keyboard 20 on the top surface of the housing 2. Further, a cassette mounting portion 4 is formed in the housing 2. The cassette mounting portion 4 is a portion where a tape cassette is mounted. The tape cassette stores a tape made of thermal paper or the like in a wound state. The cassette mounting portion 4 is covered with a storage cover 3 that can be freely opened and closed. The tape discharge port 5 is formed on the left side of the cassette mounting portion 4. The tape discharge port 5 discharges the tape drawn from the tape cassette. The tape can be printed by a thermal head 40 described later.

  The liquid crystal display 10 is a display device that performs various displays based on the operation of the keyboard 20 or the like. For example, when the basic character input key 21, the tone symbol input key 22, the vowel symbol input key 23, or the like is operated, the liquid crystal display 10 displays characters such as accent characters over one line based on the input operation. (See FIGS. 10 and 12).

  The keyboard 20 includes a plurality of operation keys. Specifically, the keyboard 20 includes a basic character input key 21, a tone symbol input key 22, a vowel symbol input key 23, a default key 24, a cursor key 25, a print key 26, a return key 27, It has.

  The basic character input key 21 is operated when inputting the basic character 51 constituting the accent character 50. The tone symbol input key 22 is operated when the tone symbol 52 constituting the accent character 50 is input / changed. The vowel symbol input key 23 is operated when inputting / changing the vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50. The default key 24 is operated when the tone symbol 52 or the vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50 is initialized. The cursor key 25 is operated when the cursor 60 displayed on the liquid crystal display 10 is moved left and right (see FIGS. 10 and 12). The cursor key 25 is operated when changing the type of the tone symbol 52 or vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50.

  A control board 6 is disposed below the keyboard 20. The control board 6 constitutes a control circuit unit that controls the entire tape printer 1. A connector 7 and an adapter insertion port 8 are provided on the right side surface of the cassette mounting portion 4. A USB cable is attached to the connector 7 when connecting to an external device (for example, a personal computer). A power adapter is attached to the adapter insertion port 8.

Next, the control configuration of the tape printer 1 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the tape printer 1.
As shown in FIG. 2, a control board 6 is disposed in the tape printer 1. The control board 6 includes a control unit 30, a head drive circuit 41, a transport motor drive circuit 43, and a cutting motor drive circuit 45.

  The control unit 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, a RAM 33, an EEPROM 34, and a CG-ROM 35. The control unit 30 is connected to a head drive circuit 41, a conveyance motor drive circuit 43, and a cutting motor drive circuit 45. Further, the control unit 30 is also connected to the liquid crystal display 10 and the keyboard 20.

  The CPU 31 is a central processing unit that plays a central role in various controls in the tape printer 1. Therefore, the CPU 31 controls each peripheral device based on an input signal from the keyboard 20 or the like and a main control program described later (see FIGS. 8, 9, and 11).

  The ROM 32 stores various control programs and data for the tape printer 1. Accordingly, the ROM 32 stores a main control program (see FIG. 8), an accent character setting process program (see FIG. 9), and an accent character change process program (see FIG. 11) which will be described later. The ROM 32 stores an accent character specification table 32A. The accent character specification table 32A is a table showing the relationship between the type of the accent character 50, the value of the tone symbol counter n, and the value of the vowel symbol counter m. Details of the accent character specification table 32A will be described later in detail.

  The RAM 33 is a storage device that temporarily stores the calculation result of the CPU 31 and the like. The RAM 33 also stores print data generated by input from the keyboard 20. The RAM 33 stores numerical data of the tone symbol counter n and numerical data of the vowel symbol counter m in processing of the main control program and the like.

  The EEPROM 34 is a nonvolatile memory capable of writing / erasing stored contents. The EEPROM 34 stores data indicating user settings and the like in the tape printer 1. The CG-ROM 35 is a character generator memory that stores image data of characters and symbols to be printed in correspondence with code data in a dot pattern. Therefore, the CG-ROM 35 stores image data relating to all types of accent characters 50.

  The head drive circuit 41 is a circuit that supplies a drive signal to the thermal head 40 based on a control signal from the CPU 31 and controls the drive mode of the thermal head 40. At this time, the head drive circuit 41 controls the heat generation mode of the entire thermal head 40 by controlling whether or not each heating element arranged in the thermal head 40 is energized.

  The transport motor drive circuit 43 is a control circuit that supplies a drive signal to the tape transport motor 42 based on a control signal from the CPU 31 and controls the drive of the tape transport motor 42. The cutting motor drive circuit 45 is a circuit that controls the driving of the cutting motor 44 by supplying a driving signal to the cutting motor 44 based on a control signal from the CPU 31.

  Here, the accent character 50 that can be input by the tape printer 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

  Note that the tape printer 1 according to the present embodiment can input “Vietnamese characters (quark goo)” as the accent character 50. In the present embodiment, the accent character 50 indicates a Vietnamese character unless otherwise specified.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the accent character 50 can be expressed by combining a tone symbol 52 and a vowel symbol 53 with respect to the basic character 51. The basic character 51 includes 22 types of characters. That is, the basic character 51 is a character obtained by removing “F”, “J”, “W”, and “Z” from the 26-character alphabet. The basic characters 51 include characters that are not combined with the tone symbol 52, characters that are not combined with the vowel symbol 53, and characters that are not combined with either the tone symbol 52 or the vowel symbol 53.

  The tone symbol 52 is a symbol indicating the tone of the voice when the basic character 51 with the tone symbol 52 is pronounced. The tone symbol 52 includes a first tone symbol to a fifth tone symbol (see FIG. 5). The first tone symbol to the fifth tone symbol indicate different tone. Accordingly, the accent character 50 can have six types of tone including “no tone symbol 52”.

  The vowel symbol 53 is a symbol indicating a vowel when the basic character 51 with the vowel symbol 53 is pronounced. The vowel symbol 53 includes first to third vowel symbols (see FIG. 5). The first to third vowel symbols indicate different vowels. Therefore, the accent character 50 can have four types of vowels including “no vowel symbol 53”.

  Next, the accent character specification table 32A stored in the ROM 32 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the accent character specification table 32A.

    As described above, the accent character specification table 32A is stored in the ROM 32. The accent character specification table 32 </ b> A is generated for each type of basic character 51. That is, the ROM 32 stores an accent character specifying table 32A corresponding to each of the 22 types of basic characters 51.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in the accent character specifying table 32A, a certain accent character is associated with the numerical value of the tone symbol counter n and the numerical value of the vowel symbol counter m, respectively. As will be described in detail later, the numerical value of the tone symbol counter n corresponds to the type of tone symbol 52 constituting the accent character 50. The numerical value of the vowel symbol counter m corresponds to the type of vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50.

  Note that the value “0” of the tone symbol counter n indicates that the tone symbol 52 is not combined with the basic character 51. The value “0” of the vowel symbol counter m indicates a state in which the vowel symbol 53 is not combined with the basic character 51.

  The accent character specification table 32A shown in FIG. 6A is the accent character specification table 32A related to the basic character “A”. The basic character “A” is not combined with the third vowel symbol (see FIG. 5). Accordingly, the accent character 50 related to the basic character “A” includes 18 types of accent characters 50. Therefore, the accent character specification table 32A specifies one type of accent character 50 related to the basic character “A” from the 18 types of accent characters 50 based on the numerical values of the tone symbol counter n and the vowel symbol counter m. Can do.

  The accent character specifying table 32A shown in FIG. 6B is the accent character specifying table 32A related to the basic character “E”. The basic character “E” is not combined with the second vowel symbol and the third vowel symbol (see FIG. 5). Accordingly, the accent character 50 related to the basic character “E” includes 12 types of accent characters 50. Therefore, the accent character specifying table 32A specifies one type of accent character 50 related to the basic character “E” from the 12 types of accent characters 50 based on the numerical values of the tone symbol counter n and the vowel symbol counter m. Can do.

  The accent character specifying table 32A shown in FIG. 6C is the accent character specifying table 32A related to the basic character “I”. The basic character “I” is not combined with the first to third vowel symbols (see FIG. 5). Therefore, the accent character 50 relating to the basic character “I” includes six types of accent characters 50. Therefore, the accent character specification table 32A specifies one type of accent character 50 related to the basic character “I” from the six types of accent characters 50 based on the numerical values of the tone symbol counter n and the vowel symbol counter m. Can do.

  The accent character specification table 32A shown in FIG. 7A is the accent character specification table 32A related to the basic character “O”. The basic character “O” is not combined with the second vowel symbol (see FIG. 5). Accordingly, the accent character 50 related to the basic character “O” includes 18 types of accent characters 50. Therefore, the accent character specification table 32A specifies one type of accent character 50 related to the basic character “O” from the 12 types of accent characters 50 based on the numerical values of the tone symbol counter n and the vowel symbol counter m. Can do.

  The accent character specifying table 32A shown in FIG. 7B is the accent character specifying table 32A related to the basic character “U”. The basic character “U” is not combined with the first vowel symbol and the second vowel symbol (see FIG. 5). Therefore, the accent character 50 related to the basic character “U” includes 12 types of accent characters 50. Therefore, the accent character specification table 32A specifies one type of accent character 50 related to the basic character “U” from the 12 types of accent characters 50 based on the numerical values of the tone symbol counter n and the vowel symbol counter m. Can do.

  The accent character specification table 32A shown in FIG. 7C is the accent character specification table 32A related to the basic character “Y”. The basic character “Y” is not combined with the first to third vowel symbols (see FIG. 5). Therefore, the accent character 50 related to the basic character “Y” includes six types of accent characters 50. Therefore, the accent character specification table 32A specifies one type of accent character 50 related to the basic character “Y” from the six types of accent characters 50 based on the numerical values of the tone symbol counter n and the vowel symbol counter m. Can do.

  Next, the main control program in the tape printer 1 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main control program related to the tape printer 1.

  First, in S1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a key input has been performed. When the key input is performed (S1: YES), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S2. On the other hand, if no key input is performed (S1: NO), the CPU 31 waits for processing until a key input is performed.

  After shifting to S <b> 2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the input key is the basic character input key 21. When the basic character input key 21 is input (S2: YES), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S3. On the other hand, when the basic character input key 21 is not input (S2: NO), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S4.

  In S3, the CPU 31 executes basic character setting processing. In the basic character setting process (S3), the CPU 31 inputs data of the basic character 51 corresponding to the type of the input basic character input key 21. At this time, the CPU 31 sets the value of the tone symbol counter n and the value of the vowel symbol counter m for the input basic character 51 to “0”. When the basic character setting process (S3) ends, the CPU 31 returns the process to S1.

  In S <b> 4, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the accent symbol (that is, the tone symbol 52 and the vowel symbol 53) for the basic character 51 that is the current input target is unconfirmed. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an accent character confirmation process (S8) described later has been executed for the basic character 51 that is the current input target. The state where the accent symbol has not been determined includes both the case immediately after the basic character 51 is input and the case where the accent character setting process (S7) and the accent character change process (S9) are executed. When the accent character is unconfirmed (S4: YES), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S5. On the other hand, when the accent character is confirmed (S4: NO), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S10.

  In step S5, the CPU 31 determines whether an accent symbol is currently selected for the basic character that is the current input target. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in an accent selection state for a certain accent character 50 (see FIG. 12). The accent selection state is set on condition that a predetermined operation has been performed in other processes described later. If an accent character is being selected (S5: YES), the CPU 31 proceeds to S9. On the other hand, when the accent character is not being selected (S5: NO), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S6.

  In S6, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an accent key (that is, a tone symbol input key 22 and a vowel symbol input key 23) is input. When the accent key is input (S6: YES), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S7. On the other hand, if there is no input of an accent key (S6: NO), the CPU 31 proceeds to S8. That is, in this case, when a key input other than the accent key is made, the CPU 31 proceeds to S8.

  In S7, the CPU 31 executes an accent character setting process. Specifically, the CPU 31 executes an accent character setting processing program. Details of the accent character setting processing program will be described later in detail with reference to the drawings. When the accent character setting process ends, the CPU 31 returns the process to S1.

  After shifting to S8, the CPU 31 executes an accent character determination process. Specifically, the type of the tone symbol 52 and the vowel symbol 53 combined with the basic character 51 that is the current input target is determined. That is, when a key other than an accent key is input in an accent unconfirmed state, the CPU 31 specifies the type of the accent character 50 based on the current setting state. When the accent character determination process (S8) ends, the CPU 31 returns the process to S1.

  In S9, the CPU 31 executes an accent character change process. Specifically, the CPU 31 executes an accent character change processing program. Details of the accent character change processing program will be described later in detail with reference to the drawings. When the accent character change process ends, the CPU 31 returns the process to S1.

  In S10, the CPU 31 performs other processing. Other processing includes various processing such as printing of the input accent character. When a predetermined operation is performed by the user, the CPU 31 sets the accent selection state in other processing. When the other processing ends, the CPU 31 returns the processing to S1.

  Next, the accent character setting processing program executed in S7 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the accent character setting processing program.

  In step S11, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the basic character 51 is input as an input target. When the basic character 51 is input (S11: YES), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S12. On the other hand, if the basic character 51 has not been input (S11: NO), the CPU 31 ends the accent character setting processing program as it is, and proceeds to S1.

  In S12, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the tone symbol input key 22 has been input. When the tone symbol input key 22 is input (S12: YES), the CPU 31 proceeds to S13. On the other hand, if the tone symbol input key 22 is not input (S12: NO), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S17. That is, if the vowel symbol input key 23 is input, the CPU 31 proceeds to S17.

  In S <b> 13, the CPU 31 stores the first input information in the RAM 33. The first input information indicates that the tone symbol input key 22 has been input by the previous key input operation. The first input information is used in an accent symbol change processing program (see FIG. 11) described later. After storing the first input information in the RAM 33, the CPU 31 proceeds to S14.

  The first input information is retained when the cursor key 25 and the default key 24 are operated in an accent character change process (S9) described later. When other key operations are performed, the first input information is erased from the RAM 33.

  After shifting to S14, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the basic character 51 to be input is a character to which the tone symbol 52 can be added. The CPU 31 performs the determination process based on whether or not an aspect of adding the tone symbol 52 is defined in the accent character specifying table 32A related to the basic character 51. When the tone symbol 52 can be added (S14: YES), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S15. On the other hand, when the tone symbol 52 cannot be added (S14: NO), the CPU 31 ends the accent character setting processing program as it is and shifts the processing to S1.

  In S15, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the numerical value of the tone symbol counter n of the basic character 51 to be input. When the current value of the tone symbol counter n is the maximum value (“5” in FIGS. 6 and 7), the CPU 31 sets the value of the tone symbol counter n to “0”. After adding “1” to the numerical value of the tone symbol counter n, the CPU 31 proceeds to S16.

  In S16, the CPU 31 executes a tone symbol setting process. In the tone symbol setting process, the CPU 31 identifies the type of the accent character 50 associated with the basic character 51 based on the accent character identification table 32A associated with the basic character 51 and the value of the tone symbol counter n.

  As described above, since “1” is added to the value of the tone symbol counter n (S15), the type of the tone symbol 52 added to the basic character 51 is changed. When the value of the tone symbol counter n is “0”, the accent character 50 related to the input object is changed to a state without the tone symbol 52. In any case, the types of the basic character 51 and the vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50 as the input target are not changed.

  After shifting to S <b> 17, the CPU 31 stores the second input information in the RAM 33. The second input information indicates that the vowel symbol input key 23 has been input by the previous key input operation. The second input information is used in an accent symbol change processing program (see FIG. 11) described later. After the second input information is stored in the RAM 33, the CPU 31 proceeds to S18.

  The second input information is held when the cursor key 25 and the default key 24 are operated in an accent character change process (S9) described later. When other key operations are performed, the second input information is erased from the RAM 33.

  In S18, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the basic character 51 to be input is a character to which a vowel symbol 53 can be added. The CPU 31 performs the determination process based on whether or not an aspect of adding the vowel symbol 53 is defined in the accent character specifying table 32A related to the basic character 51. When the vowel symbol 53 can be added (S18: YES), the CPU 31 proceeds to S19. On the other hand, when the vowel symbol 53 cannot be added (S18: NO), the CPU 31 ends the accent character setting processing program as it is, and shifts the processing to S1.

  In S19, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the numerical value of the vowel symbol counter m of the basic character 51 to be input. If the current value of the vowel symbol counter m is the maximum value (“2” in FIGS. 6A and 7A), the CPU 31 sets the value of the vowel symbol counter m to “0”. Set to. After adding “1” to the numerical value of the vowel symbol counter m, the CPU 31 proceeds to S20.

  After shifting to S20, the CPU 31 executes a vowel symbol setting process. In the vowel symbol setting process, the CPU 31 identifies the type of the accent character 50 associated with the basic character 51 based on the accent character identification table 32A associated with the basic character 51 and the value of the vowel symbol counter m.

  As described above, since “1” is added to the value of the vowel symbol counter m (S20), the type of the vowel symbol 53 added to the basic character 51 is changed. When the value of the vowel symbol counter m is “0”, the accent character 50 related to the input object is changed to a state without the vowel symbol 53. In any case, the types of the basic character 51 and the tone symbol 52 that make up the accent character 50 as the input object are not changed.

  In S21, the CPU 31 executes a setting content display process. Specifically, the CPU 31 displays the accent character 50 of the type specified by the tone symbol setting process (S16) or the vowel symbol setting process (S20) on the liquid crystal display 10 (see, for example, FIG. 10). After displaying the changed type of accent character 50 on the liquid crystal display 10, the CPU 31 ends the accent character setting processing program and proceeds to S1.

  Here, the specific contents of the accent character setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, when the user operates the basic character input key 21 related to the basic character 51 “A”, a basic character setting process is executed (S3). At this time, as shown in FIG. 10A, the liquid crystal display 10 displays the character of the basic character “A” and the cursor 60. Further, the values of the tone symbol counter n and the vowel symbol counter m related to “A” are both set to “0”.

  Then, in the state of FIG. 10A, when the user performs an input operation of the tone symbol input key 22 once, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the tone symbol counter n related to “A” (S15). ). Therefore, at this time, the value of the tone symbol counter n indicates “1”, and the value of the vowel symbol counter m indicates “0”. As a result, the liquid crystal display 10 displays the basic character 51 relating to “A” and the accent character 50 including the first tone symbol (see FIG. 10B).

  Thereafter, when the user performs the input operation of the vowel symbol input key 23 once in the state of FIG. 10B, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the vowel symbol counter m related to “A”. (S19). Therefore, at this time, the value of the tone symbol counter n indicates “1”, and the value of the vowel symbol counter m indicates “1”. As a result, the liquid crystal display 10 displays the basic character 51 relating to “A” and the accent character 50 composed of the first tone symbol and the first vowel symbol (see FIG. 10C).

  Then, in the state of FIG. 10C, when the user performs an input operation of the tone symbol input key 22 once, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the tone symbol counter n related to “A” (S15). ). Therefore, at this time, the value of the tone symbol counter n indicates “2”, and the value of the vowel symbol counter m indicates “1”. As a result, the liquid crystal display 10 displays the basic character 51 relating to “A” and the accent character 50 composed of the second tone symbol and the first vowel symbol (see FIG. 10D).

  Thereafter, in the state of FIG. 10D, when the user performs the input operation of the tone symbol input key 22 three times and the vowel symbol input key 23 once, the CPU 31 displays the tone symbol input key 22, the vowel symbol input key. For every 23 input operations, “1” is added to the value of the corresponding counter. “1” is added to the value of the “1” vowel symbol counter m to the value of the tone symbol counter n related to “A” (S19). Therefore, in this case, the value of the tone symbol counter n indicates “5” and the value of the vowel symbol counter m indicates “2”. As a result, the liquid crystal display 10 displays the basic character 51 relating to “A” and the accent character 50 composed of the fifth tone symbol and the second vowel symbol (see FIG. 10E).

  As described above, according to the tape printer 1, when inputting the accent character 50 shown in FIG. 10E, the user performs the input operation of the five tone symbol input keys 22 and the two vowel symbol input keys. 23 input operations may be performed. That is, in this case, the user can input the desired accent character 50 from the 18 types of accent characters 50 related to “A” by seven operations. Therefore, the tape printer 1 can provide the user with the convenience that a desired accent character 50 can be input with a simpler and less burdensome operation.

  Next, the accent character change processing program executed in S9 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the accent character change processing program.

  In S31, the CPU 31 executes a symbol type specifying process. That is, the CPU 31 specifies the target symbol type based on whether the most recently operated accent key is the tone symbol input key 22 or the vowel symbol input key 23. Specifically, the CPU 31 specifies the target symbol type based on which of the first input information and the second input information is stored in the RAM 33. The target symbol type means the type of accent symbol changed by the accent character changing process. When the symbol type identification process ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to S32.

  In S32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the cursor key 25 has been input. When the cursor key 25 is input (S32: YES), the CPU 31 proceeds to S33. On the other hand, when the cursor key 25 has not been input (S32: NO), the CPU 31 proceeds to S36.

  In step S33, the CPU 31 determines whether the input direction of the cursor key 25 is the right direction. When the input direction is the right direction (S33: YES), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S34. On the other hand, when the input direction is the left direction (S33: NO), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S35.

  In S34, the CPU 31 executes a counter value addition process. That is, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the counter corresponding to the target symbol type. Specifically, when the target symbol type is the tone symbol 52, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the numerical value of the tone symbol counter n. Even in this case, if the value of the tone symbol counter n is the maximum value, the CPU 31 sets the value of the tone symbol counter n to “0”. On the other hand, when the target symbol type is the vowel symbol 53, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the vowel symbol counter m. Also in this case, if the value of the vowel symbol counter m is the maximum value, the CPU 31 sets the value of the vowel symbol counter m to “0”. When the counter value addition process ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to S38.

  In S35, the CPU 31 executes a counter value subtraction process. That is, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the counter value corresponding to the target symbol type. Specifically, when the target symbol type is the tone symbol 52, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the numerical value of the tone symbol counter n. Even in this case, if the value of the tone symbol counter n is “0”, the CPU 31 sets the value of the tone symbol counter n to the maximum value (see FIGS. 5 and 6). On the other hand, when the target symbol type is the vowel symbol 53, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the vowel symbol counter m. Also in this case, if the value of the vowel symbol counter m is “0”, the CPU 31 sets the value of the vowel symbol counter m to the maximum value. When the counter value subtraction process ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to S38.

  In S36, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the default key 24 has been input. When the default key 24 is input (S36: YES), the CPU 31 shifts the process to S37. On the other hand, if the default key 24 has not been input (S36: NO), the CPU 31 ends the accent character change processing program as it is, and proceeds to S1.

  In S37, the CPU 31 executes a counter value initialization process. That is, the CPU 31 sets the value of the counter corresponding to the target symbol type to “0”. Specifically, when the target symbol type is the tone symbol 52, the CPU 31 sets the value of the tone symbol counter n to “0”. On the other hand, when the target symbol type is the vowel symbol 53, the CPU 31 sets the value of the vowel symbol counter m to “0”. When the counter value initialization process ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to S38.

  In S38, the CPU 31 executes an accent symbol change process. That is, the CPU 31 changes the type of the tone symbol 52 or the vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50 that is the input target based on the processing results of S34, S35, and S37. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines the accent character 50 associated with the basic character 51 based on the accent character identification table 32A associated with the accent character 50 associated with the input target and the numerical values of the tone symbol counter n and the vowel symbol counter m. Change the type. When the accent symbol change process ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to S39.

  After shifting to S39, the CPU 31 executes a change content display process. Specifically, the CPU 31 displays the type of accent character 50 changed by the accent symbol changing process (S38) on the liquid crystal display 10 (see, for example, FIG. 12). After displaying the changed type of accent character 50 on the liquid crystal display 10, the CPU 31 ends the accent character change processing program and proceeds to S1.

  Here, the specific contents of the accent character change process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the specific example shown in FIG. 12, the basic character “E” and the accent character 50 composed of the second tone symbol are input as input targets (FIG. 12A). reference). That is, the value of the tone symbol counter n related to “E” indicates “2”, and the value of the vowel symbol counter m indicates “0”. In the specific example shown in FIG. 12, it is assumed that the accent character 50 relating to “E” is in an accent selection state.

  In the case shown in FIG. 12A, when the first input information is stored in the RAM 33 and the right direction of the cursor key 25 is input, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the tone symbol counter n. (S34). Therefore, at this time, the value of the tone symbol counter n indicates “2”, and the value of the vowel symbol counter m indicates “0”. As a result, the liquid crystal display 10 displays the basic character 51 relating to “E” and the accent character 50 including the second tone symbol (see FIG. 12B).

  Thereafter, in the case shown in FIG. 12B, when the second input information is stored in the RAM 33 and the right direction of the cursor key 25 is input, the CPU 31 causes the vowel symbol counter m related to “E” to be stored. “1” is added to the value (S34). Therefore, at this time, the value of the tone symbol counter n indicates “3” and the value of the vowel symbol counter m indicates “1”. As a result, the liquid crystal display 10 displays the basic character 51 relating to “E” and the accent character 50 including the third tone symbol and the first vowel symbol (see FIG. 12C).

  In the case shown in FIG. 12C, the first input information is stored in the RAM 33, and when the left direction of the cursor key 25 is input, the CPU 31 calculates “1” from the value of the tone symbol counter n. Subtract (S35). Therefore, at this time, the value of the tone symbol counter n indicates “2”, and the value of the vowel symbol counter m indicates “1”. As a result, the liquid crystal display 10 displays the basic character 51 relating to “E” and the accent character 50 including the second tone symbol and the first vowel symbol (see FIG. 12D).

  Thereafter, in the case shown in FIG. 12D, when the first input information is stored in the RAM 33 and the default key 24 is input, the CPU 31 initializes the value of the tone symbol counter n to “0”. (S37). Therefore, at this time, the value of the tone symbol counter n indicates “0”, and the value of the vowel symbol counter m indicates “1”. As a result, the liquid crystal display 10 displays the basic character 51 relating to “E” and the accent character 50 including the first vowel symbol (see FIG. 12E).

  Thus, according to the tape printer 1, the user can change the type of the accent symbol related to the target symbol type by operating the cursor key 25. Further, the user can return the accent symbol related to the target symbol type to the initial state by operating the default key 24. Therefore, the tape printer 1 can reduce the operation burden on the user when changing the type of accent symbol (ie, tone symbol 52, vowel symbol 53). The target symbol type is specified by the accent key operated most recently (that is, either the tone symbol input key 22 or the vowel symbol input key 23). In other words, the tape printer 1 processes the symbol that the user is the type of change as the change target in the accent character change process. Also in this respect, the tape printer 1 can reduce the operation burden on the user when inputting the accent character 50.

  As described above, the tape printer 1 according to the present embodiment includes the keyboard 20 including the basic character input key 21, the tone symbol input key 22, and the vowel symbol input key 23. The basic character input key 21 is used when inputting the basic character 51 constituting the accent character 50. The tone symbol input key 22 is used when inputting / changing the tone symbol 52 constituting the accent character 50. The vowel symbol input key 23 is used when inputting / changing the vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50. That is, the tape printer 1 can input an accent character 50 that can be composed of one basic character 51, one tone symbol 52, and one vowel symbol 53.

  When the key symbol input key 22 is input while the basic character 51 is input, the tape printer 1 sequentially changes the type of the tone symbol 52 combined with the basic character 51 (S14 to S16). At this time, the tape printer 1 does not change the type of the basic character 51 and the type of the vowel symbol 53. In addition, when the vowel symbol input key 23 is input while the basic character 51 is input, the tape printer 1 sequentially changes the type of the vowel symbol 53 combined with the basic character 51 (S18 to S20). . In this case, the tape printer 1 does not change the type of the basic character 51 and the type of the tone symbol 52.

  Here, the type of accent character 50 including a certain basic character 51 is equal to the product of the type of tone symbol 52 combined with the basic character 51 and the type of vowel symbol 53. That is, when the type of the accent character 50 is sequentially changed by operating a certain key, the user may need to input the key many times before inputting the desired accent character 50.

  According to the tape printer 1, the user can input a desired accent character 50 by operating the tone symbol input key 22 and the vowel symbol input key 23. At this time, the user can make either the tone symbol 52 or the vowel symbol 53 a desired type, and then adjust the type of the other accent symbol to a desired mode. That is, the user can input a desired accent character 50 with a smaller number of times of either the tone symbol 52 or the vowel symbol 53 than when changing the type of accent character with the one key. As a result, the tape printer 1 can provide an input of the accent character 50 by a simple operation, and can reduce the burden on the user's input operation.

  Further, when the cursor key 25 is operated in the state in which the tone symbol input key 22 has been input most recently, the tape printer 1 can change the type of tone symbol 52 constituting the accent character 50 (S34, S35). Also in this case, the type of the basic character 51 and the type of the vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50 are not changed. Therefore, the user can input a desired accent character 50 with simple and few operations.

  Further, when the cursor key 25 is operated in the state where the vowel symbol input key 23 has been input most recently, the tape printer 1 can change the type of the vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50 (S34, S35). Also in this case, the type of the basic character 51 and the type of the tone symbol 52 constituting the accent character 50 are not changed. Therefore, the user can input a desired accent character 50 with simple and few operations.

  Then, when the default key 24 is operated in the state in which the tone symbol input key 22 has been input most recently, the tape printer 1 can initialize the type of tone symbol 52 constituting the accent character 50 (S36). Also in this case, the type of the basic character 51 and the type of the vowel symbol 53 constituting the accent character 50 are not changed. Therefore, the user can input a desired accent character 50 with simple and few operations.

  Further, when the default key 24 is operated while the vowel symbol input key 23 has been input most recently, the tape printer 1 can initialize the types of vowel symbols 53 constituting the accent character 50 (S36). Also in this case, the type of the basic character 51 and the type of the tone symbol 52 constituting the accent character 50 are not changed. Therefore, the user can input a desired accent character 50 with simple and few operations.

Although the present invention has been described based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, the tape printer 1 according to the present embodiment can input an accent character 50 that can be composed of a basic character 51, a tone symbol 52, and a vowel symbol 53. However, the present invention is not limited to the accent character 50 (that is, quark goo), and various modifications are possible. Specifically, it is also possible to configure so that Thai characters can be input as accent characters. Thai characters can be composed of basic characters and three types of accent symbols. In this regard, an accent symbol input key may be provided for each type of accent symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention has been described as the tape printer 1 and the program stored in the ROM 32 of the tape printer 1, but the present invention is not limited to this aspect. That is, the present invention is not only applied to the tape printer, but can be applied to various apparatuses. The program according to the present invention can also be implemented as a storage medium storing the program.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tape printer 20 Keyboard 21 Basic character input key 22 Tone symbol input key 23 Vowel symbol input key 24 Default key 25 Cursor key 30 Control part 31 CPU
32 ROM
32A Accent character specification table 33 RAM
35 CG-ROM
50 Accent characters 51 Basic characters 52 Tone symbols 53 Vowel symbols

Claims (10)

An input means capable of inputting an accent character composed of a basic character and a plurality of types of accent symbols;
An accent character input device comprising: confirmation means for confirming an accent character input by the input means as an output target;
A basic character input key for inputting the basic character;
A first accent key for adding a first accent symbol belonging to a specific series to the target basic character input by the basic character input key;
A second accent key for inputting a second accent symbol belonging to a sequence different from the first accent symbol for the target basic character;
First symbol changing means for sequentially changing the type of the first accent symbol to be added to the target basic character each time the first accent key is input;
Second symbol changing means for sequentially changing the type of the second accent symbol to be added to the target basic character each time the second accent key is input;
A confirmation key for identifying an accent character based on the state of the basic character at the time of input, the first accent symbol, and the second accent symbol, and confirming the accent character as an output target;
An accent character input device comprising: The accent character input device according to claim 1,
A direction key for changing the position of character input by the input means to a specific direction;
First determination means for determining whether or not the first accent key input state is the first accent input state by the most recent operation;
When the first determination means determines that the first accent input state is established, the first accent symbol added to the target basic character is sequentially changed each time the direction key is input. Control means;
An accent character input device comprising: The accent character input device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a direction key for changing a position of character input by the input means to a specific direction;
Second determination means for determining whether or not the second accent key is input in the second accent key input state by the most recent operation;
When the second determination means determines that the second accent input state is set, a second accent symbol to be added to the target basic character is sequentially changed every time the direction key is input. Control means;
An accent character input device comprising: The accent character input device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
An initialization key for initializing the input content by the input means;
First determination means for determining whether or not the first accent key input state is the first accent input state by the most recent operation;
When it is determined by the first determination means that the first accent input state is present, the current target basic character and the second accent symbol added to the target basic character on condition that the initialization key is input First initialization means for changing the type of the first accent symbol added to the target basic character to the initial state while maintaining the type of
An accent character input device comprising: The accent input device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
An initialization key for initializing the input content by the input means;
Second determination means for determining whether or not the second accent key is input in the second accent key input state by the most recent operation;
When it is determined by the second determination means that the second accent input state is present, the current target basic character and the first accent symbol added to the target basic character on condition that the initialization key is input A second initialization means for changing the type of the second accent symbol added to the target basic character to the initial state while maintaining the type of
An accent character input device comprising: A basic character input key for inputting a basic character constituting a part of an accent character;
A first accent key for forming a part of the accent character and adding a first accent symbol belonging to a specific series to the target basic character input by the basic character input key;
An input means comprising: a second accent key for inputting a second accent symbol that constitutes a part of the accent character and belongs to a different series from the first accent symbol for the target basic character;
A confirming means for identifying an accent character based on the state of the basic character, the first accent symbol, and the second accent symbol at the time of input, and a confirm key for confirming the accent character as an output target. An accent character input program for an accent character input device,
A first symbol changing step of sequentially changing the type of the first accent symbol added to the target basic character each time the first accent key is input;
A second symbol changing step of sequentially changing the type of the second accent symbol added to the target basic character each time the second accent key is input;
An accent character input program comprising: An accent character input program according to claim 6,
A first determination step of determining whether or not the first accent key is input by the most recent operation;
When it is determined in the first determination step that the first accent input state is set, the key is added to the target basic character each time a direction key for changing the character input position by the input means to a specific direction is input. A first control step of sequentially changing the type of the first accent symbol to be
An accent character input program comprising: An accent character input program according to claim 6 or 7,
A second determination step of determining whether or not the second accent key is input by the most recent operation;
When it is determined by the second determination means that the second accent input state is in effect, it is added to the target basic character every time a direction key for changing the character input position by the input means to a specific direction is input. A second control step of sequentially changing the type of the second accent symbol to be
An accent character input program comprising: An accent character input program according to any one of claims 6 to 8,
A first determination step of determining whether or not the first accent key is input by the most recent operation;
If it is determined by the first determination means that the input state is the first accent input state, the current target basic character and the target are subject to input of an initialization key for initializing the input content by the input means. A first initialization step for changing the type of the first accent symbol added to the target basic character to the initial state while maintaining the type of the second accent symbol added to the basic character;
An accent character input program comprising: An accent character input program according to any one of claims 6 to 9,
A second determination step of determining whether or not the second accent key is input by the most recent operation;
If it is determined by the second determination means that the second accent input state is present, the current target basic character and the target are subject to input of an initialization key for initializing the input content by the input means. A second initialization step of changing the type of the second accent symbol added to the target basic character to the initial state while maintaining the type of the first accent symbol added to the basic character;
An accent character input program comprising:

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