JP2010257075A - Character correction method using rotary three-dimensional input device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of correcting input characters by a rotary three-dimensional input device through a small number of operations. <P>SOLUTION: The method of correcting characters by an operation input part 21 as a rotary three-dimensional input device includes steps of: moving a cursor 208 to an input region 206 displayed on a display part 20 based on horizontal operations to the operation input part 21; selecting the characters to be corrected among one or more characters displayed on the input region 206 based on rotary operations to the operation input part 21 by an input correction cursor 207; moving the cursor 208 onto a delete button 205 displayed on the display part 20 based on the horizontal operations; and deleting the characters to be corrected selected by push operations to the operation input part 21, from the input region 206. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a character correction method using a rotary / three-dimensional input device that enables a rotary operation, a horizontal operation, and a push operation.

  As a conventional technique, there is provided a display unit that displays on the display screen a reading input unit, a hiragana input unit composed of 50 sound hiragana, and a clear button for clearing the input content of the reading input unit. A navigation device is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  According to this navigation device, since the hiragana of 50 sounds is displayed on the display unit, the user can easily input a desired character by touching the displayed hiragana.

JP 2008-82858 A

  However, the conventional navigation device, for example, when correcting an input mistake, must clear all the characters input by the operation of the clear button, and then input the desired character again, and corrects the input character Was troublesome.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a character correction method using a rotary three-dimensional input device that can correct a character input with a small number of operations.

  One aspect of the present invention includes a step of moving a first cursor to a character input area displayed on a display unit based on a first operation on an operation input unit, and the character based on a rotary operation on the operation input unit. A step of selecting a correction target character by a second cursor from at least one character displayed in the input area, and an erase button displayed on the display unit based on a second operation on the operation input unit A rotary three-dimensional input device comprising: moving the first cursor upward; and erasing the correction target character selected based on a push operation on the operation input unit from the character input area. The character correction method by is provided.

  Another aspect of the present invention is based on the step of moving the first cursor to the character input area displayed on the display unit based on the first operation on the operation input unit, and the rotary operation on the operation input unit. A step of selecting a first or last character of a character string to be corrected from a character string displayed in the character input area by a second cursor; and a rotary operation while performing a push operation on the operation input unit. Performing an operation to select the correction target character string, canceling the push operation and determining the selected correction target character string, and a second operation on the operation input unit The step of moving the first cursor on the delete button displayed on the display unit, and the previous selection based on the push operation on the operation input unit A step of erasing the character string of the correction object from the character input area, to provide a character correcting method according to the rotary 3-dimensional input device comprising.

  Another aspect of the present invention includes a step of moving the first cursor to a character input area displayed on the display unit based on a first operation on the operation input unit, and a second operation on the operation input unit. A step of selecting a correction target character by a second cursor from at least one character displayed in the character input area on the basis of the second cursor, and the correction target selected based on a push operation on the operation input unit Based on a step of confirming a character, a step of moving the first cursor on an erase button displayed on the display unit based on a third operation on the operation input unit, and a push operation on the operation input unit And a step of erasing the selected character for correction selected from the character input area. Subjected to.

  Another aspect of the present invention is based on the step of moving the first cursor to the character input area displayed on the display unit based on the first operation on the operation input unit, and the rotary operation on the operation input unit. Selecting from the at least one character displayed in the character input area a character to be corrected by a second cursor, shifting to a correction mode based on a push operation on the operation input unit; Selecting a newly input character based on the rotary operation on the operation input unit; and determining the newly input character selected based on the second operation or the push operation on the operation input unit; A character correction method using a rotary three-dimensional input device is provided.

  Another aspect of the present invention includes a step of moving the first cursor to a character input area displayed on the display unit based on a first operation on the operation input unit, and a second operation on the operation input unit. A step of selecting a character to be corrected with a second cursor from at least one character displayed in the character input area based on a step, and a step of shifting to a correction mode based on a push operation on the operation input unit; A step of selecting a character to be newly input based on a third operation or a rotary operation on the operation input unit; and a step of determining the character to be newly input selected on the basis of the push operation on the operation input unit And a character correction method using a rotary three-dimensional input device.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to correct a character input with a small number of operations.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the interior of a vehicle equipped with a car navigation device that employs a rotary three-dimensional input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the car navigation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a display image displayed on the display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4A to 4D are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 6A (a) to 6 (c) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 6B (d) to 6 (f) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 8A (a) to 8 (c) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 8B (d) to 8 (e) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 10A (a) to 10 (c) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 10B (d) to 10 (e) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 12A (a) to 12 (c) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 12B (d) to 12 (e) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[First embodiment]
(Configuration of car navigation system)
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the interior of a vehicle equipped with a car navigation device that employs a rotary / three-dimensional input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Below, the car navigation apparatus 2 to which the operation input unit 21 as an example of a rotary / three-dimensional input apparatus is connected will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle 1 includes a center console 10 that is provided in front of the vehicle between a driver seat and a passenger seat and on which various switches and the like are arranged. The center console 10 is provided with a car navigation device 2.

(Configuration of car navigation system)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the car navigation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the car navigation apparatus 2 includes a display unit 20, a storage unit 22, a search unit 23, a GPS (Global Positioning System) 24, and an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 200. Has been. In addition, an operation input unit 21 is connected to the car navigation device 2 as shown in FIG.

  The display part 20 is arrange | positioned at the center console 10, and is comprised from the liquid crystal display, for example.

(Configuration of operation input unit)
The operation input unit 21 is an example of a rotary / three-dimensional input device, and includes an operation knob 210 having a cylindrical shape disposed on the center console 10. The operation knob 210 includes a rotation operation, a push operation, and X and Y axes. Horizontal operation in the direction is possible. The rotation operation is a rotary switch 214 that is linked to the operation knob 210, the push operation is a push switch 213 that detects that the operation knob 210 is pressed, and the horizontal operation is an X that detects the amount of movement of the operation knob 210 on the X axis. An axis sensor 211 and a Y axis sensor 212 for detecting the amount of movement of the Y axis are provided. In the horizontal operation, the operation area and the screen area of the display unit 20 have a one-to-one correspondence, and an absolute input operation can be performed on the screen area. Accordingly, the horizontal operation, the rotation operation, and the push operation can be performed without changing, the operation item on the display unit 20 is selected by the absolute input operation, the set value is adjusted by the rotation operation, and the operation is confirmed by the push operation. A series of operations can be performed seamlessly.

  The operation input unit 21 includes an ECU 21A. The ECU 21A sends an operation signal of an operation performed on the operation knob 210 to the ECU 200 of the car navigation device 2 based on signals output from the X-axis sensor 211, the Y-axis sensor 212, the push switch 213, and the rotary switch 214. Output. The arrangement position of the operation knob 210 is not limited to the center console 10, and may be any position where the operator can easily operate, such as a position where the line of sight movement is small or the vicinity of the armrest.

  The push operation is, for example, an operation of pushing down the operation knob 210 in the direction of arrow A shown in FIG. 1, and the operation knob 210 returns to the state before the push operation by a reaction force by an elastic member (not shown) after the push operation. It is configured. The push switch 213 outputs a signal based on the push operation to the ECU 21A.

  The rotary operation is, for example, an operation of rotating the operation knob 210 in the directions of arrows B and C shown in FIG. The rotary switch 214 outputs a signal based on the rotary operation to the ECU 21A. Here, the arrow B direction is a clockwise direction, and the arrow C direction is a counterclockwise direction.

  The horizontal operation as the first to third operations is, for example, an operation of horizontally moving the operation knob 210 in a direction in which a cursor described later displayed on the display unit 20 is desired to be moved.

  Here, for example, the X axis is an axis parallel to the horizontal direction of the display unit 20, and the Y axis is an axis parallel to the vertical direction of the display unit 20, and the rotation center of the operation knob 210 is the center. The origin of the XY coordinate system is used. For example, when the operation knob 210 is operated horizontally, a signal based on the direction or coordinates on the XY coordinate system in which the operation knob 210 is moved is output to the ECU 21A, and the ECU 21A operates the operation signal based on the input signal. The ECU 200 is configured to move a cursor, which will be described later, displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal in the same direction as the operation knob 210 for the duration of the horizontal operation. .

  The storage unit 22 is configured by a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a memory, and stores map data, address data, and the like.

  For example, the search unit 23 searches an address or building name of a destination input in an input area, which will be described later, from address data or the like, and calculates a route from the current location to the destination based on the search result.

  The GPS 24 obtains information such as the current location of the vehicle 1 based on a global positioning system using an artificial satellite.

(Configuration of display image)
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a display image displayed on the display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The display image 201 displayed on the display unit 20 is, for example, an input screen for searching for a destination.

  The display unit 20 displays a display image 201 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the display image 201 includes a button group 202, a selection state button 203, a back button 204, an erase button 205, an input area 206 as a character input area, and an input as a second cursor. A correction cursor 207, a cursor 208 as a first cursor, and an input character string 209 are schematically configured.

  The button group 202 is used to input a desired character in the input area 206, and mainly includes a plurality of buttons corresponding to a plurality of lines of 50 sounds. As an example of the character input method, the cursor 208 is placed on the “ta” button, and “ta”, “chi”, “tsu”, “te”, “to”, “ ”,“ Chi ”,... Are displayed on the input correction cursor 207 in the input area 206, and after the desired character is displayed, the character is determined by performing a push operation on the operation knob 210. In this method, a desired character is input to the input area 206. Here, “determining” means, for example, a state in which an operation such as erasure can be performed on an input character or a selected character.

  The selection state button 203 is, for example, a button selected by the cursor 208 and is displayed on the display unit 20 as an icon that is slightly larger than the normal display.

  The return button 204 is, for example, a button that can display an image before displaying the display image 201.

  The delete button 205 is, for example, a button that can delete characters on the input correction cursor 207 displayed in the input area 206 or delete characters on the left side of the input correction cursor 207.

  The input area 206 is an area where characters are input, for example. The input character string 209 input to the input area 206 is, for example, the name of the destination when the cursor 208 is placed on the “complete” button of the button group 202 and the operation knob 210 is pushed. After being determined, the search unit 23 calculates a route from the current location to the destination based on the determined destination name and the current location from the GPS 24.

  The input correction cursor 207 is a cursor that moves in the input area 206.

  The cursor 208 moves in the display image 201 based on, for example, a horizontal operation of the operation knob 210.

  The input character string 209 is a character input to the input area 206.

  Here, the correction is an operation of replacing a character input in the input area 206 with another character, and includes an operation of deleting the input character.

(Operation of the first embodiment)
4A to 4D are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4A to 4D, the left side shows the display image, and the right side shows the operation of the operation knob. In addition, white arrows shown in the following drawings indicate directions in which the input correction cursor 207 and the cursor 208 are moved by the operation on the operation knob 210.

  Hereinafter, a character correction method using the operation input unit according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings and in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG. An example will be described in which the correction target character “Chi” is deleted from the input character string 209 “Aichi Kento” input in the input area 206.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4A, the operator performs a horizontal operation as the first operation in the direction of arrow D with the operation knob 210 to move the cursor 208 from the “t” button to the input area 206. (S1).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the cursor 208 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. The operation knob 210 is moved in the horizontal operation direction.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 4B, the operator performs a rotary operation on the operation knob 210 in the direction of the arrow C, and selects a character to be erased (for example, C) with the input correction cursor 207 (S2). ).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the rotary switch 214 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 sets the input correction cursor 207 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal to the character “TO”. Move to the character “Chi”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 4C, the operator performs a horizontal operation as the second operation in the direction of arrow E with the operation knob 210, and moves the cursor 208 onto the delete button 205 (S3).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the cursor 208 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. The operation knob 210 is moved in the horizontal operation direction.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 4 (d), the operator pushes the operation knob 210 in the direction of arrow A and depresses the erase button 205 to erase the character “Chi” that was the object of erasure ( S4) The character erasing operation is terminated.

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the push switch 213 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 inputs the character “Chi” selected by the input correction cursor 207 based on the operation signal into the input area 206. And the character “Kento” is displayed on the display unit 20 by shifting it to the left by one character.

(Effects of the first embodiment)
According to the character correction method according to the present embodiment, for example, hiragana of 50 sounds is displayed on the display image, the back button included in the display image is continuously pressed to select the character to be erased, and the correction button is pressed. Characters to be erased can be erased with a smaller number of operations compared to the case of erasing by pushing down.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that character strings are erased collectively. In each embodiment described below, parts having the same functions and configurations as those of the first embodiment are the same, and thus are denoted by common reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted or simplified.

(Operation of Second Embodiment)
6A (a) to (c) and FIGS. 6B (d) to (f) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 6A (a) to (c) and FIGS. 6B (d) to (f), the left side shows a display image, and the right side shows the operation of the operation knob.

  Hereinafter, a character correction method using the operation input unit according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to each drawing and according to a flowchart shown in FIG. A case will be described as an example in which the correction target character strings “Chiken” are collectively erased from the input character string 209 “Aichi Kento” input in the input area 206.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6A (a), the operator performs a horizontal operation as the first operation in the direction of arrow D with the operation knob 210 to move the cursor 208 from the “t” button to the input area 206. (S20).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the cursor 208 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. The operation knob 210 is moved in the horizontal operation direction.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6A (b), the operator performs a rotary operation on the operation knob 210 in the direction of arrow C, and the input correction cursor 207 uses the input correction cursor 207 to start the first character of the character string to be erased (for example, C). Is selected (S21). Note that the operator may select the last character (for example, to) of the character string to be deleted with the input correction cursor 207.

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the rotary switch 214 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 sets the input correction cursor 207 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal to the character “TO”. Move to the character “Chi”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6A (c), the operator performs a rotary operation in the direction of arrow B while performing a push operation on the operation knob 210, and the character string “CHIKEN” to be erased by the input correction cursor 207. And "are selected (S22). When the input correction cursor 207 is positioned at the last character to be erased, the character string “chikento” is operated by performing a rotary operation in the direction opposite to the arrow B direction while pushing the operation knob 210. ”Is selected. Subsequent operations are the same.

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the push switch 213 and the rotary switch 214 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays a character string “CHIKEN” displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. And “” are displayed in a selected state, that is, in a shaded state shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6B (d), the operator cancels the push operation on the operation knob 210 and confirms the selection of the character string “Chikento” to be erased (S23).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the release of the push operation to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 confirms the selection of the character string “Chikento” based on the operation signal.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6B (e), the operator performs a horizontal operation as the second operation in the direction of arrow E with the operation knob 210, and moves the cursor 208 onto the delete button 205 (S24).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the cursor 208 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. The operation knob 210 is moved in the horizontal operation direction.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6B (f), the operator pushes the operation knob in the direction of the arrow A and depresses the delete button 205 to delete the character string “Chikento” to be deleted. , (S25), the character string erasing operation is terminated.

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the push switch 213 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the character string “Chiken” selected by the input correction cursor 207 based on the operation signal. The input correction cursor 207 is displayed on the display unit 20 next to the input character string 209 “Ai”.

(Effect of the second embodiment)
According to the character correction method according to the present embodiment, for example, hiragana of 50 sounds is displayed on the display image, the back button included in the display image is continuously pressed to select the character to be erased, and the correction button is pressed. The character string to be erased can be erased at a time with a smaller number of operations compared to the case of repeatedly pressing down and erasing.

[Third Embodiment]
The third embodiment is different from the first and second embodiments in that the input correction cursor is moved to a character to be erased by a horizontal operation.

(Operation of the third embodiment)
FIGS. 8A (a) to (c) and FIGS. 8B (d) to (e) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correcting method according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 8A (a) to (c) and FIGS. 8B (d) to (e), the left side shows a display image, and the right side shows the operation of the operation knob.

  Hereinafter, a character correction method using the operation input unit according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings and in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG. An example will be described in which the correction target character “Chi” is deleted from the input character string 209 “Aichi Kento” input in the input area 206.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8A (a), the operator performs a horizontal operation as a first operation in the direction of arrow D with the operation knob 210, and moves the cursor 208 from the “t” button to the input area 206. (S30).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the cursor 208 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. The operation knob 210 is moved in the horizontal operation direction.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8A (b), the operator performs a horizontal operation as a second operation in the direction of arrow F with the operation knob 210, and uses the input correction cursor 207 to delete characters (e.g. ) Is selected (S31).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the input correction cursor displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. 207 is moved from the character “TO” to the character “CHI”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8A (c), the operator performs a push operation on the operation knob 210 to determine the character to be erased (S32).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the push switch 213 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 determines the character to be erased based on the operation signal.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8B (d), the operator performs a horizontal operation as a third operation in the direction of arrow E with the operation knob 210, and moves the cursor 208 onto the delete button 205 (S33).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the cursor 208 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. The operation knob 210 is moved in the horizontal operation direction.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8B (e), the operator pushes the operation knob in the direction of arrow A to depress the delete button 205, and deletes the character “Chi” that was the object of deletion (S34). The character erasing operation is terminated.

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the push switch 213 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 inputs the character “Chi” selected by the input correction cursor 207 based on the operation signal into the input area 206. And the character “Kento” is displayed on the display unit 20 by shifting it to the left by one character.

(Effect of the third embodiment)
According to the character correction method according to the present embodiment, for example, hiragana of 50 sounds is displayed on the display image, the back button included in the display image is continuously pressed to select the character to be erased, and the correction button is pressed. Characters to be erased can be erased with a smaller number of operations compared to the case of erasing by pushing down.

[Fourth Embodiment]
The fourth embodiment is different from the first to third embodiments in that an input character is corrected.

(Operation of the fourth embodiment)
FIGS. 10A (a) to 10 (c) and FIGS. 10B (d) to 10 (e) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 10A (a) to (c) and FIGS. 10B (d) to (e), the left side shows a display image, and the right side shows the operation of the operation knob.

  The character correction method using the operation input unit according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to each drawing and according to the flowchart shown in FIG. An example will be described in which the correction target character “Chi” is corrected to the character “Te” from the input character string 209 “Aichi Kento” input in the input area 206.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10A (a), the operator performs a horizontal operation as the first operation in the direction of arrow D with the operation knob 210 to move the cursor 208 from the “t” button to the input area 206. (S40).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the cursor 208 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. The operation knob 210 is moved in the horizontal operation direction.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10A (b), the operator performs a rotary operation on the operation knob 210 in the direction of arrow C, and selects a character to be corrected (for example, C) with the input correction cursor 207 (S41). ).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the rotary switch 214 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 sets the input correction cursor 207 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal to the character “TO”. Move to the character “Chi”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10A (c), the operator performs a push operation on the operation knob 210 and shifts to the correction mode (S42). Here, the correction mode is a rotary operation, for example, a character in a line including the selected character “Chi”, that is, by performing a rotary operation in the direction of arrow C, “tsu”, “te”, “to”, "Ta" ... is displayed in the input area 206 in order, and "ta", "to", "te" by performing a rotary operation in the direction opposite to the arrow C direction (arrow B direction shown in FIG. 1). , “T”, “Chi”, “Ta”... Are displayed in the input area 206. Note that the correction mode is not limited to the line that is obtained by performing the rotary operation in the direction of the arrow C, but the input area 206 in the order of “tsu”, “te”, “to”, “na”, “ni”,. By performing a rotary operation in the direction opposite to the direction of arrow C (the direction of arrow B shown in FIG. 1), “ta”, “so”, “se”, “su”, “shi”, “sa” are displayed. .. May be displayed in the input area 206 in order.

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the push switch 213 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 shifts to the correction mode based on the operation signal.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10B (d), the operator performs a rotary operation on the operation knob 210 in the direction of the arrow C, and selects a newly input character (for example, te) (S43).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the rotary switch 214 to the ECU 200. Based on this operation signal, the ECU 200 displays the character “Chi” in the input area 206 of the display unit 20. "" Is displayed via "".

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10B (e), the operator selects a character selected by an operation other than the rotary operation, that is, the horizontal operation as the second operation in the arrow G direction on the operation knob 210 or the push operation. “Te” is confirmed (S44), and the correction of characters is terminated. Note that the horizontal operation may be an operation in a direction such that the cursor 208 goes out of the input area 206.

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on a signal output from the X-axis sensor 211, the Y-axis sensor 212, or the push switch 213 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the operation signal in the input area 206 based on the operation signal. Confirm the written character “te”.

(Effect of the fourth embodiment)
According to the character correction method according to the present embodiment, for example, hiragana of 50 sounds is displayed on the display image, the back button included in the display image is continuously pressed to select the correction target character, and the correction button is pressed. Compared with the case of correcting by pushing down, the character to be corrected can be corrected with a smaller number of operations.

[Fifth Embodiment]
The fifth embodiment is different from the first to fourth embodiments in that a method for selecting a character to be corrected and a method for determining a corrected character are different.

(Operation of the fifth embodiment)
12A (a) to 12 (c) and FIGS. 12B (d) to 12 (e) are schematic diagrams relating to a character correction method according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 12A (a) to (c) and FIGS. 12B (d) to (e), the left side shows a display image, and the right side shows the operation of the operation knob.

  The character correction method using the operation input unit according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to each drawing and according to the flowchart shown in FIG. A case will be described as an example where the correction target character “Chi” is corrected to the character “Ki” from the input character string 209 “Aichi Kento” input in the input area 206.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12A (a), the operator performs a horizontal operation as the first operation in the direction of arrow D with the operation knob 210, and moves the cursor 208 from the “t” button to the input area 206. (S50).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the cursor 208 displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. The operation knob 210 is moved in the horizontal operation direction.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12A (b), the operator performs a horizontal operation as the second operation in the direction of the arrow F with the operation knob 210, and the character to be corrected (for example, c) with the input correction cursor 207. ) Is selected (S51).

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signals output from the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the input correction cursor displayed on the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. 207 is moved from the character “TO” to the character “CHI”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12A (c), the operator performs a push operation on the operation knob 210 and shifts to the correction mode (S52). In the correction mode in the present embodiment, for example, by performing a rotary operation in the direction of the arrow C by performing a rotary operation, for example, a character in a line including the selected character “Chi”, “tsu”, “te”, “to” , “Ta”... Are displayed in the input area 206 in order, and “ta”, “to”, “te” are performed by performing a rotary operation in the direction opposite to the direction of arrow C (the direction of arrow B shown in FIG. 1). ”,“ T ”,“ Chi ”,“ Ta ”... Are displayed in the input area 206, and a line of correction characters is selected by performing a horizontal operation on the button group 202 (for example,“ TA ”button). , A mode in which a stage is selected (for example, “ta”, “chi”, “tsu”, “te”, “to”) by a rotary operation in the direction of arrow B or arrow C. Note that the correction mode in the present embodiment is not limited to the line that is operated by the rotary operation in the arrow C direction or the horizontal operation in the substantially left horizontal direction, but also “tsu”, “te”, “to”, “na”. , “Ni”... Are displayed in the input area 206 in order, and the rotary operation in the direction opposite to the arrow C direction (the arrow B direction in FIG. 1) or the horizontal operation in the substantially right horizontal direction is performed. ”,“ So ”,“ se ”,“ su ”,“ shi ”,“ sa ”,...

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the push switch 213 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 shifts to the correction mode based on the operation signal.

  Next, the operator performs a rotary operation and a horizontal operation on the operation knob 210 in the direction of the arrow C, and selects a character to be newly input (S53). Here, as shown in FIG. 12B (d), the operator performs a horizontal operation on the operation knob 210 in the direction of the arrow G, selects “ka”, and then performs a rotary operation in the direction of the arrow C to newly perform a new operation. Select the character you want to enter.

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on signals output from the rotary switch 214 or the X-axis sensor 211 and the Y-axis sensor 212 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 inputs the display unit 20 based on the operation signal. In the area 206, “ki” is displayed from the characters “chi” to “ka”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12B (e), the operator performs a push operation on the operation knob 210 to determine the selected character “ki” (S54), and ends the correction of the character.

  At this time, the ECU 21A outputs an operation signal based on the signal output from the push switch 213 to the ECU 200, and the ECU 200 displays the character “ki” in the input area 206 based on the operation signal.

(Effect of 5th Embodiment)
According to the character correction method according to the present embodiment, for example, hiragana of 50 sounds is displayed on the display image, the back button included in the display image is continuously pressed to select the correction target character, and the correction button is pressed. Compared with the case of correcting by pushing down, the character to be corrected can be corrected with a smaller number of operations.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and combinations can be made without departing from or changing the technical idea of the present invention.

  For example, in each of the embodiments described above, the input of the characters “Ta line” has been described, but the same applies to the input of characters in other lines. The button group 202 is not limited to the above example, and may include a button for inputting numbers, an alphabet button, and the like.

  Further, for example, the correction mode is not limited to the above example, and a rotary operation or a horizontal operation causes a character in a line including the selected character “Chi”, that is, a rotary operation in a direction opposite to the arrow C direction, or substantially right. By performing the horizontal operation in the horizontal direction, “T”, “Te”, “To”,... Are displayed in order in the input area 206, and the rotary operation in the arrow C direction or the horizontal operation in the substantially left horizontal direction is performed. Thus, a mode in which “ta” is displayed in the input area 206 may be used. Also, for example, “ta”, “da”, “chi”, etc. may be selected with muffled sound in between, “a”, “a”, “i”, “i” “...” may be selected with a small letter in between.

  Further, for example, in each of the embodiments described above, characters are input by the operation input unit 21, but the present invention is not limited to this, and based on a gesture for a touch pad including a non-contact sensor. The cursor and the input correction cursor may be moved by detecting a rotary operation, push operation, horizontal operation, and tilting operation.

  For example, the operation input unit 21 can perform a push operation, but a push button may be provided separately.

  For example, the operation knob 210 may be configured to be tiltable with respect to the panel surface to which the operation knob 210 is attached.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the character correction method using the rotary / three-dimensional input device has been described by taking the car navigation device as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an electronic device such as a car audio device that requires character input Applicable to equipment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Vehicle, 2 ... Car navigation apparatus, 10 ... Center console, 20 ... Display part, 21 ... Operation input part, 21A ... ECU, 22 ... Memory | storage part, 23 ... Search part, 24 ... GPS, 200 ... ECU, 201 ... Display image 202 ... Button group 203 ... Selection state button 204 ... Back button 205 ... Erase button 206 ... Input area 207 ... Input correction cursor 208 ... Cursor ... 209 ... Input character string 210 ... Control knob 211 ... X-axis sensor, 212 ... Y-axis sensor, 213 ... push switch, 214 ... rotary switch

Claims (6)

Moving the first cursor to a character input area displayed on the display unit based on a first operation on the operation input unit;
Selecting a correction target character with a second cursor from at least one character displayed in the character input area based on a rotary operation on the operation input unit;
Moving the first cursor on an erasing button displayed on the display unit based on a second operation on the operation input unit;
Erasing the correction target character selected based on the push operation on the operation input unit from the character input area;
Correction method using a rotary / three-dimensional input device. Moving the first cursor to a character input area displayed on the display unit based on a first operation on the operation input unit;
Selecting from the character string displayed in the character input area based on a rotary operation on the operation input unit, the first or last character of the character string to be corrected with a second cursor;
Selecting the character string to be corrected by performing the rotary operation while performing a push operation on the operation input unit;
Canceling the push operation and confirming the selected character string to be corrected;
Moving the first cursor on an erasing button displayed on the display unit based on a second operation on the operation input unit;
Erasing the correction target character string selected based on the push operation on the operation input unit from the character input area;
Correction method using a rotary / three-dimensional input device. Moving the first cursor to a character input area displayed on the display unit based on a first operation on the operation input unit;
Selecting a correction target character with a second cursor from at least one character displayed in the character input area based on a second operation on the operation input unit;
Confirming the correction target character selected based on a push operation on the operation input unit;
Moving the first cursor on an erasure button displayed on the display unit based on a third operation on the operation input unit;
Erasing the correction target character selected based on the push operation on the operation input unit from the character input area;
Correction method using a rotary / three-dimensional input device. Moving the first cursor to a character input area displayed on the display unit based on a first operation on the operation input unit;
Selecting a correction target character with a second cursor from at least one character displayed in the character input area based on a rotary operation on the operation input unit;
Shifting to a correction mode based on a push operation on the operation input unit;
Selecting a character to be newly input based on the rotary operation on the operation input unit;
Confirming the newly input character selected based on the second operation or the push operation on the operation input unit;
Correction method using a rotary / three-dimensional input device. Moving the first cursor to a character input area displayed on the display unit based on a first operation on the operation input unit;
Selecting a correction target character with a second cursor from at least one character displayed in the character input area based on a second operation on the operation input unit;
Shifting to a correction mode based on a push operation on the operation input unit;
Selecting a character to be newly input based on a third operation or a rotary operation on the operation input unit;
Confirming the newly input character selected based on the push operation on the operation input unit;
Correction method using a rotary / three-dimensional input device.   6. The character correction method using a rotary / three-dimensional input device according to claim 1, wherein the rotary / three-dimensional input device includes an operation knob that enables a horizontal operation, a tilting operation, the rotary operation, and the push operation.

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