JP2010267269A - Portable information terminal and temporary character storing program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable information terminal and temporary character storage program, by which character information which a user inputs can be used as character information in various application, using an easy operation. <P>SOLUTION: A provisional registration control part 100 includes an input processing part 102 for performing processing which temporarily stores characters inputted via an operation part 22 in a RAM 401; a display processing part 104 for performing processing which displays characters which the input processing part 102 receives on a second display part 16; and an instruction receiving part 106 for receiving attachment instructions regarding the attachment place of characters temporarily stored. When a temporary memo key 224 is depressed, an attachment control part 108 of the provisional control part starts up a program, corresponding to the attachment instructions and attaches the temporarily stored characters to a character-input area corresponding to the started program. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable information terminal and a temporary character storage program, and more particularly to a portable information terminal and a temporary character storage program that can accept input of characters from a user.

  A recent portable information terminal has a function of registering a character input by a user as a memo, a function of inputting a keyword and executing a web search, and the like. Since these functions are realized by different applications, the user individually activates the applications in order to execute the functions.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an apparatus that can accept input of characters, proposals have been made to reduce the operation burden on the user. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a document is created in a format selected by a user in a document creation apparatus that stores the document format and registration information, the registration information corresponding to the format is also read out. It is disclosed that a unique document name is generated by adding individual information to document name data, and is automatically registered in a storage medium with the created / edited document data. This eliminates the need for the operator to input the format, document name, and registration information each time.

  In addition, proposals have been made to reduce the time and effort required for users to individually start applications. For example, Patent Document 2 discloses that a plurality of related applications are started simultaneously when a name is input and registered for an application group in advance.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 03-40065 Special table 2003-523568 gazette

  However, even using the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, a document registered by a user cannot be used as character information in another application with a simple operation. In the invention of Patent Document 2, a plurality of applications can be started at the same time, but characters cannot be exchanged flexibly between different applications.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and its purpose is to use character information input by a user as character information in various applications with a simple operation. It is to provide a portable information terminal and a temporary character storage program that can be used.

  A portable information terminal according to an aspect of the present invention is a portable information terminal capable of accepting input of characters, and realizes an operation means for accepting an instruction input from a user, a display means, and a temporary character storage function Specific instructions are input from the operation means, storage means for storing a first program for performing the operation, a plurality of second programs related to character input, and information for operation of the portable information terminal The temporary storage control means for controlling the temporary storage of the character based on the first program, the temporary storage control means accepts the input of the character from the user via the operation means, An input processing means for temporarily storing the input character in the storage means, a display processing means for performing a process of displaying the character received by the input processing means on the display means, and a plurality of second An instruction receiving means for receiving a paste instruction for specifying a program related to a paste destination of characters temporarily stored in the storage means, and the instruction receiving means receives the paste instruction And a pasting control means for launching a program relating to the pasting destination and pasting the temporarily stored character in the character input area corresponding to the started program.

  Preferably, the display processing means further displays a list of paste destinations of a plurality of types of characters corresponding to each of the plurality of second programs when a predetermined instruction is input, and the instruction receiving means As an instruction, selection of one of a plurality of types of character paste destinations is accepted.

  Preferably, the temporary storage control unit terminates the first program in response to the instruction receiving unit receiving the paste instruction.

  Preferably, a specific control means for performing control based on a specific program among the plurality of second programs is further provided, and the specific control means displays a display target area corresponding to the specific program on the display means. In the specific activation state, when a specific instruction is input, the temporary storage control means includes an extraction means for extracting at least a part of the character string in the display target area. The character based on the column is temporarily stored in the storage means.

  Preferably, the display processing means displays the character string extracted by the extracting means on the display means, and the input processing means further accepts editing of the character string temporarily stored in the storage means.

  Preferably, communication control means for performing communication control is further provided, and the plurality of second programs include a mail program corresponding to a mail function via the communication control means, and the activated program is a mail program The character input area includes a mail text area.

  Preferably, the plurality of second programs include a web browser, and when the activated program is a web browser, the character input area includes an input area for a search character.

  Preferably, the specific program includes at least one of a mail program and a web browser.

  Preferably, the plurality of second programs include an address program corresponding to an address registration function, and when the activated program is an address program, the temporary storage control means includes at least one of a name, a telephone number, and an e-mail address. In order to extract one of them, a recognition processing means for executing recognition processing of the temporarily stored character string is further included, and the pasting control means converts the extracted character string into the address of the address based on the recognition processing. Paste in the input area.

  Preferably, the operation means includes a button for realizing the temporary storage function by one operation in the temporary storage standby state or the specific activation state.

  Preferably, the information for the operation of the portable information terminal includes temporarily stored character data, and the storage means includes a nonvolatile storage device for storing the first program and the second program, A volatile storage device for storing stored character data.

  A temporary character storage program according to an aspect of the present invention includes an operation unit for receiving an instruction input from a user, a display unit, a storage unit for storing a plurality of programs related to character input, and arithmetic processing. Is a program for realizing a temporary storage function of a character in a portable information terminal having a storage unit, a process of receiving a character input from a user via an operation unit and temporarily storing the input character in a storage unit A step of performing a process of displaying the received characters on the display unit, and a paste instruction for specifying a program related to a paste destination of the characters temporarily stored in the storage unit among the plurality of programs Steps.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to use temporarily stored characters as character information in various applications desired by the user.

  Alternatively, since a plurality of types of character paste destinations are displayed in a list, the temporarily stored characters can be delivered to another application by a simple selection operation by the user.

It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the portable information terminal in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the portable information terminal in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the inner surface of the 1st housing | casing and 2nd housing | casing of the portable information terminal in embodiment of this invention. It is a hardware block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the portable information terminal in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the some key which the operation part of the portable information terminal in embodiment of this invention has. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function structure of the portable information terminal in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process performed when the temporary memo key is pressed in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process performed when the temporary memo key is pressed in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process performed when the temporary memo key is pressed in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process performed when the temporary memo key is pressed in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition of the temporary memo input screen in the case of single starting. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed when “Memo Pad Registration” is selected in step S120 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition of the screen displayed when "mail preparation" is selected in step S120 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition of the screen displayed when "registration in a schedule book" is selected in step S120 of FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a transition example of screens displayed when “Web search” is selected in step S120 of FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a transition example of a screen displayed when “Address Book Registration” is selected in Step S120 of FIG. 7. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition of the screen displayed when "save text" is selected in step S120 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition in the case of multi starting with a mail program. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition in the case of multi starting with a browser program.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will not be repeated.

  In the following description, portable information terminal 1 in the present embodiment will be described as a mobile phone. The portable information terminal 1 is not limited to a mobile phone, and may be, for example, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).

<Outline, appearance and configuration>
First, the outline | summary, external appearance, and structure of the portable information terminal 1 in this Embodiment are demonstrated.

(Overview)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a portable information terminal 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, mobile information terminal 1 is connected to mobile terminal network 300 via base station 302. The mobile terminal network 300 is connected to a mobile phone dedicated information providing server 303 and a mail server 304, and is connected to a web server 308 via the Internet 306.

  The information providing server 303 and the web server 308 accept a request from the portable information terminal 1 and search for information that matches the request. Then, the search result is transmitted to the portable information terminal 1.

  The mail server 304 transmits mail (transmission mail) from the portable information terminal 1 to another mobile phone or PC (Personal Computer). The mail server 304 holds a mail (received mail) to the portable information terminal 1 and transmits the held received mail to the portable information terminal 1 when accessed by the portable information terminal 1.

(appearance)
FIGS. 2A and 2B are views showing the appearance of the portable information terminal 1 in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The portable information terminal 1 is a foldable mobile phone, and FIG. 2A shows a perspective view when the folded portable information terminal 1 is viewed from the front. FIG. 2B shows a plan view of the portable information terminal 1 in an opened state. The portable information terminal 1 according to the present embodiment can make a call mainly in a folded state.

  The portable information terminal 1 has a first casing 10 corresponding to the front side and a second casing 20 corresponding to the back side. In the folded state, the shapes of the surfaces of the first casing 10 and the second casing 20 are substantially rectangular. The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are opened and closed via a hinge portion 10A provided at the upper end portion in FIG.

  For example, on the outer surface of the first housing 10, a sub display unit 12, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 13, a reception speaker 19 </ b> A, an infrared transmission / reception port 15, a touch key 230, and a call operation are received. Off-hook key 231 and an on-hook key 232 for accepting an instruction to end the call or terminate the process. The sub display unit 12 displays information such as the current date and time, the caller, and the mail sender.

  The touch key 230 is also referred to as an electrostatic key, and is a small plate-like device embedded in the first housing 10. The touch key 230 has functions of a cursor key and an enter key. By operating the touch key 230 by the user, for example, a desired caller can be selected from a call history displayed on the sub display unit 12.

  For example, an antenna 7 that can be pulled out, an imaging unit 14 for imaging a subject, a microphone 24, and a removable recording medium 26A (FIG. 4) are inserted into the outer surface of the second casing 20. Slot 26B is provided.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the inner surfaces of the first casing 10 and the second casing 20 of the portable information terminal 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are separated via the hinge portion 10A.

  With reference to FIG. 3, a main display portion 16 is provided over substantially the entire inner surface of the first housing 10. The main display unit 16 displays various screens for inputting characters, a web search screen, and the like. The main display unit 16 can display two screens on the left and right.

  An operation unit 22 for receiving an instruction from the user is provided in substantially the entire inner surface of the second housing 20. A speaker 19 </ b> B is provided on the first housing 10 side of the second housing 20. The operation unit 22 has a plurality of keys. A specific arrangement example of these keys will be described later. The touch key 230, the off-hook key 231 and the on-hook key 232 described above are also included in the function of the operation unit 22.

  The mobile information terminal 1 according to the present embodiment accepts input of characters via the operation unit 22 in a state where the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are opened.

In addition, the shape of the portable information terminal 1 is not limited to such a shape.
(Hardware configuration)
FIG. 4 is a hardware block diagram showing a hardware configuration of portable information terminal 1 in the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 4, in addition to the above-described configuration, portable information terminal 1 includes control unit 30, storage unit 40, antenna 7, radio unit 37, communication control unit 36, and audio signal processing unit 38. , A reproduction circuit 18, a timer unit 25, and an access unit 26.

  The control unit 30 is constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The control unit 30 controls the entire portable information terminal 1 and performs various arithmetic processes. The function of the control unit 30 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The storage unit 40 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) 401 for temporarily storing various data, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 402 for storing a plurality of programs and various data in advance, and various data and programs. And a flash memory 403 that can be updated. That is, the storage unit 40 includes a ROM 402 and a flash memory 403 as a nonvolatile storage device, and a RAM 401 as a volatile storage device. Note that although two types of nonvolatile storage devices are provided here, one type (only the flash memory 403) may be used.

  The wireless unit 37 has a modulation / demodulation function. The communication control unit 36 performs wireless communication control via the antenna 7 and the wireless unit 37.

  The audio signal processing unit 38 performs signal processing on the audio from the microphone 24. The reproduction circuit 18 performs signal reproduction processing for outputting sound or the like to the speaker 19. The access unit 26 reads and records data and programs recorded on the removable recording medium 26A.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement example of a plurality of keys included in the operation unit 22.
Referring to FIG. 5, operation unit 22 includes a first key group 220 for realizing various functions of portable information terminal 1 and a second key group 230 mainly used for character input. ing. The first key group 220 is arranged in the upper two rows on the inner surface of the second housing 20, and the second key group 230 is arranged in the lower three rows. The alphabetical characters of the second key group 230 are assigned in the same QWERTY layout as that of the PC.

  The first key group 220 includes, in the first column, an off-hook key 201 for accepting a call origination operation, an on-hook key 202 for accepting an end-of-call operation and an instruction to end the process, and “temporary storage of characters” described later. "Temporary memo key 224 for accepting an instruction to execute a function", a switching key 204 for accepting an instruction to switch between two active screens displayed on the main display unit 16, and an instruction to execute an e-mail function A mail key 205 and a WEB (World Wide Web) key 206 for executing a browser function are included. The second column includes a key 221 for switching between Japanese hiragana and katakana, a key 222 for switching between numbers and English, and a key 223 for switching between pictograms and symbols when inputting characters. , A key 224 for switching between uppercase and lowercase letters, and a clear key 225.

  In addition, the cursor keys 211 to 214 for moving the cursor displayed on the main display unit 16 up, down, left, and right in an area common to the first column and the second column of the first key group 220, and a confirmation (determination) An enter key 215 for receiving an instruction is provided. The cursor keys 211 to 214 and the enter key 215 are provided between the mail key 205 and the WEB key 206.

  It should be noted that other functions different from the functions described above may be assigned to the keys described above.

  Of the three rows of keys included in the second key group 230, numbers are assigned to the first row of Roman keys.

(Functional configuration)
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of portable information terminal 1 in the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 6, ROM 402 stores a program PA (hereinafter referred to as “temporary memo application”) for realizing a function for temporarily storing characters (hereinafter also referred to as “temporary memo”), and a plurality of other characters related to character registration. The program (application program) is stored in advance. The latter plurality of programs include, for example, a program PB (hereinafter referred to as “memo application”) for realizing a memo registration function, a program PC (hereinafter referred to as “mail application”) for realizing a mail function, and a schedule registration function. Registration of a program PD (hereinafter referred to as “schedule book application”), a program PE (hereinafter referred to as “browser” or “browser application”) for realizing a web search function, and an e-mail address or telephone number A program PF (hereinafter referred to as “address book application”) for realizing the function and a program PG (hereinafter referred to as “file registration application”) for realizing the text file registration function are included.

  Among the above programs, basic functions realized by the programs PB to PG other than the temporary memo application may be existing functions. The browser application is software for searching for information provided by the web server 308. However, the browser application may be software for searching for information provided by the information providing server 303, or both of them. May be provided.

  By the way, there are applications related to character input such as the memo application (program PB). However, in order to use the character data input by the user as character information in another application, a complicated operation such as a user starting up another application and performing a copy and paste operation is required.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a temporary memo application that is software that can temporarily store input characters without being bound by other applications is used. By using such a temporary memo application, the user can register the temporarily stored character in any other application by a simple selection operation after inputting the character.

  The flash memory 403 has a memo area 4031 for registering the contents of a memo registered by the memo application, a mail area 4032 for storing mail by the mail application, and a schedule area 4033 for registering a schedule by the schedule book application. And an address book area 4034 for registering e-mail addresses and telephone numbers by the address book application, and a file storage area 4035 for storing text files by the text application.

  Character data is temporarily stored in the RAM 401 by the temporary memo application as information for the operation of the portable information terminal 1. In the present embodiment, the characters include characters (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana), English characters, numbers, symbols, emoticons (emoticons), etc. for representing Japanese. May be included. The character may be a character string.

  The control unit 30 includes a temporary memo control unit 100, a pasting control unit 108, and a specific control unit 110 as main functions.

  The temporary memo control unit 100 is a function executed by the control unit 30 when the temporary memo application is activated. Temporary memo control unit 100 includes an input processing unit 102, a display processing unit 104, an instruction receiving unit 106, and a character recognition unit 107.

  The input processing unit 102 receives a character input from the user via the operation unit 22 and records (temporarily stores) the input character in the RAM 401.

  The display processing unit 104 performs processing for displaying the characters received by the input processing unit 102, that is, the characters recorded in the RAM 401 on the main display unit 16. Thereby, characters input by the user as a temporary memo are displayed on the main display unit 16.

  The instruction receiving unit 106 receives, via the operation unit 22, a pasting instruction related to a pasting destination of a temporarily stored character (temporary memo). In other words, the instruction receiving unit 106 receives an instruction about what the temporary memo is used for. Each pasting destination corresponds to each program (PB to PG).

  The character recognition unit 107 performs a predetermined character recognition process on the temporarily stored character when the address book application is selected as the paste instruction. This character recognition process will be described in detail later.

  When a specific program among the above-described programs PB to PG, that is, a mail application (program PC) or a browser application (program PE) is activated, the specific control unit 110 is controlled based on the specific program. It is a function executed by. The specific control unit 110 includes an extraction unit 112.

  When the temporary memo key 224 is pressed while the display target area corresponding to the specific program is displayed on the main display unit 16 (referred to as “specific activation state”), the extraction unit 112 Extract at least part of the string. The extraction unit 112 outputs the extracted character string to the temporary memo control unit 100. Thereby, at least a part of the character string in the display target area is also recorded in the RAM 401 and displayed on the main display unit 16.

  The “display target area” indicates the entire area of one mail in the mail, and indicates the entire area of one page in the browser application. In other words, the display target area represents not only the area (area that the user can see) displayed on the main display unit 16 but also all areas that can be displayed by scrolling.

  The pasting control unit 108 performs pasting control of the temporarily stored character in response to the instruction receiving unit 106 receiving the pasting instruction. Specifically, among the plurality of programs PB to PG stored in the ROM 402, a program corresponding to the paste instruction is activated, and the temporarily stored characters are pasted in the character input area corresponding to the program. The pasting control unit 108 is connected to the RAM 401, ROM 402, main display unit 16, flash memory 403, and communication control unit 36.

<About operation>
7 to 10 are flowcharts showing interrupt processing executed when temporary memo key 224 is pressed in the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 7, first, temporary memo control unit 100 activates a temporary memo application stored in ROM 402 (step S <b> 102).

  Subsequently, the temporary memo control unit 100 determines whether or not the mail application is being activated (step S104). Here, it is determined whether or not the mail application is in a specific activation state. The specific activation state of the mail application refers to a state in which stored mail such as received mail and transmitted mail is selected. That is, it refers to a state in which the new mail creation screen or editing screen is not displayed.

  If it is determined that the mail application is being activated (YES in step S104), the process proceeds to step S302. If it is determined that the mail application is not activated (NO in step S104), the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, temporary memo control unit 100 determines whether or not the browser is activated (step S106). Again, it is determined whether or not the browser is in a specific activation state. The specific activation state of the browser indicates a state in which some web page is displayed.

  If it is determined that the browser is activated (YES in step S106), the process proceeds to step S402. If it is determined that the browser is not activated (NO in step S106), the process proceeds to step S108.

  In this embodiment, starting the temporary memo application when in the specific activation state is referred to as “multi-activation”, and activating the temporary memo application when not in the specific activation state is referred to as “single activation”.

  Note that when both the mail application and the browser are in the specific activation state when the temporary memo key 224 is pressed, the interrupt process may not be started.

  In addition, among programs other than the mail application and the browser, there may be an application that cannot be activated simultaneously with the temporary memo application. When an application that cannot be activated simultaneously with the temporary memo application is in an active state, the interrupt process may not be started when the temporary memo key 224 is pressed. In the present embodiment, the state in which the standby screen is displayed and the state in which an application that can be started simultaneously with the temporary memo application is also called “standby state”.

(About single startup)
First, the single activation operation will be described with reference to the screen display example of FIG.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a transition example of the temporary memo input screen in the case of single activation.
The input processing unit 102 of the temporary memo control unit 100 reserves a predetermined byte area on the RAM 401 and initializes the reserved area (hereinafter referred to as “temporary memo area”) (step S108). Further, the input processing unit 102 records the start address of the temporary memo area in a predetermined area (hereinafter referred to as “specific area”) on the RAM 401 (step S110).

  Next, the display processing unit 104 of the temporary memo control unit 100 displays a temporary memo input screen on the main display unit 16 (step S112). FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed in step S112.

  Referring to FIG. 11A, temporary memo input screen 501 is displayed on main display unit 16. A cursor 601 is displayed on the temporary memo input screen 501. When the user presses any key in the second key group 230 of the operation unit 22, a character is input at a location indicated by the cursor 601.

  When the temporary memo input screen is displayed, the input processing unit 102 accepts character input from the user and records the received character data in the temporary memo area on the RAM 401 (step S114). In parallel with this processing, the display processing unit 104 performs control for displaying the characters received by the input processing unit 102 on the main display unit 16. At this time, the display processing unit 104 displays the accepted characters by reading the character data recorded in the temporary memo area, for example.

  FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed in accordance with the process of step S114. FIG. 11B shows an example of a temporary memo input screen 502 in which characters are input. Referring to FIG. 11B, “New product display December 25 10:00 090-1234-5678” is input as an example on temporary memo input screen 502.

  Temporary memo control unit 100 determines whether or not determination key 215 is pressed (step S116). Until the determination key 215 is pressed (NO in step S116), the input processing unit 102 accepts character input. Note that whether or not the enter key 215 has been pressed is determined when the input character is in a finalized state. When the input character is in an unconfirmed state (for example, during character conversion), if the enter key 215 is pressed, the character is only confirmed and the process does not proceed to the next step. The same applies to the determination of the determination key 215 thereafter.

  If it is determined that the enter key 215 has been pressed (YES in step S116), the display processing unit 104 displays a submenu relating to the paste destination of the temporary memo on the main display unit 16 (step S118). When the enter key 215 is pressed while the temporary memo input screen 502 shown in FIG. 11B is displayed, a submenu screen 503 as shown in FIG. 11C is displayed.

  The sub-menu screen 503 includes six items (items indicating paste destinations), that is, “memo pad registration”, “mail creation”, “schedule book registration”, “Web search”, “address book registration” and “Save text file” is displayed in a list. Initially, “notepad registration” at the top is selected and displayed. In response to the cursor keys 211 and 212 being pressed by the user, the items to be selected and displayed change. The items indicating the pasting destination are not limited to these six items, and other items may be included as long as they are stored as a program. For example, “save in PDF” for saving as PDF (Portable Document Format), “portable information search” for searching for information provided by the information providing server 303 may be included.

  Next, the instruction receiving unit 106 receives an instruction from the user (step S120). That is, one of the six items displayed on the submenu screen is accepted.

  When one of the six items displayed on the submenu screen is selected by the user, the process proceeds to step S202.

  If the user presses the clear key 225 in step S120, the process may return to step S114. That is, when the clear key 225 is pressed in a state where the submenu screen 503 shown in FIG. 11C is displayed, the display on the main display unit 16 displays the temporary memo input shown in FIG. The screen 502 may be returned.

  Next, referring to FIG. 8, in step S202, temporary memo control unit 100 determines to which item the instruction received in step S120 is an instruction. If the selected item is “memo (memo pad registration)”, the process proceeds to step S204. If the selected item is “mail (mail creation)”, the process proceeds to step S208. If the selected item is “schedule (registered in schedule book)”, the process proceeds to step S214. If the selected item is “WEB (Web search)”, the process proceeds to step S220. If the selected item is “address (registered in address book)”, the process proceeds to step S226. If the selected item is “text (text file storage)”, the process proceeds to step S232.

A specific example of pasting control for each of the six items will be described below.
(1) About Notepad Registration Notepad registration will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed when “Register Memo Pad” is selected in step S120 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 8, in step S204, temporary memo control unit 100 outputs a memo application activation instruction to the middleware. As a result, the middleware activates the memo application stored in the ROM 402. When this process ends, the temporary memo application is terminated (step S204). The middleware is intermediate software that enters between an OS (Operating System) and application software, and performs various procedures and procedures requested by the OS in place of various processes requested by the application.

  The temporary memo control unit 100 is not limited to registering the memo pad, and when the paste destination is selected, the temporary memo control unit 100 changes the contents of the temporary memo to other areas on the RAM 401 so as to be suitable for the paste destination application. You may make it rewrite to. In that case, the start address of the rewritten area is recorded in the specific area.

  Next, the pasting control unit 108 pastes the temporarily stored characters in the designated area of the memo application (step S205). The memo application registers the temporarily stored memo (temporary memo) in the memo pad as a new memo (step S206). At this time, as shown in FIG. 12, a message “Registered” is displayed on the main display unit 16.

  In this case, when starting and initializing the memo application, the paste control unit 108 first reads the character data in the area (temporary memo area) indicated by the start address stored in the specific area, and the memo application designates it. To the target area (specified area). The memo application reads the character data temporarily stored in the designated area and records the read character data in the memo area 4031 of the flash memory 403. Thereby, the contents of the temporary memo can be registered as a new memo.

  In this case, the editing screen is not displayed and registered as a new memo (step S206). Therefore, a memo temporarily stored (primary recording) by a simple operation can be easily registered (secondary recording) in the memo pad.

  Even in the case of memo pad registration, a new memo screen (character input area) in which the contents of the temporary memo are cited may be displayed on the main display unit 16 once.

  When the process of step S206 is completed, the pasting control unit 108 initializes a specific area of the RAM 401. Thereby, when the memo application is activated (at the time of initialization), the control unit 30 can determine whether the above-described pasting control is necessary by referring to the specific area.

  The interrupt process is thus completed, and the display on the main display unit 16 returns to the state before the temporary memo key 224 is pressed.

  Note that the rewriting process in the RAM 401 executed by the pasting control unit 108 may be executed by, for example, middleware or a memo application. Alternatively, a temporary memo application may be executed. When the temporary memo application is executed, the temporary memo control unit 100 receives, for example, information (address, etc.) of the designated area of the memo application via middleware, and pastes the contents of the temporary memo in that area after the memo application is activated. . The same applies to other applications described later.

(2) Regarding Mail Creation Mail creation will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 13. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a transition example of screens displayed when “Create mail” is selected in step S120 of FIG.

  In step S208, temporary memo control unit 100 outputs a mail application activation instruction to the middleware. As a result, the middleware activates the mail application stored in the ROM 402. When this process ends, the temporary memo application is terminated (step S209).

  Next, the pasting control unit 108 pastes the temporarily stored characters in the designated area of the mail application (step S210). The mail application displays a new mail creation screen with the text data temporarily stored in the designated area as the text on the main display unit 16 (step S212). FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed in step S212.

  Referring to FIG. 13A, the main display unit 16 displays a new mail creation screen. The new mail creation screen includes a destination area 511 for inputting a destination address, a subject area 512 for inputting a subject, and a text area 513 for inputting a text.

  In the text area 513, characters entered on the temporary memo input screen 502 in FIG. 11B are displayed. As described above, after “temporary memo registration” is selected and “Create Mail” is selected, the contents of the temporary memo are displayed in the state of being entered in the mail text. Therefore, the user can temporarily save the contents that the user wants to input in the mail body by a simple operation in advance.

  Also in this case, when starting and initializing the mail application, the paste control unit 108 first reads the character data in the area (temporary memo area) indicated by the head address stored in the specific area, Copy (or move) to the working area of the app. As a result, the new mail creation screen can be displayed in a state where the temporary memo is input (pasted) in the mail body area. Note that the temporary memo area of the RAM 401 may be used as it is as a storage area for the mail text.

  When such a pasting process is completed, the specific area of the RAM 401 is initialized for the same reason as described above.

  When the enter key 215 is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 13A, the characters in each area can be edited. In the editing screen in FIG. 13B, editing of characters in the body area 513 in FIG. 13A, input of characters in the destination area 511 and the subject area 512, and the like are accepted.

  After the process in step S212, the created new mail is transmitted via the communication control unit 36 in accordance with the user operation (step S213). When the enter key 215 is pressed in the state of FIG. 13B, a message “transmission complete” is displayed as shown in FIG. 13C.

  The interrupt process is thus completed, and the display on the main display unit 16 returns to the state before the temporary memo key 224 is pressed.

(3) Schedule Book Registration Schedule book registration will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 14. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a transition example of screens displayed when “Register in schedule book” is selected in step S120 of FIG.

  In step S214, temporary memo control unit 100 outputs a schedule book application activation instruction to the middleware. As a result, the middleware activates the schedule book application stored in the ROM 402. When this process ends, the temporary memo application is terminated (step S215).

  Next, the pasting control unit 108 pastes the temporarily stored characters in the designated area of the schedule book application (step S216). The schedule book application displays a new schedule screen in which the character data temporarily stored in the designated area is quoted on the main display unit 16 (step S217). FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed in step S217.

  Referring to FIG. 14A, the main display unit 16 displays a new schedule screen. In the new schedule screen, a subject area 521 for inputting a subject, an area 522 for inputting a start date and time, an area 523 for inputting an end date and time, and a specific content of the schedule are input. Content area 524.

  In the subject area 521, a predetermined number (for example, 32 characters) of characters are pasted from the top of the temporary memo. When a line feed code is detected within the predetermined number of characters, characters up to the line feed code are pasted.

  When the new schedule screen is first displayed, for example, the current date and time are displayed in both the date and time areas 522 and 523. Note that the date and time areas 522 and 523 may be blank.

  In the content area 524, characters entered on the temporary memo input screen 502 in FIG. 11B are displayed. As described above, after “temporary memo registration” is selected and “schedule book registration” is selected, the contents of the temporary memo are displayed in the state of being input to the schedule contents. Therefore, the user can temporarily save the contents to be registered in the schedule with a simple operation in advance.

  Also in this case, when the paste control unit 108 activates and initializes the schedule book application, first, character data in the area (temporary memo area) indicated by the top address stored in the specific area is stored in the schedule book. Copy (or move) to the working area of the app. Thereby, the new schedule screen can be displayed in a state where the temporary memo is input (pasted) in the content area of the schedule book. The temporary memo area may be used as it is as a storage area for schedule contents.

  When such a pasting process is completed, the specific area of the RAM 401 is initialized for the same reason as described above.

  When the enter key 215 is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 14A, characters in each area can be edited. In the editing screen of FIG. 14B, editing of characters in the subject area 521 and the content area 524 in FIG. 14A, input of characters in the date and time areas 522 and 523, and the like are accepted.

  After the process of step S217, it is recorded as a new schedule in the schedule area 4033 of the flash memory 403 in accordance with a user operation (step S218). When the enter key 215 is pressed in the state of FIG. 14B, a message “Registered” is displayed as shown in FIG. 14C.

  When the process of step S218 ends, the interrupt process ends, and the display on the main display unit 16 returns to the state before the temporary memo key 224 was pressed.

Similar to the schedule book registration, the schedule list registration can also be performed.
(4) Web Search Web search will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a transition example of screens displayed when “Web search” is selected in step S120 of FIG.

  In step S220, temporary memo control unit 100 outputs a browser application activation instruction to the middleware. As a result, the middleware activates the browser stored in the ROM 402. When this process ends, the temporary memo application is terminated (step S221).

  In this flowchart, it is assumed that there is only one web search browser for the sake of simplicity, but it is also possible to let the user select a browser to be used for the search before the processing of step S220. Good. FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating an example of a browser selection screen used for search.

  Referring to FIG. 15A, the main display unit 16 displays a button for selecting “Phone browser” and a button for selecting “PC site browser”. Is displayed? In this case, a browser selected by the user may be activated to execute the following processing.

  Next, the pasting control unit 108 pastes the contents of the temporary memo into the keyword storage area (search character storage area) designated by the browser application (step S222). The browser application displays on the main display unit 16 a web search screen using the character data temporarily stored in the designated area as a search character. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15B, at least a part of the contents of the temporary memo (for example, a character string of a predetermined number of bytes from the beginning or a character string up to the first line feed code) is included. Affixed to the keyword input area 531.

  Thereafter, when the enter key 215 is pressed, the browser application executes a Web search using the keyword input in the keyword input area 531 (step S223). In this case, as shown in FIG. 15C, a message “Searching ...” is displayed.

  As a result of the search, the browser application displays the extracted information on the main display unit 16 (step S224).

  Also in this case, when the paste control unit 108 activates and initializes the browser, first, the character data in the area (temporary memo area) indicated by the head address stored in the specific area is stored in the working area of the browser. Copy (or move) to. Thereby, the user can obtain a search result desired by the user only by selecting the Web search as the paste destination. Note that the temporary memo area may be used as it is as a storage area for search characters. The browser application holds position information (for example, a start address and an end address) for specifying an area where a search character is recorded.

  When such a pasting process is completed, the specific area of the RAM 401 is initialized for the same reason as described above.

  When the above processing is completed, the interrupt processing is terminated, and the display on the main display unit 16 returns to the state before the temporary memo key 224 is pressed.

(5) Address Book Registration Address book registration will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a transition example of screens displayed when “Register Address Book” is selected in step S120 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 8, in step S226, character recognition unit 107 executes a character recognition process for the contents of the temporary memo, and temporarily stores the result as a second temporary memo. Temporary memo control unit 100 records the start address of the second temporary memo in the specific area.

  Next, temporary memo control unit 100 outputs an address book application activation instruction to the middleware (step S227). As a result, the middleware activates the address book application stored in the ROM 402. When this process ends, the temporary memo application is terminated (step S228).

  FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating the contents of the temporary memo input in step S114, and FIG. 16B is a diagram illustrating an example in which address book registration is selected from the submenu.

  Referring to FIG. 16A, “Taro Yamada”, “090-1234-5678”, and “yamada.tarou@abc.co_” are distributed and input to the temporary memo input screen.

  The pasting control unit 108 pastes the temporarily stored characters in the designated area of the address book application (step S229). The address book application displays a new address screen in a state where the character data temporarily stored in the designated area is distributed to each item (step S230). In FIG. 16C, “Taro Yamada”, “090-1234-5678”, “yamada.tarou@abc.” Are respectively added to the name item, telephone number item, and e-mail address item in the address book. “co_” is sorted and pasted.

  Thereafter, when the enter key 215 is pressed, the address book application associates the character data of each item with the address book area 4034 of the flash memory 403 and registers it as a new address (step S231). At this time, a message “Registered” is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the above processing is completed, the interrupt processing is terminated, and the display on the main display unit 16 returns to the state before the temporary memo key 224 is pressed.

  Also in this case, when the paste control unit 108 activates and initializes the address book application, first, character data in the area (temporary memo area) indicated by the head address stored in the specific area is stored in the address book. Copy (or move) to the working area of the app. Alternatively, the temporary memo area may be used as it is as a working area of the address book application.

  When such a pasting process is completed, the specific area of the RAM 401 is initialized for the same reason as described above.

Here, the character recognition process executed in step S226 will be described.
(I) A character string including an email address “@”, and a character string in which characters before and after “@” are composed of one or more characters (strings) in a predetermined mail target character group is E Extracted as an email address. However, the character string extracted as the e-mail address is, for example, 128 characters at maximum. If the target character string exceeds 128 characters, the character string is not recognized as an e-mail address.

  Predetermined mail target characters are alphabets (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and predetermined symbols (“!”, “$”, “%”, “&”, “*”, “+”, “-”, “ . ”,“ / ”,“ = ”,“? ”,“ ^ ”,“ _ ”,“ `”, “{”, “|”, “}”, “~”).

An example is given below.
・ If “abc@def.com” exists in the text → “abc@def.com” is extracted as an email address.

-When “abc @ def: com” exists in the text → “abc @ def” is extracted as an e-mail address and “: com” is not included.

・ If “abc @ (co.jp)” exists in the text → Do not extract as email address.

(Ii) Telephone number A character string starting with the number “0” (half-width, full-width), a character string starting with “+” (half-width, full-width), a character string beginning with “TEL:” (half-width, uppercase, lowercase), “ A character string starting with “TEL: +” (half-width, uppercase, lowercase) can be extracted as a telephone number.

  First, a method for recognizing a character string starting with the numeral “0” or “+” as a telephone number will be described.

  Start with the number “0” or “+” and include the following characters (each character can be either single-byte or double-byte), including “0” (including +): 10 to 32 digits Up to.

(1) Number “#”
(2) Asterisk "*"
(3) Numbers “0” to “9”
(4) Comma ","
(5) "P", "p"
(6) Hyphen "-"
(7) Dash “―”
(8) Minus “-”
(9) Right parenthesis `` (''
(10) Left parenthesis ``) ''
However, if the characters (6) to (10) exist and the subsequent characters are other than (1) to (5), the characters after (6) to (10) are not extracted as telephone numbers.

  Only when the character immediately before “0” (the leading “0” recognized as a telephone number) is (9), the character of (9) is also extracted as a telephone number. If the character immediately before “0” (the leading “0” recognized as a telephone number) is a number, the corresponding character string is not recognized as a telephone number.

  When a character string extracted as a telephone number (also referred to as “extracted character string”) is set in a corresponding item of the address book, the extracted character string is converted into a character string composed of a predetermined setting character group. An example of conversion is as follows. The setting character group includes numbers “0” to “9”, “#”, “*”, “,” and “P”.

・ Convert full-width characters to half-width characters.
・ If characters (4) and (5) exist, convert them to "P" (upper case).

・ If characters (7) and (8) exist, convert them to hyphen “-”.
・ If characters (9) and (10) exist, delete them.

Specific examples are described below.
-When “090-1234-5678 (10)” exists in the character string → “090-1234-5678 (10)” is extracted as a telephone number, and “090-1234-567810” is set.

・ When “0300001111P000p111,222” exists in the character string → “0300001111P000p111,222” is extracted as a telephone number, and “0300001111P000P111P222” is set.

・ When “090-1234-5678 (mobile phone)” exists in the character string → “090-1234-5678” is extracted and set as a telephone number, and “(mobile phone)” is not included.

・ When “(03) -1234-5678 --- 0000” exists in the character string → “(03) -1234-5678” is extracted as a telephone number, and “03-1234-5678” is set. Do not include “--- 0000”.

  A character string extracted as a telephone number has a maximum of 32 digits excluding “(”, “)”, and when it exceeds 32 digits, the character string is not recognized as a telephone number.

  However, if there is a pause (comma “,”, “P”, “p”) in the character string, it is recognized as follows. In other words, if the character string after the pause is excluded from the target character string and the target character string falls within 32 digits, the remainder excluding the character after the pause from the target character string is recognized as a telephone number. If the target character string does not fit in 32 digits even after the pause and subsequent are excluded from the target character string, the character string is not recognized as a telephone number.

Specific examples are described below.
・ If “1234567890123456789012345” exists in the character string → Do not extract as a phone number.

・ When “01245678901245678901234567890123456789” exists in the character string → Do not extract as a phone number.

・ When “01234567890123456789p012345P67,890123456789” exists in the character string → “01234567890123456789p012345P67” is extracted as the first telephone number, and “01234567890123456789P012345P67” is set.

・ When “01234567890123456789p012345P67,09011111111” exists in the character string → “01234567890123456789p012345P67” is extracted as the first telephone number, and “01234567890123456789P012345P67” is set. Further, “09011111111” is extracted and set as the second telephone number.

  Next, a method for recognizing a character string starting with “TEL:” or “TEL: +” as a telephone number will be described.

  The character string is composed of the above (1) to (5) with “TEL:” at the beginning, and is 10 digits to 32 digits (excluding “TEL:”, including “+”).

  However, in this case, if (6) to (10) exist and the next character is other than (1) to (5), the characters after (6) to (10) are not extracted as phone numbers. .

  When a character string extracted as a telephone number (extracted character string) is set in a corresponding item in the address book, the extracted character string is converted into a character string for address book setting. Since it is the same as that described above except that the leading “TEL:” is deleted, the description here will not be repeated.

Specific examples are described below.
・ When “TEL: (03) -1234-5678” exists in the character string → “TEL: (03) -1234-5678” is extracted as a telephone number, and “03-1234-5678” is set.

・ When “TEL: 0300001111P000p111,222” exists in the character string → Extract as “TEL: 0300001111P000p111,222” and set “0300001111P000P111P222”.

・ When “TEL: + (81) -1234-5678” exists in the character string → “TEL: + (81) -1234-5678” is extracted as a phone number and “+ 81-1234-5678” is Set. Also include “+”.

・ When “TEL: + (81) -1234-5678 (overseas)” exists in the character string → “TEL: + (81) -1234-5678” is extracted as the phone number, and “+ 81-1234- Set 5678 ”. “(Overseas)” is not included.

・ When "TEL: (03) -1234-5678 --- 0000" exists in the character string → "TEL: (03) -1234-5678" is extracted as the phone number and "03-1234-5678" Set. Do not include “--- 0000”.

  A character string extracted as a telephone number has a maximum of 32 digits excluding “TEL:”, “(”, “)”, and when it exceeds 32 digits, the character string is not recognized as a telephone number.

However, if there is a pause in the character string, the same as above.
Specific examples are described below.

・ If “1234567890123456789012345” exists in the character string → Do not extract as a phone number.

・ When “01245678901245678901234567890123456789” exists in the character string → Do not extract as a phone number.

・ When “01234567890123456789p012345P67,890123456789” exists in the character string → “01234567890123456789p012345P67” is extracted as the first telephone number, and “01234567890123456789P012345P67” is set.

・ When “01234567890123456789p012345P67,09011111111” exists in the character string → “01234567890123456789p012345P67” is extracted as the first telephone number, and “01234567890123456789P012345P67” is set. Further, “09011111111” is extracted and set as the second telephone number.

(Iii) Name Among the character strings constituting the temporary memo, a character string obtained by deleting the character string extracted as the e-mail address and the telephone number is referred to as “remaining character string”.

  A maximum of 32 characters from the beginning of the remaining character string to the first line feed code are extracted as a full name (name or surname). However, if the first line feed code does not contain any characters, the next line feed code is targeted.

  If there is a memo item in the address book, the entire remaining character string may be set as a memo (the character string extracted as the name is not deleted).

  According to the character recognition process of this embodiment, it is possible to extract a plurality of telephone numbers and e-mail addresses at a time. In that case, a plurality of telephone numbers and a plurality of e-mail addresses are displayed on the new address screen of FIG.

(6) Text File Storage Text file storage will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a transition example of screens displayed when “Save text” is selected in step S120 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 8, in step S232, temporary memo control unit 100 outputs a file registration application activation instruction to the middleware. As a result, the middleware activates the file registration application stored in the ROM 402. When this process ends, the temporary memo application is terminated (step S233).

  Next, the pasting control unit 108 pastes the temporarily stored characters in the designated area of the file registration application (step S234). The file registration application creates a new text file in which the character data temporarily stored in the designated area is cited, and displays a text screen 551 as shown in FIG. The contents of the temporary memo shown in FIG. 11B are pasted on the text screen 551. In addition, you may change to the file name input screen 552 mentioned later, without displaying the text screen 551. FIG.

  Also in this case, when the paste control unit 108 activates and initializes the text application, first, the text data of the area (temporary memo area) indicated by the head address stored in the specific area is stored in the text application. Copy (or move) to the working area. As a result, the text screen can be displayed in a state where the temporary memo is input (pasted) in the text body area.

  When such a pasting process is completed, a specific area of the RAM 401 is initialized for the same reason as described above.

  When the enter key 215 is pressed after the text file is created, a file name input screen 552 as shown in FIG. 17B is displayed (step S2335). On the file name input screen 552, the pasting control unit 108 displays a predetermined number of characters in the text file body. For example, the pasting control unit 108 sets a maximum of 196 characters from the beginning (up to immediately before the line feed code if a line feed code is included) as the initial file name. However, if a file name valid character is not included when a line feed code is encountered, the next line feed code encountered is used. If the file name valid character is not included even when the end of the input character string is reached, the file name is not input. On the file name input screen 552, the user can edit the file name.

  Further, when the enter key 215 is pressed, a selection screen 553 for selecting the storage destination of the text file as shown in FIG. 17C is displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 17C, on the selection screen 553, images of a plurality of folders are displayed, and one of them is selected and displayed. In the lower part of the selection screen 553, an area 554 where the file name is input is displayed. Note that the file name may be automatically generated and determined without displaying the file name input screen 552, and the selection screen 553 may be transitioned to.

  Note that the user may further select whether to save in the text area 4035 (main body) of the flash memory 403 or in the removable recording medium 26A (external).

  When the enter key 215 is pressed while the selection screen 553 is displayed, a text file storage folder is selected. Then, as shown in FIG. 17D, the selected folder is opened and a message “Save here” is displayed. When the enter key 215 is further pressed in this state, the file registration application stores the created text file in a storage destination (for example, a memo area 4031 of the flash memory 403) according to an instruction from the user (step S236). .

  When the above processing is completed, the interrupt processing is terminated, and the display on the main display unit 16 returns to the state before the temporary memo key 224 is pressed.

(About multi-launch)
Next, the multi-activation operation will be described.

(Multi-launch with mail application)
First, with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 18, the multi-launch operation with the mail application will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition in the case of multi-activation with a mail application.

  Referring to FIG. 9, in step S302, temporary memo control unit 100 secures a predetermined byte area on RAM 401 and initializes the secured area (temporary memo area). The temporary memo control unit 100 records the start address of the temporary memo area in a specific area on the RAM 401 (step S304). The processing in steps S302 and S304 is the same as steps S108 and S110 in the case of single activation.

  Next, the mail application (extraction unit 112) extracts the entire contents of the display target area of the mail being displayed and outputs the extracted contents to the temporary memo control unit 100 (step S306). Temporary memo control unit 100 records the extracted character data in the temporary memo area of RAM 401 (step S307).

  Specifically, when the temporary memo key 224 is pressed while the mail application is activated (specific activation state), the mail application extracts the transmission date and time, the title, and the head address of the text in the displayed mail, Output to temporary memo control unit 100. Temporary memo control unit 100 reads transmission date / time, title, and text data of the text based on the received head address and records them in the temporary memo area. A line feed code is preferably inserted between each item. In addition, character data indicating the sender may be extracted. Alternatively, the transmission date and time and the title are not essential, and at least character data of the body may be extracted.

  The display processing unit 104 displays a temporary memo input screen including the extracted character string on the main display unit 16 (step S308). In the screen displayed in step S308, a quotation mark may be added to the beginning of the extracted character string.

  Assume that a received mail as shown in FIG. 18A is displayed immediately before the temporary memo key 224 is pressed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18B, a temporary memo input screen is displayed in the right half area of the display area of the main display section 16. In the temporary memo input screen, the title (subject), the transmission date and time, and the text are quoted with line breaks.

  In this state, when the enter key 215 is pressed, the input processing unit 102 accepts editing of characters and records character data based on the editing in the temporary memo area (step S310). In FIG. 18C, a temporary memo editing screen is displayed.

  Temporary memo control unit 100 further determines whether or not determination key 215 is pressed (step S312). Character editing is accepted until the enter key is pressed (NO in step S312). If it is determined that determination key 215 is pressed (YES in step S312), the process returns to step S118 described above, and the same processing as in the case of single activation is executed.

  In addition, when the “mail creation” item is selected in step S120 during multi-launch with the mail application (“mail” in step S202), the process (startup process) in step S204 is skipped, The process of step S206 is executed. Alternatively, the item “Create Mail” in the submenu may not be selected.

  As described above, in the case of multi-activation with the mail application, all the contents of the referred mail are registered as a temporary memo simply by pressing the temporary memo key 224. Therefore, the user does not need to perform operations such as character selection and copy and paste, and the operation burden can be reduced.

(Multi-launch with browser application)
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 19, the multi-launch operation with the browser application will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition in the case of multi-launch with a browser application.

  Referring to FIG. 10, in step S402, temporary memo control unit 100 secures an area for a predetermined byte on RAM 401 and initializes the secured area (temporary memo area). The temporary memo control unit 100 records the start address of the temporary memo area in a specific area on the RAM 401 (step S404). The processes in steps S402 and S404 are the same as steps S108 and S110 in the case of single activation.

  Next, the browser application (specific control unit 110) determines whether or not a character string is selected in the displayed page (step S405). If it is determined that no character string has been selected (NO in step S405), the process proceeds to step S406. On the other hand, if it is determined that the character string is selected (YES in step S405), the process proceeds to step S407.

  In step S <b> 406, the browser application (extraction unit 112) extracts the title and URL character data of the page being displayed and outputs the extracted character data to the temporary memo control unit 100.

  In step S407, the browser application (extraction unit 112) extracts the selected character string data and outputs the extracted character string data to the temporary memo control unit 100.

  After the process of step S406 or S407, the temporary memo control unit 100 records the extracted character string data in the temporary memo area of the RAM 401 (step S408).

  The display processing unit 104 displays a temporary memo input screen that includes the extracted character string on the main display unit 16 (step S409). A quote may be added to the head of the extracted character string on the screen displayed in step S409.

  When the temporary memo key 224 is pressed while the browser is activated (specific activation state), for example, if the character string selection state is selected, the browser application outputs the start address and end address of the character string to the temporary memo control unit 100. To do. If the character string is not selected, the head address and end address of each predetermined item (title, URL) in the displayed page are output to the temporary memo control unit 100. Temporary memo control unit 100 reads out the character data recorded at the received start address and end address and records them in the temporary memo area.

  Also in this case, it is preferable that a line feed code is inserted between the items. When not in the character string selection state, for example, a predetermined number of character strings from the top of the character group in the body area of the page may be extracted in addition to the title and URL.

  It is assumed that a page as shown in FIG. 19A is displayed immediately before the temporary memo key 224 is pressed. When the temporary memo key 224 is pressed while no character string is selected, a temporary memo input screen as shown in FIG. 19B is displayed. When the temporary memo key 224 is pressed with the character string selected, a temporary memo input screen as shown in FIG. 19C is displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 19B, a temporary memo input screen is displayed in the right half area of the display area of main display portion 16. On the temporary memo input screen, the title and URL of the displayed page are displayed with line feeds.

  Referring to FIG. 19C, a temporary memo input screen is displayed in the right half area of the display area of main display portion 16. On the temporary memo input screen, the character string selected from the displayed pages is displayed.

  When the enter key 215 is pressed in the state of FIG. 19B or FIG. 19C, the input processing unit 102 accepts the editing of the character and records the character data based on the editing in the temporary memo area (step S410). . In FIG. 19D, a temporary memo editing screen is displayed.

  Temporary memo control unit 100 further determines whether or not determination key 215 is pressed (step S412). Character editing is accepted until determination key 215 is pressed (NO in step S412). If it is determined that determination key 215 has been pressed (YES in step S412), the process returns to step S118 described above, and the same processing as in the case of single activation is executed.

  Note that when the “Web search” item is selected in step S120 during multi-launching with the browser (“WEB” in step S202), the process (starting process) in step S220 is skipped, and the step The process of S222 may be executed.

  In the case of multi-launching with a browser, both the processing in which the character string is selected and the processing in which the character string is not selected are provided, but only one of them may be possible. In this case, for example, when the temporary memo key 224 is pressed when no character string is selected, the same screen as that in the case of single activation (FIG. 11A) is displayed.

  Thus, in the multi-launch with the browser, the selected character string can be cited on the temporary memo input screen. Therefore, when the user selects information (character string) that the user wants to use and presses the temporary memo key 224, a temporary memo input screen in which the information is cited is displayed. Furthermore, if you select the paste destination, you can easily register the information as a memo, save it in a text file, or send it by e-mail.

  Similarly, in the multi-activation with the mail application, the selected character string may be quoted on the temporary memo input screen.

  As described above, according to the portable information terminal 1, the temporary memo input screen is displayed only by the user pressing the temporary memo key 224 once in both cases of single activation and multiple activation. Therefore, the user can temporarily save a memo with a simple operation. In addition, the user simply selects the paste destination of the temporary memo from the submenu, and the temporary memo is delivered to the selected application. In other words, the temporarily saved character string can be pasted into the character input area of the selected application with a simple operation by the temporary memo application which is software not tied to each application. Therefore, the contents of the temporary memo can be flexibly used as character information in different applications with a simple operation.

  In the case of multiple activation, temporary memo registration can be performed by quoting all or part of the referenced data. Furthermore, on the temporary memo input screen, it is possible to edit characters quoted from other applications and add user comments. Therefore, secondary use of temporary memos can be performed smoothly.

  In addition, although the portable information terminal 1 in this Embodiment provided the hardware key (temporary memo key 224) for exclusive use for temporary memo registration, it is not limited to such a form. The portable information terminal 1 (the operation unit 22 thereof) only needs to have a button that can activate the temporary memo application with a single operation (pressing) in at least the standby state. Therefore, for example, a function that activates the temporary memo application may be assigned to a key having another function, and the temporary memo application may be activated when the corresponding key is pressed in the standby state. Alternatively, when the main display unit 16 of the portable information terminal 1 has a touch panel and also functions as the operation unit 22, a button for starting the temporary memo application is displayed in a predetermined area of the main display unit 16 in a standby state. May be.

  Alternatively, the operation unit 22 does not necessarily have a button that can activate the temporary memo application with a single operation, and may be displayed as one item of the menu displayed on the main display unit 16. In this case, when a temporary memo registration item is selected from the menu, temporary memo control unit 100 activates a temporary memo application.

  In the present embodiment, temporary memos are handed over using a specific area on the RAM 401. However, the present invention is not limited to such a method. For example, the temporary memo application may output a pointer (position information including the start address) for specifying the temporary memo area to the selected application. . In that case, the temporary memo application is terminated when the pointer is handed over to the selected application. In addition, the application other than the temporary memo application performs the pasting control as described above only when a pointer is received from the temporary memo application.

  The temporary memo application as described above can also be provided as a program (temporary character storage program). According to the temporary memo application of the present embodiment, the temporary memo can be delivered as described above without rewriting the processing procedure of other applications and / or middleware only by being downloaded to the portable information terminal.

  Such a program can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a memory card and provided as a program product. A program can also be provided by downloading via a network.

  The provided program product is installed in a program storage unit such as a hard disk and executed. Note that the program product includes the program itself and a storage medium in which the program is stored.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable information terminal, 7 Antenna, 10 1st housing | casing, 10A Hinge part, 12 Sub display part, 14 Imaging part, 16 Main display part, 18 Playback circuit, 19 Speaker, 20 2nd housing | casing, 22 Operation part , 24 microphone, 25 timing unit, 26 access unit, 26A recording medium, 30 control unit, 36 communication control unit, 37 wireless unit, 38 audio signal processing unit, 40 storage unit, 100 temporary memo control unit, 102 input processing unit, 104 display processing unit, 106 instruction receiving unit, 107 character recognition unit, 108 pasting control unit, 110 specific control unit, 112 extraction unit, 224 temporary memo key, 215 determination key, 220 first key group, 230 second key group, 300 mobile terminal network, 302 base station, 303 information providing server, 304 mail server, 306 Internet, 3 8 web server, 401 RAM, 402 ROM, 403 flash memory.

Claims (12)

A personal digital assistant that can accept input of characters,
Operation means for accepting input of instructions from the user;
Display means;
Storage means for storing a first program for realizing a temporary storage function of characters, a plurality of second programs related to input of characters, and information for operation of the portable information terminal;
A temporary storage control unit for controlling the temporary storage of characters based on the first program when a specific instruction is input from the operation unit;
The temporary storage control means includes
An input processing means for receiving a character input from a user via the operation means and performing a process of temporarily storing the input character in the storage means;
Display processing means for performing processing for displaying the characters received by the input processing means on the display means;
An instruction receiving unit for receiving a pasting instruction for specifying a program related to a pasting destination of a character temporarily stored in the storage unit among the plurality of second programs,
In response to receiving the paste instruction by the instruction receiving unit, the program for starting the paste destination is started, and the temporarily stored character is pasted in the character input area corresponding to the started program A portable information terminal further comprising a pasting control means. The display processing means further displays a list of paste destinations of a plurality of types of characters corresponding to the plurality of second programs when a predetermined instruction is input,
The portable information terminal according to claim 1, wherein the instruction accepting unit accepts selection of one of the plurality of types of character paste destinations as the paste instruction.   The portable information terminal according to claim 1, wherein the temporary storage control unit terminates the first program in response to the instruction receiving unit receiving the pasting instruction. A specific control means for performing control based on a specific program among the plurality of second programs;
When the specific instruction is input in the specific activation state in which the display target area corresponding to the specific program is displayed on the display means, the specific control means is at least a part of the display target area. Including extraction means for extracting the character string of
The portable information terminal according to claim 1, wherein the temporary storage control unit temporarily stores a character based on the character string extracted by the extraction unit in the storage unit. The display processing means displays the character string extracted by the extracting means on the display means,
The portable information terminal according to claim 4, wherein the input processing unit further accepts editing of a character string temporarily stored in the storage unit. A communication control means for performing communication control;
The plurality of second programs include a mail program corresponding to a mail function via the communication control means,
The portable information terminal according to claim 1, wherein when the activated program is the mail program, the character input area includes a mail text area. The plurality of second programs include a web browser,
The portable information terminal according to claim 1, wherein when the activated program is the web browser, the character input area includes a search character input area.   The portable information terminal according to claim 7, wherein the specific program includes at least one of the mail program and the web browser. The plurality of second programs include an address program corresponding to an address registration function,
When the activated program is the address program, the temporary storage control unit executes recognition processing of the temporarily stored character string in order to extract at least one of a name, a telephone number, and an e-mail address. A recognition processing means for
The portable information terminal according to claim 1, wherein the pasting control unit pastes the extracted character string on the input area of the address based on the recognition process.   The portable information terminal according to claim 1, wherein the operation unit includes a button for realizing the temporary storage function by a single operation in the temporary storage standby state or the specific activation state. Information for the operation of the portable information terminal includes the temporarily stored character data,
The storage means
A non-volatile storage device for storing the first program and the second program;
The portable information terminal according to claim 1, comprising a volatile storage device for storing the temporarily stored character data. Temporary storage of characters in a portable information terminal having an operation unit for receiving an instruction input from a user, a display unit, a storage unit for storing a plurality of programs related to character input, and an arithmetic processing unit A program for realizing the function,
Receiving a character input from a user via the operation unit, and performing a process of temporarily storing the input character in the storage unit;
Performing a process of displaying the accepted characters on the display unit;
Receiving a pasting instruction for specifying a program relating to a pasting destination of a character temporarily stored in the storage unit among the plurality of programs.

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