JP2011198095A - Customization support device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To automatically execute customization of devices in a simple configuration with respect to a customization support device which supports customization of many devices with key operations.SOLUTION: The customization support device includes: a control personal computer including a control script file wherein key operations for devices are preliminarily described, an analysis means which analyzes the control script file to artificially generate a signal for key operation, and a means which transmits the generated artificial signal for key operation; and a distribution device including a transmission means which transmits the artificial signal for key operation to the devices on the basis of the artificial signal for key operation received from the control personal computer. The artificial signal for key operation transmitted from the transmission means constituting the distribution device is received by the devices, and customization corresponding to the signal for key operation is efficiently performed for many devices simultaneously and in parallel.

Description

  The present invention relates to a customization support apparatus that supports customization work by key operation on the apparatus.

  Conventionally, with regard to devices that connect USB-connected JIS keyboards, serial-connected JIS keyboards, etc. used in PC / AT compatible machines (for example, personal computers for business use), initial settings and environment settings according to customer requirements in advance for each customer For the customization work such as, after the OS is started, software that operates on the OS can be prepared, and the customization work and necessary device operations can be performed by the software.

  However, any of the above-described conventional techniques involves a key input operation of the apparatus after the OS has been operated, and has a problem that it cannot be used for customizing the apparatus before starting the OS or before installing the OS.

  As a means for solving this problem, for example, there is a technique for operating a device by analyzing information from a device to be operated and determining a maintenance action (Patent Document 1).

In addition, there is a technique for automating key input operations by storing key input data in advance and using them for key input operations when repeatedly performing the same operation when executing an application program of a device under test (Patent Literature). 2).
JP 2009-110482 A JP 05-2445 A

  The above-described prior art performs a key input operation for each device, and there is a problem in that it is not possible to efficiently perform customization work according to a customer's request on a large number of devices simultaneously and in parallel.

  In order to solve these problems, the present invention analyzes a control script file in which key operations on a device are described in advance and a control script file in a customization support device that supports customization work by key operations on the device. A control terminal provided with an analysis means for generating a key operation signal in a pseudo manner, a means for transmitting the generated pseudo key operation signal, and a pseudo key operation signal received from the control terminal And a distribution device provided with transmission means for transmitting the pseudo key operation signal to the device, and the device receives the pseudo key operation signal transmitted from the transmission means constituting the distribution device. The customization work corresponding to the key operation signal is executed.

  At this time, a number of transmission means constituting the distribution apparatus are provided, and pseudo key operation signals are transmitted in parallel and simultaneously from the numerous transmission means to the device to be customized, so that the customization work is executed in parallel and simultaneously. .

  In addition, the control script file includes a set of one or a plurality of sets as a set of a waiting time until key operation and a key up signal or key down signal as a pseudo key operation signal. Yes.

  Further, as a pseudo key operation signal transmitted from the transmission means constituting the distribution apparatus to the apparatus, the same code as the scan code transmitted when the keyboard is operated is used.

  Further, as a large number of devices, a device before starting the OS or before installing the OS is also possible.

  The control script file includes a pseudo key operation signal, a message for displaying confirmation of the key operation signal on the control personal computer, and a comment of the control script file.

  The present invention provides a control personal computer and a distribution device when customizing a large number of devices according to a customer's request, and the control personal computer analyzes a control script describing key operations for customization work. By passing a predetermined key operation signal to the distribution apparatus and transmitting the key operation signal to the apparatus, it is possible to automatically execute the customization work of the apparatus with a simple configuration.

  The present invention provides a control personal computer and a distribution device when customizing a large number of devices according to a customer's request, and the control personal computer analyzes a control script describing key operations for customization work. A key operation signal is transmitted to the distribution device by passing a predetermined key operation signal to the distribution device, and the device customization operation can be automatically executed with a simple configuration.

  FIG. 1 shows a system configuration diagram of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, a control terminal 1 is a terminal (for example, a personal computer) that performs overall control, and is composed of a control application program 11, a control script file 14, and the like.

  The control application program 11 is for transmitting a predetermined key operation signal to a large number of target PCs 3 based on the control script file 14 and performing the customization work for the large number of target PCs 3 in parallel. 12, execution means 13 and the like.

  The analysis unit 12 analyzes the control script file 14 and determines a pseudo key operation signal, a comment, a message, and the like.

  The execution means 13 generates a pseudo key operation signal or the like based on the analysis result obtained by analyzing the control script file 14 by the analysis means 12 and transmits it to the distribution apparatus 2.

  The control script file 14 describes in advance a pseudo key operation signal, a message requesting confirmation of the key operation signal, a comment, and the like (see FIG. 6).

  The distribution device 2 receives a pseudo key operation signal transmitted from the control terminal 1 and transmits it to a large number of target PCs 3 simultaneously and in parallel (receives a pseudo key operation signal and receives the target PC 3 Code (for example, scan code) may be transmitted), and the customization work may be performed simultaneously and in parallel, and includes a receiving unit 21, a transmitting unit 22 for each target PC 3, and the like. (See FIGS. 2 to 7).

  The receiving means 21 receives a pseudo key operation signal from the control personal computer 1 (see FIGS. 2 to 7).

  The transmission unit 22 converts the key operation signal for the target PC 3 (for example, a scan code transmitted from the keyboard) based on the pseudo key operation signal received by the reception unit 21 and transmits the key operation signal to each target PC 3. The customization work is executed simultaneously and in parallel.

  The target PC 3 is a PC (personal computer) to be customized, and can be a personal computer before OS startup or OS installation.

  Next, the operation of the configuration of FIG. 1 will be described in detail according to the order of the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 2 shows a processing flowchart of the present invention. Here, the upper control application program 11, the distribution device 2, and the target PC 3 correspond to the control application program 11, the distribution device 2, and the target PC 3 of FIG. 1, respectively.

  In FIG. 2, S1 creates a control script file in advance. For example, a file described in a script (b-1) in FIG. 6 described later is created and registered in advance as the control script file 14 in FIG.

  In S2, a control script file is read. In this case, the control application program 11 constituting the control personal computer 1 of FIG. 1 reads the control script file 14 created and registered in advance in S1 from an external storage device (not shown).

  S3 takes out one row.

In step S4, one line is analyzed and executed. These S3 and S4 are, for example, one line from the top of the control script file 14 in FIG.
・ 0000, Key Only, #r
Analyze, that is, “0000” is analyzed as 0 waiting time, the following “key Only” is analyzed as a key operation signal, and the subsequent “#r” is analyzed by simultaneously pressing the Windows key and the r key. (See FIG. 3) Based on these analysis results, a pseudo key operation signal is transmitted to the distribution device 2 (for details, see FIG. 4).

  In S5, it is determined whether the end of the control script file 14 is reached. If YES, the process ends. In the case of NO, S3 and subsequent steps are repeated for the next line from the control script file 14.

  As described above, the control application program B11 of FIG. 1 can read the control script file 14, extract it in order from the first line, analyze it, and transmit a pseudo key operation signal to the distribution apparatus 2.

  FIG. 3 shows a detailed processing flowchart (control application, part 1) of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a detailed processing flowchart for analyzing and executing the control script for one line extracted from the control script file 14 of S4 of FIG. 2 described above.

In FIG. 3, S11 analyzes one line. Here is the illustration ・ Standby time:
·function:
・ Content:
For example, at the beginning of (b-1) in FIG. 6 (described later) 0000, key Only, #r
Since the standby time is “0000”, the analysis is 0 time, the function is “key Only”, the key operation signal is analyzed, and the content is “#r”, so the Windows key and the r key are simultaneously used. Click to analyze.

  S12 waits for a designated time. This waits for the waiting time analyzed in S11. In the case of “0000” described above, the standby time is 0, so the process immediately proceeds to S13.

S13 determines what the function is. Here are some examples of functions:-Comments:
·Message display:
·Key input:
It is determined whether it is. For example, in the control script in the first line of FIG. 6B-1 described above, the key operation signal is analyzed by “key Only”, so that it is determined as key input, and the process proceeds to S17. If it is determined to be a comment, the process proceeds to S14, and if it is determined to be a message display, the process proceeds to S15.

  In S14, since the control script is determined to be a comment in S13, here, the process is skipped and nothing is done. The comments describe the meaning of the control script in the control script file 14 so that the meaning can be understood later when other users see the control script itself. It is a thing.

  Since S15 is determined to be a message display in S13, the contents are displayed on the control personal computer 1 here.

  In S16, it is determined whether or not the user has pressed OK in response to the content display in S15. If YES, the process ends. If no, wait. These S15 and S16 are, for example, in the case of the entry of the function name “MsgBox” (one line of the control script) in (b-2) of FIG. Please confirm that the message is displayed. The user confirms that the notepad is open on the screen of the target PC3, and when OK, press the OK button in the message on the control PC 1. Press the button to proceed with processing, and here, it ends.

  By the above S15 and S6, the control script file 14 is sequentially analyzed from the first line, and the key input signal is transmitted to the target PC 3 to be executed. When the message “Please confirm.” Is displayed and the user can confirm that the memo pad is open on the screen of the target PC 3, the user presses the OK button on the screen of the control PC 1 to It is possible to proceed to the processing, and it is possible to confirm the processing result (intermediate result) for the key input operation on the target PC 3.

  In S17, since it is determined in S13 that the control script is a key input, the content is lexically analyzed.

  In S18, the key is converted into a key corresponding to the lexical based on the result of the lexical analysis in S17.

In step S19, key input is transmitted. These S17 to S19 are, for example, as shown in FIG.
Control script at the head of (b-1) in FIG. 6 to be described later. 0000, key Only, #r
For the key input “#r” in the middle, “#” is analyzed as a Windows key, and “r” is analyzed as an r key.
・ Code indicating the meaning of down the Windows key:
-A code indicating the meaning of r key down:
・ Code indicating the meaning of the r key up:
・ Code indicating the meaning of the Windows key up:
Are converted into corresponding keys (a predetermined waiting time is set between each code), and these are transmitted to the distribution apparatus 2.

  If the control script is determined to be an input key through S17 to S19, the same code as that when the key is pressed can be generated in a pseudo manner and transmitted to the distribution apparatus 2.

FIG. 4 shows a detailed processing flowchart (control application, part 2) of the present invention.
This is a detailed processing flowchart when transmitting in S19 of FIG. 3 based on the analysis result of the control script (key input) for one line extracted from the control script file 14, and here,
Control script at the head of (b-1) in FIG. 6 to be described later. 0000, key Only, #r
An example of transmitting “#r” (pressing the Windows key and the r key simultaneously) will be described.

  In FIG. 4, S21 transmits a unique code meaning that the Windows key is down.

  S22 waits for a while.

  In step S23, a unique code having the meaning that the r key is down is transmitted.

  S24 waits for a while.

  In S25, a unique code having the meaning that the r key is up is transmitted.

  S26 waits for a while.

  In step S27, a unique code having the meaning that the Windows key is up is transmitted.

  With the above processing, it is possible to automatically generate a signal when the Windows key and the r key are simultaneously pressed for the key operation signal “#r” in the control script and transmit it to the distribution apparatus 2.

  FIG. 5 shows a processing flowchart of transmission and reception in the distribution apparatus of the present invention. Here, the receiving means 21 and the transmitting means 22 correspond to the receiving means 21 and the transmitting means 22 that constitute the distribution apparatus 2 of FIG. Further, “#r” (pressing the Windows key and the r key simultaneously) as an example will be described below as an example.

  In FIG. 5, in S31, the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives a unique code meaning that the Windows key is down. This is received by the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 3 that is transmitted from the execution means 13 constituting the control personal computer 1 in S21 of FIG.

  In S32, the transmission means 22 provided for each target PC 3 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives a unique signal meaning that the Windows key is down.

  In S33 and S34, the transmission means 22 provided for each target PC 3 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 transmits a scan code that means that the Windows key is down. This converts a unique signal indicating that the transmission means 22 for each target PC 3 has downed the Windows key into a corresponding scan code having the same meaning, and transmits it to the target PC 3.

  Through the above S31 to S34, the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives the unique code indicating the meaning that the Windows key is down from the control personal computer 1, and each transmitting means 22 provided for each target PC 3 scans the unique code. It can be converted into a code (a code system transmitted when a key is operated on the keyboard) and transmitted to the corresponding target PC 3. Thereby, in the target PC 3 that has received the transmission of the scan code, when a process corresponding to the input key (here, the scan code representing the Down of the Windows key) corresponding to the received scan code is input to the keyboard. It is possible to execute the same process as the process corresponding to the transmitted scan code.

  In S41, the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives a unique code meaning that the r key is down. This is received by the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 3 that is transmitted from the execution means 13 constituting the control personal computer 1 in S23 of FIG.

  In S <b> 42, the transmission unit 22 provided for each target PC 3 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives a unique signal meaning that the r key is down.

  In S43 and S44, the transmission means 22 provided for each target PC 3 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 transmits a scan code meaning that the r key is down. This converts a unique signal indicating that the transmission means 22 for each target PC 3 has downed the r key into a corresponding scan code having the same meaning and transmits it to the target PC 3.

  Through the above S41 to S44, the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives the unique code indicating the meaning that the r key is down from the control personal computer 1, and each transmitting means 22 provided for each target PC 3 scans the unique code. It can be converted into a code and transmitted to the corresponding target PC 3. Accordingly, in the target PC 3 that has received the transmission of the scan code, the process corresponding to the input key by the received scan code is the same as the process corresponding to the scan code transmitted when the key is input to the keyboard. Processing can be executed.

  In S51, the receiving unit 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives a unique code meaning that the r key is up. This is received by the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 3 that is transmitted from the execution means 13 constituting the control personal computer 1 in S23 of FIG.

  In S52, the transmission means 22 provided for each target PC 3 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives a unique signal meaning that the r key is up.

  In S53 and S54, the transmission means 22 provided for each target PC 3 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 transmits a scan code meaning that the r key is up. This converts the unique signal indicating that the transmission means 22 for each target PC 3 has updated the r key into a corresponding scan code having the same meaning and transmits it to the target PC 3.

  Through the above S51 to S54, the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives the unique code representing the meaning of the r key up from the control personal computer 1, and each transmitting means 22 provided for each target PC 3 scans the unique code. It can be converted into a code and transmitted to the corresponding target PC 3. Accordingly, in the target PC 3 that has received the transmission of the scan code, the process corresponding to the input key by the received scan code is the same as the process corresponding to the scan code transmitted when the key is input to the keyboard. Processing can be executed.

  In S61, the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives a unique code that means that the Windows key is up. This is received by the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 3 that is transmitted from the execution means 13 constituting the control personal computer 1 in S23 of FIG.

  In S62, the transmission means 22 provided for each target PC 3 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives a unique signal meaning that the Windows key is up.

  In S63 and S64, the transmission means 22 provided for each target PC 3 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 transmits a scan code meaning that the Windows key is up. This converts a unique signal indicating that the transmission means 22 for each target PC 3 has updated the Windows key into a corresponding scan code having the same meaning and transmits it to the target PC 3.

  Through the above steps S61 to S64, the receiving means 21 constituting the distribution apparatus 2 receives the unique code indicating the meaning that the Windows key is up from the control personal computer 1, and each transmitting means 22 provided for each target PC 3 scans the unique code. It can be converted into a code and transmitted to the corresponding target PC 3. Accordingly, in the target PC 3 that has received the transmission of the scan code, the process corresponding to the input key by the received scan code is the same as the process corresponding to the scan code transmitted when the key is input to the keyboard. Processing can be executed.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the control script file of the present invention.

  FIG. 6A shows an example of a control script file that simultaneously presses the Windows key and the r key.

6A-1 shows an example of the control script file, and FIG. 6A-2 shows an example of each item of the control script file. Control script file shown in (a-1) of FIG. 6 0000, key Only, #r
As shown in (a-2) of FIG.
Standby time Function name Description 0000 Key Only #r
It is. That is, “0000” at the head of the control script represents a description in which the standby time is 0 hour. The next “key Only” has a function name “Key Only” and is a description indicating a key input. Further, the next “#r” is the content and represents a description of simultaneously pressing the Windows key and the r key.

  FIG. 6B shows an example in which there are three types of functions (key only, message, and comment).

6B-1 shows an example of the control script file, and FIG. 6B-2 shows an example of each item of the control script file. The top control script file shown in (b-1) of FIG. 6 0000, key Only, #r
Is the same as (a-1) and (a-2) in FIG.

The control script file on the second line shown in FIG. 6B-2. 0005, key Only, Notepad. exe [ENTER]
As shown in the second line of (b-2) in FIG.
Standby time Function name Description 0005 Key Only Notepad. exe [ENTER]
It is. That is, the first “0005” represents a description in which the waiting time is 5 seconds. The next “key Only” is a description whose function name is key Only and represents key input. The next "Notepad.exe [ENTER]" is the contents. Specify the file name and enter "Notepad.exe" (notepad program name) in the execution input field. "Represents a description of key input.

The control script file on the third line shown in Fig. 6 (b-2)-Check that 0000, MsgBox, and Notepad are open.
As shown in the third line of (b-2) in FIG.
Standby time Function name Description 0000 MsgBox Check that the notepad is opened.
It is. That is, “0000” at the head represents a description in which the standby time is 0 seconds. The next “MsgBox” is a description whose function name indicates message display. The following "Check that the notepad has been opened" is the content, and a message is displayed on the control PC screen, that is, "Check that the notepad has been opened." Is displayed. Represents the description. Then, an OK button is displayed in the lower part of “Please confirm that the memo pad has been opened” displayed on the screen of the control personal computer 1, and the memo pad is opened on the display device of the target PC 3 to the user. When the user confirms this, if the OK button is pressed, the process proceeds to the next process and proceeds to the fourth line of the control script file (see OK pressing in S16 of FIG. 3).

Control script file on the 4th line shown in Fig. 6 (b-2) • 0000, / comment /, This is a comment.
As shown in the fourth line of (b-2) in FIG.
Standby time Function name Description 0000 / Comment / This is a comment.
It is. That is, “0000” at the head represents a description in which the standby time is 0 seconds. The next “/ comment /” is a description indicating that the function name is a comment (various explanations of the control script), skipping the process and proceeding to the next line.

  FIG. 7 shows an application example of the present invention. This shows an application example in which FIG. 1 is applied to an actual apparatus.

  In FIG. 7, the control personal computer 1 corresponds to the control personal computer 1 of FIG.

  The control application program 11 corresponds to the control application program 11 of FIG.

  The driver 15 is a driver for transmitting and receiving data between the control application program 11 and the OS 16.

  The OS 16 is an operating system, and is a control program that performs overall control.

  The distribution apparatus 2 corresponds to the distribution apparatus of FIG. 1 that distributes key input signals to the target PC 3, and includes a control board 23, a data converter 24, and a plurality of keyboard LSIs 25.

  The control board 23 transmits / receives data to / from the control personal computer 1, and transmits / receives data (manufacturer-specific code data) by USB connection, for example.

  The data converter 24 converts the data received by the control board 23 and passes it to each keyboard LSI 25.

  The keyboard LSI 25 is provided for each target PC 3 and transmits key operations described in the control script file to the target PC 3 as scan codes.

  The target PC 3 is a target PC that performs customization work simultaneously and in parallel.

  The present invention provides a control personal computer and a distribution device when customizing a large number of devices according to a customer's request, and the control personal computer analyzes a control script describing key operations for customization work. The present invention relates to a customization support apparatus that passes a predetermined key operation signal to a distribution apparatus and transmits the key operation signal to the apparatus, and automatically executes the customization work of the apparatus.

It is a system configuration diagram of the present invention. It is a processing flowchart of the present invention. It is a detailed process flowchart (control application, the 1) of this invention. It is a detailed process flowchart (control application, the 2) of this invention. It is a processing flowchart of transmission and reception in the distribution apparatus of the present invention. It is an example of the control script file of this invention. It is an application example of the present invention.

1: Control terminal (control PC)
11: control application program 12: analysis means 13: execution means 14: control script file 2: distribution device 21: reception means 22: transmission means 3: target PC

Claims (6)

In a customization support device that supports customization work by key operation on the device,
A control script file in which key operations on the device are described in advance; an analysis unit that analyzes the control script file to generate the key operation signal in a pseudo manner; and the generated pseudo key operation signal. A control terminal provided with means for transmitting;
Based on a pseudo key operation signal received from the control terminal, and a distribution device provided with a transmission means for transmitting the pseudo key operation signal to the device,
A customization support apparatus that causes the apparatus to receive a pseudo key operation signal transmitted from a transmission unit that constitutes the distribution apparatus and to perform a customization operation corresponding to the key operation signal.   A number of transmission means constituting the distribution apparatus are provided, and pseudo key operation signals are transmitted in parallel and simultaneously from the multiple transmission means to the device to be customized, respectively, and the customization work is executed in parallel and simultaneously. The customization support device according to claim 1.   The control script file is a set of one or a plurality of sets of a waiting time until a key operation is performed as a signal for the pseudo key operation and an up signal of the key or a down signal of the key. The customization support apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that:   2. The pseudo-key operation signal transmitted from the transmission means constituting the distribution apparatus to the apparatus is the same code as the scan code transmitted when the keyboard is operated by key operation. The customization support apparatus according to claim 3.   The customization support apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an apparatus before starting up the OS or before installing the OS can be used as the plurality of apparatuses.   2. The control script file includes the pseudo key operation signal, a message for displaying confirmation of the key operation signal on the control terminal, and a comment of the control script file. The customization support apparatus according to claim 5.

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