JP2013140638A - Phrase input system, method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a phrase input system which does not require a user to input phrases which are not stored in a dictionary using a user dictionary registration function.SOLUTION: A phrase input system comprises: phrase input means in which a user inputs phrases using a user terminal connected to a network; dictionary data input means which is provided in the user terminal and is used by each user to input dictionary data including "phrases and their pronunciations"; dictionary data storage means which is provided in a server connected to the user terminal through a network and stores the dictionary data inputted by the user; and means which uses all or a part of the dictionary data stored in the dictionary data storage means through the network when each user inputs a phrase.

Description

    The present invention relates to an improvement of a system for inputting phrases that is performed using an information terminal such as a personal computer (for example, one in which word processing software is recorded).

    Conventionally, for example, when inputting a document (including Kanji) using Microsoft word processor software “Word 98” or using Microsoft spreadsheet software “Excel”, each cell of the table When inputting character data (including Kanji characters), "Japanese input front-end processor" including Japanese dictionary files such as "MS-IME98" from Microsoft and "ATOK" from Just System (Front end processor for kana to kanji transformation. Also called “FEP (pre-processing software or hardware)”), the user can input “Hiragana” by keyboard input (or pen input or voice input). , Romaji, Alphabet " Based on the input “reading”, it is converted into an appropriate “phrase (a phrase that includes kanji in all or part of it, or a mixed phrase of hiragana and katakana)”. The conversion candidates are presented and allowed to be selected by the user so that the words can be input.

  The Japanese dictionary is a kind of database (files collected in a form that can be referred to in accordance with certain rules) that stores input readings (reading) and words / words to be converted. And idiom dictionary for Kana-Kanji conversion ”. This Japanese dictionary is used in Japanese word processors when performing “Kana-Kanji conversion” (when entering Kanji into a word processor or computer system, the kana or romaji readings are converted into Kanji-mixed phrases or Kanji-mixed sentences). Used for. As the “kana-kanji conversion” method, there are a single-kanji conversion method, a idiom conversion method, a single or multiple phrase conversion method, a fully automatic batch conversion (sequential automatic conversion) method, an AI (artificial intelligence) conversion method, and the like. This Japanese dictionary is generally stored in a personal computer hard disk or ROM (main memory).

  The “Japanese front-end processor” is software for efficiently inputting Japanese into a system such as a personal computer. Normally, the “Japanese front-end processor” is used by being resident in a memory and incorporated in other application software.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-96149

(1) By the way, traditionally, Japanese dictionaries such as those described above have been updated once a few months or years by companies that create Japanese dictionaries. Each user can individually input and register a new word and its reading, which is “Register words in the Japanese input dictionary” included in the Japanese front-end processor, because it cannot handle the words that are born. It has a registration function. Each user uses the user dictionary registration function to input words that are not yet in the Japanese dictionary and add them to the Japanese dictionary. However, in this way, it is extremely difficult for users to individually add “needed words that are necessary but not yet published in the Japanese dictionary” individually to the Japanese dictionary as the “user dictionary” part. There is a problem that it is complicated work and very inconvenient for the user.
(2) In addition, the Japanese dictionary including the user dictionary part additionally input individually by the user as described above is recorded on the hard disk of each terminal (such as a personal computer) owned by the user. When using another user's terminal or when the user buys a new terminal, the "Japanese dictionary including the user dictionary part that the user has additionally entered individually until then" cannot be used, which is very inconvenient. (Of course, each user copies the user dictionary data that he / she additionally inputs to a portable recording medium (such as a floppy disk (registered trademark)) and copies it to the hard disk of another terminal. It's possible, but it's cumbersome and quite difficult, so every user can do it easily I can not be with).
(3) Traditionally, Japanese word processors (including word processor-specific machines and software-provided software) accumulate usage frequency data for words entered by the user as the user continues to use it. Thus, it has a “learning function” that increases conversion efficiency by selecting an appropriate phrase frequently used from a plurality of phrases having the same reading and presenting it to the user. However, conventionally, the improvement in conversion efficiency by such a learning function is obtained as a result of the user using the word processing device for a long time. Can not enjoy from the beginning when using the word processor device, the user has to put up with the inconvenience that the conversion efficiency is poor for a predetermined period (the period until the improvement of conversion efficiency by the learning function) There is a problem that it must not be.
(4) Traditionally, Japanese word processors (including word processor-only machines and software-provided software) accumulate usage frequency data for words entered by the user as the user continues to use it. Thus, it has a “learning function” that increases conversion efficiency by selecting an appropriate phrase frequently used from a plurality of phrases having the same reading and presenting it to the user. However, in the past, even though word processing devices that have been used for a long time (including those that incorporate word processing software in a personal computer, etc.) have become convenient for users with high conversion efficiency, such a learning function allows users to connect information terminals. If you buy a new one or use another person's terminal, you will not be able to use the previous learning function and you will have to use it as a word processor with low conversion efficiency. Will be able to incorporate the previous learning function into a new terminal, but such work is complicated and complicated, and not all users can easily do it).

(1) The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems of the prior art, and each user uses a user dictionary registration function to “kanji or katakana dictionary” (such as a Japanese dictionary). Thus, there is provided a phrase input system that can eliminate the need to input a phrase that is not recorded in a dictionary that is recorded so as to be able to refer to a phrase including a corresponding kanji or katakana from input characters such as kana or romaji. For the purpose.
(2) Further, the present invention provides a phrase input system that can use a “kanji or katakana dictionary” including a user dictionary suitable for the user, regardless of what terminal the user is using. The purpose is to provide.
(3) Further, according to another invention of the present application, the “conversion efficiency by the learning function” is not increased until a conventional individual user passes a predetermined period (a period until the conversion efficiency is improved by the conventional learning function). It is an object of the present invention to provide a phrase input system that can eliminate the inconvenience that it must be used without obtaining "improvement".
(4) In addition, other inventions of the present application include kanji or katakana in common with any user who uses a “enhanced conversion efficiency through learning function” suitable for him / her. An object of the present invention is to provide a phrase input system capable of inputting a phrase.

(Glossary 1)
In the present invention, the “phrase” input by the user is a phrase as a part of a sentence, or a phrase used alone such as being input into one cell in a table or database, etc. Including various things.
In the present invention, the “phrase input means” (for example, word input software such as word processing software, accounting software, financial software, sales management software, text editor, etc.) is an information terminal (a personal computer or a personal computer) Recorded in a recording device (such as a cellular phone) in advance (embedded in a terminal) or a server connected to a network (a computer connected to the network to manage a large amount of information) It may be recorded on a recording device and used temporarily by a user via a network (for example, using a service provided by an “application service provider (ASP) that lends application software on time”). Currently, word processing software as application software used by ordinary people on personal computers includes, for example, “Word” (Microsoft Corporation), “Ichitaro” (Justsystem Corporation), and the like.
In the present invention, the “dictionary data” is not only dictionary data related to Japanese (data for comparing Japanese readings with words mixed with kanji or katakana), but also, for example, Chinese Also includes dictionary data for languages that contain kanji.
The file (database) in which the “dictionary data” of the present invention is recorded is created in advance by the manufacturer of the word processor software and provided to the user, and the file (database) of the “user dictionary” input by each user himself / herself ) “Dictionary data file (database)” (referred to as a front-end processor or the like) provided by a software maker includes, for example, “IME 98” from Microsoft Corporation and “Atok” from Just Systems Corporation. A database that records a “user dictionary” that is individually input by a user and its input function are a part of a storage area in the above-mentioned “IME 98” of Microsoft Corporation or “Atok” of Just Systems Corporation, and It is recognized as a function of the department.
In the present invention, the “network” is typically an “open network” such as the Internet, but is a “closed network” used only within an organization such as a LAN or an intranet in a business company. But you can.
In the present invention, the “input (transmission) of user dictionary data or usage frequency data” from the user terminal side to the server side may be performed during the word input operation by the user or before or after the word input operation by the user. But you can.
Also, “input (transmission) of user dictionary data or usage frequency data” from the user terminal side to the server side may be automatically input to the server from the user terminal side, or the user terminal side You may make it input into a server based on an individual instruction | indication.
In the present invention, various methods such as input using a keyboard, pen input using a touch panel, voice input using a microphone, and the like can be used for inputting words and dictionary data using the word input unit. .
In the present invention, “user attribute data” refers to, for example, the user's occupation, occupation, age, gender, educational background, hobbies, interests, religion, affiliated party, affiliated organization name (name of academic society to which the organization belongs, etc.) The user attribute data useful for the system to infer the “corresponding word / phrase” from the inputted “reading”.
In the present invention, “field attribute or classification / category” means, for example, data (computer, communication, electricity, chemistry, superconducting material, semiconductor, photocatalyst, data indicating a target field of work in which a user inputs a phrase. Biology, economic criticism, management theory, patents, trademarks, classical literature, novels, comics, music, paintings, world medieval history, Japanese ancient history, etc. Patent specification, chemical experiment report, economic report, new product plan, biology paper, newspaper political article, magazine entertainment article, column on current affairs posted on website, etc.) By identifying, classifying, and guessing the input work when the user enters a phrase, the system is useful for guessing the "corresponding phrase" from the input "reading" It refers to the "gender or classification categories.
Further, in the present invention, the phrase input means used when “a user inputs a phrase using dictionary data or usage frequency data from the server side” inputs the dictionary data or usage frequency data to the server side. It may be different from the phrase input means used by the user. For example, even when the word / phrase input means used when inputting dictionary data or usage frequency data to the server side is “Word 98” (registered trademark) of Microsoft Corporation (registered trademark), it is later received from this server. The means used when the user inputs a word using the dictionary data or the usage frequency data is a means other than the “Word 98” (registered trademark), for example, word processor software “Ichitaro” of JustSystems (registered trademark). ”(Registered trademark), text editor software such as“ Hidemaru Editor ”(registered trademark) and“ EZ editor ”(registered trademark), accounting software such as“ PCA accounting ”(registered trademark), sales management software and customer management Software and directory management software may be used.
In the present invention, as a usage mode of “when the user uses the dictionary data or usage frequency data from the server side via the network”, (1) files of the dictionary data or usage frequency data are collected. The server can be downloaded from the server side (data fetching) and stored in the hard disk or flash memory of the user terminal, or (2) the user can input the phrase on the user terminal at any time. There are various forms such as accessing the corresponding dictionary data or using / referring to the corresponding dictionary data or usage frequency data.
In the present invention, “usage frequency data” means how frequently a word is used within a predetermined unit time for a certain word when a user is inputting a word, or It indicates “usage frequency / input frequency / appearance frequency” such as how often the word is used within a predetermined information input amount. The form of the usage frequency data may be, for example, a form such as “53 times per minute” or “classified as A, B, C, etc.”.

(Glossary 2 --- When providing the service of the present invention with ASP)
In the present invention, when the user inputs “dictionary data or usage frequency data” from the user terminal side to the server side via the Internet or other network, and when the user terminal inputs a phrase “Dictionary data or usage frequency data” recorded on the server side is used, but the use of “dictionary data or usage frequency data” on the server side by this user terminal has recently been put into practical use. It can also be used as a service provided by an ASP (Application Service Provider).
ASP is an operator that provides application software functions and services accumulated in its own server group via the Internet or VPN (virtual leased line). By using the ASP, the user can use and purchase only necessary functions when necessary.
-Technologies used for providing services by ASP are classified into the following three (a), (b), and (c).
(A) Download method: Like shareware, an application is downloaded to a user terminal such as a personal computer and executed.
(B) Web system: A JAVA (registered trademark) applet (a kind of program written in JAVA as a network language) is downloaded and executed by a web browser (browsing software).
(C) Server system: All information processing is performed by the server, and the user terminal (client machine) is used only for display (output) and input.
In any of the above methods (a) and (b), the client machine needs to have a high performance like a personal computer. However, in the server method of (c), the client machine is not limited to a personal computer but is a mobile phone. And PDAs (personal digital assistants) can receive the same services as personal computers.
・ Payment method of ASP usage fee can be paid by transaction, fixed contract system, billing method according to usage time for each usage time, etc. (Payment according to usage time is still practical) Not yet, but some manufacturers have already announced systems that charge for usage hours).
-When the present invention is put into practical use in the server system of (3) above, the server side "computer OS (basic software) and application software (Microsoft's Word 98" (registered trademark) and other word processing software) , Spreadsheet software such as "Excel" (registered trademark), accounting software, sales management software, text editor software, etc. Data file) and software that converts the reading into words by referring to this kanji dictionary ", and the user uses the data file and software recorded on this server via the network. .

(Content of the present invention)
The contents of the present invention are as described in the claims of this specification. Therefore, the content of the claims of this specification is incorporated herein (the description of the claims is not transferred here).
The contents of the invention of the present invention, that is, the invention of the phrase input system according to claims 1 to 8 of the claims, is a phrase in which the contents of each “means” included therein are the contents of each “step” as they are. It can also be grasped as an input method.
(Application example of the present invention)
(1) In the present invention, the user records the “dictionary data or usage frequency data” entered by the user on the server side on the network, whereby the “dictionary data or usage frequency data” entered by the user is recorded. , It can be used from any location and from any terminal.
(2) Further, in the present invention, a plurality of / many users record “dictionary data or usage frequency data” input by the plurality of users on the server side, whereby “dictionary data or usage input by each of a plurality of users”. It is possible to share a large number of databases that summarize "frequency data". This large amount of database contains a large number of words and their readings that are entered by a plurality of users by the user dictionary registration function. Therefore, each user creates a kanji dictionary such as a Japanese dictionary by using a database of a large amount of “dictionary data or usage frequency data” formed and provided by a plurality of users. Kanji dictionaries containing the latest words and phrases that could not be input by companies alone, and a large number of words in each field will be available.
(3) Also, in the present invention, a plurality of / multiple users can input “dictionary data or usage frequency data” entered into “user attribute data of each user or field attribute or classification related to each word / phrase”. By recording on the server side in association with the “category”, it is possible to share a large amount of databases in which “dictionary data or usage frequency data” respectively input by a plurality of users are collected. This large amount of databases can be searched and classified using the above-mentioned “user attribute data of each user or field attribute or classification / category related to each word / phrase” as a key. Therefore, each user is convenient for his / her own input work from a large amount of “dictionary data or usage frequency data” database formed and provided by a plurality of users. Only “dictionary data or usage frequency data” related to “user attribute data of each user or field attribute or classification / category related to each word” can be used.

(1) In the present invention, the user records the “dictionary data or usage frequency data” entered by the user on the server side on the network, whereby the “dictionary data or usage frequency data” entered by the user is recorded. , It can be used from any location and from any terminal.
(2) Also, in the present invention, a plurality of / many users record “dictionary data or usage frequency data” entered on the server side so that many users can access and use each other. By doing so, it is possible to “share” a large amount of databases in which “dictionary data or usage frequency data” respectively input by a plurality of users are collected. This large amount of database contains a large number of words and their readings that are entered by a plurality of users by the user dictionary registration function. Therefore, each user creates a kanji dictionary such as a Japanese dictionary by using a database of a large amount of “dictionary data or usage frequency data” formed and provided by a plurality of users. Kanji dictionaries that contain the latest words and a large number of words in each field that could not be input by companies alone (software makers that create kanji dictionaries) can be used.
(3) Also, in the present invention, a plurality of / multiple users can input “dictionary data or usage frequency data” entered into “user attribute data of each user or field attribute or classification related to each word / phrase”. By recording on the server side in association with the “category”, it is possible to “share” a large number of databases in which “dictionary data or usage frequency data” respectively input by a plurality of users are collected. In the present invention, this large amount of database can be searched and extracted by using the above-mentioned “user attribute data of each user, or field attribute or classification / category related to each word” as a key. Therefore, each user can use his / her own data from a large number of “dictionary data or usage frequency data” databases that are provided and disclosed by a large number of users. Only “dictionary data or frequency of use data” related to “user attribute data of each user, or field attribute or classification / category related to each phrase”, which is convenient for input work, can be used.

It is a block which shows one Embodiment of this invention. In this embodiment, it is a figure for demonstrating the content of the "dictionary and usage frequency database" accumulate | stored on the server side.

    A mode for carrying out the present invention is shown in the following Example 1 or the like.

    FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is the Internet as an example of the network, 2, 3 and 4 are information communication terminals used by the users A, B, and C, respectively, and are user terminals connected to the Internet 1 (for example, the Internet 1). PC or mobile phone that can be connected). In FIG. 1, reference numerals 2a, 3a, 4a denote hard disks as external recording devices provided in the terminals 2, 3, 4 (hereinafter referred to as "user terminal side" including the hard disks 2a, 3a, 4a). Etc.).

  Reference numeral 5 denotes a server connected to the Internet 1, and 5a denotes a hard disk as an external recording device provided in the server 5 (hereinafter referred to as "server 5 side" including the hard disk 5a). 6) is an authentication server connected to the Internet 1 and the server 5 for determining whether or not to permit access to data (or database) stored in the server 5 of each user. The server 5 is a computer that manages a network and manages a large amount of information. The authentication server 6 is connected to the Internet 1 and the server 5. For example, when there is a request for access / use of data recorded in the server 5 from the user terminals 2, 3, 4, the authentication server 6 is input from the user terminal side. This is for confirming the user ID and password, and confirming the identity of the user to determine whether or not to permit access to the data of the server 5 from the user terminal. When a request for data access / use is received from the user, the server 5 decides whether to allow the user to access / use based on the authentication data from the authentication server 6 (data regarding whether or not the identity has been confirmed). To do.

  In FIG. 1, each of the hard disks 2a, 3a, 4a provided in the user terminals 2, 3, 4 includes, for example, word processing software such as “Word 98” (registered trademark) of Microsoft Corporation (registered trademark); It is assumed that a Japanese dictionary (or a Japanese front-end processor) such as “MS-IME98” (registered trademark) of the company is recorded. “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-IME 98” (registered trademark) are not recorded, and the user terminal is connected to the server 5 side (“word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-IME 98” (registered trademark)). And record “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-IME 98” (registered trademark) recorded on the server 5 side in real time. By "word 98" be executed (R) and "MS-IME98" (which is one mode of use by said ASP) (R) may be utilized.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
(1) First, data registered by each user A, B, C using the “user dictionary function” attached to “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-IME 98” (registered trademark) The operation when the data is simply referred to as “dictionary data”) is input to the server 5 side.

  In this embodiment, the server 5 stores the user dictionary data and usage frequency data of each user A, B, and C on the hard disk 5a of the server 5 for each user A, B, and C who has registered as members in advance. "Storage area" ("user dictionary registration storage area" dedicated to each user) "is provided (rented / rented). The server 5 permits the users A, B, and C to use the “word 98” (registered trademark) recorded on the server 5 side via the Internet 1 (the server 5 side , It is an ASP that lends "Word 98" (registered trademark) to each user over time).

  In addition, each user A, B, C, when registering as a member, own user attribute data (for example, his occupation, occupation, age group, gender, educational background, income, hobby, residential area, affiliated organization, religion, Political beliefs etc.) are input to the server 5 side. On the server 5 side, these user attribute data are recorded in association with the user ID (user identification data).

  Each user A, B, C who has registered as a member uses, for example, his / her own personal computer, “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-” Using “IME98” (registered trademark), a phrase or a sentence including the phrase is input. At this time, each user uses the user dictionary registration function of “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-IME” (registered trademark) to create “user dictionary data” (dictionary data consisting of reading and words). Is registered through the Internet 1 at any time into the dedicated storage area (storage area lent from the server 5) in the hard disk 5a of the server 5.

At this time, each user inputs attribute data (for example, a system engineer, etc.) related to user dictionary data to be input this time with his / her attribute data in association with the dictionary data and user ID to the server 5. . At this time, each user inputs a field attribute or classification / category (eg, computer, program creation, etc.) related to the dictionary data to the server 5 in association with the dictionary data and user ID.
(2) Next, an operation when each user inputs usage frequency data to the server 5 will be described. Now, when user A is inputting computer-related documents and tables using his / her personal computer using, for example, “Word 98” and “MS-IME” (registered trademark), Suppose that the phrase “effective address” appears many times. At this time, the user A first uses the user dictionary registration function of “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-IME” (registered trademark), and the “word / phrase” “effective address” and its “long time”. Dictionary data (user dictionary data) consisting of “reading”, “user”, own user attribute data (system engineer, male, 30's, etc.), field attribute data (computer field), and user ID The data are input to the server 5 in association with each other. Then, when the user A continues the input work, the word “word 98” appears how many times (how many times) the word “effective address” appears in this input work (input = used) ) Or use frequency data. This usage frequency data acquisition method has conventionally been "Word 98" (registered trademark) and "MS-IME" (registered trademark), other word processor software, and a dedicated word processor ("Shoin" of Sharp Corporation (registered trademark)). (Registered trademark) word processor, etc.) and the like, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The usage frequency data acquired by “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-IME” (registered trademark) may be, for example, specific usage frequency data per unit time or usage frequency data per unit information amount. Alternatively, it may be data in which a predetermined class (class classified into A, B, C, D, E, etc.) is assigned to the number of uses per specific unit time (or unit information amount).

The usage frequency data acquired by the “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-IME” (registered trademark) is used when the phrase input operation by the user A is completed or the phrase input operation by the user A is performed. In the middle (if necessary), the data is input from the user side terminal 2 to the server 5 side via the Internet 1. At this time, the user-side terminal 2 uses the usage frequency data as (1) user A attribute data and (2) field attributes or classifications / categories useful for identifying the type of user phrase input work. The data is transmitted to the server 5 side in association with the user ID (identification code). On the server 5 side, the input usage frequency data includes (1) User A ID (identification data), (2) User A user attribute data, and (3) Terms of usage frequency data. It is recorded on the hard disk 5a in association with the “field attribute or classification / category” to which it belongs.
(3) Next, an operation when the user A uses dictionary data and usage frequency data recorded on the server 5 side will be described.

  When user A uses “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-IME” (registered trademark) on his / her personal computer, he / she first accesses the server 5 and inputs his / her user ID and password. Then, permission of access to the “dictionary data file and usage frequency data file” recorded in the server 5 is requested (see arrow (1) in FIG. 1).

  Then, the server 5 transfers the user ID and password input from the user A to the authentication server 6 (see the arrow (2) in FIG. 1). The authentication server 6 compares this ID and password with the regular member data file, confirms the identity, and returns to the server 5 whether or not to permit access (see arrow (3) in FIG. 1). When the server 5 replies that access is permitted from the authentication server 6, the user A allows the user A to access and use the “dictionary data file and usage frequency data file” in the hard disk 5 a of the server 5. A notification is issued (see arrow (4) in FIG. 1). As a result, the user can access and use the database on the server 5 side.

The usage form of this database by the user is, for example, as follows (a) (b) (c) (d).
(A) When the user A wants to use only his / her own dictionary data and usage frequency data (data recorded in his / her own storage area opened and rented by the server 5 side), The user's own user ID is input, and only “dictionary data and usage frequency data related to this user ID” is downloaded (captured) to the user terminal 2 and recorded on the hard disk 2a of the user terminal 2 for use. As described above, the user can download the “self-use dictionary data recorded on the server 5 side without downloading“ self-use (related to own user ID) dictionary data and use frequency data ”. And “usage frequency data” can be accessed and used in real time (a form in which the server 5 is used as an ASP).
(B) In addition, when user A wants to use dictionary data and usage frequency data entered by people (many member users) of the same occupation / profession as himself / herself, he / she inputs his / her user attribute data (or The server 5 is instructed to input its own user ID and select the user attribute data recorded in association with this ID), and only “dictionary data and usage frequency data related to this user attribute data” It is downloaded (captured) to the user terminal 2 and recorded on the hard disk 2a of the user terminal 2 for use. As described above, the user can download the “related to the user attribute desired by the user” recorded on the server 5 side without downloading the “dictionary data and usage frequency data related to the user attribute desired by the user”. The dictionary data and usage frequency data can be accessed and used in real time (the server 5 is used as an ASP).
(C) Further, when user A wants to use dictionary data and usage frequency data suitable for information content such as a document including a word to be input from now on, a document including the word to be input by the user A from now on “Field attribute or classification / category” indicating the information content such as “Enter this field attribute or classification / category related dictionary data and usage frequency data” is downloaded to the user terminal 2 (imported) Then, it is recorded on the hard disk 2a of the user terminal 2 and used. As described above, the user does not download “dictionary data and usage frequency data related to the field attribute or classification / category desired by the user”, but downloads the “user wishes” recorded on the server 5 side. It is also possible to access and use the “dictionary data and usage frequency data related to field attributes or classification / category” in real time (a form in which the server 5 is used as an ASP).
(D) In addition, all of the dictionary data files entered by the user A into the server 5 by a large number of users including himself (the kanji dictionary provided by the software manufacturer that has created the kanji dictionary, respectively) If the user wants to use a collection of “reading and phrases” data that he / she originally entered using the “user dictionary registration function” in the dictionary software, All of the data files are downloaded (taken in) to the user terminal 2, recorded on the hard disk 2a of the user terminal 2, and used. In this case, the user A can use the word / phrase registered by the other user as the user dictionary as dictionary data even if the word / phrase is not registered by the “user dictionary registration function”. If the user uses the server 5 as an ASP, the user can use all the dictionary data files recorded on the server 5 side in real time without downloading the dictionary data file from the server 5 side.

  After the dictionary data and the usage frequency data are acquired as described in the above (a), (b), (c) and (d), the user A converts the acquired dictionary data and the usage frequency data into the conventional “word 98”. As with the Japanese dictionary “MS-IME98” used in “,” Word 98, “Excel” (Microsoft spreadsheet software), etc. are used to input various words and phrases to a personal computer (user terminal 2 ) Can be used as dictionary data and as usage frequency data (the usage frequency data has “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS-IME98” (registered trademark)). The “learning function” is used in the form of improving the efficiency of conversion from input readings to appropriate words).

  That is, for example, when the user A inputs a reading “Jikkou Adosuru”, “Word 98 (registered trademark) word processor software” or “MS-IME 98 (registered trademark)” associated with it— "Phrase conversion software (software for converting input readings into predetermined phrases)" refers to the dictionary data fetched from the server 5 and selects the corresponding phrase "effective address" Display on the screen. If the word “effective address” displayed on this screen is correct (as planned by the user A), the user A presses the enter key, for example, to determine the word as input data.

  Further, for example, when the user A inputs a reading “Jikko”, “word 98 (registered trademark) word processor software” or “MS-IME 98 (registered trademark) reading-to-phrase conversion software associated therewith “Software for converting the input reading into a predetermined phrase” refers to the usage frequency data fetched from the server 5 and “effective” that is most frequently used in the reading “Jikko”. And display it on the screen. If the word “effective” displayed on this screen is what he / she planned (appropriate), the user A presses the enter key, for example, to confirm the word / phrase as input data.

  Next, FIG. 2 shows a “dictionary and usage frequency database” that is stored on the server 5 side and includes dictionary data and usage frequency data input from many users.

  In the “dictionary and usage frequency database”, as described above, a large number of users can use “Word 98”, “MS-IME 98” (registered trademark), and the like on the user terminals 2, 3, and 4. (A document including a phrase) or the like (note that “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS MS-IME 98” (registered trademark) are present on the server 5 side, The user dictionary registration function provided in “Word 98” (registered trademark) and “MS MS-IME 98” (registered trademark) can be used by the user. A large number of “dictionary data” are stored by inputting “dictionary data” consisting of “reading and words” newly registered in this way from the user terminal side to the server 5 side. Stacked.

  In the “dictionary and usage frequency database”, not only the “dictionary data” but also a large number of users use documents such as “word 98” (including phrases) on the user terminals 2, 3, and 4, respectively. (“Document 98” (registered trademark), “MS-IME 98” (registered trademark), etc.) exist on the server 5 side, and the user transmits them via the network. The software such as “Word 98” (registered trademark) can be used by a user in a certain unit time or a predetermined unit work amount (input information amount). By frequently acquiring usage frequency data indicating how often it has been entered, and inputting this usage frequency data to the server 5 side, a large number of “usage frequency data” is accumulated. .

  In the “dictionary and usage frequency database”, the dictionary data and the usage frequency data include “ID” (identification data (may be a name, etc.)), “user attribute”, and usage frequency of the corresponding user, respectively. The data is recorded and stored in association with the “field attribute or classification / category” to which the word or document that is the input target when data is acquired.

  As described above, in the “dictionary and usage frequency database” on the server 5 side, as shown in FIG. 2, “reading of words / phrases (phrases including kanji or katakana) usage frequency, user ID, user attribute, field attribute” Or items such as “classification / category” and data of each item are recorded.

  Each user who is permitted to access and use this “dictionary and usage frequency database”, (1) all the data in this “dictionary and usage frequency database” (entered by other users) (2) Use only the dictionary data and usage frequency data associated with your identification code in this “Dictionary and Usage Frequency Database” (opened on the server 5 side) (3) dictionary data related to user attribute data desired by the user in the “dictionary and usage frequency database”. And use only the usage frequency data (including data entered by other users) (4) Use only dictionary data and usage frequency data (including some data entered by other users) related to the field attribute or classification / category that you want from the “Dictionary and Usage Frequency Database”, Etc. are possible.

1 Internet 2, 3, 4 User terminals 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a Hard disk 5 Server 6 Authentication server

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Reading input means provided on the user terminal side connected to the network, the reading input means for the user to input "reading" of a plurality of words,
Dictionary data input means provided on the user terminal side, dictionary data input means for each user to input dictionary data consisting of "words and readings corresponding to the words",
A dictionary data recording means provided on the server side connected to the user terminal via a network, for recording dictionary data consisting of “a phrase and a reading corresponding to the phrase” input by the user Dictionary data recording means;
The phrase determining means provided on the user terminal side or provided on the server side connected to the user terminal via a network, when the user inputs the word "reading" by the reading input means, Using the dictionary data composed of “words and readings corresponding to the words” recorded in the dictionary data recording means on the server side, the words corresponding to “reads” input from the reading input means are determined. A word determination means for
A phrase input system comprising: In claim 1,
The permission means provided on the server side connected to the user terminal via the network, and when each user inputs the word "reading" using the user side terminal, the word determination means, Permission means for permitting the use of dictionary data consisting of “words and readings corresponding to the words” recorded in the dictionary data recording means via a network;
A phrase input system comprising: Reading input means for a user to input “reading” of a plurality of words using a user terminal connected to a network, the word input means provided on the user terminal side;
Dictionary data input means provided on the user terminal side, dictionary data input means for each user to input dictionary data consisting of “words and readings corresponding to the words”;
Dictionary data recording means provided on the server side connected to the user terminal via a network, the dictionary data recording means for recording dictionary data input by the user in association with identification data of each user When,
A phrase determining unit provided on the user terminal side or provided on a server side connected to the user terminal via a network, wherein a user inputs “reading” of the phrase using the user terminal. When using the dictionary data recorded in the dictionary data recording means and using dictionary data related to the identification data of the user, the word corresponding to the “reading” input from the reading input means A word determination means for determining
A phrase input system comprising: A reading input means provided on the user terminal connected to the network, for the user to input “reading” of a plurality of words,
Dictionary data input means provided on the user terminal side, dictionary data input means for each user to input dictionary data consisting of "words and readings corresponding to the words",
Dictionary data recording means provided on a server side connected to the user terminal via a network, the dictionary for recording dictionary data input by each user in association with user attribute data of each user Data recording means;
A phrase determining unit provided on the user terminal side or provided on a server side connected to the user terminal via a network, wherein a user inputs “reading” of the phrase using the user terminal. When using the dictionary data recorded in the dictionary data recording means and using dictionary data related to the attribute data of a certain user, the phrase corresponding to the “read” input from the reading input means A word determination means for determining
A phrase input system comprising: Reading input means provided on the user terminal side, for the user to input "reading" of a plurality of words,
Dictionary data input means provided on the user terminal side, dictionary data input means for each user to input dictionary data consisting of "words and readings corresponding to the words",
Dictionary data recording means provided on the server side connected to the user terminal via a network, wherein each dictionary data input by each user is identified or classified as “a phrase included in each dictionary data” Dictionary data recording means for recording in association with "field attribute for",
A phrase determining unit provided on the user terminal side or provided on a server side connected to the user terminal via a network, wherein a certain user reads a phrase by the reading input unit on the user terminal side By using “dictionary data recorded in the dictionary data recording means on the server side and related to field attributes specified based on information from the user terminal side”, Phrase determination means for determining a phrase corresponding to "reading" from the reading input means;
A phrase input system comprising: A reading input means provided on the user terminal side connected to the network, for the user to input “reading” of a plurality of words,
When each user inputs “reading” of a plurality of words using the reading input means, “usage frequency data indicating how often each user repeatedly inputs a certain word reading. Usage frequency data generation means for automatically generating "
Usage frequency data recording means provided on the server side connected to the user terminal via a network, wherein the usage frequency data generated by the usage frequency data generation means is used as identification data or attribute data of each user. Usage frequency data recording means for recording in association with
A phrase determining means provided on the user terminal side or provided on a server side connected to the user terminal via a network, wherein a certain user reads the phrase from each user terminal side by the reading input means. Is used, the “use frequency data recorded in the use frequency data recording means provided on the server side, which is related to the identification data or attribute data of each user” is used. A word / phrase determination unit for determining a word / phrase corresponding to the “read” input by the reading input unit;
A phrase input system comprising: A phrase input means for a user to input "reading" of a plurality of phrases using a user terminal connected to the network;
When each user inputs “reading” of multiple words using the word input means, “usage frequency data indicating how often a user repeatedly inputs a word” is automatically generated Usage frequency data generating means for generating automatically,
Usage frequency data recording means provided on the server side connected to the user terminal via a network, wherein the usage frequency data input by the usage frequency data input means is used as a target of the usage frequency data. Usage frequency data recording means for recording in association with field attributes for identifying or classifying
A phrase determining means provided on the user terminal side or provided on a server side connected to the user terminal via a network, wherein a certain user reads the phrase from each user terminal side by the reading input means. Is used, the “use frequency data recorded in the use frequency data recording means on the server side, which is related to the field attribute specified by the information from the user terminal side” is used. A word / phrase determination unit for determining a word / phrase corresponding to the “read” input by the reading input unit;
A phrase input system comprising: The ability for a user to use a user device connected to the network to input “reading” of multiple phrases using a user device connected to the network;
A function for a user to input dictionary data consisting of “a phrase and a reading corresponding to the phrase” using the user terminal;
When the dictionary data is input from the user terminal, a function of recording the dictionary data in a server-side dictionary data recording unit connected to the user terminal via a network;
When the user inputs “reading” of a word using the user terminal, the word corresponding to the input “reading” using the dictionary data recorded in the dictionary data recording means on the server side A function to determine the
A computer program for inputting words to realize Each user uses a user terminal connected to the network to input “reading” of a plurality of phrases using the user terminal connected to the network, and each user moves the user terminal Using to input dictionary data consisting of “a phrase and a reading corresponding to the phrase”;
When the dictionary data is input from the user terminal, recording the dictionary data in a dictionary data recording means on the server side connected to the user terminal via a network;
When the user inputs “reading” of a word using the user terminal, the word corresponding to the input “reading” using the dictionary data recorded in the dictionary data recording means on the server side Steps to determine
A computer program for inputting words to realize

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