JP2019159927A - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an electronic device which allows a predetermined piece of input information to be selected from a plurality of pieces of input information allocated to an allocation key, with simple operation and with less number of operations.SOLUTION: An electronic device according to the present invention has a plurality of keys provided at a region other than a display input unit which displays an image electronically and can receive touch input and including allocation keys to each of which a plurality of pieces of input information can be allocated, and a control unit for, when a first operation of pressing an allocation key is carried out, selecting a predetermined piece of input information from the plurality of pieces of input information allocated to the allocation keys based on a second operation on a surrounding portion of a key pressed down in the first operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device.

  In recent years, in restaurants, pubs, karaoke stores and other stores that provide food and drinks, orders received by customers are input to an order terminal device called a handy terminal, and the entered orders are ordered from the order terminal device to an order management device. Has been proposed (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). In the order terminal device, a touch panel is generally prepared in the main body, and a lid body including a plurality of assignment keys that can be used to input menus and the like by a pressing operation can be attached to the main body as needed. This assigned key can set a plurality of menus in one key, and is effective in increasing the number of menus that can be input by key operation.

  In restaurants, since it is desired that a large number of menus can be input with a small number of touches, an assignment key on the lid side is an indispensable requirement. Usually, the number of keys assigned to the lid is set to 4 to 5 rows horizontally and about 10 to 12 columns vertically. The store staff hears the order from the customer and presses the menu name key corresponding to the order to register the order menu.

Japanese Patent No. 3996690 JP 2017-163190 A

  In the order terminal device described in Patent Document 1, when the assignment key on the lid side is pressed, a plurality of menu keys set as the assignment keys are displayed on the touch panel on the main body side, and a desired menu is displayed on the touch panel. select.

  Further, in the order terminal device described in Patent Literature 2, after the mode key is determined by pressing the function key on the main body side (shift key in Patent Literature 2), the desired key is pressed by pressing the assigned key on the lid side. Select the menu.

  That is, in the order terminal devices described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the staff has to touch both the assigned keys on the lid side and the keys on the main body side, which causes a problem of complicated menu input operations.

  There has also been proposed a method of cyclically switching the number of times the key is pressed, such as the first menu when pressed once and the second menu when the same key is pressed continuously. However, this method has a problem that the number of touches increases. Also, if the user accidentally presses an extra key, the user must press the key again and repeat from the beginning in order to return to the original state, resulting in a further increase in the number of touches.

  Such a problem may occur not only in the order terminal device. For example, a similar problem may occur in an electronic device having a function of selecting and inputting information to be input from a large amount of information, an electronic device having a small number of input units such as input keys, and the like.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an electronic device capable of selecting predetermined input information from a plurality of input information assigned to an assignment key with a small number of operations and a simple operation. To do.

  An electronic device according to the present invention is provided in an area other than a display input unit capable of electronically displaying an image and allowing touch input, and includes a plurality of assignment keys including assignment keys to which a plurality of input information can be assigned to one key. When a first operation is performed by pressing a key and an assigned key, a predetermined input is made from a plurality of pieces of input information assigned to the assigned key, based on a second operation on the periphery of the key where the first operation is performed. A control unit for selecting information.

  Here, “a plurality of keys including an assignment key that is provided in an area other than a display input unit that electronically displays an image and allows touch input, and that can assign a plurality of input information to one key; "Indicates that a plurality of keys are provided in a region that is not a display input unit (for example, a touch panel), and does not indicate that the display input unit is included in the configuration requirements. That is, the electronic device of the present invention does not necessarily include the display input unit, and includes an aspect in which the display input unit is not provided.

  In the electronic device of the present invention, the second operation may be a flick operation that continues from the first operation, or may be a press of another key around the assigned key on which the first operation is performed.

  In addition, the image processing apparatus further includes a display unit, and when the first operation is performed, the control unit corresponds to the second operation an image related to the plurality of input information assigned to the assigned key pressed by the first operation. It is preferable to display on the display unit in an array.

  Here, it is preferable that the display unit is a display input unit that also serves as an input unit capable of touch input, and the image is an image that also serves as an input button.

  Moreover, it is preferable that a control part carries out the focus display of the image which concerns on the selected input information.

  In addition, when the second operation is not performed after the first operation is performed, the control unit may erase the display of the images related to the plurality of input information without selecting the predetermined input information. preferable.

  Further, in the image, it is preferable that information for identifying input information corresponding to the image is displayed larger than information for identifying input information corresponding to the image described in the assignment key.

  The main body includes a control unit, and an expansion key unit configured to be detachable from the main body and including a plurality of keys. The control unit performs a second operation based on a mechanical method of the assigned key in the expansion key unit. It is preferable to set the mode.

  Further, the input information assigned to the assignment key may be menu information related to a menu that can be ordered at a restaurant.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of keys including an assignment key that is provided in an area other than a display input unit capable of electronically displaying an image and allowing touch input, and that can assign a plurality of input information to one key. When the first operation is performed by pressing the assigned key, predetermined input information is obtained from the plurality of input information assigned to the assigned key based on the second operation on the peripheral portion of the key on which the first operation is performed. By providing a control unit for selecting a predetermined input from a plurality of pieces of input information assigned to the assigned key with a simple operation with a small number of operations and only a plurality of key portions. Information can be selected.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an order management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows the external appearance structure of the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the state which the cover body of the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention opened. The figure which shows the state which removed the cover body of the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an order terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Explanatory drawing of the allocation key in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the menu management table in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the extended key management table in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing (1) of flick operation in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing (2) of flick operation in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing (1) of double action operation in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing (2) of double action operation in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the selection key arrangement at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the power activation in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the flick operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the double action operation mode in the order terminal device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, an example of an order management system will be described as an example of a system including an electronic device. FIG. 1 is an example of a system including an order terminal device as an electronic device, and is a schematic configuration diagram of an order management system 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the order management system 1 includes an order terminal device 10-n (n is an integer of 1 or more), wireless relay devices 20-1 to 20-m (m is an integer of 1 or more), an order management device. 40 and a slip output device 50-o (o is an integer of 1 or more). The wireless relay device 20 and the order management device 40 are connected via the network 30. Here, the network 30 is a wired network such as a LAN (Local Area Network). Note that the network 30 may be a wireless network.

  In the following description, when the order terminal device 10-n is not specified, it is referred to as the order terminal device 10. When the wireless relay devices 20-1 to 20-m are not specified, they are referred to as wireless relay devices 20. When the slip output device 50-o is not specified, it is referred to as a slip output device 50.

  The order terminal device 10 communicates with the order management device 40 via the wireless relay device 20 and the network 30. The order terminal device 10 detects information input or selected by various staff keys of a store using the order management system 1 and uses the detected information via the wireless relay device 20 and the network 30 to manage the order management device. 40. The information transmitted by the order terminal device 10 is information such as the number of customers and information on the table, and the ordered product number, product name, and quantity thereof. The wireless relay device 20 receives the information transmitted by the order terminal device 10 and transmits the received information to the order management device 40 via the network 30. Further, the wireless relay device 20 receives cooking instruction slip information and accounting slip information transmitted by the order management device 40 via the network 30 and transmits the received slip information to the slip output device 50.

  The order management device 40 receives information from the order terminal device 10 via the wireless relay device 20 and the network 30. The order management device 40 stores the received information in its own device.

  The slip output device 50 issues a cooking instruction slip for cooking or an accounting slip for payment by the customer according to the information received from the order management device 40. The slip output device 50 is a printer, for example.

  2 is a diagram showing an external configuration of an order terminal device (electronic device) 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the lid of the order terminal device 10 is opened, and FIG. The figure which shows the state which removed the cover body of the terminal device 10, FIG. 5: is a schematic block diagram of the said order terminal device 10. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the order terminal device 10 is configured to cover the main body 120 with an openable / closable lid 121. The lid 121 includes an extended key input unit 122 having a plurality of keys on the inner surface. When a staff carries at a restaurant or a pub, the lid 121 is closed as shown in FIG. When the staff receives the customer's order, the lid 121 is opened as shown in FIG.

  The lid 121 is configured such that the hinge part 121a is detachable from the main body 120. As shown in FIG. 3, the lid 121 is attached to the main body 120 as shown in FIG. As shown, the lid 121 can be in a non-mounted state with respect to the main body 120.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main body 120 of the order terminal device 10 is provided with a touch panel display unit 107. The touch panel display unit 107 is configured by laminating a touch panel input unit 106 on a display unit 105 described later. Various characters, icons, buttons, and the like are displayed on the touch panel display unit 107, and various inputs can be performed when the staff touches the touch panel display unit 107. In the extended key input unit 122 on the lid 121 side, a plurality of assigned keys K1, K2, K3,... Are arranged two-dimensionally with 13 rows vertically and 4 columns horizontally. A menu that can be provided is assigned to each assigned key.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the ordering terminal device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, a nonvolatile memory 104, a display unit 105, and a control unit. A touch panel display unit 107 including a touch panel input unit 106, a function key input unit 108, a communication control unit 109, and an extended key input unit 122 are provided.

  The CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the ROM 102 and various information stored in the RAM 103 and the nonvolatile memory 104, and controls each unit based on the read control program and various information. In addition, the CPU 101 stores necessary information in the RAM 103 and the nonvolatile memory 104. The CPU 101 is connected to each unit included in the order terminal device 10 via a bus in a state where data can be input and output.

  The ROM 102 is a storage area for storing a control program used by the CPU 101. The RAM 103 is a temporary storage area for storing information used by the CPU 101. The nonvolatile memory 104 is a storage area that stores information used by the CPU 101. As the nonvolatile memory 104, a flash memory or the like is used.

  The display unit 105 displays various information according to the control of the CPU 101. The display unit 105 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display.

  The touch panel input unit 106 is stacked on the display unit 105. The touch panel input unit 106 detects the coordinate position and movement pressed by the staff and performs various inputs. The touch panel input unit 106 can detect a key input by detecting a pressing pressure or a change in capacitance.

  The function key input unit 108 detects an operated function key among the function keys provided in the main body 120, and outputs information indicating the detected function key to the CPU 101.

  The communication control unit 109 transmits the input information output from the CPU 101 to the wireless relay device 20. In addition, the communication control unit 109 outputs a signal received from the wireless relay device 20 to the CPU 101.

  The extended key input unit 122 detects an assigned key that has been operated, and outputs information indicating the detected assigned key to the CPU 101.

  FIG. 6 shows the extended key input unit 122 of the lid 121. As shown in FIG. 6, the extended key input unit 122 has a plurality of assignment keys K1, K2, K3,. A menu is assigned to each assigned key as input information. In the present embodiment, a maximum of four menus can be assigned to one assignment key.

  Management of menus assigned to the assigned keys is performed based on a menu management table shown in FIG. 7 and an extended key management table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, in the menu management table, a menu code, menu name, unit price, slip print name, assigned key display name, and other information are recorded in association with each other. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, in the extended key management table, a key code, a 1st assigned menu code, a 2nd assigned menu code, a 3rd assigned menu code, and a 4th assigned menu code are recorded in association with each other. By referring to these two tables, the CPU 101 can grasp the contents of the menu assigned to each assigned key. The menu management table and the extended key management table are downloaded from the order management device 40 and stored in the RAM 103 when the order terminal device 10 is powered on.

  Selection of a plurality of menus assigned to the same assigned key is performed based on the second operation on the peripheral portion of the key where the first operation is performed when the first operation is performed by pressing the assigned key. Is called. Specifically, it can be selected by a flick operation or a double action operation described below.

  First, a mode (flick operation mode) in which a menu is selected by a flick operation will be described. In this case, the method of the extended key input unit 122 of the lid 121 needs to be a method corresponding to a flick operation such as a capacitance method.

  Here, as an example, the case where the assignment key K28 is pressed as shown in FIG. 9 will be described. When the assignment key K28 is pressed as the first operation, the guide image 150 relating to the plurality of menus assigned to the assignment key K28 pressed in the first operation is displayed on the touch panel display unit 107 as a second operation. Displayed in an array corresponding to the operation.

  The guide image 150 has a display frame 151 adjacent to the left side of the central display frame 155, a display frame 152 adjacent to the upper side, a display frame 153 adjacent to the right side, and a display frame 154 adjacent to the lower side. From the display frame 151 adjacent to the left side of the center display frame 155, a 1st assignment menu, a 2nd assignment menu, a 3rd assignment menu, and a 4th assignment menu are displayed in order clockwise around the center display frame 155.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the assignment key K28 has a menu of "daily A" on the first line, "daily B" on the second line, "daily C" on the third line, and "daily D" on the fourth line. Is set. Therefore, the guide image 150 is “daily A” in the display frame 151 adjacent to the left side of the central display frame 155, “daily B” in the display frame 152 adjacent to the upper side, and “daily C” in the display frame 153 adjacent to the right side. In the display frame 154 adjacent to the lower side, “Daily D” is displayed.

  Note that the menu name displayed from the display frame 151 to the display frame 154 at this time may be the same as the description of the assignment key with the number of characters limited for the sake of size, or changed to the official name registered in the menu management table. May be.

  Here, since a large number of assigned keys are arranged in the extended key input unit 122 on the lid 121 side, the size of one assigned key is reduced. When a four-line menu is described in an assignment key having a small size, there is a problem that the character size is reduced and the visibility is lowered.

  Therefore, like the order terminal device 10 of the present embodiment, when the assignment key is pressed, the guide image 150 relating to the plurality of menus assigned to the assignment key is enlarged and displayed on the touch panel display unit 107. Since the menu content can be displayed larger than the character size written on the key, the visibility of the input information can be improved. Note that the display size of the guide image 150 may be any size as long as it is larger than the size of the assigned key.

  In addition, since small characters tend to be difficult to see particularly in elderly people, the display size of the guide image 150 may be set to an arbitrary size by the staff (user). A display with high visibility can be made according to the visual acuity of the (user).

  In the guide image 150 displayed on the panel display unit 107, the display frame of the selected menu is displayed in focus. At the stage when the assignment key K28 is pressed as the first operation, no menu is selected yet, so that the center display frame 155 is displayed in focus as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 9 shows an example in which the background color of the character is changed and the character is highlighted as an example of the focus display. However, if the display shows that the focus is on, for example, the character color or It is possible to adopt any form such as changing the thickness, highlighting the frame of the image in each row, or inverting the background color and the character color.

  Here, when the pressing of the assignment key K28 is released without performing the flick operation as the second operation, the display of the guide image 150 is erased without selecting the menu. Note that the flick operation is also performed when the finger is moved while the assignment key K28 is pressed and the assignment key K28 is released again while the finger is returned to the initial pressing position of the assignment key K28. Shall not. In order to have such a function, a character “C” indicating the clear content is displayed in the center display frame 155.

  In this way, by allowing the display of the guide image 150 to be erased without selecting a menu, the pressing of the assignment key K28 can be invalidated when the assignment key K28 is accidentally pressed. Can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the flick operation is performed as the second operation, the menu displayed in the display frame in the direction in which the flick operation is performed with the center display frame 155 as a starting point is selected. At this time, the menu display frame in the direction in which the finger has moved is displayed in focus as a temporary selection candidate until the finger is released, and the selection is confirmed when the finger is released. FIG. 10 shows, as an example, a state in which the finger has moved upward from the assignment key K28.

  Next, a mode of selecting a menu by a double action operation (double action operation mode) will be described. In this case, the method of the extended key input unit 122 of the lid 121 need not be a method corresponding to a flick operation such as a capacitance method, and may be any method such as a pressure sensitive method.

  Here, as an example, the case where the assignment key K27 is pressed as shown in FIG. 11 will be described. When the assignment key K27 is pressed as the first operation, a guide image 160 relating to a plurality of menus assigned to the assignment key K27 pressed in the first operation is displayed on the touch panel display unit 107 as a second operation. Displayed in an array corresponding to the action operation.

  The guide image 160 has a display frame 161 adjacent to the left side of the central display frame 165, a display frame 162 adjacent to the upper side, a display frame 163 adjacent to the right side, and a display frame 164 adjacent to the lower side. From the display frame 161 adjacent to the left side of the center display frame 165, a 1st assignment menu, a 2nd assignment menu, a 3rd assignment menu, and a 4th assignment menu are displayed in order clockwise around the center display frame 165.

  In the assignment key K27, as shown in FIG. 6, a menu of “toast” on the first line, “roll bread” on the second line, “croissant” on the third line, and “tuna sand” on the fourth line is set. Yes. Therefore, the guide image 160 includes “toast” in the display frame 161 adjacent to the left side of the center display frame 165, “roll bread” in the display frame 162 adjacent to the upper side, “croissant” in the display frame 163 adjacent to the right side, and lower side. "Tuna Sand" is displayed in the display frame 164 adjacent to the.

  In the guide image 160 displayed on the panel display unit 107, the display frame of the selected menu is displayed in focus. When the assignment key K27 is pressed as the first operation, no menu is selected yet, so that the center display frame 165 is displayed in focus as shown in FIG.

  In addition, about the display method at this time, it can change suitably similarly to the description in the said flick operation.

  Here, when the predetermined time has elapsed without performing the double action operation as the second operation, the display of the guide image 160 is deleted without selecting the menu. In order to have such a function, a letter “C” indicating the clear content is displayed in the center display frame 165.

  The double action operation which is the second operation will be described in detail. In the guide image 160, with the center display frame 165 as the center, the display frame (toast) 161 is adjacent to the left side of the center display frame 165, the display frame (roll pan) 162 is adjacent to the upper side, and the display frame ( A display frame (tuna sand) 164 is displayed adjacent to the lower side.

  By pressing one of the assigned keys adjacent in the up / down / left / right directions with the assigned key K27 pressed as the first operation as the center, the guide image 160 is displayed in the display frame adjacent in the same direction from the center display frame 165. Menu is selected.

  FIG. 12 shows, as an example, a state in which “Roll Pan” displayed in the display frame 162 adjacent to the upper side of the center display frame 165 is selected by pressing the allocation key K23 adjacent to the upper side of the allocation key K27. Yes.

  As for the assignment key K27, since there are assignment keys adjacent in all directions, up, down, left and right, with the assignment key K27 as the center, the guide image 160 is displayed as described above, and the double action which is the second operation is performed. A menu can be selected by operation. However, in the extended key input unit 122, there is an assignment key in which there is no assignment key adjacent in all directions of up, down, left, and right. For such an assignment key, a key arrangement and a guide display at the time of double action operation are displayed. Need to change.

  Here, the key arrangement and the guide display method at the time of double action operation for each location of the assigned key of the extended key input unit 122 will be described in detail below. 13 to 30 are explanatory diagrams of the selection key arrangement in the double action operation mode.

  As shown in gray in FIG. 13, among the plurality of assignment keys arranged in a two-dimensional form in the extended key input unit 122, as with the assignment key K <b> 27 described above, which assignment is not assigned to the outer periphery. Even when a key is pressed, there are assigned keys that are adjacent in all directions, up, down, left and right, with the pressed assigned key as the center.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, display frames that are adjacent to each other in the upper, lower, left, and right directions around the center display frame (C display in the frame) are displayed, and the center display is displayed from the display frame adjacent to the left of the center display frame. The 1st content, 2nd content, 3rd content, and 4th content are displayed in order clockwise from the frame.

  As shown in gray in FIG. 15, among the plurality of assignment keys arranged in a two-dimensional form of the extended key input unit 122, which assignment key is the assignment key excluding the left and right ends of the top row. Even if is pressed, there are assignment keys adjacent to each other in the downward direction and the left-right direction except for the upward direction with the assigned key pressed.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, a display frame adjacent to the lower direction, the left-right direction, and the lower right direction around the center display frame (C display in the frame) is displayed and adjacent to the left side of the center display frame. From the display frame, the 1st content, the 2nd content, the 3rd content, and the 4th content are displayed in order clockwise from the center display frame.

  As shown in gray in FIG. 17, of the plurality of assignment keys arranged in a two-dimensional manner in the extended key input unit 122, which assignment key is the assignment key except for the left and right ends of the bottom row. Even if is pressed, there are assignment keys adjacent to each other in the upward direction and the left-right direction except the downward direction with the pressed assignment key as the center.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, display frames that are adjacent to each other in the upper direction, the left-right direction, and the upper left direction around the center display frame (C display in the frame) are displayed, and the display that is adjacent to the left side of the center display frame From the frame, the 1st content, 2nd content, 3rd content, and 4th content are displayed in order clockwise from the center display frame.

  As shown in gray in FIG. 19, among the plurality of assignment keys arranged in a two-dimensional form of the extended key input unit 122, which assignment key is the assignment key except for the upper and lower ends of the leftmost column. Even if is pressed, there are assigned keys that are adjacent to each other in the vertical direction and the right direction except the left direction with the assigned key pressed.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20, display frames that are adjacent to each other in the vertical direction, right direction, and lower right direction around the center display frame (C display in the frame) are displayed, and are adjacent to the upper side of the center display frame. From the display frame, the 1st content, the 2nd content, the 3rd content, and the 4th content are displayed in order clockwise from the center display frame.

  As shown in gray in FIG. 21, among the plurality of assignment keys arranged in a two-dimensional form of the extended key input unit 122, which assignment key is the assignment key except for the upper and lower ends of the rightmost column. Even if is pressed, there are assignment keys adjacent to each other in the vertical direction and the left direction except for the right direction with the assigned key pressed.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, display frames that are adjacent to each other in the vertical direction, left direction, and upper left direction around the center display frame (C display in the frame) are displayed, and the display that is adjacent to the left side of the center display frame. From the frame, the 1st content, 2nd content, 3rd content, and 4th content are displayed in order clockwise from the center display frame.

  As shown in gray in FIG. 23, among the plurality of assignment keys arranged in a two-dimensional manner in the extended key input unit 122, the lower left assignment key has a downward direction and a left direction around the pressed assignment key. There are assigned keys adjacent in the upward direction and the right direction except for.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24, the display frame adjacent to the upper direction, the right direction, and the upper right direction with the center display frame (C display in the frame) as the center, and the display frame separated from the center display frame in the upper right direction Is displayed, and the 1st content, 2nd content, 3rd content, and 4th content are displayed in order clockwise from the display frame adjacent to the upper side of the central display frame.

  As shown in gray in FIG. 25, among the plurality of assignment keys arranged in a two-dimensional form of the extended key input unit 122, the upper left assignment key is upward and leftward with the pressed assignment key as the center. There are assigned keys that are adjacent in the downward and right directions except for.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26, the display frame adjacent to the lower direction, the right direction, and the lower right direction with the center display frame (in-frame C display) as the center, and away from the center display frame in the lower right direction. A display frame is displayed, and the contents of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th contents are displayed in order clockwise from the display frame adjacent to the lower side of the center display frame. The

  As shown in gray in FIG. 27, among the plurality of assignment keys arranged in a two-dimensional form of the extended key input unit 122, the upper right assignment key is upward and rightward with the assigned key pressed as the center. There are assignment keys adjacent in the downward direction and the left direction except for.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28, a display frame that is adjacent to the lower, left, and lower left directions around the center display frame (in-frame C display), and a display frame that is separated from the center display frame in the lower left direction. Is displayed, and the 1st content, 2nd content, 3rd content, and 4th content are displayed in order clockwise from the display frame adjacent to the left side of the central display frame.

  As shown in gray in FIG. 29, among the plurality of assignment keys arranged in a two-dimensional manner in the extended key input unit 122, the lower right assignment key has a downward direction and a right centering on the pressed assignment key. There are assigned keys adjacent in the upward direction and the left direction except for the direction.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30, with the center display frame (C display in the frame) as the center, display frames that are adjacent in the upward direction, left direction, and upper left direction, and display frames that are separated from the center display frame in the upper left direction Is displayed, and the 1st content, 2nd content, 3rd content, and 4th content are displayed in order clockwise from the display frame adjacent to the left side of the central display frame.

  In the above example, the first display content, the second content, the third content, and the first display content in the clockwise direction starting from a predetermined display frame adjacent in any direction of the central display frame. Although the 4th content is displayed, the 1st content, the 2nd content, the 3rd content, and the 4th content may be displayed in order counterclockwise around the center display frame.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to a mode in which a plurality of display frames are displayed around the center display frame (adjacent in a plurality of directions), and for example, a plurality of display frames are displayed in a horizontal row or a vertical row. Also good.

  Further, since the order terminal device 10 is configured so that the lid 121 is detachable with respect to the main body 120, for example, based on the mechanical method of the extension key input unit 122 of the lid 121, an electrostatic capacity type expansion is possible. The key input unit 122 is automatically switched to an operation mode corresponding to the recognized mechanical method, such as a flick operation mode in the case of the pressure-sensitive extended key input unit 122 and a double action operation mode. Also good. Note that the operation mode may be arbitrarily selected by the staff within a range corresponding to the method of the extended key input unit 122.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing processing at the time of power activation in the order terminal device 10.

  (Step S101) The CPU 101 detects activation of a power source. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

  (Step S102) The CPU 101 performs various initial processes such as downloading the menu management table and the extended key management table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  (Step S103) The CPU 101 starts an extended key type determination process. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  (Step S <b> 104) After starting the extended key type determination process, the CPU 101 first determines whether there is an extended key (the lid 121 including the extended key input unit 122). If it is determined that there is an extended key (step S104: Yes), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S105.

  (Step S105) The CPU 101 determines whether the mechanical method of the expansion key is a capacitance method. If it is determined that the mechanical method of the expansion key is the capacitance method (step S105: Yes), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S106.

  (Step S106) The CPU 101 sets the operation mode of the assigned key to the flick operation mode. Thereafter, the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S105 that the mechanical method of the extended key is not the capacitance method (step S105: No), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S107.

  (Step S107) The CPU 101 sets the operation mode of the assigned key to the double action operation mode. Thereafter, the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S104 that there is no extended key (step S104: No), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S108.

  (Step S <b> 108) The CPU 101 performs a setting without an extended key, that is, a setting in which neither the flick operation mode nor the double action operation mode is set. Thereafter, the process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing processing in the flick operation mode in the order terminal device 10.

  (Step S <b> 201) The CPU 101 detects pressing of an assignment key corresponding to the first operation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S202.

  (Step S202) The CPU 101 is set to the assigned key that has been touched, and acquires a key code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

  (Step S203) The CPU 101 refers to the extended key management table and obtains the 1st to 4th menu codes set in the assigned key. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  (Step S204) The CPU 101 refers to the menu management table and acquires the menu display name in the assignment key. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  (Step S205) The CPU 101 displays a guide image in the flick operation on the touch panel display unit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206.

  (Step S206) The CPU 101 starts flick operation direction detection processing corresponding to the second operation. Here, the direction of the flick operation means the direction from the start point to the end point when the position (start point) where the assigned key is first pressed with a finger is different from the position (end point) where the pressed key is released. Note that the focus display position in the guide image is constantly updated with the movement of the finger even after the assignment key is pressed until the press is released. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  (Step S207) The CPU 101 determines whether the direction of the flick operation is left. If it is determined that the direction of the flick operation is left (step S207: Yes), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S208.

  (Step S208) The CPU 101 refers to the extended key management table and acquires the 1st assigned menu code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S216.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S207 that the direction of the flick operation is not left (step S207: No), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S209.

  (Step S209) The CPU 101 determines whether the direction of the flick operation is upward. If it is determined that the direction of the flick operation is upward (step S209: Yes), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S210.

  (Step S210) The CPU 101 refers to the extended key management table and obtains a 2nd assigned menu code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S216.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S209 that the direction of the flick operation is not upward (step S209: No), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S211.

  (Step S211) The CPU 101 determines whether the direction of the flick operation is right. When it is determined that the direction of the flick operation is right (step S211: Yes), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S212.

  (Step S212) The CPU 101 refers to the extended key management table and acquires a 3rd assigned menu code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S216.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S211 that the direction of the flick operation is not right (step S211: No), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S213.

  (Step S213) The CPU 101 determines whether the direction of the flick operation is down. When it is determined that the direction of the flick operation is down (step S213: Yes), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S214.

  (Step S214) The CPU 101 refers to the extended key management table and obtains a 4th assigned menu code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S216.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S211 that the direction of the flick operation is not downward (step S213: No), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S215.

  (Step S <b> 215) The CPU 101 inputs information indicating that the menu code = none because no flick operation has been performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S216.

  (Step S216) The CPU 101 updates and displays the guide image and deletes it after a predetermined time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S217.

  (Step S217) The CPU 101 performs an input process of the menu code acquired in accordance with the menu selection in steps S206 to S215. Thereafter, the process returns to step S201.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing processing in the double action operation mode in the order terminal device 10.

  (Step S <b> 301) The CPU 101 detects pressing of an assigned key corresponding to the first operation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S302.

  (Step S <b> 302) The CPU 101 obtains a key code that is set to the pressed assigned key. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S303.

  (Step S303) The CPU 101 refers to the extended key management table and acquires the 1st to 4th menu codes set in the assigned key. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S304.

  (Step S304) The CPU 101 refers to the menu management table and acquires the menu display name in the assigned key. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S305.

  (Step S305) Based on the key code, the CPU 101 analyzes which of the plurality of assignment keys arranged in a two-dimensional form of the extended key input unit is pressed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S306.

  (Step S306) The CPU 101 displays a guide image corresponding to the position of the assigned key pressed as the first operation on the touch panel display unit. Here, the relationship between the key pressing position and the guide display is as shown in FIGS. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S307.

  (Step S307) The CPU 101 detects the next key press corresponding to the second operation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S308.

  (Step S308) The CPU 101 obtains a key code set to the key pressed in step S307. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S309.

  (Step S309) The CPU 101 determines whether the key code set in the key detected in step S307 is the 1st setting key. If it is determined that the key code is the 1st setting key (step S309: Yes), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S310.

  (Step S310) The CPU 101 refers to the extended key management table and obtains a 1st assigned menu code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S318.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S309 that the key code is not the 1st setting key (step S309: No), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S311.

  (Step S311) The CPU 101 determines whether the key code set in the key detected in step S307 is a 2nd setting key. If it is determined that the key code is the 2nd setting key (step S311: Yes), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S312.

  (Step S312) The CPU 101 refers to the extended key management table and obtains a 2nd assigned menu code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S318.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311 that the key code is not the 2nd setting key (step S311: No), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S313.

  (Step S313) The CPU 101 determines whether the key code set in the key detected in step S307 is a 3rd setting key. If it is determined that the key code is the 3rd setting key (step S313: Yes), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S314.

  (Step S314) The CPU 101 refers to the extended key management table and acquires a 3rd assigned menu code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S318.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S313 that the key code is not the 3rd setting key (step S313: No), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S315.

  (Step S315) The CPU 101 determines whether the key code set in the key detected in step S307 is the 4th setting key. If it is determined that the key code is the 4th setting key (step S315: Yes), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S316.

  (Step S316) The CPU 101 refers to the extended key management table and acquires a 4th assigned menu code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S318.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S315 that the key code is not the 4th setting key (step S316: No), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S317.

  (Step S <b> 317) The CPU 101 inputs information that the menu code = none, assuming that the next key corresponding to the second operation has not been pressed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S318.

  (Step S318) The CPU 101 updates and displays the guide image and deletes it after a predetermined time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S319.

  (Step S319) The CPU 101 performs an input process of the menu code acquired in accordance with the menu selection in steps S307 to S317. Thereafter, the process returns to step S301.

  According to the present embodiment, when the first operation is performed by pressing the assigned key, a plurality of menus assigned to the assigned key (based on the second operation on the peripheral portion of the key on which the first operation is performed ( By controlling to select a predetermined menu from the input information), it becomes possible to select the input information only by the operation on the lid 121 side including the assignment key (extended key input unit 122). ), A predetermined menu can be selected from a plurality of menus assigned to the assignment key with a small number of operations and a simple operation.

  Note that the hardware configurations of the order terminal device 10, the wireless relay device 20, the order management device 40, and the slip output device 50 that constitute the order management system 1 are not particularly limited, and a plurality of ICs (Integrated Circuits). , A processor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a memory, and the like.

  Further, a program for realizing all or part of the functions of the order management system 1 is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium is read into the computer system and executed. You may perform the process of each part. Here, the “computer system” includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices.

  Further, the “computer system” includes a homepage providing environment (or display environment) if a WWW system is used.

  The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a storage device such as a flexible medium, a magneto-optical disk, a portable medium such as a ROM and a CD-ROM, and a hard disk incorporated in a computer system. Furthermore, the “computer-readable recording medium” dynamically holds a program for a short time like a communication line when transmitting a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. In this case, a volatile memory in a computer system serving as a server or a client in that case, and a program that holds a program for a certain period of time are also included. The program may be a program for realizing a part of the functions described above, and may be a program capable of realizing the functions described above in combination with a program already recorded in a computer system.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and even when a design change is made without departing from the gist of the present invention. The same effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

  For example, the number of pieces of input information that can be assigned to the assignment key is not limited to four, and may be any number, for example, two to eight.

  Further, the image displayed on the touch panel display unit when the assignment key is pressed is not limited to the mode in which the input information (menu) is displayed in characters as in the above-described embodiment, but may be displayed in an illustration or a symbol. Good.

  In addition, when an assignment key is pressed and a menu input button is displayed on the touch panel display of the main unit, the menu input button is touched to directly select predetermined input information from a plurality of input information assigned to the assignment key. You may be able to do it.

  In addition to the above, design changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

1 order management system 10 order terminal device 20 wireless relay device 30 network 40 order management device 50 slip output device 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 Nonvolatile memory 105 Display unit 106 Touch panel input unit 107 Touch panel display unit 108 Function key input unit 109 Communication control unit 120 Main body 120a Mounting unit 121 Cover 121a Hinge unit 122 Extended key input unit 150 Guide image 151 Display frame 152 Display frame 153 Display frame 154 Display frame 155 Center display frame 160 Guide image 161 Display frame 162 Display frame 163 Display frame 164 Display frame 165 Center display frames K1, K2, K3.

Claims (10)

A plurality of keys including an assignment key which is provided in an area other than a display input unit capable of electronically displaying an image and capable of touch input, and capable of assigning a plurality of input information to one key;
When a first operation is performed by pressing the assigned key, a predetermined input is made from a plurality of pieces of input information assigned to the assigned key based on a second operation on the peripheral portion of the key on which the first operation is performed. An electronic device comprising: a control unit that selects information. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second operation is a flick operation continued from the first operation. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second operation is pressing of another key in a peripheral portion of the assigned key on which the first operation is performed. A display unit;
When the first operation is performed, the control unit displays an image related to a plurality of input information assigned to the assignment key pressed in the first operation in an array corresponding to the second operation. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is displayed on a display unit. The display unit is a display input unit that also serves as an input unit capable of touch input,
The electronic apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the image is an image that also serves as an input button. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the control unit performs focus display of an image related to the selected input information. When the second operation is not performed after the first operation is performed, the control unit erases the display of the images related to the plurality of input information without selecting predetermined input information. The electronic device according to any one of claims 4 to 6. The information for identifying the input information corresponding to the image in the image is displayed larger than the information for identifying the input information corresponding to the image described in the assignment key. The electronic device of Claim 1. A main body including the control unit;
An extension key unit configured to be detachable from the main body and including the plurality of keys,
The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the control unit sets the mode of the second operation based on a mechanical system of the assigned key in the extended key unit. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the input information assigned to the assignment key is menu information related to a menu that can be ordered at a restaurant.