JP2023046007A - Electronic apparatus, operation method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an electronic apparatus capable of executing processing identical to an operation of a key without making a user operate the key.SOLUTION: An electronic apparatus includes a plurality of kinds of operation cards NCn each incorporating an NFC tag that stores each of a plurality of kinds of keys (hardware keys) for designating various kinds of functions of a key input unit 14 or a plurality of kinds of keys (software keys) for designating various kinds of functions displayed on a display unit 17, and a common operation code. An illustration indicating the function of the key to which the operation card NCn corresponds is described on the operation card NCn. When a user holds up any operation card NCn over an electronic dictionary 10, a control unit executes processing identical to that of when the key corresponding to the operation card NCn is depressed according to processing content data stored in association with the operation code received from the operation card NCn by a short-range radio communication unit 18 in an operation code/processing content correspondence table.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an electronic device, an operating method and a program.

Small electronic devices such as electronic dictionaries, smart phones, and game machines are widely used.

Since such electronic equipment has a small housing, the keys for operating the electronic equipment are inevitably small, and the size of the characters written on the key top indicating the function of the key is inevitably large. become smaller. The same applies to soft keys displayed on the display of the electronic device.

For this reason, for users such as elderly people who find it difficult to see small characters, small electronic devices are sometimes inconvenient.

In addition, such electronic devices are becoming more and more multi-functional, and for example, there are many keys for executing various functions other than the QWERTY key. There are times when the user does not know where the target key is or presses the wrong key.

As a method of using a device other than keys as input means, a game device that performs information processing related to a game based on data acquired from an IC tag by a short-range wireless communication unit has been considered (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2013-251816 A

However, the method described in Patent Document 1 is not sufficient to solve the problem that key characters are difficult to see.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and provides an electronic device, an operation method, and a program that can execute the same processing as the key operation without the user's key operation. intended to provide

An electronic device according to the present invention includes:
a key for executing a preset process according to a user operation;
a storage control unit for storing an identification code corresponding to the key in a storage unit;
an acquisition control unit that causes an acquisition unit to acquire an identification code corresponding to the identification medium from an identification medium;
and an execution control unit that executes the preset process that is executed by operating the key when the identification code acquired by the acquisition unit is the identification code corresponding to the key.

An operating method according to the present invention is a method for operating an electronic device having keys for executing preset processing according to user operations,
storing an identification code corresponding to the key in a storage unit;
cause an acquisition unit to acquire an identification code corresponding to the identification medium from the identification medium;
When the acquired identification code is an identification code corresponding to the key, the preset processing executed by operating the key is executed.

A program according to the present invention causes a computer of an electronic device equipped with a key for executing a preset process in response to a user operation,
storage means for storing an identification code corresponding to the key in a storage unit;
acquisition means for acquiring an identification code corresponding to the identification medium from the identification medium;
When the acquired identification code is the identification code corresponding to the key, the function is made to function as execution control means for executing the preset processing executed by operating the key.

According to the present invention, it is possible to execute the same processing as the key operation without the user operating the key.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the external configuration of an electronic dictionary 10 according to an embodiment of an electronic device, operating method and program of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic circuit of the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of data to be stored in the operation code/process content correspondence table storage area 22e of the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing an operation corresponding process according to the control program of the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation example according to the operation handling process when the operation card [Japanese dictionary 1] NC1 is held over the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation example (Part 1) according to the operation handling process when the operation card [character size] NC2 is held over the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an operation example (Part 2) according to the operation handling process when the operation card [character size] NC2 is held over the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the external configuration of an electronic dictionary 10 according to an embodiment of an electronic device, operating method and program of the present invention.

Electronic devices include not only the electronic dictionary 10 described below, but also tablet-type PDAs (personal digital assistants), PCs (personal computers), mobile phones, electronic books, portable game machines, etc. can also be configured as

The electronic dictionary 10 comprises a foldable case in which a body case 11 and a lid case 12 can be opened/closed via a hinge portion 13 . [Home] key 14a, function designation key 14b, character input key 14c, [enter] key 14d, [return] key 14e, [voice] key 14f, [character Key input unit 14 (hardware keys) including size] key 14g, [history] key 14h, page turning keys 14i1 and 14i2, [shift] key 14j, audio output unit (including speaker) 15 and audio input unit ( (including a microphone) 16 and the like are provided.

A touch panel type display unit 17 is provided on the surface of the lid case 12 . The touch panel type display unit 17 has a structure in which a touch position detection device that detects a position touched by a user with a pen or finger and a display device are integrated. consists of

At the right end of the touch panel display section 17 are touch keys ([Home] [ A touch key area (software key) 17T on which (or displayed) fixedly printed (or displayed) may be provided. In the touch key area 17T, for example, the [Home] touch key 17Ta, the [Return] touch key 17Te, and the [Voice] touch key 17Tf are the [Home] key 14a and the [Return] key 14e provided in the key input unit 14, respectively. , and [Voice] key 14f.

The [Home] key 14a of the key input unit 14 is a key for displaying the home screen GH (see FIG. 5A) on the display unit 17. FIG. The home screen GH displays a plurality of icons registered according to initial settings of the electronic dictionary 10 or user operations. Each icon is a figure, a symbol, or the like for activating a function corresponding to the notation of the icon. For example, it includes an application icon that directly activates a function (application) that uses dictionary content or study content, and a group icon that displays a list screen of icons of a plurality of functions belonging to one category.

The function designation key 14b of the key input unit 14 is used to select the category of the dictionary content indicated on each key ([National language 1/National language 2], [Encyclopedia/Encyclopedia], [Ancient Japanese/Kanji], [English-Japanese 1/English-Japanese 2], etc.), [contents list], and one category [study notebook] of tools, respectively. Of the function designation keys 14b, for example, the [Japanese 1/Japanese 2] key 14b1 is a key that alternately switches between "Japanese dictionary 1" and "Japanese dictionary 2" each time the key is operated.

Further, when the keys of the key input unit 14 are operated after the [Shift] key 14j is operated, the key functions are not indicated without a frame on the key top, but are indicated with a frame. can function as a key. For example, when the [Enter] key 14d is operated after the [Shift] key 14j is operated, it functions as a [Registration] key instead of the [Enter] key, and after the [Shift] key 14j is operated, the page feed key 14i1 or 14i2 is activated. When actuated, it functions as a heading key to the previous or next heading instead of a page to previous or next page key.

In the vicinity of the center of the hinge portion 13 which is deeper than the key input portion 14 of the main body case 11, for example, the electronic dictionary 10 is in a power-on state (at least the main body case 11 and the cover case 12 are unfolded). In the state where the power is on), short-range communication such as NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth Low Energy (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc. that can be connected to the non-contact IC tag held over the electronic dictionary 10 A wireless communication unit 18 (acquisition unit) is provided.

This electronic dictionary 10 uses a plurality of types of operation cards NCn (n=1, 2, . It has a function to execute the same processing as when the touch key is operated.

For example, the operation card [National language 1] NC1 shown in FIG. Then, in the same way as when the [Japanese 1/Japanese 2] key 14b1 is operated, the Japanese dictionary 1 initial screen G1 for entering a headword to be searched for in the "Japanese dictionary 1" and the "Japanese dictionary 2" are displayed. An initial screen (not shown) of the Japanese dictionary 2 for inputting a headword to be searched for is switched in order and displayed.

Further, for example, when the [Shift] key 14j is operated and an operation card NCn (not shown) corresponding to the page forward key 14i1 is held over the electronic dictionary 10, the [Shift] key 14j is operated to press the page forward key 14i1. Heading forward processing to the previous headline is executed in the same manner as when is operated.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic circuit of the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG.

The electronic circuit of the electronic dictionary 10 includes a control unit (CPU: central processing unit) 21 (storage control unit, acquisition control unit, execution control unit) which is a computer. The control section 21 controls the operation of each section of the circuit according to a control program pre-stored in the storage section 22 such as a flash ROM. The number of processors such as CPUs may be one or two or more.

Note that at least one of the control program and later-described dictionary data may be read from an external recording medium 23 such as a memory card by the recording medium reading unit 24 and stored in the storage unit 22, or may be stored in the storage unit 22, or may be stored in a web server on the communication network N. It may be downloaded from (here, the program server) 30 via the communication unit 25 and stored in the storage unit 22 .

Storage unit 22, recording medium reading unit 24, and communication unit 25 are connected to control unit 21 via data and control buses. The unit 17 and the short-range wireless communication unit 18 (acquisition unit) are connected.

The storage unit 22 stores a system program that controls the overall operation of the electronic dictionary 10, a communication program for communication connection with an external electronic device via the communication unit 25, and control programs including a dictionary control program 22a. .

The storage unit 22 includes a dictionary data storage area 22b, a search history data storage area 22c, a wordbook data storage area 22d, an operation code/processing content table storage area 22e, a work data storage area 22f, and the like. A storage area is reserved for storing data for executing various functions.

The dictionary control program 22a stores various dictionary contents (Japanese dictionary 1/Japanese dictionary 2/large encyclopedia/encyclopedia/old language dictionary/Kanji dictionary/English-Japanese dictionary 1) stored as dictionary data (22b) in the dictionary data storage area 22b. / English-Japanese 2 Dictionary / ...), a dictionary search program for searching and displaying explanatory information such as a user-desired entry word and translations, meanings, examples, explanations, etc. corresponding to the entry word, according to the dictionary search program A search history generating program for storing searched entry words as a search history in the search history data storage area 22c and displaying a list of the stored entry words (search history list) in response to operation of the [History] key 14h. , the headwords searched according to the dictionary search program are stored in the wordbook data storage area 22d in response to the operation of the [Register] key ([Shift] key 14j + [Enter] key 14d), and a list of the stored headwords ( wordbook list) according to the operation of the [wordbook] key (not shown), hardware keys provided in the key input unit 14, and software keys displayed on the display unit 17 and operation corresponding programs for executing processing according to key operations of various keys including , or short-range wireless communication with various operation cards NCn.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of data to be stored in the operation code/process content correspondence table storage area 22e of the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG.

In the operation code/processing contents correspondence table storage area 22e, operation codes ( identification code) and the data of the processing content to be executed by the control unit (CPU) 21 in accordance with the operation code are associated and stored (storage control unit).

For example, when [National language 1] is specified by operating the [National language 1/National language 2] key 14b1, the control unit 21 stores the operation code "201" in the operation code/processing contents correspondence table storage area 22e.
Accordingly, the dictionary contents of the "Japanese dictionary 1" stored in the dictionary data storage area 22b are read and activated, and the display unit 17 displays the initial screen G1 of the Japanese dictionary 1 as shown in FIG.

Further, when the [character size] key 14g is operated, the control unit 21 changes the character size of the display data displayed on the display unit 17 according to the operation code "051" in the operation code/processing contents correspondence table storage area 22e. or change the character size of the display data displayed on the display unit 17 by repeatedly operating the [Character size] key 14g. (eg, large/medium/small) (see FIG. 5). Here, the user may arbitrarily set whether to display the character size change menu M or to immediately enlarge the character size without displaying the character size change menu M.

Note that the operation code shown in FIG. 3 is just an example, and any identification code corresponding to the type of key may be used, and the content of the operation code, such as a combination of letters and numbers, the number of digits, etc., is of course not limited.

In addition, in the case of keys with the same notation for hardware keys and software keys, the operation code and processing content data may be common.

In the work data storage area 22f, various data obtained or generated by the control unit 21, such as data input according to the user's operation and control of the operation of each part of the circuit according to the control program by the control unit 21 are stored. is temporarily stored (held) as needed.

The electronic dictionary 10 includes operation cards NCn (n= 1, 2, . . . ) are attached. The operation card NCn can be mounted in the electronic dictionary 10 in a card case or the like.

Each operation card NCn (n=1, 2, . . . ) has a built-in contactless IC tag (for example, NFC tag), and each NFC tag of the operation card NCn (n=1, 2, . It stores the same operation code (identification code) as the operation code (identification code) of the key to which NCn corresponds.

Also, the operation cards NCn (n=1, 2, . . . ) have illustrations showing the contents and functions of the keys corresponding to the operation cards NCn printed on the surface (both sides or one side) of the operation card NCn. . For example, as shown in FIG. 1, an illustration of "Japanese Dictionary 1" is displayed on the surface of the operation card [National Language 1] NC1 corresponding to the [National Language 1/National Language 2] key 14b1. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later, an illustration of a magnifying glass is displayed on the surface of the operation card [character size] NC2 corresponding to the [character size] key 14g.

Similarly, for example, although not shown, the operation card [voice] NCn corresponding to the [voice] key 14f has an illustration of a speaker, and the operation card [wordbook] NCn corresponding to the [wordbook] key has a word card. Illustrations are provided.

The shape of the operation card NCn may be a shape representing the contents and functions of the keys to which the operation card NCn corresponds. For example, as shown in later-described FIG. 5, the operation card [character size] NC2 corresponding to the [character size] key 14g has a shape representing a magnifying glass.

In the electronic dictionary 10 configured as described above, the control section 21 controls the operation of each circuit section according to the instructions of the control program stored in the storage section 22, and the software and hardware operate in cooperation. , various functions corresponding to the keys and operation cards NCn described in the following description of operation are realized.

Next, the operation of the electronic dictionary 10 of the embodiment will be described.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing an operation corresponding process according to the control program of the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, with the electronic dictionary 10 unfolded and the power turned on, when a user presses a key provided in the key input unit 14 for designating an arbitrary function, the control unit 21 extracts the operation code corresponding to the key code input from the key input unit 14 corresponding to the depressed key from the operation code/processing contents correspondence table storage area 22e (see FIG. 3) (step S1 ( Yes)→S2).

The control unit 21 executes processing according to the data of the processing content associated with the operation code extracted from the operation code/processing content correspondence table (22e) (step S3).

That is, for example, when the [Japanese language 1/Japanese language 2] key 14b1 is pressed, the control unit 21 reads and activates the dictionary content "Japanese dictionary 1" stored in the dictionary data storage area 22b. 1 The initial screen G1 is displayed on the display unit 17 (steps S1 to S3).

Further, when an operation card NCn on which an illustration representing a function desired by the user is written is held over the electronic dictionary 10, the control unit 21 (execution control unit) causes the short-range wireless communication unit 18 (acquisition unit) to operate the operation card NCn. The operation code (identification code) included in the received data received from the NFC tag is extracted (step S4 (Yes)→S5).

The control unit 21 determines whether or not an operation key associated with the operation code extracted from the received data exists in the operation code/process content correspondence table (22e: storage unit) (step S6), and determines whether or not the operation key exists (step S6 (Yes)), the process is executed according to the data of the process contents associated with the same operation key and stored in the operation code/process contents correspondence table (22e) (step S3 ).

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation example according to the operation handling process when the operation card [Japanese dictionary 1] NC1 is held over the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG.

That is, for example, while the home screen GH is displayed on the display unit 17 as shown in FIG. 5A, an illustration of "Japanese Dictionary 1" is displayed as shown in FIG. When the operation card [National language 1] NC1 is held over the electronic dictionary 10, the control unit 21 stores it in the dictionary data storage area 22b in the same manner as when the [National language 1/National language 2] key 14b1 is pressed. The dictionary content "Japanese dictionary 1" is read out and activated, and the initial screen G1 of the Japanese dictionary 1 is displayed on the display unit 17 (steps S4, S5, S6→S3). At this time, the control unit 21 outputs message information (here, ““ The IC tag of "National dictionary 1" was held up") M1 is displayed on the display unit 17.

Further, for example, when the operation card [National language 1] NC1 on which the illustration of "National language dictionary 1" is displayed is repeatedly held over the electronic dictionary 10 a plurality of times within a predetermined period during which the home screen GH is displayed on the display unit 17. , the control unit 21 stores dictionary data corresponding to the number of times the operation card [National language 1] NC1 is held up, similarly to the case where the [National language 1/National language 2] key 14b1 is repeatedly pressed. The dictionary contents "Japanese dictionary 1" and "Japanese dictionary 2" stored in the storage area 22b are alternately read out and activated, and the initial screen G1 of the Japanese dictionary 1 and the initial screen of the Japanese dictionary 2 (not shown) are displayed. are alternately switched and displayed on the display unit 17 (steps S4, S5, S6→S3). Needless to say, operation cards corresponding to other similar keys ([Japanese/English/English] key, etc.) are processed in the same manner as described above, not limited to the [National language 1/National language 2] key 14b1.

Further, for example, although not shown, the [Shift] key 14j is operated in a state where the explanation information of the headword searched for is displayed on the display unit 17, and the illustration of "page forward" is displayed. When the operation card [page feed] NCn is held over the electronic dictionary 10, the control unit 21 performs page feed to the previous page in the same manner as when the [shift] key 14j and the page feed key 14i1 are pressed. Instead of performing processing, the explanation information of the entry word displayed on the display unit 17 is sent to the explanation information of the preceding entry word and displayed (steps S4, S5, S6→S3). It goes without saying that operation cards corresponding to other similar keys (such as the [Enter] key 14d) are processed in the same manner as described above, not limited to the page feed key 14i1 that can be combined with the [Shift] key 14j. be.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation example (Part 1) according to the operation handling process when the operation card [character size] NC2 is held over the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, a magnifying glass with an illustration of a magnifying glass is displayed on the display unit 17 while an explanation information display screen G2 obtained by searching for the entry word "teinei" based on the dictionary content "Japanese dictionary 1" is displayed. When the shaped operation card [character size] NC2 is held over the electronic dictionary 10, the control unit 21 extracts the operation code "051" received from the operation card [character size] NC2 by the short-range wireless communication unit 18. (Step S4 (Yes)→S5).

The control unit 21 determines whether or not the operation key associated with the operation code "051" exists in the operation code/process content correspondence table (22e) (step S6), and determines that the operation key exists. (step S6 (Yes)), the [character size] key 14g is pressed according to the data of the processing contents stored in the operation code/processing contents correspondence table (22e) in association with the same operation key. Similarly, the character size of the explanatory information on the explanatory information display screen G2 displayed on the display unit 17 is enlarged and displayed (step S3). At this time, the control unit 21 outputs message information (here, ““character size” IC A tag has been hung up.”) M2 is displayed on the display unit 17 .

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an operation example (Part 2) according to the operation handling process when the operation card [character size] NC2 is held over the electronic dictionary 10. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, while the explanatory information display screen G2 in which the entry word "a" is searched based on the dictionary content "Japanese dictionary 1" is displayed on the display unit 17, the operation card [character size] NC2 of the magnifying glass is displayed. is held over the electronic dictionary 10 .

The control unit 21 displays on the display unit 17 according to the data of the processing contents of the operation code/processing contents correspondence table (22e) associated with the operation code "051" received from the operation card [character size] NC2. The character size change menu M is displayed along the lower end of the explanatory information display screen G2 (steps S4, S5, S6→S3).

When the user touches a character of a character size desired by the user among characters of a plurality of large and small character sizes displayed on the character size change menu M, and touches the [change character size] key, the control unit 21 The character size of the explanatory information displayed on the information display screen G2 is changed to the character size of the character touched on the character size change menu M and displayed.

As processing executed in response to the operation code common to the [character size] key 14g or the operation card [character size] NC2, the character size change menu M is displayed (see FIG. 7) or the character size change menu Whether or not to immediately enlarge the character size without displaying M (see FIG. 6) may be set arbitrarily by the user as described above. The setting may be such that the character size is immediately enlarged, and the character size change menu M is displayed when a normal rectangular operation card [character size] NC2 (not shown) is used.

Hereinafter, although not shown, when the operation card [History] NCn is held up in the same way as when the operation card [language 1] NC1 or the operation card [character size] NC2 is held over the electronic dictionary 10, [ History] key 14h is pressed, the control unit 21 stores in the search history data storage area 22c corresponding to the operation code "321" in the operation code/process content correspondence table (22e). The search history list is displayed on the display unit 17 .

Similarly, when the operation card [wordbook] NCn is held up, the control unit 21 displays the operation code/processing contents correspondence table (22e ), the list of wordbooks stored in the wordbook data storage area 22d is displayed on the display unit 17 in response to the operation code "264".

(Summary of embodiment)
According to the electronic dictionary 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of types of keys (hardware keys) for designating various functions provided in the key input unit 14 or various functions displayed on the display unit 17 are designated. Multiple types of operation cards NCn (n = 1, 2, ...) containing NFC tags (identification media) storing common operation codes (identification codes) with each of the multiple types of keys (software keys) are attached. be prepared. On the surface of the operation card NCn, an illustration representing the function of the key corresponding to the operation card NCn is written. When an operation card NCn on which an illustration representing an arbitrary function of the user is written is held over the electronic dictionary 10, the control unit 21 (storage control unit, acquisition control unit, execution control unit) controls the short-range wireless communication unit 18 (acquisition section) is associated with the operation code received from the operation card NCn and stored in the operation code/processing content correspondence table (22e: storage unit), according to the data of the processing content, the key corresponding to the operation card NCn The same processing (setting processing preset to the key) as when is pressed is executed.

Therefore, the same processing as the key operation can be executed without the user having to operate the key. For example, even a user whose key notation is difficult to see and understand can perform a desired operation without having to operate the key.

Further, according to the electronic dictionary 10 of the embodiment, on the surface of the operation card NCn, illustrations representing the contents and functions of the keys corresponding to the operation card NCn are written by printing or the like. Based on the illustration of the card NCn, it is possible to easily recognize the processing that can be performed by the electronic dictionary 10 with the operation card NCn, and to easily perform the desired processing.

Furthermore, according to the electronic dictionary 10 of the embodiment, the operation card NCn has a shape representing the contents and functions of the keys to which the operation card NCn corresponds. The user can intuitively recognize the processing that can be executed by the electronic dictionary 10 from the card NCn, and can easily execute the desired processing.

In the electronic dictionary 10 of the above-described embodiment, the operation key corresponding to the operation code is operated based on the operation code received via the short-range wireless communication unit 18 from the non-contact IC tag built into the operation card NCn. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and a QR code (registered trademark) (identification medium) having an operation code is printed on the operation card NCn, and the QR code is printed on the electronic dictionary 10. By reading through an imaging unit provided in the above-described embodiment, the same processing as when the operation key corresponding to the operation code is operated may be executed.

The electronic device of the present invention is not limited to the electronic dictionary 10 described as an embodiment, but may be other electronic devices having a key input function and a short-range wireless communication function using hardware keys or software keys similar to the electronic dictionary 10. is also applicable.

Each method of processing by the electronic dictionary 10 described in the above embodiment, that is, each method such as the operation corresponding processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. , RAM card, etc.), magnetic disk (floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, etc.), optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, etc.), semiconductor memory, or other external recording device medium for distribution. Then, the control unit (CPU) of the electronic device reads the program recorded on the medium of the external recording device into the storage device, and the operation is controlled by the read program, thereby performing the keys and operations described in the embodiment. Various functions corresponding to the card NCn can be implemented, and similar processing can be executed by the method described above.

In addition, program data for realizing each method can be transmitted in the form of program code over the communication network (N), and from a computer device (program server) connected to this communication network (N), It is also possible to load the data of the program into the electronic device and store it in the storage device, thereby realizing various functions corresponding to the keys and the operation card NCn described above.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and can be variously modified in the implementation stage without departing from the gist of the present invention. Further, the embodiments may be implemented in combination as appropriate, in which case the combined effect can be obtained. Furthermore, various inventions are included in the embodiments, and various inventions can be extracted by combinations selected from a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent elements are deleted from all the constituent elements shown in the embodiments, if the problem can be solved and effects can be obtained, the configuration with the constituent elements deleted can be extracted as an invention.

The invention described in the original claims of the present application is appended below.

[Appendix 1]
a key for executing a preset process according to a user operation;
a storage control unit for storing an identification code corresponding to the key in a storage unit;
an acquisition control unit that causes an acquisition unit to acquire an identification code corresponding to the identification medium from an identification medium;
an execution control unit for executing the preset process executed by operating the key when the identification code obtained by the obtaining unit is the identification code corresponding to the key;
electronic equipment with

[Appendix 2]
The identification medium is a contactless IC tag,
The acquisition unit is a short-range wireless communication unit that communicates with the contactless IC tag and acquires an identification code corresponding to the contactless IC tag.
The electronic device according to Appendix 1.

[Appendix 3]
The storage control unit causes the storage unit to store a plurality of preset processes associated with one key,
When the identification code is received a plurality of times within a predetermined period by the short-range wireless communication unit, the execution control unit controls the plurality of processes to be executed in order each time the one key is operated. executing in sequence each time an identification code is received or corresponding to the number of times said identification code is received;
The electronic device according to appendix 2.

[Appendix 4]
When the identification code is received by the short-range wireless communication unit while a predetermined key is being operated, the execution control unit determines whether the predetermined key is operated among the plurality of processes. Execute other processing that is not the processing executed by the operation of the one key in the state where it is not
The electronic device according to appendix 3.

[Appendix 5]
Equipped with a display,
When the execution control unit executes the preset process in response to the identification code being received by the short-range wireless communication unit, the preset processing is performed based on communication with the non-contact IC tag. causing the display unit to display information indicating that the process has been executed;
The electronic device according to any one of appendices 2 to 4.

[Appendix 6]
The preset process is a process for displaying a search screen of a dictionary stored in the storage unit on the display unit.
The electronic device according to appendix 5.

[Appendix 7]
A card corresponding to the key can be mounted,
The contactless IC tag is built into the card,
The electronic device according to any one of appendices 2 to 6.

[Appendix 8]
the card has an illustration representing a preset process corresponding to the key;
The electronic device according to appendix 7.

[Appendix 9]
the card is shaped to represent a preset process corresponding to the key;
The electronic device according to appendix 7 or appendix 8.

[Appendix 10]
the key is a hardware key;
9. The electronic device according to any one of appendices 1 to 9.

[Appendix 11]
A method of operating an electronic device having keys for executing preset processing according to a user operation,
storing an identification code corresponding to the key in a storage unit;
cause an acquisition unit to acquire an identification code corresponding to the identification medium from the identification medium;
An operation method of executing the preset process executed by operating the key when the acquired identification code is the identification code corresponding to the key.

[Appendix 12]
An electronic device computer equipped with keys for executing preset processes according to user operations,
storage means for storing an identification code corresponding to the key in a storage unit;
acquisition means for acquiring an identification code corresponding to the identification medium from the identification medium;
A program for functioning as execution control means for executing the preset process executed by operating the key when the acquired identification code is the identification code corresponding to the key.

10 ... electronic dictionary (electronic device)
14 … Key input unit (hardware key)
14b1...[National language 1/National language 2] key 14g...[Character size] key 17...Touch panel type display unit 17T...Touch key area (software key)
18 ... short-range wireless communication unit (acquisition unit)
21 ... control unit (CPU) (storage control unit, acquisition control unit, execution control unit)
22 Storage unit 22a Dictionary control program 22e Operation code/processing content table storage area NC1 Operation card [National language 1] (built-in contactless IC tag)
NC2: operation card [character size] (built-in non-contact IC tag)
G1 ... Japanese dictionary 1 initial screen G2 ... Explanation information display screen M ... Character size change menu

Claims (12)

a key for executing a preset process according to a user operation;
a storage control unit for storing an identification code corresponding to the key in a storage unit;
an acquisition control unit that causes an acquisition unit to acquire an identification code corresponding to the identification medium from an identification medium;
an execution control unit for executing the preset process executed by operating the key when the identification code obtained by the obtaining unit is the identification code corresponding to the key;
electronic equipment with The identification medium is a contactless IC tag,
The acquisition unit is a short-range wireless communication unit that communicates with the contactless IC tag and acquires an identification code corresponding to the contactless IC tag.
The electronic device according to claim 1. The storage control unit causes the storage unit to store a plurality of preset processes associated with one key,
When the identification code is received a plurality of times within a predetermined period by the short-range wireless communication unit, the execution control unit controls the plurality of processes to be executed in order each time the one key is operated. executing in sequence each time an identification code is received or corresponding to the number of times said identification code is received;
The electronic device according to claim 2. When the identification code is received by the short-range wireless communication unit while a predetermined key is being operated, the execution control unit determines whether the predetermined key is operated among the plurality of processes. Execute other processing that is not the processing executed by the operation of the one key in the state where it is not
The electronic device according to claim 3. Equipped with a display,
When the execution control unit executes the preset process in response to the identification code being received by the short-range wireless communication unit, the preset processing is performed based on communication with the non-contact IC tag. causing the display unit to display information indicating that the process has been executed;
The electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4. The preset process is a process for displaying a search screen of a dictionary stored in the storage unit on the display unit.
The electronic device according to claim 5. A card corresponding to the key can be mounted,
The contactless IC tag is built into the card,
The electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 6. the card has an illustration representing a preset process corresponding to the key;
The electronic device according to claim 7. the card is shaped to represent a preset process corresponding to the key;
The electronic device according to claim 7 or 8. the key is a hardware key;
The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9. A method of operating an electronic device having keys for executing preset processing according to a user operation,
storing an identification code corresponding to the key in a storage unit;
cause an acquisition unit to acquire an identification code corresponding to the identification medium from the identification medium;
An operation method of executing the preset process executed by operating the key when the acquired identification code is the identification code corresponding to the key. An electronic device computer equipped with keys for executing preset processes according to user operations,
storage means for storing an identification code corresponding to the key in a storage unit;
acquisition means for acquiring an identification code corresponding to the identification medium from the identification medium;
A program for functioning as execution control means for executing the preset process executed by operating the key when the acquired identification code is the identification code corresponding to the key.

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