JP2023068489A - Information processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device that performs image display to allow an operator to effectively input a character string.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes an interface and a processor. The interface obtains reception times when character string images being displayed on a plurality of first devices have been received by the first devices. The processor causes, based on the reception times, a second device for receiving an input of a character string and performing an input of the character string to the first device to display the character string images as a current image for receiving an input of a character string and the next image for receiving an input of a character string next.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to an information processing apparatus.

A system is provided that acquires a screen from an existing VDC (Video Coding Desk) and performs OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the acquired image. Such a system displays a screen from an existing VCD to accept a string input from an operator if the OCR process fails.

A technique for displaying an image so as to improve the operator's typing efficiency is desired.

JP 2019-109729 A

In order to solve the above problems, an information processing apparatus is provided that displays an image so that an operator can effectively input a character string.

According to an embodiment, an information processing device includes an interface and a processor. The interface obtains reception times at which the character string images displayed on the plurality of first devices were received by the first devices. Based on the reception time, the processor sends the current image for accepting the input of the character string and the input of the character string to the second device for accepting the input of the character string and inputting the character string to the first device. to display the character string image as the next image to be received by the

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an input system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an existing VCD according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the OCR input device according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the distribution device according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of the new VCD according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation example of the distribution device according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an operation example of the distribution device according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an operation example of the distribution device according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an operation example of the distribution device according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation example of the distribution device according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
An input system according to an embodiment acquires an image including a character string such as a postal code from an existing VCD. The input system performs OCR processing (character recognition processing) on the acquired image in the OCR input device. The input system inputs an operation signal to the existing VCD for inputting a character string based on the result of OCR processing. The input system will display the captured image on a new VCD if the OCR process fails. The input system accepts key inputs from the operator through the new VCD. The input system supplies an operation signal for inputting the key to the existing VCD.

Here, the input system displays on the new VCD an image of a mail item (destination image, character string image) in which a character string related to an address such as a zip code is described, and accepts character string input from the operator. The input system also displays on the new VCD a screen (new VCD screen) containing the destination images of the two mailpieces.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of an input system 1 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the input system 1 includes a distribution device 3, a keyboard/mouse emulator 4, a capture board 5, a new VCD 7, an existing VCD 10, an OCR input device 20, a host device 100, and the like.

Here, the input system 1 includes keyboard/mouse emulators 4 a to 4 c as the keyboard/mouse emulator 4 . The input system 1 also includes capture boards 5 a to 5 c as the capture board 5 . The input system 1 also includes new VCDs 7 a and 7 b as the new VCD 7 . The input system 1 also includes existing VCDs 10 a to 10 c as the existing VCD 10 . The input system 1 also includes OCR input devices 20 a to 20 c as the OCR input device 20 .

The host device 100 connects to existing VCDs 10a to 10c. Also, existing VCDs 10a to 10c are connected to keyboard/mouse emulators 4a to 4c and capture boards 5a to 5c, respectively. OCR input devices 20a to 20c are connected to keyboard/mouse emulators 4a to 4c and capture boards 5a to 5c, respectively. The distributor 3 connects to new VCDs 7a and 7b and OCR input devices 20a-20c. The new VCDs 7a and 7b connect to OCR input devices 20a-20c.

In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the input system 1 may further include a configuration according to need, or a specific configuration may be excluded from the input system 1. FIG.

The host device 100 supplies the existing VCD 10 with a destination image including a character string regarding the destination. Also, the host device 100 acquires the character string included in the destination image from the existing VCD 10 .

For example, the host device 100 is a sorting device that sorts mail and the like.
The host device 100 takes a picture of the mail using a camera or the like. The host device 100 performs OCR processing (primary OCR processing) on the captured image (destination image) to recognize the character string written on the mail.

When the OCR processing fails, the host device 100 supplies the existing VCD 10 with the destination image for which the OCR processing failed. Also, the host device 100 acquires the character string included in the destination image from the existing VCD 10 .

The host device 100 classifies the mail based on the character string obtained by OCR processing or the character string obtained from the existing VCD 10. FIG.

The existing VCD 10 (first device) acquires the destination image from the host device 100 . The existing VCD 10 transmits the screen including the destination image (existing VCD screen) to the OCR input device 20 . An existing VCD screen contains two mailpiece destination images.

The existing VCD 10 acquires the character string included in the destination image from the OCR input device 20. FIG. The existing VCD 10 transmits the acquired character string to the host device 100 . The existing VCD 10 will be detailed later.

The keyboard/mouse emulator 4 emulates an operating terminal such as a keyboard or mouse connected to the existing VCD 10 . The keyboard/mouse emulator 4 supplies the existing VCD 10 with operation signals similar to those input by the operator through the operation terminal under the control of the OCR input device 20 . For example, the keyboard/mouse emulator 4 supplies the existing VCD 10 with operation signals indicating mouse movements or clicks, keyboard inputs, or the like.

Here, keyboard/mouse emulators 4a to 4c supply operation signals to existing VCDs 10a to 10c under the control of OCR input devices 20a to 20c, respectively.

A capture board 5 acquires an existing VCD screen supplied by an existing VCD 10 . The capture board 5 supplies the captured existing VCD screen to the OCR input device 20 .

Here, the capture boards 5a to 5c respectively acquire the existing VCD screens of the existing VCDs 10a to 10c and supply them to the OCR input devices 20a to 20c.

The OCR input device 20 acquires the existing VCD screen from the capture board 5. FIG. The OCR input device 20 performs OCR processing (secondary OCR processing) on the acquired destination image. The OCR input device 20 recognizes a character string included in the destination image by OCR processing. OCR input device 20 supplies the recognized character string to existing VCD 10 through keyboard/mouse emulator 4 .

Further, the OCR input device 20 displays a screen (new VCD screen) for accepting input of character strings on any one of the new VCDs 7 when the OCR processing fails. The OCR input device 20 transmits the character string to be input to the new VCD 7 to the existing VCD 10 through the new VCD screen.
The OCR input device 20 will be detailed later.

The distribution device 3 (information processing device) selects a destination image included in the new VCD screen. For example, distribution device 3 transmits to OCR input device 20 a control signal indicating a destination image to be displayed on the new VCD screen. The distribution device 3 will be detailed later.

The new VCD 7 (second device) displays the new VCD screen and accepts input of character strings from the operator. The new VCD 7 supplies the input character string to the OCR input device 20 . For example, the new VCD 7 supplies the input operation signal to the OCR input device 20 .

For example, the new VCD 7 is composed of a display terminal such as a monitor for displaying the new VCD screen and an operation terminal such as a mouse and keyboard for receiving operation input. The new VCD 7 may be composed of a display terminal and an operation terminal connected to the OCR input device 20 . Also, the new VCD 7 may be a PC or the like.

Next, the existing VCD 10 will be explained. Since the existing VCDs 10a to 10c have the same configuration, the existing VCD 10 will be described.

FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the existing VCD 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the existing VCD 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the existing VCD 10 includes a processor 11, ROM 12, RAM 13, NVM 14, communication section 15, display interface 16, operation interface 17, and the like.

The processor 11, ROM 12, RAM 13, NVM 14, communication unit 15, display interface 16, and operation interface 17 are connected to each other via a data bus or the like.
It should be noted that the existing VCD 10 may have a configuration other than the configuration shown in FIG.

The processor 11 has a function of controlling the operation of the existing VCD 10 as a whole. Processor 11 may include an internal cache, various interfaces, and the like. The processor 11 implements various processes by executing programs pre-stored in the internal memory, ROM 12 or NVM 14 .

Note that some of the various functions realized by the processor 11 executing the program may be realized by hardware circuits. In this case, processor 11 controls the functions performed by the hardware circuits.

The ROM 12 is a nonvolatile memory in which control programs, control data, and the like are stored in advance. The control program and control data stored in the ROM 12 are preinstalled according to the specifications of the existing VCD 10. FIG.

RAM 13 is a volatile memory. The RAM 13 temporarily stores data being processed by the processor 11 . RAM 13 stores various application programs based on instructions from processor 11 . Also, the RAM 13 may store data necessary for executing the application program, execution results of the application program, and the like.

The NVM 14 is a non-volatile memory in which data can be written and rewritten. For example, NVM 14 is composed of, for example, HDD, SSD, flash memory, or the like. The NVM 14 stores control programs, applications, various data, etc. according to the operational use of the existing VCD 10 .

The communication unit 15 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the host device 100 . For example, the communication unit 15 is an interface that supports wired or wireless LAN connection.

The display interface 16 is an interface that transmits and receives data to and from the capture board 5 . The display interface 16 transmits the existing VCD screen to the capture board 5 under control from the processor 11 .

The operation interface 17 is an interface for receiving input of operations. For example, the operation interface 17 receives operation signals indicating operations input to an operation terminal such as a keyboard or mouse. The operation interface 17 supplies the received operation signal to the processor 21 . For example, the operation interface 17 supports USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection.

Here, the operation interface 17 connects to the keyboard/mouse emulator 4 . That is, the operation interface 17 receives operation signals from the keyboard/mouse emulator 4 .
For example, the existing VCD 10 is a desktop PC or notebook PC.

The processor 11 of the existing VCD 10 acquires the destination image from the host device 100 through the communication section 15 . Upon obtaining the destination image, processor 11 generates an existing VCD screen that accepts input of the destination appearing in the destination image. The existing VCD screen contains the two destination images that were captured.

After generating the existing VCD screen, the processor 11 outputs the generated existing VCD screen to the capture board 5 through the display interface 16 .

After outputting the existing VCD screen, the processor 11 accepts input of character strings through the operation interface 17 . That is, the processor 11 acquires from the keyboard/mouse emulator 4 via the operation interface 17 the same signal as when the operation terminal is connected (an operation signal indicating a key input or the like).

When the processor 11 receives an operation signal confirming the input through the operation interface 17 (for example, an operation signal indicating that the enter key is pressed), the processor 11 transmits the input character string to the host device 100 through the communication unit 15 .

Next, the OCR input device 20 will be explained. Since the OCR input devices 20a to 20c have the same configuration, the OCR input device 20 will be described.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the OCR input device 20 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the OCR input device 20. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the OCR input device 20 includes a processor 21, a ROM 22, a RAM 23, an NVM 24, a communication section 25, an emulator interface 26, an image interface 27, a VCD interface 28, and the like.

The processor 21, ROM 22, RAM 23, NVM 24, emulator interface 26, image interface 27 and VCD interface 28 are connected to each other via a data bus or the like.
It should be noted that the OCR input device 20 may have a configuration other than the configuration shown in FIG.

The processor 21 has a function of controlling the operation of the OCR input device 20 as a whole. Processor 21 may include an internal cache, various interfaces, and the like. The processor 21 implements various processes by executing programs pre-stored in the internal memory, ROM 22 or NVM 24 .

Note that some of the various functions realized by the processor 21 executing the program may be realized by hardware circuits. In this case, processor 21 controls the functions performed by the hardware circuits.

The ROM 22 is a nonvolatile memory in which control programs, control data, and the like are stored in advance. The control program and control data stored in the ROM 22 are preinstalled according to the specifications of the OCR input device 20 .

RAM 23 is a volatile memory. The RAM 23 temporarily stores data being processed by the processor 21 . RAM 23 stores various application programs based on instructions from processor 21 . In addition, the RAM 23 may store data necessary for executing the application program, execution results of the application program, and the like.

The NVM 24 is a non-volatile memory in which data can be written and rewritten. For example, NVM 24 is composed of, for example, HDD, SSD, flash memory, or the like. The NVM 24 stores control programs, applications, various data, etc. according to the operational use of the OCR input device 20 .

The communication unit 25 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the distribution device 3, other OCR input devices 20, and the like. For example, the communication unit 25 is an interface that supports wired or wireless LAN connection.

The emulator interface 26 is an interface that transmits and receives data to and from the keyboard/mouse emulator 4 . The emulator interface 26 causes the keyboard/mouse emulator 4 to output operation signals to the existing VCD 10 under the control of the processor 21 . For example, emulator interface 26 supports USB connectivity.

The image interface 27 is an interface that transmits and receives data to and from the capture board 5 . Image interface 27 acquires an existing VCD screen from capture board 5 . The image interface 27 provides the captured existing VCD screen to the processor 21 .

A VCD interface 28 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the new VCD 7 . The VCD interface 28 causes the new VCD 7 to display information under control from the processor 21 . The VCD interface 28 also receives operation signals indicating operations to be input to the new VCD 7 . VCD interface 28 supplies the received operation signals to processor 21 .

For example, the OCR input device 20 is a desktop PC, notebook PC, or the like.
Note that the communication unit 25, the emulator interface 26, the image interface 27 and the VCD interface 28 (or part of them) may be integrally formed.

Next, the distribution device 3 will be explained.
FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the distribution device 3 according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the distribution device 3. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the distribution device 3 includes a processor 31, a ROM 32, a RAM 33, an NVM 34, a communication section 35, an operation section 36, a display section 37, and the like.

The processor 31, ROM 32, RAM 33, NVM 34, communication unit 35, operation unit 36, and display unit 37 are connected to each other via a data bus or the like.
In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 4, the distribution device 3 may have a configuration according to need, or a specific configuration may be excluded from the distribution device 3 .

The processor 31 has a function of controlling the operation of the distribution device 3 as a whole. Processor 31 may include internal caches, various interfaces, and the like. The processor 31 implements various processes by executing programs pre-stored in the internal memory, ROM 32 or NVM 34 .

Note that some of the various functions realized by the processor 31 executing the program may be realized by hardware circuits. In this case, processor 31 controls the functions performed by the hardware circuits.

The ROM 32 is a nonvolatile memory in which control programs, control data, and the like are stored in advance. The control program and control data stored in the ROM 32 are installed in advance according to the specifications of the distribution device 3 .

RAM 33 is a volatile memory. The RAM 33 temporarily stores data being processed by the processor 31 . RAM 33 stores various application programs based on instructions from processor 31 . In addition, the RAM 33 may store data necessary for executing the application program, execution results of the application program, and the like.

The NVM 34 is a non-volatile memory in which data can be written and rewritten. For example, NVM 34 is composed of, for example, HDD, SSD, flash memory, or the like. The NVM 34 stores control programs, applications, various data, and the like according to the operational use of the distribution device 3 .

The communication unit 35 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the OCR input device 20, the new VCD 7, and the like. For example, the communication unit 35 is an interface that supports wired or wireless LAN connection.

The operation unit 36 receives input of various operations from the operator. The operation unit 36 transmits a signal indicating the input operation to the processor 21 . For example, the operation unit 36 is composed of a mouse, keyboard, touch panel, or the like.

The display unit 37 displays image data from the processor 21 . For example, the display unit 37 is composed of a liquid crystal monitor. Note that when the operation unit 36 is composed of a touch panel, the display unit 37 may be formed integrally with the touch panel as the operation unit 36 .

Next, functions realized by the OCR input device 20 will be described. The functions realized by the OCR input device 20 are realized by the processor 21 executing a program stored in the ROM 22, NVM 24, or the like.

First, the processor 21 has the function of acquiring the existing VCD screen supplied by the existing VCD 10 .
That is, the processor 21 acquires the existing VCD screen that the existing VCD 10 displays on a display terminal (such as a display) connected to the display interface 16 .

For example, processor 21 acquires an existing VCD screen from existing VCD 10 connected to itself. Processor 21 acquires the existing VCD screen from capture board 5 through image interface 27 . That is, the capture board 5 acquires the existing VCD screen under the control of the processor 21 . The capture board 5 supplies the captured existing VCD screen to the processor 21 through the image interface 27 .

For example, the processor 21 acquires existing VCD screens at predetermined intervals (eg, 1 second). Also, the processor 21 may acquire the existing VCD screen when a change occurs in the existing VCD screen. In this case, processor 21 may determine whether a change has occurred in the existing VCD screen according to an image processing algorithm or the like.

Note that the existing VCD screen has the same configuration as the new VCD screen, so description thereof will be omitted. The new VCD screen will be detailed later.

The processor 21 has a function of recognizing a character string regarding a destination from an existing VCD screen by OCR processing.

After obtaining the existing VCD screen, the processor 21 extracts the destination image from the existing VCD screen according to the format or the like obtained in advance.
After extracting the destination image, processor 21 performs OCR processing on the destination image according to a predetermined algorithm.

Note that the processor 21 may perform predetermined processing on the existing VCD screen or the destination image before performing the OCR processing. For example, processor 21 may enlarge or reduce an existing VCD screen or destination image. The processor 21 may also perform processing such as noise removal on the existing VCD screen or the destination image.

By performing OCR processing, the processor 21 recognizes the character string related to the destination.

The processor 21 also has a function of transmitting the character string recognized by OCR processing to the existing VCD 10 using the keyboard/mouse emulator 4 .

After recognizing the character string by OCR processing, the processor 21 uses the keyboard/mouse emulator 4 to send the recognized character string to the operation interface 17 of the existing VCD 10 . That is, the processor 21 transmits to the operation interface 17 an operation signal for inputting the key corresponding to the recognized character string.

The processor 21 may also input an operation signal to the operation interface 17 indicating an operation to complete input of the character string.

The processor 21 also has a function of accepting input of a character string included in the destination image from the operator.

The processor 21 generates a new VCD screen that accepts the input of the character string of the destination image for which the OCR processing has failed by itself or the destination image for which the other OCR input device 20 has failed the OCR processing.

Processor 21 selects two destination images to be included in the new VCD screen under the control of distribution device 3 . Processor 21 generates a new VCD screen containing the two selected destination images. The new VCD screen includes a destination image (current image) into which the operator inputs a character string, and a destination image (next image) into which the operator subsequently enters a character string.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a new VCD screen 40. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the new VCD screen 40 is composed of a first display area 41, a second display area 42, a keystroke column 43, and the like.

A first display area 41 is formed at the lower left of the new VCD screen 40 . A first display area 41 displays the current image.

A second display area 42 is formed at the upper left of the new VCD screen 40 . A second display area 42 displays the next image.
A keystroke column 43 is formed on the right side of the new VCD screen 40 . The keying field 43 is an input field for receiving from the operator an input of a character string included in the current image displayed in the first display area.

After generating the new VCD screen 40 , the processor 21 displays the generated new VCD screen 40 on one of the new VCDs 7 . When the new VCD screen 40 is displayed on the new VCD 7 , the processor 21 accepts an input to the keying field 43 of the new VCD screen 40 through the new VCD 7 .

Here, the operator visually checks the current image and inputs a character string related to the input item in the keying column 43 of the new VCD screen 40 . When the input of the character string is completed, the operator inputs an operation to complete the input to the new VCD7.

Processor 21 transmits the input character string to existing VCD 10 . That is, the processor 21 receives the operation signal indicating the key input to the new VCD 7 through the VCD interface 28 . The processor 21 uses the keyboard/mouse emulator 4 to send an operation signal for inputting the key to the operation interface 17 of the existing VCD 10 .

Next, functions realized by the distribution device 3 will be described. The functions realized by the distribution device 3 are realized by the processor 31 executing a program stored in the ROM 32, the NVM 34, or the like.

The processor 31 has a function of causing the new VCD 7 to display the new VCD screen including the current image and the next image based on the time (receiving time) when each existing VCD 10 receives the current image and the next image on the existing VCD screen.

The processor 31 acquires the reception times of the current image and the next image displayed on the existing VCD screen through the communication unit 35 . The processor 31 causes the new VCD 7 to display the new VCD screen including the current image and the next image through the communication section 35 according to the following method.

For example, the processor 31 causes the OCR input device 20 to generate a new VCD screen and output it to the new VCD 7 .
Note that the processor 31 may generate a new VCD screen and display it on the new VCD 7 .

Five techniques (first to fifth techniques) for causing the processor 31 to display the current image and the next image on the new VCD screen 40 will be described below.

First, the first method will be explained.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the first technique. FIG. 6 shows temporal transitions between the existing VCD screen displayed by the existing VCD 10 and the new VCD screen displayed by the new VCD 7 . Further, it is assumed that the current image and the next image included in the existing VCD screen fail the OCR processing by the OCR input device 20 .

Here, it is assumed that the existing VCDs 10a to 10c are in an activated state (logged-in state). It is also assumed that the new VCD 7a is activated.

In the first method, the processor 31 sets the youngest destination image (the destination image with the youngest reception time) among the plurality of existing VCD screens as the current image, and the youngest destination image among the remaining destination images as the next image. The screen is displayed on the new VCD 7a.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the first state in which the operator does not press any key, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-1 as the current image at 00:00 (minutes:seconds, reception time). display. Also, the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-2 as the next image at 00:01.

Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-1 as the current image at 00:05. At 00:06, the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-2 as the next image.

Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-1 as the current image at 00:10. At 00:11, the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-2 as the next image.

Here, it is assumed that the new VCD 7a is activated at 00:11.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 1-1 received at 00:00 as the current image and the destination image 1-2 received at 00:01 as the next image. .

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 1-1 into the new VCD 7a at 00:15.

When the operator completes inputting the character string of the destination image 1-1, the first state shifts to the second state.

As shown in FIG. 6, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-2, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image upon completion of the input of the destination image 1-1. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-3 as the next image at 00:15.

Also, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 1-2, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image. Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 2-1 (the next youngest destination image after the destination image 1-2) received at 00:05 as the next image.

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 1-2 into the new VCD 7a at 00:20.

When the operator completes inputting the character string of the destination image 1-2, the second state shifts to the third state.

As shown in FIG. 6, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-3, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image upon completion of the input of the destination image 1-2. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-4 as the next image at 00:25.

Also, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 2-1, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image. Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 2-2 (the next youngest destination image after the destination image 2-1) received at 00:06 as the next image.

Next, the second technique will be explained.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the second technique. FIG. 7 shows a temporal transition between an existing VCD screen displayed by the existing VCD 10 and a new VCD screen displayed by the new VCD 7. FIG. Further, it is assumed that the current image and the next image included in the existing VCD screen fail the OCR processing by the OCR input device 20 .

Here, it is assumed that the existing VCDs 10a to 10c are in an activated state (logged-in state). It is assumed that the new VCD 7a is in an activated state.

In the second method, the processor 31 preferentially displays the currently input destination image (the current image on the existing VCD screen) on the new VCD screen.

That is, the processor 31 sets the youngest current image (the current image with the oldest reception time) among the plurality of existing VCD screens as the current image of the new VCD screen. Also, the processor 31 selects the youngest current image among the remaining current images of the plurality of existing VCD screens as the next image of the new VCD screen. The processor 31 causes the new VCD 7a to display the new VCD screen including the current image and the next image.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the existing VCD screens of the existing VCDs 10 in the first state in which the operator does not press any keys are the same as those shown in FIG. 6, so description thereof will be omitted.

Here, it is assumed that the new VCD 7a is activated at 00:11.
The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a has the destination image 1-1 received at 00:00 (the youngest current image in the existing VCD screen) as the current image, and the destination image 2-1 received at 00:05 (the remaining The youngest current image among the current images) is displayed as the next image.

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 1-1 into the new VCD 7a at 00:15.

When the operator completes inputting the character string of the destination image 1-1, the first state shifts to the second state.

As shown in FIG. 7, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-2, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image upon completion of the input of the destination image 1-1. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-3 as the next image at 00:15.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 2-1, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image. Also, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 1-2 (the youngest current image among the remaining current images) received at 00:01 as the next image.

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 2-1 into the new VCD 7a at 00:20.

When the operator completes inputting the character string of the destination image 2-1, the state shifts from the second state to the third state.

As shown in FIG. 7, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-2, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image upon completion of the input of the destination image 2-1. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-3 as the next image at 00:20.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 1-2, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image. Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 2-2 (the youngest destination image among the remaining current images) received at 00:06 as the next image.

Next, the third technique will be explained.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the third method. FIG. 8 shows temporal transitions between the existing VCD screen displayed by the existing VCD 10 and the new VCD screen displayed by the new VCD 7 . Further, it is assumed that the current image and the next image included in the existing VCD screen fail the OCR processing by the OCR input device 20 .

Here, it is assumed that the existing VCDs 10a to 10c are in an activated state (logged-in state). It is also assumed that the new VCDs 7a and 7b are activated.

In the third technique, the processor 31 preferentially displays the currently input destination image (the current image on the existing VCD screen) on the new VCD screen. That is, the processor 31 sets the youngest current image (the current image with the oldest reception time) among the plurality of existing VCD screens as the current image of the new VCD screen. Also, the processor 31 selects the youngest current image among the remaining current images of the plurality of existing VCD screens as the next image of the new VCD screen.

In addition, when the current image and the next image of the new VCD screen cannot be used as the current image and the next image of the new VCD screen due to the lack of destination images that can be input at present, the processor 31 converts the current image and the next image of the same existing VCD screen to the current image and the next image of the new VCD screen. Next image.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, the existing VCD screens of the existing VCDs 10 in the first state in which the operator does not press any keys are the same as those in FIG. 6, so description thereof will be omitted.

Here, it is assumed that the new VCD 7a is activated at 00:11.
The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a has the destination image 1-1 received at 00:00 (the youngest current image in the existing VCD screen) as the current image, and the destination image 2-1 received at 00:05 (the remaining The youngest current image among the current images) is displayed as the next image.

It is also assumed that the new VCD 7b is activated at 00:12.
The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the destination image 3-1 received at 00:10 (the youngest current image among the remaining current images) as the current image. At this point, the current image (the current image of the existing VCD) to be displayed as the next image on the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b is insufficient.

Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the next image (destination image 3-2) of the existing VCD 10c displaying the destination image 3-1 (current image of the new VCD screen) as the next image of the new VCD screen. display as

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 1-1 into the new VCD 7a at 00:15. It is also assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7b has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 3-1 into the new VCD 7b at 00:16.

When each operator completes inputting the character string, the first state transitions to the second state.

As described above, at 00:15, the operator of the new VCD 7a completes inputting the character string for the destination image 1-1 into the new VCD 7a.

As shown in FIG. 8, at 00:15, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-2, which was the next image in the first state, due to the completion of the input of the destination image 1-1. Display as an image. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-3 as the next image at 00:15.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 2-1, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image. Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-2 (the youngest current image among the remaining current images) received at 00:01 as the next image.

Also, as described above, the operator of the new VCD 7b completes input of the character string for the destination image 3-1 to the new VCD 7b at 00:16.

At 00:16, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-2, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image because the input of the destination image 3-1 is completed. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-3 as the next image at 00:16.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the destination image 3-2, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image. At this point, the current image (the current image of the existing VCD) to be displayed as the next image on the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b is insufficient.

Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the next image (destination image 3-3) of the existing VCD 10c displaying the destination image 3-2 (current image of the new VCD screen) as the next image of the new VCD screen. display as

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 2-1 into the new VCD 7a at 00:20. It is also assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7b has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 3-2 into the new VCD 7b at 00:21.

When each operator completes inputting the character string, the second state transitions to the third state.

As described above, at 00:20, the operator of the new VCD 7a completes inputting the character string for the destination image 2-1 into the new VCD 7a.

As shown in FIG. 8, at 00:20, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-2, which was the next image in the second state, because the input of the destination image 2-1 is completed. Display as an image. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-3 as the next image at 00:20.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 1-2, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image. Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 2-2 (the youngest destination image among the remaining current images) received at 00:06 as the next image.

Also, as described above, the operator of the new VCD 7b completes input of the character string for the destination image 3-1 to the new VCD 7b at 00:21.

At 00:21, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-3, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image because the input of the destination image 3-2 is completed. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-4 as the next image at 00:21.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the destination image 3-3, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image. At this point, the current image (the current image of the existing VCD) to be displayed as the next image on the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b is insufficient.

Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the next image (destination image 3-4) of the existing VCD 10c displaying the destination image 3-3 (current image of the new VCD screen). display as

As described above, in the third method, if the current image (the current image of the existing VCD screen) to be displayed as the next image of the new VCD screen is insufficient, the processor 31 displays the next image of the same existing VCD screen as a new image. It is displayed as the next image on the VCD screen. As a result, the new VCD 7 can accept the input of the character string as the current image, regardless of the keying of the other new VCD 7, after accepting the input of the character string of the current image on the new VCD screen. can.

Next, the fourth technique will be explained.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the fourth method. FIG. 9 shows temporal transitions between the existing VCD screen displayed by the existing VCD 10 and the new VCD screen displayed by the new VCD 7 . Further, it is assumed that the current image and the next image included in the existing VCD screen fail the OCR processing by the OCR input device 20 .

Here, it is assumed that the existing VCDs 10a to 10c are in an activated state (logged-in state). It is also assumed that the new VCD 7a is activated.

Here, it is assumed that a timeout time is set for each destination image. The timeout time is the time from the reception time of the destination image to accepting the input of the character string of the destination image. Here, the timeout period is 12 seconds. That is, the existing VCD 10 accepts input of the character string of the destination image within 12 seconds from the reception time of the destination image.

In a fourth approach, processor 31 considers the timeout period set on the destination image. The processor 31 preferentially displays on the new VCD screen the currently input destination image for which the timeout time has not elapsed (the current image that has not timed out).

That is, the processor 31 selects the youngest current image that has not timed out among the plurality of existing VCD screens (the current image with the oldest reception time among the current images that have not timed out) as the current image of the new VCD screen.

The processor 31 also selects the youngest current image among the remaining current images that have not timed out as the next image of the new VCD. If there is no current image that has not timed out, the processor 31 selects the youngest current image among the existing VCD screens as the next image of the new VCD.

The processor 31 causes the new VCD 7a to display the new VCD screen including the current image and the next image.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, the existing VCD screens of the existing VCDs 10 in the first state in which the operator does not press any keys are the same as those shown in FIG. 6, so description thereof will be omitted.

Here, it is assumed that the new VCD 7a is activated at 00:11.
The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a uses the destination image 1-1 (the youngest current image that has not timed out) received at 00:00 as the current image, and the destination image 2-1 (the timed out image) received at 00:05 as the current image. The youngest current image among the remaining current images that have not been updated) is displayed as the next image.

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 1-1 into the new VCD 7a at 00:15.

When the operator completes inputting the character string of the destination image 1-1, the first state shifts to the second state.

As shown in FIG. 9, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-2, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image upon completion of the input of the destination image 1-1. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-3 as the next image at 00:15.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 2-1, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image.

Here, 12 seconds (timeout time) have passed since the reception time 00:01 of the destination image 1-2. Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 3-1 received at 00:10 (the youngest current image among the remaining current images that have not timed out) as the next image.

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 2-1 into the new VCD 7a at 00:20.

When the operator completes inputting the character string of the destination image 2-1, the state shifts from the second state to the third state.

As shown in FIG. 9, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-2, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image upon completion of the input of the destination image 2-1. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-3 as the next image at 00:20.

Also, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 3-1, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image.

Here, 12 seconds (timeout time) have passed since the reception time 00:06 of the destination image 2-2. Also, there is no current image that has not timed out. Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 1-2 (the youngest current image in the existing VCD screen) received at 00:01 as the next image.

Next, the fifth technique will be explained.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the fifth method. FIG. 10 shows temporal transitions between the existing VCD screen displayed by the existing VCD 10 and the new VCD screen displayed by the new VCD 7 . Further, it is assumed that the current image and the next image included in the existing VCD screen fail the OCR processing by the OCR input device 20 .

Here, it is assumed that the existing VCDs 10a to 10d are in an activated state (logged-in state). The existing VCD 10d has the same configuration as the existing VCDs 10a to 10c. It is also assumed that the new VCDs 7a to 7c are activated.

In the fifth method, the processor 31 preferentially assigns the current image of the existing VCD 10 to the new VCD 7 when there is a new VCD 7 not displaying the current image.

The processor 31 selects the youngest current image among the plurality of existing VCD screens as the current image of the new VCD screen in the predetermined new VCD 7 .

If another active new VCD 7 displays a current image on the new VCD screen, the processor 31 sets the youngest current image among the remaining current images as the next image of the specified new VCD 7 . If there is no remaining current image, the processor 31 sets the next image of the existing VCD screen displaying the current image of the given new VCD 7 as the next image of the given new VCD 7 .

Further, when at least one of the other VCDs 7 in the active state is not displaying the current image on the new VCD screen, the processor 31 displays the next image of the existing VCD screen displaying the current image of the specified new VCD 7. It is set as the next image of the predetermined new VCD7.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the first state in which the operator does not press any keys, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-1 as the current image at 00:00. Also, the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-2 as the next image at 00:01.

Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-1 as the current image at 00:05. At 00:06, the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-2 as the next image.

Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-1 as the current image at 00:10. At 00:11, the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-2 as the next image.

Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10d displays the destination image 4-1 as the current image at 00:15. Also, the existing VCD 10d displays the destination image 4-2 as the next image at 00:16.

It is assumed that the new VCD 7a is activated at 00:18.
The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a uses the destination image 1-1 (the youngest current image in the existing VCD screen) received at 00:00 as the current image and the destination image 2-1 (the existing VCD screen) received at 00:05 as the current image. The youngest current image among the remaining current images on the screen is displayed as the next image.

It is also assumed that the new VCD 7b is activated at 00:20.
The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the destination image 1-1 received at 00:10 (the youngest current image among the remaining current images) as the current image.

At this time, the other new VCD 7 (that is, new VCD 7a) is displaying the current image. Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the destination image 4-1 (the youngest current image among the remaining current images) received at 00:15 as the next image.

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 1-1 into the new VCD 7a at 00:25. It is also assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7b has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 3-1 into the new VCD 7b at 00:25.

It is also assumed that the new VCD 7c has entered the activated state (logged-in state) at 00:25.

When each operator completes inputting the character string, the first state transitions to the second state.

As shown in FIG. 10, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-2, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image upon completion of the input of the destination image 1-1. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-3 as the next image at 00:25.

In addition, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-2, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image upon completion of the input of the destination image 3-1. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-3 as the next image at 00:25.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 2-1, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image.

At this point, one of the other new VCDs 7 (here, new VCD 7c) is not displaying the current image. Therefore, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the next image (destination image 2-2) of the existing VCD 10b displaying the destination image 2-1 (current image of the new VCD screen) as the next image of the new VCD screen. display as

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the destination image 4-1, which was the next image in the first state, as the current image.

At this point, one of the other new VCDs 7 (here, new VCD 7c) is not displaying the current image. Therefore, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the next image (destination image 4-2) of the existing VCD 10d displaying the destination image 4-1 (current image of the new VCD screen) as the next image of the new VCD screen. display as

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7c displays the destination image 1-2 received at 00:01 (the youngest current image in the existing VCD screen) as the current image.

At this point, the other new VCDs 7 (here, new VCDs 7a and 7b) are displaying the current image. Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7c displays the destination image 3-2 (the youngest current image among the remaining current images) received at 00:11 as the next image.

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 2-1 into the new VCD 7a at 00:30. It is also assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7b has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 4-1 into the new VCD 7b at 00:30. It is also assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7c has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 1-2 into the new VCD 7c at 00:30.

When each operator completes inputting the character string, the second state transitions to the third state.

As shown in FIG. 10, at 00:30, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-2, which was the next image in the second state, because the input of the destination image 2-1 is completed. Display as an image. Also, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-3 as the next image at 00:30.

Further, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10d displays the destination image 4-2, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image because the input of the destination image 4-1 is completed. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10d displays the destination image 4-3 as the next image at 00:31.

In addition, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-3, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image because the input of the destination image 1-2 is completed. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10a displays the destination image 1-4 as the next image at 00:32.

Also, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 2-2, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image.

At this point, the other new VCDs 7 (here, new VCDs 7b and 7c) are displaying the current image. Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 1-3 (the youngest next image in the existing VCD screen) as the next image.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the destination image 4-2, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image.

At this point, there are no unassigned current images in the existing VCD screen. Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7d displays the next image (destination image 4-3) of the existing VCD 10d displaying the destination image 4-2 (current image of the new VCD screen) as the next image of the new VCD screen. display as

Also, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7c displays the destination image 3-2, which was the next image in the second state, as the current image.

At this point, there are no unassigned current images in the existing VCD screen. Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7c displays the next image (destination image 3-3) of the existing VCD 10c displaying the destination image 3-2 (current image of the new VCD screen) as the next image of the new VCD screen. display as

Here, it is assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7a has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 2-2 into the new VCD 7a at 00:36. It is also assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7b has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 4-2 into the new VCD 7b at 00:40. It is also assumed that the operator of the new VCD 7c has completed inputting the character string for the destination image 3-2 into the new VCD 7c at 00:42.

When each operator completes inputting the character string, the state changes from the third state to the fourth state.

As described above, at 00:36, the operator of the new VCD 7a completes inputting the character string for the destination image 2-2 into the new VCD 7a.

As shown in FIG. 10, at 00:36, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-3, which was the next image in the third state, because the input of the destination image 2-2 is completed. Display as an image. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10b displays the destination image 2-4 as the next image at 00:36.

Also, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 1-3, which was the next image in the third state, as the current image.

At this point, the other new VCDs 7 (here, new VCDs 7b and 7c) are displaying the current image. Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7a displays the destination image 2-3 (the youngest next image in the existing VCD screen) as the next image.

As described above, at 00:40, the operator of the new VCD 7b completes inputting the character string for the destination image 4-2 into the new VCD 7b.

Upon completion of the input of the destination image 4-2, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10d displays the destination image 4-3, which was the next image, as the current image in the third state. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10d displays the destination image 4-4 as the next image at 00:40.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7b displays the destination image 4-3, which was the next image in the third state, as the current image.

At this point, there are no unassigned current images in the existing VCD screen. Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7d displays the next image (destination image 4-4) of the existing VCD 10d displaying the destination image 4-3 (current image of the new VCD screen) as the next image of the new VCD screen. display as

As described above, at 00:42, the operator of the new VCD 7c completes inputting the character string for the destination image 3-2 into the new VCD 7c.

Upon completion of the input of the destination image 3-2, the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-3, which was the next image, as the current image in the third state. It is also assumed that the existing VCD screen of the existing VCD 10c displays the destination image 3-4 as the next image at 00:42.

The new VCD screen of the new VCD 7c displays the destination image 3-3, which was the next image in the third state, as the current image.

At this point, there are no unassigned current images in the existing VCD screen. Therefore, the new VCD screen of the new VCD 7c displays the next image (destination image 3-4) of the existing VCD 10c displaying the destination image 3-3 (current image of the new VCD screen) as the next image of the new VCD screen. display as

Note that the processor 21 may recognize character strings other than character strings related to destinations (e.g., e-mail addresses or telephone numbers) by OCR processing. In this case, processor 21 accepts input of a character string other than the character string relating to the destination from the operator. The character string for which processor 21 accepts input is not limited to a specific configuration.

Also, the OCR input device 20 and the new VCD 7 may be configured integrally.
Also, the distribution device 3 may be configured integrally with any one of the OCR input devices 20 .

Also, the OCR input device 20 does not have to perform OCR processing on destination images for which primary OCR processing has failed. That is, the OCR input device 20 may perform primary OCR processing.

The input system configured as described above displays the current image and the next image of the destination image on the new VCD based on the time at which the existing VCD received the destination image. As such, the input system can effectively display a tappable destination image. As a result, the input system can improve the operator's typing efficiency.

While several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

1 input system 3 distribution device 4 keyboard/mouse emulator 4a keyboard/mouse emulator 4b keyboard/mouse emulator 4c keyboard/mouse emulator 5 capture board 5a capture board 5b Capture board 5c... Capture board 7... New VCD 7a... New VCD 7b... New VCD 7c... New VCD 7d... New VCD 10... Existing VCD 10a... Existing VCD 10b... Existing VCD 10c... Existing VCD, 10d... Existing VCD, 11... Processor, 12... ROM, 13... RAM, 14... NVM, 15... Communication unit, 16... Display interface, 17... Operation interface, 20... OCR input device, 20a... OCR input device , 20b... OCR input device, 20c... OCR input device, 21... Processor, 22... ROM, 23... RAM, 24... NVM, 25... Communication unit, 26... Emulator interface, 27... Image interface, 28... VCD interface, 31 Processor 32 ROM 33 RAM 34 NVM 35 Communication unit 36 Operation unit 37 Display unit 40 New VCD screen 41 First display area 42 Second display Area 43...Keying column 100...Higher device.

Claims (9)

an interface for acquiring reception times at which character string images displayed on a plurality of first devices were received by the first devices;
Based on the reception time, the second device for accepting the input of the character string and inputting the character string to the first device is provided with the current image for accepting the input of the character string and the input of the character string. a processor for displaying the character string image as an image;
Information processing device. The first device displays the two character string images as a current image for accepting character string input and a next image for accepting next character string input.
The information processing device according to claim 1 . The processor causes the second device to display the character string image with the youngest reception time as the current image and the character string image with the youngest reception time among the remaining character string images as the next image.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The processor
causing the second device to display, as the current image of the second device, the current image received at the earliest time among the current images of the first device;
causing the second device to display the current image with the earliest reception time among the remaining current images of the first device as the next image of the second device;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 2. The processor displays the current image of the second device on the second device if there is no current image of the first device to be displayed as the next image of the second device. displaying the next image of the first device as the next image of the second device;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 4. The processor causes the second device to display the next image of the first device displaying the current image of the second device if the other second device is not displaying the current image. display as a next image on the second device;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 or 5. The processor
causing the second device to display, as the current image of the second device, the current image with the youngest reception time among the current images for which the input to the first device has not timed out;
causing the second device to display, as the current image of the second device, the current image with the youngest reception time among the remaining current images whose input to the first device has not timed out;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 2. The string is related to the destination,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The character string image is an image for which character recognition processing has failed,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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