JP2588208B2 - Information input method - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to an improvement in an information input method of a sentence proofreading system used for proofreading newspaper articles and the like.

(Prior Art) In recent years, many systems using a computer have been used for editing and proofreading newspaper articles.
Conventionally, as a system of this type, for example, a central controller,
A plurality of terminal devices are connected to the central control device via a transmission line. The terminal device calls and transfers a desired article among articles stored in the central control device. There is one that performs calibration.

By the way, in this type of system, information input in a terminal device is generally performed by using a character input panel or a key input unit. A system for inputting information has been developed. In this system, a character code for creating a proofreading sentence and a command code for requesting a central control device to select an article or to issue a transfer instruction are input from a key input unit, respectively. An input mode and a command input mode are set, and these input modes are switched to input all codes. However, such a conventional information input method has a configuration in which switching between a character input mode and a command input mode is performed by operating a switching key each time, so that the switching operation is troublesome and operability is poor. In addition, there is a problem that erroneous input or the like is easily caused by forgetting to switch.

(Problems to be Solved by Discussion) As described above, the conventional information input method has a difficulty in operability, and the present invention focuses on this point, and partially switches input modes to automate the operability. It is an object of the present invention to provide an information input method capable of improving the information input and reducing occurrence of erroneous input due to forgetting to switch.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention is directed to a case where a key input unit is operated in a state where a character input mode is specified in an input control unit of a terminal device as shown in FIG. A character code input control means A for generating a character code corresponding to the key to create calibrated text information, and a command corresponding to the key when the key input unit is operated in a state where the command input mode is specified. A command input control means B for generating a code and sending it to the central control device to make an arbitrary request to the central control device; and a storage means C in which a predetermined command code to be switched from the command input mode to the character input mode is stored in advance. , Input mode switching means D, by which a command code input from the key input section in the command input mode is input. When in, the code is compared with a predetermined command code stored in the storage means C, it is obtained so as to change the character input mode the input mode of the subsequent from command input mode when a matching.

(Operation) As a result, the switching from the command input mode to the character input mode is automatically performed, so that the operator of the terminal device only switches from the character input mode to the command input mode as the input mode switching operation. , So the operation becomes simpler,
Also, forgetting to switch is reduced, and erroneous input of information can be reduced.

(Embodiment) FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a sentence proofreading system to which an information input method according to one embodiment of the present invention is applied. Are connected. The terminal device 3 includes a key input unit 4 including a keyboard, a display unit 5 including a CRT display, and an input control unit 6.

The input control unit 6 transmits and receives a command code and text information to and from the central control device 1. The input unit 6 receives the key code output from the key input unit 4 and displays the text information and the like to the display unit 5. Interface circuit 63 and output interface circuit for outputting and displaying
A storage unit (MEM) including, for example, a RAM for storing a predetermined command code previously sent from the central control device 1;
And a control circuit (CPU) 66. Control circuit 6
Reference numeral 6 designates a microcomputer provided as a main control unit. As shown in FIG.
It has a command code input control means 66b, a command code storage control means 66c, and an input mode switching control means 66d. The character code input control means 66a generates and temporarily stores a character code corresponding to this key when a key operation is performed on the key input unit 4 in a state where the character input mode is designated, and displays the character code on the display unit 5. Output and display the corresponding characters. The command code input control means 66b operates the key input unit 4 while the command input mode is specified.
When a key operation is performed, a command code corresponding to the key is generated and transmitted from the transmission unit 61 to the central control device 1. Further, the command code storage control means 66c causes the storage unit 65 to store a predetermined command code sent from the central control device 1 prior to the calibration work. Here, the predetermined command code is input last in the command input mode when the transfer of the command and the text information to / from the central control device 1 is completed and the mode is shifted to the proofreading of the text, that is, the character input mode. These are all patterns of command codes. The input mode switching control unit 66d compares the command code input in the command input mode with a predetermined command code stored in the storage unit 65, determines that the command input mode has ended when both codes match, and thereafter, The input mode is changed to the character input mode.

Next, an information input method according to the present embodiment will be described based on the above configuration. When the operator of the terminal device 3 instructs the start by the key input unit 4 in order to start the calibration work, the CPU 66 of the input control unit 6 performs step 4a as shown in FIG.
To detect this. Then, only in step 4b, the input mode is initially set to the command input mode, and in step 4c, the transmitting unit 61 causes the central control device 1 to transmit a start command. On the other hand, the central control device 1 returns to the terminal device 3 all the patterns of the command codes whose input mode should be changed from the command input mode to the character input mode. Then, the CPU 66 of the terminal device 3 inputs all the patterns of the command code returned from the central control device 1 via the receiving unit 62, and stores these patterns in the storage unit 66.

Now, when the storage of this command code is completed,
Monitors the key operation in the key input unit 4 in step 4e, generates a command code corresponding to the key in step 4f when the key operation is performed, and sends the command code to the central control device 1 in step 4g. . Then, thereafter, a predetermined control operation is executed in step 4h in accordance with the instruction of the central control device 1. For example, if the terminal device 3 sends a command indicating a request to transfer an arbitrary page of a newspaper article and the central control device 1 returns layout information of the corresponding newspaper article, the layout information is displayed on the display unit. 5
To be displayed. Then, while viewing the layout information, when the operator selects a required article by operating the joystick and moving the cursor,
The CPU 66 sends the selection command to the central controller 1 together with information indicating the selected position. On the other hand, when the text information of the corresponding article is returned from the central control device 1, the text information is displayed on the display unit 5 as it is. Also, during this control operation, the CPU 66 monitors the input of the end key in step 4i, and when the end is detected, the CPU 66 returns to the initial state as it is,
If the end is not detected, the flow shifts to step 4j in FIG. 4 (b). Then, in step 4j, the input command code generated in step 4f is compared with a predetermined command code stored in the storage unit 65, and in step 4k, it is determined whether there is a match. As a result of this comparison, if it is determined that they do not match, it is determined that the input of the command code is still continued, and the process returns to the monitoring of the key operation in step 4e, and thereafter, the above-described command input and the associated control operation are executed.

On the other hand, when a command code corresponding to the end of the command input is input, for example, when the above selection command is input, and when a match between the input command code and the stored command code is detected, the CPU 66 issues a command at this time. Judge that the input is completed and proceed to step 4l,
Here, after changing the input mode from the command input mode to the character input mode, the character input mode is executed. For example, when an operator moves a cursor position with a joystick and designates an insertion position and then operates a desired kana key to add a sentence to a desired position in a sentence displayed on the display unit 5, the CPU 66 At step 4m, a key operation of the key input unit 4 is detected, and at step 4n, a character code corresponding to this key is generated by the kana-kanji conversion method. Then, this character code is temporarily stored in the internal memory in step 4o and output to the display unit 5 to display the character code.
To display the character represented by the character code. Thereafter, similarly, every time the Kana key is operated, a corresponding kanji or the like is generated as a character, and this character is temporarily stored and displayed on the display unit 5. Thus, a proofreading sentence is created.

When the proofreading text is completed and the operator operates the input mode switch key, the CPU 66 detects this in step 4p and shifts to step 4q, where the input mode is changed from the character input mode to the command input mode. After that, the process returns to the monitoring of the key operation in step 4e. Then, in this state, when the operator performs a predetermined key operation to send, for example, a calibration sentence to the central controller 1, the CPU 66 proceeds to step 4.
From e, the calibrated sentence information is sent to the central controller 1 in step 4n. Thus, a partial proofreading of the article is performed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the command input mode, when a command code that matches a previously stored command code is input, it is determined that the command input mode has ended, and the input mode is changed to the character input mode. As a result, the mode is automatically switched from the command input mode to the character input mode. As a result, the operator does not need to perform all the input mode switching operations each time, thereby simplifying the operation accordingly. Can be. In addition, it is possible to reduce forgetting to perform the input mode switching operation, thereby reducing occurrence of erroneous input.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the central control unit 1 determines the pattern of the command code for switching the input mode before starting the calibration work.
Is transmitted to the terminal device 3 and stored, but may be input and stored by the key input unit for each terminal device. In addition, the contents of input control of character codes and command codes, the configuration of input mode switching means, the contents of calibration, and the like can be variously modified without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above in detail, according to the present invention, when the key input unit is operated in the state where the character input mode is specified, the character code corresponding to the key is input to the input control unit of the terminal device. Character code input control means for generating the generated and corrected sentence information; and, when the key input section is operated in a state where the command input mode is specified, generates a command code corresponding to the key to the central controller. Command input control means for making an arbitrary request to the sending central control device; storage means for preliminarily storing a predetermined command code to be switched from the command input mode to the character input mode; and input mode switching means. When a command code input from the key input section is input in the command input mode by the mode switching means, the code is stored in the storage means. Is compared with a predetermined command code stored in
By changing the subsequent input mode from the command input mode to the character input mode when they match,
It is possible to provide an information input method capable of improving the operability by partially automating the input mode switching and reducing the occurrence of erroneous input due to forgetting to switch.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 to 4 are for explaining an information input method in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sentence to which the same method is applied. FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of the calibration system, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a control circuit of the terminal device, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control procedure and control contents of the control circuit. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Central control device, 2 ... Signal transmission line, 3 ... Terminal device, 4 ... Key input part, 5 ... Display part, 6 ... Input control part, 61 ... Transmission part, 62 ... Reception Unit, 63 output interface unit, 64 input interface unit, 65 storage unit, 66 control circuit (CPU), 66a character code input control means, 66b command code input control means, 66c ......
Command code storage control means, 66d... Input mode switching control means.

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A terminal device having a key input unit and an input control unit, and a central control device connected to the terminal device via a transmission line, wherein text information stored in the central control device is transmitted. In the sentence proofreading system which is transferred to a terminal device and proofreads, the input control unit is proofread by generating a character code corresponding to the key when the key input unit is operated in a state where a character input mode is designated. Character code input control means for creating sentence information, and when the key input section is operated in a state where a command input mode is designated, generates a command code corresponding to the key and sends the command code to the central control device. A command input control means for making an arbitrary request to the control device; and a memory storing in advance a predetermined command code to be switched from the command input mode to the character input mode. An input mode for changing a subsequent input mode from the command input mode to the character input mode when a command code input from the key input unit in the command input mode matches a predetermined command code stored in the storage means. An information input method comprising switching means.