JP2629711B2 - Information processing device - Google Patents

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus capable of storing a large amount of information in a storage unit and searching the information using a predetermined key.

[Prior art] In order to freely and accurately extract various information such as technical information, management information, product information, etc., such information is stored in a magnetic disk device or the like, and various methods for searching are adopted. Have been.

For example, in the case of a file system of a computer, a large number of files created by an operator are arranged in a so-called hierarchical structure and stored in a storage unit. That is, a file name is selected as XX division / business / account receivable book, an arbitrary number of directories are provided under the directory, and a file system is constructed in a tree shape. When searching for a file, the search is performed in order from the upper directory (XX division) to the lower directory (business), and finally reaches the (Account Receivable Ledger).

Such a file system has an advantage that the position of a file in the system is clear and its search is easy, and is widely adopted in information processing apparatuses that are operating more than before.

"Problems to be solved by the invention" By the way, under such a file system, in the process of performing various operations, the information that the operator wants to save even temporarily must always be given a file name. It requires procedures such as attaching a directory and attaching a directory.

However, for example, for a very simple telephone memo or a memorandum, it is extremely troublesome to assign a file name each time. Or tend to use

However, due to the multifunctionality and high performance of information processing devices,
The information processing capability has been dramatically improved over time, and in the case of so-called paperless desk work, it is desired to realize a system that enables easy storage and retrieval of all information.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and is intended to easily store and retrieve information in a simple format such as a memo (hereinafter, this will be referred to as card type information in the present invention). It is an object of the present invention to provide an information processing apparatus capable of performing the following.

"Means for Solving the Problems" In the present invention, (b) a memo area for the operator to input card type information, which is information to be stored;
Dimensional display area; (c) position specifying means for specifying a desired one point of the two-dimensional display area in association with the input of the card type information in the memo area; Search key setting means for setting position information indicating the position specified by the specifying means as a search key, and (e) storing the search key set by the search key setting means in association with the card type information. Storage means and (f) 2
The information processing apparatus includes card symbol display means for displaying a card symbol indicating that the card type information is stored at a position designated by the position designation means in the dimensional display area.

When the operator desires to save the card type information in such a device, the position specifying means specifies a desired one point in the two-dimensional display area. Thereby, the search key setting means sets the position information indicating the position designated by the position specifying means as a search key, and the storage means corresponds to the search key set by the search key setting means to the card type information. Attach and remember. Thereby, the card symbol display means displays the card symbol indicating that the card type information is stored at the position designated by the position designation means in the two-dimensional display area. Therefore, the operator can search for the card type information based on the card symbol displayed in the two-dimensional display area. That is, if the display area is arbitrarily specified and the position of the card symbol displayed at that time is memorized, the search of the card type information can be executed using this as a key.

Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, an information display means 1 such as a display is connected to an information input means 2 such as a mouse for inputting an operator's instruction, and a keyboard 3. Also,
The information display means 1 is connected to an information organizing support device 4, an information search means 5, and a storage means 6 for processing information and the like displayed on the screen.

The information display means 1 displays a document currently being processed by the operator, for example, an English letter and information necessary for the processing. Japanese example sentence 12 is an example of a sentence in a standard format for reference when an operator prepares a letter. The English example sentence 13 illustrates a standard format when the letter is translated into English.

The operator further uses the Japanese-English dictionary 14 to look up English words and the like in preparing the letter. Here, English words corresponding to Japanese specified by the operator are displayed.

In the right half of the information display means 1, a memo area 15 for inputting card type information and a card box 16 for inputting position information for storing the card type information are displayed. This card box 16 is called an information storage area 16 in the present invention.

Here, the information input means 2 is also called a mouse or a pointing device. When the information input means 2 is slid on a desk, the cursor displayed on the information display means 1 slides in the moving direction. When the cursor is placed on an appropriate command (command) and a key attached to the mouse is pressed, the command is executed. In the present invention, the information input means 2 is used for designating position information in the information storage area 16.

The keyboard 3 is a device used for inputting known characters and the like. In addition, the information organizing support device 4 according to the present invention, when the operator performs the input operation of the card type information,
This circuit performs a process of automatically setting a key for retrieving the card type information. The information retrieving means 5 includes a storage means 6
Is a circuit operable to search for information stored in the information display unit 1 based on a key designated by an operator, and display the result on the information display unit 1. The storage means 6 is a device such as a magnetic disk device capable of storing a large amount of information.

The information processing apparatus of the present invention having the above configuration operates as follows.

First, it is assumed that the operator is preparing an English letter as shown in FIG. The information display means 1 displays an English letter currently being processed by the operator, a Japanese example sentence 12, and an English example sentence 13, and the operator proceeds with the creation of the letter while referring to the example sentence.
The operator further uses the Japanese-English dictionary 14 to look up English words and the like necessary to create the letter.

On the other hand, during the work, for example, a word that is frequently drawn in Japanese and English, a favorite expression in a bilingual example sentence, or a letter created partially in the creation area 11 or a sentence of a part of the paragraph is written in the memo area 15. When the cursor is placed on the display of "memo" and the button of the information input means 2 is pressed, a mode for storing the card type information in the storage means 6 is selected.

Next, the operator uses the information input means 2 to move the cursor into the information storage area 16, designates an appropriate position therein, and presses the button of the information input means 2. As a result, the information organizing support apparatus 4 automatically assigns a pre-selected search key. When this operation is completed, a card symbol 16a is displayed in the information storage area 16.

The operation of the information organizing support device 4 at this time will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 shows keys that can be automatically given to the card type information 20 by the information organizing support device 4.

First, the information organizing support device 4 displays the position information 21 previously designated by the operator using the cursor in the information storage area 16.
Is set as a search key. The position information is, for example, assuming that the information storage area 16 is a two-dimensional area, and that points in the area are represented by XY coordinates. Alternatively, the information storage area 16 may be divided by meshes of an appropriate size, and a search key corresponding to each mesh may be prepared.

In addition, when the operator previously designates the color of the card in which the card type information is to be written, the card color 22 is set as a search key. Further, when the shape of the card in which the card type information is to be written is designated as a circle, a square, or a triangle, the shape 23 of the card is also set as a search key. In addition, when a serial number is given to the card type information, the serial number 24, the creation date and time 25 of the card type information, and the like are also set as study keys.

These keys can be automatically recognized by the information organizing support device 4 when the card type information is input, even if the operator is not conscious at all. Therefore, it is possible to attach a key immediately after the designation of the storage position of the card type information on the information storage area 16 by the operator and store it in the storage means 6.

Thereafter, if the operator wishes to retrieve the previously stored card type information, the operator wrote on the card of that shape in that color and remembered that he would have been in the place of that side. The card type information is searched for clues. This is exactly the same situation as when a telephone memo or the like is placed on a drawer or a desk.

When the operator designates such a key, the information retrieval means 5 proceeds with the retrieval operation while collating the automatically assigned key with the designated key. As for the position information, a frame 16b (FIG. 1) is designated, for example, by using the information input means 2, for example. The information retrieval means 5 displays on the information display means 1 the card type information in the frame that matches the other key specified by the operator. That is, the searched card is blinked, or the contents of the card are displayed in the information display means automatically or by pointing with a mouse. The operator searches for desired card type information while checking the display.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, when storing card type information in the storage means, it is only necessary to specify a desired one point of the two-dimensional display area with a position specification means such as a mouse. Since a search key is set in accordance with the position and the search key is stored in association with the card type information, the operator does not need to input a search key such as position information. In addition, a card symbol corresponding to the card type information is displayed at a designated point in the display area. If the operator remembers this position, the card type information can be searched without inputting special key information. can do. That is, it is possible to assign a search key and perform a search without performing any troublesome operation such as using a specific inspection key or inputting characters for a search. Has the advantage that it can be stored in the storage means and easily called.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an information processing apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the information organizing support apparatus. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Information display means, 2 ... Information input means, 4 ... Information arrangement support apparatus, 5 ... Information search means, 6 ... Storage means, 16 ... Information storage area.

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A memo area for inputting card type information to be stored by an operator; a two-dimensional display area; Position designating means for designating a desired point in a dimensional display area; search key setting means for setting position information indicating a position designated by the position designating means as a search key; Storage means for storing the search key set by the setting means in association with the card type information; and storing the card type information at a position designated by the position designation means in the two-dimensional display area. And a card symbol displaying means for displaying a card symbol indicating the fact.