JP2696338C - - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial applications]   The present invention relates to a data setting device in a sewing machine, and more particularly, to a display screen and a display screen.
A multi-function switch is provided in combination with input means for instructing and inputting a desired position on the screen.
It relates to what constitutes the switch. [Conventional technology]   In recent years, automatic embroidery machines have been
Complex functions such as reduction, enlargement, repetition functions, and pattern editing functions have been added.
I have. To deal with this, conventionally, one function switch has one setting.
Set / select functions and provide switches for the number of functions
Corresponding function switches to multiple use modes and handling explanations
All described or assigned to each switch in the vicinity of the switch
The description to explain the function of is added. [Problems to be solved by the invention]   However, according to the first countermeasure described above, as the number of functions increases, the function
Since the number of switches increases, there is a problem that the configuration becomes large, and the cost increases.
It becomes expensive, and the operation becomes inconvenient. According to the second measure, compared to the number of functions
Although the number of function switches is small, the operator needs to
It is necessary to remember the contents of the function corresponding to the switch,
If the number increases, the amount of characters that can be written near the switch is limited.
There is a problem that the description cannot be completely written.   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has been made in consideration of the above problem.
The data on the sewing machine is configured so that various data can be set and selected easily.
It is intended to provide a data setting device. [Means for solving the problem]   A data setting device in a sewing machine according to the present invention performs display of characters and images.
And one or more switch graphics on the display.
Switch figure layout pattern screen data to be displayed in a predetermined layout
Screen pattern storage means for storingWherein each switch graphic arrangement pattern is
The layout of the switch graphic on the home screen consists of a unique layout that differs for each screen.
thingAnd one switch figure arrangement pattern screen from the screen pattern storage means.
Reads data and displays the switch figure arrangement pattern screen on the display
Display control means for causing the switch graphic displayed on the display screen to be displayed.
It is for performing input operation to selectively instruct on the display screen, and
Input means comprising a transparent touch switch section formed on the front of the display
Stage and one switch figure arrangement pattern screen selected by the display control means
InUnique to the screenThe arrangement of each switch figure and the display by the input means
By comparing and comparing with the designated position on the play screen, the finger is
Which switch figure is displayed on the display screen
Determining means for determining whether the switch figure is assigned to the switch figure.
Is processed as if a switch input corresponding to the
And features.   This is illustrated graphically as in FIG. 1, where 1 is the display and 2 is the display
Control means 3, input means 4, and determination means 4. Screen pattern storage means (shown
Is provided in connection with the display control means 2. [Action]   The display 1 can display arbitrary characters and images.
Under the control of the control means 2, a plurality of switch figures stored in the screen pattern storage means
Select one switch figure layout pattern screen data from the layout pattern screen
And the switch figure arrangement pattern screen is displayed on the display.
The input means 3 includes a transparent touch switch section formed on the front surface of the display 1.
The desired switch figure displayed on the display 1 is directly displayed on the screen.
Pressing can be instructed. In the determination means 4, the selection is made by the display control means 2. Arrangement and input means of each switch figure on one switch figure arrangement pattern screen
The instruction input is performed by comparing and comparing with the instruction position on the display screen by step 3.
Which switch figure on the display screen is the
Set. In response to this determination, it is determined that the switch associated with the switch graphic has been turned on.
That is, the switch input corresponding to the function assigned to the switch figure is
It is processed as having been performed.   As described above, the switch graphic arrangement pattern screen on the display 1 is switched.
Various switches for setting and selecting various data in the sewing machine
Functions can be realized freely. The input means 3 is provided in front of the display 1.
Because it consists of a transparent touch switch part on the surface, it is displayed on the display 1
A desired switch figure can be pressed directly on the screen, and switch operation can be performed.
Is easy. 〔Example〕   Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.   FIG. 2 is a control system of an automatic embroidery sewing machine to which the data setting device according to the present invention is applied.
FIG. 3 is a hardware configuration diagram showing one embodiment of a system. CPU 11, program ROM 12,
This automatic embroidery sewing machine is operated by a microcomputer including a working RAM 13.
The overall operation is controlled. The data memory 14 stores sewing data for realizing a desired embroidery pattern.
And various other data related to embroidery sewing.
OM and / or RAM. The screen pattern memo is stored in the data memory 14.
It includes a re-GPM and a matrix switch group memory MSM.   As an operation panel for setting or selecting various data in the sewing machine,
A combination of the display 10 and the matrix switch unit 15 is used. Day
The display 10 is for displaying characters and images, and is, for example, a CRT display.
Spray is used, but liquid crystal display, LED display, plasma display
Others such as a display may be used. The matrix switch unit 15
It is composed of a plurality of switch elements arranged in a matrix on the front of the display 10.
This is a transparent sheet-like matrix switch.   In the display 10, an appropriate switch graphic arrangement programmed in advance One or more switch figures are displayed on the screen according to the pattern, and
Display characters or figures explaining the function of the switch figure as a switch
I do. The matrix switch section 15 disposed on the front of the display 10 is a transparent switch.
Display matrix through the matrix switch unit 15.
You can see the display of the surface. The matrix switch unit 15 is provided with a display
As an input means for instructing and inputting a desired switch figure displayed at 10
Function.   Each switch element in the matrix switch section 15 is an image on the display 10.
The groups are grouped according to each switch graphic display position on the screen. And each switch
A predetermined number or more (for example, one or more) of switch elements in the switch element group are turned on.
When it is assumed that the switch related to the switch figure is turned on
It is processed. Therefore, the operator can display each switch graphic on the screen of the display 10.
Look at the location of the switch graphic corresponding to the desired switch function and
When the switch unit 15 is pressed from above, the switch corresponding to the switch figure is pressed.
The switch element in the switch element group is turned on, and the switch corresponding to the switch figure is turned on.
Switch is turned on.   The switch graphic arrangement pattern displayed on the display 10 is, for example, an image.
It is stored in the surface pattern memory GPM in advance. That is, screen pattern memory
The GPM stores a plurality of switch graphic arrangement patterns in advance, and
One switch figure distribution from this screen pattern memory GPM by computer processing.
The switch pattern is selectively read out, and each switch in the switch figure arrangement pattern is read.
The hint graphic is displayed on the display 10. That is, one switch figure
The arrangement pattern corresponds to one screen on the display 10.   The matrix switch group memory MSM is stored in the screen pattern memory GPM.
The switch figure arrangement corresponding to each of the plurality of switch figure arrangement patterns
For each switch figure in the pattern, a marker arranged corresponding to its display position
Each of the data indicating the group of the switch element of the tricks switch unit 15 is stored.
I have.   An example of a memory map in the matrix switch group memory MSM This is as shown in FIG. 3, which is composed of a plurality of screen data blocks. One screen
The data block corresponds to one switch figure arrangement pattern. Individual screen data
Data block, “screen number data”, “valid switch number data”, “switch
Data "is stored.   "Screen number data" is a number that identifies each screen (switch figure layout pattern)
Data.   "Effective switch number data" is the number of switch figures displayed on the screen.
Is the data indicating   “Switch data” is the “matrix switch address data” for each switch figure.
Data and switch function number data.   The “matrix switch address data” corresponds to the display position of the switch figure.
3 shows a group of switch elements of the matrix switch unit 15 correspondingly arranged.
Data. Each switch element of the matrix switch section 15 is arranged on a matrix.
Since they are arranged, each switch element is assigned a predetermined address.
And this is referred to as a matrix switch address.
"Matrix switch address data", i.e.
Data '' means all of the data that is placed corresponding to the display position of the switch figure.
It is a set of matrix switch addresses of switch elements. For example, the switch
The display position of the H figure is the matrix switch address 3 of the matrix switch unit 15.
, 4 and 5, the "matrix switch address"
3, 4, and 5 are stored as "data".   “Switch function number data” is the switch assigned to the switch figure.
Number data for identifying the switch function.   Desired switch of display screen via transparent matrix switch section 15
In response to the pressing of the figure, finally, the “
Switch function number data "is extracted. That is, on a certain screen,
For example, if "matrix switch address data" is "3, 4, 5" and "switch function number
When the switch figure whose "No. data" is "10" is pressed, the matrix switch unit 1
5 matrix switch address 3, 4, 5 When one of them generates ON output,
Output of the matrix switch unit 15 and the matrix switch
As a result of comparison with the storage contents of the loop memory MSM, “3, 4, 5”
"Switch function number data" and "Matrix switch address data"
10 ”is pulled out, and the switch corresponding to the switch function number data“ 10 ”is turned on.
Treated as force.   FIGS. 4A to 4C show screen display examples on the display 10.
is there.   FIG. 4 (a) shows an example of the program menu screen. in this case,
The switch figures S1 to S12 arranged in two rows at the center and the left side of the screen are professional.
Switches for selecting various functions in the gram mode. Arranged on the right side of the screen
Switch figures are various mode selection switches, and OMS is an operation mode switch.
, PMS are program mode switches. Program mode switch PMS
Or automatically according to the processing steps of the microcomputer
Then, the mode is changed to the program mode, and the screen of the display 10 is displayed as shown in FIG.
The display switches to the program menu screen.   Program mode is an embroidery sewing program for realizing a desired embroidery pattern.
Setting of various related data (for example, input of sewing data corresponding to a desired embroidery pattern)
Force, such as "data input" and setting of the thread color change procedure, such as "procon".
This is the mode to perform. Switch figures S1 to S12 are used for these various data setting functions.
Yes, it is.   Note that the operation mode refers to various operation conditions (for example,
This is a mode for setting the number of revolutions of the main shaft of the sewing machine. Operation mode switch OMS
By operation or automatically according to the processing steps of the microcomputer,
The program mode is set, and the screen of the display 10 is changed to an operation menu screen (not shown).
Screen, and a switch figure for setting each main operation condition is displayed.   In order to be able to switch to the desired mode at any time,
In the embodiment, the mode selection switch arranged on the right side of the screen of the display 10 is used.
Switches are always displayed on any screen.   Returning to FIG. 2, the paper tape reader 16 reads the sewing data (1) recorded on the paper tape.
X and Y data indicating the position of the embroidery frame for each stitch, color change, sewing machine spindle
Function data for instructing each operation of the embroidery sewing machine such as stop, jump, etc.
Reads data directly related to the embroidery sewing operation.
A paper tape 17 on which sewing data for realizing a pattern is recorded is set. This paper tape
The sewing data read from the paper tape 17 via the reader 16 is stored in the data memory 14.
Is transferred and stored.   The communication interface 27 communicates with an external device (for example, a personal computer).
Is a general-purpose communication interface for performing communication between, for example, RS-232C
It consists of other standards.   The X-axis pulse motor 18 moves the embroidery frame 20 in the X-axis direction.
The pulse motor 19 moves the embroidery frame 20 in the Y-axis direction. The pulse
Drive signals are applied to the motors 18 and 19 via a pulse motor driver 21.
.   The spindle motor 22 is for rotating the main spindle 23 of the automatic embroidery machine.
As is well known, the needle bar and the shuttle are driven in accordance with the rotation of the sewing machine main shaft 23.
The rotary encoder 24 detects the rotation angle of the spindle 23 (or the motor 22).
It will be issued.   If one sewing head HD is a multi-needle lockstitch head, this head HD
, With multiple needle bars (each needle bar has a different colored thread attached to it)
. The color change motor 25 is driven to rotate among the plurality of needle bars of the head HD.
Selecting one to be driven by the needle bar drive mechanism in the head HD
. The needle bar drive mechanism moves the needle bar up and down according to the rotation of the sewing machine spindle 23.
Are not shown in the figure because they are well known. The number of sewing heads HD is not limited to one,
A plurality may be provided.   The start / stop switch 26 comprises a bar switch, and operates the bar, for example, to the right.
Then, the start switch is turned on, and when operated to the left, the stop switch is turned on.
When the start switch is turned on, the rotation of the sewing machine spindle 23 is started, and the stop switch is turned on.
At this time, the rotation of the sewing machine main shaft 23 is stopped.   In the case of automatic embroidery sewing machines, other devices and equipment are additionally provided. The illustration is omitted. Each device constituting the control system of the automatic embroidery sewing machine
Signals are exchanged with the microcomputer via the interface I / F.   Next, under the control of the microcomputer, the automatic embroidery sewing machine shown in FIG. 2 is used.
Regarding the operation of the part related to the present invention among the executed operations, the flowcharts shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to a flowchart.   When the power of the automatic embroidery sewing machine is turned on, first, as shown in FIG.
The program proceeds to the sewing machine spindle stop routine via the char routine. Related to the present invention
Processing operations and other various data setting processing operations are performed in this sewing machine spindle stop routine.
Executed. When the machine is not operating, the machine spindle stop routine is always executed.
When the start switch is turned on by the start / stop switch 26, the operation routine starts.
Move on. In the operation routine, the sewing machine main shaft 23 is driven and synchronized with one rotation of the main shaft.
Sewing data for each stitch is sequentially read from the data memory 14, and based on this,
Perform embroidery sewing operation.   An example of the sewing machine spindle stop routine will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b).
First, in the stop initial routine, a predetermined initial value when the sewing machine is stopped is set.
File processing. In the next step 30, the operation is performed based on the contents of the operation mode flag.
Check whether the operation mode is the operation mode or the program mode.   If in the program mode, go to step 31. In step 31, FIG.
The first display contents in the program mode as shown in FIG.
A menu screen is displayed on the display 10.   In the next step 32, a matrix switch input processing subroutine is executed.   In the matrix switch input processing subroutine, the matrix switch unit 15
Scan the output of each switch in the current screen of the display 10.
It is checked whether the matrix switch corresponding to each switch figure is turned on. So
An example is shown in FIG.   In FIG. 7, in step 33, each switch in the matrix switch section 15 is set.
Scans the output of the switch and outputs the address data of the matrix switch that was turned on.
Store. In the next step 34, any matrix switch is turned on.
Confirm whether or not. If yes, go to step 35 and display 10 The screen data block corresponding to the screen number of the screen being displayed
Search in switch group memory MSM. In the next step 36, the searched
Each switch in the screen data block of the trick switch group memory MSM
"Switch address data" for each switch figure and the ON state stored in step 33 above.
Compares and matches the matrix switch address data, and there is a match
Find out what. If there is a match, go to step 37 and turn on the matrix
Corresponding to the “switch address data” that matches the switch switch address data.
It is stored in the screen data block of the matrix switch group memory MSM.
Register the switch function number as data indicating the switch figure that was turned on.
You. Thus, the switch figure currently displayed on the screen of the display 10 is displayed.
It is determined which switch figure is turned on.   In the next step 38, the matrix switch flag is set to the switch-on state.
And returns to the main routine.   On the other hand, when no switch is pressed in the matrix switch section 15 (step
(When the step 34 is NO), or the current display on the screen of the display 10.
If the matrix switch corresponding to the switch figure is not pressed (step
36 is NO), the matrix switch flag is switched off at step 39.
And returns to the main routine.   In this embodiment, the right side of the screen of the display 10 is always used for any screen.
The mode selection switches (OMS, PMS, etc.) displayed on the
It is assumed that the switch is not a target of the switch input processing subroutine. Of course, only
However, these mode selection switches (OMS, PMS, etc.)
It is also possible to perform processing by a ricks switch input processing subroutine.   Returning to FIG. 6 (a), in step 40, the matrix switch flag
Check whether the switch is set to the switch-on state. If YES, step 41
By the subsequent processing, a predetermined processing corresponding to the turned-on switch figure is performed.   If none of the menu switch figures S1 to S12 are turned on, the step
If NO in step 40, go to step 53, and check whether the operation mode switch OMS has been turned on.
Find out. If NO, the matrix switch input processing subroutine of step 32 is executed. Return to   In step 41, it is checked whether or not the switch graphic S1 has been turned on. This is
It is determined from the "switch function number" registered in step 37 of FIG. switch
The function of selecting the “data input” mode is assigned to the graphic S1. YE
If S, go to step 42 and change the display contents of display 10 to "data input" mode.
Switch to the screen for loading. An example of the screen for the “data entry” mode is 4th.
It is as shown in FIG.   The “data input” mode is where the sewing data corresponding to the desired embroidery pattern is
This is a mode for setting whether to load or read. In this case,
In the example, there are three items, one of which is to store desired sewing data from the data memory 14.
The other is to read the desired sewing data from paper tape and read the data.
The other is to register the desired sewing data in the communication interface.
Imported from an external device such as a personal computer via the source 27 and registered in the data memory 14
It is to be. Switch to select the function corresponding to the first item
This is a graphic S13, and characters corresponding to "memory" are displayed. No. 2
The switch graphic S14 is for selecting a function corresponding to the item of the eye.
Correspondingly, the character "PTR" is displayed. Machine corresponding to the third item
The function for selecting the function is switch figure S15, and correspondingly, “RS-
232C "is displayed.   In the next step 43, the matrix switch input processing subroutine shown in FIG.
Is executed, and it is checked whether any of the switch figures S13 to S15 has been turned on.
.   When any of the switch figures S13 to S15 is turned on, as described above,
The tricks switch flag is set to the switched on state. In step 44
Is the matrix switch flag set to the switch-on state?
And if YES, go to step 46. If no, go to step 45
Check whether the operation mode switch OMS is turned on. If no, step 4
The process returns to the matrix switch input processing subroutine 3.   In step 46, it is determined whether the switch graphic S13 has been turned on, that is,
It is checked whether or not the mode is for reading the desired sewing data from the data memory 14. S1 If No. 3 is on, go to step 47, read the desired sewing data from memory 14,
A predetermined preparation process for the delivery is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to step 31 (FIG. 6 (a)).
You.   If step 46 is NO, then go to step 48 and switch figure S14 is on
Whether the desired sewing data is taken in from the paper tape 17 or not.
judge. If S14 is on, the process goes to step 49, where the desired sewing data is
Then, a process of fetching the data from the memory 17 and storing it in the data memory 14 is performed. Next step
47, a preparation process for reading out desired sewing data from the data memory 14.
Then, the process returns to step 31.   If step 48 is NO, go to step 50 and switch figure S15 is on
Whether the desired sewing data is transmitted via the communication interface 27 or not.
Checks whether or not to fetch data from an external device such as a personal computer and register it in the data memory 14.
Bell. If S15 is ON, go to step 51 and communicate from an external device such as a personal computer.
The sewing data of the given embroidery pattern is stored in the data memory 1 via the interface 27.
4 is stored. Thereafter, the flow returns to step 47 to store the desired sewing data in the data memo.
A preparation process for reading from the memory 14 is performed, and the process returns to step 31. If you
If the step 50 is NO, the process returns to the step 43 and the above-mentioned processing is repeated.   On the other hand, the switch turned on when the program menu screen (FIG. 4A)
Is not the switch figure S1, step 41 is NO and step 52 is NO.
Comprehensively indicated processing, that is, for other menu switch figures S2 to S12
Execute various corresponding data setting processes. Here, the “data input” mode
As in the case of the mode, the screen of the display 10 is turned off according to the selected menu.
Instead, various data can be set and selected.
The details are not specifically described. Then, the process returns to step 31.   Note that step 52 also includes the same processing as step 45.
Details are not shown.   When the operation mode switch OMS is turned on, in either of steps 45 and 53,
It is determined as YES, and the operation mode is switched from the program mode to the operation mode.
Immediately after switching to the operation mode, initial processing of the operation mode is performed (step 54).   Next, at step 55, the operation mode menu screen is displayed on the display 10.
I do. In the next step 56, the same "matrix switch input processing subroutine
Execute the routine. In the next step 57, the matrix switch flag is switched.
The operation mode menu screen is displayed.
Check whether any of the switch figures has been turned on. If YES, step
Go to 58 and switch function number turned on, that is, selected operation mode menu.
Perform various processes according to the Here, the case of the “data input” mode
Similarly, the screen of the display 10 is turned off according to the selected operation mode menu.
Instead, the data setting / selection processing is performed according to the selected operation mode menu.
You can do it. Thereafter, the flow returns to step 55, where the operation mode menu is set.
The screen switches to the menu screen.   FIG. 4C shows an example of the display screen of the display 10 in the driving mode.
It looks like). FIG. 4 (c) shows a mode for moving the embroidery frame and selecting a needle bar.
The screen about the code is shown. The switch figures S16 to S19 control the movement of the embroidery frame.
The switch figures S20 to S28 are used to designate the needle bar.
It is.   On the operation mode menu screen, any menu switch figure is turned on.
If not, go from step 57 NO to step 59 and start / stop switch
It is checked by step 26 whether the activation switch has been turned on. If the start switch is on,
It returns to the in-routine and enters the operation routine (FIG. 5). Start switch on
Otherwise, go to step 60, where the program mode switch PMS is turned on.
Find out what is. If NO, the matrix switch input processing subroutine of step 56 is executed.
Return to the routine.   When the program mode switch PMS is turned on, the operation mode is the operation mode.
Switch to the program mode, go to step 31 (FIG. 6 (a)), and
The routine for setting various data in the program mode is repeated.   Step 58 includes the same processing as steps 59 and 60.
Is not shown in detail.   In the above embodiment, the group is stored in the matrix switch group memory MSM.
More than a predetermined number in each switch element group of the matrix switch unit 15
Switch related to the switch figure corresponding to the switch element of
When it is determined that the switch element is turned on, the predetermined number is set to “1” and the switch element
If at least one switch element in the group is turned on, it corresponds to it.
It is determined that the switch related to the switch graphic is turned on. However
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is a matter of course that a number equal to or more than “2” may be selected as the predetermined number.
.   The input means for instructing and inputting a desired switch figure is the same as that described above.
The present invention is not limited to the transparent sheet-like matrix switch section 15 as in the example, but may use other switches.
May be.   In the above embodiment, the data is set by a microcomputer system.
It is executed by software processing, but is executed by dedicated hardware circuit
May be.   In the above embodiment, the data setting device according to the present invention is integrated into the automatic embroidery sewing machine.
But it can be attached to existing automatic embroidery sewing machine as a separate unit.
You may do it.   Further, the present invention is not limited to an automatic embroidery sewing machine, but can be applied to other sewing machines.
It is. 〔The invention's effect〕   As described above, according to the present invention, an arbitrary character / image can be displayed.
Arrange the switch figure in an arbitrary arrangement pattern on the display and select the desired switch.
Switch figure is input by the input means.
Switch is turned on.
By switching the switch figure arrangement pattern in various ways, a
Switches for setting and selecting various data on the sewing machine.
This provides an excellent effect that a simple switch function can be realized. In particular,
According to the invention, a plurality of switch graphic arrangement patterns stored in the screen pattern storage means are stored.
Selectively read the data on one switch figure arrangement pattern screen from the turn screen.
And display the switch figure arrangement pattern screen on the display. Therefore, various switch functions for setting and selecting various data on the sewing machine
It has an excellent effect that it can be realized now. Also, the display
Since the input means is composed of a transparent touch switch section formed on the front,
Directly pressing the desired switch graphic displayed on the screen directly on the screen
And the switch operation is easy.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an outline of a data setting device in a sewing machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an embodiment of an automatic embroidery sewing machine to which the data setting device according to the present invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a storage configuration of a matrix switch group memory in FIG. 2, and FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (c) are views of a display in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a main routine of a program executed by the microcomputer in FIG. 2, and FIGS. 6 (a) and (b) are sewing machine spindles in the main routine in FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a stop routine. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a matrix switch input processing routine in a program mode. It is. 1, 10 display, 2 display control means, 3 input means, 4 determination means, 1
4 ... Data memory, 15 ... Matrix switch unit, GPM ... Screen pattern memory, MSM ... Matrix switch group memory, 16 ... Paper tape reader, 17 ...
Paper tape, 27 ... communication interface.

Claims (1)

Claims 1. A data setting device for setting or selecting various data in a sewing machine, comprising: a display for displaying characters and images; and one or more switches on the display. A screen pattern storage means for storing data of a switch figure arrangement pattern screen for displaying figures in a predetermined arrangement for a plurality of screens .
The arrangement of the switch figure includes a unique arrangement different for each screen, and a display for reading data of one switch figure arrangement pattern screen from the screen pattern storage means and displaying the switch figure arrangement pattern screen on the display. Control means, for performing an input operation of selectively instructing a switch figure displayed on the display screen on the display screen, and a transparent touch switch unit formed on the front surface of the display. The input means provided is compared with the arrangement of each switch figure unique to the one switch figure arrangement pattern screen selected by the display control means and the designated position on the display screen by the input means. Thus, the switch figure designated by the input means is input to the display Determining means for determining which switch figure is on the play screen, and in accordance with this determination, processing is performed as if a switch input corresponding to a function assigned to the switch figure has been performed. A data setting device for a sewing machine, comprising: 2. The transparent touch switch section of the input means includes a transparent sheet-like matrix switch section including a plurality of switch elements arranged in a matrix on a front surface of the display. Item 2. A data setting device for a sewing machine according to item 1. 3. The switch according to claim 1, wherein the determining means groups the switch elements arranged corresponding to each switch graphic display position on the display screen according to a switch graphic arrangement pattern screen currently displayed on the display. 3. The data setting device for a sewing machine according to claim 2, wherein when a predetermined number or more of switch elements in the switch element group are turned on, it is determined that a switch related to the switch graphic corresponding to the switch element is turned on.