JP3078889B2 - Multifunctional electronics - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multifunctional electronic device which improves operability by limiting the range of functions that can be set and operated in accordance with the operation skill or selection of an operator. It is.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a hand-held, small electronic device equipped with a microcomputer, such as a transceiver, a large number of functions can be set or operated by appropriately combining and operating a small number of function operation switches. Have been. This is to improve the inconvenience that the electronic equipment is small and the installation space for the switches is small, and if a large number of function operation switches are arranged, each switch must be small and the operability deteriorates.

[0003]

In the above-mentioned conventional multifunctional electronic apparatus, there are a large number of combinations of function operation switches for setting or operating a large number of functions. Difficult to do. For beginners, it is sufficient that basic functions can be set or operated easily and reliably, and advanced functions are not required. Also,
If the function operation switch is improperly operated by a beginner, the setting of the basic function may be unintentionally changed.

Therefore, it is desirable that the range of functions that can be set or operated in accordance with the operation skill of the operator is limited. That is, it is desirable that only a basic function can be set or operated by a beginner, and that the range of functions that can be set or operated can be expanded with improvement in operation skill.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances of such conventional multifunctional electronic devices, and is intended to limit the range of functions that can be set or operated according to the operating skill or selection of the operator. The purpose is to provide equipment.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, in the multifunctional electronic device according to the present invention, various functions are set and operated by the control means by appropriately selecting and operating function operation switches. In addition, in a multi-function electronic device in which the function is displayed on the display means, a level setting means for setting a range of functions which can be set or operated is provided, and the power is turned on while appropriately selecting the function operation switch. Thus, a level setting mode can be set in which the level for limiting the range of functions can be changed and set by the level setting means, and according to the level set by the level setting means, the function operation switch is set by the function limiting means. The range of functions that can be set or operated by the control means is limited.

[0007] The level setting means may be configured to set a level for limiting a range of functions according to an operator's selection.

By appropriately selecting and operating the function operation switch, various functions are set and operated by the control means, and the functions can be set or operated in the multi-function electronic device in which the functions are displayed on the display means. Level setting means for setting a range of functions is provided, and the range of functions that can be set or operated by the control means with the function operation switch is limited by the function operation switch according to the level set by the level setting means. The level setting means determines the operation skill of the operator from a plurality of questions to the operator and the answer results to the operator, and sets a level for limiting the range of functions according to the operation skill. It can be configured as follows.

Further, by appropriately selecting and operating the function operation switches, various functions are set and operated by the control means, and the functions can be set or operated in a multi-function electronic device in which the functions are displayed on the display means. Level setting means for setting a range of functions is provided, and the range of functions that can be set or operated by the control means with the function operation switch is limited by the function operation switch according to the level set by the level setting means. By turning on the power while performing the first selection operation of the function operation switch, the level setting means restricts the range of functions by a level automatic determination means based on a plurality of questions for the operator and the answer result to the plurality of questions. In the automatic level setting mode for automatically setting the level to perform, the second selection operation of the function operation switch is performed. The reluctant power With ON, said level setting means may be configured so as to select the level setting mode for setting the level to limit the scope of the function in response to the selection of the operator.

[0010]

[Operation] According to the level set by the level setting means, the range of functions that can be set or operated is limited, so that a novice can set or operate only basic functions, and unintentionally mistaken operation may cause There is no possibility that an undesired function is changed or set. Moreover, an operator with a high level of skill can expand the range of functions that can be set or operated. Then, a mode in which the level can be changed and set can be set by the operation of the function operation switch and the specific selection operation of turning on the power, and a specific function operation switch for setting the level setting mode is not required.

If the level is set by the level setting means according to the operator's selection, the range of functions that can be set or operated can be restricted by the operator.

If the level of the operator's operation skill is automatically determined by the level automatic determination means based on a plurality of questions and the answer to the question, and the level is automatically set by the level setting means, the objective operation of the operator can be achieved. The range of functions that can be set or operated according to the skill can be appropriately limited.

Further, by turning on the power while performing the first or second selection operation of the function operation switch, either the automatic level setting mode by the automatic level determination means or the selection level setting mode selected by the operator is selected. If so, the operator can arbitrarily select the level setting mode, and set the range of functions according to the objective operating skill or at an optional level higher than the operating skill.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram of a multifunctional electronic device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external appearance example of a transceiver to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 3 illustrates the operation of the level setting means shown in FIG. FIG. 4 shows an example of a display in an automatic level setting mode for automatically determining an operation skill and setting a level according to the operation skill. FIG. 5 shows an example of display in a selection level setting mode for setting a selected level.

First, in FIG. 2, a dial knob 12 for adjusting a frequency and the like, a power switch and a volume control are provided on an outer peripheral portion of a housing of a transceiver 10 to which the multifunctional electronic device of the present invention is applied. Power / volume knob 14, a squelch knob 16 for setting the squelch level, an H / L switch 18 for switching the transmission power, and a monitor switch 20 forcibly opening the squelch.
A function switch 22 for setting or operating a function in conjunction with another switch, a PTT switch 24 for switching between a transmission state and a reception state, an AI switch 26 for setting or operating a frequently used function and the like,
Numeric keyboard 2 for setting or operating various functions by interlocking with frequency setting and function switch 22
8 and display means 30 for displaying the frequency and various functions
And a light switch 32 for turning on / off the illumination of the numeric keyboard 28 and a speaker / microphone 34.

Various functions are set or operated by simultaneously pressing the function switch 22 and the numeric keypad 28 and the function switch 22 and the H / L switch 18, the monitor switch 20, the light switch 32, and the like.

A block circuit is configured in the transceiver 10 as shown in FIG. That is, the function switch 22, the numeric keyboard 28, the H /
A signal corresponding to a function to be set or operated is provided to a function restricting unit 42 from a function operating unit 40 including the L switch 18, the monitor switch 20, the light switch 32, and the like, and a signal passing through the function restricting unit 42 is controlled. The function is given to the means 44 to set or operate the function according to the signal, and at the same time, the function is appropriately displayed on the display means 30. The function restricting unit 42 allows a signal for setting or operating a certain function to pass according to the level for limiting the range of the function set by the level setting unit 46, but for setting or operating another function. Signal is blocked. The level setting means 46 appropriately sets the level for limiting the range of the function by the selection and determination means 48 including the dial knob 12 and the PTT switch 24 in a level setting mode described later. FIG.
In the above, the function restricting means 42, the control means 44, and the level setting means 46 are configured by a microcomputer 50 mounted on the transceiver 10 as software.

Next, the level setting mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, while pressing the AI switch 26 and the light switch 32, the power / volume knob 1 is pressed.
When the power is turned on by turning the dial 4, it is determined in step 1 that the automatic level setting mode is set. In step 2, for example, the character "triAL" is displayed on the display means 30 as shown in FIG. The display indicates that the mode is the automatic level setting mode. Further, at step 3, as shown in FIG. 4B, "Q01" and the first question number are displayed on the display means 30, and an inquiry of YES / NO is displayed. In step 4, the operator reads the question number and the corresponding question from the instruction manual, and turns the dial knob 12 left or right to select YES or NO. Further, after selecting YES or NO, in step 5, the PTT switch 24 is pressed to determine the answer. Then, “Q02” and the second question number are displayed on the display means 30 as shown in FIG. Steps 3 to 6 are repeated until it is determined in step 6 that all questions have been completed.

The contents of these questions are as follows, for example. There is no nervousness when issuing Q1 and CQ. Q2, I feel afraid of pile-up. Q3, QSO want to be slow and relaxed. Q4, I always keep my handy machine.・ ・ ・ ・ Q14, European Morse code 60 characters / min. Q15, I don't even read the instruction manual, but I understand most of the operations.

When it is determined in step 6 that all the questions have been completed, the operation skill of the operator is automatically determined in step 7 according to the answer to the question.

An example of the automatic level determination is as follows, for example. Level 1... Level 2 conditions are not satisfied. (★) Level 2 ……… Q2, Q6, Q11 must have 2 or more “YES” answers. (★★) Q2, Q7, Q12 must have 2 or more “NO” answers. . Level 3… The conditions of Level 2 must be satisfied and Q3, Q8, and Q13 must have (★★★) two or more “YES” questions. Level 4… The conditions of Level 3 must be satisfied and Q4, Q9, and Q14 must have (★★★★) two or more “NO” questions. Level 5: The condition of Level 4 must be satisfied and Q5, Q10, and Q15 must have (★★★★★) two or more “YES” questions.

In this way, the operation skill of the operator is automatically determined in step 7 and changed to a level that limits the range of a new function in step 8. Further, the level newly changed and set is indicated by the number of “★” as shown in FIG.

While pressing the AI switch 26 and the H / L switch 18, the power / volume knob 14 is pressed.
Is turned on to turn off the power in step 1, it is determined that the automatic level setting mode is not set, and in step 10, it is determined that the mode is a selection level setting mode in which an arbitrary level is selected by the operator. As shown in (a), for example, the character “StAr” is displayed on the display means 30 to indicate that the mode is the selection level setting mode. In step 12, the dial knob 12 is turned to
(B), the number of "★" indicating the level is appropriately selected. Then, in step 13, the PTT switch 24 is pressed to determine the level. Then, the process proceeds to step 8 to change and set the selected new level, and the level is indicated by the number of “★” in step as shown in FIG.

Further, without pressing the AI switch 26 and the light switch 32 or the H / L switch 18, the power / volume knob 14 is turned to turn on the power.
If N is set, it is determined that neither the automatic level setting mode nor the selection level setting mode is performed in steps 1 and 10, the current level is maintained in step 14, and the current level is displayed by the display means 30 in step 9.

Here, an example of the range of functions that can be set or operated at each level is as follows. Level 1 or higher: Time display / setting function, scan function Level 2 or higher: Tone function setting, duplex function setting, pager / code squelch function setting, code set function, tone frequency setting, offset frequency setting, TS selection Level 3 or higher: Priority Function Level 4 or higher: Skip function setting, mask function setting Level 5 or higher: Timer function, numeric keypad input start digit selection, PTT function selection, beep sound on / off selection, program skip scan selection, power save duty selection, BUSY LED on / off selection, LCD contrast adjustment, scan stop mode selection

In the above-described embodiment, the automatic level setting mode and the selection level setting mode are configured so that the operator can arbitrarily select the mode. However, either one may be used. The steps for limiting the range of functions that can be set or operated are not limited to the five steps described above, and the range of functions that can be set or operated at each level may be different from the above example. It is. Further, the application of the present invention is not limited to a transceiver, but can be applied to other electronic devices such as a word processor having various functions.

[0027]

As described above, since the multifunctional electronic device of the present invention is constituted, the following special effects can be obtained.

Since the range of functions that can be set or operated is limited according to the set level, if a beginner is set to a low level, the operation becomes complicated and difficult due to simple operation with a small number of functions. By setting it to a high level if you are fully proficient in the operation,
Multifunctional operation with a large number of functions can be performed. When the power is turned on while appropriately operating the function operation switches, the mode is set to the level setting mode. Therefore, a special switch for setting the level setting mode is not required, and the arrangement space of the switches is restricted. It is suitable for small handheld devices.

Further, if the level is set according to the operator's selection, an arbitrary function range can be set, and the function can be adjusted arbitrarily as needed by the operator.

If the level is automatically set to a level suitable for the skill level of the operator, the function can be operated within a range suitable for each skill of the operator. In addition, the number of functions can be increased as the operator's skill level increases.

An automatic level setting mode for automatically judging an operator's operation skill and setting a level corresponding to the operation skill by an appropriate operation of a function operation switch when the power is turned on. If either one of the selection level setting mode for selecting the level can be selected, either the range of the function according to the operator's objective operation skill or the range of the desired function according to the operator's desire Can also be set easily.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram of a multifunctional electronic device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external appearance example of a transceiver to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the level setting means shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 shows an example of a display in an automatic level setting mode for automatically determining an operation skill and setting a level according to the operation skill.

FIG. 5 shows an example of display in a selection level setting mode for setting a level arbitrarily selected by an operator.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 30 display means 40 function operation unit 42 function restriction means 44 control means 46 level setting means 48 selection and determination means

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. By appropriately selecting and operating a function operation switch, various functions are set and operated by a control means, and can be set or operated in a multi-function electronic device in which the functions are displayed on a display means. By providing a level setting means for setting a range of functions and turning on the power while appropriately selecting the function operation switch,
The level setting means is set to a level setting mode in which a level for limiting a range of a function can be changed and set. According to the level set by the level setting means, the function controlling switch is set by the function operation switch by the function limiting means. A multifunctional electronic device characterized in that the range of functions that can be set or operated is restricted by the following. 2. The multifunction electronic device according to claim 1, wherein said level setting means is configured to set a level for limiting a range of functions according to an operator's selection. Electronics. 3. By appropriately selecting and operating a function operation switch, various functions can be set and operated by the control means, and can be set or operated in a multi-function electronic device in which the functions are displayed on the display means. Level setting means for setting a range of functions is provided, and the range of functions that can be set or operated by the control means with the function operation switch is limited by the function operation switch according to the level set by the level setting means. The level setting means determines the operation skill of the operator from a plurality of questions to the operator and the answer results to the operator, and sets a level for limiting the range of functions according to the operation skill. A multifunctional electronic device characterized by having such a configuration. 4. By appropriately selecting and operating a function operation switch, various functions are set and operated by the control means, and the functions can be set or operated in a multi-function electronic device in which the functions are displayed on the display means. Level setting means for setting a range of functions is provided, and the range of functions that can be set or operated by the control means with the function operation switch is limited by the function operation switch according to the level set by the level setting means. By turning on the power while performing the first selection operation of the function operation switch, the level setting means restricts the range of functions by a level automatic determination means based on a plurality of questions for the operator and the answer result to the plurality of questions. In the automatic level setting mode for automatically setting the level to perform, the power is switched while the second operation of the function operation switch is performed. A multi-function electronic device wherein the level setting means is set to a selection level setting mode for setting a level for limiting a range of functions according to an operator's selection by turning on a power source. .