JP3585698B2 - Information processing apparatus and program recording medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus for creating a document or a figure, and more particularly to an information processing apparatus having a function for explaining how to use each editing function used for creating a document or a figure. Further, the present invention relates to a program recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to function as such an information processing device is recorded.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, various editing functions have been added to information processing apparatuses for creating documents and figures, and various forms of documents and figures can be created by using the respective editing functions. ing. However, as the number of editing functions that can be used increases, the number of operation procedures that the user must remember increases, and each operation procedure is complicated.
[0003]
For this reason, many recent information processing apparatuses have a function of displaying a commentary screen regarding each editing function. An information processing apparatus having such a function includes a device for simply displaying a description of an operation method on a screen, an object to be operated by a user (for example, a keyboard), and a template of a document or a figure to be edited. Are displayed on a screen, and the display contents relating to the operation target and the template are changed in accordance with the operation procedure, so that a device for explaining each editing function (a device for performing a demonstration of each editing function) is known. .
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional information processing apparatus is configured to display a commentary screen regarding an editing function designated by a user. For this reason, if the name of the editing function for obtaining the desired result is not known, the user has to perform a complicated operation such as repeatedly specifying the editing function until a desired commentary screen is displayed. . In addition, since the explanation screen displayed in the conventional information processing apparatus is a fixed form, the result of using the editing function may be misunderstood and an erroneous operation may be performed.
[0005]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus in which an explanation of an editing function required for an editing process can be obtained without complicated work, and furthermore, its usage and effects are displayed in a more specific form. Is to provide.
[0006]
Another object of the present invention is to provide a program recording medium in which a program for causing a computer to function as such an information processing device is recorded.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The first information processing apparatus of the present invention has a plurality of editing functions for changing the contents of the information to be edited, and displays characters or graphics corresponding to the contents of the information to be edited, while displaying the characters or graphics on the input device. An information processing device that edits information to be edited using an editing function according to the content of an operation performed, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a plurality of editing functions are selected from among a plurality of editing functions at the time. Specifying means for specifying an editing function which can be used for the information to be edited; selecting means for selecting one editing function from the editing functions specified by the specifying means; and editing means selected by the selecting means An editing function executing means for displaying information indicating that the function is to be used, and for temporarily changing the contents of the editing target information by using the editing function.
[0008]
That is, in the first information processing apparatus, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the specifying unit specifies all the editing functions available for the editing target information at that time. The selecting means selects one of the editing functions for explaining the function from the editing functions specified by the specifying means. Then, the editing function executing means temporarily uses the selected editing function for the editing target information. That is, the editing function executing means executes a process of updating the content of the editing target information by using the editing function and a process of restoring the updated content. The editing function executing means also performs processing for displaying information indicating that the editing function selected by the selecting means is to be used on the display means in synchronization with such processing.
[0009]
As described above, in the first information processing apparatus, a usable editing function is specified from among a plurality of editing functions with respect to the editing target information that is being created by the user, and each of the specified editing functions is specified as an editing target. The result used for the information is displayed. That is, the editing function whose operation content is indicated by the first information processing apparatus is likely to be used by the user. For this reason, according to the first information processing apparatus, it is possible to obtain an explanation about the editing function required for the editing processing without performing a complicated operation. In addition, since the operation content of the editing function is described using the editing target information being created by the user, the user can easily understand how to use each editing function and its effects. As a result, if the first information processing apparatus is used, processing for creating a document or a figure can be performed quickly.
[0010]
The second information processing apparatus of the present invention has a plurality of editing functions for changing the content of the information to be edited, and displays a character or a graphic corresponding to the content of the information to be edited, and An information processing apparatus for editing editing target information using an editing function according to the content of an performed operation, wherein when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a copy of the editing target information at that time is created. In addition, specifying means for specifying an editing function usable for the information to be edited from a plurality of editing functions, and selecting one editing function from the editing functions specified by the specifying means And an editing function using means for displaying information indicating that the editing function selected by the selecting means is to be used, and changing the contents of the information to be edited by using the editing function. , When a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, stops the operation of the editing features using means, and a termination means for a new edit target information duplication created by the specifying means.
[0011]
That is, in the second information processing apparatus, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the specifying unit creates a copy of the edit target information at that time. The specifying unit specifies an editing function that can be used for the editing target information, and the selecting unit selects an editing function for explaining a function from the editing functions specified by the specifying unit. Then, the editing function executing means uses the editing function selected by the selecting means for the editing target information. The editing function executing means also performs a process of displaying information indicating that the editing function selected by the selecting means is to be used, in synchronization with the use of each editing function. In other words, the editing function executing means uses a plurality of editing functions on the editing target information in an overlapping manner. Then, the ending means stops the operation of the editing function executing means when a predetermined ending condition is satisfied, and uses the copy created by the specifying means as new (to be used after that time) editing object information.
[0012]
As described above, in the second information processing apparatus, among the plurality of editing functions, usable editing functions are specified for the editing target information that is being created by the user, and each specified editing function is specified as the editing target. The result used for the information is displayed. That is, the editing function whose operation content is indicated by the second information processing apparatus is likely to be used by the user. For this reason, according to the second information processing apparatus, it is possible to obtain the explanation regarding the editing function required for the editing processing without performing a complicated operation. In addition, since the operation content of the editing function is described using the editing target information being created by the user, the user can easily understand how to use each editing function and its effects. As a result, if the second information processing apparatus is used, processing for creating a document or a figure can be performed quickly.
[0013]
In the first and second information processing apparatuses, when the specified editing functions are plural, a means for sequentially selecting one editing function can be used as the specifying means. When such a specifying means is used, available editing functions will be sequentially described.
[0014]
In addition, a means for specifying an editing function that can be used for the editing target information at that time and that is not used in the editing target information from a plurality of editing functions is used as a specifying unit. You can also. When such a specifying unit is used, it is possible to prevent the explanation about the editing function that the user is already familiar with from being displayed.
[0015]
Further, as the predetermined start condition, a condition that the content of an operation performed on the input device is incorrect can be used.
Further, for example, a program for causing a computer to function as an aggregate of the above means is stored in a program recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a magnetic disk medium, and the first or the other program is executed by causing the computer to execute the program. Obviously, the second information processing device may be realized.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a configuration of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The information processing apparatus according to the embodiment is an apparatus for creating document data and graphic data, and as illustrated, an input device 11, a display device 12, an auxiliary storage device 13, a RAM (random access memory) 14, a ROM ( A read only memory (CPU) 15 and a CPU (central processing unit) 16 are provided.
[0017]
The input device 11 is a device for the user to instruct the information processing device (CPU 16) on the operation content, and is composed of a keyboard and a touch panel. The display device 12 is a device for displaying the contents of document data and graphic data to be edited, and includes a liquid crystal display and its peripheral circuits. The auxiliary storage device 13 is a device for saving the edited document data and graphic data in a file. In this information processing apparatus, a floppy disk device is used as the auxiliary storage device 13.
[0018]
The RAM 14 is a memory for storing document data, graphic data, and the like to be edited. The ROM 15 stores a program that defines the operation procedure of the CPU 16. The CPU 16 executes a document data editing process, a graphic data editing process, and a function explanation process by integrally controlling each unit according to a program in the ROM 15.
[0019]
Among them, the document data editing process and the graphic data editing process are similar to the processes performed in a general information processing apparatus, and therefore, only the outline thereof will be described here.
[0020]
The document data editing process is a process of creating and editing document data, and is started when the user uses the input device 11 to instruct execution of the document data editing process. For example, when an instruction to execute document data editing processing for existing document data is issued, the CPU 16 reads the document data from the auxiliary storage device 13 to the RAM 14 and causes the display device 12 to display the contents of the document data. The CPU 16 updates the document data in the RAM 14 in accordance with the operation performed on the input device 11 (mainly the keyboard), and updates the display data on the display device 12 in accordance with the updated document data. To change.
[0021]
The graphic data editing process is a process of creating and editing graphic data, and is started when the user instructs execution of the graphic data editing process using the input device 11. During the graphic data editing process, the CPU 16 updates the graphic data based on data from the touch panel.
[0022]
Hereinafter, the function explanation processing will be described in detail.
The function explanation process includes a process corresponding to the document data editing process and a process corresponding to the graphic data editing process. The CPU 16 detects that a predetermined operation has been performed on the input device 11 (that a certain key has been pressed) during each editing process, and that the operation on the input device 11 has not been performed for a predetermined time. When this is detected and when an erroneous operation is detected, a function explanation process corresponding to the editing process is started.
[0023]
First, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6, a description will be given of the function explanation process started at the time of document data editing process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the CPU 16 when executing the function explanation process on the document data. FIGS. 3 to 6 show the contents displayed on the display device 12 during the function explanation process on the document data. It is a figure showing an example.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 2, at the time of executing the function explanation process on the document data, the CPU 16 specifies the editing function that can be used for the document displayed on the display device 12 and determines that a plurality of editing functions can be used. If there is, the order of explanation of the editing functions is determined (step S101).
[0025]
Some editing functions that can be used in the present apparatus require two types of operations (for example, designation of a start point and designation of an end point). When the function explanation process is started in a state where only one type of operation is performed, in step S101, the CPU 16 regards the interrupted editing function as a usable editing function.
[0026]
Further, in step S101, the CPU 16 refers to the content displayed on the display device 12 to explain the editing function already used in the document (excluding the editing function whose operation has been interrupted) later. The order of explanation of each editing function is determined so as to be performed. In addition, the order of description is determined so that the description of the editing function that is likely to be erroneously made is given first.
[0027]
For example, when a document as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display device 12, the CPU 16 displays, in the document, a control symbol for character type setting (□ in which characters such as “go” and “light” are displayed inside). Recognizing its existence, it is decided that a description of the function for inputting such control symbols will follow. Further, the CPU 16 recognizes that a ruled line is used in the document, and deletes the character string which often causes a problem when the ruled line is used (deletion with the ruled line passing and deletion without the ruled line passing). It is decided that the description of the function will be performed first.
[0028]
The CPU 16 selects one editing function to be described from among the editing functions available for the displayed document based on the description order determined in this way. If the selected editing function requires specification of a character string, a character string to be edited is determined from the documents displayed on the display device 12 (step S102). The character string to be edited is determined using a random number.
[0029]
Thereafter, the CPU 16 displays a description about the editing function selected in step S102 on a part of the screen of the display device 12 (step S103). Thereafter, the CPU 16 executes the editing function on the edit target character string (or document) displayed on the screen (step S104). Next, the CPU 16 performs a so-called undo process, and returns the document data (the document displayed on the display device 12) to the state before the execution of the editing function (step S105).
[0030]
For example, in the case where a function description relating to deletion in the "ruled line passing" mode is to be given to the document shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 16 displays the explanatory note at the top of the screen as shown in FIG. The area 30 is displayed, and inside it, there are two modes of “ruled line mode” “ruled line passing” and “ruled line not passing”. In “ruled line passing”, the ruled line is also treated as a character. When the text is deleted, the position of the ruled line may be displaced. The text (not shown in the figure) such as "Delete the character string" Yoshimichi Omura "with" ruled line passed "is displayed. Next, the CPU 16 actually executes the deletion of the character string at “with ruled line passing”. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, a screen in which the ruled lines after the deleted portion are shifted is displayed on the display device 12. After that, the CPU 16 returns the display content of the display device 12 to that shown in FIG. 3 by performing the undo process.
[0031]
After describing one editing function in such a procedure, the CPU 16 determines whether or not any operation has been performed on the input device 11 during execution of steps S102 to S105 (step S106). . If the operation has not been performed (step S106; N), the process returns to step S102, and the explanation on the next editing function is executed.
[0032]
In the case where the document shown in FIG. 3 is subjected to the second processing after step S102, a functional description relating to the deletion in the "no ruled line passing" mode is performed. Therefore, after the screen shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display device 12, the screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed, and then the original screen (FIG. 3) is displayed. Will be.
[0033]
The CPU 16 repeats such processing for each editing function, and ends the function explanation processing when detecting in step S106 that an operation has been performed. Then, the document data creation process is restarted from the point where it was interrupted.
[0034]
Next, a description will be given of a function description process that is started during the graphic data editing process.
As shown in FIG. 7, at the start of the function description process for graphic data, the CPU 16 specifies an editing function that is not used in the graphic data displayed on the display device 12. At this time, if there are a plurality of unused editing functions, the order of use (description order) of the editing functions is also determined (step S201).
[0035]
Next, the CPU 16 stores a copy of the graphic data displayed on the display device 12 in the RAM 14 (Step S202). Thereafter, the CPU 16 selects one editing function to be described based on the description order determined in step S201, and determines an area where the editing function can be used from among the graphic display areas of the display device 12 (step S201). S203). Although a specific example will be described later, in this step, the CPU 16 determines an area to use each editing function in consideration of the color and shape of the graphic displayed on the display device 12.
[0036]
Then, the CPU 16 displays the editing function to be used from now on, and uses the selected editing function for the determined area (step S204). Next, the CPU 16 calculates the ratio of the region where the graphic is displayed to the graphic display region (step S205), and determines whether the ratio is larger than a predetermined value (step S206). If the obtained ratio is less than the predetermined value (step S206; N), the CPU 16 determines whether or not any operation has been performed on the input device 11 during execution of steps S203 to S206 (step S208). ). If no operation has been performed (step S208; N), the process returns to step S203.
[0037]
If the calculated ratio is equal to or more than the predetermined value (step S206; Y), the CPU 16 uses the graphic erasing editing function for any graphic displayed by the processing of step S204 (step S207). ), The process proceeds to step S208. In step S207, a message to the effect that an editing function (figure erasing function) to be executed will be displayed on the display device 12, as in step S204.
[0038]
When the CPU 16 detects that the operation has been performed (step S208; Y), the CPU 16 changes the display content of the display device 12 using the copy of the graphic data saved in the RAM 14 in step S202. The state is returned to the state before the start of the function explanation processing (step S209). Then, the function explanation process is terminated, and the graphic data editing process is restarted.
[0039]
Hereinafter, the function explanation process for graphic data will be described more specifically.
For example, when the function description process is started while the graphic as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed, the CPU 16 sets an unused editing function (fireworks drawing function, tree drawing function, patterning function, etc.). Decide to use. Then, when using the firework drawing function, if there is an area to which black color is assigned, the CPU 16 sets an area in which the firework drawing function is to be executed, in the area. If there is no area to which black is assigned, an area for using the firework drawing function is set in a portion located above the graphic display area and where no other graphic is drawn. When the tree drawing function is used, a boundary in which the lower part is brown and the upper part is black or another color is preferentially used as the drawing start position. When executing the patterning function, a closed area having an appropriate size is searched, and the patterning function is executed on the searched closed area. As a result of such an operation, fireworks 31, trees 32, and patterns 33 are added to the figure shown in FIG. 8, as shown in FIG. Then, when the time elapses, other fireworks are added or the fireworks 31 and the trees 32 are erased.
[0040]
As described above, in the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment, when the user performs a predetermined operation on the input device or performs an erroneous operation, the editing function that can be used for the editing target at that time is specified. The result of using each of the specified editing functions for the editing target is displayed. That is, in this information processing apparatus, the editing functions that are likely to be used are sequentially described. For this reason, when this information processing apparatus is used, the user can acquire the description of the editing function required for the editing process without performing complicated processing. As a result, the creation of documents and figures can be completed quickly.
[0041]
The information processing apparatus according to the embodiment can be variously modified. For example, the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment is configured such that all the available editing functions are described when the document data is targeted. The device can be configured so as not to be disturbed. In addition, the information processing apparatus may be configured so that the function explanation process ends when the explanation of the usable editing function is completely given. Further, the information processing apparatus may be configured such that the process of restoring the display content is performed each time the description of one function is completed for graphic data. Further, the apparatus may be configured such that one editing function is selected from available editing functions according to the contents displayed on the screen at that time, and only the selected editing function is described.
[0042]
Further, the information processing apparatus of the embodiment is a dedicated apparatus (so-called word processor), but it goes without saying that an ordinary computer may be operated to perform an operation equivalent to the present information processing apparatus. That is, a program corresponding to the program stored in the ROM 15 of the information processing apparatus is stored in a portable recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a magnetic disk medium. Then, an apparatus having the same functions as the above-described information processing apparatus may be realized by causing a normal computer (CPU therein) to execute the program in the portable recording medium. At this time, the program in the portable recording medium may be directly read from the portable recording medium onto the RAM in the computer and executed by the CPU, and a copy of the program may be stored in the computer. After being stored in the device (for example, a hard disk) (after the so-called installation is performed), the program in the storage device may be read into the RAM and executed by the CPU.
[0043]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, in the information processing apparatus of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an editing function usable for a document or a graphic created by a user is specified and specified. The result of using each editing function on the object to be edited is displayed. That is, in the information processing apparatus of the present invention, the description of the editing function that is likely to be used (use for the editing target information) is sequentially performed. Therefore, according to the present information processing apparatus, the user can acquire the description of the editing function required for the editing process without performing complicated processing. As a result, according to the present invention, the work of creating a document or a figure can be completed quickly.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a function explanation process performed on document data in the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a function explanation process for document data.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a function explanation process for document data.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a function explanation process for document data.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a function explanation process for document data.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a function explanation process performed on graphic data in the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment;
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a function explanation process for graphic data.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a function explanation process for graphic data.
[Explanation of symbols]
Reference Signs List 11 input device 12 display device 13 auxiliary storage device 14 RAM
15 ROM
16 CPU

Claims (6)

An editing function that has a plurality of editing functions for changing the content of the edit target information and that displays characters or graphics corresponding to the content of the edit target information and that corresponds to the operation performed on the input device; An information processing apparatus that edits the edit target information using
When detecting that the operation on the input device has not been performed for a predetermined time or more , from among the plurality of editing functions, specifying means for specifying an editing function that can be used for the editing target information at that time,
From the specified editing function by the specifying means, selection means for selecting one of the editing function automatically,
While displaying information indicating that the editing function selected by the selecting means is to be used, the content of the editing target information is temporarily changed by using the editing function, and then the content of the editing target information is changed. And an editing function executing means for returning the function to an original state. An editing function that has a plurality of editing functions for changing the content of the edit target information and that displays characters or graphics corresponding to the content of the edit target information and that corresponds to the operation performed on the input device; an information processing apparatus for editing of the edited information using,
When detecting that an operation on the input device has not been performed for a predetermined time or more, a copy of the edit target information at that time is generated, and a copy of the edit target information is used from among the plurality of edit functions. A means for identifying possible editing functions;
From the specified editing function by the specifying means, selection means for selecting one of the editing function automatically,
And displays the information indicative of the use of the by editing function selected by said selecting means, and editing features using means for changing the contents of the edit target information by using the editing function,
And information ending means for stopping the operation of the editing function using means when the predetermined ending condition is satisfied, and using the copy created by the specifying means as new editing target information. Processing equipment. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the selecting unit automatically selects one editing function sequentially in a case where there are a plurality of specified editing functions. The specifying unit is configured to specify, from the plurality of editing functions, an editing function that can be used for the editing target information at that time and that is not used for the editing target information. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein:   Computer
  A plurality of change processing means for changing the content of the information to be edited;
  Editing means for editing the edit target information using a change processing means according to the content of the operation performed, while displaying a character or a graphic corresponding to the content of the edit target information,
  When detecting that an operation on the input device has not been performed for a predetermined time or more, from among the plurality of editing processing units, a specifying unit that specifies an editing function that can be used for the editing target information at that time,
  Selecting means for automatically selecting one change processing means from the change processing means specified by the specifying means;
  While displaying information indicating that the change processing means selected by the selection means is to be used, the content of the edit target information is temporarily changed by using the change processing means, and thereafter, the edit target information is changed. A program recording medium on which is recorded a program for functioning as a change processing executing means for restoring the contents of the original state.   Computer
  A plurality of change processing means for changing the content of the information to be edited;
  Changing means for editing the edit target multiple report using a change processing means according to the content of the performed operation, while displaying a character or a graphic corresponding to the content of the edit target information,
  When it is detected that an operation on the input device has not been performed for a predetermined time or more, a copy of the edit target information at that time is created, and a copy of the edit target information is used from among the plurality of change processing means. Identifying means for identifying possible change processing means;
  Selecting means for automatically selecting one change processing means from the change processing means specified by the specifying means;
  Change processing executing means for displaying information indicating that the change processing means selected by the selection means is to be used, and changing the content of the edit target information by using the change processing means,
  When a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, a program for stopping the operation of the change processing execution unit and functioning as a termination unit that uses the copy created by the identification unit as new editing target information is recorded. Program recording medium.

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