JP4660352B2 - Matrix display device, program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for creating and displaying a matrix-like image.

A thinking method that applies a fractal structure has been proposed as an idea and creation technique for new ideas and problem solving. This is a technique for collecting ideas by connecting a plurality of concepts into a one-to-many repeating structure. As a support tool for practicing this method using a computer, a central display area arranged in the center and a matrix display that can output a plurality of peripheral display areas arranged around the central display area in a matrix form A recording medium on which a program is recorded has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This technique displays a display area with a central display area as an upper hierarchy and a surrounding display area as a lower hierarchy in a matrix form on a window, and allows characters and figures to be entered in each display area. The central display area and the peripheral display area form a continuous hierarchical structure that mimics a fractal structure, and visually displays the logical relationship between written characters and figures.
JP-A-11-224151

  However, in the process of organizing thoughts, it is easier to organize thoughts if the thought field is formed in a structure other than a hierarchical structure, or it is easier to summarize thoughts by comparing and contrasting multiple thought fields formed in different structures. In some cases. And since it is only a hierarchical structure that imitates a fractal structure that can be displayed on the window according to the invention described in Patent Document 1, depending on the usage, the idea of the user and the efficiency of problem solving cannot be sufficiently achieved. There's a problem.

  The present invention has been made on the basis of such a problem, and provides a matrix display device that provides a place for thinking that forms a plurality of structures including a hierarchical structure, and that improves the efficiency of idea and problem solving. It is an issue.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a display area storage means for storing a plurality of display areas as a display unit for displaying various data on the display means, and one display area set at one level. The display area is set as a central display area, and a plurality of display areas set in another hierarchy that is lower than the first hierarchy around the central display area are set as peripheral display areas, and the central display area And at least one hierarchical window in which the plurality of surrounding display areas are arranged in a matrix form and displayed on the display means, and one of the hierarchical windows among the multiple hierarchical windows The various data displayed in the central display area in the window and the various data displayed in the one surrounding display area in the other hierarchical window. And a first display area managing means for setting the one hierarchical window as an upper hierarchy of the other hierarchical window and forming a plurality of the hierarchical windows in a continuous hierarchical structure. A matrix display device, a second window management means for creating a non-hierarchical window in which a plurality of the display areas are arranged in a matrix and displaying the non-hierarchical window on the display means;

  Window switching means for switching the non-hierarchy window and the hierarchy window, or switching the one hierarchy window and the other hierarchy window to display on the display means, is provided.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the various data displayed in the one display area in the non-hierarchical window and the one central display area in the one hierarchical window. A second display area management means for making the displayed various data the same is provided.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect, the one display area arranged in one row and column in the non-hierarchical window is arranged in another row and column. Arrangement that replaces the other display area and / or replaces the surrounding display area arranged in one row and column in the hierarchy window with the surrounding display area arranged in another row and column An exchange means is provided.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first window management means or the second window management means is configured to display the display area or the central display. An icon linked to various file data is displayed in the area or the surrounding display area, and the window switching means displays the file data linked to the icon in place of the non-hierarchical window or the hierarchical window in the display means. It is characterized by displaying.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the display area to which the various data is input among the display areas arranged in the non-hierarchical window. Recognizing and printing adjustment means for printing the row and column in which the display area in which the various data is inputted is arranged in the image output device.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, a sample window for storing a sample window for each layer that serves as a sample for inputting the various data to the hierarchical window. Storage means, and a sample window management means for reading the stored sample window and displaying the sample window in the same hierarchy as the hierarchy window displayed on the display means along with the hierarchy window on the display means. It is characterized by that.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the first window management means includes a specific central display area and a specific hierarchy including the central display area. The window matrix is displayed in a state of being arranged side by side with the same size.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the display area arranged in the non-hierarchical window or the central display area arranged in the hierarchical window And data format conversion means for converting the various data displayed in the surrounding display area into file data corresponding to specific application software.

  The invention described in claim 9 is a program, which causes a computer to function as the matrix display device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the hierarchical window for arranging the central display area set in one hierarchy and a plurality of peripheral display areas set in the lower hierarchy around the central display area in a matrix form Create and make the various data displayed in the central display area in one hierarchy window the same as the various data displayed in one surrounding display area in the other hierarchy window, and make one hierarchy window the other hierarchy By setting the upper layer of the window and forming a plurality of hierarchical windows in a continuous hierarchical structure, a hierarchical window having a continuous hierarchical structure simulating a fractal structure can be formed, and there is a relationship between upper and lower layers. The logical relevance of items etc. can be displayed visually and easily. In addition, by creating a non-hierarchical window in which multiple display areas are all set to the same hierarchy and arranged in a matrix, a window that does not form a hierarchical structure can be formed, and ideas and concepts can be recorded randomly or in parallel. Can be displayed visually clearly. Then, by switching between the hierarchical window and the non-hierarchical window and displaying them on the display means, it is possible to provide a place for thinking that forms a plurality of structures including a hierarchical structure, and to improve the efficiency of idea and problem solving.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, by making the various data displayed in the one display area in the non-hierarchical window the same as the various data displayed in the one central display area in the one hierarchical window, The display contents of the non-hierarchical window and the display contents of the hierarchical window can be linked and compared in both windows, and the efficiency of idea and problem solving can be further improved.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, one display area or surrounding display area arranged in one row and column is replaced with another display area or surrounding display area arranged in another row and column. Thus, it is possible to rearrange a set of a plurality of characters, figures, and the like that are randomly recorded in the display area and the surrounding display area according to an arbitrary regularity. As a result, character groups and graphic groups are displayed in an order that follows an arbitrary regularity, and the causal relationship and logical relationship between these character groups and graphic groups are easy to understand visually. It is possible to provide a state in which the user can easily derive ideas and concepts.

  According to invention of Claim 4, the icon linked to the various file data is displayed in the display area, the central display area, or the surrounding display area, and the file data linked to the icon is replaced with the non-hierarchical window or the hierarchical window. Is displayed on the display means, the contents of the file data included in the non-hierarchical structure or the hierarchical structure are displayed on the display device as necessary, and the matrix display using the file data icon and the display of the contents of the file data It is possible to provide a state in which the user can easily derive ideas and concepts.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, by performing the process of printing the row and the column in which the display area where various data is input is arranged, the display area where the data is input can be set in the window and the printer. Printing can be performed in an easy-to-view mode and size without sequential adjustment, and convenience during printing can be improved.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a sample window, which serves as a sample for inputting various data, is displayed on the display means along with the hierarchy window, so that the hierarchy window is displayed in a state where windows conforming to the actual data input mode are juxtaposed. Therefore, even an unfamiliar user can input data without being confused. In addition, a sample window for each hierarchy is prepared, and by displaying a sample window of the same hierarchy as that of the hierarchy window displayed on the display means, even if the input contents are different for each hierarchy, the user Can be input while viewing a sample window synchronized with the hierarchy of the currently displayed hierarchy window, and the convenience of input work can be improved.

  According to the invention described in claim 7, by displaying the specific central display area and the matrix of the specific hierarchical window including the central display area in the same size, the matrix of the hierarchical window is displayed. The hierarchy display can be displayed in a contrasting manner with the central display area of the hierarchical window. In addition, the printed matter formed by printing the juxtaposed state is cut out with the hierarchical matrix and the central display area adjacent to each other, folded at the boundary between the two, the back surfaces are brought into contact with each other, and pasted together with glue, It is possible to easily form a matrix card with a hierarchical matrix displayed on the central display area and the back surface without using complicated procedures such as double-sided printing. In addition, since one sheet of paper is folded in two, it can be formed into a thick and durable matrix card.

  According to the invention described in claim 8, by converting various data displayed in the arranged display area, or the central display area and the surrounding display area into file data corresponding to the specific application software, the display area, etc. In addition, the data input to the central display area and the surrounding display area can be processed and edited with the function of specific application software, and the convenience of data processing can be improved.

  According to the ninth aspect of the invention, the present invention can be programmed, downsized, and realized on various computer hardware.

  Embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described below.

  FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of the matrix display device of this embodiment. The matrix display device 1A is various computer terminals such as a personal computer, a mobile computer, a PDA (personal digital assistant), and a wireless communication terminal. As shown in FIG. 1, a control unit 11, an operation unit 12, a display unit (display) Means) 13, a storage unit 14, and a communication interface (I / F) unit 15. The matrix display device 1A is connected to a network printer (image output device) 17 via a communication network 16 such as a LAN cable.

  The control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), performs arithmetic processing on an OS (Operating System) program, various application programs, and the like recorded in the storage unit 14, and cooperates with the result of the processing to perform the entire matrix display creation processing. To control. The control unit 11 is provided with a matrix display creation unit 111 as a function unit. In this embodiment, the matrix display creation unit 111 is a main function of the matrix display device 1A (non-hierarchical window management unit, hierarchical window management unit, A first display area management means, a window switching means, a second display area management means, an arrangement exchange means, a print adjustment means, a sample window management means, and a data format conversion means). The functions and control of the matrix display creation unit 111 are realized by processing the OS program and application program recorded in the storage unit 14 by the CPU of the control unit 11.

  The operation unit 12 is a mouse, a keyboard, or the like, and is used for inputting various instructions to the graph display device 1 and the communication server 2. The display unit 13 includes an LCD or the like, and displays various instructions and various images input from the operation unit 12. The communication interface unit 15 performs processing necessary for data communication via the communication network 16.

  The storage unit 14 stores a program and data used in advance when the control unit 11 executes various processes, a ROM that stores in advance, and temporarily stores various data when the control unit 11 executes various processes. RAM, an EEPROM that stores data that needs to be rewritten, a hard disk that stores various file data, application programs, and the like. The hard disk stores an OS program, a matrix display creation program 141 for performing functions and controls of the matrix display creation unit 111, a data cell storage area 142 (display area storage means) 142 for storing data cells described later, and a sample window described later. A sample window storage area (sample window storage means) 143 is recorded.

  The matrix display creation unit 111 performs processing necessary to acquire and process information necessary for performing matrix display on the display unit 13.

FIG. 2 is an image diagram of the logical configuration of the data cell group of this embodiment. The data cell is a minimum unit for recording and managing data such as characters and graphics, and is stored in the data cell storage area 142 of the storage unit 14. In the data cell storage area 142, the data cell group forms a tree structure, with the root layer as the top layer, the first layer below the root layer, the second layer below the first layer,. A data cell group of a hierarchy (an integer of N ≧ 0) is formed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, there are 81 data cells A ₀₁ , A ₀₂ , A ₀₃ ,..., A ₈₁ in the route layer. For example, eight first-layer data cells a ₁₁ , a ₁₂ , a ₁₃ ,..., A ₁₈ are subordinate to the data cell A _01, and eight first-layer data are included in the data cell A _02. The cells b ₁₁ , b ₁₂ , b ₁₃ ,..., B ₁₈ are subordinate, and so on, and so on, the data cells A _{01 to} A ₈₁ in the root layer each have eight data cells in the first layer. Subordinate one by one. Similarly, for example, eight second-layer data cells a ₂₁ , a ₂₂ , a ₂₃ ,..., A ₂₈ are subordinate to the first-layer data cell a _11, and eight are allocated to the data cell a _12. pieces second layer of data cells _b 21 _{of, b 22, b 23, ···} , b 28 is dependent, in so on ..., data cells _a 11 of the first layer, _{..., a 18,} Each of b ₁₁ ,..., b ₁₈ ,. Such a hierarchical structure is continuously formed below the second layer.

  The matrix display creation unit 111 displays data such as characters and graphics recorded in these data cells on the display unit 13 in various modes based on a hierarchical structure. As described above, by recording the data cell group in a hierarchical structure, it is possible to perform data recording management in a mode suitable for displaying the hierarchical structure. The hierarchical structure of these data cells is physically realized by forming the index information of the file group in a tree structure.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

  3A and 3B are flowcharts showing a procedure for creating a matrix display in a non-hierarchical window in the matrix display device 1A according to this embodiment. The processing procedure will be described below based on the flowchart. The main window displayed on the display unit 13 in each procedure will also be described.

When an application program that realizes the function of the matrix display creation unit 111 is activated by the operation of the operation unit 12 of the user using the matrix display device 1A (step S1), the matrix display creation unit 111 reads the route layer from the storage unit 14. data cell _{a 01, a 02, a 03} , ···, reads the _{a 81,} the read data cell _{a 01, a 02, a 03} , ···, to the display unit 13 based on the data in _{a 81} non A hierarchy window is displayed (step S2).

FIG. 4 shows a first image diagram of the non-hierarchical window. As shown in the figure, the non-hierarchical window 131A includes a plurality of display areas 131 ₁₁ , 131 ₁₂ ,..., 131 _ij having a matrix of i rows and j columns (in FIG. 4, i = 9, j = 9 ) Is displayed. The display areas 131 ₁₁ , 131 ₁₂ ,..., 131 _ij displayed in the non-hierarchical window 131A do not have upper and lower hierarchical relationships. In the first display state, there is no display of characters, graphics, etc. in all display areas, and it is blank. Since the display areas 131 ₁₁ , 131 ₁₂ ,..., 131 _ij of the non-hierarchical window 131A have the same configuration, the display areas 131 are hereinafter referred to unless otherwise distinguished.

When an arbitrary display area 131 of the non-hierarchical window 131A is clicked by the operation of the operation unit 12, the display area 131 is in a state where data can be written. In this state, when data such as characters (text data) and figures are input by operation of the operation unit 12 and file data such as a document file, a spreadsheet file, or an image file in JPEG or BMP format is inserted ( In step S3, “Yes”), based on the data input to the data cell corresponding to the display area 131 (for example, the data cell A01) or the inserted file, the input character or figure is displayed in the display area 131. Or a file icon is displayed (step S4). By this operation, the user randomly records ideas, concepts, etc. in a plurality of display areas 131 ₁₁ , 131 ₁₂ ,..., 131 _ij , or displays parallel items in an easily understandable manner. be able to. If no character or figure is input (“No” in step S3), the display area 131 remains blank.

An instruction to change the row and column of an arbitrary display area 131 to another row and column by operating the operation unit 12 after characters or figures are input to one or more display areas 131 in the non-hierarchical window 131A. Is input (“Yes” in step S5), the matrix display creation unit 111 changes the row and column of the display area 131 to another designated row and column (step S6). Specifically, an arbitrary display area 131 (for example, display area 131 ₅₅ ) is dragged by the operation of the operation unit 12, and the display area 131 (that is, the display area 131) of the row and column (for example, the third row and the fourth column) to be moved. ₃₄ ) When it is moved up and released (dropped), the display area 131 is exchanged. That is, the original display area 131 ₅₅ becomes a new display area 131 ₃₄ , and the original display area 131 ₃₄ becomes a new display area 131 ₅₅ . If an instruction to change the row and column of the display area 131 is not input (“No” in step S5), the process in step S6 is not performed.

By the processing in steps S5 and S6, a set of a plurality of characters, figures and the like recorded at random in the plurality of display areas 131 ₁₁ , 131 _{12 ,.} Can be rearranged. As a result, a state in which the character groups and graphic groups are arranged in an order in accordance with an arbitrary regularity is displayed on the display unit 13, and the causal relationship between these character groups and graphic groups is visually easily displayed. In addition, it is possible to provide a state in which the user can easily derive ideas and concepts.

FIG. 5 is a second image diagram of the non-hierarchical window 131B formed by repeating steps S5 and S6. In this second image diagram, 27 display areas 131 are shown as a matrix of 9 rows and 3 columns, and each display area 131 _IJ is the result of the upper display area 131 _I-1J being the result of the display area 131 _IJ . shows the cause of the display area _{131 I + 1 J} of the lower side the display area _{131 IJ,} right display area _{131 IJ + 1} is the effect of the solutions or means of the display area _{131 IJ} respectively. By displaying in this way, the causal relationship between the events can be displayed visually and easily.

FIG. 6 is a third image diagram of the non-hierarchical window 131C formed by repeating steps S5 and S6. The third of the entire display area _{131 11} of the upper left in the image view title, display the title of "steps" on the display area ₁₃₁ 12-131 ₁₉ after the second column of the first row, the second and subsequent rows of the first column display display title categories display area ₁₃₁ 12-131 _19, second column, the second and subsequent rows of the display area ₁₃₁ 22-131 _99, first line, each stage displayed titles in the first column, each category The specific contents of are displayed. By displaying in this way, an event based on two parameters can be displayed visually and easily.

FIG. 7 is a fourth image diagram of the non-hierarchical window 131D formed by repeating steps S5 and S6. The fourth of the entire display area _{131 11} of the upper left in the image view title, display the title of the first attribute "deterioration characteristics" on the display area ₁₃₁ 12-131 ₁₉ after the second column of the first row, first column Display areas 131 _{12 to} 131 ₁₉ in the second and subsequent lines of the display title of the second attribute “characteristic to be improved”, display areas 131 _{32 to} 131 _{98 in} the third and second lines, and two lines eyes, on the display area ₁₃₁ 23-131 ₈₉ subsequent third column, first row, and displaying the specific content of each attribute that displays the title in the first column. It should be noted that in this case, the second row and second column of attributes collide with each other, the display area ₁₃₁ 22 _~ of the third row and the third column ... 9 row and 9 column, 131 33 ... _{131 99} It is blank. By displaying in this way, an event based on a combination of two attributes can be displayed visually and easily.

  When the partial enlargement button 131a (FIG. 4) of the non-hierarchical windows 131A to 131D is clicked by the operation of the operation unit 12 by the user (step S7), the matrix display creation unit 111 displays the non-hierarchical window 131A on the display unit 13. A partial enlargement window is displayed (step S8).

FIG. 8 is an image diagram of the partial enlargement window 131E of the non-hierarchical window 131B (FIG. 5) displayed in step S8. The partial enlarged window 131E shown in the figure is a 3 × 3 matrix in which the display areas 131 _{44 to} 131 ₆₆ in the 4th row, 4th column to 6th row, 6th column of the non-hierarchical window 131B (FIG. 5) are enlarged. In this state, the display areas 131 _{44 to} 131 ₆₆ of the partial enlargement window 131E are displayed by entering characters and figures (steps S3 and S4) and changing the row position and column position (steps) as in the original non-hierarchical window 131B. S5 and S6) can be performed. By displaying in this way, only a necessary part of the original matrix display is displayed on the display unit 13, and the display area 131 can be displayed in an easy-to-operate manner.

  After the partial enlargement window 131E is displayed, when a user operates the operation unit 12, a gap 131b (see FIG. 8) between arbitrary display areas 131 is double-clicked to input a display instruction for a connecting line ( In step S9), a connecting line 131c that connects the display areas 131 to each other is displayed in the gap 131b (step S10).

  FIG. 8 shows an image in a state in which the connecting line 131c is displayed between the display areas 131 in the partial enlargement window 131E. The connection line 131c is displayed in such a manner that the display areas 131 adjacent to each other in any of the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the diagonal direction are connected based on the location where the gap 131b is double-clicked. The connection line 131c can be displayed by selecting any one of a straight line, a one-way arrow, and a two-way arrow. By displaying the connection line 131c in this way, the causal relationship between the display areas 131 can be displayed in an easily understandable manner.

  By the user's operation of the operation unit 12, a gap 131b (FIG. 8) between arbitrary display areas 131 is double-clicked, and a display area 131 is displayed in a character input column (not shown) displayed in the gap 131b. When characters (text data) indicating a cause-and-effect relationship between the characters are input (step S11), the input characters are displayed in the gap 131b (step S12). FIG. 8 shows an aspect in which characters 131d, 131d,... Indicating causal relationships between adjacent display areas 131 are displayed in the gap 131b. By displaying in this way, it is possible to display the causal relationship between the display areas 131 more visually and easily in combination with the connecting line 131c.

  If there is no instruction to display the partial enlargement window 131E (“No” in step S7), the processing after step S8 is not performed. Further, when the display instruction of the connecting line 131c is not input (“No” in Step S9) or when the character 131d is not input to the gap 131b (“No” in Step S11), the connection to the gap 131b is performed. The line 131c and the character 131d are not displayed.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 4 to 8, when a file data icon such as a document file or a spreadsheet file is displayed in the display area 131, the file data linked to the icon is displayed on the display unit 13. You can also. Specifically, by double-clicking an icon displayed in the display area 131, the file data linked to the icon is displayed on the display unit 13 instead of the non-hierarchical window 131A.

  When there is an instruction to convert the window displayed on the display unit 13 into file data corresponding to specific application software ("Yes" in step S13), the matrix display is created. The unit 111 converts the non-hierarchical window 131A, the partial enlarged window 131E, etc. displayed on the display unit 13 into file data of a specific format corresponding to specific application software, and displays the file data on the display unit 13 (step S14).

  FIG. 9 shows an image diagram of a state in which the non-hierarchical window 131D is converted into file data 131F corresponding to specific application software. This figure shows a state in which the non-hierarchical window 131D (FIG. 7) is converted into file data 131F corresponding to spreadsheet software and displayed. Here, the data of each display area 131 of the non-hierarchical window 131D is converted into each cell of the spreadsheet and displayed. As a result, the data input to the non-hierarchical window 131D can be processed and edited by other software functions (for example, the calculation function of the spreadsheet software in the state shown in FIG. 9), thereby improving the convenience of data processing. Can be increased. Note that the matrix display creation unit 111 can also convert a file corresponding to specific application software into a non-hierarchical window 131A, a partial enlarged window 131E, or the like, contrary to the processing of steps S13 and S14. If there is no instruction to convert the displayed window into file data of a specific format (“No” in step S13), no conversion is performed.

  When there is an instruction to print the window displayed on the display unit 13 by the user's operation of the operation unit 12 (step S15), the matrix display creation unit 111 displays the non-hierarchical window 131A displayed on the display unit 13. In the partial enlargement window 131E, the position on the matrix of the display area 131 in which data is input is confirmed (step S16), and printing is performed in a manner in which the row and column in which data is input are printed (step S17). ). For example, when the non-hierarchical window 131B shown in FIG. 5 is printed, only the third column (the fourth column to the sixth column) in which data is input is printed. At the time of printing, the matrix display creation unit 111 reads the size information of the paper to be printed from a printer driver or the like, and based on this size information and the information on the number of rows and columns of the display area 131 to be printed, The printing position of the display area 131 and the printing size are calculated. Printing is performed by transmitting data such as commands to the network printer 17 via the communication interface unit 15. As a result, the display area 131 into which data has been input can be printed in an easy-to-view manner and size without sequentially adjusting the settings of the window and printer, and convenience during printing can be improved. If no print instruction is given (“No” in step S15), the print process is not performed.

  FIG. 10A, FIG. 10B, and FIG. 10C are flowcharts showing a procedure for creating a matrix display in the first hierarchy window (hierarchy window) in the matrix display device 1A of this embodiment. The processing procedure will be described below based on the flowchart. The main window displayed on the display unit 13 in each procedure will also be described. In addition, the hierarchy window is formed over a plurality of hierarchies such as the first hierarchy, the second hierarchy, the third hierarchy,..., But all have the same configuration. The first hierarchy window will be described.

  When an arbitrary display area 131 of the non-hierarchical window 131A (-131D) (FIG. 4 (FIG. 7)) is double-clicked by the operation of the operation unit 12 of the user who uses the matrix display device 1A, a matrix display is created. The unit 111 displays the first hierarchy window on the display unit 13 (step S21).

FIG. 11 shows an image diagram of the first hierarchy window. As shown in the figure, in the first hierarchy window 132A, a plurality of display areas 132 ₁₁ , 132 ₁₂ ,..., 132 _mn have a matrix of m rows and n columns (in FIG. 11, m = 3, n = 3) is displayed. In the first hierarchy window 132A, upper and lower hierarchies are formed between displayed display areas 132 ₁₁ , 132 ₁₂ ,..., 132 _mn , and the lower hierarchy is subordinate to the upper hierarchy. That is, the central display area 132 _22, which is displayed at the center is a display area belonging to the highest hierarchical level, non-hierarchical window 131A (FIG. 4) Double-click to display area 131 on the displayed character or the same character as the shapes Or a figure is displayed. Eight peripheral display areas 132 ₁₁ , 132 ₁₂ , 132 ₁₃ , 132 ₂₁ , 132 ₂₃ , 132 ₂₃ , 132 ₃₁ , 132 ₃₂ , and 132 ₃₃ formed around the central display area 132 ₂₂ are located in a layer one layer lower than 132 _22. and, dependent on the central display area _{132 22.}

Each display area 132 _{11 to} 132 ₃₃ corresponds to one data cell (FIG. 2), and the hierarchical structure between the data cells is applied to the hierarchical structure of the display areas 132 _{11 to} 132 ₃₃ as it is. For example, the central display area _{132 13} displays the recorded contents of the data cells _{A 01} route layer, around the display area ₁₃₂ 13, data cells of the first layer subordinate to the data cells _{A 01} in · · · _{132 33} a recording the contents of the ₁₁ ~a ₁₈ are respectively displayed. When initially displayed, the surrounding display areas 132 ₁₁ , 132 ₁₂ ,..., 132 ₃₃ are all blank. Further, all the surrounding display areas 132 ₁₁ , 132 ₁₂ ,..., 132 ₃₃ have characters (for example, the surrounding display area 132 in the first row and the first column shown in FIG. 11 as in the display area 131 of the non-hierarchical window 131A. ₁₁ ) and figures (for example, the surrounding display area 132 _{32 in} the third row and the first column shown in FIG. 11) can be input.

First layer window 132A is different from the non-hierarchical window 131A, respectively of the central display area _{132 22} and around the display area _{132 11,} 132 12, ..., so _{132 33} and are in a hierarchical relationship of the upper and lower, for example, The logical relationship between one superordinate concept and a plurality of subordinate concepts and a plurality of hypotheses for one proposition can be displayed in an easily understandable manner. Further, the display content of the central display area 132 ₂₂ the same as the display content of the display area 131 of the non-hierarchical windows 131A, it is possible to compare and contrast the same display contents on different hierarchy window. Since the surrounding display areas 132 ₁₁ , 132 ₁₂ ,..., 132 ₃₃ have the same configuration, they are hereinafter referred to as the surrounding display areas 132 ₁₁ unless they need to be distinguished.

By operating the operation unit 12, the surrounding display area 132 ₁₁ When any ambient display area 132 ₁₁ is clicked in a state capable of writing data. In this state, when the operation unit 12 is operated, data such as characters (text data) and figures are input, and file data corresponding to various application software (for example, word processing software, spreadsheet software, etc.) is inserted (step S22). of "Yes") the can around the display area 132 ₁₁ icon input characters, figures and the inserted file data is is displayed (step S23). This operation, the user can record a random characters and graphics in the conceptual dependencies and characters and figures displayed in the central display area 132 ₂₂ plurality of circumferentially display area 132 _11. The input of the characters and figures, to be inserted in the file data ( "No" in step S22) around the display area _{132 11} remains blank.

By operating the operation unit 12, the central display area _{132 22} of the first layer window 132A is when it is double clicked (step S24 "Yes"), the original non-hierarchical window 131A (~131D) is displayed (step S25 ). In this way, by switching the first hierarchy window 132A and the non-hierarchy windows 131A (˜131D) and displaying them on the display means, a place for thinking that forms a plurality of structures including a hierarchy structure is provided, and ideas and problem solving are provided. Can be made more efficient. Incidentally, if the central display area _{132 22} is not double-clicked (Step S24 "No") display transition is not performed.

Than the first layer window 132A in a case where the lower hierarchy window has already been formed, by operating the operation unit 12, the ambient display area 132 ₁₁ of one of the first hierarchy window 132A is double-clicked (“Yes” in step S26), the display on the display unit 13 shifts to the second hierarchy window 132A (step S27).

FIG. 12 shows an image diagram of the second hierarchy window 132B (hierarchy window). This figure shows the state in which around the display area 132 ₁₂ is double clicked in the first hierarchy window 132A shown in FIG. 11. As shown in the figure, the second layer window 132B, which are identical characters or graphics from the first hierarchical window 132A double clicked appears around the display area 132 ₁₂ characters or graphic is displayed in the central display area 132 ₁₂₂ Yes. Similarly to the first hierarchy window 132A, the second hierarchy window 132B has eight surrounding display areas 132 ₁₁₁ , 132 ₁₁₂ , 132 ₁₁₃ , 132 ₁₂₁ , 132 ₁₂₃ , 132 ₁₃₁ , formed around the central display area 132 ₁₂₂ . 132 _{132, 132 133} is located in one lower hierarchy than the central display area _{132 122,} and dependent on the central display area _{132 122.}

When the center display area 132 ₁₂₂ of the second hierarchy window 132B is double-clicked, the display returns to the original first hierarchy window 132A (FIG. 11), and the surrounding display areas 132 ₁₁₁ ,... 132 ₁₃₃ of the second hierarchy window 132B are doubled. When clicked, if a lower hierarchy window (a window below the third hierarchy window) is formed, the immediately lower hierarchy window is displayed. By forming a continuous hierarchical structure with multiple windows in this way, a hierarchical window with a continuous hierarchical structure simulating a fractal structure can be formed, and logical relations such as matters related to upper and lower hierarchical relationships Sex can be displayed visually. In the case where either around the display area _{132 11} of the first layer window 132A is also not double-click (Step S26 "No"), the display transition of the second hierarchy window 132A is not performed.

By operating the operation unit 12, if the instruction to display on the display unit 13 the exemplar sample window of the input of data into the surrounding display area 132 ₁₁ is input ( "Yes" in step S28), create a matrix display The unit 111 reads the sample window from the sample window storage area 143 of the storage unit 14 currently displayed on the display unit 13, and displays the first hierarchy window 132A and the read sample window side by side on the display unit 13 (step S29). ).

FIG. 13 shows an image diagram in a state where the first hierarchy window 132A and the sample window 133 are displayed side by side. As shown in the figure, the sample window 133 displays a matrix of m rows and n columns (in this embodiment, m = 3, n = 3) as in the first display window. In addition, display modes such as characters and connection lines (described later) in the surrounding display areas 133 ₁₁ ,... Are shown. As a result, it is possible to input data to the first hierarchy window 132A in a state where the sample window 133 conforming to the actual data input mode is arranged on the display unit 13, and even an unfamiliar user can input without being confused. Work can be done. Note that the sample window 133 shown in FIG. 13 is an input sample to the first hierarchy window 132A. In this embodiment, a sample window is preliminarily provided for each of a plurality of hierarchies (highly used hierarchies) below the second hierarchy. When a window other than the first layer is opened on the display unit 13 and is stored in the storage unit 14, the layer of the opened window is detected and a sample window having the same layer as the window is displayed. Display them side by side. In this way, a sample window for each hierarchy is prepared, and by displaying a sample window of the same hierarchy as that of the hierarchy window displayed on the display means, even if the input contents are different for each hierarchy, The user can input while viewing a sample window synchronized with the hierarchy of the currently displayed hierarchy window. If there is no instruction to display the sample window 133 on the display unit 13 (“No” in step S28), the sample window 133 is not displayed on the display unit 13.

When data is input to each of the surrounding display areas 132 ₁₁ ,..., 132 ₃₃ , the data is recorded in the corresponding data cells a _{11 to} a ₁₈ . When file data is inserted into each of the surrounding display areas 132 ₁₁ ,..., 132 ₃₃ , address information in the storage unit 14 of the inserted file data is recorded in the corresponding data cells a _{11 to} a _18. The

After inputting characters or figures in one or a plurality of surrounding display areas 132 ₁₁ , the row and column of an arbitrary surrounding display area 132 ₁₁ are changed to another row and column by the operation of the operation unit 12. When an instruction of the input ( "Yes" in step S30), the matrix display generation unit 111 to change the other rows and columns for which the specifying the row and column of the peripheral display area _{132 11} (step S31). The specific operation in step S30 is the same drag and drop as in step S5. Incidentally, to be entered the instruction to change the row and column around the display area _{132 11} process in step S31 ( "No" in step S30) is not performed. Thus, a set of such multiple characters and figures recorded randomly plurality around the display area 132 _11, it can be sorted according to any regularity. As a result, the logical relevance between the character groups and graphic groups displayed in the plurality of surrounding display areas 132 ₁₁ is displayed in a visually easy-to-understand manner so that the user can easily derive ideas and concepts. Can be provided.

When an instruction to form a lower layer window is input by the operation of the operation unit 12 (“Yes” in step S32), the matrix display creation unit 111 is one layer lower than the currently displayed layer. A window (for example, when the first hierarchy window 132A of FIG. 11 is displayed, a second hierarchy window (not shown)) is formed and displayed on the display device (step S33). Specifically operation by the operation unit 12, any ambient display area 132 ₁₁ of the window that is currently displayed (e.g. the first layer window 132A shown in FIG. 11) is performed by double-clicking. The displayed lower hierarchy window is an m-row, n-column matrix having the same configuration as the first hierarchy window 132A (m = 3, n = 3 in this embodiment). The peripheral display area of the lower hierarchy window is located in a hierarchy one level lower than the previously clicked peripheral display area (for example, the arbitrary peripheral display area 132 ₁₁ in FIG. ₁₁ ), and the central display area 132 of the lower hierarchy window is displayed. ₂₂ (see FIG. 2). For the displayed lower hierarchy window, the processing from step S22 is repeated. The lower hierarchy window can theoretically be formed in an infinite hierarchy.

Hierarchical window is formed, further the lower hierarchical window than hierarchy window currently displayed on the display unit 13 is present (i.e., the ambient display area 132 ₁₁ hierarchy window currently displayed with the central display area hierarchy window is present) If ( "Yes" in step S34), the matrix display generation unit 111 displays a framing the outer edge portion around the display area _{132 11} of the hierarchy window (step S35). In this embodiment, framing 132a is shown in the periphery around the display area _{132 33} of the first layer window 132A of FIG. 11. Thereby, the positional relationship on the hierarchy of the hierarchy window currently displayed on the display part 13 can be grasped | ascertained easily visually. In the case where than hierarchy window currently displayed on the display unit 13 does not exist below the hierarchy window (step S34 "No"), one of the framing 132a on ambient display area 132 ₁₁ of the hierarchy window display Not.

  After the hierarchical window below the first hierarchical window 132A is formed, when an instruction to display a partial enlarged window is input by the operation of the operation unit 12 ("Yes" in step S36), the matrix display creation unit 111 Enlarges a part of the currently displayed hierarchical window (for example, the first hierarchical window 132A shown in FIG. 11) and displays it on the display unit 13 (step S37).

FIG. 14 shows an image diagram of a partially enlarged window of the first hierarchy window. The partial enlarged window 134A, the central display area _{134 22} in the lower left, the upper, upper right, around each displayed on the right area _{134 12,} 134 13, _{134 23} are displayed. Each display area 134 ₂₂ , 134 ₁₂ , 134 ₁₃ , 134 ₂₃ in the partial enlargement window 134A can also be displayed by entering characters and figures (steps S22, S23) in the same manner as the original hierarchical window. By displaying in this way, only the portion of the original matrix display that is desired to be operated or visually recognized can be displayed on the display unit 13, and the visibility and operability of the display area 134 can be improved. If there is no instruction to display the partial enlargement window (“No” in step S36), the partial enlargement window 134A is not displayed.

Coupling in a state where each layer a window on display unit 13 (e.g., first hierarchy window 132A) is displayed, by operating the operation section 12, any of the display area _{132 11} with each other gap 132b (FIG. 11) is double-clicked When the display instruction of the line is inputted ( "Yes" in step S38), connection line 132c is displayed on the gap portion 132b that connects the central display area _{132 22} and surrounding the display area _{132 11} (step S39).

Figure 11 shows an image of a state where the connecting line 132c is displayed between the central display area _{132 22} and surrounding the display area _{132 11} in the first layer window 132A. The connecting line 132c is displayed in such a manner that the display areas 132 ₁₁ ... 132 ₃₃ adjacent to each other in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, or the diagonal direction are connected based on the position where the gap 132b is double-clicked. . The connection line 132c can be displayed by selecting any one of a straight line, a one-way arrow, and a two-way arrow. By displaying such connecting lines 132c, it can be displayed easily understand the logical association of characters and figures to each other which is displayed inside the central display area 132 ₂₂ and surrounding the display area 132 ₁₁ visually. Similar processing can also be performed in the partial enlargement window 134A shown in FIG. FIG. 14 shows a state in which the connecting line 134c is displayed in the gap 134b of the partial enlargement window 134A. When a connection line display instruction is input (“No” in step S38), the connection line 132c (134c) is not displayed.

  After forming the hierarchy window below the first hierarchy window 132A, the display unit 13 simultaneously displays the display areas that are in the dependent / subordinate relationship and are displayed in matrix in the plurality of hierarchy windows by the operation of the operation unit 12. When the instruction is input (“Yes” in step S40), the matrix display creation unit 111 simultaneously displays a multi-level window on the display unit 13 in step S41.

FIG. 15 shows an image diagram of the multi-level window 135A. As shown in the figure, the plurality of layers windows 135A, 8 single display area ₁₃₅ 11-135 ₁₈ subordinate to the display area _{135 01} of the top layer, the lower layer of the respective display area ₁₃₅ 11-135 _18, one by 8 respectively Subordinate display areas 135 _{211 to} 135 ₂₁₈ ,..., 135 _{281 to} 135 ₂₈₈ are displayed. By displaying in this way, it is possible to display the hierarchical relationship of three or more layers in one window, and to easily grasp the logical relationship of the data displayed between the display areas. If an instruction to display the multi-level window 135A is not input (“No” in step S40), the multi-level window 135A is not displayed.

  After forming a hierarchy window below the first hierarchy window 132A, an instruction to simultaneously display a plurality of hierarchy windows of the same hierarchy on the display unit 13 is input by the operation of the operation unit 12 (“Yes” in step S42) ) The matrix display creation unit 111 displays the same hierarchy window that displays a plurality of hierarchy windows in the same hierarchy on the display unit 13 in step S43.

FIG. 16 shows an image diagram of the same hierarchy window 136A. As shown in the drawing, _nine hierarchical windows (for example, first hierarchical window) 136 ₁ , 136 ₂ , 136 ₃ , 136 ₄ ,... 136 _{9 in} the same hierarchy are displayed in the same hierarchical window 136A. . By displaying in this way, hierarchical windows of the same hierarchy can be displayed on the same window, and the logical relationship between the data displayed between the display areas can be easily grasped. If an instruction to display the same hierarchy window 136A is not input (“No” in step S42), the same hierarchy window 136A is not displayed.

In a state in which the file data corresponding to the various application software for the central display area or around the display area of each layer window (e.g., the first layer window 132A of the central display area 132 ₂₂ or around the display area 132 ₁₁₎ has been inserted, the operation unit 12, when an instruction to display the file data on the display unit 13 is input (“Yes” in step S44), the matrix display creation unit 111 replaces the hierarchical window with the specified file data. It displays on the display part 13 (step S45).

For example, in the partial enlarged window 134A shown in FIG. 14, around the display area 134 ₁₃ file data for presentation software is inserted there. In this state, when the icon 134d of the peripheral display area 134 in the ₁₃ is clicked by the operation of the operation unit 12 (double-click with the mouse), as shown in FIG. 17, presentation software is activated, the contents of the file data 134e Is displayed on the display unit 13. As a result, the file data included in the hierarchical structure is displayed in a window as necessary, and both the hierarchical display of the file data (its icon) 134d and the display of the contents 134e of the file data can be made. Can be easily derived. If an instruction to display file data is not input (“No” in step S44), the content 134e of the file data is not displayed.

After forming the first layer window 132A, by operating the operation unit 12, if an instruction to be displayed simultaneously with any central display area _{132 22} across first hierarchy window 132A on the display unit 13 is inputted (step S46 of "Yes"), the matrix display generation unit 111, displays a juxtaposed window that juxtaposed a certain first hierarchical window 132A including a specific central display area _{132 22} designated the central display area _{132 22} with the instruction (Step S47).

Figure 18 shows an image diagram of a collocated window 137A that juxtaposed a certain first hierarchical window 132A including the central display area _{132 22} and certain central display area _{132 22.} In the figure, the juxtaposed window 132A is roughly divided into a matrix of 2 columns × 3 rows, and three first hierarchy windows 132A ₁ , 132A ₂ , 132A ₃ are displayed over three rows in the left column, and in the right column, The central display areas 132 ₂₂ a, 132 ₂₂ b, and 132 ₂₂ c displayed in the left column are displayed over three rows. This enables display in comparison with the first layer window 132A _1, 132A _2, 132A ₃ and a central display region _{132 22 a, 132 22 b,} 132 22 c and easy to see manner. Further, if printing a juxtaposed window 137A (step S53), the printed material of the adjacent first layer window and the central display area (e.g., the first layer window 132A ₁ and the central display area _{132 22} a) the cut column boundary line 137a in mountain fold Shi contacting the back surface together by laminating with glue, the central display area 132 22 a on the _surface, the matrix card first hierarchy window 132A ₁ is displayed on the rear surface, a complex procedure of duplex printing It can be formed easily without using it. In addition, since one sheet of paper is folded in two, it can be formed into a thick and durable matrix card. When there is no instruction to display the juxtaposed window 137A (“No” in step S46), the juxtaposed window 137A is not displayed.

  When there is an instruction to convert the window displayed on the display unit 13 into file data corresponding to specific application software by the operation of the operation unit 12 by the user (“Yes” in step S48), matrix display creation The unit 111 converts the first hierarchy window 132A or the like displayed on the display unit 13 into file data of a specific format corresponding to specific application software, and displays the file data on the display unit 13 (step S49).

FIG. 19 shows an image diagram of a state in which the second hierarchy window is converted into file data 138A corresponding to specific application software. In the figure, the second layer screen (not shown) formed in the lower layer of the surrounding display area 132 ₃₁ (FIG. 11) of the first layer window 132A is converted into file data corresponding to word processing software and displayed. Is shown. Here, the data of the central display area _{132 22} and surrounding the display area _{132 11} in the first layer window 132A is converted into text data corresponding to the word processor, the first display area 138a for each display area ( "a. Prior Art Column "), second display column 138b (column describing" b. Action of conventional technology "), third display area 138c (column describing" c. Defects of conventional technology "), fourth column It is displayed in a display area 138d (a column for “d. Assignment setting (object of invention)”). As a result, the data input to the first hierarchy window 132A can be processed and edited with the function of a specific application software (for example, the character size conversion function of the word processor software in the state shown in FIG. 18). Convenience can be improved. In particular, when document creation based on a format such as the file data 138A shown in FIG. 18 is required, the contents of the hierarchical window can be applied to the document as they are, thereby making the creation work more efficient. The specific application software is not limited to word processing software, and may be any software such as spreadsheet software, presentation software, and financial accounting software.

  Note that the matrix display creation unit 111 can also convert a file corresponding to predetermined application software into the first hierarchy window 132A or the like, contrary to the processing of steps S48 and S49. If there is no instruction to convert the displayed window into specific file data (“No” in step S48), no conversion is performed.

  When there is an instruction to print the window displayed on the display unit 13 by the operation of the operation unit 12 by the user (step S50), the matrix display creation unit 111 displays the first hierarchy window displayed on the display unit 13. Printing of 132A and the partial enlargement window 134A is executed (step S53).

  Prior to execution of printing, the matrix display creation unit 111 confirms whether or not the user wants to display a time stamp on the printed matter by displaying on the display unit 13 or the like. When there is an instruction to display the time stamp on the printed material by the user's operation of the operation unit 12 (“Yes” in step S51), the matrix display creating unit 111 displays the time stamp on the printed material (step S52). . By displaying the time stamp, it is possible to give existence proof and integrity proof to the hierarchical window to be printed, thereby enhancing the proof power of the data displayed as the hierarchical window. When there is no instruction to display the time stamp (“No” in step S51), the time stamp is not displayed on the printed matter.

  When it is determined whether or not to display the time stamp, the matrix display creation unit 111 executes printing of the window displayed on the display unit 13 (step S53). Printing is performed by transmitting data such as commands to the network printer 17 via the communication interface unit 15. As a result, a window such as the first hierarchy window 132A displayed on the display unit 13 can be printed and displayed and recorded as a paper medium. If no print instruction is given (“No” in step S50), the print process is not performed.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the data cell group is formed to have a logical hierarchical structure. However, the data cell group is stored in the storage unit 14 in a configuration other than the hierarchical structure, The present invention can also be realized by storing data in the storage unit 14 without using cells.

  In the above embodiment, the matrix display creation unit 111 is all realized by an application program. However, part or all of the functions of the matrix display creation unit 111 are realized by hardware logic, and the processing speed is increased. It is also possible to stabilize the operation.

  In the above embodiment, the matrix display device 1A is formed as one computer terminal. However, the server device of the client / server system is provided with the function of the graph display device 1, and the present invention is realized in a network environment. It is also possible to have the client terminal receive the effects of the above-described embodiment at the same time.

  It is needless to say that the above embodiment is an exemplification, and does not mean that the present invention is limited to the above embodiment.

It is a functional block diagram of the matrix display device of this embodiment. It is an image figure of the logical structure of the data cell group of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of preparation of the matrix display in a non-hierarchical window in the matrix display apparatus of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of preparation of the matrix display in a non-hierarchical window in the matrix display apparatus of this embodiment. It is a 1st image figure of a non-hierarchical window. It is a 2nd image figure of a non-hierarchical window. It is a 3rd image figure of a non-hierarchical window. It is a 4th image figure of a non-hierarchical window. It is an image figure of the partial expansion window of a non-hierarchical window. It is an image figure of the state which converted the non-hierarchical window into the file data corresponding to specific application software. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | generation of the matrix display in the hierarchy window below the 1st hierarchy window (hierarchy window) in the matrix display apparatus of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | generation of the matrix display in the hierarchy window below the 1st hierarchy window (hierarchy window) in the matrix display apparatus of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | generation of the matrix display in the hierarchy window below the 1st hierarchy window (hierarchy window) in the matrix display apparatus of this embodiment. It is an image figure of a 1st hierarchy window. It is an image figure of a 2nd hierarchy window. It is an image figure in the state where the 1st hierarchy window and the sample window were displayed side by side. It is an image figure of the partial expansion window of a 1st hierarchy window. It is an image figure of a multilevel window. It is an image figure of the same hierarchy window. It is an image figure of the state by which the content of file data was displayed on the display part. It is an image figure of a juxtaposition window. It is an image figure of the state which converted the 2nd hierarchy window into the file data corresponding to specific application software.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1A ... Matrix display device 13 ... Display part (display means)
17 Network printer (image output device)
111... Matrix display creation unit (non-hierarchical window management means, hierarchical window management means, first display area management means, window switching means, second display area management means, arrangement exchange means, print adjustment means, sample window Management means, data format conversion means)
131A, 131B, 131C, 131D ... non-hierarchical windows 131, 131 ₁₁ , 131 ₁₂ , ..., 131 _ij ... display areas 131b, 132b, 134b ... gaps 131c, 132c, 134c ... Connecting line 131d... Character 132 (132A)... First hierarchy window (hierarchy window)
132B ... 2nd hierarchy window (hierarchy window)
132 ₁₁ , 132 ₁₂ , 132 ₁₃ , 132 ₂₁ , 132 ₃₁ , 132 ₃₂ , 132 ₃₃ , 134 ₁₂ , 134 ₁₃ , 134 ₂₃ ... Peripheral display area 132 ₂₂ , 134 ₂₂ ... Central display area 133 ... Sample window 134A ... Partially enlarged window 135A ... Multiple hierarchy window 136A ... Same hierarchy window 137A ... Parallel window 138A ... File data 142 ... Data cell storage area (display area storage means)
143 ... Sample window storage area (sample window storage means)

Claims (9)

Display area storage means for storing a plurality of display areas as display units for displaying various data on the display means;
One display area set in one hierarchy is set as a central display area, and a plurality of display areas set in other hierarchies that are lower than the first hierarchy are arranged around the central display area. First window management means for creating a peripheral display area and creating at least one hierarchical window in which the central display area and the plurality of peripheral display areas are arranged in a matrix and displaying the window on the display means;
Among the plurality of hierarchical windows, the various data displayed in the central display area in one hierarchical window and the various data displayed in one peripheral display area in the other hierarchical window are the same. And a first display area management means for setting the one hierarchical window to an upper hierarchy of the other hierarchical window and forming the plurality of hierarchical windows in a continuous hierarchical structure. Because
A second window management means for creating a non-hierarchical window in which a plurality of the display areas are arranged in a matrix and displaying the non-hierarchical window on the display means;
A matrix comprising window switching means for switching the non-hierarchy window and the hierarchy window, or switching the one hierarchy window and the other hierarchy window to be displayed on the display means. Display device.   A second display area management means for making the various data displayed in one display area in the non-hierarchical window the same as the various data displayed in one central display area in the one hierarchical window; The matrix display device according to claim 1, further comprising a matrix display device.   Replacing one display area arranged in one row and column in the non-hierarchical window with another display area arranged in another row and column, and / or one row and 3. The matrix display device according to claim 1, further comprising an arrangement exchanging unit that replaces one of the surrounding display areas arranged in a column with the surrounding display area arranged in another row and column. . The first window management means or the second window management means displays icons linked to various file data in the display area, the central display area or the surrounding display area,
4. The window switching unit displays the file data linked to the icon in place of the non-hierarchical window or the hierarchical window on the display unit. Matrix display device.   Among the display areas arranged in the non-hierarchical window, the display area to which the various data is input is recognized, and a row and a column in which the display area to which the various data is input are arranged are printed on an image output device. The matrix display device according to claim 1, further comprising: a print adjustment unit that causes the print adjustment to be performed.   A sample window storage means for storing a sample window for each hierarchy, which serves as a sample for inputting the various data to the hierarchy window; and a hierarchy of the hierarchy window displayed on the display means for reading the stored sample window 6. The matrix display device according to claim 1, further comprising: a sample window managing unit that displays the sample window in the same hierarchy side by side with the hierarchical window on the display unit.   7. The first window management means displays a specific central display area and a matrix of specific hierarchical windows including the central display area in the same size and arranged side by side. The matrix display device according to any one of the above.   Data for converting the display area arranged in the non-hierarchical window, or the various data displayed in the central display area and the surrounding display area arranged in the hierarchical window into file data corresponding to specific application software 8. The matrix display device according to claim 1, further comprising format conversion means.   A program causing a computer to function as the matrix display device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.