JP5321661B2 - Electronic device and program with dictionary function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An electronic dictionary apparatus and a recording medium for recording program are provided to efficiently perform a jump search. CONSTITUTION: A general dictionary storing mean stores general dictionaries. A simple dictionary storing mean stores simple dictionaries in which simple explanations are matched. A dictionary search display mean searches a search query in the dictionary and displays the explanation to a display part. A jump mode setting unit establishes the jump search mode by the manipulation of a user. If the jump search mode is selected, a jump icon display unit displays a previous dictionary icon, a dictionary selection icon, and a summary dictionary icon in a display unit.

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device having a dictionary function and a control program thereof.

  Conventionally, an electronic dictionary device has a function of reading explanation information corresponding to a desired headword from dictionary data and displaying it as an explanation information display screen.

  In the explanation information display screen, an arbitrary character string is designated as a search character string, and the search character string is searched for an entry word from other dictionary data selected by the user on the spot, and the explanation information is displayed. Some of them have a jump search function.

  In an electronic dictionary device having a conventional jump search function, the type of dictionary that can be searched for an entry word is identified in advance according to the character type of an arbitrary search character string specified on the display screen for explanation information. The dictionary used in the previous entry word search is searched as a jump destination dictionary. Thereby, there is one that can be jump searched in the desired dictionary without having to reselect the desired dictionary that the user normally uses from the selection screen of the jump destination dictionary (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2004-295626 A

  In recent electronic dictionary devices, the types of dictionaries built in advance as a dictionary database are very diversified, and a desired search character string can be examined deeply from a wider angle with respect to various dictionaries.

  However, the character string of the word or phrase that is the target of the jump search is specified as a word or phrase that is further meaningless while browsing the explanation information corresponding to the desired headword that is displayed once the dictionary is searched. Is. For this reason, it is often sufficient to understand the basic semantic content on the spot as a necessary degree to clarify the character string of the jump search target. In each case, it is explained at the same depth as a normal dictionary search. Reading and displaying information can be cumbersome.

  On the other hand, the user's usual dictionary is used as a jump destination dictionary, and explanation information is viewed at the same depth as a normal dictionary search, or a dictionary that is not normally used is seen as a jump destination dictionary from a different angle. Of course, you may want to browse the explanatory information.

  Therefore, in any of the above cases, it is desired to realize high operability that is comfortable for the user.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an electronic apparatus having a dictionary function that enables a user to comfortably execute a desired jump search process according to the needs of the user. And it aims at providing the control program.

  An electronic device having the dictionary function according to claim 1, comprising: a normal dictionary storage means for storing a plurality of normal dictionaries having different searchable character types acquired by associating a headword and explanation information of the headword; A reduced dictionary storing means for storing a plurality of reduced dictionaries having different searchable character types, which are collected by associating a word with simplified description information of the headword, and corresponding to a search target character input in response to a user operation A dictionary search display means for searching for a headword from headwords in the normal dictionary stored in the normal dictionary storage means and displaying on the display section explanatory information corresponding to the searched headword, and according to a user operation Jump mode setting means for setting the jump search mode and the jump search mode in a state in which the dictionary search display means displays the explanation information corresponding to the headword. Is set as the normal dictionary used for the previous headword search among the plurality of normal dictionaries stored in the normal dictionary storage means. And a jump for causing the display unit to display a dictionary selection icon for designating the normal dictionary selected in accordance with a user operation and a reduction dictionary icon for designating the reduction dictionary stored in the reduction dictionary storage means Among the explanatory information displayed by the icon display means, the dictionary search display means, a search character designation means for designating a search target character in accordance with a user operation, and a search target character designated by the search character designation means Character type discriminating means for discriminating the character type, and when the previous dictionary icon was selected in response to a user operation, designated by the search character designation means The headword corresponding to the search target character can be searched with the character type determined by the character type determination means and searched from the headwords in the normal dictionary used for the previous headword search. If the dictionary selection icon is selected in response to a user operation and a previous dictionary jump search and display means for displaying explanation information corresponding to the headword, the search target character specified by the search character specifying means The corresponding headword can be searched with the character type discriminated by the character type discriminating means and is searched from the headwords in the normal dictionary selected according to the user operation, and the explanation information corresponding to the searched headword Selected dictionary jump search display means for displaying on the display unit, and when the simplified dictionary icon is selected in response to a user operation, the search character designation The headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the means is searched from the headwords of the simplified dictionary that can be searched with the character type determined by the character type determining means, and the explanation information corresponding to the searched headword And a simplified dictionary jump search display means for displaying a window on the display unit.

  The electronic device having the dictionary function according to claim 2 is the electronic device having the dictionary function according to claim 1, wherein the normal dictionary storage unit associates the headword with the explanation information of the headword. A plurality of normal dictionaries with different searchable character types / languages collected are stored, and the reduced dictionary storage means acquires searchable character types / languages acquired in association with headwords and simplified explanation information of the headwords A plurality of simplified dictionaries with different character numbers, and the character type determining means determines a character type and language of the search target character specified by the search character specifying means, and the character type of the search target character determined by the character type determining means and When the language is the same as the searchable character type of the jump search destination dictionary specified according to the selection of each icon and the language is different, the character code of the search target character is set. Is converted to a character code of a searchable language in the designated jump search destination dictionary, and each jump search display means includes the character type and language of the search target character determined by the character type determination unit. Is the same as the searchable character type in the jump search destination dictionary and the language is different, the headword corresponding to the search target character whose character code has been converted by the character code conversion means is selected as the heading of the jump search destination dictionary. It is characterized by having a headword search means after code conversion for searching from a word.

  The electronic device having the dictionary function according to claim 3 is the electronic device having the dictionary function according to claim 1, wherein the normal dictionary storage unit associates the headword with the explanation information of the headword. A plurality of normal dictionaries with different searchable character types / languages collected are stored, and the reduced dictionary storage means acquires searchable character types / languages acquired in association with headwords and simplified explanation information of the headwords A plurality of simplified dictionaries having different character numbers, wherein the character type determining means determines the character type and language of the search target character specified by the search character specifying means, and the previous dictionary jump search display means is responsive to a user operation. When the previous dictionary icon is selected, the character type determined by the character type determining unit is the headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the search character specifying unit Search from the headwords of the normal dictionary that is searchable by the previous headword search, and display on the display section explanatory information corresponding to the headword searched, the selected dictionary The jump search display means, when the dictionary selection icon is selected in response to a user operation, the character type and language determined by the character type determination means for the headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the search character specification means And a search is made from the head words in the normal dictionary selected according to the user operation, and the explanation information corresponding to the searched head words is displayed on the display unit.

  The program according to claim 4 is a program for controlling a computer of an electronic device including a display unit, and the computer is acquired by associating a headword with explanatory information of the headword. Normal dictionary storage means for storing a plurality of normal dictionaries with different character types in a memory, and storing a plurality of reduced dictionaries with different searchable character types collected by associating headwords with simplified explanation information of the headwords Simplified dictionary storage means, searching for an entry word corresponding to a search target character input in response to a user operation from the entry words in the normal dictionary stored in the normal dictionary storage means, and corresponding to the searched entry word Dictionary search display means for displaying explanatory information to be displayed on the display unit, jump mode setting means for setting a jump search mode according to a user operation When the jump search mode is set in a state where the description information corresponding to the headword is displayed by the dictionary search display means, a jump search destination dictionary is stored in the normal dictionary storage means. Of the dictionaries, a previous dictionary icon for designating a normal dictionary used in association with a previous headword search, a dictionary selection icon for designating a normal dictionary selected in accordance with a user operation, and the simplified dictionary storage A search is performed according to a user operation from the description information displayed by the jump icon display means and the dictionary search display means for displaying on the display section the reduced dictionary icon for designating the reduced dictionary stored by the means. Search character specification means for specifying the target character, and character type determination for determining the character type of the search target character specified by the search character specification means If the previous dictionary icon was selected in response to a user operation, the headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the search character specifying means can be searched with the character type determined by the character type determining means, and A previous dictionary jump search display means for searching from the headwords of the normal dictionary used in connection with the previous headword search and displaying the description information corresponding to the searched headword on the display unit, according to the user operation When the dictionary selection icon is selected, the headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the search character specifying means can be searched with the character type determined by the character type determining means and selected according to the user operation. A selection word that is searched from the headwords of the searched normal dictionary and displays the description information corresponding to the searched headword on the display unit When the simplified dictionary icon is selected in response to a user operation, a text jump search display means searches for a headword corresponding to a search target character designated by the search character designation means with a character type determined by the character type determination means. It is made to function as a reduced dictionary jump search and display means for searching from possible headwords of the reduced dictionary and displaying the description information corresponding to the searched headword in a window on the display unit.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the electronic device provided with the dictionary function which can perform the desired jump search process according to the occasional need of a user comfortably with sufficient operativity, and its control program can be provided.

The front view which shows the external appearance structure of the electronic dictionary apparatus 10 which concerns on embodiment of the electronic device provided with the dictionary function of this invention. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electronic circuit of the electronic dictionary device 10. FIG. The figure which shows the contents of the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h ensured in the memory 22 of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the content of the last jump dictionary memory 22i ensured in the memory 22 of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. 6 is a flowchart (part 1) showing information display processing by the electronic dictionary device 10; 6 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating an information display process performed by the electronic dictionary device 10; 6 is a flowchart (No. 3) showing an information display process by the electronic dictionary device 10; 5 is a flowchart showing a daytime Chinese character conversion process included in the information display process of the electronic dictionary device 10; The figure which shows the display operation (the 1) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 1) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the display operation (the 2) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 1) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the display operation (the 3) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 1) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the display operation (the 4) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 1) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the display operation (the 1) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 2) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the display operation (the 2) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 2) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the display operation (the 3) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 2) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the content of the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h 'used instead of the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h in FIG. 3 in the information display process (Example 3) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the content of the last jump dictionary memory 22i 'used instead of the last jump dictionary memory 22i in the said FIG. 4 in the information display process (Example 3) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an information display process (third embodiment) of the electronic dictionary device 10, and is a flowchart replaced with the flowchart (No. 2) in FIG. The figure which shows the display operation (the 1) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 3-1) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the display operation (the 2) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 3-1) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the display operation (the 1) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 3-2) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The figure which shows the display operation (the 2) of the touchscreen type color display part (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 accompanying the information display process (Example 3-2) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus 10. FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic circuit (Example 4) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus. The figure which shows the operation screen which switches the beginner's class mode and advanced mode with respect to "previous dictionary mode" for implement | achieving the information display process (Example 4) of the said electronic dictionary apparatus.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of an electronic dictionary device 10 according to an embodiment of an electronic apparatus having a dictionary function of the present invention.

  The electronic device having the dictionary function is configured as a portable device (electronic dictionary device 10) dedicated to the electronic dictionary described below, or a PDA (personal digital assistants), a PC (personal computer) having a dictionary function, It is configured as a mobile phone, electronic book, mobile game machine, or the like.

  The electronic dictionary device 10 includes a foldable case in which a main body case 11 and a lid case 12 can be expanded / closed via a hinge portion 13. On the surface of the main body case 11 where the folding case is developed, a character input key 14a, a dictionary designation key 14b, a [translation / decision] key 14c, a [return / list] key 14d, a cursor key 14e, and a [jump] key 14f Are provided with a key input unit (keyboard) 14, a speaker 15, and a handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16.

  The handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16 has a structure in which a touch position detection device that detects a position touched by a user with a pen or a finger and a display device are integrated. A transparent touch panel 16t is overlaid on a 256 × 64 dot liquid crystal display screen 16d. The input area of the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16 is a handwritten character (kanji) input area for inputting a handwritten character, an icon input area for various functions, or an area where each input area is mixed as necessary. Can be switched.

  And the locus | trajectory accompanying the handwriting input in the state in which the said handwriting input part (subscreen) 16 was switched to the handwritten character input area is echoed back and displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 16d.

  The surface of the lid case 12 is provided with a touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 with a backlight of, for example, 480 × 320 dots for the entire surface. Similarly to the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16, the touch-sensitive color display unit (main screen) 17 is integrated with a touch position detection device that detects a position touched by a user with a pen, a finger, and the like. The transparent liquid crystal display screen 17d is overlaid with a transparent touch panel 17t.

  At the right end of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17, a key notation (for example, [translation / decision] key KE) for performing a pressing operation of a part of the keys in the key input unit 14 by a touch operation. And a touch key area 17A on which the [jump] key KJ) is fixedly printed.

  Further, a touch icon area 17B for displaying various icons for designating a function that can be executed according to an operation mode by a touch operation is provided at the left end of the touch-panel color display unit (main screen) 17. .

  For example, in the case of a normal dictionary search mode in which an explanation information display screen G in which a headword of a desired dictionary is searched and its explanation information is displayed is displayed on the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17, the touch In the icon area 17B, a [marker] icon BM for setting a marker mode for identifying and displaying an arbitrary range in the explanation information displayed on the explanation information display screen G with a color marker by touching, is displayed. A [Wordbook] icon BT is displayed for calling up a wordbook in which a desired dictionary entry is classified and registered by the user.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, an arbitrary character string in the explanation information displayed on the explanation information display screen G is designated and displayed, and another character string displayed on the designation display h is displayed. In the jump search mode (started by the [jump] key 14f (KJ)) for searching by jumping to a dictionary, a jump mode icon BJ is displayed in the touch icon area 17B and the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16. Is done.

  This jump mode icon BJ designates the previously used dictionary as the jump destination dictionary according to the character type (kanji / kana / alphabet) of the character string of the jump search target designated and displayed on the explanation information display screen G. [Dictionary selection] icon Bb for selecting a user desired dictionary as a jump destination dictionary from dictionaries that can be searched according to the character type of the character string of the jump search target character string, It consists of three icons, a [mini-dictionary] icon Bm for designating a mini-dictionary (simplified dictionary) prepared in advance according to the character type of the character string of the jump search target as the jump-destination dictionary.

  The electronic dictionary device 10 can display pre-stored book data and downloaded text data on the touch panel color display unit (main screen) 17 as a book / text viewer screen (book / text). Text viewer mode).

  An arbitrary character string in the book / text data displayed on the book / text viewer screen can be designated and displayed, and the designated character string can be searched by jumping to the dictionary. Yes (jump search mode).

  In the jump search mode in the book / text viewer mode, the jump mode icon BJ is displayed only on the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16 and a touch-panel color display unit (main screen) on which a book / text viewer screen is displayed. 17, the touch icon area 17 </ b> B itself is not displayed in order to secure as much display amount of book / text data as possible.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic circuit of the electronic dictionary device 10.
The electronic dictionary device 10 is configured by a computer that reads a program recorded in various storage media or a transmitted program and whose operation is controlled by the read program. The electronic circuit includes a CPU ( central processing unit) 21 is provided.

  The CPU 21 is a device control program stored in advance in the memory (flash ROM) 22 or a device control program read from the external storage medium 23 such as a ROM card into the memory 22 via the storage medium read / write unit 24 or the Internet. The operation of each part of the circuit is controlled according to the device control program read into the memory 22 from the Web server (in this case, the program server) on the N via the communication control unit 25.

  The device control program stored in the memory 22 is an input signal according to a user operation from the key input unit 14, the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16, the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17, or a communication control unit. A communication signal with each Web server on the Internet N connected via 25, or a connection with a memory card (storage medium) 23 such as EEPROM, RAM, ROM etc. connected externally via the storage medium read / write unit 24 It is activated in response to a communication signal or a detection signal of horizontal / vertical installation of the apparatus main body detected by the acceleration sensor 26.

  The CPU 21 includes the memory 22, storage medium read / write unit 24, communication control unit 25, acceleration sensor 26, key input unit 14, handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16, touch panel color display unit (main screen) 17, and the like. Connected.

  The device control program stored in the memory 22 includes a system program that controls the entire operation of the electronic dictionary device 10, Web servers on the Internet N via the communication control unit 25, and a user PC (Personal Computer) (not shown). A communication program for data communication is stored.

  In addition to displaying dictionary information and book / text data, headword search processing for searching for headwords in response to input of a search character string, explanation information corresponding to the searched headwords (translations, meaning contents, etc.) Same memory, such as read-out display processing, user-specified character string in the displayed explanation information and book / text data, jump search processing for searching the specified character string by jumping to other dictionary Various information display control programs 22a for controlling the entire processing based on the dictionary databases 22b to 22e and the book / text data 22f and 22g stored in the memory 22 are stored.

  As the dictionary databases 22b to 22e, a Japanese dictionary database 22b, an English dictionary database 22c, a Chinese dictionary database 22d, and a mini dictionary database 22e are stored in advance or downloaded.

  In the Japanese dictionary database 22b, Japanese explanation information is described in association with kanji / kana entry words [Japanese language dictionary], and Japanese explanation information is described in association with kanji entry words [ [Kan-Japanese dictionary], [Encyclopedia] in which Japanese explanation information is described in association with Kanji / Kana / alphabet entry words, [Katakana language] in which Japanese explanation information is described in association with Kana entry words Dictionary], [Japanese-English dictionary] in which English explanation information is described in association with kanji / kana Japanese entry words, Chinese explanation information in association with kanji / kana Japanese entry words, etc. The described [daytime dictionary] and the like are stored.

  In the English dictionary database 22c, [English-Japanese dictionary] in which Japanese explanation information is described in association with alphabetic headwords, and [English-English dictionary] in which English explanatory information is described in association with alphabetic headwords ] Is stored.

  In the Chinese dictionary database 22d, [Chinese-Japanese dictionary] in which Japanese explanation information is described in association with headwords of kanji / alphabet (pinyin), proper nouns in correspondence with kanji / kana / alphabet headwords. [Japanese-Chinese English proper noun dictionary] in which the explanation information is described is stored.

  In the mini-dictionary database 22e, the information in parentheses included in the description information described in the [Japanese language dictionary] is omitted, and the information is simplified to the main information [Japanese language mini-dictionary] and described in the [English-Japanese dictionary]. [English-Japanese mini-dictionaries] etc., which are simplified to main information by omitting the information in parentheses included in the explanation information, etc. are stored.

  As the book data 22f, [English speech collection] [World literature collection] [Japanese literature collection] written in English or Japanese is stored.

  As the text data 22g, various text data A, B,... Are downloaded and stored.

  Further, in the memory 22, a jump destination dictionary table memory 22h, a previous jump dictionary memory 22i, a jump mode memory 22j, and a Chinese-Chinese character conversion table memory 22k are secured.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the contents of the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h secured in the memory 22 of the electronic dictionary device 10. As shown in FIG.

  The jump destination dictionary table memory 22h stores character types that can be searched for entry words using the dictionary in association with each dictionary stored in the dictionary databases 22b to 22d.

  Based on the table data stored in the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h, depending on the character type of the search target character string designated and displayed on the explanation information display screen G (see FIG. 9B) or the book / text viewer screen. To identify jump destination dictionaries that can be searched for headwords.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of the previous jump dictionary memory 22 i secured in the memory 22 of the electronic dictionary device 10.

  In the previous jump dictionary memory 22i, the dictionary name of the dictionary used as the jump destination dictionary in the jump search mode is updated and stored in the character type of the search target character string every time the jump search process is performed.

  Based on the dictionary name of each character type stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i, the jump destination dictionary used last time corresponding to the character type of the search target character string designated and displayed in the new jump search mode is identified. .

  In the jump mode memory 22j, the jump mode icon BJ (previous time) displayed in the touch icon area 17B of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 or the handwriting input unit (sub screen) 16 in the activated state of the jump search mode. The type of jump mode selected according to the dictionary icon Bb / dictionary selection icon Bs / mini dictionary icon Bm) is stored.

  In the Japanese-Chinese kanji conversion table memory 22k, the Japanese kanji character code (Japanese code JP) and the Chinese kanji character code (Chinese code ZH) are associated with each other with the same kanji character code. The described code conversion table is stored. According to this code conversion table, the Japanese code JP can be converted into the Chinese code ZH and the Chinese code ZH can be converted into the Japanese code JP for the same Chinese characters in Japanese and Chinese.

  Next, the information display function with jump search of the electronic dictionary device 10 having the above configuration will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart (part 1) showing the information display process by the electronic dictionary device 10.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart (part 2) showing the information display process by the electronic dictionary device 10.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart (No. 3) showing the information display process by the electronic dictionary device 10.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a daytime Chinese character conversion process included in the information display process of the electronic dictionary device 10.

[Example 1]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display operation (part 1) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16 associated with the information display process (Example 1) of the electronic dictionary device 10. is there.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display operation (part 2) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16 associated with the information display process (Example 1) of the electronic dictionary device 10. is there.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display operation (part 3) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16 associated with the information display process (Example 1) of the electronic dictionary device 10. is there.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display operation (part 4) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16 associated with the information display process (Example 1) of the electronic dictionary device 10. is there.

  When a dictionary desired by the user is designated by pressing the dictionary designation key 14b (step S1 (Yes)), the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S2), and the designated dictionary in the dictionary databases 22b to 22d is set. At the same time, the search character string input screen is displayed on the touch panel type color display unit 17 (step S3).

  In this search character string input screen, when a search character string desired by the user is input and displayed by pressing the character input key 14a (step S4), a headword that matches the input search character string in front is displayed. A search is made from the designated dictionary, and the searched entry words are displayed as a list in the entry word list area Lm (see, for example, FIG. 11K) of the touch panel type color display unit 17 (step S5).

  Then, the description information of the headword designated by the cursor Cu among the search headwords displayed as a list in the headword list area Lm is read from the designated dictionary, and the preview area Vp ( For example, a preview is displayed in FIG. 11K (step S6).

  Then, when a desired search headword is selected according to the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S7), the selected headline is selected. The explanation information read from the designated dictionary corresponding to the word is displayed as an explanation information display screen G (see, for example, FIG. 11 (L)) developed on the entire screen of the touch panel type color display unit 17. (Step S8).

  According to the dictionary search processing in steps S1 to S8, for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the entry word “Apec [APEC]” searched from the [Language Dictionary] stored as the Japanese dictionary database 22b is entered. In a state where the corresponding explanation information display screen G is displayed on the touch panel type color display section (main screen) 17, in order to jump to another dictionary for searching for an arbitrary character string in the explanation information, [Jump When the key 14f (KJ) is pressed (touched) (step S9 (Yes)), it is determined whether or not the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S10).

  If it is determined that the normal dictionary search mode is selected (step S10 (Yes)), as shown in FIG. 9B, the touch panel type color display unit 17 (hereinafter referred to as “main screen 17”) is displayed. A jump mode icon BJ (previous dictionary icon Bb / dictionary selection icon Bs / mini dictionary icon Bm) is displayed in the touch icon area 17B and the handwriting input unit 16 (hereinafter referred to as “sub screen 16”), and the jump search mode is set. (Steps S11 and S12).

  Then, the jump search mode (default “previous dictionary mode”) stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [previous dictionary] icon Bb among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed by highlighting H. (Step S13).

  When the character string “Cooperation” to be jump searched in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by reversal (step S14).

  Here, when the user wants to know the simple meaning of the search character string “Cooperation” designated and displayed on the spot, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the [mini dictionary] icon Bm is touched, (Step S35 (Yes)), the jump search mode is set to “mini dictionary mode” and stored in the jump mode memory 22j, and the [mini dictionary] icon Bm is designated and displayed by highlighting (step S36). ).

  Then, the character type and language of the search character string “Cooperation” are discriminated (step S37), and when it is judged that it is an English alphabet (step S38 (Yes)), it is stored in the mini dictionary database 22e [English-Japanese. Mini dictionary] is designated as the jump destination dictionary (step S39).

  Then, a headword that matches the search character string “Cooperation” is searched from the [English-Japanese mini-dictionary] designated as the jump destination, and explanation information corresponding to the first headword is read (step S41). .

  At this time, it is determined whether or not the main screen 17 is in the book / text data display state in the book / text viewer mode (step S42), and it is determined that the main screen 17 is not in the book / text data display state (step S42). (S42 (No)), the explanation information read from the [English-Japanese mini-dictionary] is displayed in the horizontal mini-dictionary window Wm opened on the explanation information display screen G that is currently displayed (step S43).

  At the right end of the mini dictionary window Wm, a [scroll] button R for scrolling display information in the window, and explanation information corresponding to the headword of the next candidate searched for the headword are read and displayed. [Different candidate] button N and [close] button E for closing mini-dictionary window Wm are displayed.

  In this way, for the desired search character string in the explanation information display screen G displayed on the main screen 17, the [mini dictionary] icon Bm of the jump mode icon BJ displayed on the main screen 17 or the sub screen 16 is selected. As a result, the description information of the headword that matches the search character string is read from the simplified dictionary stored in the mini dictionary database 22e and displayed as the mini dictionary window Wm. Therefore, it is possible to perform a jump dictionary search with excellent operability and comfort, for example, when it is desired to easily know the meaning of the displayed phrase on the spot.

  Subsequently, when the [return / list] key 14d is pressed (touched) (step S46 (Yes)), the mini dictionary window Wm is closed and the jump search mode is set as shown in FIG. 9D. Return to the display state of the explanatory information display screen G corresponding to the original headword “APEC [APEC]”.

  At this time, the jump search mode is maintained as the “mini dictionary mode” stored in the jump mode memory 22j.

  When the character string “Conference” to be searched for next in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by reversal (step S14).

  Here, as for the search character string “Conference” indicated by the designation display h, when it is desired to perform a jump search in the “mini dictionary mode”, as shown in FIG. 10 (E), a [translation / decision] key 14c (KE ) Is pressed (touched) (step S47 (Yes)), the jump search mode stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read (step S48), and the current jump search mode is “mini dictionary mode”. It is determined that there is (step S49 (Yes)).

  Then, similarly to the jump search processing in the previous “mini dictionary mode”, it is determined that the character type of the search character string “Conference” is an English alphabet (steps S37, S38 (Yes)), and the mini dictionary database 22e The stored [English-Japanese mini dictionary] is designated as the jump destination dictionary (step S39).

  Then, a headword that matches forward with the search character string “Conference” is searched from the [English-Japanese mini-dictionary] designated as the jump destination, and explanation information corresponding to the first headword is read (step S41). .

  At this time, it is determined that the main screen 17 is not in the display state of the book / text data (step S42 (No)), and a horizontal mini-dictionary window Wm opened on the currently displayed explanation information display screen G is displayed. The explanation information read from the [English-Japanese mini dictionary] is displayed (step S43).

  Subsequently, when the [return / list] key 14d is pressed (touched) again (step S46 (Yes)), the mini dictionary window Wm is closed 6 as shown in FIG. Is returned to the display state of the explanatory information display screen G corresponding to the original headword “APEC [APEC]”.

  Then, when the character string “ASEAN” to be searched for next in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by reversal (step S14).

  Here, with respect to the search character string “ASEAN” displayed on the designation display h, when it is desired to designate a dictionary that is normally used as the previous jump search as the jump destination dictionary and to perform a search, FIG. As shown, when the [previous dictionary] icon Bb is touched (step S15 (Yes)), the jump search mode is set to the “previous dictionary mode” and stored in the jump mode memory 22j. ] The icon Bb is designated and displayed H by highlighting (step S16).

  Then, the character type (alphabet) and language (English) of the search character string “ASEAN” are determined (step S17) and correspond to the corresponding character type (alphabet) stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i (see FIG. 4). The previous jump destination dictionary [English-Japanese dictionary] is detected (step S18). Then, the previous jump destination dictionary [English-Japanese dictionary] is set as the current jump destination dictionary (step S19).

  Then, the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed from the book / text viewer mode (step S21).

  If it is determined that the change is not a change from the book / text viewer mode (step S21 (No)), the process proceeds to a day / Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).

  In this daytime Chinese character conversion process, when the search character string is “Japanese Kanji” and the search language of the set jump destination dictionary is “Chinese” (step A 1 → A 2 (Yes )), The kanji code of the search character string is converted from “Japanese code” to “Chinese code” based on the Japanese-Chinese kanji conversion table (22k) (step A3).

  Similarly, when the search character string is “Chinese Kanji” and the search language of the set jump destination dictionary is “Japanese” (step A1 → A4 (Yes)), the date Based on the Chinese character conversion table (22k), the Chinese character code of the search character string is converted from "Chinese code" to "Japanese code" (step A5).

  Since the current search character string “ASEAN” designated in FIG. 10 (F) is determined to be an English alphabet, the code conversion process for the Chinese and Chinese characters is not performed (step A1 (No)). ).

  Then, a headword that matches the search character string “ASEAN” in front is searched from the [English-Japanese dictionary] set in the current jump destination dictionary, and the list of headwords searched is a list of headwords on the main screen 17. It is displayed in the area Lm (step S23).

  At this time, the first headword “ASEAN” displayed in the list in the headword list area Lm is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S24), and the explanation information corresponding to the designated and displayed headword “ASEAN” is described above. It is read out from the jump destination dictionary [English-Japanese dictionary] and previewed in the preview area Vp of the main screen 17 (step S25).

  Then, a desired search keyword (only “ASEAN” in FIG. 10G) is selected according to the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user, and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched). Then (step S26), the detailed explanation information read from the [English-Japanese dictionary] corresponding to the selected headword “ASEAN” is displayed on the entire screen of the main screen 17 to display explanation information. It is displayed as a screen G (step S27).

  In this way, for the desired search character string in the explanatory information display screen G displayed on the main screen 17, the [previous dictionary] icon Bb of the jump mode icon BJ displayed on the main screen 17 or the sub screen 16 is selected. As a result, the detailed explanation information of the headword that matches the search character string is read from the jump destination dictionary used in the previous jump search process according to the character type of the search character string, and new explanation information is obtained. Displayed as a display screen G. Therefore, it is possible to perform a jump dictionary search with excellent operability and comfort, for example, when it is desired to know the detailed meaning of the displayed word / phrase in the same manner as the previous (ordinary) jump search process.

  Thereafter, when the [return / list] key 14d is pressed (touched) again (step S62 (Yes)), as shown in FIG. 10H, the original in the state set in the jump search mode is displayed. The display returns to the display state of the explanatory information display screen G corresponding to the headword “Apec [APEC]”.

  Then, the jump search mode “previous dictionary mode” stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [previous dictionary] icon Bb among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed H by highlighting ( Step S13).

  Then, when the character string “APEC” to be searched for next in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by inversion (step S14).

  Here, as for the search character string “APEC” indicated by the designation display h, when it is desired to search by selecting a different dictionary as a jump destination dictionary, as shown in FIG. Is touched (step S28 (Yes)), the jump search mode is set to “dictionary selection mode” and stored in the jump mode memory 22j, and the [dictionary selection] icon Bs is designated and displayed by highlighting H. (Step S29).

  Then, the character type (alphabet) and language (English) of the search character string “APEC” are determined (step S30), and the determination is made based on the table data (see FIG. 3) stored in the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h. A list of searchable dictionaries corresponding to the set character type (alphabet) is read and displayed in the jump destination dictionary list area Ld opened on the explanation information display screen G (step S31).

  At this time, the previous jump destination dictionary [English-Japanese dictionary] corresponding to the corresponding character type (alphabet) stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i (see FIG. 4) is set in the designated dictionary and designated by the cursor Cu. (Step S32).

  In this jump destination dictionary list area Ld, as shown in FIG. 11 (J), the cursor Cu is moved in response to a user operation, and a desired jump destination dictionary [[C] Encyclopedia] is selected [translation / determination]. ] Key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S33), the selected dictionary name [Buri Encyclopedia] is stored in the search string “APEC” in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i (see FIG. 4). Registration is made in association with the discriminating character type (alphabet) (step S34).

  Then, the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed from the book / text viewer mode (step S21).

  If it is determined that the change is not a change from the book / text viewer mode (step S21 (No)), the process proceeds to a day / Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).

  Since the current search character string “APEC” designated in FIG. 10H is determined to be an English alphabet, the code conversion process for the Chinese and Chinese characters is not performed (step A1 (No)). ).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (K), headwords that match the search character string “APEC” are searched from the [encyclopedia] selected in the jump destination dictionary, and a list of the headwords searched. Is displayed in the entry word list area Lm of the main screen 17 (step S23).

  At this time, the first headword “APEC” displayed in a list in the headword list area Lm is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S24), and the explanation information corresponding to this designated and displayed headword “APEC” is the above-mentioned. It is read from the jump destination dictionary [encyclopedia] and previewed in the preview area Vp of the main screen 17 (step S25).

  Then, a desired search keyword (only “APEC” in FIG. 11K) is selected in accordance with the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user, and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched). Then (step S26), as shown in FIG. 11 (L), detailed explanation information read from the [encyclopedia] corresponding to the selected entry word “APEC” is displayed on the main screen 17. It is displayed as an explanation information display screen G developed on the entire screen (step S27).

  In this way, for the desired search character string in the explanation information display screen G displayed on the main screen 17, the [Dictionary selection] icon Bs of the jump mode icon BJ displayed on the main screen 17 or the sub screen 16 is selected. As a result, the detailed explanation information of the headword that matches the search character string is read from, for example, a different dictionary selected by the user based on the list of jump destination dictionaries (Ld) corresponding to the character type of the search character string. And is displayed as a new explanation information display screen G. Therefore, it is possible to perform a jump dictionary search with high operability and comfort, for example, when the user wants to know the detailed meaning of the displayed phrase from a dictionary different from the dictionary that the user normally uses.

  Thereafter, when the [jump] key 14f (KJ) is pressed (touched) again (step S9 (Yes)), it is determined that the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S10 (Yes)), and the main screen 17 is displayed. The jump mode icon BJ is displayed in the touch icon area 17B and the sub screen 16, and the jump search mode is set again (steps S11 and S12).

  Then, the jump search mode “dictionary selection mode” stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [dictionary selection] icon Bs among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed H by highlighting ( Step S13).

  Then, when the character string “external phase” to be searched for next in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the first character “outside” of the specified search character string is specified and displayed by reversal ( Step S14).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (M), when only the simple meaning content of the search character string “foreign phase” displayed on the designated display h is to be known on the spot, the [mini dictionary] icon Bm is touched. (Step S35 (Yes)), the jump search mode is set to “mini dictionary mode” and stored in the jump mode memory 22j, and the [mini dictionary] icon Bm is designated and displayed by highlighting (step S36). ).

  Then, the character type (kanji) and language (Japanese) of the search character string “foreign phase” are discriminated (step S37), and when it is judged that it is not an alphabet (step S38 (No)), it is stored in the mini dictionary database 22e. [National language mini dictionary] is designated as the jump destination dictionary (step S40).

Then, the process shifts to the daytime Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).
In this day-to-day Chinese character conversion process, the current search character string “foreign phase” designated in FIG. 11 (L) is determined to be a Japanese kanji, but the jump destination dictionary [Japanese] Since it is determined that the search language of the “mini-dictionary” is not “Chinese”, the code conversion processing of the Chinese and Chinese characters is not performed (step A1 → A2 (No) → A4 (No)).

  Then, a headword that matches the search character string “foreign phase” in front is searched from the [Japanese mini-dictionary] specified as the jump destination, and explanation information corresponding to the head headword is read out (step S41). .

  At this time, it is determined whether or not the main screen 17 is in the book / text data display state in the book / text viewer mode (step S42), and it is determined that the main screen 17 is not in the book / text data display state (step S42). (S42 (No)), the explanation information read from the [Japanese language mini-dictionary] is displayed in the horizontal mini-dictionary window Wm opened on the explanation information display screen G currently being displayed (step S43).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (N), when the [different candidate] button N displayed at the right end of the mini-dictionary window Wm is touched (step S44 (Yes)), the front coincides with the step S41. The simplified explanation information corresponding to the next candidate headword “gaigai” searched for in the headword is read from the [Japanese language mini-dictionary] and rewritten and displayed in the mini-dictionary window Wm (step S45). ).

  Of course, the jump search process (steps S9 to S50) executed by selectively operating the jump mode icon BJ can be performed from a viewer screen of arbitrary book data or text data in the book / text viewer mode. The display process of the viewer screen will be described next.

  When the user selects the book / text viewer function on the menu screen displayed on the main screen 17 in response to the operation of the [menu] key in the dictionary specification key 14b (step S51 (Yes)), the book / text A list of various book data and text data stored as data 22f and 22g is displayed on the main screen 17 (step S52).

  When a book / text data (for example, book data [World Literature 1]) that the user wants to browse is selected on the book / text data list screen (step S53), the book / text viewer mode is set (step S53). S54).

  The selected book data [World Literature 1] is read from the memory 22 and displayed as a book / text viewer screen developed on the entire screen of the main screen 17 (step S55).

  When the book / text viewer screen is displayed and the jump search mode is set, the jump mode icon BJ is displayed only on the sub screen 16 (steps S9 → S10 (No) → S12). .

  In the display state of the book / text viewer screen (step S42 (Yes)), when the acceleration sensor 26 detects that the apparatus main body is in the vertical position (step S57 (Yes)), the vertical position is set. Thus, the text is changed to a form in which it is displayed upright (step S58). In this case, the mini dictionary window Wm is also changed to a display form adapted to the main screen 17 that is vertically long, and simplified explanation information is displayed (step S59).

  Similarly, when the acceleration sensor 26 detects that the apparatus main body is horizontally placed (step S57 (No)), it is changed to a form in which the text is placed upright and displayed (step S60). ). In this case, the mini dictionary window Wm is also changed to a display form adapted to the main screen 17 that is horizontally long, and simplified explanation information is displayed (step S61).

  It should be noted that both when the normal dictionary search mode is shifted to the jump search mode and when the book / text viewer mode is shifted to the jump search mode (steps S9 to S14), the “previous dictionary mode” is already set. When the [Translation / Determination] key 14c is operated in the state set to "", the jump search according to the "previous dictionary mode" as it is through the processing and judgment of steps S47 (Yes) to S50 (Yes). Processing is executed (steps S17 to S27).

  Similarly, when the [translation / decision] key 14c is operated in a state where the “dictionary selection mode” is already set, the processing and determination of steps S47 (Yes) to S50 (No) are performed as it is. Jump search processing according to “dictionary selection mode” is executed (steps S30 to S34 → S20 to S27).

  In this way, a desired headword is searched in the normal dictionary search mode and its explanation information display screen G is displayed, or a desired book / text is selected in the book / text viewer mode to select a book / text viewer. Regardless of the state in which the screen is displayed, the jump search mode is set to “mini dictionary mode”, “previous dictionary mode”, or “dictionary selection mode” by the jump mode icon BJ displayed on the main screen 17 or the sub screen 16. You can easily select and set either. Then, for the search string specified by the user, it is very easy (mini dictionary), as usual (previous dictionary), or from a different angle (dictionary selection) to easily perform the jump dictionary search as desired. Can do.

[Example 2]
In the second embodiment, in addition to the comfortable jump search function performed by selecting the jump mode icon BJ described in the first embodiment, a character string composed of the same kanji characters between Japanese and Chinese is searched. In the following, a description will be given of a daytime Chinese character conversion jump search function that makes it possible to easily search and display explanation information (meaning content) in the partner language.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display operation (part 1) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub screen) 16 associated with the information display process (second embodiment) of the electronic dictionary device 10. is there.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display operation (part 2) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16 associated with the information display process (second embodiment) of the electronic dictionary device 10. is there.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display operation (part 3) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub-screen) 16 associated with the information display process (Example 2) of the electronic dictionary device 10. is there.

  In accordance with the dictionary search processing in steps S1 to S8, for example, as shown in FIG. 13A, the entry word “Apec [APEC]” searched from [Language Dictionary] stored as the Japanese dictionary database 22b is entered. In the state where the corresponding explanation information display screen G is displayed on the main screen 17, in order to jump to another dictionary for an arbitrary character string in the explanation information, a [jump] key 14f (KJ) is pressed. When pressed (touched) (step S9 (Yes)), it is determined whether or not the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S10).

  If it is determined that the normal dictionary search mode is selected (step S10 (Yes)), the jump mode icon BJ is displayed on the touch icon area 17B on the main screen 17 and the sub screen 16 as shown in FIG. 13B. (Previous dictionary icon Bb / Dictionary selection icon Bs / Mini dictionary icon Bm) is displayed, and the jump search mode is set (steps S11 and S12).

  Then, the jump search mode (default “previous dictionary mode”) stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [previous dictionary] icon Bb among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed by highlighting H. (Step S13).

  Then, when the first character “San” of the character string “Participation” of the kanji character to be jump searched in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by inversion (step S14). ).

  Here, as for the search character string “participation” displayed on the designation display h, when it is desired to search by selecting a different dictionary as a jump destination dictionary, as shown in FIG. Is touched (step S28 (Yes)), the jump search mode is set to “dictionary selection mode” and stored in the jump mode memory 22j, and the [dictionary selection] icon Bs is designated and displayed by highlighting H. (Step S29).

  Then, the character type (kanji) and language (Japanese) of the search character string “participation” are determined (step S30), and based on the table data (see FIG. 3) stored in the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h, A list of searchable dictionaries corresponding to the determined character type (kanji) is read and displayed in the jump destination dictionary list area Ld opened on the explanation information display screen G (step S31).

  At this time, the previous jump destination dictionary [Japanese language dictionary] corresponding to the corresponding character type (kanji) stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i (see FIG. 4) is set in the designated dictionary and designated by the cursor Cu. (Step S32).

  In this jump destination dictionary list area Ld, when it is desired to know the meaning contents of the Chinese character “participation” that is the same as the search character string “participation” of the Japanese character, as shown in FIG. The cursor Cu is moved in response to the desired jump destination dictionary [[F] Chunichi Dictionary] and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S33). The selected dictionary name [Chunichi dictionary] is registered in association with the discriminated character type (kanji) of the search character string “participation” in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i (see FIG. 4) (step S34).

  Then, the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed from the book / text viewer mode (step S21).

  If it is determined that the change is not a change from the book / text viewer mode (step S21 (No)), the process proceeds to a day / Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).

  In this Japanese-Chinese kanji conversion process, the current search character string “participation” designated in FIG. 13B is determined to be a Japanese kanji, and the jump destination dictionary designated this time [Chunichi-Japanese dictionary] ] Is determined to be “Chinese” (step A1 → A2 (Yes)).

  Then, on the basis of the Chinese-Chinese character conversion table stored in the Chinese-Chinese character conversion table memory 22k, each Chinese character code of the search character string "San" "Ka" is converted from "Japanese code" to "Chinese code". (Step A3).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (E), the headword that matches the search character string “participation” converted to the Chinese code from the [Chunichi dictionary] selected in the jump destination dictionary is searched, This list of searched entry words is displayed in the entry word list area Lm of the main screen 17 (step S23).

  At this time, the first headword “canjia [˜] (Pinyin notation) listed in the headword list area Lm is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S24), and this designated and displayed headword“ canjia [˜] is displayed. Is read out from the jump destination dictionary [Chunichi dictionary] and displayed as a preview in the preview area Vp of the main screen 17 (step S25).

  Then, when a desired search entry word “canjia [˜]” is selected in accordance with the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S26), As shown in FIG. 14 (F), detailed explanation information read from the [Chunichi Dictionary] corresponding to the selected headword “canjia [˜] is expanded on the entire screen of the main screen 17. The explanation information display screen G is displayed (step S27).

  In this way, for the desired search character string in the explanation information display screen G displayed on the main screen 17, the [Dictionary selection] icon Bs of the jump mode icon BJ displayed on the main screen 17 or the sub screen 16 is selected. Thus, the description information of the headword that matches the search character string can be easily read out from, for example, a different dictionary selected by the user. In addition, it is also possible to specify a Japanese kanji character string as a jump search character string, and to easily know the meaning of the same kanji character string in Chinese.

  Thereafter, when the [example] key and the [translation / decision] key 14c are pressed on the explanation information display screen G of the jump search character string “participation” by the [Chunichi dictionary] shown in FIG. 14, FIG. As shown in (G), an example using the Chinese “participation” is read out and displayed on the main screen 17 as an example display screen Gy (step S62 (No) → other processing).

  In the display state of the example display screen Gy of the entry word “participation” retrieved from this [Chunichi Dictionary], as shown in FIG. 15 (H), jump search is performed for any character string included in the example display screen Gy. Therefore, when the [jump] key 14f (KJ) is pressed (touched) (step S9 (Yes)), it is determined whether or not the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S10).

  If it is determined that the normal dictionary search mode is selected (step S10 (Yes)), the jump mode icon BJ (previous dictionary icon Bb /) is displayed on the touch icon area 17B and the sub screen 16 of the main screen 17 as described above. A dictionary selection icon Bs / mini dictionary icon Bm) is displayed, and the jump search mode is set (steps S11 and S12).

  Then, the jump search mode “dictionary selection mode” stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [dictionary selection] icon Bs among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed H by highlighting ( Step S13).

  Then, when the first character “Ku” of the character string “craft” of the Chinese kanji character to be jump searched in the example display screen Gy is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by reversal ( Step S14).

  Here, when the search character string “craft” of the Chinese character indicated in the designation display h is to be searched by designating the same [Chunichi Dictionary] as the previous jump search as the jump destination dictionary, FIG. ), When the [previous dictionary] icon Bb is touched (step S15 (Yes)), the jump search mode is set to the “previous dictionary mode” and stored in the jump mode memory 22j. The previous dictionary] icon Bb is designated and displayed by highlighting (step S16).

  Then, the character type (Kanji) and language (Chinese) of the search character string “craft” are discriminated (Step S17), and the corresponding character type (Kanji) stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i (see FIG. 4) is determined. The corresponding previous jump destination dictionary [Chunichi dictionary] is detected (step S18). Then, the previous jump destination dictionary [Chunichi Dictionary] is set as the current jump destination dictionary (step S19).

  Then, the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed from the book / text viewer mode (step S21).

  If it is determined that the change is not a change from the book / text viewer mode (step S21 (No)), the process proceeds to a day / Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).

  In this daytime Chinese character conversion process, the current search character string “craft” specified in FIG. 15H is determined to be a Chinese character, but the jump destination dictionary [middle Since it is determined that the search language of “Japanese dictionary” is not “Japanese”, the code conversion process of the daytime Chinese characters is not performed (step A1 → A2 (No) → A4 (No)).

  Then, a headword that matches the search character string “craft” in front is searched from the “Chunichi dictionary” set in the current jump destination dictionary, and a list of the headwords searched is a headword on the main screen 17. It is displayed in the list area Lm (step S23).

  At this time, the first headword “gongzuo˜” (pinyin notation) listed in the headword list area Lm is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S24), and the designated and displayed headword “gongzuo˜” is displayed. Corresponding explanatory information is read from the jump destination dictionary [Chunichi dictionary] and previewed in the preview area Vp of the main screen 17 (step S25).

  Then, when a desired search headword “gongzuo˜” is selected in accordance with the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S26), FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (J), the detailed explanation information read from the [Chunichi Dictionary] corresponding to the selected headword “gongzuo˜” is expanded on the entire screen of the main screen 17. Is displayed as an explanatory information display screen G (step S27).

  As described above, for the Chinese-Chinese character search character string in the explanatory information display screen G by the [Chunichi Dictionary] displayed on the main screen 17, the jump mode icon BJ displayed on the main screen 17 or the sub screen 16 is displayed. By selecting the [previous dictionary] icon Bb, the detailed explanation information of the headword that matches the Chinese character search character string can be obtained in the previous jump search process according to the character type (kanji) of the search character string. It is read from the used jump destination dictionary [Chunichi Dictionary] and displayed as a new explanation information display screen G. For this reason, when it is desired to know the detailed meaning of the displayed word / phrase in the same manner as the previous jump search process, it is possible to perform a jump dictionary search with excellent operability and comfort.

  Thereafter, in the display state of the explanation information display screen G of the headword “craft” retrieved from the [Chunichi Dictionary], a jump search is performed for the character string “body” of the Japanese kanji included in the display screen G. Therefore, when the [jump] key 14f (KJ) is pressed (touched) (step S9 (Yes)), it is determined whether or not the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S10).

  If it is determined that the normal dictionary search mode is selected (step S10 (Yes)), the jump mode icon BJ is displayed on the touch icon area 17B and the sub screen 16 of the main screen 17 in the same manner as described above. The mode is set (steps S11 and S12).

  Then, the jump search mode “previous dictionary mode” stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [previous dictionary] icon Bb among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed H by highlighting ( Step S13).

  Then, when the first character “meat” of the character string “body” of the Japanese kanji character to be jump searched in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by inversion. (Step S14).

  Here, when it is desired to know the meaning content of the same kanji character string in Chinese for the search character string “body” of the Japanese kanji that has been designated and displayed, the [previous dictionary] icon Bb is currently designated and displayed H. This makes it easy to know that the jump destination dictionary is set to [Chunichi Dictionary].

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15K, when the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S47 (Yes)), the jump search stored in the jump mode memory 22j. The mode is read (step S48), and it is determined that the current jump search mode is the “previous dictionary mode” (step S50 (Yes)).

  Then, the character type (kanji) and language (Japanese) of the search character string “body” are discriminated (step S17), and the corresponding character type (kanji) stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i (see FIG. 4) is determined. The corresponding previous jump destination dictionary [Chunichi dictionary] is detected (step S18). Then, the previous jump destination dictionary [Chunichi Dictionary] is set as the current jump destination dictionary (step S19).

  Then, the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed from the book / text viewer mode (step S21).

  If it is determined that the change is not a change from the book / text viewer mode (step S21 (No)), the process proceeds to a day / Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).

  In this day / China kanji conversion process, the current search character string “body” designated in FIG. 15 (J) is determined to be a Japanese kanji, and the jump destination dictionary designated this time [Chunichi dictionary] ] Is determined to be “Chinese” (step A1 → A2 (Yes)).

  Then, on the basis of the Chinese-Chinese character conversion table stored in the Japanese-Chinese character conversion table memory 22k, each Chinese character code of the search character string “meat” and “body” is converted from “Japanese code” to “Chinese code”. (Step A3).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (K), a headword that matches the search character string “body” converted to the Chinese code from the [Chunichi dictionary] selected in the jump destination dictionary is searched, This list of searched entry words is displayed in the entry word list area Lm of the main screen 17 (step S23).

  At this time, the first headword “routi [body]” (pinyin [kanji] notation) displayed in a list in the headword list area Lm is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S24). The explanation information corresponding to “routi [body]” is read from the jump destination dictionary [Chunichi dictionary] and previewed in the preview area Vp of the main screen 17 (step S25).

  Then, a desired search entry word “routi [body]” is selected in accordance with the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user, and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S26). The detailed explanation information read from the [Chunichi Dictionary] corresponding to the selected headword “routi [body]” is expanded on the entire screen of the main screen 17, and the explanation information display screen G (Step S27).

  In this way, the user can easily recognize that the character string to be searched for jump this time can be searched by the same dictionary as the previous jump destination dictionary for the character string to be searched for jump this time by looking at the designation display H of the [previous dictionary] icon Bb. Therefore, by simply pressing the [Translation / Determination] key 14c, the description information of the headword that matches the designated search character string can be easily read out from the same jump search destination dictionary as the previous time and can be known. In addition to that, by specifying a Japanese kanji character string as a jump search character string and performing inter-language conversion processing of the kanji code, it is possible to easily know the meaning content of the same kanji character string in Chinese You can also.

  According to the jump search function according to the second embodiment, in addition to a comfortable jump search process performed by selecting the jump mode icon BJ, a character string composed of the same kanji characters between Japanese and Chinese is used as a search character string. , You can easily know the explanation information (meaning content) in the partner language. Therefore, for example, it is possible to realize a learning method that is very interesting for Chinese beginners.

[Example 3]
In this third embodiment, in addition to the comfortable jump search function performed by selecting the jump mode icon BJ described in the first embodiment, the jump destination dictionary is searched based on the character type and language of the search character string. A jump search function for advanced users that can be reliably set in a dictionary having the same search character type and language as the character string will be described.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram showing the contents of a jump destination dictionary table memory 22h ′ used in place of the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h in FIG. 3 in the information display process (third embodiment) of the electronic dictionary device 10.

  In the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h ', character types and languages that can be searched for a headword by the dictionary are stored in association with each dictionary stored in the dictionary databases 22b to 22d.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram showing the contents of the previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′ used in place of the previous jump dictionary memory 22i in FIG. 4 in the information display process (third embodiment) of the electronic dictionary device 10.

  In the previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′ used in this information display process (Example 3), the dictionary name of the dictionary used as the jump destination dictionary each time the jump search process is performed is the character type / language of the search target character string. It is updated separately and stored.

  Based on the dictionary name for each character type / language stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′, the jump used last time corresponding to the character type / language of the search target character string designated and displayed in the new jump search mode. Identify the destination dictionary.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an information display process (third embodiment) of the electronic dictionary device 10, and is a flowchart replaced with the flowchart (No. 2) in FIG.

  In the replacement flowchart showing the information display process (Embodiment 3), the character type and language of the search character string are determined in steps S17, S18 'and S19 in the "previous dictionary mode" (S17), and the previous jump dictionary memory is used. The previous jump destination dictionary corresponding to the same character type and language as the search character string stored in 22i ′ (see FIG. 16B) is detected (S18 ′). The previous jump destination dictionary is set as the current jump destination dictionary (S19).

  In steps S30, S31 ', and S32 in the "dictionary selection mode", the character type and language of the search character string are determined (S30), and the table data stored in the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h' (see FIG. 16A). Based on the above, a list of searchable dictionaries corresponding to the determined character type / language is read and displayed in the jump destination dictionary list area Ld opened on the explanation information display screen G (S31 ′). At this time, the previous jump destination dictionary corresponding to the corresponding character type / language stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i '(see FIG. 16B) is set as the designated dictionary and designated by the cursor Cu (S32). ).

  FIG. 18 shows a display operation (part 1) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub screen) 16 associated with the information display process (Example 3-1) of the electronic dictionary device 10. FIG.

  FIG. 19 shows a display operation (part 2) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub screen) 16 associated with the information display process (Example 3-1) of the electronic dictionary device 10. FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), the explanation information display screen G corresponding to the headword “Apec [APEC]” retrieved from the [Japanese language dictionary] stored as the Japanese dictionary database 22b is the main. When the [jump] key 14f (KJ) is pressed (touched) to jump to another dictionary and search for an arbitrary character string in the explanation information in the state displayed on the screen 17 ( In step S9 (Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S10).

  If it is determined that the normal dictionary search mode is selected (step S10 (Yes)), the jump mode icon is displayed on the touch icon area 17B and the sub screen 16 of the main screen 17 as shown in FIG. 13B. BJ (previous dictionary icon Bb / dictionary selection icon Bs / mini dictionary icon Bm) is displayed, and the jump search mode is set (steps S11 and S12).

  Then, the jump search mode (default “previous dictionary mode”) stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [previous dictionary] icon Bb among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed by highlighting H. (Step S13).

  Then, when the first character “San” of the character string “Participation” of the kanji character to be jump searched in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by inversion (step S14). ).

  Here, as for the search character string “participation” indicated by the designation display h, when it is desired to search by selecting a different dictionary as a jump destination dictionary, as shown in FIG. Is touched (step S28 (Yes)), the jump search mode is set to “dictionary selection mode” and stored in the jump mode memory 22j, and the [dictionary selection] icon Bs is designated and displayed by highlighting H. (Step S29).

  Then, the character type (kanji) and language (Japanese) of the search character string “participation” are determined (step S30).

  Then, based on the table data (see FIG. 16A) stored in the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h ′, a Japanese kanji character corresponding to the determined character type (kanji) and language (Japanese) is used as a search character. Only the dictionary to be read is read out and displayed as a list in the jump destination dictionary list area Ld opened on the explanation information display screen G (step S31 ').

  At this time, the previous jump destination dictionary [Japanese language dictionary] corresponding to the corresponding character type (kanji) and language (Japanese) stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i '(see FIG. 16B) is set as the designated dictionary. The cursor Cu is designated and displayed (step S32).

  In this jump destination dictionary list area Ld, when it is desired to know the Chinese corresponding to the search character string “participation” of the Japanese kanji, the cursor Cu is moved according to the user operation as shown in FIG. When the desired jump destination dictionary [[F] daytime dictionary] is selected and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S33), the selected dictionary name [day [Middle dictionary] is registered in association with the discrimination character type (kanji) and language (Japanese) of the search character string “participation” in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′ (see FIG. 16B) (step S34).

  Then, the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed from the book / text viewer mode (step S21).

  If it is determined that the change is not a change from the book / text viewer mode (step S21 (No)), the process proceeds to a day / Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).

  In this day-to-day Chinese character conversion process, the current search character string “participation” specified in FIG. 13B is determined to be a Japanese kanji, but the current jump character dictionary [date Since it is determined that the search language in the “middle dictionary” is not “Chinese”, the code conversion process for the Chinese characters in the daytime is not performed (step A1 → A2 (No) → A4 (No)).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (C), a headword that matches the search character string “participation” is searched for from the [day dictionary] selected in the jump destination dictionary, and the headword of the searched headword is searched. The list is displayed in the headword list area Lm on the main screen 17 (step S23).

  At this time, the head entry word “participation” listed in the entry word list area Lm is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S24), and the Chinese corresponding to the designated entry word “participation” in China is displayed. The explanation information in words is read from the jump destination dictionary [daytime dictionary] and previewed in the preview area Vp of the main screen 17 (step S25).

  Then, a desired search entry word “participation” (only “participation” in FIG. 18C) is selected according to the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user, and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched). ) Is operated (step S26), as shown in FIG. 18D, the Chinese word read from the [Chinese dictionary] corresponding to the selected Japanese entry word “participation” is displayed. The explanatory information is displayed as an explanatory information display screen G developed on the entire screen of the main screen 17 (step S27).

  In this way, for the desired search character string in the explanation information display screen G displayed on the main screen 17, the [Dictionary selection] icon Bs of the jump mode icon BJ displayed on the main screen 17 or the sub screen 16 is selected. By doing so, it is possible to easily know the description information of the headword that matches the Japanese search character string by reading it from a dictionary (Japanese dictionary) different from the usual dictionary (Japanese language dictionary) selected by the user, for example. In addition, if the specified search character string is a Japanese kanji, only dictionaries that have Japanese kanji as headwords are listed as candidates for the jump destination dictionary, so the character type of the specified search character string It is possible to perform a jump search by reliably selecting a dictionary that correctly corresponds to the language as a jump destination dictionary.

  Thereafter, in the display state of the Chinese explanation information display screen G corresponding to the Japanese entry word “participation” retrieved from the [Japanese-Chinese dictionary], as shown in FIG. When the [jump] key 14f (KJ) is pressed (touched) to jump search for the Chinese character string “subscription” included in the display screen G (step S9 (Yes)), a normal dictionary search is performed. It is determined whether or not the mode is selected (step S10).

  If it is determined that the normal dictionary search mode is selected (step S10 (Yes)), the jump mode icon BJ is displayed on the touch icon area 17B and the sub screen 16 of the main screen 17 in the same manner as described above. The mode is set (steps S11 and S12).

  Then, the jump search mode “dictionary selection mode” stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [dictionary selection] icon Bs among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed H by highlighting ( Step S13).

  Then, when the first character “K” of the Chinese character string “Join” to be jump searched in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by inversion. (Step S14).

  Here, when searching for the search character string “subscription” of the Chinese character indicated by the designation display h by designating the same Chunichi dictionary as the previous jump search from the Chinese character, the jump destination dictionary is specified. As shown in FIG. 19E, when the [previous dictionary] icon Bb is touched (step S15 (Yes)), the jump search mode is set to “previous dictionary mode” and stored in the jump mode memory 22j. At the same time, the [previous dictionary] icon Bb is designated and displayed H by highlighting (step S16).

  Then, the character type (Kanji) and language (Chinese) of the search character string “Join” are determined (step S17), and the corresponding character type (Kanji) stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′ (see FIG. 16B). The previous jump destination dictionary [Chunichi dictionary] corresponding to the language (Chinese) is detected (step S18 ′). Then, the previous jump destination dictionary [Chunichi Dictionary] is set as the current jump destination dictionary (step S19).

  Then, the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed from the book / text viewer mode (step S21).

  If it is determined that the change is not a change from the book / text viewer mode (step S21 (No)), the process proceeds to a day / Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).

  In this day-to-day Chinese character conversion process, the current search character string “join” specified in FIG. 18D is determined to be a Chinese character, but the current jump character dictionary [middle Since it is determined that the search language of “Japanese dictionary” is not “Japanese”, the code conversion process of the daytime Chinese characters is not performed (step A1 → A2 (No) → A4 (No)).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (F), a headword that matches the Chinese character search character string “join” in front of the [Chinese-Japanese dictionary] set in the current jump destination dictionary is searched. A list of searched entry words is displayed in the entry word list area Lm of the main screen 17 (step S23).

  At this time, the first headword “jiaru [join]” (pinyin notation) displayed in a list in the headword list area Lm is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S24), and the headword “jiaru [ Japanese explanation information corresponding to “Join” ”is read from the jump destination dictionary [Chunichi dictionary] and previewed in the preview area Vp of the main screen 17 (step S25).

  Then, a desired search entry word “jiaru [join]” is selected in accordance with the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user, and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S26). As shown in FIG. 19G, Japanese explanation information read from the [Chunichi Dictionary] corresponding to the selected Chinese entry word “jiaru [subscription]” is displayed on the main screen. It is displayed as an explanation information display screen G developed on the entire 17 screens (step S27).

  Further, in the display state of the Japanese explanation information display screen G corresponding to the Chinese headword “subscription” retrieved from the [Chunichi Dictionary], the Japanese information included in the explanation information display screen G is displayed. When the [jump] key 14f (KJ) is pressed (touched) to jump search for the character string “addition” (step S9 (Yes)), it is determined whether or not the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S9). S10).

  If it is determined that the normal dictionary search mode is selected (step S10 (Yes)), the jump mode icon BJ is displayed on the touch icon area 17B and the sub screen 16 of the main screen 17 in the same manner as described above. The mode is set (steps S11 and S12).

  Then, the jump search mode “previous dictionary mode” stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [previous dictionary] icon Bb among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed H by highlighting ( Step S13).

  When the first character “Append” of the character string “Addition” of the Japanese kanji character to be jump searched in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by inversion. (Step S14).

  Here, when the search character string “addition” of the Japanese kanji indicated by the designation display h is to be searched by specifying the same [Japanese dictionary] as the previous jump search from the same Japanese kanji as the jump destination dictionary. Since the [previous dictionary] icon Bb is currently designated and displayed H, it can be easily known that the jump destination dictionary is set to [daytime dictionary].

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 19H, when the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S47 (Yes)), the jump search stored in the jump mode memory 22j. The mode is read (step S48), and it is determined that the current jump search mode is the “previous dictionary mode” (step S50 (Yes)).

  Then, the character type (kanji) and language (Japanese) of the search character string “addition” are discriminated (step S17), and the corresponding character type (kanji) stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′ (see FIG. 16B). The previous jump destination dictionary [daytime dictionary] corresponding to the language (Japanese) is detected (step S18 '). Then, this previous jump destination dictionary [day dictionary] is set as the current jump destination dictionary (step S19).

  Then, the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed from the book / text viewer mode (step S21).

  If it is determined that the change is not a change from the book / text viewer mode (step S21 (No)), the process proceeds to a day / Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).

  In this day-to-day Chinese character conversion process, the current search character string “add” specified in FIG. 19G is determined to be a Japanese kanji, but the current jump character dictionary [date Since it is determined that the search language in the “middle dictionary” is not “Chinese”, the code conversion process for the Chinese characters in the daytime is not performed (step A1 → A2 (No) → A4 (No)).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (H), a headword that matches the search string “addition” of the Japanese kanji is searched from the [Japanese-Chinese dictionary] set in the current jump destination dictionary. A list of searched entry words is displayed in the entry word list area Lm of the main screen 17 (step S23).

  At this time, the first headword “Tenka [addition]” displayed in the list in the headword list area Lm is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S24), and the designated and displayed headword “Tenka [addition]” is displayed. Corresponding Chinese explanation information is read from the jump destination dictionary [daytime dictionary] and previewed in the preview area Vp of the main screen 17 (step S25).

  Then, in response to the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user, a desired search entry word “Tenka [addition]” is selected, and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S26). The explanation in which the explanation information in Japanese read from the [Chinese dictionary] corresponding to the selected Japanese headword “Tenka [addition]” is expanded on the entire screen of the main screen 17. The information is displayed as an information display screen G (step S27).

  As described above, by selecting the jump mode icon BJ4 [previous dictionary] icon Bb displayed on the main screen 17 or the sub screen 16 for the search character string in the explanatory information display screen G displayed on the main screen 17. The description information of the headword that matches the search character string is read from the jump destination dictionary used in the previous jump search process according to the character type and language of the search character string, and a new explanation information display screen G Is displayed. Therefore, if you want to know the detailed meaning of the displayed phrase in the same way as the previous jump search process that correctly matched the character type and language, perform a jump dictionary search with excellent operability and comfort. be able to.

  Therefore, for example, for advanced Chinese, a dictionary that uses Japanese kanji as the search character is set as the jump destination dictionary even though the specified search character string is Chinese kanji. Even if the character string is Japanese Kanji, the dictionary that uses Chinese Kanji as the search character is not set as the jump destination dictionary, and the dictionary that has the same search character type and language as the search character string is sure. A comfortable learning environment can be provided.

  FIG. 20 shows a display operation (part 1) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub screen) 16 associated with the information display process (Example 3-2) of the electronic dictionary device 10. FIG.

  FIG. 21 shows a display operation (No. 2) of the touch panel type color display unit (main screen) 17 and the handwriting input unit (sub screen) 16 associated with the information display process (Example 3-2) of the electronic dictionary device 10. FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), an explanatory information display screen G corresponding to the headword “routi [body]” retrieved from the [Chunichi dictionary] stored as the Chinese dictionary database 22d is the main screen 17. When the [jump] key 14f (KJ) is pressed (touched) in order to jump to another dictionary and search for an arbitrary character string in the explanation information in the state displayed in (Step S9). (Yes)), it is determined whether or not the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S10).

  If it is determined that the normal dictionary search mode is selected (step S10 (Yes)), the jump mode icon BJ is displayed in the touch icon area 17B and the sub screen 16 of the main screen 17, and the jump search mode is set. (Steps S11 and S12).

  Then, the jump search mode (default “previous dictionary mode”) stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [previous dictionary] icon Bb among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed by highlighting H. (Step S13).

  When the alphabet (pinyin) character string “jingshen” to be jump searched in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by inversion (step S14).

  Here, for a Chinese Pinyin search character string “jingshen” that is designated and displayed, if a user wants to perform a jump search by selecting an arbitrary dictionary, as shown in FIG. Is touched (step S28 (Yes)), the jump search mode is set to “dictionary selection mode” and stored in the jump mode memory 22j, and the [dictionary selection] icon Bs is designated and displayed by highlighting H. (Step S29).

  Then, the character type (alphabet) and language (Chinese) of the search character string “jingshen” are determined (step S30).

  Then, based on the table data (see FIG. 16A) stored in the jump destination dictionary table memory 22h ′, Chinese Pinyin is included in the search character corresponding to the determined character type (alphabet) and language (Chinese). Only the dictionary is read out and displayed as a list in the jump destination dictionary list area Ld opened on the explanation information display screen G (step S31 ').

  At this time, the previous jump destination dictionary [Chunichi dictionary] corresponding to the corresponding character type (alphabet) and language (Chinese) stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i '(see FIG. 16B) is set as the designated dictionary. Then, it is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S32).

  In this jump destination dictionary list area Ld, if you want to know the Japanese language corresponding to the Chinese Pinyin search character string “jingshen”, as shown in FIG. 20C, the cursor Cu is moved according to the user operation. When the desired jump destination dictionary [[A] Chinese-Japanese dictionary] is selected and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S33), the selected dictionary name [middle Date dictionary] is registered in association with the discriminated character type (alphabet) and language (Chinese) of the search character string “jingshen” in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′ (see FIG. 16B) (step S34).

  Then, the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed from the book / text viewer mode (step S21).

  If it is determined that the change is not a change from the book / text viewer mode (step S21 (No)), the process proceeds to a day / Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).

  In this daytime Chinese character conversion process, the current search character string “jingshen” specified in FIG. 20A is determined not to be “Chinese characters”, so the daytime Chinese character code conversion process is performed. No (Step A1 (No)).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20D, a headword that matches the search character string “jingshen” in front is searched from the [Chunichi dictionary] selected in the jump destination dictionary, and the headword of the searched headword is searched. The list is displayed in the headword list area Lm on the main screen 17 (step S23).

  At this time, the first headword “jingshen [spirit]” listed in the headword list area Lm is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S24), and the Chinese Pinyin headword “jingshen [ The explanation information in Japanese corresponding to “Mental]” is read out from the jump destination dictionary [Chunichi Dictionary] and displayed as a preview in the preview area Vp of the main screen 17 (step S25).

  Then, when a desired search entry word “jingshen [spirit]” is selected in accordance with the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user, and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S26). The Japanese explanation information read from the [Chunichi Dictionary] corresponding to the selected Chinese Pinyin headword “jingshen [spirit]” is expanded on the entire screen of the main screen 17. It is displayed as the explanation information display screen G (step S27).

  In this way, for the desired search character string in the explanation information display screen G displayed on the main screen 17, the [Dictionary selection] icon Bs of the jump mode icon BJ displayed on the main screen 17 or the sub screen 16 is selected. As a result, the description information of the headword that matches the search character string can be easily read out from, for example, a dictionary different from the normal dictionary selected by the user. In addition, if the specified search character string is the Chinese alphabet (pinyin), only dictionaries that have Chinese pinyin as a headword are listed as candidates for the jump destination dictionary. It is possible to perform a jump search by reliably selecting a dictionary that correctly corresponds to the character type / language as a jump destination dictionary.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21E, in the display state of the English explanation information display screen G corresponding to the Japanese headword “spirit” retrieved from the [Japanese-English dictionary], the explanation information display screen G When the [jump] key 14f (KJ) is pressed (touched) in order to perform a jump search for the English character string “mind” included in the list (step S9 (Yes)), whether or not the normal dictionary search mode is set. Determination is made (step S10).

  If it is determined that the normal dictionary search mode is selected (step S10 (Yes)), the jump mode icon BJ is displayed on the touch icon area 17B and the sub screen 16 of the main screen 17 in the same manner as described above. The mode is set (steps S11 and S12).

  Then, the jump search mode “dictionary selection mode” stored in the jump mode memory 22j is read, and the corresponding [dictionary selection] icon Bs among the jump mode icons BJ is designated and displayed H by highlighting ( Step S13).

  When the English character string “mind” to be jump searched in the explanation information display screen G is touched with the pen P, the search character string is designated and displayed by reversal (step S14).

  Here, with respect to the English search character string “mind” indicated by the designation display h, when it is desired to search by specifying the same [English-Japanese dictionary] as the previous jump search from the same English alphabet as the jump destination dictionary, FIG. As shown in (F), when the [previous dictionary] icon Bb is touched (step S15 (Yes)), the jump search mode is set to “previous dictionary mode” and stored in the jump mode memory 22j. The [previous dictionary] icon Bb is designated and displayed H by highlighting (step S16).

  Then, the character type (alphabet) and language (English) of the search character string “mind” are determined (step S17), and the corresponding character type (alphabet) stored in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′ (see FIG. 16B) and The previous jump destination dictionary [English-Japanese dictionary] corresponding to the language (English) is detected (step S18 '). Then, the previous jump destination dictionary [English-Japanese dictionary] is set as the current jump destination dictionary (step S19).

  Then, the normal dictionary search mode is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed from the book / text viewer mode (step S21).

  If it is determined that the change is not a change from the book / text viewer mode (step S21 (No)), the process proceeds to a day / Chinese character conversion process in FIG. 8 (step SA).

  In this daytime Chinese character conversion process, the current search character string “mind” designated in FIG. 21E is determined not to be “Kanji”, so the daytime Chinese character code conversion process is performed. No (Step A1 (No)).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21G, a headword that matches the English search character string “mind” is searched from the [English-Japanese dictionary] set in the current jump destination dictionary, and this search is performed. A list of headwords is displayed in the headword list area Lm of the main screen 17 (step S23).

  At this time, the head word “mind” displayed in the head word list area Lm in a list is designated and displayed by the cursor Cu (step S24), and the description of Japanese corresponding to the designated word “mind” is displayed. Information is read from the jump destination dictionary [English-Japanese dictionary] and displayed in the preview area Vp of the main screen 17 (step S25).

  Then, when a desired search entry word “mind” is selected in accordance with the movement operation of the cursor Cu by the user, and the [translation / decision] key 14c (KE) is pressed (touched) (step S26), the selection is performed. Japanese explanation information read from the [English-Japanese dictionary] corresponding to the English headword “mind” is displayed as an explanation information display screen G developed on the entire screen of the main screen 17. (Step S27).

  Therefore, for example, for advanced Chinese and English users, a dictionary that uses the English alphabet as the search character is set as the jump destination dictionary even though the specified search character string is Chinese Pinyin. Dictionaries that have the same search character type and language as the search string without the Chinese Pinyin search character set as the search target dictionary even though the search character string is the English alphabet It is possible to provide a comfortable learning environment that can be reliably set.

[Example 4]
In the fourth embodiment, jump search processing suitable for beginners when the previous jump dictionary memory 22i (see FIG. 4) is used in the “previous dictionary mode” described in the above [second embodiment], and the above [implementation]. Jump search processing suitable for advanced users when the previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′ (see FIG. 16B) is used in the “previous dictionary mode” described in the example 3], the beginner mode or the advanced mode depending on the user operation It is configured to be switched as appropriate by setting to.

  FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic circuit (Embodiment 4) of the electronic dictionary device 10.

  In the electronic circuit of the fourth embodiment, the previous dictionary mode setting memory 22j ′ for storing mode data indicating whether the “previous dictionary mode” is set to the elementary mode or the advanced mode is stored in the memory 22. Add and secure.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an operation screen for switching between the beginner mode and the advanced mode for the “previous dictionary mode” for realizing the information display process (fourth embodiment) of the electronic dictionary device 10.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, the [Shift] key and the [Setting] key of the key input unit 14 are pressed while the explanation information display screen G accompanying the dictionary search process is displayed on the main screen 17. Then, a setting item list window Ws is displayed.

  Of the items displayed in the list in the setting item list window Ws, when the item [previous dictionary setting] for setting the mode for the “previous dictionary mode” is designated by the cursor key, as shown in FIG. In addition, a previous dictionary mode setting window Wsb in which selection items of [Beginner mode: previous dictionary set for each character type] and [Advanced mode: previous dictionary set for each character type and language] are displayed is displayed.

  In the previous dictionary mode setting window Wsb, when the selection item of [Beginner Mode] or [Advanced Mode] is designated by the cursor key 14e and the [Translation / Determination] key 14c is pressed, the determined [Beginner Mode] or Mode data indicating [advanced mode] is stored in the previous dictionary mode setting memory 22j '.

  In the state where the “previous dictionary mode” is set to “beginner mode”, the information display process stores the previous dictionary corresponding to the character type of the search character string via steps S17, S18, and S19 in FIG. The jump dictionary search is executed using the previous jump dictionary memory 22i (see FIG. 4). In the state set to [advanced mode], the previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′ storing the previous dictionary corresponding to the character type and language of the search character string via steps S17, S18 ′ and S19 in FIG. A jump dictionary search is performed using (see FIG. 16B).

  That is, when “previous dictionary mode” is set to “beginner mode”, for example, if the character type of the search character string is kanji, the previous dictionary stored in association with the character type [kanji] is the daytime dictionary. Alternatively, a jump dictionary search using the dictionary is executed for any of the Chinese-Japanese dictionaries. For this reason, a character string consisting of the same kanji characters between Japanese and Chinese can be used as a search character string, and the explanation information (meaning content) in the partner language can be easily understood. It can provide a search function that is very interesting.

  Note that the compatibility search function with different language dictionaries corresponding only to the character type of the search character string in [Beginner Mode] is compatible with the Japanese dictionary and the Chinese dictionary when the character type of the search character string is Kanji. The same applies to the compatibility between the English dictionary and the French dictionary when the character type of the search character string is alphabet.

  Also, when “previous dictionary mode” is set to [advanced mode], for example, if the search character string is Chinese kanji, it correctly corresponds to the character type [kanji] and language [chinese] of the search character string A jump dictionary search using a previous dictionary such as a Chinese-Japanese dictionary or a Han-Kan dictionary that has been stored is performed. For this reason, for example, for advanced Chinese users, the previous dictionary that uses Japanese kanji as the search character is set as the jump destination dictionary even though the specified search character string is Chinese kanji. Even though the search character string is Japanese Kanji, a comfortable search function can be provided without the previous dictionary having Chinese Kanji as the search character being set as the jump destination dictionary.

  Note that the jump search function in the language dictionary that correctly corresponds to the character type and language of the search character string in this [advanced mode] is a jump search by a Chinese dictionary when the search character string is a Chinese character or Japanese. This is not limited to a jump search using a Japanese dictionary in the case of a Chinese character, but a jump search using an English dictionary when the search character string is an English alphabet, a jump search using a French dictionary when the search character string is a French alphabet, and the like.

  In the fourth embodiment, even when the “advanced mode” is set, in the “dictionary selection mode”, various searchable dictionaries (jump destination dictionary table memory) corresponding only to the character type of the search character string are used. 22h: refer to FIG. 3), the information display processing is performed in steps S30 to S34 in FIG. 6 [Examples 1 and 2] so that the user can appropriately select a desired language-based dictionary from the dictionary and search the jump dictionary. Perform a jump dictionary search via.

  In the “dictionary selection mode” with this [advanced mode] set, the user can appropriately select a jump destination dictionary of a desired language system from various searchable dictionaries corresponding only to the character type of the search character string. If it can be selected but the selected dictionary is a language dictionary different from the search character string, it is not registered in the previous jump dictionary memory 22i '(see FIG. 16B) in step S34.

  It should be noted that each processing method and database by the electronic dictionary device 10 described in the above embodiments, that is, the information display process (part 1) shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5 and the information display process (part 2) shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 is replaced with the information display process (part 3) shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7, the daytime Chinese character conversion process included in the information display process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8, and the information display process (part 2) shown in the flowchart of FIG. Each method such as information display processing (Example 3) and dictionary databases 22b to 22e are programs that can be executed by a computer, such as a memory card (ROM card, RAM card, etc.), magnetic disk (floppy disk). , Hard disk, etc.), optical disc (CD-ROM, DVD, etc.), semiconductor It may be distributed and stored in the external storage medium 23 such as a memory. Then, the computer of the electronic device having the display screens (17) and (16) reads the program stored in the external storage medium 23 into the storage device (22), and the operation is controlled by the read program. The information display function with jump search described in the above embodiments can be realized, and the same processing can be executed by the above-described method.

  Further, program data for realizing each of the above methods can be transmitted on the network N in the form of a program code, and this program data is captured by the communication control unit 25 into a computer connected to the network N. Thus, the information display function with the jump search described above can also be realized.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention at the stage of implementation. Further, each of the embodiments includes inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent elements are deleted from all the constituent elements shown in each embodiment or some constituent elements are combined in different forms, the problems described in the column of the problem to be solved by the invention If the effects described in the column “Effects of the Invention” can be obtained, a configuration in which these constituent requirements are deleted or combined can be extracted as an invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Electronic dictionary apparatus 11 ... Main body case 12 ... Cover body case 13 ... Hinge part 14 ... Key input part (keyboard)
14a ... Character input key 14b ... Dictionary designation key 14c (KE) ... [Translation / Determination] key 14d ... [Back / List] key 14e ... Cursor key 14f (KJ) ... [Jump] key 15 ... Speaker 16 ... Handwriting input section (Sub screen)
16d ... Liquid crystal display screen 16t ... Transparent touch panel 17 ... Touch panel color display (main screen)
17d ... Color liquid crystal display screen 17t ... Transparent touch panel 17A ... Touch key area 17B ... Touch icon area 21 ... CPU
22 ... Memory 22a ... Information display control program 22b ... Japanese dictionary database 22c ... English dictionary database 22d ... Chinese dictionary database 22e ... Mini dictionary database 22f ... Book data 22g ... Text data 22h ... Jump destination dictionary table memory 22h '... Jump destination dictionary table memory (Example 3)
22i: previous jump dictionary memory 22i ′: previous jump dictionary memory (Example 3)
22j ... Jump mode memory 22j ': Previous dictionary mode setting memory 22k ... Chinese-Chinese character conversion table memory 23 ... External storage medium 24 ... Storage medium read / write unit 25 ... Communication control unit 26 ... Acceleration sensor G ... Explanation information display screen Gy ... Example Display screen BM ... [Marker] icon BT ... [Wordbook] icon BJ ... Jump mode icon Bb ... [Last dictionary] icon Bs ... [Dictionary selection] icon Bm ... [Mini dictionary] icon Wm ... Mini dictionary window Lm ... Headword List area Vp ... Preview area Ld ... Jump destination dictionary list area N ... [Candidate] button R ... [Scroll] button E ... [Close] button H, h ... Designation display P ... Touch pen Cu ... Cursor Ws ... Setting item list window Wsb ... last dictionary mode setting win C

Claims (4)

Normal dictionary storage means for storing a plurality of normal dictionaries with different searchable character types acquired by associating and collecting a headword and explanation information of the headword;
Reduced dictionary storage means for storing a plurality of reduced dictionaries having different searchable character types acquired by associating an entry word with simplified description information of the entry word; and
A headword corresponding to a search target character input according to a user operation is searched from headwords in the normal dictionary stored in the normal dictionary storage means, and explanation information corresponding to the searched headword is displayed. Dictionary search and display means to be displayed on the screen,
Jump mode setting means for setting a jump search mode according to a user operation;
When the jump search mode is set in a state where the description information corresponding to the headword is displayed by the dictionary search display means, a plurality of normal dictionaries stored in the normal dictionary storage means are stored as jump search destination dictionaries. Among these, the previous dictionary icon for designating the normal dictionary used in association with the previous headword search, the dictionary selection icon for designating the normal dictionary selected in accordance with the user operation, and the simplified dictionary storage means A jump icon display means for displaying a reduced dictionary icon for designating the reduced dictionary stored in the display section;
Among the explanation information displayed by the dictionary search display means, a search character designation means for designating a search target character according to a user operation,
A character type discriminating means for discriminating the character type of the search target character designated by the search character designation means;
When the previous dictionary icon is selected in response to a user operation, the headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the search character specifying means can be searched with the character type determined by the character type determining means, and the previous A previous dictionary jump search and display means for searching from the headwords of the normal dictionary used in the headword search and displaying the explanation information corresponding to the headword searched on the display unit;
When the dictionary selection icon is selected in response to a user operation, it is possible to search for a headword corresponding to a search target character specified by the search character specifying unit with the character type determined by the character type determining unit and the user operation A selected dictionary jump search and display means for searching from the headwords of the normal dictionary selected according to and displaying the description information corresponding to the searched headword on the display unit;
When the simplified dictionary icon is selected in response to a user operation, the simplified dictionary can be searched using the character type determined by the character type determining unit for the headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the search character specifying unit. A simplified dictionary jump search and display means for searching from headwords, and displaying windowed explanation information corresponding to the searched headwords on the display unit;
An electronic device having a dictionary function characterized by comprising The normal dictionary storage means stores a plurality of normal dictionaries with different searchable character types / languages acquired by associating a headword with explanation information of the headword,
The simplified dictionary storage means stores a plurality of reduced dictionaries having different searchable character types / languages, which are collected in association with headwords and simplified explanation information of the headwords,
The character type determining means determines the character type and language of the search target character specified by the search character specifying means,
When the character type and language of the character to be searched determined by the character type determining means are the same as the searchable character type of the dictionary of the jump search destination designated according to the selection of each icon and the language is different, the search target Character code conversion means for converting a character code of a character into a character code of a searchable language of the specified jump search destination dictionary,
When each of the jump search display means has the same character type and language of the search target character determined by the character type determination means as the searchable character type in the jump search destination dictionary and a different language, the character code conversion means A headword search means after code conversion for searching for a headword corresponding to the search target character whose code has been converted from the headword of the jump search destination dictionary;
An electronic apparatus having a dictionary function according to claim 1. The normal dictionary storage means stores a plurality of normal dictionaries with different searchable character types / languages acquired by associating a headword with explanation information of the headword,
The simplified dictionary storage means stores a plurality of reduced dictionaries having different searchable character types / languages, which are collected in association with headwords and simplified explanation information of the headwords,
The character type determining means determines the character type and language of the search target character specified by the search character specifying means,
When the previous dictionary icon is selected in response to a user operation, the previous dictionary jump search display means determines the headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the search character specifying means by the character type determining means. Search from the headwords of the normal dictionary that can be searched by character type and language and used in conjunction with the previous headword search, and display the explanation information corresponding to the searched headword on the display unit,
When the dictionary selection icon is selected in response to a user operation, the selected dictionary jump search display means determines the headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the search character specifying means by the character type determining means. Search from the headwords of the normal dictionary that can be searched by the character type and language and selected according to the user operation, and display the explanation information corresponding to the searched headword on the display unit,
An electronic apparatus having a dictionary function according to claim 1. A program for controlling a computer of an electronic device having a display unit,
The computer,
Normal dictionary storage means for storing, in a memory, a plurality of normal dictionaries having different searchable character types acquired by associating a headword with explanatory information of the headword;
A reduced dictionary storage means for storing a plurality of reduced dictionaries having different searchable character types acquired by associating headwords with simplified description information of the headwords;
A headword corresponding to the search target character input in response to a user operation is searched from headwords in the normal dictionary stored by the normal dictionary storage means, and the explanation information corresponding to the searched headword is Dictionary search display means to be displayed on the display unit;
Jump mode setting means for setting a jump search mode according to user operation,
When the jump search mode is set in a state where the description information corresponding to the headword is displayed by the dictionary search display means, a plurality of normal dictionaries stored in the normal dictionary storage means are stored as jump search destination dictionaries. Among these, the previous dictionary icon for designating the normal dictionary used in association with the previous headword search, the dictionary selection icon for designating the normal dictionary selected in accordance with the user operation, and the simplified dictionary storage means Jump icon display means for displaying a reduced dictionary icon for designating in the reduced dictionary stored by the display unit,
Search character designation means for designating a search target character in response to a user operation from the explanation information displayed by the dictionary search display means,
A character type discriminating means for discriminating the character type of the search target character designated by the search character designation means;
When the previous dictionary icon is selected in response to a user operation, the headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the search character specifying means can be searched with the character type determined by the character type determining means, and the previous Last dictionary jump search display means for searching from the headwords of the normal dictionary used in the headword search, and displaying the explanation information corresponding to the searched headword on the display unit,
When the dictionary selection icon is selected in response to a user operation, it is possible to search for a headword corresponding to a search target character specified by the search character specifying unit with the character type determined by the character type determining unit and the user operation A selected dictionary jump search and display means for searching from the headwords of the normal dictionary selected according to and displaying the explanation information corresponding to the searched headword on the display unit,
When the simplified dictionary icon is selected in response to a user operation, the simplified dictionary can be searched using the character type determined by the character type determining unit for the headword corresponding to the search target character specified by the search character specifying unit. A simplified dictionary jump search and display means for searching from headwords and displaying windowed explanation information corresponding to the searched headwords on the display unit;
Program to function as.

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