JP5338645B2 - Electronic device and information display program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device and an information display program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, electronic devices such as an electronic dictionary having a dictionary function have been provided with a dictionary database that stores each headword and headword explanation information in association with each other, and a headword corresponding to an input character. The description information is read from the dictionary database, and the headword and the explanation information are displayed.

  Some of such electronic devices have a so-called word book function. The word book function is a function that facilitates review by registering words (headwords) on which explanatory information is displayed, according to the type of dictionary database of the search source based on user operations (for example, patent literature). 1).

  By the way, in the above-mentioned word book function, generally, a usage method is assumed in which a word to be remembered or a word that is often viewed is registered and reviewed later. Therefore, in order to display the explanation information of the words registered in the word book, first, the word book display mode is activated to display a list of word book types (types of dictionary databases), and A plurality of operations are performed such as selecting a word book and displaying a list of registered words in the word book, and finally selecting a desired word and displaying its explanation information.

JP 2007-148990 A

  However, in the conventional electronic device in which the explanation information of the registered word can be viewed only by the operation procedure as described above, the explanation information of the word previously registered in the word book cannot be easily displayed from the text display state. . For example, when the user looks at the explanation information of a certain headword, finds a word that has been previously registered in the word book, and wants to confirm the meaning of this word, activate the word book display mode. Therefore, it is necessary to perform the above operation, which takes time and effort. In addition, when the word book display mode is activated, the display target is temporarily switched from the dictionary database to the word book, and the display cannot be restored to the description information of the original dictionary database.

  On the other hand, as a technique for solving such a problem, it is conceivable to perform a so-called jump search. In this case, a plurality of headword candidates corresponding to the word to be searched (jump target word) are searched, Since it is necessary to select desired headwords from these candidates and display the explanation information, it still takes time and effort.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device and an information display program that can easily display explanation information of a word previously registered in a word book even from a text display state.

The electronic device according to the present invention is
Display means;
Dictionary storage means for storing dictionary information in which explanation information including text is associated with each headword;
Among the headwords in the dictionary information, explanation information display control means for searching for explanation information of headwords specified based on user operations from the dictionary information and displaying the information on the display means;
A plurality of types of learning support means for storing and displaying words specified by the user for each learning support function in order to support the user's word learning ;
When the explanation information is displayed by the explanation information display control means, if the word stored by the learning support means is included in the text, the word is identified and displayed in a different display form according to the type of learning support. In addition, when one word is stored by a plurality of types of learning support means, a registered word identification display control means for identifying and displaying so as to know the type of learning support to be preferentially executed ,
A learning support function control means for executing the display of the word by a learning support means of a type determined by the display form in response to a predetermined operation from the user for the word identified and displayed by the registered word identification display control means; ,
It is provided with.

According to the present invention, when displaying the description information of the dictionary, if a word stored by the learning support means is included, the word is identified and displayed in a different display form according to the type of learning support. When a single word is stored by a plurality of types of learning support means, it is identified and displayed so that the type of learning support to be preferentially executed is known, so that the user can confirm the desired learning support function. Can be executed .

It is a top view which shows the general view of an electronic dictionary. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of an electronic dictionary. It is a figure which shows the data structure of a dictionary database. (A) is a figure which shows the data structure of a word book table, (b) is a figure which shows the data structure of a headline memo table, (c) is a figure which shows the data structure of a memorization card table. It is a flowchart which shows a dictionary search process. It is a flowchart which shows a dictionary information display process. It is a flowchart which shows the registration process of learning data. It is a flowchart which shows a direct jump process. It is a figure which shows the state in which the scratch operation was performed with respect to the word marked by multiple colors. It is a figure which shows the display content of a display part. It is a figure which shows the display content of a display part.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which an electronic apparatus according to the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Appearance configuration]
FIG. 1 is a plan view of the electronic dictionary 1.
As shown in this figure, the electronic dictionary 1 includes a main display 10, a sub display 11, and a key group 2.

  The main display 10 and the sub-display 11 are parts for displaying various data such as characters and symbols according to the operation of the key group 2 by the user, and are configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an ELD (Electronic Luminescence Display), or the like. ing. The main display 10 and the sub display 11 in the present embodiment are formed integrally with a so-called touch panel 110 (see FIG. 2) and can accept operations such as handwriting input.

  The key group 2 has various keys that receive operations for operating the electronic dictionary 1 from the user. Specifically, the key group 2 includes a translation / decision key 2b, a character key 2c, a dictionary selection key 2d, a cursor key 2e, a shift key 2f, a return key 2g, a jump key 2h, and a word book key. 2i, a heading memo display key 2j, a memorization card display key 2k, and the like.

  The translation / decision key 2b is a key used for executing a search, determining a headword, and the like. The character key 2c is a key used for inputting characters by the user, and includes “A” to “Z” keys in the present embodiment. The dictionary selection key 2d is a key used for selecting a dictionary database 820, which will be described later (see FIG. 2).

  The cursor key 2e is a key used for the reverse display position in the screen, that is, the movement of the cursor position. In the present embodiment, the up / down / left / right directions can be designated. The shift key 2f is a key used when a Japanese word is set as a search target. The return key 2g is a key used when returning to the previously displayed screen.

  The jump key 2h is a key used when starting the jump function. The jump function means that when the user selects a word (hereinafter referred to as a jump target word) in the description information when the description information is displayed, the headword corresponding to the jump target word is the jump destination, In other words, it is a function that is searched again in the re-search destination dictionary.

  The word book key 2i is a key used to display a list of words registered in a word book table 840 (see FIGS. 2 and 4A) described later. In the present embodiment, when any one of the words displayed in a list by operating the word book key 2i is designated by the user, the dictionary database 820 associated with the word in the word book table 840 is used. The explanation information of the word is read and displayed.

  The heading memo display key 2j is a key used when displaying a list of memo images indicated by pointers registered in a heading memo table 841 (see FIGS. 2 and 4B) described later. In the present embodiment, when any of the memo images displayed as a list by operating the heading memo display key 2j is designated by the user, the words associated with the memo image in the heading memo table 841 and The dictionary database 820 is detected, and the explanation information of the word is read from the dictionary database 820 and displayed. However, when the heading memo display key 2j is operated, a list of registered words in the heading memo table 841 is displayed, and when any registered word is specified, a memo image associated with the heading memo table 841 is displayed. It's also good.

  The memorization card display key 2k is a key used for displaying a list of memorization card images indicated by pointers registered in an after-mentioned memorization card table 842 (see FIGS. 2 and 4C). In the present embodiment, when any one of the memorized card images displayed as a list by operating the memorized card display key 2k is designated by the user, the memorized card image is associated with the memorized card table 842. A word and dictionary database 820 is detected, and explanation information of the word is read from the dictionary database 820 and displayed. However, when the memorized card display key 2k is operated, a list of registered words in the memorized card table 842 is displayed, and when any registered word is specified, a memorized card image associated with the memorized card table 842 is displayed. It's also good.

[Internal configuration]
Next, the internal structure of the electronic dictionary 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the electronic dictionary 1.

  As shown in this figure, the electronic dictionary 1 includes a display unit 40, an input unit 30, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 20, a flash ROM (Read Only Memory) 80, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 90, each of which is a bus. 100 are connected to each other so that data communication is possible.

  The display unit 40 includes the main display 10 and the sub display 11 described above, and displays various types of information on the main display 10 and the sub display 11 based on a display signal input from the CPU 20.

  The input unit 30 includes the key group 2 and the touch panel 110 described above, and outputs a signal corresponding to the pressed key or the position of the touch panel 110 to the CPU 20.

  The CPU 20 executes processing based on a predetermined program in accordance with an input instruction, performs an instruction to each function unit, data transfer, and the like, and comprehensively controls the electronic dictionary 1. Specifically, the CPU 20 reads various programs stored in the flash ROM 80 according to an operation signal or the like input from the input unit 30, and executes processing according to the program. Then, the CPU 20 stores the processing result in the RAM 90 and causes the display unit 40 to output the processing result as appropriate.

  Here, the CPU 20 according to the present embodiment is configured to execute a plurality of learning support functions for supporting word learning by the user based on various programs in the flash ROM 80. More specifically, the word A book description information display function, a headline memo display function, a memorized card display function, and the like are executed.

  The word book explanation information display function refers to word explanation information specified based on a user operation among words registered in a word book table 840 (see FIGS. 2 and 4A) described later. This is a function for reading out from the dictionary database 820 associated with the word book table 840 and displaying it.

  The heading memo display function refers to a word specified based on a user operation among words registered in a heading memo table 841 (see FIGS. 2 and 4B), which will be described later, in the heading memo table 841. This is a function to display an image of a written memo.

  The memorization card display function refers to a word specified on the basis of a user operation among words registered in the memorization card table 842 (see FIGS. 2 and 4C). This is a function for displaying an image of a memorized card.

  The flash ROM 80 is a memory that stores programs and data for realizing various functions of the electronic dictionary 1. In the present embodiment, the flash ROM 80 stores an information display program 81 according to the present invention, a dictionary database group 82, a handwritten image table 83, a learning information storage table group 84, and the like.

  The information display program 81 is a program for causing the CPU 20 to execute a later-described dictionary search process (see FIGS. 5 to 8).

  The dictionary database group 82 includes a plurality of dictionary databases 820,... In the present embodiment, the dictionary database 820a of “English-Japanese dictionary”, the dictionary database 820b of “modern English-English dictionary”, and the like are included. Yes. In these dictionary databases 820,..., As shown in an example in FIG. 3, for example, headwords, explanation information including text of meaning contents of the headwords, data numbers of headwords, and the like are associated with each other. Multiple items are stored. Each dictionary database 820 in the present embodiment is assigned an identification number representing a dictionary name (see FIG. 4 and the like).

  The handwritten image table 83 stores a plurality of handwritten images input from the touch panel 110 as the contents of a headline memo or a memorization card. More specifically, each handwritten image is stored in association with an identification number. ing.

  The learning information storage table group 84 has a word book table 840, a heading memo table 841, and a memorization card table 842 as learning information storage tables for storing learning information including words to be learned. .

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the word book table 840 is registered by the user as a learning target word after the explanatory information is displayed in a dictionary search process (see FIGS. 5 to 8) described later. The headword, the dictionary name (dictionary number) of the source dictionary database 820, and the data number of the headword in the dictionary database 820 are stored in association with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the headline memo table 841 is registered by the user as a learning target word after explanation information is displayed in a dictionary search process (see FIGS. 5 to 8) described later. The headword, the dictionary name (dictionary number) of the dictionary database 820 of the source, the data number of the headword in the dictionary database 820, and the handwritten image stored in the handwritten image table 83 as a memo about the headword The pointer is stored in association with the pointer.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the memorized card table 842 is registered by the user as a learning target word after explanation information is displayed in a dictionary search process (see FIGS. 5 to 8) described later. The handwritten image table 83 includes the headword, the dictionary name (dictionary number) of the dictionary database 820 of the source, the data number of the headword in the dictionary database 820, and the contents of each face of the memorized card for the headword. The stored two handwritten images are stored in association with the pointers.

  The RAM 90 includes a memory area that temporarily holds various programs executed by the CPU 20 and data related to the execution of these programs. In the present embodiment, the RAM 90 includes a display data storage area 91.

  The display data storage area 91 temporarily holds data to be displayed on the main display 10.

[Operation]
Next, the operation of the electronic dictionary 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
5 to 8 are flowcharts showing the flow of dictionary search processing in which the CPU 20 reads and executes the information display program 81.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, after the user selects one of the dictionary databases 820 as a search target dictionary database 820 (hereinafter referred to as a selected dictionary database 820S) via the input unit 30, a search character for the search word is searched. When a column is input (step S1), the CPU 20 searches the selected dictionary database 820S for a headword corresponding to the search character string (step S2), and performs a dictionary information display process (step S3).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in this dictionary information display process, the CPU 20 first reads the description information of the headword searched from the selected dictionary database 820 </ b> S (step T <b> 1), and then displays the display area on the main display 10. Display data is generated in accordance with the size of the display data and stored in the display data storage area 91, and the display data is displayed on the main display 10 (step T2). Through these steps T <b> 1 to T <b> 2, out of the headwords in the dictionary database 820, explanation information of headwords designated based on the user operation is retrieved from the dictionary database 820 and displayed on the main display 10. If there are a plurality of headwords searched in step T1, the CUP 20 displays a list of these headwords on the main display 10 to select any headword, and explanation information of the selected headword Is read.

  Next, the CPU 20 searches the display data in the display data storage area 91 for a word registered in the word book table 840 (step T3), determines whether there is a registered word (step T4), and registers it. When it is determined that there is no word (step T4; No), the process proceeds to step T6 described later.

  When it is determined in step T4 that there is a word registered in the word book table 840 (step T4; Yes), the CPU 20 marks the registered word on the main display 10 in red (step T5).

  Next, the CPU 20 searches the display data in the display data storage area 91 for a word registered in the heading memo table 841 (step T6), determines whether there is a registered word (step T7), and registers it. When it is determined that there is no word (step T7; No), the process proceeds to step T11 described later.

  If it is determined in step T7 that there is a word registered in the heading memo table 841 (step T7; Yes), the CPU 20 determines whether the word is already marked (step T8). If it is determined that the mark is not marked (step T8; No), the registered word on the main display 10 is marked in blue (step T9), and the process proceeds to step T11 described later.

  If it is determined in step T8 that the registered word has already been marked (step T8; Yes), the CPU 20 adds blue to the marking color (step T10). Specifically, in this step T10, the CPU 20 narrows the marking area by the color already used as the marking color (here red) at the lower end of the word, and this part is added with the additional marking color (here blue). Mark (see FIG. 9). In the present embodiment, the marking color at the top of the word corresponds to the learning support function executed in the direct jump process (see FIG. 8) described later. For example, the marking color at the top of the word is red. In some cases, the word book explanation information display function is executed in the direct jump process, and when the marking color is blue, the headline memo display function is executed in the direct jump process, and the marking color is yellow (described later). In step T14), the memorized card display function is executed by direct jump processing.

  Next, the CPU 20 searches the display data in the display data storage area 91 for a word registered in the memorization card table 842 (step T11), determines whether there is a registered word (step T12), and registers it. If it is determined that there is no word (step T12; No), the dictionary information display process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step T12 that there is a word registered in the memorization card table 842 (step T12; Yes), the CPU 20 determines whether or not the word has already been marked (step T13). If it is determined that the mark is not marked (step T13; No), the registered word on the main display 10 is marked in yellow (step T14), and the dictionary information display process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step T13 that the registered word has already been marked (step T13; Yes), the CPU 20 adds yellow to the marking color (step T15) and ends the dictionary information display process. Specifically, in this step T15, the CPU 20 narrows the marking area by the color already used as the marking color (here, at least one of red and blue) at the lower end portion of the word, and adds this additional marking color ( Here, the marking is performed in yellow) (see FIG. 9).

  When the above dictionary information display processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 20 determines whether or not a scroll operation is performed by the user via the cursor key 2e (step S4).

  If it is determined in step S4 that the scroll operation has been performed (step S4; Yes), the CPU 20 regenerates display data in accordance with the scroll direction, stores it in the display data storage area 91, and stores the display data. Is displayed on the main display 10 and a word mark process is performed by the same process as in steps T3 to T15 (step S5). Then, the process proceeds to the above-described step S4.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S4 that the scroll operation is not performed (step S4; No), the CPU 20 registers an operation for registering learning data for the word of the headword (hereinafter referred to as a learning data registration operation). Is performed by the user (step S6), and if it is determined that it is performed (step S6; Yes), a learning data registration process is performed (step S7).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in this learning data registration process, the CPU 20 first determines whether or not a registration operation to the word book table 840 has been performed (step U1), and determines that it has been performed. In the case (step U1; Yes), the word of the headword whose explanation information is displayed on the main display 10, the dictionary name of the selected dictionary database 820S, and the data number of the headword in the dictionary database 820 are associated with each other. In addition, after accumulating and storing in the word book table 840 (step U2), the learning data registration process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step U1 that the registration operation to the word book table 840 has not been performed (step U1; No), the CPU 20 determines whether or not the registration operation to the headline memo table 841 has been performed. However, if it is determined that it has been performed (step U3; Yes), a handwritten memo input screen is displayed on the sub-display 11 (step U4).

  Next, the CPU 20 accepts an input of a handwritten image as a memo for the headword whose explanatory information is displayed on the main display 10, and the input handwritten image, the word of the headword, and the dictionary of the selection dictionary database 820S. After the name and the data number of the entry word in the dictionary database 820 are associated and stored in the entry memo table 841 (step U5), the learning data registration process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step U3 that the registration operation to the heading memo table 841 is not performed (step U3; No), the CPU 20 determines whether or not the registration operation to the memorization card table 842 is performed. However, if it is determined that it has not been performed (step U6; No), the learning data registration process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step U6 that the registration operation to the memorization card table 842 has been performed (step U6; Yes), the CPU 20 displays the memorization card input screen on the sub display 11 (step U7).

  Next, the CPU 20 accepts the input of two handwritten images as the contents of each face of the memorized card for the headword whose explanation information is displayed on the main display 10, and the two handwritten images inputted and the headword , The dictionary name of the selected dictionary database 820S, and the data number of the entry word in the dictionary database 820 are associated and stored in the memorization card table 842 (step U8), and then the learning data registration process is performed. finish.

  When the learning data registration process is completed, the CPU 20 ends the dictionary search process as shown in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S6 that the learning data registration operation has not been performed (step S6; No), the CPU 20 performs an operation for jumping the display content to the registered content for the marked word. It is determined whether or not (hereinafter, referred to as direct jump operation) is performed by the user (step S8), and when it is determined that it is not performed (step S8; No), the dictionary search process is terminated. In the present embodiment, a double tap operation on a word and a scratch operation (rubbing operation) are used as the direct jump operation.

  If it is determined in step S8 that a direct jump operation has been performed (step S8; Yes), the CPU 20 performs a direct jump process (step S9).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, in this direct jump process, the CPU 20 first determines whether or not a double tap operation has been performed (step V1).

  If it is determined in step V1 that a double tap operation has been performed (step V1; Yes), the CPU 20 determines whether or not the upper part of the word to be operated is marked in red (step V2).

  If it is determined in step V2 that the upper part of the operation target word is marked in red (step V2; Yes), the CPU 20 stores the dictionary name in the word book table 840 in association with the word. After the word explanation information is read from the dictionary database 820 and displayed on the main display 10, that is, after the word book explanation information display function is executed (step V3), the direct jump process and the dictionary search process are terminated (step S3). (See FIG. 5).

  When it is determined in step V2 that the upper part of the word to be operated is not marked in red (step V2; No), the CPU 20 determines whether or not the upper part of the word is marked in blue. (Step V4).

  If it is determined in step V4 that the upper part of the operation target word is marked in blue (step V4; Yes), the CPU 20 stores the handwritten image stored in the heading memo table 841 in association with the word. After being displayed on the main display 10, that is, after executing the heading memo display function (step V5), the direct jump process and the dictionary search process are terminated (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, in this step V5, the CPU 20 reads out the explanation information of this word from the dictionary database 820 whose dictionary name is stored in the heading memo table 841 in association with the word, and displays it on the main display 10. They are also displayed together.

  If it is determined in step V4 that the upper part of the word to be operated is not marked in blue (step V4; No), the CPU 20 determines whether or not the upper part of the word is marked in yellow. (Step V6).

  If it is determined in step V6 that the upper part of the word to be operated is marked in yellow (step V6; Yes), the CPU 20 stores the two handwritings stored in the memorization card table 842 in association with the word. After the images are displayed side by side on the main display 10, that is, after the memorized card display function is executed (step V7), the direct jump process and the dictionary search process are terminated (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, in this step V7, the CPU 20 reads out the explanation information of this word from the dictionary database 820 in which the dictionary name is stored in the memorized card table 842 in association with the word and puts it on the main display 10. They are also displayed together.

  If it is determined in step V1 that the double tap operation is not performed (step V1; No), the CPU 20 determines whether or not a scratch operation is performed on the word (step V10) and is not performed. (Step V10; No), the process proceeds to another process.

  If it is determined in step V10 that the scratch operation has been performed (step V10; Yes), the CPU 20 determines whether or not the scratch operation has been performed at the marking word position (step V11). If it is determined that there is not (step V11; No), the direct jump process and the dictionary search process are terminated without performing the process.

  If it is determined in step V11 that the scratch operation has been performed at the position of the marking word (step V11; Yes), the CPU 20 determines whether or not the marking word has a plurality of marking colors. If there are a plurality of marking words, that is, if the marking word is registered in at least two of the word book table 840, the heading memo table 841, and the memorized card table 842, the word of the marking color is selected from these marking colors. After switching the upper marking color, that is, the learning support function to be executed (the word book explanation information display function, the heading memo display function, and the memorization card display function) in order (step V12), the process proceeds to step V1 described above. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the word to be scratched is marked in the order of red, blue, and yellow from the top to the bottom, the scratch operation again changes the order of blue, yellow, and red. Marked. If there are not a plurality of marking colors for the scratched word, the CPU 20 does nothing in this step V12 and proceeds to the above step V1.

(Operation example)
Next, the above dictionary search process will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the user selects the dictionary database 820a of “English-Japanese Dictionary” to search for the headword “necessary” (step S2), displays the explanation information (step T2), and then performs an operation for registration in the word book table 840. (Step U1; Yes), as shown in FIG. 4A, the word “necessary” of the headword, the dictionary name “English-Japanese dictionary” of the selected dictionary database 820S, and the headword in the dictionary database 820 Is associated with the data number “887” and stored in the word book table 840 (step U2).

  Similarly, after the user selects the dictionary database 820a of “English-Japanese dictionary” and searches for the headword “especially” (step S2) and displays the explanation information (step T2), the user registers it in the headline memo table 841. When the operation is performed (step U3; Yes), as shown in FIG. 4B, the word “especially” of the headword, the dictionary name “English-Japanese dictionary” of the selected dictionary database 820S, and the heading in the dictionary database 820 The word data number “306” is associated and stored in the heading memo table 841 (step U5).

  Similarly, after the user selects the dictionary database 820a of “English-Japanese dictionary” and searches for the headword “activity” (step S2) and displays the explanation information (step T2), the user registers it in the memorization card table 842. When the operation is performed (step U6; Yes), as shown in FIG. 4C, the word “activity” of the headword, the dictionary name “English-Japanese dictionary” of the selected dictionary database 820S, and the heading in the dictionary database 820 The word data number “21” is associated and stored in the memorization card table 842 (step U8).

  Next, when the user selects the dictionary database 820b of “Contemporary English-English Dictionary” and searches for the headword “involve” (step S2) and displays the explanation information (step T2), FIG. As shown, the word “necessary” registered in the word book table 840 is determined to be present in the display data (step T4; Yes), and the registered word “necessary” on the main display 10 is marked in red (step T5). Further, it is determined that the word “especially” registered in the heading memo table 841 is present in the display data (step T7; Yes), and the registered word “especially” on the main display 10 is marked in blue (step T9). . Furthermore, it is determined that the word “activity” registered in the memorized card table 842 is present in the display data (step T12; Yes), and the registered word “activity” on the main display 10 is marked in yellow (step T14). .

  Next, when the user performs a double tap operation on the word “necessary” in the main display 10 (step S8; Yes, step V1; Yes), as shown in FIG. 10B, the operation target word “necessary” is displayed. From the dictionary database 820a in which the dictionary name “English-Japanese dictionary” is stored in the word book table 840 in association with the word “necessary”. The explanation information of “necessary” is read and displayed on the main display 10 (step V3).

  When the user performs a double tap operation on the word “especially” in the main display 10 from the state of FIG. 10A (Step S8; Yes, Step V1; Yes), as shown in FIG. It is determined that the upper part of the operation target word “especially” is marked in blue (step V4; Yes), and the handwritten image stored in the heading memo table 841 in association with the word “especially” is displayed on the main display 10. Is displayed (step V5). At this time, the explanation information of the word “especially” is read from the dictionary database 820 a in which the dictionary name “English-Japanese dictionary” is stored in the heading memo table 841 in association with the word “especially” and is stored in the main display 10. Is displayed.

  When the user performs a double tap operation on the word “activity” in the main display 10 from the state of FIG. 10A (Step S8; Yes, Step V1; Yes), as shown in FIG. It is determined that the upper part of the operation target word “activity” is marked in yellow (step V6; Yes), and two handwritten images stored in the memorization card table 842 in association with the word “activity” are displayed on the main display. 10 (step V7). At this time, the explanation information of the word “activity” is read out from the dictionary database 820 a in which the dictionary name “English-Japanese dictionary” is stored in the memorized card table 842 in association with the word “activity” and is displayed on the main display 10. Is displayed.

  According to the electronic dictionary 1 described above, as shown in steps T5, T9, T14 of FIG. 6, steps V3, V5, V7 of FIG. 8, FIGS. 10 to 11, etc., the information is stored in the learning information storage table group 84. When the displayed word is displayed, the word is identified and displayed in the text, and when the user performs a double-tap operation on the identified and displayed word, the word is stored according to this operation. Since the learning support function corresponding to the tables 840 to 842 is executed, the learning support function corresponding to the tables 840 to 842 storing the words is executed by performing a double tap operation on the identified and displayed words. Can be made. The learning information storage table group 84 includes a word book table 840, and the learning support function includes word explanation information specified based on a user operation among words stored in the word book table 840. Since it includes a control function for displaying word book description information that is read from the dictionary information and displayed, previously registered words in the word book are identified and displayed in the displayed text, and if this word is double-tapped, explanation of the word Information is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to easily display the explanation information of the word previously registered in the word book even in the text display state as compared with the conventional case.

  Further, as shown in step T9 in FIG. 6, step V5 in FIG. 8, FIG. 11A, etc., the learning information storage table group 84 includes a heading memo table 841, and the learning support function includes a heading memo table 841. Among the words stored in the memo table 841, a headline memo display control function for displaying a handwritten image associated with the headline memo table 841 on a word specified based on a user operation is included. The word in which the memo is registered is identified and displayed in the display text. When a double-tap operation is performed on this word, a memo of the handwritten image for the word is displayed. Therefore, a handwritten memo registered in association with a word can be easily displayed.

  Further, as shown in step T14 of FIG. 6, step V7 of FIG. 8, FIG. 11B, etc., the learning information storage table group 84 includes a memorization card table 842, and the learning support function includes a memorization memory. Since the memorized card display control function for displaying two handwritten images associated with the memorized card table 842 to the word specified based on the user operation among the words stored in the card table 842 is included. The word registered in the handwritten memorization card is identified and displayed in the display text. When this word is double-tapped, the handwritten memorization card for the word is displayed. Therefore, the memorized card registered in association with the word can be easily displayed.

  Further, as shown in steps T10 and T15 of FIG. 6, FIG. 9 and the like, the words stored in the learning information storage table group 84 are identified and displayed with different marker colors depending on the types of the registration destination tables 840 to 842, respectively. Therefore, it is possible to understand which kind of learning support function is executed by performing a double tap operation.

  Also, as shown in step V12 of FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc., when the same word is stored in each of the plurality of types of tables 840 to 842, the type of learning support function to be executed depends on the scratch operation. Since they are switched, the desired learning support function can be executed even when the same word is registered in the plurality of types of tables 840 to 842, respectively.

  The embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, the electronic device according to the present invention has been described as the electronic dictionary 1, but those to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to such products, but are mobile phones, personal computers, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), game machines, and the like. It can be applied to all electronic devices. Further, the information display program 81 according to the present invention may be stored in a memory card, CD, or the like that can be attached to and detached from the electronic dictionary 1.

  Moreover, although it demonstrated as performing a learning assistance function by performing double tap operation with respect to the word displayed by identification, it is good also as performing by performing other operation.

  Further, in the dictionary information display process, the description has been described as marking a registered word when displaying the description information read from the dictionary database 820. However, marking is performed when displaying the text read from the text content. It is also good.

1 Electronic Dictionary 20 CPU
30 Input unit 40 Display unit 81 Information display program 820 Dictionary database

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Display means;
Dictionary storage means for storing dictionary information in which explanation information including text is associated with each headword;
Among the headwords in the dictionary information, explanation information display control means for searching for explanation information of headwords specified based on user operations from the dictionary information and displaying the information on the display means;
A plurality of types of learning support means for storing and displaying words specified by the user for each learning support function in order to support the user's word learning ;
When the explanation information is displayed by the explanation information display control means, if the word stored by the learning support means is included in the text, the word is identified and displayed in a different display form according to the type of learning support. In addition, when one word is stored by a plurality of types of learning support means, a registered word identification display control means for identifying and displaying so as to know the type of learning support to be preferentially executed ,
A learning support function control means for executing the display of the word by a learning support means of a type determined by the display form in response to a predetermined operation from the user for the word identified and displayed by the registered word identification display control means; ,
An electronic apparatus comprising the. The electronic device according to claim 1,
The display screen of the display means is formed integrally with the touch panel,
The predetermined operation is:
An electronic device, wherein the electronic device is a double tap operation from a user for the learning target word identified and displayed by the registered word identification display control means. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2,
The plurality of types of learning support means are:
The headword word for which the explanation information is displayed by the explanation information display control means and the handwritten image handwritten by the user from the touch panel as a memo about this word are stored in association with each other and displayed by a predetermined user operation. An electronic device having a headline memo function . In the electronic device as described in any one of Claims 1-3,
The plurality of types of learning support means are:
The word of the headword whose explanation information is displayed by the explanation information display control means and the two handwritten images input by handwriting from the touch panel by the user as the contents of each face in the memorization card for this word are stored in association with each other. And an electronic device having a memorization card function to be displayed by a predetermined user operation . In the electronic device as described in any one of Claims 1-4,
The plurality of types of learning support means are:
An electronic apparatus comprising a word book function for accumulating and storing a word of an entry word on which explanation information is displayed by the explanation information display control means and displaying it by a predetermined user operation . In the electronic device as described in any one of Claims 1-5,
The registered word identification display control means includes:
The words stored by the learning support means are identified and displayed with different marker colors depending on the type of the learning support, and when one word is stored by a plurality of types of learning support means, the word is preferentially executed. Display the marker so that the marker color indicating the type of learning support to be
The learning support function control means includes:
Switching to switch the type of learning support to be executed preferentially when one word is stored by a plurality of types of learning support means by switching the order of the markers displayed in a superimposed manner according to a user operation An electronic device comprising means. In a computer having a display means,
A dictionary storage function for storing dictionary information in which explanation information including text is associated with each headword;
Among the headwords in the dictionary information, a description information display control function for retrieving the headword explanation information designated based on a user operation from the dictionary information and displaying the information on the display means;
In order to support the user's word learning, a plurality of types of learning support functions for storing and displaying the words specified by the user for each learning support function, and
When displaying the explanation information by the explanation information display control function, if the word stored by the learning support function is included in the text, the word is identified and displayed in a different display form according to the type of the learning support. In addition, when one word is stored by a plurality of types of learning support functions, a registered word identification display control function for identifying and displaying so that the type of learning support to be preferentially executed is known ,
A learning support function control function for executing display of the word by a learning support function of a type determined by the display form in response to a predetermined operation from the user with respect to the word identified and displayed by the registered word identification display control function; ,
Information display program, characterized in that to realize.

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