JP5440054B2 - Operation sheet creation system and program thereof - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an operation sheet creation system for creating an operation sheet used in an electronic pen.

  In recent years, electronic pens that digitize written information have been developed, and “Anoto pen” developed by Swedish company Anoto is known as a representative example. Anotopen is used with dedicated paper on which a predetermined dot pattern is printed. In addition to the usual ink cartridge for writing characters, etc., the anotopen has a small camera for capturing the dot pattern printed on the dedicated paper and the position coordinates on the dedicated paper from the captured dot pattern. A processor for calculating and a data communication unit for transmitting the calculated position coordinates and the like to an external device are mounted. When the user writes characters on the special paper with an anotopen or puts a check mark on the image designed on the special paper, the small camera captures the dot pattern printed on the special paper as the pen moves. The entry information such as characters and images written by the user is recognized from the continuous position coordinates calculated by the processor. Then, this entry information is transmitted from the Anotopen by the data communication unit to a nearby terminal device such as a personal computer or a mobile phone (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  Further, there is known an operation sheet in which instruction information for causing an external device terminal such as a personal computer or a mobile phone to execute an operation is embedded by information entered with such an electronic pen. For example, the operation sheet includes a configuration card in which instruction information for causing the anotopen to execute a specific operation is embedded. As this type of technology, for example, Patent Document 2 proposes a technology for generating a paper controller by printing an icon image displayed on a display unit together with a dot pattern corresponding to the icon image on a paper surface.

Japanese translation of PCT publication No. 2003-511761 JP 2008-152756 A

  In the prior art as described above, the functions set in the operation sheet and the design thereof are uniform for each application, and cannot be arbitrarily set for each user. Therefore, the present invention provides an operation sheet creation system in which a user can arbitrarily set a function and design to be set in an operation sheet.

In one aspect of the present invention, a server device and a terminal device connected to the server device via a network and operated by a user are configured, and the terminal device is operated based on information entered by an electronic pen. An operation sheet creation system for creating an operation sheet for displaying a list of functions to be added to an icon set in the operation sheet for display on a display unit of the terminal device A function list screen generating means for generating a function list screen, a function receiving means for receiving a function selected by the user from the list of functions from the terminal device, and a display means for displaying on the terminal device , and design list screen generating means for generating a design list screen for displaying a list of design showing the function selected by the user, said end Design receiving means for receiving a design selected by the user from the list of designs from an apparatus; and a dot pattern assigning means for assigning a dot pattern to an icon assigned the function and design selected by the user; An output file generating means for generating an output file for printing the operation sheet based on the dot pattern assigned by the dot pattern assigning means, the function selected by the user, and the design selected by the user; The terminal device includes: a function list screen display unit that causes the display unit to display the function list screen generated by the function list screen generation unit; and the user selects from the list of functions displayed on the function list screen. Function transmitting means for acquiring the selected function and transmitting it to the server device; and the design The design list screen generated by the list screen generation means, the design list screen display means for displaying on the display means, and the design selected by the user from the list of designs displayed on the design list screen, Design transmitting means for transmitting to the server device.

  The operation sheet creation system includes a server device and a terminal device, and is preferably used for creating an operation sheet. The server device generates a function list screen for displaying a list of functions assigned to the icons. The terminal device displays the function list screen on the display unit, acquires the function selected by the user from the list of functions displayed on the function list screen, and transmits the function to the server device. When the server device receives the function selected by the user from the terminal device, the server device generates a design list screen for displaying a list of designs (in other words, “pictures”) applicable to the function selected by the user. The terminal device displays the design list screen on the display unit, acquires the design selected by the user from the list of designs displayed on the design list screen, and transmits the design to the server device. The server device receives the design selected by the user from the terminal device, assigns a dot pattern to the icon assigned the function and design selected by the user, and based on the dot pattern and the function and design selected by the user. Generate an output file.

  According to the operation sheet creation system, an operation sheet can be created by arbitrarily selecting a function and a design for each user. Therefore, it is possible to create an operation sheet in which the user freely selects a combination of function and design. Specifically, for each user, an operation sheet can be created in which the minimum necessary functions are set according to the usage scene and theme, and the set functions are specified in an arbitrary design that is easy for the user to recognize. be able to.

  Furthermore, according to the operation sheet creation system described above, a dedicated operation sheet is provided for each of the themes, such as when you want to limit the functions that can be used for each theme, or when you want to set the functions that can be used according to the user's role. Can be prepared. Therefore, the risk of using a wrong function can be reduced, and the convenience of the operation sheet can be improved.

  In one aspect of the operation sheet creation system, the terminal device includes a plurality of creation copies obtained by the creation copy number acquisition means that obtains the number of creation copies of the operation sheet by an input operation by the user. In this case, as a dot pattern used to create the operation sheet, either a copy pattern having the same dot pattern in a plurality of operation sheets or a unique pattern having a different dot pattern in each of the plurality of operation sheets Pattern type acquisition means for acquiring whether to use the user input operation, and the dot pattern assignment means of the server device selects either the copy pattern or the unique pattern by the user The dot pattern is assigned according to It may be. According to this aspect, the user can select whether to make the dot pattern of each operation sheet the same or different when there are a plurality of operation sheet creation copies and the number of creation copies according to the usage situation. it can.

  In another aspect of the operation sheet creation system, the server device includes a creation number acquisition unit that acquires the creation number of the operation sheet by an input operation by the user, and the creation number of copies acquired by the creation number acquisition unit. Depending on the function and design to be given to the icon, the purchase price setting means for setting the purchase price of the operation sheet, and the design of the icon selected by the user to be displayed on the display means of the terminal device, Purchase screen generation means for generating a purchase screen on which a purchase price and a purchase button are displayed; In this aspect, the server device sets the purchase price of the operation sheet according to the number of copies of the operation sheet, the function assigned to the icon, and the design, and includes the icon design selected by the user, the purchase price, and the purchase button. Generate the displayed purchase screen. Thereby, the purchase price of the operation sheet can be set appropriately. Further, the user can check the purchase price displayed on the purchase screen and determine whether or not to purchase the operation sheet.

  In another aspect of the operation sheet creation system, the server device assigns the number of created copies acquired by the number-of-created copy acquisition unit, selection of the copy pattern or the unique pattern, and the icon. Depending on the function and design, the purchase price setting means for setting the purchase price of the operation sheet, and the design of the icon selected by the user to be displayed on the display means of the terminal device, the purchase price, and the purchase Purchase screen generation means for generating a purchase screen on which a button is displayed; In this aspect, the server device sets the purchase price of the operation sheet according to the number of copies of the operation sheet, the selection of whether to use a copy pattern or a unique pattern, the function to be given to the icon and the design, and the user A purchase screen displaying the design, purchase price, and purchase button of the selected icon is generated. Thereby, the purchase price of the operation sheet can be set appropriately. Further, the user can check the purchase price displayed on the purchase screen and determine whether or not to purchase the operation sheet.

  In another aspect of the operation sheet creation system, the terminal device further includes an icon position acquisition unit that acquires a position of the icon to be arranged on the operation sheet based on an input from the user. The output file generation unit generates the output file based on the icon position acquired by the icon position acquisition unit. According to this aspect, it is possible to create an operation sheet in which icons are arranged at positions desired by the user.

  In another aspect of the operation sheet creation system, the server device creates a definition file that associates the dot pattern information assigned by the dot pattern assignment unit with the function selected by the user. The terminal device further includes definition file registration means for registering the definition file created by the definition file creation means. According to this aspect, the terminal device can perform an appropriate operation based on the registered definition file when the created operation sheet is used.

  In another aspect of the operation sheet creation system, the operation sheet creation system includes a printer that is connected to the server device and prints the operation sheet based on the output file generated by the output file generation unit. In this aspect, the operation sheet creation system includes a printer connected to the server device.

  In another aspect of the operation sheet creation system, the operation sheet creation system includes a printer that is connected to the terminal device and prints the operation sheet based on the output file generated by the output file generation unit. In this aspect, the operation sheet creation system includes a printer connected to the terminal device.

In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operation sheet creating apparatus for creating an operation sheet for operating a terminal based on information entered on an electronic pen, and displaying a list of functions to be assigned to icons set on the operation sheet A user selects a function list screen generating means for generating a function list screen for performing, a function list screen displaying means for displaying the function list screen on a display means, and a function list displayed on the function list screen. A function acquisition unit for acquiring the function, a design list screen generation unit for generating a design list screen for displaying a list of designs indicating the function selected by the user, and causing the display unit to display the design list screen. A design list screen display means and a design selected by the user from the list of designs displayed on the design list screen are acquired. A dot pattern assigning means for assigning a dot pattern to an icon having a function and design selected by the user, a dot pattern assigned by the dot pattern assigning means, a function selected by the user, and Output file generating means for generating an output file for printing the operation sheet based on the design selected by the user.

  In the operation sheet creating apparatus, the user can select a function for setting the operation sheet on the function list screen displayed by the display unit. Furthermore, since a list of designs applicable to the function selected by the user is displayed on the design list screen displayed on the display means, the user can select a design for each function. Therefore, it is possible to create an operation sheet in which the user freely selects a combination of function and design. Specifically, for each user, the minimum necessary functions can be set according to the usage scene and the theme, and the set functions can be designated in an arbitrary design that is easy for the user to recognize.

  Furthermore, when the user wants to limit the functions that can be used for each theme, or to individually set the functions that can be used according to the user's role, the user can prepare a dedicated operation sheet for each. Therefore, the risk of using a wrong function can be reduced, and the convenience of the operation sheet can be improved.

  In another aspect of the operation sheet creation device, when a plurality of creation copies are acquired by the creation copy number acquisition unit that acquires the creation copy number of the operation sheet by an input operation by the user, the creation copy number acquisition unit In addition, as a dot pattern used to create the operation sheet, a copy pattern having the same dot pattern in a plurality of operation sheets or a unique pattern having a different dot pattern in each of the plurality of operation sheets is used. Means for acquiring the selection by an input operation of the user, wherein the dot pattern assigning means corresponds to whether the user selects the copy pattern or the unique pattern, To be assigned. According to this aspect, the user can select whether to make the dot pattern of each operation sheet the same or different when there are a plurality of operation sheet creation copies and the number of creation copies according to the usage situation. it can.

  In another aspect of the operation sheet creation apparatus, the operation sheet creation device further includes an icon position acquisition unit that acquires a position of the icon to be arranged on the operation sheet by an input from a user, and the output file generation unit includes the icon position. The output file is generated based on the position of the icon acquired by the acquisition means. According to this aspect, it is possible to create an operation sheet in which icons are arranged at positions desired by the user.

  In another aspect of the operation sheet creation device, definition file creation means for creating a definition file in which the dot pattern information assigned by the dot pattern assignment means is associated with the function selected by the user. And definition file registration means for registering the definition file created by the definition file creation means. According to this aspect, the operation sheet creation apparatus can perform an appropriate operation based on the registered definition file when the created operation sheet is used.

In another aspect of the present invention, a program executed by an operation sheet creation device for creating an operation sheet for operating a terminal based on information entered on an electronic pen sets the operation sheet creation device as the operation sheet. Function list screen generating means for generating a function list screen for displaying a list of functions to be assigned to the icons to be performed, function list screen displaying means for displaying the function list screen on the display means, and functions displayed on the function list screen A function acquisition unit for acquiring a function selected by the user from the list of designs, a design list screen generation unit for generating a design list screen for displaying a list of designs indicating the function selected by the user, and the design list screen The design list screen display means to be displayed on the display means, from the list of designs displayed on the design list screen The design acquisition means for acquiring the design selected by the user, the dot pattern assignment means for assigning a dot pattern to the icon assigned the function and design selected by the user, the dot pattern assigned by the dot pattern assignment means, Based on the function selected by the user and the design selected by the user, it is made to function as output file generation means for generating an output file for printing the operation sheet.

  In one aspect of the above-described program, when there are a plurality of creation copies acquired by the creation copy number acquisition unit that acquires the number of copies of the operation sheet by an input operation by the user, the operation sheet is The user selects whether to use a copy pattern having the same dot pattern in a plurality of operation sheets or a unique pattern having a different dot pattern in each of the plurality of operation sheets as a dot pattern used for creation. The operation sheet creating apparatus is further functioned as a means for obtaining an input operation, and the dot pattern assigning means corresponds to whether the user selects the copy pattern or the unique pattern. Assign a pattern.

  According to another aspect of the program, the operation sheet creating apparatus further functions as an icon position acquisition unit that acquires the position of the icon to be arranged on the operation sheet by an input from a user, and the output file The generation unit generates the output file based on the icon position acquired by the icon position acquisition unit.

  In another aspect of the program, a definition file creating unit that creates a definition file in which the dot pattern information assigned by the dot pattern assigning unit is associated with the function selected by the user. The operation sheet creation apparatus is further caused to function as definition file registration means for registering the definition file created by the file creation means.

  By installing and executing these programs on a computer, the operation sheet creating apparatus can be realized.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately create an operation sheet whose function and design are changed for each user. That is, it is possible to create an operation sheet in which the user freely selects a combination of function and design.

It is a figure for demonstrating the utilization method of an operation sheet. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the arrangement | positioning of the dot in a dot pattern, and the value converted. (A) shows a dot pattern typically, and (b) is a figure showing an example of information corresponding to it. It is the schematic which shows the structure of an electronic pen. It is a functional block diagram of a PC device. It is a lineblock diagram of the operation sheet creation system in a 1st embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of the terminal device in a 1st embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of the server apparatus in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a definition file. It is a figure for demonstrating the coordinate area | region of a dot pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of a function list screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a design list screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a purchase screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the produced operation sheet | seat. It is an operation sheet creation processing flow in the first embodiment. It is a block diagram of the operation sheet | seat preparation system in 2nd Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of the terminal device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of the server apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message screen for prompting a user to connect a printer and a terminal device and turn on the printer. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message screen for issuing an operation sheet output command to the printer. It is an operation sheet creation processing flow in the second embodiment. It is a block diagram of the operation sheet preparation system in 3rd Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of the terminal device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a printing screen. It is an operation sheet creation processing flow in the third embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[How to use the operation sheet]
First, a method for using the operation sheet 2 used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, icons 3A and 3B are printed on the operation sheet 2, and the user checks and taps the icons 3A and 3B using the electronic pen 1 so that a PC (personal computer) is used. The device 4 performs an operation according to the icons 3A and 3B. FIG. 1 shows an example in which two icons, a “create new” icon 3A and a “save” icon 3B, are printed on the operation sheet 2, and the user taps the icon 3A with the electronic pen 1 to cause the PC device 4 to be printed. Shows an example of performing the “new creation” operation.

[Operation sheet]
Next, the operation sheet 2 will be described. The operation sheet 2 has a dot pattern (coded pattern) described later printed on substantially the entire surface thereof. The dot pattern is printed with ink containing carbon that absorbs infrared rays. The patterns and characters that make up the icons 3A and 3B are printed with ink that does not absorb in the infrared region. The dot pattern may be arranged on the entire operation sheet 2 or may be arranged only in the icons 3A and 3B.

[Dot pattern]
Next, the dot pattern (coded pattern) printed on the operation sheet 2 will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the dots of the dot pattern printed on the operation sheet 2 and the values to which the dots are converted. As shown in FIG. 2, each dot of the dot pattern is associated with a predetermined value depending on its position. That is, each dot is associated with a value of 0 to 3 depending on which direction the top, bottom, left, or right is shifted from the reference position of the virtual grid (the intersection of the vertical and horizontal lines). The value of each dot can be further converted into a first bit value for the X coordinate and a second bit value for the Y coordinate. The position coordinates on the operation sheet 2 are determined by the combination of the information thus associated.

  FIG. 3A shows an arrangement of a certain dot pattern. As shown in FIG. 3A, 6 × 6 dots are arranged within a range of about 2 mm in length and width so that a unique pattern can be obtained no matter which part of the operation sheet 2 is taken 6 × 6 dots. ing. The dot pattern formed by these 36 dots holds position coordinates (for example, where the dot pattern is located on the operation sheet 2) and a dot pattern address (coded pattern address). FIG. 3B is a diagram in which each dot shown in FIG. 3A is converted into a value associated with the regularity shown in FIG. 2 according to the shift direction from the reference position of the lattice. This conversion is performed by the electronic pen 1 that captures an image of a dot pattern.

[Electronic pen]
Next, the electronic pen 1 will be described. 4, the electronic pen 1 includes an ink cartridge 104, an LED 105, a CMOS camera 106, a pressure sensor 107, a processor 108 including a CPU, a memory 109 such as a ROM and a RAM, A communication unit 111 including a real-time clock 110, an antenna, and the like, and a battery 112 are provided. The tip of the ink cartridge 104 is a pen tip portion 103, and the user checks or taps an icon printed on the operation sheet 2 by the pen tip portion 103 of the electronic pen 1.

  The battery 112 is for supplying electric power to each component in the electronic pen 1. For example, the battery 112 is configured to turn on / off the electronic pen 1 itself by attaching and detaching a cap (not shown) of the electronic pen 1. May be. The real time clock 110 transmits time information indicating the current time (time stamp) and supplies the time information to the processor 108. The pressure sensor 107 detects the pressure applied through the ink cartridge 104 from the pen tip portion 103 when the user writes or taps a character or mark on the operation sheet 2 with the electronic pen 1, that is, the writing pressure. Transmit to the processor 108.

  The processor 108 switches on / off the switches of the LED 105 and the CMOS camera 106 based on the writing pressure data supplied from the pressure sensor 107. That is, when the user writes characters or the like on the operation sheet 2 with the electronic pen 1, the pen pressure is applied to the pen tip portion 103, and when the pressure sensor 107 detects a writing pressure exceeding a predetermined value, the processor 108 Is started, the LED 105 and the CMOS camera 106 are operated.

  The LED 105 and the CMOS camera 106 are attached near the pen tip portion 103 of the electronic pen 1, and an opening 102 is formed in a portion of the housing 101 that faces the LED 105 and the CMOS camera 106. The LED 105 illuminates infrared rays toward the vicinity of the pen tip portion 103 on the operation sheet 2. The region is slightly shifted from the position where the pen tip portion 103 contacts the operation sheet 2. The CMOS camera 106 captures a dot pattern in the area illuminated by the LED 105 and supplies image data of the dot pattern to the processor 108. Here, since carbon absorbs infrared rays, the infrared rays irradiated by the LED 105 are absorbed by the carbon contained in the dots. Therefore, the dot portion has a small amount of infrared reflection, and the portion other than the dot has a large amount of infrared reflection. By photographing with the CMOS camera 106, a threshold value is provided based on the difference in the amount of reflected infrared light, so that a dot region containing carbon can be distinguished from other regions. Therefore, even when an entry column or the like is printed on the operation sheet 2, the printed ink does not absorb in the infrared region, so the processor 108 can recognize the dot pattern. Note that the shooting area by the CMOS camera 106 is a range including a size of about 2 mm × about 2 mm as shown in FIG. 3A, and the shooting by the CMOS camera 106 is performed at regular intervals of about 50 to 100 times per second. Is called.

  The processor 108 performs X and Y coordinates (simply “coordinate data”) on the operation sheet 2 of the stroke (handwriting) to be entered by the user from the dot pattern of the image data supplied by the CMOS camera 106 while the user performs the entry. And a dot pattern address (coded pattern address) unique to the operation sheet 2 are continuously calculated. That is, the processor 108 converts the image data of the dot pattern as shown in FIG. 3A supplied by the CMOS camera 106 into the data array shown in FIG. The data is converted into a Y coordinate bit value, and X, Y coordinate data and dot pattern address are calculated from the data array by a predetermined calculation method. Then, the processor 108 associates the current time (time stamp: entered time information) transmitted from the real-time clock 110, the writing pressure data, the dot pattern address, and the X and Y coordinate data. Since the 6 × 6 dot pattern in the operation sheet 2 does not overlap in the operation sheet 2, when the user enters characters or the like with the electronic pen 1, the entered position corresponds to any position on the operation sheet 2. This can be specified by coordinate calculation by the processor 108.

  The memory 109 stores property information such as a pen ID such as “pen01” for identifying the electronic pen 1, a pen manufacturer number, and a pen software version. Then, the communication unit 111 associates the pen ID (electronic pen identification information), time information (time stamp), writing pressure data, dot pattern address, and X and Y coordinate data, and uses the operation sheet as entry information. Send to the creation system 2. Transmission to the operation sheet creation system 2 by the communication unit 111 is performed instantaneously and sequentially by wireless transmission of Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[PC device]
Next, the PC (personal computer) device 4 will be described. The PC device 4 includes, as hardware, an antenna device capable of data communication with the electronic pen 1, a processor such as a CPU, a memory such as a ROM and a RAM, a display, a mouse, a keyboard, and the like. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the PC device 4. Functionally, the PC device 4 includes an input unit 41 such as a mouse and a keyboard, a receiving unit 42, a storage unit 43, a display unit 44, and a processing unit 45. Then, the PC device 4 performs a predetermined process based on the entry information received from the electronic pen 1.

  The receiving means 42 is constituted by an antenna receiving circuit or the like, receives entry information from the electronic pen 1 and transmits it to the processing means 45. The display means 44 is constituted by a display or the like, and displays the contents instructed by the processing means 45.

  The storage unit 43 is configured by a memory such as a ROM or a RAM. The storage unit 43 stores the entry information received from the electronic pen 1 for each pen ID according to the processing instruction of the processing unit 45. The storage unit 43 stores a definition file in which dot pattern information is associated with the function of the icon 3 printed on the operation sheet 2.

  The processing means 45 is constituted by a processor such as a CPU, and performs predetermined processing based on the entry information received by the receiving means 42. Specifically, the processing unit 45 reads the definition file stored in the storage unit 43 when the user taps or checks the icon 3 printed on the operation sheet 2 with the electronic pen 1. A predetermined operation corresponding to the icon 3 is executed. For example, the processing unit 45 performs operations such as “new creation”, “save”, and “mail transmission”.

  Below, the preparation method of the operation sheet 2 in this embodiment is demonstrated concretely.

<First Embodiment>
[Operation sheet creation system]
First, the operation sheet creation system 100 in the first embodiment will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the operation sheet creation system 100 includes a terminal device 5 a, a server device 7 a, and a printer 8. The terminal device 5a is connected to the server device 7a via the network 6 and operated by the user. The network 6 is, for example, the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network). The server device 7a creates the operation sheet 2 using information stored in the icon design DB (database) 71 and the dot pattern management DB (database) 72 based on the operation performed on the terminal device 5a by the user. Is managed by the provider of the operation sheet 2. The icon design DB 71 stores the design of the icon 3 that can be set on the operation sheet 2, and the dot pattern management DB 72 stores a dot pattern to be assigned to the operation sheet 2. The printer 8 is connected to the server device 7a and prints the operation sheet 2 in accordance with a command from the server device 7a.

  FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of the terminal device 5a. The terminal device 5a includes, as hardware, an antenna device capable of data communication with the electronic pen 1, a processor such as a CPU, a memory such as a ROM and a RAM, a display, a mouse, a keyboard, and the like. Consists of. As shown in FIG. 7, the terminal device 5 a functionally includes an input unit 51 such as a mouse and a keyboard, a reception unit 52, a storage unit 53, a display unit 54, a processing unit 55, and a communication interface 56.

  The receiving means 52 is constituted by an antenna receiving circuit or the like, and receives entry information from the electronic pen 1 and transmits it to the processing means 55. The display unit 54 is configured by a display or the like, and displays the contents instructed by the processing unit 55. The storage unit 53 includes a memory such as a ROM or a RAM. The communication interface 56 connects the terminal device 5a to the server device 7a via the network 6.

  The processing means 55 is constituted by a processor such as a CPU, and performs predetermined processing based on information received from the server device 7a. The processing unit 55 receives a screen (hereinafter referred to as “operation sheet creation screen”) that is used by the user to create the operation sheet 2 from the server device 7 a, and displays the operation sheet creation screen on the display unit 54. Let Specifically, the processing unit 55 displays a screen (hereinafter referred to as “function list screen”) on which a list of functions that can be assigned to the icon 3 set on the operation sheet 2 is displayed on the display unit 54. Display. Then, the processing unit 55 acquires the function selected by the user from the function list displayed on the function list screen 201, and transmits it to the server device 7a. Further, the processing unit 55 causes the display unit 54 to display a screen on which a list of designs applicable to the function selected by the user is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “design list screen”). Then, the processing means 55 acquires the design selected by the user from the list of designs displayed on the design list screen 202, and transmits it to the server device 7a. Further, the processing unit 55 causes the display unit 54 to display a screen for purchasing the operation sheet 2 on which the function and design icons selected by the user are arranged (hereinafter referred to as “purchase screen”). Then, the processing unit 55 acquires the number of created copies and the selected pattern type input by the user on the purchase screen 203 and transmits them to the server device 7a, or acquires purchase confirmation information and transmits them to the server device 7a. .

  Next, FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the server device 7a. The server device 7a is constituted by a processor such as a CPU, a memory such as a ROM or a RAM, and the like as hardware. As shown in FIG. 8, the server device 7a functionally includes a communication interface 74, a storage unit 75, a print control unit 76, and a processing unit 77.

  The communication interface 74 connects the server device 7a to the terminal device 5a via the network 6. The storage unit 75 is configured by a memory such as a ROM or a RAM. The storage unit 75 includes the icon design DB 71 and the dot pattern management DB 72 described above, and stores icon designs, dot patterns, and the like. The storage unit 75 stores a program for creating an operation sheet, which will be described later, in advance. The print control unit 76 causes the printer 8 to print the operation sheet 2 based on the output file of the operation sheet 2 generated by the processing unit 77. The data transmission method to the printer 8 is wireless even if the data transmission method is a wired type. It may be a formula.

  The processing means 77 is constituted by a processor such as a CPU, and performs predetermined processing based on information received from the terminal device 5a. The processing unit 77 generates the operation sheet creation screen described above and transmits the operation sheet creation screen to the terminal device 5a. Specifically, the processing unit 77 generates a function list screen 201 on which a list of functions is displayed and transmits the function list screen 201 to the terminal device 5a, and the user starts from the function list screen 201 displayed on the display unit 54 of the terminal device 5a. When a function is selected, the function is received from the terminal device 5a. The processing unit 77 generates a design list screen 202 on which a list of designs applicable to the function selected by the user is displayed and transmits the design list screen 202 to the terminal device 5a. The user displays the design list screen 202 on the display unit 54 of the terminal device 5a. When a design is selected from the design list screen 202, the design is received from the terminal device 5a. Further, the processing unit 77 generates a purchase screen 203 of the operation sheet 2 on which icons assigned with the function and design selected by the user are generated and transmits the purchase screen 203 to the terminal device 5a. When the processing unit 77 receives from the terminal device 5a the number of copies created by the user through the keyboard operation and the pattern type selected by the user through the mouse operation, the processing unit 77 calculates the purchase price (sales amount) and displays the purchase screen 203 on the purchase screen 203. The purchase price is transmitted to the terminal device 5a so as to be displayed. When the user receives purchase confirmation information from the terminal device 5a by pressing the purchase button 203E with the mouse, the processing unit 77 assigns a dot pattern to the icon having the function and design selected by the user. A definition file in which the function and the dot pattern information are associated with each other is generated, and an output file for causing the printer 8 to print the operation sheet 2 based on the function and design and the assigned dot pattern is generated. It is generated and transmitted to the print control means 76.

[Definition file]
Here, the definition file will be described. FIG. 9 shows an example of the definition file. As shown in FIG. 9, in the definition file, the function number for the function selected by the user is associated with the coordinate area of the dot pattern assigned to the icon and the dot pattern address (in other words, the address number). Yes. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the coordinate area of the dot pattern (specifically, the coordinate area of the dot pattern assigned to the icon 2b of the design selected by the user) is a coordinate point of a specific corner ( Xn, Yn), the width Wn in the X direction, and the height Hn in the Y direction.

  If the user selects a unique pattern, the processing unit 77 creates a different definition file for each of the plurality of operation sheets 2. On the other hand, when the user selects a copy pattern, the processing unit 77 creates one definition file, that is, a common definition file, for the plurality of operation sheets 2.

[Operation sheet creation screen]
Next, the operation sheet creation screen used by the user to create the operation sheet 2 in the first embodiment will be specifically described. The operation sheet creation screen is generated by the processing unit 77 of the server device 7a, and the server device 7a transmits the operation sheet creation screen to the terminal device 5a via the communication interface 74, whereby the processing of the terminal device 5a is performed. It is a screen displayed on the display means 54 by the process of the means 55.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a function list screen 201 displayed on the display means 54 of the terminal device 5a. The function list screen 201 displays a list of functions that can be assigned to the icons of the operation sheet 2 as indicated by a broken line area 201A in FIG. The user can select a function to be set in the operation sheet 2 from a list of such functions by operating the mouse (a part of the input unit 51) of the terminal device 5a. In this case, the user can select a plurality of necessary functions at a time. FIG. 11 illustrates a case where the user selects three functions of “new creation”, “save”, and “playback”. After the selection of the function is completed, when the user presses the OK button 201B by operating the mouse, the next screen is displayed. On the other hand, when the user presses the return button 201C by a mouse operation, the screen returns to the previous screen. The functions that can be given to the icons are not limited to those shown in FIG.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the design list screen 202 displayed on the display means 54 of the terminal device 5a. The design list screen 202 displays a list of designs that can be applied (conceived) to the function selected by the user, as indicated by a broken line area 202A in FIG. FIG. 12 illustrates a list of designs applicable to the “save” function. The user can select a design to be assigned to the selected function from such a design list by operating the cursor 202B using the mouse (a part of the input means 51) of the terminal device 5a. The user selects a design to be assigned by operating the mouse and presses the OK button 202C by operating the mouse, thereby proceeding to the next screen. If there is a function for which design selection has not yet been performed, the design list screen 202 for that function is displayed as the next screen. On the other hand, when the design selection for all functions is completed, a purchase screen 203 described later is displayed as the next screen. On the other hand, when the user presses the return button 202D by a mouse operation, the screen returns to the previous screen.

  As described above, it is not limited to performing design selection for each function after selecting all necessary functions, and it is also possible to repeatedly perform function selection and design selection for each function. .

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the purchase screen 203 displayed on the display means 54 of the terminal device 5a. On the purchase screen 203, as indicated by reference numeral 203A, a screen is displayed on which an icon having the function and design selected by the user is shown. This screen corresponds to a preview of the operation sheet 2. Using such a purchase screen 203, the user inputs the number of copies of the operation sheet 2 by operating the keyboard (part of the input means 51) as indicated by reference numeral 203B. Here, when there are a plurality of copies, the dot pattern is different for each of the plurality of operation sheets 2 and the “copy pattern” having the same dot pattern in the plurality of operation sheets 2 as indicated by reference numeral 203C. Since an area for selecting which pattern type to use as “unique pattern” is activated (becomes available), the user selects the pattern type by operating the mouse.

  Further, the purchase screen 203 displays the purchase price (total amount) of the operation sheet 2 calculated by the server device 7a, as indicated by reference numeral 203D. The purchase price of the operation sheet 2 is set according to the number of copies of the operation sheet 2, the number of selected functions, the selected design, and which pattern type, copy pattern or unique pattern, is selected. The Specifically, the higher the number of copies of the operation sheet 2 and the number of selected functions, the higher the purchase price is set. Further, when a copyrighted design is selected, a purchase price corresponding to the design is set. Further, when the unique pattern is selected, the area of the dot pattern to be allocated becomes wider than when the copy pattern is selected, and thus a high purchase price is set.

  After the user confirms the purchase price of the operation sheet 2, the purchase of the operation sheet 2 is confirmed by pressing the purchase button 203E with the mouse. On the other hand, when the user presses the return button 203F, the screen returns to the previous screen.

  In addition, the user can change the position of the icon arranged on the operation sheet 2 using a screen on which an icon to which the function and design selected by the user are added, as indicated by reference numeral 203A. For example, the user can place the icon at a desired position by dragging the displayed icon using the mouse (a part of the input unit 51) of the terminal device 5a.

  When a unique pattern is selected, it is assumed that a plurality of operation sheets 2 are used by a plurality of users. That is, although the same function and design are set, it is assumed that each operation sheet 2 having a different assigned dot pattern is used by different users. When the unique pattern is selected, the terminal device 5 associates the dot pattern with the user ID, and registers the association information so that the pen ID is included in the entry information received from the electronic pen 1 by the terminal device 5. Even if is not included, the user can be distinguished. In other words, the terminal device 5 generates an operation for each user for each operation sheet 2 based on the registered association information. For example, when each of a plurality of users checks or taps the “play” icon set on the operation sheet 2 with the electronic pen 1, different data is reproduced for each of the plurality of users. The association information may be registered by the user before using the operation sheet 2 or may be registered in advance when the operation sheet 2 is purchased.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of the operation sheet 2 created by the procedure as described above. As shown in FIG. 14, an “New” icon 2 aa, a “Save” icon 2 ab, and a “Play” icon 2 ac are printed on the operation sheet 2 a. The dot pattern is printed on the entire operation sheet 2a, or is printed only in the icons 2aa, 2ab, and 2ac. This dot pattern is printed by the printer 8 with ink containing carbon that absorbs infrared rays. In addition, the patterns and characters that make up the icons 2aa, 2ab, and 2ac are printed by the printer 8 with ink that does not absorb in the infrared region.

[Operation sheet creation process]
FIG. 15 shows an operation sheet creation processing flow by the operation sheet creation system 100 of the first embodiment. The operation sheet creation process is executed by the user operating the terminal device 5a to access the server device 7a and reading the operation sheet creation program stored in the server device 7a into the terminal device 5a.

  First, the processing means 55 of the terminal device 5a displays on the display means 54 a function list screen 201 (see FIG. 11) on which a list of functions that can be assigned to icons is displayed (step S101). The function list screen 201 is received from the server device 7a. The processing means 55 acquires the function selected by the user referring to the function list screen 201 and clicking with the mouse, and transmits it to the server device 7a (step S102).

  Next, the processing means 77 of the server device 7a stores the function information received from the terminal device 5a in the memory (step S201). Then, the processing unit 77 generates a design list screen 202 on which a list of designs applicable to the function selected by the user is displayed, and transmits the design list screen 202 to the terminal device 5a (step S202).

  Next, the processing means 55 of the terminal device 5a receives the design list screen 202 from the server device 7a and displays the design list screen 202 (see FIG. 12) on the display means 54 (step S103). The processing means 55 acquires the design selected by the user referring to the design list screen 202 and clicking with the mouse, and transmits it to the server device 7a (step S104).

  Next, the processing means 77 of the server device 7a stores the design information received from the terminal device 5a in the memory (step S203). Then, the processing unit 77 generates the purchase screen 203 based on the function and design information selected by the user, and transmits the purchase screen 203 to the terminal device 5a (step S204). Specifically, the processing unit 77 displays an icon to which the function and design selected by the user, a purchase button, a purchase price are displayed, and the user inputs the number of copies of the operation sheet 2 and a copy pattern and a unique pattern. A purchase screen 203 configured to be able to select a pattern is generated.

  Next, the processing means 55 of the terminal device 5a receives the purchase screen 203 from the server device 7a, and displays the purchase screen 203 (see FIG. 13) on the display means 54 (step S105). Then, the processing means 55 acquires the number of copies of the operation sheet input by the user using the keyboard, and when there are a plurality of copies, whether the copy pattern or the unique pattern is selected by clicking with the mouse. The selection of the pattern type is acquired and transmitted to the server device 7a (step S106). The processing unit 77 of the server device 7a calculates a purchase price (sales price) corresponding to the number of copies of the received operation sheet 2 and the pattern type (copy pattern or unique pattern) and transmits it to the terminal device 5a (step S205). ), The purchase price is displayed on the purchase screen 203 (step S107). Then, when the user presses the purchase button 203E by operating the mouse, the processing means 55 transmits information indicating the purchase confirmation to the server device 7a (step S108).

  Thereafter, the processing means 77 of the server device 7a assigns a dot pattern based on the information received from the terminal device 5a (step S206). Specifically, the processing unit 77 assigns a dot pattern of a partial region from the dot pattern stored in the dot pattern management DB 72 to the icon assigned the function and design selected by the user. When there are a plurality of operation sheets 2 to be created and the user selects a copy pattern, the processing unit 77 selects one operation sheet 2 to which a dot pattern is assigned, the number of copies input by the user and the printer 8. Let it print. On the other hand, when the user selects a unique pattern, the processing unit 77 assigns a different dot pattern to each of the plurality of operation sheets 2.

  Next, the processing means 77 of the server device 7a creates a definition file in which the function selected by the user is associated with the dot pattern information assigned to the corresponding icon (step S207). Then, the processing means 77 of the server device 7a causes the created definition file to be transmitted to the terminal device 5a via the network 6 to the communication interface 74. The processing means 55 of the terminal device 5a receives the definition file from the server device 7a through the communication interface 56, and registers the definition file (step S109). And the terminal device 5a complete | finishes a process. The registration of the definition file is not limited to being performed when the operation sheet 2 is purchased, but may be performed by obtaining the definition file from the server device 7a when the operation sheet 2 is used for the first time.

  On the other hand, the processing unit 77 of the server device 7a generates an output file that is used when the operation sheet 2 is actually printed after the definition file is created (step S208). Specifically, the processing unit 77 generates an output file based on the icon to which the design selected by the user is assigned and the dot pattern assigned to the icon. Thereafter, the print control unit 76 transmits an output command to the printer 8 based on the output file generated by the processing unit 77 (step S209). And the server apparatus 7a complete | finishes a process.

  The printer 8 outputs the operation sheet 2 based on the output command received from the server device 7a (step S301). At this time, as described above, the printer 8 prints the dot pattern with ink containing carbon that absorbs infrared rays, and the pattern and characters constituting the icons 2aa, 2ab, and 2ac have absorption in the infrared region. Print with no ink. Then, the printer 8 ends the process.

  In the above example, the output file is generated after the definition file is created. Alternatively, the definition file may be created after the output file is generated. Further, in the above, the terminal device 5a transmits information on the number of copies to be created and the pattern type input to the purchase screen 203 by the user to the server device 7a, and transmits the purchase price calculated by the server device 7a to the terminal device 5a. In this example, the purchase price is displayed on the purchase screen 203. Instead, the server device 7a generates a purchase screen 203 in which an applet (program) for calculating the purchase price is incorporated to generate a terminal device. The terminal device 5a may be configured so that the purchase price can be automatically calculated.

[Operational effects of the operation sheet creation system of the first embodiment]
According to the operation sheet creation system 100 of the first embodiment, the operation sheet 2 can be created by arbitrarily selecting a function and a design for each user. Specifically, for each user, the minimum necessary functions can be set in the operation sheet 2 according to the use scene and the theme, and the set functions should be specified in an arbitrary design that is easy for the user to recognize. Can do.

  Furthermore, according to the operation sheet creation system 100, when it is desired to limit the functions that can be used for each theme, or when it is desired to individually set the functions that can be used according to the role of the user, a dedicated operation sheet 2 is provided for each. Can be prepared. Therefore, the risk of using an incorrect function can be reduced, and the convenience of the operation sheet 2 can be improved.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the printer 8 is connected to the terminal device 5 instead of the server device 7. In the following description, the same components, screens, and processes as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

[Operation sheet creation system]
As illustrated in FIG. 16, the operation sheet creation system 101 in the second embodiment includes a terminal device 5 b, a server device 7 b, and a printer 8. The operation sheet creation system 101 in the second embodiment is different from the operation sheet creation system 100 in the first embodiment in that the printer 8 is connected to the user terminal device 5b. Basically, the terminal device 5b and the server device 7b perform the same processing as the terminal device 5a and the server device 7a described above.

  FIG. 17 is a functional block diagram of the terminal device 5b. Unlike the terminal device 5 a, the terminal device 5 b includes a print control unit 57 that transmits information to the printer 8. The print control unit 57 causes the printer 8 to print the operation sheet 2 in response to an output command of the operation sheet 2 in accordance with an instruction from the processing unit 55. It may be. Next, FIG. 18 is a functional block diagram of the server device 7b. Unlike the server device 7 a, the server device 7 b is configured without the print control means 76 that transmits information to the printer 8.

[Operation sheet creation screen]
Next, the operation sheet creation screen in the second embodiment will be described. The operation sheet creation screen is generated by the processing unit 77 of the server device 7b, and the server device 7b transmits the operation sheet creation screen to the terminal device 5b via the communication interface 74, whereby the processing unit 55 of the terminal device 5b. It is a screen displayed on the display means 54 by the process of. In the second embodiment, basically, the operation sheet creation screen as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is used as in the first embodiment. Here, only the operation sheet creation screen different from the first embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the second embodiment, after the purchase screen 203 is displayed, a message screen for prompting the user to connect the printer 8 and the terminal device 5b (personal computer) and turn on the printer 8 is displayed. 204 is displayed. Specifically, the message screen 204 is displayed after the user presses the purchase button 203E displayed on the purchase screen 203 by a mouse operation. Next, after the user presses the OK button 204A by operating the mouse, a message screen 205 as shown in FIG. 20 is displayed. Specifically, a message screen 205 for issuing an operation sheet 2 output command (print instruction) to the printer 8 is displayed. When the user presses the print button 205 </ b> A by a mouse operation, an output command for the operation sheet 2 is issued, and printing of the operation sheet 2 on the printer 8 is started. On the other hand, when the user presses the return button 205B by a mouse operation, the screen returns to the previous screen.

[Operation sheet creation process]
FIG. 21 shows an operation sheet creation processing flow by the operation sheet creation system 101 of the second embodiment. The operation sheet creation process is executed by reading a program for creating an operation sheet stored in the server device 7b when the user operates the terminal device 5b to access the server device 7b.

  The processing of steps S401 to S408 in the terminal device 5b, the processing of steps S501 to S506 in the server device 7b, and the processing of step S601 in the printer 8 are respectively processing in steps S101 to S108 described in the first embodiment. Since it is the same as the process of steps S201 to S206 and the process of step S301 (see FIG. 15), description thereof will be omitted.

  In the second embodiment, when the user presses the purchase button 203E with the mouse, the processing unit 55 of the terminal device 5b acquires information indicating purchase confirmation and transmits it to the server device 7b (step S408). The message screens 204 and 205 (see FIGS. 19 and 20) as described above are displayed (step S409). When receiving the purchase confirmation information, the processing unit 77 of the server device 7b assigns a dot pattern (step S506), and then generates an output file that is used when the operation sheet 2 is actually printed (step S507). The generated output file is transmitted to the terminal device 5b. Here, when the user presses the print button 205A of the message screen 205 with the mouse, the processing means 55 of the terminal device 5b acquires information indicating that printing is confirmed. Then, the print control means 55 of the terminal device 5b transmits an output command to the printer 8 based on the output file when both the output file received from the server device 7b and the print confirmation information are obtained. (Step S410).

  On the other hand, the processing unit 77 of the server device 7b creates a definition file after generating the output file (step S507) and transmits the definition file to the terminal device 5b (step S508). The processing unit 55 of the terminal device 5b The definition file is received from and registration of the definition file is performed (step S411).

  In the above description, the definition file is generated after the output file is generated. Alternatively, the output file may be generated after the definition file is generated. Further, in the above, the terminal device 5b transmits the number of created copies and the pattern type input to the purchase screen 203 by the user to the server device 7b, and transmits the purchase price calculated by the server device 7b to the terminal device 5b. In this example, the purchase price is displayed on the purchase screen 203. Instead, the server device 7b generates a purchase screen 203 in which an applet (program) for calculating the purchase price is built, and the terminal device. The terminal device 5b may be configured so that the purchase price can be automatically calculated.

[Operational effects of the operation sheet creation system of the second embodiment]
Also with the operation sheet creation system 101 of the second embodiment, the operation sheet 2 can be appropriately created by arbitrarily selecting the function and design for each user. In the operation sheet creation system 101 of the second embodiment, since the printer 8 is connected to the terminal device 5b, the user can issue an output command directly to the printer 8 by operating the terminal device 5b. it can. Therefore, the user can obtain the created operation sheet 2 immediately.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described. The third embodiment is different from the first and second embodiments in that the operation sheet creation system is configured without the server device 7. Specifically, in the third embodiment, the terminal device 5 performs the processing performed by both the terminal device 5 and the server device 7 as shown in the first and second embodiments. That is, in the third embodiment, the terminal device 5 functions as an operation sheet creation device. In the following, the same components and processes as those in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

[Operation sheet creation system]
As shown in FIG. 22, the operation sheet creation system 102 in the third embodiment includes a terminal device 5 c and a printer 8. Unlike the operation sheet creation systems 100 and 101 in the first and second embodiments, the operation sheet creation system 102 in the third embodiment is configured without the server devices 7a and 7b. The terminal device 5c acquires an input from the user by generating and displaying an operation sheet creation screen, and creates the operation sheet 2 based on the input from the user. That is, the terminal device 5c executes the processing that the terminal device 5a and the server device 7a cooperate as described above. Specifically, the terminal device 5c executes processing for creating the operation sheet 2 based on information stored in the icon design DB 501 and the dot pattern management DB 502. The icon design DB 501 stores icon designs that can be set on the operation sheet 2, and the dot pattern management DB 502 stores dot patterns to be assigned to the operation sheet 2.

  FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram of the terminal device 5c. Unlike the terminal devices 5a and 5b, the terminal device 5c is configured without the communication interface 56 connected to the server devices 7a and 7b. In the terminal device 5c, the storage unit 53 includes the icon design DB 501 and the dot pattern management DB 502 described above, and stores icon designs, dot patterns, and the like. The storage unit 53 stores a program for creating an operation sheet in advance.

  The processing means 55 is constituted by a processor such as a CPU, and performs predetermined processing based on an input from a user. The processing unit 55 generates an operation sheet creation screen and causes the display unit 54 to display the operation sheet creation screen. Specifically, the processing unit 55 acquires the function selected by the user by generating the function list screen 201 and displaying it on the display unit 54. Then, the processing means 55 acquires the design selected by the user by generating the design list screen 202 based on the function selected by the user and displaying it on the display means 54. Then, the processing unit 55 generates the print screen 206 of the operation sheet 2 in which the icon having the function and design selected by the user is arranged and displays the print screen 206 on the display unit 54, whereby the number of copies input by the user and the user Acquires information on the selected pattern type. Further, the processing means 55 assigns a dot pattern to the icon assigned the function and design selected by the user, generates a definition file in which the function and the information of the dot pattern are associated with each other, Generate an output file based on this.

[Operation sheet creation screen]
Next, the operation sheet creation screen in the third embodiment will be described. The operation sheet creation screen is a screen that is generated by the processing unit 55 of the terminal device 5 c and displayed on the display unit 54. In the third embodiment, a print screen 206 is used instead of the purchase screen 203 in the first and second embodiments. FIG. 24 shows an example of a print screen 206 generated by the processing means 55 of the terminal device 5c and displayed on the display means 54. On the print screen 206, as shown by a reference numeral 206A, a screen showing an icon to which the function and design selected by the user are shown is displayed. This screen corresponds to a preview of the operation sheet 2. Using such a print screen 206, the user inputs the number of copies of the operation sheet 2 by operating the keyboard as indicated by reference numeral 206B. Here, when there are a plurality of copies, the dot pattern is different in each of the plurality of operation sheets 2 from the “copy pattern” in which the dot pattern is the same in the plurality of operation sheets 2 as indicated by reference numeral 206C. Since an area for selecting which pattern type to use as “unique pattern” is activated (becomes available), the user selects the pattern type by operating the mouse.

  Then, after the user presses the print button 206E displayed on the print screen 206 with the mouse, a message screen 207 for prompting the printer 8 to be prepared is displayed. Next, after the user presses the OK button 207A by a mouse operation, a message for issuing an operation sheet 2 output command (print instruction) to the printer 8 as shown in FIG. 20 as in the second embodiment. A screen 205 is displayed. In the third embodiment, the purchase button 203E and the purchase price 203D on the purchase screen 203 (see FIG. 13) shown in the first and second embodiments are not displayed. This is because, in the third embodiment, when the operation sheet 2 is created, the user does not need to perform a billing process, and the user pays the cost for creating the operation sheet 2 (for example, assignment of copyright and dot pattern). This is because a program for creating an operation sheet for which a price has been set based on the cost according to the cost is purchased in advance.

[Operation sheet creation process]
FIG. 25 shows an operation sheet creation processing flow by the operation sheet creation system 102 of the third embodiment. The operation sheet creation process is executed by reading an operation sheet creation program stored in the terminal device 5c. Such a program is acquired by the user purchasing in advance and installed in the terminal device 5c.

  First, the processing means 55 of the terminal device 5c displays the function list screen 201 (see FIG. 11) on the display means 54 (step S701). Then, the processing unit 55 acquires the function selected by the user operating the mouse with reference to the function list screen 201, and stores the function information (step S702). Next, the processing unit 55 generates a design list screen 202 on which a list of designs applicable to the function selected by the user is displayed, and causes the display unit 54 to display the generated design list screen 202 (see FIG. 12). (Step S703). Then, the processing unit 55 acquires the design selected by the user by operating the mouse with reference to the design list screen 202, and stores the design information (step S704). Then, the processing unit 55 generates the print screen 206 based on the function and design information selected by the user, and displays the print screen 206 (see FIG. 24) on the display unit 54 (step S705).

  Next, when the user presses the print button 206E with the mouse, the processing unit 55 acquires the number of copies of the operation sheet 2 input by the user using the keyboard. The pattern type of the copy pattern selected by the operation or the unique pattern is acquired (step S706), and message screens 207 and 205 (see FIGS. 24 and 20) are displayed (step S707). Further, the processing means 55 assigns a dot pattern to the icon assigned the function and design selected by the user (step S708). Then, the processing unit 55 creates a definition file in which the dot pattern information is associated, and registers the definition file (step S709). Next, the processing means 55 generates an output file (step S710). When the user presses the print button 205A on the message screen 205 with the mouse, the print control unit 57 transmits an output command to the printer 8 based on the output file generated by the processing unit 55 (step S711). . And the process means 55 complete | finishes a process.

  The printer 8 outputs the operation sheet 2 based on the output command received from the terminal device 5c (step S801). At this time, as in the first and second embodiments, the printer 8 prints the dot pattern with ink containing carbon that absorbs infrared rays, and absorbs the pattern and characters constituting the icon in the infrared region. Print with ink you do not have. Then, the printer 8 ends the process.

  In the above example, the output file is generated after the definition file is created. Alternatively, the definition file may be created after the output file is generated.

[Operational effects of the operation sheet creation system of the third embodiment]
The operation sheet creation system 102 according to the third embodiment can also create the operation sheet 2 by arbitrarily selecting the function and design for each user. In the operation sheet creation system 102 of the third embodiment, since all operation sheet creation processes are performed in the terminal device 5c, the operation sheet 2 can be appropriately created even in an environment where connection to the network is not possible. .

<Modification>
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a personal computer (PC) is used as a terminal device has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to a personal computer, a mobile phone or the like may be used as a terminal device.

  The present invention can be used in company training, school education, conferences, research work, quiz programs, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Electronic pen 2 ... Operation sheet 3, 3A, 3B ... Icon 4 ... PC apparatus 5, 5a, 5b, 5c ... Terminal device 6 ... Network 7, 7a, 7b ... Server apparatus 8 ... Printer 51 ... Input means 53 ... Memory | storage Means 54 ... Display means 55 ... Processing means 56 ... Communication interface 57 ... Print control means 71 ... Icon design DB (database)
72 ... Dot pattern management DB (database)
74: Communication interface 75 ... Storage means 76 ... Print control means 77 ... Processing means 100, 101, 102 ... Operation sheet creation system 201 ... Function list screen 202 ... Design list screen 203 ... Purchase screen 206 ... Print screen

Claims (16)

An operation for creating an operation sheet for operating a terminal device based on information entered on an electronic pen, comprising a server device and a terminal device connected to the server device via a network and operated by a user A sheet creation system,
The server device
A function list screen generating means for generating a function list screen for displaying a list of functions to be added to the icons set in the operation sheet to be displayed on the display means of the terminal device;
Function receiving means for receiving the function selected by the user from the list of functions from the terminal device;
A design list screen generating means for generating a design list screen for displaying a list of designs indicating the function selected by the user for display on the display means of the terminal device;
Design receiving means for receiving a design selected by the user from the list of designs from the terminal device;
Dot pattern assigning means for assigning a dot pattern to the icon assigned the function and design selected by the user;
An output file generating means for generating an output file for printing the operation sheet based on the dot pattern assigned by the dot pattern assigning means, the function selected by the user, and the design selected by the user;
The terminal device
A function list screen display means for causing the display means to display the function list screen generated by the function list screen generation means;
A function transmitting means for acquiring the function selected by the user from the list of functions displayed on the function list screen and transmitting the function to the server device;
A design list screen display means for causing the display means to display the design list screen generated by the design list screen generation means;
An operation sheet creation system comprising: design transmission means for acquiring a design selected by the user from a list of designs displayed on the design list screen and transmitting the design to the server device. The terminal device
Creation number acquisition means for acquiring the number of copies of the operation sheet by an input operation by the user;
When there are a plurality of creation copies acquired by the creation copy number acquisition means, a dot pattern used to create the operation sheet is a copy pattern having the same dot pattern in a plurality of operation sheets, and the plurality of copies A pattern type acquisition means for acquiring a selection as to which of the unique patterns having different dot patterns to be used in each of the operation sheets by an input operation of the user;
2. The operation according to claim 1, wherein the dot pattern assignment unit of the server device assigns the dot pattern in accordance with which of the copy pattern and the unique pattern is selected by the user. Sheet creation system. The server device
From the terminal device, a creation number acquisition means for acquiring the number of creations of the operation sheet by an input operation by the user;
Purchase price setting means for setting the purchase price of the operation sheet according to the number of created copies acquired by the creation number acquisition means, the function to be given to the icon, and the design;
Purchase screen generation means for generating a purchase screen on which the design of the icon selected by the user, the purchase price, and a purchase button are displayed for display on the display means of the terminal device; The operation sheet creation system according to claim 1. The server device
According to the number of created copies acquired by the created number of copies acquisition means, the selection of the copy pattern or the unique pattern, and the function and design to be given to the icon,
Purchase price setting means for setting the purchase price of the operation sheet;
Purchase screen generation means for generating a purchase screen on which the design of the icon selected by the user, the purchase price, and a purchase button are displayed for display on the display means of the terminal device; The operation sheet creation system according to claim 2. The terminal device further includes icon position acquisition means for acquiring the position of the icon to be arranged on the operation sheet in response to an input from the user.
5. The output file generation unit of the server device generates the output file based on the position of the icon acquired by the icon position acquisition unit. 6. Operation sheet creation system. The server device further includes definition file creation means for creating a definition file in which the dot pattern information assigned by the dot pattern assignment means is associated with the function selected by the user.
6. The operation sheet creation system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device further includes definition file registration means for registering the definition file created by the definition file creation means.   7. The printer according to claim 1, further comprising a printer that is connected to the server device and prints the operation sheet based on the output file generated by the output file generation unit. Operation sheet creation system.   7. The printer according to claim 1, further comprising a printer that is connected to the terminal device and prints the operation sheet based on the output file generated by the output file generation unit. Operation sheet creation system. An operation sheet creating apparatus for creating an operation sheet for operating a terminal based on information entered by an electronic pen,
A function list screen generating means for generating a function list screen for displaying a list of functions to be assigned to the icons set in the operation sheet;
A function list screen display means for displaying the function list screen on a display means;
A function acquisition means for acquiring a function selected by the user from the list of functions displayed on the function list screen;
A design list screen generating means for generating a design list screen for displaying a list of designs indicating the function selected by the user;
Design list screen display means for displaying the design list screen on the display means;
Design acquisition means for acquiring a design selected by the user from a list of designs displayed on the design list screen;
Dot pattern assigning means for assigning a dot pattern to the icon assigned the function and design selected by the user;
Output file generation means for generating an output file for printing the operation sheet based on the dot pattern assigned by the dot pattern assignment means, the function selected by the user, and the design selected by the user. An operation sheet creating apparatus characterized by the above. Creation number acquisition means for acquiring the number of copies of the operation sheet by an input operation by the user;
When there are a plurality of creation copies acquired by the creation copy number acquisition means, a dot pattern used to create the operation sheet is a copy pattern having the same dot pattern in a plurality of operation sheets, and the plurality of copies A means for obtaining a selection as to which of the unique patterns having different dot patterns to be used by each of the operation sheets by an input operation of the user,
The operation sheet creating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the dot pattern assigning unit assigns the dot pattern in accordance with whether the user selects the copy pattern or the unique pattern. An icon position acquisition means for acquiring a position of the icon to be arranged on the operation sheet by an input from a user;
The operation sheet creation apparatus according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the output file generation unit generates the output file based on the position of the icon acquired by the icon position acquisition unit. Definition file creating means for creating a definition file in which the dot pattern information assigned by the dot pattern assigning means is associated with the function selected by the user;
The operation sheet creation apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising: a definition file registration unit that registers the definition file created by the definition file creation unit. A program executed by an operation sheet creation device for creating an operation sheet for operating a terminal based on information entered by an electronic pen,
The operation sheet creating device is
A function list screen generating means for generating a function list screen for displaying a list of functions to be assigned to the icons set in the operation sheet;
A function list screen display means for displaying the function list screen on a display means;
A function acquisition means for acquiring a function selected by the user from the list of functions displayed on the function list screen;
A design list screen generating means for generating a design list screen for displaying a list of designs indicating the function selected by the user;
Design list screen display means for displaying the design list screen on the display means;
A design acquisition means for acquiring a design selected by the user from a list of designs displayed on the design list screen;
A dot pattern assigning means for assigning a dot pattern to the icon having the function and design selected by the user;
Based on the dot pattern assigned by the dot pattern assigning means, the function selected by the user, and the design selected by the user, it functions as an output file generating means for generating an output file for printing the operation sheet. A program characterized by that. Creation number acquisition means for acquiring the number of copies of the operation sheet by an input operation by the user;
When there are a plurality of creation copies acquired by the creation copy number acquisition means, a dot pattern used to create the operation sheet is a copy pattern having the same dot pattern in a plurality of operation sheets, and the plurality of copies The operation sheet creating apparatus further functions as a means for acquiring, by means of the user's input operation, selection of which one of the unique patterns with different dot patterns is used in each of the operation sheets,
14. The program according to claim 13, wherein the dot pattern assigning means assigns the dot pattern corresponding to whether the user selects the copy pattern or the unique pattern. In response to an input from a user, the operation sheet creation device further functions as icon position acquisition means for acquiring the position of the icon to be arranged on the operation sheet,
The program according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the output file generation unit generates the output file based on the position of the icon acquired by the icon position acquisition unit. Definition file creating means for creating a definition file in which the dot pattern information assigned by the dot pattern assigning means is associated with the function selected by the user;
The program according to any one of claims 13 to 15, further causing the operation sheet creation apparatus to function as definition file registration means for registering the definition file created by the definition file creation means.

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