JP5630589B1 - Display and programmable display - Google Patents

Abstract

Display means (32) for displaying display data having individual figures, input means (31) for inputting instructions from the operator (1) for the display data displayed on the display means, display data, Data storage means (36) for storing work support display data for performing work support display in response to an input for operating the figure, and detecting the figure operation instruction from the operator by the input means (31) Then, based on the work support display data stored in the data storage means (36), a processing unit that controls to display a guideline display for recognizing the current graphic operation by the operator on the display screen ( 34).

Description

  The present invention relates to a display for displaying a status of an external control device and inputting an instruction to the external control device, and more particularly to a technique for easily displaying an operator's response to an input to an operator.

  Conventionally, as a method for causing an operator to recognize the response of a device to an input, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, an operator can distinguish the display color of a switch at a position corresponding to a touch position from other switches. When the operator touches it, the operator recognizes it by operating so as to change the display color of the corresponding switch.

  Another method for allowing the operator to recognize the response of the device to input is to display the selected switch in an enlarged manner when the operator's finger approaches the selected switch, as shown in Patent Document 2, for example. It is comprised so that it may operate so that it is easy to operate a switch to be selected from a plurality of switches.

JP 2005-186847 A (Claim 5) JP 2010-92219 (page 20, Fig. 4)

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, since only the display color of the switch is changed, the switch is hidden by the operator's finger during actual operation. Difficult to judge. However, if the display area of the switch is made sufficiently larger than the finger, the amount of information per screen is reduced.
Also, in the case of parts that are intended to keep screen input for a certain period of time, such as long-press buttons, the operator needs to continue to input just by changing the display color. There was also a problem that I did not know if there was.

Further, in the technique described in Patent Document 2, when an operator's finger is close to the switch to be selected and the switch itself is displayed in an enlarged manner, there is a layout restriction that prevents other adjacent switches from being hidden. For this reason, there is a problem in that the amount of information per screen is hindered.
Further, since the operation area is enlarged simultaneously with the enlarged display, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to operate adjacent buttons simultaneously.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and can display the response of the device to the input in an easily recognizable manner for the operator, thereby guiding the intended input operation. The purpose is to obtain a vessel.

  The display device according to the present invention includes display means for displaying display data having individual figures, input means for inputting an instruction from an operator for the display data displayed on the display means, and the display data A data storage means for storing work support display data for performing work support display in response to an input for instructing the operation of the figure, and when a figure operation instruction from the operator is detected by the input means, A processing unit that controls to display a guideline display for recognizing the current graphic operation on the display screen based on the work support display data stored in the storage means; It is.

  According to the present invention, even if there is an operator's finger in the input area, it is possible to superimpose a frame display around the input area so that it can be easily recognized visually, so that the device recognizes the input. This makes it possible to prevent an inadvertent input and unintended input processing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a whole block diagram of the indicator which shows Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of the superimposition display operation | movement of the work assistance frame of a display. It is a schematic diagram of the display state before the input of a display. It is a schematic diagram of the display state during input of the display It is a schematic diagram of the display state immediately after an operator inputs with respect to the work support display part which requests | requires the input maintenance of the fixed time of the indicator which shows Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a schematic diagram of the display state after continuing the input for the time intended by the screen designer of the display It is a schematic diagram at the time of performing the work support display which shows an operation direction on the rotary switch of the indicator which shows Embodiment 3 and 4 of this invention. It is a schematic diagram at the time of performing the work support display which shows an operation direction on the slide switch of a response indicator. It is a schematic diagram at the time of performing work support display on parts according to the operation load, operation distance, and time of the display showing Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a display according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and is an overall configuration diagram for realizing a work support display for guiding an input intended by an operator.
In the present embodiment, as a display means with a work support display function, a programmable display that performs status display of the external control device and instruction input to the external control device is taken as an example, and in particular, the response of the device to the input to the operator A technique for easily displaying visually will be described.

The programmable display 3 includes an input unit 31 such as a touch panel that receives an input from the operator 1, a display unit 32 that is a screen that prompts the operator 1 to display a status and input an instruction, and an external control device 2 to be controlled or monitored External device connection I / F 33, overall processing unit 34 for performing processing such as work support display according to input from the input means 31, display generation unit 35 for generating a screen to be displayed on the display means 32, display data and work support display The data storage unit 36 is stored.
The input means 31 is placed on the display means 32 so as to be configured as a so-called touch monitor.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation means in the display device of the present invention. In the display shown in FIG. 3, a schematic diagram of a display state before input, and a schematic diagram of a display state during input shown in FIG. The operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

In the programmable display device 3, the status display of the external control device 2 and the screen for performing operation input are stored as display data in the data storage unit, and are displayed on the display means 32 via the display generation unit 21. Similarly, the display data is transmitted to the overall processing unit 34, whereby the overall processing unit 34 is controlled to perform processing corresponding to the input position of the operator 1 to the input means 31.
In this display state, for example, when the operator 1 monitors the state of the external control device 2 or performs an operation instruction to the external control device 2, when an input to the input means 31 by the operator 1 is detected (ST1) The assigned function is executed by the overall processing unit 34 in accordance with the input coordinates of the operator 1.
Needless to say, the processing is not performed unless the display data function (for example, switch operation or the like) is assigned to the input coordinates of the operator 1.

As a result of the determination of ST1, when the operator presses a GUI (graphical user interface) part 42 for an instruction to a certain function, for example, a switch or the like is disclosed by the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1. Processing such as a display color change indicating that a GUI (graphical user interface) part 42 has been operated is displayed on the display means 32 based on an instruction from the overall processing unit 43.
At this time, a frame part 44 is superimposed and displayed around the switch 42 as a work support display. (ST3)
This superimposition display is superimposed on the screen displayed on the display means 32 when the overall processing unit 34 instructs the display generation unit 35 to display a frame based on the display data of the switch 42 operated by the operator 1. To work.
Here, it is only necessary to have screen data for displaying the frame part 44 in a superimposed manner, and new screen data combined with other GUI part arrangements is unnecessary, and the drawing speed is not reduced. The amount of information is not reduced.
Note that the superimposed display of the work support display in the display generation unit 35 may be relatively displayed by blinking the superimposed display unit or reducing the brightness of other GUI parts.

  After performing the superimposing display of the work support display by ST3, the overall processing unit 34 executes the function assigned to the operation position in order to perform the process instructed by the operator 1. (ST4)

According to the present embodiment, it becomes possible to display the response of the device to the input in an easily recognizable manner for the operator 1, and the workability is greatly improved.
In particular, in the industrial machine programmable display, the operation support display is very effective in controlling the external control device 2 or the robot connected to the external control device 2 by the operation input of the operator 1. .
In addition, since the operation of the operator 1 on the display can be visually recognized, it greatly contributes to the prevention of the operation due to excessive force.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
5 and 6 are schematic diagrams showing one form of the work support display according to the second embodiment. Specifically, the operation state with respect to the GUI part 45 that requires the input maintenance for a certain time, such as a long press switch, is shown. It is a schematic diagram shown.
FIG. 5 shows the display state immediately after the operator 1 inputs, and FIG. 6 shows the display state when the operator maintains the input for a certain period of time (the time intended by the screen designer) (continues to press the GUI part). Show.

In the programmable display 3 configured in this way, the large frame display 46 is implemented as a work support display immediately after input, and the filled area of the frame part 47 is expanded to the large frame display side over time, and the large frame part 46 is reached. Then, it is assumed that the time intended by the screen designer is kept pressed, and the screen drawing is changed so that the enlarged display stops.
In addition, when the enlargement of the frame part 47 reaches the large frame part 46, it is also preferable that the operator recognizes that the input for a certain period of time has been maintained by performing the frame display color and blinking display.

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to make the operator recognize the operation time during which the GUI part 42 is continuously pressed, and to guide the input operation intended by the screen designer.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
7 and 8 are schematic diagrams showing one form of the work support display according to the third embodiment. Specifically, the operation of the GUI part that requests the operation in a specific direction such as the rotary switch 47 or the slide switch 49. The display state when the work support display indicating the direction is superimposed and displayed near the GUI part is shown.

  In FIG. 7, in order to rotate the rotary switch 47 displayed on the screen, immediately after the operator 1 touches the rotary switch 47, a rotation direction arrow 48 on the work support display indicating the operation direction is displayed near the rotary switch 47. Operates to superimpose.

  In FIG. 8, in order to slide the slide switch 49 displayed on the screen in the left-right direction, immediately after the operator 1 touches the slide switch 49, the left-right slide of the work support display showing the operation direction in the vicinity of the slide switch 49 It operates so as to display the arrow 50 in a superimposed manner.

  According to the present embodiment, it becomes possible for the operator 1 to recognize the effective operation direction of the GUI parts 47 and 49, the operation amount can be confirmed only at the position of the notch such as a rotary switch, and the switch is small. It is possible to solve the conventional problem that it is difficult to recognize and to guide the input operation intended by the screen designer.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing one form of the work support display according to the fourth embodiment. Specifically, the work support display superimposed on the rotary switch 47 according to the operation load, operation distance, and time is shown. A display state in which the display method is changed in size and color appearance is shown.

For example, when the roller switch 47 shown in FIG. 7 is rotated to the right to the position of the operation instruction “7”, the aspect of the work support display 51 that is superimposed is changed according to the amount of rotation. Specifically, for example, in the initial operation state of FIG. 7, the work support display is displayed with a dotted line, but according to the operation amount (right rotation direction) of the operator 1, a solid line arrow is displayed, the hue changes, The drawing such as the size changes sequentially.

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to make the operator 1 recognize the operation amount of the GUI part 47, and it is possible to prevent an operation or an erroneous operation due to an excessive force of the operator 1.

  The operation of the programmable display described in the present embodiment described above is a display having a function of guiding an input operation intended by the screen designer, or a program product for causing a computer to function as the display, and It can be distributed as a recording medium storing the program product.

  The display according to the present invention is suitable for use in a programmable display or a display input terminal with many setting items and changes.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Operator, 2 External control apparatus, 3 Display, 31 Input means, 32 Display means, 33 External control apparatus connection I / F, 34 General processing part, 35 Display production | generation part, 36 Data storage part, 41, 42, 43 47, 49 GUI parts, 44, 45, 46, 48, 50, 51 Work support display.

Claims (9)

Display means for displaying display data having individual figures;
Input means for inputting an instruction from an operator for the display data displayed on the display means;
Data storage means for storing work support display data for performing work support display in response to an input for operating the display data and the figure;
When a graphic operation instruction from the operator is detected by the input means, a guideline display for recognizing the current graphic operation by the operator based on the work support display data stored in the data storage means is displayed on the display screen. And a processing unit that controls to change the display state of the superimposed guideline display according to the maintenance time of the input operation on the figure from the operator,
A display device comprising: Display means for displaying display data having individual figures;
Input means for inputting an instruction from an operator for the display data displayed on the display means;
Data storage means for storing work support display data for performing work support display in response to an input for operating the display data and the figure;
When a graphic operation instruction from the operator is detected by the input means, a guideline display for causing the operator to recognize the graphic operation direction is superimposed on the display screen based on the work support display data stored in the data storage means. A processing unit that displays and controls to change a display state of the superimposed guideline display according to an operation amount of an input operation on the graphic from the operator;
A display device comprising:   3. The guideline display to be superimposed is displayed near the operator's operation instruction input location, and is displayed at a position where visual recognition is easy in consideration of the presence of the operator's finger. The indicator as described in.   The guideline display to be superimposed is displayed in a frame display for recognizing the graphic operation on the outer periphery of the button switch when the graphic of the operation instruction is a button switch operated by an operator's press. Item 2. The display according to Item 1.   The superimposed guideline display recognizes whether or not the press for a certain time is appropriate by changing the display state of the displayed frame when the graphic of the operation instruction is a button switch that operates by pressing the operator for a certain time. The display according to claim 4, wherein:   6. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the change state of the display frame is displayed in a large frame immediately after the input, and the inside is filled with the passage of time.   The guideline display to be superimposed is a slide bar or arrow for recognizing the graphic operation in the outline of the switch when the graphic of the operation instruction is a rotary switch or a slide switch whose input value changes depending on the operation direction of the operator. The display device according to claim 2, wherein an operation direction is displayed.   The guideline display to be displayed in a superimposed manner changes the size or hue of the work support display content that is displayed in a superimposed manner according to the operation load on the switch by the operator, the operation distance, or the time. Item 8. The display according to Item 7. The display device is a programmable display device connectable to an external control device, and a guideline display is superimposed on a display screen when an instruction from an operator to the external control device is processed. Item 9. The programmable display according to any one of Items 1 to 8.

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