JP5900981B2 - Graphical user interface - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a computer-implemented graphical user interface. In particular, the present invention relates to a computer-implemented graphical user interface having a desktop and a number of widgets disposed thereon, as well as a method for generating a graphical user interface on a display, particularly a touch-sensitive display. And devices.

Conventional technology

  Graphical user interfaces have been improved over the last few decades in parallel with the development of more cost-effective, higher-resolution displays, and their applications are based on information technology and information processing fields. It extends to almost all areas of technology, especially telecommunications, entertainment electronics, industrial production and processing plants. In the industry, a touch sensitive display, ie a graphical operating interface, displayed on a touch sensitive screen or “touch screen” for the reproduction (output) and input of data and instructions is increasingly used for machine operation. It has come to be used. The reason for this situation is that, in particular, such touch-sensitive displays are more than man-machine interfaces that use electromechanical operating elements such as, for example, conventional buttons, keyboards, or moving computer mice. This is to provide a more flexible and cost effective fit.

  The subject of WO07025396A is a graphical user interface consisting of both a touch screen and mechanical buttons and rotary switches. Methods and devices are disclosed for controlling a sequence of one or more machines using an operating unit designed as a man-machine interface. Sequences and parameters are also modified in the operating interface of the operating unit so that the user can program and operate in a supported manner on the screen using input points. The operation interface is divided into two operation panels. The first operation panel has a relatively large screen, and is used mainly for sequence programming in addition to displaying operation states, tables, lists, and the like. The second operation panel is used as a central function for operation intervention. Both control panels are designed to allow bidirectional data exchange.

  German Patent No. 112005001152 describes a method for collecting and displaying technical data about industrial equipment. The subject of DE 112005001152 is a method for transporting a user interface on a mobile computer having a relatively small display and input device to a larger terminal connected to an industrial facility. For example, if a user operating a portable PDA approaches a large screen of an industrial facility, the wireless facility built into the PDA is detected by the wireless facility in the immediate vicinity of the large screen and the connection is set up Is done. The user can then mark and select the corresponding terminal. The large screen displays, for example, a copy of the same display as on the user's PDA. By providing several independent entities in the graphical user interface, some parameters of a special machine can be quickly retrieved and manipulated in this way.

  The subject of EP 1156437 is a system and method for monitoring a print production workflow. The system comprises workflow management software that monitors and facilitates the workflow method steps: order start, order entry, order processing, print production, and order completion. The workflow management software includes an integrated object-oriented interface that allows the workflow to be visually displayed and intervened in the workflow. In addition, the software provides the ability to create, process and modify a composite document, which is a collection of ordered documents. The workflow management software provides, for example, delete, copy, insert, move actions on one page or several pages of a document. This function is preferably achieved using a pull-down menu, an inserted dialog window, a selection bar or a selection symbol. In addition, the result of the action is shown as a visual representation of the document on the processing station display. A display window is used for an intuitive visual representation of the work that must be performed at the processing station.

  German Patent Application Publication No. 102008001665 describes a method for generating a unified user interface for controlling textile machines. In addition to the basic application program, additional application programs with additional functions are often implemented, but in general, additional application programs are created by different programmers and have user interfaces according to different operating principles including different appearances. For this reason, it is necessary to endeavor to give more advanced training to the operator, and the risk of operation errors increases. In addition, the time spent operating during use of the textile machine also increases. In order to avoid this, the use of a separate graphical program module in which display elements or display routines are stored has been proposed in German Offenlegungsschrift 10 2008001665. Therefore, the additional application program can be developed almost independently of the basic application program, and a uniform appearance with a uniform operating principle is automatically presented to the operator in both the basic application area and the additional application area. Presented. German Offenlegungsschrift 10 2008001665 therefore supports textile machine control manufacturers through the development of a unified user interface for basic applications and additional functions.

  The operation of machines in the industry, especially in the printing and printed product finishing industries, covers the level of control for many machines connected to each other and the level of individual machines or parts of individual machines. Requires a user interface for configuration, control, monitoring, maintenance, and editing and display of commercial and operational information for most different business areas, machine types, functions, users, and user privileges, both at the station level To do. Typically, the machine manufacturer's proprietary user interface is used, which is not generally uniform when machines and / or stations of different manufacturers and / or machine generations are used in combination. Provides an operational interface. However, for efficient training, use, development, and adaptation, a uniform graphical operation interface is desirable as much as possible, but at present, no uniform graphical operation interface is available in the prior art.

  Furthermore, there is a requirement that an operating terminal for a graphical operating interface can be placed on or attached to each machine or machine component in a cost-effective manner in an industrial environment. In such situations, dimensional constraints often exist because various logistical, safety-related, or operational boundary conditions must be met in an industrial environment. Typically, such boundary conditions limit the operating interface to small displays with a screen size of 5-15 inches (about 13-38 cm), especially in the production area. On the other hand, the higher level planning, setting, monitoring and control functions for the entire production or processing plant, and sometimes the special machine or station planning, setting, monitoring and control functions of the plant are much larger in size. Requires a user interface.

  Thus, there are partially conflicting and conflicting requirements, particularly in graphical operating interfaces for industrial production and processing plant operations. On the one hand, operating terminals with different sized displays and different sized operating interfaces are used for the operation of the same plant, on the other hand, the user interface should be usable in a unified and simple manner. It is.

Description of the invention

  An object of the present invention is to provide a computer-implemented graphical user interface and a method and device for generating a graphical user interface on a display, which has at least some disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, it allows the user to manipulate the data in a simple and efficient way.

  The object is achieved by the features of the independent claims. Furthermore, advantageous embodiments are found in the dependent claims and the description.

  The above objective is accomplished by the present invention, in particular, that a computer-implemented graphical user interface includes a desktop and a number of widgets arranged on the desktop so that the user can see the source widget. The widget) includes one or more content windows having data elements for each situation, and the content window (F13) and / or the data element (D) is selected as the widget and the content window. In some cases, the user may select a content window selected by the user and / or a data element selected therein from several possible target widgets (visible to the user) from the source widget in which they are placed ( due to the fact that it is coupled to one of the target widgets) so that it can be moved for processing purposes.

  In one variation of the embodiment, the widget and content window allow the user to pull the content window and / or the data element selected therein from the associated source widget without placing it on the desktop, Possible target widgets, each capable of processing an associated content window or selected data element, are combined as shown to the user.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, one of the target widgets generates a copy of each of the content windows or selected data elements that are located within the target widget and copies itself to the content window or each of the selected data elements. And configured to be placed on the desktop.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, the widget and the content window are shown stacked so that the target widget is back and forth like a roof tile, with the associated content window or each selected data element currently at the forefront. One of the target widgets is alternated for each situation and combined as shown in the foremost overlap until it is placed in the target widget shown or placed again in the source widget.

  In a variation of the embodiment, the user interface is external to the information area having an information area for displaying a section of the desktop and a miniaturized display of the entire desktop and widgets disposed thereon. Including a navigation area that is much narrower than the information area, the navigation area and the information area being a miniaturized target widget, each with an associated content window or selected data element, respectively. The display is combined to be labeled for the user in the navigation area.

  In one variation of the embodiment, the widget includes one or more content windows for each situation, and the widget and content window allow the user to move the content window completely from the associated widget onto the desktop and from the widget The moved content window creates a new widget for each situation and is combined so that the content window is placed within the newly created widget.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, the widget and / or content window can be reduced by the user to a header bar for each situation, where the header bar is the current assigned to the associated widget or content window, respectively. Includes a status indicator that indicates the status value.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, the widget includes, for each situation, one or more visual indicators of other target widgets associated with the associated widget, the widget and the content window being displayed by the user in the content window and / or Possible of the associated target widget in which the selected data element can be moved from one of the source widgets via one of the indicators and the content window or the selected data element can be placed respectively for corresponding processing The various processing actions are combined as shown to the user.

  In a variant of the embodiment, the widget and the visible indicator are shown next to the source widget, if the target window assigned to the indicator is shown next to the source widget, in case of movement with respect to one of the indicators of the content window or each selected data element The various processing actions are combined to be displayed graphically in the associated target widget.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, the user interface includes a two-dimensional holding matrix that can be shown to display possible processing actions of the associated target widget, the two-dimensional holding matrix being a content window or An arrangement of each selected data element is provided in a matrix cell, allowing the processing window determined by the associated matrix cell to process the content window or the selected data element, respectively.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, the user connects several widgets together by stitching them together on the desktop so that the widgets can be moved as a unit on the desktop until they are separated from each other again by the user. Can be combined.

  In one variation of the embodiment, the user interface includes a widget inventory having a display of widgets that are available but are currently inactive exclusively and not placed on the desktop, and the desktop and Widget inventory allows users to move active widgets from the desktop to the widget inventory, and during this process, active widgets become inactive and users can move inactive widgets from the widget inventory onto the desktop. Yes, during this process, inactive widgets are combined to become active.

  In addition to a computer-controlled user interface, the present invention also relates to a computer-implemented method and computer-controlled device having an interface module for generating a graphical user interface on a terminal display, in particular a touch-sensitive display. The present invention also refers to a computer program product, particularly a computer readable medium having stored thereon computer code for controlling the processor such that the processor generates a graphical user interface on a display, particularly a touch sensitive display.

  In a further aspect of the present invention, the computer-implemented graphical user interface for the display includes an information area for displaying a section of the desktop and a navigation area that is located outside the information area and is much smaller than the information area. One or more widgets are arranged on the desktop, the navigation area has a miniaturized display of the entire desktop and the widgets arranged on it, and the navigation area and the information area are the navigation area Through a selection indicator that is movable within, the miniaturized desktop partial area determined by the selection indicator in the navigation area is combined to correspond to the desktop compartment displayed in the information area. The

  The miniaturized displayed widget in the navigation area can preferably be moved by the user on the miniaturized desktop, and the navigation area and the information area are positioning the miniaturized widget on the miniaturized desktop. Are combined to provide a corresponding positioning of the associated widget on the desktop.

  In a variation of the embodiment, the widget can be moved by the user from the information area to a miniaturized desktop in the navigation area, and the moved widget is miniaturized and displayed for each situation in the navigation area. The area and the information area are combined such that the positioning of the miniaturized widget on the miniaturized desktop of the navigation area results in a corresponding positioning of the associated widget on the desktop on a case-by-case basis.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, the widgets on the desktop are in a case where a widget positioned by the user overlaps another widget on the desktop and / or a miniaturized widget positioned by the user is on the miniaturized desktop. When overlapped with another placed miniaturized widget, the widget or miniaturized widget is combined so that a non-overlapping arrangement is generated respectively, and the navigation area and the information area have a non-overlapping arrangement of widgets downsized desktop A corresponding arrangement of miniaturized widgets is generated above, or a non-overlapping arrangement of miniaturized widgets is combined to generate a corresponding arrangement of widgets on the desktop.

  In one variation of the embodiment, the navigation area includes a number of navigation part-areas that are separated from each other, the navigation part area being on and above one of several adjacent parts of the desktop. It has a miniaturized display with the arranged widgets for each situation. The widget can be moved by the user from one of the navigation partial areas to another of the navigation partial areas, the navigation partial area and the information area being on a miniaturized display of the relevant part of the desktop Positioning is combined to provide a corresponding positioning of the corresponding widget on the desktop.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, the widget and the navigation partial area are widgets in another one of the navigation partial areas when the user moves the widget from one of the navigation partial areas to another of the navigation partial areas. The positioning of the widget is checked, for example, according to stored rules, and if the positioning is not indicated to be acceptable, the movement of the widget is combined to be rejected.

  In a variation of the embodiment, the selection indicator can be moved over the navigation subregion, while the selection indicator is desktop-corresponding while positioned over the border region between the two navigation subregions within the information region. Result in the display of two adjacent parts and a widget placed thereon.

  In one variation of the embodiment, the copy mode can be set by the user, and the navigation area and the widget generate a copy of the associated widget when the miniaturized widget is moved from the navigation area to the information area in the copy mode. And combined to be placed on the desktop.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, the user can change the widget in the information area with respect to dimensioning, and the navigation area and the information area are such that changing the dimensions of the widget in the information area is within the navigation area. Combined to bring in corresponding changes in the corresponding miniaturized widget in each situation.

  In a variation of the embodiment, the widget is combined with an interface module, which stores user-defined changes and / or widget positioning in the user profile, and desktops according to the user profile when the user logs in. The widget is positioned in the upper information area or the navigation area, and the widget is displayed correspondingly.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, the navigation area and the widget are displayed in such a way that when the miniaturized widget is positioned in the navigation area, all the miniaturized widgets in the navigation area are displayed without overlapping when there is insufficient space. Combined to scale the miniaturized display of the widget to ensure that.

  In a variation of the embodiment, the user interface includes a rapid-access element that, each time activated by the user, has a widget assigned to the associated fast access element by the user, The effect is that the displayed indicator in the information area and the selection indicator shows in the navigation area the corresponding sub-region of the miniaturized desktop, together with the associated miniaturized widgets arranged on the sub-region.

  In a further aspect of the invention, a graphical configuration interface including a miniaturized display of the desktop for a graphical user interface is shown for configuring a graphical user interface for various terminal displays, A configuration instruction for selecting a widget and a positioning instruction for placing the widget within the desktop by positioning the miniaturized display of the widget within the miniaturized desktop is received and one or more of the desktop Configuration instructions are received for selectively assigning the defined part to the terminal for each situation, and the graphical user interface is placed in and within the assigned part of the desktop. Is defined for one of the terminals for each situation.

  The graphical user interface is preferably assigned to a terminal associated with each situation, an information area for displaying a section of a part of the desktop arranged next to each other, and an information area arranged outside the information area Is generated to have a much narrower navigation area compared to the navigation area, placed on top of them, with all the parts assigned to the relevant terminal, miniaturized display of the desktop for each situation The navigation area and the information area are included with the widget, and the selection area of the miniaturized desktop is determined in the navigation area by the selection indicator via the selection indicator that can move in the navigation area. To correspond to the desktop partition shown in It is engaged.

  In one variation of the embodiment, the navigation area is generated to have several navigation sub-areas separated from each other, the navigation sub-area being on and above one of the parts of the desktop assigned to the associated terminal. Each situation has a miniaturized display with the arranged widget, and the navigation partial area allows the user to move the miniature displayed widget from one of the navigation partial areas to another of the navigation partial areas The navigation part area and the information area are related to the position of the miniaturized widget on the miniaturized display of the part of the desktop, and the relevant part of the desktop in the terminal to which the relevant part of the related widget is assigned. Combined to provide a corresponding positioning up.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, the navigation sub-regions position the widget in another one of the navigation sub-regions when the user moves the widget from one of the navigation sub-regions to another one of the navigation sub-regions. Is checked according to stored rules, for example, and if the positioning is not indicated to be acceptable, the widget movement is combined to be rejected.

  In a variant of the embodiment, the first navigation partial area is provided as a preparation area for defining the production configuration of the print production system or the print product processing system, and the second navigation partial area is the print production system or Provided as a production area for monitoring and controlling the production or processing of the printed product in each of the printed product processing systems, and a third navigation partial area is provided for each of the printed products in the printing production system or the printed product processing system. Provided as a distribution area for defining delivery. In one variation, a fourth navigation sub-region is provided as an evaluation region for statistical and reporting functions.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, a configuration instruction is received for defining a desktop part, and one part can be defined as combined or separate for each situation for the terminal and is defined as combined. The desktop part is generated so that it replicates the relevant part changes on other terminals to which the relevant part is assigned, and the part defined as separate is the relevant part changes on other terminals Generated so that it does not replicate.

  In one variation of the embodiment, the user interface is generated to have a copy function, which is when the miniaturization widget is moved from the navigation area to the information area if the copy mode is set by the user. It is configured to generate a copy of the widget and place the copy on the portion of the desktop at the terminal to which the associated portion is assigned.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, a configuration instruction for assigning a fast access element to a terminal is received. The user interface is configured to have a fast access element for the terminal for each situation, and the fast access element is placed on and associated with the desktop assigned to the associated fast access element when activated by the user. The defined area for the displayed widget is displayed in the information area, and the selection indicator corresponds to the miniaturized desktop and the corresponding miniaturized widget placed thereon in the navigation area. This has the effect of indicating a selected area.

  In a variation of the embodiment, a graphical user interface having a login area is generated, wherein the login area, the information area, and the navigation area are widget-specific according to stored user adjustments and group-specific according to stored group adjustments. , And in general according to the stored basic adjustments, are arranged on the desktop and combined as shown in the information area and the navigation area.

  In a further variation of the embodiment, a graphical user interface for the terminal is generated for each situation to have a widget inventory, where the widget inventory is available but currently exclusively inactive. Yes, including the display of widgets that are not placed on the portion of the desktop assigned to the associated device, and the desktop and widget inventory from the desktop portion assigned to the user associated device to the widget inventory During this process, active widgets become inactive and users are assigned inactive widgets to the associated device from the widget inventory. It can be moved to the desktop portion, during this process, the inactive widget is coupled to become active.

  In the remainder of this document, embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to examples. Examples of embodiments are illustrated by the following accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a production plant having many machines in the production line and a higher level line master with a display for operating the production plant and several terminals. FIG. 4 shows a graphical configuration interface for each situation with a miniaturized display of the desktop and various terminals and an input area for individually assigning portions of the desktop to the terminals. FIG. 4 shows a graphical configuration interface for each situation with a miniaturized display of the desktop and various terminals and an input area for individually assigning portions of the desktop to the terminals. A graphical user interface having a navigation area for miniaturized display of a desktop and widgets disposed thereon, and an information area for displaying selected sections of the desktop and widgets disposed therein It is a figure which shows the display provided. FIG. 3 shows a graphical user interface for each situation with different sections of the desktop in the information area and correspondingly positioned selection indicators in the navigation area. FIG. 3 shows a graphical user interface for each situation with different sections of the desktop in the information area and correspondingly positioned selection indicators in the navigation area. FIG. 6 schematically illustrates in a user interface how movement of a miniaturized widget in a navigation area results in a corresponding positioning of an associated widget on the desktop. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing movement of a widget in an information area in a user interface, and the widget can be positioned on the entire desktop by movement from the information area to the navigation area. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the movement of a widget from the navigation area to the information area in the user interface, and when the copy mode is set, the copy of the widget from the navigation area is displayed on the desktop section indicated in the information area. Generated within. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing widget rearrangement in a user interface when a widget is moved from an information area to a point between two widgets in a navigation area. FIG. 6 schematically illustrates widget rearrangement in the user interface when expansion of the widget within the information area results in movement of other widgets, ie repositioning. FIG. 6 schematically illustrates widget rearrangement in the user interface when expansion of the widget within the information area results in movement of other widgets, ie repositioning. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing, in a user interface, display of a widget having a content window and generation of a widget having a content window drawn from an existing widget. It is a figure which shows diagrammatically in a user interface rearrangement of the content window in a widget when the shape of a related widget is changed. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the arrangement and scaling of a navigation partial area when a miniaturized widget is moved to a point where there is not enough space for widgets in the related partial area. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the arrangement and scaling of a navigation partial area when a miniaturized widget is moved to a point where there is not enough space for widgets in the related partial area. It is a figure which shows typically disappearance of a navigation partial area | region when the only widget which exists in a related navigation partial area | region is moved to another partial area | region. It is a figure which shows typically disappearance of a navigation partial area | region when the only widget which exists in a related navigation partial area | region is moved to another partial area | region. FIG. 6 schematically shows the movement of a data window or a data element selected therein from a source widget to a target widget for processing purposes, where possible target widgets are cascaded for selection. Shown. FIG. 6 schematically shows the movement of a data window or a data element selected therein from a source widget to a target widget for processing purposes, where possible target widgets are cascaded for selection. Shown. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating the movement of a data window or a data element selected therein from a source widget to a target widget for processing, and the processing action to be performed is a cell on a symbol or a holding matrix Determined by putting on. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating the movement of a data window or a data element selected therein from a source widget to a target widget for processing, and the processing action to be performed is a cell on a symbol or a holding matrix Determined by putting on. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating the movement of a data window or a data element selected therein from a source widget to a target widget for processing, and the processing action to be performed is a cell on a symbol or a holding matrix Determined by putting on. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating the movement of a data window or a data element selected therein from a source widget to a target widget for processing, and the processing action to be performed is a cell on a symbol or a holding matrix Determined by putting on. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating the movement of a data window or a data element selected therein from a source widget to a target widget for processing, and the processing action to be performed is a cell on a symbol or a holding matrix Determined by putting on. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating the movement of a data window or a data element selected therein from a source widget to a target widget for processing, and the processing action to be performed is a cell on a symbol or a holding matrix Determined by putting on. FIG. 6 shows a scalable time bar with the indicated production sequence and its respective production sequence. FIG. 5 shows a scalable time bar with the indicated production sequence and its respective production sequence. It is a figure which shows the content window in which the scrollable content area | region was shown, The area | region limit which a content area | region can scroll within the limit via a scrollable rider (rider) is variably adjustable. It is a figure which shows the content window in which the scrollable content area | region was shown, and the area | region limit which a content area | region can scroll within the limit via a scrollable lidar can be adjusted variably. It is a figure which shows the content window in which the scrollable content area | region was shown, and the area | region limit which a content area | region can scroll within the limit via a scrollable lidar can be adjusted variably. It is a figure which shows the content window in which the scrollable content area | region was shown, and the area | region limit which a content area | region can scroll within the limit via a scrollable lidar can be adjusted variably.

Method for carrying out the invention

  In FIG. 1, reference symbol 1 indicates a production plant in the field of graphical printing production in the industry and / or logistics and transportation areas for processing printed products. The production plant 1 shown diagrammatically in FIG. 1 comprises several machines in one (or several) production line (s) connected to one another via conveyors 21, 22, 23, 24, 25. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. The production plant 1 is in particular a printing production system and a printed product processing system comprising a printing machine (such as so-called rotary), for collecting (in a broad sense) or by assembling, inserting or collecting (in a narrow sense) Collection system for collecting production collection from several products, feeder, parcel hoist, rod feeder, winding station, hoping machine machine) including processing plant for insertion, packaging, stapling, bonding, cutting, welding, addressing and / or stacking, newspaper shipping system, digital on-demand book production system, and distribution and shipping system Provided for (mailroom), and the machine, for example a conveyor having a conveyor chain and / or conveyor belts. The production plant 1 also includes a mechanical unit that performs an additional function (add-on) such as sticking of an adhesive label (for example, memo stick (Memostic (registered trademark))) or printing in a processing flow. In the description, it is called a machine. The product is in particular a flat and flexible printing product with different thicknesses, but also other flat products such as, for example, data media or other enclosures. Although the production plant 1 is shown in a greatly simplified manner, in practice it not only comprises a continuous arrangement of machines 10-15 and connecting conveyors 21-25, but the production plant 1 is flexible Also equipped with a configurable conveyor system, depending on most different production cases, the machines 10-15 and the connecting conveyors 21-25 can be configured in different ways, as shown in FIG. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that they can be combined and configured via routes.

  In order to control the production line (s), the production plant 1 comprises a computer-controlled line master 8, which is one or more having one or more processors for each situation, for example a server. It has an operable computer and is connected to an associated terminal 38 that has a display. The line master 8 is connected via the communication system 4 to a number of further terminals 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 having a display for each situation.

  The display of terminals 31-38 is preferably a touch sensitive display (touch screen) for displaying a graphical user interface and presenting (outputting) and inputting data and instructions. Particularly preferably, a so-called multi-touch screen is used which allows operation using several fingers at the same time. The touch-sensing system used is, for example, an inductive, capacitive or pressure-related sensor technique, especially considering industrial situations. Touch sensitive multi-touch screens allow the user not only to enter data and instructions, but also to use his / her finger to move, for example, change the size and dimensions of an object, or to turn a page, It is also possible to operate the user interface such as scrolling within the user interface and configuring the user interface.

  As shown diagrammatically in FIG. 1, the individual terminals 31 to 34 are directly juxtaposed to and connected to the machines 11 to 14 for each situation, for example so that the machines can be moved freely. Designed as terminals 35-38 independent of 10-15. The terminals 31 to 38 include one or a plurality of processors, for example, a data input and data output terminal, a personal computer (PC), an industrial PC module, a mobile PC, a PDA (personal digital assistant), or a mobile phone (smart phone) ) Designed as In order to control the production line (s), the line master 8 is connected to the machines 10-15 and the conveyors 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 via the communication system 4 in accordance with variations and / or configurations of the embodiments. Directly or indirectly through terminals 31-34 connected to machines 11-14. Correspondingly, control, configuration, and inquiry data and commands are transmitted via the communication system 4 or the communication system 4 and the terminals 31-34 to the line master 8 and the machine 10 of the production line (s). -15 and conveyors 21-25 are exchanged directly. Similarly, user instructions and data for controlling, configuring or polling machines 10-15 and conveyors 21-25, entered by a user via terminals 31-38, are associated with the relevant terminal. 31 to 34, directly to the machines 11 to 14 connected thereto, and directly to the remotely located machines 10 to 15 or conveyors 21 to 25 via the communication system 4, or to the line The information is indirectly transmitted to the related machines 10 to 15 or the related conveyors 21 to 25 via the master 8.

  Depending on the embodiment, the communication system 4 may be a non-conductor type (wireless) and / or a conductor connection type (eg wired), such as a local area network (LAN, WLAN), system bus, and / or individual direct lines, for example. Communication links or communication networks.

  The production plant 1 preferably comprises a data memory in which the line master 8 comprises current control and configuration parameters and status data of the machines 10-15 and conveyors 21-25 of the production line (s) It is structured in such a way that it can also receive and store data relating to production, distribution and route planning for (s). The line master 8 is defined in a graphical user interface that is displayed on various displays of the terminals 31-38 for operating the production plant 1, as will be described in more detail herein below. In particular, a data memory having configuration data for basic settings, group settings and user settings is provided.

  In such situations, the expression “production plant operation” refers to a plant with many machines in one machine, part of the machine (station), plant section and / or production line (s) per situation. In addition to configuration, control, monitoring, maintenance and higher level production planning, most of the operational, technical and economic information query, editing, representation and output for the production line (s) Note that this includes various activities.

  Depending on variations of the embodiment and configuration, a user interface for operating and controlling the production plant 1 is incorporated into the programmed production plant control system, or centrally on the line master 8 or line master. 8 and one or more programmed production plant control applications that run decentrally on terminals 31-38. Correspondingly, the production plant 1 generates, for example, a user interface that is configured for a conventional client / server architecture or thin client architecture and is arranged and executed in the line master 8 and / or the terminals 31-38. One or more interface modules 9 for display, control and control.

  As schematically shown in FIG. 1, the line master 8 has different dimensions, in particular for each of the terminals 31-38 and / or the machine (s) 10-15 or conveyors 21-25 connected to it. Depending on the particular display, a configuration module 80 for configuring a user interface for the terminals 31-38 of the production plant 1 is provided. The configuration module 80 is preferably designed as a programmed soft module containing computer program code for one or more processors of the line master 8. The computer program code is stored on a computer readable medium that is permanently or removably connected to the line master. The configuration module 80 may, in alternative embodiments, be implemented in whole or in part with hardware components and / or be located and run on one or more other terminals 31-38. It will be understood by the contractor.

  FIG. 3 shows a terminal 31-38 having a graphical user interface 6 for operating the production plant 1, or at least one machine 10-15 of the production plant 1, at least one conveyor 21-25, or other part. An example of one of the displays 60 is shown. As schematically shown in FIG. 3, the user interface 6 includes a navigation area 61, an information area 62, and a control bar 63. In the example shown, the navigation area 61 and the control bar 63 are arranged vertically for each situation, but in alternative embodiments or configurations, they can be arranged vertically.

  The control bar 63 includes a scalable timing bar 631 and a fast access element 632, which will be described in more detail later.

  The information area 62 shows the selected section A 'of the desktop A to the user. The desktop A is a virtual two-dimensional area comparable to the desktop in a window-oriented user interface, such as Microsoft Windows (Apple Windows), Apple Mac OS (Apple Mac OS), or Apple iPhone OS (Apple iPhone OS). Desktop A has a size (width / height) that exceeds the size of display 60 and therefore cannot be fully displayed on display 60 at a given maximum image resolution.

  As can be seen in FIG. 3, several widgets W1, W2, W3, W4, W5 are arranged on the desktop A, and the size of the widget can be determined by the user via the user interface 6, for example a double arrow P1. , P2 can be changed with respect to height, width, and / or diagonal by corresponding finger manipulation on the touch sensitive display 60 as schematically indicated by P2. The widgets W1 to W5 are components of the graphical window system, receive a user-generated event for each situation, store a visual area (window) that represents data, and a state of the component, through a certain operation. And non-visual objects that can change the visual area. The widgets W1 to W5 are respectively coupled to the production plant control system or the window system of the production plant control application, and using the window system, the user, or the window system, or the production plant control system or the production plant control application. Interact with each of the widgets. Active widgets W1-W5 are located on desktop A and are each executed within a production plant control system or production plant control application, ie, active widgets W1-W5 are in a “running” state and are one or more. Runs on any processor.

  As shown schematically in FIG. 3, the widget W5 includes one or more content windows F51, F52 for each situation. The content windows F51, F52 are used for displaying and / or manipulating data, and can also include input elements for entering data values and / or instructions. The data shown in the content windows F51 and F52 include, for example, production and plant parameter data values, production and plant-specific status values, and specific product data such as product names or product sizes. Data element D5 and / or other displayable data object 85, such as a graphic or image, such as, for example, a newspaper title page, a cover page, or an enclosure product image in print product processing. In a specific example, the content window F51 includes a specially ordered image B5 from the specific newspaper title page to be processed, as well as, for example, a semi-product (main product and enclosure) required for production feed conveyor. Current definition of the production situation defined and selectable for the production plant 1 that determines the configuration and interconnection of the machines 10-15 and / or conveyors 21-25 of the production plant 1 Data elements having production-specific and plant-specific status values for completion of data recording necessary for production, such as data recording for newspaper issuers. The further content window F52 contains, for example, several data elements D5 for each situation, with the name of the semi-product, eg the various newspaper parts, the advertisements to be inserted, and the associated version numbers.

The navigation area 61 shows the user a miniaturized display of the entire desktop A and the widgets W1 to W5 arranged thereon. A navigation area 61 having a desktop A ^* displayed in a reduced size and widgets W1 ^* , W2 ^* , W3 ^* , W4 ^* , and W5 ^* displayed in a reduced size is displayed on the desktop A displayed in the information area 62. The section A ′ is coupled to the information area 62 via a selection indicator L which indicates to the user in the navigation area 61. The selection indicator L is used by the user like a magnifying glass and a miniaturized desktop in the navigation area 61 so that the user can select any section A ′ of the desktop A for display in the information area 62 at full resolution. You can move within A ^* . As indicated by a cross arrow in the selection indicator, the selection indicator L can be moved both horizontally and vertically and can be positioned by the user for partition selection. Depending on the variant of the embodiment, for example, depending on the dimensions of the associated display 60, the dimensions (height, width) of the selection indicator L are each adjustable or configurable (scalable). In an advantageous variant or configuration, the width of the selection indicator L corresponds to the width of the reduced desktop A ^* so that the user can move the entire desktop A simply by moving the selection indicator L vertically. As indicated by a cross arrow P3, for example, in the information area 62 using a swiping movement in a desired direction, which is performed using one or more fingers on the touch-sensitive display 60. By directly moving the desktop A, the user can also select the indicated section A ′ of the desktop.

  As can be seen in FIG. 3, the navigation area 61 is divided into several navigation partial areas N1, N2, N3. The navigation partial areas N1, N2, N3 correspond, for example, to various applications, production phases and / or data groups. For example, the navigation partial area N1 is provided as a preparation area having a widget and a content window for defining the production configuration of the print production system or the print product processing system, respectively, and the navigation partial area N2 is provided as a print production system or a print. Provided as a production area having a widget and a content window for monitoring and controlling the production or processing of the printed product in the product processing system, the navigation partial area N3 is the print production system or the print product of the print production processing system. Provided as a distribution area with widgets and content windows for defining and monitoring delivery. In one variation, additional navigation sub-regions are evaluated for statistical, reporting, and analysis functions, respectively, relating to the production, processing, and / or delivery of printed products in the print production system or print product processing system. Offered as an area.

  The user interface 6 also includes a catalog area K1 having a widget inventory 610 that includes all available but currently inactive widgets. The widget inventory 610 includes exclusively inactive widgets. As soon as the widget is placed on desktop A, the widget is active, ie, running, and does not appear in the widget inventory 610. When the widget is moved from the information area 62 or the navigation partial area N1, N2, N3 of the navigation area 61 to the widget inventory 610, the interface module 9 deletes the associated widget from the desktop A, deactivates it, The widget is configured in the widget inventory 610 as an available inactive widget and / or configured to be displayed graphically as an icon. Depending on the variation of the embodiment and / or the number of inactive widgets, the widget inventory 610 may be permanently visible to the user or a simple user command, such as a click on a graphical symbol, for example. Following input, it is displayed to the user.

  The user interface 6 receives user identification information and access authority data and / or a login area 612 configured to indicate a login user, for example, with a user name, user identification information, and / or user image. Including. Login can also be performed via a non-contact or contact connection interface, for example reading user identification information from a data medium such as a chip card, in one variant also reading access authorization data. The entered and / or read user identification information and authority data are checked, for example in the line master 8, and if authorized, the user logs in as an active user with the associated authority, eg login Is assigned to the related terminals 31 to 34 for which In one variation, each user is also assigned to a defined user group.

  During user login, the interface module 9 stores stored configuration data assigned to the associated user, the associated user group, and the associated display 60, respectively, or assigned to the associated terminal 31-38. To display the user interface 6 on the associated display 60. For the current configuration and display of the user interface 6 during login (or even via a later selectable reset function), depending on the configuration data described and stored for the user in the user profile And navigation area 61, information area 62, control bar 63, widgets W1-W5, navigation partial areas N1, N2, N3, content window F52, selected, arranged and positioned in user interface 6 User-specific user or work settings stored in associated user profiles for components and areas, such as indicator L, timing bar 631, fast access element 632, stored user-specific basic settings, stored Group-specific basic settings or general-purpose settings In contrast, whether to use the user interface 6 in the associated terminal 31 to 38, the user can select.

  FIGS. 4a and 4b show the movement of the section A ′ of the desktop A shown in the information area 62 as the selection indicator L is moved on two adjacent adjacent navigation sub-areas N1, N2. . This movement can be performed by the user moving the desktop A in the information area 62 or by moving the selection indicator L in the navigation area 61 as described above. As indicated by arrow P4, the user can change the size of the content window F52 of the widget W5, and the size of the surrounding widget W5 adapts itself accordingly. As indicated by the arrow P5, the user can reduce the content window F52 of the widget W5 to the header bar K5. In one variation, the user can also reduce the widget to the header bar. During the shrinking of the widget and / or content window F52, one or more status indicators SI are shown configurable in the header bar K5 for each situation, and the indicators are in the associated widget or content window F52 for each situation. The current value of the status value included in each is shown as a symbol or a value, for example. Depending on execution, application, and configuration, several status values can also be combined in the header bar K5 according to predefined or user-defined rules to form a collective status.

  FIGS. 2 a and 2 b show examples of graphical configuration interfaces 81, 81 ′ generated by the configuration module 80 for configuring the user interface 6 for the terminals 11-38 of the production plant 1. The configuration interface 81, 81 ′ is shown, for example, on the display 60 when an authorized user sets the configuration mode by operating a configuration knob 611 in the user interface 6, for example. It is.

  The configuration data for configuring the user interface 6 detected by the configuration module 80 via the configuration interfaces 81, 81 ′ are preferably defined for the various displays 60 or terminals 31-38 of the production plant 1, respectively. For example, the basic setting is stored in the line master 8. In addition, the configuration module 80 or the configuration interfaces 81, 81 ′ also provide definitions of group specific and / or user specific settings for the user interface 6, respectively. However, in general, the user-specific configuration data is determined directly by the user's operation in the user interface 6 and stored by the profile module of the interface module 9, for example in a user profile centralized in the line master 8. Assigned to the user.

  As schematically shown in FIGS. 2 a and 2 b, the configuration interface 81, 81 ′ includes a widget catalog K having widgets each available in a production plant control system or production plant control application. Widgets are shown, for example, as a graphical symbol or name list, for example hierarchically structured by widget types or classes and available widgets contained therein. The widget W ′ selected in the widget catalog K is specified in detail by the user in the widget configuration area W and can be configured, for example, with respect to its size, contained content windows, and / or links to other widgets. it can.

  As can be seen in FIGS. 2a and 2b, the configuration interface 81, 81 ′ has several navigation sub-regions showing the relevant parts of the desktop 6 and the widgets arranged thereon in a miniaturized manner for each situation. Including a display of a navigation area 61 ′ of the user interface 6 as described above. The adjustment of the size of the navigation partial area is preferably carried out directly in the display of the navigation area 61 ′ of the configuration interface 81, 81 ′, for example by moving and setting the corresponding area limits. it can. In addition, the navigation partial area can be defined as combined or separated. The navigation sub-region defined as the combined type is generated later in such a way that it duplicates the relevant part changes in the other terminals 31 to 38 to which the relevant part is assigned. In contrast, the navigation subregion defined as separable is generated in such a way that it does not replicate the relevant part changes in the other terminals 31-38.

  By moving the widget W ′ from the widget catalog K or from the widget configuration area W to the desired position in the navigation part area of the indicated navigation area 61 ′, the user can connect via the configuration interface 81, 81 ′. , The widget W ′ can be positioned on the desktop A.

  Depending on the embodiment, in order to prevent the user from moving the widget W ′ configured in this way to the unauthorized navigation subregions N1, N2, N3 in the user interface 6, The widget W ′ can be assigned exclusively to one or more navigation partial areas or explicitly blocked for one or more navigation partial areas. If an attempt is made to move the widget W 'to an unauthorized navigation partial area, the interface module 9 returns the widget W' to its original position according to the corresponding rule. In one variation of the embodiment, each widget W ′ or class of widgets can generally be placed only within a certain navigation subregion, or is blocked for a certain navigation subregion, Defined in widget catalog K.

  The configuration interfaces 81 and 81 ′ also include a monitor area M. In the monitor area M, for example, the terminals 31 to 38 or their displays 60 are displayed schematically, respectively, and the user uses the configuration interfaces 81 and 81 ′. And can be configured with an associated user interface 6.

In the example according to FIG. 2a, the configuration interface 81 includes a monitor configuration area n, where the user clicks on, for example, a particular terminal 31-38 or a box for its display 60, respectively. Can intentionally and selectively activate and assign defined navigation subregions. In the detailed monitor area M ′, the user can turn on / off the timing bar 631 and configure further aspects of the user interface for the various terminals 31-38 or their display 60, eg the control bar 63. And can be set by adding / deleting and configuring a fast access element 632, respectively. When the associated fast access element 632 is activated, the corresponding section A ′ of desktop A, possibly having an assigned widget, is shown in the information area 62, and in the navigation area 61, the selection indicator L is associated with The fast access element 632 is defined on the widget, a location on the desktop A, or the desktop A so that the miniaturized widget that is placed thereon shows a corresponding partial area of the miniaturized displayed desktop A ^*. Can be assigned to partition A ′. However, the fast access element 632 is preferably configured in such a way that it can be assigned by the user not only via the configuration interface 81 but also within the user interface 6 during execution of the operation. The fast access element 632 and the widget, for example, move (drag) the associated widget from desktop A or from a miniaturized desktop A ^* to the desired assigned fast access element 632 and position the widget there or By dropping, it is coupled so that the user can perform dynamic allocation within the user interface 6. However, this dynamic assignment of widgets to the fast access element 632 does not allow widgets to be rearranged on desktop A or desktop A ^* displayed in a smaller size.

  In the example according to FIG. 2b, the configuration interface 81 ′ is a navigation with a control bar, an information area and several navigation sub-areas for the selected terminal 31-38 or its display 60, respectively, in the monitor area M. It includes a miniaturized display 6 ′ of a user interface 6 ′ associated therewith according to the current configuration as described above, having a region. The configuration of the user interface can be performed directly by the user in the miniaturized display 6 ′, and in particular, the defined navigation subregion is for the user interface of a particular terminal 31-38 or its display 60. , Each can be activated and assigned intentionally and selectively by the user. For example, by selecting a component of the timing bar 631 or fast access element 632 and moving it from the configuration area S to a miniaturized display of the control bar for the associated user interface 6 ′, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 2b. A control bar can be additionally defined and configured for a terminal 31-38 or its display 60, respectively, in the corresponding control bar configuration area S.

  The configuration of the user interface 6 for each of the various terminals 31-38 or their display 60, and the related configuration of the desktop A and the associated navigation subregions N1, N2, N3 are configured by the configuration module 80, for example the line master 8 And / or stored in the terminals 31-38.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 3, 4 a, and 4 b, the information area 62 is moved by moving the selection indicator L within the navigation area 61 or by moving the desktop 6 within the information area 62. The section A ′ of the desktop A shown in can be moved and changed. The user interface 6 defined by the configuration module 80 and generated by the interface module 9 is also configured in such a way that the user can move and rearrange widgets on the desktop A during production operations.

FIG. 5 schematically shows that the user can rearrange widgets in response to moving a miniaturized display of the associated widget W5 ^* in the navigation area 61. FIG. As indicated by the arrow P6 in the example of FIG. 5, the movement is performed, for example, by obtaining the header bar of the (miniaturized) widget and then moving it to the desired position, for example, Moving the header bar by positioning the pointer using a computer mouse, trackball or touchpad, or preferably by properly positioning one or more fingers on the touch sensitive display 60 For example, it corresponds to dragging a pointer or a finger on the screen of the display 60 and dropping it at a desired position. In the example of FIG. 5, the information area corresponds to moving the miniaturized widget W5 ^* from the navigation partial area N1 to the new position indicated by the reference symbol W5 ^* ′ in the navigation partial area N2. The movement indicated by the reference symbol W5 ′ and the rearrangement of the associated widget W5 is performed from the area of the desktop A that is not visible in 62 to the desktop section A ′ indicated in the information area 62.

In the drawing, the miniaturized widget is labeled with an asterisk ( ^* ), rearrangements and modifications are labeled with an apostrophe ('), and the rearranged objects rearranged are combined ^* It should be noted here that miniaturized representations of reduced objects that have been labeled or rearranged with 'are labeled with a combination' ^* .

FIG. 6 shows that the associated widgets W4, W5 in the information area 62 are acquired directly in the indicated section A ′, and they are obtained in the navigation area 61 or in another section A ′ of the information area 62. Moving to a position shows a further option for the user to move the widget on desktop A in user interface 6. As shown by the arrow P7 in the example of FIG. 6, the widget W4 is moved directly to the new position indicated by the reference symbol W4 ′ in the section A ′ shown on the desktop A, thereby enabling navigation. The movement of the miniaturized widget W4 ^{* to} the miniaturized widget W4 ^* 'is effected in the region 61. On the other hand, the widget W5 is moved from the section A ′ shown in the information area 62 to the navigation partial area N2 of the navigation area 61, so that the information from the section A ′ shown in the information area 62 is changed. The movement to the area of the desktop A that is not visible in the area 62 and the movement of the miniaturized widget W5 ^{* to} the miniaturized widget W5 ^* ′ in the navigation area 61 are brought about.

FIG. 7 illustrates, by way of example, how the user can generate a copy of the widget W5 on the desktop A at another location on the desktop A in the user interface 6. As shown by the broken line arrow P9 in the example of FIG. 7, in the copy mode set by the user, the desktop A that is displayed in the information area 61 from the navigation area 61 is displayed as a miniaturized display of the widget W5 ^*. Is moved to a section A ′ of FIG. 2, which results in the generation of a copy indicated by the reference symbol W5 + corresponding to the widget W5 and a copy in the navigation subregion N2 indicated by the miniature displayed widget W5 + ^* . When the copy mode is not set, when the miniaturized widget W5 ^* is moved from the navigation partial area N1 to the active section A ^* in the information area 62, the corresponding movement of the related widget W5 on the desktop A and the corresponding movement As a result, the miniaturization widget W5 ^* is moved from the navigation partial area N1 to the navigation partial area N2.

FIG. 8 shows that the widget W5 is in a position on the desktop A where there is not enough space to place the widgets without overlapping, and the moved widget will overlap with other widgets unless the widgets are rearranged. The relocation of widgets performed by the interface module 9 in the user interface 6 when moving is described with an example. As schematically shown in the example of FIG. 8, during the movement of the widget W5, indicated by the arrow P10, from the indicated section A ′ to the navigation partial area N2 not visible in the information area 62, The widgets W1 ^* , W2 ^* , W3 ^* displayed in a reduced size are created in such a way that sufficient space is provided to arrange the widgets displayed in a reduced size indicated by the reference symbol W5 ′ ^* without overlapping. It is moved horizontally for each situation. Since the display size is proportional to the desktop A and the widget arranged on the desktop in the navigation area 61, the miniaturized widgets W1 ^* , W2 ^* , and W3 ^* in the navigation area 61 of the user interface 6 are resized ^. Along with the arrangement, a corresponding rearrangement of the corresponding widgets W1, W2, W3 in the relevant part of the desktop A that is not visible in the information area 62 is also performed.

FIGS. 9a and 9b show that if the widget W6 has its dimensions expanded by the user in such a way that the expanded widget overlaps with other (adjacent) widgets, unless the widget is rearranged. The widget rearrangement performed by the interface module 9 of the user interface 6 is described by way of example. FIG. 9 a is a miniaturized display in widgets W 6, W 7, W 8, W 9 arranged without overlapping in section A ′ shown in information area 62 and corresponding navigation partial area N 2 in navigation area 61. The start positions of the corresponding widgets W6 ^* , W7 ^* , W8 ^* , and W9 ^* are shown.

FIG. 9b shows the widgets W7, W8, W9 or corresponding miniaturized display automatically performed by the interface module 9 of the user interface 6 when the widget W6 is enlarged as indicated by the reference symbol W6 ′. The rearrangement of the widgets W7 ^* , W8 ^* , W9 ^* is shown. In addition to the horizontal movement of the widget in the example of FIG. 8, in the example of FIGS. 9 a and 9 b, if the widget W <b> 8 is horizontally moved without a line break, the widget W8 is arranged outside the defined desktop A. Module 9 also performs line breaks within the user interface 6. Even when a widget is placed in the navigation area 61 according to the example of FIG. 8, if the widget is pushed by rearrangement and exceeds the side edge (width) of desktop A, such re-creation of the widget with line breaks. Placement is performed.

FIG. 10 schematically shows further user operations supported and performed by the user interface 6 or the interface module 9, respectively. As indicated by the arrow P11, the content windows F9 can be separated by the user from the widget W9 in which they are embedded and can be positioned in a newly created separate widget W + on the desktop A. In the example of FIG. 10, the content window F9 is acquired by the user, as indicated by the arrow 11, and is completely extracted from the start widget W9 and positioned outside the start widget W9 on the desktop (drag and drop). . In this process, the interface module 9 creates a new widget W + in which the extracted content window F9 is embedded by the interface module 9. As can be seen in FIG. 10, the new widget W + is displayed in a miniaturized manner, as indicated by the reference symbol W + ^* , in the associated navigation partial area N2 of the navigation area 61.

FIG. 11 schematically illustrates further user operations supported by the user interface 6 or the interface module 9 respectively. As indicated by the arrow P12, the widget W10 has been resized by the user in such a way that the resized widget W10 'has an essentially opposite ratio of width to height. As seen in FIG. 11, in this case, the interface module 9 arranges the content windows indicated by reference symbols F11 ′ and F12 ′ next to each other without overlapping each other in the newly dimensioned W10 ′. As shown, the content windows F11 and F12 of the start widget W10 are rearranged in the user interface 6. If necessary, in this process, the interface module can resize the newly placed content windows F10, F11 ′, F12 ′ so that they can be fully displayed without the need for scrolling. Also perform 'size matching. As shown in FIG. 11, correspondingly the miniaturized widget W10 ^* is also adapted in the associated navigation subregion N2, as indicated by the reference symbol W10 ′ ^* .

FIGS. 12a and 12b show the navigation area controlled by the interface module 9 when placing the widget at a position in the navigation partial area N2 where there is not enough space to display the miniaturized widgets without overlapping. 61 behavior is shown. In this situation, the newly placed widget can move from the information area 62 to the navigation area 61 or move within the navigation area 61. As shown by the arrow P13 in the example of FIGS. 12a and 12b, the miniaturized widget W11 ^* is positioned at the lower edge within the navigation partial area N2 that has too little space to place the widgets without overlapping. Moved to. As seen in FIG. 12b, the interface module 9 generates a miniaturized displayed navigation partial area N2 ′ in which the moved miniaturized widget indicated by the reference symbol W11 ^* ′ is navigated. Both the selection indicator indicated by the reference symbol L ′ and the miniaturization widget are reduced in size so that the miniaturization widget W11 ^* ′ is correspondingly reduced so that they can be arranged without overlapping in the partial area N2 ′. Indicated. In one embodiment, correspondingly, the portion of desktop A that is assigned to the navigation portion area N2 ′, and thus the entire desktop A, is enlarged. In another variant, the entire area of desktop A is kept the same, and the part of desktop A assigned to the navigation part area N2 ′ extends to another part of desktop A correspondingly smaller.

13a and 13b show the navigation area controlled by the interface module 9 when emptying the navigation partial area N3 by moving the only miniaturized widget W12 ^* remaining in the navigation partial area N3. 61 behavior is shown. As indicated by the arrow P14, the only miniaturized widget W12 ^* in the navigation partial area N3 is moved from here to another navigation partial area N2 ′ so that no widget remains in the navigation partial area N3 after movement. Moved. As can be seen in FIG. 13a, the widget W12 ^* ′ rearranged in the reduced navigation partial area N2 ′ is also shown correspondingly reduced. As shown schematically in FIG. 13b, for example, confirmation that the preparation for deleting from the navigation area 61 of the user interface 6 the navigation partial area N3 that has become empty due to the movement of the miniaturization widget W12 ^* is actually made. After the user first requests, the emptied navigation partial area N3 is deleted from the navigation area 61. The deleted navigation partial area N3 can be reactivated at any time in the navigation area 61 via the configuration interface 81, 81 ′ described above with reference to FIGS. 2a and 2b. As can be seen in FIG. 13b, after the empty navigation partial area N3 has been deleted, enough space has been born again to display without reduction, after which the navigation partial area indicated by the reference symbol N2 + and within it The placed miniaturization widget and the selection indicator L + are again shown in their original unscaled size.

  For further user operations, two or more widgets on desktop A can be moved together, for example by pressing two adjacent edges for each situation, and then moved as a unit on desktop A. The series of widgets are separated from each other again by a defined operation, such as “shaking movement” on the desktop A using the corresponding finger or mouse operation, for example.

  In the following sections, various examples of actions and applications that a user can define and trigger via the user interface 6 by supplying a content window and / or data elements selected therefrom from the source widget to the target widget Will be described with reference to FIGS. 14a, 14b, 15a-c, and 16a-c.

14a and 14b show that the content window F13 and the data elements contained therein or selected therein are defined actions or applications for further processing starting from the source widget W13. An example is shown which is transferred to one of several possible target widgets W13a, W13b, W13c, each assigned. As shown by the arrow P15, the user is shown various possible target widgets W13a, W13b, W13c in tandem behind the source widget W13, ie overlapping each other like roof tiles, In that situation, the user moves the content window F13 to be processed or the data element selected therein from the source widget W13 without positioning it on the desktop A or the section A ′ shown in the information area 62, respectively. The possible target widgets W13a, W13b, W13c are presented to the user in such a way that, for example, they are alternately placed in front of the column in turn, and are visible to the user without being covered by other widgets. The possible target widgets W13a, W13b, W13c depend on the source widget W13 and / or the selected content window or data element, respectively, for example according to the permanently configured assignment via the configuration interface 81, 81 ′. Or, depending on the defined type or class of the source widget W13 and / or the defined type or class of the selected content window or data element, respectively. In general, possible target widgets W13a, W13b, W13c include defined widgets configured to generate a copy of each of the content windows positioned therein or data elements placed therein. Less versatile target widgets W13a, W13b, W13c are actions performed for each associated content window or associated data element in the graphical printing field, the printed product processing industry, and / or the logistics and transportation field, respectively. , Functions, and applications. As indicated by arrow 15, the user can assign the data element to the target widget W13c by moving the selected content window F13 or each selected data element into or on the desired target widget W13c, or the target Each processing of the data element in the widget W13c can be triggered. The target widget W13c through which the data element selected by the user is moved is shown in the foreground by the interface module 9 in such a way that it is completely visible to the user. Dropping and positioning each selected content window F13 or selected data element within the selected target widget W13c triggers their assignment and processing decisively. As schematically shown in FIG. 14b, the position of the selected target widget W13c in which the selected data element is processed is labeled with the corresponding widget W13c ^* displayed in a miniaturized manner (in this case It is shown in the navigation area 61 by applying a bold line. If the selected target widget W13c was not previously active, the target widget W13c is now deleted from the widget inventory 610 of the inactive widget.

In the example of FIGS. 15a to 15c, the source widget W13 includes other widget-visible indicators I1, I2, I3 of the other widgets, which are connected to the source widget W13 as possible target widgets W14, respectively. Or associated via logical assignment. These indicators are designed, for example, as graphical symbols (icons) and / or readable names. As indicated by arrow P16, when the user moves the content window F13 or the data element D selected therein from the source widget via the indicators I1, I2, I3 of the selected target widget 14, Possible processing actions of the target widget W13 are shown to the user. Possible processing actions of the target widget W13 are shown to the user, for example in the form of graphical symbols and / or readable names, also as visible indicators I4, I5, I6. The user moves (drags) the data element D selected in the content window F13 or in it to the desired processing action indicator I4 as indicated by the arrow P16 'and positions it there (dropped) ), The content window F13 or the data element D selected therein is transferred to the target widget W14 for processing according to the processing action determined by the associated indicator I4. As schematically shown in FIG. 15b, the position of the selected target widget W14, in which the selected data element is processed, is labeled on the widget W14 ^* corresponding to the miniature displayed widget (this In the case, it is shown in the navigation area 61 by applying a thick line). If the selected target widget W14 was not previously active, the target widget W14 is now deleted from the widget inventory 610 of the inactive widget.

  In FIG. 15c, the assignment of the content window F13 or the data element D selected therein to the selectable processing action of the selected target widget W14 is via the holding matrix X indicated by the interface module 9. The deformation determined by the user is shown. The holding matrix X preferably includes two combinable criteria, each of which is associated with a row and a column of the matrix X, selecting a corresponding cell of the matrix, and within that cell The content window F13 or the data element D selected therein is positioned to determine the processing action. For example, if the row position determines the production time and the column position determines a specific production situation or production route in the production plant 1, by positioning at the corresponding position in the holding matrix X, the data element of the content window F13 Processing can be assigned to both a specific production time window and a specific production situation. The position of the selected target widget W14 is still marked in the navigation area 61, and the target widget W14 is deleted from the widget inventory 610 of the inactive widget if necessary.

Figures 16a to 16c show further examples of assignment of the content window F13 or the data element D selected therein to a particular processing action of the selected target widget W14. As shown in FIG. 16a, by positioning the content window F13 or the data element D selected therein via the indicator 12, as indicated by the arrow P17, the target widget W15 determined by the user is It is connected to the widget W13 or docked graphically. If the target widget W15 is already active on the desktop A, as indicated by the miniaturized display of the widget W15 ^* in the navigation partial area N3 of the navigation area 61, the widget W15 ^* Is moved from the original position in the navigation partial area N3 to the navigation partial area N1, or at least temporarily shown, where it is docked with a miniaturized display of the source widget W13 ^* and miniaturized. Displayed as the displayed target widget W15 ^* '. As can be seen in FIGS. 16a to 16c, within the target widget W15, possible processing actions are eg graphical symbols G1, G2, G3 or various production lines, production statuses, conveyors, to product delivery routes. It is shown schematically as a supply point or the like. The user moves (drags) the content window F13 or the data element D selected in it to the graphical symbol G1 of the desired processing action and positions it there as indicated by the arrow P17 '(drop) If so, the content window F13 or the data element D selected therein is transferred to the target widget W15 for processing according to the processing action determined by the associated graphical symbol G1. After the transfer of the data elements to the target widget W15 is completed, the miniaturized display of the docked target widget W15 ^* 'is respectively miniaturized, as schematically shown in FIG. 16b by the dashed arrows in the navigation area 61 The temporary display of the target widget W15 ^* ′ that has been moved or docked to the original position of the display target widget W15 ^* ends. If the selected target widget W15 was not previously active, the target widget W15 is now deleted from the widget inventory 610 of the inactive widget.

  In the example of FIG. 16c, the assignment and transfer of the content window F13 or the data element D selected therein to the selectable processing action of the selected target widget W15 is via the graphical symbols G1, G2, G3. Rather, as described above in connection with FIG. 15c, this is done via the holding matrix X indicated by the interface module 9, and the associated data elements are held by the user as indicated by the arrow 17 '. Assigned to a specific cell of the matrix X.

  17a, 17b, and 18a-18d are content windows or data windows that can be graphically displayed in the user interface 6 and configured to show a range of data that can be variably adjusted by the user. Each example is shown.

  In the example of FIGS. 17a and 17b, the data range can be adjusted by the user selecting a particular scaling, and the partition sizes differ for different resolutions, different details, and / or different grades. Value scales 51 are shown in the content or data windows 5, 5 ', respectively, depending on the scaling. Scaling can be adjusted by the user entering scaling parameters, but the input of the scaling parameters can be done by means of a graphical input such as a slider, a displaceable rider, a rotatable rotary wheel, etc. input touch) or on the touch-sensitive display 60, for example, by a corresponding finger operation such as releasing or aligning two fingers placed on the display 60. In a preferred embodiment, the scalable content or data window 5, 5 ′ of FIGS. 17a, 17b is a timing bar for representing a number of graphically displayed time intervals T1, T2, T3 in a scalable time window. 631 is configured. The time intervals T1, T2, T3 represent, for example, planned production and / or current production of the production plant 1. As can be seen in FIGS. 17a and 17b, the current time T is indicated in the content or data window 5, 5 ', respectively, for example by graphical symbols, geometric elements or specific color markings. FIG. 17a shows a content or data window 5, respectively, with high resolution scaling with a time domain between 5.45h and 10.45h shown. At the resolution in the example of FIG. 17a, the time intervals T1, T2, T3 are not completely visible to the user in the content or data window 5 ', respectively. FIG. 17b shows the content or data window 5, respectively, with a relatively low resolution scaling with a longer time domain between 3.45h and 12: 45h. The scaling in the example of FIG. 17b allows a complete display of the time intervals T1, T2, T3.

  The reference symbols E1, E2 are accurately timed by the interface module 9 and graphically shown in the time intervals T1, T2, T3, for example, disturbances, failures or interruptions occurring in the production plant 1, 04 : Shows temporal events around 45h or 07: 00h, respectively. Reference symbols V1, V2 are time delays of about 50 minutes or about 20 minutes, graphically shown or highlighted in time intervals T1, T2, T3, expected in current production due to events E1, E2. Respectively. For example, when the user clicks on or touches the time intervals T1, T2, and T3, the interface module 9 is responsible for the events E1, E2 and / or the expected time delays V1, V2 in the user interface 6. It is configured in such a way as to show more detailed information to the user.

  In the example of FIGS. 18a to 18d, the content or data window 7 has a graphical element, in particular a slider 70, for moving vertically (scrolling) a group of areas where data rows are shown. In the example of FIG. 18a, the slider 70 is shown in the uppermost position, correspondingly arranged in the uppermost or head, in this example a data array numbered from 1 to 16, or Data rows comprising data files are each shown to the user in the content or data window 7. In the example of FIG. 18b, the slider 70 is set to the lowest position and correspondingly arranged in the lowest or last position, in this example a data array numbered 85 to 100 or Data rows comprising data files are respectively shown to the user in the content or data window 7. As shown schematically in FIGS. 18 a-18 d, the content or data window 7 is provided with limit displays 71, 72 that determine the data areas that can be moved and displayed. In the example of FIGS. 18 a and 18 b, the limits 71, 72 are such that the entire data area having a total of data rows 1 to 100 can be examined within the content or data window 7 by a corresponding adjustment of the slider 70. , The limit value is set to “1” or “100”, respectively. Depending on the limits 71, 72, the user can set the limits 71, 72 so that different regions and different numbers of data rows in the content or data window 7 can be examined and moved (scrolled). The movable and displayable data area can be adjusted. In the example of FIGS. 18 c and 18 d, the limits 71, 72 are “46” so that a data region having data rows 46-75 can be examined within the content or data window 7 by a corresponding adjustment of the slider 70. "And" 75 ", respectively. In the example of FIG. 18c, the slider is set to the top position of the bounded area, and correspondingly, the user is shown data rows 46-61 in the content or data window 7, respectively. In the example of FIG. 18d, the slider is set at the bottom position of the bounded area, and correspondingly, the user is shown data rows 60-75 in the content or data window 7, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 18c and 18d, the limits 71, 72 may be adjusted and displayed, for example, by moving the corresponding lidar displayed graphically or by entering the limits in the data entry field. Can do.

  Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the content or data windows 5, 5 ', 7 can be arranged not only vertically but also horizontally as shown in FIGS. 17a, 17b, and 18a-18d. .

Finally, although computer program code is assigned to specific functional modules and the execution of steps has been described in part in a specific order, computer program code can be organized in different ways and at least the order of certain steps can be changed. However, it should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that doing so will not depart from the subject matter sought to be protected.
[Items of Invention]
[Item 1]
A computer-implemented graphical user interface (6) comprising a desktop (A) and a number of widgets (W13, W13a, W13b, W13c, W14, W15) arranged on the desktop (A) to be visible to the user ) And
The source widget (W13) includes one or more content windows (F13) having data elements (D) for each situation,
When the widget (W13, W13a, W13b, W13c, W14, W15) and the content window (F13) are selected as the content window (F13) and / or the data element (D), the user The selected content window (F13) and / or the data element (D) selected therein are displayed as several possible target widgets (visible to the user) from the source widget (W13) in which they are placed ( A computer-implemented graphical user interface (6) coupled to one of W13a, W13b, W13c, W14, W15) so that it can be moved for processing purposes.
[Item 2]
The widget (W13, W13a, W13b, W13c, W14, W15) and the content window (F13)
The user can pull out the content window (F13) and / or the data element (D) selected therein from the associated source widget (W13) without placing it on the desktop (A),
The user is shown the possible target widgets (W13a, W13b, W13c) that can each process the associated content window (F13) or the selected data element (D).
User interface (6) according to item 1, characterized in that
[Item 3]
One of the target widgets (W13c)
Creating a copy of each of the content windows (F13) or selected data elements (D) located in the target widget (W13c);
Place itself on the desktop (A) along with the copy of each of the content window (F13) or the selected data element (D)
3. The user interface (6) according to item 1 or 2, characterized by being configured as follows.
[Item 4]
The widget (W13, W13a, W13b, W13c, W14, W15) and the content window (F13)
The target widgets (W13a, W13b, W13c) are shown to overlap each other like roof tiles,
Each of the related content window (F13) or the selected data element (D) is placed in the target widget (W13c) currently shown at the forefront, or again the source widget (W13). ), One of the target widgets (W13a, W13b, W13c) is shown in the forefront of the overlap, changing from situation to situation.
User interface (6) according to any one of items 1 to 3, characterized in that
[Item 5]
An information area (62) for displaying the section (A ′) of the desktop (A), and a navigation area (61) that is much narrower than the information area (62), the navigation area (61) A navigation area (61) arranged outside the information area (62) and having a miniaturized display of the entire desktop and the widget arranged thereon,
A miniaturized display (W13c ^* ) of the target widget in which the navigation area (61) and the information area (62) are respectively arranged with the related content window (F13) or the selected data element (D ). Are combined to be labeled for the user in the navigation area (61)
The user interface (6) according to any one of items 1 to 4, characterized in that:
[Item 6]
The widget (W9) includes one or more content windows (F8, F9) for each situation,
The widget (W9) and the content window (F8, F9)
The user can move the content window (F9) completely from the associated widget (W9) onto the desktop (A);
The content window (F9) moved from the widget (W9) generates a new widget (W +) for each situation, and the content window (F9 ′) is arranged in the newly generated widget (W +). Ru
6. The user interface (6) according to any one of items 1 to 5, characterized in that
[Item 7]
The widget and / or content window (F52) can be reduced to a header bar (K5) by the user for each situation,
The header bar (K5) includes a status indicator (SI) indicating the current status value respectively assigned to the associated widget or content window (F52)
The user interface (6) according to any one of items 1 to 6, characterized in that:
[Item 8]
The widget (W13) includes, for each situation, one or more visual indicators (I1, I2, I3) of other target widgets (W14, W15) associated with the related widget (W13);
The widgets (W13, W14, W15) and the content window (F13)
A user can move a content window (F13) and / or a data element (D) selected therein from the source widget (W13) via one of the indicators (12);
Possible processing actions of the related target widget (W14, W15) are shown to the user, and the related target widget (W14, W15) is selected in the content window (F13) or the selected for the corresponding processing. Each data element (D) can be placed
8. User interface (6) according to any one of items 1 to 7, characterized in that
[Item 9]
The widget (W13, W14, W15) and the visible indicator (11, 12, 13)
In the case of movement with respect to one of the indicators (12) of each of the content window (F13) or the selected data element (D), the target widgets (W14, W15) assigned to the indicator (12) are: Shown next to the source widget (W13),
The possible processing actions are displayed graphically in the associated target widget (W14, W15).
9. User interface (6) according to item 8, characterized in that
[Item 10]
Characterized by a two-dimensional holding matrix (X), the two-dimensional holding matrix (X)
Shown to display the possible processing actions of the associated target widget (W14, W15);
An arrangement of each of the content window (F13) or the selected data element (D) is provided in a matrix cell, and the content window (F13) or the selected is selected by a processing action determined by the associated matrix cell. 10. User interface (6) according to item 8 or 9, which makes it possible to process the respective data element (D).
[Item 11]
Several widgets are connected to each other by the user stitching on the desktop (A) so that the widgets can be moved as a unit on the desktop (A) until they are separated from each other again by the user. User interface (6) according to any one of items 1 to 10, characterized in that they are connected so that they can be connected.
[Item 12]
A widget inventory (610) having a display of widgets that are available but are currently exclusively inactive and not placed on the desktop (A);
The desktop (A) and the widget inventory (610)
An active widget can be moved by the user from the desktop (A) to the widget inventory (610), during this process the active widget becomes inactive,
An inactive widget can be moved by the user from the widget inventory (610) onto the desktop (A), during which the inactive widget becomes active
12. The user interface (6) according to any one of items 1 to 11, characterized in that the user interface (6) is combined.
[Item 13]
A computer-implemented method for generating a graphical user interface (6) according to any one of items 1-12 on a display (60).
[Item 14]
A computer readable medium having stored thereon computer code for controlling the processor such that the processor generates a graphical user interface (6) according to any one of items 1 to 12 on a display (60). Computer program product.
[Item 15]
A computer controlled device comprising a display (60) and an interface module (9) for generating a graphical user interface (6) according to any one of items 1-12 on the display (60) .

Claims (12)

A terminal device (31, 32, ..., 38) comprising a display (60) and an interface module (9) for generating a graphical user interface (6) on said display (60),
The graphical user interface (6) includes a desktop (A) and several widgets (W13, W13a, W13b, W13c, W14, W15) arranged on the desktop (A) so as to be visible to the user. seen including,
The source widget (W13) includes one or more content windows (F13) having data elements (D) for each situation,
The widget when (W13, W13a, W13b, W13c , W14, W15) and the content window as (F13), but the content window (F13) and / or a data element (D) is selected, the user, the user The selected content window (F13) and / or the data element (D) selected therein are displayed as several possible target widgets (visible to the user) from the source widget (W13) in which they are placed ( W13a, W13b, W13c, W14, W15) are coupled so that they can be moved for processing purposes,
One of the target widgets (W13c)
Creating a copy of each of the content windows (F13) or selected data elements (D) located in the target widget (W13c);
Place itself on the desktop (A) along with the copy of each of the content window (F13) or the selected data element (D)
Configured as
It shall be the said terminal devices (31, 32, ..., 38). The widget (W13, W13a, W13b, W13c, W14, W15) and the content window (F13)
The user can pull out the content window (F13) and / or the data element (D) selected therein from the associated source widget (W13) without placing it on the desktop (A),
The possible target widgets (W13a, W13b, W13c) capable of processing the associated content window (F13) or the selected data element (D), respectively, are combined as shown to the user The terminal device (31, 32, ..., 38) according to claim 1. The widget (W13, W13a, W13b, W13c, W14, W15) and the content window (F13)
The target widgets (W13a, W13b, W13c) are shown to overlap each other like roof tiles,
Each of the related content window (F13) or the selected data element (D) is placed in the target widget (W13c) currently shown at the forefront, or again the source widget (W13). ) until it is positioned within the target widget (W13a, W13b, characterized in that one of the W13c) coupled as shown foremost overlap said and switched for each situation, according to claim 1 or The terminal device according to 2, (31, 32, ..., 38) . An information area (62) for displaying the section (A ′) of the desktop (A), and a navigation area (61) that is much narrower than the information area (62), the navigation area (61) A navigation area (61) arranged outside the information area (62) and having a miniaturized display of the entire desktop and the widget arranged thereon,
A miniaturized display (W13c ^* ) of the target widget in which the navigation area (61) and the information area (62) are respectively arranged with the related content window (F13) or the selected data element (D). but the features the combined is possible as labeled for the user in the navigation area (61), according to claim 1 terminal device (31, 32 according to any one of 3, ... 38) . The widget and / or content window (F52) can be reduced to a header bar (K5) by the user for each situation,
Wherein the header bar (K5), characterized in that it comprises a status indicator (SI) that indicates the current status values respectively assigned to the widget or content window (F52) the associated any one of claims 1-4 Terminal device (31, 32, ..., 38) according to item. The widget (W13) includes, for each situation, one or more visual indicators (I1, I2, I3) of other target widgets (W14, W15) associated with the related widget (W13);
The widgets (W13, W14, W15) and the content window (F13)
A user can move a content window (F13) and / or a data element (D) selected therein from the source widget (W13) via one of the indicators (12);
Possible processing actions of the related target widget (W14, W15) are shown to the user, and the related target widget (W14, W15) is selected in the content window (F13) or the selected for the corresponding processing. and wherein the combined is that to be able to place the data elements (D) respectively, the terminal device according to any one of claim 1 to 5 (31, 32, ..., 38). The widget (W13, W14, W15) and the visible indicator (11, 12, 13)
In the case of movement with respect to one of the indicators (12) of each of the content window (F13) or the selected data element (D), the target widgets (W14, W15) assigned to the indicator (12) are: Shown next to the source widget (W13),
Terminal device (31, 32, ... ) according to claim 6 , characterized in that the possible processing actions are coupled to be displayed graphically in the associated target widget (W14, W15). 38) . Characterized by a two-dimensional holding matrix (X), the two-dimensional holding matrix (X)
Shown to display the possible processing actions of the associated target widget (W14, W15);
An arrangement of each of the content window (F13) or the selected data element (D) is provided in a matrix cell, and the content window (F13) or the selected is selected by a processing action determined by the associated matrix cell. Terminal device (31, 32, ..., 38) according to claim 6 or 7 , which makes it possible to process each data element (D ) . Several widgets are connected to each other by the user stitching on the desktop (A) so that the widgets can be moved as a unit on the desktop (A) until they are separated from each other again by the user. and wherein the bound is that to be able to connect, the terminal device according to any one of claims 1-8 (31, 32, ..., 38). A widget inventory (610) having a display of widgets that are available but are currently exclusively inactive and not placed on the desktop (A);
The desktop (A) and the widget inventory (610)
An active widget can be moved by the user from the desktop (A) to the widget inventory (610), during this process the active widget becomes inactive,
An inactive widget can be moved by the user from the widget inventory (610) onto the desktop (A), and during this process, the inactive widget is combined to become active, The terminal device (31, 32, ..., 38) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 . Claim terminal device according to any one of 1-10 (31, 32, ..., 38) said terminal device a graphical user interface (6) by (31, 32, ..., 38) display (60) A computer-implemented method for generating on top. Terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 (31, 32, ..., 38) said terminal device (31, 32 processor Gagu Rafi local user interface (6) of, ..., to generate on the display (60) of 38), computer-readable media body that stores computer code for controlling the processor.

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