JP6241152B2 - Information input device, control method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information input device, a control method, and a program.

  There is a case where a value represented by an analog meter is read and the read value is input to an information input device such as a terminal device. For example, in the inspection work of equipment, the value represented by an analog meter installed in the equipment is read and input to the information input device, whereby the status of the equipment is grasped and recorded.

  In the above work, a worker unfamiliar with the work may mistakenly read the value represented by the analog meter or input the read value. For example, when a numerical value is not described on the scale of an analog meter, it is difficult for a worker unaccustomed to work to read a value represented by the analog meter. In addition, if it is not known how many digits the value represented by the analog meter should be input to the information input device, it is difficult for a worker unaccustomed to work to input the value represented by the analog meter.

  Patent Documents 1 and 2 are documents disclosing techniques for supporting reading or inputting of values by a user. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-228561 discloses a technique that allows a current time and an alarm time to be set by inputting a hand by hand to an analog clock drawn on a screen. The time input by handwriting input is digitally displayed next to the analog clock.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a technique that enables a setting value to be changed using an analog setting indicator that indicates a setting value of a control target device. When the pointer of the analog setting indicator is moved using the knob member of the analog setting indicator, the set value of the control target device is changed. Patent Document 2 also discloses a technique that allows an input key and a digital display unit to be added instead of a knob member to change a set value using the input key and digitally display the changed set value. ing.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-186069 JP 2001-75601 A

  The present inventor has studied a method for improving the work efficiency in the work of reading the value represented by the analog meter and inputting the value to the information input device. When the handwritten input disclosed in Patent Document 1 is used, an intuitive input operation is possible. However, in general, it is difficult to input precise values accurately by handwriting input. Moreover, if the digital input currently disclosed by patent document 2 is utilized, a fine value can be input correctly. However, with digital input, the user must accurately read and input the numerical value represented by the analog meter, so the input operation is not intuitive. Further, in digital input, the user cannot input a numerical value unless the user can read the numerical value represented by the analog meter because the numerical value represented by the scale is unknown.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances. The objective of this invention is providing the technique which improves the working efficiency in the operation | work which reads the value which an analog meter represents, and inputs the value into an information input device.

The first information input device provided by the present invention includes an analog display means for displaying an analog meter for displaying a numerical value on an analog display on a display screen, and a numerical value displayed by the analog meter for analog display on the display screen. Digital display means for digital display, analog input means for accepting operations on the analog meter, and digital input means for accepting digital input of numerical values. The analog display means, when a numerical value is input to the digital input means, changes the display of the analog meter so that the numerical value is displayed in analog, and when the analog input means accepts the operation, the operation The display of the analog meter is changed according to the above. The digital display means digitally displays the numerical value when a numerical value is input to the digital input means, and the analog meter after the operation displays the analog display when the analog input means accepts the operation. The numerical value displayed is digitally displayed. The information input device further includes, on the analog meter, a characteristic range display means for displaying the normal numerical value range or the abnormal numerical value range in an analog manner so as to be distinguishable from other ranges, and input to the information input device. Characteristic range calculating means for calculating the range of the normal numerical value or the range of the abnormal numerical value based on the history. The feature range display means displays the range calculated by the feature range calculation means so as to be distinguishable from other ranges.
The second information input device provided by the present invention comprises an analog display means for displaying an analog meter for displaying a numerical value on an analog display on a display screen, and a numerical value displayed by the analog meter for analog display on the display screen. Digital display means for digital display, analog input means for accepting operations on the analog meter, and digital input means for accepting digital input of numerical values. The analog display means, when a numerical value is input to the digital input means, changes the display of the analog meter so that the numerical value is displayed in analog, and when the analog input means accepts the operation, the operation The display of the analog meter is changed according to the above. The digital display means digitally displays the numerical value when a numerical value is input to the digital input means, and the analog meter after the operation displays the analog display when the analog input means accepts the operation. The numerical value displayed is digitally displayed. The information input device further includes, for each of the plurality of types of analog meters, meter information acquisition means for acquiring meter information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter, and information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter displayed on the display screen And target information acquisition means for acquiring target information. The analog display means specifies the analog meter having the characteristics indicated by the target information from the analog meters indicated by the meter information, and displays the specified analog meter.
A third information input device provided by the present invention includes an analog display means for displaying an analog meter for displaying a numerical value on an analog display on a display screen, and a numerical value displayed by the analog meter for analog display on the display screen. Digital display means for digital display, analog input means for accepting operations on the analog meter, and digital input means for accepting digital input of numerical values. The analog display means, when a numerical value is input to the digital input means, changes the display of the analog meter so that the numerical value is displayed in analog, and when the analog input means accepts the operation, the operation The display of the analog meter is changed according to the above. The digital display means digitally displays the numerical value when a numerical value is input to the digital input means, and the analog meter after the operation displays the analog display when the analog input means accepts the operation. The numerical value displayed is digitally displayed. The analog meter displays each of a plurality of numerical values in an analog manner. The digital display means digitally displays each of the plurality of numerical values.

The first control method provided by the present invention is executed by a computer that operates as an information input device provided by the present invention. The control method includes an analog display step for displaying an analog meter for displaying a numerical value on a display screen, a digital display step for digitally displaying a numerical value displayed by the analog meter on the display screen, and An analog input step for accepting an operation on the analog meter, and a digital input step for accepting a digital input of a numerical value. In the analog display step, when a numerical value is input in the digital input step, the display of the analog meter is changed so that the numerical value is displayed in analog, and when an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the operation is performed according to the operation. To change the display of the analog meter. In the digital display step, when a numerical value is input in the digital input step, the numerical value is digitally displayed. When an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the analog meter after the operation displays a numerical value Is digitally displayed. The control method further includes a feature range display step for analogly displaying a normal numerical value range or an abnormal numerical value range on the analog meter so as to be distinguishable from other ranges, and an input history for the control method. And a feature range calculating step for calculating the range of the normal numerical value or the range of the abnormal numerical value. The feature range display step displays the range calculated by the feature range calculation step so as to be distinguishable from other ranges.
The second control method provided by the present invention is executed by a computer that operates as an information input device provided by the present invention. The control method includes an analog display step for displaying an analog meter for displaying a numerical value on a display screen, a digital display step for digitally displaying a numerical value displayed by the analog meter on the display screen, and An analog input step for accepting an operation on the analog meter, and a digital input step for accepting a digital input of a numerical value. In the analog display step, when a numerical value is input in the digital input step, the display of the analog meter is changed so that the numerical value is displayed in analog, and when an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the operation is performed according to the operation. To change the display of the analog meter. In the digital display step, when a numerical value is input in the digital input step, the numerical value is digitally displayed. When an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the analog meter after the operation displays a numerical value Is digitally displayed. The control method further includes, for each of a plurality of types of the analog meters, a meter information acquisition step for acquiring meter information indicating characteristics of the analog meter, and information indicating characteristics of the analog meter displayed on the display screen. A target information acquisition step of acquiring certain target information. The analog display step specifies the analog meter having the characteristics indicated in the target information from the analog meters indicated in the meter information, and displays the specified analog meter.
The third control method provided by the present invention is executed by a computer that operates as an information input device provided by the present invention. The control method includes an analog display step for displaying an analog meter for displaying a numerical value on a display screen, a digital display step for digitally displaying a numerical value displayed by the analog meter on the display screen, and An analog input step for accepting an operation on the analog meter, and a digital input step for accepting a digital input of a numerical value. In the analog display step, when a numerical value is input in the digital input step, the display of the analog meter is changed so that the numerical value is displayed in analog, and when an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the operation is performed according to the operation. To change the display of the analog meter. In the digital display step, when a numerical value is input in the digital input step, the numerical value is digitally displayed. When an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the analog meter after the operation displays a numerical value Is digitally displayed. The analog meter displays each of a plurality of numerical values in an analog manner. The digital display step digitally displays each of the plurality of numerical values.

The first program provided by the present invention causes a computer to have a function of operating as the first information input device provided by the present invention. This program causes this computer to have the functions of the respective functional components included in the information input device provided by the present invention.
The second program provided by the present invention causes a computer to have a function of operating as the second information input device provided by the present invention. This program causes this computer to have the functions of the respective functional components included in the information input device provided by the present invention.
The third program provided by the present invention causes a computer to have a function of operating as the third information input device provided by the present invention. This program causes this computer to have the functions of the respective functional components included in the information input device provided by the present invention.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the technique which improves the working efficiency in the operation | work which reads the value which an analog meter represents and inputs the value into an information input device is provided.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an information input device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining Example 1; 2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the information input device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing executed by the information input device according to the first embodiment when the analog meter is operated. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing executed by the information input device according to the first embodiment when a numerical value is digitally input. It is a block diagram which illustrates the information input device of Embodiment 1 which has a numerical value storage part. It is a figure which illustrates the information input device of Embodiment 1 in case an analog display part and a digital display part each display two numerical values. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an information input device according to a second embodiment. It is a figure which illustrates the feature range displayed by the feature range display part. It is a block diagram which illustrates the information input device of Embodiment 2 which has a feature range information acquisition part. It is a figure which illustrates feature range information in a table format. It is a block diagram which illustrates the information input device of Embodiment 2 which has a feature range calculation part. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an information input device according to a third embodiment. It is a figure which illustrates meter information in a table format. It is a figure which illustrates how to express the start position and end position according to the shape of an analog meter. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of processing executed by the information input device according to the third embodiment. It is a block diagram which illustrates the information input device of Embodiment 3 which has a subject information generation part. It is a block diagram which illustrates the information input device of Embodiment 3 which has a meter selection part. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an information input device according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating display on a display screen in a fourth embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and the description will be omitted as appropriate.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an information input apparatus 2000 according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 1, arrows indicate the flow of information. Further, in FIG. 1, each block represents a functional unit configuration, not a hardware unit configuration.

<Overview>
The information input device 2000 includes an analog display unit 2020, a digital display unit 2040, an analog input unit 2060, and a digital input unit 2080. The analog display unit 2020 displays an analog meter for analog display of numerical values on the display screen 10. The digital display unit 2040 digitally displays the numerical value displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen 10. The analog input unit 2060 receives an operation on the analog meter. The digital input unit 2080 accepts digital input of numerical values.

  When a numerical value is input to the digital display unit 2040, the analog display unit 2020 changes the display of the analog meter so that the numerical value is displayed in an analog manner. Further, when the analog input unit 2060 receives an operation, the analog display unit 2020 changes the display of the analog meter according to the operation.

  When a numerical value is input to the digital input unit 2080, the digital display unit 2040 digitally displays the numerical value. In addition, when the analog input unit 2060 receives an operation, the digital display unit 2040 digitally displays a numerical value displayed in analog by the analog meter after the operation.

  The display screen 10 may be provided inside the information input device 2000 or may be provided outside the information input device 2000. FIG. 1 shows a case where the display screen 10 is provided outside the information input device 2000.

<Example 1>
The operation of the information input device 2000 according to this embodiment will be described using an example. In the first embodiment, the user of the information input device 2000 uses the information input device 2000 to record a numerical value represented by a real analog meter to be recorded.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the first embodiment. FIG. 2A shows a real analog meter to be recorded. This meter is referred to as a physical meter 20. FIG. 2B to FIG. 2D show the information input device 2000. On the display screen 10, an analog meter 30 and a digital meter 40 are displayed.

  The analog meter 30 is an analog meter displayed by the analog display unit 2020. The analog meter 30 is an analog meter imitating the physical meter 20. The operation accepted by the analog input unit 2060 is an operation of dragging the pointer of the analog meter 30. That is, the user can change the numerical value represented by the analog meter 30 by dragging and moving the pointer of the analog meter 30.

  The digital meter 40 is displayed by the digital display unit 2040. The digital meter 40 displays each digit in a drum format. The user can digitally input numerical values to the digital input unit 2080 by dragging the display of each digit of the digital meter 40 and changing the displayed numerical values. That is, the digital meter 40 serves both as an output interface for digitally displaying the value represented by the analog meter and an input interface for digitally inputting numerical values to the information input device 2000. However, the output interface for digitally displaying the value represented by the analog meter may be different from the input interface for digitally inputting a numerical value to the information input device 2000.

  The digital input method for the digital input unit 2080 is not limited to the drum-type input method described above. For example, another method of performing digital input is a method of inputting a digital numerical value as a key.

  FIG. 2B shows an initial state of the information input device 2000. First, the user moves the pointer of the analog meter 30 while looking at the physical meter 20 so that the position of the pointer of the analog meter 30 is the same position as the position of the pointer of the physical meter 20. As a result, the digital display unit 2040 updates the display of the digital meter 40 so that the digital meter 40 shows the same value as the analog display value. As a result, the display on the display screen 10 is as shown in FIG.

  In the operation of dragging the pointer of the analog meter 30 with a finger, it is easy to specify a rough position indicated by the pointer, but it is difficult to specify a fine position accurately. Therefore, in this drag operation, it is difficult to accurately match the position pointed to by the pointer of the analog meter 30 and the position pointed to by the pointer of the physical meter 20. In FIG. 2C, the position indicated by the pointer on the analog meter 30 is slightly larger than the position indicated by the pointer on the physical meter 20.

  Therefore, the user digitally inputs numerical values to the information input device 2000 and adjusts the position indicated by the pointer of the analog meter 30. As described above, the operation of digitally inputting a numerical value to the information input device 2000 is an operation of changing the value represented by each digit of the digital meter 40 by dragging. Along with this operation, the position of the pointer of the analog meter 30 moves. The user performs digital input of numerical values so that the position indicated by the pointer of the analog meter 30 matches the position indicated by the pointer of the physical meter 20. Here, the user can easily grasp the numerical value to be input to the information input device 2000 by referring to the value displayed by the digital meter 40 in FIG.

  FIG. 2D shows a state in which the position indicated by the pointer of the physical meter 20 matches the position indicated by the pointer of the analog display unit 2020 as a result of adjusting the position indicated by the pointer of the analog meter 30 by digital input. Yes. By the above operation, 114.7 ° C. is recorded as the value indicated by the pointer of the physical meter 20.

  Here, the analog meter 30 and the digital meter 40 are not necessarily displayed on the display screen 10 at the same time. For example, a button for displaying the analog meter 30 and a button for displaying the digital meter 40 are provided on the display screen 10. Then, when the user wants to view each meter, the user presses these buttons to display a desired meter on the display screen 10.

<Action and effect>
With the above configuration, according to the present embodiment, the analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 perform analog display and digital display of the same numerical value. When an input for operating the analog meter is performed on the analog input unit 2060, both the analog display and the digital display are changed so as to represent the numerical value after the input. Further, when a numerical value is digitally input to the digital display unit 2040, both the analog display and the digital display are changed so as to represent the input numerical value.

  First, the user operates the analog meter while comparing the analog meter on the display screen 10 with the actual analog meter to be recorded, so that the numerical value represented by the actual analog meter is compared with the case where only digital input is possible. It is possible to input more intuitively.

  However, in the method of operating the analog meter on the display screen 10, it is difficult to accurately record the numerical value indicated by the actual analog meter. According to the information input device 2000 of this embodiment, the user can change the numerical value indicated by the analog meter on the display screen 10 by digitally inputting the numerical value. Therefore, compared with the case where only the analog meter on the display screen 10 can be operated, the numerical value indicated by the real analog meter can be accurately recorded.

  In addition, when a numerical value is digitally input, the numerical value represented by the analog meter on the display screen 10 is digitally displayed on the display screen 10. Since the user can refer to this digital display, it is easy to grasp the magnitude of the numerical value to be digitally input. In particular, when the actual analog meter scale is not indicated, or when the numerical value indicated on the scale is unreadable due to deterioration over time, it is necessary to digitally input only by looking at the actual analog meter. Difficult to grasp numerical values. According to the information input device 2000 of the present embodiment, since the numerical value represented by the analog meter on the display screen 10 is digitally displayed, the user can easily grasp the numerical value to be digitally input. Further, the user can easily grasp the number of digits of the numerical value to be digitally input by referring to the digital display on the display screen 10.

  From the above, according to the information input device 2000 of the present embodiment, the work efficiency in the work of reading the numerical value represented by the real analog meter and inputting the numerical value to the information input device 2000 is improved.

  In addition, if the unit is digitally displayed on the display screen 10 with a unit added to the numerical value, the user can easily understand the meaning of the numerical value even if the unit is not described on the actual analog meter. For example, even a user unfamiliar with the handling of the analog meter can easily grasp the meaning of the numerical value represented by the analog meter.

  As described above, by using the information input device 2000, even a user who is unfamiliar with the handling of a real analog meter to be recorded can read and record the numerical value indicated by the real analog meter and understand the meaning of the numerical value. . Therefore, through the use of the information input device 2000, the user can learn how to read and record a numerical value represented by an analog meter not familiar with handling, and the meaning of the numerical value. Therefore, according to the information input device 2000, there is a learning effect for a user who is not accustomed to handling a real analog meter to be recorded.

<Hardware configuration>
Each functional component included in the information input device 2000 is realized as at least one hardware component, for example, individually or in a combined state. In addition, for example, each functional component is realized as at least one software component. In addition, for example, each functional component is realized by a combination of hardware components and software components.

  The information input device 2000 is various computers. For example, the information input device 2000 is a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a tablet PC (Personal Computer). The information input device 2000 may be a desktop PC or a server computer.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the information input device 2000 according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 3, the information input device 2000 includes a bus 1020, a processor 1040, a memory 1060, and a storage 1080.

  The bus 1020 is a data transmission path for the processor 1040, the memory 1060, and the storage 1080 to transmit / receive data to / from each other. The processor 1040 is an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The memory 1060 is a memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory). The storage 1080 is a storage device such as a hard disk, an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a memory card. The storage 1080 may be a memory such as a RAM or a ROM.

  The analog display module 1220 is a program for causing the information input device 2000 to have the function of the analog display unit 2020. The processor 1040 implements the function of the analog display unit 2020 by executing the analog display module 1220.

  The digital display module 1240 is a program for causing the information input device 2000 to have the function of the digital display unit 2040. The processor 1040 implements the function of the digital display unit 2040 by executing the digital display module 1240.

  The analog input module 1260 is a program for causing the information input device 2000 to have the function of the analog input unit 2060. The processor 1040 implements the function of the analog input unit 2060 by executing the analog input module 1260.

  The digital input module 1280 is a program for causing the information input device 2000 to have the function of the digital input unit 2080. The processor 1040 implements the functions of the digital input unit 2080 by executing the digital input module 1280.

  For example, the processor 1040 reads the above modules onto the memory 1060 and executes them. However, the processor 1040 may execute the modules without reading them onto the memory 1060.

  The storage 1080 stores the above modules.

  The hardware configuration of the information input device 2000 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. For example, each of the modules may be stored in the memory 1060. In this case, the information input device 2000 may not include the storage 1080.

<Process flow>
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of processing executed by the information input device 2000 according to the first embodiment when the analog meter is operated. In step S102, the analog input unit 2060 receives an operation on the analog meter. In step S104, the analog display unit 2020 changes the display of the analog meter according to the received operation. In step S106, the digital display unit 2040 digitally displays the numerical value displayed by the analog meter after the operation in an analog manner.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of processing executed by the information input device 2000 according to the first embodiment when numerical values are digitally input. In step S202, the digital input unit 2080 receives a digital input of a numerical value. In step S204, the digital display unit 2040 digitally displays the input numerical value. In step S206, the analog input unit 2060 changes the display of the analog meter so that the input numerical value is displayed in an analog manner.

  Hereinafter, the information input device 2000 of this embodiment will be described in more detail.

<Details of analog input>
For example, the analog input unit 2060 notifies the analog display unit 2020 of the contents of the accepted operation. For example, in the case of the first embodiment, the analog input unit 2060 notifies the analog display unit 2020 of the position of the pointer of the analog meter 30 after the operation (for example, the angle and the coordinates of the tip). Then, the analog display unit 2020 changes the display of the analog meter based on the notified information.

  In this case, the digital display unit 2040 receives a display change notification from the analog input unit 2060 or the analog display unit 2020. Then, the digital display unit 2040 calculates the numerical value displayed in analog by the analog display unit 2020 and displays it digitally. For example, in the case of the first embodiment, the digital display unit 2040 calculates a numerical value to be digitally displayed based on the position of the pointer. The digital display unit 2040 acquires a function or the like indicating the relationship between the analog display and the numerical value (for example, the relationship between the position of the pointer and the numerical value indicated by the pointer) from the inside or the outside of the information input device 2000. Then, the digital display unit 2040 calculates a numerical value to be digitally displayed using this function.

  In addition, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the information input device 2000 may include a numerical value storage unit 2090 that stores numerical values to be displayed by the analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040. In this case, the analog input unit 2060 calculates a numerical value to be displayed by the analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 after the operation based on the contents of the received operation. For example, this calculation is performed using the above-described function. Then, the analog input unit 2060 stores the calculated numerical value in the numerical value storage unit 2090. The analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 acquire and display the values stored in the numerical value storage unit 2090.

  There are various methods for the analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 to know that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage unit 2090 has been changed. For example, the analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 receive a notification notifying the change of the numerical value from the numerical value storage unit 2090 or the analog input unit 2060. In addition, for example, the analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 may detect that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage unit 2090 has been changed by monitoring the numerical value storage unit 2090.

<Details of digital input>
For example, the digital input unit 2080 notifies the analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 of the numerical value input digitally. The analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 each display this numerical value.

  Further, as described above, the information input device 2000 may include the numerical value storage unit 2090 (see FIG. 6). The digital input unit 2080 stores the digitally input numerical value in the numerical value storage unit 2090. The analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 acquire values stored in the numerical value storage unit 2090 and display the acquired values.

  For example, the analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 receive a notification notifying the change of the numerical value from the numerical value storage unit 2090 or the digital display unit 2040. In addition, for example, the analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 monitor the numerical value storage unit 2090 to detect that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage unit 2090 has been changed.

<Display of multiple values>
The analog meter displayed by the analog display unit 2020 may display a plurality of numerical values in an analog manner. In this case, the digital display unit 2040 digitally displays each of the plurality of numerical values. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an information input device 2000 when the analog display unit 2020 and the digital display unit 2040 each display two numerical values. The analog meter 30 has two pointers 70 (a pointer 70-1 and a pointer 70-2). The digital display unit 2040 displays two digital meters 40 (digital meter 40-1 and digital meter 40-2). The digital meter 40-1 digitally displays the numerical value displayed by the pointer 70-1 in an analog manner. The digital meter 40-2 digitally displays the numerical value displayed by the pointer 70-2 in an analog manner.

  Here, for example, the pointer 70-1 and the pointer 70-2 preferably have different colors and shapes. In particular, in the actual analog meter to be recorded, if the colors and shapes of the two pointers are different, the pointers 70-1 and 70-2 are preferably similar to the corresponding actual pointers.

  Further, it is preferable that the correspondence between the digital meter 40 and the pointer 70 can be easily grasped. Therefore, for example, when the colors of the pointer 70-1 and the pointer 70-2 are different, it is preferable that the digital meter 40-1 and the digital meter 40-2 respectively digitally display numerical values with the same color as the corresponding pointer.

  As described above, the information input device 2000 displays each of a plurality of numerical values in an analog manner and digitally, so that even if a real analog meter to be recorded represents a plurality of numerical values, the information input device 2000 can be efficiently handled. Input.

[Embodiment 2]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an information input device 2000 according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 8, arrows indicate the flow of information. Further, in FIG. 8, each block represents a functional unit configuration, not a hardware unit configuration.

<Feature range display unit 2100>
The information input device 2000 according to the second embodiment includes a feature range display unit 2100. The feature range display unit 2100 displays the normal numerical value range or the abnormal numerical value range in an analog manner on the analog meter so as to be distinguishable from other ranges. Hereinafter, a normal numerical range or an abnormal numerical range is referred to as a feature range.

  For example, the feature range display unit 2100 displays a feature range indicating a normal numerical value range in a color (for example, blue or green) that allows a normal state to be perceived. Further, for example, the feature range display unit 2100 displays a feature range indicating a range of abnormal numerical values in a color (e.g., red or yellow) that perceives an abnormal state or a state requiring attention. However, the display method of the feature range is not limited to the method of expressing with the color. For example, the feature range display unit 2100 may represent the feature range with a pattern such as a diagonal line or a dot pattern.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a feature range displayed by the feature range display unit 2100. In FIG. 9, a range painted with a dot pattern is denoted as a feature range 50, and a range painted with diagonal lines is denoted as a feature range 60. The feature range 50 indicates a normal numerical range. On the other hand, the feature range 60 indicates an abnormal numerical range.

  The user of the information input device 2000 can intuitively grasp whether or not the numerical value indicated by the analog meter is a normal numerical value by checking whether or not the position of the pointer is included in the feature range 50. it can. Similarly, the user of the information input device 2000 intuitively grasps whether or not the numerical value indicated by the analog meter is an abnormal numerical value by checking whether or not the position of the pointer is included in the feature range 60. can do.

  When the position of the pointer is not included in the feature range 50 or the feature range 60, it can be said that the numerical value indicated by the analog meter is not a preferable numerical value although it is not an abnormal numerical value. In this case, for example, the user can take appropriate measures such as re-measuring the device to be measured using another meter. Therefore, it is also beneficial for the user that it can be easily grasped that the position of the pointer is not included in the feature range 50 or the feature range 60.

  Hereinafter, the information input device 2000 of this embodiment will be described in more detail.

<How to define the feature range 1>
In the information input device 2000, the feature range is determined by various methods. For example, the information input device 2000 acquires information indicating the feature range from the inside or the outside of the information input device 2000. This information is referred to as feature range information. In this case, the information input device 2000 includes a feature range information acquisition unit 2110 that acquires feature range information.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an information input device 2000 according to the second embodiment that includes a feature range information acquisition unit 2110. The feature range display unit 2100 displays the feature range indicated by the feature range information on the analog meter.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating feature range information in a table format. The table shown in FIG. 11 is referred to as a feature range information table 100. The feature range information table 100 has three columns of a minimum value 102, a maximum value 104, and a type 106. The minimum value 102 represents the minimum value of the feature range, and the maximum value 104 represents the maximum value of the feature range. The type 106 indicates whether the feature range indicates a normal numerical range or an abnormal numerical range. That is, each record of the feature range information table 100 is information that represents a feature range that is a range between the minimum value 102 and the maximum value 104 and that is a type indicated by the type 106. For example, the record in the first line in FIG. 11 represents “a feature range indicating a normal numerical range having a minimum value of 150 and a maximum value of 200”.

  Each record of the feature range information table 100 may indicate only one of the minimum value 102 and the maximum value 104. When only the minimum value 102 is shown, the feature range display unit 2100 sets, for example, the maximum value that can be displayed by the analog display unit 2020 to the maximum value of the feature range. Similarly, when only the maximum value 104 is shown, the feature range display unit 2100 sets, for example, the minimum value that can be displayed by the analog display unit 2020 as the minimum value of the feature range.

<How to define the feature range 2>
In addition, for example, the information input device 2000 calculates a feature range based on an input history with respect to the information input device 2000. Here, the input history for the information input device 2000 includes both the input acquired by the analog input unit 2060 and the input acquired by the digital input unit 2080. When the information input device 2000 calculates the feature range as described above, the information input device 2000 includes the feature range calculation unit 2120. The feature range calculator 2120 calculates the normal numerical value range or the abnormal numerical value range described above based on the history of input to the information input device 2000.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating an information input device 2000 according to the second embodiment that includes a feature range calculation unit 2120. The feature range display unit 2100 displays the feature range calculated by the feature range calculation unit 2120 so that it can be distinguished from other ranges. The feature range calculation unit 2120 acquires a history of input to the information input device 2000 from a storage unit provided inside or outside the information input device 2000. For example, when the analog input unit 2060 and the digital input unit 2080 accept an input, the input numerical value is stored in the storage unit.

  For example, the feature range calculation unit 2120 calculates a feature range by statistically processing a numerical value history input to the information input device 2000. For example, the feature range calculation unit 2120 calculates an average value μ and a standard deviation σ of numerical values input to the information input device 2000. Then, the feature range calculation unit 2120 sets the range of μ ± σ as a feature range indicating a normal numerical range. Further, the feature range calculation unit 2120 sets a range not included in μ ± σ as a feature range indicating an abnormal numerical range. In addition, for example, the feature range calculation unit 2120 may calculate the feature range by calculating a probability distribution or the like input to the information input device 2000. Here, since a technique for calculating a normal numerical value range or an abnormal numerical value range from a numerical value history is a known technique, further description thereof is omitted.

  Note that the information input device 2000 may include both the feature range information acquisition unit 2110 and the feature range calculation unit 2120. In this case, the feature range calculation unit 2120 generates feature range information indicating the calculated feature range, and stores the generated feature range information in a storage unit provided inside or outside the information input device 2000. Then, the feature range information acquisition unit 2110 acquires feature range information from this storage unit. By doing so, the information input device 2000 does not need to calculate the feature range each time the feature range is displayed, and thus the time taken to display the feature range is shortened. In addition, the amount of computer resources used by the information input device 2000 can be reduced.

<Action and effect>
With the above configuration, according to the present embodiment, a normal numerical value range or an abnormal numerical value range (characteristic range) is displayed on the analog meter in an analog manner so as to be distinguishable from other ranges. Thereby, the user of the information input device 2000 can intuitively grasp whether the value displayed in analog by the analog meter is a normal value or an abnormal value.

  The information input device 2000 of this embodiment is particularly useful when the user of the information input device 2000 is unfamiliar with the handling of a real analog meter to be recorded. It is difficult for a user unfamiliar with a real analog meter to be recorded to grasp whether the numerical value indicated by the analog meter is normal or abnormal. According to the information input device 2000 of the present embodiment, even an inexperienced user can easily grasp whether a numerical value is normal or abnormal.

[Embodiment 3]
FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating an information input device 2000 according to the third embodiment. In FIG. 13, arrows indicate the flow of information. Further, in FIG. 13, each block represents a functional unit configuration, not a hardware unit configuration.

<Meter information acquisition unit 2140>
The information input device 2000 according to the third embodiment includes a meter information acquisition unit 2140. The meter information acquisition unit 2140 acquires meter information. Meter information is information which shows the characteristic of the analog meter about each of a plurality of kinds of analog meters.

<Target information acquisition unit 2150>
The information input device 2000 according to the third embodiment includes a target information acquisition unit 2150. The target information acquisition unit 2150 is information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter displayed on the display screen 10.

<Analog display unit 2020>
The analog display unit 2020 of the third embodiment specifies an analog meter having the characteristics indicated in the target information from the analog meters indicated in the meter information. And the analog display part 2020 displays the specified analog meter using the meter information regarding the specified analog meter.

<Details of meter information>
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating meter information in a table format. The table shown in FIG. 14 is referred to as a meter information table 200. The meter information table 200 has columns of meter ID 202 and feature 204. The meter ID 202 is an identifier of an analog meter indicated by the record. For example, meter ID 202 is the model number of the analog meter.

  A feature 204 indicates a feature of the analog meter specified by the meter ID 202. For example, the feature 204 includes information such as a shape 206, a unit 208, a scale interval 210, a pointer color 212, a start position 214, an end position 216, a minimum value 218, and a maximum value 220.

  A shape 206 indicates the shape of the analog meter, such as a circle, an ellipse, or a rectangle. Here, for example, when the analog meter is elliptical, the shape 206 may indicate the ratio of the major axis to the minor axis of the analog meter. Similarly, when the analog meter is rectangular, the shape 206 may indicate the ratio of the length of the long side and the short side of the analog meter.

  A unit 208 indicates a unit of a value displayed by the analog meter. The scale interval 210 indicates the magnitude of a numerical value represented by one scale in the analog meter. A pointer color 212 indicates the color of the pointer used for displaying numerical values.

  The start position 214 and the end position 216 indicate the start position and the end position of the hands. For example, the starting position of the pointer corresponds to the minimum value indicated by the analog meter. For example, the end position of the pointer corresponds to the maximum value of the numerical value indicated by the analog meter.

  When the analog meter is circular, for example, the start position 214 indicates the angle of the pointer when displaying the minimum value, and the end position 216 indicates the angle of the pointer when displaying the maximum value. When the analog meter is rectangular, the start position 214 and the end position 216 indicate the position and maximum value of the pointer that displays the minimum value using relative values with the length of the side of the analog meter being 1, respectively. Indicates the position of the pointer to be used.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating how the start position 214 and the end position 216 are represented according to the shape of the analog meter. FIG. 15A shows a case where the analog meter is circular, and FIG. 15B shows a case where the analog meter is rectangular. In the case of FIG. 15A, the start position 214 is −120 °, and the end position 216 is −60 °.

  In the case of FIG. 15B, the start position 214 and the end position 216 are represented with the length of the long side of the analog meter being 1 and the start point being the left end of the long side. The start position 214 is a position 1/10 from the left end, and the end position 216 is a position 9/10 from the left end.

  The minimum value 218 and the maximum value 220 represent the minimum value and the maximum value of the numerical range represented by the analog meter, respectively. When the pointer of the analog meter is at the position represented by the start position 214, the value indicated by the analog meter is the value represented by the minimum value 218. Similarly, when the pointer of the analog meter is at the position represented by the end position 216, the value indicated by the analog meter is the value represented by the maximum value 220.

<Process flow>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of processing executed by the information input device 2000 according to the third embodiment. In step S402, the meter information acquisition unit 2140 acquires meter information. In step S404, the target information acquisition unit 2150 acquires target information. In step S406, the analog display unit 2020 specifies an analog meter having the characteristics indicated in the target information from the analog meters indicated in the meter information. In step S408, the analog display unit 2020 displays the analog meter specified in step S406.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described in more detail.

<Obtaining target information>
There are various methods by which the target information acquisition unit 2150 acquires target information. For example, the target information acquisition unit 2150 receives input of target information from the inside or the outside of the information input device 2000. For example, the target information acquisition unit 2150 receives manual input of each feature indicated by the target information, and acquires the input information as target information. In addition, for example, the target information acquisition unit 2150 receives input of data (eg, a file) indicating the target information.

  In addition, for example, the information input device 2000 acquires target information generated internally. For example, the information input device 2000 extracts features of the analog meter from an image captured by the analog meter, and generates target information indicating the features of the analog meter. In this case, the information input device 2000 includes a target information generation unit 2170 as shown in FIG. The target information generation unit 2170 extracts the feature of the analog meter from the image captured by the analog meter, and generates target information indicating the feature of the analog meter. The target information generation unit 2170 acquires the image from the inside or the outside of the information input device 2000. The target information acquisition unit 2150 acquires the target information generated by the target information generation unit 2170.

  For example, the information input device 2000 preferably includes a camera that captures the image. The user of the information input device 2000 uses this camera to image a real analog meter to be recorded. Then, the information input device 2000 extracts the characteristics of the analog meter from the real analog meter image captured by the camera, and generates target information. In this way, the information input device 2000 can automatically generate target information indicating characteristics of a real analog meter that is a recording target.

  In addition, for example, the information input device 2000 displays a plurality of pieces of target information indicating characteristics of each analog meter indicated in the meter information so as to be selectable, and accepts selection of the target information. In this case, the information input device 2000 includes a meter selection unit 2160 as shown in FIG. The meter selection unit 2160 displays a plurality of target information indicating the characteristics of each analog meter indicated in the meter information in a selectable manner, and accepts selection of the target information. The selectable format is, for example, a list format. Then, the target information acquisition unit 2150 acquires the meter information selected using the meter selection unit 2160.

  Note that the target information displayed by the meter selection unit 2160 may be a part or all of the features indicated in the meter information. For example, the meter selection unit 2160 displays the model number of each analog meter indicated in the meter information so as to be selectable. In this case, for example, the user of the information input device 2000 looks at the model number described in the actual analog meter to be recorded, and from among the model numbers displayed by the meter selection unit 2160, Select the model number of the analog meter. By doing so, an analog meter having characteristics of a real analog meter to be recorded is displayed on the display screen 10. However, the target information displayed by the meter selection unit 2160 is not limited to the model number of the analog meter.

<Feature range display method>
Here, it is assumed that the information input device 2000 according to the third embodiment includes the feature range display unit 2100 described in the second embodiment. The display method of the feature range depends on the feature of the analog meter displayed by the analog display unit 2020. When the analog meter has a circular shape, for example, the feature range is displayed in a sector shape (see FIG. 9). On the other hand, when the shape of the analog meter is a rectangle, for example, the feature range is displayed as a rectangle along the scale direction.

  Therefore, when the information input device 2000 according to the third embodiment includes the feature range display unit 2100, the feature range display unit 2100 displays the feature range by a method according to the feature of the analog meter displayed by the analog display unit 2020. The feature range display unit 2100 acquires meter information indicating the feature of the analog meter displayed by the analog display unit 2020, and displays the feature range according to the feature of the analog meter indicated by the meter information.

  For example, it is assumed that the meter information acquired by the feature range display unit 2100 indicates the information of the record on the first line in FIG. Further, it is assumed that the feature range displayed by the feature range display unit 2100 is the feature range shown in the record in the first row in FIG. In this case, the feature range display unit 2100 is an angle corresponding to the minimum value of the feature range using the minimum value and maximum value of the feature range and the start position, end position, minimum value, and maximum value of the analog meter. Calculate -270 ° and -320 ° which is the angle corresponding to the maximum value.

<Action and effect>
According to the information input device 2000 of this embodiment, an analog meter is displayed on the display screen 10 using meter information representing the characteristics of each of a plurality of types of analog meters. When there are a plurality of real analog meters to be recorded using the information input device 2000, meter information representing the characteristics of each real analog meter is prepared. By doing so, the information input device 2000 can display an analog meter having characteristics close to those of a real analog meter to be recorded. As a result, the efficiency of input by the user to the information input device 2000 is further increased.

[Embodiment 4]
FIG. 18 is a block diagram illustrating an information input device 2000 according to the fourth embodiment. In FIG. 18, arrows indicate the flow of information. Further, in FIG. 18, each block represents a functional unit configuration, not a hardware unit configuration.

  The information input device 2000 according to the fourth embodiment includes a confirmation information display unit 2180. The confirmation information display unit 2180 displays the confirmation information on the display screen 10 only when the numerical value displayed by the analog display unit 2020 is included in the abnormal numerical value range displayed by the feature range display unit 2100. The confirmation information indicates items to be confirmed regarding how to use the information input device 2000.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating display on the display screen 10 according to the fourth embodiment. The feature range 60 is a feature range indicating an abnormal numerical range. In FIG. 19, the numerical value indicated by the pointer of the analog meter is included in the feature range 60. Therefore, the confirmation information display unit 2180 displays the confirmation information 80. The confirmation information 80 indicates confirmation information that prompts confirmation regarding two points: “Is the actual analog meter turned on?” And “Is the parameter setting of the measurement target device correct?”. Here, for example, the confirmation information regarding the parameter may more specifically indicate information “what parameter should be set to what value”.

  In FIG. 19, a check box is displayed beside the confirmation information, and the user can input the result of the check regarding each confirmation information. By doing so, the convenience of the information input device 2000 is further improved.

<Action and effect>
As described above, according to the information input device 2000 of this embodiment, only when the numerical value displayed in analog by the analog display unit 2020 is included in the range of abnormal numerical values displayed by the feature range display unit 2100, display is performed. Confirmation information is displayed on the screen 10. Thereby, the user of the information input device 2000 can know the items to be checked when the analog meter to be recorded shows an abnormal numerical value. Therefore, the convenience of the information input device 2000 is further improved. Such display of confirmation information is also particularly useful for an operator who is not accustomed to handling an analog meter to be recorded.

As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, these are illustrations of this invention, The combination of the said embodiment and various structures other than the said embodiment can also be employ | adopted.
A part or all of the above-described embodiment can be described as in the following supplementary notes, but is not limited thereto.
1. Analog display means for displaying an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen;
Digital display means for digitally displaying numerical values displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
Analog input means for accepting operations on the analog meter;
Digital input means for accepting digital input of numerical values;
Have
The analog display means includes
When a numerical value is input to the digital input means, change the display of the analog meter to display the numerical value in analog,
When the analog input means accepts an operation, change the display of the analog meter according to the operation,
The digital display means includes
When a numerical value is input to the digital input means, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the analog input means accepts an operation, the analog meter after the operation displays the numerical value displayed in an analog form,
Information input device.
2. On the analog meter, there is feature range display means for analogly displaying a normal numerical value range or an abnormal numerical value range so as to be distinguishable from other ranges. The information input device described in 1.
3. Based on the history of input to the information input device, it has a feature range calculation means for calculating the range of the normal numerical value or the range of the abnormal numerical value,
The feature range display means displays the range calculated by the feature range calculation means so as to be distinguishable from other ranges.
2. The information input device described in 1.
4). For each of the plurality of types of analog meters, meter information acquisition means for acquiring meter information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter,
Target information acquisition means for acquiring target information which is information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter displayed on the display screen;
The analog display means specifies the analog meter having the characteristics shown in the target information from the analog meters shown in the meter information, and displays the specified analog meter.
1. To 3. The information input device according to any one of the above.
5. A target information generating unit that extracts features of the analog meter from an image captured by the analog meter and generates the target information indicating the features of the analog meter;
The target information acquisition means acquires the target information generated by the target information generation means;
4). The information input device described in 1.
6). Meter selection means for displaying a plurality of the target information indicating the characteristics of each of the analog meters indicated in the meter information in a selectable manner,
The target information acquisition unit acquires the target information selected using the meter selection unit.
4). The information input device described in 1.
7). The analog meter has at least one pointer;
The operation received by the analog input means is an operation of changing the position indicated by the pointer of the analog meter.
1. To 6. The information input device according to any one of the above.
8). The analog meter displays each of a plurality of numerical values in an analog manner,
The digital display means digitally displays each of the plurality of numerical values.
1. To 7. The information input device according to any one of the above.
9. The feature range display means displays an analog numerical range on the analog meter so that it can be distinguished from other ranges,
1. Confirmation information display means for displaying confirmation information regarding how to use the information input device only when the numerical value displayed in analog by the analog display means is included in the range of the abnormal numerical value. Or 3. The information input device described in 1.
10. A control method executed by a computer operating as an information input device,
Analog display step for displaying an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen,
A digital display step for digitally displaying a numerical value displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
An analog input step for receiving an operation on the analog meter;
A digital input step for accepting digital input of numerical values;
Have
The analog display step includes
When a numerical value is input in the digital input step, change the display of the analog meter so that the numerical value is displayed in an analog manner,
When an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the display of the analog meter is changed according to the operation,
The digital display step includes
When a numerical value is input in the digital input step, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the numerical value displayed by the analog meter after the operation is digitally displayed,
Control method.
11. 9. A feature range display step for displaying a normal numerical value range or an abnormal numerical value range in an analog manner on the analog meter so as to be distinguishable from other ranges. The control method described in 1.
12 A characteristic range calculating step of calculating the normal numerical value range or the abnormal numerical value range based on an input history with respect to the control method;
The feature range display step displays the range calculated by the feature range calculation step so as to be distinguishable from other ranges.
11. The control method described in 1.
13. For each of the plurality of types of analog meters, a meter information acquisition step of acquiring meter information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter;
A target information acquisition step of acquiring target information that is information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter displayed on the display screen;
The analog display step specifies the analog meter having the characteristics indicated in the target information from the analog meters indicated in the meter information, and displays the specified analog meter.
10. To 12. The control method as described in any one.
14 A target information generation step of extracting features of the analog meter from an image captured by the analog meter and generating the target information indicating the features of the analog meter;
The target information acquisition step acquires the target information generated by the target information generation step.
13. The control method described in 1.
15. A meter selection step for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of the target information indicating the characteristics of the analog meters shown in the meter information;
The target information acquisition step acquires the target information selected using the meter selection step.
13. The control method described in 1.
16. The analog meter has at least one pointer;
The operation accepted by the analog input step is an operation of changing a position indicated by the pointer of the analog meter.
10. To 15. The control method as described in any one.
17. The analog meter displays each of a plurality of numerical values in an analog manner,
The digital display step digitally displays each of the plurality of numerical values.
10. To 16. The control method as described in any one.
18. In the feature range display step, on the analog meter, an abnormal numerical range is displayed in an analog manner so that it can be distinguished from other ranges,
10. a confirmation information display step for displaying confirmation information regarding how to use the information input device only when the numerical value displayed in analog by the analog display step is included in the range of the abnormal numerical value; Or 12. The control method described in 1.
19. A program for causing a computer to have a function of operating as an information input device.
An analog display function that displays an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen,
A digital display function for digitally displaying the numerical value displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
An analog input function for accepting operations on the analog meter;
Digital input function that accepts digital input of numerical values,
Hold
The analog display function is
When a numerical value is input with the digital input function, the display of the analog meter is changed so that the numerical value is displayed in an analog manner,
When an operation is accepted with the analog input function, the display of the analog meter is changed according to the operation,
The digital display function is
When a numerical value is input with the digital input function, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the operation is accepted with the analog input function, the numerical value displayed by the analog meter after the operation is digitally displayed,
program.
20. 18. The computer is provided with a feature range display function for analogly displaying a normal numerical value range or an abnormal numerical value range on the analog meter so as to be distinguishable from other ranges. The program described in.
21. The computer has a feature range calculation function for calculating the normal numerical value range or the abnormal numerical value range based on an input history with respect to the program,
The feature range display function displays the range calculated by the feature range calculation function so as to be distinguishable from other ranges.
20. The program described in.
22. In the computer,
For each of a plurality of types of analog meters, a meter information acquisition function for acquiring meter information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter,
A target information acquisition function for acquiring target information that is information indicating characteristics of the analog meter displayed on the display screen;
The analog display function specifies the analog meter having the characteristics indicated in the target information from the analog meters indicated in the meter information, and displays the specified analog meter.
19. Thru 21. The program as described in any one.
23. The computer has a target information generation function for generating the target information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter by extracting the characteristics of the analog meter from an image captured by the analog meter,
The target information acquisition function acquires the target information generated by the target information generation function.
22. The program described in.
24. The computer has a meter selection function for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of the target information indicating the characteristics of the analog meters shown in the meter information,
The target information acquisition function acquires the target information selected using the meter selection function.
22. The program described in.
25. The analog meter has at least one pointer;
The operation accepted by the analog input function is an operation of changing the position indicated by the pointer of the analog meter.
19. To 24. The program as described in any one.
26. The analog meter displays each of a plurality of numerical values in an analog manner,
The digital display function digitally displays each of the plurality of numerical values.
19. To 25. The program as described in any one.
27. The feature range display function displays an analog numerical range on the analog meter so that it can be distinguished from other ranges,
21. A confirmation information display function for displaying confirmation information regarding how to use the information input device only when a numerical value displayed in analog by the analog display function is included in the range of the abnormal numerical value. Or 21. The program described in.

10 Display Screen 20 Physical Meter 30 Analog Meter 40 Digital Meter 50, 60 Feature Range 70 Pointer 80 Confirmation Information 100 Feature Range Information Table 102 Minimum Value 104 Maximum Value 106 Type 200 Meter Information Table 202 Meter ID
204 Feature 206 Shape 208 Unit 210 Scale interval 212 Pointer color 214 Start position 216 End position 218 Minimum value 220 Maximum value 1020 Bus 1040 Processor 1060 Memory 1080 Storage 1220 Analog display module 1240 Digital display module 1260 Analog input module 1280 Digital input module 2000 Information input device 2020 Analog display unit 2040 Digital display unit 2060 Analog input unit 2080 Digital input unit 2090 Numerical value storage unit 2100 Feature range display unit 2110 Feature range information acquisition unit 2120 Feature range calculation unit 2140 Meter information acquisition unit 2150 Target information acquisition unit 2160 Meter selection unit 2170 Target information generation unit 2180 Confirmation information display unit

Claims (21)

Analog display means for displaying an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen;
Digital display means for digitally displaying numerical values displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
Analog input means for accepting operations on the analog meter;
Digital input means for accepting digital input of numerical values;
Have
The analog display means includes
When a numerical value is input to the digital input means, change the display of the analog meter to display the numerical value in analog,
When the analog input means accepts an operation, change the display of the analog meter according to the operation,
The digital display means includes
When a numerical value is input to the digital input means, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the analog input means accepts an operation, the analog meter after the operation displays the numerical value displayed in an analog form,
On the analog meter, a characteristic range display means for analogly displaying a normal numerical value range or an abnormal numerical value range so that it can be distinguished from other ranges;
Based on the history of input to the information input device, characteristic range calculation means for calculating the range of the normal numerical value or the range of the abnormal numerical value,
The feature range display means displays the range calculated by the feature range calculation means so as to be distinguishable from other ranges . Analog display means for displaying an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen;
Digital display means for digitally displaying numerical values displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
Analog input means for accepting operations on the analog meter;
Digital input means for accepting digital input of numerical values;
Have
The analog display means includes
When a numerical value is input to the digital input means, change the display of the analog meter to display the numerical value in analog,
When the analog input means accepts an operation, change the display of the analog meter according to the operation,
The digital display means includes
When a numerical value is input to the digital input means, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the analog input means accepts an operation, the analog meter after the operation displays the numerical value displayed in an analog form,
For each of the plurality of types of analog meters, meter information acquisition means for acquiring meter information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter,
Target information acquisition means for acquiring target information which is information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter displayed on the display screen;
Said analog display means, from among the analog meter indicated in the meter information, the specifying the analog meter with the features shown in the target information, and displays the analog meter identified, information input device. A target information generating unit that extracts features of the analog meter from an image captured by the analog meter and generates the target information indicating the features of the analog meter;
The target information acquisition means acquires the target information generated by the target information generation means;
The information input device according to claim 2 . Meter selection means for displaying a plurality of the target information indicating the characteristics of each of the analog meters indicated in the meter information in a selectable manner,
The target information acquisition unit acquires the target information selected using the meter selection unit.
The information input device according to claim 2 . The analog meter has at least one pointer;
The operation received by the analog input means is an operation of changing the position indicated by the pointer of the analog meter.
The information input device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . Analog display means for displaying an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen;
Digital display means for digitally displaying numerical values displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
Analog input means for accepting operations on the analog meter;
Digital input means for accepting digital input of numerical values;
Have
The analog display means includes
When a numerical value is input to the digital input means, change the display of the analog meter to display the numerical value in analog,
When the analog input means accepts an operation, change the display of the analog meter according to the operation,
The digital display means includes
When a numerical value is input to the digital input means, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the analog input means accepts an operation, the analog meter after the operation displays the numerical value displayed in an analog form,
The analog meter displays each of a plurality of numerical values in an analog manner,
It said digital display means for digitally displaying the respective plurality of numbers, information input device. The feature range display means displays an analog numerical range on the analog meter so that it can be distinguished from other ranges,
2. The information input according to claim 1 , further comprising confirmation information display means for displaying confirmation information regarding a method of using the information input device only when a numerical value displayed in analog by the analog display means is included in the abnormal numerical value range. apparatus. A control method executed by a computer operating as an information input device,
Analog display step for displaying an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen,
A digital display step for digitally displaying a numerical value displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
An analog input step for receiving an operation on the analog meter;
A digital input step for accepting digital input of numerical values;
Have
The analog display step includes
When a numerical value is input in the digital input step, change the display of the analog meter so that the numerical value is displayed in an analog manner,
When an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the display of the analog meter is changed according to the operation,
The digital display step includes
When a numerical value is input in the digital input step, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the operation is accepted in the analog input step, the analog meter after the operation displays the numerical value displayed in an analog manner,
On the analog meter, a characteristic range display step for displaying a normal numerical value range or an abnormal numerical value range in an analog manner so as to be distinguishable from other ranges;
A feature range calculating step for calculating the normal numerical value range or the abnormal numerical value range based on a history of input to the control method; and
The feature range display step displays the range calculated by the feature range calculation step so as to be distinguishable from other ranges . A control method executed by a computer operating as an information input device,
Analog display step for displaying an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen,
A digital display step for digitally displaying a numerical value displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
An analog input step for receiving an operation on the analog meter;
A digital input step for accepting digital input of numerical values;
Have
The analog display step includes
When a numerical value is input in the digital input step, change the display of the analog meter so that the numerical value is displayed in an analog manner,
When an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the display of the analog meter is changed according to the operation,
The digital display step includes
When a numerical value is input in the digital input step, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the operation is accepted in the analog input step, the analog meter after the operation displays the numerical value displayed in an analog manner,
For each of the plurality of types of analog meters, a meter information acquisition step of acquiring meter information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter;
A target information acquisition step of acquiring target information that is information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter displayed on the display screen;
Said analog display step, it said out of the analog meter indicated in the meter information to identify the analog meter with the features shown in the target information, and displays the analog meter identified, CONTROL METHOD. A target information generation step of extracting features of the analog meter from an image captured by the analog meter and generating the target information indicating the features of the analog meter;
The target information acquisition step acquires the target information generated by the target information generation step.
The control method according to claim 9 . A meter selection step for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of the target information indicating the characteristics of the analog meters shown in the meter information;
The target information acquisition step acquires the target information selected using the meter selection step.
The control method according to claim 9 . The analog meter has at least one pointer;
The operation accepted by the analog input step is an operation of changing a position indicated by the pointer of the analog meter.
The control method according to any one of claims 8 to 11 . A control method executed by a computer operating as an information input device,
Analog display step for displaying an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen,
A digital display step for digitally displaying a numerical value displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
An analog input step for receiving an operation on the analog meter;
A digital input step for accepting digital input of numerical values;
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The analog display step includes
When a numerical value is input in the digital input step, change the display of the analog meter so that the numerical value is displayed in an analog manner,
When an operation is accepted in the analog input step, the display of the analog meter is changed according to the operation,
The digital display step includes
When a numerical value is input in the digital input step, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the operation is accepted in the analog input step, the analog meter after the operation displays the numerical value displayed in an analog manner,
The analog meter displays each of a plurality of numerical values in an analog manner,
The digital display step, digitally display each of the plurality of numerical values, control methods. In the feature range display step, on the analog meter, an abnormal numerical range is displayed in an analog manner so that it can be distinguished from other ranges,
The control method according to claim 8 , further comprising a confirmation information display step of displaying confirmation information related to a method of using the information input device only when a numerical value displayed in an analog manner by the analog display step is included in the abnormal numerical value range. . A program for causing a computer to have a function of operating as an information input device.
An analog display function that displays an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen,
A digital display function for digitally displaying the numerical value displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
An analog input function for accepting operations on the analog meter;
Digital input function that accepts digital input of numerical values,
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The analog display function is
When a numerical value is input with the digital input function, the display of the analog meter is changed so that the numerical value is displayed in an analog manner,
When an operation is accepted with the analog input function, the display of the analog meter is changed according to the operation,
The digital display function is
When a numerical value is input with the digital input function, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the operation is accepted with the analog input function, the numerical value displayed by the analog meter in analog after the operation is digitally displayed ,
In the computer,
On the analog meter, a characteristic range display function for displaying a normal numerical value range or an abnormal numerical value range in an analog manner so that it can be distinguished from other ranges;
A feature range calculation function for calculating the range of the normal numerical value or the range of the abnormal numerical value based on a history of input to the program,
The feature range display function displays the range calculated by the feature range calculation function so that it can be distinguished from other ranges . A program for causing a computer to have a function of operating as an information input device.
An analog display function that displays an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen,
A digital display function for digitally displaying the numerical value displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
An analog input function for accepting operations on the analog meter;
Digital input function that accepts digital input of numerical values,
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The analog display function is
When a numerical value is input with the digital input function, the display of the analog meter is changed so that the numerical value is displayed in an analog manner,
When an operation is accepted with the analog input function, the display of the analog meter is changed according to the operation,
The digital display function is
When a numerical value is input with the digital input function, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the operation is accepted with the analog input function, the numerical value displayed by the analog meter in analog after the operation is digitally displayed,
In the computer,
For each of a plurality of types of analog meters, a meter information acquisition function for acquiring meter information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter,
A target information acquisition function for acquiring target information that is information indicating characteristics of the analog meter displayed on the display screen;
It said analog display function, from among the analog meter indicated in the meter information to identify the analog meter with the features shown in the target information, and displays the analog meter identified, program. The computer has a target information generation function for generating the target information indicating the characteristics of the analog meter by extracting the characteristics of the analog meter from an image captured by the analog meter,
The target information acquisition function acquires the target information generated by the target information generation function.
The program according to claim 16 . The computer has a meter selection function for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of the target information indicating the characteristics of the analog meters shown in the meter information,
The target information acquisition function acquires the target information selected using the meter selection function.
The program according to claim 16 . The analog meter has at least one pointer;
The operation accepted by the analog input function is an operation of changing the position indicated by the pointer of the analog meter.
The program according to any one of claims 15 to 18 . A program for causing a computer to have a function of operating as an information input device.
An analog display function that displays an analog meter for displaying numerical values on the display screen,
A digital display function for digitally displaying the numerical value displayed in analog by the analog meter on the display screen;
An analog input function for accepting operations on the analog meter;
Digital input function that accepts digital input of numerical values,
Hold
The analog display function is
When a numerical value is input with the digital input function, the display of the analog meter is changed so that the numerical value is displayed in an analog manner,
When an operation is accepted with the analog input function, the display of the analog meter is changed according to the operation,
The digital display function is
When a numerical value is input with the digital input function, the numerical value is digitally displayed,
When the operation is accepted with the analog input function, the numerical value displayed by the analog meter in analog after the operation is digitally displayed,
The analog meter displays each of a plurality of numerical values in an analog manner,
Wherein the digital display function, a digital display each of the plurality of numerical values, the program. The feature range display function displays an analog numerical range on the analog meter so that it can be distinguished from other ranges,
The program according to claim 15 , further comprising a confirmation information display function for displaying confirmation information regarding a method of using the information input device only when a numerical value displayed in analog by the analog display function is included in the range of the abnormal numerical value.

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