JP7180622B2 - Information processing device, information processing method and information processing program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program for handling contents such as dictionaries.

In recent years, electronic dictionaries have become multi-functional, and in addition to the dictionary function of searching for entry words that match a search word entered by a user operation and displaying explanatory information corresponding to the entry word, You can display examples and explanations on a separate screen, directly specify the desired word contained in the text of explanation information and various contents and search for headwords (jump search) to display explanation information. It is also possible to register information such as headwords (words).

Electronic dictionaries are often used in classes at school or at home. A user who uses an electronic dictionary can study efficiently by using various functions.

Further, in a conventional electronic dictionary, a series of dictionary search processes corresponding to a user operation is stored, and a display screen corresponding to each process of the series of dictionary search processes is displayed in order, so that the contents of the operation can be reproduced. Confirmation is considered (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-186590 A

As described above, in conventional electronic dictionaries, dictionary search processing corresponding to user operations can be stored and reconfirmed. For example, learning efficiency can be expected to be improved by confirming the operations performed by teachers when using electronic dictionaries in school classes and the operations performed by students with excellent grades. I could not confirm the operation in my electronic dictionary.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the problems described above, and provides an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program capable of easily confirming an operation performed by another person on another device. intended to provide

In order to solve the above problems, an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit that receives user operations, a display unit that displays content, a reception unit that receives information from another device, and Acquiring, through the receiving unit, operation history information including operation information indicating an input operation procedure for processing executed in the other device and content information related to the content corresponding to the input operation , a control unit that notifies guidance for sequentially guiding a plurality of user operations on the input unit based on the operation history information , wherein the control unit receives the content information between the other device and the self device; Based on the correspondence relationship, it is determined whether the processing executed in the other device can be reproduced by the own device, and if it is determined that the processing executed in the other device can be reproduced, converting the operation information included in the operation history information according to the difference in configuration from the other device, and performing the processing when it is determined that the processing executed in the other device cannot be reproduced; An information processing device that sets information about non-reproducible .
Further, an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is an information processing method for an information processing device having an input unit for receiving user operations, a display unit for displaying content, and a receiving unit for receiving information from another device. operation history information including operation information indicating a procedure of an input operation for processing executed in the other device and content information related to the content corresponding to the input operation, through the receiving unit; an information processing method for providing guidance for sequentially guiding a plurality of user operations on the input unit based on the operation history information, wherein the content is communicated between the other device and the information processing device; When it is determined whether the processing executed by the other device can be reproduced by the information processing device based on the correspondence relationship of the information, and it is determined that the processing executed by the other device can be reproduced and converting the operation information included in the operation history information in accordance with a difference in configuration from the other device, and determining that the processing executed in the other device cannot be reproduced, Set the information that reproduction is prohibited for the relevant process.
Further, the information processing program according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a computer that controls an input unit that receives user operations, a display unit that displays content, and a receiving unit that receives information from another device, the receiving unit acquires operation history information including operation information indicating a procedure of input operation for processing executed in the other device and content information related to the content corresponding to the input operation through the operation history information; a control means for announcing guidance for sequentially guiding a plurality of user operations on the input unit based on the above, wherein the control means controls the correspondence relationship of the content information between the other device and the computer. Based on, it is determined whether the processing executed in the other device can be reproduced by the computer, and if it is determined that the processing executed in the other device can be reproduced, the operation history information according to the difference in configuration from the other device, and if it is determined that the processing executed in the other device is unreproducible, it is determined that the processing is unreproducible Set information.

According to the present invention, it is possible to easily confirm an operation performed by another person on another information processing apparatus.

1 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic circuit of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a front view showing the external configuration of an electronic dictionary according to this embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of usage patterns of an electronic dictionary according to the present embodiment; 4 is a diagram showing an example of data stored in a memory according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing operation history information recording processing according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example for explaining operation history information recording processing according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example for explaining operation history information recording processing according to the embodiment; 4 is a flowchart showing operation history information transmission processing and operation history information reception processing according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a menu screen displaying a menu according to the embodiment; 4 is a flowchart showing operation history information reproduction processing according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example for explaining operation history information reproduction processing according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example for explaining operation history information reproduction processing according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example for explaining operation history information reproduction processing according to the embodiment;

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic circuit of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

In this embodiment, an example in which the information processing apparatus is configured as an electronic dictionary 10, for example, will be described. In addition to the electronic dictionary 10, the information processing device can be realized by various electronic devices such as a personal computer, a smart phone, and a tablet PC.

The electronic dictionary 10 records, as dictionary data, at least one word meaning information corresponding to each of the multiple entry words in multiple types of dictionaries/dictionaries, information on simple kanji characters/compounds, texts on literary works, and the like. It is Also, the electronic dictionary 10 can record the contents learned by the user using various functions.

The electronic dictionary 10 has a computer configuration in which programs recorded on various recording media or transmitted programs are read, and the operation is controlled by the read programs, and the electronic circuit includes a CPU ( central processing unit) 11 is provided.

The CPU 11 functions as a control section that controls the electronic dictionary 10 as a whole. The CPU 11 reads a control program pre-stored in the memory 12, a control program read into the memory 12 from a recording medium 13 such as a ROM card through a recording medium reading unit 14, or a server through a network N including the Internet. 18 via the communication section 15 and read into the memory 12, the operation of each section of the circuit is controlled according to the control program.

The control program stored in the memory 12 receives an input signal corresponding to a user operation from the key input unit 16, an input signal corresponding to a user operation from the touch panel display unit 17, or a server 18 on the externally connected network N. or a connection communication signal with an external recording medium 13 such as an EEPROM (registered trademark), RAM, or ROM connected via the recording medium reading section 14 .

Connected to the CPU 11 are a memory 12, a recording medium reading unit 14, a communication unit 15, a key input unit 16 (backlight 16A), a touch panel display unit 17, and the like.

The control programs stored in the memory 12 include a dictionary control program 12a that controls the overall operation of the electronic dictionary 10, a server 18 on the network N that is externally connected, and a program for data communication with other electronic devices such as personal computers. A communication program is stored. Further, the dictionary control program 12a stores operation information (operation code table) indicating input operation procedures for processing executed in response to user operations and content information (content information table) relating to content to be processed. operation history information recording processing for recording operation history information including operation history information, operation history information reception/transmission processing for transmitting and receiving operation history information to and from another information processing device (electronic dictionary), operation history received from another information processing device An information processing program 12b is included for executing operation history information reproduction processing for reproducing processing executed in another information processing apparatus based on the information. By reproducing the processing executed in the other information processing device by the operation history information reproduction processing, a plurality of user operations similar to the plurality of user operations on the key input unit etc. executed in the other information processing device can be performed. Guidance that guides in order is announced.

The memory 12 also stores dictionary data 12c, operation history information 12d (operation code table 12d1, content information table 12d2), conversion table 12e, and the like.

The dictionary data 12c includes, for example, a plurality of dictionaries such as an English-Japanese dictionary, a Japanese-English dictionary, an English-English dictionary, and a Japanese language dictionary, a plurality of types of encyclopedias, and a database that collects contents such as texts of literary works. The dictionary data 12c includes word sense information describing the meaning (word sense) corresponding to each entry word for each dictionary. In addition, the database contains content that records the content that the user has learned using various functions, such as study notes, memorization cards, and wordbooks that record information searched (browsed) from dictionaries and dictionaries by user operations. and so on. Note that the dictionary data 12c may be stored in the server 18 accessible through the network N instead of being stored in the main body of the electronic dictionary 10. FIG.

The operation history information 12d is recorded when processing is executed in the own device according to a user operation, or is recorded by being acquired from another information processing device. The operation history information 12d recorded in the own operation is transmitted to another information processing device and becomes a processing target of the operation history information reproduction processing. The operation history information 12d acquired from another information processing apparatus is subject to the operation history information reproduction process in the own apparatus.

In the operation history information reproduction process, based on the operation history information 12d, the content indicated by the content information is displayed on the touch panel type display unit 17, and the key input unit 16 or the touch panel type display unit 17 according to the input operation procedure indicated by the operation information is displayed. By executing a process corresponding to a user's operation on the other information processing apparatus, the process executed in the other information processing apparatus is reproduced.

The operation history information 12d includes an operation code table 12d1 corresponding to operation information and a content information table 12d2 corresponding to content information. The operation history information 12d may include either the operation code table 12d1 or the content information table 12d2.

The operation code table 12d1 is data indicating procedures of input operations for processing executed according to user operations, and for example, operation codes indicating user operations are recorded in chronological order. The operation code indicates, for example, a key operation for a key provided on the key input unit 16, an operation for a menu or button displayed on the touch panel display unit 17, or an operation for specifying a position (range) using a pen or the like. .

The content information table 12d2 records data (content information) about the content to be processed by the operation executed by the operation indicated by the operation code of the operation code table 12d1. The content information includes a content ID, which is identification information unique to the content, and information indicating target data in the content specified as a processing target by user operation (position information indicating the range of text, index indicating headwords, etc.). and so on.

The conversion table 12e converts the operation history information 12d according to the difference in configuration when the other information processing apparatus (electronic dictionary) to which the operation history information 12d is to be transmitted/received and the configuration of the own apparatus are different. This data is for For example, differences in configuration from the own device include, for example, differences in the types and numbers of keys provided in the key input unit 16, and differences in versions of programs such as the dictionary control program 12a. There are differences in buttons and menus, differences in the display screen size of the touch panel type display unit 17, differences in contents included in the dictionary data 12c, and the like. The conversion table 12e may be built in advance in the body of the electronic dictionary 10, may be acquired from the server 18 through the network N and recorded, or may be acquired through the network N when the operation history information 12d needs to be converted. It may be acquired from the server 18 .

The communication unit 15 controls communication with another information processing device such as the server 18 via a network N such as the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network), or performs direct wireless communication with another information processing device. Executes communication control to

It is assumed that the electronic dictionary 10 is provided with a voice output unit for outputting voice (not shown).

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external configuration of the electronic dictionary 10 according to this embodiment.

In the case of the electronic dictionary 10 shown in FIG. 2, a CPU 11, a memory 12, a recording medium reading section 14, and a communication section 15 are built in the lower side of the main body that can be opened and closed, and a key input section 16 is provided. A display unit 17 is provided.

The key input unit 16 includes a character input key 16a, a dictionary selection key 16b for selecting various dictionaries and various functions, a [translation/decision] key 16c, a [return] key 16d, and cursor keys (up, down, left, and right keys). 16e, a power button, and other various function keys. The key input unit 16 can be provided with a backlight 16A. The backlight 16A can be turned on/off for each key.

Various menus and buttons 17a are displayed on the touch panel display unit 17 according to the execution of various functions.

The electronic dictionary 10 inputs user-operated instructions in response to a user's operation on the key input unit 16 or a touch operation (using the tip of a pen or a finger) on a menu or button displayed on the touch-panel display unit 17. can be done.

In the electronic dictionary 10 configured as described above, the CPU 11 controls the operation of each circuit part according to the instructions described in the dictionary control program 12a, and the software and hardware operate in cooperation to perform the following operations. Implements the functions described in the description.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of usage of the electronic dictionary 10 in this embodiment.

In FIG. 3, an electronic dictionary 10A is, for example, an electronic dictionary used by a teacher in class at school or an electronic dictionary used by students with excellent grades. The electronic dictionary 10B is an electronic dictionary used by, for example, a student who has missed a class or a student who wants to learn how to learn using an electronic dictionary by a student with excellent grades.

In the electronic dictionary 10A, by designating registration of a user operation when using the electronic dictionary 10A, operation history information is recorded while a process corresponding to the user operation is being executed. The operation history information recorded in electronic dictionary 10A is transmitted to electronic dictionary 10B. The electronic dictionary 10B acquires the operation history information received from the electronic dictionary 10A, and reproduces the processing executed in the electronic dictionary 10A based on this operation history information.

As a result, for example, a student who was absent from a class can grasp how the teacher used the electronic dictionary 10A to progress the class in the class at school, so that the class can be reproduced. In addition, by knowing how students with excellent grades study using the electronic dictionary 10A, it is possible to imitate the learning method and improve the learning effect.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of data stored in the memory 12. As shown in FIG.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of the operation code table 12d1. Operation codes indicating user operations are recorded in chronological order in the operation code table 12d1. In FIG. 4A, for example, "0X01" indicates an operation code corresponding to one operation by the user. The operation code is determined, for example, according to key operations of various keys (for example, up, down, left, and right keys) provided in the key input unit 16, and buttons (jump buttons) displayed on the touch panel type display unit 17 by a program. etc.) is determined according to the selection operation.

The operation code table 12d1 also contains data such as a registration number set for each registration for specifying operation history information (processing executed in the electronic dictionary 10A), registration date and time, and other electronic dictionaries 10B. It is also possible to record shared management data indicating whether or not to allow or disable the operation history information, data indicating functions (dictionary search, wordbook registration, etc.) executed in the process corresponding to the operation history information. It is assumed that sharing management data can be enabled/disabled by a user operation.

FIG. 4B is a diagram showing an example of the content information table 12d2. The content information table 12d2 contains the content ID of the content to be processed according to the user operation, the position information indicating the range of the text indicating the target data in the content specified as the processing target by the user operation, and the like. Recorded. For example, assume that a range of words is designated from the text of a literary work, the meaning of the range-designated words is retrieved using an English-Japanese dictionary, and semantic information is displayed. In this case, the content ID indicating the text of the literary work, the position information indicating the position in the specified text, the content ID indicating the English-Japanese dictionary to be searched, and the headword corresponding to the word specified as the search target, etc. The indicating index and the like are recorded in the operation code table 12d1 in association with the operation code of the operation code table 12d1.

FIG. 4C is a diagram showing an example of the conversion table 12e. In the conversion table 12e, data indicating correspondences between operation codes that differ depending on the model (configuration) of the electronic dictionary 10 is set. In the conversion table 12e stored in the own device, data indicating the correspondence relationship between the operation code used in the own device and the operation code used in at least one model different from the own device is set.

FIG. 4C shows that the operation code “00X1” in the electronic dictionary 10 of model 1 corresponds to the operation code “00X4” in the electronic dictionary 10 of model 2 . In this case, the operation code "00X1" recorded in the electronic dictionary 10 of the model 1 can be reproduced in the electronic dictionary 10 of the model 2 by converting it into the operation code "00X4". Further, the operation code "00X1" in the electronic dictionary 10 of model 1 indicates that the corresponding operation code does not exist in the electronic dictionary 10 of model 3. FIG. In this case, it indicates that the user operation corresponding to the operation code “00X1” executed in the electronic dictionary 10 of the model 1 cannot be reproduced in the electronic dictionary 10 of the model 3 .

In addition, although FIG. 4C shows only the correspondence of operation codes, it is assumed that data indicating the correspondence of content for each model is also included. The electronic dictionary 10 can determine whether the processing can be reproduced in the electronic dictionary 10 to which the operation history information is transmitted, based on the content correspondence set in the conversion table 12e. For example, it is determined based on whether the same content exists, or whether the same content has a different version.

Next, the operation of the electronic dictionary 10 according to this embodiment will be described.

First, operation history information recording processing for recording operation history information by the electronic dictionary 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing operation history information recording processing executed by the information processing program 12b in this embodiment. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing display examples of the touch panel display unit 17 for explaining the operation history information recording process.

The operation history information recording process is executed, for example, in the electronic dictionary 10 used by the teacher in class or in the electronic dictionary 10 used by the students who attend the class while using the electronic dictionary 10 . For example, by performing the same operation as the teacher operates the electronic dictionary 10, the student can check the content used in the class while checking the content of other content for his/her own study, and the information that has been browsed. is recorded in a study notebook, memorization card, vocabulary book, etc.

The CPU 11 executes the dictionary control program 12a in response to an operation on the key input section 16 or the touch panel display section 17, and causes the touch panel display section 17 to display screens corresponding to various functions. FIG. 6A shows a state in which a text display screen 20 displaying world literature texts to be used in class is displayed, for example, by the teacher's operation. In the example shown in FIG. 6A, a menu button area 22 is provided near the left side of the screen.

The teacher selects the registration button 22A provided in the menu button area 22, as shown in FIG. 6A, in order to record the history of using the electronic dictionary 10 in class. When a registration instruction is input by operating the registration button 22A (step A1, Yes), the CPU 11 stores content information (content ID, etc.) corresponding to the content currently being processed (here, the text of world literature). Record in the information table 12d2 (step A2).

Here, if there is an input operation (step A3, No→step A6, Yes), the CPU 11 records an operation code corresponding to the input operation in the operation code table 12d1 (step A7). If the input operation is an input operation for instructing execution of a function (step A8, Yes), the CPU 11 associates information about content to be processed by the function with the operation code recorded in the operation code table 12d1. and record it in the content information table 12d2 (step A9).

For example, in the case of an operation on the cursor keys (up, down, left, and right keys) 16e for changing the display range of the text, or an operation of specifying a word or range in the text using a pen, since the content is not changed, the operation code record only On the other hand, when the content to be processed is changed, the content information related to the content to be processed is recorded.

In the example shown in FIG. 6B, for example, an operation is performed to specify the range of the word "ancestor" 20A with respect to the text displayed on the text display screen 20, so that the word "ancestor" 20A is highlighted and displayed in the menu. It is assumed that an operation to select the "mini-dictionary" button 22B displayed in the button area 22 is performed and the "mini-dictionary" button 22B is displayed in a selected state. As a result, as shown in FIG. 7A, a search result screen 24 for "mini-dictionary" is displayed. The search result screen 24 displays information corresponding to words that are used as entry words whose range is specified in the text and words searched from the "mini-dictionary".

Furthermore, it is assumed that the student has performed an operation to register the search results displayed on the search result screen 24 in the "wordbook" for his or her own study. As a result, as shown in FIG. 7B, a registration screen 26 for "wordbook" is displayed. On the registration screen 26, words that have been additionally registered together with the already registered words and information corresponding to the words are displayed.

In the above-described series of operations, the content to be processed is changed from the world literature text (text display screen 20) to the "mini-dictionary" (search result screen 24), and further to the "wordbook" (registration screen 26). has been edited. Therefore, for example, content information related to content is stored in the content information table 12d2 in association with an operation code corresponding to an input operation instructing content change.

Note that the CPU 11 not only records operation codes and content information according to a series of user operations, but also stores data (chapter data) for classifying processes according to a series of user operations in the operation code table 12d1. Store it together with the operation code. That is, by embedding chapter data in time-series operation data corresponding to a series of processes, playback can be performed from the chapter data.

For example, the CPU 11 determines whether a condition for generating a chapter is met during processing executed according to a user operation. Conditions for generating a chapter include, for example, elapse of a predetermined time period, content change, sound reproduction, handwriting input on the touch panel display unit 17, and the like. Note that other conditions can also be set.

Further, not only determination based on a preset condition, but also when chapter generation is instructed by a user operation, it may be determined that the condition for generating a chapter is satisfied. As a result, for example, by inserting a break in the content of the lesson in the series of processes in the entire lesson, when reproducing the processing based on the operation history information, it is possible to reproduce the content of the lesson in a specific range (for example, the first half, the middle, the second half). etc.) to enable playback.

If the CPU 11 determines that the condition for generating a chapter is satisfied (step A3, Yes), the chapter data is recorded in the operation code table 12d1 in the same manner as the operation data (step A4). In addition, the CPU 11 records content information related to the content that was to be processed when the chapter was generated in the content information table 12d2 in association with the chapter data (step A5). As a result, when the content is reproduced from the position indicated by the chapter data, the state of the content at the start of reproduction can be reproduced.

The CPU 11 ends the operation history information recording process when an instruction to finish recording the operation history information is input or when the power is turned off (step A10, Yes).

In this way, in the operation history information recording process, by performing an input operation for executing normal processing in the electronic dictionary 10A, an operation for reproducing the processing executed in the electronic dictionary 10A is performed in the other electronic dictionary 10B. History information 12d (operation code table 12d1, content information table 12d2) can be recorded.

In the above description, the operation history information 12d includes the operation code table 12d1 and the content information table 12d2, but may include either the operation code table 12d1 or the content information table 12d2. .

Next, operation history information reception/transmission processing for receiving/transmitting operation history information by the electronic dictionary 10 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation history information transmission process executed by the electronic dictionary 10A on the transmission side of operation history information and an operation history information reception process executed by the electronic dictionary 10B on the reception side of the operation history information.

The electronic dictionary 10 can display a menu (tool list) including buttons corresponding to a plurality of functions (tools) on the touch panel display unit 17, and can execute a function (tool) selected from the menu. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the menu screen 28 displaying a menu (tool list). A "learning data acquisition" button 28A is provided on the menu screen 28 shown in FIG.

When a request to acquire learning data (operation history information recorded in another information processing apparatus) is input by operating the "learning data acquisition" button 28A on the menu screen 28, the electronic dictionary 10B performs an operation history information receiving process. is started (step C0, Yes).

Electronic dictionary 10B transmits a communication request through communication unit 15 to another information processing apparatus (electronic dictionary 10A) capable of executing operation history information transmission processing. Upon receiving the communication request, electronic dictionary 10A and electronic dictionary 10B establish a communication link and start communication (steps B2 and C1).

Electronic dictionary 10A and electronic dictionary 10B mutually transmit and receive device information that can specify the model of the device before transmitting and receiving operation history information (steps B3 and C2).

Electronic dictionary 10A and electronic dictionary 10B determine whether or not to execute conversion of the data included in the operation history information on the basis of the device information of the communication partner. For example, when the operation code of the model of the device of the communication partner is not set in the conversion table 12e stored in the own device, it is determined that the data conversion is not executed. If the conversion table 12e contains the operation code of the model of the device of the communication partner, it is determined that data conversion is not executed if the device of the partner has higher performance. Further, when the operation code of the model of the device of the communication partner is set in the conversion table 12e stored in the electronic dictionary 10B on the side requesting acquisition of the learning data, the electronic dictionary 10B on the acquisition requesting side sets the data conversion table 12e. Determine to perform conversion. Further, when it is determined that the model is the same, it is determined that neither the electronic dictionary 10A nor the electronic dictionary 10B executes data conversion. It should be noted that a device that executes data conversion may be determined by another determination method.

When the electronic dictionary 10A determines that data conversion is to be executed (step B4, Yes), based on the conversion table 12e, the electronic dictionary 10A converts the operation history information 12d to another device (electronic dictionary 10B) that is the transmission destination. is converted (step B5). That is, electronic dictionary 10A converts an operation code different from that of its own device so that processing can be reproduced in electronic dictionary 10B based on the operation history information.

If it is determined that the operation code cannot be converted based on the conversion table 12e or the corresponding content exists, information indicating that learning data cannot be provided (or cannot be reproduced) may be set. .

The electronic dictionary 10A transmits the converted operation history information (reproduction information) to the electronic dictionary 10B (step B6). The electronic dictionary 10B receives the operation history information from the electronic dictionary 10A and stores it in the memory 12 (operation history information 12d) (step C4).

If information indicating that learning data cannot be provided (or cannot be reproduced) is set in electronic dictionary 10A, transmission of operation history information may be stopped, or operation history information including only executable operation data may be transmitted. You can make it work. Further, when the content cannot be reproduced because the content does not exist, information indicating the reason may be transmitted to the electronic dictionary 10B. For example, by purchasing (additionally registering) new content or the latest version of content shared with the electronic dictionary 10A, it is notified that processing based on the operation history information can be reproduced. Electronic dictionary 10B prompts the user to purchase new content or the latest version of content by outputting a notification from electronic dictionary 10A.

On the other hand, when data conversion is not executed in electronic dictionary 10A (step B4, No), that is, when data conversion is executed in electronic dictionary 10B, electronic dictionary 10A transmits operation history information before conversion to electronic dictionary 10B. (step B7).

When the electronic dictionary 10B determines not to execute data conversion (step C3, No), the electronic dictionary 10B waits for reception of the operation history information from the electronic dictionary 10A. The electronic dictionary 10B receives the converted operation history information from the electronic dictionary 10A and stores it in the memory 12 (operation history information 12d) (step C4).

On the other hand, when electronic dictionary 10B determines to execute data conversion (step C3, Yes), it enters a state of waiting for reception of operation history information from electronic dictionary 10A. When electronic dictionary 10B receives the pre-conversion operation history information from electronic dictionary 10A (step C5), electronic dictionary 10B converts operation history information 12d based on conversion table 12e to another device (electronic dictionary 10A) that is the transmission source. Convert the operation history information (step C6). That is, electronic dictionary 10B converts an operation code different from that of its own device so that processing can be reproduced based on the operation history information received from electronic dictionary 10A.

In this way, even if the electronic dictionary 10A that records the operation history information and the electronic dictionary 10B that reproduces the processing based on the operation history information are of different models, the operation history information is converted according to the difference in configuration. Can send and receive. Accordingly, it is possible to share operation history information among users who use electronic dictionaries 10 of different models.

In the above description, it is assumed that all the operation history information recorded in electronic dictionary 10A is transmitted from electronic dictionary 10A to electronic dictionary 10B. Part of the operation history information can also be sent.

For example, in the above description, before transmitting and receiving the operation history information, the electronic dictionary 10A and the electronic dictionary 10B mutually transmit and receive device information that can specify the model of the device (step B3, C2) At this time, the chapter information of the operation history information is transmitted from the electronic dictionary 10A to the electronic dictionary 10B. The chapter information is information that classifies the process indicated by the operation history information that is generated based on the chapter data stored in the operation code table 12d1.

For example, the electronic dictionary 10B displays a category list of a series of processes executed by the electronic dictionary 10A based on the chapter information, and allows the user to select a category to be reproduced from the category list. The electronic dictionary 10B transmits to the electronic dictionary 10A reproduction target data indicating the classification to be reproduced selected from the classification list. The electronic dictionary 10A transmits to the electronic dictionary 10B the operation history information consisting of the data of the operation code table 12d1 and the content information table 12d2 corresponding to the data to be reproduced, that is, part of the operation history information.

In this way, by enabling transmission and reception of part of the operation history information, it is possible to reduce the data to be converted when data conversion is necessary, thereby reducing the processing load and reducing the data communication load. It is possible to reduce the data storage capacity.

Note that not only part of the operation history information to be transmitted is selected in the electronic dictionary 10B on the reception side of the operation history information, but also part of the operation history information to be transmitted is set in the electronic dictionary 10A on the transmission side. You can make it work. That is, the electronic dictionary 10A executes the process of selecting a category to be reproduced, which was executed in the electronic dictionary 10B.

Also, in the above description, part of the operation history information to be sent and received is selected based on the chapter data. Also good. For example, the user may be allowed to select based on data such as the registration number and registration date and time attached to the operation history information. Further, it is also possible to specify operation history information to be transmitted based on sharing management data indicating whether or not provision to other electronic dictionaries 10 is possible. In addition, by specifying the function (dictionary search, wordbook registration, etc.) executed in the process corresponding to the operation history information, extract and send part of the operation history information corresponding to the process that executed the corresponding function It is also possible to

Next, reproduction of processing based on operation history information will be described.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing operation history information reproduction processing in this embodiment. 11 to 13 are diagrams showing display examples of the touch panel display unit 17 for explaining the operation history information reproduction processing in this embodiment.

When the CPU 11 of the electronic dictionary 10 is instructed to execute the operation history information reproduction process by a user operation, it displays a reproduction start screen (step D1), and also displays a reproduction button for controlling reproduction of the process based on the operation history information. is displayed on the touch panel type display unit 17 (step D2).

FIG. 11A shows an example of the play button 90 displayed on the play start screen 29. As shown in FIG.

On the playback start screen 29, for example, a selection screen (content list menu) for selecting applicable content is displayed in order to clearly indicate to the user the content to be processed when playback is started, and a button corresponding to the applicable content is displayed. is selected and displayed.

The playback buttons 90 shown in FIG. 11A include, for example, a "until the end" button 90A, a "list" button 90B, a "one by one" button 90C, and an end button 90D. That is, it is possible to specify the format of announcing guidance that sequentially guides a plurality of user operations by operating any one of the "until the end" button 90A, the "list" button 90B, and the "one by one" button 90C. . The "until the end" button 90A is a button for instructing continuous reproduction (continuous reproduction) of a series of processes from the beginning to the end based on the operation history information. The "list" button 90B displays a list of input operations indicated by the operation data of the operation code table 12d1, and is a button for instructing reproduction (list reproduction) from the process corresponding to the input operation selected from the list display. be. The "one by one" button 90C is a button for instructing to reproduce (sequentially reproduce) the process according to the input operation indicated by the operation code each time a reproduction execution instruction is input by the user operation.

When operation history information corresponding to a plurality of series of processes is stored, the CPU 11 allows the user to select operation history information to be reproduced.

For example, when the "until the end" button 90A is selected by the user's operation from the playback button 90 (step D3, Yes), the CPU 11 causes another information processing device (electronic dictionary 10) to execute the operation based on the operation history information. Play back the processed process from the beginning. That is, the CPU 11 causes the touch panel display unit 17 to display the content indicated by the content information stored in the content information table 12d2, and follows the input operation procedure indicated by the operation information (operation data) stored in the operation code table 12d1. A process corresponding to the user's operation is executed (step D4).

FIG. 11B shows a display example of the touch panel display section 17 when continuous reproduction is instructed by operating the "until the end" button 90A. For example, the CPU 11 displays a text of world literature on the text display screen 30, designates a range of the word "ancestor" 30A from the displayed text, highlights it, and displays the "mini-dictionary" button displayed in the menu button area 22. 22B is displayed in the selected state. That is, it reproduces the processing when the operation history information was recorded, which was described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B.

The CPU 11 sequentially advances the process according to the operation data every time (for example, every second) such that the user can confirm the contents of the reproduced process (step D5, No). The CPU 11 executes the processing for all the operation data stored in the operation code table 12d1, or when the end button 90D of the reproduction button 90 instructs the end of the processing, the CPU 11 ends the operation history information reproduction processing (step D5, Yes).

In this way, in continuous reproduction, a series of processes corresponding to input operations executed in other electronic dictionaries 10 can be confirmed throughout.

In the above description, continuous playback is performed when the "until the end" button 90A is selected, but continuous playback may be performed based on other conditions. For example, after the operation history information is received from another electronic dictionary by the operation history information reception process, when the execution of the operation history information reproduction process is instructed by the user operation, the user operation is performed based on the received operation history information. Automatically run continuous playback without. As a result, the burden of button operation by the user can be eliminated, and continuous playback can be performed efficiently.

Next, when the "list" button 90B is selected by the user's operation from the playback button 90 (step D6, Yes), the CPU 11 performs the input operation indicated by the operation data of the operation code table 12d1 based on the operation history information. A list is displayed (step D7).

FIG. 12A shows a display example of the touch panel display unit 17 when a list reproduction is instructed by operating the "list" button 90B. FIG. 12A shows a display example of the operation list 36 when the search result screen 34 for "mini-dictionary" is displayed.

In the operation list 36, input operations corresponding to the operation data recorded in the operation code table 12d1, for example, names of operation keys in the case of operations on the key input unit 16, and touch operations in the case of operations on the touch panel type display unit 17 are displayed. (name of selection button, range designation), etc. are displayed in a list. In the operation list 36, a cursor 36A is displayed, and an arbitrary input operation can be selected from the list display by scrolling according to the cursor keys (up, down, left, and right keys) 16e or a touch operation (flick, etc.) on the touch panel type display unit 17. can be done.

Further, when the list is displayed, a "narrow down" button 38A and an "interrupt" button 38B are displayed. The “narrow down” button 38A is a button for instructing to restrict (narrow down) the input operations displayed in the operation list 36 . The “interrupt” button 38B is a button for interrupting the reproduction according to the operation history information and instructing reselection of the input operation from the operation list 36 .

When any input operation is selected from the operation list 36 by the user operation (step D10, Yes), the CPU 11 erases the operation list 36, and similar to the processing executed in the other electronic dictionary 10, the touch panel type Playback is started from the selected input operation using the entire screen of the display unit 17 (step D11). The CPU 11 sequentially executes reproduction corresponding to the input operation (operation code) recorded in the operation code table 12d1 (step D12, No→step D13) in the same manner as the continuous reproduction described above.

When the interruption of reproduction is instructed by operating the "interrupt" button 38B during the reproduction of the process (step D12, Yes), the CPU 11 stops the reproduction of the process, and displays the operation list including the input operation to be currently reproduced. 36 is displayed (step D7). That is, the user can arbitrarily select an input operation from the operation list 36 in the same manner as described above, and execute playback from the selected position.

In this way, in the list reproduction, by specifying the position (input operation) of the process that the user wants to confirm from the series of processes recorded in the operation history information, the process can be reproduced from the corresponding input operation. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently confirm the processing by selecting a necessary portion from the series of processing indicated by the operation history information.

When the operation list 36 is being displayed, if an instruction to narrow down the input operations is given by operating the "narrow down" button 38A (step D8, Yes), the CPU 11 retrieves the operation code stored in the operation code table 12d1. First, the list display is changed by restricting the input operations to be displayed in the operation list 36 (step D9).

FIG. 12B shows a display example in which the input operations listed in the operation list 36 shown in FIG. 12A are narrowed down.

For example, the CPU 11 identifies an input operation for executing a predetermined function among the input operations indicated by the operation codes stored in the operation code table 12d1, and performs a predetermined operation performed before or after the corresponding input operation. Only input operations of the specified number (for example, three) are to be displayed. An input operation for executing a predetermined function can be an input operation that causes a change in content to be processed. For example, there is an input operation of selecting the "mini-dictionary" button 22B and instructing execution of a search, an input operation of instructing registration in a wordbook, and the like.

Note that the input operations displayed in the operation list 36 by narrowing down are not only the input operations executed before and after the input operation corresponding to the predetermined function, but also display only the input operations before and after the corresponding input operation. It can be used as a target. Furthermore, instead of displaying a list of a plurality of input operations around an input operation for executing a predetermined function, a list of the plurality of input operations may be displayed by changing the name of the function to the group.

In this way, in the list playback, by narrowing down and displaying the list of input operations corresponding to a predetermined function, it is possible to omit input operations that are substantially meaningless in executing a series of processes from the list display. It is also possible to facilitate the selection of an input operation as a playback start position by paying attention to a function that needs to be confirmed by playback.

The CPU 11 executes the processing for all the operation data stored in the operation code table 12d1, or when the end button 90D of the reproduction button 90 instructs the end of the processing, the CPU 11 ends the operation history information reproduction processing (step D14, Yes).

Next, when the "one by one" button 90C is selected by the user's operation from the playback button 90 (step D15, Yes), the CPU 11 reproduces (sequentially reproduces) the processing according to the input operation indicated by the operation code. is displayed (step D16).

For example, when the "one by one" button 90C is operated in the state shown in FIG. 13(A), the CPU 11 causes the touch panel display section 17 to display the operation button 92 as shown in FIG. 13(B). .

The operation buttons 92 are provided with a button area 92A and an input operation display area 92B. The button area 92A is provided with a reverse playback button 92A1, a forward playback button 92A2, and a display position moving handle 92A3 for accepting user-operated instructions. The reverse play button 92A1 is a button for instructing to advance the process in the reverse direction according to the operation information, and the forward play button 92A2 is the forward direction (same as the actually executed process) according to the operation information. This is a button for instructing to proceed with The display position moving handle 92A3 is for changing the display position of the operation button 92, and is used to specify the destination by operating a pen or the like.

The input operation display area 92B is an area for displaying the name of the input operation to be reproduced while the processing based on the operation history information is being reproduced. In the input operation display area 92B, for example, the name of the key operated on the key input unit 16, the name of the menu or button operated using the pen or the like on the touch panel type display unit 17, etc. are displayed according to the operation code. is displayed.

When the CPU 11 detects a button operation on the reverse playback button 92A1 or the forward playback button 92A2 (step D17, Yes), the CPU 11 performs one operation data recorded in the operation code table 12d1 in the playback direction indicated by the operated button. Reproduction of corresponding processing is executed (step D18). That is, the CPU 11 advances the process in the reverse direction when the reverse play button 92A1 is operated, and advances the process in the forward direction when the forward play button 92A2 is operated.

Further, the CPU 11 causes the input operation display area 92B to display the name of the input operation corresponding to the operation data to be reproduced (step D19). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 13B, a display indicating that the [Translation/Decision] key 16c provided in the key input unit 16 has been operated (here, the name of the operated key is "Translation/Decision key"). is displayed).

After that, the CPU 11 executes the process reproduction according to the operation of the reverse reproduction button 92A1 or the forward reproduction button 92A2 (steps D20, No, D17-D19).

The CPU 11 executes the processing for all the operation data stored in the operation code table 12d1, or when the end button 90D of the reproduction button 90 instructs to end the processing, the CPU 11 ends the operation history information reproduction processing (step D20, Yes).

In the above description, by reproducing the processing according to the operation history information, the processing is displayed in the same manner as when the processing is executed in another information processing device (electronic dictionary 10). You may make it specify the position where input operation was carried out. For example, when the operation code to be reproduced indicates an input operation for a key of the key input unit 16, the CPU 11 lights (or blinks) the backlight 16A corresponding to the position of the input-operated key. In addition, when the operation code to be reproduced indicates an input operation to the touch panel display unit 17, the CPU 11 displays a button or menu displayed on the touch panel display unit 17 for indicating the position of the input operation. Add display (color reverse display, frame display, etc.).

In this way, in sequential playback, each time the reverse playback button 92A1 or the forward playback button 92A2 is operated, a process corresponding to the operation code is executed. can be played back. Even if it is difficult to grasp the input operation performed for executing the process only by displaying the screen during playback on the touch panel display unit 17, the operation name displayed in the input operation display area 92B, Alternatively, the input operation can be easily grasped by lighting (blinking) of the key by the backlight 16A or by the display clearly showing the operation position on the touch panel type display section 17. FIG.

Furthermore, in the above description, a case where a display form is used as the notification form of the guidance for guiding the user's operation has been described, but an audio notification may be used. For example, the name of the operated key, the name of the operated menu or button, etc. are announced in order by voice. This makes it possible to provide guidance on user operations that is easier to confirm than just display.

In the above description, it is assumed that continuous playback, list playback, and sequential playback are individually executed. It is also possible to switch the playback method by operating the .

In the above description, the operation history information 12d includes the operation code table 12d1 and the content information table 12d2. , either one of them is used to execute the above-described reproduction processing.

In this manner, the electronic dictionary 10 according to the present embodiment can acquire the operation history information from another electronic dictionary 10 and reproduce the processing executed in the other electronic dictionary 10 based on this operation history information. can. Therefore, it is possible to easily confirm the operation performed by another person on another device.

It should be noted that the methods described in the embodiments, that is, each method such as the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. It can be stored and distributed in a recording medium such as a magnetic disk (flexible disk, hard disk, etc.), optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, etc.), semiconductor memory, or the like. Then, the computer reads the program recorded in the external recording medium, and the operation is controlled by this program, thereby realizing processing similar to the functions described in the embodiments.

In addition, program data for realizing each technique can be transmitted over a network (Internet) in the form of program code. It is also possible to capture and implement functionality similar to the previously described embodiments.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and can be variously modified in the implementation stage without departing from the gist of the invention. Furthermore, the embodiments include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some components are deleted from all the components shown in the embodiments, or some components are combined, the problems described in the column of problems to be solved by the invention can be solved, and the invention If the effect described in the effect column of 1 above can be obtained, a configuration in which this constituent element is deleted or combined can be extracted as an invention.

The invention described in the original claims of the present application is appended below.

[1] an input unit that receives user operations;
a display for displaying content;
a receiver for receiving information from other devices;
Through the receiving unit, operation history information including operation information indicating a procedure of input operation for processing executed in the other device or content information related to the content corresponding to the input operation is acquired, and the operation information or and a control unit that notifies guidance for sequentially guiding a plurality of user operations on the input unit based on the operation history information.

[2] The control unit
The information processing apparatus according to [1], which notifies guidance for guiding a user operation to the input unit based on the operation history information and the configuration of the apparatus itself.

[3] The control unit
Information according to [1] or [2] for displaying content indicated by the content information on the display unit and reproducing the process executed by the other device as notification of guidance for guiding the user operation on the input unit. processing equipment.

[4] The control unit
The information processing apparatus according to [1], which executes processing according to a user's operation on the input unit, displays content indicated by the content information on the display unit, and reproduces processing executed by the other device.

[5] The control unit
The information processing apparatus according to [4], which executes a process according to a user's operation on the input unit according to an input operation procedure indicated by the operation information.

[6] The control unit
Information according to [4], wherein the operation history information is converted according to a difference from the configuration of the other device, and the processing executed in the other device is reproduced based on the converted operation history information. processing equipment.

[7] The control unit
List playback of displaying a list of a plurality of input operations indicated by the operation information, and playing back processing from the input operations selected from the list display, or input operation indicated by the operation information each time a playback execution instruction is input. The information processing apparatus according to [4], wherein the sequential reproduction of reproducing the processing according to the user's operation is performed.

[8] The control unit
The information processing apparatus according to [7], wherein predetermined functions corresponding to a plurality of input operations indicated by the operation information are identified, and a list is displayed for each of the identified predetermined functions.

[9] The information processing apparatus according to [4], wherein the control unit causes the display unit to display the name of the input operation corresponding to the process to be reproduced in accordance with the reproduction of the process based on the operation information.

[10] The control unit
The description of [4], wherein, when reproducing the process executed in the other device based on the operation history information, the position where the user operates the input unit corresponding to the input operation to be reproduced is specified. information processing equipment.

[11] The control unit according to [4], wherein the control unit acquires the operation history information corresponding to part of the process executed in the other device, and reproduces the part of the process corresponding to the operation history information. Information processing equipment.

[12] The operation history information includes a search history within the content,
The control unit causes the display unit to display the content indicated by the content information based on the operation history information including the search history in the content, and causes the input unit to follow the input operation procedure indicated by the operation information. 2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the processing according to the user's operation is executed to reproduce the processing executed in the other device.

[13] an input unit that receives user operations;
a display for displaying content;
An information processing method for an information processing device having a receiving unit that receives information from another device,
Through the receiving unit, operation history information including operation information indicating a procedure of input operation for processing executed in the other device or content information related to the content corresponding to the input operation is acquired, and the operation information or An information processing method for notifying guidance for sequentially guiding a plurality of user operations on the input unit based on the operation history information.

[14] an input unit that receives user operations;
a display for displaying content;
a computer that controls a receiver that receives information from other devices;
Through the receiving unit, operation history information including operation information indicating a procedure of input operation for processing executed in the other device or content information related to the content corresponding to the input operation is acquired, and the operation information or An information processing program for functioning to notify guidance for sequentially guiding a plurality of user operations on the input unit based on the operation history information.

10... Electronic dictionary 11... CPU 12... Memory 12a... Dictionary control processing program 12b... Information processing program 12c... Dictionary data 12d... Operation history information 12d1... Operation code table 12d2... Content information table 13 External recording medium 14 Recording medium reading unit 15 Communication unit 16 Key input unit 16A Backlight 17 Touch panel display unit 18 Server.

Claims (6)

an input unit that receives user operations;
a display for displaying content;
a receiver for receiving information from other devices;
acquiring, through the receiving unit, operation history information including operation information indicating a procedure of an input operation for processing executed in the other device and content information related to the content corresponding to the input operation ; a control unit that notifies guidance for sequentially guiding a plurality of user operations on the input unit based on the operation history information ;
The control unit
determining whether the process executed by the other device can be reproduced by the own device based on the correspondence relationship of the content information between the other device and the own device;
converting the operation information included in the operation history information in accordance with the difference from the configuration of the other apparatus when it is determined that the process executed in the other apparatus can be reproduced; An information processing device that sets information indicating that the processing executed by the device is not reproducible . The control unit executes processing according to a user operation on the input unit, causes the display unit to display content indicated by the content information, and executes processing in the other device based on the converted operation history information. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processed processing is reproduced . an input unit that receives user operations;
a display for displaying content;
An information processing method for an information processing device having a receiving unit that receives information from another device,
acquiring, through the receiving unit, operation history information including operation information indicating a procedure of an input operation for processing executed in the other device and content information related to the content corresponding to the input operation ; An information processing method for notifying guidance for sequentially guiding a plurality of user operations on the input unit based on the operation history information,
determining whether or not the processing executed in the other device can be reproduced by the information processing device based on the correspondence relationship of the content information between the other device and the information processing device;
converting the operation information included in the operation history information in accordance with the difference from the configuration of the other apparatus when it is determined that the process executed in the other apparatus can be reproduced; 1. An information processing method for setting information indicating that reproduction is not possible for a process executed by the apparatus when it is determined that the process is not reproducible. Execute processing according to a user operation on the input unit, display the content indicated by the content information on the display unit, and reproduce the processing executed in the other device based on the operation history information after conversion. 4. The information processing method according to claim 3. an input unit that receives user operations;
a display for displaying content;
a computer that controls a receiver that receives information from other devices;
acquiring, through the receiving unit, operation history information including operation information indicating a procedure of an input operation for processing executed in the other device and content information related to the content corresponding to the input operation ; control means for announcing guidance for sequentially guiding a plurality of user operations on the input unit based on the operation history information;
function as
The control means is
Determining whether the processing executed in the other device can be reproduced by the computer based on the correspondence relationship between the content information between the other device and the computer;
converting the operation information included in the operation history information in accordance with the difference from the configuration of the other apparatus when it is determined that the process executed in the other apparatus can be reproduced; An information processing program for setting information indicating that reproduction is not possible with respect to a process executed by the apparatus when it is determined that the process is not reproducible. The control means executes processing according to a user operation on the input unit, causes the display unit to display content indicated by the content information, and executes processing in the other device based on the converted operation history information. 6. The information processing program according to claim 5, which reproduces the processed processing.

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