JPH01142596A - Code/pattern conversion system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To shorten the multiple code/pattern conversion processing time in plural lines by storing characters, which are already subjected to code/pattern conversion, in a memory and eliminating a need of access between a pattern generation part and a pattern editing part with respect to stored patterns. CONSTITUTION: When information to a line (i) is given from a higher order, it is inputted to a pattern editing part 2i corresponding to the line (i) and is analyzed; and if it is a character code, conversion from the character to a pattern is requested to a pattern generation part 1. This part 1 returns the pattern, to which the character is converted, to the pattern editing part 2i , and the character pattern is stored in a frame memory 3i of the pattern editing part 2i . With respect to the character pattern, the storage position on the frame memory 3i and a registered mark are stored in a working memory 4i . When a new character pattern is inputted to the pattern editing part 2, it is checked by the working memory whether the character is already registered or not; and if it is already registered, the pattern is taken out from the frame memory 3 and is used. Thus, the processing speed is increased.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a code/pattern conversion system, and particularly to processing for converting a one-character code into an image signal for facsimile communication.

Conventional technology Conventionally, this type of ;- code/pattern conversion processing, when targeting multiple lines, uses a common pattern generation section in multiple processing, and performs code/pattern conversion (editing) individually. For conversion of the K1 character, each line common power was accessed once between the pattern generation section and the pattern conversion section.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the conventional code/pattern conversion processing method described above, the processing speed is low because the access between the pattern generation section and the pattern editing section must be made once for every seven characters converted. The disadvantage is that it is slow.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems,
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a new code/pattern conversion method that makes it possible to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks inherent in the conventional technology.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the code/pattern conversion method according to the present invention includes a pattern generation unit that inputs a one-character code and converts the code into a pattern, and a pattern generator that converts the code into a pattern by inputting a one-character code, and nine information input from the upper level. and a pattern editing department set up for the line that develops the pattern on the screen memory according to the pattern.

The pattern editing section includes a frame memory for storing patterns, and a working memory for storing a pattern storage location and a completed mark.

When converting the same character code, access between the pattern generation section and the pattern collection section is done only once.

After that, check the internal working memory.

The feature is that if the pattern has already been registered, it is sufficient to simply retrieve the pattern from the frame memory.

Embodiment Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be specifically explained with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 1, the pattern generation section 1 converts a one-character code into a pattern, and the pattern editing section 1 (1 corresponds to the number of /--11 lines) converts the pattern according to the information given from the upper level. Expands into screen memory.

The frame memory 31 stores patterns converted when the pattern editing section KO1 operates, and the working memory 111 stores addresses and registered marks of the patterns stored in the frame memory 31.

The bus S inputs and outputs data.

When information for line 1 is given from the higher level.

It enters the pattern editing section 1 corresponding to the line 1, where it is analyzed and, if it is a one-character code, requests the pattern generation section 1 to convert the character into a pattern. The pattern generated by the pattern generating section l is returned to the pattern editing section 21. The character pattern is stored in a frame memory 31 inside the pattern editing section 1. Furthermore, the storage location on the frame memory 31 and the registered mark regarding the character pattern are stored in the working memory 41i.

Therefore, when a new character pattern is input to the pattern editing section, the working memory is first checked to see if the character has been registered, and if it has been registered, the pattern is retrieved from the frame memory J and used. Ru.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, characters that have already undergone code/pattern conversion are stored in the memory and stored, and the stored patterns need to be accessed again between the pattern generation section and the pattern editing section. Since this eliminates unnecessary processing, it is possible to reduce the time required for multiplex code/pattern conversion processing in multiple lines.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention. 1...Pattern generation section (common), CO...Pattern editing section (line compatible), 3...Frame memory (line compatible). DA... Working memory (times in response), 3... Lotus patent applicant Nippon Kaiki Co., Ltd. Representative Patent attorney Yudai Kumagai

Claims (1)

[Claims] In multiple processing of code/pattern conversion for multiple lines, a pattern generator is provided that inputs a character code and converts the character code into a pattern, and develops the pattern on the screen memory according to information given from a higher level. It has an editing section for each line, and once the code is converted into a pattern, it is stored in the frame memory in the pattern editing section and registered in the internal working memory, and when the same character code is input later, it is first stored in the internal working memory. A code/pattern conversion method characterized in that the code/pattern conversion method is configured to check whether the pattern has been registered in a memory, and to take out the pattern from the frame memory when it is confirmed that the pattern has been registered.