JPH01155391A - Operation guidance display system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To efficiently facilitate operation for individual users and to efficiently shorten the operation time by providing a means which decides the skillfulness of a user for operation and automatically selects and displays an operation display matching the level. CONSTITUTION: Information is read in a control part 1 from an IC card 6 through an IC card interface 5. The control part 1 selects initial state display data out of the information and sends it to a display part driver 2, which displays the information at a display part 3. In this state, the user can recognize selectable functions and selects a function mode from an operation part 4 or at the display part 3 having a touch panel function. As for the selected function, the control part decides how many times the user has used the mode and when the user has used it last from the information read out of the IC card and an operation display mode of optimum level is displayed at the display part 3. Consequently, user's operation is facilitated and the operation time is efficiently shortened.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an operation guidance display device for electronic equipment.

[Conventional technology]

As copying machines have become more multi-functional in recent years, their operations have become more complex and diversified. Conventionally, a function for displaying operating instructions on a display unit has been provided as a means to help users utilize functions more easily.

[Problem that the invention is trying to solve] However,
Such multifunctional copying machines are almost always used by a plurality of users, and in this case, the operating levels of the users vary. Conventional operation displays are unified, and if the display is tailored to the level of experienced users, it will be difficult to understand for first-time users, users who are not familiar with it, and users who have not used it for a while. On the other hand, if the operation display is tailored to the user level of the latter user, the display will be extremely clumsy for the former user, resulting in a waste of time during operation. A function that allows the user to set the level and then select the level themselves before use is possible, but if the user does not know how much will be displayed depending on the level, the level may differ from the user's actual level. The level may also be displayed.

[Means and effects for solving the problem] The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned drawbacks, and it determines the user's level of proficiency in operations, and automatically selects and displays operation displays according to the level. By providing a means, it is possible to efficiently facilitate operations and shorten operation time for each user.

〔Example〕

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

FIG. 1 is a drawing that best represents the features of the present invention.
C card interface 6 is an IC card in which user's individual information is stored. Information is read from the IC card 6 into the control unit l via the IC card interface 5. From this information, the control section selects appropriate initial state display data, sends it to the display section driver 2, and displays it on the display section 3. In this state, the user can recognize the selectable functions and select the function mode from the operation section 4 or the display section 3 having a touch panel function. Regarding the selected function, the control unit determines how many times the user has used that mode in the past and how long ago it was last used, based on the information read from the IC card, and selects the optimal level of operation display mode. is selected, the data is sent to the display unit driver 2, and displayed on the display unit 3. The user can easily operate according to this operation display. After completing a series of operations, the control unit transfers data such as the function used this time and the time to the IC.
It is re-registered to the IC card 6 via the card interface 5.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a program of the control section 1 for realizing the above-mentioned operation, and particularly shows the part related to the present invention.

5TEPI reads information about the user's usage status from the IC card. Beginner users are determined from the user information read in 5TEP2 and 5TEP3. In the case of a user who has never used the device or a user who has not used the device for a long time, the process proceeds to 5TEP12 to display detailed information about all functions. After this 5TEP12, processing of 5TEP13, which will be described later, is performed. On the other hand, if the user is determined to be a user other than the above-mentioned user, the processes from 5TEP4 onwards are performed. 5TEP4,5T
In EP5, 5TEP6, the usage status of the user is determined for each function. If the user has never used a certain function or has not used it for a long period of time, in 5TEP8, the user specifies that the function should be set in detailed mode and the operation displayed in detail. If it is determined that the user is another user, the simple mode is specified for this function at 5TEP9. When it is determined in 5TEP9 that all the basic functions requested by the user have been determined, the operation display is performed for each function in 5TEPIO for the functions designated as detailed mode. After this processing, the functions specified in the simple mode are displayed in bulk.

Finally, in 5TEP13, the information regarding the function used this time, the time, etc., is re-registered in the IC card.

A more specific example will be shown using FIG. Figure 3 is an IC
This is an example of a display when the user is determined to be using the device for the first time based on the card information. Copy paper selection 3-1, magnification mode set 3-2, magnification set 3-3.3-4,
Set density 3-5, set copy format 3-6, set number of copies 3-7, confirm set data 3-8
The system guides you step by step, one function at a time, on each screen, making it extremely easy to understand for beginners. In this embodiment, the display section has a touch panel key function, but
Even if some function set keys are provided as separate dedicated keys, all key functions can be consolidated into touch panel keys for ease of operation for users who are not accustomed to using them.

FIG. 4 is an example of a display when it is determined from the IC card information that the user is accustomed to using the device.

In this case, in order to reduce operation time, more functions can be displayed and operated on one screen. Figure 3-4
．． The zoom mode and copy format settings as in 3-6 are performed using separate dedicated keys. Displaying the display as described above is convenient for experienced users, as it allows them to perform multi-function setting operations, thereby reducing operating time.

Figure 5 shows the number of users expanded by IC card information.

This is an example of a display when it is determined that the user is not familiar with the reduction function. 5-1.5 in the operation display diagram for this function
Only -2.5-3 is displayed in detail, and the operation displays for other functions are displayed all at once in order to shorten the operation time.

As described above, by automatically changing the operation display method according to the user's level, it is possible to make the operation easier for each user and to shorten the operation time more efficiently.

Other embodiments will be briefly described below.

[Embodiment 2] FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the user's individual information management is performed using an auxiliary recording device 7 such as a magnetic disk or magnetic tape.
This is done by Prior to use, the user inputs his/her name, code number, etc. from the operation section 4, and the control section 1 searches for and registers the user's information from the auxiliary recording device 7.

[Embodiment 3] FIG. 7 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, in which user's individual information management is performed using a magnetic card 9 and an auxiliary recording device 7. The control unit 1 identifies each user from the magnetic card 9 via the magnetic card interface 8, and searches and registers the user's information from the auxiliary recording device 7.

[Embodiment 4] FIG. 8 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, which does not depend on the user's past usage status as a means of knowing the user's proficiency level. The internal and external auxiliary recording devices shown are omitted. In this case, the user's operational proficiency level is determined after the display for a certain function is displayed.
It is determined by the time it takes for the user to input it. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a block diagram of the control section 1 for realizing the above-described operation, and particularly shows the parts related to the present invention. This processing routine is executed when the start of use by the user is confirmed, such as when a key counter is set or a document is set.

First, a basic screen is displayed at 5TEPI.

Here, the basic screen is a simple screen for setting basic modes such as magnification, number of sheets, paper size, etc. 5TEP
2.5TEP3 process determines whether the user was able to complete the basic settings within a certain period of time. If it is determined not to be possible, it is determined that the user is not familiar with the operation and is confused, and 5TEP4 Performs the process of switching the screen to detailed mode. When it is confirmed in 5TEP5 that all basic settings have been completed, the process begins in 5TEP6. 5T
If it is determined Yes in EP2, then the process of 5TEP6 is performed. 5TEP6 determines whether a special function has been selected by the user, and if not, returns 5TEP6.
After performing the process of starting the copy operation of TEP12, the process ends. If a special function is selected, in 5TEP7 processing is performed to display the operation display for that function in a simple mode. Below 5TEP8゜5TEP9,5TEPIO,5T
It is processed as EP11 (but this is the 5TEP mentioned earlier).
This corresponds to the processing of 2, 5TEP3, 5TEP4, and 5TEP5, and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in the present invention, the means for determining the user's proficiency level is not limited to this.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, the user However, the operation can be made easier and the operation time can be shortened efficiently.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
The figure is a flowchart showing the operation of the control section, Figures 3 to 5.
9 is a diagram showing an example of an operation display, FIGS. 6 to 8 are diagrams showing the configuration of other embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a control flowchart of the embodiment of FIG. 8. I is a control section, 3 is a display section, 4 is an operation section, and 6 is an IC card.

Claims (1)

[Claims] In electronic devices that have the function of displaying operating instructions for each function, a means for determining the proficiency level of each user's operation and a means for automatically selecting and displaying operating instructions according to the user's proficiency level are provided. An operation guidance display device characterized by: