JPH01194064A - Electronic manual index control processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To rapidly display a page desired to be referred by simple operation by successively switching and displaying the contents of a page including a specified index word in accordance with a page number stored by a page number storing means. CONSTITUTION:A page number storing part 20 is formed in an index word page control part 16 and the storage part 20 tabulates and stores a page number in document data describing a specified index word in its inside. An index page display processing part 21 extracts only the page describing the index word from a sequential document data file 11 based on the page number and displays the extracted page to an I/O device 13 through a display input part 17. Consequently, a user can display all pages describing index words by simple operation without being conscious of the page numbers of the index words.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Summary] The present invention relates to an electronic manual index management processing method that improves operability regarding page reference using an index in a data processing system that has an electronic manual made of digitized document data.

The purpose of this invention is to enable users to quickly display a desired page from an index in an electronic manual with N simple operations.

Regarding words selected by index list display.

A means is provided to extract only the pages where the word exists and display them sequentially. Also, multiple pages with the same index can be categorized by explanation content.

Provide a means for sequential reference. Furthermore, means is provided for sequentially and selectively displaying pages with index words using keys provided according to the content of the explanation. Further, means is provided for displaying page numbers in the index list in an identifiable manner according to the explanation level.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a data processing system having an electronic manual consisting of digitized document data.

The present invention relates to an electronic manual index management processing method that improves operability regarding page reference using an index.

Various instruction manuals related to data processing systems are available at −
Boat fishing is often provided as a bound paper manual. Recently, a method has been used in which these manuals are digitized, stored in a computer-readable and writable storage medium, and then referenced via a display.

In such electronic manuals, it is desirable that the user be able to quickly display desired pages with simple operations.

[Conventional technology]

FIG. 7 shows an example of the conventional method, and FIG. 8 shows an example of operation using the conventional method.

The index list function in conventional electronic manual systems displays the index word names within the electronic manual.

Since a list of page numbers in which the index word is written is displayed, the content of the target page can be referenced using the index word name as a key.

In FIG. 7, one document data file 11 includes:

The contents of each page of the electronic manual are stored, and the index word file 12 stores index word names and page number information in which the index words are written. When the index list is instructed, the index word management unit 15 reads the information in the index word file 12, creates a list of index words from the information, and sends the list to the input/output device 13 via the display input unit 17.
Display index list above. When the user looking at this index list specifies the page number where the target word exists, 1 display input section 17 is displayed, 1 document data management section 1
4 from 1 document data file 11.

The page contents are read and displayed on the input/output device 13 via the 1 display input section 17.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Usually, one index word is cited in multiple places (pages) in the electronic manual, and the explanation content and explanation level of the index word on each page are different. For example, pages that provide an overview of the index word, pages that provide a detailed explanation of the index word, or pages that cite the index word to explain other matters. There are types (levels of explanation).

However, with the index list function in conventional electronic manuals, it is not possible to clearly know the explanation content type (explanation level) of the index word from the list display of the index word, and it is difficult to find the desired page. In order to do this, I had to actually refer to the contents of each page where the index word was listed.

For example, if you want to refer to the explanation of function 2 for the index word "aaa" by displaying the index list 400a as shown in FIG.
Make a note of the page number corresponding to , and use the page designation key etc. to select the 2nd, 4th, 8th, and 10th page.

It was necessary to explicitly specify and display each page number in order, such as the 15th page, to determine the content of the article. Also, if you do not have writing utensils or other memos,
It was necessary to repeat the instructions to display the index list and the page contents.

In this example, the second page contains a general explanation of "aaaaaaaaa", and the fourth page contains.

There is an explanation of how to use "aaa", and on the 8th page there is an explanation of function 1 for "aaa".
On the 10th page, there is again an explanation of how to use "aaaa", and on the 15th page, there is an explanation of function 2. Therefore.

There is a problem in that a lot of work is required before the page containing the explanation of the desired function 2 is displayed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems and provides a means for quickly displaying a desired page from an index in an electronic manual with a simple operation.

[Means to solve the problem]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the principle of the present invention.

In FIGS. 1(a) to 2), 10 is a processing device including a CPU and memory, 11 is a document data file storing document data corresponding to each page, and 12
13 is an input/output device consisting of a display, a keyboard, etc.; 14 is a document data management unit that manages document data; an index word management unit that manages reading from the index word file 12;
Reference numeral 16 represents an index word page management unit that manages page number information of pages in which index words are written.

In the case of the system shown in FIG. 1(A), a page number storage section 20 is provided in the index word page management section 16, and the page number storage section 20 stores information about documents in document data in which a designated index word is written. The page numbers are stored internally in a table. Then, based on these page numbers, the index page display processing section 21 sequentially extracts only the pages in which the index word is described from the nine document data files 11, and inputs and outputs them via the nine display input section 17. It is configured to be displayed on the device 13.

In the case of the system shown in FIG. 1(b), in the index word file 12, type information of explanation content regarding the index word is set in correspondence with each page number where each index word exists. That is, type information is set in the index word file 12 to indicate what kind of explanation content, such as summary, operation 1 function, etc., is related to the index word on each page where the index word is described. It has become.

Then, the index list display processing unit 22 in the index word page management unit 16 classifies page numbers on which the same index word is set based on the type information of the explanation content in the index word file 12 by explanation content. It is now possible to display a list. The index page display processing unit 23 extracts from the one document data file 11 only pages with the same type of explanation content in which the same index word is set, and sequentially switches and displays the pages.

In the case of the system shown in FIG. 1(c), the index word file 12 contains a summary of the index word corresponding to each page number on which each index word exists.

Type information of explanation content such as operation 7 function is set.

Further, the input/output device 13 is provided with content corresponding keys 26 corresponding to the types of each of these explanation contents.

The content corresponding key input section 24 performs input processing using the content corresponding keys 26. When the index page display processing section 25 is notified of the type information from the content corresponding key input section 24, the index page display processing section 25 refers to the page corresponding type information regarding the specified index word in the index word file 12, and displays the corresponding explanation content. Only pages are extracted from one document data file 11 and sequentially.

It is configured to be switched and displayed.

In the case of the system shown in FIG. 1(d), the index word file 12 contains explanation levels predetermined based on content type, degree of detail of explanation, etc., corresponding to each page number where each index word exists. Information is set. Further, an identification display attribute file 29 is provided, and an identification display attribute file 29 is provided.
Correspondence information between each explanation level information and display attribute information such as nine fonts in one color is set in .

When receiving an instruction to display an index list from the input/output device 13, the index word management section 15 reads index information from the index word file 12. Furthermore, the index word page management unit 16 reads display attribute information according to the explanation level from the identification display attribute file 29. The index list display processing unit 28 creates an index list based on the index information read through the index word management unit 15, and also determines the explanation level of each page number by the explanation level determination unit 27, and displays the explanation. The index list is displayed on the input/output device 13 by setting display attributes according to the level.

[Effect]

In the case of the system shown in FIG. 1(a), when one index word is written on multiple pages, the page number is stored in the page number storage unit 20, and only that page is automatically switched sequentially. will be displayed. Thereby, the user can display all the pages in which the index word is written with a simple operation without being aware of the page number of the index word.

In the case of the system shown in Figure 1 (b), the index word file 12
Based on the type information of the explanation registered in .

Page numbers in the index list are displayed categorized by content. Since it is possible to refer to the page contents for each category, the page containing the desired article can be immediately retrieved.

In the case of the system shown in Figure 1 (c), content-corresponding keys such as overview and operation 1 function are prepared that correspond to the content you want to refer to, and by pressing these keys, you can display only the page containing the desired information. Since you can browse sequentially, you can quickly find the page you need with simple operations.

In the case of the system shown in FIG. 1(d), the corresponding page number of each index word in the index list is stored in the identification display attribute file 29.
It is displayed according to the display attributes according to the explanation level registered in , so on each page where the index word is cited,
It is possible to identify what level of explanation is written regarding the index word by looking at the - eye. Also,
By updating the identification display attribute file 29, the correspondence between explanation levels and display attributes can be easily changed, allowing flexible display according to the type of input/output device and electronic manual. .

〔Example〕

FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1 (a).

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1 (b).

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1 (c).

FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1(d).

First, referring to FIG. 2, an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1(a) will be described. In FIG. 2, 100a to 1
00d is a display on the display screen of the input/output device 13, and in particular, 100a is an index list display.

When there is an instruction to display an index list from the input/output device 13, the index word management unit 15 stores the index word file 12 in the same manner as before.
At this time, the index word page management unit 16 stores the page numbers corresponding to the index words in a page table for each index word. Create an index list based on the information in the page table.

Via the display input section 17, it is displayed as an index list display 100a.

When a target index word is specified in the index list, the 1 display input unit 17 receives the instruction, and based on the notification,
The index word page management unit 16 sends each document data to the document data management unit 14 in the order of page numbers in the page table corresponding to the corresponding index word.

Instructs to read the page contents from the document data file 11. Then, by pressing the execution key or the next page key, you can sequentially switch only the page contents in which the corresponding index word is written.

Output to the input/output device 13.

For index word rAAAJ, see page 002.

Since there are descriptions on pages 008, 010, etc., the contents display 100b of the second page, the contents display 100c of the eighth page, the contents display 100d of the tenth page, etc.
...and the contents of the page will be displayed sequentially.

Furthermore, by specifying a particular page among the pages corresponding to the index word in the index list, it is also possible to directly refer to the contents of that page.

The mode of operation and display in this embodiment is as shown in FIG.

When the index is designated by pressing a function key that designates the index while the page contents are displayed in the normal mode as shown in FIG. 3(A).

The mode shifts to index mode, and the index list shown in FIG. 3 (b) is displayed. If the end key is pressed in this state.

Return to normal mode.

When reference to a specific word is instructed in the index list display state shown in FIG. 3(B), the contents of the corresponding page are displayed as shown in FIG. 3(C). and.

In response to pressing the next page key or previous page key.

Only the pages containing the specified word are sequentially switched and displayed. By pagination key.

Direct page specification is also possible. in this case.

It is also possible to designate a page not by a physical page in the document data, but by a logical number indicating which page among the pages in which the index word is written.

In the state shown in FIG. 3 (c).

When the end is instructed, the process returns to the state shown in FIG. 3(b).

When the escape key is pressed, the normal mode shown in FIG. 3(a) is returned directly.

Note that the internal processing procedures for realizing these mode transitions are clear from the description of one or more operations, so there is no need to explain them in further detail.

Next, according to FIG. 4, an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1(b) will be described. In FIG. 4, 200a to 20
0c is a display on the display screen of the input/output device 13, and particularly 200a is an index list display according to this embodiment. 201 is an execution key used as a content reference key.

The index word file 12 contains information for each page number.

Type information of the explanation content regarding the corresponding index word on the page is registered in advance. In Figure 4, (a) is an overview explanation, [bl is an operation explanation, (C) is a functional explanation, etc. These types of information, whether it is flag or code information, are the contents of each page. Anything that can be distinguished is fine.

When there is an instruction to display an index list, the index list display processing unit 22
inputs index words and corresponding page number information, and categorizes page numbers for each explanation content into summary, operation 1 function, etc. according to two types of information.

Edit the index list. Then, the kM collection results are displayed like the index list display 200a shown in FIG.

For example, if the user wants to refer to the function-related explanation for the index word "aaaa", the user displays the index list display 200a.
2. Position the cursor on the [Function] line of "Aaaa" and press the content reference key (in this embodiment, the ° execution key 201). Due to this.

Only the page that explains the function about "aaaa".

displayed automatically. Here, when the first content reference key is pressed, the page content display 200b of the 8th page in which the explanation of 1 function 1 is written is output, and when the 1st content reference key is pressed, the page content display 200b on which the explanation of 1 function 2 is written is output. A page content display 200C of page 15 is output. In this way, the corresponding page can be selectively displayed by simply positioning the cursor on the line containing the required explanation content in the index list and instructing reference.

The processing procedure is to memorize page numbers categorized by explanation content, and sequentially read them while managing them with a pointer.
All you have to do is switch the page number, input the document data of the corresponding page number, and display it.

FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1(c). In FIG. 5, 26a to 26C are content corresponding keys, 26a is a content corresponding key for overview reference, 26b is a content corresponding key for operation reference, and 26C is a content corresponding key for function reference. 300a to 300C are the displays on the display screen.

In particular, 3003 is an index list display according to this embodiment.

In the index word file 12, 1Similar to the side stops shown in Fig. 4,
For each page number, type information of the explanation content regarding the corresponding index word on that page is registered in advance. and,
Depending on the type of these explanations, functions and
Content corresponding keys 26a, 26b, etc. using keys etc.
・ will be provided.

For example, if a user wants to refer to the function-related explanation for the index word ``aaa'', the user can search for the word ``aaa'',
From this tag, which is designated by the cursor or character input and the content corresponding key 26e of 1 function reference is pressed, only the pages explaining the function of "Aaaa" are sequentially switched and displayed as shown in FIG.

The processing procedure is to memorize page numbers categorized by explanation content, and sequentially read them while managing them with a pointer.
All you have to do is switch the page number, input the document data of the corresponding page number, and display it.

FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1(d). In this example, primary processes ① to ② are performed based on input from the input/output device 13.

(2) Attribute setting of explanation level When an explanation level number and corresponding display attribute information (color, 1 font, etc.) are input from the input/output device 13, the correspondence information is stored in the identification display attribute file 29. Here, the 9 display attribute for explanation level 1 is set as "white, Mincho font".

The 2nd display attribute for explanation level 2 is set as "red, gothic".

(2) When an instruction is given to display the contents of a registered index word page, the contents of the specified page are displayed based on the input from the nine-document data file 11. If you input the index word name and description level and instruct index registration, those information will be stored in the index word file 12.
will be registered.

■ Displaying the index list When the display of the index list is instructed, the index word file 12
The information is read and the index list is edited.

At this time, with reference to the identification display attribute file 29, a display attribute is set according to the explanation level for each page number of index-arado.

The page number is displayed on the input/output device 13 with each display attribute. In this example, rooIJ in the page number display for the index word "file" has an explanation level of 2, so it is displayed in red gothic font.

Since the next ro O2J has an explanation level of 1, it will be displayed in white Mincho font.

This allows for each page where the index word is cited.
The explanation level can be set arbitrarily.

Furthermore, the explanation level can be identified using nine colors, fonts, etc. on the index list display. Therefore.

When a single index word is cited on multiple pages, the user can clearly see whether the level of explanation is written on each page, and the information (page content) according to the purpose can be clearly seen. ) can be referenced by specifying the page.

〔Effect of the invention〕

With the reference function from the index list in conventional electronic manuals, if the corresponding index word exists on multiple pages and the target article is not found on the referenced page, the index list is displayed again and the user can refer to the next page. It was necessary to record all the page numbers on a paper or the like, and then refer to each page by explicitly specifying the page number.

According to the present invention, when an article with a target index word exists on multiple pages, by simply specifying the corresponding index word, it is possible to sequentially refer to all pages in which the index word exists. Become.

Furthermore, depending on the explanation content and explanation level, it becomes possible to easily display the page containing the desired description from the index list.

Therefore, the man-machine interface of the electronic manual system is improved, and the electronic manual can be used efficiently.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the principle of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1 (A). FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1 (b). FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1 (c). FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the system shown in FIG. 1 (d). Figure 7 shows an example of the conventional method. FIG. 8 shows an example of operation according to the conventional method. In the figure, 10 is a processing device, 11 is a document data file, 1
2 is an index word file, 13 is an input/output device, 14 is a document data management section, 15 is an index word management section, 16 is an index word page management section, 17 is a display input section, 20 is a page number storage section, and 21 is an index A page display processing unit, 22 is an index list display processing unit, 23 is an index page display processing unit, 24 is a content corresponding key input unit, 25 is an index page display processing unit, 26 is a content corresponding key, 27 is an explanation level determination unit, 28 represents an index list display processing section, and 29 represents an identification display attribute file.

Claims (1)

[Claims] [1] A document data file (11) in which document data corresponding to each page is stored, and an index word file in which page number information on which the indexed word exists is stored for each index word. (12) In an electronic manual system having a function of displaying the contents of a specified page, a page number memory that reads and stores all page numbers in which a specified index word exists from the index word file; means (20), the content of the page where the specified index word exists according to the page number stored by the page number storage means;
Index page display processing means (21) for sequentially switching and displaying
) An electronic manual index management processing method characterized by comprising: [2] Comprising a document data file (11) in which document data corresponding to each page is stored, and an index word file (12) in which page number information in which words to be indexed exist is stored for each index word. , an electronic manual system having a function of displaying the contents of a designated page, wherein the index word file has type information of explanation content regarding the index word corresponding to each page number where each index word exists. an index list display processing means (22) for classifying and displaying a list of page numbers for which the same index word is set, classified by explanation content based on type information; and the same kind of explanation content for which the same index word is set. Index page display processing means (2) for sequentially switching and displaying only the pages of
3) An electronic manual index management processing method comprising: [3] Comprising a document data file (11) in which document data corresponding to each page is stored, and an index word file (12) in which page number information in which words to be indexed exist is stored for each index word. , an electronic manual system having a function of displaying the contents of a designated page, wherein the index word file has type information of explanation content regarding the index word corresponding to each page number where each index word exists. The key input means (24, 26) provided corresponding to the type of explanation content regarding the index word are used to sequentially switch only the pages of explanation content corresponding to the type instructed by the key input means. Index page display processing means (
25) An electronic manual index management processing method comprising: [4] Comprising a document data file (11) in which document data corresponding to each page is stored, and an index word file (12) in which page number information in which words to be indexed exist is stored for each index word. , an electronic manual system having a function of displaying the contents of a designated page, wherein the index word file has explanation level information regarding the index word corresponding to each page number on which each index word exists. and an identification display attribute file (29) that stores identification display attribute information corresponding to the explanation level information, and when displaying the index list, the page number where the index word exists is stored according to the identification display attribute for each explanation level. An electronic manual index management processing method comprising: an index list display processing means (28) for displaying an index list.