JPH01266660A - Character processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To constitute a character processor so that a sentence which has protruded from a first line of a routine format is not cut but inputted to the next line by replacing an input sentence extending over plural lines with a series of casting symbols extending over plural lines. CONSTITUTION:In a state that a reading-out means 6 has read out a simple format from a simple format storage means 4, read-out information is inputted from an input means 1, and a sentence is determined definitely by a conversion by retrieving a dictionary means 5. Whether the sentence which has been determined definitely exceeds the number of set characters of a symbol train of one line in the simple format or not is decided by a deciding means 8. In case when the sentence which has been determined definitely exceeds the number of set characters, an assigning means 9 divides the sentence which has been determined definitely into two lines, the symbol train of the first line is replaced with the sentence of a 1-line portion which has been divided, and the remaining sentence is brought to line feed. The remaining sentence further receives the next character input, and when the character input is within the number of set characters of the symbol train of the second line, the symbol train of the second line is replaced with the remaining sentence and a character which has been inputted in the next time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of Industrial Application This invention relates to a character processing device such as a Japanese word processor.

(b) Conventional technology.

Conventionally, this type of character processing device has a simple formatting (flowing) function. This simple formatting function is used to pre-designate certain symbols (hereinafter referred to as flow symbols) in places where addresses, names, etc. are input in standard documents, such as "○" or
Enter J to register it, and when using a standard document, call up the registered standard document consisting of a series of flow symbols, and replace the flow symbols with the input character string to create the standard document. It is a function that completes the

The above-mentioned character processing device is configured such that when inputting characters using the simple format is completed and, for example, a confirm key is pressed, the inputted character string is stored in a fixed form document.

(C) Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the above character processing device, even when a flow symbol extends over multiple lines consecutively, it can be replaced at the position of the flow symbol by pressing the enter key. The input string is only processed line by line, so
If the input string exceeded the first line, the excess string would be clipped. Therefore, if a sentence that spans two lines is input and the sentence is cut, the same sentence as the cut sentence must be input again, which significantly reduces the efficiency of writing.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a character processing device that can replace text input over multiple lines with a series of flow symbols over multiple lines.

(d) Means for Solving the Problems FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the character processing device of the present invention, where l is an input means for inputting word reading information and various instructions, and 2 is an input means for inputting word reading information and various instructions. Storage means for storing reading information etc. 3 is a display means for displaying various data; 4 is a simple format storage means for readably storing a simple format consisting of a plurality of symbol strings to be replaced with a sentence; 5 is a display means for storing kanji characters. Dictionary means 6 stores a large number of words including input means 1
Reading means 7 receives a first instruction from the input means I, reads out the simple format from the simple format storage means 4, and outputs it to the display means 3; A sentence confirmation means for converting the text into
8 is the confirmed number of characters in the sentence! Judgment means for determining whether the number of characters exceeds the set number of characters in a symbol string in a row; 9 is an allocation means for allocating the text to a plurality of consecutive rows of symbol strings when the determined sentence exceeds the set number of characters in a symbol string in one row; 10 is the confirmed number of characters in the sentence! Replacement means for replacing a symbol string with a confirmed sentence when the number of characters in a symbol string in a row is less than or equal to a set number of characters, and when a confirmed sentence is assigned to a symbol string in multiple lines; 1
Reference numeral 1 denotes storage means for storing replaced sentences in storage means 2.

(E) Effect According to the present invention, when reading information is input from the input means in a state where the reading means has read out the simple format from the simple format storage means and the sentence is determined by conversion by searching in the dictionary means, the sentence is determined. The determining means determines whether the written sentence exceeds the set number of characters in one line of symbol string in the simple format. If the confirmed text exceeds the set number of characters, the allocation means will divide the confirmed text into two lines, the symbol string in the first line will be replaced with the divided line's worth of text, and the remaining text will be line-broken. Ru. The remaining sentence accepts the next character input, and if the input character is within the set number of characters of the symbol string on the second line, the symbol string on the second line is replaced with the remaining sentence and the next input character.

As a result, text that extends beyond the first line of the standard format can be input on the next line without being cut.

(F) EXAMPLES The present invention will be described in detail below based on examples shown in the figures. Note that this invention is not limited by this.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, and 21 is a key input device, which has a character input key, a plurality of function keys, and a simple format key 21a for starting a simple format mode. are doing. A display device 22 is composed of a CRT, LCD, or the like. 23 is a storage device, and this storage device 23 stores a simple format buffer 23a that stores simple formats, text data input from the key input device 21, and character data replaced with flow symbols. It consists of a text buffer 23b and a flow input buffer 23c which is stored when replacing the simple format stored in the simple format buffer 23a. Reference numeral 24 denotes a printing device, which is composed of a thermal transfer printer, a dot impact printer, or the like, and prints sentences in a created simple format. Reference numeral 25 denotes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU), which is composed of, for example, an 8-bit or 16-bit microcomputer, and processes data input from the key input device 21 according to a program (not shown), as well as a display device 22 and a storage device. 23 and the printing device 24.

26 is a kana-kanji conversion dictionary for converting input readings into corresponding words such as kanji.

The operation of this embodiment will be explained below based on FIGS. 3 to 5.

First, in Figure 4 a to Figure 4 C, simple format (flowing)
Explain the function. "O" in FIG. 4a is an O code indicating a flow symbol, and the numbers ■ to ■ displayed at the beginning of the O code are editing codes that give meaning to editing.

The editing codes are set, for example, so that ■ is set to the right side within the range of the O code string, ■ is set to the left side within the range of the O code string, and ■ is set to centering. Then, as shown in Figure 4, when you enter the numbers r 1, 2, 3, 4, 5J, these numbers are replaced with the preset pouring symbols, and are displayed to the right by the editing symbol ■. (See Figure 4C).

Next, the characteristics of the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

When the flow mode is activated by pressing the simple format key 21a (step 30), the CPU 25 calls the simple format shown in FIG. 41 from the simple format buffer 23a, and displays the simple format on the display device 22 (step 3
1 → 32). If the ready-made format stored in the simple format buffer 23a is not used, the process moves from step 30 to step 32. The called simple format is stored in the text buffer 23b, and a flow symbol is searched for (step 33). If there is a flow symbol, a simple format character input screen is displayed (steps 34-35), and input of simple format characters is accepted (step 36). When the operator confirms the input character string as a sentence (by referring to the kana-kanji conversion dictionary) (step 37), it is determined whether the cursor position exceeds the set number of characters for the flow symbol (step 38). ), if it exceeds the number of characters set for the flow symbol on the first line, the input characters are first stored for the number of characters set for the flow symbol on the first line (step 39), and the remaining characters are allocated for the number of characters set for the flow symbol on the next line (second line). In other words, a new line is inserted (step 40). Further step 36
Returns to , receives the next character input on the second line of the flow symbol, and if the cursor position does not exceed the set number of characters, performs conversion processing to replace the flow symbol with the remaining characters and the next character (step 41); Return to step 36.

When the execution key is pressed (step 42), the converted text is stored in the text buffer 23b, and the process is completed.

Note that if a flow symbol is not searched in step 34, a normal input mode is searched, and if a normal input mode is found, a normal text input screen is called up (step 43), and normal input such as text input is performed.

As described above, it is replaced with a flow symbol or character,
The created simple format is stored in the text buffer 23b in the same way as text input in the normal input mode. The simple format may be set in a mask ROM or the like, or it may be an EPROM that can be set arbitrarily by the user, or the user can change an already set format to a desired format. It may also be a storage device that can.

FIG. 5 shows a display screen corresponding to each of the above processes. FIG. 5a shows the simple format mode display screen, and shows a state in which flow symbols set over two lines are displayed. FIG. 5 is a character input screen, and shows a state in which a sentence exceeding the number of characters set for the flow symbol in the first line has been input. Figure 5C shows a state in which the flow symbol in the first line has been replaced with the text ``This patent... so'' for the set number of characters due to the conversion process. Figure 5D shows the remaining text ``Notice''. ” is displayed on the character input screen, indicating that the conversion process is pending.

(G) Effects of the Invention According to this invention, when a character string is input consecutively to a flow symbol in simple format, the character string that protrudes from the flow symbol on the -th line is not cut and the next line's flow symbol is entered. This saves you the trouble of re-entering character strings and improves your writing efficiency.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the invention, FIG. 3 is a flowchart explaining the operation of the embodiment, and FIGS.
Figure C is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the simple format of the embodiment, Figure 5a
-FIG. 5d are explanatory diagrams showing display states corresponding to the operations of the embodiment. ! ...Input means, 2...Storage means, 3
... Display means, 4 ... Simple format storage means, 5 ... Dictionary means, 6 ... Reading means, 7 ... Text confirmation means, 8...determination means, 9...allocation means, lO...replacement means, 11...storage means. Figure 2

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. Input means for inputting word reading information and various instructions; Storage means for storing the input reading information, etc.; Display means for displaying various information; and a plurality of words that can be replaced with sentences. a simple format storage means that readably stores a simple format consisting of a symbol string; a dictionary means that stores a large number of words including kanji; and a simple format storage means that receives a first instruction from the input means. reading means for reading out the simple format from and outputting it to the display means; sentence confirmation means for receiving a second instruction from the input means and converting the input reading information into corresponding words to confirm the sentence; A means for determining whether the number of characters in a sentence exceeds the set number of characters for a symbol string in one line, and a means for determining whether or not the number of characters in a sentence exceeds the set number of characters in a symbol string in one line, and a method for converting the text into consecutive symbol strings in multiple lines when the determined sentence exceeds the set number of characters in a symbol string in one line. Assignment means to replace a symbol string with a fixed sentence when the number of characters in a fixed sentence is less than or equal to the set number of characters for a symbol string in one line, and when a fixed sentence is assigned to a symbol string in multiple lines. A character processing device comprising a replacement means and a storage means for storing the replaced sentence in a storage means.