JPH02123416A - Keyboard with measuring function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve working efficiency by allowing the title measuring function to include measurement relating to key input and outputting the key input to an external computer if necessary. CONSTITUTION:When an operator inputs a key through a keyboard main body 2, a code corresponding to the input is sent to a computer 1 and a processing part 4. The processing part 4 executes various measuring processing relating to the key input based upon a condition set up by an operation part 3. Since the keyboard main body 2 has measuring function relating to key input operation, the number of key inputs executed every fixed time or the number of times of depression of a specific key can be also measured. Data relating to a measured result are stored in a data storing part 5, displayed on a display part 6 and can be recognized by the operator himself(herself). Since the data are outputted to the computer 1 if necessary to execute various processing, working efficiency can be improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a keyboard, and more particularly to a keyboard having a measurement function regarding a series of key input operations by a keyboard operator.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, the main function of this type of keyboard has been to generate a code associated in advance with an input (pressed) key, and to send the code to a connected computer or the like.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

The main function of the above-mentioned conventional keyboard is to generate a code that corresponds in advance to the key input (pressed) by the operator and send that code to a connected computer, etc. Regarding key input operations, there is a drawback in that it is impossible to measure the speed or number of presses of a specific key.

[Means to solve the problem]

In addition to the configuration of a conventional keyboard, the keyboard with a measurement function of the present invention includes an operation section for setting the measurement mode, etc., a processing section that performs various measurement processes related to input (pressed) keys, and an input (press) key. A data holding unit for holding data related to pressed keys (pressed keys) and various data after measurement processing, and various measurement processing results related to key inputs, for example -
It has a display section for displaying the average key input speed at regular intervals, and an output interface section for outputting data related to input keys and various data after measurement processing to an external device.

1', real Lei example] Next, please refer to the drawings regarding the present invention.1. I will explain.

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

, 7-mbit, and □-ta 1 are not directly related to the present invention, and are merely external computers connected to the keyboard body 2. The keyboard body 2 has exactly the same functions as a conventional keyboard. The relationship between the combi-tar and the keyboard body 2 is exactly the same as the relationship between the conventional 2-board and a computer, and when the operator performs key input on the keyboard body 2, , a predetermined code corresponding to the input key is sent to the computer 1. Further, the present invention performs the following.

The operation unit 3 controls various measurement processing modes performed by the processing unit 4 in response to key inputs by the operator on the keyboard body 2.
This is to enable settings such as the code. When an operator inputs a key on the keyboard main body section 2, a code corresponding to the key is sent to the combiner 7-ta 1 and at the same time to the processing section 4. The processing section 4 performs various measurement processes regarding key input based on conditions set by the operation section 3. For example, the number of key inputs performed during a certain period of time, the number of times a certain key (for example, the delete key) was pressed, etc. are measured.

Data regarding various measurement results and, in some cases, data such as =1-code corresponding to an input key are stored and held in the data holding section 5. Furthermore, it is also possible to display data regarding various measurement results on the display section 6 so that the operator can know the data himself if necessary.

Furthermore, by performing a predetermined operation on the operation unit 3, the data stored and retained in the data storage unit 5 is outputted to the connected computer etc. by increasing the output interface unit 7. can.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained in Explanations 1 to 1 above, the present invention performs various measurement processes regarding key inputs by a keyboard operator, such as: ■ Measuring the total number of key inputs within a certain period of time; ■ Measuring the number of key inputs per a certain period of time. Measurement■ It is possible to measure the number of inputs for a certain key within a certain period of time12, and it is also possible to memorize and retain this data, and to output it to an external computer etc. if necessary. By doing so, it is possible to perform statistical processing using a computer, etc. and output various types of reports regarding key inputs by keyboard operators. ■ Quantitative understanding of the proficiency level and skills of keyboard operators ■ Quantitative understanding of changes in work efficiency over time Understanding■ It has the effect of making it easier to understand and analyze the correlation between work environment and work efficiency.

Furthermore, it is easy to quantitatively set skill goals for keyboard operators, grasp the status of their achievement, and formulate specific measures to improve the work environment to improve work efficiency.

In addition, by informing the operator of the various measurement results related to the key inputs mentioned above while operating the keyboard, it helps to maintain a sense of tension during operation, which helps reduce key input errors and improve work efficiency. effective.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Computer, 2...Keyboard main unit, 3...Operation unit, 4...Processing unit, 5...Data holding unit , 6...display section, 7...output interface section. Agent Patent Attorney Susumu Uchihara

Claims (1)

[Claims] A keyboard with a measurement function, which is used as an input device for a computer or the like, and includes a measurement function related to key input operations.