JPH03100757A - Kana-kanji conversion device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To efficiently and surely perform KANA(Japanese syllabary)-KANJI (Chinese character) conversion by selecting KANA-KANJI converion dictionaries for each window. CONSTITUTION:A KANA-KANJI conversion device is provided with a multiwindow setting means 12 which sets plural windows where document processings independent of one another can be performed on a display picture 11, plural dictionaries 13 prepared for individual purposes, and a window- classified dictionary selecting means 14 which selects desired one of dictionaries for each window. Thus, it is unnecessary to increase the size of the dictionary of a window unit more than necessary to share the dictionary, and the access time is shortened, and the appearance rate of unnecessary homophones is reduced, and the operation time is shortened and the operability is improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a kana-kanji conversion device, and more particularly to a kana-kanji conversion device that is provided with a plurality of dictionaries on the system side and can arbitrarily select one of these dictionaries.

``Prior Art'' Japanese word processors and certain workstations or computers are equipped with kana-kanji conversion devices to facilitate the creation of Japanese text. The kana-kanji conversion device is equipped with a dictionary, and when ``kana'' is input, the corresponding ``kanji'' or ``kanji-kana mixed sentences (phrases)'' are output as conversion candidates.

Generally, it is better for a dictionary to have many search terms than to have fewer terms, but having too many of these terms can be detrimental. That is, as the number of search terms increases, more conversion candidates tend to appear as search results, and it takes more time to select the most suitable one from these candidates.

In addition, it is more likely that ``kana'', which would not normally be converted, will match a special technical word due to human error, and as a result, many mistakes will occur in kana-kanji conversion. I end up.

Therefore, some kind of Kana-Kanji conversion device is a system dictionary,
Multiple dictionaries are prepared, such as a user dictionary, a medical term dictionary, an electrical term dictionary, and a chemical term dictionary, and the user of the device can select one or more of these according to the content of the document being processed. You can now choose. For example, when creating a medical-related paper, users can use only a medical terminology dictionary, or use it in combination with a system dictionary as a basic dictionary or a user dictionary created by the user, in order to be efficient and avoid errors. I am trying to realize kana-kanji conversion.

"Problem to be Solved by the Invention" Incidentally, information processing apparatuses that simultaneously display and process a plurality of documents, figures, etc. on a screen in a multi-window format have become widely used.

Such information processing devices can display documents from different fields at the same time and process them in parallel, such as displaying medical papers in one window and electrical papers in another window. can.

In such cases, conventionally, the following dictionary selection method was used to perform kana-kanji conversion.

(i) A method of selecting a combination of dictionaries to be used for both windows.

In this method, at least both the medical term dictionary and the electrical term dictionary are selected in the example described above. Therefore, when you are proofreading a medical paper, noise is generated as unnecessary search results from electrical dictionaries, and vice versa, noise is generated from medical dictionaries and it is difficult to efficiently convert Kana-Kanji. I couldn't do it.

(ii) A method of reselecting the dictionary used by the device each time the window is switched.

With this method, when proofreading or other work is done in a window displaying a medical paper, the Kana-Kanji converter is changed to a dictionary configuration centered around a medical terminology dictionary; When performing work such as proofreading, the dictionary configuration of this kana-kanji conversion device was changed to one centered on an electrical term dictionary. Since the dictionary configuration of the kana-kanji conversion device is changed each time, there is a problem in that it is not easy to switch windows and it takes a lot of time to change the dictionary configuration.

Above, we have explained the case where documents with different characteristics are displayed in two windows and processed, but if more windows are displayed and documents with different characteristics are processed, the kana-kanji conversion becomes even more difficult. There was a problem with how efficiently this could be done.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a kana-kanji conversion device that can perform kana-kanji conversion efficiently and reliably even when documents with different characteristics are displayed in multiple windows and these processes are performed in parallel. It is about providing.

"Means for Solving the Problem" In the present invention, as shown in principle in FIG.
, a multi-window setting means 12 for setting a plurality of windows that can each perform independent document processing on the display screen 11, a plurality of dictionaries 13 prepared for different purposes, etc., and a dictionary for each window. The kana-kanji conversion device is equipped with window-specific dictionary selection means 14 from which a desired one can be selected.

That is, the present invention achieves the above-mentioned object by allowing a dictionary for kana-kanji conversion to be selected for each window.

"Example" Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Examples.

FIG. 2 shows the main parts of an information processing device that performs kana-kanji conversion according to this embodiment.

This information processing device is equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21 and is connected to the following units through a bus 22 such as a data bus.

(a) Keyboard 23: This is an input device on which various keys are arranged, and in this embodiment, a mouse 24 is connected to this.

(b) RAM 25: Random access memory for working purposes, in which various data necessary for data processing are temporarily stored.

(c) DMAC 26: This is for transferring image data to be displayed on the display screen without the involvement of the CPU 21.

(d) Disk control device 27: This is a device for driving the disk device 28 used as an external storage medium of this device. The disk device 28 stores programs for controlling the device and various dictionaries for kanji conversion, and is transferred to the RAM 35 when the device is started.

(e) Display control device 31: This is a control device for visually displaying various images and data on a bitmap type display 32 made of a CRT.

(v) Image memory 33: This is a memory that stores data to be displayed on the display 32.

FIG. 3 shows the types of various dictionaries stored in the disk device of this embodiment.

For example, the following dictionaries are stored in the disk device 28 at unique addresses.

(a) Basic dictionary 41: This is a dictionary containing basic terms.

(b) Place name dictionary 42: This is a dictionary that exclusively stores the names of various places.

(C) First user dictionary 43: This is a dictionary created by the first user for kana-kanji conversion on the assumption that this kana-kanji conversion device will be used by multiple users, and is a dictionary exclusively for the first user. be.

(d) Second user dictionary 44: This is a dictionary created by the second user for kana-kanji conversion, and is a dictionary exclusively for the second user.

(e) Group dictionary 45: This is a dictionary created and used in common by people belonging to a predetermined group.

(f) Personal name dictionary 46: This is a dictionary that exclusively stores personal names.

(g) Medical terminology dictionary 47: This is a dictionary exclusively containing medical-related terms.

(h) Electrical term dictionary 48: This is a dictionary exclusively containing electrical terms.

(i) Chemical term dictionary 49: This is a dictionary exclusively containing chemical-related terms.

Dictionary settings for each window FIG. 4 shows, for example, two windows set on the display.

The display 32 has a first window 51 for creating a normal document such as a correspondence, and a second window 52 for writing an address. Dictionary menu marks 57 and 58 are displayed in command display fields 55 and 56 above document creation areas 53 and 54 of each window 51 and 52, along with marks for various commands and window operation menus (not shown).

When the operator selects these dictionary menu marks 57, 58
When selected sequentially with the mouse 24, a pop-up menu for setting the dictionary to be used is displayed.

FIG. 5 shows, for example, a state in which the dictionary menu mark provided in the first window is pressed down with one button of the mouse.

When the operator presses down the dictionary menu mark 57 (FIG. 4) on the first window 51, a pop-up menu 61 for setting the dictionary to be used is displayed hanging from the command display field 55 as shown in FIG. Is displayed. In this state, the operator moves the mouse 24 up and down, places a cursor (not shown) on the desired dictionary, and moves the mouse 24 up and down.
Click on the other button 4. Then, a circle mark indicating that the dictionary has been selected is displayed at the top of the dictionary setting pop-up menu L-61. Instead of such a display, the background color of the area where the corresponding dictionary is displayed may be inverted.

The operator selects multiple dictionaries as necessary.

In this example, since a normal document such as a correspondence is to be created in the first window 51, the operator selects the basic dictionary and the first user dictionary managed by the operator. When the operator releases the currently pressed button on the mouse 24, the display of the pop-up menu 61 for setting the dictionary to be used ends, and the specification of the dictionary for this first window 51 ends. At the same time, the original dictionary many mark 57 (FIG. 4) will be displayed again in the first window 51.

The operator can then select the dictionary menu mark 58 in the second window 52 with the mouse 24 to specify a dictionary in the same manner. Since the address is written in the second window 52, the operator selects, for example, a basic dictionary, a personal name dictionary, and a place name dictionary.

In addition, when changing the specified contents of the specified dictionary, it is sufficient to display the corresponding pop-up menu for setting the dictionary to be used and re-specify. It is also possible to display a pop-up menu for setting the dictionary to be used and start kana-kanji conversion without configuring the dictionary. In this case, kana-kanji conversion will be performed using a combination of dictionaries prepared by the device in advance. become. That is, in such a case, for example, the basic dictionary and group dictionary are automatically selected and kana-kanji conversion is performed.

Kana-Kanji Conversion Figure 6 shows a table showing the contents of the dictionary for each window. This table 63 is created in a predetermined area of the RAM 25 shown in FIG. The table 63 stores the range of the document creation area 53, 54 (FIG. 4) and the dictionary used for each window 5L52. Regarding the first window 51, the document creation area 53 has four rectangular points a and b.

It is expressed by each coordinate value of c and d. When kana-kanji conversion is performed while the cursor is located in a rectangular area specified by these coordinate values, the basic dictionary and the first user dictionary are used.

Similarly, for the second window 52, the document creation area 54 has four rectangular points eSf.

It is expressed by each coordinate value of glh. When kana-kanji conversion is performed while the cursor is located in a rectangular area specified by these coordinate values, the basic dictionary, personal name information, and place name dictionary are used. Note that the coordinate values indicating the range of the document creation area 53, 54 are written on the apparatus side when the operator sets each window 51, 52. Further, as described above, the default value is used for the dictionary to be used unless specified by the operator, and that value is initially stored in the "Dictionary to be used" column of the table 63.

FIG. 7 shows how words and phrases that are candidates for kana-kanji conversion are extracted using the table shown in FIG. The CPU 21 shown in FIG. 2 monitors whether a conversion key (not shown) on the keyboard 23 is pressed (*Step ■ in FIG. 7). When the operator presses the conversion key (Y) after inputting a predetermined kana input, the CPU 21 changes the cursor position to table 6 shown in FIG.
It is determined whether or not the area corresponds to each area of 3 (step 2). If the conversion key is pressed at a cursor position that does not belong to any of the document creation areas 53 and 54 (N), the control is terminated as an error and returns), and the process waits for the next operation of the conversion key.

On the other hand, if the conversion key for kana-kanji conversion is pressed while the cursor is in the document creation area 53 or 54 (step ■; Y), the dictionary of the corresponding window shown in table 63 is The access is made to extract candidates to be converted (step ■). For example, if the conversion key is pressed while a document is being created in the document creation area 53 in the first window 51, the basic dictionary and the first user dictionary are converted from the registered contents of the table 63 into the dictionary. Kana-kanji conversion candidates are extracted as information. Also,
When an addressee or a person's name is being entered in the document creation area 54 in the second window 52, the basic dictionary and the person's name and place name dictionary are used as dictionary information to extract candidates for kana-kanji conversion.

Processing for selecting the optimal candidate when there are multiple extracted candidates is performed as a separate control.

There are various methods for this, and since they are not unique to the present invention, their explanation will be omitted.

In the embodiment described above, the dictionary menu mark is selected to display a pop-up menu, and a dictionary is selected thereby. However, the dictionary selection method for each window is not limited to the above. Furthermore, it goes without saying that the types of dictionaries prepared by the device are not limited to those of this embodiment.

"Effects of the Invention" As explained above, according to the present invention, a desired dictionary can be selected for each window, so there is no need to unnecessarily increase the size of the dictionary for each window to standardize the dictionary. , access time can be shortened, and
By reducing the appearance rate of unnecessary homophones, it is possible to shorten operation time and improve operability.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the principle of the present invention, Figures 2 to 7
The figures are for explaining one embodiment of the present invention, of which Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the main part of the circuit configuration of an information processing device that performs kana-kanji conversion in this embodiment, and Figure 3 is a block diagram of the main part of the circuit configuration of the information processing device that performs kana-kanji conversion in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the configuration, Fig. 4 shows an example of 2
Fig. 5 is a plan view showing the pop-up menu expanded on this display; Fig. 6 shows the area for kana-kanji conversion for each window and the dictionary used. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a table showing the contents of the table. FIG. 11...Display screen, 12...Multi-window setting means, 13...
...Dictionary, 14...Dictionary selection means for each window, 21...
...CPU, 23...Mouse, 24...
...Keyboard, 25...RAM. 27...Disk control device, 28...Disk device, 32...Display, 41...Basic dictionary, 42...
・Place name dictionary, 43...First user dictionary, 44...Second user dictionary, 45...Group dictionary, 46...Person name dictionary, 47... Medical terminology dictionary, 48...
・Electrical term dictionary, 49...Chemical term dictionary.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A display screen, a multi-window setting means for setting a plurality of windows on the display screen, each of which can perform independent document processing, a plurality of dictionaries, and one of the dictionaries for each window. 1. A kana-kanji conversion device comprising: window-based dictionary selection means for selecting a desired dictionary.