JPH0310313A - Input signal converter - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To input data in ROMAJI (a method of writing Japanese in Roman characters) even in a device where an operator is forced to input data with KANA (Japanese syllabary) characters by independently constituting an input signal converting function as firmware and connecting it as an input signal converter between a keyboard and a computer main body. CONSTITUTION:The input signal outputted from the keyboard passes an input part 1 and a switch 2a out of switches 2a and 2b interlocking each other and is inputted to an input signal converter 3 for conversion from ROMAJI (or KANA characters) to KANA characters (or ROMAJI) and is converted to a required signal, and this signal passes the switch 2b and is inputted to a computer main body by an output part. The input signal may pass a by-pass circuit 7 to directly reach an output part 4. Thus, the operator is not forced to input data with KANA characters and can input data in ROMAJI.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an input signal converter, and in particular to an input signal converter for computers and the like.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, the keyboard of this type of input signal converter has a structure in which a signal corresponding to each key is generated.

For example, when a kana character key is pressed, a signal corresponding to the aforementioned key is input to the computer, and the aforementioned kana character is displayed on the display.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

The conventional input signal converter mentioned above only inputs signals corresponding to individual keys on the keyboard into the computer, and character conversion relies on software built into the computer. Some of them do not have a conversion function, so you are forced to use a convenient input signal on the computer side.
If the software built into your computer does not have a character conversion function, you will be forced to input kana characters.
The disadvantage is that it is inconvenient.

This tendency is particularly strong in current terminal equipment for large-scale processing devices, and it is inconvenient.

[Means to solve the problem]

The input signal converter of the present invention comprises: (A) a human power section consisting of a connector that receives a Romaji (or Kana) signal from a normal keyboard; (B) a connector that receives a Romaji (or Kana) signal from a normal keyboard; (C) an output section consisting of a connector that inputs the output signal from the signal converter into the computer main body; (D) a switch that can select or bypass the signal converter; It consists of a circuit.

〔Example〕

Next, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block tire crumb according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the input signal converter shown in FIG. 1.

An input signal output from the keyboard passes through the input unit 1, passes through the switch 2a of the switches 2a and 2b that operate in conjunction with each other, and is input to the input signal converter 3, where it is converted into a required signal and then sent to the switch 2). After that, it is input to the computer main body by the output section.

The input signal can also directly reach the output section 4 via the bypass circuit 7.

FIG. 3 is a block tire crumb showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

The converter includes a Romaji/Kana converter 3b and a Kana/Romaji converter 3a, and a switch 8 for switching functions.
The required functions can be freely selected using the switch a and the switch 8b.

Note that the switches 8a and 8b include not only those that have a mechanical switching function but also those that have a switching function that can be controlled using an electronic circuit.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the present invention is capable of independently configuring the input signal conversion function as firmware, and by connecting it as an input signal converter between the keyboard and the computer main body, it can be used in large computer terminals and general personal computers. Even on devices where you were forced to input kana characters, such as those that require input, it is possible to convert romaji to kana, which has the effect of allowing you to input romaji.

Furthermore, by providing a switch for switching functions, it is possible to easily select between using the keyboard as it is with its original functions and converting functions such as Romaji input kana character conversion, kana character input Romaji conversion, etc.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the input signal converter shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention. This is a block diagram. ]...Input section, 2a, 2b...Switch, 3...Signal converter, 4...Output section, 7...Bypass circuit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] An input device characterized in that it includes a signal converter that converts a signal input from a keyboard, an output section that inputs an output signal from the signal converter to the computer main body, and a switch circuit that bypasses the signal converter. signal converter.