JPH0311464A - Document processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To realize the execution of a function targeted by an operator with a simple operation by retrieving input data in a function designation dictionary, and executing a corresponding function. CONSTITUTION:When a processing is migrated from an ordinary text input mode to a target function execution mode, a reference dictionary for an input character string 8 is switched from an ordinary language dictionary 10 to the function designation dictionary 12 in which a large number of function designation character strings and an index value for a function table 11 whose functions are allocated for the character strings are described. The character string is transferred to a judging part 13, and the existence of the character string that coincides with the character string is confirmed by retrieving the dictionary. When the existence is confirmed, the function meant by the character string is referred to and retrieved with the function table. And a function designation or the index value retrieved with the function table is transferred to a function execution part 15, then, a targeted function is executed.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to a document processing device.

[Prior Art] In conventional document processing devices, transition to execution of document editing functions such as erasing characters and copying, or execution of additional functions such as creation of figures and schedules, is performed by operating independent keys or from a function menu. The desired function item is selected by operating a function execution key assigned in advance to a character entry key if the document processing device is a keyboard-operated document processing device.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, as document processing devices become more sophisticated and multi-functional, the function execution keys must be assigned to a limited number of operation keys. As a result, a number of functions must be mixed on one operation key, and the positional configuration of the function keys becomes complicated. Therefore, in order to execute a desired function, the operator must perform key operations many times or search for a key that corresponds to the function execution.

It is difficult to understand these operations just by reading the instruction manual once. Therefore, the operator is unable to effectively utilize the functions of the document processing device, and not only is it impossible to create documents in a reasonable manner, but the operator may also stop using the device itself.

The present invention is intended to solve these problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a document processing device that allows an operator to execute a desired function with easy operation.

[Means for Solving the Problems] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of a document processing device of the present invention.

The document processing device of the present invention includes a large part 1 for inputting data such as characters and figures, a storage part 2 for storing data inputted by the input part, and a display part for displaying the data. 3, a processing section 4 for processing data, and a central control section 5 for controlling the whole. It is characterized by having a function name dictionary 7 for editing functions, additional functions such as graphics, document management functions, etc.

[Operation] According to the above configuration of the present invention, when the operator inputs the name of a desired function into the input unit 1, the input data is searched in the function name dictionary 6 through the central control unit 5 and the corresponding input data is searched through the central control unit 5. If there is a function to do so, that function will be executed immediately.

[Example code] An embodiment of the document processing device of the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration and operation of the processing section.

When the process shifts from the normal text input mode to the target function execution mode, the reference dictionary for the character string 8 input from the input section is changed by the switching section 9 to a large number of function name character strings and functions corresponding to the character strings from the normal Japanese dictionary 10. The display switches to the function name dictionary 12 in which index values for the assigned function table 11 are listed.

The character string is transferred to the determination unit 13, and the determination unit searches the function name dictionary to confirm the existence of a character string that matches the character string. If confirmation is not possible, the determination unit sends a confirmation failure signal to the central control unit 14, and the central control unit sends an instruction signal to the display unit to output an error message indicating a human error.

If the existence is confirmed, the index value is used to refer to the function table and search for the function that the character string means. Then, the function name or index value searched in the function table is transferred to the function execution unit 15, and the function execution unit executes the target function.

Next, an example of the operation of a document processing device having the above configuration until the function is executed when a function name character string is given is shown in the flowchart in Figure 3, and an example of a part of the function name dictionary in Figure 4. This will be explained using an example of a part of the function table shown in FIG.

The process is switched from the normal text manual mode to the objective function execution mode, and the character string "Zenbukesu" for the purpose of deleting the entire text is input into the input section (steps 15 and 16). In step 1, the determination unit searches for the character string "zenbukesu" from a group of character strings representing a large number of functions, as shown in the example of the function name dictionary in Figure 4.
7) If the existence is confirmed, the index value is stored in the function table (step 18). In the example of FIG. 4, the index value of the character string "Zenbukesu" to the function table is 5, and the determination section holds this value.

The determination unit uses the previous index value to find the location pointing to the function table (step 19), and also checks whether there are two or more index values (step 20), and if there is one, it is written at that location. Transfer the function name or index value as is to the function execution unit. In the example of FIG. 5, index value 5 indicates "delete full text" in the function table. The function execution unit receives the function name or index value and moves the process to the function processing flow (steps 25, 26, and 27).

If the determination unit confirms that the character string input to the input unit does not exist in the function name dictionary, an error message is output and the operation ends (step 21.27).
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Next, when "Kesu" is input into the input section, the determination section searches the function name dictionary in the same manner as described above (Step 17), and if the presence is confirmed, the index value is held.

In the example in Figure 4, the index value for the character string "Kesu" is 1.2.
．． 3.5 and 7.

The determination unit uses these index values to refer to the function table (step 18.19). If there are multiple index values, the determination unit refers to the function table, informs the central control unit that there are multiple function names, and then transfers them (step 20). In the example in Figure 5, index value 1 is “
2 indicates "Delete by line", 2 indicates "Delete by character", 3 indicates "Delete ruled line", 5 indicates "Delete entire text", and 7 indicates "Delete document", so these function names are transferred to the central control unit. be done. Furthermore, the central control unit transfers the function name to the display unit for the operator to select one of the multiple function names, and notifies the function execution unit of the function name or index value selected by the operator (steps 22 and 23). In response, the function execution unit moves the process to the processing flow (steps 25, 26, and 27).

As mentioned above, the present invention has been explained with reference to the embodiments, but the transition from the normal text input mode to the target function execution mode can be done by switching by key operation, or by inputting the target function name on the last line of the output screen of the display unit. A possible method would be to set the last line as the position, disable the use of the last line while inputting text, and automatically switch the mode by moving the cursor to the last line.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the document processing device of the present invention,
Since a desired function can be executed simply by inputting the name of the function into the input section, complicated and time-consuming key operations and function searches are no longer necessary, and the time required to execute the function can be significantly reduced. Therefore, even if the document processing device is high-performance and multi-functional, there are no unnecessary keys, so the key layout is neatly organized, and key operations and function operations are simple, so even beginners can effectively use the device.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a document processing apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration and operation of the processing section of the document processing device of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation until the target function is executed when the target function name is input to the input unit of the document processing apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a part of the function name dictionary of the document processing device of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a part of the function table of the document processing apparatus of the present invention. 1...Input unit 2...Storage unit 3...Display unit 4...Processing unit 5...Central control unit 6...Japanese language dictionary 7...Function name dictionary 8...Character string 9...Switching unit 10... Japanese dictionary 11...Function table 12...Function name dictionary 13...Judgment unit 14...Central control unit 15...Function execution unit

Claims (1)

[Claims] An input section for inputting data such as characters and figures, a storage section for storing data inputted by the input section, a display section for displaying the data, and a processing section for processing the data. In a document processing device having at least a central control unit, the processing unit includes function names such as a document editing function, additional functions such as graphics, document management function, etc., in addition to a normal Japanese dictionary for compound words, personal names, place names, etc. A document processing device characterized by having a dictionary.