JPH03118624A - Electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To assign the display items in the order requested by a user not by the fixed order by storing the pointed item display control information and changing the display order of the display items based on the stored item display control information. CONSTITUTION:A display buffer VBUF 4 displays the characters corresponding to the written character codes on a display device CRT 8. A CRT controller CRTC 6 displays the contents of the VBUF 4 on the CRT 8. A character generator CG 7 produces the character signals of the characters, the symbols, etc., which are displayed on the CRT 8. A CPU 1 is used as a changing means 1a, etc., and points and inputs the display of each display item shown on a keyboard 5 using as a 1st pointing means and the item display control information showing the display order of the display items when plural display items pointing the jobs to the character process, for example, are shown on the CRT 8. Then the pointed and inputted item display control information is stored in a menu display pointing buffer FONF 3a. Thus the display items can be assigned in an optional order requested by a user.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an electronic device that performs processing according to the selection of a plurality of items displayed on a screen. This relates to electronic equipment that has the ability to change.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, in this type of electronic equipment, item displays (hereinafter simply referred to as menu displays) for instructing work have been fixed.

In recent years, this type of electronic equipment has become multi-functional, and the number of menu display items has accordingly increased.

However, the functions frequently used by users are usually limited depending on the purpose of use.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, a function that is frequently used by a certain user is
It would be good if the function always had a high priority, but for users whose most frequent functions are functions with a lower hierarchy, it may take multiple key operations and selection to select the desired function. This results in forced operation, which poses problems such as the inability to efficiently carry out the processing requested by the user.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that can arbitrarily change and register available functions in the order requested by the user.

[Means for Solving the Problems] An electronic device according to the present invention comprises: a first instruction means for inputting an instruction for item display control information that defines display/non-display and display order of each display item displayed by the display means; This first
storage means for storing item display control information instructed by the instruction means; and first changing means for changing the display order of each display item based on the item display control information stored in the storage means. It is something.

Further, a second instruction means for instructing an arbitrary common display order for each display item displayed by the display means;
and a second changing means for changing a plurality of display items having the same rank into a group display based on an arbitrary common display rank instructed by the indicating means.

Furthermore, a frequency information storage means for storing the selection frequency of each display item displayed by the display means based on the selection state of each display item; A third changing means for changing the display order is provided.

Further, the frequency information storage means is constructed of a non-volatile storage medium.

[Operation] In the present invention, when a plurality of display items are displayed on the display means, the first instruction means inputs an instruction for item display control information that defines whether or not each display item is displayed and the display order. Then, the input item display control information is stored in the storage means.

and the first changing means changes the display order of each display item based on the item display control information stored in the storage means,
To display desired display items arbitrarily designated by a user on a display means in a desired order.

Further, when the second instruction means specifies an arbitrary common display order for each display item displayed by the display means, the second changing means assigns the same order based on the specified arbitrary common display order. Change multiple display items to group display,
To display a plurality of display items grouped according to a desired common display item arbitrarily designated by a user on a display means in an arbitrary order.

Furthermore, when each display item of the plurality of display items displayed by the display means is selected, the selection frequency of each display item is stored in the frequency information storage means. Then, the third changing means changes the display order of each display item based on the selection frequency stored in the frequency information storage means, and the display means changes the display order of each display item selected by the user in the display order corresponding to the history of each display item. It is possible to display each display item.

In addition, by using a non-volatile storage medium as the frequency information storage means, the history of display items corresponding to the history of each display item selected by the user is updated sequentially, and the display items most suitable for the user are It is possible to display the ranking.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device showing a first embodiment of the present invention, in which 1 is a microprocessor (
CPU), which collectively controls each device connected to the bus 9 based on various control programs (including each procedure shown in each flowchart described later) stored in the ROM 2. 3 is a RAM that temporarily stores various data, status, etc. from each component (device). In addition, RAM3 has a menu display instruction buffer (FONF).
3a is provided.

4 is a display buffer (VBUF), and the character corresponding to the character code written to this VBUF4 is displayed on the display (CR).
T) Displayed at 8.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a keyboard (KB) on which character keys for inputting characters, symbols, etc., and function keys for instructing various functions are arranged. In this embodiment, the menu keys MENUK,
It includes a selection key 5ELK, a cursor up key CUPK, a cursor down key CDWK, and a menu setting key MSTK.

A CRT controller (CRTC) 6 displays the contents of the display buffer 4 on the display 8.

7 is a character generator (CG), and a display 8
Generates character signals such as characters and symbols to be displayed on the screen.

The bus 9 is used for exchanging control signals, transferring data, transferring address signals, and the like.

Note that the CPU 1 also serves as a changing means 18, etc., and for example, when a plurality of display items for instructing work on character processing are displayed on the display 8 serving as the display means, the CPU 1 also functions as a changing means 18, etc. Item display control information indicating whether or not to display each displayed item and the display order is inputted, and the inputted item display control information is stored in a menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a serving as a storage means.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the menu display screen displayed on the display 8 shown in FIG. correspond to the situation.

In this state, when the selection key 5ELK is pressed, for example, function 1 is executed by the CPU.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a provided in the RAM 3 shown in FIG.
This corresponds to a state in which rank codes 1 to 5 corresponding to the above functions 1 to 5 are set in F5.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing procedure of the first process according to the present invention. In addition, (1) to (6)
indicates each step.

When the power is turned on, initial settings are performed (1) and the connected equipment is ready for use. Furthermore, the ranking codes 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 3 are set in the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a.

Next, the CPU 1 loads the menu display instruction buffer (FON
F) Display the menu according to the value of 3a (2). Note that functions to which rank code O is set are not displayed, and functions to which rank codes 1 to 5 are set are displayed in order of decreasing value. Furthermore, since the display order is determined based on a well-known numerical value comparison process, the explanation will be omitted.

Therefore, immediately after the power is turned on, the menu shown in FIG. 2 is displayed.

Next, key input processing is executed (3), and if a valid key is pressed, the type is determined, and if the pressed key is a cursor key, the cursor up movement key CUPK or cursor down movement key CDWK is activated. Similarly, move the cursor up and down six times 4) and return to step (2). Note that if it cannot be moved at the top or bottom end, no processing is performed.

On the other hand, if the pressed key is the selection key 5ELK, a function execution process is performed to transfer control to the function at the cursor position (5), and the process returns to step (2).

On the other hand, if the pressed key is the menu key MSTK, the menu setting process described later is executed (6) and the process returns to step (2).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the menu setting processing procedure shown in FIG. Note that (1) to (5) indicate each step.

First, display the menu setting screen shown in Figure 6 (1)
In FIG. 6, the characters in [ ] indicate each part of the menu display instruction buffer 3a.

Next, key input processing is executed (2), and if the pressed key is a cursor key, keys other than the cursor up key CUPK, cursor down key CDWK, numeric keys O to 5, and menu key MENUK are ignored.

Next, when a valid key is pressed, its type is determined, and if the pressed key is a cursor key, the cursor up 6 movement key CUPK or the cursor down 6 movement key CDWK
Move the cursor up and down six times according to step 3), return to step (2), and if a number key is pressed, the input value display will display the number entered in [ ] of the function where the cursor is located. Processing is performed (4) and the process returns to step (2).

On the other hand, if the pressed key is the menu key MENUK, the value in square brackets for each function is set in the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a (5), and the process ends.

Note that if there are duplicate values among the values 1 to 5, the input value set is rejected, and the user sets the desired display item priority order of 1 to 5.

As a result, user-oriented display item settings are completed in the menu display instruction buffer 3a, and a desired function can be activated thereafter through this display item selection process.

Note that in the above embodiment, when specifying the order of menu display, duplication of setting values is prohibited, but this is selectively permitted, and if there is duplication, the display order is changed according to the existing order. The configuration may be such that the determination is made.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a fixed menu is always displayed when the power is turned on, but it is possible to save the contents of the menu display instruction buffer 3a in an external storage device, static RAM, etc., and read the data when the power is turned on. The configuration may be such that the data set at each time can be used even when the power is turned on.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device showing a second embodiment of the present invention, and the same components as in FIG. 1 are given the same reference numerals.

In the figure, reference numeral 11a denotes a second changing means, and when an arbitrary common display order is specified for each display item displayed by the display means using the keyboard 5 which also serves as a second instruction means, the specified arbitrary common display order is specified. Based on the ranking, multiple display items that have the same rank are changed to group display, and desired items arbitrarily specified by the user are displayed, such as functions 1 to 38, functions 4 to 61, functions 7 to 9, etc., as shown in Figure 8. To display a plurality of display items grouped according to common display items in an arbitrary order on a display means.

As a result, menu display screens 1 to 3 are sequentially and cyclically displayed on the display 8 each time the menu key MENUK is pressed.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a provided in the RAM 3 shown in FIG.
This corresponds to a state in which rank codes 1 to 3 corresponding to the above functions 1 to 9 are set in F9.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing procedure of the second process according to the present invention. In addition, (1) to (7
) indicates each step.

When the power is turned on, initial settings are performed (1) and the connected equipment is ready for use.

Next, the ranking code 1゜1.1.2.2,
Set 2, 3, 3.3.

Next, the functions 1 to 3 for which the ranking code 1 is set in the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a are displayed as the menu display screen 1 in FIG. 8 (2).

Next, key input processing is executed (3), and if the pressed valid key is a cursor movement key (4), cursor up movement key CUPK, cursor down movement key CDWK, O
Ignore all keys other than the number keys ~5 and the menu key MENUK, and return to step (2).

If the pressed key is the selection key 5ELK, control is passed to the function at the cursor position and the function is executed.5)
, return to step (2).

If the pressed key is the menu key MENUK,
When the menu display screen currently displayed on the display 8 is menu display screen n (1≦n≦3), execute a menu setting process to display menu display screen n+1 6);
Return to step (2).

On the other hand, if the menu key (MENUK) is pressed,
When the currently displayed menu display screen is menu display screen n (1≦n≦3), display menu screen n+1 to change the menu (7), and return to step (2).

However, when n=3, n+1=1.

That is, the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a
Displays the functions for which n+1 is set. If there is no function set to n+1, step (6) is executed again assuming that menu display screen n+1 is currently displayed.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the menu setting processing procedure shown in FIG. 10. In addition, (1) to (5
) indicates each step.

First, display the menu setting screen shown in Figure 6 (1)
. Note that in FIG. 6, the values in [ ] indicate the multiple values of the menu display instruction buffer 3a.

Next, key input processing is executed (2), and if the pressed key is a cursor key, keys other than the cursor up movement key CUPK, cursor down movement key CDWK, numeric keys O to 5, and menu key MENUK are ignored.

Next, if a valid key is pressed, its type is determined, and if the pressed key is a cursor key, the cursor up 8 movement key CUPK or the cursor down movement key CDWK is activated.
Move the cursor up and down 6 times according to step 3) and return to step (2). If a number key is pressed, the input value display will display the number entered in [ ] of the function with the cursor. Processing is performed (4) and the process returns to step (2).

On the other hand, if the pressed key is the menu key MENUK, the value in square brackets for each function is set in the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a (5), and the process ends.

Note that if there are duplicate values among the values 1 to 3, the input value set is rejected, and the user sets the desired display item priority order of 1 to 3 as a group.

As a result, the menu display is changed and displayed according to the set values as shown in FIG.

[Third Embodiment] FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device showing a third embodiment of the present invention, and the same components as in FIG. 1 are given the same reference numerals.

In the figure, 21a is a third changing means, and when each display item of each display item displayed by the display means is selected,
The selected usage frequency of each display item is stored in a menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a serving as frequency information storage means. Then, the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a
Third changing means 2 based on the selected frequency of use stored in
1a changes the display order of each display item, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, causes the cursor to point to functions 1 to 3, and displays display items corresponding to the history of each display item selected by the user in the history order. It is possible to display the

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a shown in FIG. 0" is set.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing procedure of the third process according to the present invention. In addition, (1) to (6
) indicates each step.

When the power is turned on, initial settings are performed (1) and the connected equipment is ready for use.

Next, the menu is displayed according to the following criteria according to the value of the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3a (2
). That is, assuming that the counter value corresponding to function n is Cn, the function with the larger counter value Cn is displayed first. Therefore, immediately after the power is turned on, the menu shown in FIG. 14 is displayed.

Next, when the key input process is cursor (3) and the pressed key is a cursor key, ignore everything other than the cursor up movement key CUPK, cursor down movement key CDWK, numeric keys 0 to 5, and menu key MENUK. .

Next, when the valid key is pressed, if the pressed key is a cursor key, the cursor is moved up and down according to the cursor up movement key CUPK or the cursor down movement key CDWK (4), step (2). ).

If the pressed key is the selection key 5ELK, the menu display instruction buffer 3a corresponding to the function where the cursor is located
Increase the values of counters C1 to C3 by 1 F
Save to ONF) (5), pass control to the function pointed to by the cursor, for example, function 16), and return to step (2). As a result, each time a function is executed, the corresponding counters C1 to C3 are incremented, and when the menu is displayed, the functions are always displayed in order of frequency of use.

Note that in the above embodiment, when the power is turned on, the counters C1 to C
Since the contents of 3 are reset to "0", the selection efficiency will decrease if the power is repeatedly shut off and processing is continued. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 17, an external storage means is provided to prevent this. If the history information regarding the menu display is configured to be readable/updatable, the menu requested by the user can be selected with a small number of key operations.

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and the same components as in FIG. 1 are given the same reference numerals.

In the figure, 9 is a floppy disk controller (F
DC), floppy disk drive (FDD) 9a
Manages data input/output to the floppy disk set in the floppy disk. Note that 3b is a menu display instruction buffer, and 10 is a bus. Note that it may be configured with a RAM memory that can be backed up.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing procedure of the fourth process according to the present invention. In addition, (1) to (6
) indicates each step.

When the power is turned on, initial settings are performed (1) and the connected equipment is ready for use. It also reads menu display instruction data from the floppy disk and sets it in the menu display instruction buffers 3a and 3b.

Next, the menu is displayed according to the following criteria according to the value of the menu display instruction buffer (FONF) 3b (2
), that is, assuming that the counter value Cn corresponding to function n is the function with the larger counter value Cn, the function with the larger counter value Cn is displayed first. Therefore, immediately after the power is turned on, the menu shown in FIG. 14 is displayed.

Next, the process moves to key input processing (3), and if the pressed key is a cursor key, the cursor up movement key CUPK, the cursor key CDWK, the 0 to 5 (7) number keys, and the menu key MENUK are pressed. Ignore everything else.

Next, when the valid key is pressed, if the pressed key is a cursor key, the cursor is moved up and down according to the cursor up movement key CUPK or the cursor down movement key CDWK (4), step (2). ).

If the pressed key is the selection key 5ELK, the menu display instruction buffer 3a corresponding to the function where the cursor is located
Increment the values of the counters C1 to C3 by 1 and save it to the floppy disk as menu display instruction data (5). Pass control to the function indicated by the cursor, for example, function 16). Step (2) Return to

As a result, each time a function is executed, the corresponding counter C
1 to C3 are added, and when the menu is displayed, the frequently used functions are always displayed preferentially.

In the above embodiment, a floppy disk is used as the nonvolatile storage medium, but a hard disk, tape, static RAM, or other storage medium may be used. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, usage frequency information is stored in the non-volatile storage medium for each function selected.
It may be configured such that only the usage frequency is updated and the data is saved in response to other key input instructions.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, the present invention includes a first instruction means for inputting an instruction for item display control information that specifies display/non-display and display order of each display item displayed by the display means; A storage means for storing item display control information instructed by the first instruction means, and a first changing means for changing the display order of each display item based on the item display control information stored in the storage means. Therefore, display items for multiple function selections can be assigned in any order requested by the user, rather than in a fixed order, reducing key operations required for selecting the display item desired by the user. function processing can be executed efficiently and quickly.

Further, a second instruction means for specifying an arbitrary common display order for each display item displayed by the display means, and a plurality of items having the same order based on the arbitrary common display order specified by the second instruction means. Since a second changing means for changing display items to group display is provided, display items for multiple function selections can be assigned to arbitrary groups requested by the user, rather than in a fixed order. , the number of key operations required for the user to select a desired display item is reduced, and desired functional processing can be executed efficiently and quickly.

Furthermore, the frequency information storage means stores the selected usage frequency of each display item displayed by the display means based on the selected state of each display item, and each display item is displayed based on the selected usage frequency stored in the frequency information storage means. Since a third changing means for changing the display order of items is provided, the display items are ranked according to the frequency of use as a result of normal operations without the user being consciously aware of the display items requested by the user. The number of key operations required for selection is reduced, and desired function processing can be executed efficiently and quickly.

In addition, since the frequency information storage means is configured with a non-volatile storage medium, display item selections that are selected according to continued use are managed, so that display item selections can be made according to the latest display item selection order from the time the power is turned on. It becomes possible.

Therefore, the time required from selecting a display item to executing a function is significantly shortened compared to the conventional method, and excellent effects such as being able to efficiently perform character processing are achieved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device showing a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a menu display screen displayed on the display shown in FIG. , FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram explaining the configuration of the menu display instruction buffer provided in the RAM shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a flowchart explaining an example of the processing procedure of the first process according to the present invention, 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the menu setting processing procedure shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the menu setting screen according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an electronic diagram showing an example of the menu setting screen according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is a block diagram explaining the configuration of the device; FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the relative relationship between functions and display items; FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram explaining the configuration of the menu display instruction buffer provided in the RAM shown in FIG. 7. Figure, 1st
FIG. 0 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing procedure of the second process according to the present invention, FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the menu setting processing procedure shown in FIG. 10, and FIG. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen; FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the invention; FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a menu setting screen according to the invention; The figure shows the menu display instruction buffer (FON) shown in FIG.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing procedure of the third process according to the present invention, and FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of the electronic device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing procedure of the fourth process according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is the CPU, 1a is the changing means (first changing means)
, 2 is ROM, 3 is RAM, 4 is VBUF, 5 is keyboard, 6 is CRTC, 7 is CG. 8 is a CRT, lla is a second changing means, and 21a is a third changing means. Rock 2 Figure Menu Display Buffer (FONF) 3a Sword Figure 5 Figure 5 Diagram Menu Display Buffer (FONF) 3a 11 Figure 4 Figure Menu Display Buffer (FONF) 3a Figure 1 6 Figure 8

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) Electronic equipment having a display means for displaying a plurality of display items, a selection means for selecting a specific item from the plurality of display items, and a processing means for performing processing according to the selection result of the selection means. a first instructing means for instructing and inputting item display control information that defines display/non-display and display order of each display item displayed by the display means;
storage means for storing item display control information instructed by the instruction means; and first changing means for changing the display order of each display item based on the item display control information stored in the storage means. An electronic device characterized by: (2) A second instruction means for specifying an arbitrary common display order for each display item displayed by the display means, and the same order based on the arbitrary common display order instructed by this second instruction means. Claim (1) further comprising a second changing means for changing a plurality of display items into a group display.
) Electronic devices listed. (3) Frequency information storage means for storing the selection frequency of each display item displayed by the display means based on the selection state of each display item, and each display based on the selected usage frequency stored in this frequency information storage means. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising third changing means for changing the display order of the items. (4) The electronic device according to claim (3), wherein the frequency information storage means is comprised of a non-volatile storage medium.