JPH031273A - Character processor having operation self-study function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To separately select the exercise contents in an operation self-study function by reading out one operation guidance information stored in and after a header code from a storage means and displaying it, when the header code is retrieved. CONSTITUTION:When a list read-out instruction is inputted from an input means 2, a list read-out means 4 reads out a list of operation guidance information from a storage means 3, and the read-out list is displayed on a display means 1. Subsequently, when desired operation guidance information in the list is selected by a selecting means 5, a header code corresponding to the selected operation guidance information is retrieved in the storage means 3. Next, when the corresponding header code is retrieved, one operation guidance information stored in and after the retrieved heading code is displayed on the display means 1 by a selecting/reading-out means 7. In such a way, in accordance with the displayed operation guidance information, the operation self-study can be executed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a character processing device having a self-study operation function in which each exercise content in the self-study operation function can be individually selected.

(B) Conventional Technology Conventionally, self-study functions have been installed in everything from laptop-type word processors to office computers. This operation self-study function selectively displays training content consisting of various steps for practicing operating methods on the display screen using text and graphics, and the operator can perform the operations shown in the training content. By following the steps and operating the keyboard, you can learn how to operate a word processor on your own. Note that if an operation is performed that differs from the operating procedure, an error signal sound is emitted to notify the operator of the erroneous operation.

The self-study function in laptop-type word processors is usually stored on the word processor's hard disk. In this type of word processor, the storage capacity of the hard disk is limited, so the self-study function consists of a series of routines based on a unidirectional procedure flow so as not to increase the storage capacity.

(c) Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the conventional laptop-type word processor, the operator must practice according to a predetermined order, and therefore the operator cannot individually select the content to practice. In order to be able to select the practice content individually, it is necessary to store the practice content of a different system than the series of routines separately in the storage device, and this configuration requires a large storage capacity. There was a problem.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and therefore provides a character processing device having a self-study operation function that allows the user to individually select practice content.

(d) Means for Solving the Problems FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of the present invention. In the figure, the present invention is a character processing device having an operation self-study function configured to display operation guidance information on a display means 1 and to accept only operations corresponding to the operation guidance information from the input means 2. A storage means 3 which sequentially stores operation guidance information with a heading code added to its head and stores a list of operation guidance information in correspondence with each heading code, and a list readout inputted from the input means 2. Receiving instructions, memory means 3
a list reading means 4 for reading out a list from the list and outputting it to the display means 1; a selection means 5 for selecting one piece of operation guidance information from the list; Heading code search means 6 for searching for a heading code, and a selection for reading out one piece of operation guide information stored after the heading code from the storage means 3 and outputting it to the display means when the heading code is searched. This is a character processing device having an operation self-study function characterized by including a reading means 7.

In this invention, the operations of the operation guide information include operations such as character input, conversion, underlining, double-width, printing, etc., and the operation guide information refers to the procedure display of these operations,
This includes a key layout display and an operation explanation display for indicating the positions of keys to be operated.

The display means 1 may be comprised of a dot matrix type display device such as an LCD or an EL display.

As the input means 2, it is preferable to use a keyboard, but it is also possible to use a pointing device such as a tablet input device or a mouse. The storage means 3 is comprised of a ROM, and specifically includes a hard disk built into the main body of the word processor. The selection means 5 can be constructed by assigning a dedicated selection key to a key on the keyboard, but it can also be replaced by a cursor movement key or a function key arranged on the keyboard. The list reading means 4, the index code searching means 6 and the selective reading means 7 are composed of a CPU, and have an 8-bit configuration, a 16-bit configuration,
An example is a 32-bit CPU.

(e) Effects According to the present invention, when a list reading instruction is input from the input means, the list reading means reads out the list of operation guidance information from the storage means, and the read list is displayed on the display means. Next, when desired operation guide information in the list is selected by the selection means, a heading code corresponding to the selected operation guide information is searched in the storage means, and when the corresponding heading code is searched, the searched heading is One piece of operation guidance information stored after the code is displayed on the display means. Then, self-study of the operation becomes possible according to the displayed operation guidance information.

(f) Examples The present invention will now be described in detail based on the examples shown in FIGS. 2 to 6. Note that this invention is not limited by this.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a Japanese word processor as an embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, 20 is the main body of a Japanese word processor, and CPU (central processing unit) 21. ROM22, RAM
23, and an output control section 24, which are connected to the pass line 2.
5 are interconnected.

The storage contents of the ROM 22 include a control program 220 for controlling the CPU 21, a kana-kanji conversion dictionary 221 for performing kana-kanji conversion, lesson data 222 as operation guide information, and a lesson data list 223. The lesson data 222 consists of a large number of lesson contents, and as shown in the lesson (operation self-study) function command data table in FIG. A heading code 222b is inserted at the beginning.

This heading code 222b corresponds to the content of each lesson and is for identifying the content of the lesson. The lesson data list 223 is a restored list of lesson data menus, and each menu corresponds to the heading code of the lesson data indicated by the menu. Further, a work area is allocated to the RAM 23 for temporarily storing intermediate results during program execution. These ROM22 and RAM
23 constitutes a main memory.

Further, a keyboard 26 is externally connected to the CPU 21, and an LCD 27 is externally connected to the output control section 24. The keyboard 26 includes a character input key-1 conversion key for inputting a kana character string for kana-kanji conversion, a list read key for reading a list of lesson functions, a selection key for individually selecting practice contents in lesson ii, and various other keys. It is provided with an execution key for executing a process, a release key for canceling various processes, and the like.

Further, a text memory 28 consisting of a RAM is connected to the CPU 21 as an auxiliary storage device. The content stored in the text memory 28 consists of editing data 281 and text data 282. Editing data 281 is data such as line break pitch, character spacing, etc. that is specified when editing a text.
Furthermore, the text data 282 is a text whose input has been confirmed.

The CPU 21 then controls the kana-kanji conversion and lesson functions. That is, in normal kana-keu conversion, the kana-kanji corresponding to the kana character string inputted from the keyboard 26 is read from the kana-kanji conversion dictionary 221, and in the lesson shinoh, which is a feature of this embodiment,
Perform the following processing. That is, upon receiving a list reading instruction input from the keyboard 26, the lesson data list 223 is read from the ROM 22 and output to the LCD 27. When the selection key is pressed and the desired lesson data is selected, the heading code 222b stored in the ROM 22
Search for. When the heading code 222b is searched, a command string 222a of one lesson data stored after the heading code 222b is read out from the ROM 22 and outputted to the LCD 27.

The operation of the lesson function will be explained below according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, various work areas in the RAM 23 are made clearer (step 30), and an initial screen for the lesson function is displayed (step 31). The initial screen is a screen that explains various lesson contents. Next, a capture key corresponding to the operation guide is set in the CPU (step 32), and a key input is awaited (step 33).

Next, it is determined whether the list reading key has been pressed (step 34), and if YES, a list of lesson function menus is displayed (step 35). If you select one of the lesson functions here (step 36),
Search the command pointer in the lesson function command data table (step 37). The lesson content stored at the address specified by the pointer is then read out and replaced with the previously displayed screen to update it (step 38). At this point, set the import key corresponding to the next operation guide in the CPU (step 39).
). Furthermore, while waiting for key input (step 33), if the input key matches the capture key (step 34 → 4)
G), move to step 38, and if they do not match, determine whether the release key has been pressed or not (step 41), if YES, end the lesson function; if NO, step 3
Return to 3.

Next, the above processing will be explained using the display screens shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. In Figure 6, 400 is LCD2
7 is a display screen, 401 is a text creation area, and 402 is an operation guide display area. In the figure, (1) is an input practice screen, (2) is a conversion practice screen, and (3) to (4) are underline practice screens.

First, in FIG. 5, a display screen 400 shows a menu of lesson functions, namely "Input" practice, Conversion ° practice, "
The following items are displayed: ``underline'' practice, ``double angle'' practice, ``centering ° practice,'' and ``printing'' practice. Here, press the Select key to select "Practice on how to draw an underline" and press the Execute key.
You can learn how to operate 4) by yourself.

Incidentally, FIG. 6 (5) shows the display state of deafness when the underlining practice is completed.

(G) Effects of the Invention According to this invention, it is possible to practice operations by selecting lesson contents in four rules in the lesson function,
It is possible to effectively and flexibly practice how to operate a character processing device. Further, according to the present invention, since the operation guide F11 information is stored in a series with a heading code attached to the beginning thereof, although it is possible to individually select the lesson contents, an increase in storage capacity is required. Not accompanied. Therefore, even character processing devices with limited storage capacity can be equipped with the lesson function of the present invention.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of this invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a Japanese word processor that is an embodiment of this invention, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the contents of lesson data of the embodiment. 4 are flowcharts explaining the operation of the embodiment, and (1) to (1) to (1) in FIGS.
5) is an explanatory diagram illustrating individual selection of lesson functions in the embodiment. 1...Display means, 2...Input means, 3...Storage means, 4...List reading means, 5...Selection means, 6 . . . Heading code search means, 7. . . Selective reading means. Minoh 1-72 [4 Fig. 5 Fig.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a character processing device having an operation self-study function configured to display operation guidance information on a display means and to accept only operations corresponding to the operation guidance information from an input means, the character processing device can perform a large number of operations. A storage means for sequentially storing guidance information with a heading code attached to the beginning thereof, and storing a list of operation guidance information in correspondence with each heading code, and receiving a list read instruction inputted from an input means. , list reading means for reading the list from the storage means and outputting it to the display means; selection means for selecting one piece of operation guidance information from the list; and selection means for selecting one piece of operation guidance information from the list; a heading code search means for searching for a heading code;
A character having an operation self-study function characterized by comprising a selection reading means for reading out one piece of operation guide information stored after the header code from the storage means and outputting it to the display means when the header code is searched. Processing equipment.