JPH0357491B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to an input method for a Japanese language processing device, and particularly to an input method using a kana-kanji conversion method.

(Prior Art) An input method using kana-kanji conversion has been known as an input method for Japanese language processing devices. There are various methods for this kana-kanji conversion method: (1) a method that separates each word and converts each word, (2) a method that converts each phrase, and (3) a method that converts multiple phrases written in solid text. well known. Each of these conversion methods has advantages and disadvantages; for example, in the case of (1),
Although the conversion program is simple, the operator must always be aware of the conversion, which puts a heavy burden on the operator.In the case of (2), input is easier compared to (1), but the process of analyzing the structure of the clause is In the case of (3), input is easier than in (2), but the processing program is also more complicated.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) If we focus on the ease of input, naturally (2),
Although it is desirable to convert in units of clauses as in (3), the conversion probability is still low even with these methods of converting in units of clauses, and in order to convert correctly, it was necessary to reconvert the parts that were not converted correctly. . In conventional conversion methods, this re-conversion operation is extremely troublesome, and improvements are desired.

(Structure of the Invention) The present invention is a method for converting an input kana character string into a character string containing kanji, which allows input of kana characters in compound words and compound clauses, and allows these conversions to be performed at once. Only the first word of the character string to be converted is used, and in the case of a compound word, one word is converted to kana-kanji according to the input kana-kanji conversion instruction, and when the conversion is successfully completed, the next word is converted to kana-kanji according to the input kana-kanji conversion instruction. Convert only the following words to kana-kanji,
In the case of a compound clause, one word is converted to kana-kanji according to the input kana-kanji conversion instruction, and when the conversion is completed normally, the next character position of the normally converted word is set to the beginning of the next character string to be converted to kana-kanji. By sequentially moving the positioned start position of the Kana-Kanji conversion target character string according to the input movement instructions, skipping unconverted characters and fixing the start position of the next Kana-Kanji conversion target character string. This method is characterized in that only words starting from the determined starting position are converted into kana-kanji by a kana-kanji conversion instruction.

The present invention is also a method for converting an input kana character string into a character string containing kanji, which allows the input of kana characters in compound words and compound clauses, and when a kana character is input, the kana character is displayed and the character is An overline is displayed to indicate that the character is a character to be converted, and in the case of a compound word, when the kana-kanji conversion of one word is successfully completed, the next word is instructed to be converted to kana-kanji, and only the next word is converted to kana-kanji. The above overline display for normally converted words is stopped, and in the case of compound clauses, when the kana-kanji conversion of one word is completed normally, the next character of the normally converted word is displayed as the next character string to be converted to kana-kanji. An overline is displayed to indicate that it is the beginning, and if the overlined character is an unconverted character, the overline is displayed from the next character position, and when the overlined character becomes the first character of the word to be converted. The present invention is characterized in that the word is converted into Kanji starting with the character overlined by the kana-kanji conversion instruction, and the overline display is stopped for normally converted words and the non-converted characters.

(Example) Figures 1 and 2 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the kana-kanji conversion method according to the present invention. Figure 1 is for explaining the conversion of compound words, and Figure 2 is for explaining the conversion of compound phrases. This is a diagram. First, a method for converting the compound word shown in FIG. 1 will be explained.

FIG. 1A shows a state in which the operator inputs the kana character string ``Tango Henkan'' using the ``kana'' key, and it is displayed on the display. As you can see from this figure, in addition to the input kana character string "Tango Henkan", there is also a line (hereinafter referred to as an overline) above each character to let the operator know whether the conversion is complete or not. ) is displayed. Furthermore, to indicate the input position, a cursor line is displayed at the input position next to the final input kana character "n". In the figure, the display is shown in lines like this, but the display does not need to be in lines like this as long as the purpose can be achieved.

To perform kana-kanji conversion of this compound word in the state shown in FIG. 1A, press the "conversion" key that instructs kana-kanji conversion. As a result, the unconverted character string, that is, the first word "tango" in the overlined character string "tangohenkan" is converted to the kanji "word" and the display is as shown in Figure 1B. become. In FIG. 1B, an overline is placed above the "word" that has just been converted, indicating that the character string to be converted is still "tango". That is, if the "convert" key is pressed again in the state shown in FIG. 1B, or if there is a next candidate selection key, that key is pressed, the next candidate kanji for "tango" will be displayed. Here, if the "word" just converted is correct, a key instructing the next conversion, for example, the cursor movement key "1" is pressed. This allows you to convert the next character string "henkan" without using the "conversion" key above.
is converted into the kanji ``conversion'' as shown in FIG. 1C, and the conversion of the previously converted ``word'' is completed. When the conversion of the "word" is completed in this way, the overline above the "word" disappears, making the operator aware that the character string to be converted has been moved to "henkan". In this state, if the kanji "converted" that has just been converted is incorrect, the next candidate kanji is selected as described above. If the kanji "conversion" you just converted is correct, you can input a new kana from the cursor line position as necessary. This new kana input causes the overline above "conversion" in FIG. 1C to disappear. Then the second
The method for converting the complex clause in the figure will be explained.

In Figure 2 A, the operator uses the Kana key to input the Kana character string ``Kiyou wa Tenki desu.''
This is what is displayed on the display. In this state, as in Figure 1, an overline is displayed above each character of the input kana character string ``Kiyou ha tenki desu.'', and a cursor line is displayed next to the final input character ``.''. . To perform kana-kanji conversion of this compound phrase in the state shown in FIG. 2A, press the "conversion" key in the same manner as in FIG. As a result, the first word ``Kiyou'' in the overlined string ``Kiyou wa Tenki desu.'' is converted to the kanji ``Kyou'' in the same way as in Figure 1, and the display is as shown in Figure 2 B. Become. If this conversion is not correct, the same processing as in FIG. 1 may be performed. If "Today" is converted correctly, the next word is "Hatenki desu."
will be converted. In this case, "wa" is not converted, so unlike in FIG. 1, processing for this is required. To do this, press the "extension key" and the cursor key "-" at the same time. As a result, the cursor line moves to the position of the kana character "ha" next to the kanji "kyou" which has been converted as shown in FIG. 2C. Next, as shown in FIG. 2D, use the cursor key "-" to move the cursor line to the beginning position of the character string to be converted into kanji. If the ``convert'' key is pressed here, ``tenki'' is converted to ``weather'' as shown in Fig. 2E, and the overline above ``today'' is erased.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained in detail above, the present invention allows the input of kana characters for compound words and compound clauses, and only the first word of the string to be converted is converted at a time. It is possible to input without being conscious of phrases when inputting, and since multiple words are not converted into kana-kanji at the same time according to the conversion instruction, the number of selections of homophones is reduced and the operation is simple.

Additionally, unconverted characters and characters that have been converted can be visually distinguished by using an overline display, so even if the conversion is not successful and the next candidate kanji is displayed, the next candidate kanji will be displayed. It has the advantage of being able to see the location at a glance. Furthermore, since the beginning of the string to be converted can be visually distinguished, you can see the beginning position of the string to be converted at a glance even if the non-converted characters are skipped when the string contains non-converted characters, such as in a compound clause. It has a similar effect. In addition, by using overline display as a means of visually distinguishing, it is less burdensome on the eyes compared to reverse display, etc., and it is less likely to be confused with the underline normally used in sentences, such as underline display. Not at all. Therefore, it is suitable especially when using an inexpensive display device such as a monochrome display device.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the kana-kanji conversion method according to the present invention, and in particular, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the conversion of compound words, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the conversion of compound clauses.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A method for converting an input kana character string into a character string containing kanji, which allows input of kana characters in compound words and compound clauses, and converts these characters at once. Only the first word of the character string is converted, and in the case of a compound word, one word is converted to kana-kanji according to the input kana-kanji conversion instruction, and when the conversion is completed normally, only the next word is converted according to the next input kana-kanji conversion instruction. In the case of a compound clause, one word is converted to Kana-Kanji according to the input Kana-Kanji conversion instructions, and when the conversion is successfully completed, the next character position of the word that was successfully converted is converted to the next Kana-Kanji. Position it as the beginning of the target character string, and then move the first position of the positioned Kana-Kanji conversion target character string sequentially according to the input movement instructions, skipping unconverted characters and fixing the start position of the next Kana-Kanji conversion target character string. The Kana-Kanji conversion method is characterized in that, in response to an input Kana-Kanji conversion instruction, only words starting from the determined starting position are converted into Kana-Kanji. 2. A method for converting an input kana character string into a character string containing kanji, which allows the input of kana characters in compound words and compound clauses, and when a kana character is input, this kana character is displayed and that character is the character to be converted. In the case of a compound word, when the kana-kanji conversion of one word is completed successfully, the next word will be converted to kana-kanji and only the next word will be converted to kana-kanji and the conversion will be completed successfully. If the kana-kanji conversion of one word is completed normally in the case of a compound clause, the next character of the normally converted word will be the beginning of the next character string to be converted to kana-kanji. If the overlined character is an unconverted character, the overline will be displayed from the next character position, and if the overlined character becomes the first character of the word to be converted, the Kana-Kanji conversion instruction will be displayed. A kana-kanji conversion method, characterized in that the word is converted into kanji starting with the overlined character, and the overline display is stopped for normally converted words and the non-converted characters.