JPH04165458A - Document preparing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make a multi-stage shift only by the input of a function key and to make an input speed fast by interpreting the function of an input key from the depression time and depression frequency of the key. CONSTITUTION:A 3rd detecting means 9 sets a timer when a 1st detecting means 7 detects key input and resets the timer when a 2nd detecting means 8 detects the finger leaving the key, and the time interval between the timer setting and timer resetting is detected. Further, a comparison processing means 11 compares the timer interval detected by a 3rd detecting means 9 with a certain constant value to interpret the function of the input key and sends a signal matching the function to a control means 6. Consequently, when a function is inputted, an extension key and an extension-2 key need not be pressed at the same time and the function can be inputted only with a function key; and the input operation is easy and the input speed becomes fast.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a document creation machine, and more particularly to a document creation machine having a multi-stage shift function in function keys and the like.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, this type of document creation machine required a wide variety of functions in order to create complex documents with easier operation, but due to the limited number of keys on the keyboard, only one function was required. When pressing only the "Function" key for the John key, when pressing "Extension J""Functionkey", when pressing "Extension 2" + "Function key", etc., use multi-stage shifting. are doing.

Next, an example of a conventional multi-function shift type document creation machine will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a conventional document creation machine, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the document creation machine of FIG.

In FIG. 3, the conventional document creation machine includes input means 1 for inputting data, external storage means 2 for reading and writing data, editing means 3 for editing data, and displaying data on a display. It is composed of a display means 4, a printing means 5 for printing data, and a control means 6 for instructing the operation of each means and exchanging data between each means.

Here, when data is input from the input means 1, the data is edited by the editing means 3 under the control of the control means 6.
The data is displayed on the display means 4.

Further, when the data is to be written, the data is written to the external storage means 2 under the control of the control means 6, and when it is desired to be read, the necessary data is written to the external storage means 2 under the control of the control means 6. Read more.

Furthermore, when it is desired to print data, the necessary data is printed by the printing means 5 under the control of the control means 6.

The function of key input from the input means 2 and the processing flow within the apparatus will be explained with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 4, step 101 starts the key input process, step 102 inputs from the keyboard, step 103 checks character input/function input, step 104 checks whether expansion keys are pressed simultaneously, and step 105 checks whether two expansion keys are pressed simultaneously. Press check, step 106
Branches to the editing process of function A, step 10
Step 7 indicates branching to editing processing of function B, step 108 indicates branching to editing processing of function C, and step 109 indicates branching to normal character editing processing.

Here, a case will be described in which the following editing process is branched by key input.

Input only the function key → Function C function selection extension Function key input → Function A function selection extension 2 + Function key input → Function B function selection First, this process starts in step 101, and in step 102 key input from the keyboard be done.

Next, if the key input in step 103 is a character, the process branches to step 109 for normal character editing, and if it is a function, the process proceeds to step 104.

If the expansion keys are pressed at the same time in step 104,
It is assumed that function A has been selected, and the process branches to step 106 to edit function A. If the function A is not pressed at the same time, the process proceeds to step 105.

If the expansion 2 keys are pressed at the same time in step 105, it is assumed that the function B function has been selected, and the process branches to function B editing processing in step 107. If the expansion 2 keys are not pressed simultaneously, the function C function is assumed to be selected. is assumed to have been selected, and the process branches to step 108, the editing process of function C.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

As mentioned above, in conventional document creation machines, when pressing a multi-shift function key, the expansion key, expansion 2
Since keys must be pressed at the same time, both hands are required and the input speed is slow.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks, to provide a document creation machine that performs multi-step shifting only by inputting function keys, enables one-handed input, and has a high input speed.

[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides an input means for inputting data, an external storage means for reading and writing data, an editing means for editing data, a display means for displaying data on a display, and a printing means for printing data. and a control means for instructing the operation of each means and exchanging data between the means, a first detection means for detecting the moment when a key is pressed when a key is inputted from the input means;
A second detection means detects the moment when the finger is released from the key after pressing the key, and a timer is set when the first detection means detects a key input, and the second detection means detects the moment when the finger is released from the key. a third detection means that resets the timer when it detects that the timer is set, and detects the time interval between timer setting and timer reset, and checks and stores the number of times a key is pressed when key input is made from the input means. The storage means compares the time interval detected by the third detection means and a certain set value with the number of key presses stored in the storage means, interprets the function of the input key, and determines the function. and a comparison processing means for sending a signal corresponding to the condition to the control means.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a document creation machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the document creation machine according to the embodiment shown in FIG.

In FIG. 1, the document creation machine of this embodiment includes an input means 12 for inputting data, an external storage means 2 for reading and writing data, and an editing means 3 for editing data.
A display means 4 for displaying data on a display, a printing means 5 for printing data, a control means 6 for instructing the operation of each means and passing data between each means, and an input means]
2, a first detection means 7 detects the moment the key is pressed, a second detection means 8 detects the moment the key is released after the key is pressed, and the first detection means 7
The third detecting means 8 sets a timer when a key input is detected, resets the timer when the second detecting means 8 detects that the finger is removed from the key, and detects the time interval between timer setting and timer resetting. a detection means 9, a storage means 1o for checking and storing the number of key presses when a key is inputted from the input means 12, and a third detection means 9.
Compare the detected time interval with a certain set value and the number of key presses stored in the storage means 10,
It is comprised of a comparison processing means 11 which interprets the function of the input key and sends a signal matching the function to the control means 6.

First, when a key is input from the input means 12, the first detection means 7 detects the moment when the key is pressed, and the second detection means 8 detects the moment when the key is pressed.
Detects the moment when you release your finger after pressing a key. The third detection means 9 sets a timer when the first detection means 7 detects a key input, and the second detection means 8 resets the timer when the second detection means 8 detects that the finger has left the key. Detects the time interval between timer set and timer reset.

Furthermore, the comparison processing means 10 compares the time interval detected by the third detection means 9 with a certain set value, interprets the function of the input key, and controls the signal according to the function. Send to means 6.

The data input from the input means 11 as described above is edited by the editing means 3 under the control of the control means 6,
The data is displayed on the display means 4.

Further, when the data is to be written, the data is written to the external storage means 2 under the control of the control means 6, and when it is desired to be read, the necessary data is written to the external storage means 2 under the control of the control means 6. Read more.

Furthermore, when data is not to be printed, the necessary data is printed by the printing means 5 under the control of the control means 6.

Next, the function of key input from the input means 12 and the processing flow within the apparatus will be explained with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 2, step 111 starts key input processing, step 1]2 inputs the moment a key is pressed on the keyboard, step 103 checks character input/function input, step 114 resets the timer, and step 115 keys Input at the moment when the key is released from the finger, step 116 checks the timer value and set value, step 117 input at the moment the key is pressed next, step 1
18 checks the first pressed key and the next pressed key; step 119 checks the timer value and set value;
Step] 06 shows a branch to the editing process of function A, step 107 shows a branch to the w4t & process of function B, step 108 shows a branch to the editing process of function C, and step 109 shows a branch to normal character editing process. .

Here, a case will be described in which the following editing process is branched by key input.

First, the key input time of the document creation machine is set in advance.

Input the function key within the set time ^ Select the function of function B Input the function key for more than the set time → Select the function of function A Input the function key 2 times within the set time → Select the function of function C First, step 1]] This process starts in step 112, and the key at the moment of input from the keyboard is input.

Next, in step 103, it is checked whether the input key is a normal character or a function. If the input key is a character, the process branches to normal character editing in step 109, and if it is a function, step 114 is performed. Proceed to.

At step 114, the timer for the input key is reset to zero, and the time from step 114 to step 115 is measured. Step 1: The time measured by the timer at step 0 is compared with the set value, and if the timer value is greater than the set time, the process branches to the editing process of function A of step 106.

If the timer value is smaller than the set value, the next key press is checked in step 17, and if there is no input, the process branches to step 107, which is the editing process of function B. Also, if there is a next key input, proceed to step 18; if the same function as the first input is input, proceed to step 119; otherwise, proceed to step 107.
Branch to.

Then, in step 119, the timer value and the set value are compared, and if the timer value is smaller than the set value, the process branches to step 108, which is the editing process of function C; otherwise, the process branches to step 107.

By performing the above processing, if the function is input for a shorter time than the set time, the function of function B will operate, and if the function is input for the set time or more, the function of function A will operate, and the function will be input for the set time. If you enter twice within
function works.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, when inputting a function, it is not necessary to press the extension key and the extension 2 key at the same time, and input can be performed using only the function keys, and the input operation is easy. It also has the effect of increasing speed.

Moreover, in this case, there is an effect that input can be performed with one hand instead of both hands.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The first is a block diagram of a document creation machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, the second diagram is a diagram showing the processing flow of the document creation machine of this embodiment in FIG. 1, and the third diagram is a diagram of a conventional document creation machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the processing flow of the document creation machine of FIG. 3. 1.12... Input means, 2... External storage means, 3.
... Editing means, 4... Display means, 5... Printing means,
6... Control means, 7... First detection means, 8...
Second detection means, 9...Third detection means, 10...
Storage means, 11... Comparison processing means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] Input means for inputting data, external storage means for reading and writing data, editing means for editing data, display means for displaying data on a display, and printing for printing data. and a control means for instructing the operations of each of the means and exchanging data between the means, wherein when a key input is made from the input means, a first detection detects the moment when the key is pressed. means, a second detection means for detecting the moment when a finger is released from the key after the key is pressed; and a timer is set when the first detection means detects a key input; a storage means for resetting a timer when it is detected that a finger is removed from a key, checking and storing the number of times a key is pressed when the timer is set and when a key is inputted from the input means; The time interval detected by the third detection means, a certain set value, and the number of key presses stored in the storage means are compared, the function of the input key is interpreted, and a signal matching the function is determined. and comparison processing means for sending the information to the control means.