JPH04251321A - Keyboard - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily specify the function of a function key matched with the processings of individual users. CONSTITUTION:When a user registers a code which is frequently used by the user in a function key memory 4, the user depresses the function key for which the user desires registration after turning on a switch 12. Then a function key memory control section 2 registers the code inputted from an ordinary key section 5 thereafter in the corresponding area of the memory 4. When the user turns off a switch 11 after registration, ordinary operations can be restarted. Whenever the function key of the corresponding function key section 3 is depressed thereafter, the code registered in the corresponding area of the memory 4 is outputted instead of the intrinsic code of the function key. In addition, whenever the switch 11 is turned off and the function key is depressed, the intrinsic code of the function code is outputted.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a keyboard having function keys, which is an input device for a computer.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art In conventional keyboards, the function keys only output data such as codes specific to the keys, and the functions of the function keys are determined by software running on the main body to which the keyboard is connected.

0003

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional keyboard described above, the functions of the function keys are defined by software, so it is impossible to specify functions that suit the user's individual processing to the function keys. There is a problem.

0004

[Means for Solving the Problems] The keyboard of the present invention includes:
In a keyboard configured with a plurality of function keys and general keys consisting of numeric, ANK, and kana keys, a function having a storage area corresponding to the function key and storing new function key data a key memory; a function switch section having a switch for selectively instructing the function key data; and a function switch section having a switch for selectively instructing the function key data; and a function key memory control section having means for controlling the output of any one of the functions.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the present invention. The function switch section 1 has two switches 11 and 12. The switch 11 switches between outputting a code as unique data from the function key unit 3 made up of a plurality of function keys, or outputting a code registered in the function key memory 4. The switch 12 is used when registering a code in the function key memory 4.

The function key memory control section 2 performs switching control based on the states of the switches 11 and 12 of the function switch section 1. The function key memory 4 has an area equal to the number of keys in the function key section 3 mounted on the keyboard, and is configured from the function key section 3 and numeric, ANK, and kana keys by turning on the switch 12. Codes input from the general key section 5 are registered for each function key.

To register frequently used codes by the user in the function key memory 4, first press switch 1.
Turn on 2 and then press the function key to be registered. As a result, the function key memory control unit 2
Thereafter, the code input using the general key section 5 is registered in the corresponding area of the function key memory 4. Thereafter, by turning off the switch 12, normal operation is resumed.

By turning on the switch 11,
Each time a corresponding function key of the function key section 3 is pressed, a code registered in the corresponding area of the function key memory 4 is output in place of the unique code of the function key. In addition, switch 11
, and each time a function key is pressed,
A unique code for the function key will be output.

[0009]

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the present invention has the advantage that by registering a series of key operations as a code in the memory corresponding to the function key, it is possible to easily specify the function key function suitable for the user's individual processing. There is.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Function switch section 2 Function key memory control section 3
Function key section 4 Function key memory 5 General key section 11, 12 Switch

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A keyboard configured with a plurality of function keys and general keys consisting of numeric, ANK, and kana keys, wherein a new function key is provided that has a storage area corresponding to the function keys. a function switch section having a function key memory storing data, a switch for selecting and instructing the function key data, and a function switch section having a switch for selecting and instructing the function key data; 1. A keyboard comprising: a function key memory control section having means for controlling output of any of the function key data. 2. The function switch section includes a switch that outputs a data registration instruction, and the function key memory control section outputs new function key data input from the general key according to the data registration instruction of the switch. 2. The keyboard according to claim 1, further comprising means for controlling storage in a storage area of said function key memory corresponding to said function key.