JPH0433121A - Data input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the deterioration in the appearance of a display screen owing to the overlap of data by changing the form of display while the whole number of digits of data is viewed. CONSTITUTION:When there is no correction of data, code data is inputted from a data input means 1, and the code is displayed in the display area 4a of a display means 4. When an execution key is operated after code data is inputted, display data corresponding to the inputted code is read from a display data storage means 2 and is displayed on the display area 4a instead of a code which does not require display. When there is a correction instruction by a correction instruction means 3, and input data inputted as the object of correction is not overlapped with display data on the display area 4a, input data and said display data are both displayed. When input data inputted as the object of correction overlaps with inputted input data on the display area 4a, only input data is displayed. Consequently, the display of display data can be changed in accordance with displayed data.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a data input device that displays and inputs input data in a predetermined display area.

"Prior Art" Conventionally, as a display section of a data input device such as a slip issuing machine, there is a display section as shown in FIG. 8, for example.

In FIG. 8, 2 is a display section of the data input device 11, and the display section 12 of the data input device 11 displays an input code and also displays the name corresponding to the code. Area 13 is provided. Although not shown here, the display unit 12 is provided with a numeric keypad for inputting code data, etc., function keys for selecting each mode, an execution key, etc.

When entering the code in this data input bag ff1ll,
When a predetermined function key is pressed, the input/display area 13 of the display section 12 enters the data input state as shown in FIG. Company code (“oo bi’ in Figure 8 (A))
). When the execution key is pressed while the code is displayed, the data ("001") is confirmed, and the code "'001" on the input/display area 13 disappears as shown in Figure 8 (B). The corresponding company name "Pa○x Shoji Co., Ltd." is displayed. In this case, the name may be displayed or output on the slip and the code may also be output on the slip, but for example, as in the company name code above, only the name is output on the actual slip and the company name code is output. There are some things I don't want to do.

However, the actual display result may differ from the desired display. In such a case, it is possible that the input code was entered incorrectly when inputting the data. In such a case, operate the correction key to clear the display on the input/display area 13, as shown in FIG. 8(C). Enter a new code (e.g. “00”)
2”).

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, in such conventional data input devices, when correcting the displayed name, etc., the display is erased and the code is re-entered, so that the name, etc. There is an inconvenience that it is difficult to correct the display because it has completely disappeared. That is, when inputting an input code, only numbers are displayed to indicate what kind of item (name) it corresponds to, so it is inevitable that the input code will be entered incorrectly. This error in inputting the input code is often caused by inputting the wrong code because only a part of the code is actually different, and the table in which the codes are stored is generally arranged in iweo (or alphabetical) order. Even if it is displayed, it may be helpful to some extent. In such a case, there is a problem in that if the display of the name, etc. completely disappears, there will be no clues for inputting, making it difficult to input.

In addition, it is difficult to make corrections because the entire display disappears, so in order to solve this problem, we have added a correction mode for overprinted data that allows you to display the code for re-input over the name display. There is something. However, when the displays overlap, or even if they do not overlap, when the displays are very close to each other, it becomes difficult to see the code to be inputted, and there is a problem that the aesthetic appearance of the display screen is impaired.

It is clear that if the mode of data display is changed depending on whether or not the data to be displayed overlaps, data input can be facilitated without spoiling the aesthetic appearance of the display screen.

An object of the present invention is to change the display of display data in accordance with the data to be displayed.

[Means to solve the problem] The means of the present invention are as follows.

Data input means 1 (see the functional block diagram in Figure 1)
The same applies hereinafter) is a keyboard, etc., provided with keys for inputting hiragana, alphanumeric characters, etc., and function keys such as a 10-1 execution key.

The display data storage means 2 is a RAM or the like that stores display data corresponding to the input data inputted by the data input means 1 in the form of a table. For example, there is an employee yarn table that stores employee yarns corresponding to employee codes, and a company name table that corresponds to company codes.

The correction instruction means 3 is for instructing correction of input data, such as when input data is re-entered when the display data displayed based on the input data is different from the desired one. These are the correction key, execution key, etc. provided in the .

The display means 4 is for displaying input data input by the data input means 1 and display data read out from the display data storage means 2 in a predetermined display area 4a set in advance, and is, for example, a CRT.

LCD etc.

The control means 5 reads display data corresponding to input data from the display data storage means 2 and displays it on the display area 4a, and is executed by, for example, a CPU. In this case, when a correction instruction is given by the correction instruction means 3, if the input data input as a correction target does not overlap with the display data on the display area, the input data and the display data are displayed together, and the correction is made. If the input data input as a target overlaps the display data on the display area, control is performed so that only the input data is displayed.

[Effect] The operation of the means of the invention is as follows.

First, display data corresponding to an input code is stored in, for example, a table in the display data storage means 2.

When there is no data correction (that is, when there is no correction instruction from the correction instruction means 3), the data input means 1, for example 1o-
The code data is inputted in the display area 4 of the display means 4.
The code is displayed in a. After the code data is input, when the execution key is operated, the display data corresponding to the input code is read out from the display data storage means 2, and the read display data (for example, the input company code Codes (corresponding company name) that do not require display (
For example, the company code is displayed on the display area 4a instead of the company code.

When a correction instruction is given by the correction instruction means 3, it is determined whether the code input as the correction target is displayed without overlapping with the display data on the display area 4a, and the display form is determined depending on the presence or absence of overlap. be changed. In other words, the input data input as the correction target is the display data and the display area 4.
If they do not overlap on the display area 4a, the input data and the display data are displayed together, and if they overlap the input data that is to be corrected on the display area 4a, only the input data is displayed. It becomes possible to change the display of display data in accordance with the data, and data input at the time of correction can be facilitated without spoiling the beauty of the display screen.

[Example] Examples will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7.

FIGS. 2 to 7 are diagrams showing one embodiment of a data input device.

First, the configuration will be explained. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the data input device. In this figure, 21 is a CPU that controls the entire device and performs various data input processes including a correction mode, which will be described later. control the behavior of CPU2
i includes a keypad section 22 consisting of a keyboard equipped with a numeric keypad, an execution key 22a, a correction key 22b for specifying a correction mode, etc., a processing procedure memory 23 for storing processing procedures in the form of programs and fixed data, and a plurality of A word memory 24 that stores display layout information for displaying data corresponding to input items in a predetermined area on the display screen, an input buffer 25 that temporarily stores input codes input from the key input section 22, and confirmation. a data memory 26 for storing the processed data for each record of one slip, and registers A and B for temporarily storing data during arithmetic processing.

A work register 27 including C, and an employee thread table 28 that outputs the corresponding employee thread when the employee thread code is input.
, a company name table 29 that outputs the corresponding company name when a company code is input, and a display section 30 that displays the input code, name, etc.

Also, the processing procedure memory 23, word memory 24, input buffer 25, data memory 26, work register 2
7. Employee yarn table 28 and company name table 29 are as follows:
For example, the storage area of RAM is divided and used.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the word memory 24 that stores display layout information for displaying display data such as employee codes and employee threads in designated areas on the display unit 3Q or on the slip. This display layout information stores word names such as codes and names, input types corresponding to the word names, table names, and specified ranges (areas). As the word names, for example, employee code and employee thread, and company code and company name are stored in pairs. For input, the input word "■'" is displayed to display a message prompting the operator to enter the code, and the input code is input from a predetermined table (for example, the employee thread table) without requiring operator judgment. There is a table word II T II for outputting a name (for example, a company name). In the table name, a predetermined table (eg, employee thread table, company name table) is stored in the item specified by the input type II T II.

In addition, in the designated range (area), data (
For example, the X coordinate, Y coordinate, and horizontal length) are stored.

FIG. 4 shows the display section 30 based on the above display layout information.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of display data displayed on or printed on a slip. For example, if the word conversion is "employee code", as shown in Figure 4, the X coordinate = 3. An area with a length of 10 in the horizontal direction from the position of Y coordinate: 1 is secured, and since the input type is ■ (input word)', the input employee code is displayed or displayed after waiting for the code input by the operator. Print. Also, if the word conversion is "employee name",
Coordinates, 3. An area of length: lO is secured in the horizontal direction from the position of Y coordinate = 2, and the input type is 'T (table word)''
Therefore, the employee thread corresponding to the input employee code is read from the employee thread table 28 and displayed or printed. On the other hand, when the word conversion is ``company code'' and ``company name,'' specified areas with a length of 10 in the horizontal direction from the position of X coordinate = 2 and Y coordinate = 4 are set overlappingly, and this area The most suitable company code or company name is displayed or printed on the screen through data processing described later.

Note that here, the input items are set at the same time as the format on the slip, so that the printing and display formats are the same, but this is not limited to this, and it is up to the operator to set what items and where on the slip. can be freely set.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing input processing, and this flow is executed when the correction key 22b is operated. In the same figure,
The code Sn (n=1.2+...) indicates each step of the flow.

Since the fact that the correction key 22b has been operated means that the slip will be revised due to an input error, etc., the first word is read out from the word memory 24 in step Sll and the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, the input type is input word II I 11
If it is determined that the input word is LL I II, the data of the current input word is returned to the input buffer 25 in step S12. That is, by reading the corresponding first word, reading out the corresponding data from the word memory 24, and temporarily dropping it into the input buffer 25, the input buffer 25
This can be corrected above.

In step SI4, it is determined with reference to the display layout information (FIG. 3) stored in the word memory 24 whether or not the data of the current input word is in the same specified area as the next table word. In this case, the input word and the table are set in advance to alternate as shown in Figure 3, but if the data of the current input word is in the same designated area as the next table word, the input word and the table word are can be displayed in the same designated area. If the data of the current input word is in the same specified area as the next table word, step S
At step 15, the number of data digits of the current input word is stored in register A, the number of data digits of the next table word is stored in register B, and the number of digits of the specified area is stored in register C, respectively.

Next, in step S16, it is determined whether the sum of the number of data digits of the current input word and the number of data in the next table word is smaller than the number of digits of the specified area (A+B<C), and the sum of the number of data digits of the current input word is determined. If the number of data digits and the number of data digits of the next table word are smaller than the number of digits of the specified area, it is determined that the input data to be corrected does not overlap with the next table word on the specified area, and in step S17 the code data of the current input word is is displayed right-aligned within the specified area, and the process advances to step S20. At this time, since the display within the specified area is not cleared, both the characters, etc. of the table word, which are displayed left-aligned within the specified area, and the data of the current input word are displayed. On the other hand, when the number of data digits of the current input word and the number of data digits of the next table word are greater than or equal to the number of digits of the specified area, it is determined that the input data to be corrected overlaps with the next table word on the specified area, and step S18
The display in the designated area is cleared in step S19, and the data of the current input word is displayed right-aligned within the cleared designated display, and the process advances to step S20.

In this way, it is determined whether input word data such as a company code and table word data such as a company name that corresponds to the input word data fit within the specified area, and only when both data overlap, it is specified. Only input word data will be displayed on the area.

On the other hand, if the data of the current input word is not in the same specified area as the next table word in step S14, step S2
0 displays the cursor at a predetermined position within the specified area, and the operator presses keys such as the numeric keypad or execution key (
Step S21).

If the input key is a numeric keypad, the contents of the input buffer 25 are rewritten according to the input using the numeric keypad in step S22, the display is also rewritten in step S23, and the process returns to step S22.
Return to 21. The manual operation of the numeric keypad in steps 821 to S23 is repeated, and when the key input in step S21 is the execution key, it is determined that the input code to be input has been input, and this loop is exited and the process moves to step S24. In S24, the contents of the input buffer 25 are transferred to the data memory 26, the processing of the current word is completed, and the process moves to step S25. That is, the data of the current input word is once transferred onto the input buffer 25, and corrections and the like are performed on the input buffer 25. Then, the execution key is operated, the contents of the data stored in the input buffer 25 are determined, and the corresponding data is returned to the data memory 26. Next, in step S25, the next word is read from the word memory 24, and the process proceeds to step S12.

On the other hand, in step S12, the input type is input word 11 I
If it is determined that it is not I+, the table word If T
It is determined that it is I+, and in step S26 a table search is performed based on the numerical value of the input buffer 25, and in step S27
The search data searched in is transferred to the data memory 26. Here, the data stored in the input buffer 25 will eventually be stored in the data memory 26, but when transferring data from the input buffer 25 to the data memory 26, the contents of the input buffer 25 should not be erased. If you leave it
A table search can be performed using the contents of the input buffer 25. Next, in step S27, the data searched in the table is taken into the data memory 26 as data in the record, and in step S28, the display in the specified area is cleared. The designated area in this case is the area in the currently designated employee thread. Next, in step S29, the data of the current table word is displayed aligned to the left within the specified area, and in step S25
Then, in step S25, the next word is read and the above-described process is repeated.

By executing the above processing, corrected displays as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are performed. FIG. 6 shows the display section 12 of the data input device 41 when the specified range and input data overlap, and FIG. 7 shows the display section 12 of the data input device 41 when the specified range overlaps but the input data does not. , 6 and 7, it is assumed that the area for inputting the code and the area for displaying the name overlap.

In explaining FIGS. 6 and 7, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent members as those of the conventional example shown in FIG. 8.

Enter the company code into the data input device 41 using the numeric keypad, etc., and press the execution key 22a with the code (for example, "001"') displayed in the three digits from the right, and the data ("0") is pressed.
01''') is confirmed, the code "OO1" on the input/display area 13 disappears and the company name "XX Shoji Co., Ltd." corresponding to that input code is displayed aligned to the left as shown in Figure 6 (A). be done.

When the operator operates the correction key 22b when looking at the displayed company name ``○× Shoji Co., Ltd.'' and if it is different from the desired name, the displayed table word data ``'○× Shoji Co., Ltd.'' is changed in this case. is long, so if left as is, it will be determined that it overlaps with the code of the input word, and the display data “○
x Shoji Co., Ltd.” is deleted and the code “001” indicating the previous input data correction status is displayed (see Figure 6 (B)).
.

That is, if the input data to be corrected that is displayed when the correction key 22b is operated overlaps with other display data on the input/display area 13, the input/display area 13 is changed as shown by the hatching in FIG. 6(B). Display only input data.

On the other hand, when a company code (for example, "002") is input into the data input device 11 and the execution key 22a is pressed to confirm the data (''002''), the input/display shown in FIG. 7(A) is performed. The code "OO2" in area 13 disappears, and the company name "XX Shoji" corresponding to that input code is displayed aligned to the left.

When the displayed company name "XX Shoji" is different from the desired name and the correction key 22b is operated, in this case, the displayed table word data "XX Shoji" is short, so the input word is changed. It is determined that the code can be displayed without overlapping with the code, and the code ``OO2'' in the previous input data correction state is displayed while the display data ``○×Shoji'' remains (Figure 7 (B)). reference). That is, correction key 2
If the input data to be corrected that is displayed when operating 2b does not overlap with other display data on the input/display area 13, the input data and the input data are displayed in the input/display area 13 as shown in FIG. 7(B). Display data together with display data.

Therefore, in the past, when making a correction, there was a problem that it was difficult to make a correction because the name display of ``P○×Shoji Co., Ltd.'' disappeared completely, but in this embodiment, the correction target is as much as possible as long as the data does not overlap. Since both the code and the previous display data are displayed, the correction work can be greatly improved.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, since the display format is changed based on the total number of digits of data, deterioration in the appearance of the display screen due to overlapping data can be prevented, and corrections can be made easily. data entry work efficiency can be improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of the present invention, FIGS. 2 to 7 are diagrams showing one embodiment of a data input device, FIG. 2 is a block diagram thereof, and FIG. 3 is a storage of display layout information thereof. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of display data printed on the slip, Figure 5 is a flowchart showing the input program, and Figure 6 is a diagram showing the data structure of the displayed data. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the display section when the displayed data is short;
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display section of a conventional data input device. 12.30...display section (display means), 13...
Input/display area (display area), 21... CPU (control means), 22... Key human power section (data input means), 2
2a...Execution key, 22b...Correction key (correction instruction means), 23...Processing procedure memory, 24...
Word memory, 25... Input buffer, 26...
- Data memory, 28...Employee thread table (display data storage means), 29.Company name table (display data storage means), 41...Data input device. Patent Applicant Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Diagram Diagram ■ Input Word” ¥7')Reso ← Country 21 Diagram Diagram and Diagram

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] Data input means for inputting predetermined data; display data storage means for storing display data corresponding to the input data; correction instruction means for instructing correction of the input data; and the data input means. display means for displaying input data inputted by and display data read from the display data storage means in a predetermined display area; and display means for reading display data corresponding to the input data from the display data storage means and displaying the display data read from the display data storage means. area, and when there is a correction instruction by the correction instruction means, if the input data input as a correction target does not overlap with the display data on the display area, the input data and the display data are displayed together. and control means for controlling the input data so as to display only the input data when the input data input as a correction target overlaps the display data on the display area.