JPH05197473A - Device for inputting character string - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To input both an abbreviation code and time original character string of the abbreviation code through the use of an abbreviation key by inputting the abbreviation key so as to select the abbreviation code which is read from an abbreviation dictionary and the original character string of the abbreviation code by means of a selection key. CONSTITUTION:When the abbreviation key of an input means 5 inputs the abbreviation code, the abbreviation code and the original character string of the abbreviation are taken out from the abbreviation dictionary 8 and displayed at a prescribed position of a screen by a display means 10. The abbreviation code is marked as an initial selection candidate and stored in a selection candidate storing part 9. When a user selects the abbreviation code, a succeeding input is successively executed so that the abbreviation code in the selection candidate storing part 9 is selected. When the user selects the original character string of the abbreviation, the character string selection key of the input means 5 is pressed so that the character string is marked and the character string is stored in the selection candidate storing part 9. Then, after the user inputs the succeeding character, the character string in the selection candidate storing part 9 is selected.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a character string input device used for inputting a character string into a computer, a word processor or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, computers and word processors have become widespread, and business documents and the like are often created by them.

In this business document, etc.,
Since the abbreviations such as “(goods)” are frequently used, various character string input devices have been developed which are provided with an abbreviation key capable of inputting these abbreviations with one key separately from a character key for inputting characters.

A conventional character string input device will be described below. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a conventional character string input device.

Reference numeral 1 is an input means composed of character keys for inputting characters and abbreviation keys for inputting abbreviations such as "(stock)" and "(goods)", and 2 is a control unit for controlling the entire character string input device. Reference numeral 3 is an input character string storage unit for storing the character string input from the input means 1, and 4 is a display means for displaying the characters and abbreviations input from the input means 1.

A method of using the conventional character string input device configured as described above will be described below.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a screen display example of a conventional character string input device. Here, as an input example, "Japan Co., Ltd."
Consider the case of entering the character string "ha". Figure 5
As shown in (a), the character string "Japan" has already been input means 1
It is assumed that the input character string is input, is displayed by the display unit 4, and is stored in the input character string storage unit 3. “_” Is an input prompt cursor.

First, the user inputs the "(stock)" key which is the abbreviation key of the input means 1. Next, the input means 1 inputs the abbreviation "(shares)" consisting of the character strings "(", "stock", ")" as an input character string.

Next, the control unit 2 receives the input character string "(stock)" from the input unit 1, displays it on the screen by the display unit 4, and stores it in the input character string storage unit 3.

At this time, the screen display is in the state shown in FIG. 5 (b). Next, the user inputs the character "ha" by using the character key "ha" of the input means 1.

Next, the control unit 2 receives the input character string "ha" from the input unit 1, displays it on the screen by the display unit 4, and stores it in the input character string storage unit 3.

At this time, the screen display is in the state shown in FIG. 5 (c). As described above, a character string including an abbreviation such as "(Ltd.)" was input.

[0013]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, when the abbreviation key is entered, the abbreviation is simply entered, so that a document such as various contracts in which abbreviations cannot be used is created. However, even if there is an abbreviation key, it cannot be used and the original character string of the abbreviation must be entered character by character using the character keys, which is cumbersome and troublesome. Was.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides a character string input device which is excellent in workability of document creation in which the abbreviation and its original character string can be input by the abbreviation key. To aim.

[0015]

To achieve this object, a character string input device of the present invention comprises a character key for inputting characters, an abbreviation key for inputting an abbreviation, an abbreviation and its original character string. , An abbreviation dictionary storing the abbreviation and its original character string in association with each other, a character entered by the input means, an abbreviation, etc. Display means for displaying the original character string of the abbreviation stored in the abbreviation dictionary, and a selection candidate storage unit for storing which of the abbreviation and the original character string of the abbreviation stored in the abbreviation dictionary is selected. And an input character string storage unit that stores a character string whose input is confirmed.

[0016]

With this configuration, when the abbreviation key is entered,
The abbreviation and its original character string are displayed on the display means, and the abbreviation and its original character string can be input by selecting one of them with the selection key.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a character string input device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 5 is an input means including a character key for inputting characters, an abbreviation key for inputting an abbreviation, a selection key for selecting one of the abbreviation and its original character string, and 6 is a character string input. A control unit that controls the entire apparatus, 7 is an input character string storage unit that stores a character string whose input has been confirmed, 8 is an abbreviation dictionary that stores an abbreviation and the original character string of the abbreviation in association with each other, and 9 is A selection candidate storage unit for storing which abbreviation and the original character string of the abbreviation stored in the abbreviation dictionary 8 is selected is stored in the abbreviation dictionary 8 with characters and abbreviations input by the input means 5. It is a display means for displaying the original character string of the abbreviation.

The operation of the character string input device according to the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described below.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a flow chart of the character string input device in one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the character string input device in one embodiment of the present invention.

Here, as an input example, let us consider a case where the character string "Japan Co., Ltd." is input as in the conventional example. As shown in FIG. 3 (a), it is assumed that the character string “Japan” has already been input by the input means 5, is displayed by the display means 10, and is stored in the input character string storage unit 7.

First, the user inputs the "(stock)" key which is the abbreviation key of the input means 5. At this time, the control unit 6
The abbreviation "(shares)" consisting of the character strings "(", "shares", ")" corresponding to the "(shares)" key entered by the input means 5 is used as the input string, and the process shown in FIG. 2 is started. To do.

Next, the abbreviation "(shares)" and the original character string "corporation" of the abbreviation are read from the abbreviation dictionary 8, and these are used as input candidates and displayed at a predetermined position on the screen by the display means 10. The symbol "(shares)" is marked as an initial selection candidate and the symbol "(shares)" is stored in the selection candidate storage unit 9 (S1).

At this time, the screen display is in the state shown in FIG. 3 (b). In the figure, the mark indicating the selection candidate is represented by shading.

Next, the user inputs the character "ha" using the character key "ha" of the input means 5 (S2).

Next, it is determined whether the key input in S2 is the symbol selection key (S3). The key input in S2 was the character key "ha".

Next, it is determined whether the key input in S2 is a character string selection key (S5). The key input in S2 was the character key "ha".

Next, it is determined whether the key input in S2 is an abbreviation key (S7). The key input in S2 was the character key "ha".

Next, the input candidates displayed in S1 are erased by the display means 10, and the abbreviation "(shares)" which is the current selection candidate stored in the selection candidate storage unit 9 and the key entered in S2. The character "ha" corresponding to is displayed at the cursor position on the screen by the display means 10 and stored in the input character string storage unit 7 (S9).

At this time, the screen display is as shown in FIG. 3 (c), and the character string "Japan Co., Ltd."
Can be entered.

Next, as another input example, when an abbreviation such as a contract cannot be used, the original character string of the abbreviation is used,
Consider a case where the character string "Japan Co., Ltd." is input.

First, the user inputs the abbreviation key "(shares)" of the input means 5. Next, the same processing as above is performed until before S2.

At this time, the screen display is in the state shown in FIG. At this time, the selection candidate is the abbreviation "(shares)" with a mark, which is stored in the selection candidate storage unit 9.

Next, the user inputs the character string selection key of the input means 5 in order to select the original character string "corporation" of the abbreviation as a selection candidate (S2).

Next, it is determined whether the key input in S2 is the symbol selection key (S3). The key input in S2 was the character string selection key.

Next, it is determined whether the key input in S2 is a character string selection key (S5). The key input in S2 was the character string selection key.

Next, the mark indicating the selection candidate is moved from the abbreviation "(shares)" to the original character string "corporation" of the abbreviation by the display means 10, and the original character string "" of the abbreviation is stored in the selection candidate storage unit 9. "Corporation" is newly stored (S6).

At this time, the screen display is in the state shown in FIG. Next, the user inputs the character "ha" using the character key "ha" of the input means 5 (S2).

Next, it is determined whether the key input in S2 is the abbreviation selection key (S3). The key input in S2 was the character key "ha".

Next, it is determined whether the key input in S2 is a character string selection key (S5). The key input in S2 was the character key "ha".

Next, it is determined whether the key input in S2 is an abbreviation key (S7). The key input in S2 was the character key "ha".

Next, the input candidates displayed on the screen are erased by the display means 10, and the original character string "corporation" of the abbreviation which is the current selection candidate stored in the selection candidate storage section 9 is set. Character "ha" corresponding to the key entered in S2
Is displayed at the cursor position on the screen by the display means 10 and stored in the input character string storage unit 7 (S9).

At this time, the screen display is as shown in FIG. 3 (e), and the character string "Japan Co., Ltd." can be entered easily and quickly even if the abbreviation "(shares)" cannot be used. ..

The case where the symbol selection key of the input means 5 is pressed in S2 will be described.

First, it is determined whether the key input in S2 is the abbreviation selection key (S3). The key entered in S2 was the abbreviation selection key.

Then, a mark indicating a selection candidate is attached to the abbreviation by the display means 10, and the abbreviation is newly stored in the selection candidate storage 9 (S4). Then, it is performed by performing the processing from S2.

Next, the case where the abbreviation key of the input means 5 is input in S2 will be described.

First, it is determined whether the key input in S2 is an abbreviation key (S7). The key entered in S2 was an abbreviation key.

Next, the input candidate of the first inputted symbol key displayed in S1 is erased by the display means 10, and the selection of the first inputted symbol key stored in the selection candidate storage section 9 is performed. The candidates are displayed at the cursor position on the screen by the display unit 10 and stored in the input character string storage unit 7 (S8).

Next, the abbreviation corresponding to the abbreviation key input in S2 is set as an input character string (S10).

Next, the input candidates for the abbreviation key entered in S2 are displayed, and the abbreviations are used as initial selection candidates (S
1). Then, it is performed by performing the processing from S2.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the abbreviation and its original character string can be input easily and quickly by simply pressing the abbreviation key and the selection key of the input means 5.

In the present embodiment, the selection candidates are selected (S3 to S6) by the two keys of the abbreviation selection key and the character string selection key, but the selection key is one key,
When this key is pressed, the selection candidate may be changed (from the abbreviation to the original character string of the abbreviation, from the original character string of the abbreviation to the abbreviation).

[0054]

As described above, according to the present invention, by inputting the abbreviation key and selecting the abbreviation read from the abbreviation dictionary and the original character string of the abbreviation with the selection key, the abbreviation key can be used. It is possible to realize a character string input device that is excellent in workability and that can input the original character string of the abbreviation.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a character string input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a character string input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3A is a diagram showing a screen display example of a character string input device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a screen display example of a character string input device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. The figure which shows the screen display example of the character string input device in one Example of invention. (D) The figure which shows the screen display example of the character string input device in one Example of this invention. (E) The character string in one Example of this invention. The figure which shows the screen display example of the input device

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a conventional character string input device.

5A shows a screen display example of a conventional character string input device. FIG. 5B shows a screen display example of a conventional character string input device. FIG. 5C shows a screen display example of a conventional character string input device. Figure

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 input means 2 control part 3 input character string storage part 4 display means 5 input means 6 control part 7 input character string storage part 8 abbreviation dictionary 9 selection candidate storage part 10 display means

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An input means comprising a character key for inputting characters, an abbreviation key for inputting an abbreviation, a selection key for selecting one of the abbreviation and its original character string, and an abbreviation. An abbreviation dictionary that stores the original character strings in association with each other, and display means that displays the characters, abbreviations, etc. input by the input means and the original character strings of the abbreviations stored in the abbreviation dictionary. , A selection candidate storage unit that stores which of the abbreviations and the original character strings of the abbreviations stored in the abbreviation dictionary is selected, and an input character string storage unit that stores the character string for which the input is confirmed. A character string input device characterized in that