JPH05289836A - Method and device for event management - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the method and the device for event management which suppress the event detection without changing the value of the attribute of an object. CONSTITUTION:A second object generating means 3 generates a second invisible object, which conceals at least a part of a first object and is placed in the front of the first object, on the picture of a display device 9. An event generating means 4 transmits an event to the first or second object arranged on the most front side of coordinates where a cursor exists on the picture of the display device 9, and event detecting means 5a and 5b detect the event transmitted to the first object. A cursor moving means 6 moves the cursor on the picture of the display device 9 based on user's operation, and a switching means 7 switches the second object generating means 3 to the operating state and the non-operating state based on user's operation.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an event management method and an event management device for managing an event generated by a pointing device such as a mouse device in a window system on a workstation equipped with a bitmap display. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In many applications on a workstation equipped with a bitmap display, a pointing device such as a mouse device is used to move a cursor on the screen and press a button of the pointing device. , Sends an event to an object on the screen placed at the coordinates of the cursor, and the object that detects the event performs the action defined to be executed when the event is detected in advance. In such an application, an operation such as rewriting the attribute information about each object is usually performed in order to suppress the predefined operation of each object.

Such a conventional event management method will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a conventional event management method, in which a button-shaped first object 32, a button-shaped second object 33, and a button-shaped third object are displayed on a screen 31 of a workstation. Object 34 and arrow-shaped cursor 3
And 5 are displayed. The workstation includes a first event detecting means 36 and a second event detecting means 37.
And the third event detecting means 38 and the event generating means 3
9, and the first event detecting means 36 detects an event transmitted to the first object 32. The second event detection means 37 detects an event transmitted to the second object 33. The third event detecting means 38 uses the third object 34.
Detects events sent to. The event generating means 39 generates an event from the cursor 35.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing attribute values of the first to third objects 32 to 34, (a) is the attribute value of the first object 32 at the first time, and (b) is the first time. The value of the attribute of the second object 33 in (c) is the first
The value of the attribute of the third object 34 at the time of
(D) is the attribute value of the first object 32 at the second time, (e) is the attribute value of the second object 33 at the second time, and (f) is the third value at the second time.
The values of the attributes of the object 34 of FIG. For example, the first object 32 shown in (a) has an x coordinate (attribute x) of 100, ay coordinate (attribute y) of 100, and performs a specified operation when an event is received (attribute sensible
Is true), which means that. Also, the second object 33 shown in (e) has an x coordinate (attribute x) of 150, ay coordinate (attribute y) of 100, and does not perform the specified action even when an event is received (attribute sensible is false). It means ,.

In such an application, the first object 32, the second object 33, and the third object
For all objects with object 34 of
It is necessary to change the value of the attribute of each of the objects 32-34 in order to prevent the specified action from being performed even when the event is transmitted. In this case, "sensible" is shown in FIG.
The value of the attribute indicated by must be "false". In this way, the event generating means 39 generates an event, and any of the first event detecting means 36, the second event detecting means 37, and the third event detecting means 38 receives the event. However, the operation specified by these is not performed. In FIG. 13, if the objects 32 to 34 receive an event at the first time shown in (a), (b), and (c), the designated operation is performed, and (d) and (e).
Each of the objects 32 to
Even if 34 receives an event, it does not perform the specified operation.

Further, in order to show the user that the object does not perform the specified action, the appearance of the color or the pattern of the object is also changed, and this also changes the appearance of the object. It is realized by changing the value of the attribute.

[0006]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional method, when a plurality of objects performing the same kind of operation, for example, a cursor sends an event, data of numbers 0 to 9 are normally generated respectively. To instruct the button-shaped objects labeled 0 to 9 to suppress their actions,
There was a problem that it was necessary to change the value of the attribute of all those objects. That is, when the attributes shown in FIG. 13 are included, "s" usually has the value of "true"
All the values of the attributes indicated by "ensible" had to be "false".

In the above conventional method, there is also a problem that it is necessary to prepare each object with an attribute indicating whether or not an operation is performed when an event is received, and a procedure for changing the value of the attribute. I had. Further, in the above-mentioned conventional method, when it is desired to show on the screen whether or not an operation is performed when an event is received, an attribute for that and a procedure for changing the attribute must be prepared. Also had.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an event management method and an event management apparatus capable of suppressing the detection of an event without changing the value of the attribute of an object.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on a screen, and a user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object. The first by performing a predetermined operation
Event detection step of performing an action corresponding to the object, the cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the arbitrary number of the first objects are displayed on the screen.
Covering at least some of the objects of
Generating an arbitrary number of invisible second objects located on the front side of the first object, the user positioning the cursor on the first object covered by the second object, and It is characterized by executing an event non-detection step in which the operation corresponding to the first object is not performed even if the operation is performed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, cursor generating means for displaying a cursor on the screen, an arbitrary number of first object generating means for displaying an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and on the screen An arbitrary number of invisible second objects that cover at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects and are located in front of the first objects.
Number of second object generating means for generating the above object, and the first or second object arranged on the most front side of the coordinates on the screen where the cursor is present.
Event generating means for transmitting an event to the object, an arbitrary number of event detecting means for detecting the event transmitted to the first object, and the cursor on the screen based on a user operation. And a switching means for switching the second object generating means between an operating state and a non-operating state based on a user's operation.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen. In addition, an arbitrary number of invisible second objects located on the rear surface side are generated, and the user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object and performs a predetermined operation, so that the first object And an event detecting step of performing an action corresponding to the step (1), displaying a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and displaying the same coordinates as at least a part of the first objects on the screen and on the front side. Generating any number of invisible second objects located, wherein the user positions the cursor over the first object covered by the second object. Even if a predetermined operation by, is characterized by performing the event non-detection step is not performed an operation corresponding to the first object.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided cursor generation means for displaying a cursor on the screen, arbitrary number of first object generation means for displaying an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and on the screen. An arbitrary number of second object generating means for generating an arbitrary number of invisible second objects located at the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects, and Event generating means for transmitting an event to the first or second object arranged on the most front side of the coordinates where the cursor is present, and an arbitrary means for detecting the event transmitted to the first object A number of event detecting means, a cursor moving means for moving the cursor on the screen based on a user operation, and a user operating operation It is characterized in that serial second object and a switching means for switching between a state located on the rear side and the state positioned on the front side of the first object.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object and performs a predetermined operation. The event detection step of performing an action corresponding to the first object, displaying a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and displaying the cursor among the first object of the arbitrary number on the screen. Of at least a second object that covers at least a part of the first object and has the same shape as the first object but a different pattern or color and is located in front of the first object, and the user moves the cursor to the cursor. Even if it is placed on the first object covered by the second object and a predetermined operation is performed, the operation corresponding to the first object is performed. It is characterized by performing a no events non-detection step I.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided cursor generating means for displaying a cursor on the screen, an arbitrary number of first object generating means for displaying an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and on the screen. An arbitrary number of second objects that cover at least a part of the arbitrary number of the first objects, have the same shape as the first object but have different patterns or colors, and are located in front of the first object.
Number of second object generating means for generating the above object, and the first or second object arranged on the most front side of the coordinates on the screen where the cursor is present.
Event generating means for transmitting an event to the object, an arbitrary number of event detecting means for detecting the event transmitted to the first object, and the cursor on the screen based on a user operation. And a switching means for switching the second object generating means between an operating state and a non-operating state based on a user's operation.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and at the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects is displayed on the screen. An arbitrary number of second objects positioned and having the same shape as the first object but different in pattern or color and positioned on the rear surface side of the first object are generated, and the user moves the cursor to the arbitrary first object. An event detection step of performing an operation corresponding to the first object by performing a predetermined operation while being positioned on the object, a cursor on the screen, and an arbitrary number of first
Object is displayed on the screen at the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects, and has the same shape as the first object but different pattern or color and the first object. An arbitrary number of second objects located on the front side of the second object, and the user performs a predetermined operation by positioning the cursor on the first object covered by the second object. However, it is characterized by executing the event non-detection step in which the operation corresponding to the first object is not performed.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, a cursor generating means for displaying a cursor on the screen, an arbitrary number of first object generating means for displaying an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and the screen An arbitrary number of second objects located at the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects and having the same shape as the first object but different in pattern or color. Object generating means, event generating means for transmitting an event to the first or second object arranged on the most front side of the coordinates where the cursor is present on the screen, and the first object To move the cursor on the screen based on the user's operation And a switching means for switching between a state where the second object is located on the front side and a state where the second object is located on the rear side of the first object based on a user operation. It has a feature.

[0017]

According to the first aspect of the invention, in the event detecting step, the cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object to perform a predetermined operation. The operation corresponding to the first object is performed by performing the operation of, and in the event non-detection step, the cursor and the arbitrary number of the first objects are displayed on the screen, and the arbitrary number of the first objects are displayed on the screen. A user can generate an arbitrary number of invisible second objects that cover at least a part of the first object and are located in front of the first object, and the user covers the cursor with the second object. Even if it is placed on the first object and a predetermined operation is performed, the operation corresponding to the first object is not performed.

In the invention of claim 2, the cursor generating means displays the cursor on the screen. The arbitrary number of first object generating means displays an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen. The arbitrary number of second object generating means covers at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects on the screen and is located in front of the first object and is invisible to the second invisible second object. Generate an object. The event generating means transmits an event to the first or second object arranged on the most front side of the coordinates where the cursor is on the screen.
The arbitrary number of event detecting means detects an event transmitted to the first object. The cursor moving means moves the cursor on the screen based on the operation of the user. The switching means switches the second object generating means between the operating state and the non-operating state based on the operation of the user.

According to the invention of claim 3, in the event detecting step, the cursor and the arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and at least a part of the arbitrary number of the first objects is displayed on the screen. By generating an arbitrary number of invisible second objects that have the same coordinates as those on the rear surface side and the user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object and performs a predetermined operation, 1
The operation corresponding to the object is performed, and in the event non-detection step, the cursor and the arbitrary number of the first objects are displayed on the screen, and the same coordinates as at least a part of the first objects are displayed on the screen and If an arbitrary number of invisible second objects located on the side are generated and the user performs a predetermined operation by positioning the cursor on the first object covered by the second object, The operation corresponding to the object 1 is not performed.

In the invention of claim 4, the cursor generating means displays the cursor on the screen. The arbitrary number of first object generating means displays an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen. The arbitrary number of second object generating means generates an arbitrary number of invisible second objects located on the screen at the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects. The event generating means transmits an event to the first or second object arranged on the most front side of the coordinates where the cursor is on the screen. The arbitrary number of event detecting means detects an event transmitted to the first object. The cursor moving means moves the cursor on the screen based on the operation of the user. The switching means switches between a state in which the second object is located on the front side and a state in which the second object is located on the rear side based on the operation of the user.

According to the invention of claim 5, in the event detecting step, the cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object and predetermined. The operation corresponding to the first object is performed by performing the operation of, and in the event non-detection step, the cursor and the arbitrary number of the first objects are displayed on the screen, and the arbitrary number of the first objects are displayed on the screen. The user generates at least a part of the first object and generates an arbitrary number of second objects that have the same shape as the first object but have different patterns or colors and are located in front of the first object. Moves the cursor over the first object covered by the second object and performs a predetermined operation, the first
The action corresponding to the object of is not performed.

In the invention of claim 6, the cursor generating means displays the cursor on the screen. The arbitrary number of first object generating means displays an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen. The arbitrary number of second object generating means covers at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, has the same shape as the first object but has a different pattern or color, and is more than the first object. Generate an arbitrary number of second objects located on the front side. The event generating means transmits an event to the first or second object arranged on the most front side of the coordinates where the cursor is on the screen.
The arbitrary number of event detecting means detects an event transmitted to the first object. The cursor moving means moves the cursor on the screen based on the operation of the user. The switching means switches the second object generating means between the operating state and the non-operating state based on the operation of the user.

In the invention of claim 7, in the event detecting step, a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects is displayed on the screen. Generates an arbitrary number of second objects located at the same coordinates as the first object, having the same shape as the first object but different in pattern or color, and located on the rear surface side of the first object, and the user moves the cursor to an arbitrary position. By placing the mouse on the first object and performing a predetermined operation, the operation corresponding to the first object is performed, and in the event non-detection step, the cursor and an arbitrary number of the first objects are displayed on the screen. In addition, it is positioned on the screen at the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects and has the same shape as the first objects. Alternatively, an arbitrary number of second objects having different colors and located on the front side of the first object are generated, and the user positions the cursor on the first object covered by the second object and sets the predetermined object. The operation corresponding to the first object is not performed even if the operation of is performed.

According to the invention of claim 8, the cursor generating means displays the cursor on the screen. Arbitrary number of first object generating means, and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen. The arbitrary number of second object generation means are located on the screen at the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects and have the same shape as the first object but different patterns or colors. Generate a second object. Event generation means
An event is transmitted to the first or second object arranged on the forefront side of the coordinates where the cursor on the screen exists. The arbitrary number of event detecting means detects an event transmitted to the first object.
The cursor moving means moves the cursor on the screen based on the operation of the user. The switching means switches between a state in which the second object is located on the front side and a state in which the second object is located on the rear side based on the operation of the user.

[0025]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an event management device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. This event management device comprises a cursor generating means 1 and two first object generating means 2.
a, 2b, second object generating means 3, event generating means 4, and two event detecting means 5a, 5b
And a cursor moving means 6, a switching means 7, a mouse device 8 and a display device 9. Cursor generation means 1
Causes the cursor to be displayed on the screen of the display device 9. First
The object generating means 2a and 2b of 1 display the first object on the screen of the display device 9, respectively. Second
The object generating means 3 generates an invisible second object which covers the first object on the screen of the display device 9 and is located on the front side of the first object. The event generating means 4 transmits an event to the first or second object arranged on the forefront side of the coordinates where the cursor on the screen of the display device 9 exists. The event detecting means 5a and 5b detect an event transmitted to the first object, respectively.
The cursor moving means 6 moves the cursor on the screen of the display device 9 based on the operation of the user. The switching means 7 is
Second object generating means 3 based on the operation of the user
Is switched between an operating state and a non-operating state. Mouse device 8
Is a signal for moving the cursor 6 based on the operation of the user.
And the switching means 7. The display device 9 displays the cursor and the first object on the screen.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of the display contents of the display device 9,
On the screen 11 of the display device 9, an arrow-shaped cursor 12 and
Two button-shaped first objects 13a, 13b
And a rectangular second object 14 are displayed. In FIG. 2, the second object 14 is represented by a rectangle with a broken line, but the second object 1
Reference numeral 4 is an actually invisible rectangular object, and is arranged on the front side of the first objects 13a and 13b.

Next, the operation will be described. When the user operates the mouse device 8 to move the cursor 12 into the area of the first object 13a as shown in FIG. 3 and causes the event generating means 4 to transmit an event, the second object 14
Is located on the front side of the first object 13 a, the event is transmitted to the second object 14.
Therefore, the event detecting means 5a does not detect the event, and the predetermined action corresponding to the first object 13a is not performed.

Further, the user operates the mouse device 8,
When the cursor 12 is moved into the area of the first object 13b and the event generating means 4 is caused to send an event, the second object 14 is moved to the first object 13b.
Since it is located on the front side of b, the event is transmitted to the second object 14. Therefore, the event detecting means 5b does not detect the event, and the first object 13
The predetermined operation corresponding to b is not performed.

In the event non-detection step in which the second object 14 exists on the front side of the first objects 13a, 13b as described above, even if the event generation means 4 sends an event, the event detection means 5a, 5b. Does not detect events. Next, the user operates the mouse device 8 to display a step switching button (not shown) on the screen 11.
When the switching means 7 is operated by utilizing the
4, the second object 14 does not exist on the screen 11, and the cursor 12 and the first objects 13a and 13b are not present.
And are displayed. Since the second object 14 is invisible, the display content on the screen 11 is apparently the same between the state of FIG. 2 and the state of FIG. 4, but since the second object 14 does not exist as a signal in FIG. is there.

Next, when the user operates the mouse device 8 to move the cursor 12 into the area of the first object 13a as shown in FIG. Object 14 does not exist, first
Since the object 13a of is located at the forefront side, the event is transmitted to the first object 13a. Therefore, the event detecting means 5a detects the event, and the predetermined action corresponding to the first object 13a is performed thereby.

Further, the user operates the mouse device 8,
When the cursor 12 is moved within the area of the first object 13b and an event is transmitted to the event generating means 4, the second object 14 does not exist and the first object 13b is located on the frontmost side. Therefore, the event is sent to the first object 13b. Therefore, the event detection means 5b detects an event and a predetermined action corresponding to the first object 13b is performed.

In the event detecting step in which the second object 14 does not exist and the first objects 13a and 13b exist on the frontmost side as described above, if the event generating means 4 transmits an event, the event detecting means 5
a and 5b detect an event. As described above, according to the first embodiment, the cursor 12 moves the first object 13a, 1
3b, and when the event generation means 4 transmits an event, the first object 13 is switched to switch whether or not to perform the operation corresponding to the first objects 13a and 13b.
Invisible second object 14 on the front side of a, 13b
Since it is done by switching whether to place or not,
It is not necessary to perform processing such as changing the attribute values of the first objects 13a and 13b. Therefore, when there are a plurality of first objects that need to be switched, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that without performing the process of changing the value of the attribute for all of them. Furthermore, it is possible to describe a procedure for preparing an attribute for the first object that needs to switch whether or not to perform the designated operation when instructed by the cursor 12, and further changing the value of the attribute. It becomes unnecessary.

In the first embodiment described above, the pointing of the first objects 13a and 13b is performed using the mouse device 8, but another pointing device may be used instead of the mouse device 8. Further, in the above-described first embodiment, an example in which there are two first objects 13a and 13b that do not detect an event in the event non-detection step has been described, but these may be three or more, and an arbitrary number.

In the first embodiment, the second object 14 does not exist even as a signal in the event detecting step, but the second object 14 should be arranged on the rear surface side of the first objects 13a, 13b. The event detection step may be realized by.
Of course, the second object 14 is invisible, so
Although it cannot be seen on the screen 11, it exists as a signal. In this case, the switching means switches the state in which the second object 14 is located on the rear side of the first objects 13a and 13b and the state on the front side. (Embodiment 2) FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an event management device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. This event management device comprises a cursor generating means 16 and a first object generating means 17.
The second object generating means 18, the event generating means 19, the event detecting means 20, the cursor moving means 21, the switching means 22, the mouse device 23, and the display device 24 are provided. The cursor generating means 16 displays a cursor on the screen of the display device 24. The first object generating means 17 displays the first object on the screen of the display device 24.
Display the object. The second object generation means 18 generates a second object located on the screen of the display device 24 at the same coordinates as the first object and having the same shape as the first object but a different pattern. The event generating means 19 transmits an event to the first or second object arranged on the forefront side of the coordinates where the cursor on the screen of the display device 24 exists. The event detection unit 20 detects an event transmitted to the first object. The cursor moving means 21 moves the cursor on the screen based on the operation of the user. The switching means 22 switches between a state in which the second object is located on the front side and a state in which the second object is located on the rear side of the first object based on the operation of the user. The mouse device 23 supplies a signal based on a user's operation to the cursor moving means 21 and the switching means 22.
The display device 24 displays the cursor and the first and second objects on the screen.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view of the display contents of the display device 24. On the screen 26 of the display device 24, the arrow-shaped cursor 2 is displayed.
7, a button-shaped first object 28, and a button-shaped second object 29 are displayed. The second object 29 exists on the front surface of the first object 28 so as to cover it, and apparently only the second object 29 appears to exist. The first object 28 is as shown in FIG. 8 and has the same shape as the second object 29. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the second object 29 is provided with a mesh pattern so that it can be distinguished from the first object 28 by appearance.

Next, the operation will be described. When the user operates the mouse device 23 to move the cursor 27 into the area of the first object 28 as shown in FIG. 9 and causes the event generating means 19 to transmit an event, the second object 2
Since 9 is located in front of the first object 28, the event is sent to the second object 29.
Therefore, the event detection unit 20 does not detect the event, and the predetermined action corresponding to the first object 28 is not performed.

In the event non-detection step in which the second object 29 exists on the front side of the first object 28 as described above, the event detection means 20 detects the event even if the event generation means 19 transmits the event. do not do. Next, the user operates the mouse device 23 to display the screen 26
When the switching means 22 is actuated by using the step switching button (not shown) above, the second object 29 becomes the first object 28 as shown in FIG.
The first object 28 is visible on the screen 26 and the second object 29 is no longer visible on the screen 26.

Next, the user operates the mouse device 23,
The cursor 27 is moved to the first object 28 as shown in FIG.
When the event generating means 19 is caused to send an event, the first object 28 is located in front of the second object 29, so that the event is sent to the first object 28. .. Therefore, the event detection means 20 detects the event, and the first
A predetermined action corresponding to the object 28 is performed.

In the event detecting step in which the second object 29 exists on the rear surface side of the first object 28 as described above, if the event generating means 19 transmits an event, the event detecting means 20 detects the event.
As described above, according to the second embodiment, when the cursor 27 points to the first object 28 and the event generating means 19 transmits an event, whether the first object 28 performs the designated operation or not. Since the switching is performed by switching the context of the first object 28 and the second object 29, the value of the attribute indicating whether or not the operation associated with the first object 28 is performed, and the screen The same effect can be obtained without the need to perform processing such as changing the value of the attribute designating the pattern on the display 26. Furthermore, those attributes and procedures for changing them are also unnecessary.

In the second embodiment, the pointing of the first object 28 is performed using the mouse device 23, but another pointing device may be used instead of the mouse device 23. Further, in the second embodiment, the example in which the number of the first objects 28 that do not detect the event in the event non-detection step is one has been described.
It may be more than one, and is an arbitrary number.

In the second embodiment, the second object 29 has the same shape as that of the first object 28 and is provided with a shaded pattern, but it may be provided with another pattern or color. .. Alternatively, the second object 29 has the same appearance as the first object 28,
Alternatively, it may be invisible, and in this case, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

In the second embodiment described above, the example in which the second object 29 is located on the rear surface side of the first object 28 in the event detecting step has been described, but by making the second object 29 not exist, The event detection step may be realized. In this case, the switching means causes the second object generating means 18
Is switched between an operating state and a non-operating state.

[0043]

As described above, according to the present invention, the cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object and sets the predetermined object. Is displayed, a state in which an action corresponding to the first object is performed, a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and at the same time an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen. A first object that covers at least a part of the first object and generates an arbitrary number of invisible second objects that are located in front of the first object and whose cursor is covered by the second object. Even if the first object is moved to a predetermined position and the predetermined operation is performed, the operation corresponding to the first object is switched to the non-operation state, so that the attribute value of the first object can be changed. Without therefore without adding a procedure for changing such attributes and values of the attribute to the first object, easily and quickly can be suppressed detection event.

Further, the cursor and the arbitrary number of the first objects are displayed on the screen, and the arbitrary coordinates which are at the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of the first objects and are located on the rear surface side. A state in which a number of invisible second objects are generated, and the user performs an operation corresponding to the first object by positioning the cursor on the arbitrary first object and performing a predetermined operation. , An invisible second object which displays a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and has the same coordinates as at least a part of the first object and is located on the front side on the screen Occurs, and the user positions the cursor on the first object covered by the second object and performs a predetermined operation, the user still corresponds to the first object. Be switched between a state of not performing work, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

Further, a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object and performs a predetermined operation, whereby the first object is displayed. A state of performing an action corresponding to the object, a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects is covered on the screen and the first object is displayed. The same shape as the object but with a different pattern or color and the first
If an arbitrary number of second objects located on the front side of the object are generated and the user positions the cursor on the first object covered by the second object and performs a predetermined operation, By switching the state in which the action corresponding to the first object is not performed, it is possible to determine which state is on the screen in addition to the above effect.

Further, the cursor and the arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the first object is positioned on the screen at the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of the first objects. Generates an arbitrary number of second objects that have the same shape but different patterns or colors and are located rearward of the first object, and the user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object By performing an operation, a state in which an action corresponding to the first object is performed, a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and at the same time, an arbitrary number of the first objects are displayed on the screen. Is located at the same coordinates as at least a part of the first object, has the same shape as the first object, but has a different pattern or color, and is located in front of the first object. Even if the user generates an arbitrary number of second objects and the user positions the cursor on the first object covered by the second object and performs a predetermined operation, the action corresponding to the first object The same effect as described above can be obtained by switching the state of not performing.

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FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an event management device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of display contents of a display device.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of display contents of a display device.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of display contents of a display device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of display contents of a display device.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of an event management device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of display contents of a display device.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a display state of a first object.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of display contents of a display device.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of display contents of a display device.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of display contents of the display device.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a conventional event management method.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of attribute values of objects.

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 cursor generating means 2a, 2b 1st object generating means 3 2nd object generating means 4 event generating means 5a, 5b event detecting means 6 cursor moving means 7 switching means 8 mouse device 9 display device 11 screen 12 cursors 13a, 13b 1st object 14 2nd object 16 Cursor generating means 17 1st object generating means 18 2nd object generating means 19 Event generating means 20 Event detecting means 21 Cursor moving means 22 Switching means 23 Mouse device 24 Display device 26 screen 27 cursor 28 first object 29 second object

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[Claims] 1. A cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on a screen, and the user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object to perform a predetermined operation, whereby the first object is displayed. Event detection step of performing an operation corresponding to the object, displaying a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and displaying at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects on the screen. Generate an arbitrary number of invisible second objects that cover and are located in front of the first object, and a user positions the cursor on the first object covered by the second object. An event non-detection step in which the action corresponding to the first object is not performed even if a predetermined operation is performed. Management method. 2. A cursor generating means for displaying a cursor on a screen, an arbitrary number of first object generating means for displaying an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and the arbitrary number of first object generating means on the screen. An arbitrary number of second object generation means for generating at least an invisible second object which covers at least a part of the first object and is located in front of the first object; An event generating means for transmitting an event to the first or second object arranged on the most front side of the coordinates where the cursor is present, and an event transmitted to the first object. An arbitrary number of event detecting means for detecting, a cursor moving means for moving the cursor on the screen based on a user's operation, and a user An event management apparatus comprising: switching means for switching the second object generating means between an operating state and a non-operating state based on the operation of. 3. A cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects are located on the screen and located on the rear surface side. Generate an arbitrary number of invisible second objects that allow the user to move the cursor to any first
An event detecting step of performing an operation corresponding to the first object by performing a predetermined operation while being positioned on the object, and displaying a cursor and an arbitrary number of the first objects on the screen, and An arbitrary number of invisible second objects located on the front side that have the same coordinates as at least a part of the first object are generated on the screen, and the user covers the cursor with the second object. And an event non-detection step in which an operation corresponding to the first object is not performed even if the predetermined operation is performed on the first object. 4. A cursor generating means for displaying a cursor on a screen, an arbitrary number of first object generating means for displaying an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and the arbitrary number of first object on the screen. Arbitrary number of second object generating means for generating an arbitrary number of invisible second objects located at the same coordinates as at least a part of the first objects, and coordinates of the cursor on the screen Event generating means for transmitting an event to the first or second object arranged on the foremost side of the, and an arbitrary number of event detecting means for detecting an event transmitted to the first object A cursor moving means for moving the cursor on the screen based on a user's operation, and the second object based on a user's operation. An event management apparatus, comprising: a switching unit that switches a state in which the object is located on the front side and the rear side of the first object. 5. A cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the user positions the cursor on the arbitrary first object and performs a predetermined operation, whereby the first object is displayed. Event detection step of performing an operation corresponding to the object, displaying a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and displaying at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects on the screen. Cover and the same shape as the first object but different in pattern or color and
Generating an arbitrary number of second objects located on the front side of the object, and performing a predetermined operation by the user positioning the cursor on the first object covered by the second object. In the event management method, an event non-detection step that does not perform an action corresponding to the first object is executed. 6. A cursor generating means for displaying a cursor on the screen, an arbitrary number of first object generating means for displaying an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and the arbitrary number of first object generating means on the screen. Arbitrary number that covers at least a part of the first object and generates an arbitrary number of second objects that have the same shape as the first object but have a different pattern or color and are located in front of the first object Second object generating means, event generating means for transmitting an event to the first or second object arranged on the most front side of the coordinates where the cursor is present on the screen, An arbitrary number of event detection means for detecting an event transmitted to one object, and on the screen based on the user's operation A cursor moving means for moving the serial cursor, event management apparatus characterized by comprising a switching means for switching to the operating state of the second object generating means on the basis of the operation of the user and the non-operating state. 7. A cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects are displayed on the screen, and the first object is located on the screen at the same coordinates as at least a part of the arbitrary number of first objects. Generate an arbitrary number of second objects that have the same shape as that of the first object but have a different pattern or color and are located on the rear side of the first object, and the user positions the cursor on the first object. Performing a predetermined operation to perform an action corresponding to the first object, displaying a cursor and an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and displaying the arbitrary number on the screen. Is located at the same coordinates as at least a part of the first object of the first object, has the same shape as the first object and has a different pattern or color, and Generating an arbitrary number of second objects located on the front side of the object, and performing a predetermined operation by the user positioning the cursor on the first object covered by the second object. In the event management method, an event non-detection step that does not perform an action corresponding to the first object is executed. 8. A cursor generating means for displaying a cursor on a screen, an arbitrary number of first object generating means for displaying an arbitrary number of first objects on the screen, and the arbitrary number of first object on the screen. An arbitrary number of second object generating means for generating an arbitrary number of second objects located at the same coordinates as at least a part of the first objects and having the same shape and different pattern or color from the first objects; Event generating means for transmitting an event to the first or second object arranged on the most front side of the coordinates where the cursor is present on the screen, and transmitted to the first object. An arbitrary number of event detection means for detecting an event, and a cursor for moving the cursor on the screen based on a user operation And a switching means for switching between a state in which the second object is located on the front side and a state in which the second object is located on the rear side of the first object based on a user's operation. Event management device