JPH06301458A - Data input method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To shorten the time required to specify a data input object by displaying plural data input objects and recognition objects made to correspond to the respective objects on a screen, and specifying a data input object by specifying a recognition object and inputting it to a computer. CONSTITUTION:A screen 4 on which plural data input objects including a data input object that an operator intends to input is displayed by a computer 7 at an operator's request. Then the respective data input objects 1-3 are displayed together with mutually different numbers added by the computer 7 irrelevantly to the attributes that the objects have. The operator inputs the number 3 displayed together with the intended data input object 3 on the ten-key of a keyboard 5. Consequently, the computer 7 recognizes that the data input object 3 is the data input object that the operator intends. Then the operator inputs data about the data input object 3 afterward through an operation unit 6.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data input method for displaying a plurality of data input objects on a screen and inputting data relating to designated data input objects to a computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various data input devices for displaying a plurality of data input objects on a screen of a display means, designating a data input object for which data input is desired, and inputting data on the object to a computer are various. Is used in the field of.
For example, after displaying a data input target that displays multiple devices, parts, members, etc. necessary for design and control with symbols on the screen, and specifying the data input target by looking at the screen,
In some cases, data such as the name, performance, and standard of the target is input to the computer.

As shown in FIG. 7, a conventional data input device has a screen 7 for displaying a plurality of data input objects 71-73.
4 and the plurality of targets 71 to 73 displayed on this screen 74.
Among them, for example, a cursor moving device 75 for designating the target 73 with the cursor 78, an operating device 76 for inputting the above-mentioned data regarding the data input target 73 designated with the cursor 78 to the computer 77 described later, A computer 77 for controlling the display content of the screen 74 and storing the input data.

Next, the operation will be described. The screen 74 including the data input objects 71 to 73 to which the operator inputs data is displayed via the computer 77 at the request of the operator. The operator moves the cursor 7
By operating 5, the cursor 78 can be sequentially moved to the vicinity of a plurality of data input targets displayed in the screen 74. Using the cursor moving device 75, the operator selects a cursor 7 from the plurality of data input objects in the vicinity of the intended data input object 73.
Move 8 As a result, the computer 77 displays the cursor 7
It is recognized that the data input target 73 indicated by 8 is the data input target intended by the operator. Then, the operator inputs the data input object 73 via the operation unit 76.
Enter data for.

That is, conventionally, in the data input method using the above-mentioned data input device, the operator operates the cursor moving device 75 to move the cursor 78 vertically or vertically on the screen 74 to specify the data input object desired to be input. Data input target 73 that you want to input data by moving horizontally
The cursor 78 is placed on itself.

[0006]

However, in the conventional data input method, since the data input object is specified by moving the cursor on the screen, it takes a long time to move the cursor, and by mistake, other data is input. There is a high possibility that the target of (2) will be specified, and the operator's fatigue level is also high. These problems become remarkable especially when a large number of objects are displayed on the screen. Further, since the display that the target is selected is displayed only by the cursor, there is a problem that it is difficult to understand whether or not the target is the target intended by the operator.

An object of the present invention is to reduce the time required for designating a data input object, reduce the designation error of the object and the operator's fatigue level, and to confirm the designated data input object easily and surely. To provide an input method.

[0008]

According to the data input method of claim 1, a plurality of data input objects 1 to 3 are associated with recognition objects N such as numbers, characters and symbols, respectively, and a screen 4 of the display means is displayed.
The above recognition target is designated by the designating means (keyboard 5, keyboard panel 21, etc.), and data relating to the data input target with this recognition target is input to the computer.

According to a second aspect of the data input method, the designating means is constituted by a voice recognition device 32, and the voice to be recognized is inputted to the voice recognition device.

In the data input method according to the third aspect, the display mode of the data input object with the recognition object designated by the designating means is changed.

According to a fourth aspect of the data input method, the name of the data input target with the recognition target designated by the designation means is displayed on the screen.

According to a fifth aspect of the data input method, the data which has already been input to the computer 7c regarding the data input target having the recognition target designated by the designation means is displayed on the screen.

[0013]

According to the present invention, the recognition target is designated by the designating means, and the data input subject is specified.

In the second aspect, the voice to be recognized is input to the voice recognition device which is the specifying means, so that the voice to be recognized is recognized and the data input target is specified.

In the third aspect, the color of the data input object on the screen specified by specifying the recognition object is changed,
The display mode of the specified data input target is changed.

In the fourth aspect, the device name or the like of the data input target specified by designating the recognition target is displayed on the screen.

In the fifth aspect, when the recognition target is designated and the data input target is specified, the data already input to the computer regarding the specified data input target is displayed on the screen.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. First, an embodiment according to claim 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a data input device used in the first embodiment. The data input device is a display means for displaying a plurality of data input objects 1 to 3 with numbers N (to) as recognition objects. A screen 4 and a keyboard 5 having a numeric keypad as a specifying means for inputting and specifying the number attached to the data input object on the screen 4 and data concerning the data input object specified by the keyboard 5 are sent to the computer 7. The operation device 6 for inputting is connected to the computer 7.
The above-mentioned number is registered in advance with the data input target at the time of initial registration of the data input target.

On the screen 4, for example, a part of a system diagram of process control of the plant is displayed. The screen in Figure 1
Two valves 1 and 3 and one pump 2 which are symbolically displayed as data input objects 1 to 3 are displayed. The numbers N from to are assigned to the respective data input objects 1 to 3. Although a number is used as a recognition target here, it may be a character, a symbol, or the like.

Further, in this example, the target designating means is the keyboard 5 having keys 0 to 9 (numerical keys). The computer 7 recognizes the number designated by the keyboard 5, identifies the data input target, and stores the data related to the data input target input via the operation unit 6.

Next, the operation will be described. A screen 4 including a data input object 3 intended for the operator to input data and displaying a plurality of data input objects is displayed by the computer 7 at the request of the operator.
Each of the data input objects 1 to 3 is displayed with a different number attached thereto by the computer 7, regardless of the attribute of the object. The operator uses the keyboard 5 to input the number displayed in association with the intended data input target 3 using the numeric keypad. As a result, the computer 7 recognizes that the data input target 3 is the data input target intended by the operator. After that, the operator inputs data regarding the data input object 3 through the operation device 6.

A more detailed description will be given. Of the three data input objects 1 to 3 on the screen, the valve 3 is the data input object for which data input is desired. In that case, when the operator looks at the screen and finds that the number of this valve 3 is, the operator presses the number 3 key of the keyboard 5. Then, the information that the number is designated is input to the computer 7.

Next, the operator inputs data regarding the valve 3, for example, the name, the state, the performance, the standard, etc., to the operating unit 6 to the computer 7. Then, the data is stored in the computer 7 as data relating to the already designated number. The input data can be displayed on the screen if necessary.

Next, a second embodiment according to claim 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the components designated by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 correspond to the components in FIG.
The data input device used in this second embodiment is
The designating means is a keyboard panel 21 having a number greater than or equal to the number shown on the ten-key keyboard 5. Therefore, even if there are ten or more data input targets, the target designation is completed by simply touching one key. For example, the number
To specify 18 objects, the operator only has to touch the 18 keys. That is, in the present embodiment, more data input targets can be displayed, and the process control system can be viewed as a whole.

Next, an embodiment according to claim 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the components denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 correspond to the components in FIG. In this embodiment, a microphone 31 for the operator to input a number as a recognition target by voice, and a specified number from the voice input from the microphone 31 are recognized and converted into a computer code to specify a data input target. With the configuration including the voice recognition device 32 as the designation means, the number is designated by voice to identify the data input target.

Next, an embodiment according to claim 3 will be described with reference to FIG. 4, the components denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 correspond to the components in FIG. In this embodiment, the control software for changing the display mode of the data input object designated by the number designation on the screen 4 is
It is incorporated in the computer 7A. Here, “changing the display mode” means that, for example, information indicating that a number has been designated is an indicator (numerical key keyboard, keyboard panel, voice recognition device, or any other type) that is an instruction means 4
When input from 1 to the calculator 7A, the calculator 7A changes the color of the valve 3 having the number designated on the screen 4.
The designated data input target may be displayed in a hatched manner, blinked, or illuminated around the target. This facilitates confirmation of the designated input target data.

Next, an embodiment according to claim 4 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the components denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 and 4 correspond to those in FIGS. 1 and 4. In this embodiment, when a target is designated, control software for displaying the name of the target already captured as data on the screen 4 is incorporated in the computer 7B. For example, when the information indicating that the numbered valve 3 is designated is input from the indicator 41 to the computer 7B, the computer 7B displays the name of the device of the numbered data input device 51 on the screen 4, "-valve". It is displayed at an appropriate place on the screen 4. As a result, the name 51 is confirmed as the confirmation target of the specified data input target.
Is added, so more reliable confirmation can be performed.
Since the name of the device is rarely changed,
In many cases, the data entry target and the recognition target are entered in advance at the time of initial registration.

Next, an embodiment according to claim 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the components designated by the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 and 4 correspond to the components in FIGS. 1 and 4. In this embodiment, when a target is designated, the control software for displaying on the screen the data relating to the target that has already been captured and accumulated in the computer is incorporated in the computer 7C. For example, when information indicating that the numbered valve 3 is designated is input from the indicator 41 to the computer 7C, the computer 7C causes the already input data (standard, flow rate, etc.) 61 for the valve 3 on the screen 4 to be displayed. Is displayed at an appropriate place on the screen 4. In this way, by displaying the data already entered and confirming the displayed data, for example,
Causes a computer to newly input data for correction, change, or new input of data regarding a specified object.

[0029]

As described above, according to claim 1 of the present invention, a plurality of data input objects and recognition objects such as numbers attached to the respective objects are displayed on the screen of the display means, The data input target is specified by specifying the recognition target, and the data related to the specified data input target is input to the computer.Therefore, the time required to specify the data input target is reduced compared to the case of specifying with a conventional cursor. It can be shortened, the number of mistakes in designation can be reduced, and the fatigue of the operator can be reduced.

Further, according to the second aspect, since the recognition target is voice-input to the voice recognition device and the data input target is designated, the time for designating the data input target can be further shortened, and the operator's fatigue level can be further reduced. it can.

According to the third aspect, when the data input target is designated, the display mode of the designated data input target is changed on the screen. Therefore, when the data input target whose display mode is changed is viewed on the screen, You can easily confirm that you are the target of data input.

According to the fourth aspect, when the data input target is designated, the name of the designated data input target is displayed on the screen. Therefore, the operator looks at the designated target name on the screen and It is possible to more surely confirm that the data input is desired.

According to the fifth aspect, since the already input data of the specified object is displayed on the screen, the data input process for correcting, changing or newly inputting the data of the specified data input object is performed. Easy to do,
It is possible to more reliably judge the input data for the specified data input target and evaluate and confirm the validity.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a data input device used in a method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a data input device used in the method of the second embodiment according to claim 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a data input device used in the method of the embodiment according to claim 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a data input device used in a method of an embodiment according to claim 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a data input device used in a method of an embodiment according to claim 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a data input device used in a method of an embodiment according to claim 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a data input device used in a conventional method.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 2 and 3 data input target 4 screen 5 numeric keypad (designating means) 7, 7A, 7B, 7C computer 21 keyboard panel (designating means) 32 voice recognition device (designating means) 41 indicator (designating means) N number ( (Recognition target)

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of data input targets are displayed on the screen of the display means, the data input target designating means designates the data input target, and the data relating to the data input target identified thereby is input to the computer. In the data input method described above, each data input target is displayed on the screen with a recognition target such as a number, character, or symbol attached thereto, and the recognition target is designated by a designating means. A data input method, characterized in that data relating to a data input target is input to a computer. 2. The data input method according to claim 1, wherein the designation means is composed of a voice recognition device, and the voice to be recognized is input to the voice recognition device. 3. The data input method according to claim 1, wherein the display mode of the data input target with the recognition target designated by the designation means is changed. 4. The data input method according to claim 1, wherein the name of the data input target with the recognition target designated by the designation means is displayed on the screen. 5. The data input object associated with the recognition object designated by the designating means, which has already been input to a computer is displayed on the screen. Data entry method.