JPH07121283A - Data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily select a character input screen matching an operation means that an operator desires only by connecting the operation means as to the data processor which can be operated only with a pointing device such as a mouse or a keyboard. CONSTITUTION:When character input needs to be performed during operation using the keyboard 2 or mouse 3, a control part 7 decides which of the keyboard 2 and mouse 3 is connected on the basis of the detection result of a keyboard interface part 5 and a mouse interface part 6, and displays a character input screen for keyboard input on a display device 4 when the keyboard 2 is connected or a character input screen for the mouse when the mouse 3 is connected.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

This invention relates to a word processor,
The present invention relates to a data processing device such as a workstation, a personal computer, and an electronic file device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a data processing device such as a word processor, a workstation, a personal computer, and an electronic filing device, when a character is input, only a character input area for inputting various characters on a screen of a display device is used. When the screen is displayed and the characters input from the keyboard are displayed in the character input area, the character input area does not obscure the display contents that were displayed before the character input. It is inconvenient for a user who is not accustomed to operating the keyboard because he cannot input.

Further, at the time of character input, a character input screen consisting of a character input area and a character selection area is displayed on the screen of the display device, and a necessary character in the character selection area is selected and input by a pointing device such as a mouse. , If the selected input character is displayed in the character input area,
Although the character selection area and the character input area increase the number of hidden portions of the display content displayed before the character input, it becomes easier for the user who is not accustomed to operating the keyboard by the mouse to input the character. However, it is inconvenient for a user who is skilled in operating the keyboard because the input work is delayed.

Therefore, at the time of character input, a character input area and a character selection area are displayed on the screen of the display device, and a data processing device (for example, a special device) capable of inputting characters simultaneously from either a pointing device such as a mouse or a keyboard. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-26719) has been proposed.

[0005]

However, in the data processing device capable of simultaneously inputting characters from any of the pointing device such as the mouse and the keyboard described above, when the keyboard is used, it should not be necessary on the screen. Since the character selection area is displayed, the display content that was displayed before the character input is often hidden by the character input area and the character selection area, making it difficult to see the original display content and enabling the screen. There was a problem that it could not be used for.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and in a data processing apparatus which can be operated only with a pointing device such as a mouse or only with a keyboard, the operating means can be connected to the operating means by connecting the operating means desired by the operator. The purpose is to facilitate selection of a suitable character input screen.

It is another object of the present invention to allow an operator to easily select a character input screen suitable for the operating means simply by operating the desired operating means. Further, it is another object of the present invention to enable the operator to easily select a character input screen suitable for the operation means simply by selecting the character input operation by the desired operation means.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is capable of connecting a pointing device such as a mouse and a keyboard as an operating means, and a data processing device which can be operated by only one of the operating means. In above, when character input is required during operation by any of the above operating means, means for determining whether the connected operating means is a pointing device or a keyboard, and a character according to the determination result A means for displaying an input screen is provided.

Further, in a data processing device in which a pointing device such as a mouse and a keyboard can be connected as an operating means and can be operated by only one of the operating means, the operation is first performed in a standby state where character input is required. It is advisable to provide means for determining whether the operated means is a pointing device or a keyboard, and means for displaying a character input screen according to the determination result.

Furthermore, when a pointing device such as a mouse and a keyboard can be connected as an operating means and the operation can be performed by only one of the operating means when a process requiring character input is selected, A means for discriminating whether the operation means selecting the processing is a pointing device or a keyboard;
It is advisable to provide a means for displaying a character input screen according to the determination result.

[0011]

The data processing apparatus according to the present invention, when character input becomes necessary during operation by any of the operating means,
It determines whether the connected operating means is a pointing device such as a mouse or a keyboard and displays a character input screen according to the determination result, so the operator simply connects the desired operating means. It is possible to easily select the character input screen suitable for the operation means.

Further, in the standby state in which character input is required,
The operator operates the desired operation means by determining whether the operation means operated first is a pointing device such as a mouse or a keyboard and displaying a character input screen according to the determination result. The character input screen suitable for the operation means can be easily selected only by performing the operation.

Further, when a process that requires character input is selected, it is determined whether the operating means that has selected the process is a pointing device such as a mouse or a keyboard, and the character input according to the determination result. If the screen is displayed, the operator can easily select the character input screen suitable for the operation means by only selecting the character input operation by the desired operation means.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of a data processing device common to each embodiment of the present invention. This data processing device comprises a main control device 1, a keyboard 2, a mouse 3, and a display device 4.
Includes a microcomputer such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and includes a keyboard interface unit 5, a mouse interface unit 6, and a control unit 7.

The keyboard interface section 5 connects the main control unit 1 and the keyboard 2 and performs a function of detecting data acquisition when the keyboard 2 is operated and the connection of the keyboard 2, and the mouse interface section 6 is a main unit. The control device 1 and the mouse 3 are connected to perform a function of acquiring data when the mouse 3 is operated and detecting the connection of the mouse 3. The control unit 7
Controlling the entire apparatus, and based on the detection results by the keyboard interface unit 5 and the mouse interface unit 6, processing for displaying a character input screen corresponding to either the keyboard 2 or the mouse 3 according to the present invention. To do.

The keyboard 2 is an input device equipped with various keys such as characters, symbols, numbers, and instructions. Mouse 3
Is an input device as a pointing device that two-dimensionally specifies a position on the display screen and inputs the position information. The display device 4 includes various work screens and the keyboard 2.
A display device such as a CRT or LCD that displays a character input screen corresponding to each of the mouse and the mouse 3, a data processing result, and display information such as selectable operation information.

Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, the control unit 7 of the above data processing device
When a character input is required during operation with either the keyboard 2 or the mouse 3, it determines whether the keyboard 2 or the mouse 3 is connected, and responds to the determination result. Perform the process to display the character input screen.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the processing. First, it is checked whether or not the keyboard 2 is connected by the start of the character input process. When the keyboard 2 is connected, the character input screen only in the character input area is displayed to enter the character input standby state, and the keyboard When 2 is not connected, it is assumed that the mouse 3 is connected and a character input screen consisting of a character input area and a character selection area is displayed to enter a character input standby state, and this processing ends.

In this embodiment, the keyboard 2 is checked for connection and the character input by the keyboard 2 is prioritized. However, by checking the connection of the mouse 3,
Character input by the mouse 3 may be prioritized.

In this way, when it becomes necessary to input characters during the operation of the data processing device, the input device connected to the keyboard 2 or the mouse 3 is changed depending on whether the connected input device is the keyboard 2 or the mouse 3. Since the character input screen is displayed, the operator can easily select the character input screen suitable for the input device only by connecting the desired input device. Therefore, the screen can be effectively used when the characters are input using the keyboard 2.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, the control unit 7 of the above data processing device
Performs a process of determining whether the keyboard 2 or the mouse 3 is first operated when a character input is required in a standby state and displaying a character input screen according to the determination result.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the processing. First, the input standby state is displayed at the start of the character input process, it is determined whether or not a key on the keyboard 2 is pressed, and when the key is pressed, the character input screen only in the character input area is displayed to display the character. The input standby state is entered, and this processing ends.

If no key is pressed, it is determined whether or not a mouse operation such as cursor movement of the mouse 3 or click of a mouse button has been performed. If no mouse operation is performed, the process returns to the key press determination process. When is displayed, display the character input screen consisting of the character input area and the character selection area,
The character input standby state is entered, and this processing ends.

In this process, during the standby state, the key press check of the keyboard 2 and the mouse operation check are repeated, and when the key press is detected, the mouse operation is detected in the character input screen only in the character input area. At this time, the character input screen including the character input area and the character selection area is displayed to enter the normal character input standby state.

In this way, in the data processing device, when the character input is required in the standby state, the input device operated first depends on which one is the keyboard 2 or the mouse 3. Since the character input screen is displayed, the operator can easily select the character input screen suitable for the input device simply by operating the desired input device. Therefore, the screen can be effectively used when the characters are input using the keyboard 2.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, the control unit 7 of the above data processing device
When a process requiring character input is selected, it is determined whether the process is the keyboard 2 or the mouse 3, and the process of displaying the character input screen according to the determination result is performed. To do.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the processing. First, when a process that requires character input is selected, it is determined by the keyboard 2 whether or not the selection is made,
If it is selected by the keyboard 2, the character input screen of only the character input area is displayed, the character input standby state is set, and this processing is ended.

If the mouse 3 is selected instead of the keyboard 2, a character input screen consisting of a character input area and a character selection area is displayed, and a character input standby state is set and this processing is terminated. .

In this process, the input device used at the time of selecting a process requiring character input is checked, and the keyboard 2
When the character input processing is selected by, the character input screen of only the character input area is displayed, and when the character input processing is selected by the mouse 3, the character input screen including the character input area and the character selection area is displayed. .

In this way, in this data processing device, when a process requiring character input is selected, the input device selected depending on which of the keyboard 2 and the mouse 3 has selected the process. Since the corresponding character input screen is displayed, the operator can easily select the character input screen suitable for the input device only by selecting the character input operation with the desired input device. Therefore, the screen can be effectively used when the characters are input using the keyboard 2.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen when a character is input using the keyboard 2 in the above data processing device. On this screen, a character input screen of only the character input area 11 is displayed together with the condition setting area 12 as an area necessary for character input by key input of the keyboard 2 so as to overlap with the upper side of the work area 13, and the input of the keyboard 2 is performed. When the key of the desired character is pressed, that character is displayed in the character input area 11.

In this case, only the necessary areas of the character input area 11 and the condition setting area 12 are overlapped with the display content displayed in the work area 13 before the character input, and the original display content is displayed. There are few hidden parts and the display screen can be used effectively.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a display example of a screen when a character is input using the mouse 3 in the above data processing device. On this screen, as an area necessary for character input by the mouse 3 so as to overlap with the upper side of the work area 13,
Character input area 11 and character selection area (soft keyboard) that has buttons for various characters, symbols, numbers, and instructions
14 and 14 are displayed together with the condition setting area 12, and the mouse cursor MC is placed on the character button to be input and the mouse 3
When you click the button, the character will be displayed in the character input area 1
It is displayed in 1.

[0034]

As described above, according to the data processing apparatus of the present invention, when it becomes necessary to input characters, it is determined whether the connected operating means is a pointing device such as a mouse and a keyboard. Since the character input screen corresponding to the operating means is displayed, it is possible to easily select the character input screen suitable for the operating means.

In the standby state in which character input is required,
If the character input screen corresponding to the operation means is displayed depending on whether the first operated operation means is a pointing device such as a mouse or a keyboard, the character input screen suitable for the operation means can be easily displayed. You can choose.

Further, when a process requiring character input is selected, a character input screen corresponding to the operating device is displayed depending on whether the operating device selecting the process is a pointing device such as a mouse or a keyboard. By doing so, the character input screen suitable for the operating means can be easily selected.

Therefore, when the keyboard is used at the time of character input, the portion of the display contents displayed before the character input is not hidden, and the display screen can be effectively used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of a data processing device common to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a process when character input is required in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing processing in a standby state in which character input is required in the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a process when a process requiring character input is selected in the third embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display when a character is input using the keyboard 2 in the data processing device of FIG.

6 is a diagram showing a screen display example when a character is input using the mouse 3 in the data processing device of FIG. 1. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Main control device 2: Keyboard 3: Mouse 4: Display device 5: Keyboard interface part 6: Mouse interface part 7: Control part 11: Character input area 12: Condition setting area 13: Work screen 14: Character selection area (Soft keyboard) MC: Mouse cursor

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A data processing device, wherein a pointing device such as a mouse and a keyboard can be connected as an operating means and can be operated by only one of the operating means, wherein a character is input during operation by any of the operating means. When it is necessary, a means for determining whether the connected operation means is a pointing device or a keyboard and a means for displaying a character input screen according to the determination result are provided. Data processing device. 2. A data processing device, wherein a pointing device such as a mouse and a keyboard can be connected as operating means, and which can be operated by only one of the operating means, when a character input is required in a standby state, first operation is performed. A data processing device comprising: a means for discriminating whether the operated means is a pointing device or a keyboard; and means for displaying a character input screen according to the discrimination result. 3. A data processing device, wherein a pointing device such as a mouse and a keyboard can be connected as an operating means, and which can be operated by only one of the operating means, when a process requiring character input is selected. A data processing apparatus, comprising: a means for discriminating whether the operation means selected for processing is a pointing device or a keyboard; and means for displaying a character input screen according to the discrimination result.