JPH0756555A - Information processing device in which external character can be registered - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an information processing device in which an external character can be registered, that is, a character font which is newly made and changed by a user can be registered and used in addition to the prescribed character font. CONSTITUTION:When a device is set to a character font register mode, for example, 16X16 dot matrix is displayed. And each dot is displayed with a white color or a black color by operating a cursor on the matrix. Thus, a character font desired by an operator is made. And the made character font is stored in a font RAM by pressing a register key. After that, when information is outputted, a desired character font is selected and outputted. Also, the existing character font can be changed in the same way.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to character font creation for information processing devices such as facsimiles, copiers or scanners. More specifically, it is possible to freely change a predetermined character font.
The present invention relates to an information processing device capable of adding external characters and registering.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, only character fonts registered in advance in a ROM (Read Only Memory) are used as character fonts for LCD (liquid crystal display) displays and reports of information processing devices such as facsimiles. I was able to do it. Then, the addition and modification of this character font are done by exchanging the ROM.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In such a method,
In addition to being unable to promptly respond to requests for changing the character font, it took a lot of time to process. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus that allows a user to register and use a newly created or changed character font in addition to a predetermined character font.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a new information processing apparatus for displaying or recording information in a predetermined character font when displaying it on an LCD display or recording it in a report or the like. Display means for displaying a mode for creating a different character font, and character font drawing means for drawing a new character font on the display means,
An information processing device capable of registering an external character is provided with a character font storage means for storing a character font newly created by the character font drawing means and a character font designating means for designating a character font used when outputting information. In order to achieve the above object, a predetermined character font or a newly created character font can be selected by the character font designating means to output information.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the above object is achieved by further providing the information processing apparatus capable of registering the external character according to the first aspect with a document reading unit capable of reading a character font document. According to a third aspect of the invention, the above object is achieved by using a touch panel display as a display unit of the information processing apparatus capable of registering an external character according to the first or second aspect.

[0006]

In the information processing apparatus capable of registering external characters according to the first aspect, the operator draws a new character font by the character font drawing means in the creation mode displayed on the display means. Then, the newly created character font is stored in the character font storage means. The user can output the information by designating the character font required by the predetermined character font or the newly created character font by the character font designating means. In the information processing apparatus capable of registering external characters according to the second aspect, since the document reading unit capable of reading the character font is provided, the document reading unit can read the document to create and correct the character font. In the information processing apparatus capable of registering external characters according to claim 3, since the touch panel display is used as the display means,
Character fonts can be created and changed by operating the touch panel.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of an information processing apparatus capable of registering external characters according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an internal control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, the scanner 10 reads an image or a copy or a character font transmitted by a CCD or the like. The plotter 11 records an image read by the scanner 10 on recording paper, and records and outputs various reports. The encoding / decoding unit 13 uses the known encoding method to
The image information to be transmitted is data-compressed while the received image is decoded and reproduced to the original image.

Next, the system memory 14 is for storing parameters necessary for various controls. S
The AF memory 15 stores the image information read by the scanner 10 and the image information received by communication in a compressed state. The modem 16 modulates and demodulates image information and transmits it, and also transmits various procedure signals for transmission control.

A telephone line is connected to the network control device 17, and a predetermined line control is performed when making or receiving a call. The operation display unit 18 displays the operation state of the device by means of a display device and operation keys provided, while the operator performs various operations. The system control unit 19 is a microcomputer that controls each of the above units. Font RA
An M (random access memory) 20 is for storing the character font changed and newly registered by the operator.

A method of newly creating and registering a 16-dot × 16-dot character font will be described with reference to the character font registration procedure flowchart of FIG. Here, in this 16 dot × 16 dot matrix, a cursor is blinkingly displayed at one dot in this matrix. This cursor can be freely moved up, down, left, and right by pressing the up, down, left, and right arrow keys on the operation unit. Then, by pressing the YES key or the NO key, the dot with the cursor can be displayed in black or white.

First, a character font registration mode for registering a character font is set (step 1). Then, an enlarged matrix of 16 dots × 16 dots as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display unit (step 2). Then, by moving the cursor and determining the dots to be painted black, the operator himself creates a character font (step 3). Here, the created character font is checked, and if the desired character font is created, the registration key is pressed (step 4; Y). Then, Figure 4
The configuration is stored in the external character registration area of the font RAM 20 (step 5), and the process ends. As shown in FIG. 4, a memory of 32 bytes per character is required. The character font registered in this way can be used freely when displaying on an LCD or outputting a report.

On the other hand, if the registration key is not pressed (step 4; N), it is judged whether or not the cancel key is pressed (step 6), and if it is pressed (step 6; Y),
The created character font is erased (step 7), and the process ends. If the cancel key is not pressed (step 6; N), the process returns to step 3 and the operator again creates a character font.

In the above embodiment, the case of newly creating a character font has been described. However, when changing a character font that has already been registered, it is desired to use the dictionary function or display the character fonts one after another and change the character font. Search for a character font. Then, if it can be searched, the character font registration mode is entered there. Then, the characters already registered in the matrix are enlarged and displayed, and the cursor is blinkingly displayed. The changing method thereafter is the same as the case of the new registration described above.

Next, a second embodiment using the document reading apparatus of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 shows an example of a character font registration document. In this figure, A means a main scanning start mark and indicates the matrix start position of the character font in the main scanning direction (horizontal direction in the drawing). Further, B means a sub-scanning start mark and indicates the matrix start position of the character font in the sub-scanning direction (vertical direction in the figure). C means an end mark and indicates the end of the character font document. D indicates the size of the character font (16 × 16 or 8 × 8), and the font size can be discriminated by a predetermined code. The above marks are printed in black. The matrix is printed in drop-out color to prevent misreading, and a character font is created by filling the dots in this matrix.

Next, the registration procedure of the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 and 7. First, when it is desired to newly register a character font, the character font registration mode is entered (step 10). Then, the character font created by painting the matrix of the character font document shown in FIG. 5 is set in the document reading section (step 1
1) The operator presses the start key for reading the character font original (step 12). Then, while the original is being conveyed, the start mark is detected (step 1
3). After that, it is checked whether or not a start mark is detected (step 14). If there is no start mark (step 14; N), it is judged that it is not a character font document, an error is displayed, reading is stopped, and step 13
Return to and continue processing.

On the other hand, if there is a start mark at the designated position (step 14; Y), it is checked whether the start mark is within the allowable range (step 15). If it is not within the allowable range (step 15; N),
The process is stopped because of an error. If the start mark is within the allowable range (step 15; Y), D
Read the font size code of (step 16),
A memory area for storing the read character font is secured (step 17).

Next, the filled dots in the matrix are detected one by one in black and white and developed in the font RAM 20 (step 18). At this time, of course, in order to avoid erroneous detection due to dust or the like, it is accurately developed in the font RAM 20 by a known dust removal detection method or the like. It is checked whether all character fonts corresponding to the font size indicated by D have been expanded (step 19), and if so (step 1)
9; Y), and then the end mark is detected (step 2)
0). If all the character fonts corresponding to the font size indicated by D have not been expanded (step 19; N), the process returns to step 17 and continues.

Here, if the end mark cannot be detected at the designated position like the start mark, it is judged as an error, the reading is stopped, and the font data developed up to that point are not registered and the process ends. If the end mark is at the designated position (step 20; Y), the reading operation is terminated, the developed character font is displayed on the display unit, and a message prompting the user to press the registration key is displayed (step 21). Here, it is checked whether the registration key has been pressed (step 2
2) If pressed (step 22; Y), the character font is registered (step 23).

If the displayed character font is unintentional and the registration key is not pressed (step 22; N), it is determined whether the cancel key is pressed (step 24), and the cancel key is pressed. If (step 2
4; Y), the expanded character font is erased (step 25). If the cancel key is not pressed (step 24; N), it is determined whether or not to make a repair, that is, whether the cursor key is further pressed (step 26).
In case of reworking (step 26; Y), the same processing as in the first embodiment is performed in the character font registration mode of step 1 of the flowchart shown in FIG.

In the second embodiment, when the processing for changing the already registered character font is performed, the character font to be changed is searched by using the dictionary function or sequentially displaying the character font. . If it can be searched, the character font registration mode is entered there. Then, the characters already registered in the matrix are enlarged and displayed, and the cursor is blinkingly displayed. Here, the character fonts already registered can be rewritten by scanning the font original in the same manner as described above. However,
Until the registration key is pressed, display is performed using the unregistered character font area. When the registration key is pressed, the character font already registered there is rewritten. Therefore, if the cancel key is pressed, rewriting is not performed.

Next, a third embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, a touch panel is used for the display device, and the processing procedure is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, a method of newly creating and registering a 16-dot × 16-dot character font using the touch panel will be described. First, enter the character font registration mode. Then, a matrix of 16 dots × 16 dots as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the touch panel. Touch the dots in the matrix on the touch panel to fill it in black, and press it again to make it white. In this way, the operator creates the font by determining the dots to be painted black. Therefore, if the desired font can be created, the registration key is pressed next. Then, as in the first embodiment, it is stored in the external character registration area of the font RAM 20.

In addition, when changing the already registered character font, the character font to be changed is searched by using the dictionary function or displaying the character fonts in sequence. If it can be searched, the character font registration mode is entered there. Then, the characters already registered in the matrix are enlarged and displayed on the touch panel. The changing method is the same as in the case of new registration.

[0023]

In the information processing apparatus capable of registering external characters according to the first aspect, a new character font can be created and changed by the operator's own work, so that information can be displayed or recorded in a desired character font. it can. The information processing apparatus capable of registering an external character according to claim 2 further includes a document reading unit, so that a character font can be created more easily.
Changes can be made by the operator himself. In the information processing apparatus capable of registering external characters according to claim 3, since the touch panel display is used as the display means, the character font can be easily created and changed by touching the panel by the operator's own work. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an internal control block diagram of an information processing apparatus capable of external character registration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an example of a 16 dot × 16 dot character matrix.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a font RAM memory.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a character font registration document.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Scanner 11 Plotter 13 Encoding / Decoding Unit 14 System Memory 15 SAF Memory 16 Modem 17 Network Control Device 18 Operation Display Unit 19 System Control Unit 20 Font RAM

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An information processing apparatus for displaying or recording information in a predetermined character font when displaying on an LCD display or recording in a report or the like, a display means for displaying a mode for creating a new character font. A character font drawing means for drawing a new character font on the display means, a character font storage means for storing a character font newly created by the character font drawing means, and a character used for outputting information An information processing apparatus capable of external character registration, comprising: a character font designating means for designating a font, and capable of outputting information by selecting a predetermined character font or a newly created character font by the designating means. . 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a document reading unit capable of reading a character font document. 3. The information processing apparatus capable of registering an external character according to claim 1, wherein a touch panel display is used as the display means.