JPH0829564A - Input controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enhance the operability by measuring the input duration of + or -switch, altering the time in increasing or decreasing direction every time when a predetermined time elapses, counting the number of times thereof, and altering the time to 1min digit for the count lower than N whereas altering the time to 10min digit for the count higher than (N+1) thereby realizing a quick response to both small and large alteration. CONSTITUTION:A time set switch 1 alters the set time in the increasing direction by means of a + switch 2 or in the decreasing direction by means of a - switch 3. A switch input processing section 4 processes the switch input and presents the results at a display section 10. A time count deciding section 5 measures the input duration of the + or - switch 2 or 3 based on a designation from the processing section 4 which designates to alter the time in the increasing or decreasing direction every time when a predetermined time elapses. The number of times thereof is then counted and the time is altered to 1min digit if the number of times is lower than N otherwise the time is altered to 10min digit. Over-lead time setting is eliminated because the 1 digit can be updated by a predetermined number of times and a considerable alteration can be dealt with because 10 digit can be updated when the predetermined number of times is exceeded.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an input control device such as a timepiece, a tuning device, an oven (temperature setting) and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an example of an input control device of this type, a digital time is shown in FIG. That is, press the time setting switch 51, and then +
Press the switch 52 to update the 1-minute digit in 1-minute increments in the + direction, and when the 1-minute digit changes from 9 minutes to 0 minutes,
Update and set the minute digit. On the contrary, when it is desired to set the minus direction, the time setting switch 51 is pressed, and thereafter the-switch 53 is pushed to update the one minute digit in the minus direction by one minute, and the one minute digit is changed from 0 to 9. At times, the 10-minute digit is updated and set.

However, the input control device described above can be set by a few operations of the + switch or − switch when slightly changing the time. However, when the time is changed significantly, the + switch is set. Or-the switch had to be pressed many times, which required a considerable amount of time to change the time.

As a method for improving this, for example, as shown in the flow charts of FIGS. 4 and 5, when the input signal from the + switch 62 or the-switch 63 elapses A seconds (for example, 2 seconds), the key input processing unit , B seconds (for example, 0.2 seconds), if the time increment / decrement instruction is output in 10-minute increments, if you want to make a large change in time, hold down the + or-switch for more than A seconds. You will be able to change every 10 minutes.

Further, as shown in the flow charts of FIGS. 6 and 7,
When the input signal of the + switch 102 or the − switch 103 is continued, a 1-minute digit increase / decrease instruction is output every C seconds (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the 1-minute digit changes from 9 by changing the + direction. After a carry or a carry occurs, such as when the digit changes from 0 to 9 when the 1-minute digit changes from 0 when changing the-direction, even if the time increment / decrement instruction output is performed in 10-minute increments, When changing the time significantly, the time can be changed quickly.

[0006]

However, as shown in FIG.
In the example of FIG. 5, since there is no reaction for A seconds from the operation of the switch, there is a problem that the response is poor and the user feels anxious.

Also, in the examples of FIGS. 6 and 7, if the setting is changed from xx hour x 9 minutes, etc., it will be immediately updated in units of 10 minutes, and the user will change for a few minutes, that is, slightly. There was also a problem that the setting was changed significantly even though it required only such a change.

The present invention solves the drawbacks of the above-mentioned conventional structure, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible for the user to change the operation easily, quickly and surely.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an operation switch, a display section for displaying at least the contents operated by the operation switch in two or more digits, and a push on the operation switch. While the operation is continuing, a switch input processing unit that repeatedly generates an input signal of the operation switch in a predetermined cycle, and an input counter that counts the number of switch inputs of the operation switch from the start of pushing operation of the operation switch to the stop of pushing operation, When the input count value is less than the predetermined number of times, the input signal of the operation switch is output to the display unit as a 1-digit increase / decrease signal, and when the input count value is equal to or larger than the predetermined number of times, the 10-digit increase / decrease signal is output. It comprises a count judging unit for outputting to the display unit.

Further, the operation switch, a display section for displaying at least the contents operated by the operation switch in two or more digits, and the input signal of the operation switch is repeated every predetermined period while the operation of pushing the operation switch is continued. A switch input processing unit that occurs, a timer that operates by the first push operation of the operation switch, and measures the duration of the push operation of the operation switch, and the operation switch from the start of the push operation of the operation switch to the count-up of the timer. The count determination unit outputs the input to the display unit as a 1-digit increase / decrease signal, and outputs it to the display unit as a 10-digit increase / decrease signal after the timer counts up.

[0011]

According to the present invention, with the above-described structure, each time the switch is operated, the digit is changed by one digit, and the setting is changed at regular intervals even if the switch is continuously pressed. In addition to changing the settings by pressing and holding the switch, it is possible to update only a single digit for a certain number of times (or for a certain period of time) without being affected by the initial value. After the number of times (or a certain period of time), since it is updated in the 10-digit range, it is possible to react sensitively to large changes and improve operability of input.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 by taking a time input setting control device (clock) as an example.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a control portion of a time setting control device for explaining this embodiment. 1, 2 and 3 are operation switches, 1 is a time setting switch for instructing to change the time setting, and 2 and 3 are operated when the time setting switch 1 is instructed to change the time setting to change the time. A switch for changing, 2 is an instruction to change to the increasing direction + switch, 3 is an instruction to change to the decreasing direction −
It is a switch. A switch input processing unit 4 determines the input state of the operation switch.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a time count judging unit, which is an input processing unit 4
The input continuation timer 6 that measures the input continuation time of the + switch 2 or the − switch 3 and the instruction to change the time in the increasing direction or the decreasing direction each time the predetermined input continuation time elapses, and the number of times is counted. The time update counter 7 is set to
If it is less than or equal to the number of times, an instruction to change the one-minute digit is issued.

The time counter 8 normally updates the time every one second, and when it receives a time change instruction output from the time count judging section 5, it changes the time of the instructed digit. The time is changed through the changing means 8,
After that, the time is updated every one second, and the time is displayed on the display unit 9.

Next, the operation of the device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. First, in step 20, it is confirmed by the time setting switch 1 whether the time is being set. If the time is not being set, the process does not proceed to the next step. If the time is being set, the process proceeds to step 21 and the time is set. Perform the setting process.

Regarding the setting change on the time increasing side in the time setting process, if it is confirmed in step 21 that the + switch 2 has been operated from OFF to ON in the switch input processing unit 4, the time count judging unit 5 Give instructions to. In step 22, the input continuation timer 6 that measures the input continuation time of the switch is started, and in step 23, the value of the continuous update counter 7 that counts the number of times the time is updated by the continuous push operation of the switch is set to 0, and then step 24 Then, the time is increased by 1 minute via the time changing means 8.

In step 21, the + switch 2
If it is determined that the switch has not been operated from OFF to ON, the process proceeds to step 25, and in step 25, the-switch 2 is OF.
If it is determined from F that the ON operation has not been performed, step 2
Go to 6. In step 26, if it is confirmed that the + switch 2 is ON, the process proceeds to step 27. In step 27, if the value of the continuous update counter 7 is 0, in step 28, if the value of the input continuation counter 6 is the predetermined time T1 or more, Go to step 30, otherwise return to step 20. If the value of the continuous update counter 7 is not 0, it is determined in step 29 whether the value of the input continuation counter 6 is the predetermined time T2 or more, and if the value of the input continuation counter 6 is the predetermined time T2 or more, the step 30 Otherwise go to step 20.

Further, in step 30, the input continuation timer 6 is restarted, the continuous update counter 6 is counted up in step 31, and in step 32, if the result is less than the predetermined value N times, the process proceeds to step 24, If it is N times or more, it is further judged in step 33 whether it is N times,
If it is not N times, the process proceeds to step 35, and if it is N times, 0 is set to the 1-minute digit of the time at step 34, the time is increased by 10 minutes, and the process returns to step 20.

In the time setting process, for the setting change on the time decreasing side, if it is judged in step 25 that the switch 2 has been operated from OFF to ON, the time counting judgment unit 5 is instructed in step 36, The input continuation timer 6 is started, the value of the continuous push continuous update counter 7 of the switch is set to 0 in step 37, and the time is decreased by 1 minute via the time changing means 8 in step 38.

In step 26, the + switch 2
Is not confirmed, and if it is not confirmed in step 39 that the switch 3 is turned on, the process returns to step 20,
If it is confirmed that the switch 3 is ON, the process proceeds to step 40. If the value of the continuous update counter 7 is 0 in step 40, the process proceeds to step 43 if the value of the input continuation counter 6 is equal to or more than the predetermined time T1 in step 41. move on. If not, the process returns to step 20, and if the value of the continuous update counter 7 is not 0, it is determined in step 42 whether the value of the input continuation counter 6 is the predetermined time T2 or more, and the value of the input continuation counter 6 is If it is the predetermined time T2 or more, the process proceeds to step 43, and if not, the process returns to step 20.

Further, in step 43, the input continuation timer 6 is restarted, the continuous update counter 6 is counted up in step 44, and in step 45, if the result is less than the predetermined value N times, the process proceeds to step 38, If it is N times or more, it is further judged in step 46 whether it is N times,
If it is not N times, the process proceeds to step 48. If it is N times, 0 is set in the 1-minute digit of the time in step 47 and the process returns to step 20, and the time is decreased by 10 minutes in step 48, and the process returns to step 20.

The above steps 20 to 48 are repeated for control. According to such a configuration, the user can respond with high responsiveness and can promptly react to a minute change or a large change.

The above embodiment is shown as an example of the present invention, and may be configured in any way as long as the objects and effects of the present invention are exhibited. Not limited to a timepiece, the frequency setting of a tuner, For example, the temperature of the oven may be set.

[0025]

As is apparent from the above description of the embodiments, the present invention allows the user to quickly make small changes when changing the settings of the input control device. Since it can react quickly to any changes, it can be operated quickly and reliably and the operability of input is significantly improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

[0026]

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

[0027]

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the same embodiment.

[0028]

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a first example of a conventional input control device.

[0029]

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a second example of a conventional input control device.

[0030]

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a second example of the conventional input control device.

[0031]

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a third example of a conventional input control device.

[0032]

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the third example of the conventional input control device.

[0033]

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 time setting switch 2 + switch 3 − switch 4 switch input processing unit 5 time count judging unit 6 input continuation timer 7 continuous update counter 8 time changing means 9 time counter 10 display unit

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An operation switch, a display section for displaying at least the contents operated by the operation switch in two or more digits, and an input signal of the operation switch at predetermined intervals while the operation switch is continuously pushed. A switch input processing unit that repeatedly occurs, an input counter that counts the number of switch inputs of the operation switch from the start to the stop of the operation of the operation switch, and the operation switch input when the input count value is less than a predetermined number of times An input control device comprising: a count determination unit that outputs a signal to the display unit as a 1-digit increase / decrease signal, and outputs to the display unit as a 10-digit increase / decrease signal when the input count value exceeds a predetermined number of times. . 2. An operation switch, a display section for displaying at least the contents operated by the operation switch with two or more digits, and an input signal of the operation switch at a predetermined cycle during the pushing operation of the operation switch. A switch input processing unit that repeatedly occurs, a timer that operates by the first pressing operation of the operation switch, and measures the duration of the pressing operation of the operation switch, and an operation switch from the start of the pressing operation of the operation switch to the count-up of the timer. Input 1
An input control device, comprising: a count determination unit that outputs a digit increase / decrease signal to the display unit, and outputs a digit increase / decrease signal to the display unit after the timer counts up.