JPH09114819A - Document preparing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To start operation by providing a check means checking the using impossible of an electronic dictionary retrieving function at a step before or after loading an external storage medium before starting the electronic dictionary retrieving function, displaying the using state of the electronic dictionary retrieving function in accordance with this checking result to evade the cause of using impossible in advance. SOLUTION: At the time of starting a KANA/KANJI converting function, a control part 12 executes dictionary retrieving check processing through the use of an electronic dictionary control part 18 before starting the electronic dictionary retrieving function. Namely the electronic dictionary control part 18 checks whether a driver software for accessing CD-RO, a PC card, etc., is built or not in a system. Next the part 18 checks the connecting situation of a device for loading CO-ROM, the PC card, etc., and the setting situation of the medium. In addition, the part 18 checks the medium can be used or not for the electronic dictionary retrieving function. At the time of OK after checking processing like these, a starting icon is displayed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a document creation device such as a personal computer or a word processor, and more particularly, it has an electronic dictionary mounted on a CD-ROM, a PC card or the like, and stores words registered in this electronic dictionary. The present invention relates to a document creation device for searching.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a document creating apparatus such as a personal computer or a word processor, a CD-RO
Some have a function of searching a word from an electronic dictionary mounted on an M, a PC card, or the like.

The electronic dictionary is an electronic version of various dictionaries such as a national language dictionary. In the electronic dictionary search function, by reading a word or inputting a headline, the corresponding word is searched from the electronic dictionary and the semantic information and the like are displayed.

By the way, such a search function (software) of the electronic dictionary normally operates by itself, and does not operate in conjunction with the kana-kanji conversion system. For this reason, when searching an electronic dictionary such as a CD-ROM to check the meaning of a word while using the Kana-Kanji conversion system, the current processing is temporarily stopped and then the dictionary search function is started. Had to do.

[0005]

As described above, conventionally, in order to perform a dictionary search while the Kana-Kanji conversion system is running, the current process must be interrupted and the electronic dictionary search function must be started again. It was

Here, for example, the CD-ROM driver software is not installed, a medium such as a CD-ROM or a PC card is not mounted, a music CD, etc.
When a medium different from the dictionary search is loaded by mistake, the dictionary search cannot be performed as a matter of course.

However, even if the electronic dictionary search function cannot be used for such a reason, the fact cannot be understood unless the electronic dictionary search function is actually activated.
Therefore, there is a problem that extra key operation is performed and the document creation efficiency is reduced.

Further, with this type of electronic dictionary search function, it is possible to search various dictionaries such as "English-Japanese", "Japanese-English", and "Kojien". In the case of having such various dictionaries, conventionally, it is necessary to first perform the troublesome operation of starting the electronic dictionary search function, setting the dictionary selection mode, and selecting a desired dictionary from the dictionary selection mode. It was

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and in a document preparation apparatus having an electronic dictionary search function, whether or not it can be used without activating the electronic dictionary search function each time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a document creation apparatus capable of grasping the above-mentioned problem and knowing the cause in advance when it cannot be used, thereby eliminating unnecessary key operation.

Further, according to the present invention, in a document creating apparatus having an electronic dictionary search function, the type of searchable dictionary is grasped and a desired dictionary search is performed without activating the electronic dictionary search function each time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a document creation device that can be quickly activated.

[0011]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

(1) According to the present invention, in a document creation device having an electronic dictionary search function for searching an electronic dictionary provided in an external storage medium, the external storage medium is mounted before the electronic dictionary search function is activated. Checking means for checking whether or not the electronic dictionary search function can be used before or after mounting, and display means for displaying the use state of the electronic dictionary search function in a specific display form according to the check result of the checking means. Is provided.

According to such a structure, for example, a CD-R
If there is a problem in the stage before mounting the external storage medium, such as when the OM driver software is not installed or the driver is not connected to the device main body, that fact is detected and an icon is displayed. . Therefore, the user can activate the dictionary search function after avoiding the unusable cause before performing an unnecessary key operation by confirming the displayed content.

(2) Further, according to the present invention, in a document preparation apparatus having an electronic dictionary search function for searching an electronic dictionary provided in an external storage medium, the above-mentioned electronic dictionary search function is activated before the electronic dictionary search function is activated. Check means for checking whether or not the electronic dictionary search function can be used at a stage after mounting the external storage medium, and a display for displaying the use state of the electronic dictionary search function in a specific display form according to the check result of the check means Means and means are provided.

According to such a structure, for example, a CD-R
At the stage after mounting the external storage medium, such as when the medium such as OM or PC card is not set, or when the set medium such as CD-ROM or PC card cannot be used by the dictionary search function. When there is a problem, that fact is detected and an icon is displayed. Therefore, the user can activate the dictionary search function after confirming the displayed contents, avoiding the unusable cause before performing an unnecessary key operation.

(3) Further, according to the present invention, in a document creating apparatus having an electronic dictionary search function for searching an electronic dictionary provided in an external storage medium, before the electronic dictionary search function is activated, the It is provided with a dictionary name acquisition means for acquiring the dictionary name provided by the external storage medium, and a display means for allocating and displaying the dictionary name acquired by the dictionary name acquisition means to the function keys, and displayed by this display means. It is characterized in that the search processing of the corresponding dictionary is executed by selecting the function key.

According to this structure, when the electronic dictionary search function can be used, the searchable dictionary name at that time is assigned to the function key and displayed. Therefore, by selecting the function key, it is possible to easily execute the search of various dictionaries provided on the medium.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a document creation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The present device is a personal computer or a word processor that operates as a kana-kanji conversion system, and here, an input unit 11, a control unit 12, an output unit 13, and a kana-kanji conversion unit 1 are provided.
4, a kana-kanji conversion dictionary 15, an electronic dictionary search unit 16, an electronic dictionary 17, and an electronic dictionary management unit 18.

The input unit 11 is composed of a pointing device such as a mouse or a pen in addition to a keyboard, for example, and inputs a character string and gives a specific instruction. The control unit 12 is composed of, for example, a microprocessor and controls the entire apparatus. Here, the control unit 12 executes an electronic dictionary search process or the like according to an instruction from the input unit 11.

The output unit 13 is, for example, a CRT (Cathode Ra
It consists of a display device such as y Tube) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and displays input data and a specific screen. Under the control of the control unit 12, the Kana-Kanji conversion unit 14
The input phonetic character string is converted into a kana-kanji mixed sentence by referring to the kana-kanji conversion dictionary 15.

The kana-kanji conversion dictionary 15 is a dictionary used for kana-kanji conversion processing, and stores information such as reading of each word and a heading (converted word) corresponding to the reading. Under the control of the control unit 12, the electronic dictionary search unit 16 searches the electronic dictionary 17 for the specified word.

The electronic dictionary 17 is an electronic version of various dictionaries such as "English-Japanese", "Japanese-English", and "Kojien", and stores the semantic information of each word in each dictionary. The electronic dictionary 17 is provided by an external storage device such as a CD-ROM or a PC card.

The electronic dictionary management unit 18 includes a CD-ROM and a P-ROM.
The C card or the like is checked to obtain various information necessary for electronic dictionary search, and this information is returned in response to an external request, or the electronic dictionary search unit 16 is controlled.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a document creation screen in the same embodiment. An icon display section 21 and a function display section 22 are provided below the document creation screen. In the embodiment, when the kana-kanji conversion function is activated (at the time of initialization), it is checked whether or not the function can be used before activating the electronic dictionary search function. Then, according to the check result, the icons 21a to 21f as shown in FIGS.
It is displayed on the icon display unit 21 as one.

When the electronic dictionary search function can be used, a searchable dictionary name is acquired and the function keys 22a to 22c as shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the contents of the icon display section 21 in the same embodiment. As described above, before activating the electronic dictionary search function, the icon display unit 21 is displayed in FIG.
Icons 21a to 21f as shown in (a) to (f) are displayed as one of the kana-kanji conversion information.

The icon 21a is a start icon,
Indicates that the electronic dictionary search function can be used. The icon 21b indicates that the electronic dictionary search function cannot be used because the driver software is not installed in the system.

The icon 21c indicates that the electronic dictionary search function cannot be used because the CD-ROM driver or the like is not connected. Icon 21d is CD-R
This indicates that the electronic dictionary search function cannot be used because a medium such as OM or PC card is not set.

The icon 21e is the set CD-R.
Indicates that a medium such as OM or PC card cannot be used in the electronic dictionary search function (that is, indicates that the type of medium is different, such as a music CD).

The icon 21f indicates the name of the dictionary currently being searched. The icon 21b or the icon 21c is displayed when there is a problem (hardware problem) at the stage before mounting a medium such as a CD-ROM or a PC card. The icon 21d or the icon 21e is displayed when there is a problem (software problem) at a stage after mounting a medium such as a CD-ROM or a PC card.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of the function display section 22 in the same embodiment. The function display unit 22 displays function keys for instructing functions that can be used at the time of input, such as a "conversion" key for instructing kana-kanji conversion.

Further, in the embodiment, when the electronic dictionary search function can be used, as shown in FIG. 4, the searchable dictionary names at that time are assigned to the function keys 22a to 22c and displayed. By pressing these function keys or selecting them with a pointing device or the like, a search process for the dictionary is executed.

The function key 22a is assigned as a key for instructing a search for "Kojien" as an electronic dictionary. The function key 22b is assigned as a key for instructing a search for "English-Japanese" as an electronic dictionary.

The function key 22c is assigned as a key for instructing a search for "Japanese-English" as an electronic dictionary. Next, the operation of the embodiment will be described.

5 and 6 are flow charts showing the operation of the dictionary search check process of the embodiment. At the time of starting (initializing) the kana-kanji conversion function, the control unit 12
Before activating the electronic dictionary search function, the electronic dictionary management unit 1
The following dictionary search check processing is executed through 8.

First, the electronic dictionary management section 18 first determines the CD-RO.
It is checked whether or not the driver software for accessing the M or the PC card is installed in the system (step S11). This determination is based on the electronic dictionary search unit 16
This is performed based on a response signal (status signal) when the electronic dictionary 17 is accessed via. If the driver software is not installed in the system, a signal to that effect is returned to the electronic dictionary management unit 18.

If the driver software is not installed in the system, the electronic dictionary management unit 18 sets the error code to "1" and returns it to the control unit 12 (step S12).

When the driver software is incorporated in the system, the electronic dictionary management unit 18 checks the connection status of the device for mounting the CD-ROM, the PC card, etc. as the next checking process (step S13). This determination is also made based on the response signal (status signal) when the electronic dictionary 17 is accessed via the electronic dictionary search unit 16 as in the above. If the device is not electrically connected, a signal to that effect is returned to the electronic dictionary management unit 18.

Here, when the device is not electrically connected, the electronic dictionary management section 18 gives an error code "2".
Is set and returned to the control unit 12 (step S14). When the device is electrically connected, the electronic dictionary management unit 18 checks the setting status of the medium such as the CD-ROM or the PC card as the next check process (step S15). This judgment is also made in the same manner as described above by the electronic dictionary search unit 16
This is performed based on a response signal (status signal) when the electronic dictionary 17 is accessed via. When the medium is not loaded in the drive, a signal to that effect is returned to the electronic dictionary management unit 18.

If the medium is not loaded in the drive, the electronic dictionary management section 18 sets the error code to "3" and returns it to the control section 12 (step S1).
6). When the medium is mounted in the drive, the electronic dictionary management unit 18 checks whether the medium can be used for the electronic dictionary search function as the next check process (step S17). This judgment is made by detecting the format of the medium.

Here, if the type of medium is different, such as the loaded medium being a music CD, the electronic dictionary management unit 18 sets an error code of "4" and returns it to the control unit 12. (Step S18).

If the medium is usable, the electronic dictionary management section 18 returns the status to OK to the control section 12 (step S19), and subsequently acquires the dictionary name mounted on the medium, It is returned to the control unit 12 (step S20).

However, after such a checking process,
The electronic dictionary management unit 18 checks the status set by various initializations, and if OK (No in step S12), displays the activation icon 21a as shown in FIG. 3A on the function display unit 22. (Step S2
3).

At this time, if the dictionary name has been acquired, the control unit 12 displays the icon 21f as shown in FIG. 3 (f) on the icon display unit 21 (step S).
24).

When there are a plurality of dictionary names,
Among them, the dictionary name preset as the default is displayed as an icon. Further, when the dictionary is searched next, the name of the previously searched dictionary is displayed as an icon.

Further, the control section 12 displays the contents of the currently assigned function key on the function display section 22 (step S25). In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, the acquired dictionary name is assigned to the function key 2
2a to 22c are assigned, and the corresponding dictionary can be searched by pressing the key.

On the other hand, if any error has occurred (Yes in step S21), the control section 12 displays an icon corresponding to the error code at that time on the icon display section 21 (step S22).

In this case, if the error code is "1",
The control unit 12 displays an icon as shown in FIG. If the error code is “2”, the control unit 12 causes the control unit shown in FIG.
An icon as shown in (c) is displayed. If the error code is “3”, the control unit 12 displays an icon as shown in FIG. If the error code is "4", the control unit 12 displays an icon as shown in FIG.

In this way, whether or not the electronic dictionary search function can be used is checked in advance, and the usable or unusable state is displayed as an icon according to the check result. Therefore, for example, when the icon 21a as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed, the electronic dictionary search function can be promptly activated.

Further, when the icons 21b to 21f as shown in FIGS. 3B to 3E are displayed, it is possible that the electronic dictionary search function cannot be used before an extra key operation is performed. The electronic dictionary search function can be activated after avoiding it.

Furthermore, when the electronic dictionary search function can be used, the searchable dictionary name is assigned to the function key and displayed. Therefore, for example, when the function key 22a as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed, the electronic dictionary search for "Kojien" can be promptly executed only by pressing the function key 22a.

Similarly, a search of various dictionaries provided on the medium is easily executed, such as "English-Japanese" when the function key 22b is pressed, and "Japanese-English" when the function key 22c is pressed. You can

[0052]

【The invention's effect】

(1) According to the present invention as described above, for example, a CD-RO
If there is a problem in the stage before mounting the external storage medium, such as the driver of M is not installed or the driver is not connected to the main body of the device, it is detected and an icon is displayed. Therefore, the user can activate the dictionary search function after avoiding the unusable cause before performing an unnecessary key operation by confirming the displayed content.

(2) Further, according to the present invention, for example, a CD
-A step after mounting an external storage medium, such as a medium such as ROM or PC card that is not set, or a set medium such as CD-ROM or PC card that cannot be used for the dictionary search function. When there is a problem with the above, it is detected and an icon is displayed, so the user can confirm the displayed content to avoid the unusable cause before performing extra key operation and then the dictionary The search function can be activated.

(3) Further, according to the present invention, when the electronic dictionary search function can be used, the searchable dictionary name is assigned to the function key and displayed, so that the function key is displayed. By selecting, various dictionaries provided on the medium can be easily searched.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a document creation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a document creation screen in the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the contents of an icon display unit in the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of a function display unit in the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a dictionary search check process of the same embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of a dictionary search check process of the same embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 ... Input part, 12 ... Control part, 13 ... Output part, 14 ... Kana-kanji conversion part, 15 ... Kana-kanji conversion dictionary, 16 ... Electronic dictionary search part, 17 ... Electronic dictionary, 18 ... Electronic dictionary management part, 21 ... Icon display 21a to 21f ... Icon, 22 ... Function display section, 22a to 22c ... Function key.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A document creation apparatus having an electronic dictionary search function for searching an electronic dictionary provided in an external storage medium, comprising: before activating the electronic dictionary search function; A check means for checking whether or not the electronic dictionary search function can be used at a stage after mounting; and a display means for displaying a use state of the electronic dictionary search function in a specific display form according to a check result of the check means. A document creation device characterized by the above. 2. A document creation apparatus having an electronic dictionary search function for searching an electronic dictionary provided in an external storage medium, wherein the document creation apparatus is provided in the external storage medium before activating the electronic dictionary search function. The dictionary name acquisition means for acquiring the dictionary name and the display means for displaying the dictionary name acquired by the dictionary name acquisition means by allocating the dictionary name to the function keys are provided. By selecting the function key displayed by the display means, A document creation device characterized by executing a search process of a corresponding dictionary.