JPH09212716A - Terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a terminal equipment capable of changing the display state of input keys at the time of inputting an password number or the like by touching the input keys displayed on a screen. SOLUTION: By changing the display state of ten keys displayed on the screen 12A by the size and position of the ten keys stored in a ROM based on the depression of a first function key 42 and a second function key 43 displayed on the screen 12A, the ten keys 40A for preventing the contents of the password number or the like inputted by a touch panel on the screen 12A by the user from being recognized by people lined up behind the user are displayed on the screen 12A.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a terminal device for inputting a personal identification number or the like by touching an input key displayed on a screen, and more particularly to a terminal device capable of changing the display state of the input key. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a terminal device such as an automatic teller machine or an automatic teller machine, the personal identification number of a user is
In order to prevent the people in the line behind the user from waiting in the queue, the numeric keypad for the user to enter the personal identification number and the screen on which the personal identification number is displayed are set horizontally low. As a result, the people who are lined up behind the user cannot see the numeric keypad and the screen because they are blocked by the back of the user, so those who are lined up behind the user can wait for the user to see the numbers. The PIN was never known.

[0003]

However, FIG.
In the terminal device 100 of the automatic certificate issuing machine installed in a city hall or the like as shown in Nos. 1 and 22, when the terminal device 100 is not used, a so-called “news from city hall” publicity etc. is issued. Since it is displayed on the screen 101 of the above to inform the people around the terminal device 100 of the content, the screen 101 on which the public relations and the like is displayed is installed vertically high, and the size of the screen 101 is the automatic cash payment. It was a big one compared to the machines. In addition, as shown in FIG. 23, the ten-key pad 102 on which the user inputs the personal identification number
As for A as well, since the personal identification number is usually input while looking at the screen 101, the operability is taken into consideration and the screen 101
It was also installed vertically high. Also, the screen 101
When touching the touch panel on the top and inputting the personal identification number, as shown in FIG.
A numeric keypad 102B, which is an input key, is displayed at 01, and a personal identification number is input by touching the numeric keypad 102B.

Therefore, the terminal device 10 of the automatic certificate issuing machine
When receiving the issuance of the issued document at 0, as shown in FIG.
Since 2A (see FIG. 23) and the like are hidden by the user's back, people in line behind the user will not know the user's personal identification number, but as shown in FIG. When a short person, such as the person using the screen, uses the screen 101 and the numeric keypad 102A (see FIG. 23), etc., can be easily seen by the people who are lined up behind the user. There was a problem that the secret code was known.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and in a terminal device for inputting on the screen, the size and position of the input key displayed on the screen can be changed. Thus, it is an object of the present invention to provide a terminal device in which the contents input by the user on the screen are not known to the people who are lined up behind the user.

[0006]

In order to achieve this object, a terminal device of the present invention is a terminal device for making an input by touching an input key displayed on the screen, and the input device displayed on the screen. It is characterized in that the display state of the key is changed alternately between the first display state and the second display state based on pressing of the display change key. A terminal device for inputting by touching an input key displayed on the screen, wherein the display state of the input key displayed on the screen is sequentially changed based on pressing of the display change key. Is characterized by.

Further, in the terminal device for inputting by touching the input key displayed on the screen, the display state of the input key displayed on the screen is continuously changed. It is characterized in that the continuous change of the display state of the input key is stopped or continued based on the depression. Further, the display state is changed according to the size of the input key displayed on the screen. Further, the display device is changed according to a position of the input key displayed on the screen.

Further, in the terminal device for inputting by touching the input key displayed on the screen, the size of the input key displayed on the screen is changed by pressing the first display change key. While sequentially changing, the position of the input key displayed on the screen is sequentially changed based on the depression of the second display change key. Further, in the terminal device for inputting by touching the input key displayed on the screen, when the size of the input key displayed on the screen is continuously changed, the first display change key When the position of the input key displayed on the screen is continuously changed, the continuous change of the size of the input key is stopped or continued based on the pressing of the button. 2 Based on pressing the display change key,
It is characterized in that the continuous change of the position of the input key is stopped or continued.

Further, the content input by touching the input key is a personal identification number.

In the terminal device of the present invention having such a configuration, the user located immediately in front of the screen makes an input to the terminal device by touching the input key displayed on the screen. If you press the display change key at that time,
The display state of the input keys displayed on the screen can be changed. The display state of the input key is changed according to the size and the display position of the input key so that the input key operation of the user is not known by the people who are lined up behind the user. Can be displayed on the screen, which is effective when entering a personal identification number or the like. Further, it is possible to display an input key in a display state that is easy for the user to input on the screen.

The following are examples of the manner of changing the display state of the input keys. (1) Regarding the display state of the input keys displayed on the screen, two display states of the first display state and the second display state are stored in advance, and each time the display change key is pressed, the display state of the first display state is changed. A mode in which the input key and the input key in the second display state are displayed alternately on the screen. Since there are only two input key display states,
Changing the display state of input keys and their operation are simple and easy to understand.

(2) Regarding the display state of the input keys displayed on the screen, a large number of display states in which the size of the input keys and the display position are different are stored, and a large number of display states are displayed each time the display change key is pressed. A mode in which the state input keys are sequentially displayed on the screen. Such a sequence is managed by the size of the input key and the display position, which makes it easier for the user to predict the change in the display state of the input key. Since there are many display states of the input keys displayed on the screen, the input keys in the most effective display state for the user can be displayed on the screen.

(3) If the display change key is pressed while the display state of the input key displayed on the screen is continuously changed, the continuous change of the display state of the input key is stopped, and A mode in which the input key in the display state is displayed on the screen.
The continuous change of the display state of the input key is changed according to the size of the input key or the display position. When the display change key is pressed again, the display state of the input key is continuously changed. Since the display state of the input key displayed on the screen can be arbitrarily set, the input key in the most effective display state for the user can be displayed on the screen.

(4) Regarding the size of the input key displayed on the screen and the display position, a large number of input key sizes and display positions are separately stored, and the screen is displayed each time the first display change key is pressed. A mode in which the size of the input key displayed on the screen is sequentially changed, and the position of the input key displayed on the screen is sequentially changed every time the second display change key is pressed. Since the first display change key corresponds to the size of the input key and the second display change key corresponds to the position displayed by the input key,
It is easy for the user to display the input key in the most effective display state on the screen.

(5) With respect to the size of the input key displayed on the screen and the display position, the size of the input key displayed on the screen and the display position are continuously changed separately, and are displayed on the screen. If the size of the input key is continuously changed and the first display change key is pressed, continuous change of the size of the input key displayed on the screen is stopped and When the input key is displayed on the screen and the position of the input key displayed on the screen is continuously changed, if the second display change key is pressed, the position of the input key displayed on the screen is continuously changed. A mode in which the change is stopped and the input key at such a position is displayed on the screen.

When the first display change key or the second display change key is pressed again, the size of the input key or the display position is continuously changed, and the above operation can be repeated. Since the first display change key corresponds to the size of the input key and the second display change key corresponds to the position displayed by the input key, the input key in the most effective display state for the user can be arbitrarily set. Easy to display on the screen.

Such a terminal device is effective in the following points when the screen is installed vertically high. That is, when a user with a short height inputs, the input keys in a display state of a small size and a low display position are displayed on the screen so that people who are lined up behind the user can input the input key of the user. The operation is not known, and at the same time, it becomes easy for the user to input. Further, when a user such as an elderly person with a normal height inputs, an input key in a large size display state is displayed on the screen so that an elderly user or the like can easily input. It should be noted that when an elderly user or the like makes an input, it is effective even when the screen is installed horizontally.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 19 shows a perspective view of the appearance of the terminal device 1 according to the present invention. The terminal device 1 is a terminal device 1 of an automatic certificate issuing machine installed in a city hall, etc., and according to the insertion of an ID card that identifies an individual and the insertion of coins or bills, which is a fee, a resident card. , Family register extract, seal registration certificate, resident registration certificate, etc. will be issued.

A touch panel 3 is provided on the housing 2 of the terminal device 1.
As shown in FIG. 20, a CRT display 13 having a screen 12 is installed inside the touch panel 3. The screen 12 displays a so-called “news from city hall” publicity, advertisement, etc. at normal times (when the terminal device 1 is not used), but when the user touches the touch panel 3, the terminal device 1 is displayed. Handling items (for example, "Issue of resident card", "Issue of family register extract", "Issue of seal registration certificate", "Issue of resident registration certificate", etc.)
Is displayed.

Further, when the user touches a portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the handling item displayed on the screen 12, C
On the screen 12 of the RT display 13, for example, various keys for inputting the identification number of the ID card on the touch panel 3 are displayed as the screen 12A of FIG. 6 displays. That is, a numeric keypad 40A which is an input key, a correction key 41, a first function key 42 which is a display change key or a first display change key, a second function key 43 which is a second display change key, and a personal identification number display The section 44 and the like are displayed.

At this time, when the user touches the part of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the numeric keypad 40A,
You can enter your PIN. When the security code is entered, the number of digits entered is an asterisk (*).
Is displayed on the personal identification number display section 44, the number of digits entered can be confirmed from the number of asterisks.
If the user touches the touch panel 3 portion corresponding to the correction key 41, the personal identification number can be reentered.
Further, when the user touches the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 or the second function key 43, the ten key 40A in the display state of the screen 12A of FIG. By the operation of the device 1, it is possible to change to the ten keys 40B to 40J in the display state of the screens 12B to 12J in FIGS.

In addition, a coin insertion slot 4 into which a coin is inserted, a bill insertion slot 5 into which a bill is inserted,
An ID card insertion slot 6 into which an ID card is inserted, a change slot 7 from which change or receipts are discharged, a certificate exit 8 from which issued resident's cards, etc., and a call button for notifying staff of malfunctions, etc. 9, a staff key 10 for activating a staff processing program used for maintenance / inspection, and a display 11 for displaying operational information such as "in use" or "discontinued".

Next, the configuration of the automatic certificate issuing machine (and the terminal device 1) will be described with reference to the block diagram of the automatic certificate issuing machine shown in FIG. The automatic certificate issuing machine includes a host computer 30, a database 31 and the like in addition to the terminal device 1 described above. The terminal device 1 includes a CPU in addition to the touch panel 3 and the CRT display 13 described above.
It has 20, ROM 21, RAM 22 and the like. CPU
Reference numeral 20 controls the entire terminal device 1, and executes programs and the like relating to the operation of the terminal device 1 shown in FIGS. The ROM 21 includes various programs for controlling the operation of the terminal device 1, FIG.
18 tables 23, 24A, 24B and the like are stored. The RAM 22 also has a work area and the like used when the CPU 20 controls the operation of the terminal device 1.

The host computer 30 connected to the terminal device 1 controls the entire automatic certificate issuing machine. The database 31 contains the contents of issued documents such as a resident's card, a family register extract, a seal registration certificate, and a resident registration certificate, and I
The personal identification number of the D card is stored as data. For frequently read data,
A database may be newly provided in the terminal device 1 and stored in the database.

Next, the operation of the terminal device 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 are flowcharts showing the operation of the terminal device 1. Such an operation means, regarding the display state of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 of the CRT display 13, when touching the part of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the ten keys and inputting a personal identification number, the screens 12A to 12J of FIGS. The ten keys 40A to 40J are displayed.

In the operation of FIGS. 1 to 5, the ten key 40A of the screen 12A of FIG. 6 is displayed on the screen 12 by the initial setting. Therefore, the operation shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 is the display of the screen 12A of FIG. From the numeric keypad 40A in the state, the numeric keypads 40B to 40 in the display states of the screens 12B to 12J in FIGS.
It changes to J. Even if the display state of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 is changed, the correction key 41, the first function key 42, the second function key 4
3. The personal identification number display section 44 and the like are displayed as long as the ten key is displayed on the screen 12.

First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The first embodiment is different from the ten-key display state displayed on the screen 12 in that the two display states of the first display state and the second display state are stored in the ROM 21 (see FIG. 16) in advance. Each time the 1 function key 42 is pressed, the ten keys in the first display state and the ten keys in the second display state are alternately displayed on the screen 12. First
As the display state, the display state of the ten key 40A on the screen 12A of FIG. 6 is stored in the ROM 21. The second display state will be described later.

Now, the operation shown in FIG. 1 will be described. First, in the initial setting of step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 1, the ten key in the first display state stored in the ROM 21 is displayed on the screen 12. That is, the screen 12 of the CRT display 13 becomes the screen 12A shown in FIG.
A numeric keypad 40A, a first function key 42, etc. are displayed. In the next S2, it is determined whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed.

When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed (S2: Yes), the process proceeds to S3, and whether the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 are in the first display state, It is determined whether the second display state is set. When it is determined that the numeric keypad displayed on the screen 12 is in the first display state, the process proceeds to S4 and the screen 1
The numeric keypad displayed in 2 is changed from the first display state to the second display state, and the process returns to S2.

On the other hand, the ten key displayed on the screen 12 is the second key.
When it is determined that the ten keys are in the display state, the process proceeds to S5, the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 are changed from the second display state to the first display state, and the process returns to S2. If it is determined in S2 that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is not pressed (S2: N
o), returning to S2, the determination as to whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed is repeated.

In the first embodiment, since there are only two display states of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12, that is, the first display state and the second display state, the change and operation of the ten key display state are simple. It is easy to understand. As the second display state, if the display state of the numeric keypad 40I of the screen 12I of FIG. 14 is stored in the ROM 21, the size of the numeric keypad 40I is small and the displayed position is low, so that a user with a short height is By displaying the numeric keypad 40I in the display state of the screen 12I of FIG. 14 on the screen 12 when inputting, the people who are lined up behind the user do not know the operation of the numeric keypad 40I of the user, and A ten-key pad 40I that is easy for the user to input can be displayed on the screen 12.

Further, as the second display state, if the display state of the numeric keypad 40J of the screen 12J of FIG. 15 is stored in the ROM 21, the size of the numeric keypad 40J is large. When the user inputs, the ten key 40J in the display state of the screen 12J of FIG. 15 is displayed on the screen 12, so that the elderly user or the like can easily display the ten key 40J on the screen 12.

Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. With respect to the display state of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12, a large number of display states in which the size of the ten keys and the display position are different are stored in the ROM 21 and the first function key 42 is used. Each time the button is pressed, a large number of ten keys in the display state are sequentially displayed on the screen 12. A large number of display states are stored in the ROM 21 with a combination of the size of the numeric keypad and the display position, as in the table 23 of FIG.

The display state of the ten-key pad shown in the table 23 of FIG. 17 will be described. The display state of the ten-key pad having the size and position of No1 corresponds to the ten-key pad 40A of the display state of the screen 12A of FIG. Below, the display state of the No. 2 numeric keypad is shown on the numeric keypad 40B of the display state of the screen 12B of FIG. 7, the No. 3 numeric keypad is displayed on the numeric keypad 40C of the display state of the screen 12C of FIG. 9 is displayed on the numeric keypad 40D, No5 numeric keypad is displayed on the numeric keypad 40E in FIG. 10E, and No6 numeric keypad is displayed on the numeric keypad 40F shown in FIG. The display state of the No. 7 numeric keypad is shown on the numeric keypad 40G of the display state of the screen 12G of FIG. 12, the No. 8 numeric keypad is displayed on the numeric keypad 40H of the display state of the screen 12H of FIG. 14 corresponds to the ten keys 40I in the display state of the screen 12I.

Here, the order of changing the display state of the ten keys is the order of the numbers in the table 23 of FIG. FIG.
In the table 23, the size of the numeric keypad and the display position are regularly changed from No1 to No9, so that the user can easily predict the change in the display state of the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad display status is No.
The sequence after 9 (the display state of the screen 12I in FIG. 14) starts again by returning to No1. However, if the user can easily predict the change of the display state of the numeric keypad, the sequence is reversed to N.
You may return to o1.

Now, the operation shown in FIG. 2 will be described. First, in the initial setting of S10, the numeric keypad in the No. 1 display state of the table 23 stored in the ROM 21 is changed to
Display on the screen 12. That is, CRT display 1
The screen 12 of No. 3 becomes the screen 12A shown in FIG. 6, and the ten-key pad 40A, the first function key 42, etc. are displayed. In the next S11, it is determined whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed.

When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed (S11: Yes), the procedure proceeds to S12, in which the numeric keypad displayed on the screen 12 is changed from the No. 1 display state of the table 23. The display state is changed to the next No. 2 and the process returns to S11. That is, the screen 12 of the CRT display 13 is changed from the screen 12A shown in FIG. 6 to the screen 12B shown in FIG.

Further, in S11, when it is determined again that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is pressed (S11: Yes), S1
Proceed to 2 and enter the numeric keypad displayed on screen 12 into table 2
The No. 3 display state of No. 3 is changed to the next No3 display state, and the process returns to S11. That is, the screen 12 of the CRT display 13 is changed from the screen 12B shown in FIG. 7 to the screen 12C shown in FIG. In this way, screen 12
The numeric keypad display status displayed on the
The display states of o1 to No9 (see FIGS. 6 to 14) are sequentially changed.

If it is determined in S11 that the part of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is not pressed (S11: No), the process returns to S11 and the touch panel corresponding to the first function key 42 is touched. The determination as to whether or not the portion 3 is pressed is repeated.

In the second embodiment, since there are many display states of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12, the ten key in the most effective display state for the user can be displayed on the screen 12. Therefore, the ten-key pad in the effective display state can be displayed on the screen 12 even for a user having a short height or an elderly person.

Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. With the third embodiment, when the display state of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 is continuously changed,
When the first function key 42 is pressed, the continuous change of the display state of the numeric keypad is stopped, and the numeric keypad in the display state is displayed on the screen 12. here,
The continuous change of the display state of the numeric keypad is changed depending on the size or display position of the numeric keypad.

For example, in the case of continuously changing the size of the numeric keypad, when the numeric keypad is displayed at the center (standard) position of the screen 12, FIG. 6 → FIG. 9 → FIG.
→ It is changed in the cycle of Fig. 12 → Fig. 6. Also, if the position displayed on the numeric keypad is continuously changed,
When the numeric keypad is displayed in standard size,
→ FIG. 7 → FIG. 6 → FIG. 8 → It is changed in the cycle of FIG.
In addition, the display state of the numeric keypad that is continuously changed is
21 is stored in advance.

Now, the operation shown in FIG. 3 will be described. First, in the initial setting of S20, the screen 12 of FIG.
As in A, the screen 12 is displayed. That is, the ten keys 40A, the first function keys 42, etc. are displayed on the screen 12 of the CRT display 13. In next step S21, it is determined whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is pressed.

When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed (S21: Yes), the process proceeds to S22, and the display state of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 is changed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is not pressed (S21: N
o), the procedure returns to S21, and the determination as to whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed is repeated.

After changing the display state of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12, the process proceeds to S23, and it is determined whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is pressed. When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is pressed (S23: Yes), the process proceeds to S24, the display state of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 is stopped, and the process returns to S21. In S21, if the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is pressed again, the continuous change of the display state of the ten keys is continued. on the other hand,
Touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42
When it is determined that the part of is not pressed (S2
3: No), the process returns to S23, and the first function key 4
The determination as to whether or not the touch panel 3 portion corresponding to 2 has been pressed is repeated.

In the third embodiment, the continuously changing ten-key display state can be arbitrarily stopped based on the depression of the first function key 42, which is most effective for the user. The displayed numeric keypad can be displayed on the screen 12. Therefore, even for a user with a short height, the numeric keypad in an effective display state can be displayed on the screen 12.

Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The fourth embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that the size of the numeric keypad displayed on the screen 12 and the position to be displayed are stored in the ROM 21 separately for a large number of the numeric keypad and the display position, and the first function key 42 is pressed. Each time the size of the numeric keypad displayed on the screen 12 is changed, the screen 1 is displayed each time the second function key is pressed.
The position of the ten-key displayed on 2 is changed sequentially.

Here, as the size of the numeric keypad, three kinds of standard (medium), large, and small are stored in the ROM 21, as shown in the table 24A of FIG. 18, and the position displayed by the numeric keypad is
As in the table 24B of FIG. 18, three types of standard (medium), upper, and lower are stored in the ROM 21. FIG. 4 described later
If the size of the numeric keypad and the change of the display position are combined in accordance with the operation of, the screen 12A to the screen 1 of FIGS.
The numeric keypad in the 2I display state can be displayed on the screen 12.

Now, the operation shown in FIG. 4 will be described. First, in the initial setting of S30, the size of No. 1 of the table 24A stored in the ROM 21 and R
The numeric keypad in the display state having the No. 1 position of the table 24B stored in the OM 21 is displayed on the screen 12. That is, the screen 12 of the CRT display 13 becomes the screen 12A shown in FIG. 6, and the ten key 40A, the first function key 42, the second function key 43, etc. are displayed. In the next step S31, it is determined whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed.

When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed (S31: Yes), the procedure proceeds to S32, where the size of the ten key displayed on the screen 12 is the No. 1 of the table 24A. The size of the display state of No. 2 is changed to the size of the display state of No. 2 next, and the process returns to S31. That is, the screen 12 of the CRT display 13 is changed from the screen 12A shown in FIG. 6 to the screen 12D shown in FIG.

Further, in S31, when it is determined again that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is pressed (S31: Yes), S3.
Proceed to 2 and enter the numeric keypad displayed on screen 12 into table 2
The size of the No. 2 display state of 4A is changed to the size of the next No. 3 display state, and the process returns to S31. That is,
The screen 12 of the CRT display 13 is changed from the screen 12D shown in FIG. 9 to the screen 12G shown in FIG. In this way, the display state of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 is changed by sequentially changing the size of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 to the size of No1 to No3 of the table 24A.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S31 that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is not pressed (S31: No), S33.
Then, it is determined whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the second function key 43 has been pressed. Second
When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the function key 43 has been pressed (S33: Ye
s), proceeding to S34, the position of the numeric keypad displayed on the screen 12 (the screen 12 of the CRT display 13 is assumed to be the screen 12A shown in FIG. 6) is changed to the next No2 from the position of the No. 1 display state of the table 24B. The position is changed to the display position, and the process returns to S31. That is, CRT display 1
The screen 12 of No. 3 is changed from the screen 12A shown in FIG. 6 to the screen 12B shown in FIG.

Further, in S33, when it is determined again that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the second function key 43 is pressed (S33: Yes), S3
Proceed to step 4 and enter the numeric keypad displayed on screen 12 into table 2
The position of the No. 2 display state of 4B is changed to the position of the next No. 3 display state, and the process returns to S31. That is, CR
The screen 12 of the T display 13 is the screen 12 shown in FIG.
The screen is changed from B to the screen 12C shown in FIG. In this way, the display state of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 is changed by sequentially changing the position of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 to the size of No1 to No3 of the table 24B.

When it is determined that the part of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the second function key 43 is not pressed (S33: No), the process returns to S31. Such a fourth
In the embodiment, the first function key 42 corresponds to the size of the numeric keypad, and the second function key 43 corresponds to the position displayed by the numeric keypad, which can be changed separately, so that the most effective display state for the user can be obtained. It is easy to display the ten-key pad on the screen 12. Therefore, it is easy to display the numeric keypad in an effective display state on the screen 12 even for a user having a short height.

Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The fifth embodiment is different from the screen 12 in the size and position of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12.
When the size of the ten key displayed on the screen 12 is continuously changed and the size of the ten key displayed on the screen 12 is continuously changed, the first function key 42 is pressed. When pressed, the continuous change of the size of the numeric keypad displayed on the screen 12 is stopped, the numeric keypad of such size is displayed on the screen 12, and the position of the numeric keypad displayed on the screen 12 is continuously changed. If the second function key 43 is pressed while
The continuous change of the position of the ten key displayed on the screen 2 is stopped, and the ten key at that position is displayed on the screen 12.

Here, the case of continuously changing the size of the numeric keypad means that when the numeric keypad is displayed at the standard (center) position on the screen 12, FIG. 6 → FIG. 9 → FIG.
→ It is changed in the cycle of Fig. 12 → Fig. 6. Also, if the position displayed on the numeric keypad is continuously changed,
When the numeric keypad is displayed in standard size,
→ FIG. 7 → FIG. 6 → FIG. 8 → It is changed in the cycle of FIG.
In addition, the display state of the numeric keypad that is continuously changed is
It is stored in advance in No. 21.

Now, the operation shown in FIG. 5 will be described. First, in the initial setting of S40, the screen 12 of FIG.
As in A, the screen 12 is displayed. That is, the screen 12 of the CRT display 13 displays the ten keys 40A, the first function keys 42, the second function keys 43, and the like. In next step S41, it is determined whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed.

When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed (S41: Yes), the process proceeds to S42, and the size of the ten key displayed on the screen 12 is continuously changed. . After that, the process proceeds to S43, and it is determined whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is pressed. When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is pressed (S4
(3: Yes), the process proceeds to S44, the continuous change of the size of the ten key displayed on the screen 12 is stopped, and the process returns to S41. In S41, if the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is pressed again, the continuous change of the size of the ten keys is continued again. still,
Touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42
When it is determined that the part of is not pressed (S4
3: No), the process returns to S41, and the first function key 4
The determination as to whether or not the touch panel 3 portion corresponding to 2 has been pressed is repeated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S41 that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 is not pressed (S41: No), S45.
Then, it is determined whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the second function key 43 has been pressed. Second
When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the function key 43 has been pressed (S45: Ye
s) and S46, the position of the ten key displayed on the screen 12 is continuously changed. After that, the process proceeds to S47, and it is determined whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the second function key 43 has been pressed.

When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the second function key 43 has been pressed (S47: Yes), the process proceeds to S48 and the continuous change of the position of the ten key displayed on the screen 12 is stopped. Let S41
Return to Further, in S45, if the part of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the second function key 43 is pressed again, the continuous change of the position of the ten key is continued again. When it is determined that the part of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the second function key 43 is not pressed (S47: No), the process returns to S47 and the part of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the second function key 43 is pressed. The judgment of whether or not it is repeated is repeated. In S45, the second
When it is determined that the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the function key 43 is not pressed (S45: N
o), the procedure returns to S41, and the determination as to whether or not the portion of the touch panel 3 corresponding to the first function key 42 has been pressed is repeated.

In the fifth embodiment, the size of the ten-key that is continuously changed can be arbitrarily stopped based on the depression of the first function key 42, and continuously changed. Since the position of the numeric keypad that is present can be arbitrarily stopped based on the depression of the second function key 43, the numeric keypad in the most effective display state for the user can be displayed on the screen 12. Further, since the first function key 42 corresponds to the size of the numeric keypad and the second function key 43 corresponds to the position displayed by the numeric keypad, the numeric keypad in the most effective display state for the user can be arbitrarily set. It is easy to display on the screen 12. Therefore, it is easy to display the numeric keypad in an effective display state on the screen 12 even for a user having a short height.

As described in detail above, by changing the display state of the numeric keypad displayed on the screen 12 in accordance with the size and position of the ten-key pad when the first function key 42 or the second function key 43 is pressed, it can be used. Keep the contents such as personal identification number that the person inputs on the screen 12 from being known to the people behind the user.
Numeric keys 40A to 40 that are easy for the user to input on the screen 12
A terminal device that displays J on the screen 12 can be provided.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the terminal device of the above embodiment,
The first function key 42 and the second function key 43 were changed so as to correspond to the size of the numeric keypad and the position of the numeric keypad, respectively. However, the size of the numeric keypad and the position of the numeric keypad may be changed alternately. Then, it is possible to change the size and position of the ten keys displayed on the screen 12 separately with one function key.

[0065]

As is apparent from the above description, in the terminal device of the present embodiment, the display state of the ten keys displayed on the screen is changed based on the depression of the first function key or the second function key. , By changing the size and position, the contents such as the personal identification number that the user inputs on the screen will not be known to the people who are lined up behind the user, and the numeric keypad will be easy for the user to input on the screen. Can be provided on the screen.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing an operation of a first embodiment of a terminal device.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of the second embodiment of the terminal device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the third embodiment of the terminal device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fourth embodiment of the terminal device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of the terminal device according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen displaying a numeric keypad in a standard size and standard position.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen displaying a numeric keypad at a standard size and an upper position.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a screen displaying a numeric keypad in a standard size and a lower position.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a screen displaying a numeric keypad in a large size and a standard position.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen displaying a numeric keypad in a large size and an upper position.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen in which a numeric keypad is displayed in a large size and a lower position.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a screen displaying a numeric keypad in a small size and a standard position.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen displaying a numeric keypad with a small size and an upper position.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a screen displaying a numeric keypad with a small size and a lower position.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a screen displaying a larger-sized ten-key pad.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a table in which display states of ten keys are stored.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a table in which the size of a numeric keypad and the display position are stored separately.

FIG. 19 is an external view of a terminal device.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a relationship between a screen of a CRT display and a touch panel.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing how a normal user operates a conventional terminal device.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing how a short user is operating a conventional terminal device.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a screen and a numeric keypad of a conventional terminal device.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a numeric keypad displayed on a screen of a conventional terminal device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Terminal device 12 screen 12A-12J screen 40A-40J Numeric keypad 42 1st function key 43 2nd function key

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A terminal device for inputting by touching an input key displayed on a screen, wherein a display state of the input key displayed on the screen is changed to a first display state based on pressing of a display change key. And a second display state are alternately changed. 2. A terminal device for inputting by touching an input key displayed on a screen, wherein the display state of the input key displayed on the screen is sequentially changed based on pressing of a display change key. A terminal device characterized by the above. 3. A terminal device for inputting by touching an input key displayed on the screen, wherein the display state of the input key displayed on the screen is continuously changed, and the display change key is pressed. On the basis of the above, the terminal device for stopping or continuing the continuous change of the display state of the input key. 4. The terminal device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the display state is changed according to the size of the input key displayed on the screen. 5. The terminal device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the display state is changed depending on a position of the input key displayed on the screen. 6. A terminal device for inputting by touching an input key displayed on a screen, wherein the size of the input key displayed on the screen is changed in sequence based on the depression of the first display change key. While changing it,
A terminal device, wherein the position of the input key displayed on the screen is sequentially changed based on pressing of a second display change key. 7. A terminal device for inputting by touching an input key displayed on a screen, wherein when the size of the input key displayed on the screen is continuously changed, the first display change While stopping or continuing the continuous change of the size of the input key based on the pressing of the key, while the position of the input key displayed on the screen is continuously changing, A terminal device, characterized in that the continuous change of the position of the input key is stopped or continued based on the depression of the second display change key. 8. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7, wherein the content input by touching the input key is a personal identification number. apparatus.