JPH09293106A - Electronic wallet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display a message in a language a user understands easily, by generating a message character string through the use of a language designated by the user and displaying it on a display. SOLUTION: A system controller 1 displays a language selecting picture on a display 3 in response to the input of the menu key of a key pad 2 in order to allow the user to set a language to use. After then, the controller 1 generates the message character string using the set language to display on the display 3. In this case, if inputting the menu key of the key pad 2 in order to change the language for displaying the message from English to Japanese, for example, the controller 1 displays the language selecting picture through an input key judgement step. Next the controller 1 monitors key inputting and when a numerical key '2' is select-inputted, the controller 1 changes the language for displaying the message to a Japanese displaying mode to display a Japanese language selecting picture.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic wallet, and more particularly, to a display form of various messages displayed on a display, specifically, a display language.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In an electronic wallet system, various messages displayed on a display are composed of English character strings represented by letters, numbers and symbols.

[0003]

Such an electronic wallet system has a problem in that it is difficult to use for a user in a country whose language is not English because the message is difficult to understand and misunderstanding or operation occurs.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic wallet that can display a message in a language that is easy for the user to understand.

Specifically, it is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic wallet in which a message can be displayed in a language that is easy for a user who uses the electronic wallet to understand.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, there is provided a message generating means capable of generating a message character string to be displayed using a plurality of kinds of languages, and a language for designating a language type of the message character string to be displayed. By providing a designating means and generating a message character string using a language designated by the user and displaying it on the display, a message display that is easy for the user to understand is realized.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic wallet according to the present invention. This electronic wallet is equipped with two IC cards, and electronic money information (data corresponding to cash) can be exchanged between the two IC cards. Further, this electronic wallet is put together in a small, lightweight, and thin form such as an ordinary wallet or a calculator so that the user can easily carry it at all times.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a system controller for controlling the operation of the entire system of the electronic wallet, which is composed of a one-chip microcomputer having a memory inside.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a keypad composed of a group of operation buttons for a user to input an instruction.
It has balance inquiry key, transaction inquiry key, menu key, number key, money transfer key, cursor key, etc. Reference numeral 3 denotes a liquid crystal display, which has a portion (three lines) for displaying a character string or a picture in a dot matrix system and a portion (one line) for displaying a graphic (icon) prepared in advance. Reference numeral 4 is a piezoelectric buzzer that generates a key operation sound and a warning sound.

Card connectors (1) and (2) 5 and 6 mount IC cards 8 and 9 conforming to the ISO / IEC 7816 standard and mediate information exchange (transfer) of electronic money.
It is. The card connector 5 is installed so that the IC card 8 can be attached / detached in the electronic wallet, and the card connector 6 is installed so that the IC card 9 can be attached / detached in an external state. A power source 7 is composed of a lithium-ion battery, an alkaline battery, and an output control circuit, and supplies power necessary for operating the system controller 1 to the card connector 6.

In this electronic wallet, when the power key of the keypad 2 is pressed, the system controller 1 is activated to start electronic money information processing. The activated system controller 1 interprets subsequent key input information and executes an exchange (transfer) process of electronic money information between the IC cards 8 and 9 connected to the card connectors 5 and 6. During this period, the system controller 1 displays message display language selection information, electronic money balance information, transaction information, or a message indicating that information exchange (electronic money transfer) is being performed, according to the key input information. Display on 3 to inform the user. Also, the system controller 1
Is generated by activating the piezoelectric buzzer 4 to notify the user of an operation sound indicating that the keypad 2 has been operated or a warning sound indicating an abnormality detected during information exchange or the like. Furthermore, the system controller 1 executes control processing for reducing the power consumption of the entire system by reducing the power supply when the electronic wallet is not used for a long time.

FIG. 2 illustrates a display screen of a message displayed on the display 3. In FIG. 2, (a-
1), (b-1) and (c-1) are examples of display screens when the message is expressed in English, and (a-2), (b)
-2) and (c-2) are examples of display screens in which the messages corresponding to (a-1), (b-1) and (c-1) are expressed in Japanese. The types and number of languages that can be used selectively are
It is set according to the usage range (geographical or personal) of the electronic wallet, but here, an example in which English and Japanese are implemented will be described.

FIG. 3 shows a flow chart of a message display process executed by the system controller 1 to selectively display the message shown in FIG.

In this electronic wallet, when the power key is turned on and the power is turned on, the key input is determined in step S01. If there is no key input, the process proceeds to step S02 and the balance inquiry screen (b-1) is displayed. . In the initial state (standard), the message display language is set to be in the English display mode.

When the menu key of the keypad 2 is input to change the language for displaying the message from English to Japanese, the input key determination steps S01, S03,
After S04 and S05, the process moves to step S06 to display the language selection screen (a-1). Next, in step S07, the key input is monitored, and when the number key "2" is selected and input, the process moves to step S10 through steps S08 and S09 to change the message display language to the Japanese display mode, The Japanese language selection screen (a-2) is displayed.

When the balance inquiry key is entered, the process moves to step S02 through steps S01 and S03 to display the balance inquiry screen (b-2) in which the message is composed in Japanese. If you enter the transaction information key, step S
After 01, S03, S04, the process proceeds to step S11 to display the transaction information screen (c-2) configured in Japanese.

Next, when the menu key is pressed in order to change the message to a display screen composed in English, steps S01, S03, S04 and S05 are followed by step S.
Move to 06 to display the Japanese language selection screen (a-2). If the number key "1" is input, the process moves to step S12 through steps S07 and S08 to change the message display language to the English display mode, and the English language selection screen (a-1) is displayed. After that, a screen displaying the message in English is displayed to support the electronic money information display and the electronic money transfer operation.

Although not shown in the drawings, when the money transfer key is input, an electronic money transfer screen is displayed and the electronic money information (amount) set by using the numeric keys is transferred to the two IC cards 8. , 9 is executed.

Next, the language and message processing for the system controller 1 to execute the above message screen display will be described.

FIG. 4 is a table showing the correspondence between language numbers (language identifiers) and languages, and FIG. 5 is a table showing the correspondence between message numbers (message identifiers) and message character strings.

These are actually stored in the memory in the system controller 1 in the form of a message table as shown in FIG. 6A or FIG.
FIG. 6 exemplifies two types of message tables described in C language. In order to obtain a necessary message character string, the example of FIG. 6A describes a two-dimensional array having two parameters, a language number and a message number, and (b) In the example of (), a one-dimensional array in which only the language number is used as a parameter is described, and the message table is changed instead of specifying the message number.

The case where the message table is configured in the form of (a) will be described below as an example.

In the memory in the system controller 1,
A variable "language" is prepared, and when "1" is selected in the language selection screen (a-1) or (a-2) shown in FIG. 2, the language number "0" which means the English display mode is set. When setting (step S12) and selecting "2", the language number "1" meaning the Japanese display mode
Is set (step 10).

Then, for example, in the display of the language selection screen (a-1) or (a-2) in step S06, as shown in FIG. 7, the character string of the message number "0" is displayed on the display 3 in step S061. 1 line, 1
Display from the first digit. In order to specify the language of the message displayed at this time, as shown in FIG.
Check the language number set in the variable "language" in 1 and check the character string corresponding to the language number (variable "Langua"
When "ge" is set to "0", "LANGUAGE",
When "1" is set, "language selection") is acquired, and the acquired character string is displayed at the designated position in step S202.

Next, in step S062, the character string "1" is displayed on the second line and first digit of the display 3.

Next, in step S063, the character string of the message number "1" is displayed from the second line and third digit of the display 3. Also at this time, by performing the process shown in FIG. 10, the message character string (“ENGLISH” or “English”) corresponding to the language number set in the variable “language” is selectively acquired and displayed.

Next, in step S064, the character string "2" is displayed on the third line and first digit of the display 3.

Next, in step S065, the character string of the message number "2" is displayed from the 3rd line and 3rd digit of the display 3. Also at this time, by executing the processing shown in FIG. 10, the message character string (“JAPANEESE” or “Japanese”) corresponding to the language number set in the variable “language” is selectively acquired and displayed. To do.

Further, in the display of the balance inquiry screen (b-1) or (b-2) in the step S02, as shown in FIG. 8, the character string of the message number "3" is displayed on the display 3 of the display 3 in step S021. Display from the line and the first digit. In order to specify the language of the message displayed at this time, as shown in FIG. 10, the language number set in the variable "language" is checked in step S201, and the character string ("0") corresponding to the language number is confirmed. "BALANCE" is set when is set, and "balance inquiry" is set when "1" is set, and the acquired character string is displayed at the specified position in step S202.

Next, in step S022, the currency symbol (character string) "£" is displayed on the second line of the display 3 in the left-justified position from the first digit, and then in step S023, the electronic money balance is displayed as a character string. Then, in step S024, the electronic money balance is displayed right-justified from the second line and the fifth digit.

Furthermore, in the display of the transaction information screen (c-1) or (c-2) in step S11, as shown in FIG. 9, the character string of the message number "4" is displayed on the display 3 in step S111. Display from line 1 and column 1. In order to specify the language of the message displayed at this time, as shown in FIG. 10, the language number set in the variable "language" is checked in step S201, and the character string ("0") corresponding to the language number is confirmed. When "" is set, "STATMENT" is acquired, and when "1" is set, "transaction information") is acquired, and the acquired character string is displayed at the designated position in step S202.

Next, in step S112, the currency symbol "£" is displayed on the second line and the first digit of the display 3 in the left-justified manner. Then, in step S113, the electronic money transaction amount is converted into a character string. , Then, step S114
Then, the electronic money transaction amount is displayed on the second line and the fifth digit, right justified.

Next, in step S115, the transaction type is converted into the message number "5" or "6", and then in step S116, the character string of the converted message number "5" or "6" ( For example, "DEBIT" or "payment") is displayed in 3 lines, left-justified from the first digit. Also in this message display, as shown in FIG. 10, the character string corresponding to the language number set in the variable “language” in step S201 (“DEBIT” and “1” are set when “0” is set). If it is, "payment") is acquired, and the acquired character string is displayed at the designated position in step S202.

The type and number of languages of message character strings to be installed in this electronic wallet can be set arbitrarily,
It is convenient to set the language of the region (country) in which the electronic wallet is used as a standard (initial value) so that the language used in the adjacent region or another main language can be selected. Especially,
It is convenient to implement English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, etc. so that they can be used selectively.

[0036]

As described above, according to the present invention, since the message can be displayed in a plurality of languages, it is possible to display the message that is easy for the user to understand and reduce misunderstandings and erroneous operations. . In addition, since a plurality of types of languages are installed so that they can be selectively used by a selection input instruction, versatility is high.

Further, by expanding the message table in which the message is mounted, it is possible to easily realize an electronic wallet compatible with multiple languages.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an electronic wallet according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an example of a message display screen on the display of the electronic wallet according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a message display process executed by the system controller in the electronic wallet according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a table showing a correspondence relationship between language numbers and languages for displaying a message in the electronic wallet according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a table showing a correspondence relationship between message numbers and message character strings for displaying messages in the electronic wallet according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a message table written in C language used in the electronic wallet according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a language selection screen display in the electronic wallet according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a balance inquiry screen display in the electronic wallet according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of displaying a transaction information screen in the electronic wallet according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of displaying a message character string in the electronic wallet according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... System controller, 2 ... Keypad, 3 ... Liquid crystal display, 4 ... Piezoelectric buzzer, 5, 6 ... Card connector, 7 ... Power supply, 8, 9 ... IC card.

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. An electronic device comprising: electronic money information storage means for storing electronic money information corresponding to cash; electronic money information transfer means for transferring the electronic money information; and display means for displaying a message on a display. In the wallet, the display means includes a language designating means for designating a language type of a message character string to be displayed and a message generating means for generating a message character string in the designated language. . 2. The message generation means according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of types of message character string information in which one message is composed of a plurality of types of languages are mounted, and the message character of the language designated by the language designation means is mounted. An electronic wallet that uses the column information to generate a message string to be displayed. 3. The language specifying means according to claim 1,
An electronic wallet provided with an input device for selectively specifying a plurality of types of languages prepared in advance. 4. The language specifying means according to claim 1,
An electronic wallet provided with an input device for displaying the types of selectable languages on the display and selectively designating them. 5. The connection means according to claim 1, wherein the electronic money information storage means is detachably mountable,
An electronic wallet, wherein the electronic money information transfer means controls transfer of electronic money information between two electronic money information storage means connected to the two connection means. 6. The electronic wallet according to claim 5, wherein the electronic money information storage means is an IC card. 7. The electronic money information storage means according to claim 5, wherein the electronic money information storage means is an IC compliant with ISO / IEC 7816 standard.
An electronic wallet that is a card. 8. An electronic device comprising: electronic money information storage means for storing electronic money information corresponding to cash; electronic money information transfer means for transferring the electronic money information; and display means for displaying a message on a display. In the wallet, the display means is provided with a language designating means for designating a language type of a character string forming a message to be displayed and message character string information of a plurality of languages, and a language designated by the language designating means. An electronic wallet, comprising: message generating means for generating a message character string according to 1. 9. The message generation means according to claim 8, wherein a message identifier, a language identifier, and a message character string are mounted as the message character string information, and a message character string to be displayed based on the specified identifier is generated. An electronic wallet characterized by: