JPH096875A - Document preparation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To obtain the document preparation device which facilitates input to, editing of, printing on regular size paper sheets such as a written estimate and an order sheet. CONSTITUTION: This device is equipped with an input area defining function 41 which defines the position, size, properties, etc., of a filed inputted by an input device 20 as a field, a print data processing function 42 which prints field data stored in the storage device 50, read image data, and contents data of the field as one document data, a calculation expression storage processing function 43 which stores the storage device 50 with a calculation expression set at the time of calculation as data of the field, an area editing function 44 for editing the field when the properties set to the field are area properties, and a table calculating function 45 which performs calculation processing for data in table format, thereby facilitating input to, editing of, printing on, regular size paper sheets such as a written estimate and an order sheet.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a document preparation device, and more particularly to a document preparation device suitable for inputting, editing, managing, and printing a standard form such as a quotation or order form.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, fixed-size paper is read as dot data, the read dot data is displayed on an input screen, and characters or numbers are input at arbitrary positions on the screen. And the memory is the input character itself.

[0003]

According to the above-mentioned conventional configuration, when inputting a numerical string (numerical value), the calculation formula must be set every time it is calculated, and recalculation is very troublesome. there were.

Further, regarding the printing of the created data, the printing is performed only on the standard-size paper that has been read, and a printing deviation occurs.

Further, when an estimate or the like is created by using a spreadsheet, if the position for storing the calculation result such as the total column is out of the spreadsheet format, the data calculated by the spreadsheet However, there is a problem that the creator cannot use it, and the creator has to calculate and input it one by one with an abacus or a computer.

Focusing on the above, an object of the present invention is to define a field for displaying data obtained by reading a fixed form sheet as dot data on an input screen and inputting a character or numeral string at an arbitrary position on the screen. , By adding the layout and memory to the defined fields, input the character string on the standard form,
And to facilitate editing.

Further, by storing the calculation formula, the calculation formula stored in the target field is re-executed,
Makes recalculation easier.

Further, regarding the printing on the standard size paper, the data obtained by reading the standard size paper as dot data and the created field data are combined and printed as one data to facilitate printing without causing print misalignment.

Further, by adding a region attribute to the field and making the region editable, it is easy to create and edit a fixed form document including a map, a company logo, and the like.

Furthermore, when an estimate or the like is created by using a spreadsheet, if the position for storing the calculation result such as the total column is out of the spreadsheet format, the calculation is performed by the spreadsheet. Another object of the present invention is to provide a document creation device that facilitates creation and editing of fixed form documents including spreadsheets by making it possible to use data.

[0011]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The main purpose is to display a display device for input characters and created documents, an input device for specifying print conditions and input characters, and print the created documents. In the document creation device, a printing device, a reading device that reads printed characters or handwritten characters as dot data, a storage device that stores the read dot data, and a control device that controls each unit Input area definition means that defines the position and size of the input area (hereinafter referred to as a field) displayed on the display device by the dot data read by the device, and input characters and numerical values in the input area defined by this means Input means for

Further, means for adding character / numeral alignment (left / center / right justification, top / middle / bottom justification), memory such as currency symbol, etc. to the field set by the input area defining means, and a numeral For columns (numerical values), a means to store the calculation formula in the field that stores the calculation result,
And means for storing the calculation result calculated by the means for performing the spreadsheet in the target field, and displaying on the display device according to the attribute added to the field, and according to the attribute added to the field Providing a means for printing, a means for printing dot data read by the reading device and field data defined by the input area defining means for printing the created data is also provided as means for printing as one document data. Includes maps and company logos by providing means for adding area attributes such as figures, images, graphs, etc. in addition to letters and numbers and means for editing areas while displaying dot data on the display device. You can easily create a standard document, print it without misalignment, and add a calculation target for spreadsheet calculation. It is achieved by utilizing the mutual data in the spreadsheet and the field calculated by the de.

[0013]

[Function] The attribute is defined by means for adding attributes such as arrangement and storage to the field defined by the input area defining means,
By using the input means in the field to input data, it becomes possible to easily input or edit a standard form such as a quotation or order form.

Further, by means of area attributes and means for editing areas, it becomes possible to easily create a fixed form document containing a map, a company logo and the like. Further, by using the means for combining the field data created by the above means and the dot data read by the reading device to print as one document data, it is possible to eliminate the printing deviation at the time of printing.

Furthermore, the calculation formula is stored in the storage device by the calculation formula storage unit, and the calculation unit stored in the storage unit is used to recalculate the calculation formula. Calculation becomes easy.

Further, since the means for performing the table calculation in which the calculation target is the field is provided, the data of the table calculation can be used for the field calculation.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the structure of the present invention is applied to a Japanese word processor as an example, which will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an electrical block diagram showing the overall structure.

In the figure, 10 is a display device such as a CRT display for displaying characters and figures, 20 is an input device such as a keyboard for inputting characters, numerical data and the like into an input area, and 30 is print characters and handwriting. A reader such as an image reader for reading characters as dot data, 50 is defined field data (51), the reader 3
A storage device for storing and storing image data (52) read at 0, content data (53) such as characters and numerical data input in the field, and 40 is based on the input from the input device 20. A control processing device 60 which performs processing such as input and editing of a character string and stores it in the storage device 50, or executes print control, 60 is controlled by the control processing device 40, and the contents of fields, image data, etc. Is a printing device for printing.

The control processing unit 40 is composed of a microcomputer or the like, is realized by an information processing program, and has an input area defining function 41 for defining the position, size, attribute, etc. of the field input by the input unit 20 as a field. The print data processing function 42 for printing the field data stored in the storage device 50, the read image data, and the content data of the field as one document data, and the calculation formula set at the time of calculation is stored in the storage device 50 as the data of the field. A calculation formula storing function 43, a region editing function 44 for editing the field when the attribute set in the field is a region attribute, and a table calculation function 45 for performing tabular calculation are provided.

FIG. 2 exemplifies a definition procedure for reading a quote as a base paper and defining the position and size of a field in the Japanese word processor.

(A) is an estimate sheet 11A which is a base paper. Here, when a field definition request is issued from the input device 20, the dot data read by the reading device 30 shown in (b) is displayed on the display device 10 as data 11B, and the character / numeric string of the field is displayed. Queries the number of digits setting.

When the number of digits is set here, the field shown in (c) is displayed like 11C, and the position / size is inquired next. Similarly, when the field definition is repeated, a field having an arbitrary size is defined at a position to be input as in the display screen 11D shown in (d). The defined fields are stored in the storage device 50 as the input area data 51.

FIG. 3 exemplifies a procedure of setting attributes to be added at the time of defining a field in the Japanese word processor, and a position of a character or number string in the field to be displayed or printed with the set attributes.

When there is a field setting request from the input device 20, when setting the field shown in FIG.
The field setting window 11F shown in (b) is displayed to inquire about the attribute setting.

Here, a display example and a print example when the vertical display position "down" and the horizontal display position "left" are set are shown in 11C and 11H of (c), respectively. The attribute set in (a) above is stored in the storage device 50 as the input area data 51.

FIG. 4 exemplifies a procedure for storing a calculation formula in a field in the Japanese word processor using a means for storing the calculation formula.

(A) is a screen state 11I when a target field is designated and a calculation formula is set. (B) shows the screen state 11 when the calculation result is stored after the setting of the calculation formula is completed.
J.

Here, when a calculation result storage destination specifying request is issued from the input device 20, as shown in (c), a calculation for specifying whether or not the calculated calculation formula is stored in the calculation result storing field. Displays the expression memory specification window.

If the calculation formula is to be stored,
It is stored in the storage device 50 as calculation formula data using the calculation formula storage function 43.

Also, when the numerical data in the field to be calculated is changed, the field for which the calculation formula is stored as shown in (d) is the stored formula. Screen state 11 because it only calculates
The recalculation result can be easily calculated like L.

FIG. 5 shows a combination 1 of the dot data read by the reader and the field data defined by the input area defining means in the Japanese word processor.
The procedure of printing as one document data is illustrated.

(A) is the dot data 11M of the standard size paper read by the reading device 30. (B) is field data 11N defined by the input area defining means based on the read dot data of the standard size paper.

Here, when there is a print request from the input device 20, as shown in (c), a print condition setting is made to inquire whether to print the read dot data (image data) as a condition for printing. Is displayed. When there is a request to print the image data, the input area data 51 registered in the storage device 50 by the print data processing function 42,
Printing data is generated from the image data 52 and the content data 53, and printing is performed by the printing device 60.

(D) is a print example 11P in which the dot data read by the reading device and the field data defined by the input area defining means are combined and printed as one document data.

As a result, printing is not performed on a standard paper such as a quotation, but printing is performed including the standard paper read in as image data, so that it is possible to eliminate printing misalignment on the paper.

FIG. 6 shows figures, graphs, other than letters and numeral strings, in defining the position and size of the reading field of the quotation sheet used as the base paper in the Japanese word processor.
The procedure for defining an area such as an image is illustrated.

(A) is an estimate sheet 11Q which is a base paper. Here, when a field definition request is issued from the input device 20, the dot data read by the reading device 30 shown in (b) is displayed on the display device 10 as data 11R, and the field attribute of the field is inquired. To do.

When the area attribute is set here, the area type and area identification number corresponding to the set area attribute are registered in the input area data 51 of the storage device 50, and the field shown in (c) is 11S. Is displayed, and then the position and size are inquired.

Similarly, when the field definition is repeated,
A field of an area having an arbitrary size is set at a position to be input as in the display screen 11T shown in (d). Further, in the case of displaying or editing the field to which the area attribute is added in this way, the same display or editing as the area editing at the time of creating a normal document is performed by using the area editing means according to the area type or the area identification number. Process.

FIG. 7 exemplifies a procedure of calculating an estimate using the spreadsheet function 45 and storing the calculation result in an arbitrary storage destination field in the Japanese word processor.

(A) is a screen example 11U for designating the result (total) of the calculation using the spreadsheet function on the estimate read by the reading device. Here, as described with reference to FIG. 4, in the screen example 11V shown in (b), the total item × 0.0 in the storage destination field for storing the consumption tax amount on the display device 10.
The formula of 3 is defined. Similarly, the total including tax is also defined. The recalculated and printed estimate 11W is shown in (c).

By thus setting the target of the spreadsheet calculation as the calculation target, it is possible to easily calculate and create a fixed form document having an item outside the range of the table format of the spreadsheet function.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the functional processing by each functional unit of the control processing device 40 when defining the position and size of the field while displaying the dot data read by the reading device.

In step 101, the image data read by the reading device 30 is displayed on the display device 10 as a background when the input area is defined. The read image data is registered in the storage device 50 as the image data 52.

In step 102, the field data (FIG. 14) requested by the input device 20 to request the position, size, attributes, etc. of the field data is generated and registered in the storage device 50 as the input area data 51. Further, the display device 10 displays the field according to the position and size.

In step 103, the defined field data is stored in the storage device 50.

At step 104, it is judged whether the definition of the input area is completed or not, and the above processing is repeated until a request for completion is made.

FIG. 14 shows an input area data storage table for storing the field data generated by the above processing. The input area data storage table stores information on the generated fields from (0) to the maximum value (N) of the table. The information stored is the number of digits stored by the input area definition means, the field size,
Information about field position and size such as field position, arrangement such as alignment stored by means for adding attributes to fields, storage of currency symbols, attribute information such as area type stored by means for adding area attributes , As well as calculation formula information stored by the means for storing the calculation formula.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart of a functional process for printing the dot data and field data read by the reading device as one data.

When there is a print request from the input device 20, the coordinate data indicating the position of the field registered in the storage device is read (step 201), and similarly, the character and numeric data which is the content data of the field is read (step 201). Step 202).

Next, the condition for printing the image data is input from the input device 20 (step 203). When the condition setting is completed, the set condition is judged (step 204), and if the image data is printed, the image data 52 registered in the storage device 50 is read (step 205) and all the read data are read. A print process (step 206) is performed by using the data as one print data.
When the image data is printed, only the read field data is printed.

FIG. 10 shows a control processing device 4 for adding a field attribute when defining the position and size of a field while displaying dot data read by the reading device.
It is a flowchart of the functional processing by each functional unit of 0.

In step 301, the image data read by the reading device 30 is displayed on the display device 10 as a background when the input area is defined. The read image data is registered in the storage device 50 as the image data 52.

In step 302, the field data requested by the input device 20 for the position and size of the field data is generated, registered in the input area data 51 section of the storage device 50 as field data, and further displayed. The field is displayed according to the position and size at 10.

Next, when there is a request for the attribute of field data from the input device 20, the alignment requested in step 303,
Define attributes such as memory as attributes of field data,
Field data is registered as the input area data 51 of the storage device 50, the attributes are matched with the display device 10, and the fields are displayed.

At step 304, the definition data stored is updated according to the attribute of the setting. Step 3
In 05, it is judged whether the definition of the input area is completed, and the above processing is repeated until a completion request is made.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the display process when the alignment attribute is added to the field data.

First, the attribute data of the field stored in the storage device 50 is acquired (step 401). In step 402, the display attribute in the vertical direction is determined, and if the display attribute in the vertical direction is "up", the upper coordinate is calculated (step 403). Similarly, when the display attributes in the vertical direction are "medium" and "lower", the middle coordinate calculation (step 404) and the lower coordinate calculation (step 405) are performed. In step 406, the display attribute in the horizontal direction is determined, and if the display attribute in the horizontal direction is "left", the left coordinate is calculated (step 407). Similarly, when the display attributes in the horizontal direction are "middle" and "right", the middle coordinate calculation (step 408) and the right coordinate calculation (step 409) are performed.

Next, the character or numeric data which is the content data of the field stored in the storage device 50 is acquired (step 410) and displayed at the position of the coordinate calculation (step 411).

FIG. 12 is a flow chart of the functional processing by each functional unit of the control processing device 40 which adds the area attribute of the field when defining the position and size of the field while displaying the dot data read by the reading device. .

In step 501, the image data read by the reading device 30 is displayed on the display device 10 as a background when the input area is defined. The read image data is registered in the storage device 50 as the image data 52.

In step 502, the field data requested by the input device 20 for the position and size of the field data is generated, registered in the storage device 50 as the field data, and further displayed in the display device 10. Display the matching field.

Next, when the area attribute of the field data is requested from the input device 20, the attributes of the figure, graph, image, etc. requested in step 503 are defined as the attributes of the field data and stored in the storage device 50 as the field data. It is registered and the field is displayed according to the attribute of the display device 10.

At step 504, it is judged whether the definition of the input area is completed or not, and the above processing is repeated until a completion request is made.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the recalculation process using the calculation formula stored in the storage device.

In step 601, the calculation formula data stored in the storage device 50 is acquired by using the calculation formula storage processing function 43.

Next, it is judged whether the obtained calculation formula is a field calculation or a table calculation (step 602).

If the judgment is field calculation, the data of the field to be calculated is acquired (step 6).
03), the calculation formula is executed using the acquired data (step 604), and the calculation result is stored in the storage device 50 as the recalculation result (step 605).

In step 606, it is determined whether the above processing has ended, and recalculation is executed for all calculation formulas.

If the judgment is a spreadsheet, spreadsheet processing by the spreadsheet function is executed (step 608).

[0072]

As described above, according to the present invention, field alignment and storage are defined as attributes as a data format, so that it is possible to easily input or edit a standard form such as an estimate or a purchase order. Like Further, the area attribute means and the area attribute editing means make it possible to easily create a standard form document containing a map, a company logo and the like. Further, by using a means for printing the data of the field defined by the input area defining means and the dot data read by the reading device as one document data, it is possible to eliminate the printing deviation at the time of printing. Furthermore, the provision of means for storing the calculation formula has the effect of facilitating recalculation after input.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an electrical block diagram of a Japanese word processor showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a definition procedure for reading a quote as a base paper and defining the position and size of a field.

FIG. 3 is a diagram exemplifying a setting procedure of attributes to be added at the time of defining a field and a position of a character or number string in the field to be displayed or printed with the set attributes.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a procedure of storing a calculation formula in a field.

FIG. 5 is a diagram exemplifying a procedure for printing dot data read by a reading device and field data defined by an input area defining unit as one document data.

FIG. 6 is a diagram exemplifying a procedure for defining an area such as a figure, a graph, or an image other than a character or number string when defining a position or size of a reading field of an estimate sheet as a base paper.

FIG. 7 is a control processing device 40 for calculating tabular data.
3 is a flowchart of functional processing by each functional unit of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of functional processing by each functional unit of the control processing device 40 when defining the position and size of a field while displaying dot data read by the reading device.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a functional process of printing dot data and field data read by a reading device as one data.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a functional process performed by each functional unit of the control processing device 40 that adds a field attribute when defining a position and size of a field while displaying dot data read by the reading device.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of display processing when an alignment attribute is added to field data.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a functional process performed by each functional unit of the control processing device 40 that adds a region attribute of a field when defining a position and a size of a field while displaying dot data read by the reading device.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of functional processing by each functional unit of the control processing device 40 that performs recalculation processing using a calculation formula stored in a storage device.

FIG. 14: means for defining an input area and arrangement, storage,
The figure which illustrates the input area storage information which is storing the input area information produced | generated by the means which adds attributes, such as an area | region, and the means which memorize | stores a calculation formula.

[Explanation of Codes] 10 ... Display device, 20 ... Input device, 30 ... Reading device, 4
0 ... Control processing device, 41 ... Input area definition function, 42 ...
Print data processing function, 43 ... Calculation formula storage processing function, 44
... area editing function, 45 ... spreadsheet function, 50 ... storage device,
51 ... Input area data, 52 ... Image data, 53 ... Content data, 60 ... Printing device.

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Yasuyuki Iwayama 1-1-1, Higashitaga-cho, Hitachi-shi, Ibaraki Hitachi Electric Co., Ltd. Electronics Equipment Division Taga Headquarters

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A display device for displaying input characters and created documents, an input device for designating print conditions and inputting characters, a printing device for printing created documents, and print characters and handwriting. In a document creation apparatus including a reading device that reads the characters and the like as dot data, a storage device that stores the read dot data, and a control device that controls each unit, the dot data read by the reading device is a display device. Document creation with input area definition means for defining the position and size of the input area (hereinafter referred to as field) displayed above, and input means for inputting characters and numerical values in the input area defined by this means apparatus. 2. The document creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein characters and numerical values are aligned in the field (left / middle / right justification, top / middle / bottom justification), commas, and currency symbols are stored as attributes. A document creation device provided with a means for adding. 3. The document creating apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising means for displaying the contents on a display device according to the attribute added to the field, and means for printing according to the attribute added to the field. Document creation device. 4. A display device for displaying input characters and created documents, an input device for designating printing conditions and inputting characters, a printing device for printing created documents, and print characters and handwriting. While reading the dot data read by the reading device, a storage device for storing the read dot data, etc., a storage device for storing the read dot data, etc. Input area definition means for defining the position, size, etc. of an input area (field) for inputting numbers and numerical values, and input means for inputting characters, numerical values, etc. into this field A document creation apparatus provided with a storage unit for storing a power calculation result and a calculation formula, and a unit for recalculating a numerical value input in a field using the stored calculation formula. 5. A display device for displaying input characters or a created document, an input device for designating print conditions and inputting characters, a printing device for printing the created document, print characters or handwriting. In a document creation device including a reading device for reading characters and the like as dot data, a storage device for storing the read dot data, etc., and a control device for controlling each part, the dot data read by the reading device is a display device. In a document creation device provided with an input area defining means for defining the position, size, etc. of an input area (field) for inputting characters and numbers while displaying the above, and an input means for inputting characters and numerical values in this field , The dot data read by the reading device and the field data defined by the input area defining means are combined and displayed and output as one document data. Document creating device provided with means for printout. 6. A display device for displaying input characters or a created document, an input device for designating printing conditions and inputting characters, a printing device for printing the created document, print characters and handwriting. While reading the dot data read by the reading device, a storage device that stores the read dot data and the like, a storage device that stores the read dot data, etc. An input area defining means for defining the position, size, etc. of an input area (field) for inputting numbers and numerical values, and an input means for inputting characters and numerical values in this field are provided. A means for adding a region attribute such as a graph and a means for editing a region such as a figure, an image or a graph while displaying dot data on the display device are provided. Document preparation device provided. 7. A display device for displaying input characters and created documents, an input device for designating print conditions and inputting characters, a printing device for printing created documents, and printed characters and handwriting. Reading device that reads the characters and the like as dot data, a storage device that stores the read dot data, a control device that controls each unit, and the dot data that is read by the reading device while displaying the dot data on the display device. In a document preparation device having an input area defining means for defining the position, size, etc. of an input area (field) for inputting numerical values, a calculation formula is stored in the input means for the field and the field for storing the calculation result. A document creation apparatus provided with means and means for performing recalculation or spreadsheet using a stored calculation formula.