JPH1027256A - Character input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allocate character data by considering only a layout like image data by specifying a range for allocating the character data and allocating the character data to the specified range. SOLUTION: The image data of a photograph 17 and a logotype 19, etc., stored in an external storage device are read corresponding to a specification directory from a customer or the like, the range for allocating the image data is specified by a mouse or the like and the image data are allocated and inputted to the specified range. Then, a text file composed of the typesetting characters of a typesetting sentence 16 or the like is inputted by a keyboard and an allocation range is set. Then, the text file to be allocated and typesetting to be added to the text file are established by a typesetting instruction menu and the text file is allocated to the allocation specified range. Then, the specified range for allocating a heading is set, and when the specified range is established, heading characters 14 are allocated. The typesetting is added and the heading 14 is set.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a character input device using a computer system, and more particularly to a character input device for a DTP or a plate making machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When producing printed materials such as flyers and catalogs, materials such as images, sentences, headlines, and logos exist for each page of the printed materials. The material is laid out in accordance with a designated instruction specified by a customer or the like.

[0003] The above-mentioned materials can be classified into several categories according to designated conditions and input conditions. That is, image data consisting of photos, pictures, graphics, logos, etc. stored as bitmap data or vector data, and J
This is character data obtained by adding a typesetting composed of a typeface, a series, a set width, prohibition processing, and the like to a character or a character string stored in a character code such as an IS code or an ASCII code.

[0004] Each of the above data is allocated to a page and laid out as follows.

First, as for image data, a material is taken in by a scanner or the like and stored in a storage device or the like as bitmap data or vector data. Then, a range to which the image data is allocated, for example, a trimming frame or the like is set, and materials are allocated to the range (trimming frame) and laid out.

In the character data, a range in which the character data is allocated is specified, and the character data is allocated in the specified range and laid out.

A specific input allocation method for character data is as follows. First, as shown in FIG. 4, a text file including characters and character strings to be allocated and a typesetting to be added to the text file are selected from a menu for instructing typesetting. Next, a range in which the text file is allocated is set. Then, a text file in which the typesetting selected as described above is added to this range is assigned and input.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, it is also possible to designate a typesetting by a typesetting specifying machine for selecting a typesetting in more detail, and to add the typesetting to a text file.

The character data is composed of a single line such as a heading or a figure number to which a relatively simple typesetting is added (hereinafter referred to as a heading character), and a character style composed of a plurality of lines such as a sentence. It is often classified as a type to which complex typesetting such as series, type width, and prohibition processing is added (hereinafter referred to as typesetting characters). This is because the character data is classified into a heading character and a typesetting character as described above, so that the operator does not need to input the character data.

By the way, what determines the form of the heading character or typesetting character is the typesetting added to the heading character or typesetting character. However, since the function of the heading character and the typesetting character on the laid out paper surface is different, the content of the typesetting added is also different.

For example, in a typesetting character composed of a plurality of lines, substantially the same typesetting is added to the entire typesetting character and assigned to a specified range. At this time, there are cases where the amount of character data consisting of typesetting characters is too large to be assigned to the specified range.
The typesetting characters are re-assigned, for example, by changing the typesetting itself, such as reducing the series in the typesetting added to the typesetting characters. However, the above operation is repeated until the typesetting characters are surely assigned to the specified range.

[0012] Further, as for the heading character, a typesetting is added in the same manner as the above-mentioned typesetting character, a designated range is set, and the heading character is assigned to the designated range. The specified range to which the above heading characters are assigned is specified as how many millimeters from the left and right direction of the page and how many millimeters from the top, or after the image data and typesetting characters are laid out, the layout is specified according to their positions Often done.

[0013]

However, even if a heading character added with a typesetting including detailed instructions is assigned to a specified range as in the prior art, the final size of the assigned heading character is not known. Therefore, it is difficult to reliably set the designated range, and it is also difficult to set the designated range according to the data amount of the heading character.

[0014] In addition, by changing the designated range of typesetting characters and image data, the designated range for assigning a headline character often changes its position and size, and often changes the typesetting in accordance with the designated range. In other words, in the typesetting adding method as in the related art, it takes time to add the typesetting and it is not possible to reliably assign the heading character to the specified range.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a character input device which can allocate character data in consideration of only a layout like image data when allocating character data. is there.

[0016]

In order to achieve the above object, a character input device according to a first aspect of the present invention is a character input device for allocating character data composed of input characters, character strings, and the like. Input means 1 for inputting character data to which proportion information is added, range specifying means 2 for specifying a range in which the character data is allocated, and allocating means 3 for allocating character data to the specified range. Is what you do.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the character input device, when the allocated character data is not allocated to the specified range, the character data is allocated so that the character data is allocated within the range. Correction means 4 to correct
And characterized in that:

A character input device according to a third aspect of the present invention is a character input device for allocating character data including input characters, character strings, and the like, wherein the input means inputs character data to which proportion information is added. 1, a range designating means 2 for designating a range in which the character data is to be allocated, and a setting means 5 for setting an allocation designated point for allocating the character data in the range specified by the range specifying means 2. Allocating means 3 for allocating character data based on designated points provided in the specified range
And characterized in that:

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a description will be given using a character input device of the present invention. FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 are block diagrams showing a functional configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a character input device to which the embodiment is applied.

In FIG. 6, reference numeral 6 denotes a CPU for controlling each part of the apparatus, 7 denotes a mouse used for inputting data such as a designated range, 8 denotes a keyboard used for inputting numerical values and commands, and 9 denotes an external storage device. Yes, it is used as a large-capacity storage unit for holding data having a large amount of information such as layout data, image data, and character data. Reference numeral 10 denotes a display used for displaying a message to an operator or the like, displaying layout data or character data, and the like. A color printer 11 is used for output during or after the end of the operation. Reference numeral 12 denotes a data output I / F, to which an output device 13 including an image setter and a photographic paper output device is connected via the data output I / F.

Each block shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 shows each module constituting the character input arithmetic processing. FIGS. 7 to 13 show a display 10 for explaining a flowchart of the character input arithmetic processing. This is the screen displayed on the screen.

The flow of the operation of the character input device of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to an example in which one page of a catalog, which is one of printed matter, is created. FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of the operation in the present embodiment. Less than,
The operation of the character input device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 7 shows a catalog in which heading characters consisting of heading 14 and figure number 15, character data consisting of typesetting characters consisting of sentences 16 and the like, and image data consisting of photographs 17, tables 18 and logos 19 are laid out. Page 1 is shown. It is assumed that all the operations in the present embodiment are performed on the display 10.

Step 101 (S101) First, the image data such as the photograph 17 and the logo 19 stored in the external storage device 9 are read out according to the designated instruction from the customer or the like, and the area for allocating the image data is determined by the mouse 7 or the like. The image data is allocated to the specified area as shown in FIG. 8 and input.

Next, a text file composed of typesetting characters such as typesetting text 16 is input by the keyboard 8, and FIG.
As shown in the figure, the allocation range 2 by the mouse 7 etc.
Set 0. Then, the text file to be allocated and the type to be added to this text file are determined by the typesetting instruction menu as shown in FIG. 4, and the text file is allocated to the allocation specification range 20.

Step 102 (S102) Next, the image data and the character data which have been allocated and input are finely corrected in accordance with the designation instruction. In the present embodiment,
An operation of right-aligning the text 16 which is a typesetting character is performed. If the character data is not allocated to the specified range 20, the added typesetting is changed, or the size of the specified range 20 is changed.

Step 103 (S103) Next, the heading 14 is input and assigned. First, characters are input by the keyboard 8 or the like according to the designated instruction. Then, proportion information, which is the minimum necessary typesetting, is specified from the contents specified in the instruction form by the typesetting specifying machine as shown in FIG.

Next, a designated range for assigning the above-mentioned heading is set by the mouse 7 or the like. Next, a designated point for allocating a heading within the set designated range is set.

The designated point includes a base point a, a fulcrum b, a corner point c, and the like, and designates a range in which a heading to be allocated to the specified range is allocated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, a base point a which is the center of the designated range, a fulcrum b which is the left, right, up and down of the base point a, and a corner point c which is four corner points of the designated range are designated. The base point a does not need to be provided at the center of the specified range, but it is preferable that the base point be the center point of the specified range. This is because the base point can be set as the center point so that the range can be surely set. is there.

Further, the initial value of the specified range is set to the lower left in horizontal composition,
In vertical writing mode, it is also possible to set and specify a reference as shown in the upper center. However, it is not necessary to always specify the nine points of the base point, the fulcrum, and the square point, and it is sufficient to determine a number of points that can determine the size of the specified range.

Step 104 (S104) Next, when the designated range is determined as shown in FIG. 11, the heading character 14 is allocated. The heading 14 is input, typeset added, and set in a conventional manner. However, the typesetting added to the heading 14 is not the conventional typesetting but the proportion information.

The proportion information is a simple typesetting composed of a part of the typesetting. However, the simplified typesetting that is the proportion information is selected from the general typesetting and realizes a part of the function. Even if the position and size of the specified range are changed, the typesetting function that does not lose the given typesetting function It is to say that. However, the above proportion information changes depending on the function indicated by the heading character,
Not fixed.

Step 105 (S105) Next, the figure number is input and assigned. A figure number made up of numbers and alphabets is input using the keyboard 8 or the like while adding proportion information. The entered figure number is assigned to a designated margin while checking the position and size of image data and typesetting characters with the mouse 7.

Since the figure numbers do not require complicated typesetting, the same assignment operation as that for the above-mentioned heading characters is performed.

Step 106 (S106) Next, a table and specifications 17 are allocated. The table and the specifications 17 are read from the external storage device 9 and are allocated in the same manner as the image data. When the layout work is completed, the layout screen is output by the color printer 10 using a color comp or the like, and is sent to a customer or the like for calibration, thereby completing the work.

It should be noted that the input allocation of the character data and the image data composed of the heading character and the typesetting character does not necessarily have to be performed in the above-mentioned order. It is. Further, in the above embodiment, the character data is input using a keyboard or the like, and the image data is stored in the external storage device and read out at the time of use.
The state of storage is not determined, and can be changed according to the amount of character data and image data.

[0037]

As described above, according to the present invention, when inputting character data consisting of a single line, a heading character consisting of one line such as a heading or a figure number can be easily and quickly allocated. .

Further, since the conversion between the heading character and the typesetting character can be easily performed, the operator can select and input character data at the time of work, thereby reducing work efficiency.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a character input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a character input device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a character input device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram displayed on a display at the time of input of a typesetting input device.

FIG. 5 is a diagram displayed on a display at the time of input of the typesetting input device.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a character input device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows one page of a catalog to which all data has been allocated, used in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is one page of a catalog being created used in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is one page of a catalog being created used in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is one page of a catalog being created used in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is one page of a catalog being created used in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is one page of a catalog being created used in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is one page of a catalog being created used in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the character input device of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a plan view of a specified range after providing a designated point, used in the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Input means 11 Printer 2 Range designation means 12 Data output I
/ F 3 layout means 13 layout scanner 4 correction means 14 heading 5 indicating means 15 figure number 6 CPU 16 text 7 mouse 17 photograph 8 keyboard 18 table 9 external storage device 19 logo 10 display 20 layout range

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Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A character input device for allocating character data composed of input characters, character strings, and the like, comprising: input means for inputting character data to which proportion information is added; and range specification means for specifying a range in which the character data is allocated. And a allocating means for allocating character data to the specified range. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising correction means for correcting the character data so that the allocated character data is allocated within the specified range when the allocated character data is not allocated within the specified range. Character input device. 3. A character input device for allocating character data consisting of input characters, character strings, and the like, comprising: input means for inputting character data to which proportion information is added; and range specification means for specifying a range in which the character data is allocated. Setting means for setting a designated point for allocating the character data to the range specified by the range specifying means; allocating means for allocating character data based on the designated point provided in the specified range; A character input device comprising: