JPH10301922A - Command input method, command input method in the case of inputting character by using software for kana/kanji conversion, and computer readable recording medium recorded with program for executing the method by computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To input a command by the same method as a character input method and to improve the operability of an application software by executing a pertinent command in the case of judging that an inputted optional character string is a command by referring to command information consisting of the command made correspond to a character string. SOLUTION: A hard disk 100 stores an OS(operating system) 101, a software (FEP) 102 for KANA (Japanese syllabary)/KANJI (Chinese character) conversion, the several kinds of the application softwares 103 and a KANJI dictionary 104 storing KANJI and the commands corresponding to the character strings. A CPU 105 reads the OS 101, the FEP 102 and the application software 103 from the hard disk 100 to a RAM 106 and executes a command input processing. In this case, the command information composed of the command made to correspond to the character string is referred to and whether or not the optional character string inputted through a keyboard 108 or the like is the command is judged. Then, in the case of judging that it is the command, the pertinent command is executed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a command input method, a command input method for inputting characters using kana-kanji conversion software, and a computer-readable recording recording a program for causing a computer to execute the method. A command input method for improving the operability of application software by allowing commands to be input in the same manner as character input for a medium, a command input method for inputting characters using kana-kanji conversion software, and The present invention relates to a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to execute the method is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In application software, a command can be input from either a keyboard or a mouse to perform desired processing. For example, consider a case where a certain line of a document created in a word processor is deleted by a key operation of a keyboard. Usually, a menu is displayed, a "delete" command is selected, a "line unit" command is selected, and then a line to be deleted is specified to delete a line. On the other hand, in the method of selecting a command from a menu, since the number of key operations is large, application software is provided with a shortcut key for inputting a command with fewer key operations than a normal key operation. When this shortcut key is used, a line can be deleted by a single operation of pressing the delete key while holding down the shift key, for example.

[0003] Also, when a command is input using a mouse, a menu system for executing a desired process by sequentially selecting a command from a menu, and a button displayed on a screen such as the above-mentioned shortcut key. For example, a shortcut input method is provided in which a command can be executed by one operation by clicking.

[0004]

However, when a command is input using a shortcut key, the key assignment for each command is different for each application software, so that a different key operation is used for each application software used. Had to be memorized.

Also, when a command is input by clicking a button or the like displayed on the screen with a mouse, the display format of the button or the like differs depending on the application software, and which command corresponds to which command. Had to be memorized. Also,
When characters are being input using the keyboard, the mouse must be released and the mouse must be operated, which hinders high-speed character input.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and has as its object to improve the operability of application software by enabling a command to be input in a manner similar to character input.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a command input method comprising the steps of: referring to command information consisting of a command corresponding to a character string; The method includes a determination step of determining whether a column is a command, and an execution step of executing the corresponding command when the determination step determines that the command is a command.

That is, the command input method according to the first aspect enables a command to be input in the same manner as a character input.

A command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 2 is as follows.
In a command input method for inputting a character using kana-kanji conversion software, first kanji information including at least one kanji corresponding to a character string, and a command corresponding to the character string and at least one kanji A kanji information output step of outputting first kanji information or second kanji information corresponding to an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like with reference to a kanji dictionary in which second kanji information is stored in advance. A list display step of inputting the first kanji information or the second kanji information from the kanji information output step, and displaying a list of the input first kanji information or the second kanji information as conversion candidates; A selecting step of selecting a desired kanji or a command from the first kanji information or the second kanji information thus selected, and selecting a kanji based on a selection result of the selecting step. A determining step of determining whether a kanji has been selected or a command has been selected; and, if it is determined in the determining step that a kanji has been selected, an arbitrary character string input via the keyboard or the like is replaced with a corresponding kanji and displayed. The method includes a replacement display step and an execution step of executing a corresponding command when it is determined in the determination step that a command is selected.

That is, a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to the second aspect is such that a command can be input in the same manner as the character input, and the kana-kanji conversion software is used for command input. Is used to provide a common command input environment for different types of application software.

A command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software of claim 3 is as follows.
In a command input method for inputting a character using kana-kanji conversion software, first kanji information including at least one kanji corresponding to a character string, and a command corresponding to the character string and at least one kanji A kanji information output step of outputting first kanji information or second kanji information corresponding to an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like with reference to a kanji dictionary in which second kanji information is stored in advance. Inputting the first kanji information or the second kanji information from the kanji information output step, and displaying a first candidate kanji from the input first kanji information or second kanji information as a conversion candidate. A first candidate display step; a designation step for designating whether or not a first candidate kanji displayed in the first candidate display step is selected; and a first candidate kanji not selected in the designation step. In the case, the first kanji information or the second kanji information input from the kanji information output step is displayed as a list of conversion candidates as a list of conversion candidates, and the first kanji information or the second kanji information displayed in the list is displayed. A selecting step of selecting a desired kanji or command; a determining step of determining whether a kanji has been selected or a command has been selected based on a selection result of the selecting step;
When a candidate kanji is selected or when it is determined that a kanji is selected in the determination step, a replacement display step of replacing and displaying an arbitrary character string input via the keyboard or the like with a corresponding kanji, An execution step of executing the corresponding command when it is determined that the command is selected in the determination step.

In other words, a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to the third aspect is such that a command can be input in the same manner as the character input, and the kana-kanji conversion software is used for command input. Is used to provide a common command input environment for different types of application software. A command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 3 is a method of displaying a conversion candidate by setting a kanji as a first candidate.
Make sure that no command is selected by mistake.

A command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software of claim 4 is as follows.
A command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 2 or 3,
The kanji dictionary includes a plurality of pieces of second kanji information in which the same command is set.

That is, a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 4 is, for example, that the same command is associated with a character string having the same meaning and stored in a kanji dictionary. Thus, a desired command can be searched for using a synonym as a clue. For example, if the user wants to terminate the application software, the user can search for a desired command by inputting words relating to the termination and performing kana-kanji conversion.

A command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 5 is as follows.
5. A command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising: registering a command in first kanji information of the kanji dictionary; And a generation step of generating kanji information of

That is, in the command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software of claim 5, a command which can be input in the same manner as the character input can be added.

A command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 6 is as follows.
A command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software according to any one of claims 2 to 5, further comprising: a macro comprising a series of processing procedures for the first kanji information of the kanji dictionary. To generate second kanji information, and a changing step of changing a command of the second kanji information in the kanji dictionary into a macro.

That is, a command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 6 is to register a macro created by a user and specify and execute the macro in the same manner as in character input. It is possible to do that.

A command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 7 is as follows.
A command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to any one of claims 2 to 6, further comprising: changing a command or a macro of the second kanji information of the kanji dictionary. This includes a change step of deleting.

That is, a command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 7 is to change a command or macro to a desired command or macro, or delete an unnecessary command or macro. It is something that can be done.

A command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 8 is as follows.
A command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the display colors of the command and the kanji when the list is displayed in the list display step. Or, they are displayed with different decorations.

That is, the command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software of claim 8 provides the user with a means for instantly distinguishing whether the displayed conversion candidate is a kanji or a command. Things.

A command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 9 is as follows.
7. A command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 6, wherein when displaying the list in the list display step, the display color or decoration of each of the command, macro and kanji is changed and displayed. Is what you do.

That is, the command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to the ninth aspect provides the user with means for instantly discriminating whether the displayed conversion candidate is a kanji, a command or a macro. To provide.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software. A first kanji information composed of at least one kanji, a macro corresponding to a character string, and a kanji dictionary in which at least one second kanji information composed of at least one kanji is stored in advance and input via a keyboard or the like A kanji information output step of outputting the first kanji information or the second kanji information corresponding to the given arbitrary character string;
Inputting the first kanji information or the second kanji information, and displaying a list of the input first kanji information or the second kanji information as conversion candidates; and displaying the list of the first kanji information or the second kanji information. A selection step of selecting a desired kanji or macro from the kanji information of No. 2; a determination step of determining whether a kanji has been selected or a macro has been selected based on the selection result of the selection step; When it is determined that the selected, the replacement display step of replacing the arbitrary character string input via the keyboard or the like with the corresponding kanji, and when it is determined that the macro is selected in the determination step, And executing an applicable macro.

That is, a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to the tenth aspect enables a macro to be designated and executed in the same manner as the character input, and the kana-kanji conversion software Is used to specify a macro, thereby providing a common macro execution environment for different types of application software.

A command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 11 is a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 2, 3, or 10. In the input method, the selecting step enables a command or a macro to be selected only immediately after a line feed.

That is, a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to the eleventh aspect is that even if a conversion candidate includes a command or a macro, it is regarded as a conversion candidate in the middle of a sentence. Processing such as not displaying the image or displaying the image in an unselectable state is performed.

A command input method according to a twelfth aspect is characterized in that:
A first method that refers to command information including a character string and a command corresponding to the character string and determines whether an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like matches the character string in the command information. A second determination for determining whether or not the execution condition is satisfied by referring to command execution definition information that defines an execution condition of each command when it is determined that the execution condition matches in the determination process and the first determination process; And when it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied in the second determination step,
And an execution step of executing the corresponding command.

That is, the command input method according to the twelfth aspect allows a command to be input in the same manner as character input and provides a common command input environment for different types of application software.

A computer-readable recording medium according to a thirteenth aspect stores a program for causing a computer to execute the method according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects.

That is, a computer-readable recording medium according to claim 13 allows a computer to execute a recorded program so that a command can be input in the same manner as a character input, and different types of application programs can be input. It provides a common command input environment for software.

[0033]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A command input method of the present invention, a command input method for inputting characters using kana-kanji conversion software, and a computer-readable program storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method. An embodiment of a recording medium (hereinafter, referred to as a “command input method”) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, an outline of the command input method of the present invention will be described and its characteristics will be clarified, and then, an embodiment of the command input method of the present invention will be specifically described.

[Summary of the Present Invention] In the command input method of the present invention, a command is input from a keyboard in the same manner as, for example, a character input when a document is created, instead of inputting a command using a shortcut key or the like. It is something that can be done.

For example, when a Japanese document is created by a word processor, after inputting a character string, the kana-kanji conversion software (hereinafter referred to as “FEP (Front-End P
processor)) to create a document by repeating the operation of converting the input character string into kanji. In the command input method of the present invention, a command can be input using this FEP. That is, kanji and commands are stored in advance in a kanji dictionary in correspondence with a certain character string, and when converting any character string to kana-kanji,
Kanji and command names can be displayed on the screen as conversion candidates. Then, when a command name is selected from the conversion candidates displayed on the screen, the corresponding command is automatically executed. For example, the character string "Syuryo" contains "End"
The command "end command" is stored in advance in the kanji dictionary in association with the kanji such as "completion". Then, after inputting the character string "Syuryo" using a word processor, when Kana-Kanji conversion is instructed to the FEP, an "End command" is displayed on the screen together with Kanji characters such as "End" and "Completion" as conversion candidates. Thereafter, when an “end command” is selected from the conversion candidates, the end processing of the word processor is automatically executed.

When an English document is created by a word processor, unlike in the case of inputting Japanese, a document can be created by simply inputting a character string. Since an FEP is not required when creating an English document, the command input method of the present invention uses command determination software instead of the FEP. That is, the command determination software is provided with a table in which a character string is associated with a command, and when the character string is input, the corresponding command can be automatically executed. For example, the command “end command” corresponding to the character strings “end” and “end” is stored in advance in a table of the command determination software, and a desired character string such as a password is also stored. Then, when "end" and the password are input using the word processor, the command determination software determines that the input is the end command, and the end processing of the word processor is automatically executed.

The above-described command input processing can be executed by a device such as a personal computer shown in FIG. 1 and software incorporated in the device.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of an apparatus for implementing the command input method of the present invention. In FIG.
Reference numeral 100 denotes a hard disk, which stores an OS (operating system) 101, FEP 102 which is kana-kanji conversion software, various application software 103, and a kanji dictionary 104 storing kanji and commands corresponding to a certain character string. Stored. 105
Indicates a CPU, and the RAM 1
At 06, the OS 101, the FEP 102 and the application software 103 are read and the above-described command input processing is executed. Reference numeral 107 denotes a ROM storing a control program of the CPU 105, reference numeral 108 denotes a keyboard for inputting characters, inputting Kana-Kanji conversion instructions, inputting conversion candidate selection / confirmation instructions, and the like. Reference numeral 110 denotes a CRT for displaying character strings, conversion candidates, and the like. Reference numeral 110 denotes a bus that connects the above-described units and enables data exchange between them. However, when creating an English document, the kanji dictionary 104 is not required.
The above command determination software is used in place of the FEP 102. In addition, the kanji dictionary 104 stores the hard disk 1
Used in the state stored in 00.

Therefore, an embodiment of the command input method of the present invention will be described. In the following first embodiment, a command input method in the case of Japanese input will be described. In a second embodiment, a command or a macro will be registered, and a method of inputting the registered command or specifying a macro will be described. In the third embodiment, a command input method for English input will be described.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a software configuration for implementing the command input method of the first embodiment. In FIG. 2, the OS 101
Provides an environment in which a user can efficiently use the apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and manages application software 103 and FEP 102, manages data input / output,
It performs processing such as management of memory allocation and screen display.

The application software 103 may be any one of a word processor, a spreadsheet software, a database software, and the like as long as it can input characters. This application software 103 is compatible with the OS 10
1 controls startup processing, execution processing of various commands, termination processing, and the like.

The kanji dictionary 104 has a kanji information table 200 used for kana-kanji conversion processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the kanji information table 200 for implementing the command input method according to the first embodiment. Kanji information table 2
00 stores first kanji information including at least one kanji corresponding to a character string, and second kanji information including a command corresponding to the character string and at least one kanji. Note that, for convenience of explanation, all of the first kanji information and the second kanji information are not shown in FIG.

The kanji information table 200 stores, as first kanji information, for example, kanji “character” and “moji” corresponding to the character string “moji”, and as the second kanji information, for example, The kanji characters “end”, “completion”, “yield”, “autumn cool” and the command “end command” for executing the end processing of the application software 103 are stored. The kanji information table 200 can store a plurality of pieces of second kanji information having the same command. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the same command “end command” can be stored in correspondence with the character strings “end” and “syrup”. Similarly, the strings "insatsu" and "purinto"
, The same command “print command (command for executing print processing of a created document or the like)” can be stored.

The kanji information table 200 has flags for identifying kanji and commands.
For example, a flag “1” is set in the command. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the one with the flag “1” set is a command.

The kanji information table 200 shown in FIG.
In this example, as a kanji corresponding to a character string, for example, a kanji such as "print" is displayed as it is, but a character code corresponding to a kanji such as "print" is actually stored. In addition, although the command is displayed as "end command" or "print command", in actuality, for example, a character code for displaying a command name or command specification information for specifying a command corresponding to the command name, for example, is included. Will be remembered.

The FEP 102 is started when the application software 103 is started, or is started by a user's instruction. Based on a key input from the keyboard 108, a character string or a kana-kanji conversion instruction is input. A determination unit 201 for determining whether or not a conversion candidate selection / confirmation instruction has been input, and a first kanji information corresponding to an input character string based on a kanji information table 200 when a kana-kanji conversion instruction has been input. Or a search unit 202 that searches for the second kanji information and outputs it as a conversion candidate.

Next, a command input method according to the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to a flowchart. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a command input method according to the first embodiment.

It is assumed that the OS 101, the FEP 102, and the application software 103 have been activated. Note that the application
The software 103 is a word processor.

When the FEP 102 receives a key input from the keyboard 108 (S401), the determining unit 201 determines whether the input is a character input (S402).

If it is determined in step S402 that the input is a character input, the character is stored in a predetermined work area in the RAM 106.
The software 103 requests the OS 101 to display the characters on the screen, and the OS 101 displays the characters on the CRT 109 in response to the request from the application software 103 (S403).

After executing step S403, the FEP 102 returns to step S401 and waits for a key input from the keyboard 108.

Here, for example, it is assumed that the characters "shi", "@", "u", "ri", "cho", and "u" are continuously input from the keyboard 108. In this case, the processing of steps S401 to S403 described above is repeatedly executed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, the character string "Syuri" is displayed on the screen. And FEP102
Returns to step S401 again, and waits for a key input from the keyboard 108.

Subsequently, the FEP 102 is the keyboard 10
When there is a key input from step 8 (S401), the determination unit 201 determines whether the input is a character input (S402). FE
If P102 determines in step S402 that the input is not a character input, the determining unit 201 further determines whether the input is a Kana-Kanji conversion instruction (S404).

When the FEP 102 determines in step S404 that the input is a kana-kanji conversion instruction, the search unit 202 searches the kanji information table 200, and the RAM 1
A conversion candidate corresponding to the character string stored in 06 is output (S405). For example, the first kanji information or the second kanji information corresponding to the character string "Syuryo" is output as a conversion candidate. As shown in FIG. 3, what corresponds to the character string "Syuryo" is the kanji "end", "end", "yield", "autumn cool" and the command "end command" which are the second kanji information.

The application software 103 is FE
A conversion candidate is input from P102, and a request is made to the OS 101 to display a list of conversion candidates. As shown in FIG. 6, the OS 101 displays a list of conversion candidates on the CRT 109 in response to a request from the application software 103 (S40).
6).

When the FEP 102 outputs the first kanji information or the second kanji information as a conversion candidate, the search unit 202 checks a flag corresponding to each conversion candidate, and outputs the conversion candidate for which the flag is set. For the candidates, a display change command for changing the color or decoration of the screen display is output together with the conversion candidates. When this display change command is input, the OS 101 changes the display color and decoration so that it can be distinguished from the kanji characters “end” and “completion” as shown in FIG. 6, and displays the command name “end command” on the screen. Do.

When the process in step S406 is completed, the FEP 102 returns to step S401 again and waits for a key input from the keyboard 108. Here the user
“End” based on the list of conversion candidates shown in FIG.
, Or any of the “end command”.

Thereafter, the FEP 102 operates the keyboard 10
When there is a key input from step 8 (S401), the determination unit 201 determines whether the input is a character input (S402). FE
When P102 determines in step S402 that the input is not a character input, the determination unit 201 determines whether the input is a kana-kanji conversion instruction (S404). FEP1
In step S02, when it is determined in step S404 that the input is not a Kana-Kanji conversion instruction, the determination unit 201 further determines whether the input is a conversion candidate selection / confirmation instruction (S4).
07).

When the FEP 102 determines in step S407 that the instruction is a selection / confirmation instruction of a conversion candidate, the determination unit 201 checks a flag corresponding to the conversion candidate,
It is determined whether the selected conversion candidate is a command name or a kanji (S408).

When the FEP 102 determines in step S408 that a command name has been selected from the conversion candidates, it outputs, for example, the corresponding command designation information. As a result, the OS 101 and the application software 10
3 executes a predetermined process (S409).
For example, when the “end command” is selected from the conversion candidates shown in FIG. 6, the end processing of the application software 103 is executed. At the time of executing the end processing, the application software 103 displays a dialog box 700 for asking the user whether to save the document being created, as shown in FIG. 7, on the screen. Then, the document storage process may be executed.

Further, based on the list of conversion candidates shown in FIG. 6, the user can input a conversion candidate of kanji, for example, "end".
It is assumed that has been selected. The FEP 102 performs step S4
At 08, it is determined that a kanji has been selected, and the corresponding character code is output. As a result, the OS 101 and the application software 103 execute a predetermined process,
As shown in FIG. 8, the character string "Syuryo" is replaced with the corresponding "End" and displayed on the CRT 109 (S41).
0).

In the command input method according to the first embodiment, similarly to the case where the character string “Syury り” is input, even if the character string “End” is input,
The command name "end command" can be displayed on the screen as a conversion candidate. That is, when the user inputs the character string “end” and instructs the kana-kanji conversion, as shown in FIG. 9, the kanji “end” and “Owari”, which are the second kanji information corresponding to the character string “end”, "And the command name" end command "are listed on the screen (S40).
6). When the user selects the “end command”, the FEP 102 outputs, for example, command designation information. As a result, the OS 101 and the application software 103 execute a predetermined process, and execute an end process of the application software 103 (S4).
09). As described above, by storing a plurality of pieces of second kanji information in which the same command is set in the kanji information table 200, it is possible to input a desired command based on different character strings. For example, by storing the same command in the kanji information table 200 by associating the same command with a character string having the same meaning, such as “End” and “Syuri”, a desired command can be input using a synonym as a clue. Operability of the application software 103 can be improved. That is,
"Exit" to enter the command "Exit command"
By inputting a character string related to the character string and performing the kana-kanji conversion processing, the end processing of the application software 103 can be executed.

In the command input method of the first embodiment, similarly to the above-mentioned character string "Syuryo", when the character string "Insatsu" is input, the corresponding kanji characters are input as shown in FIG. "Print" and a command name "print command" are displayed in a list on the screen (S406). Then, when the user selects the “print command”, the FEP
102 outputs, for example, the corresponding command designation information.
As a result, the OS 101 and the application software 103 execute a predetermined process, and execute a printing process of a document created by the application software 103. When executing this print processing, for example, FIG.
As shown in (1), a dialog box 1100 for setting the number of copies and the like may be displayed on the screen to wait for a user's instruction.

As described above, according to the command input method of the first embodiment, a command can be input in the same manner as in the case of character input, and it is not necessary to store a menu hierarchy and shortcut keys. In addition, since commands can be input in the same manner as in character input, it is not necessary to release the hand of the keyboard to operate the mouse, and the operation can be speeded up and facilitated. Further, since the command input is controlled by the FEP, even when different application software is used, various commands can be input by a common operation, thereby improving the operability of the application software. Can be. As described above, according to the command input method of the first embodiment, since operations at the time of inputting commands can be unified, an environment with extremely high operability can be provided, especially for a beginner user.

Further, according to the command input method of the first embodiment, since a command can be input in the same manner as the character input, an icon or a menu screen for selecting a command is not required. Therefore, the screen can be widely used accordingly. Furthermore, since a command can be input in a natural language such as "Shu Ryo", execution of a desired process can be intuitively instructed.

In the command input method according to the first embodiment, if there is an instruction for the kana-kanji conversion process,
As shown in FIG. 6, a list of conversion candidates is displayed (S406). However, instead of this processing, the user first displays the first candidate kanji on the screen as a conversion candidate, and specifies whether to select the first candidate kanji or to display all of the conversion candidates. Then, the input character string may be replaced with the first candidate kanji, or a process of displaying all the conversion candidates corresponding to the input character string on the screen and waiting for the user's designation again may be performed.

In the kanji information table 200 of FIG. 3, only the “end command” and the “print command” are shown, but in addition to these, “save command”, “copy command”, “move command”, “ A "delete command" or the like may be stored in the kanji information table 200 in association with an arbitrary character string.

In the kanji information table 200 of FIG. 3, for example, a character string having no corresponding kanji, such as the character string "ぷ rinto", can be registered. Commands can be mapped. Although the above-mentioned character string "Printo" is associated with katakana "print" and the command "print command", even if only the command associated with the character string is the kanji information table. 200 can be registered.

Further, in addition to the kanji information table 200, grammar information and learning information may be stored in the kanji dictionary 104. The FEP 102 may be provided with a function of performing a process of dividing an input character string into phrases using grammatical information stored in a kanji dictionary, and performing a kana-kanji conversion process using this function. it can. However, for example, even when “End Command” is selected as a conversion candidate of the character string “Syuryo”,
It is desirable not to register the “end command” in the learning information as the first candidate of the conversion candidate of the character string “Syuryo”. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the command from being executed when the user erroneously makes a selection / confirmation instruction.

It is desirable that the FEP 102 or the application software 103 can perform the control for enabling the input of the above-mentioned command only after the line feed key or the reading key is pressed. For example, it is conceivable that an ending command may be selected by mistake in the middle of a sentence.Therefore, even if a command is included in a conversion candidate, it may not be displayed as a conversion candidate in the middle of a sentence or may not be selected. Processing such as display in a possible state is performed.

Further, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, when a command is input, a character string is input, a corresponding conversion candidate is displayed based on the input character string, and a command is selected from the conversion candidates. Although the process of selecting is performed, after the character string is input, by using the conversion key and the specific key together, the process of automatically selecting and executing the command may be performed. good.
For example, by inputting a character string "SyuRyo" and pressing a conversion key and a CTRL key, an end command is automatically selected and the application software 103 can be easily ended.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a command input method according to a second embodiment will be described. The command input method according to the second embodiment is different from the command input method according to the first embodiment in that
In the kanji information table 200, a command can be newly registered corresponding to an arbitrary character string, and a macro created by a user can be registered corresponding to an arbitrary character string. Here, the macro is a series of processing procedures registered and defined as one instruction.
Note that the OS 101, the FEP 102, and the application software 103 are the same as those described with reference to FIG. 2, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a kanji information table 1200 for executing the command input method according to the second embodiment. The difference between the kanji information table 1200 and the kanji information table 200 according to the first embodiment is a flag. FIG.
In the kanji information table 1200 shown in FIG. 2, a flag “01” is set for a command, and a flag “11” is set for a macro.
Although it is not necessary to distinguish between commands and macros,
By discriminating between them, when both the command and the macro exist in the conversion candidate, it is possible to perform the processing of changing the display color and the decoration of both. As described above, by changing the display color and decoration of the command and the macro, the user can instantly determine whether the command or the macro is a command or a macro by looking at the conversion candidate. Note that the processing for changing the display color and the decoration is the same as that described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated. Further, in the kanji information table 1200 shown in FIG. 12, the macro is displayed as “sales record table macro”, but actually, for example, a macro file name and a macro corresponding to the character code for displaying the macro name and the macro name are displayed. The designated information and the like are stored.

Next, a command input method according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a command or macro registration procedure in the command input method according to the second embodiment.

The user selects a command / macro registration command from a menu prepared in the FEP 102 to register a command or a macro (S1201). The command / macro registration command can also be input by using the command input method described in the first embodiment.

The FEP 102 sends a command to the OS 101
The OS 101 requests the dialog box for macro registration to be displayed on the screen, and in response to the request of the FEP 102, displays the dialog box 1400 for command macro registration on the screen of the CRT 109 as shown in FIG. 14 (S1202). ).

In the dialog box 1400 displayed on the screen, the user writes a reading (a character string that associates a command or a macro), a command name or a macro name, a file name of a command or a macro, and the type of a command / macro. Then, a registration instruction is input (S1203).

When the FEP 102 inputs a registration instruction,
The contents entered in the dialog box 1400 are registered in the kanji information table 1200 (S1204).

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which information for registering a command is entered in a command / macro registration dialog box in the command input method of the second embodiment. As described above, by inputting the information of the command to be registered into the dialog box 1400 and instructing the registration (S1203), the command corresponding to the character string “Kousei” is stored in the kanji information table 1200 of FIG. A “document proofreading command” and a flag “01” are registered (S1204). Here, the document proofreading command is a command for executing a process for proofreading the created document, such as unifying the style and checking for typographical errors and omissions.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which information for registering a macro is entered in a command macro registration dialog box in the command input method according to the second embodiment. The user needs to create a macro file in advance to register a macro.
Here, it is assumed that a macro for automatically creating the sales record table shown in FIG. 17 is registered. After the macro file is created, as shown in FIG. 16, by inputting the information of the macro to be registered into the dialog box 1400 and instructing the registration (S1203), the character is entered in the kanji information table 1200 of FIG. A macro “sales record table macro” and a flag “11” are registered corresponding to the column “Hanbay” (S1204).

Note that the command can be registered only in the first kanji information. On the other hand, a macro can be registered in the first kanji information, and the command of the second kanji information can be changed to a macro. Further, the command or macro of the second kanji information can be changed to another command or other macro, and can be deleted. When changing or deleting a command or macro, a dialog box 140 as shown in FIG.
0 can be used.

Next, a command input method for executing a command and a macro registered as described above will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a command input method according to the third embodiment. However, since the flowchart shown in FIG. 18 is basically the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, the same steps as those in FIG. 4 will be assigned the same step numbers. The description of the command input is omitted since it is as described in the first embodiment.
The specification of the macro will be described focusing on steps different from those in FIG.

In steps S401 to S403, the character string "Hanbay" is input, and in steps S404 and S405
When the conversion candidate corresponding to the character string "Hanbay" is output, the conversion candidates "sales" and "sales record table macro" are displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. 19 (S406).

When the FEP 102 inputs a selection / confirmation instruction of a conversion candidate in step S407, the determination unit 20
In step S1801, it is determined whether the corresponding conversion candidate is a command, a macro, or a kanji. here,
When “sales record table macro” is selected from the conversion candidates shown in FIG. 19, the FEP 102 outputs, for example, the corresponding macro designation information. As a result, the OS 101 and the application software 103 execute the macro created by the user according to a predetermined processing procedure, and the sales record table shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the screen.

As described above, according to the command input method of the second embodiment, it is possible to add commands and macros that can be input in the same manner as the command input method described in the first embodiment. In addition, since a new command can be registered only in the first kanji information, it can be registered by matching the meaning of the character string with the content of the command, and which command corresponds to which character string Need not be stored.

Further, according to the command input method of the second embodiment, it is possible to specify and execute a macro created by a user in the same environment as a command, thereby improving the operability of application software. Can be.

Further, by providing the FEP 102 with a function of outputting an undo command by, for example, pressing the BS key while pressing the CTRL key (the CTRL key and the Z key may be used), the user may erroneously perform the conversion. A command or macro can be selected from the candidates, and even if the selected command or macro is executed, the original state can be easily restored. Of course, keyboard 10
An undo command may be input by inputting a character from "8". In the case of a command or macro in which the undo command cannot be executed, a dialog box indicating that undo is not possible can be displayed on the screen to notify the user.

Even if the macro is executed as described above and the sales result table shown in FIG. 17 can be easily displayed on the screen, data input to the table must be performed for each cell. Must. Therefore, when a macro is executed once and data is input to the sales result table, and then the same macro is executed again, the screen of the sales result table can be displayed in a form storing the data input immediately before. You can do so. Of course, by specifying in advance, a sales record table without data can be displayed on the screen.

Similarly to the command described in the first embodiment, the registered macro is changed to the first conversion candidate.
It is desirable not to display as a candidate. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the user from erroneously making a selection / confirmation instruction and executing the macro.

Further, similarly to the command described in the first embodiment, the FEP 102 or the application software 103 performs the control for enabling the above-mentioned macro designation only after the line feed key or the reading key is pressed. It is desirable to be able to do it.

[Third Embodiment] FIG. 20 shows a third embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a software configuration for implementing the command input method of FIG. In FIG. 18, OS1
01 provides the user with an environment in which the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 can be efficiently used, and manages the application software 103 and the command determination software 2000, manages data input / output, manages memory allocation,
It performs processing such as screen display.

The application software 103 may be any of a word processor, a spreadsheet software, a database software, and the like as long as it can input characters. This application software 103 is compatible with the OS 10
1 controls startup processing, execution processing of various commands, termination processing, and the like.

The command determination software 2000 is activated at the same time as the application software 103 is activated, or is activated according to a user's instruction. The command determination software 2000 stores a character string and a command or macro corresponding to the character string. A macro table 2001 and a password storage unit 2 for storing an arbitrary character string such as a password to be input after the input character string when a command is input.
002, a key input from the keyboard 108, a character input, a space key input, and the like, and a determination unit 2003 that determines whether to execute a command or a macro. And a search unit 2004 for searching a corresponding character string from the command / macro table 2001 based on the

FIG. 21 shows a command macro table 2001 for executing the command input method of the third embodiment.
FIG. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 21 does not show a character string and all commands or macros corresponding to the character string. Command macro table 2
001 stores, for example, a command “end command” corresponding to the character string “end”, a command “print command” corresponding to the character string “print”, and the like. Also,
As described in the second embodiment, the command / macro table 2001 can store commands and macros created by the user in correspondence with arbitrary character strings.

Although the command macro table 2001 shown in FIG. 21 displays "end" or the like as a character string as it is, a character code corresponding to the character string such as "end" is actually stored. become. Also, the command is displayed as "end command" or "print command",
Actually, for example, command designation information for designating a command corresponding to a character string is stored. Further, although the macro is displayed as “sales record table macro”, actually, for example, a macro file name corresponding to a character string, macro designation information, and the like are stored.

Next, a command input method according to the third embodiment will be described in detail with reference to a flowchart. FIGS. 22 and 23 are flowcharts illustrating a command input method according to the third embodiment.

OS 101, command determination software 2
000 and the application software 103 are assumed to be activated. It is assumed that the application software 103 started here is a word processor. In addition, the user inputs a desired character string into the password storage unit 2002 of the command determination software 2000. Here, it is assumed that “123456” has been input.

When the command determination software 2000 receives a key input from the keyboard 108 (S2201),
The determination unit 2003 determines whether the input is a character input (S2202).

If it is determined in step S2202 that the character is input, the character is stored in a predetermined work area in the RAM 106, and in response to this, the application software 103 requests the OS 101 to display the character on the screen. Then, the OS 101 displays characters on the CRT 109 in response to a request from the application software 103 (S2203).

After executing step S2203, command determination software 2000 returns to step S2201 and waits for a key input from keyboard.

For example, the character "e"
If "n" and "d" are successively input, steps S2201 to S2203 described above are repeatedly executed, and as a result, the character string "end" is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. .

Subsequently, the command determination software 200
0 indicates that there is a key input from the keyboard 108 (S22
01), the determination unit 2003 determines whether the input is a character input (S2202). Command judgment software 20
In step S2202, when it is determined in step S2202 that the input is not a character input, the determination unit 2003 further determines whether the input is a space input (S2204).

If the command determination software 2000 determines in step S2204 that the input is a space, the search unit 2004 searches the command / macro table 2001 for a character string “end” corresponding to the character string “end”, for example. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a character string corresponding to the command / macro table 2001 (S2205, S2206). For example, the character string “end” is stored in the command / macro table 2001 shown in FIG. 21, and is associated with an “end command”.

If the command determination software 2000 determines in step S2206 that there is a corresponding character string, the flow advances to step S2301 in FIG. 23 to execute a password check process (S2207). On the other hand, the command determination software 2000 proceeds to step S220
If it is determined in step 6 that the input character string is not a command or macro, the process returns to step S2201, and the next character is input.

The command determination software 2000 starts the password check process and executes the keyboard 108
When there is a key input from (S2301), the determination unit 2003
It is determined whether or not it is a character input (S2302).

If it is determined in step S2302 that the character is input, the character is stored in a predetermined work area in the RAM 106, and in response to this, the application software 103 requests the OS 101 to display the character on the screen. Then, the OS 101 displays characters on the CRT 109 in response to a request from the application software 103 (S2303). For example, here, it is assumed that the character “1” is input and the screen is displayed.

Subsequently, the command determination software 200
If the value is 0, the determination unit 2003 determines whether the input character matches the password (S2304). When it is determined that the password matches the password, the command determination software 2000 outputs the corresponding command or macro designation information, and the OS 101 and the application software 103 execute the corresponding command or macro according to a predetermined processing method (S2305). . On the other hand, if the command determination software 2000 determines that the password does not match, the process returns to step S2301 and waits for a key input from the keyboard.

Here, for example, the command determination software 2000 executes steps S2301 to S2304 described above.
Is repeated, and the characters "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6" are input following the character "1" described above. As a result, as shown in FIG.
The character string "123456" is displayed on the screen following "nd". The command determination software 2000 executes step S
In step 2304, the character string “123456” is compared with a preset password, and it is determined whether the two match. The password set in the third embodiment is
"123456" and the input character string "12345"
6 ". Therefore, the command determination software 2000 outputs command designation information (end command) corresponding to the character string “end” (see FIG. 21). As a result, the OS 101 and the application software 1
03 executes predetermined processing and executes termination processing of the application software 103 (S230).
5). When executing the end processing of the application software 103, a dialog box 700 for asking the user whether to save the document being created is displayed on the screen, and the document saving processing is executed. (See FIG. 7).

The command determination software 2000
Is not a character in step 2302,
That is, when a space or a line feed is input, the password check processing ends. However, for example, when a process such as character deletion is performed and a character string is corrected, the password check process can be performed again.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the character string "p
When "print" and a password are input, the printing process is automatically executed. The method of inputting the print command and other commands is the same as that described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23, and thus a detailed description is omitted.

As described above, according to the command input method of the third embodiment, the command can be input in the same manner as the character input, and it is not necessary to store the menu hierarchy and the shortcut keys. In addition, since commands can be input in the same manner as in character input, it is not necessary to release the hand of the keyboard to operate the mouse, and the operation can be speeded up and facilitated. Furthermore, since the command input is controlled by the command determination software 2000, various commands can be input by a common operation even when different application software is used, and the operability of the application software is improved. Can be achieved. As described above, according to the command input method of the third embodiment, since operations at the time of inputting commands can be unified, an environment with extremely high operability can be provided especially for a beginner user.

As described above, the command input method according to the third embodiment has been described on the assumption that the command input method is executed in an English input environment. In the case of using the command input method, the command input method of the third embodiment can be applied.

In the command input method according to the third embodiment, a command is executed when a predetermined character string and a password are input. Instead of this, a predetermined character string is used. May be executed when a predetermined key input is performed or when a predetermined time elapses after a predetermined character string is input. The determination in this case is also performed by the command determination software 2000.

Although the command input method of the present invention has been described based on the first to third embodiments, the present invention provides a method for inputting a command on application software in the same manner as a normal character input. The present invention provides a command input method that enables a user to execute a command by inputting a command and then executing a command using the FEP 102 or the command determination software 2000, the OS 101, and the application software 103. It can be designed and changed.

The command input method described in the first to third embodiments is applied to a floppy disk, hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD
Or the like, and can be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

[0115]

As described above, according to the command input method of the present invention (claim 1), any command input through a keyboard or the like is referred to by referring to command information composed of commands corresponding to character strings. The method includes a determination step of determining whether a character string is a command, and an execution step of executing the corresponding command when the determination step determines that the command is a command. It can be entered, eliminating the need to memorize menu hierarchies and shortcut keys. In addition, since commands can be input in the same manner as in character input, it is not necessary to release the hand of the keyboard to operate the mouse, and the operation can be speeded up and facilitated.

According to the command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software of the present invention (claim 2), the first kanji information consisting of at least one kanji corresponding to a character string is provided. And a command corresponding to the character string and at least one kanji character
A kanji information output step of outputting a first kanji information or a second kanji information corresponding to an arbitrary character string inputted through a keyboard or the like by referring to a kanji dictionary in which kanji information is stored in advance; From the process, the first kanji information or the second
A list display step of inputting the first kanji information or the second kanji information as a conversion candidate, and a desired kanji information from the first kanji information or the second kanji information displayed as a list. A selecting step of selecting a kanji or a command, a determining step of determining whether a kanji has been selected or a command has been selected based on the selection result of the selecting step, and when it is determined that the kanji has been selected in the determining step, A replacement display step of replacing an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like with a corresponding kanji and displaying the same, and an execution step of executing the corresponding command when it is determined that the command is selected in the determination step. Therefore, the command can be input in the same manner as the character input, and it is not necessary to store the menu hierarchy and the shortcut keys. In addition, since commands can be input in the same manner as in character input, it is not necessary to release the hand of the keyboard to operate the mouse, and the operation can be speeded up and facilitated. Furthermore, since command input is controlled by Kana-Kanji conversion software, even when different application software is used, various commands can be input with common operations, improving the operability of the application software. Can be achieved.

According to the command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software of the present invention (claim 3), the first kanji information comprising at least one kanji corresponding to a character string And a command corresponding to the character string and at least one kanji character
A kanji information output step of outputting a first kanji information or a second kanji information corresponding to an arbitrary character string inputted through a keyboard or the like by referring to a kanji dictionary in which kanji information is stored in advance; From the process, the first kanji information or the second
The first candidate display step of inputting the first kanji information and displaying the first candidate kanji as the conversion candidate from the input first kanji information or the second kanji information, and the first candidate display step A designation step of designating whether or not a first candidate kanji is selected, and converting the first kanji information or the second kanji information inputted from the kanji information output step when the first candidate kanji is not selected in the designation step A list display step of displaying a list as candidates, a selection step of selecting a desired kanji or command from the displayed first kanji information or the second kanji information, and a kanji selection based on a selection result of the selection step A determination step of determining whether the command has been performed or a command has been selected;
When the first candidate kanji is selected in the designation step or when it is determined in the determination step that a kanji has been selected, an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like is replaced with a corresponding kanji and displayed. Since it includes a step and an execution step of executing the corresponding command when it is determined that the command is selected in the determination step, the command can be input in the same manner as character input, and the menu hierarchy and shortcut keys are stored. The need to do so. In addition, since commands can be input in the same manner as in character input, it is not necessary to release the hand of the keyboard to operate the mouse, and the operation can be speeded up and facilitated. In addition, since command input is controlled by the Kana-Kanji conversion software, even when using different application software, it is possible to input various commands with a common operation, improving the operability of the application software. Can be achieved. Furthermore, since the first conversion candidate is a kanji, it is possible to prevent a command from being selected by mistake.

According to a command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software of the present invention (claim 4), a character is input using the kana-kanji conversion software of claim 2 or 3. In the command input method at the time of performing, the kanji dictionary includes a plurality of pieces of second kanji information in which the same command is set, so that a desired command can be input even if different character strings are used. In particular, by storing the same command in a kanji dictionary in association with a character string having the same meaning, it is possible to search for a desired command by using a synonym as a clue, thereby improving the operability of application software. Can be.

According to a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software of the present invention (claim 5), the kana-kanji conversion software according to any one of claims 2 to 4, In the command input method for inputting characters by using the
Since it includes a generation step of registering a command in the kanji information and generating second kanji information, it is possible to newly add a command that can be input in the same manner as the character input. Also,
Since a new command can be registered only in the first kanji information, for example, the meaning of the character string can be registered in accordance with the content of the command, and the operability of application software can be improved. it can. On the other hand, when a command is registered in the first kanji information, a desired reading can be registered for the command, so that the reading can be used as a password. For example, if you do not want someone else to execute a command, register the command with a reading that has nothing to do with the function of that command and that only the operator knows, so that others can use the command without permission. Execution can be prevented beforehand.

According to a command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software of the present invention (claim 6), the kana-kanji conversion software according to any one of claims 2 to 5, In the command input method for inputting characters by using the
To generate a second kanji information by adding a macro consisting of a series of processing procedures to the kanji information of the kanji, and a changing step of changing the command of the second kanji information of the kanji dictionary into a macro. It is possible to register the created macro and specify and execute the macro in the same manner as in character input, thereby improving the operability of application software. On the other hand, when registering a macro, a desired reading can be registered for the macro, so that the reading can be used as a password. For example, if you do not want someone else to execute a macro, register the macro with a reading that has nothing to do with the function of the macro and that only the operator knows, so that others can use the macro without permission. Execution can be prevented beforehand.

According to a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software of the present invention (claim 7), the kana-kanji conversion software according to any one of claims 2 to 6, In the command input method for inputting characters by using the
Since it includes a change step of changing or deleting a command or a macro of the Chinese character information, a command or a macro can be changed to a desired command or a macro, or an unnecessary command or a macro can be deleted.

According to a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software of the present invention (claim 8), the kana-kanji conversion software according to any one of claims 2 to 5, In the command input method for inputting characters using, when displaying the list in the list display step, the display color or decoration of the command and the kanji are changed and displayed, so the displayed conversion candidate is a kanji or a command. Can be identified instantaneously, and it can be prevented that a command is selected by mistake.

According to the command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software of the present invention (claim 9), when a character is input using the kana-kanji conversion software according to the sixth aspect. When displaying a list in the list display step in the command input method of
By changing the display color or decoration of macros and kanji, it is possible to instantly identify whether the displayed conversion candidate is kanji, a command or a macro, preventing the command or macro from being selected by mistake. can do.

Further, according to the command input method for inputting characters using the kana-kanji conversion software of the present invention, the first kanji information consisting of at least one kanji corresponding to a character string is provided. , And a second corresponding to a macro corresponding to the character string and at least one kanji
A kanji information output step of outputting a first kanji information or a second kanji information corresponding to an arbitrary character string inputted through a keyboard or the like by referring to a kanji dictionary in which kanji information is stored in advance; From the process, the first kanji information or the second
A list display step of inputting the first kanji information or the second kanji information as a conversion candidate, and a desired kanji information from the first kanji information or the second kanji information displayed as a list. A selection step of selecting a kanji or a macro, a determination step of determining whether a kanji has been selected or a macro has been selected based on a selection result of the selection step, and when it is determined that a kanji has been selected in the determination step, A replacement display step of replacing an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like with a corresponding kanji, and an execution step of executing the corresponding macro when a macro is determined to be selected in the determination step. Because of this, the macro can be specified in the same manner as the character input, and the need to store the menu hierarchy and the shortcut keys can be eliminated. Further, since the macro can be designated in the same manner as in the case of character input, it is not necessary to release the hand from the keyboard to operate the mouse, and the operation can be speeded up and facilitated. Furthermore, since the macro specification is controlled by the Kana-Kanji conversion software, even when different application software is used, various macros can be executed by a common operation, improving the operability of the application software. Can be planned.

According to a command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software of the present invention (claim 11), a character is input using the kana-kanji conversion software of claim 2, 3, or 10. In the command input method when inputting a command, the selection step allows a command or macro to be selected only immediately after a line feed, thereby preventing an erroneous operation in which an end command or the like is erroneously selected in the middle of a sentence. Can be.

Further, according to the command input method of the present invention (claim 12), an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like is referred to by referring to command information consisting of a character string and a command corresponding to the character string. A first determining step of determining whether or not the command matches a character string in the command information. If the first determining step determines that there is a match, the command execution defining information defining the execution conditions of each command is A second determination step of referring to and determining whether or not the execution condition is satisfied; and, if it is determined in the second determination step that the execution condition is satisfied,
And an execution step of executing the corresponding command.
Commands can be entered in a manner similar to character entry, eliminating the need to memorize menu hierarchies and shortcut keys. In addition, since commands can be input in the same manner as in character input, it is not necessary to release the hand of the keyboard to operate the mouse, and the operation can be speeded up and facilitated. Furthermore, even when different application software is used, various commands can be input by a common operation, and the operability of the application software can be improved.

Further, according to the computer-readable recording medium of the present invention (claim 13),
Since a program for causing a computer to execute the method according to any one of the above is recorded, by executing this program on a computer, commands can be input in a manner similar to character input, and the menu hierarchy and shortcut keys need to be stored. Can be eliminated. Also,
Since the command can be input in the same manner as the character input, it is not necessary to release the hand from the keyboard to operate the mouse, and the operation can be speeded up and facilitated. Furthermore, even when different application software is used, various commands can be input by a common operation, and the operability of the application software can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of an apparatus for implementing a command input method according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating a software configuration for implementing the command input method according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a kanji information table for implementing the command input method according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a command input method according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of a screen display when a character string “Syury ょ う” is input in the command input method according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which conversion candidates for the character string “Syury し” are displayed in a list in the command input method according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a dialog box for document storage confirmation is displayed on the screen when executing the end processing of the application software in the command input method according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where a character string “Syuryo” is replaced with a corresponding kanji character “End” and displayed on a screen in the command input method according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a list of conversion candidates for the character string “end” is displayed in the command input method according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 10 illustrates a command input method according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which conversion candidates for the character string “Insatsu” are displayed in a list.

FIG. 11 illustrates a command input method according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where a dialog box for print setting is displayed on a screen when executing print processing.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a kanji information table for implementing the command input method according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 shows a command input method according to the second embodiment.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for registering a command or a macro.

FIG. 14 shows a command input method according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where a dialog box for registering a command macro is displayed on a screen.

FIG. 15 shows a command input method according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which information for registering a command is written in a dialog box for registering a command / macro.

FIG. 16 illustrates a command input method according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where information for registering a macro is written in a dialog box for registering a command / macro.

FIG. 17 shows a command input method according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution result of a macro to be registered.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a command input method according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 19 illustrates a command input method according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which conversion candidates for the character string “HANBAI” are displayed in a list.

FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram showing a software configuration for implementing the command input method according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a command macro table for implementing the command input method according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a command input method according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a command input method according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 24 shows a command input method according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen display when a character string “end” is input.

FIG. 25 shows a command input method according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display when a character string “123456” is input.

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Reference Signs List 100 Hard disk 101 OS 102 FEP 103 Application software 104 Kanji dictionary 105 CPU 106 RAM 107 ROM 108 Keyboard 109 CRT 110 Bus 200, 1200 Kanji information table 201, 2003 Judgment unit 202, 2004 Search unit 700, 1100, 1400 Dialog box 1200 Kanji information table 2000 Command judgment software 2001 Command macro table 2002 Password storage unit

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[Submission date] December 16, 1997

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Next, a command input method for executing a command and a macro registered as described above will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a command input method according to the second embodiment. However, since the flowchart shown in FIG. 18 is basically the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, the same steps as those in FIG. 4 will be assigned the same step numbers. The description of the command input is omitted since it is as described in the first embodiment.
The specification of the macro will be described focusing on steps different from those in FIG.

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Akitoku Sakai 3-46, Okitahama Higashi, Tokushima City, Japan Just System Co., Ltd. Patent application title: Command input method, command input method for inputting characters using kana-kanji conversion software, and computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method

Claims (13)

[Claims] A determining step of determining whether an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like is a command by referring to command information including a command corresponding to the character string; An execution step of executing a corresponding command when it is determined that the command is input. 2. A command input method for inputting a character using kana-kanji conversion software, wherein a first character string comprising at least one kanji character corresponding to a character string.
Reference is made to a kanji dictionary preliminarily storing kanji information, a command corresponding to a character string, and second kanji information composed of at least one kanji, and a second character corresponding to an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like. 1st kanji information or 2nd
A first kanji information or a second kanji information input from the kanji information output step, and the input first kanji information or the second kanji information.
A list displaying step of displaying a list of the kanji information as a conversion candidate, a selecting step of selecting a desired kanji or a command from the first kanji information or the second kanji information displayed in the list, and a selection result of the selecting step A determination step of determining whether a kanji has been selected or a command has been selected, based on, when it is determined in the determination step that a kanji has been selected,
A replacement display step of replacing an arbitrary character string input via the keyboard or the like with a corresponding kanji and displaying the same; and an execution step of executing the corresponding command when it is determined that the command is selected in the determination step. A command input method for inputting characters using kana-kanji conversion software, characterized by including: 3. A command input method for inputting a character using kana-kanji conversion software, the method comprising: a first character string including at least one kanji character corresponding to a character string.
Reference is made to a kanji dictionary preliminarily storing kanji information, a command corresponding to a character string, and second kanji information composed of at least one kanji, and a second character corresponding to an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like. 1st kanji information or 2nd
A kanji information output step of outputting the first kanji information or the second kanji information from the kanji information output step, and inputting the first kanji information or the second kanji information.
A first candidate display step of displaying a first candidate kanji from the kanji information as a conversion candidate; a designation step of designating whether or not the first candidate kanji displayed in the first candidate display step is selected; A list display step of displaying a list of the first kanji information or the second kanji information input from the kanji information output step as a conversion candidate when the first candidate kanji is not selected in the specifying step; Selecting a desired kanji or a command from the first kanji information or the second kanji information, and determining whether a kanji has been selected or a command has been selected based on the selection result of the selecting step And when the first candidate kanji is selected in the specifying step or when it is determined in the determining step that a kanji is selected,
A replacement display step of replacing an arbitrary character string input via the keyboard or the like with a corresponding kanji and displaying the same; and an execution step of executing the corresponding command when it is determined that the command is selected in the determination step. A command input method for inputting characters using kana-kanji conversion software, characterized by including: 4. The method according to claim 2, wherein the kanji dictionary includes a plurality of pieces of second kanji information in which the same command is set. Command input method. 5. The method according to claim 2, further comprising a step of registering a command in the first kanji information of the kanji dictionary and generating second kanji information. Command input method when inputting characters using the described Kana-Kanji conversion software. 6. A generating step of adding a macro consisting of a series of processing procedures to the first kanji information of the kanji dictionary to generate second kanji information, and a command of the second kanji information of the kanji dictionary. 6. A command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 2, further comprising: changing a character into a macro. 7. The kana-kanji conversion according to claim 2, further comprising a change step of changing or deleting a command or a macro of the second kanji information of the kanji dictionary. Command input method when inputting characters using the software. 8. When displaying a list in the list display step,
A command input method for inputting a character using the kana-kanji conversion software according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the command and the kanji are displayed in different display colors or decorations. 9. When displaying a list in the list display step,
7. A command input method for inputting characters using kana-kanji conversion software according to claim 6, wherein the display is performed by changing the display color or decoration of each of the command, macro and kanji. 10. A command input method for inputting a character using kana-kanji conversion software, wherein a first character string comprising at least one kanji character corresponding to a character string is provided.
Reference is made to a kanji dictionary pre-stored with kanji information and a macro corresponding to a character string and second kanji information comprising at least one kanji, and a kanji dictionary corresponding to an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like. A kanji information output step of outputting the first kanji information or the second kanji information, and the first kanji information or the second kanji information inputted by inputting the first kanji information or the second kanji information from the kanji information output step
A list display step of displaying a list of the kanji information as a conversion candidate, a selection step of selecting a desired kanji or macro from the first kanji information or the second kanji information displayed in the list, and a selection result of the selection step A determination step of determining whether a kanji has been selected or a macro has been selected, based on
A replacement display step of replacing an arbitrary character string input via the keyboard or the like with a corresponding kanji and displaying the same; and an execution step of executing the corresponding macro when it is determined that the macro is selected in the determination step. A command input method for inputting characters using kana-kanji conversion software, characterized by including: 11. The method according to claim 2, wherein in the selecting step, a command or a macro can be selected only immediately after a line feed. Command input method. 12. Referring to command information including a character string and a command corresponding to the character string, it is determined whether or not an arbitrary character string input via a keyboard or the like matches the character string in the command information. A first determination step for determining, and when it is determined that the execution conditions match, determining whether or not the execution conditions are satisfied by referring to command execution definition information defining execution conditions of each command. A second determining step of executing a command when it is determined in the second determining step that an execution condition is satisfied. 13. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to execute the method according to claim 1 is recorded.