JPH11118835A - Measuring device and operation explanation displaying method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To rapidly, surely and easily display the explanation on operation, by reading out the data for explanation corresponding to the operation items relating to the operating condition of a device at the time when an operation key is operated, from a memory part in a control part. SOLUTION: When a printing density of a printer 28 is to be set, a HELP key of an operation part 2 is operated in a condition that a cursor is displayed on a display position of a set item of the printing density. Whereby a CPU 25 retrieves the data for explanation corresponding to the set item in the display position of the cursor, from the data for explanation stored in a ROM 26, and displays the explanation on operation corresponding to the retrieved data for explanation, on a display part 3. Whereby an operator easily grasps the setting method relating to the printing density, by reading the explanation on the printing density of the printer 28 displayed on the display part 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a measuring device having a function of displaying on a display section an operation explanation on an operation method for setting and measuring operating conditions in a device in accordance with a predetermined operation, and a measuring device having the function The present invention relates to a method of displaying an operation to be executed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a measuring device of this type, the applicant has shown in FIG.
1 has already been developed. The waveform recording device 51 includes an operation unit 2 having a plurality of switches for setting operating conditions of the device, and a signal waveform input to the device and a screen for setting operating conditions. And a display unit 3.

The operation unit 2 has a function key unit 5,
Cursor movement key section 6, SYSTEM key 8, DISP
A key 9 and a HELP key 10 are provided.
Here, the function keys 5 are keys 5a to 5a which are automatically assigned to various functions according to the operation state of the apparatus.
5e. The cursor movement key unit 6 is provided on the display unit 3
Are provided with keys 6a to 6d for moving a cursor displayed in the vertical and horizontal directions. The SYSTEM key 8 has a function of displaying an operation condition setting screen for setting the operation conditions of the apparatus on the display unit 3. DISP key 9
Functions as a display switching key for switching the display screen of the display unit 3 from the operation condition setting screen to the waveform display screen. The HELP key 10 has a function of displaying an explanation screen for explaining an operation method and the like on the display unit 3.

In the waveform recording device 51, after turning on the power and activating the device, if it is desired to know an operation method or the like, an operation explanation screen can be displayed on the display unit 3 by a predetermined operation. Specifically, for example, the following description is made on the assumption that the operation description regarding the setting of the print density of the printer built in the apparatus is referred to.

First, when power is turned on to the apparatus by a power switch (not shown), a display screen shown in FIG.
Will be displayed. When the HELP key 10 is operated in this state, as shown in FIG. 7, as a selection candidate group of “description of the device”, “description of the operation method of the device” and “description of the operation condition item” are displayed on the display unit 3. Is done. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the cursor 31 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the display of “Explanation on the operation method of the apparatus”. Here, the HELP key 10 is set in a state where the cursor 31 is positioned at “description on the operation condition item” using the respective keys 6 a to 6 d of the cursor movement key unit 6.
By operating again, as shown in FIG. 8, selection items such as “explanation on setting of alarm sound” and “explanation on screen color” are displayed on the display unit 3 as a next selection candidate group.
Next, from among these selection items, the cursor 31 is positioned at “Description of printer setting items”, and HELP is set.
When the key 10 is operated again, as shown in FIG. 9, “description regarding the printing speed of the printer” and “description regarding the printing density of the printer” are displayed on the display unit 3 as the next selection candidate group. Here, after aligning the cursor 31 with “Description on Print Density of Printer”, HE
By operating the LP key 10 again, “Description on Printer Print Density” is displayed on the display unit 3 as shown in FIG. Thus, the measurer can understand that the print density can be set to an arbitrary density from the five levels of print density.

Then, after operating the DISP key 9, the display returns to the display screen shown in FIG.
The EM key 8 is operated. As a result, the operating condition setting screen 20 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display unit 3, and as shown in FIG. 4, the cursor 31 is aligned with the "standard density" of the selection item corresponding to "print density of the printer". I do. After this,
By operating any one of the keys 5a to 5e of the function key unit 5, an arbitrary density can be set from five levels of "light", "slightly light", standard density, "slightly dark" and "dark". can do.

[0007]

However, the waveform recording device 51 invented by the applicant has the following points to be improved. In other words, in order to display the "description regarding the print density of the printer" on the display unit 3 by the above-described operation method, the selection operation must be performed several times and accurately, and the operation must be performed accurately in the correct procedure. If not, the intended operation explanation cannot be displayed. In other words, in the middle of the operation, for example, the place where “description about printer setting items” should be selected
When the “description regarding the number of used channels” is selected by mistake, the “description regarding the printer setting items” to be displayed is not displayed on the display unit 3. Therefore, in such a case, the screen returns to the screen immediately after the startup and FIG.
Is displayed on the display unit 3, and it is necessary to repeat from the operation of selecting either "description on the operation method of the apparatus" or "description on the operation condition items". For those who are unfamiliar with the device, who do not know what description is included in the “description of the device operation method” and the “description of the operation condition items”, the “description of the device operation method” After displaying all the operation descriptions in order, it is possible to understand for the first time how the intended operation description is displayed. As described above, the waveform recording device 51 that has been already developed by the applicant has a problem that it is difficult to promptly and accurately display an operation description required for a measurer.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points of improvement, and a measuring apparatus and a measuring apparatus capable of displaying an operation description required for a measurer quickly, reliably, and easily. The main purpose is to provide an operation explanation display method.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a measuring apparatus, comprising: a storage unit for storing a plurality of explanatory data respectively corresponding to a plurality of operation instructions relating to each operation item of the apparatus; A control unit that reads out the explanation data stored in the storage unit when a predetermined operation is performed; a display processing unit that displays an operation explanation on the display unit based on the read explanation data; A measurement device comprising an operation unit having operation keys for performing an operation,
The control unit reads, from the storage unit, explanatory data corresponding to an operation item related to an operation state of the apparatus when operating the operation key.

In this measuring device, when a predetermined operation is performed by an operation key, the control unit, when the key is operated, for example, when the device is in an operation state in which printing is to be performed, a printing related to the operation state. The explanation data corresponding to the printing operation such as the density and the printing speed is read from the storage unit. Next, the control unit causes the display processing unit to display the operation explanation corresponding to the read explanation data on the display unit. For this reason, it is possible to reliably and promptly display the operation description necessary for the measurer on the display unit.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the measuring device according to the first aspect, wherein the control unit corresponds to an operation item corresponding to a position of a cursor displayed on the display unit when operating the operation key. Read data for use.

In this measuring device, when setting the operating conditions of the device, for example, the measurer positions the cursor on the setting item displayed on the operating condition setting screen of the display unit or the like. Operate the operation keys. This allows
The control unit reads the explanation data corresponding to the operation item corresponding to the position of the cursor displayed on the display unit when operating the operation key, and the display processing unit displays the operation explanation corresponding to the explanation data. Display on the section. For this reason,
The measurer can know the intended operation explanation very easily and reliably.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the measuring device according to the first or second aspect, wherein the storage unit stores key word explanation data corresponding to the key word in the key word in the key description displayed on the display unit. The operation unit includes a cursor moving key for moving a cursor displayed on the display unit, and the display processing unit moves the cursor to a position on the display unit according to a key operation of the cursor moving key. And the control unit
When a key word is designated by a cursor according to a predetermined operation, the key word explanation data stored in the storage unit corresponding to the specified key word is read, and the read key word explanation is sent to the display processing unit. The operation description corresponding to the application data is displayed on the display unit.

When the operator wants to know in more detail the key words such as the operations and setting items described in the initially displayed operation description, he or she moves the cursor to the display part where the key words are displayed. After the alignment, a predetermined operation is performed. Thus, the measurer can easily know the details of the key words.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the measurement apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, the display processing section sets the operating condition when displaying the operating condition of the device as an operation explanation. Are displayed together on the display unit. When one or two or more operation conditions are designated from the candidate operation condition group according to a predetermined operation, the control unit operates the operation condition of the apparatus in accordance with the designated operation condition. Is set.

In this measuring device, the display processing section causes the display section to display an operation explanation on the operating conditions of the apparatus and an operating condition candidate group for setting the operating conditions. At this time, when one or more operating conditions are specified from the operating condition candidate group by the measurer who understands the operation explanation, the control unit sets the operating conditions of the apparatus according to the specified operating conditions. Thus, in this measuring device, the operating conditions of the device can be immediately set on the screen on which the operation explanation is displayed. Therefore, it is not necessary to switch from the screen on which the operation explanation is displayed to a screen for setting operating conditions, and the operating conditions of the apparatus can be set quickly.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for displaying a description of an operation of a measuring apparatus, wherein when a predetermined operation is performed, a plurality of explanations respectively stored in a storage unit and corresponding to a plurality of operation explanations for each operation item of the apparatus. In an operation explanation display method of a measuring device for displaying an operation explanation on a display unit based on data, reading explanation data stored in a storage unit corresponding to an operation item related to an operation state of the device at a predetermined operation. The operation description corresponding to the read explanation data is displayed on the display unit.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A description will now be given, with reference to the accompanying drawings, of an operation explanation display method of a measuring apparatus according to the present invention and an embodiment in which a measuring apparatus capable of executing the method is applied to a waveform recorder. . The same components as those of the waveform recording device 51 already developed by the applicant are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the waveform recording device 1. As shown in FIG.
In addition to the operation unit 2 and the display unit 3 described above, a range amplifier 21, an A / D conversion unit 22, a DMA (Direct Memory Ac
cess) Controller 23, data RAM 24, CPU2
5, a ROM 26, a RAM 27, a printer 28, and an interface unit 29. Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 1, the operation unit 2 includes an input key unit 4, a function key unit 5, a cursor movement key unit 6, a SYSTEM key 8, a DISP key 9, a HELP key 10, a COPY key 11, and the like. Have been. These components and keys have basically the same functions as those of the waveform recording device 51 that has already been developed by the applicant, and therefore, different functions will be mainly described below. The input key unit 4 includes keys 4a to 4p. These keys 4a to 4p function as range switching keys for switching the input range of the range amplifier 21 at the initial stage of turning on the power, and are used to control the device. When the operation condition setting screen for setting the operation conditions is displayed on the display unit 3, the numerals “1” to “0” and the operation symbol “+”
A function as a key for designating numerical values and the like for designating “−”, “.”, And “E” is automatically assigned by the CPU 25. The function key unit 5 includes keys 5a to 5e to which various functions according to the operation state of the apparatus are automatically assigned by the CPU 25. The functions of the assigned keys 5a to 5e are displayed on predetermined portions of the display unit 3 facing the keys 5a to 5e. The COPY key 11 has a function of printing screen information displayed on the display unit 3 by the printer 28. On the other hand, the display unit 3 is configured by an LCD panel, and displays a waveform display screen for displaying a signal waveform of the input signal SIN, an operation condition setting screen 17, and the like. In addition, the display unit 3 may be configured by a cathode ray tube (CRT) or the like.

The range amplifier 21 amplifies or attenuates the input signal SIN of the signal to be measured with a predetermined gain under the control of the CPU 25 and outputs the signal to the A / D converter 22.
The A / D converter 22 performs analog-to-digital conversion of the input signal SIN amplified or attenuated by the range amplifier 21 in synchronization with a predetermined sampling signal.
The waveform data DS is generated. DMA controller 23
Is the waveform data D generated by the A / D converter 22.
S is directly transferred to the data RAM 24. Data RAM2
Reference numeral 4 denotes a storage RAM, which stores the waveform data DS in a ring system.

The CPU 25 corresponds to a control section and a display processing section in the present invention. Specifically, the CPU 25
When the HELP key 10 is operated, the explanation data corresponding to the operation item corresponding to the position of the cursor 31 displayed on the display unit 3 at the time of the operation is read out from the ROM 26, and the operation explanation related to the operation item is displayed. Display on the part 3. Further, the CPU 25 controls the display unit 3
Display of various operation condition setting screens, display of predetermined portions in input signal SIN according to operation conditions set by predetermined operations, and display of functions assigned to keys 4a to 4p and keys 5a to 5e described above Control.

The ROM 26 corresponds to a storage unit in the present invention, and stores an operation program of the CPU 25, data for explanation corresponding to an operation explanation of the apparatus, and the like.
Temporarily stores the set operating conditions of the apparatus, the calculation results of the CPU 25, and the like. The printer 28 receives the input signal S
CPU for displaying IN waveform display screen and operating condition display screen
Hard copy under control of 25. Further, the interface unit 29 includes a memory card as an external device, a PC
The output data DOUT and the input data DIN are exchanged with a card, an RS232C communication board, and the like.

Next, the overall operation of the waveform recording apparatus 1 will be described focusing on a so-called help function.

First, when a power switch (not shown) is turned on to start the apparatus, an initial screen shown in FIG. In this state, if the input signal SIN is input via a measuring probe (not shown), the signal waveform W1 is displayed on the display unit 3 as shown in FIG. 3 according to the preset operating conditions of the apparatus. .

Next, an operation for making a hard copy of the signal waveform and the like displayed on the display unit 3 will be described.

First, after a signal waveform is displayed on the display unit 3 by a predetermined operation, the COPY key 11 is operated.
Thus, the signal waveform is printed by the printer 28 under the control of the CPU 25. At this time, when the printed print density is not the density desired by the measurer and the print density that has been set is to be changed, the change is set in the following procedure.

First, when the display screen at the time of initial power-on shown in FIG. 1 is displayed, the SYSTEM key 8
Is operated a predetermined number of times to display the operation condition setting screen 20 shown in FIG. Here, the key 6b of the cursor movement key section 6 is operated a predetermined number of times, and the displayed cursor 31 is moved to the display portion of the setting item relating to the print density of the printer. At this time, the CPU
Reference numeral 25 denotes each key 5a to 5 in the function key unit 5.
5e, a function for causing the printer 28 to print at a print density of “light”, “slightly light”, “standard density”, “slightly dark”, and “dark” is assigned,
Function display 15 indicating the function assigned to each key 5a to 5e
a to 15e are displayed on the display unit 3. Note that cursor 3
The preset value indicated by 1 is in this case set to the standard density. Here, when it is desired to increase the print density, the print density of the printer 28 can be changed immediately by operating the key 5e corresponding to the dark print density.

In this case, when the user wants to know the density of each density, the help function can cause the display unit 3 to display an operation explanation regarding the setting of the print density of the printer 28. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when setting the print density of the printer, the HELP key 10 of the operation unit 2 is operated with the cursor 31 displayed at the display position of the print density setting item. . This allows
The CPU 25 searches the explanation data corresponding to the setting item at the display position of the cursor 31 from the explanation data stored in the ROM 26, and as shown in FIG.
An operation explanation corresponding to the searched explanation data is displayed on the display unit 3. As a result, the measurer can read the description on the print density of the printer displayed on the display unit 3 and easily understand the setting method regarding the print density. As described above, since the description corresponding to the operation state of the apparatus is displayed on the display unit 3 simply by operating the HELP key 10, the measurer can explain the related operation in the process of setting the operation conditions of the apparatus. Can be quickly and easily and reliably known.

Regarding the explanation displayed on the display unit 3,
When a more detailed description of the key words such as operations and setting items that constitute the description is required, a detailed description of the key words can be displayed on the display unit 3. For example, the essential word "print density" in the description of "setting the printer print density" shown in FIG. 9 is displayed in advance in a display color that can be distinguished from other characters. For this reason, if a more detailed description of the essential word “print density” is desired, the cursor 31 is moved to the position of the essential word “print density” and the HE
The LP key 10 is operated again. Thereby, the CPU 25
Reads the essential word explanation data corresponding to the essential word related to “print density” from the ROM 26, and causes the display unit 3 to display a more detailed explanation of the essential word as shown in FIG. In this case, with respect to the print density, five types of symbols each represented by a density corresponding to each of the five levels of print density are displayed. For this reason, the measurer can intuitively understand the degree of each concentration through visual perception.

In this case, the keys 5a to 5e of the function key section 5 are displayed on the display screen shown in FIG.
By operating, it is possible to immediately select five print densities as the operation condition candidate group. In particular,
For example, by operating any of the keys 5a to 5e on the display screen for setting the print density of the printer shown in FIG. 6, the print density is set to the density assigned to the operated key. As a result, the measurer:
As a result of saving the trouble of returning to the operation condition setting screen 20, the print density can be set quickly and easily. In addition,
Regarding the help function, not only the explanation about the print density of the printer but also the explanation about the operation item corresponding to the cursor position displayed on the display screen at the time when the HELP key 10 is pressed is displayed on the display unit 3. .

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the waveform recording apparatus 1 has been described. However, the present invention is applicable to various measuring apparatuses such as a voltmeter, an ammeter, a wattmeter, and a multimeter. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation description corresponding to the position of the cursor 31 is displayed on the display unit 3; however, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation related to the display screen of the display unit 3 and the operated keys is performed. Various methods and procedures can be adopted, such as displaying the description on the display unit 3 and allowing the user to appropriately select the necessary operation description from the displayed operation description. Further, in the present embodiment, the HELP key 10 is used to display the operation explanation related to the key words on the display unit 3. However, after the cursor is positioned, an instruction for displaying the keypad on the display unit 3 by another key is used. May be given.

[0033]

As described above, according to the measuring device described in the first aspect and the method for displaying the operation explanation of the measuring device according to the fifth aspect, the operation items related to the operation state of the device at the time of operating the operation keys are included. By reading the corresponding explanation data from the storage unit and displaying the operation explanation corresponding to the explanation data on the display unit, it is possible to reliably and quickly display the operation explanation necessary for the measurer on the display unit. .

According to the measuring device of the second aspect,
The control unit reads the explanatory data corresponding to the operation item corresponding to the position of the cursor displayed on the display unit at the time of operating the operation key, so that the measurer can easily and reliably perform the intended operation explanation. You can know.

Further, according to the measuring device of the third aspect, the control unit displays the operation explanation corresponding to the key word specified by the cursor on the display unit, so that the measurer can display the details of the key word. You can easily find out.

According to the measuring device of the fourth aspect,
When the operating conditions are specified on the display screen displaying the operating instructions, the operating conditions of the device are set according to the specified operating conditions, so the operating conditions are set from the screen displaying the operating instructions It is possible to eliminate the need to switch to a screen or the like for performing the operation, whereby the operating conditions of the apparatus can be quickly set.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a waveform recording device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a waveform recording device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a display screen diagram in a state where a signal waveform is displayed on a display unit of the waveform recording apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a display screen diagram in a state where an operating condition setting screen is displayed on a display unit of a waveform recording device already developed by the applicant and a waveform recording device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a display screen diagram showing a state in which “setting of printer print density” is displayed on the display unit of the waveform recording apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention as an explanation regarding setting of operating conditions.

FIG. 6 is a display screen diagram showing a state in which an operation explanation regarding “setting of printer print density” as a key word is displayed on the display unit of the waveform recording apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a display screen diagram showing a state in which “description of the device” is displayed as an operation description on the display unit of the waveform recording device already developed by the applicant.

FIG. 8 is a display screen diagram showing a state in which “explanation on operation condition items” is displayed as an operation explanation on a display unit of a waveform recording apparatus already developed by the applicant.

FIG. 9 shows “Description of printer setting items” as an operation explanation on a display unit of a waveform recording apparatus already developed by the applicant.
FIG. 7 is a display screen diagram in a state where is displayed.

FIG. 10 is a display screen diagram showing a state in which “explanation on print density of a printer” is displayed as an operation explanation on a display unit of a waveform recording device already developed by the applicant.

FIG. 11 is an external view of a waveform recording device already developed by the applicant.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Waveform recording device 2 Operation part 3 Display part 5 Function key part 5a-5e key 6 Cursor movement key part 6a-6d key 10 HELP key 25 CPU 26 ROM 31 Cursor

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A storage unit for storing a plurality of explanation data respectively corresponding to a plurality of operation explanations relating to each operation item of the apparatus, and an explanation memory stored in the storage unit when a predetermined operation is performed. A control unit that reads data, a display processing unit that displays the operation explanation on a display unit based on the read explanation data, and an operation unit that has an operation key for performing the predetermined operation. The measuring device, wherein the control unit reads out the explanatory data corresponding to the operation item related to an operation state of the device at the time of operating the operation key from the storage unit. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit reads out the explanation data corresponding to the operation item corresponding to a position of a cursor displayed on the display unit when the operation key is operated. 2. The measuring device according to 1. 3. The storage unit stores key word description data corresponding to key words in the key words in the key descriptions displayed on the display unit, and the key unit is displayed on the display unit. A cursor movement key for moving the cursor, the display processing unit displays the cursor at a position on the display unit according to a key operation of the cursor movement key, and the control unit When the key word is specified by the cursor according to the operation of, the key word explanation data stored in the storage unit corresponding to the specified key word is read, and the display processing unit is The measurement device according to claim 1, wherein the operation description corresponding to the read essential word description data is displayed on the display unit. 4. The display processing unit, when displaying an operation condition of the apparatus as the operation explanation, causes the display unit to display an operation condition candidate group for setting the operation condition, and the control unit includes: When one or two or more operation conditions are designated from the operation condition candidate group according to a predetermined operation,
4. The measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the operating condition of the device is set according to the designated operating condition. 5. When a predetermined operation is performed, the operation explanation is displayed on the display unit based on a plurality of explanation data stored in the storage unit and corresponding to a plurality of operation explanations for each operation item of the apparatus. In the method for displaying an operation explanation of a measuring apparatus, the explanation data stored in the storage unit corresponding to the operation item related to the operation state of the apparatus at the time of the predetermined operation is read, and the read explanation data is read. Displaying the operation explanation corresponding to (1) on the display unit.