JPH11167461A - Personal computer operation reproduction device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To store and reproduce the mouse operation process and the key operation process of a personal computer, to automatically operate the personal computer, to fully automatically execute installation and environment setting and to execute a sample operation for personal computer practice by adding a new function to a mouse and a keyboard. SOLUTION: A device is provided with a micro computer 15 which operates in parallel to and independent of the main driving circuit of the personal computer in the mouse 2 or the keyboard 5. Mouse operation data and key operation data is stored in the memory 17 of the microcomputer by an agent or an individual familiar with the personal computer. A mouse control signal and a key code signal are generated from reproduced data and the personal computer can automatically be driven/controlled.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an automatic operation system for a personal computer, and more particularly to an automatic personal computer operation system for storing and reproducing a mouse operation process and a key operation process of a personal computer and automatically operating the personal computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various operations of a personal computer are very difficult and inconvenient for an inexperienced beginner, and various manuals and instruction manuals are prepared. An explanation is also provided as help. However, for beginners, if you read and understand those sentences and actually try to operate the computer according to the instructions in the explanation, if you can not understand the technical terms or the position on the screen where the indicated thing exists, If you do not understand, you will hit the wall even with rudimentary operation and try to solve it on your own unless you ask a person who will support you, it will require a lot of effort such as repeating trial and error or searching around in the manual It used to be.

A series of personal computer operations, such as starting and ending a personal computer, connecting to personal computer communication, and the like, require repeating the same operation each time. These are complicated and want to omit even for the accustomed person, and for those who are unfamiliar with the personal computer, they have a feeling of resistance to the personal computer, which is a major cause of allergy to the personal computer.

[0004] Means for simplifying these operations include:
A command signal is registered in advance as a start-up program by operating the function keys on the keyboard, and a means for automatically starting those programs when the personal computer is turned on, or using a macro program Means have been implemented.

However, when these means are implemented, the types that can be stored are limited and small, and it is difficult to store and reproduce hundreds to thousands of mouse operation and keyboard operation processes. there were. In addition, a series of key operations and mouse operations are required when starting up and terminating the personal computer.However, all of these operations are omitted, and means for reaching the target personal computer screen with only one command key and a series of necessary operations are required. There was no easy means such as turning off the power of the personal computer later. Although there are means for the purpose of similar functions, it is difficult for beginners to perform such work itself because it is necessary to install dedicated software and set up the personal computer environment again, etc. there were.

[0006] Further, although various personal computer operations are explained on the help screen in the personal computer screen, it is often difficult to understand the terms such as katakana, and the position in the screen where the specified one exists is not known. For beginners, such obstacles are ubiquitous.

[0007] Further, even when a macro is used, the use of the macro is limited to the use while the predetermined software is running, and the change and development of the screen by the startup of the macro are fast, so that the use of the macro is difficult. It was not suitable for beginners to use the process and procedures to practice. Also, using macros requires a few clicks, even for beginners.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks, and a person who is familiar with the handling of the target software operates a personal computer in advance to perform the intended work. A means for storing in a memory in the apparatus a personal computer operation information obtained by combining a series of operation process data of a corresponding mouse or keyboard, and data of the operation intervals thereof, and the above-described method in which the information is stored in an external storage device. By transferring the PC operation information to the memory inside the device and inputting and storing it, a user such as a beginner can operate the keyboard to identify the identification number for identifying the target PC processing work to be operated. After turning on the start signal after specifying the mouse operation data, the above series of mouse operation data stored in the memory The keyboard operation data, reproduced according to the elapsed time is stored, in which automatically demonstrating computer work reproduced one after another corresponding PC operation.

[0009]

For this purpose, the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus according to the present invention comprises a microcomputer for controlling a mouse and a keyboard which operates independently and in parallel with a main drive circuit of the personal computer, and is prepared in advance. The mouse operation data, the key operation data, and the operation time interval data are stored in the memory of the microcomputer, the mouse operation data, the key operation data, and the operation time interval data are reproduced from the memory, and the operation time interval data in the reproduced data is reproduced. Based on the, while maintaining a predetermined operation time interval,
A mouse control signal and a key code signal are generated from the reproduced mouse operation data and key operation data and output from the output terminal of the microcomputer, and applied to the mouse signal line and the keyboard signal line, respectively, to automatically control the drive of the personal computer. Is what you do.

[0010] Further, a personal computer savvy company or individual prepares in advance the personal computer operation information including the mouse operation data, key operation data, and operation time interval data and provides the user with the information. A group of personal computer operation information during completion of personal computer work is grouped, an identification number is assigned to each group, and plural groups of personal computer operation information are stored in the memory of the microcomputer, and the personal computer operation information from the memory is stored. At the time of reproduction, the user inputs an identification number, selects and reproduces one of the groups based on the input identification number, and reproduces the target PC operation information.

As a specific means for storing and reproducing the personal computer operation information, the mouse operation data, the key operation data, and the operation time interval data can be stored in one of the cursor movements applied to the mouse signal line. In accordance with the shift pulse, the cursor moving distance is converted into a numerical value as a shift pulse value in a configuration set as if the cursor moves a small distance in the screen, and the cursor moving direction and click operation correspond to numerical value and numerical value respectively The data is converted to a data structure, and the time interval between clicks is changed to a numerical value to form a data structure.The numerical value represents the direction of movement of the cursor that moves on the screen in response to the mouse operation to be reproduced. , A set of the number of shift pulses indicating the moving distance and the numerical value indicating the time interval until the next click And grouped by a plurality of sets continuously and stored in a semiconductor memory as a mouse operation information consisting of a series of mouse stroke data

As a specific means of the operation reproducing process of the personal computer operation information stored in the memory, a mouse operation reproducing signal reproduced at the time of reproducing the personal computer operation information is as follows.
Of the signal lines in the mouse operation reproduction signal line 112, the function is performed by a combination of pulses applied to two signal lines for shifting the cursor in the screen in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. The shift direction of the cursor is controlled by the shift of the pulses, and the cursor is set so as to move by one shift of a predetermined distance for each application of one set of both pulses. When applied, the cursor functions to shift left and right on the X axis and up and down on the Y axis.

Here, means for specifically implementing the present invention include means for providing a microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information inside the housing of the mouse device, and a plurality of personal computers stored in a memory. From the operation information group,
Means for providing a microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information inside a housing of a mouse device having a keyboard for designating and selecting a single personal computer operation information group for a target operation; Means for providing a microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information inside the housing of the keyboard for inputting character data is implemented. Also, there is provided a means for using a signal line of a 7th pin of a mouse socket as a signal line for inputting the personal computer operation information or the keyboard signal to the microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information provided in a mouse housing. Will be implemented. Also, at the beginning of the process of reproducing the PC operation information by reproducing the PC operation information from the memory of the microcomputer,
After applying a shift pulse to the personal computer from the personal computer operation reproduction device, the cursor in the personal computer screen is shifted to the position of X coordinate zero and Y coordinate zero at the upper left corner of the screen.
Means for initiating the personal computer operation reproduction process and the like are implemented. In addition, when the personal computer operation information is reproduced from the memory of the microcomputer and the personal computer operation is executed, the personal computer operation reproduction process is stopped once every one event of the personal computer, and a predetermined key of the user is executed. For each operation, a means for making the operation proceed in a stepwise manner is also implemented.

As described above, according to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to perform various setting operations such as installation of new software, which are obstacles for beginners.
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus having a very simple setting, in which the preparation is completed simply by connecting the socket of the present apparatus to the personal computer socket.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external view showing an external configuration of a mouse operation type personal computer operation reproducing apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a personal computer operation reproducing device with a built-in mouse, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a microcomputer chip provided in the personal computer operation reproducing device, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration, FIG. 5 is an internal configuration diagram of a personal computer operation reproducing device with a built-in mouse, FIG. 6 is a data configuration diagram of mouse operation data, FIG. 7 is a data configuration diagram of keyboard operation data, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process in a mode, and includes a step operation. FIG. 9 is an external view of a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in keyboard in which a microcomputer chip for controlling personal computer operation information is provided inside a keyboard housing. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in keyboard. FIG. 11 is a signal timing chart of a driving pulse input from the personal computer operation reproducing device to the mouse socket.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a personal computer (personal computer); 101, a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in mouse, which is the main body of the present invention; 102, a numeric keypad provided in the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 101; In the reproduction mode, the ten-keyboard 102 is operated to input the identification number from the plurality of personal computer operation information groups stored with the identification number assigned to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 101 with a built-in mouse. This is for reproducing personal computer operation information. Reference numeral 103 denotes a keyboard insertion socket, which is inserted between a keyboard socket 106 of a key signal line 105, which is a bundle of a plurality of signal lines connected to the keyboard 104, and a keyboard socket (not shown) of a personal computer. Line 107
The key code reproduction signal output from the mouse built-in type personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 101 through the keyboard is input to a personal computer keyboard socket (not shown). Reference numeral 108 denotes a mouse socket, which is connected to a mouse socket (not shown) of the personal computer, and has a mouse signal line 109 which bundles a plurality of signal lines connected to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 101 with a built-in mouse.
The mouse operation reproduction signal output from the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 101 with a built-in mouse is input to the mouse socket of the personal computer. A personal computer operation data input line 110 connects the personal computer operation data input line socket 111 to an RS232C socket (not shown) of the personal computer, and inputs personal computer operation data output from the personal computer 100 to the personal computer operation reproducing device 101 with a built-in mouse. Let it.

Next, in FIG. 2, reference numeral 200 denotes a computer circuit provided inside the personal computer 100. 1
A keyboard 04 outputs a key code signal, and outputs the key code signal to the personal computer circuit 2 via the keyboard signal line 105, the keyboard socket 106, the keyboard insertion socket 103, and the keyboard socket 201 of the personal computer.
00 is input. Reference numeral 202 denotes a one-chip microcomputer provided in the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 101, and in the storage mode of personal computer operation information, the RS2 of the personal computer 100
The PC operation data output from the 32C socket 203 is input to the PC built-in mouse operation reproduction apparatus 101 via the PC operation data input line socket 111 and the PC operation data input line 110, and the keyboard operation signal data and the mouse operation signal data And the like as personal computer operation information together with each operation timing data.
4 is stored. Next, in the reproduction mode of the personal computer operation information, a key operation signal reproduced based on the personal computer operation information reproduced from the memory 204 is input to the keyboard socket 201 of the personal computer via the key operation reproduction signal line 107 and the keyboard insertion socket 103. I do. Reference numeral 206 denotes a mouse signal generator provided in a conventional mouse, which detects rotation of a built-in mouse ball when a PC user manually operates the PC built-in mouse operation reproducing apparatus 101. Generate a pulse signal. Reference numeral 207 denotes a manual mouse signal changeover switch which selects either the manual mouse operation signal output from the mouse signal generation unit 206 or the mouse operation reproduction signal output from the microcomputer chip 202 to generate a mouse signal line 109. To the computer circuit 200 of the personal computer 100 via the mouse socket 108 and the mouse socket 208 of the personal computer. Reference numeral 102 denotes a template provided in the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 101 with a built-in mouse.
An identification number is assigned to and stored in the memory 204 in a playback mode of the personal computer operation information by a keyboard.
The ten keyboard 102 is operated from a plurality of personal computer operation information groups, and the identification number is input to the one-chip microcomputer 202 via the ten keyboard signal line 205 to reproduce the target personal computer operation information. is there.
Here, the memory 204 is stored in the one-chip microcomputer 202.
Although the configuration is shown as being provided outside of the above, a means which comprises only a memory provided inside the one-chip microcomputer without providing an external memory is also feasible.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 203 denotes a one-chip microcomputer provided in the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 101, and reference numeral 300 denotes an operation information storage / reproduction control unit for executing a program for controlling the operation of the embodiment of the present invention. (ALU)
Reference numeral 301 denotes a control program storage unit (ROM) storing the control program, and reference numeral 302 denotes an input / output of operation signal data by an I / O interface unit. 30
Reference numeral 3 denotes a personal computer operation information storage unit (RAM or PROM) inside the microcomputer, which stores personal computer operation information. 304
Is a timer which provides time data to the operation information storage / reproduction control unit 300 and the program counter 305. 1
07 is a key operation reproduction signal line, 109 is a mouse signal line, 1
05 is a keyboard signal line. Reference numeral 110 denotes a personal computer operation data input line, and personal computer operation information is input to the one-chip microcomputer 202 from the personal computer.

Next, in FIG. 4, reference numeral 400 denotes an internal wiring of the keyboard insertion socket 103, which is connected to the connection terminal 402 of the keyboard socket 106 via the connection terminal 401 and also connected to the keyboard of the personal computer via the connection terminal 403. The connection terminal 404 of the socket 201 is connected, and further connected to the key operation reproduction signal line 107 of the personal computer operation reproduction device 101. Reference numeral 405 denotes a diode, which is a keyboard 104 and a personal computer operation reproducing device 101.
To prevent backflow of each other's output signals.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 101 with a built-in mouse shown in FIG.
Is a plan view and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view. 5 in the figure
01 is a microcomputer chip for storing and reproducing the PC operation information, 502 is a mouse housing, 503 is a mouse ball, 504 is a click switch, 505 is a mouse cable, 506 is a mouse signal line, 507 is a circuit board, 50
8 is a click button, and 509 is a keyboard cable.

FIG. 6 is a data configuration diagram showing an embodiment of mouse operation data in the personal computer operation information.
In the figure, # * of 601 is set as the head mark of the personal computer operation data, and the personal computer operation data group for performing the same series of processing is stored and reproduced as one group. Reference numeral 602 denotes address data which is set in correspondence with each of the personal computer operation information groups, and this code number is used as a memory address. * In 603 is a head mark code indicating the head of the mouse operation data, and the numerical values of the following 13 codes are handled as mouse operation information data. 604
Is a code number indicating a mouse click state, 00 indicates no click, 01 indicates click execution, and 11 indicates drag. A code number 605 indicates one of the left and right movement directions of the X coordinate of the cursor, and 1 is set to the right and 2 is set to the left. Reference numeral 606 denotes the number of shift pulses for shifting the cursor in the X-axis direction, which corresponds to the moving distance of the cursor. Reference numeral 607 denotes a code number indicating one of the upward and downward movement directions of the Y coordinate of the cursor, and 3 is set as a downward direction and 4 is set as an upward direction. Reference numeral 608 denotes the number of shift pulses for shifting the cursor in the Y-axis direction, which corresponds to the moving distance of the cursor. Reference numeral 609 denotes a coded numerical value indicating the time interval between mouse clicks.
Represents 13.5 seconds.

Next, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the structure of keyboard operation data in the personal computer operation information, which is provided in combination with the mouse operation data. In the figure, # in 701 is a head mark code of character information data. , A group of key codes 702 corresponding to each character is provided, and an Enter code 703 is arranged at the end of the group.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing a process in which the personal computer operation information learned in advance is reproduced and the personal computer is automatically driven. In the course of the process, the personal computer by reproducing each mouse or key operation. Each time one event occurs, it has a step operation function of waiting until there is any key operation by the user and proceeding step by step with each key input. First, the selection of the personal computer operation information for reproducing the personal computer operation is designated by operating the numeric keypad 102 in FIG. 1, and is designated by the address number input process 801 and the reproduction work selection call is performed. Step 802 is performed. Here, in the step 803 for designating whether or not to perform the step operation, if there is a designation to perform the step operation by operating the keyboard 102, the step flag step 804 sets 1 to the step flag ST,
If no step operation is specified, the step flag ST is set to 0. Next, PC automatic operation start process 8
When the step 05 is executed, the time for the operation interval time control is started by the elapsed time measurement start step of the operation interval of each mouse or key operation in the step 806. Reference numeral 807 denotes a cursor automatic home position return process. Prior to the automatic operation of the mouse and the cursor by the automatic operation of the personal computer, the cursor at an arbitrary screen position is returned to the origin of the upper left corner of the screen in the left direction of the X coordinate. Are output and input to the personal computer 100, and the cursor in the personal computer screen returns to the origin. Next, when a predetermined time sufficient for the return-to-origin time elapses in the step 808, the next operation information group reproduction step 809 is executed, and the target group of personal computer operation data reproduced by specifying the address is reproduced. . Here, the presence or absence of a step operation command is detected in a step detection step 810,
If the step flag ST is 0 and there is no step command, the process proceeds to the next step 812. If the step flag ST is 1 and there is a step command, there is a key operation in the key operation presence / absence detection step 811 by the user. Wait until.
Next, the process proceeds to the next step, and the head mark of the reproduced personal computer operation data is determined by the data distinction step 812, and it is determined whether the reproduced data is mouse data of * mark or keyboard data of # mark. In the case of a mouse signal, after the shift direction, the number of shifts, and the time interval data are reproduced in step 813, a mouse movement signal output step 814 is executed based on the reproduced data, and a cursor movement step 815 in the screen is executed. . Further, after a predetermined time indicated in the reproduction data has passed in step 816, step 81
The step 818 for generating the click signal 7 and operating the personal computer is executed. Here, when the automatic operation end is determined in the personal computer automatic operation end determination step 819, the personal computer automatic operation ends in step 820. If not, the process returns to the data discriminating step 812, and then returns to the step 812.
The process from is repeated.

On the other hand, if the data is identified as key data by the # mark in the data discriminating step 812, a series of character string data 702 and 703 and time interval data 604 are reproduced in a step 821. It is reproduced as a character code signal group whose format matches the key data output from the keyboard of the conventional personal computer.
After a predetermined time has elapsed based on the time data reproduced in step 23, the character code signal group reproduced in step 824 is input to the personal computer, and the personal computer operating step 825 is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the data discriminating step 812 again. Thus, the steps from step 812 are repeated again.

Next, in FIG. 9, 100 is a personal computer, 901 is a personal computer operation reproducing device with a built-in keyboard,
Reference numeral 902 denotes a personal computer operation reproducing device 901 with a built-in keyboard.
The keyboard provided in the PC functions as a keyboard for a personal computer and functions as a normal key data input means. When reproducing the personal computer operation information, the microcomputer for storing and reproducing the personal computer operation information provided in the personal computer operation reproducing device 901 with a built-in keyboard is used. Out of a plurality of personal computer operation information groups stored with an identification number assigned thereto,
Is operated to input an identification number, thereby reproducing target computer operation information. Reference numeral 903 denotes a keyboard socket which inputs a key code reproduction signal output from the personal computer operation reproducing device 901 via a key operation reproducing signal line 904 to a keyboard socket (not shown) of the personal computer. Reference numeral 905 denotes a mouse socket, which is inserted between a mouse socket 908 of a mouse signal line 907, which is a bundle of a plurality of signal lines connected to the mouse 906, and a mouse socket (not shown) of a personal computer, and performs mouse operation reproduction. The mouse operation reproduction signal output from the personal computer operation reproducing device 901 is input to the terminal / socket of the personal computer via the signal line 909. 910 is a pasolon operation data input line,
Socket 911 for data input line and RS232 of personal computer
A PC socket (not shown) is connected, and personal computer operation data is input to a personal computer operation reproducing device 901 with a built-in keyboard.

Next, in FIG. 10, reference numeral 200 denotes a computer circuit provided inside the personal computer 100. Reference numeral 901 denotes a personal computer operation reproducing device with a built-in keyboard, which outputs a key code signal and generates a key operation reproducing signal line 90.
The key code signal is input to the personal computer circuit 200 through the keyboard circuit 201 and the keyboard socket 201. A mouse 906 outputs a mouse signal, and inputs a mouse operation signal to the personal computer circuit 200 via a mouse signal line 907 and a mouse signal line 908 and a mouse socket 208 of a personal computer.

Reference numeral 1001 denotes a one-chip microcomputer provided in the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 101.
The PC operation data output from the 32C socket 203 is input to the PC built-in mouse operation reproduction device 901 via the PC operation data input line socket 911 and the PC operation data input line 910, and the keyboard operation signal data and the mouse operation signal data And the like as personal computer operation information with each operation timing data.
002. Next, in the reproduction mode of the personal computer operation information, a key signal synthesized based on the personal computer operation information reproduced from the memory 1002 is input to the changeover switch 1004 via the key operation reproduction signal line 1003 and input from the keyboard 902. Key input signal, and one of them is input to the key socket 201 of the personal computer via the key operation signal line 904 and the key socket 903. Further, the memory 10 is connected to the Pasolon mouse socket 208 via the mouse operation reproduction signal line 909 and the mouse insertion socket 905.
02, a mouse reproduction signal synthesized based on the personal computer operation information reproduced is input.

Reference numeral 902 denotes a keyboard, which functions as a normal keyboard provided in the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 901 with a built-in keyboard, and has a plurality of personal computers which are provided with identification numbers in the memory 1002 and stored when reproducing the personal computer operation information. From the operation information, the keyboard 90
2 has a function of inputting the identification number to the microcomputer 1001 and reproducing the target personal computer operation information. Here, the memory 1002 is illustrated as being provided outside the one-chip microcomputer 1001, but it is also possible to implement a means that does not include an external memory and includes only the memory provided inside the one-chip microcomputer.

Next, FIG. 11 is a signal timing diagram of the mouse operation reproduction signal. FIG. 11A is a signal timing diagram when the cursor in the personal computer screen is shifted rightward or downward, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a signal timing chart when the cursor is shifted leftward or upward. In the figure, the pulse signal 1101 to be input to the second terminal of the mouse socket of the personal computer is input before the pulse signal 1102 to be input to the third terminal, so that the cursor is shifted right and the pulse signal to be input to the fourth terminal. Pulse signal 1 for inputting 1101 to terminal 5
The cursor is shifted downward by inputting before the cursor 102. Also, a pulse signal 1 to be input to the second terminal
The cursor is shifted left by inputting the signal 103 after the pulse signal 1104 to be input to the third terminal, and the pulse signal 1103 to be input to the fourth terminal is input after the pulse signal 1104 to be input to the fifth terminal. Is used to shift the cursor upward.

Also, at the beginning of the process of reproducing the personal computer operation from the memory of the microcomputer and reproducing the personal computer operation, always apply the shift pulse generated independently by the personal computer operation reproducing device to the personal computer. After the cursor in the personal computer screen is shifted to the position of the X coordinate zero and the Y coordinate zero at the upper left corner of the screen, an initialization process (not shown) for starting the personal computer operation reproduction process is automatically performed.

In this embodiment, personal computer operation information prepared in advance by a trader or individual familiar with personal computers is used.
Although the means for inputting data from the personal computer to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus of the present invention and storing it in the memory has been described, a data-written memory in which a large amount of personal computer operation information is pre-stored in a large-capacity memory is mounted at the time of manufacturing the present apparatus. Means for causing this is also feasible. It is also possible to implement means for inputting personal computer operation information transferred to the personal computer using a communication line such as the Internet from the personal computer to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus of the present invention and storing the information in the memory of the microcomputer.

[0032]

According to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus of the present invention, the same personal computer operation that is repeated many times can be automatically reproduced only by operating the start button, and the labor is greatly reduced. In addition, automatic connection to the Internet at night, information acquisition by the end, and help for inexperienced people. Automation of starting a PC and reaching the target screen is also possible.

In addition, as a handling demonstration software replacing the instruction manual attached to the personal computer, explanations can be made while demonstrating various personal computer operations. Attached to various PC software, initial setting method and handling instructions on software use are provided with demonstrations, and explanations on how to handle word processing software and drawing software are also possible.

Furthermore, the method of installing the personal computer software and the initial setting method are demonstrated and explained, and the software can be automatically installed. How to connect to the Internet and how to set conditions are explained with demonstrations. It can be used for personal computer education and educational software with demonstrations,
It can also be used for games such as battle games using automatic operation of a personal computer.

[0035]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in mouse according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a dedicated microcomputer of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a circuit configuration of the insertion socket of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an internal configuration diagram of a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in mouse according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a data configuration diagram of mouse operation data of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a data configuration diagram of keyboard operation data of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of an automatic operation process according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an external view of a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in keyboard according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a circuit block diagram of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a signal timing chart of a mouse driving pulse according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 is a personal computer, 101 is a personal computer operation reproducing device with a built-in mouse, 102 is a numeric keyboard, 103 is a keyboard insertion socket, 104 is a keyboard, 105 is a keyboard signal line, 106 is a keyboard socket, 107
Is a key operation reproduction signal line, 108 is a mouse socket, 10
9 is a mouse signal line, 110 is a PC operation data input line, 111 is a socket, 200 is a computer circuit, 2
01 is a keyboard and socket of a personal computer, 202 is a one-chip microcomputer, 203 is an RS232C socket of a personal computer, 204 is a memory, 205 is a ten keyboard signal line, 206 is a mouse, 207 is a switch, and 300 is operation information storage / playback control. Unit (ALU), 301 is a control program storage unit (ROM), 302 is an I / O interface unit, 303 is a personal computer operation information storage unit (RAM or PROM), 304 is a timer, 305 is a program counter, and 400 is an insertion socket 103 , Internal wirings 401, 402, 403, and 404 are connection terminals;
5 is a diode, 500 is a numeric keyboard, 501 is a microcomputer chip, 502 is a mouse housing, 503 is a mouse ball, 504 is a click switch, 505 is a mouse cable, 506 is a mouse signal line, 507 is a circuit board, 508 Is the click button, 509 is the keyboard
Cable, 601 is the head mark of PC operation data,
602 is address data, 603 is a head mark of mouse operation data, 604 is a code number indicating a clicked state, 605 is a code number indicating a moving direction in the left-right direction, 6
06 is the number of shift pulses in the X-axis direction, 607 is the code number indicating the vertical movement direction, 608 is the number of shift pulses in the Y-axis direction, 609 is a numerical value indicating the time interval, 701 is the first mark code of character information data, and 702 is A key code corresponding to each character, 703 is an Enter code, 801 is an address number input process, 802 is a reproduction work selection calling process,
803 is a step operation designating step, 804 is a step flag setting step, 805 is a personal computer automatic operation start step,
6 is a measurement start process, 807 is an automatic home return process of the cursor, 808 is a fixed time elapsed, 809 is an operation information group reproduction process, 810 is a step detection process, 811 is a key operation detection process, 812 is a data discrimination process, and 813 is a shift process. Reproduction of direction, shift number and time interval data, 814 is a mouse movement signal output step, 815 is a cursor movement step, 816 is a predetermined time, 817 is a click signal generation, 818 is a step of operating a personal computer, 819 is a personal computer The automatic operation end determination step 820 is a step in which the personal computer automatic operation is ended.
1 is a reproduction of character string data and time interval data, 822 is a reproduction of a character code signal group, 823 is a predetermined time elapsed, 824 is a reproduction of a character code signal group, 825 is a personal computer operation process, 9
01 is a computer operation reproducing device with built-in keyboard, 902
Is a keyboard, 903 is a key socket, 904 is a key operation reproduction signal line, 905 is a mouse insertion socket, 906 is a mouse, 907 is a mouse signal line, 908 is a mouse socket, 909 is a mouse reproduction signal line, and 910 is a PC operation data input. Line, 100 is a personal computer, 1001 is a microcomputer chip, 1002 is a memory, 1003 is a mouse reproduction signal line, and 1004 is a changeover switch.

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[Submission date] March 18, 1998

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[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an automatic operation system for a personal computer, and more particularly to an automatic personal computer operation system for storing and reproducing a mouse operation process and a key operation process of a personal computer and automatically operating the personal computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various operations of a personal computer are very difficult and inconvenient for an inexperienced beginner, and various manuals and instruction manuals are prepared. An explanation is also provided as help. However, for beginners, if you read and understand those sentences and actually try to operate the computer according to the instructions in the explanation, if you can not understand the technical terms or the position on the screen where the indicated thing exists, If you do not understand, you will hit the wall even with rudimentary operation and try to solve it on your own unless you ask a person who will support you, it will require a lot of effort such as repeating trial and error or searching around in the manual It used to be.

A series of personal computer operations, such as starting and ending a personal computer, connecting to personal computer communication, and the like, require repeating the same operation each time. These are complicated and want to omit even for the accustomed person, and for those who are unfamiliar with the personal computer, they have a feeling of resistance to the personal computer, which is a major cause of allergy to the personal computer.

[0004] Means for simplifying these operations include:
A command signal is registered in advance as a start-up program by operating the function keys on the keyboard, and a means for automatically starting those programs when the personal computer is turned on, or using a macro program Means have been implemented.

However, when these means are implemented, the types that can be stored are limited and small, and it is difficult to store and reproduce hundreds to thousands of mouse operation and keyboard operation processes. there were. In addition, a series of key operations and mouse operations are required when starting up and terminating the personal computer.However, all of these operations are omitted, and means for reaching the target personal computer screen with only one command key and a series of necessary operations are required. There was no easy means such as turning off the power of the personal computer later. Although there are means for the purpose of similar functions, it is difficult for beginners to perform such work itself because it is necessary to install dedicated software and set up the personal computer environment again, etc. there were.

[0006] Further, although various personal computer operations are explained on the help screen in the personal computer screen, it is often difficult to understand the terms such as katakana, and the position in the screen where the specified one exists is not known. For beginners, such obstacles are ubiquitous.

[0007] Further, even when a macro is used, the use of the macro is limited to the use while the predetermined software is running, and the change and development of the screen by the startup of the macro are fast, so that the use of the macro is difficult. It was not suitable for beginners to use the process and procedures to practice. Also, using macros requires a few clicks, even for beginners.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks. A person familiar with the handling of the target software operates a personal computer in advance to perform a desired operation. A means for storing in a memory in the apparatus a personal computer operation information obtained by combining a series of operation process data of a corresponding mouse or keyboard, and data of the operation intervals thereof, and the above-described method in which the information is stored in an external storage device. By transferring the PC operation information to the memory inside the device and inputting and storing it, a user such as a beginner can operate the keyboard to identify the identification number for identifying the target PC processing work to be operated. After turning on the start signal after specifying the mouse operation data, the above series of mouse operation data stored in the memory The keyboard operation data, reproduced according to the elapsed time is stored, in which automatically demonstrating computer work reproduced one after another corresponding PC operation.

[0009]

For this purpose, the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus according to the present invention comprises a microcomputer for controlling a mouse and a keyboard which operates independently and in parallel with a main drive circuit of the personal computer, and is prepared in advance. The mouse operation data, the key operation data, and the operation time interval data are stored in the memory of the microcomputer, the mouse operation data, the key operation data, and the operation time interval data are reproduced from the memory, and the operation time interval data in the reproduced data is reproduced. Based on the, while maintaining a predetermined operation time interval,
A mouse control signal and a key code signal are generated from the reproduced mouse operation data and key operation data and output from the output terminal of the microcomputer, and applied to the mouse signal line and the keyboard signal line, respectively, to automatically control the drive of the personal computer. Is what you do.

[0010] Further, a personal computer savvy company or individual prepares in advance the personal computer operation information including the mouse operation data, key operation data, and operation time interval data and provides the user with the information. A group of personal computer operation information during completion of personal computer work is grouped, an identification number is assigned to each group, and plural groups of personal computer operation information are stored in the memory of the microcomputer, and the personal computer operation information from the memory is stored. At the time of reproduction, the user inputs an identification number, selects and reproduces one of the groups based on the input identification number, and reproduces the target PC operation information.

As a specific means for storing and reproducing the personal computer operation information, the mouse operation data, the key operation data, and the operation time interval data can be stored in one of the cursor movements applied to the mouse signal line. In accordance with the shift pulse, the cursor moving distance is converted into a numerical value as a shift pulse value in a configuration set as if the cursor moves a small distance in the screen, and the cursor moving direction and click operation correspond to numerical value and numerical value respectively The data is converted to a data structure, and the time interval between clicks is changed to a numerical value to form a data structure.The numerical value represents the direction of movement of the cursor that moves on the screen in response to the mouse operation to be reproduced. , A set of the number of shift pulses indicating the moving distance and the numerical value indicating the time interval until the next click And grouped by a plurality of sets continuously and stored in a semiconductor memory as a mouse operation information consisting of a series of mouse stroke data

As a specific means of the operation reproducing process of the personal computer operation information stored in the memory, a mouse operation reproducing signal reproduced at the time of reproducing the personal computer operation information is as follows.
It functions by a combination of pulses applied to two signal lines for shifting the cursor in the screen in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction by the width of the signal line in the mouse operation reproduction signal line 112. The shift direction of the cursor is controlled by the shift of the pulses, and the cursor is set so as to move by one shift of a predetermined distance for each application of one set of both pulses. When applied, the cursor functions to shift left and right on the X axis and up and down on the Y axis.

Here, means for specifically implementing the present invention include means for providing a microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information inside the housing of the mouse device, and a plurality of personal computers stored in a memory. From the operation information group,
Means for providing a microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information inside a housing of a mouse device having a keyboard for designating and selecting a single personal computer operation information group for a target operation; Means for providing a microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information inside the housing of the keyboard for inputting character data is implemented. Also, there is provided a means for using a signal line of a 7th pin of a mouse socket as a signal line for inputting the personal computer operation information or the keyboard signal to the microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information provided in a mouse housing. Will be implemented. Also, at the beginning of the process of reproducing the PC operation information by reproducing the PC operation information from the memory of the microcomputer,
After applying a shift pulse to the personal computer from the personal computer operation reproduction device, the cursor in the personal computer screen is shifted to the position of X coordinate zero and Y coordinate zero at the upper left corner of the screen.
Means for initiating the personal computer operation reproduction process and the like are implemented. In addition, when the personal computer operation information is reproduced from the memory of the microcomputer and the personal computer operation is executed, the personal computer operation reproduction process is stopped once every one event of the personal computer, and a predetermined key of the user is executed. For each operation, a means for making the operation proceed in a stepwise manner is also implemented.

As described above, according to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to perform various setting operations such as installation of new software, which are obstacles for beginners.
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus having a very simple setting, in which the preparation is completed simply by connecting the socket of the present apparatus to the personal computer socket.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external view showing an external configuration of a mouse operation type personal computer operation reproducing apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a personal computer operation reproducing device with a built-in mouse, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a microcomputer chip provided in the personal computer operation reproducing device, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration, FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the internal configuration of a mouse-operated personal computer operation reproducing device, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of a mouse-embedded personal computer operation reproducing device, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a data configuration diagram of keyboard operation data, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation process in a personal computer automatic operation mode, which has a step operation. FIG. 10 is an external view of a built-in keyboard type personal computer operation reproducing device in which a microcomputer chip for controlling personal computer operation information is provided inside a keyboard housing, and FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the built-in keyboard type personal computer operation reproducing device. FIG. 12 is a signal timing diagram of a drive pulse input from the personal computer operation reproducing device to the mouse socket.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a personal computer (personal computer), 2 denotes a personal computer operation reproducing device with a built-in mouse which is the main body of the present invention, and 3 denotes a numeric keypad provided in the personal computer operation reproducing device 2. In the reproduction mode, the ten keyboard 3 is operated to input the identification number from the plurality of personal computer operation information groups stored with the identification number assigned to the personal computer operation reproducing device 2 with a built-in mouse. This is for reproducing personal computer operation information. Reference numeral 4 denotes an insertion socket for a keyboard, which is inserted between a keyboard socket 7 of a key signal line 6 which is a bundle of a plurality of signal lines connected to the keyboard 5 and a keyboard socket (not shown) of a personal computer. A key code reproduction signal output from the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 2 with a built-in mouse via a line 8 is input to a keyboard socket (not shown) of the personal computer. Reference numeral 9 denotes a mouse socket, which is connected to a mouse socket (not shown) of the personal computer, and has a mouse signal line 10 which is a bundle of a plurality of signal lines connected to the personal computer operation reproducing device 2 with a built-in mouse. The mouse operation reproduction signal output from the operation reproduction device 2 is input to the mouse socket of the personal computer. A personal computer operation data input line 11 connects the personal computer operation data input line socket 12 to an RS232C socket (not shown) of the personal computer, and inputs the personal computer operation data output from the personal computer 1 to the personal computer operation reproducing device 2 with a built-in mouse. Let it.

Next, in FIG.
Is a computer circuit provided inside. A keyboard 5 outputs a key code signal, and inputs the key code signal to the personal computer circuit 13 through the keyboard signal line 6, the keyboard socket 7, the keyboard insertion socket 4, and the keyboard socket 14 of the personal computer. Fifteen
Is a one-chip microcomputer provided in the personal computer operation reproducing device 2. In the personal computer operation information storage mode, the personal computer operation data output from the RS232C socket 16 of the personal computer 1 is transferred to the personal computer operation data input line socket 12 and the personal computer operation data. The data is input to the personal computer operation reproducing device 2 with a built-in mouse via the input line 11, and the keyboard operation signal data and the mouse operation signal data are stored in the memory 17 together with the respective operation timing data as the personal computer operation information. Next, in the reproduction mode of the personal computer operation information, the keyboard socket 1 of the personal computer is connected via the key operation reproduction signal line 8 and the keyboard insertion socket 4.
The key operation signal reproduced from the memory 17 based on the reproduced PC operation information is input to the memory 4. Reference numeral 19 denotes a mouse signal generator provided in a conventional mouse, which detects the rotation of a built-in mouse ball when a PC user manually operates the PC built-in mouse operation reproducing device 2. Generate a pulse signal. Reference numeral 20 denotes a manual mouse signal changeover switch.
, Or a mouse operation reproduction signal output from the microcomputer chip 15 is selected and output to the mouse signal line 10, via the mouse socket 9 and the mouse socket 21 of the personal computer. To the computer circuit 13 of the personal computer 1. Numeral 3 designates a numeric keypad provided in the personal computer operation reproducing device 2 with a built-in mouse. In the reproduction mode of the personal computer operation information, an identification number is assigned to the memory 17 and stored. The ten keyboard 3 is operated to input the identification number to the one-chip microcomputer 15 via the ten keyboard signal line 18 to reproduce the target personal computer operation information. Here, the memory 17 is illustrated as being provided outside the one-chip microcomputer 15, but it is also possible to implement a means that does not include an external memory and includes only the memory provided inside the one-chip microcomputer.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 16 denotes a one-chip microcomputer provided in the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 2, and reference numeral 22 denotes an operation information storage / reproduction control unit for executing a program for controlling the operation of the embodiment of the present invention. (ALU), 23
Is a control program storage unit (ROM) storing the control program, and 24 is an I / O interface unit for controlling input / output of operation signal data. 25 is a personal computer operation information storage unit (RAM or PROM) inside the microcomputer
Then, the personal computer operation information is stored. 26 is a timer,
Time data is provided to the operation information storage / reproduction control unit 22 and the program counter 27. 8 is a key operation reproduction signal line, 10 is a mouse signal line, and 6 is a keyboard signal line. A personal computer operation data input line 11 inputs personal computer operation information from the personal computer to the one-chip microcomputer 15.

Next, in FIG. 4, reference numeral 28 denotes an internal wiring of the keyboard insertion socket 4 which is connected to the connection terminal 402 of the keyboard socket 7 via the connection terminal 29 and to the keyboard / keyboard of the personal computer via the connection terminal 31. The connection terminal 32 of the socket 14 is connected, and further connected to the key operation reproduction signal line 8 of the personal computer operation reproduction device 2. Reference numeral 33 denotes a diode for preventing the output signals from flowing back to the keyboard 5 and the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 2.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the internal configuration of the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 2 with a built-in mouse shown in FIG.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the personal computer operation reproducing device 2 with a built-in mouse. In the figure, reference numeral 34 denotes a numeric keyboard, which inputs key operation data to the microcomputer chip 35. 35
Is a microcomputer chip for storing and reproducing the personal computer operation information, 36 is a mouse housing, 37 is a click switch,
38 is a mouse cable, 39 is a mouse signal line, 40 is a circuit board, 41 is a click button, and 42 is a keyboard.
The cable 43 is a mouse ball.

FIG. 7 is a data structure diagram showing an embodiment of mouse operation data in the personal computer operation information.
In the figure, # * in 44 is set as the head mark of the personal computer operation data, and the personal computer operation data group for performing the same series of processing is stored and reproduced as one group. Reference numeral 45 denotes address data which is set in correspondence with each of the personal computer operation information groups, and the code number is used as a memory address. The * in 46 is a head mark code indicating the head of the mouse operation data, and the numerical values of the following 13 codes are handled as mouse operation information data. 47 is a code number indicating the mouse click state, 00 indicates no click, 01 indicates click execution, and 11 indicates drag. Reference numeral 48 denotes a code number indicating one of the left and right movement directions of the X coordinate of the cursor, where 1 is set to the right and 2 is set to the left. Reference numeral 49 denotes the number of shift pulses for shifting the cursor in the X-axis direction, which corresponds to the moving distance of the cursor.
Reference numeral 50 denotes a code number indicating one of the vertical directions of movement of the Y coordinate of the cursor, 3 is set as a downward direction, and 4 is set as an upward direction. Reference numeral 51 denotes a shift pulse number for shifting the cursor in the Y-axis direction, which corresponds to the moving distance of the cursor. 52
Is a coded numerical value indicating the time interval between mouse clicks, where 0.1 second is set as 1, and 135 represents 13.5 seconds.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the structure of keyboard operation data in the personal computer operation information. The keyboard operation data is provided together with the mouse operation data. In FIG. 8, # in FIG. Are provided, and a group of key codes 54 corresponding to each character is provided, and an Enter code 55 is arranged at the end of the group.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing a process in which the personal computer operation information learned in advance is reproduced and the personal computer is automatically driven. As the process progresses, the personal computer by reproducing each mouse or key operation. Each time one event occurs, it has a step operation function of waiting until there is any key operation by the user and proceeding step by step with each key input. First, the selection of the personal computer operation information for reproducing the personal computer operation is designated by operating the numeric keypad 3 in FIG. 1, and is designated by the address number input process 56, and the reproduction work selection call is performed. Step 57 is executed. Here, a step 58 for designating whether or not to perform the step operation
At step 3, the step flag ST is set to 1 if the step operation is designated by the operation of the keyboard 3, and the step flag ST is set to 0 if the step operation is not designated. I do.
Next, when the personal computer automatic operation start step 60 is executed, the time for the operation interval time control starts by the elapsed time measurement start step of the operation interval of each mouse or key operation in the step 61. Reference numeral 62 denotes an automatic cursor return process, in which the cursor at an arbitrary screen position is returned to the origin of the upper left corner of the screen in the left direction of the X coordinate prior to the automatic operation of the mouse and the cursor by the automatic operation of the personal computer. And the upward shift pulse group of the Y coordinate are output and input to the personal computer 1, and the cursor in the personal computer screen returns to the origin. Next, when a predetermined time period sufficient for the return-to-origin time elapses in step 63, the next operation information group reproduction step 64 is executed, and the target group of personal computer operation data reproduced by specifying the address is reproduced. . Here, the presence or absence of a step operation command is detected in a step detection step 65, and if the step flag ST is 0 and there is no step command, the process proceeds to the next step 67, and the step
If the flag ST is 1, and there is a step command, the process waits for a key operation in a key operation presence / absence detection step 66 by the user. Next, the process proceeds to the next step, where the reproduced personal computer operation data is discriminated by the data discriminating step 67 at the head mark and discriminated whether the reproduced data is mouse data of * mark or keyboard data of # mark. In the case of a mouse signal, after the shift direction, the number of shifts, and the time interval data are reproduced in step 68, a mouse movement signal output step 69 is executed based on the reproduced data, and a cursor movement step 70 in the screen is executed. . Further, after a lapse of a predetermined time indicated in the reproduction data in step 71, a click signal of step 72 is generated, and a step 73 of operating the personal computer is executed. If it is determined in the personal computer automatic operation end determination step 74 that the automatic operation has ended, a step 7
At 5, the personal computer automatic operation ends. If not, the process returns to the data discriminating step 67, and the steps from the step 67 are repeated again.

On the other hand, if the data is identified as key data by the # mark in the data discriminating step 67, a series of character string data 54 and 55 and the time interval data 47 are reproduced in a step 76. It is reproduced as a character code signal group whose format matches the key data output from the keyboard of the conventional personal computer, and after a predetermined time has elapsed based on the time data reproduced in step 78, reproduced in step 79. The character code signal group thus input is input to the personal computer, and the personal computer operating process 80 is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the data discriminating process 67 again, and the process from the process 67 is repeated again.

Next, in FIG. 10, 1 is a personal computer,
Reference numeral 81 denotes a personal computer operation reproducing device with a built-in keyboard. Reference numeral 82 denotes a keyboard provided in the personal computer operation reproducing device with a built-in keyboard 81, which functions as a normal key data input means as a personal computer keyboard. The identification number is input by operating the keyboard 82 from a plurality of personal computer operation information groups stored with the identification number assigned to the personal computer operation information storage / reproduction microcomputer provided inside the built-in type personal computer operation reproduction device 81. Then, the intended personal computer operation information is reproduced. A keyboard socket 83 inputs a key code reproduction signal output from the personal computer operation reproducing device 81 via a key operation reproducing signal line 84 to a personal computer keyboard socket (not shown). Reference numeral 85 denotes a mouse socket, which is inserted between a mouse socket 88 of a mouse signal line 87, which is a bundle of a plurality of signal lines connected to the mouse 86, and a mouse socket (not shown) of a personal computer. The mouse operation reproduction signal output from the personal computer operation reproducing device 81 is input to the terminal / socket of the personal computer via the signal line 89. Reference numeral 90 denotes a personal computer operation data input line, which connects a data input line socket 91 to an RS232C socket (not shown) of the personal computer.
The personal computer operation data is input to a personal computer operation reproducing device 81 with a built-in keyboard.

Next, in FIG. 11, reference numeral 13 denotes a computer circuit provided inside the personal computer 1. 81
Is a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in keyboard, which outputs a key code signal, and inputs the key code signal to the personal computer circuit 13 via the key operation reproduction signal line 84 and the keyboard socket 14. Reference numeral 86 denotes a mouse which outputs a mouse signal, a mouse signal line 87 and a mouse signal line 88, an insertion socket 85 for a mouse, and a mouse socket 21 of a personal computer.
The mouse operation signal is input to the personal computer circuit 13 via the.

Reference numeral 92 denotes a one-chip microcomputer provided in the personal computer operation reproducing device 2. In the storage mode of personal computer operation information, the personal computer operation data output from the RS232C socket 16 of the personal computer 1 is transmitted to the personal computer operation data input line. The data is input to the mouse built-in type personal computer operation reproducing device 81 via the socket 91 and the personal computer operation data input line 90, and the keyboard operation signal data, the mouse operation signal data and the like are stored in the memory 93 together with the respective operation timing data as the personal computer operation information. . Next, in the reproduction mode of the personal computer operation information, a key signal synthesized based on the pasosin operation information reproduced from the memory 93 is input to the changeover switch 95 via the key operation reproduction signal line 94 and also input from the keyboard 82. And one of them is switched through the key operation signal line 84 and the key socket 83.
The input is made to the key socket 14 of the personal computer. Further, the memory 9 is connected to the mouse socket 21 of the personal computer via the mouse operation reproduction signal line 89 and the mouse insertion socket 85.
Then, a mouse reproduction signal synthesized based on the PC operation information reproduced from step 3 is input.

Reference numeral 82 denotes a keyboard, which functions as a normal keyboard provided in the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 81 with a built-in keyboard.
It also has a function of operating the keyboard 82 from among a plurality of personal computer operation information stored with an identification number assigned to the memory 93 and allowing the microcomputer 92 to input the identification number to reproduce the target personal computer operation information. ing. Here, although the memory 93 is illustrated as being provided outside the one-chip microcomputer 92, it is also possible to implement a means that does not include an external memory and includes only the memory provided inside the one-chip microcomputer.

Next, FIG. 12 is a signal timing diagram of the mouse operation reproduction signal, in which the pulse signal 96 input to the second terminal of the mouse socket of the personal computer is input before the pulse signal 97 input to the third terminal. The cursor signal is shifted to the right, and the pulse signal 96 input to the terminal 4 is changed to the pulse signal 97 input to the terminal 5
The cursor is shifted down by inputting earlier. Also, the pulse signal 98 to be input to the second terminal is
The cursor is shifted to the left by inputting after the pulse signal 99 input to the third terminal, and the cursor is shifted by inputting the pulse signal 98 to be input to the fourth terminal after the pulse signal 99 to be input to the fifth terminal. It is to shift up.

Also, at the beginning of the process of reproducing the personal computer operation from the memory of the microcomputer and reproducing the personal computer operation, always apply the shift pulse generated independently by the personal computer operation reproducing device to the personal computer. After the cursor in the personal computer screen is shifted to the position of the X coordinate zero and the Y coordinate zero at the upper left corner of the screen, an initialization process (not shown) for starting the personal computer operation reproduction process is automatically performed.

In this embodiment, personal computer operation information prepared in advance by a trader or individual familiar with personal computers is used.
Although the means for inputting data from the personal computer to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus of the present invention and storing it in the memory has been described, a data-written memory in which a large amount of personal computer operation information is pre-stored in a large-capacity memory is mounted at the time of manufacturing the present apparatus. Means for causing this is also feasible. It is also possible to implement means for inputting personal computer operation information transferred to the personal computer using a communication line such as the Internet from the personal computer to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus of the present invention and storing the information in the memory of the microcomputer.

[0032]

According to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus of the present invention, the same personal computer operation that is repeated many times can be automatically reproduced only by operating the start button, and the labor is greatly reduced. In addition, automatic connection to the Internet at night, information acquisition by the end, and help for inexperienced people. Automation of starting a PC and reaching the target screen is also possible.

In addition, as a handling demonstration software replacing the instruction manual attached to the personal computer, explanations can be made while demonstrating various personal computer operations. Attached to various PC software, initial setting method and handling instructions on software use are provided with demonstrations, and explanations on how to handle word processing software and drawing software are also possible.

Furthermore, the method of installing the personal computer software and the initial setting method are demonstrated and explained, and the software can be automatically installed. How to connect to the Internet and how to set conditions are explained with demonstrations. It can be used for personal computer education and educational software with demonstrations,
It can also be used for games such as battle games using automatic operation of a personal computer.

[0035]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in mouse according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a dedicated microcomputer of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a circuit configuration of the insertion socket of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the internal configuration of a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in mouse according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in mouse according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a data configuration diagram of mouse operation data of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a data configuration diagram of keyboard operation data of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of an automatic operation process according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an external view of a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus with a built-in keyboard according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a circuit block diagram of FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a signal timing chart of a mouse drive pulse according to the present invention.

[Description of Signs] 1 is a personal computer, 2 is a computer operation reproducing device with a built-in mouse, 3 is a numeric keyboard, 4 is an insertion socket for a keyboard, 5 is a keyboard, 6 is a keyboard signal line, 7 is a keyboard socket, and 8 is a key. Operation reproduction signal line, 9 is a mouse socket, 10 is a mouse signal line, 11 is a personal computer operation data input line, 12 is a socket, 13 is a computer circuit, 14 is a keyboard socket of a personal computer, 15 is a one-chip microcomputer, 16 is RS232C socket of personal computer, 17 is a memory, 18 is a keyboard signal line, 19 is a mouse, 20 is a switch, 22 is an operation information storage / reproduction control unit (ALU), 23 is a control program storage unit (ROM), and 24 is a control program storage unit (ROM). I / O interface unit, 25
Is a personal computer operation information storage unit (RAM or PROM),
26 is a timer, 27 is a program counter, 28 is the internal wiring of the insertion socket 4, 29, 30, 31, and 32 are connection terminals, 33 is a diode, 34 is a numeric keyboard, 35 is a microcomputer chip, and 36 is a mouse housing. , 37
Is a click switch, 38 is a mouse cable, 39 is a mouse signal line, 40 is a circuit board, 41 is a click button, 42 is a keyboard cable, and 43 is a mouse ball. 44 is the head mark of the personal computer operation data, 45
Is the address data, 603 is the head mark of the mouse operation data, 47 is the code number indicating the clicked state, 48 is the code number indicating the moving direction in the horizontal direction, 49 is the number of shift pulses in the X-axis direction, and 50 is the moving direction in the vertical direction A code number indicating the direction, 51 is the number of shift pulses in the Y-axis direction, 52 is a numerical value indicating a time interval, 53 is a head mark code of character information data, 54 is a key code corresponding to each character, and 55 is Ent.
er code, 56 is an address number input process, 57 is a reproduction work selection calling process, 58 is a step operation designation process, 5
9 is a step flag setting process, 60 is a personal computer automatic operation start process, 61 is a measurement start process, 62 is an automatic home return process of a cursor, 63 is a fixed time elapsed, 64 is an operation information group reproducing process, 65 is a step detection process, 66 is a key operation detection, 67 is a data discrimination process, 68 is a reproduction of shift direction and number of shifts, time interval data, 69 is a mouse movement signal output process, 70 is a cursor movement process, 71 is a predetermined time elapsed, and 72 is a click. A signal is generated, 73 is a process for operating the personal computer, 74 is a process for determining the end of the automatic operation of the personal computer, 7
5 is the end of the personal computer automatic operation, 76 is the reproduction of character string data and time interval data, 77 is the reproduction of character code signal group, 7 is
8, a predetermined time has elapsed; 79, character code signal group reproduction;
Is a personal computer operation process, 81 is a personal computer operation reproducing device with a built-in keyboard, 82 is a keyboard, 83 is a key socket, 84 is a key operation reproduction signal line, 85 is a mouse insertion socket, 86 is a mouse, 87 is a mouse signal line, and 88 is A mouse socket, 89 a mouse reproduction signal line, 90 a personal computer operation data input line, 1 a personal computer, 92 a microcomputer chip, 93 a memory, 94 a mouse reproduction signal line, 95
Is a changeover switch.

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[Claims] A microcomputer for controlling a mouse and a keyboard, which operates independently and in parallel with a main drive circuit of a personal computer, and includes a mouse operation data, key operation data, and operation time interval data created in advance. Information is stored in the memory of the microcomputer, and based on the operation time interval data in the personal computer operation information reproduced from the memory, a mouse control signal is obtained from the reproduced mouse operation data and key operation data while maintaining a predetermined operation time interval. And a key code signal is generated and output from an output terminal of the microcomputer, and applied to a mouse signal line and a keyboard signal line, respectively, to automatically drive and control a personal computer. The personal computer for controlling the PC operation information A personal computer operation reproduction device characterized by the provision of a chip. 2. A mouse device having a keyboard for designating an identification number and selecting a target one personal computer operation information group from a plurality of personal computer operation information groups stored in a memory. And a microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information provided inside the housing of the personal computer. 3. A personal computer operation reproducing device comprising a microcomputer chip for controlling personal computer operation information provided inside a housing of a keyboard for inputting character data. 4. A signal line of a 7th terminal of a mouse socket is used as a signal line for inputting the personal computer operation information to a microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information provided in a mouse housing. Characteristic PC operation reproduction device. 5. A personal computer operation reproducing apparatus reproduces personal computer operation information, and applies a shift pulse independently generated by the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus to a mouse signal line of the personal computer at the beginning of a process of reproducing the personal computer operation. Then, move the cursor in the PC screen to the X coordinate zero, Y
A personal computer operation reproducing device, wherein the personal computer operation reproducing process is started after shifting to a position of zero coordinates. 6. When executing a process of reproducing the personal computer operation by reproducing the personal computer operation information from the personal computer operation reproducing device, each of the personal computer operation reproducing processes is temporarily stopped every time one event of the personal computer is executed. A personal computer operation reproducing apparatus characterized in that the operation is performed in a stepwise manner for each predetermined key operation.