JPH11296286A - Personal computer operation reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To automatically reproduce personal computer operation which is repeated again and again only by operating a start button after having a memory store mouse operation data, key operation data, and operation interval data which are generated in advance. SOLUTION: A one-chip microcomputer 15 provided to the personal computer operation reproducing device 2 inputs personal computer operation data outputted from an RS232C socket 16 of a personal computer 1 to the personal computer operation reproducing device 2 through a personal computer operation data input line socket 12 and an input line 11, and stores keyboard operation signal data, mouse operation signal data, etc., as personal computer operation information in the memory 17 together with respective operation timing data. Then when the personal computer operation information is reproduced, key operation signals reproduced on the basis of the personal computer operation information reproduced from the memory 17 are inputted to the keyboard socket 14 of the personal computer through a key operation reproduction signal line 8 and a keyboard insertion socket 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

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

[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.

Here, a mouse drive pulse generated from the unit is input to the mouse socket by operating a button of the unit connected to the mouse socket of the personal computer as an external adapter, and the mouse cursor in the personal computer screen is displayed. Means for shifting the cursor up, down, left and right, means for counting the number of shift pulses when the cursor is moved by button operation, and storing mouse cursor operation data including the number of shift pulses.
Memory means for reproducing, by moving the mouse cursor to a target screen position by button operation, and pressing a predetermined button at that position,
The moving distance of the mouse cursor is stored as the shift pulse number data in the memory of the apparatus, and the click signals of the left and right of the mouse generated from the apparatus are input to the mouse socket of the personal computer, and the click signal is transmitted to the personal computer. PC operation data creation and input means including a mouse click means configured to input data, and memory means for storing / reproducing mouse operation data including presence / absence of a click operation at that position and data on an interval time between clicks. It is constituted as. Further, the computer operation information including the mouse operation data, the key operation data, and the operation time interval data,
Means of creating in advance by a company or an individual familiar with a personal computer and providing it to the user are also implemented.

Here, a group of personal computer operation information during completion of one kind 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. In addition, when the personal computer operation information is reproduced from the memory, the user inputs an identification number, selects and reproduces one of the groups based on the input identification number, and reproduces the target personal computer operation information.

Further, as 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 may be one for moving a cursor 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 reproduction 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, as means for concretely providing the present invention as an apparatus, means for providing a microcomputer chip for controlling the personal computer operation information inside the housing of the mouse device, or storing the information in a memory are provided. From the plurality of personal computer operation information groups, the target personal computer operation information group for one work is provided inside the housing of a mouse device having a keyboard for designating and selecting an identification number. Means for providing a microcomputer chip for control, means for providing a microcomputer chip for controlling personal computer operation information inside the housing of a keyboard for inputting character data, and the like are 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 personal computer operation from the memory of the microcomputer and reproducing the personal computer operation, a shift pulse is applied from the personal computer operation reproducing device to the personal computer, and the cursor in the personal computer screen is moved to the upper left corner of the screen. After shifting to the position of X coordinate zero and Y coordinate zero, means for starting the personal computer operation reproduction process and the like are implemented. In addition, when executing the process of reproducing the personal computer operation by reproducing the personal computer operation information from the memory of the microcomputer, each of the personal computer operation reproducing processes includes:
Means for temporarily stopping the computer every time one event is executed and proceeding in a stepwise manner for each predetermined key operation by the user are also implemented.

As described above, according to the personal computer operation reproducing apparatus of the present invention, various setting operations such as installation of new software, which are obstacles for a beginner, can be performed.
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.

[0016]

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. 12, FIG. 12 is a signal timing diagram of a drive pulse input from the personal computer operation reproducing device to the mouse socket, FIG. 13 is a key configuration diagram of a keyboard portion, FIG. 14 is a screen configuration diagram at the time of key operation input, and FIG. It is a flowchart figure of a preparation and input process of personal computer operation data.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a personal computer (personal computer), 2 denotes a personal computer operation reproducing apparatus 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 apparatus 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 mouse built-in personal computer operation reproduction equipment 2 is input to the keyboard socket (not shown) of the personal computer via the line 8. 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 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 structure 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 configuration 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.

Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart 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 photographing information group reproducing step 64 is executed, and the target group of personal computer operation data reproduced by specifying the address is reproduced. You. 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, and in a step 77. 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.

Further, reference numeral 92 denotes a one-chip microcomputer provided in the personal computer operation reproducing device 2, and in a storage mode of personal computer operation information, transmits personal computer operation data output from the RS232C socket 16 of the personal computer 1 to a 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 device 81 with a built-in keyboard, and is used for reproducing personal computer operation information.
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. 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.

Next, FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a key configuration of a keyboard portion. Reference numeral 100 denotes a left / right shift key which also serves as a numeric key. The mouse cursor starts when turned on, and stops when turned on again. Reference numeral 101 denotes a downward shift key that also functions as a numeric key. The mouse cursor starts when the key is turned on, and stops when the key is turned on again. An upward shift key 102 also serves as a numeric key. The mouse cursor starts when the key is turned on, and stops when the key is turned on again. A memory key 103 sets a storage mode of the apparatus. A mode key 104 sets various modes. Reference numeral 105 denotes a stop key, which stops progress in the middle of various processes. Reference numeral 106 denotes a start key which starts a reproduction process, a storage process, and the like of the mouse operation data. Reference numeral 107 denotes an end key to end various processes. A set key 108 sets data in a memory during a storage process or the like. 1
Reference numeral 09 designates a drag operation of a mouse by a drag key also serving as a numeric key. Reference numeral 110 denotes a left click key which also serves as a numeric key, and designates a left click of a mouse. A double-click key 111 also serves as a numeric key and designates double-clicking of a mouse. Reference numeral 112 denotes a right-click key that also functions as a numeric key, and designates a right-click of a mouse.

Next, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a screen configuration at the time of key operation input. Reference numeral 112 denotes an upper left end of the screen, which is set as the origin of the XY coordinate value zero. At the start of the personal computer operation data creating / storing process or the reproducing process, the shift pulse of the mouse cursor is automatically input from the device to the personal computer, and after being set at the origin automatically, various processes are executed. In the process of creating and storing personal computer operation data, FIG.
By operating various shift keys on the keyboard shown in FIG. 3, for example, the mouse cursor is shifted to the first target point 118, and when the click key 110 is pressed, the number of shift pulses corresponding to the moving distance 113 in the X-axis direction is changed. Data and a rightward code determined to shift rightward are created and stored in memory. Further, shift pulse number data corresponding to the movement distance 114 in the Y-axis direction and a downward code determined to shift downward are created and stored in the memory. Further, code data for generating a click signal, time interval data from start to click, and the like are stored in the memory. Similarly, first and second steps and personal computer operation data are created and stored in the memory. 115 is the target point of the second step, 116 is the moving distance in the Y-axis direction, and 117 is the moving distance in the X-axis direction.

Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a process of creating and inputting personal computer operation data by manual operation.
In the figure, a memory key ON operation 121 starts a personal computer operation data input process. Next, the machine automatically outputs a shifted pulse, and the origin return step 122 is executed. Next, in step 123, the address number of the personal computer operation data is input, and when the nut key is pressed in the following step 124, the creation and input of data are started. Then, at step 125, the XY shift counter and the delay time counter are cleared, and the counting is started. At step 126, the user operates the shift key to move the mouse cursor on the screen to the first target point. With this operation, X and Y in 127 strokes
Are counted, and each shift direction is determined in 128 strokes. At step 129, the time interval from the start of the shift to the occurrence of a mouse event such as the next click is counted. When the mouse cursor reaches the target position in step 131, and clicks or double-clicks, and the set key is pressed in step 132, each counter value is read out and stored in the memory together with the search number as personal computer operation data. . If the vehicle has not yet reached the target position, the signal 130 causes the shift key stroke 12 to be repeated.
7 is repeated. Next, an end key detection process 133 is performed.
If not, the process returns to step 125, proceeds to the next step, and the same steps are repeated. If the end key has been pressed in step 133,
At 4, the personal computer operation data creation / storage process ends.

Here, the automatic return-to-origin step of step 122 shown in FIG. 15 is always executed at the beginning of the reproduction step of reproducing the personal computer operation by reproducing the personal computer operation information from the memory of the microcomputer. Then, after applying the shift pulse uniquely generated by the personal computer operation reproduction device to the personal computer and shifting the cursor in the personal computer screen to the position of X coordinate zero and 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, the personal computer operation information prepared in advance by a trader or individual familiar with the personal computer is
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.

[0036]

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.

Further, 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.

Further, 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 6 PC demonstrations and educational software.
It can also be used for games such as battle games using automatic operation of a personal computer.

[0039]

[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.

FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of a keyboard unit according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a screen configuration at the time of key operation input;

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a personal computer operation data input process by manual operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

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, 8 is a key operation reproduction signal line, 9 is a mouse socket, 10 is a mouse signal line, 11 is a PC 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 an RS232C socket of a 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 an 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 is a mouse reproduction signal line, 90 is a personal computer operation data input line, 91 is a 232C socket, 92 is a microcomputer chip, 93 is a memory, 94 is a mouse reproduction signal line, 95 is a switch, and 96 is a mouse socket. A pulse signal to be input to the second terminal, 97 is a pulse signal to be input to the third terminal, 98 is a pulse signal to be input to the fourth terminal, 99 is a pulse signal to be input to the fifth terminal of the mouse socket, and 100 is a left and right direction. Shift key, 10
1 is a down shift key, 102 is an up shift key, 103 is a memory key, 104 is a mode key,
05 is a stop key, 106 is a start key, 107 is an end key, 108 is a set key, 109 is a drag key, 110 is a left click key, 111 is a double click key, 112 is a right click key, 113 is a personal computer screen, 114 Is the upper left corner of the screen, 115 is the movement distance in the X-axis direction, 116 is the movement distance in the Y-axis direction, 117 is the target point of the second step, 118 is the movement distance in the Y-axis direction, and 119 is X
The axial movement distance 120 is the target point of the first step. 121 is a memory key ON operation, 122 is an origin return stroke, 123 is an address number input, 124 is a start key operation, 125 is a counter clear and start,
126 is a shift key operation, 127 is a shift number count,
128 is a shift direction determination, 129 is a time interval count,
Reference numeral 131 denotes a target position, 132 denotes a click or a double click, set key operation, 133 denotes an end key detection process, and 134 denotes an end process.

Claims (1)

[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 that is output from the output terminal of the microcomputer and applied to the mouse signal line and the keyboard signal line, respectively. Book connected to socket as external adapter By operating a button on the machine, a mouse drive pulse generated from the machine is input to the mouse socket, and a mouse cursor moving means configured to shift the mouse cursor on the personal computer screen up, down, left and right, and button operation. A means for counting the number of shift pulses when the cursor is moved, and a memory means for storing and reproducing mouse cursor operation data including the number of shift pulses. By moving the mouse cursor to the position and pressing a predetermined button at that position, the moving distance of the mouse cursor is stored in the memory of the camera as the shift pulse number data, and the left and right mouse clicks generated from the camera are clicked. Input the signal to the PC's mouse socket and click Comprises a mouse click means configured as to input a click signal, stores mouse operation data containing time interval data between presence and clicks and click the click operation at that position,
A personal computer operation reproducing apparatus comprising a personal computer operation data creating and inputting means constituted by a memory means for reproducing.