JPH1139127A - Automatic customization method for gui environment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method capable of automatically customizing a GUI environment matched with the skill of an operator. SOLUTION: When an application program inside a program storage device 3 is activated, a CPU 1 reads sample data from a sample data storage device 4 and displays first and second sample images at a display device 8. Then, an operator operates a computer system so as to bring the first sample image closer to the second sample image. At this time, the CPU l monitors the operation contents of the operator and preserves the kind of an operated command, the number of times, the number of times of redoing and the completion degree of a corrected result image in a working memory 6. Then, the CPU 1 reads inference information from an inference information storage device 5 and infers the skill of the operator based on monitoring information preserved in the working memory 6. Then, the CPU 1 judges the skill of the operator from an inferred result and determines a GUI level.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a method for automatically customizing a GUI environment, and more particularly, to a method for automatically customizing a GUI environment in a computer device according to an operator's skill level.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, application programs used in computer devices have become ever larger and more complex. Therefore, an operator who operates the computer device requires a great deal of time to learn the operation of one application program.

On the other hand, recent application programs or OSs (Operating Systems) are:
In order to make the operation of the operator as easy as possible, those having a powerful GUI environment are increasing.

[0004]

However, the conventional application program or OS provides the operator with a single GUI environment, and does not consider the difference in the proficiency of each operator at all. For this reason, the provided single GUI environment is difficult to understand for a novice operator, but is too easy for a skilled operator to take too much time to perform detailed operations.

Conventionally, there is an application program which can customize a GUI environment. However, in the conventional application program, an operator himself has to perform an operation for customization. For this reason, the operator needs to learn extra operations for customization, which requires a great deal of labor. Further, the operator has to change the GUI environment as his / her skill level increases, which is troublesome.

It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a method for automatically customizing a GUI environment according to the operator's proficiency.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention A first invention is a method for automatically customizing a GUI environment in a computer device, which monitors the operation contents of an operator when processing predetermined data. First
, A second step of judging the proficiency of the operator based on the operation content of the operator monitored in the first step, and a GUI level is determined based on the proficiency of the operator determined in the second step Third
And a fourth step of updating the GUI environment in the computer device according to the GUI level determined in the third step.

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the proficiency of the operator is determined from the contents of the operation performed by the operator when processing the predetermined data, and the result of the determination is reflected in the update of the GUI environment. Thus, the GUI environment can be automatically customized according to the operator's skill level.

In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the predetermined data is sample data prepared in advance.

As described above, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the GUI environment can be automatically customized using the sample data prepared in advance before starting the actual work.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, target data obtained by subjecting the sample data to optimal processing is prepared in advance. Is characterized in that the skill level of the operator is determined based on the degree of completion with respect to the target data.

As described above, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the proficiency of the operator is determined on the basis of the degree of perfection of the result data obtained by processing the sample data with respect to the target data. The operator's proficiency can be evaluated extremely objectively.

[0013] In a fourth aspect based on the first aspect, the first aspect is provided.
The step is characterized in that when the operator opens the work data file as a normal task and performs processing on the data therein, the operation content of the operator is monitored.

As described above, according to the fourth aspect, the GUI environment can be customized each time the operator opens the work data file as a normal task and performs processing on the data therein. .

A fifth invention is a recording medium which is executed in a computer apparatus and records program data describing a method for automatically customizing the GUI environment, wherein the program data is obtained by processing predetermined data. A first program step for monitoring the operation content of the operator when performing the operation, a second program step for determining the proficiency of the operator based on the operation content of the operator monitored in the first program step, and a second program step A third program step for determining a GUI level based on the skill level of the operator determined in the step, and a GUI in the computer device according to the GUI level determined in the third program step.
A fourth program step of updating the I environment.

[0016]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer device capable of executing a GUI automatic customizing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG.
The computer device includes a CPU 1, an input device 2, a program storage device 3, a sample data storage device 4,
An inference information storage device 5, a working memory 6, a data file storage device 7, a display 8, and an external device 9 are provided.

The input device 2 includes a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, and inputs various data and instructions to the CPU 1. The program storage device 3 stores an application program having a GUI automatic customizing function. When the computer device is a dedicated device used only for a specific purpose, the application program as described above is typically preinstalled in the program storage device 3. On the other hand, when the computer device is a general-purpose machine, the application program as described above is provided in a state of being recorded on a recording medium such as a flexible disk or a CD-ROM, and is read out by a drive device (not shown) to read out the program storage device. 3 is installed. Alternatively, an application program sent via online communication may be installed in the program storage device 3. Alternatively, only the GUI automatic customizing function may be extracted from the application program to be an independent program, and stored in the program storage device 3 in association with an application program without the GUI automatic customizing function. C
The PU 1 operates according to an application program stored in the program storage device 3. When the application program includes a control operation of an external device (for example, a printer or an image scanner), the CPU 1 controls an operation of the external device 9.

The sample data storage device 4 stores sample data used to determine the skill level of the operator. The sample data includes start data and target data. The operator operates the computer device to bring the start data closer to the target data. At that time, the skill level of the operator is determined based on the content of the operation performed by the operator. In the present embodiment, sample image data is used as start data and target data. That is, the first sample image data is used as start data, and the second sample image data obtained by performing an optimal correction process on the first sample image data is used as target data. This is only an example, and the contents of the sample data will be appropriately changed depending on the application of the application program.

The inference information storage device 5 stores inference information. This inference information is used when inferring the proficiency level of the operator from the operation contents of the operator. The working memory 6 stores various data required when the CPU 1 performs an operation according to an application program. The data file storage device 7 stores data before processing by the CPU 1 and data after processing in a file format. When the computer device functions as an image processing device, the data file storage device 7 stores image data before correction and image data after correction. The display 8 displays display data output from the CPU 1.

The application program stored in the program storage device 3 has two modes as a GUI automatic customizing function. The first mode is a mode in which the proficiency of the operator is determined in advance by using the sample data stored in the sample data storage device 4 and the result is reflected in the automatic customization of the GUI environment (hereinafter, referred to as an education customizing mode). ). Second
Is a mode in which when the operator is operating the computer apparatus as a normal operation, the operator's operation is monitored to determine the operator's proficiency, and the result is reflected in the automatic customization of the GUI environment (hereinafter, referred to as a mode). Usually referred to as a customization mode).

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a GUI automatic customizing operation in the educational customizing mode. Hereinafter, the GUI automatic customizing operation in the educational customizing mode will be described with reference to FIG.

When the application program stored in the program storage device 3 is started, the CPU 1
First, the sample data stored in the sample data storage device 4 is read (step S1). Next, CPU1
Causes the display 8 to display the first and second sample images corresponding to the first and second sample image data included in the read sample data (step S2).
Next, the operator operates the computer device to bring the first sample image closer to the second sample image (Step S3). Specifically, the operator operates the input device 2 according to the GUI displayed on the display 8. Next, the CPU 1 stores the command operated by the operator and the number of the command in the working memory 6 (step S4). Next, the CPU 1 determines whether or not the operator has restarted the operation for the command (step S5). If the operation is being redone, the CPU
1 saves the number of retries for the command in the working memory 6 (step S6). Thereafter, the operation returns to the operation of step S3 again. When the processing for one command is completed, the CPU 1 determines whether or not all the processing for the first sample image has been completed (step S7). Whether or not all the processes for the first sample image have been completed can be determined, for example, based on whether or not the operator has turned on the end button displayed on the screen of the display 8.

When all the processes for the first sample image have been completed, the CPU 1 compares the correction result (hereinafter, referred to as a correction result image) for the first sample image with the second sample image and determines the degree of completion. Is quantified and stored in the working memory 6 (step S8). Next, C
PU1 reads inference information from the inference information storage device 5 (step S9). Next, the CPU 1 determines the skill of the operator according to the inference information read from the inference information storage device 5 based on the type of the operation command stored in the working memory 6 and the number of operations, and the degree of completion of the correction result image. Infer (Step S10). As an inference method, for example, fuzzy inference is used. next,
The CPU 1 confirms the proficiency of the operator with respect to a specific item from the inference result in step S10 (step S11). There are various items depending on the use of the application program. For example, in an application program used for plate making image processing, items such as sharpness adjustment, color correction, and gradation correction are included. Next, the CPU 1 determines a GUI level for a particular item based on the proficiency level for that item obtained in step S11 (step S12). In the application program of the present embodiment, a plurality of GUs
The I level is prepared, and in step S12, a corresponding one is selected from the prepared GUI levels. Next, the CPU 1 determines whether or not the determination of the GUI level for all items has been completed (step S13). If there remains an item for which the determination of the GUI level has not been completed, the CPU 1 proceeds to steps S10 to S1.
Step 2 is repeated. When the determination of the GUI level for all items is completed, the CPU 1 reconstructs the GUI portion of the application program according to the determined level, and ends the processing.

FIG. 4 shows the adjustment of sharpness by 3
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a GUI level in stages. 4A shows a GUI level for beginners, FIG. 4B shows a GUI level for intermediate users, and FIG. 4C shows a G level for experienced users.
Shows the UI level. FIG. 4 (a), (b), (c)
It can be seen that more detailed settings can be made as the process proceeds. The display 8 displays each item at the determined GUI level.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the GUI automatic customizing operation in the normal customizing mode described above. Hereinafter, the GUI automatic customizing operation in the normal customizing mode will be described with reference to FIG.

When the application program stored in the program storage device 3 is started, the CPU 1
First, a data file (for example, an image file) to be processed is opened from the data stored in the data file storage device 7 (step S21). The data in the opened data file is displayed on the display 8. Next, the operator operates the computer device to perform predetermined processing on the data displayed on the display 8 (step S22). Specifically, the operator operates the input device 2 according to the GUI displayed on the display 8. Next, the CPU 1 stores the command operated by the operator and the number of the command in the working memory 6 (step S23). Next, the CPU 1 determines whether or not the operator has performed an operation on the command again (step S24). If the operation has been redone, the CPU 1 stores the number of redoes for the command in the working memory 6 (step S2).
5). Thereafter, the operation returns to the operation of step S22 again. When the processing for one command is completed, the CPU 1 determines whether or not all the processings for the opened data file have been completed (step S26). Whether or not all the processing for the data file has been completed can be determined, for example, based on whether or not the operator has turned on the end button displayed on the screen of the display unit 8.

When all the processes for the opened data file are completed, the CPU 1 reads the inference information from the inference information storage device 5 (step S27). next,
The CPU 1 infers the skill level of the operator based on the type of the operation command stored in the working memory 6 and the number of times of operation, in accordance with the inference information read from the inference information storage device 5 (step S28). Next, CPU1
Confirms the proficiency of the operator from the inference result in step S28 (step S29). Next, the CPU 1
The GUI level is determined based on the proficiency confirmed in step S29 (step S30). Next, CPU1
Reconstructs the GUI part of the application program according to the determined GUI level, and ends the processing.

As described above, in the normal customization mode, every time the operator opens the data file in the data file storage device 7 and processes the data therein, the skill level of the operator is determined and the GUI level is automatically set. Will be updated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a computer device capable of executing a GUI automatic customization method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a GUI automatic customizing operation in an educational customizing mode.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a GUI automatic customizing operation in a normal customizing mode.

FIG. 4 shows a three-step GUI for sharpness adjustment.
It is a figure showing a level.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 CPU 2 input device 3 program storage device 4 sample data storage device 5 inference information storage device 6 working memory 7 data file storage device 8 display 9 external device

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A method for automatically customizing a GUI environment in a computer device, comprising: a first step of monitoring an operation content of an operator when processing predetermined data; and a monitoring performed in the first step. A second step of determining the proficiency of the operator based on the operation content of the operator; a third step of determining a GUI level based on the proficiency of the operator determined in the second step; According to the GUI level determined in the step,
And a fourth step of updating a GUI environment in the computer device. 2. The automatic customizing method for a GUI environment according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined data is sample data prepared in advance. 3. Target data obtained by subjecting the sample data to optimal processing is prepared in advance. In the second step, data obtained by subjecting the sample data to processing is obtained from the target data. The operator's proficiency is determined based on the degree of completion.
Automatic customization method of GUI environment described in 1. 4. The first step is characterized in that when an operator opens a work data file as a normal operation and performs processing on data in the work data file, the operation content of the operator is monitored. 2. The automatic customizing method for a GUI environment according to claim 1. 5. A recording medium that is executed in a computer apparatus and records program data describing a method for automatically customizing a GUI environment, wherein the program data is used when processing predetermined data. A first program step for monitoring the operation content of the operator, a second program step for determining the proficiency of the operator based on the operation content of the operator monitored in the first program step, and the second program step A third program step of determining a GUI level based on the proficiency level of the operator determined in the step; and a fourth program step of updating a GUI environment in the computer device according to the GUI level determined in the third program step. With a record Body.