JPS61122780A - Japanses input/output device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention sequentially converts data input in kana to kanji and stores them in an internal storage device, and also stores documents stored in the internal storage device in an external storage device. This relates to a Japanese input/output device that can transfer and record data to a Japanese language.

The ability to input and output Japanese electronically is essential for Japanese language operation in certain types of electronic typewriters, so-called Japanese word processors, and various computers. In such Japanese input/output devices, usually,
Constructs Japanese documents containing kanji by making full use of the built-in dictionary through kana-kanji conversion, romaji conversion, etc. In addition, many of these Japanese input/output devices are equipped with an internal storage device and can store and store created documents.However, apart from very large devices, the internal storage device is usually Since many devices lack capacity, they are configured so that an appropriate external storage device can be connected.

BACKGROUND ART In conventional devices, data is often transmitted to and stored in such an external storage device after completing kana-kanji conversion and other processing in the device itself. In such an operation, thinking during the document creation process is interrupted and efficiency in document creation is reduced.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention The present invention is a Japanese input/output device that directly stores sentences input from the keyboard as they are in hiragana, that is, without going through a process such as kana-kanji conversion. After that, the hiragana data thus stored is inputted into the main body of the Japanese input/output device at an appropriate place and time in order to create a regular sentence containing kanji.

Purpose of the Invention The purpose of the present invention is to store a document in its original form in an external storage device, and then create a regular document by performing kana-kanji conversion while receiving the data in the form. The purpose is to provide a Japanese input/output device.

Means for Solving Problems in Structure of the Invention An object of the present invention is to provide a Japanese input/output device having the structure described in the claims, that is, to transfer documents created by key operations to the external storage device. This is achieved using a Japanese input/output device that can record in Japanese.

Function: According to the Japanese input/output device according to the present invention, it is possible to transfer data as it is in hiragana to an external storage device, and it is possible to efficiently create a document without interrupting thoughts while creating the document. After that, it is possible to create a regular sentence containing kanji at any time and place, improving the usability of the device.

Example Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a Japanese electronic typewriter, which is an example of a Japanese language input/output device according to the present invention.

This Japanese electronic typewriter 1 is roughly divided into a printer section 1.
0 and a keyboard section 20. Printer section
O is the guide rod 1, as is well known in ordinary printing devices.
1, there is a carrier 12 moving along the carriage 1, and a print head 13 carried on the carriage. This printing head 13 can be, for example, a thermal head,
Printing can be performed with low power consumption on thermal paper 15 placed on platen 14 or on plain paper using a thermal transfer ribbon. Other printheads may also be used depending on conditions.

Further, a printing section cover 16 is provided which facilitates portability of the device and also functions as a cover during use, and a release lever 17 and a power switch 18 are also provided.

The keychain section 2o has a long and narrow display 21, and as shown in FIG. have Due to the demand for miniaturization of devices, this display is preferably a liquid crystal display (LCD), which is a small display that partially displays one printed line and can display images with low power consumption. However, other displays are also possible.

Figure 2 shows an example of the functions of the Japanese language output device according to the present invention. In addition to the basic functions such as input, editing, printing, and display, it also provides connection with an external storage device and appropriate interfaces. It has a communication function between machines of the same model via. In addition, it has a user dictionary that allows users to register their own fixed phrases and words, as well as a learning function that prioritizes output of recently used characters and words, and saves power when not in use for long periods of time. It is equipped with an automatic S power function, etc. Please note that printing
In functions such as display, it is equipped with a character size selection mechanism for standard characters as full-width characters, half-width characters with half the width of the characters, and double-width characters with double the width of the characters.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of the keyboard section of the Japanese input/output device according to the present invention, and shows the character keys, symbol keys, function keys, and
Equipped with operation keys. When a character/symbol key 22 surrounded by a two-dot chain line is pressed alone, the respective character/symbol is input to the device in the selected mode. The line feed/execution key 23 is a key for instructing a line feed during manual input, and for instructing execution in editing, connection with an external storage device, communication, and the like. The character type selection key 24 is used to select input characters as alphanumeric characters, katakana characters, or hiragana characters. Space key 25 is a space (blank)
is entered.

The characters input in this manner are displayed on the display 21 as inverted white characters on a black background. The no-conversion key 26 is pressed when the user wants to confirm the displayed kana characters without converting them. With this confirmation, the display on the display 21 changes to a normal display of black characters on a white background.

On the other hand, the conversion key 27 is pressed when converting kana characters displayed on the display 21 into kanji characters. If there are a large number of candidate kanji and all of them cannot be displayed at once, the next candidate kanji will be displayed by pressing the conversion key 27 successively. In this case, if you want to return to the previous display, press the previous candidate key 25 to return the previously displayed character/word to the previously displayed candidate kanji.

By pressing the shift keys 29 on the left and right at the same time as the character/symbol keys 22 mentioned above, the characters/symbols marked above the keys, for example, when Katakana mode or Hiragana mode is selected, kana lowercase letters and other characters can be changed. You can enter characters and symbols. If the alphanumeric mode is selected, lowercase letters are normally input, but uppercase letters can be entered manually by pressing the shift key 29 at the same time. In addition, the shift lock key 30 eliminates the need to constantly press the shift key to continue its operation, and indicates that the key has been pressed.
It is displayed by lighting the ED, and is canceled by pressing the shift key 29, and the LED is also turned off.

The second shift key 31 is used to manually input Chinese numerals, names of administrative districts, year, month, and date, etc. written on the front surface of the key slope.

The cursor key 32 is used to move the cursor on the display 21 left and right, or to move the displayed characters up and down, so that the display 21 displays before and after the current display.

The function key 33 is used to select an external storage mode for transferring data to an external storage device and receiving data from the external storage device by pressing a specific key, for example, the character key "A" at the same time. I can do it. By pressing this button simultaneously with other keys, the remaining memory capacity and user registration list can be displayed, and by pressing the left and right cursor keys simultaneously, various functions such as displaying the beginning or end of a line can be performed.

The registration key 34 is used to perform user registration. A character string such as a sentence or phrase that is displayed and selected with the cursor key is registered as a user dictionary in response to pressing the registration key 34 again.

The symbol key 35 is used to display a predetermined number of special symbols that do not appear on the keyboard and to select and input a desired symbol.

The key 36 is a key for inputting Roman characters, and when pressed, the LED at the upper left side lights up. The key 37 is a key for instructing full text printing, and the key 38 is a key for setting a printing range. The key 39 is a key for setting or canceling a tab, and the key 40 is a repeat key for repeating the same operation. The key 41 is a switching key for selecting three types of character sizes: half-width, full-width, and double-width, depending on the purpose.

The keys 42 to 47 are a group of keys for instructing the functions described above. The key 45 is a creation key that is pressed to store document data input from the keyboard section 20 of the document area 622 of the writable memory 62, which will be described later. The key 43 is an update key that is pressed when updating the document stored in the document area 622.

Additionally, the key 47 is used to create and create documents stored in the document area.
This is an end key that is pressed when the update is completed.

Keys 48 and 49 are paper feed keys, which are used to move the printing paper forward or backward, respectively.

Key 50 is a deletion key, and key 51 is a cancellation/cancellation key. Further, the key 52 is a key for inputting a semi-voiced sound, and the key 53 is a key for inputting a voiced sound, and by pressing the respective keys successively, it is possible to input a semi-voiced sound or a voiced sound.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main parts of the Japanese language input/output device according to the present invention. As described above, the device 1 is composed of a central processing unit 1l (CPU) 60, a keyboard (input device) 20, a read-only memory (ROM) 61, and a writable memory (RAM) 62. The read-only memory 61 shown here further includes a document storage program 611 and a document registration program 612. The writable memory 62 also includes an inverted information area 62.
1 and a document area 622. Further, the Japanese input/output device 1 can be connected to a floppy disk device or other suitable external storage device 70 to exchange data by the operations described above.

The main operations and associated operations of the Japanese language input/output device according to the present invention will be disclosed below with reference to the keyboard shown in FIG.

For alphanumeric or katakana input, select the respective selection key 24.
After pressing the button to enter each mode, input can be made using the character keys 22. This content is displayed on the display 21, and document creation, printing, storage, updating, etc. are performed. If necessary, by switching the character type selection key 41, for example, if the number of dots for a full-width character in the horizontal direction is set to 24,
It is also possible to select either half-width or double-width, which is half 12 dots or double 48 dots. In addition, half-width is
Valid only for alphanumeric characters and some special symbols. The contents input in this way are stored in the document area of the memory 62.

To enter hiragana, press the hiragana selection key 24 (or the romanization selection key 36), then press the character key 2.
Press 2. The hiragana characters input in this way are displayed in reverse video on the display 21. If this display is correct and does not require conversion, the no-conversion key 26 is pressed to confirm the normal display. To input a kanji, the conversion key 27 is pressed after inputting the reading of the desired kanji in the hiragana mode or romaji mode. - Along with this, candidate kanji or idioms are displayed on the display 21, and the desired kanji or idiom can be determined by using the corresponding number keys. If there are a large number of candidate characters, you can return to the previous display by pressing the conversion key 27 again, or if you have gone too far and want to return to the previous candidate character group, you can use the previous candidate key 28 to return to the previous display. This kanji conversion converts to normal display.

In such hiragana input, if the function key 33 and character key "A" are pressed simultaneously to select an external storage mode in which data is exchanged with an external storage device, the following display appears.

CL preservation 2. Call 3. List 4. Erase 5. Initialization] Here, by pressing the number keys, the corresponding operation is obtained. Save is a mode in which the contents of the internal storage device of the Japanese language input/output device are sent to a connected external storage device and saved. In this case, the input document can be saved not only as a text with kanji mixed in, but also as a hiragana before it is partially or completely converted into kanji. Note that, prior to saving such a document, inversion information indicating whether or not each character of the document to be saved is undefined is read from the inversion information area 621 and transmitted to the external storage device.

When calling, the contents stored in the external storage device are called up and received by the Japanese input/output device, and additional documents can be created/created.
This is the mode for making changes, printing, etc.

In this case as well, prior to receiving the document, each character in the document is stored in the inversion information area 621 indicating whether or not it is an undefined character.

List is a mode for displaying or printing a list of documents stored in an external storage device.

Deletion is the process of deleting unnecessary documents from among the documents stored in the external storage device.

Initialization is a mode for initializing the storage state of the external storage device.

When an external storage device that performs various functions is connected, the following steps are required to save Hiragaki text to the external storage device and change the Hiragaki text once stored in the external storage device to a text containing kanji. It will be done.

First, when creating a new document, press the creation key 45 to set the memory mode.Next, input the document to be saved in the same format from the keyboard section 20 sequentially, and the character data will be stored in the memory. 62 document areas 622, and since the character data remains undefined at this time, information indicating that each character data is undefined is stored in the inversion information area 621.

The document is created in this way, and when the creation of the document to be saved is completed, or when the document area 622 is filled with the created documents, the end key 47 is pressed to end the document creation. Next, the external storage mode is selected by pressing the function key 33 and the character key "A" at the same time. By selecting this mode, [1, Save 2. Call 3. List...] will appear, so select the save mode using the numeric keys rlJ. At this time, a message as shown below appears on the display 21 requesting the name of the saved document.

[Saved Document Name - Ichine] Here, after inputting an appropriate name for the saved document, the document is stored in the external storage device 70 by pressing the line feed/execute key 23.

If document creation is to be continued, a flat document can be created in units of capacity of the document area 622 by repeating the above-described operations. Although the document creation work is interrupted while the created document is stored in the external storage device 70, since this operation can be done in a short time, the thinking process of the document creation process is not interrupted.

On the other hand, when recalling a document stored in the external storage device 70, when the function key 33 and the character key "A" are pressed simultaneously to select the external storage mode, 6 appears on the display 21. A message like the one below will appear requesting the name of the saved document.

[Saved document name - 1 4] Enter the document name of the stored document you want to recall here and press the line feed/execute key 23, and the document will be highlighted from the external storage device 70 and displayed in the document area 622 of the input/output device main body. It is called to the inversion information area 621.

In this way, when converting a Hiragaki document called into the main body of the apparatus into a sentence containing Chinese characters, the user presses the update key 46 to display the document on the display 21.

By operating the update key 46, the beginning of the document is displayed on the display 21 as shown in FIG. This is the same figure■
After moving the cursor C to the bottom of the character next to the part [this] that does not require conversion, it is confirmed by pressing the no-conversion key 26, and the normal display is made as shown in (3) in the same figure.

Next, move the cursor C to the next character after the character that requires conversion, as shown in ■ in the same figure, and then press the conversion key 27.
By pressing , kana-kanji conversion is performed, and a document containing regular kanji is created as shown in ■ in the same figure.

Various operations and operations when using the external storage device will be disclosed below with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 6.

In this flow, if there is key power as in step 101, the current mode is set to function key 3 in step 102.
External storage mode obtained by pressing 3 and character key "A" at the same time, document storage (by pressing number key "1"), document recall (by pressing number key "2"), or other It is determined whether or not.

If this determination is "document storage" and a document to be stored exists in the input/output device main body, the following operations are performed. The document to be saved can be stored on the keyboard section 2 in the memory mode obtained by pressing the create key 45, for example.
Created by input from 0. When the document to be created ends or the document area 622 of the memory 62 becomes full, the creation is ended by pressing the end key 47. If you have a document created in this way, press the number key "1" mentioned above.
After inputting a document name in response to the document name request display displayed in the save mode obtained by pressing , press the line feed/execute key 23, and in step 103, the inverted information indicating that the characters are unconfirmed is displayed externally. Sent to storage. The document is then sent to an external storage device as in step 104.

As a result, the document with the document name is stored in the external storage device 70.

If the determination in step 102 is "Document Retrieval", that is, if the number key "2" is pressed, a document name request display stored in the external storage device 70 appears.

After entering the required document name manually, press the line feed/execute key 2.
When 3 is pressed, the inversion information is received from the external storage device in step 105, and then the document is received from the external storage device in step 106. To convert a tabular text called up in this way into a text containing kanji, display the text by pressing the update key 46, and then by pressing the cursor key 32, no conversion key 26, and conversion key 27. It will be implemented sequentially.

On the other hand, if the determination in step 102 is "other", corresponding other processing is performed as in step 107.

Effects of the Invention According to the Japanese input/output device according to the present invention, a hiragana document as inputted by key operations, that is, a document that has not yet been converted into a sentence mixed with kanji, can be saved in an external storage device, and can be stored as needed. After calling this function and converting it into a sentence containing kanji, it can be printed out. According to such a function, there is no interruption in thinking during document creation, it becomes possible to create documents efficiently, and the usability of the device is improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a Japanese language input/output device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a functional explanatory diagram of the Japanese input/output device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an example of the keyboard of the Japanese input/output device shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration for implementing the functions of the Japanese language input/output device according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a display example of the display device of the Japanese language input/output device according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the Japanese language input/output device according to the present invention. The correspondence of the main reference symbols in the figure is as follows. 1: Japanese input/output device 1071977 units 20: Keyboard unit 21: Display 60: Central processing unit (CPU) 61: Read only memory (ROM) 611: Document storage program 612: Document registration program 62: Writable memory (RAM) ) 621: Reversal information area 622-document area

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1) Data input in kana in response to input key operations is sequentially converted into kanji and stored in an internal storage device,
In a Japanese input/output device that can transfer documents stored in its internal storage device to an external storage device and record them, it is possible to transfer documents created by key operations to the external storage device and record them. A Japanese input/output device characterized by being able to.