JPS61223921A - Information input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To regenerate and correct at random a preceding input data by saving a data which is accumulated in a line register, in (n) pieces of saving registers with a prescribed key input, outputting it selectively by a call key, and also correcting the data. CONSTITUTION:A line register 11 on a RAM accumulates and holds the key input data of one line portion, and the data is saved successively in (n) pieces of saving registers 1-(n) under a condition of operating a mode key 6 for determining whether it is appropriate to save the data or not with an enter key 4 input, and a saving address 13 is stepped with the enter key 4 input, and set to its value by depressing a repeat key R. A cursor position on the line register 11 is held by a cursor pointer 14, and the last character address on the line register 11 is held by a line pointer 15, and stepped whenever the key input data is stored. As for the correction processing, the data of the saving registers 1-(n) is called to the line register, and corrected by inputting the repeat key R.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application j] The present invention relates to an information input device, and particularly to an information input device suitable for inputting data such as characters and numbers.

The present specification and drawings describe an information input device particularly suitable for inputting data such as characters and numbers, including a register for storing input data, a correction means for correcting data in the register,
data output means for outputting data stored in the register by inputting a predetermined key; n data storage means for sequentially storing data stored in the register by inputting the predetermined key; By providing a data reproducing means for reading out data stored in the corresponding data storage means into the register by inputting any one of n call keys provided corresponding to the data storage means,
The present invention discloses a technology for an information input device that improves the efficiency of data input work by effectively utilizing data that is the same as a plurality of data that has already been input or has been modified.

L Traditional technique! ifl Since data input work is essential for information processing, improving the efficiency of input work has been one of the important issues. Especially now that data input terminal devices have become widespread, work
, the effect of rate a improvement can be said to be remarkable. When inputting data using this type of device, it is important to note that in reality, the input data does not always change, but may be the same as the previous or previous input data, or may be slightly different. This means that there are many cases in which data that only requires modification is repeatedly entered. However, in conventional devices of this type, this point has not been taken into account, and the user has had to input data from the beginning even if the data is the same.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art. This is an attempt to solve the disadvantage of not being able to effectively reuse data that has already been input.

[Means for solving the problem] In order to solve this problem, for example, in FIG. 1 showing an embodiment, a line register 11 that stores input data and a correction means (C
PU 7), data output means for outputting data stored in the line register 11 to a host computer (not shown) by inputting a predetermined key (enter key or line feed key), and data output means for outputting data stored in the line register 11 by inputting the predetermined key. which one of the n storage registers 12 (lNn) that sequentially stores the stored data and the n call keys 5 (R1 to Rn in FIG. 2) provided corresponding to the n storage registers 12; The line register 11 is provided with data reproducing means for reading data stored in the corresponding data storage means into the line register 11 in response to one input.

"Operation" With this configuration, first, the preceding n pieces of input data are stored regardless of whether or not they can be reused. Furthermore, there is provided an information input device in which stored data can always be randomly recalled using n call keys, and data can be modified before being output, thereby improving data input work efficiency.

Embodiment E Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the key input terminal device of the embodiment.
In the figure, 1 is the main body of the device, 2 is the display that displays one line of input data, 3 is the keyboard for data input, and 4 is the enter key that determines the delimiter of data input, which can be replaced with the normal line feed key. This is because, in this type of device, the line feed key is often used for the purpose of determining the delimitation of input data. 5 is a group of repeat keys R1 to R that randomly selects and calls stored data.
n, 18 is an LED lamp indicating the selected storage register;
6 is a mode key that determines whether data can be saved; 17 is an LED lamp that informs the operator of the status of whether data can be saved; 20 is a repair/insert mode key that determines data modification or insertion mode; 19 is a key that indicates the insert mode status to the operator 21 is a store key for saving data after modification (correction in a broad sense including modification and insertion). Here, each time the mode key 6 is pressed, the state is toggled between storable and non-storable, and in the storable state, L
ED 17 lights up. Also, press the repair/insert mode key 20 to 1.
Each time the button is pressed, the mode is reversed between correction and insertion, and LED l9 lights up in the insertion mode.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the key manpower device of FIG. 2. Components that are the same as those in FIG. 2 are given the same numbers and their explanations are omitted. In FIG. A ROM stores procedures, and the CPU operates according to the contents to perform key manual processing. 9 is a RAM that stores key manual data, etc.; IO is a serial number that transfers key manual data to a host computer (not shown). It is an interface.

Further, block 9 shows various functions realized on the RAM. Reference numeral 11 denotes a line register for accumulating and holding one line of key manual data, and the contents of this register 11 are always sent to the display unit 2 via line 100 and displayed once. Also, when the enter key 4 is pressed, the line register 11
The contents of are sent via line 103 to serial interface IO. This is to send data to the host computer. 12 are n storage registers 1 to 12 that sequentially store the contents of the line register 11 in response to the input of the enter key 4;
It is n. However, in order to save the data, the mode flag (MF) 16 must be turned ON by operating the mode key 6. 13 is a save address for selecting one of the save registers 12, and a mode flag (MF) 16
It is updated by the +1 signal generated by the ENTER key 4 on the condition that it is turned ON. Also, repeat key R
When any one of 1 to Rn is pressed, it is set to that value by the repeat) 1-n signal. This is to enable random selection. 14 is a cursor pointer that holds the cursor position on line register 11, and 15 is a line pointer that holds the last character address on line register 11. Each time new key manual data is stored, it is updated by a +1 signal.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the key manual processing procedure of the embodiment. In step S1, the system waits for a keystroke. If there is a keystroke, the process proceeds to step S2, where it is checked whether or not the enter key 4 has been input. If the normal data key is manually operated, the determination in steps 82 to s6 is not satisfied and the process proceeds to step S7.
In step S7, the key manual data is input to the line register 11.
line pointer 15 and cursor pointer 1
Add 1 to 4.

If the data key is not manually operated, perform the corresponding processing.
That is, when it is determined in step S2 that the enter key was manually pressed, the process proceeds to step Sll, where the contents of the line register 11 are sent to the serial interface 10 to clear the data input register, the line pointer 15, and the cursor pointer 14 after sending the data to the host computer. In step S12, it is checked whether the mode flag MP is ON, and when it is ON, it indicates that storage is possible, and the process proceeds to step S13.In step S13, the contents of the line register 11 are stored in the currently selected storage register 12, Update the selection by adding +1 to the storage address 13.

If it is determined to be a store key in step S3, step 5
This is to simply save the data without outputting it to the host computer. This is useful because it allows you to simply save the data that has been modified, which will be described later.

When it is determined in step S4 that the repeat keys are manually operated R1 to Rn, the process proceeds to step 510, and the contents of the corresponding storage register i among the storage registers lxn are transferred to the line register 11 via the line 102.

When it is determined in step S5 that the mode key is manually operated, the process proceeds to step S9 and the mode flag MF is inverted.

When it is determined in step S6 that the key repair/insertion is done manually, the process proceeds to step S8, where the repair/insertion mode flag is inverted. Modification processing is performed by moving the cursor on the line register 11, and is the same as correction, insertion, deletion, etc. performed by conventional data input devices.

As described above, by performing appropriate manual key operations, it is possible to effectively utilize already input data. For example, the data in the storage register 1 can be called up to the line register 11 and corrected using the repeat key manually. After modification, you can output to the host computer by pressing Enter key 4. At this time, if you want to save the modified data at the same time, use the mode flag MF.
All you have to do is turn it on, or if you turn it off, the saved data will be saved as is.

Next, if you only want to modify the stored data, first manually call the data in the stored register i to the line register 11 and modify it, then press the store key 21 to write it only to the stored register.

1. In this embodiment, a case is described in which a mode key 6 and a mode flag MF are provided, but this key and the above-mentioned functions based on the key may not be provided.In this way, for each input key input, the immediately preceding key input data is displayed. Since it is stored unconditionally, no special operation is required. Moreover, it is useful because the data of the preceding n (I can be reused and modified at random.

[Effect J As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of preceding input data are automatically saved without any special operation, and any input data can be randomly reproduced when necessary. Since you can make the necessary corrections and send them to the host computer, the efficiency of your work will be greatly improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the key manpower device of FIG. 2, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the key manpower device of the embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the key manpower processing procedure of the embodiment. Here, l...apparatus main body, 2...display section, 3...
Data keyboard, 4...Enter key, 5...Group of repeat keys, 6...Mode key, 7...Central processing unit (CPU), 8...ROM,
9...RAM, 10...serial interface,
11... Line register, 12... Save register group, 13... Save address, 14... Cursor pointer, 15... Line pointer, 16... Mode flag (MF), 17.18. 19...LED lamp, 2
0... Repair/insert mode key, 21... Store key.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) a register for storing input data; a correction means for modifying the data in the register; a data output means for outputting the data stored in the register by inputting a predetermined key; n data storage means for sequentially storing data stored in registers; and n call keys provided corresponding to the n data storage means. An information input device characterized by comprising data reproducing means for reading out stored data into the register. (2) The information input device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined key is a line feed key.