JPS62126423A - Computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To change function included in an output key without necessity for newly preparing an input key part by forming an information corresponding part having plural matrix tables in a central processing part to which the input key part is to be connected. CONSTITUTION:Information inputted from the input key part 3 is transmitted to an input information converting part 4 through a signal line 5 and converted into an electric signal and the electric signal is transmitted to the central processing part 2. The transmitted signal is applied to various arithmetic control processing in the central processing part 2 and their processing processes or results are stored in the storage part 10 through a signal line 10 and visually displayed on a display part 7 through a signal line 8. If a selecting signal for selecting the 1st matrix table 15 e.g. is outputted from a switching operation part 19 to an information corresponding part 11 through the input information converting part 4 and the central processing part 2, the central processing part 2 makes the input information correspond to the 1st matrix table 15 to execute various arithmetic processing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to a computer in which the function of an input key can be changed.

[Technical background of the invention and its problems]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, computers have been provided in which various types of information such as characters and symbols are inputted through a manual key section comprising a large number of manual keys. For example, in the case of Japanese, the input key section is either arranged in alphabetical order or in accordance with Japanese Industrial Standards, and in the case of English characters, it is arranged either in alphabetical order or in accordance with Japanese Industrial Standards. be.

However, with the above method, when a person who is accustomed to the input key arrangement that adopts one arrangement method operates a computer that has the input key arrangement that adopts the other arrangement method, the work speed may be reduced due to the fact that the person is unfamiliar with the key arrangement. is significantly slower. Especially for beginners, the arrangement of Japanese Industrial Standards can be difficult to navigate. Also, depending on the task, a unique arrangement may improve operational efficiency, but in this case, a new input key section must be prepared, which is very inconvenient and uneconomical.

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a computer in which the function of inputting keys can be changed without the need to prepare a new manual key section.

[Summary of the invention]

In order to achieve the two objectives, the present invention connects an information corresponding section having a matrix table of stages to the central processing section that connects the manual key section, and also corresponds the selection signal to the information in order to arbitrarily select the matrix table. The present invention is characterized in that a switching operation section is provided in each section so that the functions of each of the human keys can be easily changed.

[Embodiments of the invention]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 denotes the main body of the computer, which is equipped with a central processing unit 2 having various arithmetic and O control functions. An input key section 3 is provided for manually inputting various information such as symbols. This human power key section 3 is connected via a signal line 5 to an input information conversion section 4 that converts input information into an electrical signal and controls it, and the human power information conversion section 4 is connected to the central processing unit via a signal line 6. It is connected to section 2. Further, the central processing unit 2 connects a display unit 7 which visually outputs various information, for example, consisting of a CRT display and an output control unit, via a signal line 8, and also outputs programs and various information for operating this system. A storage section 9 consisting of a RAM or ROM for storing the information is connected via a signal line 10. Reference numeral 11 denotes an information handling section, which connects the central processing section 2 with signal lines 12, 1.
3.14 first matrix tables 15. It comprises a second matrix table 16 and a third matrix table 17, and is used to provide functions to the input key section 3, that is, the input keys 2, . . . , respectively. The first matrix table 15 is such that the manual key unit 3 is arranged so that, for example, Japanese characters are arranged in alphabetical order and English characters are arranged in alphabetical order. For example, the third matrix table 17 corresponds to the arrangement of Japanese characters and English characters according to the Japanese Industrial Standards, and the third matrix table 17 is used to arrange character symbols, etc. in order of frequency in a certain type of work, for example. This corresponds to the above. And these matrix tables 15.
16.17 is stored in a predetermined area in the ROM or RAM, for example, and is a selection signal generated from the switching operation section 19 connected to the human information conversion section 4 via the signal line 18 to the information processing section 11. A desired matrix table is selected using the following steps.

Next, the operation of the configuration described below will be explained.

Information entered manually from the manual key section 3 is transmitted to the input information conversion section 4 via the signal line 5, converted into an electrical signal, and transmitted to the central processing section 2. The transmitted signal is subjected to various arithmetic and control processes in the central processing unit 2, and the processing progress and results are stored in the storage unit 10 via the signal line 10, and the display unit 7, the processing progress and results are displayed visually. At this time, if a selection signal is issued from the switching operation section 19 to the information processing section 11 via the manual information conversion section 4 and the central processing section 2 to select the first matrix table 15, the manual key section 3 The central processing unit 2 recognizes that the manually entered information is arranged in alphabetical or alphabetical order, and
The input information is associated with the first matrix table 15 via the signal line 12, and various calculation processes are performed. Further, at this time, if a selection signal is issued from the switching operation section 19 to select the second matrix table 16 or the third matrix table 17, the central processing section 2 selects the signal line 13 or the signal line 14 as described above. The second matrix table 16 or the third matrix table 17 is associated with the human power information to perform various arithmetic processing.

According to the above embodiment, the first, second and third matrix tables 15.1 provide functions to the input key section 3.
6.17 is provided, as well as a switching operation section 19 that allows selection of any matrix table 15°, 16.17, etc., so there is no need to prepare a new input key section. It is very convenient because you can easily change the way the functions are arranged. And even for people who are used to alphabetical or alphabetical layouts, people who are used to layouts according to the Japanese industrial standards, or people who are used to special layouts, you can simply change the function of one manual key section 3. It is very useful because it allows the arrangement to be adapted to each case, and eliminates the problem of the conventional arrangement, which causes a significant drop in work efficiency due to different arrangements. In particular, up until now, it was necessary to pay a large amount of money to prepare manually operated keys in a special arrangement, but this is no longer necessary and it is also economical.

Moreover, the above-mentioned matters can be easily applied to conventional products as long as an information correspondence section having a plurality of matrix tables and a switching operation section are provided, and it is also practical.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments; for example, the number of matrix tables may be increased or decreased depending on the desired function, or the matrix tables may be stored on a floppy disk or the like. good. Further, the switching operation section may also be used as an input key, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, the present invention is provided with an information correspondence section having m matrix tables for adding functions to the manual key section and a switching operation section for arbitrarily selecting and operating this matrix table. It has the extremely excellent effect of being able to freely change the function of a person without having to prepare a new one.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is an electrical configuration diagram, and FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view. In the figure, 2 is a central processing unit, 3 is an input key unit, 4 is an input information conversion unit, 11 is an information correspondence unit, 15, 16°, 17 are first, second, and third matrix tables, and 19 is a switching operation. Department.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An input key section for inputting various information such as characters and symbols, an input information conversion section connected to this input key section and converting the input information into an electrical signal, and this input information a central processing section connected to the conversion section and having various arithmetic functions; an information correspondence section connected to the central processing section and having a plurality of matrix tables; and a selection signal generated to the information correspondence section to select the matrix table. 1. A computer comprising: a switching operation section; 2. The computer according to claim 1, wherein the matrix table is stored in a predetermined area in ROM or RAM. 3. The computer according to claim 1, wherein the matrix table is stored in a magnetic recording medium.