JPS62204368A - Character processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the load of an operator and to save the memory capacity by securing such a constitution where both indication data on a copying action and the copying frequency are stored in a memory means just by giving indications to the characters to be copied for both copying action and copying frequency. CONSTITUTION:A copy code CPC is stored in the next address N+1 in a document memory 16 shown by a cursor address N of a cursor register 17. While the number of characters to be copied shown a numeric key NK is stored in an address N+2 following the address N+1 of the memory 17. Then '2' is added to the address N of the register 17. Based on this control, the information needed for development of the characters to be copied into the character information is stored in the memory 16 in a print mode. Then the character information is read out of the memory 16 and an address is read after the code CPC of the memory 16 to obtain the number of characters to be read as long as the code CPC is stored. Then the preceding address of the code CPC is read to obtain the characters to be copied. Thus the characters to be copied are developed based on the code CPC and the number of characters to be copied. This reduces the capacity of the memory 16.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a character processing device having a function of copying characters, storing them in a document memory, and printing them.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, this type of character processing device has used a repeat key when copying a character indicated by a cursor. Then, the user had to press the repeat key repeatedly for the number of characters he or she wanted to copy (as many times as the number of repetitions).

Moreover, all the character data generated each time the repeat key is operated is stored in the document memory.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

In such a document processing device, there is a problem in that when the number of copies of a character to be copied is large, the number of times the repeat key is operated increases, and the number of times the operator operates the repeat key and the time required for the operation increase. Furthermore, since all the character data generated each time the repeat key is operated is stored in the document memory, the problem of having to store many pieces of the same character data in the document memory when the number of copies is large is eliminated.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to solve this problem, the present invention is provided with a first instruction means for instructing copying of desired character data and a second instruction means for instructing the number of times of copying. A control means is provided for storing first instruction data from the means and second instruction data from the second instruction means.

[For production]

If a copy instruction and number of copies are given for the character to be copied, the copy instruction data and the number of copies are stored in the storage means, which reduces the burden on the operator and saves storage capacity. can.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the character processing device of the present invention.

Here, 12 is a keyboard, which includes a repeat key RK for instructing to copy characters, a numeric key NK for inputting the number of characters to be copied manually, and other keys for instructing necessary processing for other characters. has.

13 is a CPU in the form of a microprocessor, for example, and performs control necessary for character processing according to processing procedures stored in ROM 14.

The ROM 14 executes the processing procedures shown in Figures 2 and 3.
This is the memory that stores it.

The RAM 15 is a writable memory, and includes a document memory 16, a cursor register 17, a leading display register 18,
and other memory areas 19 necessary for character processing.

The document memory 16 stores character information based on character codes and information regarding the stored character information. The cursor register 17 stores the cursor position. The first display register 18 stores the position of the first character to be displayed.

20 is a display device on which characters and a cursor are displayed.

Reference numeral 21 denotes a printer that prints document information stored in a document memory onto paper, and character information by the repeat function is developed into a document and printed.

22 are address signals, data signals, and control signals necessary for controlling each part.

2 and 3 are stored in the ROM 14 and are stored in the CPU13.
3 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of the apparatus of the present invention performed by the apparatus of the present invention.

When this device is powered on, it first proceeds to Fig. 2 51.
The system is now waiting for key personnel. If you have key human resources here, S
The process proceeds to step 1, where it is determined whether the print key is pressed. If it is pressed, the process proceeds to FIG. 3 88; if not, the process proceeds to S3.

In S3, it is determined whether the repeat key RK is pressed,
If it has been pressed, proceed to S4, otherwise proceed to S7. S7
After processing the characters according to the pressed key, the process advances to St, which waits for the key to be manually operated.

In S4, it is determined whether the numeric key NK is pressed, and if it is not pressed, the process proceeds to Sl, otherwise the process proceeds to S5.

S5. SS is a step for storing in the document memory 16 information necessary for developing copied characters into character information during printing, and S5 is a step for storing the next information in the document memory 16 indicated by the cursor address N of the cursor register 17. Store the copy code cpc at address N+1, proceed to S6, and proceed to S6
Then, after address N+1 in the document memory 16, address N+
2 stores the number of characters to be copied indicated by the numeric key NK,
Add 2 to the cursor address in the cursor register 17 and proceed to Sl. FIG. 4 shows the state of the document memory 16 in which "Today is..." is stored according to this control.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure during printing,
In S8, character information is read from the document memory 16, and the process advances to S9. If the character information is not stored in the document memory, it is determined in step S9 and the process proceeds to FIG. 2 SL; otherwise, the process proceeds to S10.

In StO, it is determined whether the character information is stored in the copy code CPC, and if the copy code CPC is stored, the process proceeds to Sit, and if not, the process proceeds to S14.

In S14, printing processing is performed according to the character information. Si
At t, the address next to the copy code of the document memory 16 is read to find out the number of characters to be copied. Then, the previous address of the copy code CPC is read and the copy character is known.

512 prints a pattern according to the information of the copied character using a character generator CG, and 513
Then, it is determined whether all the copied characters have been printed, and steps S12 and S13 are repeated until all the copied characters have been printed. When all printing is completed in S13, the operation of 38 is repeated from the next address in the document memory where the number of copied characters is stored.

Through the above process, the number of copies can be easily set, and the number of copies can be easily set using the copy code and number of characters to be copied in the document memory.
It can be easily expanded into text information and printed.

FIG. 5 shows an example in which the contents of the document memory 16 shown in FIG. 4 are printed out according to this control.

In the above description, it has been explained that what is copied is character data, but the character data herein also includes symbols and data such as ruled lines and underlines.

As described above, according to the present invention, a character string can be copied by pressing a number key while holding down the repeat key, and multiple characters can be copied with a simple operation. Characters are expanded, which reduces the document memory capacity.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2 and 3 are diagrams showing the process of processing. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a document memory. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of printing.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] Storage means for storing a plurality of character data; first instruction means for instructing copying of desired character data in the storage means; and a number of copies of characters instructed by the instruction means. a second instruction means for instructing; a control means for storing first instruction data from the first instruction means and second instruction data from the second instruction means in the storage means; A character processing device comprising: output means for outputting the contents of the storage means including first instruction data and the second instruction data.