JPS62288919A - Function selecting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To give optimum operation circumstances to a user of various terminal equipments by requesting a terminal equipment to execute an operation, which a terminal equipment user expects, by an easy operation and causing it to execute it if the terminal equipment does not execute the expected function. CONSTITUTION:If the terminal equipment user is not satisfied with the function of a centering instruction read out by an instruction function executing part 4, he depresses a key of another function, for example, key 'next function' on a confirmation part 5. Then, a next function selecting part 6 instructs an instruction function reading part 3 to read out a function other than the function of the centering instruction, and the reading part 3 executes the second function of the centering instruction from an instruction defining part 2. If the user is satisfied with this function, he instructs settlement on the confirmation part 5. But if he is not satisfied with this function, he instructs selection of another function on the confirmation part 5. Then, the next function selecting part 6 instructs the instruction reading part 3 to read out a function other than the first and second functions of the centering instruction.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 3. Detailed Description of the Invention Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a function selection device in a word processor and a terminal device of an information system.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In conventional word processors and information system terminal devices, one command corresponds to one function.
It was handled by Alternatively, when multiple functions correspond to a single command, subcommands corresponding to the multiple functions appear when one command is selected, and the required function is selected from among them.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, when one command corresponds to one function, a terminal device user needs to memorize many commands.

In addition, multiple functions correspond to one command,
When you select one command, subcommands corresponding to multiple functions appear and you select the required function from among them. However, it takes a lot of effort to select the required function, and it is difficult to select the function of each subcommand. In many cases, you can only understand the contents after you run them, making it difficult to select the functions you need.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the function selection method of the present invention is as follows:
It includes a command function definition section that defines one or more functions for each command, and a next function selection section that requests execution of a different function from the executed function.

Effect of the present invention With the above-described configuration, when the terminal device user issues a command to the terminal device and requests it to perform a certain function, the terminal device does not perform the function as expected by the terminal device user. The present invention provides a means for requesting a terminal device to perform an expected function with a simple operation.

Embodiment Hereinafter, a function selection device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a function selection device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is a command input section where a terminal device user inputs commands, 2 is a command function definition section that defines one or more functions for each command, and 3 is a command function definition section from 2. A command function reading section 4 reads out one function, a command function execution section 4 executes the function read out by the command function reading section 3, and 5 confirms with the terminal device user whether the function executed by the command function execution section 4 is correct. The confirmation unit 6 is a next function selection unit that requests the command function reading unit 3 to read a function different from the function executed by the command function execution unit 4. FIG. 2 is a command function definition section that defines the function of the "centering" command in the function selection method according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, 11 is an area for writing the command name, 12 is an area for writing the command function, 13 is the "centering" command, 14 is the first function of the "centering" command, and 15 is the "centering" command. This is the second function. Further, FIG. 3 shows the screen of the terminal device before executing the "centering J command" in the function selection device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, 21 indicates the outer frame of the screen. , 22 is a key line, 23 is a cursor, and 24 is a line feed.

The operation of the function selection device configured as described above will be explained below.

When the "centering" command is input from the command input section 1, the command function reading section 3 reads the first function 1 of the "centering" command from the command function definition section 2.
Read out 4. Subsequently, the command function execution unit 4 executes the first function 14 of the "centering" command read above. FIG. 4 shows the screen of the terminal device at this time.

If the terminal device user is satisfied with this function, the confirmation unit 5 issues an instruction for confirmation. For example, pressing the "TIi set" key. If the confirmation unit 5 issues an instruction for confirmation, the "centering" command ends,
The system waits for input of another command. On the other hand, if the terminal device user is not satisfied with this 8G function, the confirmation unit 5 issues an instruction to select another function. For example, pressing the "next function" key.

When the confirmation unit 5 instructs to select another function, the next function selection unit 6 instructs the command function reading unit 3 to read a function other than the first function 14 of the ``1 centering'' command. The command function reading section 3 reads out the second function 15 of the "centering" command from the command function definition section 2. Next, the command function execution unit 4 executes the second function 14 of the "centering" command read above.
Execute. FIG. 5 shows the screen of the terminal device at this time.

If the terminal device user is satisfied with this function, the confirmation unit 5 issues an instruction for confirmation. If the confirming unit 5 issues an instruction for confirmation, the centering J command ends and the process waits for input of another command. On the other hand, if the terminal device user is not satisfied with this function, the confirmation unit 5 issues an instruction to select another function. When the confirmation unit 5 issues an instruction to select another function, the next function selection unit 6 selects the first and second “centering” commands in the command function readout unit 3.
Instructs to read functions other than those of .

The same process is repeated thereafter.

If the second function 15 of the "centering" command is executed to end the "centering" command, and another "centering" command is input from the command input section 1, the command function reading section 3 will display the previous "1 centering" command. I remember that the second function 15 of the command was executed, and this time suddenly the second function of the "centering" command was executed.
Execute function 15 of By doing so, the functions requested by the terminal device user can be executed quickly, and an optimal operating environment can be provided to the terminal device user.

Note that the term "command" in the above description is applicable not only to instructions to a terminal device but also to all operational instructions.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention allows a system creator to define multiple functions for each command, and allows a terminal device user to easily select his or her desired function while checking the execution details. If you select that command from , the desired function will be executed from the beginning, providing an optimal operating environment for a variety of terminal device users.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a function selection device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a function selection device according to an embodiment of a function invention according to an embodiment of the present invention. Command input section, 2... Command function definition section, 3...
... Command function reading section, 4 ... Command function execution section, 5 ... Confirmation section, 6 ...
Next function selection section, 11... Area for writing the command name, 12... Area for writing the function of the command, 13... "Centering" command, 14.
...The first function of the "centering" command, 1
5...Second function of the "centering" command, 21...Outer frame of the screen, 22...K line, 23...Cursor, 24... ·····new line. Name of agent Patent attorney Toshio Nakao One idiot Figure 1 Figure 2

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A command function definition section that defines one or more functions for each command, a command function reading section that reads one function from the command function definition section, and a function read by the command function reading section. and a next function selection unit that requests the command function reading unit to read a function different from the function executed by the command function execution unit from the command function definition unit. Characteristic feature selection device. (2) For each command, if the command has been executed before, the method is characterized by comprising a command function reading section that gives priority to the previously executed function and reads it from the command function definition section. A function selection device according to claim (1).