JPS6310473B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Application of the Invention] The present invention relates to a system for synthesizing input information from a plurality of terminals to synthesize one set of information.

[Background of the invention]

Traditionally, methods for electronically processing handwritten Japanese include telemail, tablet input for OCR recognition, faxing and receiving of already written documents,
Examples include videophone calls and image transmission using camera imaging.

However, these methods are insufficient for processing handwritten Japanese in the following respects.

(1) Information cannot be exchanged between multiple people (1 to n people). This includes telemail, regular fax,
This applies to OCR, etc.

(2) Handwritten Japanese information is not processed electronically in a transaction-compatible manner by integrating it with the evolving transaction-compatible processes such as digital computer systems and online systems that mainly use encoded data. In particular, most of the input methods for creating transactions, that is, creating information, are independent.
For this reason, while online use of digital computers has become widespread, the parts that require inputting, storing, correcting, and outputting handwritten Japanese information are still left to be done manually. Even if none of them are left behind, various forms and ledgers still flood the office because they have to be converted into encoded data and inputted. These papers cannot be lost and processed electronically.

For example, OCR and fax require the existence of a slip.

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention eliminates the above-mentioned drawbacks, and in order to electronically process handwritten Japanese and eliminate paper as much as possible, the present invention converts handwritten Japanese information into electronic data at the time it is written, and edits handwritten and electronic data. , conversion, modification, etc. between multiple terminals.

[Summary of the invention]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention performs the following operations.

(1) In order to make it possible to correct errors in handwritten characters, handwritten data is updated in units of one line, one character, or a group of characters.
Especially allowing information to be completed before and during operation.

(2) Enable input of digitally encoded data.

(3) Enable the creation and exchange of information between multiple people.

[Embodiments of the invention]

The present invention will be explained below based on Examples.

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an information synthesis system according to the present invention, in which a plurality of information creation terminals 1 are connected to a common control section 20. Only two terminals 1 are shown in the figure for simplicity. The tablet input section 4, the output control section 8a and the output operation section 8b, the encoded data input/output section 6, etc. are included in the terminal processing section 2a.
It is connected to the. The input/output unit 6 performs operation guidance as necessary under the control of the processing unit 2a. Handwritten pen input is performed from the tablet input section 4.
The tablet input unit 4 is, for example, a one-line land tablet capable of handwriting 20 characters per line.

FIG. 2 shows the appearance of the structure of the tablet input section 4 and related parts, and shows the structure of the pen 4b and tablet 4.
The paper 5 is sent during the period c, and the contact between the tablet 4c and the pen 4b allows the address to be sent as bit data to the terminal processing section 2a by the converter 4a.

The system shown in FIG. 1 will be explained below with reference to FIG. 2 as appropriate.

The input handwritten data is input to the input buffer 2b.
It is stored in an area partitioned by one line within the
After handwriting one line, if the operator feels comfortable looking at it,
Input the 1 line completion key from the input/output unit 6. Note that a sheet of paper is fed onto the top surface of the tablet input section 4 by the operation of the operating section 8b, so that handwriting on the sheet of paper will be input naturally.
After handwriting one line, the operator presses the change key on the input/output unit 6 to make corrections, and the operation unit 8b advances the line, so he can write on it again by hand. The re-input data is replaced with the previous data in the input buffer 2b.

In this way, a handwritten character pattern signal is input. In this way, the encoded signal inputted from the input/output section and the handwritten character pattern signal are stored as a pair in the input buffer 2b. The signal in this input/output buffer 2b is sent to the control section 20 via the processing section 2a. The processing unit 20a sees this sent encoded signal, transfers this handwritten character pattern signal to the terminal 1 specified by this encoded signal, and also stores it in the external memory 20b.
This handwritten character pattern signal and encoded signal are stored at a position specified by this encoded signal.

The terminal that receives the signal stores this signal in the output buffer 2c under the control of the processing section 2a. The output control section 8a controls the output buffer 2c.
The pattern signal inside is read out, and the pen 8c in the operating section 8b is driven to output characters on the paper 5. Another operator looks at this output content, checks it, and if there is a correction, inputs the line number from the input/output unit 6 and then inputs one line using the tablet input unit 4.

Also, if you want to add rather than modify, input in the same way. The processing section 2a stores this input character pattern signal in the input buffer 2b. Thereafter, the pattern signal in the output buffer 2c and the modified or additional pattern signal in the input buffer are combined and sent to the control unit 20, and at this time,
The coded signal in the output buffer 2c is also sent out.

Furthermore, in addition to the pattern input from the tablet input section 4, a coded signal from the input/output section 6 can be additionally input. In this case, this additional input data is corrected and input to the input buffer 2b, then combined with the encoded signal in the output buffer, and the control unit 2b
Sent to 0. The control unit 20 stores the modified or added signal in the original, pre-addition, or modification signal storage location.

In order to clarify the configuration of each block of the system shown in FIG. 1, the operation of the system shown in FIG. 1 in a specific usage mode will be explained.

(1) Usage example 1 Compose input from multiple terminals 1 to complete one complete text document. An example of conference use will be explained.

The person inputting the text on the first terminal inputs the text from the tablet input section 4, and enters the code for the name of the document he or she wishes to create and the terminal number of the destination to which he or she wishes to send the document.
Input from the input/output section 6. In the processing device 20a,
Among this input data, look at the name code on the paper to determine the location where the sent pattern signal and encoded signal will be stored, and also look at the destination address of the encoded signal and send the signal to the terminal. Send. The destination terminal looks at the pattern signal among these sent signals, adds it,
The data is corrected as described above and sent back to the control unit 20. The control unit 20 stores information in the external memory 20 corresponding to the code of the name of the original document in the returned signal.
This returned signal is stored in the storage device in b. By repeating these operations,
By inputting character pattern signals from multiple terminals, 1
two complete writings can be synthesized.

(2) Usage example 2 A character pattern input on a first terminal is viewed on a second terminal, and the pattern is coded to create a complete coded signal. Describe a use case for customer service.

At the first terminal 1, the customer enters his/her address,
Please include your name, the name of the person you are sending money to, your address, and the name of the bank that handles the transfer.
Input from the tablet input section 4. Furthermore, enter your own account number, the other party's account number, and a code indicating the desired process (remittance in this example) to the input/output unit 6.
Enter from. In the processing device 20a, among these,
Look at the desired processing code, determine the store address of the signal sent, and select the terminal to perform this processing, that is, in this example, terminal 1 for remittance.
, and send this input signal there. The remittance terminal 1 outputs a pattern signal among the sent signals. Of these output patterns, the operator
Look at the name of the other party's bank, input the corresponding code number from the input/output unit 6, and input the name and address of the other party using the Japanese keypad. Processing section 2a
adds this input code to the previously sent signal and sends it back to the processing device 20a. After this post-processing device 20a stores this signal,
A predetermined process (in this example, remittance process) is performed.
By doing so, the amount of coded signals that the customer must input can be reduced. Note that the user's account number can also be input using the card input device 6a, as shown in FIG.

Note that it is also possible to convert part of the character input into voice input.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained in the embodiments above, according to the present invention, multiple people can easily rewrite a slip, convert pattern data to electronic data, update, modify, and synthesize data from multiple terminals, and This has the effect of making paperless form processing. Furthermore, it is characterized by the ability to input coded data as well as handwritten data, to have the effect of increasing the sophistication and sophistication of processing through electronic processing, and to comprehensively process information, commands, etc. from multiple people.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrams showing embodiments of the present invention.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of information input/output terminals are connected to a common control device, and the information input/output terminal has a means for converting handwritten characters into pattern signals and inputting them, and an encoding device to be paired with the handwritten characters. means for inputting data, first storage means for storing pattern signals and encoded data inputted by the means, and second storage means for storing pattern signals and encoded data from other information input/output terminals. a storage means, and the second
and means for outputting the pattern signal stored in the storage means as characters, the control device comprising:
means for transferring a pattern signal and encoded data obtained by combining the contents of the first and second storage means of the information input/output terminal to another desired information input/output terminal; 1. An information synthesis system comprising: means for storing converted data.