JPS63257817A - Electronic typewriter - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily and surely solve an unclear point on operation without referring to an operation manual by reading out a help message mode from a memory in accordance with an instruction and displaying help message data relating to the operation CONSTITUTION:When a help message calling key 26 on a keyboard 3 is depressed, a subroutine is processed by a CPU 16 and the information of a help message mode are in a ROM 21 is read out and operating information is displayed on a display 2. Thereby a complex unclear point can be easily and surely solved without referring to the operation manual and easy and effective operation can be executed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic typewriter that can store printed content in a memory and perform manual operations and printing operations separately.

BACKGROUND ART In recent years, devices of this type have come to be equipped with a wide variety of functions, and the number of devices that only have the basic functions of a typewriter is decreasing.

However, as the number of executable functions increases, the operations tend to become more complex. This makes it virtually difficult for operators to completely master how to use the equipment.
It has become commonplace to use devices while referring to operating manuals.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention Accordingly, if the user does not know how to operate the system, it may take an unexpected amount of time to refer to the operating manual, making it difficult to respond quickly. especially,
In the early stages of using the device, it may take a great deal of time to resolve operational uncertainties. Regarding this point, in reality, the only measures taken are to improve the organization of the operation manual to make it easier to refer to, and to improve the operational convenience of the device itself. is not taken into account.

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention provides a plurality of help message data in a memory, a help message call key for instructing the start of a help mode processing routine, and displays the help message data according to the help mode processing routine. A display section was provided.

Operation When the help message call key is turned on, a transition is made to a help mode processing routine, and help message data is called from the memory and displayed on the display section. This help message data is data used to resolve operational uncertainties. As a result, when an operational question arises, the question can be easily and quickly resolved using the help message data without the need to refer to the operating manual.

Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. A display 2 as a display section and a keyboard 3 are provided on the outside of the main body case 1 on the 13th body. The display 2 consists of a liquid crystal display. The keyboard 3 is divided into three parts. The first is alphabet key group 3a, the second is function key group 3b,
The third is editing key group 3C. The function key group 3b includes a code key 4. The edit key group 3C includes an index key 5 and a reverse index key 6, which function as selection means.

Next, inside the main body case 1, a platen 8 for conveying the recording paper 7 is rotatably provided, and a carrier shaft 9 and a guide shaft 10 are arranged parallel to the platen 8. These carrier shafts 9 and guide shirts hlo are equipped with a dage wheel type print head 1.
A carrier 12 on which 1 is placed is slidably attached.

A tension belt 14 is fixed to the carrier 12, which is stretched around two pulleys 13 arranged near both ends of the platen 8. However, the print head 1
1, a character portion of a daisy wheel (not shown) is arranged so as to face the platen 8 at the printing position, and an ink ribbon 15 is provided between the printing pad 11 and the platen 8.

Next, the connection of each electrical component is shown in the block diagram of figure fi1. A CPU 16 is provided, and the display 2 and the keyboard 3 are connected to the CPU 16. In addition, the paper feed motor 17 (hereinafter referred to as "I" motor), the carrier motor 18 (hereinafter referred to as "CA motor"), the daisy-wheel motor 19 (hereinafter referred to as "DW motor"), and the hammer solenoid 20 are also included in the CI) U.
Connected to IG. 1) [''Motor 1
7 via a paper feed driver 17a, the CA motor 18 via a carrier driver 18a, the DW motor 19 via a daisy-wheel driver 19a, and the hammer solenoid 20 via a hammer driver 20a. Here, the 1) I" motor 17 serves as a drive source for the platen 8, and the CA motor 18 serves as a drive source for the carrier 12. The L) W motor 19
serves as a driving source for a daisy wheel (not shown) inside the printing head 11. The hammer solenoid 20 serves as a driving source for a hammer solenoid (not shown) that drives a predetermined character of the daisy wheel to impact the platen 8. In addition, a ROM 21 and a RAM 22 as memories are also connected to the CPU 16.

FIG. 4 shows a part of the map of the ROM 21. The area from address X1 to address Y1 is a help message area 21a. No. 1 to No. 20
This is a message table 24 in which help message data 23 up to this point is stored.

The area from address XO to address YO is a help mode processing routine area 21b. Said message table 2
A help mode processing routine 25 for calling any of the help message data 23 from 4 is stored.

With such a configuration, data input through the keyboard 3 is temporarily stored in the RAM 22, and printed on the recording paper 7 in response to a print command in the same manner as a normal daisy-wheel printer.

On the other hand, apart from such a printing operation, a help message can be displayed on the display 2. A help message is a simple explanation of how to operate the device and its functions. The details of the operation at this time will be explained based on the flowchart of FIG. First, to issue a help message, press the code key 4 plus the 0 key in alphabet key group a. That is, code key 4+
The O key becomes the help message calling key 26.

As a result, the operation control program for the entire device stored in the ROM 21 shifts to the help mode processing routine 24. At the same time, help message data 2:3 of No. 1 is called out from the message table 24 and displayed on the display 2 in the form of characters. An example of the display may be HELP MESSAGE indicating that the operation control program has transitioned to the help mode processing routine 24. An example is shown in FIG. 2 in the drawings. after that,
Each time the index key 5 or reverse index key 6 is pressed, the help message data 23 displays No.
They are counted up or down in order. The bell message data 23 selected in this way is converted into characters and displayed on the display 2. That is, the index key 5 or the reverse index key 6 functions as a selection means for selecting what to display on the display 2 from a plurality of help message data 23. Therefore, by pressing the index key 5 or reverse index key 6, the operator can easily and quickly search for a desired help message. This help message will help you solve any operational questions you may have.

To return the operation control program from the help mode processing routine 24 to the normal typewriter operation processing routine, the help message call key 26 is pressed again.

That is, press the code key 4 and then press the O key. As a result, the call number of the message table 24 is set to N.
o, 1, and the operation control program returns to the normal typewriter operation processing routine. At the same time, the help message on display 2 is also erased.

In addition, in implementation, a CRT will be used as the display 2.
' may also be used. In this case, several help messages can be displayed simultaneously. Alternatively, it is also possible to lengthen the help message.

Effects of the Invention The present invention provides a plurality of help message data in the memory and displays the help message data on the display section by turning on the help message call key that instructs the start of the help mode processing routine. If something is unclear, you can easily and quickly solve the problem using the help message displayed on the display without having to refer to the operation manual, which contributes to shortening operation time and labor. It has the effect of

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of electrical connections showing one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the overall appearance. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the printing mechanism, FIG. 42 is a ROM map of a part of the ROM, and FIG. 5 is a flow chart of the operation for displaying a help message. 2... Display (display section), 21... ROM (
Memory), 23...Help message data, 26.
・Help message call key Applicant: Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd. Representative: Akira Aiki, jj 3 Figure 1 is a diagram

Claims (1)

[Claims] The present invention is characterized by comprising a memory for storing a plurality of pieces of help message data, a help message calling key for instructing the start of a help mode processing routine, and a display section for displaying the help message data according to the help mode processing routine. electronic typewriter.