JPS6329828A - Information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To allow an information processor to operate similarly to demonstrator's demonstration and to miniaturize an instruction manual by retrieving a table for stored instructions and outputting the data one by one. CONSTITUTION:The table 2 stores information such as operating methods correspondingly to keys. A key deciding means 1 takes in inputted key data and decides which group includes the key data. In case of an demonstration key as the result of decision, a data retrieval control means 3 waits key data to be subsequently inputted, and after inputting the key data, retrieves the table 2 corresponding to the input key data and outputs the initial data. If other data are left, the succeeding data are retrieved and the same operation is repeated until data are completely removed and ends the operation at the time of complete removal of data.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to an information processing device such as a word processor or a personal computer that allows an operator to create desired text or data while using various functions of the device. Regarding.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional information processing devices have been known to provide information about the meaning of errors and how to recover from them in advance by name, as shown in the "Help" section of the Panaward 5000 series instruction manual released in May 1980, for example. When an error occurs, the operator presses the Help key to search for the table corresponding to the error name and display the meaning of the error and recovery method. And the movement was slow.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, those who are somewhat familiar with the configuration described above will understand what it means when an error occurs and how to recover from it, but beginners who are trying to use the device for the first time may not understand this key. There was a problem in that the user had to read the instruction manual to know what keys to use and what operations to perform.

In view of the above, the present invention makes it easy to understand and allows users to easily understand the meaning and operation method of a key by pressing the key, as if the operator were operating the key. The purpose is to provide an information processing device that can be used.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a table in which information such as the meaning of a key and an operation method is stored in association with the key, and the above table is searched and the searched data is stored. The data search control means outputs data one by one like input signals from a keyboard.

Therefore, according to the present invention, by pressing the explanation key, the stored data is output one after another, and a specific operation is demonstrated so that the explainer can teach by operating the keys. This has the effect that the instruction manual can be made smaller and even beginners can use it immediately.

Embodiment FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an information processing apparatus in an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an operational flowchart in the same embodiment. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 indicates key determination means for determining which group a key belongs to, such as an explanation key or an input edit key, based on an input signal; 2 a table storing information such as operation methods in association with keys; and 3 is a data search control means that searches the table and outputs the data in the table one by one. The operation of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment configured as described above will be described below.

The key determining means 1 takes in the input key data (step 4) and determines to which group it belongs. As a result of the determination, if the key data is an explanation key (Y in step 5), the data search control means 3 waits for the next key data to be input, and if it is input (step 5).

Professional Y) Table 2 corresponding to the input key data
Step 7) and output the first data (Step 8). If data remains (Y in step 9)
To search for the next data, step 10) Repeat the operations from step 7 to step 10 until there is no more data.
It ends when there is no more data.

In this way, according to this embodiment, by searching the table and outputting the data in the table one by one, it is possible to demonstrate specific operations as if the device were to move automatically. It becomes possible to use it immediately without looking at it. Although this embodiment describes an example in which the meanings and operation methods corresponding to keys are output, the invention is not limited to this, and by preparing various types of tables, explanations of the entire device, It will also be possible to hold demonstrations related to sales. Furthermore, it is clear that the automatically demonstrated functions can be used as an independent system for explanation, demonstration, etc.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above-mentioned embodiments, the present invention searches a table of explanations stored in the device and outputs the data one by one, so that the explanation staff can easily tap the keyboard. This makes it possible to perform the operations demonstrated in the manual, making it possible to reduce the size of the instruction manual and to realize a device that even beginners can use immediately. Furthermore, by preparing various tables, it can be used for demonstrations, etc., and its practical effects are great.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an operational flowchart of the apparatus. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Key determination means, 2... Table, 3... Data search control means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] a key determining means for determining input belonging to a group of explanation keys from input signals of a keyboard; a table storing operation methods corresponding to each of the groups of explanation keys; and after inputting an output signal of the key determining means. , a data search control means for searching the table from the next input signal of the keyboard and sequentially outputting corresponding data signals; and a main body for inputting, controlling and displaying the input signal of the keyboard and the signal of the data search control means. An information processing apparatus, characterized in that when a key signal of the group of explanation keys is input, the corresponding operation procedure and result are automatically and sequentially displayed in advance.