JPS6349863A - Terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically start a terminal equipment with no intervention of an operator by saving the system setting information to an external recording medium and storing the information in a setting information storing part by an initial program loading action. CONSTITUTION:An initial program loading action is carried out after application of a power supply and a setting control part 4a reads the system setting information out of a prescribed area of a floppy disk to store and set this information to a setting information memory part 1a. Then a terminal equipment is set under a work executing state. In case the work is over and the set value is saved for execution of the next work, a recording indication button 21a is pushed and a saving control part 3a controls a floppy disk control part 8 to record the contents of the part 1a to a prescribed area of the floppy disk. Thus it is possible to set automatically the setting information by an initial program loading action with no intervention of an operator.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] System setting information consisting of system-specific information such as keyboard type, identification code such as subscriber number, communication line type, speed, procedure, etc. is transferred from a predetermined storage unit to an external recording medium. By storing the system setting information that is saved and read from the external storage medium at the time of initial program loading into the storage unit, the system setting information can be automatically set by the initial program load without requiring the operator to enter or change the system setting information. It is possible to set the required system setting information.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a terminal device that automatically sets system setting information, and in particular, by saving the system setting information set according to the system to an external recording medium, the system setting information is saved from the initial program loading. The present invention relates to a terminal device that can automatically set predetermined system setting information.

Differences in the functions required of individual systems are dealt with by setting unique system setting information in the terminal device, but in recent years, with the diversification of required services, system Setting information increases and becomes more complex (see the question).

System setting information is set by inputting standard values when the initial program is loaded, and then having the operator input and change system-specific values one by one using the keyboard; however, operator intervention is not required. There is a need for a method that can automatically set the settings.

[Conventional technology]

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a conventional example. The same reference numerals indicate the same objects throughout the figures.

In the figure, the setting information storage unit 1a is a nonvolatile memory that stores system setting information.

The keyboard 2 is an input device that includes pushbutton switches and the like, and inputs coded data by keystrokes.

The setting instruction button 22 gives an instruction to set the system setting information input from the keyboard 2 in the setting information storage section 1a.

The display unit 6 has a function of displaying data input from the keyboard 2, messages from a program, and the like.

The system setting control unit 5 displays the standard value of the system setting information input at the time of initial program loading on the display unit 6, and displays the setting information based on the data input from the keyboard based on the instruction of the setting instruction button 22. It has a function of storing data in the storage unit 1a.

A floppy disk drive unit (hereinafter referred to as FDD) 7 has a function of driving and reading/writing a floppy disk that stores system setting information, system programs, processing data, and the like.

The floppy disk control unit 8 has a function of controlling the FDD 7 and exchanging data to be read/written to the floppy disk.

The control section 9 has a function of controlling each section to perform the functions of the device.

Since it has such a configuration and function, the following procedure is used to set required system setting information in the setting information storage section 1a.

The standard value of the system setting information input at the time of initial program loading is stored in the setting information storage section 1a and displayed on the display section 6 under the control of the system setting control section 5. When the standard values of the system setting information need to be changed, the operator inputs the required setting values from the keyboard and presses the setting instruction button 22. Based on the instruction from the setting instruction button 22, the system setting control section 5 sets the setting value input from the keyboard in the setting information storage section 1a.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

As described above, the conventional method has the problem that the operator has to perform the setting work each time the power is turned on, which is time-consuming, and there is a risk of malfunction or inoperability due to incorrect settings.

[Means for solving problems]

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of the principle of the present invention.

In the figure, 1 is a setting information storage unit that stores system setting information, 21 is a recording instruction unit that instructs to record the system setting information on an external recording medium, and 3 is a unit that reads system setting information from the setting information storage unit 1 based on the recording instruction. 4 is a setting means that stores in the setting information storage section 1 system setting information read from the external recording medium by initial program loading.

Therefore, the saving means 3 is configured to record the system setting information on the external recording medium according to the instruction from the recording instruction means 21, and the setting means 4 is configured to store the system setting information in the setting information storage section 1 at the time of initial program loading. ing.

[Effect]

According to the present invention, the required system setting information once set is saved to an external storage medium by keyboard operation, and is stored in the setting information storage unit 1 by initial program loading, so that it can be automatically set without operator intervention. The device can be started.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The same reference numerals indicate the same objects throughout the figures. Components in FIG. 2 that correspond to those in FIG. 1 are surrounded by dashed lines.

In FIG. 2, a recording instruction button 21a has the function of instructing recording of system setting information onto a floppy disk.

The evacuation control section 3a has a function of reading system setting information from the setting information storage section 1a based on a recording instruction by pressing the recording instruction button 21a, and controlling the recording in a predetermined area of the floppy disk.

The setting control section 4a has a function of reading system setting information from a predetermined area of the floppy disk and storing and setting it in the setting information storage section 1a at the time of initial program loading.

Since it has such a configuration and function, the operation of saving and setting system setting information will be explained using the flowchart shown in FIG. 3. (1) Turning on the power of the device.

(2) After turning on the power, initial program loading is executed, and the setting control section 4a reads system setting information from a predetermined area of the floppy disk and stores and sets it in the setting information storage section 1a.

■The device enters the business execution state and waits for operation by the operator or customer.

■If you need to change the standard values or previously used settings of system setting information before executing a job or in the process of executing a job, operate the setting instruction button 22 and change the data corresponding to the displayed contents. By inputting the above, the system setting control section 5 sets required system setting information in the setting information storage section 1a.

■The business is executed according to the set system setting information.

(2) When the operation is completed and the operator wants to save the setting values in order to execute the next operation according to the newly set system setting information, the operator presses the recording instruction button 21a. The save control section 3a controls the floppy disk control section 8 to record the contents of the setting information storage section 1a in a predetermined area of the floppy disk.

■Turn off the power.

In this way, the newly set system setting information is saved to the floppy disk by keyboard operation, and set in the setting information storage section 1a by initial program loading.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, once the system setting information is updated and saved to the floppy disk, the setting is automatically performed by initial program loading without requiring operator intervention. .

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the principle of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the invention, FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a conventional example. In the figure, 1 and la are a setting information storage unit, 2 is a keyboard, 21 is a record↑ indication means, 21a is a recording instruction button, 22 is a setting instruction button, 3 is an evacuation means, 3a is an evacuation control unit, and 4 is an evacuation control unit. Setting means, 4a is a setting control section, 5 is a system setting control section, 6 is a display section, 7 is a floppy disk drive section (FDD), 8 is a floppy disk control section, and 9 is a main control section. Tato Gojinji〈Kinryo Toshitogo f Shitomi Boito, Akeeno Shichitanuki Aro Wa Zu Rate 1 Mouth Rod 2 Mouth Search and Shu-shio)] Togasu Fon 2 Day Dormitory 4 Ro

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A terminal device comprising a setting information storage unit (1) for storing system setting information and performing predetermined processing based on the system setting information, the terminal device storing the system setting information on an external recording medium. A recording instruction means (21) for instructing recording; a saving means (3) for controlling recording of system setting information from the setting information storage section (1) based on the recording instruction to an external recording medium; A terminal device characterized in that it is provided with a setting means (4) for storing system setting information read from an external recording medium by program loading into the setting information storage section (1).