KR960001513B1 - Operation-key registering system - Google Patents

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Operation Key Registration Device

1 is a functional opening diagram showing an outline of the present invention.

2 is an opening diagram showing a hardware configuration of an apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

3 is an opening diagram showing a configuration of the present invention.

4A and 4B are explanatory views of the first embodiment of the present invention.

5A and 5B show an example of a fixed key table and a free set key table.

6 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the first embodiment.

7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams of a modification of the first embodiment.

9 is an explanatory diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention.

10 is an opening diagram for explaining a third embodiment of the present invention.

11 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the third embodiment.

12 and 13 are views for explaining a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of the result obtained in the operation of the fourth embodiment. FIG.

16 is an explanatory diagram of a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the fifth embodiment.

18 is a flow chart for explaining the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

19 is an explanatory diagram of a sixth embodiment.

20 is an explanatory diagram of a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

21A and 21B are views for explaining an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

22 is a flow chart for explaining the eighth embodiment.

23A and 23B are diagrams illustrating a modification of the eighth embodiment.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an operation key registration device, and more particularly, to an operation key registration device capable of registering an operation key at a arbitrarily selected position on a coordinate input device.

In accordance with the multifunctionality of copiers and facsimile apparatuses, a technique has been proposed in which coordinate input devices are combined to combine data input from the coordinate input apparatuses with original information read by a copier and a facsimile apparatus.

As a conventional example in which a copier and a coordinate input device are combined, those disclosed in JP-A-63-190472 and JP-A-63-23470 can be mentioned.

The former publication discloses a technique for miniaturizing a digitizer by displaying a mode selector in a coordinate position detection area of a digitizer (coordinate input device) to perform mode selection by operation of a mode changeover switch. have. Further, the latter publication discloses a technique for specifying a coordinate by pressing a required point on a tablet of a coordinate input device, and performing character designation by pressing a letter key and then pressing a required block on the tablet.

Moreover, the thing disclosed by Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 63-151258 can be mentioned as a conventional example which combined the facsimile apparatus and the coordinate input apparatus. This publication discloses a technique in which graphic information input from a coordinate input device is combined with information read from a transmission document and transmitted.

Further, in a computer-based character processing system such as a personal computer and a Japanese word processor, a technique is disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-40665 to simplify registration of special characters not embedded in a coordinate input device.

The present applicant is currently developing a device that improves the operation efficiency and satisfies the user's taste by allowing the function keys of these devices to be freely set on the coordinate input surface of the coordinate input device combined with a copying machine, a facsimile device, and the like. As an invention completed according to one object of this technology development, there is a "manual procedure batch registration method" of Japanese Patent Application No. 1-261767 filed by the present applicant.

In this operation procedure batch registration method, any selected area on the coordinate input surface of the coordinate input device is assigned to the function key. Therefore, there is a need for a method of easily allocating the area to a function key, but the prior art does not disclose a technique to solve this problem.

The present invention has been completed under the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an operation key registration device that enables a user to easily register a function key in any area on a coordinate input surface of a coordinate input device. .

In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention provides a free setting key table for associating a registration mode selection means with operation key information input at the time of registration mode selection and arbitrary area information input from the coordinate input device. It is the point provided with the means to create.

The second feature is that a means for giving a key name to an area of the free setting key set on the coordinate input surface of the coordinate input device is provided.

A third feature is that a means for identifying a plurality of menu mats is provided when the means for inputting the operation key is a menu mat.

According to the present invention, when operation key information and area information are input at the time of registration mode selection, both are associated with each other and registered in the free setting key table.

As a result, the function information can be registered in any area of the coordinate input surface.

In addition, since a key name is given to the area, it is convenient to use in the execution mode. In addition, when a registration operation is performed using a plurality of menu mats, various kinds of functions can be registered in the area.

The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, the outline | summary of this invention is demonstrated with reference to the functional opening diagram of FIG.

In Fig. 1, reference numeral 51 denotes a mode selecting means and selects an operation mode of the apparatus such as a registration mode, an execution mode, and the like. Reference numeral 52 denotes a fixed (operation) key information input means for inputting function information, which includes various operation keys provided on the control panel of the apparatus, and menu mats placed on the coordinate input surface of the coordinate input apparatus as is apparent from the following description. It corresponds to the formed fixed key. Reference numeral 53 denotes a free setting key area indicating means, and means for setting an area by one point instruction or two point instruction on the coordinate input surface.

Reference numeral 54 denotes a table creating means that becomes valid in the registration mode, and 55 denotes search means that becomes valid in the execution mode. Further, 56 is a free setting key created by the table creating means 54, inputs the function information input from the fixed (operation) key information input means 52, and the free setting key area indicating means 53. This table contains the correlation between the regions. Reference numeral 57 denotes means for executing an operation in accordance with the instruction information from the fixed (operation) key information input means 52 or the free setting key area instruction means 53 in the execution mode.

In the above configuration, when the registration mode is selected by the mode selecting means 51 and the function information is input from the fixed (operation) key information input means 52, the function information is generated by the table creating means 54. It is registered in the predetermined column of the free setting key table 56. Next, when information indicating the area is input from the free setting key area indicating means 53, this area information is registered in a predetermined column of the free setting key table 56 in association with the function information. In this way, a function can be given to any area on the coordinate input surface.

On the other hand, when the function to be read is read out, the mode selection means 51 enters the execution mode, and the free setting key area indicating means 53 instructs the desired area. Then, the searching means 55 searches the free setting key table 56 using the area as the search information, and reads out corresponding function information from the table. The obtained function information is sent to the execution means 57 for execution.

In the above, the outline of the configuration and function of the present invention has been described, including the peripheral elements. Among them, the main features of the present invention are the coordinates using the fixed (operation) key information input means 52, the free setting key area indicating means 53, the table creating means 54 and the free setting key table 56. It will be apparent from the following description that the function is registered in a randomly selected area of the input surface.

The present invention is specifically described below. It is an opening diagram which shows the hardware structure of a (fax machine). In the figure, 1 is a document reader of a fax machine, 2 is a printer unit, 3 is a control panel, and 4 is a coordinate input device. In addition, 5 is a central processing unit (CPU), 6 is a read only memory (ROM), 7 is a first random access memory (RAM), 8 is a second random access memory (RAM) backed up with a battery, etc. ), 9 is an encoding and decoding unit, and 10 is a network control unit.

3 is a view showing in detail the main part of the first embodiment of FIG. 2, wherein reference numeral 11 is a coordinate input surface of the coordinate input device 4, 13 is a stylus pen, and 14 is the above. The menu met, 15, placed on the coordinate input surface 11 represents an analog-to-digital (A / D) converter, and symbols other than these are the same or equivalent to those in FIG. The type and arrangement of keys in the control panel 3 are shown as an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

The configuration and operation principle of the coordinate input device 4 are described in detail in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-261767, "Operation Procedure Collective Registration Method", and the description thereof will be omitted.

The menu mat 14 is formed as a fixed key area 14a and a free setting key area 14b as shown in FIG. 4A. On the fixed key area 14a, START, STOP, 1, 2, 3,... , And 9 fixed keys are assigned to the intended area. For example, the START key is assigned to an area defined by two points A1 and A1 ', and the START key is assigned to an area defined by two points A2 and A2'. On the other hand, among the ROM 6 or the battery-backed RAM 8, for example, a check table (hereinafter referred to as a fixed key table) that associates the fixed key information with each area defined by the two-point set shown in FIG. 5A. This is equipped. Therefore, if one point of the area defined as, for example, two points A2 and A2 'on the menu mat 14 placed on the coordinate input surface 11 is pressed by the user's stylus pen 13, the CPU ( 5) may detect that the STOP function is selected by referring to the fixed key table.

Next, the operation of the user freely setting a key having the same function as the fixed key on the free setting key area 14b on the menu mat 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 is a flow chart showing the function of the CPU 5.

When the registration mode of the free setting key is selected by the user, the CPU 5 determines whether or not the fixed key is instructed (step S1). For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the fixed key "START" is instructed, step S1 is affirmed. Next, the CPU 5 judges whether or not the first point on the free setting key region 14b is indicated (step S2), and if the determined state is affirmative, the indicated point is transferred to the battery-backed RAM 8; ) Is registered in the first coordinate of the free setting key table (see also FIG. 5B) provided (step S3). Next, the CPU 5 judges whether or not the second point on the free setting key area 14b is indicated (step S4), and if the determined state is affirmative, the point indicated indicates the second point of the free setting key table. It registers as a coordinate (step S5). Subsequently, the CPU 5 judges whether or not the setting end is instructed by the user (step S6). If the determined state is negative, the process returns to step S1 to repeat the setting operation. If the status is positive, the registration operation ends.

For example, if the fixed key "START" is pressed and instructed, and then two points B1 and B1 'are instructed (see also 4b), the area defined by the two points B1 and B1' is a key having the function of "START". Is registered in the free setting key table. In the same way, after the fixed key " 1 " is instructed and two points B3 and B3 'are instructed, the area defined by the two points B3 and B3' is registered as a key having a function of " 1 ".

It is apparent that the area on the free-setting key area 14b can be set in size.

Next, the modification of the said Example is demonstrated with reference to FIG. In the above embodiment, when the free setting key area is set on the free setting key area 14b, the two-point instruction is used, but this modification can be performed by the one-point instruction. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of this modification, and FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the function of the CPU 5.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the first point 17A on the free setting key region 14b is instructed by the stylus pen 13, the coordinates (x0, y0) of the first point are automatically set, for example. The coordinates (x, y) of the second point 17B added by 5 mm are obtained, and the area is determined by the coordinate sets of the first and second points 17A, 17B.

The characteristic of this modification is that if the first point is indicated in step S2 of FIG. 8, 5 mm is added to the coordinates (x0, y0) of the first point in step S4 to obtain the coordinates (x, y) of the second point. The coordinate set is registered in the free setting key table.

According to this modification, since the free setting key can be registered at one point, the operability can be improved.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In this figure, reference numeral 20 denotes a free setting key writing sheet made of paper and the like placed on the coordinate input surface 11, and 21 a menu mat made of a transparent sheet positioned on the free setting key preparing sheet 20. to be.

A part of this menu mat 21 is filled with a fixed key 22 as shown in FIG. 9, and when the menu mat 21 is placed on the coordinate input surface 11, the fixed key 22 is entered. Coordinates of two points of the corresponding area are already registered in the ROM 6 or the RAM 8 backed up with the battery in association with the function.

In addition, an area defined by two points B1, B1 ', two points B2, B2', and the like is already written on the free setting key preparation sheet 20, and these areas are already registered in the RAM 8; have.

The user arranges the free setting key action paper 20 and the menu mat 21 on the coordinate input surface 11 in this order, selects the registration mode of the free setting key by the operating means (not shown), and the stylus. When the pen 13 instructs one of the fixed keys 22 on the menu mat 21 and one area on the free setting key making sheet 20, the function of the specific fixed key can be registered in the area. . In other words, the user can copy the fixed key to the area.

The second embodiment has an advantageous effect that the user can use the free-setting key writing sheet 20 which prints a plurality of areas provided by the manufacturer in a clear and good layout. Further, since each of the plurality of regions can be specified by a one-point instruction, the effect of improving the operability of the operation key registration operation can be expected.

The following describes one variation of the above embodiment.

First, data of a plurality of free setting key areas is stored in the ROM 6 or the RAM 8 in advance by a manufacturer or the like. When the user copies the fixed key to the free setting key area, the user can print out the data of the free setting key area from the printer unit 2 to obtain a free setting key preparation sheet and use it.

According to this modification, the user can obtain the free setting key preparation sheet 20 on which the free setting key area is laid out clearly from the printer unit 2, thereby eliminating the need to purchase the free setting key preparation sheet from the outside. Further, a plurality of types of data of a plurality of free setting key areas may be stored in the ROM 6 or the RAM 8, and the user may select the type arbitrarily. At this time, it is good to design the apparatus so that the last printed free setting key preparation sheet becomes valid.

In this way, the user can select any good one from a plurality of kinds of free key area layouts.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the drawing, reference numeral 11 is a transparent coordinate input surface, 24 is a display device made of a liquid crystal panel, etc., and 25 is a driving circuit of the display device. Other numbers indicate the same or equivalent to FIG.

In this embodiment, since the fixed key and the data (table form) relating to the corresponding key are stored in advance in the ROM 6 or the RAM 8, it is displayed when the registration mode of the free setting key is selected by the operation means (not shown). The fixed key 27 (see also FIG. 11) is displayed on a portion on the device 24. Since the coordinate input surface 11 is transparent, the user can see the displayed fixed key 27 through it.

Therefore, if the user instructs one of the fixed keys with the stylus pen 13 as shown in FIG. 11 and also defines the area 26a by one-point or two-point input, the area 26a becomes the display device 24. And the same function as the one fixed key is given.

In this way, the function of the fixed key can be registered in the area 26a. Obviously, it is possible to register other fixed key functions in the same manner in the area 26b.

According to this embodiment, since the registered free setting key is displayed on the display device 24, there is an effect that a free setting key preparation sheet is unnecessary.

In each of the above embodiments, the function of the fixed key was to input from the coordinate input surface. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be input from the control panel 3.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention in which a key name is registered in a free setting key set in the first to third embodiments will be described with reference to Figs. 14 is a flow chart showing the function of the CPU 5.

As a prerequisite of this embodiment, it is assumed that a matching table (hereinafter referred to as "coordinates-JIS or a table") of coordinates and JIS code tables is stored in advance in the ROM 6 or RAM 8.

In the case of registering the key name in the free setting key, an unshown color is set in the key name registration mode by the operating means, and the key name registration mat 30 as shown in FIG. 3). It is also assumed that the JIS code table 31 and the fixed key 32 are written in the key name registration mat 30. In addition, the position of this fixing key 32 needs to be the same as that of FIG. 4A.

On the other hand, when the user instructs the stylus pen 13 on one of the fixing keys 32, step S1 in FIG. 14 becomes affirmative and proceeds to step S2. In step S2, it is judged whether or not the area of the JIS code table 31 is indicated. If affirmative, the coordinate JIS code table is searched based on this area (step S3). When the search is completed, the searched characters are registered in the free name key table field.

For example, if the fixed key "START" is pressed in step S1, the "k" key in the JIS code table 31 is pressed in step S2, and the next "k" key is pressed, as shown in FIG. The name "開始" is registered in the key name field of "START" in the free setting key table.

If it is determined in step S5 that the "END" key has been pressed, the key name registration operation ends. Fig. 13 shows an example of the free setting key table formed by this embodiment.

According to this embodiment, after the registration of the key name, the menu mat 14 is printed to obtain the menu mat 14 with the key name printed on the indicator area of the free setting key area as shown in FIG.

FIG. 15 shows a menu mat corresponding to that of FIG. 4B. When the menu mat 14 is placed on the coordinate input surface 11 for key operation, it is apparent that the key name is correct, so that the user can easily and efficiently operate.

Next, a fifth embodiment of key name registration will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. FIG. 16 shows a mat for pattern registration for inputting a logo in a pattern composed of dots. The pattern registration matrix 34 and the fixed key 32 are written in the pattern registration mat 33. The pattern registration matrix 34 is formed of a matrix of 16x16 in this embodiment.

A work area is set in the RAM 7 (see FIG. 3), and a 16 x 16 matrix area is set in this work area.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the function of the CPU 5.

First, the CPU 5 judges whether one of the fixed keys 32 has been pressed (step S1), and if it is positive, the area of the 16x16 matrix is initialized. That is, all elements of the 16x16 matrix are initialized to "0" (step S2).

Next, the CPU 5 judges whether or not an input has been made to the pattern registration matrix 34 of the pattern registration mat 33 arranged on the coordinate input surface 11 (step S3). Proceeding to S4, the following calculation is performed.

X = xi ÷ (x matrix units)

Y = yi ÷ (y matrix unit)

In this operation, the decimal point of the result x and y is discarded and only the integer part is taken. Here, xi and yi are coordinates input on the pattern registration matrix 34, and "x, y matrix unit" is a size in which the x, y directions of the matrix unit are expressed by coordinate values. Therefore, the operation result of step S4 is to display the numbers in the x and y directions of the matrix indicated by the stylus pen 13.

Next, an operation of displaying the numbers in the x and y directions of the obtained matrix in a dot pattern is performed. That is, in step S5, the operation of shifting the dot (i.e., position "1") left by X bits within the 16-bit row is performed with parameter dot = 1 (at 16 bits). By setting the X th bit from the left to " 1 ". Next, a logical sum of the 16-bit row and the 16-bit row a [Y] at the Y-th position from the upper end of the 16x16 matrix is taken to obtain a new row a [Y] (step S6).

The operation is repeated until step S7 is affirmative, and ends when this step is affirmative.

By the above operation, the logo input on the pattern registration matrix 34 of the pattern registration mat 33 is registered in the key name field of the free setting key table (see FIG. 13) as a bit pattern.

Next, a sixth embodiment of key name registration will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. A feature of this embodiment is to register an image read from the document reader (scanner) 1 in the key name field of the free setting key table.

After the image registration mode is set by the operation means (not shown), the operation in FIG. 18 is performed. 18 is a flow chart showing the function of the CPU 5.

First, the CPU 5 judges whether or not the instruction of the area of the free setting key set as described above has been instructed (step S1). If affirmative, it is determined whether or not two points of coordinate input have been input from the coordinate input surface 11. Judgment is made (step S2).

For example, as shown in FIG. 19, a desired document 35 is placed on the coordinate input surface 11, and two points P1 and P2 are indicated.

If the determination in step S2 is affirmative, the CPU 5 judges whether or not the original is set in the original reading unit (scanner) 1 (step S3). If affirmative, an original reading operation is performed (step S4), and the read image information is stored in the page memory (step S5). Subsequently, data corresponding to the two points P1 and P2 indicated in the step S2 are read out from the page memory, and an operation of registering in the key name field of the free setting key table (see FIG. 13) is performed. In the example of FIG. 19, image information " 開始 " is registered in a predetermined key column of the free setting key table.

According to this embodiment, since the image written on the original can be freely registered in the predetermined key name field of the free setting key table, it is possible to register a wide range of key names.

Next, a seventh embodiment of key name registration will be described with reference to FIG.

In Fig. 20, reference numeral 11 denotes a coordinate input surface; 40, a free setting key writing sheet made of paper or the like placed on the coordinate input surface 11; 41 is a menu mat made of a transparent sheet or the like arranged on the free setting key making sheet 40. On this menu mat 41, a key (line width selection key) 42 for selecting the line thickness is written, as shown in part thereof. When the menu mat 41 is placed on the coordinate input surface 11 to select one of the line width selection keys 42, and then a character or line drawing is drawn with the stylus pen 13, the character and line drawing are The line width selected by the line width selection key 42 can be set.

Therefore, the user places the free setting key writing sheet 40 and the menu mat 41 on which the free setting key area is written on the coordinate input surface 11, and one of the line width selectors 42 with the stylus pen 13. After selecting, the image name of the selected thickness can be registered in the key name field of the free setting key table (see FIG. 13) by writing the image name in the free setting key area with the stylus pen 13.

According to the present embodiment, since the image name can be freely written by hand, an arbitrary image name can be registered in the predetermined key name field of the coordinate input table as the user's genuine character.

Next, a registration method of registering a function key in an arbitrary area on the coordinate input surface of the coordinate input apparatus using a plurality of menu mats will be described.

In the registration method of the first embodiment, since the menu mat 14 shown in FIG. 4A is used, the interval of the fixed key area 14a is small, and this interval cannot write all the fixed keys. In order to solve this problem, the following example was performed.

21 and 22 are explanatory diagrams of an eighth embodiment of the present invention. 22 is a flow chart showing the function of the CPU 5.

21A and 21B show a menu mat of 2, and each mat is provided with a selection area of the mat number. In the ROM 6 or the RAM 8, a fixed key table corresponding to the mat number is stored. In the illustrated example, only the menu mat of 2 is illustrated, but is not limited thereto.

The operation of this embodiment is as shown in FIG.

If the user selects the registration mode of the free setting key, the CPU 5 judges whether or not the mat number has been selected (step S1). If it is determined that the selection has been made, the CPU 5 next selects the fixed key table corresponding to the mat number (step S2). Next, the CPU 5 judges whether or not the instruction of the fixed key has been issued (step S3), and if yes, associates two points on the free setting key area 14b instructed by the user with the fixed key and sets the free setting key. The operation to register in the table is performed (steps S4 to S7).

Next, when setting the fixed key registered on the other menu mat in the free setting key area 14b of the menu mat 14, the fixed key of "END" is pressed once (step S8). After the menu mat is exchanged for another one, the operation from the above step S1 is started again.

As described above, according to this embodiment, various kinds of fixed keys can be set in the free setting key area 14b of the menu mat 14.

23 shows a modification of the eighth embodiment. This modification relates to a method of identifying the menu mat type on the basis of the holes 43 and 44 formed in the respective menu mats. The position of the holes 43 and 44 can be detected by a circuit using a photoreflector composed of a light emitting diode and a photo transistor, for example.

The menu mat type can also be specified numerically by the ten key on the control panel.

While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, various modifications are possible within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention, and all such modifications are included within the scope of the present invention.

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the following advantageous effects can be expected:

(1) The user can operate the fixed (operation) key by selecting the registration mode and set the area on the coordinate input surface, thereby enabling the function of the fixed (operation) key to the selected area, so that the user can easily In addition, any fixed (operation) key can be copied to any area on the coordinate input surface.

(2) Since the user can copy the fixed (operation) key to any area on the coordinate input surface, the user can create a control panel of the desired size, shape and layout.

(3) The key name can be given to an area created on the coordinate input surface by input by a JIS code table, logo input, handwritten input, original read input, etc., so that key input from the coordinate input surface can be easily performed. .

(4) Since a function corresponding to a fixed (operation) key can be given to an area on the coordinate input surface by using a plurality of menu mats, various kinds of functions can be registered.

Claims (9)

An operation key registration device for registering an operation key on a coordinate input surface 11 of a coordinate input device 40 having a fixed key area and a free set key area, comprising: mode selection means 51 for selecting an operation mode; Fixed key information input means 52 for inputting various operation keys provided on the control panel 3 and function information of a fixed key placed on a coordinate input surface of the coordinate input device; and on the coordinate input surface 11 Free setting key area indicating means 53 for setting an area, and function information input from the fixed key information input means 52 and the free setting key area indicating means when the registration mode is selected by the mode selecting means 51. And a table creating means (54) for registering in the free setting key table (56) the correlation between the first area information indicating the indicated area of the free setting key area input from (53). . 2. The area instructing means (53) according to claim 1, wherein said area indicating means (53) has a key writing sheet (20) arranged on the coordinate input surface (11), in which an operation key is written in advance, and indicates an area within the key preparing sheet. And an arbitrary area is instructed. 2. The fixed key information input means (52) according to claim 1, wherein said fixed key information input means (52) has a display device (24) disposed below said coordinate input surface (11), said display device being transparent and registered with the indicated operation keys. An operation key registration device characterized by displaying operation keys. 2. The operation key registration device according to claim 1, further comprising key name registration means (30, 6, 8, 13) for registering a key name of the registered operation key in the free setting key table (56). 5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein said key name registration means comprises: a key name registration mat (30) which is written in areas in which a plurality of character information such as characters and figures are divided and arranged on said coordinate input surface; Means for storing an area-character table for associating second area information indicating areas of the coordinate input surface 11 corresponding to respective division areas of the key name registration mat 30 with the plurality of character information ( 6, 8) and; And a means (13) for registering the selected character as a key name in the free setting key table (56) by indicating one of the division areas of the key name registration mat (30). 5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the key name registration means comprises: a logo pattern registration mat (33) in which a plurality of division areas are written in a matrix form and arranged on the coordinate input surface; Manuscript reading means (1) for converting third area information of selected ones of a plurality of division areas inputted through said logo pattern registration mat into an image; And key name registration means (30) for registering the image as a key name in the free setting key table. 5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the key name registration means; Means for reading a sheet (21) disposed on the table input surface; Means (1) for extracting information representing an image written in the indicated area of the sheet; And key name registration means (30) for registering the image as a key name in a free setting key table. 5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the key name registration means (42) indicates a thickness of a line drawn on the coordinate input surface; And a means for registering an image drawn on the coordinate input surface as a key name in a free setting key table. 2. The fixed key information input means according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of menu mats 14 selectively arranged on the coordinate input surface 11, through which the operation keys are instructed. And an identification unit for identifying the type of menu mat each of which is disposed on the coordinate input surface.