JP2014102794A - Input device - Google Patents

Abstract

An input device capable of executing a process of exchanging sheets both before and after exchanging sheets is provided.
An input device includes a touch pad. The sheet 6 is disposed in the operation area 76 of the touch pad 207. A first operation key 5 is drawn on the sheet 6. The sheet 6 has a common part 59. The common part 59 is a part where all of the exchange keys 50 are drawn at the same position between the plurality of sheets 6. The exchange key 50 is a first operation key 5 that is operated from the start to the end of the sheet exchange process for exchanging the sheet 6. A sheet data table is stored in the flash memory of the input device. When the exchange key 50 is operated to execute the sheet exchange process, the arrangement position of the second operation key 7 is set in the operation area 76 using the sheet data table.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an input device capable of exchanging sheets on which operation keys are printed.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an input device capable of exchanging sheets on which operation keys are printed is known. For example, the pen input device described in Patent Document 1 includes a main body, a lid, and the like. An opening is provided in the center of the lid, and the upper surface of the tablet is exposed from the opening. The tablet is configured by interposing a spacer between a pair of transparent electrode sheets. On the tablet located in the opening, a function switching sheet on which various key areas for inputting characters, symbols and the like and various function key areas are printed is arranged. A plurality of holes are provided in a portion of the lid around the opening to expose the tablet.

  When the surface of the tablet exposed from the hole of the lid is touched with a pen, the key area corresponding to the hole (such as the input mode switching key area and the sheet exchange key area) can be operated. For example, when exchanging sheets, the user presses the surface of the tablet exposed from the hole corresponding to the sheet exchange key area with a pen. When the sheet exchange key area is pressed, sheet exchange control is started. A selection name of the function switching sheet that can be switched is displayed on the LCD. The user selects a selection name of the displayed function switching sheet. At this time, the user operates the cursor key area and the YES key area provided on the function switching sheet to determine the function switching sheet to be exchanged.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-325848

  However, in the conventional pen input device, the positions of the cursor key area and the YES key area differ for each type of function switching sheet. For this reason, for example, when the function switching sheet is replaced while the sheet replacement control is being performed, the sheet replacement control may not be performed normally.

  The objective of this invention is providing the input device which can perform the process which replaces | exchanges a sheet | seat both before and after replacing | exchanging a sheet | seat.

  The input device according to the present invention is a sheet on which operation keys are drawn, and all of the exchange keys that are operated keys from the start to the end of the sheet exchange process for exchanging the sheets are between the plurality of sheets. The sheet including the common part, which is a part drawn at the same position in each, corresponds to the operation member having an operation area disposed on the front surface in an exchangeable manner and the operation key arrangement position corresponding to the type of the sheet. An operation position that is a position on the operation area and a function that is executed when the operation position is operated are sheet type information set for each type of sheet, and the function corresponding to the exchange key Storage means for storing the sheet type information in which the operation position is set to the same position among a plurality of the sheet type information, and the operation position corresponding to the exchange key are operated, and the sheet When an instruction to replace is input, the operation position corresponding to the operation key is set in the operation area using the sheet type information corresponding to the replaced sheet stored in the storage unit. Operating position setting means.

  In this case, all of the exchange keys are drawn at the same position among the plurality of sheets. The operation position corresponding to the exchange key is set to the same position among the plurality of sheet type information. For this reason, for example, after exchanging the sheet first, the user can operate the operation position corresponding to the exchange key, and cause the input device to place the operation position based on the replaced sheet type information in the operation area. . Further, before exchanging the sheet, the user operates the operation position corresponding to the exchange key, causes the input device to place the operation position based on the sheet type information after the replacement in the operation area, and then replaces the sheet. be able to. In this manner, the user can cause the input device to set the operation position based on the sheet type information corresponding to the replaced sheet in the operation area both before and after the sheet replacement. That is, the sheet exchange process can be executed both before and after the sheet exchange.

  The input device can identify a difference between display means provided adjacent to the operation area of the operation member and the sheet type information used when the operation position setting means sets the operation position. A type display control means for displaying on the display means, and the sheet includes a type description portion that is a part in which a difference in the type of the sheet is identifiable, and is disposed adjacent to the display means. The position on the display unit where the difference in the sheet type information is displayed by the type display control unit and the type description part may be adjacent to each other. In this case, since the position on the display unit where the difference in sheet type information is displayed by the type display control unit and the type description part are adjacent to each other, the user can set the operation position when the operation position setting unit sets the operation position. The used sheet type information can be easily compared with the sheet type. In addition, the user refers to the position on the display unit where the difference in sheet type information is displayed by the type display control unit and the type description unit, and whether or not a sheet corresponding to the sheet type information is arranged in the operation area. Can be easily determined.

  In the input device, the type description unit may be in the common unit, and the common unit may be disposed adjacent to the display unit. In this case, since the common part is adjacent to the display means, the user can easily operate the operation keys of the common part while referring to the display means. Therefore, the user confirms the position on the display means on which the difference between the sheet type information adjacent to each other and the type description portion are displayed, and whether or not a sheet corresponding to the sheet type information is arranged in the operation area. The operation keys of the common part can be easily operated while confirming the above.

  In the input device, a management sheet that is a sheet including a management key that is an operation key for an administrator can be arranged in the operation area, and the operation area corresponding to the management key of the management sheet is operated by the operation area. A first change accepting unit that accepts a setting change of the setting information for management, and a setting change of the setting information for the administrator is accepted by the first change accepting unit. You may provide the 1st change means which memorize | stores the setting information for administrators in the said memory | storage means. In this case, the user can change the setting information for the administrator using the sheet for the administrator.

  In the input device, in the operation area, a management sheet that is a sheet including a function change key that is an operation key for an administrator can be arranged, and the operation corresponding to the function change key of the management sheet A second change accepting unit that accepts a change in the function of the sheet type information when the region is operated, and a change in the function is accepted by the second change accepting unit. And a second changing unit that changes the function of the sheet type information different from the sheet type information. In this case, the user can change the function of the sheet type information different from the sheet type information for the administrator sheet by performing an operation of changing the function using the administrator sheet.

2 is a perspective view of the input device 1. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display on a sheet 61 arranged on an operation area 76, an operation area 76 set in a first state 701, and a display 216. It is a figure which shows the display of the sheet | seat 62 arrange | positioned on the operation area | region 76, the operation area | region 76 set to the 2nd state 702, and the display 216. FIG. It is a figure which shows the display of the sheet | seat 63 arrange | positioned on the operation area | region 76, the operation area | region 76 set to the 3rd state 703, and the display 216. 6 is a data configuration diagram of a sheet data table 91. FIG. 6 is a data configuration diagram of a sheet data table 92. FIG. 6 is a data configuration diagram of a sheet data table 93. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the input device 1. FIG. It is a flowchart of a main process. It is a flowchart of a sheet exchange process. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating a 1st specific example. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating a 2nd example. It is a flowchart of a setting switching process. It is a data block diagram of the sheet data table 93 in which the function of the numeric key 751 “1” is changed. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the display of sheets 64, 65, 66 and a display 216 according to a modified example arranged on the operation area 76.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of the input device 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the sheets 61, 62, and 63 (see FIGS. 2 to 4) will be described. However, when the sheets 61, 62, and 63 are collectively referred to or not specified, they are referred to as “sheet 6”. Also, the sheet data tables 91, 92, and 93 (see FIGS. 5 to 7) will be described. However, when the sheet data tables 91, 92, and 93 are collectively referred to or not specified, they are referred to as “sheet data table 9”. .

  The input device 1 has a printing device function for printing characters (letters, numbers, symbols, and the like). Inside the input device 1, a tape roll (not shown) around which a wound tape-like print medium 45 is wound is installed. When the input device 1 executes printing, the printing medium 45 is pulled out from the tape roll, and printing is performed on the printing medium 45. Then, the printed print medium 45 is cut and discharged to the outside. For example, when the character “Apple Pie” is printed, the printed print medium 451 shown in FIG. 1 is created.

  The input device 1 includes a touch pad 207 on the upper surface. Note that no display is provided under the touch pad 207. On the upper side of the touch pad 207, the sheet 6 (see FIGS. 2 to 4) is replaceably disposed. The sheet 6 is formed in the same shape as the plan view of the touch pad 207. In addition, a wall portion 219 that protrudes upward from the touch pad 207 is provided around the touch pad 207. When the sheet 6 is disposed on the upper side of the touch pad 207, the sheet 6 is disposed on the inner side of the wall portion 219. A display 216 is provided behind the touch pad 207. That is, the display 216 is provided adjacent to the operation area 76 (see FIG. 2, described later) of the touch pad 207.

  The second operation key 7 and the sheet 6 of the touch pad 207 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4 are defined as the front side, the rear side, the right side, and the left side of the seat 6 and the touch pad 207. Sheets 61 to 63 in FIGS. 2 to 4 show a state in which the sheet 6 is disposed on the surface of the touch pad 207. Various first operation keys 5 are drawn on the sheet 6 by printing. As shown on the lower side of FIGS. 2 to 4, a plurality of second operation keys 7 are set on the touch pad 207 within a predetermined range. The first operation key 5 is drawn on the sheet 6 by printing corresponding to the second operation key 7 of the touch pad 207. More specifically, the first operation key 5 is drawn with a pattern corresponding to the function of the second operation key 7 of the touch pad 207. The user can operate the second operation key 7 set on the touch pad 207 by pressing the first operation key 5 drawn on the sheet 6.

  In the flash memory 203 of the input device 1, a sheet data table 9 (FIG. 5) in which positions of the second operation keys 7 arranged on the touch pad 207 for each type of sheet 6 (hereinafter referred to as operation positions) is registered. To FIG. 7) and setting information for an administrator, which will be described later. Although details will be described later, the user operates the corresponding second operation key 7 by operating the first operation key 5 included in the common part 59 (described later) of the sheet 6, and the sheet in which the operation position is registered. The data table 9 is selected. The CPU 201 of the input device 1 uses the selected sheet data table 9 to set the operation position of the second operation key 7 on the touch pad 207 (S36 in FIG. 10, which will be described later).

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the first operation key 5 includes a cursor key 51, an OK key 54, an ESC key 53, a function setting key 52, and an individual key 55. A cursor key 51, an OK key 54, an ESC key 53, and a function setting key 52 are drawn on the common part 59. The common part 59 is provided on the upper part of the sheet 6. For this reason, the common part 59 is adjacent to the display 216 provided on the rear side of the touch pad 207. The cursor key 51, the OK key 54, the ESC key 53, and the function setting key 52 drawn on the common part 59 are set at the same position among the plurality of sheets 61-63.

  The cursor key 51 is a key for moving the cursor 98 (see FIG. 11A). The cursor key 51 is provided at the central portion of the common portion 59 in the left-right direction. The cursor key 51 includes an up key 511, a down key 512, a right key 513, and a left key 514. The function setting key 52 is provided at the left rear part of the common part 59. The function setting key 52 is a key for setting various functions. The ESC key 53 is provided below the function setting key 52. The ESC key 53 is a key operated when the process (for example, the sheet exchange process shown in FIG. 10) is stopped halfway. The OK key 54 is provided in the right front part of the common part 59. The OK key 54 is a key that is operated when printing is performed or a selection operation for selecting a selected function is performed.

  Although details will be described later, when the sheet 6 arranged on the touch pad 207 is replaced, the cursor key 51, the OK key 54, the ESC key 53, and the function setting key 52 provided in the common unit 59 are operated. The arrangement of the second operation key 7 on the touch pad 207 is changed. In the following description, the cursor key 51, the OK key 54, the ESC key 53, and the function setting key 52 that are operated when the seat 6 is replaced may be referred to as an exchange key 50. The exchange key 50 is a first operation key 5 that is operated from the start to the end of a sheet exchange process (see FIG. 10) for exchanging sheets. The common part 59 is a part where all of the exchange keys 50 are drawn at the same position between the plurality of sheets 61, 62, 63.

  At the right rear part of the common part 59, a type description part 40 is provided. The type description unit 40 is disposed adjacent to the display 216. The type description part 40 is a part where the difference in the type of the sheet 6 is drawn so as to be identifiable. The type description unit 40 is not included in the first operation key 5. For this reason, the touch pad 207 is not provided with the second operation key 7 corresponding to the type description unit 40 (see FIGS. 2 to 4). The name of the sheet 61 (see FIG. 2) is referred to as “B sheet”. In the type description section 40 of the sheet 61, an alphabet “B” corresponding to the name is drawn. The name of the sheet 62 (see FIG. 3) is referred to as “C sheet”. In the type description section 40 of the sheet 62, an alphabet “C” corresponding to the name is drawn. The name of the sheet 64 (see FIG. 4) is called “Dsheet”. In the type description section 40 of the sheet 63, an alphabet “D” corresponding to the name is drawn.

  The individual key 55 is provided on the front side of the common part 59. As shown in FIG. 2, in the case of the sheet 61, the individual key 55 includes a numeric key 551, a comma key 561, a period key 562, a space key 563, a management key 564, and a magnifying glass key 565. Ten numeric keys 551 are provided with numbers “0” to “9”. Numbers “0” to “9” are drawn on the number key 551. In the following description, for example, when the number key 551 of the number “1” is specified, it is described as the number key 551 “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the case of the sheet 62, the individual key 55 includes a number key 552. 28 number keys 552 corresponding to the numbers “1” to “28” are provided. Numbers “1” to “28” are drawn on the number key 552. In the following description, for example, when the number key 552 having the number “1” is specified, the number key 552 “1” is described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the case of the sheet 63, the individual key 55 includes a numeric key 551, a comma key 561, a period key 562, a space key 563, and a magnifying glass key 565 similar to the individual key 55 of the sheet 61. However, the management key 564 (see FIG. 2) is not provided. The sheet 61 is a sheet for an administrator, and the sheet 63 is a sheet used by a user other than the administrator. Although details will be described later, when the management key 564 of the administrator's sheet 61 is operated and a predetermined operation is performed, the function of the individual key 55 of the sheet 63 is changed, and the password for operating the input device 1 Can be changed. However, since the management key 564 cannot be used on the non-administrator sheet 63, the function of the individual key 55 cannot be changed, or the password cannot be changed.

  The second operation key 7 set in the operation area 76 of the touch pad 207 will be described. The operation area 76 is set on the entire surface of the touch pad 207. In the following description, a state where the second operation key 7 is set at a position (operation position) on the operation area 76 corresponding to the arrangement position of the first operation key 5 of the sheet 61 is referred to as a first state 701 (see FIG. 2). ). A state in which the second operation key 7 is set at the operation position corresponding to the arrangement position of the first operation key 5 of the sheet 62 is referred to as a second state 702 (see FIG. 3). A state in which the second operation key 7 is set at the operation position corresponding to the position of the first operation key 5 on the sheet 63 is referred to as a third state 703 (see FIG. 4). In the first, second, and third states 701, 702, and 703, the second operation key 7 is placed at an operation position registered in sheet data tables 91, 92, and 93 (see FIGS. 5 to 7) described later. It is in a state of being arranged.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, in the first, second, and third states 701, 702, and 703, the cursor key 51, the OK key 54, the ESC key 53, and the common part 59 of the sheets 61, 62, and 63, and A cursor key 71, an OK key 74, an ESC key 73, and a function setting key 72, which are second operation keys 7 corresponding to the function setting key 52, are arranged. The cursor key 71 is an upper key 711, a lower key 712, a right key 713, which is a second operation key 7 corresponding to the upper key 511, the lower key 512, the right key 513, and the left key 514 of the sheets 61, 62 and 63. Key 714 is included. In the following description, the cursor key 71, the OK key 74, the ESC key 73, and the function setting key 72 that are operated when the seat 6 is replaced are referred to as an exchange key 70.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the first state 701, an individual key 75 corresponding to the individual key 55 of the sheet 61 is arranged. The individual keys 75 in the first state 701 are a numeric key 551, a comma key 561, a period key 562, a space key 563, a management key 564, and a numeric key 751 corresponding to the magnifying glass key 565, a comma key 761, a period key 762, A space key 763, a management key 764, and a magnifying glass key 765 are included. In the following description, for example, when the number key 751 of the number “1” is specified, it is described as the number key 751 “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the individual key 75 in the second state 702 includes a number key 752 corresponding to the number key 552 of the sheet 62. In the following description, for example, when the number key 752 having the number “1” is specified, the number key 752 “1” is described. As shown in FIG. 4, the individual keys 75 in the third state 703 are arranged with the same individual keys 75 as in the first state 701. However, the management key 764 is not arranged.

  The coordinates (X, Y) of the operation area 76 will be described. In the operation area 76, it is assumed that the right direction is the + direction (X direction) of the X axis, and the downward direction is the + direction (Y direction) of the Y axis. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the upper left coordinate of the operation area 76 is the origin (0, 0). The coordinates on the lower right of the operation area 76 are (70, 100). That is, the operation area 76 is in the range of (0, 0) to (70, 100).

  The sheet data table 9 will be described with reference to FIGS. The sheet data table 9 includes an operation position on the operation area 76 corresponding to the arrangement position of the first operation key 5 according to the type of the sheet 6 and a function executed when the operation position is operated. It is a data table set for each type. The sheet data table 9 is stored in the flash memory 203. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the sheet data table 9 stores the name, operation position, and function of the second operation key 7 in association with each other. The name of the second operation key 7 is the same as that of the second operation key 7 described above. The operation position is set to the coordinates of the second operation key 7 corresponding to the first operation key 5. The operation position of the exchange key 70 operated at the time of exchanging the sheet 6 is set to the same position among the plurality of sheet data tables 91 to 93.

  The function is a function executed when each second operation key 7 is operated. For example, when the number key 751 “1” corresponding to the number key 551 “1” of the sheet 61 is operated, the number “1” is displayed on the display 216. For example, when the number key 752 “2” corresponding to the number key 552 “2” of the sheet 62 is operated, the print medium 451 (see FIG. 1) on which the character “Apple Pie” is printed is created.

  The display on the display 216 will be described. Various information is displayed on the display 216. For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, characters and a cursor 98 are displayed. The display 216 is provided with a type display unit 97. The type display unit 97 is a position on the display 216 where the difference of the sheet data table 9 used when the operation position of the second operation key 7 is set is displayed in an identifiable manner. The type display part 97 and the type description part 40 of the sheet 6 are adjacent to each other. When the operation area 76 is set to the first state 701 using the sheet data table 91 (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the sheet 61 “B sheet”, the alphabet “B” is displayed on the type display unit 97. (See FIG. 2). When the operation area 76 is set to the second state 702 using the sheet data table 92 (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the sheet 62 “C sheet”, the alphabet “C” is displayed on the type display portion 97. (See FIG. 3). When the operation area 76 is set to the third state 703 using the sheet data table 93 (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the sheet 63 “D sheet”, the alphabet “D” is displayed on the type display portion 97. (See FIG. 4). Therefore, when the corresponding sheet 6 is arranged on the operation area 76, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the same alphabet is displayed on the type display part 97 and the type description part 40 adjacent to each other. Become.

  The electrical configuration of the input device 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The input device 1 includes a CPU 201 that controls the input device 1. The CPU 201 is connected to the ROM 202, flash memory 203, RAM 204, CGROM 205, output circuit 213, and drive circuits 209 to 212.

  The ROM 202 stores various programs executed by the CPU 201 of the input device 1 (for example, the main processing program in FIG. 9). Various data (for example, the sheet data table 9 (see FIGS. 5 to 7) and the like) are stored in the flash memory 203. The RAM 204 stores various temporary data. The CGROM 205 stores dot pattern data for printing for printing various characters (characters, numbers, figures, etc.) on the print medium 45.

  The drive circuit 212 is an electronic circuit for driving the touch pad 207. When the user operates (presses) the first operation key 5 drawn on the sheet 6 placed on the touch pad 207, the CPU 201 detects the position (coordinates) operated via the touch pad 207. As a result, the CPU 201 identifies the operated second operation key 7. The drive circuit 209 is an electronic circuit for driving the thermal head 217. The CPU 201 can print on the print medium 45 by controlling the thermal head 217 via the drive circuit 209. The drive circuit 210 is an electronic circuit for driving a tape feed motor 214 for conveying the print medium 45 wound inside the input device 1 to the outside. The drive circuit 211 is an electronic circuit for driving a cutter motor 215 that operates a moving blade (not shown) for cutting the printed print medium 45.

  The main processing of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. When the power of the input device 1 is turned on, the CPU 201 reads the main process program stored in the ROM 202 and executes the main process. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the main process is started when the sheet 61 is disposed on the operation position of the touch pad 207. It is assumed that an operation position for the sheet 61 is set in the operation area 76.

  As shown in FIG. 9, it is first determined whether or not the function setting key 72 has been operated (S11). When the function setting key 72 is not operated (S11: NO), it is determined whether or not the management key 764 is operated (S12). If the management key 764 is not operated (S12: NO), whether or not the second operation key 7 other than the function setting key 72 and the management key 764 (hereinafter referred to as “other second operation key 7”) has been operated. Is determined (S13). When the other second operation key 7 is not operated (S13: NO), the process returns to S11.

  When the function setting key 72 is operated (S11: NO), for example, a list of settable functions such as “sheet 6 replacement”, “printing density”, “printing direction”, and the like is displayed on the display 216 (S14). ). Next, it is determined whether or not the function to be set by the user is selected from the list of functions displayed in S14 (S15). When the function is not selected (S15: NO), the process of S15 is repeated. When the user selects a function, the cursor key 71 is operated, and a cursor 98 (a cursor similar to the cursor 98 in FIG. 11A) is moved over the function to be set. Then, an OK key 74 is operated to select (determine) a function.

  When the function is selected (S15: YES), it is determined whether or not the function selected in S15 is “exchange seat 6” (S16). When “exchange sheet 6” is selected (S16: YES), a sheet exchange process is performed (S17). When an instruction to perform sheet replacement processing is input, the replacement key 70 (cursor key 71, OK key 74, etc.) is operated in S15, and an instruction to replace the sheet 6 is input.

  The sheet exchange process will be described with reference to FIG. The sheet exchange process is a process of changing the operation position of the second operation key 7 set in the operation area 76 in order to exchange the sheet 6. In the following description, the first specific example and the second specific example will be described separately. In the first specific example, with the sheet 61 placed on the touch pad 207, the operation area 76 is changed from the first state 701 (see FIG. 2) to the second state 702 (see FIG. 3). In this example, the sheet 61 is replaced with a sheet 62 (see FIG. 11). In the second specific example, after the sheet 61 is first replaced with the sheet 62, the operation area 76 is changed from the first state (see FIG. 2) to the second state (see FIG. 3) (FIG. 12). reference). First, the case of the first specific example will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the sheet exchange process, first, a list of types of sheets 6 that can be set is displayed on the display 216 (S31). In the present embodiment, it is assumed that three sheet data tables 9 of sheet data tables 91, 92, and 93 (see FIGS. 5 to 7) are stored in the flash memory 203. In this case, the sheet 61 “B sheet”, the sheet 62 “C sheet”, and the sheet 63 “D sheet” can be set. Accordingly, the display on the display 216 changes from the state shown in FIG. 2 to a state where “B sheet”, “C sheet”, and “D sheet” shown in FIG. At this time, the cursor 98 is set to “B sheet” corresponding to the first state 701 set in the current operation area 76.

  Next, it is determined whether the upper key 711 or the lower key 712 has been operated (S32). If it is not operated (S32: NO), it is determined whether or not the OK key 74 is operated (S33). If the OK key 74 has not been operated (S33: NO), it is determined whether or not the ESC key 74 has been operated (S34). If the ESC key 74 has not been operated (S34: NO), the process returns to S32.

  When the up key 711 or the down key 712 is operated (S32: YES), the cursor 98 is moved (S35). For example, when the down key 712 is operated in the state shown in FIG. 11A (S32: YES), the cursor 98 is moved downward as shown in FIG. 11B, and the cursor 98 is “Csheet”. (S35). Next, the process returns to S32.

  When replacing the sheet 62 “C sheet”, the user operates the OK key 74 in a state where the cursor 98 is set to “C sheet” (see FIG. 11B). That is, an instruction to replace the sheet 61 with the sheet 62 is input. When the OK key 74 is operated (S33: YES), the operation position for the second operation key 7 is set in the operation area 76 (S36). In S36, the sheet data table 92 (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the sheet 62 “C sheet” selected in S32, S35, and S33 among the sheet data tables 91, 92, and 93 stored in the flash memory 203 is displayed. Read out. Then, the operation position of the second operation key 7 registered in the read sheet data table 92 is set in the operation area 76. As a result, the operation area 76 is set to the second state 702 as shown in FIG.

  Next, the difference in the sheet data table 9 used when the operation position is set in S36 is displayed on the type display unit 97 of the display 216 so as to be identifiable (S37). In the first specific example, the sheet data table 92 is used in S 36, and the operation position of the second operation key 7 is set in the operation area 76. The sheet data table 92 is a data table corresponding to the sheet 62 “B sheet”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11C, “C” is displayed on the type display portion 97 of the display 216. For this reason, the user can confirm that the operation area 76 is set to the second state 702 corresponding to the sheet data table 92. Next, the sheet exchange process is terminated, and the process returns to S11 of the main process (see FIG. 9).

  When the user replaces the sheet 61 with the sheet 62, as shown in FIG. 11D, the first operation key 5 of the sheet 62 and the second operation key 7 of the operation area 76 in the second state 702 correspond to each other. Become. At this time, “C” is displayed on both the adjacent type display portion 97 and the type description portion 40.

  If the ESC key 73 is operated in S34 (see FIG. 10) (S34: YES), the display of the type of the sheet 61 displayed in S31 is deleted (S38). Next, the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 9).

  Next, a second specific example will be described. As described above, the second specific example is an example in which the operation region 76 is changed from the first state (see FIG. 2) to the second state (see FIG. 3) after the sheet 61 is first replaced with the sheet 62. (See FIG. 12). In the second specific example, as shown in FIG. 2, it is assumed that the sheet 61 is arranged in the operation area 76 and the operation area 76 is set to the first state 701 corresponding to the sheet data table 91. First, when the user replaces the sheet 61 with the sheet 62, the sheet 62 is placed on the operation area 76 in the first state 701 as shown in FIG. In this case, the individual key 55 of the sheet 62 and the individual key 75 of the operation area 76 do not correspond to each other. However, the first operation key 5 (exchange key 50) corresponding to the common portion 59 is the same for the sheet 61 and the sheet 62. For this reason, the position of the exchange key 70 set in the operation area 76 is the same between the first state 701 and the second state 702. Therefore, the user can operate the exchange key 70 corresponding to the common part 59 of the sheets 61 and 62.

  When the function setting key 72 is operated (S11: YES), a list of settable functions is displayed on the display 216 (S14). When the cursor key 71 and the OK key 74 are operated and “exchange sheet 6” is selected (S15: YES and S16: YES), a sheet exchange process is executed (S17). As shown in FIG. 12B, “B sheet”, “C sheet”, and “D sheet” are displayed on the display 216 (S31). At this time, the cursor 98 is set to “B sheet” corresponding to the first state 701 set in the operation area 76.

  Next, for example, when the down key 712 is operated in the state shown in FIG. 12B (S32: YES), the cursor 98 is moved downward as shown in FIG. “Sheet” is set (S35). Next, the process returns to S32.

  The user operates the OK key 74 in a state where the cursor 98 is set to “C sheet” (see FIG. 12C). That is, an instruction to replace the sheet 6 is input. When the OK key 74 is operated (S33: YES), the operation position of the second operation key 7 is set in the operation area 76 (S36). As a result, as shown in FIG. 12D, the sheet data table 92 is used, and the operation area 76 is set to the second state 702.

  Next, the difference in the sheet data table 9 used when the operation position is set in S36 is displayed on the type display unit 97 of the display 216 so as to be identifiable (S37). As a result, as shown in FIG. 12D, the type display portion 97 of the display 216 is changed to “C” corresponding to the sheet data table 92 of the sheet 62 “C sheet”. Next, the sheet exchange process is terminated, and the process returns to S11 of the main process (see FIG. 9).

  The sheet 6 is exchanged as in the first specific example and the second specific example. In the present embodiment, all of the exchange keys 50 are drawn at the same position between the plurality of sheets 61, 62, 63. Further, the operation position of the exchange key 50 in the operation area 76 corresponding to the exchange key 50 is set to the same position among the plurality of sheet data tables 91, 92, 93. As in the first specific example and the second specific example, the user is based on the sheet data table 92 corresponding to the sheet 62 after replacement by the CPU 201 of the input device 1 both before and after replacing the sheet 61 with the sheet 62. The operation position of the second operation key 7 can be set in the operation area 76 (S36). Thus, the sheet exchange process (see FIG. 10) can be executed both before and after the sheet exchange. Therefore, user convenience is improved.

  Further, since the exchange key 50 is drawn at the same position on the common portion 59 of the plurality of sheets 61, 62, 63, the user uses the exchange key 50 even when using different types of sheets 6. The CPU 201 can set the operation position of the second operation key 7 by performing the same operation. Therefore, even when different types of seats 6 are used, the user can perform the same operation using the exchange key 50 (exchange key 70) and cause the CPU 201 to set the operation position (see FIG. 10). Therefore, even when the types of the sheets 6 are different, the user can perform an operation of replacing the sheets 6 smoothly.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when “exchange seat 6” is not selected (S16: NO), processing corresponding to the setting operation of the function selected in S15 is performed (S18). For example, “print density” and “print direction” are set. Next, the process returns to S11.

  In the following description, a case will be described in which the administrator changes the setting information for the administrator. As shown in FIG. 2, it is assumed that a manager sheet 61 on which a management key 564 is drawn is arranged on the operation area 76. Further, it is assumed that the operation area 76 is in the first state 701.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the management key 764 is operated (S12: YES), a setting switching process is executed (S19). The setting switching process will be described with reference to FIG. In the setting switching process, a list of administrator setting information that can be changed is displayed on the display 216 (S41). As a result, the input device 1 is in a state of accepting a change in the setting information for the administrator. The setting information for the manager that can be changed is, for example, “a password for operating the input device 1”, “function of the individual key 75”, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the upper key 711 or the lower key 712 has been operated (S42). If the upper key 711 and the lower key 712 are not operated (S42: NO), it is determined whether or not the OK key 74 is operated (S43). If the OK key 74 has not been operated (S43: NO), it is determined whether or not the ESC key 73 has been operated (S44). If the ESC key 73 has not been operated (S44: NO), the process returns to S42.

  The user refers to the list of setting information for the administrator that can be changed displayed in S41, and moves the cursor 98 with the up key 711 or the down key 712, and one of the setting information for the administrator that can be changed. Is selected with the OK key 74. When the up key 711 or the down key 712 is operated (S42: YES), the cursor 98 is moved (S45). Next, the process returns to S42. When the OK key 74 is operated (S43: YES), it is determined whether or not the function change of the individual key 75 is selected by the operation of S43 (S46). When the function change of the individual key 75 is selected (S46: YES), it is determined whether or not the individual key 75 that changes the function is selected by operating the individual key 75 that changes the function. (S47).

  When the individual key 75 for changing the function is not selected (S47: NO), S47 is repeated. When the individual key 75 for changing the function is selected (S47: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting operation for the function to be changed has been performed (S48). When the setting operation of the function to be changed is not performed (S48: NO), S48 is repeated.

  For example, it is assumed that the numeric key 751 “1” among the individual keys 75 is operated in S47 (S47: YES). In the sheet data table 91 (see FIG. 5), a function for displaying the number “1” is associated with the number key 751 “1”. For example, it is assumed that a setting operation for setting this function as a function of printing “Apple Pie” is performed. In this setting operation, for example, each function including a function of printing “Apple Pie” stored in advance in the flash memory 203 is displayed in a list on the display 216, and the cursor key 71 and the OK key 54 are used to display “Apple Pie”. This is performed by selecting a function for printing "".

  When the setting operation of the function to be changed is performed (S48: YES), the function of the individual key 75 selected in S47 is changed to the function set and operated in S48 (S49). Thereby, for example, the function of the number key 751 of the sheet data table 91 (see FIG. 5) for the manager's sheet 61 is changed from the function of displaying the number “1” to the function of printing “Apple Pie”. The

  Next, the function of the sheet data table 93 (see FIG. 7) different from the sheet data table 91 for the manager sheet 61 is changed to the function set and operated in S48 (S50). Thus, for example, the function of the numeric key 751 “1” of the sheet data table 93 for the sheet 63 is changed from “function to display the number“ 1 ”” (see FIG. 7) to “printing“ Apple Pie ””. (See FIG. 14). Next, the setting switching process is terminated, and the process returns to S11 of the main process (see FIG. 9).

  If the function change of the individual key 75 is not selected in S46 (S46: NO), it is determined whether or not new setting information has been acquired for the changeable administrator setting information selected in S43. (S51). When new setting information has not been acquired (S51: NO), S51 is repeated. For example, when the setting information for the administrator that can be changed selected in S43 is “password enabling the input device 1 to operate”, the user operates the number key 751 to create a new password (a combination of numbers). New setting information) is input and the OK key 74 is operated. In this case, it is determined that new setting information has been acquired (S51: YES), and the changeable administrator setting information selected in S43 is changed to the new setting information acquired in S51. Setting information for the administrator is stored in the flash memory 203 (S52). Thereby, for example, the “password” in the changed setting information of the administrator is changed to the new password acquired in S51. Next, the setting switching process is terminated, and the process returns to S11 of the main process (see FIG. 9).

  When the ESC key 73 is operated (S44: YES), the list of setting information for managers that can be changed displayed in S41 is deleted (S53). Next, the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIG. 9, when another second operation key 7 is operated (S13: YES), processing corresponding to the operated second operation key 7 is executed (S20). For example, when the number key 751 “3” is operated (S13: YES), the number “3” is displayed on the display (S20).

  As described above, the processing in this embodiment is executed. In the present embodiment, there is a difference in the type of the sheet display table 97 and the type of the sheet 6 in which the difference in the sheet data table 9 used when the operation position of the second operation key 7 is set in S36 is identifiable. The type description portions 40 drawn so as to be identifiable are adjacent to each other. Therefore, the user can easily compare the sheet data table 9 used when the operation position of the second operation key 7 is set in S36 and the type of the sheet 6. Further, the user can easily determine whether or not the sheet 6 corresponding to the sheet data table 9 is arranged in the operation area 76 by referring to the type display unit 97 and the type description unit 40.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 11C, “C” in the type display unit 97 and “B” in the type description unit 40 are different. In this case, it can be easily determined that the sheet 62 corresponding to the sheet data table 92 is not arranged in the operation area 76. For this reason, the user searches for a sheet 63 in which “C” corresponding to “C” displayed on the type display unit 97 is drawn in the type description unit 40 from among the plurality of sheets 6, and enters the operation area 76. Can be arranged. 11D, when “C” in the type display unit 97 and “C” in the type description unit 40 are the same, the sheet 63 corresponding to the sheet data table 93 is arranged in the operation area 76. Can be easily confirmed.

  The type description unit 40 is provided in the common unit 59. The common part 59 is provided adjacent to the display 216. In this case, since the common part 59 is adjacent to the display 216, the first operation key 5 of the common part 59 can be easily operated while referring to the display 216. Therefore, the user confirms the type display unit 97 and the type description unit 40 adjacent to each other and confirms whether or not the sheet 6 corresponding to the sheet data table 9 is arranged in the operation area 76, The first operation key 5 of the unit 59 can be easily operated.

  In the operation area 76, a sheet 61 including a management key 564 for an administrator can be arranged (see FIG. 2). And the change of the setting information for management is received by performing S48 and S51 (refer FIG. 13). When the change of the setting information for the administrator is accepted (S48: YES and S51: YES), the changed setting information for the administrator is stored in the flash memory 203 (S49 and S52). Thus, in this embodiment, the administrator setting information can be changed using the administrator sheet 61.

  In addition, by executing S48, a change in the function of the sheet data table 9 is accepted. When the function change is accepted (S48: YES), the function of the sheet data table 93 that is different from the sheet data table 91 for the administrator sheet 61 (see FIG. 2) is changed (S50, (See FIGS. 7 and 14). Thus, the function of the sheet data table 93 can be changed by performing an operation of changing the function using the administrator sheet 61. The sheet data table 93 is the sheet data table 9 for the sheet 63. When the function of the sheet data table 93 is changed, the user may continue to use the sheet 63 or create a new sheet 6 in accordance with the function of the sheet data table 93 after the function is changed. May be used.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation key 5 corresponds to the “operation key” of the present invention. The touch pad 207 corresponds to the “operation member” of the present invention. The sheet data table 9 corresponds to “sheet type information” of the present invention. The flash memory 203 corresponds to the “storage unit” of the present invention. The CPU 201 performing the process of S36 corresponds to the “operation position setting means” of the present invention. The display 216 corresponds to the “display unit” of the present invention. The CPU 201 that performs the process of S37 corresponds to the “type display control unit” of the present invention. The sheet 61 corresponds to the “management sheet” of the present invention. The CPU 201 that performs the processes of S48 and S51 corresponds to the “first change accepting unit” of the present invention. The CPU 201 that performs the processes of S49 and S52 corresponds to the “first changing unit” of the present invention. The management key 564 corresponds to the “management key” and “function change key” of the present invention. The CPU 201 that performs the process of S48 corresponds to the “second change accepting unit” of the present invention. The CPU 201 performing the process of S50 corresponds to the “second changing unit” of the present invention.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various change is possible. For example, the type description unit 40 is included in the common unit 59, but is not limited thereto. For example, the common portion 59 may be provided in the lower portion of the sheet 6, and the type description portion 40 may be provided in the upper portion of the sheet 6 adjacent to the display 216. Further, the type description unit 40 and the type display unit 97 may not be provided. Although the input device 1 has a configuration for performing printing, the input device 1 may not have a configuration for performing printing.

  In S50, the function of one sheet data table 93 that is different from the sheet data table 91 for the manager sheet 61 is changed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the functions of a plurality of types of sheet data tables 9 of different types may be changed. For example, in addition to the sheet data table 93 (see FIG. 7), the function of the numeric key 751 “2” is different from that of the sheet data table 93, and the sheet data set to “function to print“ Hamburger ”” Assume that a table 9 (not shown, hereinafter referred to as another sheet data table 9) is stored in the flash memory 203. Then, it is assumed that the number key 751 “1” is operated in S47 (S47: YES), and the setting operation for setting the function for displaying the number “1” to the function for printing “Apple Pie” is performed (S48: YES). In this case, the function of the numeric key 751 “1” in both the sheet data table 93 and the other sheet data table 9 is changed from the function of displaying the number “1” to the function of printing “Apple Pie”. Moreover, the function of the sheet data table 9 selected by the user among the plurality of types of sheet data tables 9 may be changed. In this case, after the function change of the individual key 75 is selected (S46: YES), a process of selecting the sheet data table 9 whose function is to be changed from among a plurality of types of sheet data tables 9 by a user operation is added. May be.

  In S49, the function of the sheet data table 91 for the administrator sheet 61 has been changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The sheet data table 91 for the administrator sheet 61 is not changed, and the function of the sheet data table 9 different from the sheet data table 91 for the administrator sheet 61 may be changed in S50.

  The type display unit 97 only needs to display the difference in the sheet data table 9 used when the operation position of the second operation key 7 is set in S36, and displays the alphabet as in this embodiment. It is not limited to. Moreover, the kind description part 40 should just be drawn so that the difference in the kind of sheet | seat 6 can be identified, and is not limited to displaying an alphabet like this embodiment. For example, by changing the position of the type display unit 97 in accordance with the difference in the sheet data table 9 used when the operation position of the second operation key 7 is set in S36, the second operation key in S36. The difference in the sheet data table 9 used when the operation position 7 is set may be displayed in an identifiable manner. Moreover, the difference in the type of the sheet 6 may be drawn so as to be identifiable by changing the position of the type description unit 40 in accordance with the difference in the type of the sheet 6.

  This modification will be described with reference to FIG. The sheets 64, 65, and 66 shown in FIG. Then, the sheet data table 9 used when the operation position of the second operation key 7 is set in S36 is different. In FIG. 15, the description of the first operation key 5 of the sheets 64, 65, 66 is omitted. The sheet 64 is provided with a type description portion 401 at the left rear portion, and an upper triangle mark 411 (▲) is drawn. The sheet 65 is provided with a type description portion 401 at the rear center portion, and an upper triangular mark 412 is drawn. The sheet 66 is provided with a type description portion 401 at the right rear portion, and an upper triangular mark 413 is drawn.

  When the sheet data table 9 corresponding to the sheet 64 is used in S36 and the operation position of the second operation key 7 is set, the lower triangle mark 961 (▼) is the type display section 971 provided in the lower left part of the display 216. (S37). When the operation position of the second operation key 7 using the sheet data table 9 corresponding to the sheet 65 is set in S36, a lower triangle mark 962 is displayed on the type display portion 971 provided in the lower center of the display 216. (S37). When the operation position of the second operation key 7 using the sheet data table 9 corresponding to the sheet 66 is set in S36, a lower triangle mark 963 is displayed on the type display portion 971 provided at the lower right portion of the display 216. (S37).

  In the case of this example, the type display portion 97 where the lower triangle marks 961, 962, 963 are displayed is adjacent to the type description portion 401 where the upper triangle marks 411, 412, 413 are drawn. For this reason, when each of the lower triangle marks 961, 962, and 963 is adjacent to the upper triangle marks 411, 412, and 413, the user has placed the sheet 6 corresponding to the sheet data table 9 in the operation area 76. Can be easily determined. If each of the lower triangle marks 961, 962, and 963 is not adjacent to the upper triangle marks 411, 412, and 413, the user has not placed the sheet 6 corresponding to the sheet data table 9 in the operation area 76. This can be easily determined. For example, instead of the upper triangle marks 411, 412, and 413, alphabets “B”, “C”, and “D” may be described. Further, for example, alphabets “B”, “C”, and “D” may be displayed instead of the lower triangular marks 961, 962, and 963.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Input device 5 1st operation key 6, 61-66 Sheet 7 2nd operation key 9, 91-93 Sheet data table 40,401 Type description part 50, 70 Exchange key 59 Common part 97,971 Type display part 201 CPU
203 Flash memory 207 Touchpad 564, 764 Management key

Claims (5)

The operation keys are drawn on the sheet, and all of the exchange keys that are the operation keys operated from the start to the end of the sheet exchange process for exchanging the sheets are drawn at the same position among the plurality of sheets. An operation member having an operation region in which the sheet including the common portion which is a portion is replaceably disposed on the front surface;
An operation position that is a position on the operation region corresponding to the operation key arrangement position corresponding to the type of the sheet and a function that is executed when the operation position is operated are set for each type of the sheet. Storage means for storing the sheet type information in which the operation position corresponding to the exchange key is set at the same position among a plurality of the sheet type information,
When the operation position corresponding to the replacement key is operated and an instruction to replace the sheet is input, the sheet type information corresponding to the sheet after replacement stored in the storage unit is used, An input device comprising: an operation position setting means for setting the operation position corresponding to the operation key in the operation area. Display means provided adjacent to the operation area of the operation member;
A type display control means for displaying on the display means such that the difference between the sheet type information used when the operation position setting means sets the operation position can be identified;
The sheet includes a type description part that is a part in which the difference in the type of the sheet is drawn so as to be identifiable, and is disposed adjacent to the display means
The input device according to claim 1, wherein a position on the display unit on which the difference in sheet type information is displayed by the type display control unit and the type description unit are adjacent to each other.   The input device according to claim 2, wherein the type description unit is in the common unit, and the common unit is disposed adjacent to the display unit. In the operation area, a management sheet that is a sheet including a management key that is an operation key for an administrator can be arranged.
First change receiving means for receiving a setting change of the setting information for management when the operation area corresponding to the management key of the management sheet is operated;
A first changing unit that stores the changed setting information for the administrator in the storage unit when the first change receiving unit receives a setting change of the setting information for the administrator. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein In the operation area, a management sheet that is a sheet including a function change key that is an operation key for an administrator can be arranged.
Second change accepting means for accepting a change of the function of the sheet type information when the operation area corresponding to the function change key of the management sheet is operated;
And a second changing unit that changes the function of the sheet type information different from the sheet type information about the manager sheet when the change of the function is received by the second change receiving unit. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the input device is an input device.