JPH0228817A - Console panel - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent an operation miss from generation by directly instructing an operatable key in each operation phase to an operator with a display lamp which is provided in correspondence to each key. CONSTITUTION:A console panel 1, which is used as the terminal of a computer and a control panel, etc., for various automatic control machines, has the various types of function keys F1-F8 and ten-keys S0-S9 and a microcomputer 2 is connected to this console. Then, the various types of instructions and execution are executed according to a program. A lamp driver 3 is provided to turn on display lamps F1i-F8i and S0i-S9i, which are provided to the respective keys of the console 1, and the turning-on of the lamp is controlled by the microcomputer 2. Then, it is detected by a key sensor 4 that the prescribed key is operated by the operator. Thus, the operatable key in each operation phase can be directly instructed to the operator by the above mentioned display lamp.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a control panel for an information processing device, etc., and particularly to a control panel that clearly indicates only the keys to be operated in an operation mode.

[Prior Art] This type of operation panel, which is conventionally used as a computer terminal, has various function keys and a numeric keypad on its operation surface. When operating the computer, the operator selects the main menu,
In each operation phase, such as submenu selection, the key to be operated was recognized and operated based on instructions on a character display or the operating procedure manual.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] With the conventional operation panel described above, it is difficult for a person who is not skilled in operating the operation panel to know the type and procedure of keys to be operated by looking at a character display such as a display. Furthermore, when searching for the position of a key on the operation panel and operating it, the key to be operated does not display whether or not it can be operated, which may lead to an operation error.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides a control panel that allows even a person who is not accustomed to operating the control panel to operate the control panel without making any mistakes. The purpose is to provide

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a display lamp for each key in an operation panel having a plurality of keys controlled by a microcomputer, etc., and displays a layered operation interface under the control of the microcomputer. The present invention is characterized in that only the display lamps corresponding to the keys that may be operated are controlled to light up.

[Example] Next, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the operation panel according to the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a key layout diagram of the operation panel. There is an operation panel used as a control panel, etc., and has various function keys F1 to F8 and numeric keys SO to S9. Reference numeral 2 denotes a microcomputer connected to the operation panel 1, which executes various commands according to programs, as will be described later. 3 indicates various functions #-Fl to F8 and ten-t- disposed on the operation panel 1.
Display lamps installed on SO~S9 Fit~F8i, S
This is a lamp driver that lights up O1 to S9i, and the microcomputer 2 controls which display lamp is lit. A key sensor 4 detects when a predetermined key is operated by the operator.

Next, operation panel 1 will be explained about the operation of the operation panel of the present invention.
Let's assume that the keys are F1, F2 are the main menu selection keys, keys F3 to F8 are the submenu selection keys, and keys SO to F2 are the main menu selection keys.
S9 is grouped with the numeric keypad, and the operating procedure is assumed to be such that the main menu key is selected, the submenu key is selected, and the numeric keypad is used for selective input.

The microcomputer 2 first controls the lamp driver 3 to turn on only the display lamps Fli and F2i as a main menu selection phase. The operator determines that the key F1 or F2 can be operated, and operates either key as necessary. The microcomputer 2 detects key operations through the key sensor 4.

Next, as a submenu selection face, display lamp F3
The lamp driver 3 is controlled so that only operable ones from i to F8i are lit. Operator presses key F3i
~F8i is determined to be operable, and any key is operated as necessary. The microcomputer 2 detects key operations through the key sensor 4. Execute the numeric keypad selection face in the same way.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the present invention prevents operational errors by directly instructing the operator which keys can be operated in each operation phase using indicator lamps provided corresponding to each key. It has the effect of making things possible.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the operation panel according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a key layout diagram of the operation panel. ... Microcomputer 3 ... Lamp driver 4 ... Key sensor

Claims (1)

[Claims] In an operation panel having multiple keys controlled by a microcomputer, each key is provided with an indicator lamp, and under control of the microcomputer, an indicator lamp corresponding to the key that can be operated in a hierarchical operation phase is provided. An operation panel characterized in that only the lighting is controlled.