JPH04314118A - Key function displaying system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To display an expansion function key list capable of using a flexible function mached with the convenience of a user only during an auxiliary key is depressed. CONSTITUTION:An auxiliary key identifying step 1 identifies the depressing of the auxiliary key. An expansion display setting step 3 sets the expansion function key list when the depressing of the auxiliary key is identified by the auxiliary key identifying step 1. Then, a function dislay executing step 4 displays the set expansion function key list on a part of a dipaly screen.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a key function display system, and more particularly to a key function display system for displaying a function key list on a portion of a computer display screen.

0002

[Prior Art] Conventional key function display methods do not display extended function keys that cannot be displayed on the screen.
Functions were indicated by markings on the key tops or, in the case of programmable function keys, by attaching function key labels. However, in the case of engraving on the key top, the display cannot be changed depending on the function of the function key used by software, and the function key label used in the case of programmable function keys does not allow the user to change the display. It was difficult to respond flexibly when defining independently.

0003

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The conventional key function display method described above has the drawback that it is difficult to create a flexible information processing system that has various function keys that suit the convenience of the user. ing.

0004

[Means for Solving the Problems] The key function display method of the present invention is a key function display method for an information processing system that displays a standard function key list on a part of the display screen of a computer. an auxiliary key identification step for identifying the press of an auxiliary key in order to display an extended function key list for an extended function that exceeds the number of function keys and cannot be displayed on the standard function key list; The present invention is configured by having an extended display setting step that switches and sets the display content to the extended function key list when it is determined that the function key list is present, and a function display execution step that actually displays the function key list in a part of the display screen. has been done.

[0005]

Embodiments Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the key function display method of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, this embodiment includes an auxiliary key identification step 1, a standard display setting step 2, an extended display setting step 3, and a function display execution step 4. .

[0008] Here, a case will be described in which an auxiliary key is pressed in the input waiting state in this embodiment.

First, in the auxiliary key identification step 1, if the current pressed state of the auxiliary key is unchanged from the previous state, the standard display setting step 2 and the extended display setting step 3 are performed.
The above process is not performed and the process moves on to the subsequent process.

On the other hand, in the auxiliary key identification step 1, when it is determined whether the auxiliary key has been pressed and the auxiliary key press is detected, in the extended display setting step 3, data for the extended function key list is set, and the function display execution step 4 is performed. Displays function key data on the bottom line of the screen.

[0011] Furthermore, in the auxiliary key identification step 1, if it is determined that the auxiliary key has been pressed and it is detected that the auxiliary key has been released, in the standard display setting step 2, the data of the standard function key list is set. Then, in function display execution step 4, the function key data is displayed on the bottom line of the screen.

0012

As explained above, the key function display method of the present invention displays a function key list on a portion of the display screen of a computer, and displays auxiliary keys on a control section that monitors key inputs. By having an auxiliary key identification step that determines the pressed state of the auxiliary key, an extended function key list that allows flexible functions tailored to the user's convenience can be displayed only while the auxiliary key is pressed. have.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of a key function display method of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Auxiliary key identification step 2 Standard display setting step 3. Extended display setting step 4 Function display execution step

Claims (1)

[Claims] [Claim 1] In a key function display method for an information processing system that displays a standard function key list on a portion of a computer display screen, the number of function keys that exceed the number that can be displayed on the display screen are displayed on the standard function key list. an auxiliary key identification step that identifies pressing of an auxiliary key in order to display an extended function key list for extended functions that cannot be performed; A key function display method comprising: an extended display setting step for switching to and setting a key list; and a function display execution step for actually displaying a function key list on a portion of a display screen.