JPH0448325A - Input and output device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the selection of functions without preparing any operation manual by providing a printing part in order to print the guidance data when the guidance is requested by a guidance requesting means. CONSTITUTION:A processor 11 is provided with a function/guidance selection processing part 35 and a guidance data print processing part 36. The part 35 selects the executing one of functions and also monitors whether or not a guidance request is given from a guidance request means 50 provided to a keyboard 22. The part 36 is started to control a printer 23 printing the guidance data 42 when the means 35 recognizes the guidance request. As a result, the functions can be easily selected with no operation manual prepared.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to an input/output device that selects and executes a desired function from among a plurality of functions.

(Prior art) Computer systems are constructed from devices that can independently control processing, such as host devices and terminal devices, and input/output devices that, in principle, execute processing under the control of these devices. be done.

As one of the input/output devices used in financial institutions,
One example is a passbook certificate issuing device. For example, when this passbook certificate issuing device receives an instruction to issue a passbook from a terminal device connected via a communication line, it independently acquires the data necessary for issuing a passbook with a host device via the communication line. It performs communication for the purpose of issuing bankbooks and issues passbooks in accordance with instructions from the terminal device. In addition, without the intervention of a terminal device,
It also has the ability to independently communicate with the host system and issue passbooks and certificates.

Here, the input/output device will be explained using this passbook certificate issuing device as an example.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a conventional input/output device.

As shown in the figure, a storage device 12, a communication interface 13, a display ink interface 14, a keyboard interface 15, a printer interface 16, and a disk interface 17 are connected to a processor 11 of an input/output device (passbook certificate issuing device) 1. . A communication line 20 connected to a terminal device (not shown) is connected to the communication interface 13 . A display 21 is connected to the display interface 14, a keyboard 22 is connected to the keyboard interface 15, a printer 23 is connected to the printer interface 16, and a floppy disk device 24 is connected to the disk interface 17.

The processor 11 controls the operation of each part constituting the input/output device 1 and controls the issuance of bankbooks and certificates. The storage device 12 includes a RAM and the like that stores various programs and data necessary for the operation of the processor, as well as data on bankbooks and certificates to be issued. The communication interface 13 is composed of a signal conversion circuit that performs signal matching between the communication line 2o and the input/output device 1. The display interface 14 is a display control circuit that controls the display of the display 21. The display 21 consists of a liquid crystal panel with a dot pattern displaying several lines of ANK characters. The keyboard interface 15 is used to determine character codes corresponding to signals from the keyboard 22. The keyboard 22 is
It is equipped with a numeric keypad, function keys, etc.

The printer interface 16 is composed of a known print control device that performs parallel-to-serial conversion of print data. The disk interface 17 controls reading and writing of the floppy disk device 24. The floppy disk device 24 is equipped with a magnetic head and the like for reading from and writing to a floppy disk device (not shown).

Now, the processor 11 is provided with a function selection processing section 31 that selects a function to be processed from among a plurality of functions that can be processed by the input/output device 1 and executes the selected function. The storage device 12 also stores function data 41 that the processor 11 refers to when executing a function.

Now, when executing a function using input/output device 1,
Function selection processing will be executed.

Here, the function selection procedure will be explained.

Conventionally, in general function selection, function specifying information (function number) that specifies each function is assigned to each function, and a desired function is selected by inputting this numerical value.

Specifically, an operation manual containing a list of functions and specific information is prepared in advance, and the input/output device 1 is set to a function selection state. In the input/output device 1 in which this function selection state has been set, the function selection processing section 31 is activated. Function selection processing section 3
1 displays a function selection screen on the display 21 via the display interface 14.

FIG. 3 shows a display example of the function selection screen.

As shown in the figure, on the display screen 22a of the display 21, a display prompting the input of function specific information is displayed, and a cursor 22 is displayed at the position where the input function specific information is displayed.
b is displayed.

Returning to FIG. 2 again, the staff member inputs function specifying information corresponding to the desired function using the keyboard 22 according to the contents of the display screen 22a and referring to the operation manual. When the function selection processing unit 31 recognizes that the function specifying information has been input via the keyboard interface 15, the function selection processing unit 31 stores the information in a register (not shown) provided in the processor 11. Thereafter, the processor 11 executes the function corresponding to this function specifying information by referring to the function data 41 stored in the storage device 12.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) Function selection in conventional input/output devices is performed by referring to an operation manual that lists each function and function specific information. There was the hassle of having to prepare an operating manual. Furthermore, without an operating manual, there was a problem in that a desired function could not be selected.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an input/output device that allows functions to be easily selected without the need for an operating manual.

(Means for Solving the Problems) An input/output device of the present invention requires a processor that executes processing of one of the functions selected from a plurality of functions, and guidance on how to select the plurality of functions. The apparatus includes a guidance requesting means, a storage device storing guidance data for providing guidance on the selection method, and a printing unit that prints the guidance data when the guidance requesting means requests the guidance.

(Operation) This device monitors a request for guidance by the guidance requesting means when the processor selects any one of a plurality of functions. When a request for guidance is made, the processor causes the printing unit to print guidance data (operation manual) prepared in advance. This guidance data indicates how to select multiple functions. By referring to this guidance data, a desired function among a plurality of functions can be grasped.

(Embodiment) FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an input/output device according to the present invention.

As shown in the figure, a storage device 12, a communication interface 13, a display interface 14, a keyboard interface 15, a printer interface 16, and a disk interface 17 are connected to a processor 11 of an input/output device (passbook certificate issuing device) 2. . A communication line 20 connected to a terminal device (not shown) is connected to the communication interface 13 . A display 21 is connected to the display interface 14, a keyboard 22 is connected to the keyboard interface 15, a printer 23 is connected to the printer interface 16, and a floppy disk device 24 is connected to the disk interface 17.

The above configuration is the same as the conventional input/output device 1 previously explained in FIG. Therefore, in FIG. 1, only the configuration different from the conventional one will be explained.

First, the processor 11 has a function/guidance selection processing section 35.
, a guidance data print processing section 36 are provided.

The function/guidance selection processing unit 35 selects a function to be executed from among a plurality of functions and monitors whether a request for guidance has been made by a guidance requesting means 5° provided on the keyboard 22, which will be explained later. be. The guidance data print processing unit 36 is a function/guidance selection processing unit 35.
It is activated when the controller recognizes a request for guidance, and controls the printing of guidance data 42 by the printer 23, which will be described later.

The memory bag W12 stores function data 41 similar to the conventional one, and guidance data 42 indicating how to select functions of the input/output device 2.

The key fob 22 is provided with a guidance requesting means 50 consisting of a predetermined key that indicates a request for guidance.

Now, when executing a function using the input/output device 2,
Function selection processing will be executed.

Here, the function selection procedure according to the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

First, FIG. 4 is a flowchart according to the present invention.

In function selection, as previously explained with reference to FIG. 2, a desired function is selected by inputting the function specifying information (function number) assigned to each function.

Now, specifically, the input/output bag N2 is set to the function selection state. In the input/output device 2 to which this function selection state is set,
The function/guidance selection processing section 35 is activated. The function/guidance selection processing unit 35 displays a function selection screen on the display 21 via the display interface 14 (step Sl).

FIG. 5 shows a display example of a function selection screen according to the present invention.

As shown in the figure, on the display screen 22a of the display 21, if input of function specific information and guidance (function view) are required, a guidance requesting means (guidance key) is provided.
50 is displayed, and a cursor 22b is displayed at the position where the input function specifying information is displayed.

Returning again to FIG. 5, if the staff member knows the function specifying information corresponding to the desired function, he/she inputs the function specifying information using the keyboard 22 according to the contents of the display screen 22a. Further, if the function specifying information corresponding to the desired function is not known, the staff member presses the guidance requesting means 5o (step S2).

The function/guidance selection processing unit 35 determines the type of information input via the keyboard interface 15 (step S3). The result of step S3 is input of function specific information,
That is, if it is determined that the number and input completion key has been pressed, this function specifying information is stored in a register (not shown) provided in the processor 11. Thereafter, the processor 11
The function corresponding to this function specifying information is executed with reference to the function data 41 stored in the storage device 12 (step S
4).

On the other hand, in step S3, the guidance requesting means 50
That is, if it is determined that the guidance key has been pressed, the function/guidance selection processing section 35 starts the guidance data printing processing section 36 . The activated guidance data print processing section 36 reads the guidance data 42 from the storage device 12 and transmits it to the printer interface 16. As a result, the printer 23 prints the guidance data 42 input via the printer interface 16 (step S5).

FIG. 6 shows an example of printing guidance data.

As shown in the figure, the guidance data printed by the printer 23 is a list of pairs of function specifying information (function storm) and functions (function contents). The function specifying information is composed of numerical information, and each function is composed of a short sentence indicating its detailed processing content.

Note that the guidance data 42 stored in the storage device 12
is composed of character data corresponding to this list.

Now, returning to FIG. 4, when the execution of step S5 is completed, the process returns to step S1, and the process of inputting the function specifying information is executed again. At this time, even if the user does not know the function specifying information corresponding to the desired function, the predetermined function specifying information can be easily grasped by referring to the guidance data previously printed by the printer 23.

As described above, it is possible to obtain guidance data from which function specifying information corresponding to a desired function can be grasped as needed.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments.

Although the embodiment has been described using a passbook certificate issuing device as an input/output device, the input/output device can also be applied to, for example, a printer, as long as the function to be executed is selected from among a plurality of functions.

(Effects of the Invention) According to the present invention, the function selection method,
That is, since it is possible to obtain a list in which functions and function specifying information are associated with each other, it is possible to avoid a situation where the user does not know how to select a function, and to realize quick function selection.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an input/output device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a conventional input/output device, FIG. 3 is a display example of a function selection screen, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart according to the present invention. FIG. 5 shows a display example of a function selection screen according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 shows an example of printing guidance data. 11... Processor, 12... Storage device, 25...
- Function/guidance selection processing section, 36... Guidance data printing processing section, 41... Function data, 42... Guidance data, 50... Guidance requesting means. Patent Applicant: Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. Fig. 3: Flowchart according to the present invention Fig. 4: Display example of the function selection screens according to the present invention Fig. 5: Printing example of guidance data Fig. 6

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A processor that executes processing of any function selected from a plurality of functions, a guidance requesting means for requesting guidance on how to select the plurality of functions, and guidance on the selection method. An input/output device comprising: a storage device that stores guidance data for a computer; and a printing section that prints the guidance data when the guidance requesting means requests the guidance.