JPH0561853A - Function selection device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide a function selection device capable of reducing the burden on the user when selecting a function and enabling a beginner to easily perform the function selection. The purpose-specific function selection device 22 divides a character string output from the character input processing device 17 into words and decomposes the character string, and a word output from the character string processing device 31 into a RAM 13. A keyword determination device 33 that creates route information by comparing with the stored keyword comparison data 32, a route for returning to the starting point based on route information 41 and predetermined route setting data 34 output from the keyword determination device 33, and a starting point To a transition destination, and a functional route setting device 35 that outputs the route as a control code.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a function selecting device for selecting a desired function in a word processor or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A Japanese word processor, which is a main task in an office and is used to create, modify, store, and retrieve documents, is widely used. In addition to the original word processing function, word processors are increasingly provided with functions such as address book, telephone number management, and schedule management. As a method of selecting the above function, a soft key (key displayed on the screen) is often selected by a function key or the like. Hereinafter, a method for selecting the above function will be described with reference to FIG.
~ It demonstrates concretely using FIG. 7 to 11 are diagrams showing a method of selecting each function of a word processor (hereinafter, abbreviated as a word processor). In the case of writing an address on a postcard using a word processor having an arrangement of functions as shown in FIG. An example will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, generally, the functions often have a tree structure, and in this example, “edit” and “print” are added under the functions such as “word processor”, “address book” ...
There are functions such as "formatting" and so on. Below the "print" function, there are "postcard address printing", "address label printing", and so on. Now, when it is desired to write an address on a postcard using a word processor having functions arranged as shown in FIG. 7, first, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8, an address book having one function is selected (step S1), select the print function among them (step S2), and select the postcard address print function corresponding to the format of the postcard address (step S2).
3) Then, printing is performed (step S4). Also,
There are various cases in the operating procedure. For example, in the state immediately after the power is turned on in the word processor having the function shown in FIG. 7, the operation shown in the flowchart in FIG. 8 is performed. When attempting to move, as shown in the flow chart of FIG. 9, the operation procedure of the step of stopping printing (S11) and the step of exiting the word processing mode (S12) is increased. On the other hand, if an attempt is made to perform the same operation of writing an address on a postcard by using a word processor having the functions shown in FIG. 10, the print function is selected as shown in the flowchart of FIG. (Step S21),
The postcard address printing function is selected (step S22), the postcard printing function is selected (step S23), and printing is performed (step S24). As described above, even in the case of postcard address printing for the same purpose, different models often have different function names and operation procedures because the tree structures are different.

[0003]

However, even in such a case, the target printing is performed without the operator making a mistake, and what kind of function the user himself / herself has from the function name and what kind of function does the user have? This is because I am learning what I can do. Also, in the case of FIGS. 8 and 9, the operator remembers in what procedure the operator must operate when moving. Therefore, for that purpose, most users need to learn by using a manual before using the word processor, and it takes a lot of time and labor to master the word processor. For example, when writing an address on a postcard in a word processor with the functions shown in FIG. 7,
If the user himself / herself fully recognizes what the address book function can do and what the printing function in it can do, what should be selected for the purpose and purpose to be performed Well, it's only possible if you have learned what the procedure is to select that function. Therefore, when a user wants to use a certain device, he or she has to remember the functions and operating procedures for the device by using a manual or the like, and the more functions there are, the more burden the user has.
Even in the conventional device, the operation procedure had a function to reduce the operator's burden to some extent. For example,
In the software of the personal computer, specify the function to display the function name (file name in this case) you want to use like a tree and the desired function on the display. It is a function. However, there is no alternative to the fact that the user has to learn each function, and the user must judge and use the function for the purpose and purpose.
It can be said that they have similar drawbacks. If you try,
If the function is automatically selected according to the application,
It is clear that the learning time and labor of the user can be reduced and the operation can be easily performed even by a beginner. An object of the present invention is to enable a function to be automatically selected according to the purpose or the like.

[0004]

The means of the present invention are as follows. The keyword input means 1 (see the functional block diagram of FIG. 1, the same applies hereinafter) is an input device for inputting a keyword for selecting a desired function, and for example, a key for inputting hiragana, alphanumeric characters, etc., a numeric keypad, For example, a keyboard provided with function keys such as an execution key. The function deciding means 2 is for deciding a function to be selected based on the inputted keyword, and is, for example, a character string processing device which decomposes the inputted keyword into words or a RAM for this word.
A keyword determination device or the like that creates route information by comparing it with predetermined data stored in the etc. The selecting means 3 selects the function decided by the function deciding means. For example, a function of setting a route for returning to the starting point and a route from the starting point to the transition destination based on the route information and outputting it as a control code. A route setting device or the like.

[0005]

The operation of the means of the present invention is as follows. When a keyword for selecting a function is input by the keyword input means 1, the selection determination means 2 determines the function to be selected based on the input keyword, and the function determined by the selection means 3 is To be selected. Therefore, a desired function can be selected only by inputting a keyword, and even a beginner can easily operate various functions.

[0006]

EXAMPLES Examples will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, the basic concept of this function selection device will be described. In the flowcharts of FIGS. 8, 9, and 11 above, the function names and operating procedures are different, but the purpose is to write the address on the postcard, which is the same. This is clearly decided when using a word processor. It is a purpose and a purpose. In addition, the user can clearly recognize the desired function at that point as long as he / she has a very rudimentary learning such as what can be done with this word processor before memorizing complicated operations and various function names. Therefore, by making it possible to select a function according to such a purpose, it is possible to reduce the time and labor required for learning, and it is possible to provide a function selection device having an operation system that even a beginner can use. The function selecting device allows a user to automatically select a function to be executed by using a keyword for selecting the function.

One Embodiment An embodiment will be described below based on the above basic idea.
2 to 6 are views showing an embodiment of the function selecting device,
This is an example applied to a word processor. First, the configuration will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the function selection device 10.
In this figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU that controls the entire apparatus and performs various kinds of processing including purpose-specific function selection processing, which will be described later. The CPU 11 performs various operations of the function selection apparatus in accordance with a microprogram stored in a ROM 12, which will be described later. To control. The CPU 11 controls a ROM 12 that stores fixed data such as a predetermined program and a character pattern, a RAM 13 that temporarily stores data used for calculation and calculation results, and a display device 14 that displays input display data on a screen. Display control device 15 and keyboard 16
A character input processing device 17 for processing input data from a computer, an external storage control device 20 for controlling writing / reading of data to / from a fixed disk 18 for storing document creation data, and a printer 20 for printing out a document. In addition to the print control devices 21 being respectively connected, a function-by-purpose selecting device 22 (see a broken line in FIG. 2) for performing function-by-purpose selection is connected.

The ROM 12 is an OS for starting the system.
IOCS (Input) for controlling the input / output of the IPL program as the (Oprating System), the display device 14, the keyboard 16, the fixed disk 18, the function selection device 22 and the like.
Output Control System) A fixed memory that stores programs and character font data. Also, RA
The storage area of M13 is for each predetermined use (for example, program area, table area, menu data area, work area,
It is used by dividing it into character data areas, etc.). The keyboard 16 is an operation panel provided with keys for inputting alphanumeric characters, hiragana, etc., and function keys such as a cursor movement key, an execute key, and a stop key. Further, when any key on the keyboard 16 is operated, the character input processing device 17 converts it into a predetermined key code (character string code) corresponding to the key, and the CPU 11 and the purpose-specific function selection device 22). Output to. The printer 20 is for printing out the print data and the document stored in the RAM 13 according to the format information preset by the creator.

On the other hand, the purpose-specific function selection device 22 divides the character string output from the character input processing device 17 into words and decomposes them into words, and the character string processing device 3
A keyword discriminating device 33 that compares the word output from 1 with the keyword comparison data 32 stored in the RAM 13 to create route information, and a keyword discriminating device 33.
A function route setting device 35 that sets a route for returning to the starting point and a route from the starting point to the transition destination based on route information 41 (described later) output from the above and predetermined route setting data 34 and outputs the route as a control code. It is composed of and.

FIG. 3 is a view showing the data structure of the route information 41 stored in the register in the keyword discrimination device 33. In this figure, the route information 41 is for setting each bit corresponding to the input word, and is composed of, for example, a 2-byte register. The route information 41 includes, for example, "word processor", "address book", and "schedule" as words corresponding to the mode setting keywords, and "print", "input", and "external" as words corresponding to the function setting keywords. “Memory”, “Delete”, “Address”, “Label”, “List”, “Full text”, and “Part” are set. Therefore, when a word created by delimiting a keyword is input to the keyword determining device 33, a bit corresponding to each input word is set and output as the route information 41. For example, when the word "print" comes in, the bit "print" is set, and when the word "address" comes in, the bit "address" is set.

The keyword comparison data 32 supplied to the keyword discrimination device 33 is the keyword discrimination device 3
It supplies data that is functionally indispensable to the word entered in No. 3, and is related to, for example, setting the bits "address book" and "address" for the word "address" described above. The comparison data is recorded.

The route setting data 34 supplied to the function route setting device 35 includes information indicating a function selected depending on how the bit is set, and a tree indicating what function is under which function. Information. For example, in the above-mentioned example, when a bit is set in the route information 41 such as printing, an address, and an address, the function of address printing is selected, and therefore the selection is made according to how such a bit is set. The function will be decided. The route setting data 34 stores this data. Further, since each function has a tree structure as shown in FIGS. 7 and 10, in order to select a target function from a certain function, information for tracing a tree-shaped path is required. This data is also stored in the route setting data 34.

The function route setting device 35 sets a function route for moving to a target function according to the route information 41 supplied from the keyword determining device 33, the route setting data 34 and the current position, and sets it as a control code. Output and move functions.

Next, the operation of the embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the purpose-specific function selection device 22, and this flow is executed by entering a function selection mode by a predetermined key operation. First, in step S31, the function selection is started by key operation, and in step S32, a character string is input from the keyboard 16. For example, when printing an address, "print address" is input by keying on the keyboard 16. Next, in step S33, the character string processing device 31 decomposes the character string into words. For example, when the keyword “print address” is input, it is divided into words and phrases, and in this case, it is decomposed into “address” and “print”. Then, it is determined what function is to be selected in the subsequent processing from "address" and "print". Next, in step S34, the words sent from the keyword determination device 33 and the keyword comparison data 32 are compared with respective keyword data (mode setting, paper setting and function setting data, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 5), and they match. In that case, the route information 41 is created by setting the corresponding bit of the route information 41. For example, in the above example, when the word "address" is entered, the "address book" and "address" bits of the route information 41 are set, and the word "print" is entered so that the route information 41 Set the "print" bit. Similarly, for example, when printing a schedule, "route" 41 "schedule" and "print"
Make a bit of. Then, in step S35, the transition process (FIG. 6) is performed by the functional route setting device 35 and the route setting data 34, and the operation ends.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the operation for creating the route information data, which is a part of the processing performed in the steps S33 and S34. First, it is determined whether or not the word input in step S41 is the end,
If it is the end, the process of this flow is ended, and if the word is not the end, the mode setting process is performed in step S42. This mode setting process is a process of comparing the input word with a mode setting keyword (“word processor”, “address book”, “schedule” in FIG. 3) and setting a corresponding bit.
Next, in step S43, function setting processing is performed. This function setting process is a process of comparing an input word with a function setting keyword (“print”, “input”, “external storage”, etc. in FIG. 3) and setting a corresponding bit. Next, in step S44, the next word is called, the process returns to step S41, and the same process is repeated to set bits for all the words that are repeatedly sent to create the route information 41.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the route setting and transition processing operation, which corresponds to step S35. Here, the route setting includes a route for returning to the starting point and a route for going from the starting point to the function that the user wants to select, and this flow sets these routes.

First, in step S51, the information on the current mode and the middle width of function is checked, and in step S52, a return route from these information to the starting point is set, and the operation for returning to the starting point is stored by a control code. That is, since the movement between the functions in the function selection device 10 is performed by the control code, the operation of returning to the starting point is obtained from the route information 41 and is created as the control code in this embodiment. Incidentally, in the past, such a control code was not automatically created, and the user did all by key input from the keyboard, but in this embodiment, the control code is automatically created sequentially by the key input. The same processing as the operation is performed.

Next, in step S53, the route information 41
Based on the above, a route from the starting point to the transition destination is set, the operation from the starting point is stored as a control code, the control code stored in step S54 is output to the CPU 11, and the processing of this flow ends.

By executing the above processing, the following operations are performed in terms of hardware. First, the user activates the function selection device 10 to select a function. Next, a character string code is generated by the keyboard 16 and the character input processing device 17, and the generated character string is sent to the character string processing device 31. In the character string processing device 31, the character string is divided into words and sent to the keyword determining device 33. When the keyword determining device 33 compares the sent word with the keyword comparison data 32 stored in advance, and matches them, The route information 41 is created from the information included in the keyword comparison data 32. The creation method is as follows when each word sent as shown in FIG. 5 is compared with the data of each mode setting, paper setting, function setting
This is done by setting the bit of the route information 41 shown in FIG. Do this for every word sent,
The route information 41 is created and sent to the functional route setting device 35. The function route setting device 35 changes the function using the route information 41 and the current mode information. In particular,
As shown in FIG. 6, the return route from the information indicating the current mode and function to the starting point is created as a control code string for cancellation, etc., and then the control code string from the starting point to the transition destination is created from the route information. Finally, those control code strings are sequentially output to shift the function.

By performing the above-described processing, the user can select a desired function only by directly inputting the desired purpose.

As described above, the purpose-specific function selection device 22 outputs from the character string processing device 31 and the character string processing device 31 which divides the character string output from the character input processing device 17 into words and decomposes the words. The generated word is compared with the keyword comparison data 32 stored in the RAM 13 to generate route information, and the starting point is determined based on the route information 41 and the predetermined route setting data 34 output from the keyword determining device 33. It is composed of a route to return to and a route from the starting point to the transition destination and outputs it as a control code. Since it is configured with a route setting device 35, it is possible to directly perform a desired purpose by inputting a keyword. Since it can be used as a designated item, the burden of learning on the user can be reduced, and even beginners can enjoy it. It is possible to make literate all of the functions in. Further, if the route information 41 of FIG. 3 can be arbitrarily registered by the user, frequent key operations such as pressing a function key many times to select a function can be dispensed with, and operability can be improved. It is possible to improve.

Although the function selecting device 10 is applied to a word processor in this embodiment, it goes without saying that it can be applied to all other devices, for example, a personal computer as long as the device has a function of selecting a function. ..

[0023]

According to the present invention, the function to be selected is determined based on the input keyword, and the function is selected. Therefore, the burden on the user when selecting the function can be reduced. Therefore, even a beginner can easily select a function.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram of a function selection device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure of route information of a function selection device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the operation of the function selection device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an operation of operating route information of the function selection device.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of route setting of the function selecting device.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating functions of a tree structure of a function selection device.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart for writing an address on a postcard of the function selecting device.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart for writing an address on a postcard of the function selecting device.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating functions of a tree structure of a function selection device.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart for writing an address on a postcard of the function selection device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Function Selection Device 11 CPU 12 ROM 13 RAM 14 Display Device 15 Display Control Device 16 Keyboard 17 Character Input Processing Device 18 Fixed Disk 19 External Storage Control Device 20 Printer 21 Printer Control Unit 22 Purpose-Specific Function Selection Device 31 Character Processing Device 32 Keywords Discriminating device 34 Route setting data 35 Functional route setting device 41 Route information

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A keyword input means for inputting a keyword for selecting a function, a function deciding means for deciding a function to be selected based on the inputted keyword, and a function decided by the function deciding means. A function selecting device comprising: