JPS6041118A - character processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To form itemized sentences with simple operation by executing line feed processing and numbering processing automatically when a punctuation mark or a period indicating the end of a sentence is inputted through a key. CONSTITUTION:A lock switch 4A for giving indications of the setting of so- called numbering for assigning a continuous mark such as a continuous No. automatically every itemized sentence at the formation of itemized sentenses e.g. is formed on a keyboard 4. When the switch 4A is depressed, an arithmetic processing circuit 1 decides the contents to set up a lock switch flag, and then executes the line feed processing of a printer 9 and a display 7. When a specific key such as a period key is inputted, the circuit 1 decides the inputted contents, prints out and display the period and then executes the line feed processing. Subsequently, the circuit 1 adds ''1'' to data stored in an RAM3 and prints out the obtained value N on a previously fixed position as a continuous No. by a printer 9.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Technical Field) The present invention relates to a character processing device such as a so-called word processor, and in particular, a character processing device that facilitates the input operation of so-called numbering, in which consecutive numbers are attached to each sentence. It is related to.

(Prior Art) In recent years, character processing devices, like other devices, have become more computerized and are becoming more and more user-friendly. For example, do not immediately print out characters entered manually using a key.
When a line's keystrokes are completed, the line is checked on the display to see if there are any erroneous inputs, and then that line is printed, making it possible to correct typos like in conventional printing devices. Word processors are now available that incorporate functions designed for operator convenience, such as freeing users from the hassle of making corrections using the computer, as well as improving the quality of their type. Furthermore, with conventional word processors, when creating a sentence using frequently used sentences or words, it is possible to set the sentence in advance in the machine corresponding to a predetermined key and memorize it. The so-called user-defined key, which allows users to enter the same sentence or word with a single keystroke without having to manually enter the same sentence or word each time, greatly contributes to improving the efficiency of writing.

However, conventional word processors do not provide the convenient functions mentioned above when it comes to adding consecutive numbers to the beginning of each sentence, such as when writing bulleted sentences, so-called numbering operations. Therefore, you have to input the number keys each time, and you often have to look back at the previous text to check how many numbers you have numbered.As a result, the numbering operation is extremely difficult. This resulted in inefficient work.

Now that I'm older, when I write numbers in parentheses, I have to use the shift key to input the parentheses, which makes the task even more complicated.

In addition, when numbering becomes two digits, that is, when printing a number of 10 or more, the number must be printed with one more digit than the previous numbered sentences from 1 to 8. Therefore, in this case, if the starting digits of the numbers are aligned, the starting digit of the following sentence will be shifted one digit to the right, which is not aesthetically pleasing.

Therefore, you can align the beginnings of the sentences by shifting the starting digit of the number one digit to the left, or alternatively, leave a few digits between the starting digit of the Sat number and the starting digit of the sentence, and use the so-called tab operation to digitize the sentences. The above-mentioned problem had to be dealt with by tedious operations such as aligning the starting digit with the starting digit of the sentence, and these operations became even more complicated.

When a period is entered manually (there is a period to indicate the end of each sentence), line break processing and numbering processing are automatically performed, so that conventional digit alignment, tab operations, and tab sets can be avoided. To provide a character processing device capable of creating sentences such as bulleted sentences with simple operations without complicated operations such as.

(Example) Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a character processing device row according to the present invention, where l is an arithmetic processing circuit such as a microprocessor, which performs calculations and logical judgments for character processing, and performs various configurations described later. Control elements.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a read-only memory (ROM) in which control procedures for the arithmetic processing circuit 1, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 2, are stored in advance. 3 is a writable random access memory (RAM), which is used for temporary storage f, 12 of various data from each component.

4 is a keyboard used as an input device, and this keyboard 4 includes, for example, when creating bulleted sentences,
It includes a lock switch 4A for instructing the setting of so-called numbering, in which consecutive symbols such as consecutive numbers can be automatically displayed for each bulleted sentence unit, and a group of character symbol input keys 4B in a kana alphanumeric combination arrangement. For simplicity, other common keys such as the shift key, tab key, return key, and other character processing keys are omitted here. Once the lock switch 4A is operated, it maintains the open/close state, and depending on this locked state, when creating the above-mentioned sentence, it detects the manual operation of a key indicating a break in the sentence, such as a full stop or period. Then, after line feed processing, consecutive numbers are printed and output displayed.

A display register 5 temporarily stores display output data processed by the arithmetic processing circuit 4. A decoder driver 8 decodes the data from the display register 5 and drives a display 7 such as a CRT display or a metallurgical display. Display 7 is decoder dry 80 99
It receives the encoded display data and performs display according to this display data. 8 is block 1 of a serial printer, etc.
) is a printer driver 8 that drives a printer 9.

The printer receives output data via the printer driver and prints according to the data.

Next, an example of a control procedure for performing a so-called numbering operation of the apparatus of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 will be explained with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. 2.

First, in step STI, a group of character symbol input keys 4
It is determined whether or not any switch on the keychain 4, such as the lock switch 4A or the lock switch 4A, has been manually operated by the operator, and the process waits in step STI until there is any key operation.

Next, the operator will ask you to instruct the numbering settings.
When the link switch 4A is pressed, the
I becomes an affirmative judgment, and the next step S? Proceed to step 2, mouth
It is determined whether the link switch 4A is turned on or off. Here, if the determination is affirmative, proceed to step ST3,
Next, in step ST3, it is determined whether a lock switch flag LSF indicating whether the lock switch 4A has just been locked is set.

When the lock switch 4A is initially set, the lock switch flag LSF has not yet been set, so a negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step ST4, where the long switch flag LSF is set.

Next, the process proceeds to 3-step ST5, where the printer 8 and display 7 perform line feed processing at the beginning of the automatic number/hering operation. Next, proceed to Step 5TI (Chin/
The printer 9 prints the first number (1) as a Hering in a predetermined digit, and then moves the print head (not shown) to the digit where the sentence starts (also a predetermined position), and then steps Return to STI 1
Waits for the next key operation. At this time, the above-mentioned number is output and displayed on the display 7 as well.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step ST3, that is, when the numbering operation has been started and the lock switch inner flag LSF has already been set, the question is asked at step ST?
Then, it is determined whether the input information entered manually from the keyboard 4 is a period print key.

If the determination in step ST7 is negative, the key operation does not require any special operation, so the process proceeds to step 5T14, where each operation process is performed according to each key operation from the keyboard 4.

On the other hand, in step ST7, when a special key such as a period key is input, an affirmative determination is made, and step S
Proceed to T8, period printing by printer 9 and display 7
After displaying a period, a new line is processed. Next, proceed to step ST9, and perform the Nan/Hering process to RAM3.
The profit is added to the data (not shown) stored in , and the resulting numerical value N is printed by the printer 8 as a serial number (N) at a predetermined position as in step ST8 above. After moving the print head further to the end digit of the text, the process returns to step STI and waits for the next key operation. At this time, the above-mentioned number is output and displayed on the display 7 as well.

By repeating the above operations, bulleted sentences are created while automatically advancing the numbering operation. Then, when the lock switch 4A is unlocked instead of printing out the period of the sentence after @, an affirmative determination is made in step STI, a negative determination is made in step ST2, and the lock switch flag LSF is set \ in step 5T1O. Determine whether or not the That is, it is determined whether the lock switch 4A has just been unlocked.

Since the lock switch 4A has already been unlocked, an affirmative determination is made in step 5TIO, the lock switch flag LSF is reset in the next step 5TII, and then a period marking the end of the sentence is printed in step 5T12. Furthermore, after a line break process is performed in step 5T13, the process returns to step STI to complete the creation of the bulleted text.

(Effects) As explained above, according to the present invention, line feed processing and numbering operations are automatically performed by the control means without performing troublesome numbering operations and digit alignment processing as in the past, making it extremely easy to use. It is possible to provide a character processing device with good performance. Furthermore, since the above-mentioned functions of the present invention can be easily instructed by an instruction means such as a lock switch when necessary, they do not impair the conventional functions in any way, but rather overcome the deficiencies of the conventional ones. It can complement functions and further increase added value.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the character processing device of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the control operation of the device of the present invention shown in FIG. l... Arithmetic processing circuit, 2... Read only memory (in RO) 13...
Random access memory (RAM), 4...Keyboard, 4A...Lock switch, 4B...Character symbol input key group, 5...Display register, 6...Decoder driver, 7... -Display device, 8...Printer driver, 9...Printer. Patent applicant: Canon Neshichi Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] l) A first means for manually inputting a character; a second means for inputting a mark indicating a break between sentences; and detecting whether or not the mark has been inputted manually. a third means; a fourth means for instructing to attach a continuous symbol to each sentence; A character processing system comprising: a fifth means for performing a line break process on a character that has been written; and a sixth means for outputting the continuous symbol after the line break process when the line break process is performed by the fifth means. Device. 2. The character processing device ξ according to claim 1, wherein the mark is a full stop or a period. (Margin below)