JPH03260760A - Indirect input system for kana/kanji conversion - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily and quickly perform plural types of indirect inputs in a simple operation by deciding the indirect input type based on the data input form at designation of an indirect input mode and executing the proper input conversion processing for each type. CONSTITUTION:A memory 5 stores a program which includes the routines of the indirect input processing carried out by a CPU 1, and the section point conversion processing, the ZIP code conversion processing, the 1-character conver sion processing, etc., which are selectively carried out in the in direct input processing. When an indirect input designation key 3 is operated, the section point input, the ZIP code conversion, the 1-character conversion, etc., are decided based on the input forms of subsequent data. Based on the result of this deci sion, the proper input conversion processing is carried out for each indirect input type. Thus plural types of indirect inputs are easily and quickly carried out in a simple operation of a single function key without using a key input means which contains the independent function keys or the combination of these keys for each of indirect input types like the section point input, the ZIP code conversion, the 1-character conversion, etc.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Objective of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention is directed to the processing of data associated with kana-kanji conversion, such as Kuten input,
Indirect input method used in devices capable of multiple types of indirect input, such as postal code conversion, - character conversion, etc. (prior technology) Conventionally, methods associated with kana-kanji conversion, such as kuten input, postal code conversion, - character conversion, etc. In devices capable of multiple types of indirect input, such as the above, independent function keys unique to each conversion input are assigned to the keyboard.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide function keys on the keyboard according to the type of indirect input, which poses a problem in making the keyboard more compact. Therefore, a method of specifying various indirect inputs as described above can be considered by combining a certain key with another shift key, but indirect input specifying means using such a combination of specific keys has poor operability. There is a problem.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As described above, in devices capable of multiple types of indirect input, such as kuten input, postal code conversion, - character conversion, etc., conventionally,
Since independent function keys unique to each conversion input were assigned to the keyboard, there were problems in making the keyboard compact, and there was also a method for specifying various indirect inputs by combining a certain key with another shift key. had the problem of poor operability.

The present invention was developed in view of the above circumstances, and is associated with kana-kanji conversion that allows multiple types of indirect input such as kuten input, postal code conversion, and - character conversion with a simple operation using a single function key. The purpose is to provide an indirect input method for

[Structure of the Invention] (Means and Effects for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides a function key for specifying indirect input modes such as kuten input, postal code conversion, and - character conversion accompanying kana-kanji conversion;
When specifying the above indirect input mode, determine the indirect input type (for example, Kuten input/Postal code conversion/- character conversion, etc.) from the data input format, and execute input conversion processing specific to the indirect input type according to the determination result. With this configuration, it is possible to use independent function keys or keys by combination of keys for each type of indirect input such as kuten input, postal code conversion, - character conversion, etc. Multiple types of indirect input can be performed quickly and easily by simple operation using a single function key without having an input means.

(Example) The present invention determines the type of indirect input from the data input format under the indirect input (kuten input/zip code conversion/- character conversion, etc.) mode, and according to the determination result, the indirect input type is unique to the indirect input type. It executes input conversion processing, and a specific example of determining the type of indirect input at this time is shown below.

Looking at the format of data input through indirect input such as kuten input, postal code conversion, - character conversion, etc., it is limited to the following formats.

That is, the postal code can be a 3-digit number (e.g. 105) or a 5-digit number.
Limited to single digit numbers (eg 19011.) or 3 digits and 2 digits connected with a hyphen (eg 190-11). Also, when entering a kuten, enter a 4-digit number (e.g. 1601
), or a 4-digit number starting with the letter E (
Example, E 8201. ) is limited to. Furthermore, - character conversion is limited to hiragana or flat name strings (eg, Hashiru) of up to seven characters.

In this way, each indirect input such as kuten input, postal code conversion, minus character conversion, etc. has its own data input format.

Therefore, in the indirect input mode, it is possible to determine which type of indirect input (kuten input/zip code conversion/- character conversion, etc.) it is based on the format of the input data. You can decide whether to carry out the following.

By having such a means for determining the type of indirect input and a means for executing conversion processing according to the determination, it is possible to eliminate the need for multiple function keys specific to multiple types of indirect input, and to provide a method for multiple types of indirect input. A plurality of types of indirect input can be performed quickly and easily with a simple operation of a single function key without using a plurality of unique combination key input means.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus in an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, l is a CPU that controls the entire device, and here, in the indirect input mode associated with the operation of the indirect input designation key 3 on the keyboard (KB) 2, as shown in FIG. Execute indirect input processing. 4 is a keyboard controller (W B
C).

5 stores programs including indirect input processing executed by the CPUI, and processing routines such as kuten conversion processing, postal code conversion processing, - character conversion processing, etc., which are selectively executed during the same processing. It's memory.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an indirect input processing procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is executed by the CPUI.

In FIG. 2, Sl is a step for accepting indirect input data input under the indirect input mode accompanying the operation of the indirect input designated function key (operation of the indirect input designation key 3); The reception and processing of character strings input using keys as indirect input is performed. S2 is a step to determine whether or not the indirect input is a Kuten input based on the format of the input data. It is determined that it is an input, and the kupoint conversion process (step 51
Execute 1). S3 is a step of determining whether the indirect input is a single character conversion input from the format of the input data, and when it is a flat name or a flat name string of 7 characters or less,
It is determined that it is a - character conversion input, and the - character conversion process FJ! (Step 512) is executed. S4 is a step of determining from the format of the input data whether or not the indirect input no. If it is a character string connected with hyphens, it is determined that it is a postal code input, and postal code conversion processing (step 513) is executed. S5 is a step to display an error, and the input data (character string)
An input error is displayed when the input is not one of the above-mentioned Kuten input, - character conversion input, or postal code input.

Here, the operation in one embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

The CPUI executes indirect input processing as shown in FIG. 2 in response to the operation of the indirect input designation key 3 on the keyboard 2. Under this indirect input mode, indirect input data (character string) input by key operations on the keyboard 2 is accepted, the input data (character string) is cut out, and the data is used for Kuten input, It is determined whether the input is a - character conversion input or a postal code input (steps 81 to S4 in FIG. 2).

Here, when data (character string) input as an indirect input from the keyboard 2 is accepted (step S1 in Figure 2), first, it is determined whether the indirect input is a kuten input based on the format of the input data. (Step S2 in Figure 2)
.

Here, the input data is a 4-digit number (for example, 160
1), or a 4-digit number starting with the letter E 3
character (for example, E8201), it is determined that it is a kuten input, and the kuten conversion process is executed (step S in Figure 2).
11).

Further, when the input data is not Kuten input data, it is determined from the format of the input data whether the indirect input is a single character conversion input (step S3 in FIG. 2).

Here, when the input data is a flat name or a flat name string of 7 characters or less (for example, "hasiru °"), it is determined that it is a - character conversion input, and the - character conversion process is executed (see Figure 2). Step S L2).

If the input data is not single-character conversion input data, it is determined from the format of the input data whether the indirect input is a postal code input (step S4 in FIG. 2).

Here, the input data is a 3-digit number (for example, 105
) or a 5-digit number (e.g. 1.9011), or a combination of a 3-digit number and a 2-digit number with a 71 if (e.g. 190-11), etc., it is determined to be a postal code input. , executes postal code conversion processing (step S13 in FIG. 2).

Also, if the input data (character string) is the Kuten input mentioned above,
If it is neither a - character conversion input nor a postal code input, an input error is displayed (step S5 in Figure 2).

In this way, when the function key (indirect input designation key 3) that specifies indirect input modes such as kuten input, postal code conversion, and - character conversion accompanying kana-kanji conversion is operated,
It is configured with a function that determines the input format of subsequent data (for example, Kuten input/Postal code conversion/- character conversion, etc.) and executes input conversion processing specific to the type of indirect input according to the determination result. , kuten input, postal code conversion, - character conversion, etc., without having separate function keys or key input means for each type of indirect input such as key combinations. Multiple types can be easily input using a single function key. indirect input can be done quickly and easily.

Note that the indirect input type is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be expanded to other indirect inputs by, for example, inputting a two-digit number as the number of strokes, inputting katakana as a radical, etc. Furthermore, it is also possible to input a mixture of multiple types of indirect input, such as first Kuten input and then Ichiji conversion. Further, the relationship between the data input format and the indirect input type determination is not limited to the above embodiment, and other format determinations may be made.

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, in a device having multiple types of indirect input functions associated with kana-kanji conversion, there is provided a means for specifying an indirect input mode, and a method for specifying data when specifying the mode. By adopting a configuration comprising a means for determining the indirect input type from the input format and a means for executing input conversion processing specific to the indirect input type according to the determination result, the Ku point input,
Multiple types of indirect input can be performed quickly with a simple operation using a single function key, without having to use separate function keys or key combinations for each type of indirect input such as postal code conversion, minus character conversion, etc. And it can be done neatly.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an indirect input processing procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention. ■...CPU, 2...Keyboard (KB), 3.
・・Indirect input designation key (function key), 4・・
・Keyboard controller (KBC), 5...Memory.

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a device that has multiple types of indirect input functions associated with kana-kanji conversion, there is a means for specifying an indirect input mode, a means for determining the indirect input type from the data input format when the mode is specified, and an indirect input function according to the determination result. 1. An indirect input method associated with kana-kanji conversion, comprising means for executing input conversion processing specific to an input type.