JP6032982B2 - Input support device, input support method, input support program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention superimposes an input support window on the image displayed in the display area to support the input of characters into the character input area, receives an instruction of a position in the input support window, and receives the received instruction. Input support device for determining a character to be input based on the input support method, an input support method using such an input support device, an input support program for realizing such an input support device, and such an input support program The present invention relates to a recording medium that can be read by a computer.

  Various electronic devices such as a portable terminal device that inputs information such as characters using a touch panel are widespread (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on a mobile terminal device having a touch panel. In a mobile terminal device having a touch panel, for example, a handwriting input window is is displayed as an input support window that supports input of characters into an input field in for inputting a search term. With respect to the mobile terminal device in which such a handwriting input window is is displayed, the user can input characters by touching the screen on which the handwriting input window is is displayed with a touch pen.

  However, since the handwriting input window is is displayed superimposed on another image displayed on the screen, necessary information may be hidden behind the handwriting input window is and cannot be visually recognized. In such a case, the user moves the handwriting input window to an appropriate position so that necessary information is not hidden.

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  However, even when the handwriting input window is moved, there is a problem related to convenience that it is difficult to determine an appropriate position because the handwriting input window moves while being superimposed on another image. Such a problem becomes particularly prominent in a portable terminal device in which the screen size is limited.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and while moving an input support window such as a handwriting input window, the user's convenience is improved by visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window. An object of the present invention is to provide an input support device that can handle the above.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a display processing method that can improve the convenience of the user by applying the input support apparatus according to the present invention.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an input support program for realizing the input support apparatus according to the present invention.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium on which the input support program according to the present invention is recorded.

  In order to solve the above problem, the input support apparatus according to the present invention provides a reference size that is set in advance with an input support window that can move the display position in order to support the input of characters in the character input area. An input support device that displays an image superimposed on an image displayed in a display area, receives an instruction for a position in the input support window, and determines a character to be input based on the received instruction. A means for receiving an operation for moving a window, and a visualization means for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the operation for moving. And

  Therefore, in the present invention, by visualizing the image superimposed by the moving input support window, the user can hide the input support window that is normally displayed at the reference size among the images displayed in the display area. The input support window can be moved while visually recognizing the image.

  Moreover, the input support apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the visualization means visualizes a part of the input support window as non-display.

  Therefore, in the present invention, the user can visually recognize the hidden image if the input support window of the standard size is displayed from the non-displayed portion, and the user can input only by hiding only a part. When the support window is restored to the reference size, it can be moved while recognizing which image is hidden by the input support window.

  The input support apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the input support window has a polygonal shape, and the visualization means visualizes by displaying one side of the input support window.

  Therefore, in the present invention, by displaying one side of the input support window, when the input support window is restored to the reference size, the user can move while recognizing which image is hidden by the input support window. it can.

  The input support apparatus according to the present invention further includes means for accepting an operation for narrowing the input support window, and narrowing means for narrowing the input support window based on the operation for narrowing the input support window, The visualization means visualizes the superimposed image when moving the input support window that has not been narrowed by the narrowing means.

  Therefore, in the present invention, the influence of superposition can be reduced by narrowing the input support window.

  Further, the input support apparatus according to the present invention is a means for accepting an operation for restoring the size of the narrowed input support window to a reference size, and a means for restoring the size of the input support window based on the operation to be restored. And a means for adjusting the display position of the restored input support window so that the entire input support window whose size has been restored is displayed within the display area.

  Therefore, in the present invention, by adjusting and restoring the display position so that the entire input support window falls within the display area, for example, a part of the restored input support window is not within the display area, It is possible to save the user's trouble of having to move and improve convenience.

  Further, the input support device according to the present invention includes a means for changing the display direction in the display area, and when the display direction is changed, the input support window is narrowed and preset in the display area. And a means for displaying at a predetermined position.

  Therefore, in the present invention, after the display orientation is changed, the input support window narrowed at a predetermined position is displayed, so that the convenience for the user can be improved.

  The input support device according to the present invention displays a narrowed input support window at a predetermined position in the display area when display of the character input area is started in the display area. It is characterized by providing the means to do.

  Therefore, in the present invention, when the character input is started, the input support window narrowed at a predetermined position is displayed, so that the convenience of the user can be improved.

  The input support apparatus according to the present invention is characterized by comprising means for determining a character to be input based on a locus of a position designated in the input support window.

  Therefore, in the present invention, so-called handwriting input can be performed.

  The input support method according to the present invention displays an input support window capable of moving the display position in the display area with a preset reference size so as to support the input of characters into the character input area. An input support method using an input support device that superimposes on an image, receives an instruction of a position in the input support window, and determines a character to be input based on the received instruction, the input support device Receiving an operation of moving the input support window, and visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the operation of moving. It is characterized by performing.

  Therefore, in the present invention, by visualizing the image superimposed by the moving input support window, the user can visually recognize an image hidden in the reference size input support window among the images displayed in the display area. However, the input support window can be moved.

  An input support program according to the present invention provides a computer having a display unit having a display area and an input unit that receives an input indicating a position on the display area, with a character input to the character input area displayed in the display area. In order to support input, an input support window capable of moving the display position is superimposed and displayed on the image displayed in the display area with a preset reference size, An input support program for receiving a position instruction and determining a character to be input based on the received instruction, wherein the computer receives an operation of moving the input support window, and based on the operation of moving, While moving the input support window, a procedure for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size is executed.

  When the input support program according to the present invention is executed by a computer, the computer functions as the input support apparatus according to the present invention. Therefore, since the image superimposed by the moving input support window is visualized, the user can visually recognize the hidden image if the input support window is normally displayed at the reference size among the images displayed in the display area. Since the input support window can be moved, the input support window can be arranged at an appropriate position.

  A computer-readable recording medium according to the present invention includes a display unit having a display area, and a computer including an input unit that receives an input indicating a position on the display area. In order to support the input of characters in the input area, an input support window capable of moving the display position is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area with a preset reference size, A computer-readable recording medium that records an input support program that receives an instruction of a position in the input support window and determines a character to be input based on the received instruction. Inputting the reference size while moving the input support window based on the procedure of accepting the operation of moving the input support window and the operation of moving Wherein the image to be superimposed by 援窓 are recorded the input support program for executing the procedures to visualize.

  In the recording medium according to the present invention, the computer functions as the input support apparatus of the present invention by reading and executing the recorded program by the computer. Therefore, since the image superimposed by the moving input support window is visualized, the user can visually recognize the hidden image if the input support window is normally displayed at the reference size among the images displayed in the display area. The input support window can be moved.

  An input support device, an input support method, an input support program, and a recording medium according to the present invention include a character input support window superimposed on an image displayed in a display area and input when assisting character input. While moving the support window, the image superimposed by the input support window is visualized. Accordingly, the user can move the input support window while visually recognizing an image that is hidden if the input support window is normally displayed at the reference size among the images displayed in the display area. Therefore, when using the input support window, the user can place the input support window at an appropriate position where a necessary image is not hidden. Play.

It is a schematic perspective view which shows an example of the input assistance apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the system configuration | structure of the input assistance apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on the display area of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the content use start process of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on the display area of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the movement process of the input assistance icon of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on the display area of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the restoration process of the input assistance window of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on the display area of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the handwriting input process of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the movement process of the input assistance window of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on the display area of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on the display area of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on the display area of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on the display area of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the display direction change process of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on the display area of the input assistance apparatus of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on the portable terminal device which has a touch panel.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments are examples embodying the present invention, and are not of a nature that limits the technical scope of the present invention.

  The input support device according to the present invention can be embodied as a small portable learning device such as an electronic dictionary which is a kind of computer, and in the present embodiment, the input support of the present invention embodied as an electronic dictionary. The apparatus will be described as an example.

  First, the overall configuration of the input support apparatus of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of an input support apparatus according to the present invention.

  An input support apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes a housing 110, and the housing 110 is provided with a display input unit 120 such as a liquid crystal touch panel. The display input unit 120 is formed by superimposing a display unit 121 such as a rectangular thin film liquid crystal panel and an input unit 122 such as a rectangular thin film touch panel, and the display unit 121 has a rectangular shape for displaying an image. Display area 121a. The display unit 121 is not limited to a liquid crystal panel, and can be configured using a display component such as an organic EL panel or a plasma panel. The input unit 122 is configured using various sensors such as a contact sensor using infrared rays, a pressure-sensitive sensor, and a capacitance sensor. When the input tool 130 such as a finger or a touch pen comes into contact with the display area 121a. In addition, the contact position is detected as an input position.

  The housing 110 further includes an operation unit 140 that receives a key input operation around the display unit 121. The operation unit 140 is provided with various input keys 141 for accepting an input operation by the user. As the input key 141, an operation key 141a for inputting the contents of operations indicated as “previous finding”, “next finding”, “clear”, “HOME”, “return”, “decision”, and a direction are input. A direction key 141b for performing, a content key 141c for calling a content C (to be described later) as a “dictionary”, and a function key 141d for calling various functions are arranged. These various input keys 141 receive an input operation from the user as a command by detecting a press or contact with the input tool 130 such as a user's finger or a touch pen.

  The housing 110 has an auxiliary storage unit 150 such as a memory slot on the side, and the recording medium REC is accessed by inserting a recording medium REC such as an SD memory card using a flash memory. And can read and write information. The recording medium REC is not limited to a semiconductor medium such as a flash memory, and various media for recording information such as an optical medium such as a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM can be used.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the input support apparatus 100 according to the present invention. The input support apparatus 100 includes a control unit 160 that controls the entire apparatus. The control unit 160 is connected to the display unit 121 and the input unit 122 of the display input unit 120, various input keys 141, and the auxiliary storage unit 150. Furthermore, the input support apparatus 100 includes a direction detection unit 170 such as an acceleration sensor, and information such as portrait orientation and landscape orientation indicating the direction of the input support apparatus 100 detected by the direction detection unit 170 is detected direction information. It is output to the control unit 160.

  The control unit 160 includes various mechanisms such as a control unit 161 and a recording unit 162.

  The control unit 161 includes various circuits such as an information processing circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a clock circuit, and controls the overall processing of the input support apparatus 100 as a main body of the control unit 160.

  The recording unit 162 includes various memories such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) 162a which is a nonvolatile memory and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 162b which is a volatile memory. The ROM 162a stores various programs and data such as the input support program PRG of the present invention.

  As the ROM 162a, a non-volatile memory such as a magnetic recording mechanism such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a non-volatile semiconductor recording mechanism such as an SSD (Solid State Disk) is used. As the RAM 162b, a volatile memory such as SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) or SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) is used. The ROM 162a stores not only the input support program PRG of the present invention but also various application programs and data for executing various processes.

  Furthermore, a part of the recording area of the ROM 162a is used as a database DB for recording various contents C such as learning contents and dictionary contents. Various contents C such as learning contents and dictionary contents are provided with a search function necessary for searching for a headword, for example.

  A part of the recording area of the RAM 162b is used as a work memory that temporarily stores data generated when the control unit 161 executes various programs.

  Then, the control unit 161 reads the input support program PRG recorded in the ROM 162a, stores it in the RAM 162b, and executes various procedures included in the input support program PRG, whereby the computer performs the input support device 100 of the present invention. Function as. It should be noted that the recording medium REC in which the input support program PRG of the present invention is recorded is inserted into the auxiliary storage unit 150, the input support program PRG recorded in the recording medium REC is read, and various procedures are executed. Also good.

  Next, the usage method and processing of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an image displayed in the display area 121a of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows an example of an image displayed in the display area 121a as the initial screen of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention.

  In the initial screen shown in FIG. 3, an image used for selecting the content C is shown in the screen as a content selection icon i1. The content selection icon i1 indicates content C such as national language dictionary content, kanji dictionary content, English dictionary content, and the like, and the content C can be used by performing an input designating the desired content C. It becomes possible.

  The user can use the content C by making an input indicating the content selection icon i1 indicating the desired content C from the initial screen shown in FIG. Even when a screen other than the initial screen shown in FIG. 3 is displayed, the content C can be used by performing an input to the content key 141c. In the following, a form in the case of instructing the contents for the Chinese character dictionary will be described as an example.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of content use start processing of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. The input support apparatus 100 of the present invention receives an input for starting use of the content C, and starts execution of the content use start process under the control of the control unit 161 that executes various programs such as the input support program PRG.

  The control unit 161 reads the selected content C from the ROM 162a (S101). Then, the control unit 161 displays an initial screen as a search menu in the display area 121a of the display unit 121, and further, a narrowed input support window at a predetermined position set in the display area 121a. It is displayed (S102).

  In the search menu displayed in step S102, a character input area for inputting a search word is shown, and when the display of the character input area is started, an input support window for supporting character input Is displayed in a narrowed icon state.

  In this way, the content use start process is executed.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an image displayed in the display area 121a of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. FIG. 5 shows an example of an image displayed in the content use start process.

  In the image shown in FIG. 5, an icon i1 indicating a Japanese dictionary is shown here as an image showing the activated content C on the right side of the screen. Also, on the left side of the screen, a selection menu such as “alphabet abbreviation”, “sub-category for each field” for selecting how to use the content C is shown. Furthermore, in the upper part of the screen, as character input areas, character input fields in1 and in2 for inputting a search word are shown in two upper and lower stages. The upper character input field in1 is an input field when an entry word is input as a search word, and the character input field in1 is described as “Japanese”. The lower character input field in2 is an input field when the contents such as the meaning corresponding to the headword are input as a search word, and the character input field in2 is described as “reverse lookup word”.

  Furthermore, a narrowed input support window is2 (hereinafter referred to as an input support icon is2 as necessary) is shown at the lower left of the icon i1 indicating the Japanese dictionary. The input support icon is2 is an icon obtained by narrowing an input support window is1, which will be described later, and is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area 121a when starting to display a character input area such as the character input fields in1 and in2. The In the example shown in FIG. 5, the lower left of the icon i1 indicating the Japanese dictionary is a predetermined position. Note that the input support window is1 cannot support character input in a narrowed icon state.

  The user can perform an operation of changing the display position of the input support window is2 narrowed to the icon state. As an operation for changing the position of the input support icon is2, the user designates the input support icon is2 by touching the input support icon is2 with a finger or the input tool 130. Then, the user performs an operation of moving the display area 121a while maintaining the touched state, and releases the input support icon is2 by releasing it at a desired position and performing so-called drag and drop.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the movement process of the input support icon is2 of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. The movement process of the input support icon is2 is executed when the user instructs the input support icon is2 and performs an operation such as drag and drop from the state where the input support icon is2 is displayed. The input support apparatus 100 of the present invention receives the user's operation, and starts executing the movement process of the input support icon is2 under the control of the control unit 161 that executes various programs such as the input support program PRG.

  The control unit 161 receives an input indicating the input support icon is2 through the input unit 122 (S201). Step S <b> 201 is performed when the input unit 122 detects that the user has touched the position where the input support icon is <b> 2 in the display area 121 a is displayed with the finger or the input tool 130.

  The control unit 161 receives an operation of moving the input support icon is2 instructed by the input unit 122 (S202), and moves the input support icon is2 based on the received operation and changes the display position (S203). .

  Steps S202 to S203 are performed when the input unit 122 detects that the user is touching with the finger or the input tool 130 and dragging. In other words, when the input unit 122 detects that the position indicated by the input tool 130 or the like has moved in contact with the first distance in the first direction, the display position of the input support icon is2 is moved in the first direction. Move by the first distance.

  In this way, the movement process of the input support icon is2 is executed.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an image displayed in the display area 121a of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. FIG. 7 shows an example of the image after the display position of the input support icon is changed from the image shown in FIG. 5 by the movement process of the input support icon is2.

  In the image shown in FIG. 7, the input support icon is2 is moved to the position of the lower right corner in the display area 121a. By narrowing the input support window is1 to be the input support icon is2, the display area 121a occupies a small size when displayed and moved, which is a major obstacle to visually recognizing other images. There is nothing. Then, the user inputs the input support icon is2 by performing a predetermined operation such as a continuous instruction operation (double click) on the input support icon is2 and an operation of instructing the character input fields in1 and in2. The support window is1 can be restored.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the restoration process of the input support window is1 of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. The restoration process of the input support window is1 is executed when the user performs a predetermined operation from the state where the input support icon is2 is displayed. The input support apparatus 100 of the present invention receives the user's operation and starts executing the restoration process of the input support window is1 under the control of the control unit 161 that executes various programs such as the input support program PRG.

  The control unit 161 accepts an operation of restoring the input support window is1 from the input support icon is2 through the input unit 122 (S301). Step S301 is performed when the input unit 122 detects a predetermined operation by the user, for example, a finger or the input tool 130 touching a position where the character input field in1 is displayed.

  Based on the operation to be restored, the control unit 161 restores the size of the input support icon is2 to the reference size (S302), and displays the entire input support window is1 whose size has been restored in the display area 121a. The display position of the restored input support window is1 is adjusted (S303).

  In step S302, the narrowed input support window is2 (input support icon is2) is restored to the input support window is1 of the reference size which is the original size. In principle, the input support window is1 is restored to the position where the coordinates of the upper left corner of the input support icon is2 before restoration are based on the coordinates of the upper left corner of the restored input support icon is2, and the coordinates of the restored upper left corner of the input support window is1 are coincident with the coordinates of the base point. . However, there are cases where the input support icon is2 has been moved to a position that does not interfere with the viewing of the displayed image, for example, the lower right corner of the display area. In that case, if the coordinates of the upper left corner of the input support icon is2 are restored as a base point as a rule, most of the input support window is1 will protrude from the display area 121a. In other words, a situation may occur in which a necessary area of the input support window is1 is not displayed even though the input support window is1 is required. Therefore, in step S203, the display position is adjusted so that the entire restored input support window is1 falls within the display area 121a. For example, when the input support icon is2 before restoration is located near the center of the display area 121a, and the input assistance window is1 does not protrude from the display area 121a even if the coordinates of the position are restored as the base point, step S303 is performed. This process is not executed.

  In this way, the restoration process of the input support window is1 is executed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an image displayed in the display area 121a of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. FIG. 9 shows an example of an image after the input support window is1 is restored to the reference size from the image shown in FIG. 7 by the restoration process of the input support window is1.

  Here, the input support window is1 will be described. In the present application, the input support window (input support window) is1 is a window-like image displayed in the display area 121a to support the input of characters in the character input fields in1 and in2, and is displayed in the display area 121a. Is superimposed and displayed as a layer different from other images. The input support window is1 has a function as a man-machine interface called a “window”, and is displayed in the display area 121a as an interface for an input from the user in the input support apparatus 100 according to the present invention.

  The image shown in FIG. 9 has a rectangular shape, and an input support window is1 having a preset reference size is displayed in the display area 121a. In FIG. 7, the input support icon is2 is located at the lower right corner in the display area 121a. However, the position is adjusted during restoration, and the entire input support window is1 is displayed in the display area 121a. Yes. Since the input support window is1 is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area 121a, the image positioned in the lower layer of the input support window is1 having the restored reference size is not visible to the user. Yes.

  The input support window is1 has a function of supporting the input of characters in the character input fields in1 and in2, and the input support apparatus 100 receives an instruction of a position in the input support window is1 from the input unit 122, and the received instruction The character to be input is determined based on. An input support window is1 shown in FIG. 9 is a so-called handwriting input window. One side located at the top of the input support window is1 is a title bar w1, and the title bar w1 includes the name “Japanese input”, an image w2 for switching the input method, and an image for narrowing. w3 is displayed. Below the title bar, there is a display field w4 for displaying characters recognized in handwriting input, and “recruitment”, “backward”, “manual switching”, “recognition”, “rewriting” necessary to determine the characters to be recognized. An image w5 showing various commands such as “” is shown. A handwriting input area w6 for performing handwriting input is shown from the center to the bottom of the input support window is1.

  The user designates the position in the handwriting input area w6 with, for example, a finger or the input tool 130, and moves the designated position, whereby handwriting input is performed based on the locus of the position. Moreover, the user can determine the character to input by performing the input which instruct | indicates the image w5 in which various instructions were shown in the case of handwritten input. It should be noted that by performing an input that designates the image w2 for switching the input method, the input method is switched, for example, switching from handwritten input to keyboard input, and the layout of the input support window is1 is changed. In addition, the input support window is1 is narrowed by the user performing an input instructing the image w3 to be narrowed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of handwriting input processing of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. The handwriting input process is a process for supporting the input of characters from the state in which the input support window is1 for handwriting input shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. For example, the user designates the position in the handwriting input area w6 of the input support window is1 with the input tool 130 or the like, and moves the designated position to perform handwriting input. The input support apparatus 100 according to the present invention receives a user operation and starts execution of handwriting input processing under the control of the control unit 161 that executes various programs such as the input support program PRG.

  The control unit 161 accepts an input of a locus where the position instructed in the handwriting input area w6 has been moved by the input unit 122 (S401), performs character recognition based on the accepted locus (S402), and becomes a candidate character. Is displayed in the display field w4 (S403). In step S402, as character recognition, for example, the character features recorded in the character database previously recorded in the ROM 162a are compared with the input trajectory, and, for example, input candidates are determined based on their likelihoods. Is determined. In step S403, candidates based on the determination result are displayed in the display field w4. The user confirms the displayed candidates and indicates the characters to be input by indicating the image w5 in which various commands such as “recruitment”, “backward”, “manual switching”, “recognition”, “rewriting” are indicated. To decide.

  The control unit 161 receives a command for determining a character to be input by the input unit 122 (S404), determines a character to be input based on the received command (S405), and inputs the determined character to a designated character input. It is displayed in the input area such as the column in1 (S406).

  In this way, the handwriting input process is executed.

  Also, the user can move the position of the input support window is1 from the state shown in FIG. 9 in which the input support window is1 of the reference size is displayed. When the user moves the input support window is1, the user specifies the input support window is1 by touching a part of the input support window is1, for example, the title bar w1 with a finger or the input tool 130. Then, the user changes the position of the input support window is1 by performing an operation of moving the display area 121a while keeping the touched state, releasing the desired position, and performing so-called drag and drop.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the movement process of the input support window is1 of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. The movement process of the input support window is1 is executed by instructing the input support window is1 and performing an operation such as drag and drop from the state where the input support window is1 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. The input support apparatus 100 of the present invention receives the user's operation and starts executing the movement process of the input support window is1 under the control of the control unit 161 that executes various programs such as the input support program PRG.

  The control unit 161 receives an input indicating the input support window is1 from the input unit 122 (S501). Step S501 is performed when the input unit 122 detects that the user has touched the position where the input support window is1 in the display area 121a is displayed with the finger or the input tool 130.

  The control unit 161 receives an operation of moving the input support window is1 instructed by the input unit 122 (S502), visualizes an image superimposed on the input support window is1 of the reference size (S503), and the input support window is1 Is moved to change the display position (S504).

  The visualization in step S503 indicates that, when the reference size input window is1 is normally displayed, an image that becomes a lower layer and is hidden is made visible, and there are various visualization methods. Various methods can be illustrated. For example, by hiding a part of the input support window is1, specifically, by displaying only the title bar w1 that is one side of the input support window is1, an image related to the underlying layer that is originally superimposed Can be visualized.

  Then, the control unit 161 receives an operation indicating that the movement is completed by the input unit 122 (S505), restores the input support window is1 of the reference size (S506), and the movement of the restored input support window is1 is completed. The displayed position is displayed (S507).

  The operation indicating that the movement in step S505 is completed indicates, for example, an operation of releasing the input tool 130 or the like at a desired position, that is, a so-called drop operation. As shown in steps S502 to S507, the control unit 161 visualizes the image superimposed by the input support window is1 of the reference size while moving the input support window is1 based on the input operation of the user, and the movement is performed. Upon completion, the original reference size of the input support window is1 is restored.

  When the user wants to input while confirming an image other than the input support window is1, the user moves the input support window is1 to a position where the other image is visible. In such a case, when moving, it is necessary to move while visually recognizing the display content of another image. However, if the input support window is1 is narrowed, it becomes difficult to move the input support window is1 in consideration of the size of the restored input support window is1, so that the necessary image may be hidden by the input support window is1 restored after the movement. There is. Therefore, for example, by displaying only the title bar w1 which is one side of the input support window is1, in order to move while viewing other images while considering the area hidden in the input support window is1 after restoration, Visualize the superimposed image. As a result, the input support window is1 can be moved while visually recognizing the image displayed in the display area 121a. Therefore, the input support window is1 can be arranged at an appropriate position.

  Here, as the movement process of the input support window is1, the movement process and the visualization process are described as sequential processes. However, the movement process and the visualization process are executed in parallel as parallel processes. It may be realized. In this way, the movement process of the input support window is1 is executed.

  12 and 13 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of an image displayed in the display area 121a of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. 12 shows an example of an image in a state where the input support window is1 is moved as indicated by an arrow from the state shown in FIG. 9, and FIG. 13 shows an example of an image in a state where the movement is completed. Yes.

  The image shown in FIG. 12 shows an input support bar is3 as an example of the moving input support window is1. The input support bar is3 is a state in which only the title bar w1 that is one side of the input support window is1 having a rectangular shape is displayed. By setting the input support window is1 as the input support bar is3, it is possible to visually recognize an image that is hidden when the input support window is1 of the standard size is normally displayed. Moreover, since the input support bar is3 is one side of the input support window is1, it is possible to assume the size of the input support window is1 when restored. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, after the movement is completed, the input support window is1 of the reference size is restored.

  Even when handwritten input is performed in the input support window is1 and the input handwritten character is moved during recognition, the display is changed to the input support bar is3. However, the display state is only the input support bar is3, and the recognition process is continuously executed. Therefore, when the movement is completed in the state of the input support bar is3 and the input support window is1 is restored, the recognition process is completed and the recognition result is displayed. Note that only the recognition process may be performed during movement, and after the restoration, the recognition result may be displayed after a predetermined time such as 0.1 second, which may give the user a sense of incongruity. No interface can be provided.

  14 and 15 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of an image displayed in the display area 121a of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. FIG. 14 shows an example of an image in a state where the input support window is1 is moved as indicated by an arrow from the state shown in FIG. 9, and FIG. 15 shows an example of an image in a state where the movement is completed. Yes.

  14 and 15 show the situation where the input support window is1 becomes the input support bar is3 while moving, and the situation where the input support window is1 is restored after the movement is completed, as in FIGS. However, FIG. 14 shows a state where a part of the input support bar is3 protrudes outside the display area 121a, and the protruding part is not displayed. FIG. 15 shows a state in which the input support window is1 is restored with a part of the input support bar is3 protruding, and a part of the restored input support window is1 is outside the display area 121a. The protruding part is not displayed. When restoring the input support window is1 from the input support bar is3, unlike the input support icon is2, the display position is not adjusted so that the entire input support window is1 is displayed in the display area 121a. In the case of the input support bar is3, it is considered that the user is moved while assuming the restored state. Therefore, if the display position is adjusted, it is contrary to the user's intention.

  Next, processing for changing the display direction in the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention will be described. In each of the display examples described above, a mode has been described in which a rectangular display region 121a is displayed on a horizontally long screen in which the long side is horizontal and the short side is vertical. The input support apparatus 100 of the present invention can change the display direction so that it is automatically or manually displayed on a vertically long screen from the state of being displayed on a horizontally long screen.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the display direction changing process of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. The display direction changing process is executed when an input for changing the display direction is received from the state of the image shown in FIG. The input support apparatus 100 of the present invention receives an input for changing the display direction, and starts executing the display direction change process under the control of the control unit 161 that executes various programs such as the input support program PRG.

  The controller 161 receives an input for changing the display direction (S601).

  In step S <b> 601, the control unit 161 receives an input for changing the display direction from the direction detection unit 170, the input key 141, or the input unit 122. For example, the direction detection unit 170 detects acceleration applied to the device itself, and determines whether or not a change has occurred in the vertical / horizontal direction of the input support device 100 based on the detected acceleration. And when it determines with the change having arisen, the signal which shows that is output to the control part 161. FIG. The control unit 161 accepts the input of the signal output from the direction detection unit 170 as an input for changing the display direction. When the user operates the input key 141 or the input unit 122 to change the display direction, a signal indicating that is output from the input key 141 or the input unit 122 to the control unit 161. The control unit 161 accepts the input of the signal output from the input key 141 or the input unit 122 as an input for changing the display direction. Note that the signal that triggers the change of the display direction may be limited to only the signal output from the input key 141 or the input unit 122. This is because a signal is output from the direction detection unit 170 due to factors such as external vibration, and the display direction is prevented from being automatically changed under a situation not intended by the user.

  The control unit 161 that has received an input for changing the display direction changes the display direction in the display area 121a in accordance with the display method after the direction change (S602), and is preset in the display area 121a. The input support icon is2 is displayed at a predetermined position (S603). The direction change and the display of the input support icon (narrowed input support window) is2 at a predetermined position are executed only when the input support window is1 is narrowed. When the input support window is1 of the reference size is displayed or in the state of the input support bar is3, it is considered that the user intends to input characters, so the user intentionally changes the display direction. This is because it is difficult to think of a change. However, such constraints may be freely changed by setting. For example, in any state, when the display direction is changed, the input support window is1 may be narrowed and displayed as the input support icon is2 at a predetermined position.

  In this way, the display direction changing process is executed.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an image displayed in the display area 121a of the input support apparatus 100 of the present invention. FIG. 17 shows an example of an image in a state where the display direction is changed from the state shown in FIG. 7 to a vertically long screen. As shown in FIG. 17, the image shown in FIG. 7 is displayed as a vertically long image, and the input support icon is2 is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area 121a. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the lower left of the icon i1 indicating the Japanese dictionary is the predetermined position. As described above, after the display orientation is changed, the input support icon is2 is displayed at a predetermined position, thereby improving the convenience for the user.

  The above embodiment only discloses a part of the myriad examples of the present invention, and can be appropriately designed in consideration of various factors such as purpose, application, and specifications.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an image to be superimposed is visualized by displaying one side of the input support window as an input support bar has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the superimposed image may be visualized by making the input support window a semi-transparent display. Alternatively, the superimposed image may be visualized by displaying only the outer edge that is the outer frame of the input support window.

  Moreover, although the form which displays the image for handwriting input as an input assistance window was shown in the said embodiment, this invention is not limited to this. For example, an image imitating a keyboard may be displayed as an input support window, and input may be accepted as if the key at a position designated by the user has been pressed on the image, thereby assisting character input. .

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the input support device such as a dedicated electronic dictionary is described as the input support device of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, as long as the input support program of the present invention can be executed, various electronic devices such as a personal computer, a mobile phone, and other portable electronic devices can be used as the input support device of the present invention. . The input support program is not limited to reading from the recording medium shown in the above embodiment, but may be downloaded from a server computer on a communication network such as the Internet, and is not software such as a program. You may make it mount as hardware.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Input support apparatus 120 Display input part 121 Display part 121a Display area 122 Input part 130 Input tool 140 Operation part 160 Control unit 161 Control part 162 Recording part 170 Direction detection part C Content is1 Input support window (input support window)
is2 Input support icon (narrowed input support window)
is3 Input support bar PRG Input support program REC Recording medium

Claims (16)

In order to support the input of characters in the character input area, an input support window capable of moving the display position is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area at a preset reference size, An input support apparatus that receives an instruction of a position in the input support window and determines a character to be input based on the received instruction,
Means for receiving an operation of moving the input support window;
Visualizing means for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the operation to move ,
The input support window has a polygonal shape,
The input assisting device characterized in that the visualization means visualizes by displaying one side of the input assisting window . In order to support the input of characters in the character input area, an input support window capable of moving the display position is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area at a preset reference size, An input support apparatus that receives an instruction of a position in the input support window and determines a character to be input based on the received instruction,
Means for receiving an operation of moving the input support window;
Visualizing means for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the moving operation;
Furthermore,
Means for accepting an operation for narrowing the input support window;
Narrowing means for narrowing the input support window based on the operation of narrowing;
Means for accepting an operation for restoring the narrowed input support window to the reference size;
Means for restoring the size of the input support window based on the operation to be restored;
Means for adjusting the display position of the restored input support window so that the entire input support window whose size has been restored is displayed in the display area;
With
The visualization means visualizes a superimposed image when moving an input support window that has not been narrowed by the narrowing means.
An input support apparatus characterized by that. In order to support the input of characters in the character input area, an input support window capable of moving the display position is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area at a preset reference size, An input support apparatus that receives an instruction of a position in the input support window and determines a character to be input based on the received instruction,
Means for receiving an operation of moving the input support window;
Visualizing means for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the moving operation;
Furthermore,
Means for accepting an operation for narrowing the input support window;
Narrowing means for narrowing the input support window based on the narrowing operation;
With
The visualization means visualizes an image to be superimposed when moving an input support window that has not been narrowed by the narrowing means;
Furthermore,
Means for changing the display orientation in the display area;
Means for narrowing the input support window and displaying it at a predetermined position set in advance in the display area when the display orientation is changed;
An input support apparatus comprising: The input support device according to claim 2 or claim 3 ,
An input support comprising: means for displaying a narrowed input support window at a predetermined position in the display area when display of the character input area is started in the display area apparatus. An input support apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein
The visualizing means visualizes a part of the input support window as non-display. An input support apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The input support window has a polygonal shape,
The visualization means is visualized by displaying one side of the input assistance window. An input support apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
An input support apparatus, comprising: means for determining a character to be input based on a locus of a position designated in the input support window. In order to support the input of characters in the character input area, an input support window capable of moving the display position is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area at a preset reference size, An input support method using an input support device that receives an instruction of a position in the input support window and determines a character to be input based on the received instruction,
The input support device includes:
Receiving an operation of moving the input support window;
A visualizing step of visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the moving operation ; and
The input support window has a polygonal shape,
The visualization step is made visible by displaying one side of the input support window . In order to support the input of characters in the character input area, an input support window capable of moving the display position is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area at a preset reference size, An input support method using an input support device that receives an instruction of a position in the input support window and determines a character to be input based on the received instruction,
Receiving an operation of moving the input support window;
A visualization step of visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the moving operation;
Furthermore,
Receiving an operation of narrowing the input support window;
A narrowing step for narrowing the input support window based on the narrowing operation;
Receiving an operation for restoring the narrowed input support window to the reference size;
Restoring the size of the input support window based on the operation to be restored;
Adjusting the display position of the restored input support window so that the entire input support window whose size has been restored is displayed in the display area;
Run
The visualization step visualizes the superimposed image when moving the input support window that has not been narrowed by the narrowing step.
An input support method characterized by that. In order to support the input of characters in the character input area, an input support window capable of moving the display position is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area at a preset reference size, An input support method using an input support device that receives an instruction of a position in the input support window and determines a character to be input based on the received instruction,
Receiving an operation of moving the input support window;
A visualization step of visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the moving operation;
Furthermore,
Receiving an operation of narrowing the input support window;
A narrowing step of narrowing the input support window based on the operation of narrowing;
Run
The visualization step visualizes an image to be superimposed when moving an input support window that has not been narrowed by the narrowing step;
Furthermore,
Changing the direction of display in the display area;
Narrowing the input support window when the display orientation is changed, and displaying the window at a predetermined position set in advance in the display area;
An input support method comprising: A computer provided with a display unit having a display area and an input unit for receiving an input indicating a position on the display area, in order to support the input of characters into the character input area displayed in the display area, An input support window that can be moved is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area with a preset reference size, receives an instruction of a position in the input support window, and the received instruction An input support program for determining characters to be input based on
On the computer,
A procedure for accepting an operation of moving the input support window;
A visualizing procedure for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the moving operation ;
The input support window has a polygonal shape,
The visualization procedure is visualized by displaying one side of the input assistance window . A computer provided with a display unit having a display area and an input unit for receiving an input indicating a position on the display area, in order to support the input of characters into the character input area displayed in the display area, An input support window that can be moved is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area with a preset reference size, receives an instruction of a position in the input support window, and the received instruction An input support program for determining characters to be input based on
On the computer,
A procedure for accepting an operation of moving the input support window;
A visualization procedure for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the operation of moving;
Furthermore,
A procedure for accepting an operation for narrowing the input support window;
A narrowing procedure for narrowing the input support window based on the narrowing operation;
A procedure for accepting an operation for restoring the narrowed input support window to the reference size;
A procedure for restoring the size of the input support window based on the operation to be restored;
A procedure for adjusting the display position of the restored input support window so that the entire input support window whose size has been restored is displayed in the display area;
And execute
The visualization procedure visualizes an image to be superimposed when moving an input support window that has not been narrowed by the narrowing procedure.
An input support program characterized by that. A computer provided with a display unit having a display area and an input unit for receiving an input indicating a position on the display area, in order to support the input of characters into the character input area displayed in the display area, An input support window that can be moved is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area with a preset reference size, receives an instruction of a position in the input support window, and the received instruction An input support program for determining characters to be input based on
On the computer,
A procedure for accepting an operation of moving the input support window;
A visualization procedure for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the operation of moving;
Furthermore,
A procedure for accepting an operation for narrowing the input support window;
A narrowing procedure for narrowing the input support window based on the narrowing operation;
And execute
The visualization procedure visualizes an image to be superimposed when moving an input support window that is not narrowed by the narrowing procedure,
Furthermore,
Changing the orientation of the display in the display area;
A procedure for narrowing the input support window and displaying it at a predetermined position set in advance in the display area when the display orientation is changed;
An input support program characterized by causing A computer provided with a display unit having a display area and an input unit for receiving an input indicating a position on the display area, in order to support the input of characters into the character input area displayed in the display area, An input support window that can be moved is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area with a preset reference size, receives an instruction of a position in the input support window, and the received instruction A computer-readable recording medium on which an input support program for determining characters to be input is recorded,
On the computer,
A procedure for accepting an operation of moving the input support window;
A visualizing procedure for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the moving operation ;
The input support window has a polygonal shape,
The computer-readable recording medium , wherein the visualization procedure records an input support program to be visualized by displaying one side of the input support window . A computer provided with a display unit having a display area and an input unit for receiving an input indicating a position on the display area, in order to support the input of characters into the character input area displayed in the display area, An input support window that can be moved is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area with a preset reference size, receives an instruction of a position in the input support window, and the received instruction A computer-readable recording medium on which an input support program for determining characters to be input is recorded,
On the computer,
A procedure for accepting an operation of moving the input support window;
A visualization procedure for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the operation of moving;
Furthermore,
A procedure for accepting an operation for narrowing the input support window;
A narrowing procedure for narrowing the input support window based on the narrowing operation;
A procedure for accepting an operation for restoring the narrowed input support window to the reference size;
A procedure for restoring the size of the input support window based on the operation to be restored;
A procedure for adjusting the display position of the restored input support window so that the entire input support window whose size has been restored is displayed in the display area;
And execute
The visualization procedure visualizes an image to be superimposed when moving an input support window that has not been narrowed by the narrowing procedure.
A computer-readable recording medium in which an input support program is recorded. A computer provided with a display unit having a display area and an input unit for receiving an input indicating a position on the display area, in order to support the input of characters into the character input area displayed in the display area, An input support window that can be moved is superimposed on the image displayed in the display area with a preset reference size, receives an instruction of a position in the input support window, and the received instruction A computer-readable recording medium on which an input support program for determining characters to be input is recorded,
On the computer,
A procedure for accepting an operation of moving the input support window;
A visualization procedure for visualizing an image superimposed by the input support window of the reference size while moving the input support window based on the operation of moving;
Furthermore,
A procedure for accepting an operation for narrowing the input support window;
A narrowing procedure for narrowing the input support window based on the narrowing operation;
And execute
The visualization procedure visualizes an image to be superimposed when moving an input support window that is not narrowed by the narrowing procedure,
Furthermore,
Changing the orientation of the display in the display area;
A procedure for narrowing the input support window and displaying it at a predetermined position set in advance in the display area when the display orientation is changed;
A computer-readable recording medium in which an input support program is recorded.

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