JP6727071B2 - Electronic device and control method - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device having a content search function.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, electronic dictionaries that store contents (such as English-Japanese dictionaries) are known. In this electronic dictionary, various functions have been developed to support learning for users.

For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-179214 (Patent Document 1) discloses an electronic dictionary having a history function and a wordbook function.

The history function is a function of automatically saving the searched entry word as history data and displaying the entry word of the history data. As a result, the user can read and confirm the entry words that have been checked in the past from the history data.

The wordbook function is a function of storing a word to be remembered as wordbook data and switching the word stored in the wordbook data between a word and a translation like a paper wordbook. This allows the user to learn a desired word.

JP, 2015-179214, A

However, with the conventional history function, history data is created for each content. Therefore, it is not possible to collectively check words that have been checked in the past with a certain content and words that have been checked in the past with another content. For example, if the electronic dictionary has contents of two English-Japanese dictionaries, the user needs to sequentially check the history data corresponding to each English-Japanese dictionary when he wants to check a word that was previously searched in one of the English-Japanese dictionaries. It was inconvenient.

Further, in the conventional word book function, the user needs to perform an operation of registering a word that the user wants to remember in the word book data. Therefore, even if a word that has been searched once is forgotten to be registered in the wordbook data, it is inconvenient because it cannot be learned later by using the wordbook data.

The present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of a certain aspect is to provide an electronic device and a control method capable of easily confirming a once-searched entry word. Especially.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a storage unit for storing a related content group including a plurality of dictionary contents related to each other. Each of the plurality of dictionary contents defines the meaning of the corresponding headword for each of the plurality of headwords. The electronic device further includes a display unit, an input unit for receiving a search instruction for a headword, and a search target in the dictionary content designated by the search instruction when the input unit receives the search instruction. And a search unit for searching for the entry word, and when the search unit executes the search for the entry word in the first dictionary content of the related content group, the entry word searched from the first dictionary content is the common word. When registered in the book data and the search unit searches for the entry word in the second dictionary content of the related content group, the entry word searched from the second dictionary content is registered in the common word book data. And a display control unit for displaying a list screen showing a list of entry words included in the common wordbook data on the display unit.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to easily confirm a once-searched entry word.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an appearance of the electronic dictionary according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of an electronic dictionary according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram for explaining a functional configuration of the electronic dictionary according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of English word book data. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of registration processing of a headword to wordbook data in an electronic dictionary. It is a figure which shows the example of a search of the entry word by a search part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display process of a wordbook list. It is a figure which shows an example of a list screen. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a display process of the meaning of the entry word registered into the English word book data. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed in the display process of the meaning of a headword. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the review process of the entry word registered into the English word book data. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed in the review process of the registered headword. It is a figure which shows an example of a home screen. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram for explaining a functional configuration of an electronic dictionary according to a fourth embodiment.

Hereinafter, an electronic device according to each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Further, in the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same members. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

Hereinafter, an electronic dictionary will be described as an example of the electronic device. However, the electronic device is not limited to the electronic dictionary and may be any device that stores a plurality of dictionary contents and can search for the entry word in each dictionary content. For example, the electronic device may be various devices such as smartphones and tablets having an electronic dictionary function. The headword is a word or phrase set as an item in the dictionary content, and is arranged in a fixed order.

[Embodiment 1]
<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of the electronic dictionary according to the first embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic dictionary 1 includes a touch screen 105 and a plurality of operation keys 107. The touch screen 105 includes a display and a touch panel. The touch panel receives an input from the user's finger, the stylus pen 9 or the like.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the electronic dictionary 1. Referring to FIG. 2, electronic dictionary 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101 for executing a program, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102 for storing data in a nonvolatile manner, and a RAM (Read Only Memory) for storing data in a volatile manner. Random Access Memory) 103, flash memory 104, touch screen 105, speaker 106, operation key 107 for receiving an instruction input by the user of electronic dictionary 1, communication IF (Interface) 108, and IC (Integrated Circuit). The card reader/writer 109 and the power supply unit 110 are provided.

The touch screen 105 includes a rectangular display 1051 as a display device and a touch panel 1052 as an input device. Specifically, the touch screen 105 is realized by positioning a touch panel 1052 on a display 1051 (for example, a liquid crystal display) and then fixing the touch panel 1052. The touch screen is also referred to as a touch panel display, a display with a touch panel, or a touch panel monitor. The touch screen 105 can use, for example, a resistance film method or a capacitance method as a touch position detection method.

The flash memory 104 is a non-volatile semiconductor memory. The flash memory 104 stores an operating system executed by the CPU 101, various programs 1041, various contents and data. The flash memory 104 also stores various data such as data generated by the electronic dictionary 1 and data acquired from an external device of the electronic dictionary 1.

The flash memory 104 stores, for example, a plurality of types of English-Japanese dictionaries as dictionary contents. The flash memory 104 also stores word book data, which will be described later, as the data.

The speaker 106 produces sound in response to a command from the CPU 101. The communication IF 108 is an interface used for communicating with other devices. The communication IF 108 performs processing for transmitting data wirelessly and/or by wire.

The touch panel 1052 is an input device that receives an input (touch input) from the user's finger, the stylus pen 9 or the like. The CPU 101 specifies the input position based on the output from the touch panel 1052, and displays the screen based on the specified input position.

The respective constituent elements 101 to 110 are mutually connected by a data bus. A memory card 1091 is attached to the IC card reader/writer 109.

The processing in the electronic dictionary 1 is realized by each hardware and the program 1041 executed by the CPU 101. The program 1041 may be stored in the flash memory 104 in advance. The program 1041 may be stored in the memory card 1091 or other storage medium and distributed as a program product. Alternatively, the program 1041 may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider who is connected to the so-called Internet. Such a program 1041 is read from the storage medium by the IC card reader/writer 109 or other reading device, or downloaded via the communication IF, and then temporarily stored in the flash memory 104. The program 1041 is read from the flash memory 104 by the CPU 101 and further stored in the flash memory 104 in an executable format.

The respective constituent elements of the electronic dictionary 1 shown in the figure are general ones. Therefore, it can be said that the essential part of the first embodiment is the program 1041 stored in the flash memory 104, the memory card 1091, or other storage medium, or the program 1041 downloadable via the network. Since the operation of each hardware of electronic dictionary 1 is well known, detailed description will not be repeated.

The recording medium is not limited to a DVD-ROM, a CD-ROM, an FD (Flexible Disk) and a hard disk, but a magnetic tape, a cassette tape, an optical disc (MO (Magnetic Optical Disc)/MD (Mini Disc)/DVD (Digital). Versatile Disc)), an optical card, a mask ROM, an EPROM (Electronically Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), a semiconductor memory such as a flash ROM, or the like, which may be a medium for fixedly carrying the program. .. The recording medium is a non-transitory medium in which the program and the like can be read by a computer.

The program 1041 mentioned here includes not only a program directly executable by the CPU 101 but also a program in a source program format, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram for explaining the functional configuration of the electronic dictionary 1. Referring to FIG. 3, electronic dictionary 1 includes an input unit 2, a display unit 3, a storage unit 4, and a control unit 5.

The input unit 2 receives an input from the user. The input unit 2 sends a command based on the received input to the control unit 5. The input unit 2 corresponds to the touch panel 1052 and the operation keys 107 in FIG.

The display unit 3 displays a screen for presenting information to the user, a screen for prompting user operation, and the like. The display unit 3 corresponds to the display 1051 in FIG.

The storage unit 4 stores an operating system, application programs, a plurality of contents, and various data. The storage unit 4 corresponds to the ROM 102, RAM 103, and flash memory 104 in FIG. The storage unit 4 includes a content storage unit 41, a wordbook storage unit 42, and a search history storage unit 43.

The content storage unit 41 stores in advance a plurality of dictionary contents such as the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a, the second English-Japanese dictionary 41b, and the third English-Japanese dictionary 41c. The storage unit 4 can store new content from the outside.

The content storage unit 41 stores a related content group including a plurality of dictionary contents related to each other. Here, the 1st English-Japanese dictionary 41a, the 2nd English-Japanese dictionary 41b, and the 3rd English-Japanese dictionary 41c comprise a related content group. The first English-Japanese dictionary 41a, the second English-Japanese dictionary 41b, and the third English-Japanese dictionary 41c are all English-Japanese dictionaries, but the number of editors, headwords, and the like are different.

The dictionary content stored in the content storage unit 41 is data in which each of a plurality of headwords is associated with the meaning of the headword. When one headword indicates a plurality of meanings, the dictionary content associates the headword with the plurality of meanings.

The word book storage unit 42 stores common word book data (hereinafter, simply referred to as word book data), which is information common to a plurality of dictionary contents included in the related content group and which indicates a list of headwords previously searched by the user. ) Is remembered as. The word book storage unit 42 allocates word book data for each related content group. In the first embodiment, the word book storage unit 42 generates the English word book data 42a for the related content group including the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a, the second English-Japanese dictionary 41b, and the third English-Japanese dictionary 41c.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of English word book data. Referring to FIG. 4, the English word book data 42a includes a registered entry word, a display number, content identification information for identifying dictionary content in which the entry word is searched, a registration date and time, and a memorization count. It is the associated information.

Returning to FIG. 3, the search history storage unit 43 stores, for each dictionary content, search history data showing a list of entry words searched for in the dictionary content. The search history storage unit 43 stores the first history data 43a corresponding to the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a, the second history data 43b corresponding to the second English-Japanese dictionary 41b, the third history data 43c corresponding to the third English-Japanese dictionary 41c, and the like. Remember.

The control unit 5 controls the entire operation of the electronic dictionary 1. The control unit 5 is realized by arithmetic processing by the CPU 101 of FIG. The control unit 5 includes a search unit 50, a word book management unit 51, and a display control unit 52.

The search unit 50 searches for a headword to be searched from the designated dictionary content according to the search instruction received by the input unit 2.

The word book management unit 51 stores word book data (word book data 42a in the first embodiment) stored in the word book storage unit 42 corresponding to each related content group and search history data corresponding to each dictionary content. Manage.

When the new dictionary content is stored in the content storage unit 41, the word book management unit 51 generates search history data corresponding to the dictionary content and stores the generated search history data in the search history storage unit 43.

When a plurality of dictionary contents forming a new related content group are stored in the content storage unit 41, the word book management unit 51 common word book data (common word book) for dictionary contents belonging to the related content group. Data) and stores the generated wordbook data in the wordbook storage unit 42.

When the search unit 50 performs a search for a headword in a dictionary content, the wordbook management unit 51 registers the searched headword in the search history data corresponding to the dictionary content. Further, when the searched dictionary content belongs to the related content group, the word book management unit 51 registers the searched entry word in the word book data corresponding to the related content group.

The display control unit 52 controls the display on the display unit 3. That is, the display control unit 52 controls the display on the display 1051 of the touch screen 105 according to the instruction received by the input unit 2. The display control unit 52 switches between a horizontal screen in which the long sides of the rectangular display 1051 are in the horizontal direction and a vertical screen in which the long sides are in the vertical direction according to the orientation of the electronic dictionary 1. An example of processing by the display control unit 52 will be described later.

<Process contents and display example>
Hereinafter, an outline of processing in the electronic dictionary 1 and an example of display contents of the display unit 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12.

<headword registration process>
FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the flow of processing for registering entry words in word book data in the electronic dictionary 1.

First, the word book management unit 51 determines whether the search unit 50 has searched for a headword in any of the dictionary contents (step S1).

When the search unit 50 executes the search for the entry word (YES in step S1), the word book management unit 51 registers the searched entry word in the search history data corresponding to the dictionary content (step S2).

Next, the word book management unit 51 determines whether or not the dictionary content, which is the search range, belongs to the related content group (step S3).

The word book management unit 51 also manages information in which word book data is associated with content identification information for identifying dictionary content belonging to a related content group corresponding to the word book data. The word book management unit 51 determines whether or not the dictionary content belongs to the related content group by checking the information.

If the dictionary content that is the search range belongs to the related content group (YES in step S2), the wordbook management unit 51 has already registered the entry word that is the search target in the wordbook data corresponding to the related content group. It is determined whether there is any (step S4). Hereinafter, it is assumed that the wordbook data corresponding to the related content group to which the dictionary content that is the search range belongs is the English wordbook data 42a.

When the entry word is not yet registered in the English word book data 42a (NO in step S4), the word book management unit 51 registers the entry word to be searched in the English word book data 42a (step S5). Specifically, the word book management unit 51 sets the entry word that is the search target, the display number, the content identification information that identifies the dictionary content that is the search range, the registration date and time that indicates the current date and time, and 0 times. A record in which the indicated number of times of memorization is associated is added to the English word book data 42a.

At this time, the word book management unit 51 sets the number obtained by adding 1 to the maximum value of the display numbers registered in the English word book data 42a as the display number of the new entry word. As a result, the display numbers are assigned in the order of registration when the sorting process described later is not performed.

Then, the process is returned to step S1. In addition, if No in step S1, NO in step S3, and YES in step S4, the process is returned to step S1.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a search for an entry word by the search unit 50. FIG. 6A shows an example of a screen for the search unit 50 to select an entry word to be searched from the entry words included in the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a.

In the screen shown in FIG. 6A, when the input unit 2 receives a display instruction of the meaning of the selected search target entry word (for example, the operation key 107 indicating determination is pressed with the entry word selected). Then, the search unit 50 reads the meaning corresponding to the entry word (“have” in FIG. 6) to be searched from the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a and outputs the read meaning to the display control unit 52. As a result, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display a screen indicating the meaning received from the search unit 50, as illustrated in FIG.

FIG. 6B shows an example of a screen for selecting the dictionary content including the entry word “have” to be searched from all the dictionary contents stored in the content storage unit 41.

When the input unit 2 receives a dictionary content selection instruction on the screen shown in FIG. 6B, the search unit 50 reads the meaning corresponding to the search target entry word (“have”) from the selected content. , And outputs the read meaning to the display control unit 52. Here, when the selected dictionary content is the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display a screen indicating the meaning received from the search unit 50, as illustrated in FIG. 6C. Display it.

FIG. 6D shows that when the content of a certain content (here, Katakana input dictionary) is displayed on the display unit 3, the word included in the content is set as the search target entry word and the entry word (FIG. Shows an example of a screen for selecting dictionary contents including "have". The Katakana input dictionary is a content in which Katakana (Japanese phonetic characters), English words corresponding to the sounds indicated by the Katakana, and Japanese meanings of the English words are associated with each other.

In the screen shown in FIG. 6D, when the input unit 2 receives a dictionary content selection instruction, the search unit 50 searches the selected dictionary content (here, the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a) for a search target entry word. The meaning corresponding to (“have”) is read, and the read meaning is output to the display control unit 52. At this time, the display control unit 52 causes a screen showing the meaning received from the search unit 50 to be displayed in a partial area of the display unit 3, as shown in FIG.

As described above, the search unit 50 reads the meaning corresponding to the headword from the dictionary content, and the screen showing the read meaning is displayed on the display unit 3. Judge that the search for the entry word has been executed.

In this way, the electronic dictionary 1 is searched for a headword in any one of the dictionary contents (the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a, the second English-Japanese dictionary 41b, and the third English-Japanese dictionary 41c) belonging to the related content group. In this case, the entry word is registered in the search history data corresponding to the dictionary content, and the entry word is also registered in the English word book data 42a corresponding to the related content group. Therefore, when the user wants to confirm the headword searched in the past in any of the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a, the second English-Japanese dictionary 41b, and the third English-Japanese dictionary 41c, the user only needs to confirm the English word book data 42a.

<Display processing of word list>
Next, an outline of display processing of the list screen showing a list of entry words registered in the word book data in the electronic dictionary 1 will be described.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the list screen. Note that FIG. 8A shows a list screen in the case of a horizontal screen, and FIG. 8B shows a list screen in the case of a vertical screen.

With reference to FIG. 8, the list screen 60 includes, for example, an area 61 showing a list of entry words and an area 62 showing the number of times of memorization of each entry word (written as “learned number” in FIG. 8A). A button 63 for inputting an instruction to sort headwords, a button 64 for inputting an instruction to display the meanings of headwords, a button 65 for inputting an instruction to start reviewing registered headwords, A decision button 66, a button 67 for inputting an instruction to return the screen, a button 68 for inputting a transition instruction to the home screen, and an area 69 showing the display position of the entry word at the cursor position in the area 61. including.

Here, the home screen is a screen displayed when the electronic dictionary 1 is activated, and is a screen on which icons for activating various functions are arranged.

In FIG. 8, the list screen 60 is used to confirm the entry word. Therefore, the button 64 for inputting an instruction to display the meaning of the headword and the button 65 for inputting an instruction to start reviewing the registered headword are frequently pressed. Therefore, on the list screen 60, the button 64 and the button 65 are arranged at the positions where they are most easily pressed. That is, on the horizontal screen, the buttons 64 and 65 are arranged on the right side of the list screen 60, and can be easily pressed by the right hand. In the vertical screen, the buttons 64 and 65 are arranged side by side horizontally on the lower side of the list screen.

In the area 69, the display number of the entry word at the cursor position in the area 61 and the total number of registered entry words are displayed. As a result, the user can find all the headwords registered in the English word book data 42a, the number of headwords displayed above the headword at the cursor position in the area 61, and the cursor position in the area 61. The number of headwords displayed below the headword can be grasped.

In addition, when all of the entry words registered in the English word book data 42a cannot be displayed in the area 61, the display control unit 52 displays only a part of them in the area 61 and displays the screen in response to the operation on the scroll button 60a. To scroll. This allows the user to check all registered headwords.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of display processing of the word book list. First, the display control unit 52 determines whether or not the input unit 2 receives an instruction to display the word book list (step S11). It should be noted that the input unit 2 can accept a display instruction of the word book list in a state where a screen showing a list of various functions is displayed on the display unit 3. When the input unit 2 has not received the instruction to display the word book list (NO in step S11), the process is returned to step S11 again.

When the input unit 2 receives the instruction to display the wordbook list (YES in step S11), the display control unit 52 reads out the specified wordbook data from the wordbook storage unit 42. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the English word book data 42a shown in FIG. 3 is designated. Then, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display a list screen showing the entry words and the number of times of memorization included in the read English word book data 42a (step S12).

At this time, the display control unit 52 displays a list screen in which headwords registered in the English word book data 42a are arranged according to the display number of the English word book data 42a.

After step S12, the display control unit 52 determines whether or not the input unit 2 has received an entry word sorting instruction (step S13). For example, when the button 63 shown in FIG. 8 is pressed, the display control unit 52 determines that an entry word sorting instruction has been input.

When the instruction to sort the entry words is received (YES in step S13), the word book management unit 51 updates the display number of the English word book data 42a. Then, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display the list screen 60 including the list in which the headwords are arranged according to the updated display number (step S14).

For example, when receiving a sorting instruction in ascending or descending order of the number of memorization times, the word book management unit 51 changes the display number of the English word book data 42a based on the number of memorization times of the English word book data 42a. At this time, if there are a plurality of headwords having the same number of times of memorization, the wordbook management unit 51 changes the display number of the English word book data 42a so that the headword having the older registration date and time has a smaller display number.

Further, when receiving a sorting instruction in ascending or descending order of the registration date and time, the display control unit 52 changes the display number of the English word book data 42a based on the registration date and time of the English word book data 42a.

The processing in the electronic dictionary 1 is moved to step S15 after step S14. Also, if the entry word sorting instruction is not received (NO in step S13), the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S15, the display control unit 52 determines whether or not the input unit 2 has received an instruction to display the meaning of the target headword. For example, when the button 64 or the button 66 is pressed on the list screen 60 shown in FIG. 8, the display control unit 52 determines that the display instruction of the meaning of the entry word at the cursor position in the area 61 is input.

When receiving the input of the display instruction of the meaning of the headword (YES in step S15), the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display the confirmation screen indicating the meaning of the headword (step S16). Details of step S16 will be described later.

Next, the processing in the electronic dictionary 1 is moved to step S17. Also, when the input of the display instruction of the meaning of the headword is not received (NO in step S15), the process is moved to step S17.

In step S17, the display control unit 52 determines whether or not the input unit 2 has received an instruction to start reviewing registered headwords. For example, when the button 65 is pressed on the list screen 60 shown in FIG. 8, the display control unit 52 determines that a review start instruction has been input.

When the input unit 2 receives the instruction to start the review (YES in step S17), the display control unit 52 executes the review process of the registered entry word (step S18). Details of step S18 will be described later.

Next, the processing in the electronic dictionary 1 is moved to step S19. If the instruction to start the review has not been received (NO in step S17), the process proceeds to step S19.

In step S19, the display control unit 52 determines whether the input unit 2 has received a transition instruction to another screen. For example, when the button 67 or the button 68 is pressed on the list screen 60 shown in FIG. 8, the display control unit 52 determines that the transition instruction to another screen is input.

When the input unit 2 receives a transition instruction to another screen (YES in step S19), the display control unit 52 displays a screen corresponding to the instruction on the display unit 3 (step S20) and displays the list screen 60. The process ends.

For example, when the button 67 is pressed in step S19, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display the screen at the time of processing in step S11. When the button 68 is pressed in step S19, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display the home screen.

On the other hand, if the input of the transition instruction to another screen is not received (NO in step S19), the process returns to step S13.

<Display processing of meaning of headword>
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the processing of displaying the meaning of the headword registered in the English word book data 42a in step S16 of FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed in the display processing of the meaning of the headword. The screen of FIG. 10(a) is the same as the screen of FIG. 8(b).

With reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, when the button 64 for inputting the display instruction of the meaning of the headword is pressed on the list screen 60 as shown in FIG. , The process of step S161 shown in FIG. 9 is executed.

In step S161, the search unit 50 reads the content identification information corresponding to the target entry word from the English word book data 42a. The search unit 50 reads the meaning associated with the target entry word from the dictionary content indicated by the read content identification information, and outputs the read meaning to the display control unit 52. The display control unit 52 sets a part of the meaning read by the search unit 50 (for example, a predetermined number of characters at the beginning) as a display target. In addition, when a plurality of meanings are associated with the target entry word, the display control unit 52 sets a part (for example, a predetermined number of leading characters) as a display target for each meaning.

Then, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display a simple screen indicating the display target (that is, a part of the meaning read from the dictionary content) as a confirmation screen indicating the meaning of the entry word.

FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of a simple screen. With reference to FIG. 10B, the display control unit 52 displays a region 75 showing a part of the meaning read out from the dictionary content and a button for inputting information indicating that the user has memorized it. ] Button 71, a button for inputting information indicating that it has not been memorized yet (a button marked as “I do not know” in the figure) 72, and a button for inputting a deletion instruction. A simple screen 70 including 73, a decision button 66, and a button 67 for inputting a screen return instruction is displayed on the display unit 3.

If the display control unit 52 cannot simultaneously display all of the display targets (that is, part of the meaning read from the dictionary content) in the region 75, only a part of the display target is displayed in the region 75 and scrolls. The screen is scrolled according to the operation on the button 76. Thereby, the display control unit 52 can display all of the display targets.

Returning to FIG. 9, after step S161, the display control unit 52 determines whether or not the input unit 2 has received a transition instruction to the detailed screen (step S162). The display control unit 52 transitions to the detailed screen when, for example, the character displayed in the area 75 is tapped on the simple screen 70 shown in FIG. 10B or the decision button 66 is pressed. Judge that the instruction has been input.

When the input unit 2 receives a transition instruction to the detailed screen (YES in step S162), the display control unit 52 displays all the meanings read by the search unit 50 as a confirmation screen indicating the meaning of the entry word. The target detail screen is displayed on the display unit 3 (step S163).

FIG. 10C is a diagram showing an example of the detailed screen. With reference to FIG. 10C, the display control unit 52 has an area 81 indicating a display target (that is, all meanings read from the dictionary content), a button 71 for inputting that memorization has been completed, Display a detailed screen 80 including a button 72 for inputting that it has not been memorized yet, a button 73 for inputting a deletion instruction, a decision button 66, and a button 67 for inputting an instruction to return the screen. Display on the part 3.

If the display target (that is, all the meanings read from the dictionary content) cannot be displayed in the area 81 at the same time, the display control unit 52 displays only a part of the display object in the area 81 and operates the scroll button 76. Scroll the screen according to. Thereby, the display control unit 52 can display all of the display targets.

Returning to FIG. 9, after step S163, the process proceeds to step S164. Also, when the input unit 2 has not received a transition instruction to the detailed screen (NO in step S162), the process proceeds to step S164.

In step S164, the display control unit 52 determines whether or not the button (the button marked as “I know” in FIG. 10) 71 for inputting that it has already been memorized.

When the button 71 is pressed (YES in step S164), the word book management unit 51 increases the number of times of memorization corresponding to the target entry word in the English word book data 42a by 1 (step S165).

When the button 71 is not pressed (NO in step S164), the display control unit 52 determines whether the button 73 for inputting the deletion instruction is pressed (step S166).

When the button 73 is pressed (YES in step S166), the word book management unit 51 deletes the target entry word and the information corresponding to the entry word from the English word book data 42a (step S167).

When the button 73 is not pressed (NO in step S166), the display control unit 52 determines whether the input unit 2 has received the instruction to transition to the list screen (step S168). For example, when the button 72 or the button 67 is pressed on the screen shown in FIG. 10B or 10C, the display control unit 52 determines that the transition instruction to the list screen is input.

If the input unit 2 has not received a transition instruction to the list screen (NO in step S168), the process returns to step S162.

When the input unit 2 receives the instruction to transition to the list screen (YES in step S168), the display control unit 52 displays the list screen 60 shown in FIG. 10A (step S169). The display control unit 52 also displays the list screen 60 after steps S165 and S167 (step S169). After step S169, the process is returned to step S17 shown in FIG.

In step S165, the memorization count of the English word book data 42a is updated, but the display number is not updated. Therefore, the display order of the entry words on the list screen 60 displayed in step S169 is the same as the list screen 60 displayed immediately before step S161. As a result, the user can reconfirm the list screen 60 without confusion.

As described above, when the display instruction of the meaning of the entry word on the list screen 60 is input, the simple screen 70 is first displayed. Therefore, the user can immediately check the outline of the meaning of the headword by looking at the simple screen 70. In particular, the headword displayed on the list screen 60 is a phrase that the user once searched. Therefore, in many cases, it is easier for the user to confirm the contents on the simple screen 70 instead of the detailed screen 80.

Further, when the user determines that the simple screen 70 alone is insufficient, he/she can confirm all the meanings of the entry words by inputting a transition instruction to the detailed screen 80.

<Reviewing registered headwords>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of the review process of the entry word registered in the English word book data 42a in step S18 of FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed in the review process of the registered entry word. The screen of FIG. 12(a) is the same as the screen of FIG. 8(b).

With reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, when a button 65 for inputting a review start instruction for a registered entry word is pressed on the list screen 60 as shown in FIG. The control unit 52 executes the process of step S181 shown in FIG.

In step S181, the display control unit 52 randomly extracts a predetermined number (for example, 10) of headwords as review target words from the plurality of headwords registered in the English word book data 42a. If the number of headwords registered in the English word book data 42a is less than the predetermined number, the display control unit 52 sets all the registered headwords as review target words.

Next, the display control unit 52 displays a review screen including one of the review target words extracted in step S181 (step S182).

FIG. 12B is a diagram showing an example of the review screen. With reference to FIG. 12B, the display control unit 52 displays a region 91 in which one of the review target words is written, a button 71 for inputting that it has been memorized, and a fact that it has not been memorized yet. A review screen 90 including a button 72 for inputting, a button 73 for inputting a deletion instruction, and a button 64 for inputting a display instruction of the meaning of the entry word is displayed on the display unit 3.

Returning to FIG. 11, after step S182, the display control unit 52 determines whether or not the input unit 2 has received a transition instruction to the confirmation screen indicating the meaning of the entry word (step S183). For example, when the button 64 is pressed on the review screen 90 shown in FIG. 12B, the display control unit 52 determines that a transition instruction to the confirmation screen indicating the meaning of the entry word has been input.

When the input unit 2 receives a transition instruction to the confirmation screen (YES in step S183), the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display, for example, the simple screen 70 shown in FIG. 12C as the confirmation screen. (Step S184). The process of step S184 is the same as step S161 of FIG. 9, and the simple screen 70 shown in FIG. 12C is the same as the simple screen 70 shown in FIG.

Returning to FIG. 11, after step S184 or when the input unit 2 does not receive the transition instruction to the confirmation screen (NO in step S183), the display control unit 52 inputs the transition instruction to the detailed screen. It is determined whether or not 2 has been received (step S185). The display control unit 52 transitions to the detailed screen when, for example, the character displayed in the area 75 is tapped on the simple screen 70 shown in FIG. 12C or the decision button 66 is pressed. Judge that the instruction has been input.

When receiving the input of the transition instruction to the detailed screen (YES in step S185), the display control unit 52 displays the detailed screen 80 as shown in FIG. 12D, for example, as the confirmation screen showing the meaning of the entry word. It is displayed on the display unit 3 (step S186). The process of step S186 is the same as step S163 of FIG. 9, and the detailed screen 80 shown in FIG. 12(d) is the same as the detailed screen 80 shown in FIG. 10(c).

Returning to FIG. 11, after step S186 or when the input of the transition instruction to the detailed screen is not received (NO in step S185), the display control unit 52 determines which of the review screen 90, the simplified screen 70, and the detailed screen 80. In this, it is determined whether or not the button 71 for inputting that memorization has been completed is pressed (step S187).

When the button 71 is pressed (YES in step S187), the word book management unit 51 increases the memorization count corresponding to the target entry word in the English word book data 42a by 1 (step S188).

When the button 71 is not pressed (NO in step S187), the display control unit 52 determines whether the button 73 for inputting the deletion instruction is pressed on any of the review screen 90, the simplified screen 70, and the detailed screen 80. It is determined (step S189).

When the button 73 is pressed (YES in step S189), the word book management unit 51 extracts, from the English word book data 42a, the entry word written in the review screen displayed in step S182 and the information corresponding to the entry word. It is deleted (step S190).

When the button 73 is not pressed (NO in step S189), the display control unit 52 presses the button 72 for inputting that it has not been memorized in any of the review screen 90, the simplified screen 70, and the detailed screen 80. It is determined whether it has been done (step S191).

If the button 72 is not pressed (NO in step S191), the process returns to step S183.

If button 72 is pressed (YES in step S191), the process proceeds to step S192. Further, also after step S188 and step S190, the process is moved to step S192.

In step S192, the display control unit 52 determines whether or not there is a remaining headword that has not been displayed on the review screen 90 among the review target words extracted in step S181.

If there is a remaining entry word (YES in step S192), the display control unit 52 returns the process to step S182 for one of the remaining entry words.

On the other hand, when there are no remaining headwords, that is, when the processes of steps S182 to S191 have been completed for all of the predetermined number of review target words (NO in step S192), the display control unit 52 displays in FIG. The list screen 60 as shown is displayed (step S193). After step S193, the process is returned to step S19 shown in FIG.

In step S188, the memorization count of the English word book data 42a is updated, but the display number is not updated. Therefore, the display order of the entry words on the list screen 60 displayed in step S193 is the same as the list screen 60 displayed immediately before step S181. As a result, the user can reconfirm the list screen 60 without confusion.

As described above, when the user inputs a review start instruction, the user can review the predetermined number of entry words extracted from the list screen 60.

[Second Embodiment]
The electronic dictionary according to the second embodiment of the present invention is a modification of the electronic dictionary according to the first embodiment.

In the first embodiment, when an instruction to start reviewing registered headwords is input, the display control unit 52 randomly selects a predetermined number of review target words from the English word book data 42a in step S181 of FIG. Extract. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the display control unit 52 extracts a predetermined number of review target words from the English word book data 42a based on at least one of the memorization count and the registration date and time.

For example, in step S181 of FIG. 11, the display control unit 52 may extract a predetermined number of review target words having a small number of memorization times from the English word book data 42a. That is, the display control unit 52 sets a predetermined number of upper headwords when the headwords included in the English word book data 42a are arranged in the ascending order of the number of times of memorization as the review target words. As a result, the user can review the entry words that are less frequently memorized.

When the headword corresponding to the minimum number of times of memorization exists in excess of a predetermined number, the display control unit 52 randomly extracts a review target word from the headwords corresponding to the minimum number of times of memorization. Alternatively, the display control unit 52 may extract a predetermined number of review target words whose registration dates and times are old from the entry words corresponding to the minimum number of times of memorization. Alternatively, the display control unit 52 may extract a predetermined number of review target words having a new registration date and time from the entry words corresponding to the minimum number of times of memorization.

Further, in step S181 of FIG. 11, the display control unit 52 may extract a predetermined number of review target words whose registration dates and times are old from the English word book data 42a. That is, the display control unit 52 sets a predetermined number of upper headwords when the headwords included in the English word book data 42a are arranged in the order of oldest corresponding registration date and time as the review target words. It is highly possible that an old headword with an old registration date is a word that cannot be easily memorized. Therefore, the user can review the headword that is difficult to memorize.

Further, in step S181 of FIG. 11, the display control unit 52 may extract a predetermined number of review target words having a new registration date and time from the English word book data 42a. That is, the display control unit 52 sets a predetermined number of upper headwords when the headwords included in the English word book data 42a are arranged in ascending order of the corresponding registration date and time as the review target words. The new entry word on the registration date is a word that has just been learned, and there is a high possibility that it has not been memorized yet. This allows the user to review the headword that has just been learned recently.

In addition, the word book management unit 51 may include the number of times the button 72 for inputting that it has not been memorized yet is pressed in either the simple screen or the detailed screen in the English word book data 42a. In this case, the display control unit 52 may extract a predetermined number of review target words in which the number of times the button 72 is pressed is relatively large from the English word book data 42a in step S181 of FIG. That is, the display control unit 52 sets a predetermined number of upper headwords when the headwords included in the English word book data 42a are arranged in descending order of the number of times the button 72 is pressed, as the review target words. This allows the user to review the entry words that are difficult to memorize.

[Third Embodiment]
The electronic dictionary 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is a modification of the electronic dictionary 1 according to the above-described first embodiment.

Electronic dictionary 1 of the first embodiment performs the review process shown in FIG. 11 when button 65 is pressed on list screen 60 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the electronic dictionary 1 according to the third embodiment includes an icon (hereinafter referred to as a review start icon) for inputting a review start instruction of a registered entry word in the home screen, and the review start icon is pressed. Then, the review process shown in FIG. 11 is performed. Thus, the user can input a review start instruction on the home screen, and can immediately start reviewing the entry word.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the home screen. Referring to FIG. 13, display control unit 52 causes display unit 3 to display home screen 95 including review start icon 96. Note that FIG. 13A shows the home screen 95 in the case of the horizontal screen, and FIG. 13B shows the home screen 95 in the case of the vertical screen.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the display control unit 52 can display one entry word (“spare” in the figure) registered in the English word book data 42a in the review start icon 96. preferable. Hereinafter, the headword displayed in the review start icon 96 will be referred to as a representative word. As a result, the user is urged to remember the meaning of the representative word in the review start icon 96 by seeing the review start icon 96. As a result, the electronic dictionary 1 can prompt the user to review the registered entry word.

When the review start icon 96 is pressed, the display control unit 52 extracts a predetermined number of review target words including the representative word displayed on the review start icon 96 in step S181 of FIG.

Further, it is preferable that the display control unit 52 selects a representative word to be displayed in the review start icon 96 from the English word book data 42a based on at least one of the number of times of memorization and the registration date and time.

For example, the display control unit 52 may select, as a representative word, a headword having the least number of times of memorization. As a result, the electronic dictionary 1 can prompt the user to review the headword that is difficult to memorize.

When there are a plurality of headwords corresponding to the minimum number of times of memorization, the display control unit 52 sets the headword randomly selected from the headwords corresponding to the minimum number of times of memorization as the representative word. Alternatively, the display control unit 52 may use, as the representative word, the headword having the oldest registration date and time among the headwords corresponding to the minimum number of times of memorization. Alternatively, the display control unit 52 may use, as the representative word, the headword having the latest registration date and time among the headwords corresponding to the minimum number of times of memorization.

Further, the display control unit 52 may select the headword having the oldest registration date and time as the representative word. It is highly possible that an old headword with an old registration date is a word that cannot be easily memorized. Therefore, the electronic dictionary 1 can prompt the user to review the headword that is difficult to memorize.

Further, the display control unit 52 may select the headword having the latest registration date and time as the representative word. The new entry word on the registration date is a word that has just been learned, and there is a high possibility that it has not been memorized yet. As a result, the electronic dictionary 1 can prompt the user to review the headword that is difficult to memorize.

The word book management unit 51 may manage the number of times each headword included in the word book data is extracted as a review target word. The display control unit 52 may select the representative word from the headwords that have been extracted the least as the review target word. As a result, it is possible to encourage a review of headwords that have not been reviewed.

Alternatively, the display control unit 52 may extract, as a representative word, an entry word having a minimum value obtained by dividing the number of times of memorization by the number of times of extraction as a review target word. In this case, since a word that cannot be easily memorized even after reviewing is selected as the representative word, it is possible to prompt the user to review.

In addition, the word book management unit 51 manages, for each entry word, the number of times the button 72 for inputting that memorization has not been performed is pressed on any of the entry word screen, the simple screen, and the detailed screen. Good. In this case, the display control unit 52 may select the representative word from the headwords that have been pressed most times. As a result, the user can be encouraged to review the headword that is difficult for the user to memorize.

The display control unit 52 may select a plurality of representative words from the word book data and display the selected plurality of representative words in the review start icon 96.

Although the display control unit 52 displays the representative word in the review start icon 96 in the above description, the representative word may be displayed outside the review start icon 96.

[Embodiment 4]
FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram for explaining the functional configuration of the electronic dictionary according to the fourth embodiment. Referring to FIG. 14, electronic dictionary 1a according to the fourth embodiment is different from electronic dictionary 1 according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 3) in that control unit 5 includes control unit 5a. Only differ. Further, the control unit 5 a differs from the control unit 5 only in that it includes an additional information management unit 53.

The additional information management unit 53 performs a process of adding additional information to the content and a process of changing the additional information already added. The process of changing includes a process of deleting the additional information, and the process of deleting the additional information includes a process of deleting the entire additional information and a process of deleting a part thereof.

The additional information corresponds to, for example, "bookmark" information, "sticky note" information, and "marker" information in the content. Specifically, the additional information includes the type of additional information, the content of the added information, and the position (page or the like) of the content to which the information is added.

When adding additional information, the additional information management unit 53 stores the newly generated additional information in the content storage unit 41 in association with the content. When changing the additional information, the additional information management unit 53 updates the additional information to be changed, which is stored in the content storage unit 41.

The additional information management unit 53 executes a process related to the additional information in accordance with the input received by the input unit 2 while displaying the entry word or the meaning of the dictionary content. That is, the additional information management unit 53 does not only display the search results by the search unit 50 (FIGS. 6C and 6E) but also the review screen 90 (FIG. b)), the simple screen 70 (see FIG. 10B or 12C) or the detailed screen 80 (see FIG. 10C or 12D), and the additional information. Execute the process.

For example, when a new marker addition instruction is input to the input unit 2, the additional information management unit 53 generates additional information for adding the marker of the designated color to the designated location, and the generated addition The information is stored in the content storage unit 41. At this time, the additional information management unit 53 stores the additional information in the content storage unit 41 in association with the content including the entry word or the meaning displayed on the display unit 3.

In addition, the additional information management unit 53 updates the additional information stored in the content storage unit 41 when an instruction to delete the already added marker or change the color of the marker is input to the input unit 2.

When displaying the entry word and the meaning of the content, the display control unit 52 confirms the additional information associated with the content, and displays the content indicated by the additional information at the position indicated by the additional information.

This allows the user to add a marker, a sticky note, or the like to a portion of the content that needs particular attention while reviewing the entry word registered in the English word book data 42a.

[Fifth Embodiment]
An electronic dictionary 1 according to another embodiment 5 of the present invention is a modification of the electronic dictionary 1 according to the above-mentioned embodiment 1.

The electronic dictionary 1 according to the first embodiment includes a first English-Japanese dictionary 41a to a third English-Japanese dictionary 41c, and stores the English word book data 42a for the three English-Japanese dictionaries.

On the other hand, the electronic dictionary 1 according to the fifth embodiment is provided with a plurality of Japanese-English dictionaries in addition to the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a to the third English-Japanese dictionary 41c described above. The wordbook data including the headword of is stored.

In addition, the electronic dictionary 1 includes a plurality of dictionaries in which headwords of a certain language (for example, Chinese, Korean, etc.) and the meanings of the headwords are associated with each other, and words for the plurality of dictionaries The book data may be stored.

Further, the electronic dictionary 1 is not limited to a dictionary in which words and phrases are translated from one language to another language, and a plurality of dictionaries in which a certain headword and a meaning of the headword are associated with each other for the same language are provided. The wordbook data may be stored for the plurality of dictionaries.

Further, the electronic dictionary 1 may store a plurality of English word book data for the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a to the third English-Japanese dictionary 41c. For example, the electronic dictionary 1 may store two pieces of first wordbook data having a word as a headword and second wordbook data having a phrase (an idiom) as a headword. In this case, when the search unit 50 searches for a word in the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a to the third English-Japanese dictionary 41c, the wordbook management unit 51 registers the word in the first wordbook data, and the search unit 50 makes the first search. When a phrase is searched in the English-Japanese dictionary 41a to the third English-Japanese dictionary 41c, the phrase is registered in the second wordbook data.

[Sixth Embodiment]
An electronic dictionary 1 according to another embodiment 6 of the present invention is a modification of the electronic dictionary 1 according to the above-mentioned embodiment 1.

The word book management unit 51 of the first embodiment deletes the entry word from the English word book data 42a when the button 73 (see FIGS. 10 and 12) for inputting the deletion instruction is pressed. On the other hand, in the electronic dictionary 1 according to the sixth embodiment, the word book management unit 51, in addition to when the button 73 is pressed, when the number of times of memorization exceeds a predetermined number (for example, four times) The entry word is deleted from the word book data 42a.

When the number of times of memorization exceeds a predetermined number of times, it is a headword that the user does not need to review again. Therefore, with the above configuration, the electronic dictionary 1 can automatically execute the process of deleting the memorized entry word from the English word book data 42a. As a result, the user can save the trouble of pressing the button 73.

[Embodiment 7]
An electronic dictionary 1 according to another embodiment 7 of the present invention is a modification of the electronic dictionary 1 according to the above-mentioned embodiment 1.

The display control unit 52 of the first embodiment refers to a review screen 90 (see FIG. 12B), which is a screen transitioned from the list screen 60, a simple screen 70 (see FIG. 10B or FIG. 12C). ) Or a detailed screen 80 (see FIG. 10C or FIG. 12D), a button 71 for inputting that memorization has been completed, and a button 72 for inputting that memorization has not been performed yet. A button 73 for inputting a deletion instruction is displayed.

On the other hand, in the electronic dictionary 1 according to the seventh embodiment, the display control unit 52 also causes the buttons 71 and 72 to be displayed on the list screen 60 (see FIG. 8, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 12A). And button 73 are displayed.

When the button 71 on the list screen 60 is pressed, the word book management unit 51 increases the number of memorization times corresponding to the entry word displayed at the cursor position in the area 61 of the list screen 60 by one. The data 42a is updated. Further, the display control unit 52 moves the cursor position in the area 61 of the list screen 60 to the entry word one level below.

When the button 72 on the list screen 60 is pressed, the display control unit 52 moves the cursor position in the area 61 on the list screen 60 to the entry word one level below.

When the button 73 on the list screen 60 is pressed, the word book management unit 51 deletes the record corresponding to the entry word displayed at the cursor position in the area 61 of the list screen 60 from the English word book data 42a. Further, the display control unit 52 moves the cursor position in the area 61 of the list screen 60 to the entry word one level below.

Thus, the user can perform an operation of inputting information indicating whether or not each headword is memorized and an operation of deleting the memorized headword, while checking the list screen 60.

[Appendix]
(1) As described above, according to an aspect of the present disclosure, electronic devices such as the electronic dictionaries 1 and 1a have a plurality of dictionary contents (the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a, the second English-Japanese dictionary 41b, and the second English-Japanese dictionary 41b that are related to each other. The content storage unit 41 stores the related content group including the 3 English-Japanese dictionary 41c), and each of the plurality of dictionary contents defines the meaning of the relevant headword for each of the plurality of headwords. Further, the electronic devices such as the electronic dictionaries 1 and 1a are designated by the display unit 3, the input unit 2 for receiving the search instruction for the entry word, and the search instruction when the input unit 2 receives the search instruction. In the dictionary content, a search unit 50 for searching for a headword to be searched and a search from the first dictionary content when the search unit 50 searches for the headword in the first dictionary content of the related content group. When the searched entry word is registered in the common word book data (for example, the English word book data 42a) and the search unit 50 executes the search for the entry word in the second dictionary content of the related content group, the second dictionary content A word book management unit 51 for registering headwords retrieved from the common wordbook data and a list screen showing a list of headwords included in the common wordbook data (for example, a list screen 60 shown in FIG. 8). A display control unit 52 for displaying on the display unit 3.

According to the above configuration, the word book management unit 51 automatically registers the entry word searched by the search unit 50 in the common word book data. Therefore, the user does not need to perform the operation of registering in the common word book data.

In addition, the word book management unit 51 registers, in the common word book data, the entry words searched by the search unit 50 for the content belonging to the related content group including the plurality of contents. Therefore, the user can easily confirm the headword searched in the plurality of dictionary contents belonging to the related contents group in the common word book data.

As a result, it is possible to realize an electronic device such as the electronic dictionaries 1 and 1a that can easily confirm the headword once searched.

Preferably, the word book management unit 51 uses the first search history data (for example, the first history data) when the search unit 50 searches for the entry word in the first dictionary content (for example, the first English-Japanese dictionary 41a). 43a), the headword searched from the first dictionary content is registered, and when the search unit 50 executes the search for the headword in the second dictionary content (for example, the second English-Japanese dictionary 41b), the first search history The entry word searched from the second dictionary content is registered in the second search history data (for example, the second history data 43b) different from the data. The first search history data and the second search history data are different from the common wordbook data.

According to the above configuration, the electronic device manages the search history data managed for each dictionary content separately from the common wordbook data managed for the related content group. Thereby, when the user wants to confirm the headword searched in the dictionary content in the past, he/she can select whether to confirm the search history data or the common wordbook data, depending on the situation.

Preferably, the input unit 2 can further receive input of memorization information, which is either information indicating that the headword included in the common wordbook data is memorized or information indicating that memorization is not performed. The common word book data includes data in which each headword is associated with the number of times the input unit 2 receives the memorization information for the headword. The list screen includes the number of times for each entry word.

According to the above configuration, the user can grasp the degree of memorization of each entry word by checking the list screen.

Preferably, the common word book data includes data in which each headword is associated with content identification information that identifies dictionary content in which the headword is searched. The input unit 2 can further receive an instruction to select one entry word from the list screen. When the input unit 2 receives the selection instruction, the search unit 50 reads out the meaning corresponding to the selected entry word from the dictionary content indicated by the content identification information corresponding to the selected entry word. The display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display a confirmation screen that displays the meaning read by the search unit 50.

For example, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display a simple screen that displays a part of the meaning read by the search unit 50 (for example, the simple screen 70 illustrated in FIG. 10) as a confirmation screen. The input unit 2 can receive all display instructions of the meaning corresponding to the selected entry word while the simple screen is displayed. When the input unit 2 receives an instruction to display all the meanings corresponding to the selected entry word, the display control unit 52 displays a detailed screen that displays all the meanings read by the search unit 50 (for example, FIG. 10). The detailed screen 80) is displayed on the display unit 3 as a confirmation screen.

With the above configuration, the user can easily confirm the meaning of the headword included in the list screen.

Preferably, the confirmation screen includes an image for prompting input of memorization information which is either information indicating that the selected headword is memorized or information indicating that memorization is not performed. The input unit 2 can further receive input of memorization information. The common word book data includes data in which each headword is associated with the number of times the input unit 2 receives the memorization information for the headword. The list screen includes the number of times for each entry word.

According to the above configuration, the user can grasp the degree of memorization of each entry word by checking the list screen.

Preferably, the input unit 2 can further receive a review instruction of a headword included in the common word book data. When the input unit 2 receives a review instruction, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display a review screen (for example, the review screen 90 in FIG. 12). The review screen includes a review target word that is a headword extracted from the common wordbook data, and an image (for example, button 71 in FIG. 12) for prompting input of memorization information for the review target word.

According to the above configuration, the electronic device such as the electronic dictionaries 1 and 1a acquires, from the input unit 2, information indicating that the headword included in the common wordbook data is memorized or not memorized. Easier to do. Further, the user can review the entry words included in the common word book data.

Preferably, the input unit 2 can further receive an instruction to display the meaning of the review target word. The common word book data includes data in which each headword is associated with content identification information that identifies the dictionary content in which the headword is searched. When the input unit 2 receives a display instruction of the meaning of the review target word, the search unit 50 reads the meaning corresponding to the review target word from the dictionary content indicated by the content identification information corresponding to the review target word. When the input unit 2 receives an instruction to display the meaning of the review target word, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display a confirmation screen. The confirmation screen includes an image (for example, the button 71 in FIG. 12) for displaying the meaning read by the search unit 50 and prompting the user to input memorization information for the review target word.

For example, the display control unit 52 causes the display unit 3 to display a simple screen (for example, the simple screen 70 in FIG. 12) that displays a part of the meaning read by the search unit 50 as a confirmation screen. The input unit 2 can receive all display instructions of the meaning corresponding to the review target word while the simple screen is displayed. When the input unit 2 receives an instruction to display all the meanings corresponding to the review target word, the display control unit 52 displays a detailed screen (for example, the details of FIG. 12) that displays all the meanings read by the search unit 50. The screen 80) is displayed on the display unit 3 as a confirmation screen.

According to the above configuration, the user can determine whether or not the review target word can be memorized by confirming the meaning, and can input the memorization information indicating the determination result.

Preferably, when the input unit 2 receives a review instruction, the display control unit 52 extracts a predetermined number of review target words from the common wordbook data, and a review screen corresponding to each of the extracted predetermined number of review target words. Are sequentially displayed on the display unit 3.

According to the above configuration, the user can sequentially review a predetermined number of entry words by inputting a review instruction into the input unit 2.

Preferably, the display control unit 52 extracts the review target word from the common word book data based on at least one of the registration date and time of the entry word in the common word book data and the number of times the memorization information is input.

For example, when the memorization information is information indicating that the memorization is performed, the display control unit 52 extracts, from the common word book data, a headword having a relatively small number of times the memorization information is input, as a review target word, and memorizes it. When the information is information indicating that memorization is not performed, the display control unit 52 extracts, from the common word book data, a headword for which the number of times memorization information is input is relatively large as a review target word. This allows the user to review the entry words that have not been memorized sufficiently.

Preferably, the display control unit 52 displays a headword (representative word) included in the common wordbook data and a review start icon 96 for inputting a review instruction when the electronic device such as the electronic dictionaries 1 and 1a is activated. The home screen 95 including the image is displayed on the display unit 3.

According to the above configuration, the electronic device such as the electronic dictionaries 1 and 1a can prompt the user to review the entry word included in the common wordbook data. Further, by seeing the entry word on the home screen 95, the user unconsciously thinks about the meaning of the entry word. As a result, electronic devices such as the electronic dictionaries 1 and 1a can easily prompt the user to review the entry word registered in the common wordbook data.

Preferably, the display control unit 52 displays the common word book data on the home screen 95 based on at least one of the number of times the input unit 2 receives the memorization information and the registration date and time of the entry word in the common word book data. Extract headwords.

For example, when the memorization information is information indicating that the memorization is performed, the display control unit 52 displays, on the home screen 95, an entry word from the common word book data in which the number of times the input unit 2 receives the memorization information is relatively small. Extract as a headword to be displayed. Further, when the memorization information is information indicating that the memorization is not performed, the display control unit 52 displays, from the common word book data, a headword for which the input unit 2 receives the memorization information relatively frequently. It is extracted as a headword to be displayed on. As a result, electronic devices such as the electronic dictionaries 1 and 1a can prompt the user to review the headword that is difficult to memorize.

Preferably, the input unit 2 is displayed on the confirmation screen while the confirmation screen of the meaning of the entry word (for example, the simple screen 70 and the detailed screen 80 shown in FIGS. 10 and 12) is displayed on the display unit 3. It is possible to further receive an instruction to add additional information to at least a part of the meaning of the specified headword. When the input unit 2 receives an instruction to add additional information, the electronic devices such as the electronic dictionaries 1 and 1a generate the additional information according to the instruction, and use the generated additional information to determine the meaning of the specified entry word. An additional information management unit 53 that manages the dictionary content in association with the prescribed dictionary content is further provided.

According to the above configuration, the user can add additional information to a place of concern in the meaning confirmed on the confirmation screen. The additional information includes “bookmark” information, “sticky note” information, “marker” information, and the like.

Preferably, when the number of times the input unit 2 receives the memorization information exceeds a predetermined number, the word book management unit 51 deletes the entry word corresponding to the number of times from the common word book data.

According to the above configuration, the electronic dictionary 1 can automatically delete a headword having a large number of reviews from the common wordbook data.

(2) The control method executed by the electronic device such as the electronic dictionary 1 will be described below.

The control method is executed in an electronic device including a content storage unit 41 for storing a related content group including a plurality of dictionary contents that are related to each other, and a display unit 3.

The control method includes the steps of (i) receiving a search instruction for a headword, and (ii) searching for a headword to be searched in the dictionary content designated by the search instruction when the search instruction is received. , (Iii) when the entry word is searched for in the first dictionary content of the related content group, the entry word searched from the first dictionary content is registered in the common word book data, and the second dictionary of the related content group A step of registering the entry word searched from the second dictionary content in the common word book data when the entry word search is executed in the content, and (iv) showing a list of the entry words included in the common word book data And a step of displaying the list screen on the display unit 3.

(3) The control method described above can be realized by causing the electronic device to execute the following program.

The program is a program for causing a computer of an electronic device including a content storage unit 41 for storing a related content group including a plurality of dictionary contents related to each other and a display unit 3 to execute the information processing method. is there.

In the above information processing method, (i) a step of receiving a search instruction for a headword, and (ii) a search for a headword to be searched in the dictionary content designated by the search instruction when the search instruction is received. And (iii) when the entry word is searched for in the first dictionary content of the related content group, the entry word searched from the first dictionary content is registered in the common word book data, (2) A step of registering the entry word searched from the second dictionary content in the common word book data when the search of the entry word in the dictionary content is performed, and (iv) a list of the entry words included in the common word book data And a step of causing the display unit 3 to display a list screen indicating

The embodiments disclosed this time are examples, and the present invention is not limited to the above contents. The scope of the present invention is shown by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1, 1a electronic dictionary, 2 input section, 3 display section, 4 storage section, 5, 5a control section, 41 content storage section, 41a first English-Japanese dictionary, 41b second English-Japanese dictionary, 41c third English-Japanese dictionary, 42 word book Storage unit, 42a English word book data, 43 search history storage unit, 43a first history data, 43b second history data, 43c third history data, 50 search unit, 51 word book management unit, 52 display control unit, 53 addition Information management unit, 60 list screen, 70 simple screen, 80 detailed screen, 90 review screen, 95 home screen, 96 review start icon, 104 flash memory, 105 touch screen, 107 operation keys, 1051 display, 1052 touch panel.

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A storage unit for storing a plurality of related content group, each of the plurality of related content group includes a plurality of dictionary content which are related to each other, each of the plurality of dictionary contents includes a plurality of headwords Stipulates the meaning of the headword for each of the
Display part,
An input part for receiving search instructions for entry words,
When the input unit receives the search instruction, in the dictionary content designated by the search instruction, a search unit for searching for a headword to be searched,
When common word book data is assigned to each of the plurality of related content groups and the search unit executes a search for an entry word in the first dictionary content of one related content group among the plurality of related content groups, The entry word searched from the first dictionary content is registered in the common word book data assigned to the one related content group, and the search unit searches for the entry word in the second dictionary content of the one related content group. And a word book management unit for registering a headword searched for from the second dictionary content in the common word book data assigned to the one related content group ,
An electronic device, comprising: a display control unit for displaying a list screen showing a list of entry words included in the common word book data on the display unit. The word book management unit registers the entry word searched from the first dictionary content in the first search history data when the search unit searches for the entry word in the first dictionary content. When the search unit performs a search for an entry word in the two dictionary contents, the entry word searched from the second dictionary content is registered in the second search history data different from the first search history data,
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first search history data and the second search history data are different from the common wordbook data. The input unit can further receive input of memorization information, which is either information indicating that it has been memorized or information that indicates that it has not been memorized, for headwords included in the common word book data,
The common word book data includes data in which each headword is associated with the number of times the input unit has received the memorization information for the headword,
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the list screen includes the number of times for each entry word. The common word book data includes data in which each entry word is associated with content identification information that identifies dictionary content in which the entry word is searched,
The input unit can further receive an instruction to select one entry word from the list screen,
When the input unit receives the selection instruction, the search unit reads the meaning corresponding to the selected entry word from the dictionary content indicated by the content identification information corresponding to the selected entry word,
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit causes the display unit to display a confirmation screen that displays the meaning read by the search unit. The display control unit causes the display unit to display a simple screen that displays a part of the meaning read by the search unit, as the confirmation screen,
The input unit can receive all display instructions of the meaning corresponding to the selected entry word in a state where the simple screen is displayed,
When the input unit receives an instruction to display all the meanings corresponding to the selected entry word, the display control unit confirms the detailed screen that displays all the meanings read by the search unit. The electronic device according to claim 4, which is displayed as a screen on the display unit. The confirmation screen includes an image for prompting the input of memorization information, which is either information indicating that the memorization is performed or information indicating that the memorization is not performed, for the selected entry word,
The input unit can further receive input of the memorization information,
The common word book data includes data in which each headword is associated with the number of times the input unit has received the memorization information for the headword,
The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the list screen includes the number of times for each entry word. The input unit can further receive a review instruction of a headword included in the common word book data,
The display control unit displays a review screen on the display unit when the input unit receives the review instruction,
The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the review screen includes a review target word that is a headword extracted from the common word book data, and an image for prompting input of the memorization information for the review target word. .. The input unit can further receive a display instruction of the meaning of the review target word,
The common word book data includes data in which each entry word is associated with content identification information that identifies dictionary content in which the entry word is searched,
When the input unit receives a display instruction of the meaning of the review target word, the search unit determines the meaning corresponding to the review target word from the dictionary content indicated by the content identification information corresponding to the review target word. reading,
The display control unit displays a confirmation screen on the display unit when the input unit receives a display instruction of the meaning of the review target word,
The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein the confirmation screen includes an image for displaying the meaning read by the search unit and prompting the user to input the memorization information for the review target word. The display control unit displays a simple screen displaying a part of the meaning read by the search unit on the display unit as the confirmation screen,
The input unit can receive all display instructions of the meaning corresponding to the review target word in a state where the simple screen is displayed,
When the input unit receives an instruction to display all the meanings corresponding to the review target word, the display control unit uses a detailed screen that displays all the meanings read by the search unit as the confirmation screen. The electronic device according to claim 8, which is displayed on the display unit. The display control unit, when the input unit receives the review instruction, extracts a predetermined number of the review target words from the common word book data, and corresponds to each of the extracted predetermined number of the review target words. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein review screens are sequentially displayed on the display unit. 11. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein the display control unit extracts the review target word from the common word book data based on at least one of a registration date and time of the entry word in the common word book data and the number of times. .. If the memorization information is information indicating that it has been memorized, the display control unit, from the common word book data, to extract a headword with a relatively small number of times as the review target word,
12. When the memorization information is information indicating that memorization is not performed, the display control unit extracts, from the common word book data, a headword having a relatively large number of times as the review target word. Electronic device described in. The display control unit causes the display unit to display a home screen including at least one entry word included in the common wordbook data and an icon for inputting the review instruction when the electronic device is activated. The electronic device according to any one of claims 7 to 12. A method of controlling an electronic device, comprising: a storage unit for storing a plurality of related content groups; and a display unit,
Each of the plurality of related content groups includes a plurality of dictionary contents related to each other,
Each of the plurality of dictionary contents defines the meaning of the headword for each of the plurality of headwords,
A step of receiving a search instruction for a headword,
A step of searching for a headword to be searched in the dictionary content designated by the search instruction when the search instruction is received,
When common word book data is assigned to each of the plurality of related content groups and a search for an entry word is executed in the first dictionary content of one related content group in the plurality of related content groups, the first dictionary content When the entry word searched for is registered in the common word book data assigned to the one related content group and the entry word is searched in the second dictionary content of the one related content group, 2 registering the entry word searched from the dictionary content in the common word book data assigned to the one related content group ;
And a list screen showing a list of headwords included in the common word book data on the display unit.