JP6782016B2 - Input support device and input support program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an input support device and an input support program, and in particular, specifies an input device, presents the arrangement of the input unit, and further displays the part input by the user to support the user operation. It concerns devices and input support programs.

Input devices such as keyboards and mice have simple key and button configurations, from general and easy-to-understand layouts to special and less popular layouts, and to some extent in certain industries. Although it is widespread, there are input devices whose key and button arrangements are difficult to understand, and there are key inputs that are rarely used.

When teaching computer beginners how to input, the instructor verbally teaches "double-click the right mouse button" or "press the P button while holding down the shift key". Sometimes. However, such an instruction method may be difficult to input unless the instructed user can identify the input device and understands the instructed button or key in advance. Therefore, the instructor individually takes the beginner's hand and gives guidance by pointing at the input device and the keys to be pressed, writes a schematic diagram of the input device and its key layout on the blackboard, or posts it on paper. I'm doing it. However, it is sufficient to prepare dozens of types of schematic drawings, paper, board writing, etc. for instruction depending on the situation at the time of input, but the reality is that it is difficult to reach that level.

By the way, as a conventional input support device, many technologies have been developed for mobile phones used by beginners and children to the elderly. For example, there is a prior art "key input support device, key input method and program thereof" (see Patent Document 1). The purpose of this prior art is to "key input with the number of finger movements reduced as much as possible even if an erroneous input is made". The key input support device 10 is, for example, from a timer 15 and a press detection unit 17. When the input key provided in the operation unit 16 is pressed for a long time beyond the threshold value, the display information obtained by pressing immediately before the pressing is replaced with the display information obtained by the pressing continuation time detecting means 20. Further, the display information immediately before it is displayed on the display unit 11, so that the operator can clear the display without moving the finger to the clear key which was conventionally required in the case of erroneous input, or erroneously confirm the display. It is possible to reduce the number of finger movements, such as deleting the characters that have been entered and performing the operation from the state immediately before the confirmation without re-entering. It is a technology such as.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-293306

Although the above-mentioned conventional technique can provide an input environment in which the number of finger movements is reduced due to erroneous operation, it is possible to instruct an unfamiliar user to input a key or to grasp a key input by the user himself / herself. You can't contribute to that.

Therefore, an object of the present invention relates to an input support device and an input support program that assist the user operation by further displaying the part input by the user while specifying the device to be input and presenting the arrangement of the input unit. It is a thing.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the input support device according to the first invention
The input device identification information, the arrangement identification information of the input receiving unit of the input device, the schematic diagram of each input receiving unit of the input device, and the input input information associated with the input receiving unit of the schematic diagram are displayed. Input information display pattern to be stored, a storage unit for storing,
Input information from an input device having a plurality of input receiving units, and identification information for each input device (mouse, keyboard, model name, number of buttons, arrangement of buttons and keys, etc.) (5-button mouse, 109) Acquisition of input information including (keyboard, etc.)) and reception unit-specific information (right button, left button, 10-key position, upper number key, etc. input position / location information) Department and
Based on the input information acquired by the acquisition unit, the input device and the specific unit that identifies each input reception unit that has received the input information by referring to the input device identification information stored in the storage unit, and the specific unit.
A display unit that includes or associates the input information display pattern with the schematic diagram and displays the pattern.
Have.

Further, the input support device according to the second invention is
The storage unit
The input input information is further stored in time series (sequential),
The display unit
The input input information is further included in the displayed input information display pattern in chronological order, or is further associated with the displayed input information display pattern.
It is characterized by that.

As described above, the means for solving the present invention have been described as an apparatus, but the present invention can also be realized as a storage medium in which a method, a program, and a program substantially corresponding thereto have been recorded, and the scope of the present invention. It should be understood that these are also included in. In addition, each step of the following method and program uses an arithmetic processing device such as CPU and DSP as necessary in data processing, and the input data and processed / generated data are taped. , HDD, memory, etc.

For example, the program according to the third invention, which realizes the present invention as a program and causes a computer to execute the method, is
This is an input support program that causes the arithmetic processing unit to function as the input support device according to the first or second invention.

Further, for example, the computer-readable recording medium program according to the fourth invention, which realizes the present invention as a computer-readable recording medium, is
It is a computer-readable storage medium that stores the input support program according to the third invention.

According to the present invention, it is possible to specify a device to be input, present the arrangement of the input unit, and further display the part input by the user to support the user operation.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of an input support device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the input device identification information ID and the arrangement identification information PI. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic diagram FG used in this device. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the input information display pattern IIP used in this device. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the input information display pattern IIP1 used in this apparatus. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a setting information input interface used in this device. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a setting information input interface used in this device. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a screen interface displayed by the present device. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen interface displayed by the present device. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen interface displayed by the present device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of an input support device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the input support device 100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an input unit IN, an output unit OUT, a communication unit COM, and a display unit DIS. The communication unit COM connects the server SV, the terminal PC1, the PC2, the mobile terminal PDA1, the mobile phone terminal MS1, etc. via the network NET (LAN, Internet, etc.) and exchanges information.

The storage unit 120 is associated with the input device identification information ID, the arrangement identification information PI of the input receiving unit of the input device, the schematic diagram FG of each input receiving unit of the input device, and the input receiving unit of the schematic diagram. The input information display pattern IIP in which the input information should be displayed is stored. The control unit 110 (processor or the like) has an acquisition unit ACQ, a specific unit DET, and a display control unit DCN.

The acquisition unit ACQ is input information from an input device having a plurality of input reception units, and is a model type (mouse, keyboard, model name, number of buttons, arrangement of buttons and keys, etc.) for each input device. Input including (5-button mouse, 109 keyboard, etc.) and reception unit-specific information (right button, left button, 10-key position, upper number key, etc., input position / location information) for each input reception unit. Get information. The specific unit DET identifies the input device and each input receiving unit that has received the input information by referring to the input device identification information stored in the storage unit based on the input information acquired by the acquisition unit. .. The display control unit DCN includes or associates the input information display pattern with the schematic diagram and displays it on the display unit. The output unit OUT can output the information stored in the present device and the generated information to the printer PRN. The display unit DIS can also display the information stored in the apparatus and the generated information. The input unit IN accepts operation instructions and information inputs input via the mouse MUS and the keyboard KBD, and passes the received information and data to the acquisition unit ACQ.

It is preferable that each functional unit included in the control unit is realized by a program module loaded in the memory space of the control unit. Normally, the PC operates as the present device by downloading software that causes the processor to function as each part of the present device from a storage unit or a website, installing the software on a computer such as a PC, and starting the software. It should be noted that each functional unit provided in the control unit is merely a collection of steps having a certain functional cohesiveness, and a plurality of functional units may be combined into one functional unit, or a part thereof may be used as another function. It can be incorporated into a unit or divided into other independent functional units.

In addition, this device is a computer such as a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a server, a PC, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, or a program module that realizes (executes) the functions and processing procedures (methods) of this device on the computer. It is preferable to construct the present device on the computer by holding it in the CPU or storage unit of the computer or reading it from an external server or storage, and the same applies to each subsequent embodiment. In addition, each functional unit may be distributed to separate computers and devices connected by a network. In addition, a plurality of functional units may be combined into one, or a part of the processing step may be made into another functional unit.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the apparatus shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in step S11, the storage unit has the input device identification information, the arrangement identification information of the input receiving unit of the input device, the schematic diagram of each input receiving unit of the input device, and the schematic diagram of the schematic diagram. The input information display pattern on which the input input information should be displayed is stored in association with the input reception unit. Next, in step S12, the acquisition unit is input information from an input device having a plurality of input reception units, and identification information (mouse, keyboard, model name, number of buttons, buttons and keys) for each input device. Model type (5-button mouse, 109 keyboard, etc.) and reception unit-specific information for each input reception unit (right button, left button, 10-key position, upper number key, etc.) Information) and the input information including. Next, in step S13, the specific unit refers to the input device identification information stored in the storage unit based on the input information acquired by the acquisition unit, and receives the input device and the input information. Identify the input reception section. Finally, in step S14, the display unit displays the input information display pattern (that is, the input input information) by including or associating it with the schematic diagram. If the storage step such as step S11 is executed once, it is not necessary to re-execute until the information is changed. Alternatively, the storage step becomes unnecessary by mounting a ROM or flash memory in which the information is stored in the device or computer.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the input device identification information ID and the arrangement identification information PI. As shown in the figure, it is preferable to use the model number of the input device such as a keyboard or mouse, or a combination of European characters and numbers indicating the general name of the device, as the input device identification information ID. For example, the format is KEYBD-A001, MOS-Y001.

It is preferable to prepare the arrangement identification information PI in the form of the input device identification information and the arrangement identification information of the input receiving unit of the input device associated therewith. As the placement identification information,
Japanese 106 keyboard US101 keyboard 109 Japanese keyboard 2-button mouse 3-button mouse 5-button mouse is typical.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic diagram FG used in this device. As shown in the figure, it is preferable to associate the schematic diagram FG with the arrangement identification information (or the input device identification information). For example, as shown in the figure, an illustration image showing it is associated with the 2-button mouse, and an illustration image (bmp, gif, etc.) showing it is associated with the 3-button mouse. Although not shown, a schematic diagram for a keyboard and a schematic diagram for other input devices are also stored in the storage unit. The present device can identify an input device by using the information of FIGS. 3 and 4, and display a schematic diagram showing the input unit and the input receiving unit on the display unit.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the input information display pattern IIP used in this device. In this example, a part of the input information display pattern of the 2-button mouse is shown. As shown in the figure, the input information (button operation, drag operation, etc.) and the input information display pattern associated with the input information are stored. For example, when the operation content is left-clicking, the left button, which is the button concerned, is emphasized by color coding or shading processing, and is associated with the input receiving part of the schematic diagram so that the operation part can be understood. Schematic diagram) is associated. Also, when the operation content is dragging to the lower left, an arrow to the lower left is associated.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the input information display pattern IIP1 used in this apparatus. In this example, a part of the input information display pattern of the 3-button mouse is shown. As shown in the figure, the input information (button operation, drag operation, etc.) and the input information display pattern associated with the input information are stored. For example, when the operation content is left-clicking, the left button, which is the button concerned, is emphasized by color coding or shading processing, and is associated with the input receiving part of the schematic diagram so that the operation part can be understood. Schematic diagram) is associated. Also, when the operation content is dragging to the lower left, an arrow to the lower left is associated.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a setting information input interface used in this device. In this example, mouse settings are shown. As shown in the figure, the color of the input receiving unit on the schematic diagram, the number of settings of the drag direction, the size, etc. can be customized.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a setting information input interface used in this device. In this example, the keyboard settings are shown. As shown in the figure, the color of the input receiving unit on the schematic diagram, the setting of the numeric keypad, the size, etc. can be customized.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a screen interface displayed by the present device. This example uses a mouse as an input device. As shown in the figure, in the operation status IPS10, there is no operation. That is, the 2-button mouse is specified and recognized as the input device used, and it is displayed on the display unit. Next, in the operation status IPS11, when the instructor rotates the wheel button in the center of the mouse forward, the input information is shown. That is, it is preferable to change or highlight the color or pattern of the wheel button, and add an illustration or moving image showing that the wheel is rotating upward. Then, in the operation status IPS12, when the instructor right-clicks (presses the right button) and drags the mouse to the left and rotates the wheel button in the center of the mouse forward, the operation status is displayed in real time in a model of the mouse. While presenting the arrangement of the input unit as a figure, the part input by the instructor is further displayed to support the user operation. This is most effective when the instructor displays it on a large screen or the like for instruction, but a user who is unfamiliar with the operation may install and use this device on a PC. Users who are unfamiliar with the operation may not understand what they have operated, but this highlights the input location on the schematic diagram of the screen, so it is possible to clearly understand where the operation was performed. Become.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen interface displayed by the present device. This example uses a mouse and keyboard as input devices. As shown in the figure, in the operation status IPS20, there is no operation. That is, the 2-button mouse is specified and recognized as the input device used, and it is displayed on the display unit. In addition, the keyboard is also specified and recognized as an input device that is also used, and the keyboard display is not displayed on the display unit because the screen becomes complicated.

Next, the operation status IPS21 shows a status in which the "A" key is pressed on the keyboard. The display of "A" next to the mouse is set to disappear in a few seconds, and then it is displayed at the bottom of the mouse as a history. Following this, if you press "R" and "T", you will have entered "ART", but in the end, "ART" will be displayed at the bottom of the mouse, as in the operation status IPS22. In this way, the present device has a screen interface that displays the operation status (input status) in a very easy-to-understand manner.

In this way, this device
The input input information is further stored in time series (sequential),
The display is
The input input information is further included in the displayed input information display pattern in chronological order, or is further associated with the displayed input information display pattern.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen interface displayed by the present device. As shown in the figure, the screen SCR1 has one active screen ACT1. The mouse pointer MP1 is displayed here. The present device can display the operation status IPS30 of the mouse (input device) near the mouse pointer MP1 (mouse cursor) by the settings as shown in FIG. This is considered to be easy for beginners to explain and easy for students to understand. In addition, the display mouse (operation status) can be set to hide / display / mouse cursor tracking, and the displayed mouse overlaps with the tool button outside the editing area or drawing area and is hidden or comes out of the screen (frame). In order to prevent out), the movement range of the display mouse can be set.

Alternatively, as shown in the screen 2, the operation status IPS 31 may be displayed at the upper right position of the active screen ACT2 regardless of the position of the mouse pointer MP2. By fixing the position in this way, it may be easier for the user to see. That is, it is possible to freely set the display mouse movement range by setting. With such a position setting, not only does the mouse illustration showing the operation status not frame out, but it is also possible to display the mouse in the editing area (drawing area) without hiding the toolbar in any application. ..

Although the present invention has been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications and modifications based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and modifications are within the scope of the present invention. For example, the processes and functions included in each part and each step can be rearranged so as not to be logically inconsistent, and a plurality of means / parts and steps can be combined or divided into one. It is possible. Alternatively, it should be noted that some components, functions, processes, steps, etc. of the device, method, program, etc. according to the present invention can be arranged on a remote server or the like.

100 Input support device 110 Control unit 120 Storage unit ACQ acquisition unit COM Communication unit DCN Display control unit DET Specific unit DIS display unit FG Schematic diagram ID Input device identification information IIP Input information display pattern IIP1 Input information display pattern IN Input unit IPS10 Operation status IPS11 Operation status IPS12 Operation status IPS20 Operation status IPS21 Operation status IPS22 Operation status KBD Keyboard MS1 Mobile phone terminal MUS Mouse NET Network OUT Output unit PC1 Terminal PDA1 Mobile terminal PI Location identification information PRN printer

Claims (4)

It is an input support device
The input device identification information, the arrangement identification information of the input receiving unit of the input device, the schematic diagram of the mouse which is each input receiving unit of the input device, and the input information input in association with the input receiving unit of the schematic diagram. A storage unit that stores an input information display pattern to be displayed, a display mouse movement range in which the schematic diagram of the mouse can be moved, and a storage unit.
An acquisition unit that acquires input information from an input device having a plurality of input reception units, including identification information for each input device and reception unit-specific information for each input reception unit.
Based on the input information acquired by the acquisition unit, the input device and the specific unit that identifies each input reception unit that has received the input information by referring to the input device identification information stored in the storage unit, and the specific unit.
A display unit that includes or associates the input information display pattern with the schematic diagram and displays the pattern.
Have a,
The display unit
A schematic diagram of the mouse is displayed in the drawing area,
Regarding the schematic diagram of the mouse, even when the mouse is input to move outside the display mouse movement range, the schematic diagram of the mouse is displayed within the display mouse movement range.
When the mouse is input to move outside the display mouse movement range, the mouse cursor is displayed outside the display mouse movement range.
An input support device that displays characters corresponding to the keys input at the bottom of the schematic diagram of the mouse when a key is pressed on the keyboard . In the input support device according to claim 1,
The storage unit
The input input information is further stored in time series (sequential),
The display unit
Display the input information entered in chronological order.
An input support device characterized by the fact that. An input support program that causes an arithmetic processing unit to function as the input support device according to claim 1 or 2. A computer-readable storage medium that stores the input support program according to claim 3.

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