JP7103380B2 - Electronic devices, operation mode switching methods, and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to electronic devices, operation mode switching methods, and programs.

An electronic device having two modes of operating as a scientific calculator and editing and executing a basic program is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 62-66317

In this electronic device, only one mode is associated with each of the plurality of mode designation keys 21. Therefore, no method for improving operability when using keys associated with a plurality of modes is not disclosed.

Based on the above circumstances, an object of one aspect of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of improving the operability of an electronic device having a key associated with a plurality of operation modes.

An electronic device according to one aspect of the present invention accepts a numerical value input in each of a key associated with a plurality of operation modes and each of the plurality of operation modes, and uses the input numerical value in each operation mode. The processor includes a processor that acquires an arithmetic value according to an associated arithmetic expression, and the processor has one of the plurality of operational modes associated with the key in response to the operation of the key. If it is determined that the computer is being activated and the numerical value has been input, the input of the numerical value is invalidated while the operation mode of any of the operating modes is maintained, and the key is continuously operated. An electronic device that terminates any of the above operating modes and activates another of the plurality of operating modes associated with the key.

An electronic device according to another aspect of the present invention includes a key associated with a plurality of operation modes and a processor that acquires an operation value according to an operation method associated with each operation mode in each of the plurality of operation modes. When any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated, the processor is being activated in response to the operation of the key. When the state of the operation mode is determined and it is determined that the state is the state immediately after the activation in any of the operation modes, the operation mode in any of the activations is terminated, and the plurality of operation modes associated with the key are used. When any of the other operation modes is activated and it is determined that the state is different from the state immediately after the activation in the operation mode, the operation mode is maintained while the operation mode is being activated. An electronic device that sets its own machine to the state immediately after startup in any of the operation modes.

According to the above aspect, it is possible to improve the operability of an electronic device having a key associated with a plurality of operation modes.

It is a top view which illustrates the appearance structure of the computer which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a block diagram which illustrates the hardware structure of the computer which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which illustrates the management information which manages the assignment of a function key. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the initial processing performed by a computer. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the arithmetic processing performed by a computer. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the function key processing performed by the computer which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 1st specific example of the operation in the computer which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 2nd specific example of the operation in the computer which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 3rd specific example of the operation in the computer which concerns on one Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the electronic device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a computer will be given as an example of an electronic device. Further, in the following description, among the computers according to the embodiment, detailed description of the same or similar functions, configurations, and operations as those of the conventional computer will be omitted.

FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating an external configuration of a computer according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of the appearance configuration of the entire computer according to the present embodiment and an enlarged plan view of an enlarged portion of the region A1 in the plan view.

The calculator 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 is provided with a key area 3 in which a plurality of keys are arranged and a display device 4 on the surface of the housing 2. In the key area 3, in addition to keys for inputting numerical values and keys for inputting calculation symbols, an all-clear (AC) key 301 and a clear (C) key 302 are arranged. Some of the plurality of keys arranged in the key area 3 have a plurality of functions. For example, the all-clear key 301 has a function of clearing (erasing) all the input numerical values and calculation results, setting the operation mode of the computer 1 to the normal calculation mode, and a function of turning on the power. For example, the equal key 303 has a function of displaying the result of an operation executed based on a numerical value received as an input and an operation symbol, and a function of determining a numerical value received as an input in a special operation mode described later.

Further, four function keys 311 to 314 are arranged in the key area 3 of the computer 1 illustrated in FIG. Two special calculation modes are assigned as calculation modes (operation modes) to each of the first function key 311, the second function key 312, the third function key 313, and the fourth function key 314. There is. In the special calculation mode, the numerical value received in each mode is used, and the calculation is performed according to the calculation formula corresponding to the various indexes (BMI, titer, etc.) described later associated with each mode in advance. This mode allows you to obtain the value with a simple operation. In this special calculation mode, input of a numerical value is accepted for each of one or more variables included in the calculation formula corresponding to the index corresponding to the pre-association.

The first function key 311 has a special calculation mode for calculating a BMI (Body Mass Index) described on the key top, and a region 321 above the first function key 311 in the housing 2. A special calculation mode is assigned to perform calculations related to "powder mass index". For example, in the special calculation mode for calculating BMI, the input of numerical values for each variable is accepted with "height" and "weight" as variables, and the calculation formula "BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m) ÷ height ( The calculation is executed according to "m)", and the BMI value is acquired.

The second function key 312 is assigned a special calculation mode for calculating the titer by the first calculation formula and a special calculation mode for calculating the titer by the second calculation formula. The "switching" described in the area 322 above the second function key 312 in the housing 2 is a special calculation mode for calculating the titer by the first calculation formula and the titer by the second calculation formula. It means that it is possible to switch between the special calculation mode for calculation.

The third function key 313 is assigned a special calculation mode for calculating the body surface area by the first calculation formula and a special calculation mode for calculating the body surface area by the second calculation formula. The "switching" described in the area 323 above the third function key 313 in the housing 2 is a special calculation mode for calculating the body surface area by the first calculation formula and the body surface area by the second calculation formula. It means that it is possible to switch between the special calculation mode for calculation.

The fourth function key 314 has a special calculation mode for performing a calculation related to renal function described on the key top, and a "day calculation" described in the area 324 above the fourth function key 314 in the housing 2. Is assigned a special operation mode for doing ".

Further, a division result display switching key 315 is arranged in the key area 3 of the computer 1 illustrated in FIG. The division result display switching key 315 has a function of switching the display setting of the division (division) result between a setting of displaying only the quotient as a real number and a setting of displaying the quotient and the remainder as an integer. The "quotient / remainder" described in the area 325 above the division result display switching key 315 in the housing 2 is an integer quotient and a quotient when only the quotient is displayed as a real number each time the division result display switching key 315 is pressed. It means that it is possible to switch between the setting to display the remainder.

The display device 4 of the computer 1 has a first display area 401 and a second display area 402. The first display area 401 is an area for displaying numerical values, calculation results, and the like input by numerical keys arranged in the key area. The first display area 401 is configured to be capable of displaying, for example, a 10-digit 7-segment display. The second display area 402 displays guidance when, for example, any of the first function key 311, the second function key 312, the third function key 313, and the fourth function key 314 is pressed. Area to do. The second display area 402 is, for example, a dot matrix type display area capable of displaying character information for 12 full-width characters.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a computer according to an embodiment.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the computer 1 according to the present embodiment includes a processor 11, a memory 12, an input device 13, a display control unit 14, and a display device 4. The processor 11, the memory 12, the input device 13, and the display control unit 14 in the computer 1 are connected to each other by a bus 15.

The processor 11 controls the operation of the entire computer 1 by executing a predetermined program including the function key processing described later. The processor 11 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The processor 11 accepts the input of a numerical value in each of the plurality of operation modes described above, and acquires the calculated value according to the arithmetic expression associated with each operation mode using the input numerical value. The memory 12 stores a program executed by the processor 11, an intermediate result of an operation, and the like. The memory 12 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory). A part of the processor 11 and the memory 12 may be, for example, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

The input device 13 is a device that accepts input of numerical values and calculation symbols, selection (calling) of each special calculation mode, and includes, for example, a plurality of keys arranged in the key area 3 illustrated in FIG.

The display control unit 14 controls the display of the display device 4. The display device 4 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel having a first display area 401 and a second display area 402 as illustrated in FIG.

The computer 1 may include other hardware configurations not illustrated in FIG. For example, the computer 1 may include a power source such as a battery or a solar panel that supplies operating power to the processor 11 or the like. Further, the computer 1 may include, for example, a communication device that communicates with an external device.

The memory 12 in the computer 1 of the present embodiment has special operations assigned to each of the first function key 311 and the second function key 312, the third function key 313, and the fourth function key 314 described above. Information about the calculation formula corresponding to the mode and information for guiding each special calculation mode are stored. The information for guiding each special operation mode includes, for example, a variable that accepts input of a numerical value or information for notifying the attribute of the variable in order to acquire the value of the exponent associated with each special operation mode by the operation. Further, the memory 12 has management information for managing the allocation of the special calculation mode to each of the first function key 311, the second function key 312, the third function key 313, and the fourth function key 314 described above. Is memorized.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating management information for managing the assignment of function keys. The management information 20 illustrated in FIG. 3 is an example of the operation mode specific information held in the memory 12.

The management information 20 illustrated in FIG. 3 includes a key ID for identifying the function key, two modes (mode 1 and mode 2) assigned to the function key, and a previously activated mode (previous activation) for each function key. Is associated with. In the following description, the key ID of the first function key 311 is FN1, the key ID of the second function key 312 is FN2, the key ID of the third function key 313 is FN3, and the fourth function key 314. The key ID of is FN4.

In the management information 20 illustrated in FIG. 3, "mode 1" is a mode (first special calculation mode) that is activated by pressing the function key once while the computer 1 is in the initialized state, and is a "mode". 2 ”is a mode (second special calculation mode) that is activated when the function key is pressed twice in succession while the computer 1 is in the initialized state. Further, the previously activated mode in the management information 20 illustrated in FIG. 3 indicates the last activated mode among the special calculation modes activated by pressing the function key. For example, FN1 is assigned to the first function key 311 as a key ID, and when the first function key 311 is pressed once while the computer 1 is initialized, the computer 1 has a function of performing a BMI calculation. Invokes a special operation mode to execute. Further, when the first function key 311 is pressed twice in succession while the computer 1 is initialized, the computer 1 activates a special calculation mode for performing a calculation related to powdered drug inspection. Further, when the previously activated mode is the mode corresponding to the BMI calculation (mode 1), the information indicating "mode 1" is associated with the previously activated mode. The "-" shown in the management information 20 illustrated in FIG. 3 indicates that the special calculation mode assigned to the fourth function key 314 has never been activated after the initialization.

When any of the first function key 311, the second function key 312, the third function key 313, and the fourth function key 314 is newly pressed once, the computer 1 of the present embodiment will be described later. The mode to be started this time is determined with reference to the previously started mode in the management information 20. Here, in the present specification, pressing a function key when the mode assigned to the function key is not in operation is referred to as newly pressing the function key. For example, if the first function key 311 is pressed once while the mode for performing BMI calculation (mode 1) and the mode for performing calculation related to powdered drug inspection (mode 2) are not activated, This means that the first function key 311 is newly pressed. In this case, the computer 1 activates the mode 1 or the mode 2 based on the previously activated mode associated with the key ID (FN1) of the first function key 311 in the management information 20. If the special calculation mode assigned to the first function key 311 has never been activated after initialization, or if the previously activated mode is mode 1, the computer 1 activates mode 1. On the other hand, when the mode activated last time is mode 2, the computer 1 activates mode 2.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of initial processing performed by a computer. The computer 1 of the present embodiment performs the initial processing illustrated in FIG. 4, for example, when a predetermined operation for initialization or the like is performed.

In the initial processing, the computer 1 first initializes the information at the time of the previous activation of the function keys to which the two special calculation modes are assigned (step S1). In step S1, the processor 11 of the computer 1 has, for example, a value (“−”) indicating that the information indicating the previously activated mode in the management information 20 stored in the memory 12 has never been activated after the initialization. ). After that, the computer 1 initializes other settings (step S2) and ends the initial processing. In step S2, the processor 11 of the computer 1 sets the calculation mode to the normal calculation mode in which the calculation using the numerical key and the calculation symbol key is performed. Further, in step S2, the processor 11 of the computer 1 sets, for example, the display setting of the result of division (division) to display only the quotient as a real number. The normal operation mode is a mode in which an operation such as a four-rule operation is executed based on at least the numerical value and the operation symbol received during the activation of the normal operation mode. In the normal calculation mode as well, the numerical value that has been input may be used to enable the calculation to be executed according to some calculation formula associated with the normal calculation mode in advance.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of arithmetic processing performed by a computer. The computer 1 of the present embodiment starts the arithmetic processing illustrated in FIG. 5, for example, when the all clear key 301 is pressed and the power is turned on.

In the arithmetic processing, the computer 1 determines the presence / absence of key input (step S10), and repeats the determination in step S10 until the key input is made (step S10; NO). If there is a key input (step S10; YES), the calculator 1 determines whether or not the input is based on the function keys to which the two special calculation modes are assigned (step S11). When the input is not performed by the function keys to which the two special calculation modes are assigned (step S11; NO), the computer 1 turns off the status flag immediately after startup (step S12), and performs processing according to the input key (step S13). ), Return to the determination in step S10. For example, in the case of input by a numerical value key or an arithmetic symbol key, the computer 1 displays the input numerical value or the arithmetic result on the display device 4 as the process of step S13. The status flag immediately after startup will be described later.

On the other hand, in the case of input by the function key (step S11; YES), the calculator 1 has the calculation mode of the computer 1 at the time when the input by the function key is performed, the special calculation mode assigned to the function key, and the calculation mode. Based on the management information 20, function key processing for controlling the special calculation mode to be executed is performed (step S14). As the function key processing in step S14, the computer 1 performs a process described later with reference to FIG. 6, for example. When the function key processing is completed, the computer 1 returns to the determination in step S10.

The calculator 1 performing the arithmetic processing ends the arithmetic processing and turns off the power, for example, when there is no key input for a predetermined period or when the key for turning off the power is pressed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of function key processing performed by the computer according to the embodiment. As described above, the computer 1 starts the function key processing illustrated in FIG. 6 when the input is performed by the function keys. In the following description with reference to FIGS. 6 and 6, when the term "mode" is simply described, the mode means "special calculation mode".

In the function key processing, the calculator 1 first determines whether the current calculation mode is the normal calculation mode or the special calculation mode (step S1401).

When the current calculation mode is the normal calculation mode (step S1401; normal calculation mode), the calculator 1 sets the previously activated special calculation mode of the function key for which the input operation has been performed (step S1403). In step S1403, the computer 1 identifies whether the previously activated special calculation mode of the function key for which the input operation has been performed is mode 1 or mode 2 based on the management information 20 stored in the memory 12. Set the specified mode. After step S1403, the computer 1 sets the state immediately after activation of the mode set in step S1403 (step S1408), turns on the status flag immediately after activation (step S1409), and performs the activation process of the mode (step S1410). , Ends function key processing. Here, the state immediately after startup is a state set as the initial state when the special calculation mode assigned to the function key is executed. Specifically, it is possible to input a numerical value for the first variable in the arithmetic expression, and the numerical value has not been input. If the status flag immediately after startup is on, the special operation mode is in the status immediately after startup. In the activation process of the special calculation mode in step S1410, the display of the display device 4 is switched to the display of the state immediately after activation, which will be described later.

On the other hand, when the current calculation mode is the special calculation mode (step S1401; special calculation mode), the calculator 1 then determines whether or not the input is performed by the function key to which the current special calculation mode is assigned. Determine (step S1402). When the current special calculation mode is not input by the assigned function key (step S1402; NO), the calculator 1 performs the above-described processes of steps S1403 and S1408 to S1410, and ends the function key processing.

When the current special operation mode is input by the assigned function key (step S1402; YES), the calculator 1 then determines whether the status flag immediately after startup is on or off (step S1404). .. As described above, the state immediately after startup is the state set as the initial state when the special operation mode assigned to the function key is executed, and if it is the state immediately after startup, the state flag immediately after startup is on. .. When the status flag immediately after startup is on (step S1404; on), the computer 1 sets the mode opposite to the current mode of the two special operation modes assigned to the function keys, and sets the mode in the management information 20. The previously started mode is changed (step S1405). For example, when the current special calculation mode is mode 1 of mode 1 and mode 2 and is in the state immediately after the mode 1 is activated, in step S1405, the computer 1 sets mode 2 and sets the mode 2 in the management information 20. Change the previously started mode to mode 2. After the processing of step S1405, the computer 1 sets the state immediately after the activation of the mode set in step S1405 (step S1408), then performs the processing of steps S1409 and S1410 described above, and ends the function key processing.

On the other hand, when the state flag immediately after startup is off, the special operation mode currently being started is in a state different from the state immediately after startup (while inputting a numerical value to any variable, the numerical value of any variable is confirmed or is confirmed. It is a state in which the calculated value has been acquired based on the calculated formula). When it is determined in step S1404 that the state immediately after startup is off (step S1404; off), the calculator 1 then determines whether or not input of a numerical value for the variable is being accepted (step S1406). When the input of the numerical value for the variable is being accepted (step S1406; YES), the calculator 1 sets the state immediately after the activation of the special calculation mode being activated (step S1408), and then performs the processes of steps S1409 and S1410 described above. And end the function key processing. At this time, the computer 1 returns to the state immediately after the start in the special calculation mode at the start of the function key processing, and ends the function key processing.

If it is determined in step S1406 that the input of a numerical value for the variable is not being accepted (step S1406; NO), the calculator 1 then determines whether or not the calculation result in the current special calculation mode is being displayed. (Step S1407). When the calculation result is being displayed (step S1407; YES), the computer 1 sets the state immediately after the activation of the activated mode (step S1408), and then performs the processing of steps S1409 and S1410 described above to perform the function key processing. To finish. At this time, the computer 1 returns to the state immediately after the start in the special calculation mode at the start of the function key processing, and ends the function key processing. On the other hand, when the calculation result is not being displayed (step S1407; NO), the computer 1 does nothing thereafter (NOP: No Operation. Step S1411) and ends the function key processing.

As described above, when the computer 1 of the present embodiment is input by the function key and activates one of the two special calculation modes assigned to the function key, the activated special calculation mode is set. The management information 20 in the memory 12 holds the special calculation mode that was started last time. Therefore, if the special calculation mode assigned to the function key is not activated (step S1401; normal calculation mode or step S1402; NO) when the input is made by the function key, the special calculation mode that was started last time is not activated. Can be started. Therefore, the calculator 1 of the present embodiment activates and terminates the special operation mode that is activated when the initial setting of the two special operation modes assigned to one function key is pressed twice in succession. After that, the special calculation mode can be activated by pressing the function key once. Therefore, in the calculator 1 of the present embodiment, for example, the frequency of activating the special operation mode that is activated when the initial setting of the two special operation modes assigned to one function key is pressed twice in succession is high. When it is high, the special calculation mode can be preferentially activated by pressing it once. That is, in the computer 1 of the present embodiment, for example, two special calculation modes assigned to one function key without performing a complicated operation for changing a setting using a key other than the function key. It is possible to switch the special calculation mode to be activated with priority by pressing one of them.

Further, the computer 1 of the present embodiment is in a state immediately after the special calculation mode assigned to the function key is activated (step S1402; YES) when the input is made by the function key (step S1402; YES). In the case of S1404; on), the special operation mode opposite to the special operation mode currently activated is activated. Therefore, by pressing the same function key twice in succession, a special operation mode opposite to the special operation mode that is activated when one of the two special operation modes assigned to the function key is pressed is set. Can be activated. That is, in the calculator 1 of the present embodiment, the function keys that activate the desired special calculation mode and the keys other than the function keys are assigned to one function key without performing an input operation in combination. You can switch the activation mode out of the two special calculation modes. Therefore, in the computer 1 of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to provide a key different from the function key for switching the activation mode among the two special calculation modes assigned to the function keys, and the key area 3 (FIG. FIG. It is possible to suppress an increase in the number of keys arranged in (see 1). Further, since the input operation in which the function key and the key other than the function key are combined is not required, the input operation of the function key becomes simple and the operability of the calculator 1 is improved.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a first specific example of operation in a computer according to an embodiment. The FN1 key and the FN2 key in FIG. 7 are the first function key 311 and the second function key 312, respectively. In the following description with reference to FIG. 7, the value indicating the previously started mode of the management information 20 at the time when the power is turned on is a value indicating that the mode has never been started after initialization, or a value indicating mode 1. Suppose that

FIG. 7A1 schematically shows a display state of the display device 4 when the power of the computer 1 is off. The 10-digit 7-segment display shown by the thin solid line in the first display area 401 is hidden when the power is turned off. When the user of the computer 1 turns on the power, the computer 1 starts in the normal calculation mode, and as illustrated in (a2) of FIG. 7, the numerical value "0" is set in the first display area 401 of the display device 4. Is displayed.

When the user presses the first function key 311 (FN1 key) after turning on the power, the computer 1 performs the function key process (step S14). At this point, since the calculation mode is the normal calculation mode (step S1401; normal calculation mode), the calculator 1 is in mode 1 (BMI calculation) of the two special calculation modes assigned to the first function key 311. Is set, the state immediately after the activation of the mode 1 is set, the status flag immediately after the activation is turned on, and then the mode 1 is activated (steps S1403 and S1408 to S1410). At this time, the computer 1 changes the previously activated special calculation mode of the FN1 key in the management information 20 to a value indicating mode 1 (BMI calculation). Further, the display of the display device 4 is, for example, a display of the state immediately after activation in the special calculation mode for executing the BMI calculation as illustrated in FIG. 7 (a3). “0” is displayed in the first display area 401 of the display device 4. In the second display area 402 of the display device 4, a special calculation mode for performing BMI calculation is activated, the variable that first accepts input or its attribute is height, and the unit of height to be input. A guide indicating that is cm is displayed.

Next, when the user presses the numerical key and inputs the height, the computer 1 performs a process (step S13) according to the input, and as illustrated in FIG. 7 (a4), the display device 4 is the first. The numerical value input to the display area 401 of 1 is displayed.

After that, when the user presses the second function key 312 (FN2 key) while the state in which the special calculation mode of BMI calculation is activated continues, the computer 1 performs the function key processing. At this point, the calculation mode is the special calculation mode (step S1401; special calculation mode), but the activated special calculation mode is a mode different from the special calculation mode assigned to the second function key 312 (step S1401; special calculation mode). Step S1402; NO). Therefore, the computer 1 sets mode 1 (titer calculation by calculation formula 1) of the two special calculation modes assigned to the second function key 312, and sets the state immediately after the mode 1 is activated. After turning on the status flag immediately after startup, mode 1 is started (steps S1403 and S1408 to S1410). At this time, the computer 1 changes the previously activated mode of the FN2 key in the management information 20 to a value indicating mode 1 (titer calculation by calculation formula 1). Further, the display of the display device 4 is, for example, a display of the state immediately after activation in the special calculation mode in which the titer calculation by the calculation formula 1 is executed as illustrated in (a5) of FIG. “0” is displayed in the first display area 401 of the display device 4. In the second display area 402 of the display device 4, a special calculation mode for performing the titer calculation by the calculation formula 1 is activated, the variable accepting the input or its attribute is the component amount, and the input. A guide indicating that the unit of the amount of the component to be used is mg is displayed.

Here, when the user continuously presses the second function key 312, the computer 1 performs the function key processing again. At this point, the calculation mode is the special calculation mode, and the activated special calculation mode is the mode assigned to the second function key 312 (step S1402; YES). Further, at this point, the status flag immediately after startup is on (step S1404; on). Therefore, the calculator 1 performs the mode 2 (that is, the titer calculation by the calculation formula 2) opposite to the currently activated mode 1 among the two special calculation modes assigned to the second function key 312. After setting, the state immediately after the activation of the mode 2 is set and the status flag immediately after the activation is turned on, the mode 2 is activated (steps S1405 and S1408 to S1410). At this time, the computer 1 changes the previously activated mode of the FN2 key in the management information 20 to a value indicating mode 2 (titer calculation by calculation formula 2). Further, the display of the display device 4 is, for example, a display of the state immediately after activation in the special calculation mode in which the titer calculation by the calculation formula 2 is executed as illustrated in (a6) of FIG. “0” is displayed in the first display area 401 of the display device 4. In the second display area 402 of the display device 4, a special calculation mode for performing the titer calculation by the calculation formula 2 is activated, the variable accepting the input or its attribute is a weighing, and the input is input. A guide indicating that the unit of weighing is g is displayed.

After that, for example, when the user presses the first function key 311 while the special calculation mode for performing the titer calculation by the calculation formula 2 continues to be activated, the computer 1 presses the function key. Perform processing. At this point, the calculation mode is the special calculation mode, but the activated special calculation mode is a mode different from the special calculation mode assigned to the first function key 311. Therefore, the computer 1 activates mode 1 (BMI calculation) of the two special calculation modes assigned to the first function key 311 based on the previously activated mode of the FN1 key in the management information 20. At this time, the previously activated mode of the FN1 key in the management information 20 remains a value indicating mode 1 (BMI calculation). Further, the display of the display device 4 is, for example, a display of the state immediately after activation in the special calculation mode for executing the BMI calculation as illustrated in FIG. 7 (a7). The display of the display device 4 at this time is the same as the display illustrated in (a3).

When the user presses the second function key 312 while the special calculation mode for performing the BMI calculation illustrated in FIG. 7 (a7) is continuously activated, the computer 1 performs the function key processing. I do. At this point, the calculation mode is the special calculation mode, but the activated special calculation mode is a mode different from the special calculation mode assigned to the second function key 312. Further, the previously activated mode of the FN2 key in the management information 20 at this point is mode 2 (titer calculation by the calculation formula 2) as described above. Therefore, the computer 1 activates mode 2 (titer calculation by calculation formula 2) of the two special calculation modes assigned to the second function key 312. At this time, the display of the display device 4 is, for example, the display of the state immediately after the start in the special calculation mode in which the titer calculation by the calculation formula 2 is executed as illustrated in (a8) of FIG. The display of the display device 4 at this time is the same as the display illustrated in (a6).

In this way, when one function key is pressed twice in succession to activate the corresponding special calculation mode and the special calculation mode is stored in the management information 20 as the previously activated mode, the calculator 1 of the present embodiment is used. Then, by pressing the function key once, the special calculation mode corresponding to the pressing twice can be activated in the initial state. Therefore, for example, in the case of a user who frequently performs the titer calculation by the calculation formula 2 and does not perform the titer calculation by the calculation formula 1, the second function key 312 is pressed twice in succession each time. This eliminates the problem, and the operability when performing the titer calculation by the calculation formula 2 is improved.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a second specific example of the operation of the computer according to the embodiment. The FN3 key in FIG. 8 is a third function key 313. In the following description with reference to FIG. 8, the value indicating the previously activated mode of the management information 20 at the time when the power is turned on is a value indicating that the mode has never been activated after initialization, or a value indicating mode 1. Suppose that Further, in the following description with reference to FIG. 8, of the two special calculation modes assigned to the third function key 313, the calculation formula 1 used for the calculation of the body surface area in the mode 1 is the DuBois formula, and the mode is set. The calculation formula 2 used for the calculation of the body surface area in 2 is the Fujimoto formula. When the user of the computer 1 turns on the power, the computer 1 starts in the normal calculation mode, and as illustrated in FIG. 8 (b1), the numerical value "0" is set in the first display area 401 of the display device 4. Is displayed.

When the user presses the third function key 313 (FN3 key) after turning on the power of the computer 1, the computer 1 performs the function key processing (step S14). At this point, since the calculation mode is the normal calculation mode (step S1401; normal calculation mode), the calculator 1 has mode 1 (calculation formula 1) of the two special calculation modes assigned to the third function key 313. (Body surface area calculation according to) is set, the state immediately after the activation of the mode 1 is set, the state flag immediately after the activation is turned on, and then the mode 1 is activated (steps S1403 and S1408 to S1410). At this time, the computer 1 changes the previously activated mode of the FN3 key in the management information 20 to a value indicating mode 1 (body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 1). Further, the display of the display device 4 is, for example, a display of the state immediately after activation in the special calculation mode for executing the body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 1 as illustrated in (b2) of FIG. “0” is displayed in the first display area 401 of the display device 4. In the second display area 402 of the display device 4, a special calculation mode for performing the body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 1 (DuBois formula) is activated, and the variable that first accepts the input or its attribute is the height. A guide is displayed indicating that there is and that the unit of height to be entered is cm.

Next, when the user presses the numerical key and inputs the height, the computer 1 turns off the state flag immediately after startup (step S12) and performs processing according to the input (step S13), and performs processing (step S13) according to the input, and (b3) in FIG. ), The numerical value input to the first display area 401 of the display device 4 is displayed. When the user presses the equal key 303 after inputting the height, the display of the display device 4 switches to the display for inputting the numerical value for the next variable as illustrated in (b4) of FIG. In the second display area 402 of the display device 4, a special calculation mode for performing the body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 1 (DuBois formula) is activated, and the variable or its attribute that accepts the input next is the weight. A guide is displayed indicating that there is and that the unit of weight to be entered is kg. When the user presses the numerical key to input the weight, the calculator 1 performs processing according to the input and inputs it to the first display area 401 of the display device 4 as illustrated in (b5) of FIG. Display the numerical value.

Here, when the user presses the third function key 313, the computer 1 performs the function key processing. At this point, the calculation mode is the special calculation mode, and the activated special calculation mode is the special calculation mode assigned to the third function key 313. However, at this point, as described above, the status flag immediately after startup is off (step S1404; off), and input of a numerical value for the variable is being accepted (step S1406; YES). Therefore, the calculator 1 sets the state immediately after the start of the special calculation mode (body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 1) currently being started, turns on the state flag immediately after the start, and then returns to the state immediately after the start of the mode (the state immediately after the start of the mode). Steps S1408 to S1410). Therefore, the display of the display device 4 is, for example, a display of the state immediately after activation in the special calculation mode in which the body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 1 is executed as illustrated in FIG. 8 (b6). The display of the display device 4 at this time is the same as the display illustrated in (b2). That is, if you start the special operation mode, enter a numerical value (immediately after startup, the status flag is off), and then press the function key to which the special operation mode that is being started is assigned, immediately after the special operation mode that is being started is started. Return to the state.

After the state of the computer 1 returns to the state immediately after the activation of the special calculation mode for performing the body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 1, when the user continuously presses the third function key 313, the computer 1 performs the function key processing. I do. At this time, as described above with reference to FIG. 7, the computer 1 sets a special calculation mode (that is, a body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 2) opposite to the special calculation mode currently activated, and the calculation formula 2 A special calculation mode (mode 2) for calculating the body surface surface according to the above is activated (steps S1405 and S1408 to S1410). Therefore, the display of the display device 4 is, for example, a display of the state immediately after activation in the special calculation mode in which the body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 2 (Fujimoto formula) is executed as illustrated in FIG. 8 (b7). In the second display area 402 of the display device 4, a special calculation mode for performing the body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 2 (Fujimoto formula) is activated, and the variable or its attribute that accepts the input next is the height. A guide is displayed indicating that there is and that the unit of height to be entered is cm. At this time, the computer 1 changes the previously activated mode of the FN3 key in the management information 20 from mode 1 to mode 2.

As described above, in the computer 1 of the present embodiment, in response to the operation of a certain function key, one of the plurality of special calculation modes assigned to the function key is activated and the numerical value is set. After the input of is made, the input of the numerical value can be invalidated and the displayed numerical value can be erased while keeping the special operation mode being activated. In addition, after disabling the input of a numerical value, one of the special operation modes is terminated according to the continuous operation of the same function key, and among the plurality of special operation modes assigned to the function key. Any other special operation mode can be activated. That is, by operating one function key in succession, it is possible to invalidate the numerical value being input in the special calculation mode and then switch to another special calculation mode assigned to the function key.

Further, in the computer 1 of the present embodiment, when any one of the plurality of special calculation modes assigned to one function key is activated and the activated special calculation mode is in the state immediately after the activation, the special calculation mode is activated. Switch to another special operation mode assigned to the function key. Further, when the special calculation mode being started is not the state immediately after the start, the own machine can be set to the state immediately after the start in the special calculation mode while maintaining the special calculation mode being started. That is, the operation of one function key serves both as an operation for returning to the state immediately after activation in the special calculation mode and an operation for switching to another special calculation mode.

Therefore, for example, when the numerical value input to the variable in the activated special operation mode is incorrect or may be incorrect, the input is input by pressing a certain function key to which the special operation mode is assigned. You can start over. Also, for example, when the user wants to switch to the special operation mode opposite to the activated special operation mode while inputting a numerical value for the variable, the same function key is pressed. You can switch the special calculation mode by the operation. Therefore, according to the computer 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the operability of the computer 1 including the keys associated with a plurality of operation modes.

Note that the operation for returning to the state immediately after activation when the input of a numerical value for a variable is being accepted is not limited to the function key to which the special operation mode during activation is assigned as described above, for example, a normal clear key 302 or the like. It may be an operation of pressing a key to which the function of erasing the input is assigned in the calculation mode. Even in such a case, by pressing the clear key 302, the user erases the numerical value from the first display area 401 of the display device 4, and once the input is confirmed for the variable, the numerical value is input. Since it becomes easy to intuitively associate and re-input from the memory 12, it is possible to prevent deterioration of operability and convenience.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the state immediately after the activation when the function key is pressed once or twice in succession to activate the special calculation mode is shown in FIGS. 7 (a3) and 7 (a5), and FIG. In the activated special operation mode as in (b2), the input of the first variable is accepted. However, the state immediately after startup in the computer 1 of the present embodiment is not limited to this, and is set to a predetermined display different from the initial display, which is set based on the transition of the display in the activated special calculation mode. It may be in a state.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a third specific example of the operation of the computer according to the embodiment. The FN3 key in FIG. 9 is a third function key 313. In the following description with reference to FIG. 9, detailed description of an operation similar to the operation described with reference to FIG. 8 will be omitted. When the user of the computer 1 turns on the power, the computer 1 starts in the normal calculation mode, and as illustrated in (c1) of FIG. 9, the numerical value "0" is set in the first display area 401 of the display device 4. Is displayed.

When the user presses the third function key 313 (FN3 key) after turning on the power of the computer 1, the computer 1 performs the function key processing. At this time, the computer 1 activates mode 1 (body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 1) of the two special calculation modes assigned to the third function key 313. In the operation of the computer 1 described with reference to FIG. 9, the first display of the display device 4 when the mode 1 is activated is, for example, the second display as illustrated in (c2) of FIG. The display of the area 402 is a display for confirming whether or not to activate the special calculation mode for executing the body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 1 (DuBois formula).

When a predetermined key (for example, equal key 303) is pressed while the display device 4 initially displays the mode 1, the calculator 1 sets a special calculation mode for performing the body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 1. After starting, setting the state immediately after starting mode 1 and turning on the state flag immediately after starting, the state accepts the input of the first variable. The display of the display device 4 at this time is the display as illustrated in (c3) of FIG. 9, and this display is the same as the display illustrated in (b2) of FIG.

When the user presses the numerical key to input the height during the display of (c3) of FIG. 9, the computer 1 turns off the flag immediately after the start and performs processing according to the input, and the process is performed according to the input. As illustrated, the numerical value input to the first display area 401 of the display device 4 is displayed. When the user presses the equal key 303 after inputting the height, the display of the display device 4 switches to the display for inputting the next variable (weight) as illustrated in (b4) of FIG. When the user presses the numerical key to input the weight, the calculator 1 performs processing according to the input and inputs it to the first display area 401 of the display device 4 as illustrated in (c5) of FIG. Display the numerical value.

Here, when the user presses, for example, the clear key 302, the calculator 1 erases the input for the currently activated special calculation mode and is currently activated as illustrated in FIG. 9 (c6). It returns to the state immediately after starting the special calculation mode. The display of the display device 4 at this time is the same as the display illustrated in (c3). The operation of the computer 1 is an operation according to the function of the clear key 302, and the computer 1 performs not the function key processing (step S14) but the processing according to the input (step S13).

When the clear key 302 is pressed again while the display of (c6) of FIG. 9 is displayed, the computer 1 holds the state immediately after the activation of the special calculation mode currently activated as illustrated in (c7) of FIG. Further, at this time, the special calculation mode for executing the body surface area calculation by the calculation formula 2 (Fujimoto formula), which is another special calculation mode assigned to the third function key 313 (FN3 key), is not activated. That is, even if the clear key 302 is pressed, the special calculation mode being activated at that time is not switched to another special calculation mode. When the clear key 302 is pressed to return to the state immediately after startup, the state flag immediately after startup changes from off to on.

After that, for example, when the user presses the third function key 313, the computer 1 terminates the special calculation mode in which the body surface area is calculated by the calculation formula 1, and the special calculation mode in which the body surface area is calculated by the calculation formula 2 is performed. Start operation mode. At this time, the display of the display device 4 determines whether or not the display of the second display area 402 executes the calculation of the body surface area by the calculation formula 2 (Fujimoto formula) as illustrated in (c8) of FIG. It is a display to confirm. Even when the third function key 313 (FN3 key) is pressed in the state where the display device 4 initially displays the mode 1 ((c2) in FIG. 9), the second display area 402 is also displayed. Is displayed as illustrated in (c8) of FIG. In this state, when the user presses a predetermined key (for example, equal key 303), the computer 1 starts the calculation of the body surface area by the calculation formula 2, and the input of the first variable can be input (startup). Immediately after).

As described above, in the computer 1 of the present embodiment, when a function key is pressed, a screen for confirming whether or not to execute any of the special calculation modes assigned to the function key may be displayed. Further, in the computer 1 of the present embodiment, the execution of any operation mode assigned to the function key is already confirmed in the state immediately after activation which is transitioned when the function key is pressed, and corresponds to the determined operation mode. Not limited to the state in which a numerical value can be input to the calculation formula, it may be in an undetermined state whether to execute any operation mode assigned to the function key.

Further, in the computer 1 of the present embodiment, as in the first and second specific examples described above, in the third specific example, the operation of one function key is changed to the state immediately after the activation in the special calculation mode during activation. It serves both as an operation for returning and an operation for switching to another special calculation mode. On the other hand, in the third specific example, the operation of the clear key 302 returns to the state immediately after the activation in the special calculation mode during activation, but does not switch to another special calculation mode. Therefore, the clear key 302 does not inadvertently switch to another special calculation mode no matter how many times it is pressed. Further, no matter how many times the function key is pressed, only one of the plurality of special calculation modes assigned to the function key is activated.

Therefore, if the user does not want to switch to another special calculation mode, he / she operates the clear key 302, and if he / she wants to activate only one of the special calculation modes assigned to one function key, the function key. Can be operated. In the computer 1 of the third specific example, as in the first and second specific examples described above, the state immediately after activation for the special calculation mode assigned to the third function key 313 is the first such state. It may be set to the state where the display that guides the input of the variable (height) of is displayed (variable not input).

In the above embodiment, it has been described that two special calculation modes are assigned to each function key, but three or more special calculation modes may be assigned. In this case, in step S1405, the computer 1 sets another special calculation mode different from the current special calculation mode according to a predetermined order among the three or more special calculation modes assigned to the function keys. The special calculation mode that was started last time in the management information 20 may be changed.

Although the embodiments according to the present invention have been described above, the above-described embodiments show specific examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. do not have. The electronic device, the operation mode switching method, and the program can be variously modified and changed without departing from the description of the claims.

For example, the electronic device according to the present invention is not limited to the computer 1 as illustrated in FIG. 1, and may be in the form of executing a program including the above-mentioned processing in a general-purpose information processing device such as a smartphone or a tablet computer. good. Further, the program for causing the processor 1 or the processor of the above-mentioned general-purpose information processing device to execute the processing for switching the special calculation mode included in the above-mentioned function key processing is a program for executing the processing according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. Not limited to this, it can be changed as appropriate.

Hereinafter, the inventions described in the claims at the time of filing the application of the present application will be added.
[Appendix 1]
With keys associated with multiple modes of operation,
Each of the plurality of operation modes is provided with a processor that accepts a numerical value input and acquires an calculated value according to an arithmetic expression associated with each operation mode by using the input numerical value.
The processor
If it is determined that any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated and after the numerical value has been input in response to the operation of the key, the operation is being activated. While maintaining any of the above operation modes, invalidate the input of the relevant numerical value.
In response to the subsequent operation of the key, any of the operation modes is terminated, and another operation mode of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated.
An electronic device characterized by that.
[Appendix 2]
In the electronic device described in Appendix 1,
The processor
If it is determined that any of the operation modes associated with the key is being activated and after the input of the numerical value is accepted in response to the operation of a specific key different from the key, the numerical value is determined. Disable input and
Even if the specific key is further operated, the operation mode is maintained without activating any of the operation modes.
An electronic device characterized by that.
[Appendix 3]
In the electronic device described in Appendix 1 or 2,
The processor
The other operation mode is specified from the plurality of operation modes associated with the key according to a predetermined order, and the specified other operation mode is activated.
An electronic device characterized by that.
[Appendix 4]
With keys associated with multiple modes of operation,
Each of the plurality of operation modes includes a processor that acquires an operation value according to an operation method associated with each operation mode.
The processor
When any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated in response to the operation of the key, the state of the activated operation mode is determined.
If it is determined that the state is immediately after activation in any of the operation modes, the operation of any of the operating modes being activated is terminated, and the operation of any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is performed. Activate mode and
If it is determined that the state is different from the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes, the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes is changed while maintaining the state in any of the operation modes being started. Set your own machine,
An electronic device characterized by that.
[Appendix 5]
In the electronic device described in Appendix 4,
Further, a memory for holding operation mode specific information for specifying any operation mode among the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is provided.
The processor
If it is determined that the state is immediately after startup in any of the operation modes, the operation mode identification information is updated so as to specify any of the other operation modes.
An electronic device characterized by that.
[Appendix 6]
In the electronic device described in Appendix 4,
Further, a memory for holding operation mode specific information for specifying any operation mode among the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is provided.
The processor
In response to the operation of the key, it is determined whether or not any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated.
If it is determined that none of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated, the operation mode specified in the memory among the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is specified. Activate the operation mode corresponding to the information,
An electronic device characterized by that.
[Appendix 7]
In the electronic device described in Appendix 6,
The processor
If it is determined that none of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated, the operation mode specific information is retained.
An electronic device characterized by that.
[Appendix 8]
In the electronic device according to any one of Appendix 4 to 7.
The processor
In each of the plurality of operation modes, as the calculation method associated with each operation mode, a numerical value input is accepted, and the calculated value is calculated according to the calculation formula associated with each operation mode using the received numerical value. Acquired,
The state immediately after the activation in any of the operation modes is a state in which the numerical value is not input after the activation of any of the operation modes.
An electronic device characterized by that.
[Appendix 9]
In the electronic device according to any one of Appendix 4 to 8.
The processor
In each of the plurality of operation modes, as the calculation method associated with each operation mode, a numerical value input is accepted, and the calculated value is calculated according to the calculation formula associated with each operation mode using the received numerical value. Acquired,
The state different from the state immediately after the start in any of the above operation modes includes a state in which the input numerical value is being input, the input numerical value is confirmed, or the calculated value has been acquired.
An electronic device characterized by that.
[Appendix 10]
In the electronic device according to any one of Appendix 4 to 9.
The processor
The other operation mode is specified from the plurality of operation modes associated with the key according to a predetermined order, and the specified other operation mode is activated.
An electronic device characterized by that.
[Appendix 11]
A key associated with a plurality of operation modes and a numerical value input are accepted in each of the plurality of operation modes, and a calculated value is acquired according to a calculation formula associated with each operation mode using the input numerical value. The processor of an electronic device including a processor
If it is determined that any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated and after the numerical value has been input in response to the operation of the key, the operation is being activated. While maintaining any of the above operation modes, invalidate the input of the relevant numerical value.
In response to the subsequent operation of the key, any of the operation modes is terminated, and another operation mode of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated.
An operation mode switching method characterized by this.
[Appendix 12]
A key associated with a plurality of operation modes and a numerical value input are accepted in each of the plurality of operation modes, and a calculated value is acquired according to a calculation formula associated with each operation mode using the input numerical value. In the processor of an electronic device including a processor,
If it is determined that any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated and after the numerical value has been input in response to the operation of the key, the operation is being activated. While maintaining any of the above operation modes, invalidate the input of the relevant numerical value.
In response to the subsequent operation of the key, any of the operation modes is terminated, and another operation mode of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated.
A program characterized by executing processing.
[Appendix 13]
The processor of an electronic device including a key associated with a plurality of operation modes and a processor that acquires an operation value according to an operation method associated with each operation mode in each of the plurality of operation modes.
When any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated in response to the operation of the key, the state of the activated operation mode is determined.
If it is determined that the state is immediately after activation in any of the operation modes, the operation of any of the operating modes being activated is terminated, and the operation of any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is performed. Activate mode and
If it is determined that the state is different from the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes, the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes is changed to the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes while maintaining the operation mode that is being started. Set up the machine,
An operation mode switching method characterized by this.
[Appendix 14]
The processor of an electronic device including a key associated with a plurality of operation modes and a processor that acquires an operation value according to an operation method associated with each operation mode in each of the plurality of operation modes.
When any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated in response to the operation of the key, the state of the activated operation mode is determined.
If it is determined that the state is immediately after activation in any of the operation modes, the operation of any of the operating modes being activated is terminated, and the operation of any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is performed. Activate mode and
If it is determined that the state is different from the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes, the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes is changed to the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes while maintaining the operation mode that is being started. Set up the machine,
A program characterized by executing processing.

1 Calculator 2 Housing 3 Key area 301 All clear key 302 Clear key 303 Equal key 311, 312, 313,314 Function key 315 Division result display switching key 4 Display device 401,402 Display area 11 Processor 12 Memory 13 Input device 14 Display Control unit 15 Bus 20 Management information

Claims (14)

With keys associated with multiple modes of operation,
Each of the plurality of operation modes is provided with a processor that accepts a numerical value input and acquires an calculated value according to an arithmetic expression associated with each operation mode by using the input numerical value.
The processor
If it is determined that any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated and after the numerical value has been input in response to the operation of the key, the operation is being activated. While maintaining any of the above operation modes, invalidate the input of the relevant numerical value.
In response to the subsequent operation of the key, any of the operation modes is terminated, and another operation mode of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated.
An electronic device characterized by that. In the electronic device according to claim 1,
The processor
If it is determined that any of the operation modes associated with the key is being activated and after the input of the numerical value is accepted in response to the operation of a specific key different from the key, the numerical value is determined. Disable input and
Even if the specific key is further operated, the operation mode is maintained without activating any of the operation modes.
An electronic device characterized by that. In the electronic device according to claim 1 or 2.
The processor
The other operation mode is specified from the plurality of operation modes associated with the key according to a predetermined order, and the specified other operation mode is activated.
An electronic device characterized by that. With keys associated with multiple modes of operation,
Each of the plurality of operation modes includes a processor that acquires an operation value according to an operation method associated with each operation mode.
The processor
When any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated in response to the operation of the key, the state of the activated operation mode is determined.
If it is determined that the state is immediately after activation in any of the operation modes, the operation of any of the operating modes being activated is terminated, and the operation of any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is performed. Activate mode and
If it is determined that the state is different from the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes, the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes is changed while maintaining the state in any of the operation modes being started. Set your own machine,
An electronic device characterized by that. In the electronic device according to claim 4.
Further, a memory for holding operation mode specific information for specifying any operation mode among the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is provided.
The processor
If it is determined that the state is immediately after startup in any of the operation modes, the operation mode identification information is updated so as to specify any of the other operation modes.
An electronic device characterized by that. In the electronic device according to claim 4.
Further, a memory for holding operation mode specific information for specifying any operation mode among the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is provided.
The processor
In response to the operation of the key, it is determined whether or not any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated.
If it is determined that none of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated, the operation mode specified in the memory among the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is specified. Activate the operation mode corresponding to the information,
An electronic device characterized by that. In the electronic device according to claim 6.
The processor
If it is determined that none of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated, the operation mode specific information is retained.
An electronic device characterized by that. In the electronic device according to any one of claims 4 to 7.
The processor
In each of the plurality of operation modes, as the calculation method associated with each operation mode, a numerical value input is accepted, and the calculated value is calculated according to the calculation formula associated with each operation mode using the received numerical value. Acquired,
The state immediately after the activation in any of the operation modes is a state in which the numerical value is not input after the activation of any of the operation modes.
An electronic device characterized by that. In the electronic device according to any one of claims 4 to 8.
The processor
In each of the plurality of operation modes, as the calculation method associated with each operation mode, a numerical value input is accepted, and the calculated value is calculated according to the calculation formula associated with each operation mode using the received numerical value. Acquired,
The state different from the state immediately after the start in any of the above operation modes includes a state in which the input numerical value is being input, the input numerical value is confirmed, or the calculated value has been acquired.
An electronic device characterized by that. In the electronic device according to any one of claims 4 to 9.
The processor
The other operation mode is specified from the plurality of operation modes associated with the key according to a predetermined order, and the specified other operation mode is activated.
An electronic device characterized by that. A key associated with a plurality of operation modes and a numerical value input are accepted in each of the plurality of operation modes, and a calculated value is acquired according to a calculation formula associated with each operation mode using the input numerical value. The processor of an electronic device including a processor
If it is determined that any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated and after the numerical value has been input in response to the operation of the key, the operation is being activated. While maintaining any of the above operation modes, invalidate the input of the relevant numerical value.
In response to the subsequent operation of the key, any of the operation modes is terminated, and another operation mode of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated.
An operation mode switching method characterized by this. A key associated with a plurality of operation modes and a numerical value input are accepted in each of the plurality of operation modes, and a calculated value is acquired according to a calculation formula associated with each operation mode using the input numerical value. In the processor of an electronic device including a processor,
If it is determined that any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is being activated and after the numerical value has been input in response to the operation of the key, the operation is being activated. While maintaining any of the above operation modes, invalidate the input of the relevant numerical value.
In response to the subsequent operation of the key, any of the operation modes is terminated, and another operation mode of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated.
A program characterized by executing processing. The processor of an electronic device including a key associated with a plurality of operation modes and a processor that acquires an operation value according to an operation method associated with each operation mode in each of the plurality of operation modes.
When any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated in response to the operation of the key, the state of the activated operation mode is determined.
If it is determined that the state is immediately after activation in any of the operation modes, the operation of any of the operating modes being activated is terminated, and the operation of any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is performed. Activate mode and
If it is determined that the state is different from the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes, the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes is changed to the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes while maintaining the operation mode that is being started. Set up the machine,
An operation mode switching method characterized by this. The processor of an electronic device including a key associated with a plurality of operation modes and a processor that acquires an operation value according to an operation method associated with each operation mode in each of the plurality of operation modes.
When any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is activated in response to the operation of the key, the state of the activated operation mode is determined.
If it is determined that the state is immediately after activation in any of the operation modes, the operation of any of the operating modes being activated is terminated, and the operation of any of the plurality of operation modes associated with the key is performed. Activate mode and
If it is determined that the state is different from the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes, the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes is changed to the state immediately after the start-up in any of the operation modes while maintaining the operation mode that is being started. Set up the machine,
A program characterized by executing processing.

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