JP2019036178A - Input support device and input support program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an input support device (program) that specifies a device to which an input is to be made and displays where a user has made inputs while presenting the arrangement of an input unit to support a user operation.SOLUTION: The input support device 100 includes: a storage unit 120 that stores input device identification information, arrangement identification information of input receiving units of an input device, a schematic diagram FG of each input receiving unit of the input device, and input information display patterns IIP on which input information input in association with the input receiving units in the schematic diagram is to be displayed; an acquisition unit ACQ that acquires input information from an input device having a plurality of input receiving units, which includes identification information of an individual input device and receiving unit unique information of each input receiving unit; an identification unit DET that identifies an input device and each input receiving unit that has received the input information with reference to the input device identification information stored based on the acquired input information; and a display unit DIS that displays read-out input information display pattern in which the input information input is included or which is associated therewith.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an input support device and an input support program, and in particular, an input support that supports a user operation by specifying a device that has been input and further displaying a location input by the user while presenting the arrangement of the input unit. The present invention relates to a device and an input support program.

  Input devices such as keyboards and mice have simple key and button configurations, are common and easy to understand for anyone, special and not so popular, and to some extent in certain industries, Although it is widespread, there are input devices whose keys and buttons are difficult to understand, and there are key inputs that are not often used.

  When an instructor teaches a computer novices how to input, "Please double-click the right mouse button" or "Press the P button while holding down the shift key" orally Sometimes. However, in such a guidance method, it may be difficult to input unless the user to be trained can identify the input device and understand the instructed button or key in advance. For this reason, the instructor individually takes the hands of the beginners and gives guidance to the input device and the keys to be pressed with a finger, or to write a schematic diagram of the input device and its key layout on the blackboard or post it on paper. I do. However, it is sufficient to prepare dozens of types of schematic diagrams for instruction, paper, and board, depending on the situation at the time of input, but the actual situation is that it does not turn.

  By the way, as a conventional input support device, many technologies have been developed for beginners and mobile phones used by children to the elderly. For example, there is a conventional technique “key input support device, key input method and program thereof” (see Patent Document 1). This prior art is intended for “key input with as few finger movements as possible even if an incorrect input is made”. The key input support device 10 includes, for example, a timer 15 and a press detection unit 17. When the input key provided on the operation unit 16 is pressed for a long time exceeding the threshold value, the display information obtained by pressing immediately before the pressing is replaced with Further, the previous display information is displayed on the display unit 11, which allows the operator to clear the display without moving his / her finger to the clear key, which has been necessary in the case of erroneous input, or to confirm it by mistake. It is possible to reduce the number of times the finger moves, for example, by deleting the selected character and performing an operation from the state immediately before confirmation without inputting again. Is a technology such as

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  Although the above-described conventional technology can provide an input environment in which the number of finger movements is reduced due to an erroneous operation, it guides key input to an unfamiliar user or grasps a key input by the user himself / herself I can't help.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention relates to an input support apparatus and an input support program for identifying a device to be input and further displaying a portion input by the user while presenting the arrangement of the input unit and supporting the user operation. Is.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the input support apparatus according to the first invention provides:
The input device identification information, the arrangement identification information of the input reception unit of the input device, the schematic diagram of each input reception unit of the input device, and the input information input in association with the input reception unit of the schematic diagram are displayed. An 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, model type such as button and key arrangement, etc. (5-button mouse, 109 Acquisition of input information including information specific to the receiving unit (right button, left button, 10-key position, input position / location information such as upper numeric keys) for each input receiving unit And
Based on the input information acquired by the acquisition unit, referring to the input device identification information stored in the storage unit, the input device, and a specifying unit that identifies each input reception unit that has received the input information,
A display unit that displays the input information display pattern in association with or in association with the schematic diagram;
Have

An input support apparatus according to the second invention is
The storage unit
The input information that has been input is further stored in time series (sequentially)
The display unit is
In the displayed input information display pattern, the input information that has been input is further included in time series, or further correlated, and displayed.
It is characterized by that.

  As described above, the solution of the present invention has been described as an apparatus. However, the present invention can be realized as a method, a program, and a storage medium storing the program, which are substantially equivalent thereto, and the scope of the present invention. It should be understood that these are also included. Each step of the following methods and programs uses an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU or DSP as needed for data processing. The input data, processed / generated data, etc. It is stored in a storage device such as an HDD or a memory.

For example, the program according to the third aspect of the present invention that causes the present invention to be executed as a program and that causes a computer to execute the method is as follows:
An input support program for causing an arithmetic processing device to function as the input support device according to the first or second invention.

Further, for example, a computer-readable recording medium program according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, which realizes the present invention as a computer-readable recording medium,
A computer-readable storage medium storing the input support program according to the third invention.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to identify the apparatus which should be input and to display the location of the input part, to further display the location which the user input, and to support user operation.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of an input support apparatus 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 illustrating an example of the input device identification information ID and the arrangement identification information PI. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic diagram FG used in the present apparatus. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the input information display pattern IIP used in the present apparatus. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the input information display pattern IIP1 used in the present apparatus. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting information input interface used in the present apparatus. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting information input interface used in the present apparatus. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a screen interface displayed by the present apparatus. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen interface displayed by the present apparatus. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen interface displayed by the present apparatus.

  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 apparatus 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 terminals PC1, PC2, the mobile terminal PDA1, the mobile phone terminal MS1, and the like via the network NET (LAN, Internet, etc.) to exchange information.

  The storage unit 120 is associated with the input device identification information ID, the arrangement identification information PI of the input reception unit included in the input device, the schematic diagram FG of each input reception unit of the input device, and the input reception unit of the schematic diagram, The input information display pattern IIP in which the input information to be displayed is to be displayed is stored. The control unit 110 (such as a processor) includes an acquisition unit ACQ, a specifying unit DET, and a display control unit DCN.

  The acquisition unit ACQ is input information from an input device having a plurality of input receiving units, and identification information for each input device (model type (mouse, keyboard, model name, number of buttons, button and key arrangement, etc. 5) and a receiving unit specific information for each input receiving unit (right button, left button, 10-key position, input position / location information such as upper numeric key), and the like. Get information. The specifying unit DET specifies the input device and each input receiving unit that has received the input information with reference to the input device identification information stored in the storage unit based on the input information acquired by the acquiring unit. . The display control unit DCN displays the input information display pattern on the display unit in association with or associated with the schematic diagram. The output unit OUT can output information stored in the apparatus and generated information to the printer PRN. The display unit DIS can also display information stored in the apparatus and generated information. The input unit IN receives an operation instruction or information input input via the mouse MUS or the keyboard KBD, and passes the received information or data to the acquisition unit ACQ.

  Each functional unit included in the control unit is preferably realized by a program module read into the memory space of the control unit. Normally, the PC operates as the apparatus by downloading software that causes the processor to function as each unit of the apparatus from a storage unit or a website, and installing and starting the software on a computer such as a PC. In addition, each function part provided in the control part is merely a set of functionally integrated steps, and a plurality of function parts can be combined into one function part, or a part of them can be used for other functions. It can be incorporated into a part or divided into other independent functional parts.

  The apparatus is a computer such as a general-purpose computer, a special purpose computer, a server, a personal computer such as a PC or a smartphone, or a program module that implements (executes) the functions and processing procedures (methods) of the apparatus on the computer. It is preferable to construct this apparatus on a computer by holding it in a CPU or storage unit of the computer or reading it from an external server or storage, and the same applies to each of the following embodiments. In addition, each functional unit may be distributed to separate computers and devices connected via a network. Moreover, the form which makes a some function part one, or makes a part of process step another function part may be sufficient.

  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 includes input device identification information, arrangement identification information of an input reception unit included in the input device, a schematic diagram of each input reception unit of the input device, and the schematic diagram of FIG. An input information display pattern in which the input information to be displayed is to be displayed is stored in association with the input receiving 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 for each input device (mouse, keyboard, model name, number of buttons, buttons and keys). Model type (5 button mouse, 109 keyboard, etc.), etc., and receiving unit specific information for each input receiving unit (right button, left button, 10 key position, upper numeric key input position / location Input information). Next, in step S13, the specifying 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 each of the input device and the input information. Specify the input reception unit. Finally, in step S14, the display unit displays an input information display pattern (that is, input input information) included in or associated with the schematic diagram. If the storing step such as step S11 is performed once, it is not necessary to re-execute until the information is changed. Alternatively, the storing step becomes unnecessary by mounting a ROM or flash memory storing the information on the apparatus or computer.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the input device identification information ID and the arrangement identification information PI. As shown in the figure, the input device identification information ID preferably uses a model number of an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse, or a combination of alphabets and numbers indicating the general name of the device. For example, the format is KEYBD-A001, MOS-Y001.

The arrangement identification information PI is preferably prepared in a format such as input apparatus identification information and arrangement identification information of the input receiving unit included in the input apparatus associated therewith. As arrangement 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 illustrating an example of a schematic diagram FG used in the present apparatus. As shown in the figure, the schematic diagram FG is preferably associated with arrangement identification information (or input device identification information). For example, as shown in the figure, an illustration image indicating it is associated with the 2-button mouse, and an illustration image (bmp, gif, etc.) indicating 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 apparatus can identify an input device using the information in 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 the present apparatus. In this example, a part of the input information display pattern of the two-button mouse is shown. As shown in the figure, input input information (button operation, drag operation, etc.) and an input information display pattern are stored in association therewith. For example, when the operation content is left click, an input information display pattern (in which the left button, which is the button concerned, is emphasized by color coding or shading processing and associated with the input receiving unit of the schematic diagram so that the operation location can be understood) Schematic diagram) is associated. 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 the present apparatus. In this example, a part of the input information display pattern of the 3-button mouse is shown. As shown in the figure, input input information (button operation, drag operation, etc.) and an input information display pattern are stored in association therewith. For example, when the operation content is left click, an input information display pattern (in which the left button, which is the button concerned, is emphasized by color coding or shading processing and associated with the input receiving unit of the schematic diagram so that the operation location can be understood) Schematic diagram) is associated. When the operation content is dragging to the lower left, an arrow to the lower left is associated.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting information input interface used in the present apparatus. In this example, mouse settings are shown. As shown in the figure, it is possible to customize the color of the input receiving unit on the schematic diagram, the set number of drag directions, the size, and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting information input interface used in the present apparatus. In this example, 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 apparatus. In this example, a mouse is used as an input device. As shown in the figure, in the operation status IPS10, there is no operation. That is, a 2-button mouse is identified and recognized as the input device being used, and is displayed on the display unit. Next, in the operation status IPS11, when the instructor rotates the wheel button at 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 indicating that the wheel is rotating upward. In the operation situation IPS12, when the instructor drags the mouse to the left while right-clicking (pressing the right button) and rotates the wheel button at the center of the mouse forward, the operation situation is represented in real time in a model of the mouse. While showing the arrangement of the input unit as a figure, the part input by the instructor is further displayed to assist the user operation. This is most effective when the instructor displays the instruction on a large screen for instruction, but a user unfamiliar with the operation may install and use the apparatus on a PC. Users who are unfamiliar with the operation may not know what they operated, but this highlights the input location on the schematic diagram of the screen, so it is possible to clearly understand where you operated Become.

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

  Next, the operation status IPS21 shows a status where the “A” key is pressed on the keyboard. The display of “A” beside the mouse is set to disappear in a few seconds, and then displayed as a history at the bottom of the mouse. Subsequently, when “R” and “T” are pressed, “ART” is input, but finally “ART” is displayed at the bottom of the mouse as in the operation status IPS22. As described above, this apparatus 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 information that has been input is further stored in time series (sequentially)
The display is
The displayed input information display pattern further includes the input information input in chronological order, or further associates the input information with the displayed input information display pattern.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen interface displayed by the present apparatus. As shown in the figure, the screen SCR1 has one active screen ACT1. A mouse pointer MP1 is displayed here. This apparatus can display the operation status IPS30 of the mouse (input device) near the mouse pointer MP1 (mouse cursor) by setting as shown in FIG. This is thought to be easy to explain to beginner students and easy to understand. In addition, the display mouse (operation status) can be set to hide / show / mouse cursor tracking, and the displayed mouse may be hidden on the tool button outside the editing area or drawing area, or may be removed from the screen (frame) In order to prevent (out), the range of movement of the display mouse can be set.

  Alternatively, the operation status IPS31 may be displayed at the upper right position of the active screen ACT2 regardless of the position of the mouse pointer MP2 as in the screen 2. By fixing the position in this way, it may be easier for the user to see. In other words, the display mouse movement range can be freely set by setting. With this kind of position setting, the mouse illustration showing the operation status will not be out of frame, but it will be possible to display the mouse in the editing area (plotting 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 corrections based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these variations and modifications are included in the scope of the present invention. For example, the processes and functions included in each unit and each step can be rearranged so as not to be logically contradictory, and a plurality of means / units and steps can be combined or divided into one. Is possible. Alternatively, it should be noted that some components, functions, processes, steps, etc. of the apparatus, method, program, etc. according to the present invention can be located in a remote server or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Input support device 110 Control part 120 Storage part ACQ Acquisition part COM Communication part DCN Display control part DET Identification part DIS Display part FG Schematic ID Input device identification information IIP Input information display pattern IIP1 Input information display pattern IN Input part 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 arrangement identification information PRN printer

Claims (4)

An input support device,
The input device identification information, the arrangement identification information of the input reception unit of the input device, the schematic diagram of each input reception unit of the input device, and the input information input in association with the input reception unit of the schematic diagram are displayed. An input information display pattern to be stored, a storage unit for storing,
Input information from an input device having a plurality of input reception units, an acquisition unit for acquiring input information 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, referring to the input device identification information stored in the storage unit, the input device, and a specifying unit that identifies each input reception unit that has received the input information,
A display unit for displaying the input information including the input information display pattern in association with the schematic diagram; and
An input support apparatus. The input support apparatus according to claim 1,
The storage unit
The input information that has been input is further stored in time series (sequentially)
The display unit is
Displaying the input information input in chronological order;
An input support apparatus characterized by that.   An input support program for causing an arithmetic processing device to function as the input support device according to claim 1.   A computer-readable storage medium storing the input support program according to claim 3.

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