JP4687513B2 - Electronic dictionary device and information display control program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic dictionary device and an information display control program.

Conventionally, there is an electronic dictionary device as a kind of information display device.
This electronic dictionary device includes a dictionary database that stores each headword and the explanation information of the headword in association with each other, a display that displays the explanation information, and the like. The word explanation information is read from the dictionary database, and the headword and explanation information are displayed on the display (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-134585 A

  However, in the electronic dictionary device as described above, there is a case where not all the explanation information can be displayed on the display at the same time. In such a case, unlike the printed dictionary, it is necessary to scroll the explanation information even when the explanation information is read obliquely. Therefore, if there is a lot of explanation information for one headword, it is desirable for the user. It becomes difficult to find explanation information on the contents of.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic dictionary device and an information display control program capable of easily searching for desired explanation information.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is an electronic dictionary device (for example, the electronic dictionary device 1 of FIG. 1),
Dictionary information storage means (for example, flash ROM 8 in FIG. 2) for storing explanation information in association with each meaning of each headword;
An entry word list display means (for example, the display unit 3 in FIG. 2; steps S3 and S5 in FIG. 6) for displaying an entry word list in the dictionary information storage means based on a user operation;
A headword designating means (for example, the input unit 5 in FIG. 2; step S12 in FIG. 6) for designating any headword from the headword list based on a user operation;
Meaning list addition display means (for example, in FIG. 2) that displays a meaning list for the designated headword designated by the headword designation means in addition to the designated headword in the headword list. Display unit 3; step S13) in FIG.
On the basis of a user operation, meaning designation means for designating any meaning from the meaning list displayed by the meaning list addition display means (for example, the input unit 5 in FIG. 2; step S17 in FIG. 6);
Explanation information display means (for example, display unit 3 in FIG. 2; step in FIG. 6) that reads the explanation information of the meaning specified by the meaning specification means from the dictionary information storage means and displays it in a different area from the meaning list. S16)
It is characterized by providing.

The invention according to claim 2 is the electronic dictionary device according to claim 1,
The explanation information display means reads the explanation information of the meaning after the change from the dictionary information storage means and displays it every time the meaning designated by the meaning designation means is changed.

The invention according to claim 3 is the electronic dictionary device according to claim 1 or 2,
An example sentence designating means (for example, the input unit 5 in FIG. 2; step S25 in FIG. 6) for designating an example sentence in the meaning-description information about the headword based on a user operation;
Voice output means (for example, the voice output unit 4 in FIG. 2; step S26 in FIG. 6) that outputs the example sentence designated by the example sentence designation means;
Output example sentence storage means (for example, flash ROM 8 in FIG. 2; step in FIG. 6) that stores example sentence identification information about the example sentence output by the voice output means in association with the meaning of the sentence including the example sentence in the explanation information S27),
The meaning list addition display means is a meaning identification display means (for example, the display unit 3 in FIG. 2; FIG. 2) for identifying and displaying meanings including the example sentences in which the example sentence identification information is stored in the output information in the output example sentence storage means. 6 step S14).

  Here, as the example sentence identification information, the identification number of the example sentence may be used, or the example sentence itself may be used.

The invention according to claim 4 is the electronic dictionary device according to claim 3,
The explanation information display means includes example sentence identification display means (for example, the display unit 3 in FIG. 2; step S22 in FIG. 6) for identifying and displaying the example sentence in which the example sentence identification information is stored in the output example sentence storage means. It is characterized by.

The invention according to claim 5 is the electronic dictionary device according to claim 3 or 4,
Voice output control means for causing the voice output means to output the example sentence when the meaning including the example sentence in which the example sentence identification information is stored in the explanation information is designated by the meaning designation means. (For example, the CPU 6 and the information display control program 81 in FIG. 2; step S23 in FIG. 6).

The invention according to claim 6 is an electronic dictionary device (for example, the electronic dictionary device 1 of FIG. 1),
Dictionary information storage means (for example, flash ROM 8 in FIG. 2) for storing at least one idiom and explanation information of each idiom in association with each headword;
An entry word list display means (for example, the display unit 3 in FIG. 2; steps S3 and S5 in FIG. 6) for displaying an entry word list in the dictionary information storage means based on a user operation;
A headword designating means (for example, the input unit 5 in FIG. 2; step S8 in FIG. 6) for designating any headword from the headword list based on a user operation;
An idiom list addition display means (for example, FIG. 2) that displays an idiom list related to the designated headword designated by the headword designation means in addition to the designated headword in the headword list. Display unit 3; step S30 in FIG.
Based on a user operation, idiom designation means for designating any idiom from the idiom list displayed by the idiom list addition display means (for example, the input unit 5 in FIG. 2; step S31 in FIG. 7);
Description information display means (for example, display unit 3 in FIG. 2; step in FIG. 7) that reads out the explanation information of the idiom designated by the idiom designation means from the dictionary information storage means and displays it in a different area from the idiom list. S34)
It is characterized by providing.

  Here, the idiom related to the headword means, for example, an idiom including the headword. The idiom includes idioms, phrases, compound words, and idioms.

The invention according to claim 7 is the electronic dictionary device according to claim 6,
The explanation information display means displays the idiom explanation information after the change, read from the dictionary information storage means, and displays each time the idiom designated by the idiom designation means is changed.

The invention according to claim 8 is an information display control program (for example, the information display control program 81 of FIG. 2),
On the computer,
A dictionary information storage function for storing explanation information in association with each meaning of each headword;
Based on a user operation, an entry word list display function (for example, steps S3 and S5 in FIG. 6) for displaying an entry word list of stored contents by the dictionary information storage function;
A headword designating function (for example, step S12 in FIG. 6) for designating any headword from the headword list based on a user operation;
Meaning list addition display function (for example, in FIG. 6) that displays a meaning list for the designated headword designated by the headword designation function in addition to the designated headword in the headword list. Step S13)
A meaning specification function (for example, step S17 in FIG. 6) for specifying any meaning from the meaning list displayed by the meaning list addition display function based on a user operation;
An explanation information display function (for example, step S16 in FIG. 6) that reads out the explanation information of the meaning specified by the meaning specification function from the stored contents of the dictionary information storage function and displays it in a region different from the meaning list;
It is characterized by realizing.

The invention according to claim 9 is an information display control program (for example, the information display control program 81 of FIG. 2),
On the computer,
A dictionary information storage function for storing each headword in association with at least one idiom and explanation information of each idiom;
A headword list display function (for example, steps S3 and S5 in FIG. 6) for displaying a headword list of stored contents by the dictionary information storage function based on a user operation;
A headword designation function for designating any headword from the headword list based on a user operation (for example, step S8 in FIG. 6);
An idiom list addition display function (for example, FIG. 7) that displays an idiom list related to the designated headword designated by the headword designation function in addition to the designated headword in the headword list. Step S30),
An idiom designation function (eg, step S31 in FIG. 7) for designating any idiom from the idiom list displayed by the idiom list addition display function based on a user operation;
An explanation information display function (for example, step S34 in FIG. 7) that reads out the explanation information of the idiom designated by the idiom designation function from the storage content by the dictionary information storage function and displays it in a different area from the idiom list;
It is characterized by realizing.

  According to the first and eighth aspects of the present invention, the meaning list for the specified headword is displayed by the meaning list additional display means (meaning list addition display function), so the meaning and the explanation information thereof are collected together. Unlike the conventional case that is displayed, the meaning list is displayed in a state where the explanation information of the meaning is removed. Therefore, even if there are a plurality of headword meanings and the amount of explanation information for each meaning is large, it is possible to easily find the meaning as desired explanation information.

  Further, since the explanation information of the meaning specified from the meaning list is displayed in a separate area from the meaning list by the explanation information display means (explanation information display function), the meaning and the explanation information are displayed together. Unlike the case, a plurality of meaning information can be easily displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to search for meaning explanation information as desired explanation information.

  Furthermore, since the meaning list is displayed in addition to the specified headword in the headword list, the meaning of the desired headword, the next headword, etc. are sequentially displayed in the same manner as when using a paper dictionary. Convenient usability that can be read obliquely can be realized.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, each time the designated meaning is changed, the explanation information of the meaning after the change is displayed, so that the explanation information of the meaning as the desired explanation information can be more easily searched. be able to.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the meaning that includes the example sentence in which the example sentence identification information is stored in the explanation example information is identified and displayed in the output example sentence storage means that is output by the voice output unit and is output. It makes it easier to distinguish meanings that have been output in speech. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to search for meaning explanation information as desired explanation information.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the example sentence stored in the example sentence identification information is identified and displayed in the outputted example sentence storage means after being output by the voice output means, the example sentence that has been voice output before can be displayed. It becomes easy to distinguish. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to search for meaning explanation information as desired explanation information.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the meaning of the sentence including the example sentence in which the example sentence identification information is stored in the output example sentence storage means and output by the voice output means is designated by the meaning designation means, Since the example sentence is voice-output by the voice output means, when the meaning that includes the example sentence that has been voice-output before is included in the explanation information, the example sentence is automatically voiced again. Accordingly, it is possible to simplify the operation because it is not necessary to specify the example sentence every time to output the example sentence.

  According to the sixth and ninth aspects of the invention, since the idiom list related to the designated headword is displayed by the idiom list addition display means (idiom list addition display function), the idiom related to the headword is displayed. Unlike the conventional case displayed in the explanation information of the headword, it is possible to easily find an idiom as desired explanation information.

  Also, since the explanation information of the idiom specified from the idiom list is displayed in a separate area from the idiom list by the explanation information display means (description information display function), the idiom and the explanation information are displayed together. Unlike the case, the explanation information of a plurality of idioms can be displayed easily. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to search for idiom explanation information as desired explanation information.

  Furthermore, since the idiom list is displayed in addition to the specified headword in the headword list, the idiom of the desired headword, the next headword, etc. are sequentially displayed in the same manner as when using a paper dictionary. Convenient usability that can be read obliquely can be realized.

  According to the seventh aspect of the invention, every time the designated idiom is changed, the explanation information of the idiom after the change is displayed, so that it becomes easier to search for the explanation information of the idiom as the desired explanation information. be able to.

Hereinafter, an electronic dictionary device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the configuration of the electronic dictionary device will be described.

[appearance]
FIG. 1A is a perspective external view of the electronic dictionary device 1 in the present embodiment.
As shown in this figure, the electronic dictionary device 1 includes a display 10, a speaker 11, and a key group 2.

The display 10 is a part that displays various data such as characters and codes according to the operation of the key group 2 by the user, and is configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an ELD (Electronic Luminescent Display), or the like.
The speaker 11 is a portion that outputs a headword or an example sentence according to the operation of the key group 2 by the user.

  The key group 2 has various keys for the user to operate the electronic dictionary device 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1B, the key group 2 includes a power key 2a, a translation / decision key 2b, a character key 2c, a dictionary selection key 2d, a cursor key 2e, and a shift key 2f. A return key 2g, a word voice output key 2h, an example sentence reading key 2i, an idiom key 2j, a phrase / compound word key 2k, a history key 2m, and the like.

  The power key 2a is a key for switching the power ON / OFF. The translation / decision key 2b is a key used for executing a search, determining a headword, and the like. The character key 2c is a key used for inputting characters by the user, and includes “A” to “Z” keys in the present embodiment. The dictionary selection key 2d is a key used for selecting a dictionary database, which will be described later. In the present embodiment, the English-Japanese key 20a for selecting the English-Japanese dictionary database 82a (see FIG. 2) and the national language dictionary database 82b. A national language key 20b for selecting (see FIG. 2) is provided.

  The cursor key 2e is a key used for the reverse display position in the screen, that is, the movement of the cursor position. In the present embodiment, the up key 21a, the down key 21b, and the left key 21c for designating the up / down / left / right directions. And a right key 21d. The shift key 2f is a key used when a Japanese word is set as a search target. The return key 2g is a key used when returning to the previously displayed screen.

  The word voice output key 2h is a key used when selecting a word for outputting a voice from words constituting words / example sentences included in the explanation information of the headword. The example sentence reading key 2i is a key that is pressed when the voices of the words constituting the example sentence are sequentially output from the first word. The idiom key 2j is a key for displaying a idiom of a desired headword, and the phrase / compound word key 2k is a key for displaying a phrase or compound word of a desired lemma. The history key 2m is a key for displaying a headword list stored in each history list table 83a, 83b in a history table group 83 (see FIG. 2) described later.

[Internal configuration]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electronic dictionary device 1.
As shown in this figure, the electronic dictionary device 1 includes a display unit 3, an input unit 5, an audio output unit 4, a CPU 6, a RAM 7, and a flash ROM 8.

The display unit 3 includes the display 10 described above, and displays various information on the display 10 based on a display signal input from the CPU 6.
The audio output unit 4 includes the speaker 11 described above, and causes the speaker 11 to reproduce audio data based on an audio output signal input from the CPU.
The input unit 5 includes the key group 2 described above, and outputs a signal corresponding to the pressed key to the CPU 6.

  The CPU 6 executes processing based on a predetermined program in accordance with an input instruction, performs an instruction to each function unit, data transfer, and the like, and comprehensively controls the electronic dictionary device 1. . Specifically, the CPU 6 reads various programs stored in the flash ROM 8 in accordance with an operation signal or the like input from the input unit 5 and executes processing according to the program. Then, the CPU 6 stores the processing result in the RAM 7 and also appropriately outputs a display signal for displaying the processing result to the display unit 3 to display the corresponding display content.

  The RAM 7 includes a memory area that temporarily holds various programs executed by the CPU 6 and data related to the execution of these programs. In this embodiment, the RAM 7 includes a selected word storage area 71 and a designated dictionary type storage area 72.

  Here, the selected headword storage area 71 stores a selected headword selected by the user as a headword to be dictionaryd. In the present embodiment, the selected headword is selected from a list of headwords read from the dictionary database in alphabetical order or alphabetical order so as to match the input character or designated character in front. ing.

  The specified dictionary type storage area 72 stores the type of dictionary database (hereinafter referred to as a specified dictionary database) selected by the user as a dictionary to be dictionary-drawn (hereinafter referred to as a specified dictionary type). ing.

  The flash ROM 8 is a memory that stores programs and data for realizing various functions of the electronic dictionary device 1. In the present embodiment, the flash ROM 8 stores an information display control program 81 according to the present invention, a dictionary database group 82, a history table group 83, an output example sentence table 84, and the like.

  The information display control program 81 is a program for causing the CPU 6 to execute a later-described dictionary search process (see FIGS. 6 to 8).

  The dictionary database group 82 has a plurality of types of dictionary databases built in the electronic dictionary device 1. In the present embodiment, the dictionary database group 82 includes an English-Japanese dictionary database 82a, a national language dictionary database 82b, and the like.

  In each dictionary database such as the English-Japanese dictionary database 82a and the national language dictionary database 82b, for example, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a plurality of headwords and the meaning contents of the headwords are explained. Explanation information to be explained is associated with each other and stored as a table. More specifically, in the explanation information of each headword, in addition to the explanation information for each meaning, an example sentence number for identifying an example sentence corresponding to the meaning, an idiom including the headword, a phrase / compound word, etc. It includes idiom number and phrase number for identification.

  Each dictionary database includes, for example, a table in which an example sentence number is associated with the above-described example sentence number and voice data of the example sentence as shown in FIGS. A table in which the idiom and the explanation information of the idiom are associated with each other, and a table in which the phrase number is associated with the phrase / compound word and the explanation information of the phrase / compound word are stored.

  The history table group 83 includes a history list table for each dictionary database in the dictionary database group 82. In the present embodiment, an English-Japanese dictionary history list table 83a, a national language dictionary history list table 83b, and the like are provided. Have.

  The English-Japanese dictionary history list table 83a and the Japanese language dictionary history list table 83b indicate the search history of the corresponding dictionary database. For example, as shown in FIG. When displayed and displayed, the headword is accumulated and stored as a history headword.

  The output example sentence table 84 shows the voice output history of the example sentence. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the voice data of the example sentence in the dictionary database group 82 is read and output as voice. The example sentence number of the example sentence is accumulated and stored in a state in which the example sentence number is associated with the meaning or headword including the example sentence in the explanation information.

  Next, the operation of the electronic dictionary device 1 will be described with reference to a display screen example of the display 10. 6 to 8 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the dictionary search process in which the CPU 6 reads the information display control program 81 from the flash ROM 8 and executes it. 9 to 12 are diagrams showing examples of screens displayed on the display 10 during the dictionary search process.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 6 designates any one dictionary database from the dictionary database group 82 in response to depression of the dictionary selection key 2d (step S1), and then designates a designated dictionary type as a designated dictionary. While being stored in the type storage area 72, a character input frame 100 (see FIG. 9A, etc.) corresponding to the designated dictionary type is displayed on the display 10.

  Next, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the history key 2m is pressed (step S2). When it is determined that the history key 2m is pressed (step S2; Yes), the CPU 6 is based on the information in the designated dictionary type storage area 72. Then, referring to the history list tables 83a and 83b corresponding to the designated dictionary type, the headword list in the history list tables 83a and 83b is displayed on the display 10 (step S3), and the processing in step S6 described later is performed. Transition.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the history key 2m is not pressed (step S2; No), the CPU 6 sets the character input in response to the pressing of the character key 2c as the search word, that is, the character of the search word. It is displayed on the character input frame 100 of the display 10 (step S4). Next, the CPU 6 reads the headwords in the order stored in the designated dictionary database, starting with the headword that matches the input character, and causes the display 10 to display a list (step S5).

  Next, the CPU 6 highlights the first headword of the headword list displayed on the display 10 (step S6), and then finds the explanation information of the headword designated by the reverse display. A preview is displayed on the display 10 in a different area from the word list (step S7).

  Next, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the up / down keys 21a and 21b are pressed (step S8), and when it is determined that the up / down keys 21a and 21b are pressed (step S8; Yes), The direction is changed to the direction of the keys 21a and 21b (step S9), and the process returns to the above-described step S7.

  Specifically, for example, when the user specifies the national language dictionary database 82b (step S1) and “Taiko” is input to the character input frame 100 as a search word (step S4), the process proceeds to FIG. As shown, the headword that matches the search word in front is displayed in the list display frame 101 on the left side of the display 10 (step S5). Further, in this state, when the up / down keys 21a and 21b are pressed a plurality of times (step S8; Yes), “Taiko” is selected as a headword as shown in FIG. Is displayed in the explanation information display frame 102 on the right side of (step S7).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined in step S8 that the up / down keys 21a, 21b are not pressed (step S8; No), the CPU 6 determines whether the right key 21d or the idiom key 2j is pressed. Is determined (step S10).

  If it is determined in step S10 that the right key 21d or the idiom key 2j is pressed (step S10; Yes), the CPU 6 designates the idiom of the headword designated by the reverse display as shown in FIG. The idiom list is read from the dictionary database, added to the headword in the headword list, and displayed on the display 10 (step S30).

  Specifically, when the idiom key 2j is pressed while the content of FIG. 9A is displayed (step S10; Yes), for example, as shown in FIG. The idiom list of the designated headword “Taiko” is inserted between the headword “Taiko” and the next headword “Daigo” (see FIG. 9A) and displayed as a list on the display 10 It is displayed in the frame 101 (step S30).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the up and down keys 21a and 21b are pressed (step S31). If it is determined that the up and down keys 21a and 21b are not pressed (step S31; No), other processing is performed. When it is determined that the entry has been pressed (step S31; Yes), the headword or idiom displayed in reverse is changed in the direction of the up / down keys 21a and 21b (step S32).

  Next, the CPU 6 determines whether or not an idiom has been designated by reverse display (step S33). If it is determined that the phrase is not specified (step S33; No), the CPU 6 proceeds to another process and determines that it has been specified. In the case (step S33; Yes), the description information of the specified phrase is preview-displayed on the display 10 in a region different from the headword and phrase list (step S34).

  Specifically, as a result of the up and down keys 21a and 21b being pressed in the state where the content of FIG. 9B is displayed (step S31; Yes), the idioms “taiko doctor” and “taiko hit” are displayed in reverse video. When designated (step S33; Yes), the explanation information is displayed in the explanation information display frame 102 on the right side of the display 10 as shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, for example (step S34). .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the translation / decision key 2b is pressed (step S35). If it is determined that it is not pressed (step S35; No), other processing is performed. When it is determined that the button has been pressed (step S35; Yes), the explanation information of the specified phrase is displayed on the full screen on the display 10 (step S36).

  Then, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the return key 2g is pressed (step S37). When it is determined that the return key 2g is not pressed (step S37; No), the process proceeds to another process and when it is determined that the key is pressed. In (Step S37; Yes), the process proceeds to the above-described Step S31.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined in step S10 that the right key 21d or the phrase key 2j is not pressed (step S10; No), the CPU 6 determines the left key 21c or the phrase / compound word key 2k. Is determined (step S11), and if it is determined that it is pressed (step S11; Yes), as shown in FIG. Reading from the dictionary database, the phrase list is added next to the headword in the headword list and displayed on the display 10 (step S40).

  Specifically, when the phrase / compound word key 2k is pressed in a state where the content of FIG. 9A is displayed (step S11; Yes), for example, as shown in FIG. The phrase / compound word list of the headword “Taiko” designated by the reverse display is inserted between the headword “Taiko” and the next headword “Daigo” (see FIG. 9A). Are displayed in the list display frame 101 of the display 10 (step S40).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the up / down keys 21a and 21b are pressed (step S41). If it is determined that the up / down keys 21a and 21b are not pressed (step S41; No), other processing is performed. When it is determined that the entry has been pressed (step S41; Yes), the headword or phrase / compound word displayed in reverse is changed in the direction of the up / down keys 21a and 21b (step S42).

  Next, the CPU 6 determines whether or not a phrase / compound word is designated by reverse display (step S43). If it is determined that the phrase / compound word is not designated (step S43; No), the process proceeds to another process and designated. If it is determined that it has been determined (step S43; Yes), the explanation information of the designated phrase is preview-displayed on the display 10 in a region different from the headword and the list of phrase / compound words (step S44).

  Specifically, as a result of the up and down keys 21a and 21b being pressed in the state where the content of FIG. 10A is displayed (step S41; Yes), the phrase / compound word “drum like a drum” is displayed by reversed display. When “printing” or “tapping the drum” is designated (step S43; Yes), for example, as shown in FIGS. Is displayed in the explanatory information display frame 102 on the right side of the display 10 (step S44).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the translation / decision key 2b is pressed (step S45). When it is determined that the translation / determination key 2b is not pressed (step S45; No), other processing is performed. When it is determined that the button has been pressed (step S45; Yes), the explanation information of the designated phrase / compound word is displayed on the display 10 in full screen (step S46).

  Then, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the return key 2g is pressed (step S47). When it is determined that the return key 2g is not pressed (step S47; No), the process proceeds to another process, and it is determined that the key is pressed. In (Step S47; Yes), the process proceeds to Step S41 described above.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined in step S11 that the left key 21c or the phrase / compound word key 2k is not pressed (step S11; No), the CPU 6 presses the translation / decision key 2b. It is determined whether or not to be performed (step S12).

  If it is determined in step S12 that the translation / decision key 2b is not pressed (step S12; No), the CPU 6 proceeds to another process, and if it is determined that the translation / decision key 2b is pressed (step S12; Yes), the display is reversed. The meaning of the designated headword is read from the designated dictionary database, and a meaning list is added next to the headword in the headword list and displayed on the display 10 (step S13).

  Next, the CPU 6 refers to the information in the output example sentence table 84, and in the meaning list displayed on the display 10, there is a meaning that includes in the explanation information the example sentence that has been voiced previously in step S26 described later. For example, the meaning of the meaning is displayed (step S14). In the present embodiment, the description is made by identifying and displaying with the underline of the character, but the identifying and displaying may be performed in other modes such as shading.

  Next, the CPU 6 highlights the first meaning of the meaning list displayed on the display 10 (step S15), and then displays the explanation information of the meaning specified by the highlighted display in a separate area from the meaning list. 10 is displayed as a preview (step S16). When the meaning explanation information identified and displayed in the above-described step S14 is displayed as a preview, the CPU 6 refers to the information in the output example sentence table 84 and identifies and displays the example sentence output previously by voice. .

  Specifically, for example, after the user specifies the English-Japanese dictionary database 82a (step S1) and “have” is input as a search term in the character input box 100 (step S4, see FIG. 11A)), When the headword “have” is designated by pressing the translation / decision key 2b (step S12), the meaning list of the headword “have” is displayed as shown in FIG. It is inserted between the word “have” and the next headword “have a Go!” And displayed in the list display frame 101 of the display 10 (step S13). Further, the first word meaning “owned” in the meaning list is highlighted (step S15), and the explanation information of the meaning is displayed in the explanation information display frame 102 of the display 10 (step S16).

  Similarly, for example, after the user specifies the English-Japanese dictionary database 82a (step S1) and “will” is input as a search term in the character input box 100 (step S4, see FIG. 12A)) When the word “will” is designated by pressing the translation / decision key 2b (step S12), as shown in FIG. 12B, the meaning list of the headword “will” is changed to the headword “ It is inserted between “will” and the next headword “Will” and displayed in the list display frame 101 of the display 10 (step S13). Further, the first word meaning “owned” in the meaning list is highlighted (step S15), and the explanation information of the meaning is displayed in the explanation information display frame 102 of the display 10 (step S16). Here, in FIG. 12B, since the example sentence “I will go there what ever happens.” Corresponding to the meaning specified by the reverse display is stored in the English-Japanese dictionary database 82a, the example sentence is displayed in the explanation information display frame. 102. If the example sentence has been previously output by voice, the example sentence and the meaning including the example sentence are identified and displayed as shown in FIG. 12C (steps S14 and S16).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the up / down keys 21a and 21b are pressed (step S17), and when it is determined that the keys are pressed (step S17; Yes), the display is highlighted. The meaning is changed in the direction of the up / down keys 21a and 21b (step S18), and the process returns to the above-described step S16.

  Specifically, when the up / down keys 21a and 21b are pressed while the content of FIG. 11B is displayed (step S17; Yes), for example, as shown in FIG. The explanation information of the meaning “having” designated by the display is displayed in the explanation information display frame 102 of the display 10 (step S16).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined in step S17 that the up / down keys 21a and 21b are not pressed (step S17; No), the CPU 6 determines whether or not the translation / decision key 2b is pressed. (Step S19).

  If it is determined in step S19 that the translation / decision key 2b is not pressed (step S19; No), the CPU 6 proceeds to another process, and if it is determined that it is pressed (step S19; Yes), it is reversed. The meaning information specified by the display is displayed on the full screen on the display 10 (step S20).

  Specifically, when the translation / decision key 2b is pressed in a state where the content of FIG. 11C is displayed (step S19; Yes), for example, as shown in FIG. The explanation information of the meaning “having” designated by the display is displayed on the display 10 (step S20).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6, based on the information in the outputted example sentence table 84, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the meaning in which the explanation information is displayed on the full screen is the meaning that is identified and displayed in step S <b> 14 described above. (Step S21), and when it is determined that the meaning is not identified and displayed (step S21; No), the process proceeds to step S24 described later, and when it is determined that the meaning is identified and displayed (step S21). ; Yes), based on the information in the outputted example sentence table 84, the previously outputted example sentence is identified and displayed (step S22), and the speaker 11 is again outputted as a voice (step S23).

  Specifically, when the translation / decision key 2b is pressed in a state where the content of FIG. 12C is displayed (step S19; Yes), the example sentence “I will go there what that has been previously output by voice” is displayed. "ever happens."

  Next, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the example sentence reading key 2i is pressed (step S24). If it is determined that the example sentence reading key 2i is not pressed (step S24; No), the CPU 6 proceeds to another process and determines that it is pressed. If it is determined (step S24; Yes), an example sentence to be output by voice is designated in response to pressing of the cursor key 2e or the translation / decision key 2b (step S25), and then the designated example sentence is output to the speaker 11 by voice. (Step S26).

  Specifically, after the example sentence reading key 2i is pressed in a state where the explanatory information is displayed on the full screen with respect to the first meaning “future intention and ...” in FIG. 12B or 12C (step S24). ; Yes), when an example sentence “I will go there what ever happens.” Is designated as an example sentence to be output by voice (step S25), the example sentence is output by the speaker 11 (step S26).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 6 stores the example sentence number of the example sentence output as voice in the outputted example sentence table 84 in association with the meaning or headword including the example sentence in the description information (step S27).

  Then, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the return key 2g is pressed (step S28). When it is determined that the return key 2g is not pressed (step S28; No), the process proceeds to another process, and it is determined that the key is pressed. In (Step S28; Yes), the process proceeds to Step S13 described above.

  According to the electronic dictionary device 1 described above, since the meaning list for the headword specified in step S12 is displayed on the display 10 in step S13, the meaning and the explanation information thereof are displayed together. Unlike the above, the meaning list is displayed with the explanation information of the meaning removed. Therefore, even if there are a plurality of headword meanings and the amount of explanation information for each meaning is large, it is possible to easily find the meaning as desired explanation information. Further, since the explanation information of the meaning specified from the meaning list is displayed in step S16 in the explanation information display frame 102 in a different area from the list display frame 101, the meaning and the explanation information are displayed together. Unlike the case, a plurality of meaning information can be easily displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to search for meaning explanation information as desired explanation information.

  Also, every time the meaning specified in step S17 is changed, the meaning information after the change is displayed in step S16, so that it is easier to find the meaning description information as desired explanation information. it can.

  In addition, since the idiom list and the phrase / compound word list related to the designated headword are displayed in steps S30 and S40, the idiom and the phrase / compound word related to the headword are the explanation information of the headword. Unlike the conventional case displayed inside, it is possible to make it easy to search for idioms, phrases and compound words as desired explanation information. Further, the explanation information of the phrase or compound phrase specified from the phrase list or phrase / compound list is displayed in the explanation information display frame 102 in a different area from the list display frame 101 in steps S34 and S44. Unlike the conventional case in which the idioms / compound words and their explanation information are displayed together, the explanation information of a plurality of idioms, idioms / compound words can be easily displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to search for explanation information of idioms and phrases / compound words as desired explanation information.

  Also, whenever the idioms, phrases / compounds specified in steps S31, S41 are changed, the explanation information of the idioms, phrases / compounds after the change is displayed in steps S34, S44. The explanation information of idioms and phrases / compound words can be made easier to find.

  In addition, as described above, the meaning list and the idiom list are inserted and displayed after the specified headword in the headword list, and for example, when the meaning is specified, the explanation information of the meaning is previewed, When the next meaning is specified, the explanation information of the meaning is previewed, and when the next headword is specified, the head part of the explanation information of the headword is previewed, which is the same as when using a paper dictionary. In addition, it is possible to realize a convenient user-friendliness in which the meaning and idiom of a desired headword and the next headword can be read obliquely in order.

  In addition, since the meaning that includes the example sentence that has been voice output before in the description information is identified and displayed in step S14, it is easy to distinguish the meaning that the example sentence has been voiced before. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to search for meaning explanation information as desired explanation information. In addition, since the example sentence output previously by voice is identified and displayed in step S22, the example sentence can be easily distinguished. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to search for meaning explanation information as desired explanation information.

  In addition, when the meaning of the sentence including the example sentence that has been voice output before is specified in step S19, the sentence example is voice-output by the voice output unit 4. When the meaning included in the phrase is designated, the example sentence is automatically output again as a voice. Accordingly, it is possible to simplify the operation because it is not necessary to specify the example sentence every time to output the example sentence.

The embodiment to which the present invention is applicable is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, the dictionary database group 82 of the flash ROM 8 has been described as having the English-Japanese dictionary database 82a, the national language dictionary database 82b, etc., but other dictionary databases may be provided.

It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the electronic dictionary apparatus based on this invention, (a) is a perspective view, (b) is a partial top view. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the electronic dictionary apparatus concerning this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the partial structure of an English-Japanese dictionary database, (b) is a figure which shows the partial structure of a national language dictionary database. (A) is a figure which shows the partial structure of an English-Japanese dictionary database, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the partial structure of a national language dictionary database. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the history list table for Japanese language dictionary, (b) is a figure which shows an example of an output example sentence table. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the dictionary search process in the electronic dictionary apparatus concerning this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the dictionary search process in the electronic dictionary apparatus concerning this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the dictionary search process in the electronic dictionary apparatus concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a display in a dictionary search process. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a display in a dictionary search process. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a display in a dictionary search process. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a display in a dictionary search process.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic dictionary apparatus 3 Display part (meaning list addition display means, explanatory information display means, meaning identification display means,
Example sentence identification display means, idiom list addition display means, headword list display means)
4. Audio output unit (audio output means)
5 Input section (word entry designation means, meaning definition means, example sentence designation means, word entry designation means,
Idiom designation means)

6 CPU (Audio output control means)
8 Flash ROM (dictionary information storage means, example sentence storage means)
81 Information display control program

Claims (9)

Dictionary information storage means for storing explanation information in association with each meaning of each headword;
A headword list display means for displaying a headword list of the dictionary information storage means based on a user operation;
A headword designating means for designating any headword from the headword list based on a user operation;
A meaning list addition display means for displaying a list of meanings for the designated headword designated by the headword designation means in addition to the designated headword in the headword list;
Based on a user operation, meaning definition means for specifying any meaning from the meaning list displayed by the meaning list addition display means,
Explanation information display means for reading out the explanation information of the meaning specified by the meaning specification means from the dictionary information storage means and displaying it in a region different from the meaning list;
An electronic dictionary device comprising: The electronic dictionary device according to claim 1.
The explanation information display means reads out the explanation information of the meaning after change from the dictionary information storage means and displays it every time the meaning designated by the meaning designation means is changed. . The electronic dictionary device according to claim 1 or 2,
Example sentence designating means for designating an example sentence in the explanation information of the meaning of the headword based on a user operation;
Voice output means for outputting the example sentence specified by the example sentence specifying means;
Output example sentence storage means for storing example sentence identification information about the example sentence output by voice by the voice output means in association with the meaning of the sentence including the example sentence in the explanation information;
The electronic dictionary device, wherein the meaning list addition display means has meaning definition display means for identifying and displaying meanings including example sentences in which the example sentence identification information is stored in the explanation information in the output example sentence storage means. The electronic dictionary device according to claim 3.
The electronic dictionary device, wherein the explanation information display means includes example sentence identification display means for identifying and displaying example sentences stored with the example sentence identification information in the outputted example sentence storage means. The electronic dictionary device according to claim 3 or 4,
Voice output control means for causing the voice output means to output the example sentence when the meaning including the example sentence in which the example sentence identification information is stored in the explanation information is designated by the meaning designation means. An electronic dictionary device comprising: Dictionary information storage means for storing each entry word in association with at least one idiom and explanation information of each idiom;
A headword list display means for displaying a headword list of the dictionary information storage means based on a user operation;
A headword designating means for designating any headword from the headword list based on a user operation;
An idiom list addition display means for displaying an idiom list related to the designated headword designated by the headword designation means in addition to the designated headword in the headword list;
Based on a user operation, idiom designation means for designating any idiom from the idiom list displayed by the idiom list addition display means;
Explanation information display means for reading the explanation information of the idiom designated by the idiom designation means from the dictionary information storage means and displaying it in a separate area from the idiom list;
An electronic dictionary device comprising: The electronic dictionary device according to claim 6.
The explanation information display means reads out and displays the explanation information of the changed idiom from the dictionary information storage means every time the idiom designated by the idiom designation means is changed. . On the computer,
A dictionary information storage function for storing explanation information in association with each meaning of each headword;
Based on a user operation, a headword list display function for displaying a list of headwords stored in the dictionary information storage function,
A headword designating function for designating any headword from the headword list based on a user operation;
A meaning list addition display function for displaying a list of meanings for the designated headword designated by the headword designation function in addition to the designated headword in the headword list,
Based on a user operation, a meaning specification function that specifies any meaning from the meaning list displayed by the meaning list addition display function;
Explanation information display function for reading out the explanation information of the meaning specified by the meaning specification function from the storage content by the dictionary information storage function and displaying it in a region different from the meaning list;
An information display control program characterized by realizing the above. On the computer,
A dictionary information storage function for storing each headword in association with at least one idiom and explanation information of each idiom;
A headword list display function for displaying a headword list of stored contents by the dictionary information storage function based on a user operation;
A headword designating function for designating any headword from the headword list based on a user operation;
An idiom list addition display function for displaying an idiom list related to the designated headword designated by the headword designation function in addition to the designated headword in the headword list;
An idiom designation function for designating any idiom from the idiom list displayed by the idiom list addition display function based on a user operation;
The explanation information display function for reading the explanation information of the idiom designated by the idiom designation function from the storage content by the dictionary information storage function and displaying it in a separate area from the idiom list;
An information display control program characterized by realizing the above.

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