JP2009009422A - Information input device and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide efficient information input in an information input device.
In an information input device having a monitor, a touch panel stacked on the monitor, and a memory for storing input information, a display control unit 14 includes a list of input items in a display area obtained by dividing the display screen of the monitor into areas. , Identification items, and confirmed items are displayed. The touch event processing unit 15 detects a contact point on the touch panel. When the contact point is located in the display area of the input item list, the control unit 11 displays the input item corresponding to the contact point as an identification item on the display screen, and when the contact point is located in the display area of the confirmed item. The display screen display and the memory storage are controlled according to the input item as the identification item.
[Selection] Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to information processing for inputting information.

  Patent Document 1 discloses the following technique as a technique for a user operating an information processing apparatus to determine an input item. First, a touch panel and a confirmation button are prepared on the operation terminal. Then, the item at the position where the user's finger is touching the touch panel is identified and enlarged. The user confirms that the enlarged item is a desired item, and presses the confirm button.

  The technique of Patent Document 1 requires a hardware button in addition to an input screen having a touch panel.

  Patent Document 2 discloses the following technique. The user taps the touch panel to select input candidates, and the selected candidates are enlarged and displayed. The user stops the tap (releases the finger or stylus from the screen) and confirms the input if the enlarged candidate is the desired candidate.

  In the technique of Patent Document 2, when inputting a desired item, if the user taps the position away from the display position of the desired item by mistake, the user moves the finger or stylus while touching the screen, It is necessary to release the stylus. In other words, it is necessary to keep the finger or stylus in contact near the display position of the desired item until the input is confirmed. Of course, when the enlarged item is not the desired item, if the finger or stylus moves away from the screen, an incorrect item is input and confirmed, and a redo operation is required.

  A small-screen terminal such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) displays a software keyboard (hereinafter referred to as a soft keyboard) on an input screen, and a user touches and inputs a desired item with a stylus. At that time, the user holds the PDA in one hand and operates the stylus with the other hand. Therefore, it is difficult to input a PDA when it is trapped in a car.

  Further, when the input is confirmed simultaneously with the pen touch, the wrong item is often entered and confirmed, and the opportunity for a redo operation is increased. For example, when an attempt is made to delete a character that has been input incorrectly by operating the BS (backward) key, a character near the BS key may be touched to input the character corresponding to the key. In other words, there may be a case where an attempt to perform a correction operation further increases the number of redo operations. In addition, when operating a small soft keyboard with a stylus, a finger may touch a key on the soft keyboard to input an incorrect item.

  In general, an input operation of a user interface for inputting an item is divided into an item selection operation and a selection item confirmation operation. Even if the desired item is not selected at a time, the selection operation is easy to redo, so it is only necessary to select the desired item from a large number of items. However, if the confirmation operation has a probability of correct confirmation being close to 100%, the number of redoes increases and the operation burden on the user increases.

  The input of items on the hardware keyboard is such that the selection item confirmation operation is performed almost simultaneously with the selection operation. This is because a large number of keys larger than the fingertips can be arranged in a wide space. That is, as the key is made smaller, the probability that the desired item is correctly input decreases, and it is apparent that the item cannot be input finally. The same applies to the touch panel. When a large number of characters such as alphabets are input, if a key larger than the fingertip can be arranged in a wide space, the character can be selected and determined very accurately. However, as the keys are made smaller, it becomes difficult to select and confirm characters accurately.

  As described above, when inputting a large number of characters (items) such as alphabets, if the selection item is confirmed simultaneously with the selection operation on the small-screen touch panel, the probability of inputting and confirming the wrong item is high. Thus, the user's operation burden due to redoing is increased.

JP 2003-271294 A JP2005-182487

  An object of this invention is to provide the efficient information input in an information input device.

  The present invention has the following configuration as one means for achieving the above object.

  An information input device according to the present invention is an information input device having a monitor, a position input means stacked on the monitor, and a memory for storing the input information, wherein the display screen of the monitor is divided into regions. Display means for displaying a list of input items, identification items, and confirmation items in the area, detection means for detecting a contact point to the position input means, and when the contact point is located in the display area of the input item list, An input item corresponding to the contact point is displayed on the display unit as the identification item, and when the contact point is located in the display area of the fixed item, the display unit Control means for controlling display and storage of the memory.

  An information input device having an image pickup means, a monitor, and a position input means stacked on the monitor, wherein an operation item list, an identification item, and an image pickup means are displayed in a display area obtained by dividing the display screen of the monitor. Display means for displaying a captured image, detection means for detecting a contact point to the position input means, and when the contact point is located in a display area of the input item list, an operation item corresponding to the contact point is displayed. Control means for controlling the operation of the imaging means according to the operation item set as the identification item when the identification point is displayed on the display means and the contact point is located in the display area of the captured image. It is characterized by that.

  A control method according to the present invention is a control method for an information input device having a monitor, position input means stacked on the monitor, and a memory for storing input information, and the display screen of the monitor is divided into regions. Display a list of input items, identification items, and confirmation items in the displayed area, detect a contact point to the position input means, and if the contact point is located in the display area of the input item list, When the corresponding input item is displayed on the display screen as the identification item, and the contact point is located in the display area of the fixed item, the display screen display and the memory according to the input item as the identification item The memory is controlled.

  Also, there is provided an imaging means, a monitor, and a control method for an information input device having a position input means stacked on the monitor, wherein a list of operation items, an identification item, and a display area are obtained by dividing a display screen of the monitor. When the captured image of the imaging unit is displayed, the contact point to the position input unit is detected, and the contact point is located in the display area of the input item list, the operation item corresponding to the contact point is the identification item. When the contact point is located in the display area of the captured image, the operation of the imaging unit is controlled according to the operation item as the identification item.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the efficient information input in an information input device can be provided.

  Hereinafter, information processing according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Device configuration]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a portable information terminal 10 according to the embodiment.

  The CPU 11 executes an operating system (OS) or an application program (AP) stored in the ROM 13 or the flash memory 16 using the RAM 12 as a work memory. Then, the configuration described later is controlled via the system bus 18. The flash memory 16 stores various data in addition to the OS and AP.

  The monitor 14 is a graphical user interface (GUI) and an LCD panel that displays the status and results of various processes under the control of the CPU 11. The monitor 14 is laminated with a touch panel 15, which is a transparent position input device (or a transparent touch sensor for detecting a finger contact area), and allows touch input of items displayed on the monitor 14 using, for example, a soft keyboard. is there.

  The external interface (I / F) 17 is an interface for connecting the information terminal 10 and an external device. A dedicated interface such as an infrared interface for remote control operation or a general-purpose interface (for example, USB) can be used. It is.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, the information terminal 10 includes a battery as a power source and a power source control unit that performs on / off control of the power source and charge / discharge control of the battery. Further, when the information terminal 10 operates as a wireless terminal, a wireless communication unit and an antenna exist.

[Function configuration]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the information terminal 10. As illustrated in FIG. Needless to say, the functional configuration shown in FIG. 2 is realized by an OS or AP executed by the CPU 11.

  On the surface of the information terminal 10, a monitor 24 and a power button 29 for turning on / off the information terminal 10 are arranged. The functions of the information terminal 10 are divided into a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a display control unit 14, a touch event processing unit 15, an input item storage unit 16, an identification display item storage unit 17, a text editing unit 18, and the like. Although not shown in FIG. 2, there may be a communication unit for transmitting and receiving data such as e-mail, images / videos, sounds, maps / positions, and the like.

[input screen]
A monitor 24 in which a touch panel 25 is laminated is disposed on the front surface of the information terminal 10. The user can input characters and symbols, select items, and issue commands by touching the input screen displayed on the monitor 24 with a finger or the like. The touch panel 25 detects only one area touched by the user at a time.

Uppercase Alphabet Input Mode FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an input screen in the uppercase alphabet input mode of the information terminal 10.

  An input screen that is a GUI displayed on the monitor 24 by the display control unit 14 includes a selection area 33 including a list 36 of input items that can be selected by the user, a confirmation area 34 that displays items (determined items) input and confirmed by the user, The area is divided into a boundary area 35 between the selection area 33 and the fixed area 34. Each region is desirably displayed in a frame so that the user can easily identify the range.

  When the user touches the selection area 33 with a finger (selection operation), the touch event processing unit 15 detects the contact area 37 touched by the finger and calculates the center of the contact area 37 (pressing center of gravity, pressing point, contact point). Then, the control unit 11 is notified. The control unit 11 identifies an input item corresponding to the center position. The input item (identification item) identified by the control unit 11 is stored in the identification display item storage unit 17, and is enlarged and displayed as the identification display item 38 by the display control unit 14 in the lower portion of the fixed area 34. Note that the contact region 37 may be a region having an area that can be touched by the belly of a finger or a region having a small area that can be touched by the tip of a nail. Further, the identification display item 38 may be displayed not only in an enlarged manner but also in a display color or font. In short, the input item positioned at the center of the contact area 37 may be displayed by the identification display item 38 so that the user can easily recognize it.

  The user performs a selection operation by touching the selection area 33 with a finger or moving the finger while touching the selection area 33 with the finger, and displays the selected input item as an identification display item 38 in an enlarged manner. When the user removes his / her finger from the selection area 33, the state in which the input item selected immediately before is enlarged and displayed as the identification display item 38 is maintained. If the input item is a letter, number, symbol (hereinafter referred to as a character), and a control symbol, the identification display item 38 is displayed in the confirmation area 34, and if the input item represents a command execution, such as a mode switching symbol, the identification display The item 38 is displayed in the boundary area 35. That is, the areas of the selection area 33, the confirmation area 34, and the boundary area 35 change flexibly according to the user's operation.

  The user confirms whether or not the identification display item 38 is a desired input item, and if it is a desired input item, the user touches the confirmed area 34 (or the boundary area 35) with a finger to display the enlarged input item. Confirm (confirm operation). When the touch event processing unit 15 identifies the user's confirmation operation, the touch event processing unit 15 notifies the control unit 11 accordingly.

  If the input item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 is a character or a control symbol, the control unit 11 that has received the notification of the confirming operation stores the input item stored in the input item storage unit 16 by the input item in the text editing unit 18 To update. Then, the display control unit 14 is caused to update the display of the input text 39 and / or caret 40 in the confirmed area 34. If the input item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 instructs execution of the command, the corresponding command is executed. Further, the control unit 11 causes the display control unit 14 to clear the display of the identification display item 38 and clears the input items stored in the identification display item storage unit 17.

  The input screen in the uppercase alphabet input mode shown in FIG. 3 separates the selection area 33 and the confirmation area 34, and in this case, a boundary area 35 where the touch event processing unit 15 does not react even if a finger or the like is touched is provided. Therefore, it is possible to clearly separate the selection operation and the confirmation operation by the touch of the finger.

  In the following, description of processing such as detection of the contact area 37 by the touch event processing unit 15, notification of the center position of the contact area 37 and the confirmation operation will be omitted, and the control unit 11 will detect them directly. Similarly, description of the control of the display control unit 14 is omitted, and the control unit 11 is described so as to directly display an input screen or the like on the monitor 24.

Hiragana Input Mode FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a transition screen for the information terminal 10 to the hiragana input mode.

  When the center position of the contact area 37 corresponds to the input mode switching symbol “A” in the input item list 36, the control unit 11 displays the identification display item 38 “A (mode)” indicating the transition to the hiragana input mode in the boundary area 35. Is displayed. In this state, when the user performs a confirmation operation in which the user touches the boundary area 35 with his / her finger, the control unit 11 switches the input screen to the hiragana input mode on the assumption that switching to the hiragana input mode is instructed.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an input screen in the hiragana input mode of the information terminal 10. In the input screen shown in FIG. 3, the input item list 36 has input items centered on the alphabet, but the input item list 36 in FIG. 5 shows that the input items list 36 is centered on hiragana. Different. The user input operation is not significantly different from the uppercase alphabet input mode.

  The input mode switching symbols “notation”, “a”, “A”, and “a” in the input item list 36 are mode switching symbols indicating the transition to the input mode of symbols, lowercase alphabets, uppercase alphabets, or katakana, respectively. When these input mode switching symbols are selected, the control unit 11 displays “symbol”, “a”, “A”, or “a” indicating the transition to the symbol, lowercase alphabet, uppercase alphabet, or katakana input mode in the boundary area 35. Is displayed. In this state, when the user performs a confirmation operation in which the user touches the boundary area 35 with his / her finger, the input screen is switched to the input mode on the assumption that switching to the input mode is instructed.

Input Item List FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an example of the input item list 36 in the uppercase alphabet input mode.

  In the selection area 36, alphabets Q, W, R, T, Y, ..., numerals 1, 2, ..., 0, symbols @, /, ..., control symbols SP, RT, BS, CL, ↑ , ↓, ..., mode switching symbols, a, a, ... are displayed. SP is a space key, RT is a return key, BS is a backspace key, CL is a clear key, and an arrow is a cursor key. As shown in FIG. 6A, a rectangular display area is assigned to each of the letters, numbers, and symbols. The touch event processing unit 15 calculates which rectangular region the center of the contact region 37 corresponds to.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing an example of the input item list 36 in the lowercase alphabet input mode. FIG. 6C is a diagram showing an example of the input item list 36 in the hiragana input mode. FIG. 6D is a diagram showing an example of the input item list 36 in the katakana input mode.

  Data (display data and position data) corresponding to the input item list 36 is stored in the storage unit 12. The control unit 11 reads data corresponding to the input item list 36 from the storage unit 12 and displays it in the selection area 33 as necessary.

  The “end” of the control symbol is a control symbol for the user to instruct the end of input. For example, the user selects and confirms the control symbol “end” when passing the input and confirmed text to the OS or AP. By this operation, the control unit 11 gives the text stored in the input item storage unit 16 to the OS or AP as an input.

Text Editing Processing FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of text editing processing in the information terminal 10. Note that the text editing process is realized by causing the control unit 11 to execute a program stored in the storage unit 12 when the user instructs text input through the AP or OS GUI.

  The control unit 11 assigns the selection area 33, the confirmation area 34, and the boundary area 35 to the input screen (S101). Then, the data of the input item list 36 corresponding to, for example, the uppercase alphabet input mode is read from the storage unit 12, and the input item list 36 is displayed in the selection area 33 (S102).

  Next, the control unit 11 clears the input item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 and clears the identification display item 38 (S103). Then, it waits for detection of contact between the input screen and the finger (S104). When contact is detected, it is determined whether the contact is a selection operation or a confirmation operation (S105).

  In the case of the selection operation, the control unit 11 determines the type of the selected input item (S106). When the type of the input item is a character or a control symbol, the input item is stored in the identification display item storage unit 17, and is enlarged and displayed at the bottom of the fixed area 34 as an identification display item 38, for example, as shown in FIG. ). Further, when the type of the input item is the mode switching symbol or “end”, the input item is stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 and is enlarged and displayed in the boundary area 35 as the identification display item 38, for example, as shown in FIG. (S108). Then, the process returns to step S104. As described above, the control unit 11 flexibly changes the areas of the selection region 33, the confirmation region 34, and the boundary region 35 according to the display of the identification display item 38.

  In the case of a confirming operation, the control unit 11 determines the type of the identification display item 38 (S109). When the type of the identification display item 38 is a character and a control symbol, the text editing unit 18 is caused to update the data stored in the input item storage unit 16 with the input item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 (S110). Then, the display of the confirmed area 34 is updated (S111). Then, the process returns to step S103. If the type of the identification display item 38 is a mode switching symbol, the input mode is switched (S112). Then, the process returns to step S102, and the input item list 36 corresponding to the input mode after switching is displayed in the selection area 33 (S102).

  If the identification display item 38 is `` END '', the control unit 11 passes the data stored in the input item storage unit 16 to the AP (S113), displays the GUI of the AP (S114), and performs text editing processing. finish.

Input Operation FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a recommended input operation of the information terminal 10 by the user. The user can hold the information terminal 10 with one hand, touch the selection area 33 with the thumb to select an input item, and touch the confirmation area 34 with the thumb to confirm the selection item. That is, the user can perform an input operation with only one hand.

  9 to 18 are diagrams for explaining the input operation of the information terminal 10. FIG. Hereinafter, an example will be described in which a character string “K @ character” is input by a combination of an input screen and, for example, an operation of touching, moving, and separating a finger. Contact is an operation of touching the input screen with a finger, movement is an operation of moving the finger while touching the input screen, and separation is an operation of releasing the finger from the input screen.

  When the user's finger touches the selection area 33 on the input screen, the input item (selection item) corresponding to the center of the contact area 37 is enlarged and displayed as the identification display item 38 (FIG. 9 (b)). When the user moves his / her finger toward the desired character “K”, the selection items are also moved sequentially, and are sequentially enlarged and displayed as identification display items 38 (FIG. 9 (c)). When the user separates the finger from the input screen, the enlarged display of the identification display item 38 corresponding to the immediately preceding selection item is maintained (FIG. 9 (d)). In this state, when the input is not confirmed and the identification display item 38 is not the desired item, the user can select the item again by touching the input screen again.

  When the identification display item 38 is a desired item, the identification display item 38 is confirmed as an input item (FIG. 9 (f)) when the user touches the confirmation area 34 with the finger (FIG. 9 (e)). Next, when the user's finger is separated from the input screen, an event wait state is entered (FIG. 10 (a)).

  Next, for example, when the user touches the input screen (FIG. 10 (b)), moves (FIG. 10 (c)), separates (FIG. 10 (d)), and touches (FIG. 10 (e) ) The input of the letter “J” is confirmed (FIG. 10 (f), FIG. 11 (a)).

  If the input of the letter “J” is incorrect, the user touches the input screen (Fig. 11 (b)), moves (Fig. 11 (c)), separates (Fig. 11 (d)), and touches (Fig. 11 (e)) BS (backspace) input is confirmed. As a result, the letter “J” is deleted (FIG. 11 (f), FIG. 12 (a)).

  Next, the user touches the input screen to input the character “@” (FIG. 12 (b)), moves (FIG. 12 (c)), separates (FIG. 12 (d)), and touches. Then (FIG. 12 (e)), the input is confirmed for the character “@” (FIG. 12 (f), FIG. 13 (a)).

  Next, the user performs the following operation to input “character”.

  The user touches the input screen (Fig. 13 (b)), moves (Fig. 13 (c)), separates (Fig. 13 (d)), and touches (Fig. 13 (e)) to hiragana input mode. It is switched (FIG. 13 (f), FIG. 14 (a)). Subsequently, the user touches the input screen with the finger (FIG. 14 (b)), separates (FIG. 13 (c)), and touches (FIG. 13 (d)), the character “MO” is input (FIG. 13). (e), FIG. 13 (f)). Next, the user touches the input screen (Fig. 15 (a)), moves (Fig. 15 (b)), separates (Fig. 15 (c)), and touches (Fig. 15 (d)). “Shi” is input (FIGS. 15E and 15F). Next, the user touches the input screen (Fig. 16 (a)), moves (Fig. 16 (b)), separates (Fig. 16 (c)), and touches (Fig. 16 (d)). “” (Turbidity point) is input (FIG. 16 (e), FIG. 16 (f)).

  Next, the user touches the input screen (Fig. 17 (a)), moves (Fig. 17 (b)), separates (Fig. 17 (c)), and touches (Fig. 17 (d)) SP. (Space) Input is confirmed. Since the SP input corresponds to the Kana-Kanji conversion key in the hiragana input mode, the “if” in the fixed area 34 is converted to “character” (FIG. 17 (e), FIG. 17 (f)). However, at this time, the input of “character” has not been confirmed. If the desired conversion result is not obtained, the user operates the cursor key until the desired conversion result is obtained.

  Therefore, the user touches the input screen with the finger (FIG. 18 (a)), separates it (FIG. 18 (b)), and touches (FIG. 18 (c)), the RT (return) input is confirmed. In the hiragana input mode, the RT input corresponds to a confirmation key for kana-kanji conversion, so the input of “character” in the confirmation area 34 is confirmed (FIG. 17 (d), FIG. 17 (e)).

  In this way, the input screen is divided into the selection area 33 and the confirmation area 34, and the input item list 36 is displayed in the selection area 33. When the user's finger touches the selection area 33, the selection item corresponding to the center of the contact area 37 is enlarged and displayed in the fixed area 34 or the boundary area 35. Accordingly, the user determines whether or not the enlarged selection item is a desired input item. If the input item is a desired input item, the input item is determined by touching the determination region 34 or the boundary region 35 with a finger. The user can easily determine whether or not the selection item is a desired input item by the enlarged display. Furthermore, by touching the decision area 34 (and the boundary area 35 when the identification display item 38 is displayed) sufficiently larger than the area of the fingertip with the finger, the input can be easily confirmed, and the selection area 33 is touched. This can reduce the possibility of erroneous determination.

  In other words, the input operation of this embodiment clearly separates the item selection operation and the selection item confirmation operation, thereby facilitating the selection operation using the enlarged display, and correct confirmation is performed by the confirmation operation. Probability is almost 100%. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an increase in the operation burden on the user due to the re-execution of the confirmation operation.

  Note that according to the present embodiment, it is possible to input characters, control symbols, and mode switching symbols even on a small monitor 24 of the information terminal 10 that is approximately 100 × 35 mm wide.

  The information processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. Note that the same reference numerals in the second embodiment denote the same parts as in the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 19 is a front view illustrating an example of an overview of the information terminal 10 according to the second embodiment. The difference from the information terminal 10 of the first embodiment is that the screen is divided into a selection screen 41 and a confirmation screen 42. The selection screen 41 and the confirmation screen 42 may be displayed on one monitor or may be displayed on separate monitors.

  Further, the transparent touch panel 25 is laminated on the monitor of the selection screen 41 or a part of the monitor as in the first embodiment, but the confirmation screen 42 is transparent so that only the presence or absence of contact can be detected. Touch sensors are stacked.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of text editing processing in the information terminal 10. Note that the text editing process is realized by causing the control unit 11 to execute a program stored in the storage unit 12 when the user instructs text input through the AP or OS GUI.

  The control unit 11 reads the data of the input item list 36 corresponding to, for example, the capital letter alphabet input mode from the storage unit 12, and displays the input item list 36 on the selection screen 41 (S201).

  Next, the control unit 11 clears the input items stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 and clears the identification display item 38 (S202). Then, it is determined whether or not contact with the confirmation screen 42 is detected (S203), and it is determined whether or not contact with the selection screen 41 is detected (S204).

  When the contact (selection operation) to the selection screen 41 is detected, the control unit 11 stores the input item in the identification display item storage unit 17 and displays the input item as an identification display item 38 in an enlarged manner at the bottom of the confirmation screen 42 (S205). . Then, the process returns to step S203.

  When contact with the confirmation screen (confirmation operation) is detected, the control unit 11 determines the type of the identification display item 38 (S206). If the type of the identification display item 38 is a character or a control symbol, the text editing unit 18 is caused to update the data stored in the input item storage unit 16 with the input item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 (S207). Then, the display of the confirmation screen 42 is updated (S208). Then, the process returns to step S202. If the type of the identification display item 38 is a mode switching symbol, the input mode is switched and the display of the selection screen 41 is updated (S209). Then, the process returns to step S201, and the input item list 36 corresponding to the input mode after switching is displayed on the selection screen 41 (S201).

  If the identification display item 38 is `` End '', the control unit 11 passes the data stored in the input item storage unit 16 to the AP (S210), displays the GUI of the AP (S211), and performs text editing processing. finish.

  In this way, if the selection screen 42 and the confirmation screen 42 are separated into two screens, the type and position of one contact event may be detected at each time for the selection screen 42. For the confirmation screen 42, only the presence or absence of contact at each time needs to be detected. Therefore, the configuration for detecting contact between the selection screen 41 and the confirmation screen 42 can be simplified.

[Modification 1]
FIG. 21 is a front view illustrating a first modification of the information terminal 10 according to the second embodiment.

  The information terminal 10 shown in FIG. 21 includes a selection screen 41 on the main body portion 10A and a confirmation screen 42 on the display portion 10B. In addition, an input mode display 47 indicating the input mode is provided at the right corner of the confirmation screen.

  If the information terminal 10 has the shape and screen layout as shown in FIG. 22, even if the main body 10A is thin, the area of the display unit 10B is the same as that of the first and second embodiments, or the first and second embodiments. Can be wider. When the area of the display unit 10B is increased, the content can be viewed on a larger screen.

[Modification 2]
FIG. 22 is a front view showing a second modification of the information terminal 10 according to the second embodiment.

  The information terminal 10 shown in FIG. 22 includes a confirmation button 43, a cross key 44, and a clear key 45 on the main body 10A.

  The user touches the selection screen 41 to select an input item, and when the desired input item is displayed on the identification display item 38, the user presses the confirm button 43 to confirm the input item. If the input of several characters is confirmed subsequently, a list of character candidates following the confirmation screen 42 is displayed by a predictive input method or the like. The user operates the cross key 44 to select a desired character (or character string) from the character candidates and presses the confirm button 43 to confirm. The clear key is used to delete a confirmed character or to erase the candidate list display.

  Thus, by providing the selection screen 41 for performing touch input and the confirm button 43 for performing the confirm operation, the cross key 44 for selecting candidates, and combining with the predictive input method, high-speed character input becomes possible.

[Modification 3]
FIG. 23 is a front view showing a third modification of the information terminal 10 in the second embodiment. The selection screen 41 and the confirmation screen 42 are displayed when the user gives an instruction to start an AP that provides a remote control function. The user can instruct multimedia playback from the input item list 36 displayed on the selection screen 41. Further, the user displays the menu screen on the selection screen 41 by the “Menu” item in the input item list 36, traces from the menu screen, displays the input item list 36 for character input on the selection screen 41, and displays the program. It is also possible to input keywords for searching and music searching.

  Hereinafter, information processing according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the same reference numerals in the third embodiment denote the same parts as in the first and second embodiments, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  24 to 26 are front views showing an example of an overview of the information terminal 10 according to the third embodiment. The difference from the information terminal 10 of the first embodiment is that a first selection area 33A and a second selection area 33B exist on the input screen. Furthermore, there is a display area 46 for displaying the input text 39 and the caret 40 whose input has been confirmed.

  For example, an input item list 36A for lowercase alphabet input is displayed in the first selection area 33A, and an input item list for hiragana input is displayed in the second selection area 33B. Then, when contact with the first selection area 33A is detected, as shown in FIG. 25, the second selection area 33B is reduced (or moved), and the fixed area 34 is displayed in the vacant space. . Conversely, when contact with the second selection area 33B is detected, as shown in FIG. 26, the first selection area 33A shrinks (or moves), and the confirmation area 34 is displayed in the empty space. The

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of text editing processing in the information terminal 10. Note that the text editing process is realized by causing the control unit 11 to execute a program stored in the storage unit 12 when the user instructs text input through the AP or OS GUI.

  The control unit 11 assigns the first and second selection areas 33A and 33B and the display area 46 to the input screen (S301). Then, for example, the input item list data corresponding to the lowercase alphabet input mode and the hiragana input mode is read from the storage unit 12, the input item list 36A is input to the first selection region 33A, and the input item is input to the second selection region 33B. A list 36B is displayed (S302).

  Next, the control unit 11 clears the input items stored in the identification display item storage unit 17, and ends the display of the confirmed area 34 (hereinafter, closed) (S303). Then, whether or not contact with the confirmed area 34 is detected (S304), contact with the first selection area 33A is detected (S305), and contact with the second selection area 33B is detected. Whether or not (S306) is determined. Note that at the start of the text editing process, it is not necessary to close the confirmed area 34 in step S303. Similarly, when the fixed area 34 is closed, the process of step S304 is not necessary.

  When contact with the first selection region 33A is detected, the control unit 11 reduces the second selection region 33B and displays the confirmation region 34 (hereinafter, opened) as shown in FIG. 25 (S307). . Further, when detecting contact with the second selection region 33B, the control unit 11 reduces the first selection region 33A and opens the confirmation region 34 as shown in FIG. 26 (S308). Then, the input item is stored in the identification display item storage unit 17, and is enlarged and displayed as the identification display item 38 in the fixed area 34 (S309).

  Further, when detecting contact with the fixed region 34, the control unit 11 determines the type of the identification display item 38 (S310). When the type of the identification display item 38 is a character and a control symbol, the text editing unit 18 is caused to update the data stored in the input item storage unit 16 with the input item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 (S311). Then, the display in the display area 46 is updated (S312). If the type of the identification display item 38 is a mode switching symbol, input mode switching is executed (S313), and the input item list in the corresponding selection area 33 is switched (S314). Then, the process returns to step S303.

  If the identification display item 38 is `` END '', the control unit 11 passes the data stored in the input item storage unit 16 to the AP (S315), displays the GUI of the AP (S316), and performs text editing processing. finish.

  Further, even if the user's finger touches the reduced (or moved) selection area, it can be regarded as not touching (lock operation). In this way, it is possible to prevent a mistake in which the selection item is accidentally changed by touching the reduced selection area in an attempt to touch the confirmation area 34 with a finger. However, when the lock operation is performed, for example, after the alphabet is selected, an operation for changing the selection item to hiragana cannot be performed. In this case, once the selected alphabet is confirmed, and if necessary, the confirmed alphabet is deleted and then hiragana is selected. Alternatively, a function of releasing the lock and accepting the selection operation when a finger touches the selection area where the lock operation is performed for a predetermined time may be provided.

  In this way, when there are a large number of input items, it is possible to display input screens of different input modes at the same time by reducing or moving to display the input items that are not necessary for the immediate input. Different input modes can be used almost simultaneously.

  The information processing according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. Note that the same reference numerals in the fourth embodiment denote the same parts as in the first to third embodiments, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In particular, the functional configuration related to the invention is the same as that of the information terminal 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

[Operation side]
FIG. 28 is an overview of the operation surface of the digital camera 50 that is the information terminal of the fourth embodiment.

  The operation surface of the digital camera 50 includes a monitor 24 and a viewfinder 51, and a captured image (photographing target image) including the subject 52 is displayed in a partial area of the monitor 24.

  In addition, a selection area 33 and a confirmation area 34 are displayed on the monitor 24, and a boundary area 35 is present between the selection area 33 and the confirmation area 34. When the user touches the input item list (operation item list) 36 displayed in the selection area 33 with a finger, the operation item corresponding to the center position of the contact area 37A touched by the finger is identified. The image is enlarged and displayed at an easily viewable position (for example, the boundary region 35). When the user confirms that the identification display item 38 is a desired item and then touches the confirmation area 34 with a finger, the content indicated by the identification display item 38 is executed. Here, the area touched by the finger in the confirmed area 34 is referred to as a contact area 37B.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the user operates the digital camera 50 with the thumbs of both hands.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a detailed example of the input item list 36. In a predetermined area in the selection area 33, an upward arrow ↑ (enlarged zoom), a downward arrow ↓ (reduced zoom), a square □ (shutter), a Menu (menu) Is displayed. When the operation item of the upward arrow ↑ (enlarged zoom), the downward arrow ↓ (reduced zoom), or the square □ (shutter) is selected and confirmed, the control unit 11 selects an imaging unit (not shown) according to the confirmed operation item. Control the behavior.

[Imaging processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the imaging process of the digital camera 50.

  The control unit 11 assigns the selection area 33, the confirmation area 34, and the boundary area 35 to the input screen (S401). Then, the data of the input item list 36 for photographing processing is read from the storage unit 12, and the input item list 36 is displayed in the selection area 33 (S402).

  Next, the control unit 11 clears the operation item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17, and clears the identification display item 38 (S403). Then, it is determined whether or not contact with the selection area 33 has been detected (S404). When contact with the selection area 33 is detected, the operation item is stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 and enlarged and displayed as the identification display item 38 in the boundary area 35 (S405). If contact with the selection area 33 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S406.

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not contact with the confirmed area 34 has been detected (S406). If contact with the fixed area 34 is not detected, the process returns to step S404. Note that the process returns to step S404 even when the contact with the fixed region 34 is detected but the identification display item storage unit 17 does not store the operation item.

  When contact with the fixed area 34 is detected, the control unit 11 executes processing corresponding to the operation item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17. First, it is determined whether or not the operation item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 is Menu (S407). In the case of Menu, menu processing is performed to display the menu and perform various settings (S408), and the processing is performed in step S401. Return to.

  When the operation item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 is not Menu, the control unit 11 detects the contact pressure to the fixed region 34 (S409). If the operation item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 is ↑ (S410), enlargement zoom control is performed (S411), and the process returns to step S404. If the operation item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 is ↓ (S412), reduction zoom control is performed (S413), and the process returns to step S404. Here, control for increasing the zoom speed of enlargement or reduction in proportion to the contact pressure may be performed.

  In addition, when the operation item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 is □ (S414), the control unit 11 performs control to focus on the subject at the center position of the contact area 37B, and then releases the shutter after focusing. A series of shooting processes is performed (S415), and the process returns to step S404. Here, control such as shortening the continuous shooting interval or increasing the shutter speed may be performed in proportion to the contact pressure.

[Shooting operation]
32 and 33 are diagrams for explaining the photographing operation of the digital camera 50. FIG.

  FIG. 32 (a) shows the display in the initial state. When the user touches the selection area 33 with a finger, the operation item ↑ at the center position of the contact area 37A is enlarged and displayed as the identification display item 38 (FIG. 32 (b)). In this state, when the user touches the confirmation area 34 with a finger (FIG. 32 (c)), the subject 52 is enlarged and displayed by the enlargement zoom control (FIG. 32 (d)).

  When the user lifts his finger from the confirmed area 34 (FIG. 33 (e)) and moves the contact area 37A until the operation item □ is displayed in an enlarged manner (FIG. 33 (f)), the operation item □ is displayed in an enlarged view ( FIG. 33 (g)). Further, when the user touches the confirmed area 34 with a finger, a photographing process is executed (FIG. 33 (h)).

  In this way, the user can select an operation item by touching the selection area 33 displayed on the monitor 42 of the digital camera 50 with a finger. Then, after the desired operation item is enlarged and displayed as the identification display item 38, the user can instruct execution of the selected operation item by touching the confirmation area 34 with a finger. In addition, according to such an operation of the digital camera 50, the user can perform a zoom operation or a shutter operation by simply touching the screen with a finger, so that hand shake can be prevented. Further, by touching the subject displayed on the monitor 42 with a finger, the subject is focused, and after the focus is achieved, the shutter is released. That is, the user can perform the focus operation and the shutter operation with a single operation.

  In addition, after the operation item ↑ or ↓ (enlarged or reduced zoom) is enlarged and displayed, the zoom magnification is continuously changed according to the time (contact time) in which the finger touches the fixed area 34. Such continuously changing objects include not only the zoom of the camera but also the volume of the portable music player, the reading speed of the voice synthesizer, the fast-forward / rewind speed of moving images and music, and the screen scroll.

  For example, when continuously changing control is applied to volume control of a portable music player having an input screen, for example. First, an input item list 36 including operation items UP and DOWN for increasing and decreasing volume is displayed in the selection area 33 of the input screen. If the position touched by the finger is the operation item UP, UP is enlarged and displayed as the identification display item 38. In this state, when a finger touches the confirmed area 34, the volume increases according to the contact time.

  Note that the continuously changing control may correspond to not only the contact time but also the contact pressure and the number of times of contact.

[Menu operation]
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a display example of the operation surface of the digital camera 50 when image transmission is instructed in the menu process (S408).

  When the user touches the input item list 36 displayed in the selection area 33 with a finger, the input item at the center position of the contact area 37A is enlarged and displayed as the identification display item 38. When the user confirms that the desired input item is displayed as the identification display item 38 and then touches the confirmation area 34 with a finger, the input item displayed in the identification display item 38 in the input field near the contact area 37B Is entered. Note that, when an input mode switching item is selected, the corresponding process is executed.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of character input processing in the digital camera 50.

  The control unit 11 assigns the selection area 33, the confirmation area 34, and the boundary area 35 to the input screen (S501). Then, the data of the input item list 36 for character input processing is read from the storage unit 12, and the input item list 36 is displayed in the selection area 33 (S502).

  Next, the control unit 11 clears the operation item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 and clears the identification display item 38 (S503). Then, it is determined whether or not contact with the selection area 33 has been detected (S504). When contact with the selection area 33 is detected, the input item is stored in the identification display item storage unit 17, and is enlarged and displayed in the selection area 33 as the identification display item 38 (S505). If contact with the selection area 33 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S506.

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not contact with the confirmed area 34 has been detected (S506). If contact with the confirmed area 34 is not detected, the process returns to step S504. Note that the process returns to step S504 also when the contact with the fixed region 34 is detected but the identification display item storage unit 17 does not store the input item.

  When contact with the fixed area 34 is detected, the control unit 11 executes processing corresponding to the input item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17. First, it is determined whether or not the input item indicates mode switching (S507), and when mode switching is indicated, the input mode is switched (S508), and the input item list 36 in the selection area 33 is switched (S509). The process returns to step S502.

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the input item stored in the identification display item storage unit 17 is “end” (S510) .If the input item is ended, the character input process is ended. The photographed image 53 shown is transmitted (S511), and the process returns to the menu process. If not, the input item displayed in the identification display item 38 is input in the input field near the contact area 37B (S512), and the process returns to step S503.

  Thus, although not shown in the drawing, the digital camera 50 includes a communication unit such as a wired or wireless network interface, an infrared communication interface, or a serial bus. Then, a file name, a name, and a comment can be added to the photographed image, and the photographed image can be transmitted to a mail address, URL, or IP address designated by the user.

  When the digital camera 50 has a video camera function, real-time video or playback video can be transmitted to an output destination (URL, IP address) designated by the user.

[Modification]
In the above, the example in which the user confirms the operation item and the input item by touching the confirmation area 34 with a finger has been described. However, as shown in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, a confirmation button (or touch sensor) 53 is provided. May be.

  In this case, the control unit 11 determines that the confirmation operation has been performed by the user touching the confirmation area 34 with a finger or pressing the confirmation button 53. It should be noted that the above-described control for continuously changing is performed in accordance with the pressing time or pressing pressure of the confirmation button 53. In this way, the control unit 11 accepts a confirmation operation by the confirmation button 53 when the input items included in the input item list 36 increase, the selection area 33 becomes wider, and the confirmation area 34 becomes narrower. Can do.

[Modification of information terminal]
FIG. 38 is a front view showing a fourth modification of the information terminal 10. As shown in FIG.

  The information terminal 10 of Modification 4 includes a selection area 33 and a confirmation area 34 in which a transparent position input sheet 49 is laminated on the surface instead of the selection screen 41 of the information terminal 10 shown in FIG. On the transparent position input sheet, each input item and the character of “OK” are printed. In addition, the information terminal 10 of Modification 4 includes a display screen 48 specialized for display instead of the confirmation screen 42 of the information terminal 10 illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 39 is a front view showing a fifth modification of the information terminal 10. As shown in FIG. The information terminal 10 of Modification 5 is different from Modification 4 in that it includes a confirmation screen 42 and no confirmation area 34.

  40 is a front view showing Modification 6 of the information terminal 10. FIG.

  The information terminal 10 of Modification 6 includes a selection area 33 in which a transparent position input sheet 49 is laminated on the surface thereof instead of the selection screen 41 of the information terminal 10 shown in FIG. The characters of each input item are printed on the transparent position input sheet. Further, the information terminal 10 of Modification 6 includes a display screen 48 specialized for display, as in Modification 4.

  FIG. 41 is a front view showing Modification 7 of the information terminal 10. As shown in FIG.

  The information terminal 10 of Modification 7 includes a selection area 33 in which a transparent position input sheet 49 is laminated on the surface thereof instead of the selection screen 41 of the information terminal 10 shown in FIG. The characters of each input item are printed on the transparent position input sheet. Further, the information terminal 10 of Modification 6 includes a display screen 48 specialized for display, as in Modification 4.

  42 is a front view showing Modification 8 of the information terminal 10. FIG.

  The information terminal 10 of Modification 8 includes a configuration in which Modification 1 shown in FIG. 21 and Modification 4 shown in FIG. 38 are combined. As shown in FIG. 43, the main body portion 10A can be stored in the display portion 10B. When the main unit 10A is stored in the display unit 10B, the input item list 36 is displayed on the selection screen 41 of the display unit 10B as shown in FIG. 43 (d). Furthermore, the information terminal 10 of Modification 8 includes a gravitational acceleration sensor (G sensor) inside the apparatus, detects the relationship between the direction of the information terminal 10 and gravity, and as shown in FIGS. 43 (c) to (e). The display orientation of the display unit 10B is controlled according to the orientation of the information terminal 10.

  Further, the storage method of the main body portion 10A is not the form of being inserted into the display portion 10B, but may be the form of folding the main body portion 10A into the back surface of the display portion 10B as shown in an example in FIG. That is, the main body portion 10A and the display portion 10B are rotatably coupled by the hinge 10C.

  According to the configuration of the modification 8, the user can select and confirm an input item via the main body 10A or via an input screen. Therefore, the display unit 10B can be operated with one or both hands by operating the main unit 10A with one hand or after storing the main unit 10. That is, the operation method can be switched according to the usage environment of the information terminal 10. For example, a one-handed operation can be selected in a use environment where space is restricted such as in a car, and a two-handed operation can be selected in a use environment where there are few space restrictions such as a workplace or home.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a ninth modification of the information terminal 10 (remote controller).

  The information terminal 10 of Modification 9 has a configuration in which Modification 1 shown in FIG. 21 and Modification 4 shown in FIG. 38 are combined, and the main body 10A has a cylindrical shape. A coupling unit 61 is provided. As shown in FIG. 46 (a), the selection screen 41 may display a list of alphanumeric character input items, or may include a cross key 44 and a confirm button 43 as shown in FIG. 46 (b). Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), a clear key 45 may be provided.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the coupling unit 61 of the remote controller 10 according to the modification 9 is coupled to, for example, the coupling unit of the video camera 62. 47 (a) and 47 (b), the remote controller 10 can be attached to and detached from the video camera 62 by the coupling portions 61 and 64. As shown in FIGS. 47 (c) and 47 (d), the remote controller 10 coupled to the coupling portion 66 of the video camera 62 can also be used as a hand grip of the video camera 62. Note that the video camera 62 includes a foldable display unit 63 and a finder 67.

  According to the user interfaces of the embodiments and the modified examples, characters, symbols, commands, and the like can be accurately input by finger contact. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately set the file name and the connection destination in an information terminal with limited resources and usage environment. Even with a very small device, it is possible to input a search word, download a desired content, set a connection destination, output information to a desired device, and accurately exchange information with a desired partner.

  In this way, it is possible to provide efficient information input in the information terminal, and even when the available resources are limited, even if the buttons on the input screen become smaller or the input screen itself becomes a small screen, characters and Commands can be selected and confirmed accurately.

[Other embodiments]
Note that the present invention can be applied to a system constituted by a plurality of devices (for example, a computer, an interface device, a reader, a printer, etc.), but an apparatus (for example, a copier, a facsimile machine, a control device) composed of a single device. Etc.).

  Another object of the present invention is to supply a storage medium storing a computer program for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or apparatus, and the computer (CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus executes the computer program. But it is achieved. In this case, the software read from the storage medium itself realizes the functions of the above embodiments, and the computer program and the computer-readable storage medium storing the computer program constitute the present invention. .

  Further, the above functions are not only realized by the execution of the computer program. That is, according to the instruction of the computer program, the operating system (OS) running on the computer and / or the first, second, third,... This includes cases where functions are realized.

  The computer program may be written in a memory of a device such as a function expansion card or unit connected to the computer. That is, the case where the CPU or the like of the first, second, third,... Device performs part or all of the actual processing according to the instruction of the computer program, thereby realizing the above functions.

  When the present invention is applied to the storage medium, the storage medium stores a computer program corresponding to or related to the flowchart described above.

A block diagram showing a configuration example of a portable information terminal, Block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the information terminal, The figure which shows an example of the input screen in the capital letter alphabet input mode of an information terminal, The figure which shows an example of the transition screen to the hiragana input mode of the information terminal, The figure which shows an example of the input screen in the hiragana input mode of the information terminal 10, The figure which shows an example of the input item list in capital letter alphabet input mode, The figure which shows an example of the input item list in the small letter alphabet input mode, The figure which shows an example of the input item list in hiragana input mode, The figure which shows an example of the input item list 36 in katakana input mode, The flowchart which shows an example of the text edit process in an information terminal, The figure which shows the recommended input operation of the information terminal by the user, The figure explaining the input operation of the information terminal, The figure explaining the input operation of the information terminal, The figure explaining the input operation of the information terminal, The figure explaining the input operation of the information terminal, The figure explaining the input operation of the information terminal, The figure explaining the input operation of the information terminal, The figure explaining the input operation of the information terminal, The figure explaining the input operation of the information terminal, The figure explaining the input operation of the information terminal, The figure explaining the input operation of the information terminal, Front view showing an example of an overview of the information terminal of Example 2, The flowchart which shows an example of the text edit process in an information terminal, Front view showing Modification 1 of the information terminal of Example 2, Front view showing a second modification of the information terminal of the second embodiment, Front view showing Modification 3 of the information terminal of Example 2, Front view showing an example of an overview of the information terminal of Example 3, Front view showing an example of an overview of the information terminal of Example 3, Front view showing an example of an overview of the information terminal of Example 3, The flowchart which shows an example of the text edit process in an information terminal, Overview of the operation surface of the digital camera which is the information terminal of Example 4, A figure showing a user operating a digital camera with the thumbs of both hands, The figure which shows the detailed example of the input item list, A flowchart showing an example of imaging processing of a digital camera; The figure explaining photographing operation of a digital camera, The figure explaining photographing operation of a digital camera, The figure which shows the example of a display of the operation surface of a digital camera when image transmission is instruct | indicated in menu processing, The flowchart which shows an example of the character input process in a digital camera, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a modification of the digital camera of Example 4. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a modification of the digital camera of Example 4. Front view showing Modification 4 of the information terminal, Front view showing Modification 5 of the information terminal, Front view showing Modification 6 of the information terminal, Front view showing Modification 7 of the information terminal, Front view showing Modification 8 of the information terminal, The figure which shows the storage form of the main-body part in the modification 8, The figure which shows the storage form of the main-body part in the modification 8, The figure which shows the modification 9 of an information terminal (remote controller), The figure which shows the further modification of the remote controller of the modification 9, FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a state in which a coupling unit of a remote controller of Modification 9 is coupled to, for example, a coupling unit of a video camera.

Claims (13)

An information input device having a monitor, position input means stacked on the monitor, and a memory for storing input information,
Display means for displaying a list of input items, identification items, and confirmation items in a display area obtained by dividing the display screen of the monitor;
Detecting means for detecting a contact point to the position input means;
When the contact point is located in the display area of the input item list, the input item corresponding to the contact point is displayed on the display means as the identification item, and the contact point is located in the display area of the confirmed item. In this case, the information input device includes a control unit that controls display of the display unit and storage of the memory in accordance with the input item as the identification item.   2. The information input device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit enlarges and displays the identification item in a display area of the confirmed item.   2. The information input device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit enlarges and displays the identification item in a boundary region between a display region of the input item list and a display region of the fixed item.   The control means causes the display means to display the input item as the confirmed item on the display means when the contact point is located in the display area of the confirmed item and the input item as the identification item indicates a character. 2. The information input device according to claim 1, wherein the information input device is stored in the memory.   When the contact point is located in the display area of the confirmed item and the input item as the identification item indicates a command, the control means displays the display means and stores the memory according to the command. 5. The information input device according to claim 1, wherein the information input device is controlled.   When the identification item indicates a command, the display means enlarges the identification item in a boundary area between the input item list display area and the fixed item display area, and the identification item indicates a character. 6. The information input device according to claim 4, wherein the identification item is enlarged and displayed in a display area of the confirmed item. An information input device having an imaging unit, a monitor, and a position input unit stacked on the monitor,
Display means for displaying a list of operation items, an identification item, and a captured image of the imaging means in a display area obtained by dividing the display screen of the monitor;
Detecting means for detecting a contact point to the position input means;
When the contact point is located in the display area of the input item list, the operation item corresponding to the contact point is displayed on the display means as the identification item, and the contact point is located in the display area of the captured image. In this case, the information input apparatus includes a control unit that controls the operation of the imaging unit according to the operation item that is the identification item.   8. The information input device according to claim 7, wherein the display unit enlarges and displays the identification item in a boundary region between a display region of the operation item list and a display region of the captured image.   9. The control unit according to claim 7, wherein the control unit continuously changes the operation of the imaging unit according to a contact time, a contact pressure, or the number of times of contact with the display area of the captured image. Information input device. A control method for an information input device having a monitor, position input means stacked on the monitor, and a memory for storing input information,
Display a list of input items, identification items, and confirmation items in a display area obtained by dividing the display screen of the monitor,
Detecting a contact point to the position input means;
When the contact point is located in the display area of the input item list, the input item corresponding to the contact point is displayed on the display screen as the identification item,
When the contact point is located in the display area of the fixed item, the display method and the storage of the memory are controlled according to the input item as the identification item. An image input means, a monitor, and a control method of an information input device having a position input means stacked on the monitor,
Display a list of operation items, an identification item, and a captured image of the imaging unit in a display area obtained by dividing the display screen of the monitor;
Detecting a contact point to the position input means;
When the contact point is located in the display area of the input item list, the operation item corresponding to the contact point is displayed on the display screen as the identification item,
When the contact point is positioned in the display area of the captured image, the control method is characterized in that the operation of the imaging unit is controlled according to the operation item as the identification item.   12. A computer program for controlling a computer device to execute the control according to claim 10 or 11.   13. A computer-readable storage medium on which the computer program according to claim 12 is recorded.

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