JP6260469B2 - Data sequence selection method, data sequence selection program, and portable terminal - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a data sequence selection method and the like.

  The data was implemented as data consisting of multiple pages with serial numbers, such as books, data consisting of multiple pages with consecutive dates, such as a schedule book, and work history. There is data having a sequential structure such as data in which work records are sequentially accumulated in time series. Data having a sequential structure is implemented using an array or a linear list on a computer. When the computer displays such data on the display, the pages can be switched quickly by introducing a page turning operation for updating the display page of the window.

  As the page turning operation, there are the following techniques. For example, in a situation where data belongs to a plurality of data series, a plurality of data series to which the data of interest belongs is displayed in a matrix and a page is turned by the user selecting the data series (for example, patent document) 1). Such a technique is suitable when a large screen such as a PC (Personal Computer) is provided.

  When browsing a data series with a small screen device such as a smartphone, there is an operation of displaying data on the entire screen and browsing display data by a page turning operation. The page turning operation can be realized by using a page turning button, a trackball, a flick operation, or the like.

  When turning pages on a small screen, as an operation to switch data series, when displaying certain data, a menu with other data series to which the data belongs as an option can be presented, and the user can select from the options A method for selecting a data series is also conceivable.

  By the way, when referring to one data series by turning pages, the user may refer to another page of another data series as a result of referring to the page.

JP 2008-152585 A

  However, in a device capable of detecting a flick operation, there is a problem that it is difficult to select a data series without impairing user operability.

  In a technology that displays a list of multiple data series in a matrix, a device with a small screen, such as a smartphone, reduces the display area of individual data, making it difficult to select and reducing the data series without impairing user operability. It is difficult to choose.

  Also, the operation using the menu is incompatible with the direct operational feeling provided by the flick operation used for turning pages. That is, in the case of page turning by a flick operation, an operation target designated by the user's finger is continuously displayed on the screen following the operation of the user's finger from the start to the end of the operation. On the other hand, the operation using the menu is different from the direct operation feeling provided by the flick operation because the page turning button is once generated and the page is selected by the generated page turning button. Therefore, in the operation using the menu, it is difficult to select the data series without impairing the user operability in the terminal having the flick operation.

  Even if it is a flick operation, even if an attempt is made to refer to another page of another data series after referring to the page, it is not possible to easily shift to another data series. That is, the flick operation does not impair the user's operability, but it is difficult to select another data series of the current data series.

  In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to easily select a data series without impairing user operability in an apparatus capable of detecting a flick operation.

  In the data series selection method disclosed in the present application, when an apparatus including a display with a touch panel detects an operation of moving a moving object in an oblique direction and detects a stop of the moving object, each represents a plurality of data series. A plurality of targets and an instruction line indicating an instruction from the stop position to the target are displayed on the display, and a process of selecting one of the targets is executed based on the instruction line displayed on the display.

  According to one aspect of the data series selection method disclosed in the present application, a data series can be easily selected in a device capable of detecting a flick operation without impairing the operability of the user.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data series selection process according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating the configuration of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a normal page turning operation. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of coexistence conditions for an oblique flick operation and a flick operation. FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a target display (upper left) that cannot be displayed. FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an example of a target display (lower right) that cannot be displayed. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating another example of display of a target that cannot be displayed (lower right). FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating another example of target display (upper left) that cannot be displayed. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of the data series list storage unit according to the embodiment. FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of data series selection processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of data series selection processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 8C is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of data series selection processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of data series transition processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the data series selection processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the data series selection processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 10C is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the data series selection processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating another specific example of the data series selection processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating another specific example of the data series selection processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 11C is a diagram illustrating another specific example of the data series selection processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a computer that executes a data series selection program.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a data sequence selection method, a data sequence selection program, and a portable terminal disclosed in the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a data series selection process according to the embodiment. In FIG. 1, a portion surrounded by a square corresponds to a screen (screen display unit described later) of the mobile terminal. The portable terminal includes a touch panel (a touch panel unit described later) that can be operated with a fingertip. The portable terminal displays data belonging to the data series by a page turning operation using a flick. A flick is an operation of sliding a finger up, down, left and right on the screen. Such a mobile terminal selects a data series designated by the user from a plurality of data series, and performs a series of operations for selecting previous data or subsequent data in the data series with operations consistent with flick operations. .

  As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal detects an operation in which the fingertip moves obliquely upward on the screen (step S100). This operation of moving in the oblique direction is referred to as “oblique flick operation”.

  Then, when detecting the stop of finger movement, the portable terminal displays the target a1 and the pointing bar a2 (step S102). The target a1 is a graphic representing each data series. Here, the target a1 is represented by “A”, “B”, and “C”, respectively. The indicator bar a2 is an indicator line from the stop position of the finger to the target, and is represented by a straight line. The indicator bar a2 is a line connecting the finger stop position and the center (a3) of the screen.

  And a portable terminal detects the state which matched the indication stick | rod a2 with any target a1, and selects the target a1 (step S104). When the finger moves in an oblique direction, the indicator bar a2 is in a state where it matches one of the targets a1. Here, when the finger moves obliquely upward, the pointing bar a2 is in a state of matching “C” of the target a1. When the finger moves obliquely downward, the pointing bar a2 is in a state of matching with “A” of the target a1.

  Then, when the mobile terminal detects a movement operation in the direction opposite to the direction in which the instruction bar a2 exists, the selection of the target a1 is confirmed (step S106). The movement operation is detected by swinging the finger in the direction opposite to the direction in which the indicator bar a2 exists. Here, the selection of “C” as the target a1 is confirmed.

  Then, the mobile terminal displays the page by scrolling at the same time as confirmation (step S108). Scroll here refers to page turning in an oblique direction.

  Thereby, the portable terminal can provide an operation feeling that is consistent with a page turning operation by a normal flick in a data series selection operation.

[Configuration of mobile terminal]
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating the configuration of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment. The portable terminal 1 corresponds to a portable terminal provided with a touch panel screen represented by a smartphone. The mobile terminal 1 is not limited to a smartphone, and may be a terminal such as a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, a PHS (Personal Handyphone System), or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance).

  The mobile terminal 1 includes a screen display unit 10, a touch panel unit 20, a storage unit 30, and a control unit 40.

  The screen display unit 10 corresponds to a screen (display) for displaying a display target. The touch panel unit 20 corresponds to a touch panel.

  The storage unit 30 corresponds to a storage device such as a non-volatile semiconductor memory element such as a flash memory or a FRAM (registered trademark) (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory). The storage unit 30 includes a data series list storage unit 31 and a content storage unit 32. The data series list storage unit 31 stores a list of series and a series transition for each data series. The content storage unit 32 stores content associated with each data series. As an example, when the data series is “date and time”, “sender”, and “title”, the content of the mail is included as the content. An example of the data structure of the data series list storage unit 31 will be described later.

  The control unit 40 has an internal memory for storing programs defining various processing procedures and control data, and executes various processes using these. The control unit 40 corresponds to an electronic circuit of an integrated circuit such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field programmable gate array (FPGA). Or the control part 40 respond | corresponds to electronic circuits, such as CPU (Central Processing Unit) and MPU (Micro Processing Unit). Further, the control unit 40 includes a finger movement speed detection unit 41, a finger movement direction detection unit 42, a target display unit 43, an instruction bar display unit 44, an instruction bar tip position determination unit 45, a page turning processing unit 46, and a content display unit 47. And a data series transition processing unit 48. The finger movement speed detection unit 41, the finger movement direction detection unit 42, the target display unit 43, the pointing bar display unit 44, the pointing bar tip position determination unit 45, the page turning processing unit 46, and the content display unit 47 are selected as a data series. It is included in the processing unit 50.

  The finger movement speed detection unit 41 detects the speed at which the user's fingertip moves in a predetermined direction while touching the screen. For example, the finger movement speed detection unit 41 detects the stop of the movement of the user's fingertip.

  The finger movement direction detection unit 42 detects an operation of moving in a diagonally upward (upper right) direction while the user's fingertip touches the screen. The finger movement direction detection unit 42 may detect an operation of moving in an obliquely downward (lower left) direction without being limited to the obliquely upward (upper right) direction. The “oblique flick operation” is realized by a combination of detection of fingertip movement by the finger movement direction detection unit 42 and detection of stoppage of fingertip movement by the finger movement speed detection unit 41.

  That is, unlike the flick operation that is a normal page turning operation, the finger movement direction detection unit 42 detects an operation that moves in an obliquely upward (upper right) direction or an obliquely downward (lower left) direction. Here, the diagonally upper (upper right) direction or the diagonally lower (lower left) direction indicates a direction in which the vertical angle from the center of the screen display unit 10 is larger than 30 degrees and within 45 degrees as an example. The direction is an example, and may be a direction greater than 30 degrees and within 60 degrees, or may be a direction greater than 25 degrees and within 45 degrees.

  In addition, the finger movement direction detection unit 42 detects a movement operation in a direction opposite to the direction in which the pointer is present. Such detection confirms the selection of the target.

  The target display unit 43 displays a target representing a data series. The indicator bar display unit 44 displays the indicator bar through the center of the screen display unit 10 from the position of the user's fingertip. For example, the target display unit 43 and the indicator bar display unit 44 display the target and the indicator bar when an oblique flick operation is detected.

  Further, the target display unit 43 may not be able to display all the targets to be displayed when there are more than a predetermined number of targets to be displayed. In such a case, the target display unit 43 displays targets that cannot be displayed with an operation feeling consistent with the flick operation. For example, the target display unit 43 displays a target that cannot be displayed when an indication bar is detected in an area where the target is not displayed. The area where the target is not displayed may be, for example, the upper left or lower right of the screen display unit 10.

  The pointing rod tip position determination unit 45 determines whether or not the position of the tip of the pointing rod is on the target representing the data series. If the position of the tip of the pointer bar is in a target representing a data series, the pointer bar tip position determination unit 45 selects this target.

  When the selection is confirmed by the finger movement direction detection unit 42, the page turning processing unit 46 performs page turning in an oblique direction. Note that the page turning processing unit 46 performs normal page turning when a horizontal flick (normal flick) is detected.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a normal page turning operation. As shown in FIG. 3, when flicking in the horizontal direction, normal page turning in the current data series is performed. Note that the normal page turning operation is not limited to when flicking in the horizontal direction, but may be when flicking in the vertical direction. In the following description, it is assumed that the normal page turning operation is when flicking in the horizontal direction.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of coexistence conditions for an oblique flick operation and a flick operation. As shown in FIG. 4, when the first touch point of the fingertip is in the central ½ size area of the screen display unit 10, and the swipe direction of the fingertip is a direction larger than 30 degrees and within 45 degrees. Is detected as an oblique flick operation. On the other hand, when the first touch point of the fingertip is in the central ½ size area of the screen display unit 10 and the swipe direction of the fingertip is within 30 degrees up and down, it is detected as a flick operation. . In this way, the data series selection processing unit 50 allows the oblique flick operation and the flick operation to coexist.

  5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of target display that cannot be displayed. FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a target display (upper left) that cannot be displayed. FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an example of a target display (lower right) that cannot be displayed. In FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, in order to display the target which cannot be displayed, the indicator bar indicates the direction in which the currently displayed target is hidden.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the left figure, “A”, “B”, and “C” are displayed as targets. Furthermore, “D”, “E”, and “F” exist in a hidden state. The pointing bar points “B”, which is one of the targets, from the fingertip.

  Under such circumstances, the target display unit 43 displays a target that cannot be displayed when an indicator bar is detected in an area where the target is not displayed. Here, in the right figure, since the pointer is detected in the upper left area as the area where the target cannot be displayed, the targets “D”, “E”, and “F” that cannot be displayed are displayed in order. By pulling the pointing bar upward, a target that cannot be displayed subsequently is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, “D”, “E”, and “F” are displayed as targets in the left diagram. Furthermore, “A”, “B”, and “C” exist in a hidden state. The pointer points from the fingertip to “E”, which is one of the targets.

  Under such circumstances, the target display unit 43 displays a target that cannot be displayed when an indicator bar is detected in an area where the target is not displayed. Here, in the right figure, since the pointing bar is detected in the lower right area as the area where the target cannot be displayed, the targets “A”, “B”, and “C” that cannot be displayed are displayed in order. When the pointer is pulled rightward, the target that cannot be displayed subsequently is displayed.

  6A and 6B are diagrams showing another example of display of targets that cannot be displayed. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating another example of display of a target that cannot be displayed (lower right). FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating another example of target display (upper left) that cannot be displayed. In FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the pointer indicates a target that cannot be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the left figure, “A”, “B”, and “C” are displayed as targets. Furthermore, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, and “H” exist in a hidden state. The pointing bar points “B”, which is one of the targets, from the fingertip.

  Under such circumstances, the target display unit 43 sequentially displays targets that cannot be displayed when an indicator bar is detected in an area where no target is displayed. Here, in the right figure, since the pointing bar is detected in the lower right area as the area where the target cannot be displayed, the targets “D” to “H” which cannot be displayed are displayed. When the pointer is pulled rightward, the target that cannot be displayed subsequently is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, in the left figure, “D”, “E”, and “F” are displayed as targets. Furthermore, “A”, “B”, and “C” exist in a hidden state. The pointer points from the fingertip to “E”, which is one of the targets.

  Under such circumstances, the target display unit 43 sequentially displays targets that cannot be displayed when an indicator bar is detected in an area where no target is displayed. Here, in the right figure, since the pointing bar is detected in the upper left area as the area where the target cannot be displayed, the targets “A” to “C” which cannot be displayed are displayed in order. By pulling the pointing bar upward, a target that cannot be displayed subsequently is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the content display unit 47 displays the content associated with the target whose selection has been confirmed. For example, the content display unit 47 reads the content from the content storage unit 32 using the content represented by the target as a key, and displays the read content.

  The data series transition processing unit 48 transitions to a target or content display process that follows (or precedes) the target or content for which selection has been confirmed based on the information of the series list stored in the data series list storage unit 31. . Further, the data series transition processing unit 48 transitions from the displayed target or content to the display process from the displayed target or content to the original target or content based on the information of the series list stored in the data series list storage unit 31.

  Here, the data structure of the data series list storage unit 31 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of the data series list storage unit according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the data series list storage unit 31 stores a series transition in a list structure for each data series. Each list includes a series name 31a, a series type 31b, and a pointer 31c. The series name 31a indicates the name of the series. The series type 31b indicates the distinction between the specific series and the sub series. The specific series indicates a specific data series. The sub-sequence indicates that it is a lower-order sequence of the specific sequence. The specific series indicates that it is an upper series of sub-series. The pointer 31c indicates a pointer to the next (lower) series. When the pointer 31c is “0”, this indicates that this list is the end of the data series.

  As an example, when the sequence name 31a is “sender”, the sequence type 31b indicates “specific sequence”, and the pointer 31c indicates the sequence name 31a indicates “Mr. A”, “Mr. B”, “Mr. C”. Each pointer is stored. When the series name 31a is “Mr. A”, “sub series” is stored as the series type 31b, and “0” is stored as the pointer 31c. That is, “Mr. A” as the sequence name 31a is a sub-sequence of “sender” as the sequence name 31a.

[Flowchart of data series selection processing]
Next, a flowchart of data series selection processing according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C. 8A to 8C are diagrams illustrating an example of a flowchart of data series selection processing according to the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the movement of the fingertip is detected on the touch panel (touch panel unit 20) (step S11). For example, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether the finger movement speed detection unit 41 and the finger movement direction detection unit 42 have detected the movement of the fingertip.

  When the data series selection processing unit 50 does not detect the fingertip movement (step S11; No), the determination process is repeated until it is detected. On the other hand, when the data series selection processing unit 50 detects the movement of the fingertip (step S11; Yes), it is determined whether the vertical angle from the center of the screen is within 30 degrees with respect to the direction of the fingertip movement ( Step S12). This is to determine whether or not the fingertip has performed a flick operation.

  When the vertical angle from the center of the screen is within 30 degrees (step S12; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that it is a left or right flick operation (step S13). In such a case, the data series selection processing unit 50 turns the page to the previous page or the next page while maintaining the current data series. That is, the data series selection processing unit 50 performs a normal page turning operation.

  On the other hand, if the vertical angle from the screen center is not within 30 degrees (step S12; No), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether the vertical angle from the screen center is within 45 degrees (step S12; No). Step S14). This is to determine whether or not the fingertip has performed an oblique flick operation.

  If the data series selection processing unit 50 has a vertical angle greater than 45 degrees from the center of the screen (step S14; No), the process proceeds to step S11. This is because the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that it is neither a flick operation nor an oblique flick operation. On the other hand, when the vertical angle from the center of the screen is within 45 degrees (step S14; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the stop of the fingertip is detected on the touch panel (step S14). S15).

  When the data series selection processing unit 50 has not detected the stop of the fingertip (step S15; No), the process proceeds to step S11. This is because the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that the operation is not an oblique flick operation. On the other hand, when detecting stop of the fingertip (step S15; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that the operation is an oblique flick operation, and proceeds to step S21.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the data series selection processing unit 50 displays an indicator bar and a target (step S21). For example, the data series selection processing unit 50 displays the target by the target display unit 43 and displays the instruction bar by the instruction bar display unit 44.

  Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the position of the tip of the pointing rod is on the target (step S22). For example, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the position of the tip of the pointer bar is on the target by the pointer bar tip position determination unit 45. If the position of the tip of the pointer is not on the target (step S22; No), the data series selection processing unit 50 proceeds to step S24.

  On the other hand, when the position of the tip of the pointer is on the target (step S22; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not a certain time has elapsed since the fingertip stopped (step S23). ). The certain time is 1 second as an example.

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed since the fingertip stopped (step S23; No), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that no target is selected, and proceeds to step S21. On the other hand, when a certain time has elapsed since the fingertip stopped (step S23; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that the target has been selected, and proceeds to step S26.

  In step S24, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the tip of the pointer is outside the target (upper left or lower right) (step S24). That is, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the operation is to display a target that has not been displayed.

  If the tip of the indicator bar is not outside the target (upper left or lower right) (step S24; No), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that the operation is not an operation for displaying a target that has not been displayed. The process proceeds to S21. On the other hand, when the tip of the indicator bar is outside the target (upper left or lower right) (step S24; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether the tip of the indicator bar has moved further outward. Determination is made (step S25). The movement of the tip of the indicator bar to the outside means an operation of pulling upward as an example when the outside of the target is at the upper left. When the outer side of the target is lower right, as an example, it means an operation of pulling in the right direction.

  If the tip of the pointer does not move further outward (step S25; No), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that the operation is not an operation for displaying a target that has not been displayed, and proceeds to step S21. .

  On the other hand, when the tip of the pointer moves further outward (step S25; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that the operation is to display a target that has not been displayed, and performs the following processing. Do. The data series selection processing unit 50 sets one target that cannot be displayed as a target to be displayed (step S27). Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 proceeds to step S21 to display the target.

  In step S26, since the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that the target has been selected, the tip of the pointer is locked (step S26). Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 proceeds to step S31.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8C, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not a fingertip movement is further detected on the touch panel (step S31). If the data sequence selection processing unit 50 has not detected the movement of the fingertip (step S31; No), the data series selection processing unit 50 releases the lock and proceeds to step S21.

  On the other hand, when the movement of the fingertip is further detected (step S31; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether the direction of the fingertip movement is opposite to the direction of the tip of the pointer. (Step S32). If the direction of the fingertip movement is not opposite to the direction of the tip of the pointing stick (step S32; No), the data series selection processing unit 50 releases the lock and proceeds to step S21.

  On the other hand, when the direction of the fingertip movement is opposite to the direction of the tip of the pointer (step S32; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the fingertip movement speed is equal to or greater than a certain value. Is determined (step S33). If the speed of the fingertip movement is not equal to or greater than a certain value (step S33; No), the data series selection processing unit 50 releases the lock and proceeds to step S21.

  On the other hand, when the speed of the previous movement is equal to or higher than a certain level (step S33; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether it is detected that the fingertip has left the touch panel (step S34). . If the data series selection processing unit 50 has not detected that the fingertip has moved away from the touch panel (step S34; No), the data series selection processing unit 50 releases the lock and proceeds to step S21.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the fingertip has moved away from the touch panel (step S34; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the distance touched by the fingertip before leaving is greater than or equal to a certain value ( Step S35). If the distance touched by the fingertip before leaving is less than a certain value (step S35; No), the data series selection processing unit 50 releases the lock and proceeds to step S21.

  On the other hand, if the distance touched by the fingertip is greater than or equal to a certain distance before leaving (step S35; Yes), the data series selection processing unit 50 determines the selection of the series for the target (step S36). Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 displays the determined data series page (step S37). That is, the data series selection processing unit 50 performs page turning in an oblique direction for the pages of the confirmed data series. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 ends the data series selection process.

[Flow chart of data series transition processing]
Next, a flowchart of data series transition processing according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of data series transition processing according to the embodiment. In FIG. 9, it is assumed that the data series selection processing unit 50 has confirmed the selection of the data series.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays the page of the data series for which selection has been confirmed (step S41). The data series transition processing unit 48 determines whether or not to return to the original page (step S42). When returning to the original page (step S42; Yes), the data series transition processing unit 48 proceeds to step S41 to return to the original page.

  On the other hand, when the data series transition processing unit 48 does not return to the original page (step S42; No), the data series transition processing unit 48 determines whether or not a specific series is selected (step S43). The selection process is performed by the data series selection processing unit 50. For example, the data series transition processing unit 48 determines whether or not the type 31b of the selected target series is “specific series” based on the information of the series list stored in the data series list storage unit 31. .

  If the specific series is not selected (step S43; No), the data series transition processing unit 48 proceeds to step S41. On the other hand, when the specific series is selected (step S43; Yes), the data series transition processing unit 48 determines whether or not there is a sub-series immediately under the selected specific series (step S43A). . For example, the data series transition processing unit 48 determines that the series type 31b of the page indicated by the pointer 31c of the selected specific series is “sub series” based on the information of the series list stored in the data series list storage unit 31. It is determined whether or not there is.

  If there is no sub-sequence immediately under the selected specific sequence (step S43A; No), the data sequence transition processing unit 48 proceeds to step S45 to display the content. On the other hand, when there is a sub-sequence immediately under the selected specific sequence (step S43A; Yes), the data sequence transition processing unit 48 displays the sub-sequence (step S43B).

  Then, the data series transition processing unit 48 determines whether or not a sub series has been selected (step S44). The selection process is performed by the data series selection processing unit 50. For example, the data sequence transition processing unit 48 determines whether or not the type 31b of the selected target sequence is “sub-sequence” based on the information of the sequence list stored in the data sequence list storage unit 31. .

  If no sub-series is selected (step S44; No), the data series transition processing unit 48 proceeds to step S41. On the other hand, when the sub series is selected (step S44; Yes), the data series transition processing unit 48 displays the content corresponding to the sub series (step S45).

  The data series transition processing unit 48 determines whether or not to return to the original page (step S46). When returning to the original page (step S46; Yes), the data series transition processing unit 48 proceeds to step S41 to return to the original page. In step S41, for example, the data series transition processing unit 48 refers to the data series list storage unit 31 and traces the list corresponding to the current page up to display a page of a specific series.

  On the other hand, if the data series transition processing unit 48 does not return to the original page (step S46; No), it selects the content and determines whether or not the selected content is executable (step S47). If the selected content is not executable (step S47; No), the data series transition processing unit 48 proceeds to step S49.

  On the other hand, when the selected content is executable (step S47; Yes), the data series transition processing unit 48 determines whether to execute the content (step S48). When the data series transition processing unit 48 does not execute the content (step S48; No), the data series transition processing unit 48 proceeds to step S49.

  In step S49, the data series transition processing unit 48 determines whether or not the data series is further traced back (or advanced) (step S49). If the data series transition processing unit 48 does not go back (or does not advance) in the data series (step S49; No), the data series transition processing unit 48 proceeds to step S51.

  On the other hand, when the data series transition processing unit 48 further goes back (or advances) in the data series (step S49; Yes), the previous (or next) content in the data series is displayed (step S50). Then, the data series transition processing unit 48 determines whether or not to return to the original page (step S51). When returning to the original page (step S51; Yes), the data series transition processing unit 48 proceeds to step S45 to return to the original page.

  On the other hand, when the data series transition processing unit 48 does not return to the original page (step S51; No), the data series transition processing unit 48 proceeds to step S47.

  In step S48, the data series transition processing unit 48 executes the content (step S52) when executing the content (step S48; Yes). Then, the data series transition processing unit 48 ends the data series transition process.

[Specific example of data series selection processing]
Next, a specific example of the data series selection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 10A to 10C. 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a specific example of the data series selection process according to the embodiment. In FIG. 10A to FIG. 10C, it is assumed that the user browses sorted mails of a specific sender among displayed mails when the user is browsing mails in date order. The data series list storage unit 31 stores the contents shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the user moves the fingertip diagonally upward. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that the operation is an oblique flick operation (step S200), and displays an instruction bar and a target (step S202). Here, “date and time”, “sender”, and “title” are displayed as targets.

  The user moves his / her finger in an oblique direction so that the aim of the pointing rod is set to the target. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the position of the tip of the pointer is on the target (step S204), and determines that the position of the tip of the pointer is on the “date and time” target. .

  The user stops the fingertip for a certain number of seconds, and then moves the fingertip in the direction opposite to the direction of the tip of the pointer. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that a certain time has elapsed since the fingertip stopped, and further determines that the direction is opposite to the direction of the tip of the instruction unit (step S206). As a result, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines the selection of “date and time” as the target.

  Subsequently, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays the content corresponding to the “date and time” since the “date and time” for which the selection has been confirmed is the specific series and there is no sub-series under the latest subordinate (step S208). Here, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays the mail sorted by “date and time”. Thereby, the user can browse mails in order of date.

  Here, it is assumed that the user wants to browse the sorted mails of a specific sender among the displayed mails. The specific sender is “Mr. A”. In order to return to the original page, the user selects a target indicating that the pointing bar returns to the original page. Then, the data series transition processing unit 48 transits to a higher-order series page (step S208), and displays the transitioned series page (step S210). Here, “date and time”, “sender”, and “title” are displayed as targets.

  The user aims the pointing stick at the “sender”, stops the fingertip for a predetermined number of seconds, and then moves the fingertip in the direction opposite to the direction of the tip of the pointing stick. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that a certain time has elapsed since the fingertip stopped, and further determines that the direction is opposite to the direction of the tip of the instruction unit (step S212). As a result, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines the selection of “sender” as the target.

  Then, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays the sub-sequence because the “sender” whose selection has been confirmed is the specific sequence and there is a sub-sequence under the latest subordinate (step S214). Here, “Mr. A”, “Mr. B”, and “Mr. C” are displayed as targets.

  The user moves his / her finger in an oblique direction so that the aim of the pointing rod is set to the target. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the position of the tip of the pointer is on the target (step S216), and determines that the position of the tip of the pointer is on the target of “Mr. A”. To do.

  The user stops the fingertip for a certain number of seconds, and then moves the fingertip in the direction opposite to the direction of the tip of the pointer. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that a certain time has elapsed since the fingertip stopped, and further determines that the direction is opposite to the direction of the tip of the instruction unit (step S218). Thereby, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines the selection of “Mr. A” as a target.

  Subsequently, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays the content corresponding to “Mr. A” because “Mr. A” whose selection has been confirmed is a sub-series (step S220). Here, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays an email of “Mr. A”. Thereby, the user can browse the mail sorted in the date order of the specific sender.

[Another specific example of data series selection processing]
Next, a specific example of the data series selection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams illustrating another specific example of the data series selection process according to the embodiment. In FIG. 11A to FIG. 11C, it is assumed that the user performs an approval process with reference to a series of documents for ordering business to Company B, and then browses a series of other unprocessed cases for approval requests.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, “target”, “waiting for approval”, and “date and time” are displayed as targets. The user moves his / her finger in an oblique direction so that the aim of the pointing rod is set to the target. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the position of the tip of the pointing bar is on the target, and determines that the position of the tip of the pointing bar is on the “partner” target.

  The user stops the fingertip for a certain number of seconds, and then moves the fingertip in the direction opposite to the direction of the tip of the pointer. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that a certain time has elapsed since the fingertip stopped, and further determines that the direction is opposite to the direction of the tip of the instruction unit (step S300). As a result, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines the selection of “destination” as the target.

  Subsequently, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays the sub-sequence if the “partner” whose selection has been confirmed is the specific sequence and there is a sub-sequence under the latest subordinate (step S302). Here, “Company A”, “Company B”, and “Company C” are displayed as targets.

  The user moves his / her finger in an oblique direction so that the aim of the pointing rod is set to the target. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the position of the tip of the pointer is on the target (step S304), and determines that the position of the tip of the pointer is on the target of “Company B”. To do.

  The user stops the fingertip for a certain number of seconds, and then moves the fingertip in the direction opposite to the direction of the tip of the pointer. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that a certain time has elapsed since the fingertip stopped, and further determines that the direction is opposite to the direction of the tip of the instruction unit (step S306). Thereby, the data series selection processing unit 50 confirms the selection of “Company B” as the target.

  Subsequently, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays the content corresponding to “B company” when “B company” whose selection has been confirmed is a sub series (step S308). Here, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays a case of “Company B”. Here, it is assumed that the user selects an unprocessed matter. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 executes an approval process for the selected case. As a result, the user can perform the approval process with reference to the series of documents for the ordering business to B company.

  Here, it is assumed that the user browses a series of unprocessed matters of other approval requests. Therefore, in order to return to the original page, the user selects a target indicating that the pointing bar returns to the original page. Then, the data series transition processing unit 48 transitions to a higher-order series page and displays the transitioned series page (step S310). Here, “partner”, “waiting for approval”, and “date and time” are displayed as targets.

  The user moves his / her finger in an oblique direction so that the aim of the pointing rod is set to the target. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines whether or not the position of the tip of the pointer is on the target, and determines that the position of the tip of the pointer is on the “waiting for approval” target. The user stops the fingertip for a certain number of seconds, and then moves the fingertip in the direction opposite to the direction of the tip of the pointer. Then, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines that a certain time has elapsed since the fingertip stopped, and further determines that the direction is opposite to the direction of the tip of the instruction unit (step S312). As a result, the data series selection processing unit 50 determines the selection of “waiting for approval” as the target.

  Subsequently, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays the content corresponding to “waiting for approval” when the “approval waiting” for which the selection has been confirmed is a specific series and there is no sub-series under the immediate subordinate (step S51). S314). Here, the data series transition processing unit 48 displays the matters waiting for approval sorted by “date and time”. Thereby, the user can browse the list of matters waiting for approval.

  In this way, the mobile terminal 1 selects a data series designated by the user from a plurality of data series, and a series of operations for selecting a previous page or a subsequent page in the data series is consistent with a flick operation. Can be done by operation.

[Effect of Example]
According to the above embodiment, the mobile terminal 1 includes a display with a touch panel. The mobile terminal 1 detects an operation of moving the fingertip in an oblique direction. When the mobile terminal 1 detects the stop of the fingertip, the mobile terminal 1 displays a plurality of targets each representing a plurality of data series and an indicator bar indicating an instruction from the stop position to the target. The mobile terminal 1 selects one of the targets based on the instruction bar displayed on the display. According to such a configuration, the mobile terminal 1 provides operability that is consistent with the flick operation, so that it is possible to easily select the data series without impairing the operability of the user.

  Moreover, according to the said Example, the portable terminal 1 detects the state which match | combined the displayed indicator stick with any target. When the mobile terminal 1 detects a moving operation in a predetermined direction, the mobile terminal 1 determines the target selection. According to this configuration, the mobile terminal 1 determines the target selection with consistency with the flick operation, so that it is possible to easily select the data series without impairing the user operability.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the portable terminal 1 locks the pointer and detects the movement operation in a predetermined direction when the state where the pointer is aligned with the target has passed for a certain period of time. According to this configuration, the mobile terminal 1 can reliably select the target, and can lose the blurring of the pointer by locking.

[Programs]
In the above embodiment, the mobile terminal 1 is described as including a touch panel that can be operated with a fingertip. However, the mobile terminal 1 is not limited to this, and may include a touch panel that can be operated with a dedicated pen. In such a case, the finger movement speed detection unit 41 detects the speed at which the dedicated pen moves in a predetermined direction while touching the screen. The finger movement direction detection unit 42 detects an operation of moving in a diagonally upward direction, for example, while the dedicated pen is touching the other surface.

  Further, the data series list storage unit 31 has been described as storing a series transition in a list structure for each data series. However, the data series list storage unit 31 is not limited to the list structure, and the series transition for each data series may be stored in a folder format or in a relational database format.

  In addition, each component of the illustrated apparatus does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific mode of device distribution / integration is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or part of the device is functionally or physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units depending on various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured. For example, the data series selection processing unit 50 and the data series transition processing unit 48 may be integrated as one unit. The data series transition processing unit 48 may be distributed to a transition determination unit that determines a transition destination to a specific series, a sub-series, and content, and a display unit that displays a page at the transition destination. Further, the data series list storage unit 31 and the content storage unit 32 may be connected as an external device of the mobile terminal 1 via a network.

  The various processes described in the above embodiments can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. Therefore, in the following, an example of a computer that executes a data series selection program that realizes the same function as the mobile terminal 1 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a computer that executes a data series selection program.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12, the computer 200 includes a CPU 203 that executes various arithmetic processes, an input device 215 that receives input of data from the user, and a display control unit 207 that controls the display device 209. The computer 200 also includes a drive device 213 that reads a program and the like from a storage medium, and a communication control unit 217 that exchanges data with other computers via a network. The computer 200 also includes a memory 201 that temporarily stores various types of information and an HDD 205. The memory 201, CPU 203, HDD 205, display control unit 207, drive device 213, input device 215, and communication control unit 217 are connected by a bus 219.

  The drive device 213 is a device for the removable disk 211, for example. The HDD 205 stores a data series selection program 205a and data series selection processing related information 205b.

  The CPU 203 reads the data series selection program 205a, expands it in the memory 201, and executes it as a process. Such a process corresponds to each functional unit of the mobile terminal 1. The data series selection processing related information 205 b corresponds to the data series list storage unit 31 and the content storage unit 32. For example, the removable disk 211 stores each piece of information such as the data series selection program 205a.

  Note that the data series selection program 205a is not necessarily stored in the HDD 205 from the beginning. For example, the program is stored in a “portable physical medium” such as a flexible disk (FD), a CD-ROM, a DVD disk, a magneto-optical disk, or an IC card inserted into the computer 200. Then, the computer 200 may read out and execute the data series selection program 205a from these.

  The following supplementary notes are further disclosed with respect to the embodiments including the above examples.

(Appendix 1) A device including a display with a touch panel is provided.
Detects an operation to move the moving object diagonally,
When detecting a stop of the movement target, a plurality of targets each representing a plurality of data series, and an indication line indicating an instruction from the stop position to the target are displayed on the display,
A data series selection method, comprising: executing a process of selecting one of the targets based on the instruction line displayed on the display.

(Supplementary Note 2) The process to select is
Detect the state where the displayed instruction line is set to one of the targets,
The data series selection method according to appendix 1, wherein a process of determining selection of the target is executed when a movement operation in a predetermined direction is detected.

(Supplementary note 3) The process to be selected is
The supplementary note 2 is characterized in that when the state in which the indication line is aligned with the target has passed for a certain period of time, the indication line is locked and a process of detecting a movement operation in a predetermined direction is executed. Data series selection method.

(Appendix 4)
Detecting an operation to move the moving object in an oblique direction via the touch panel,
When a stop of the movement target is detected via the touch panel, a plurality of targets each representing a plurality of data series and an instruction line indicating an instruction from the stop position to the target are displayed on the display with the touch panel. ,
A data series selection program for executing each process of selecting any target based on an instruction line displayed on a display with a touch panel.

(Appendix 5) A display with a touch panel;
A detection unit that detects an operation of moving the moving object in an oblique direction via the touch panel;
A plurality of targets each representing a plurality of data series when a stop of the movement target is detected, and a display unit for displaying an instruction line indicating an instruction from the stop position to the target;
A selection unit for selecting one of the targets based on the instruction line displayed on the display;
A portable terminal characterized by comprising:

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile terminal 10 Screen display part 20 Touch panel part 30 Storage part 31 Data series list storage part 32 Content storage part 40 Control part 41 Finger movement speed detection part 42 Finger movement direction detection part 43 Target display part 44 Instruction bar display part 45 Instruction bar Tip position determination unit 46 Page turning processing unit 47 Content display unit 48 Data sequence transition processing unit 50 Data sequence selection processing unit

Claims (4)

A device with a display with a touch panel
Detects an operation to move the moving object diagonally,
When detecting a stop of the movement target, a plurality of targets each representing a plurality of data series, and an indication line indicating an instruction from the stop position to the target are displayed on the display,
A data series selection method, comprising: executing a process of selecting one of the targets based on the instruction line displayed on the display. The process to select is
Detect the state where the displayed instruction line is set to one of the targets,
The data series selection method according to claim 1, wherein a process of determining the selection of the target is executed when a movement operation in a predetermined direction is detected. On the computer,
Detecting an operation to move the moving object in an oblique direction via the touch panel,
When a stop of the movement target is detected via the touch panel, a plurality of targets each representing a plurality of data series and an instruction line indicating an instruction from the stop position to the target are displayed on the display with the touch panel. ,
A data series selection program for executing each process of selecting any target based on an instruction line displayed on a display with a touch panel. A display with a touch panel;
A detection unit that detects an operation of moving the moving object in an oblique direction via the touch panel;
A plurality of targets each representing a plurality of data series when a stop of the movement target is detected, and a display unit for displaying an instruction line indicating an instruction from the stop position to the target;
A selection unit for selecting one of the targets based on the instruction line displayed on the display;
A portable terminal characterized by comprising:

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