JPH02244257A - Kana/kanji conversion processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate th control of a variable KANJI (Chinese character) dictionary file by sharing this file set to scattering process processor among terminal equipments and therefore attaining the easy reference to the private words for the terminal equipments just by registering these words one in a private word dictionary. CONSTITUTION:The terminal equipments 25 and 26 contain the fixed KANJI dictionary files 27a and 28a containing individually the KANJI of high universal applicability. At the same time, a scattering process processor 23 includes a variable KANJI dictionary file 24a which contains a private word dictionary storing the private words inputted from both equipments 25 and 26 and a learning dictionary showing the emerging frequencies of KANJI, etc., of high using frequencies via the equipments 25 and 26. Then the file 24a is shared by both equipments 25 and 26. Thus it is not required to individually register the integrated words that are used in common by the equipments 25 and 26 for each of these equipments. Furthermore an operator can easily perform the KANA (Japanese syllabary)/KANJI converting tasks as desired with use of either one of both equipments 25 and 26.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a kana-kanji conversion processing system that performs kana-kanji conversion using a plurality of terminal devices.

(Prior Art) Online systems of financial institutions, etc. usually connect a host computer installed in a calculation center, etc., and an in-branch system for processing predetermined transaction operations within the branch. It consists of a communication line that transmits information. Furthermore, this online system incorporates distributed processing in which each in-store system independently processes transaction operations in order to reduce the burden on the host computer and reduce the amount of communication lines used.

By adopting this distributed processing, the host computer does not need to be involved in the transaction operations processed by each in-store system one by one, and only needs to grasp, for example, the processing results of the transaction operations.

By the way, in proceeding with actual transaction operations, it is necessary to input, for example, the customer's name and the name of the bank to which the transfer is to be made. When performing such input, operations such as inputting kana using a keyboard or the like, and then converting it to kanji, are performed as in a general word processor.

Here, among the online systems, the system that converts kana to kanji as described above will be referred to as the kana-kanji conversion system.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a conventional kana-kanji conversion system.

In the figure, an in-business system 3 is connected to a host computer 1 via a communication line 2.

The in-store system 3 includes a terminal controller 5,
Distributed processing processor 6, file 7, and terminal device 8.9
The terminal controller 5 includes a distributed processing processor 6 and a file 10.11.
, the file 7 is connected to the distributed processing processor 6 to which the terminal devices 8.9 and 0 are connected, and the terminal devices 8.
Files 10 and 11 are connected to file 9.

Terminal controller 5 is connected to host computer 1 via communication line 2.

The host computer 1 centrally manages, for example, a plurality of in-house systems (not shown), and the communication line 2 transmits data between the host computer 1 and the in-house systems 3.

The terminal controller 5 includes a known information distribution control circuit and the like for controlling data transmission between the host computer 1, the distributed processing processor 6, and the terminal device 8.9.

The distributed processing processor 6 independently processes transaction operations requested by the terminal device 8.9, away from the control of the host computer 1. The file 7 is composed of a hard disk or the like that includes processing data 7a such as programs necessary for the operation of the distributed processing processor 6.

The terminal device 8.9 is equipped with a keyboard, a display, etc., and is operated by an operator. File 1
0.11 is a fixed kanji dictionary file l Oa, which is referred to when the terminal device 8.9 executes the kana-kanji conversion process.
11 as variable kanji dictionary files 10b, llb, etc.

Note that the fixed kanji dictionary files 10a and lla.

Details of the variable shallow learning dictionary files 10b and llb will be explained in FIG. 3.

Now, in the kana-kanji conversion system with the above configuration,
For example, when performing kana-kanji conversion using the terminal device 8, a keyboard (not shown) provided on the terminal device 8 is operated to input kana characters. When the terminal device 8 recognizes that the input of kana characters has been completed, it reads the contents of the file IO.

If the manually written kana character is a highly versatile kanji (phrase), it is converted into a kanji based on the contents of the fixed kanji dictionary file 10a. Furthermore, if the input kana characters are words (private terms) arbitrarily registered by the operator, they are converted into kanji based on the contents of the variable kanji dictionary file 10b.

If there is one kanji character that corresponds to the input kana character, only one type of word candidate will be displayed on the display (not shown) of the terminal device 8. In this case, the operator will decide on the word candidate and convert it. end. Furthermore, if there are homophones, multiple candidates will be displayed on the display. The operator selects and determines a desired candidate from among the plurality of candidates, and completes the conversion.

Note that when the input of the predetermined information is completed and the transaction is to be executed, the terminal device 8 outputs a request to the terminal controller 5 to execute the process. Terminal controller 5 transfers information from terminal device 8 to distributed processing processor 6 .

The distributed processing processor 6 executes processing corresponding to the input information based on the processing data 7a stored in the file 7. Furthermore, the processing results are notified to the host computer l via the terminal controller 5 and the communication line 2. Further, the terminal controller 5 transmits the processing results to the terminal device 8 and allows the operator to recognize the results of the transaction.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of a conventional kana-kanji conversion system.

The terminal device 8.9 and file 10.11 shown in the figure are similar to those shown in FIG.

As explained above, the files 10 and 11 each contain a fixed kanji dictionary file 10a.

11a and variable kanji dictionary files 10b and llb.

The fixed kanji dictionary files loa and lla are JI
It consists of S Kanji Dictionary 12.16 and Word Dictionary 13.17. JIS Moji Dictionary 12.16 is JIS No. 1
This is a general-purpose kanji dictionary consisting of level and second level kanji. The word dictionaries 13.17 are composed of highly versatile words.

The variable kanji dictionary files 10b and 11b are each composed of a private term dictionary 14.18 and a learning dictionary 15.19. The private term dictionary 14.degree. 18 consists of private terms arbitrarily registered by the operator, for example. The learning dictionary shows the frequency of appearance of frequently used kanji, etc.

Now, assume that operator OP1 uses the terminal device 8 to perform kana-kanji conversion of a very common word (for example, "Nitsubonginkou") (in the figure). In this case, operator OP1 is the terminal device 8. Using the keyboard (not shown) of the device 8, input "Nitsubonginkou". The terminal device 8 is
The JIS kanji dictionary 12 and the word dictionary 13 of the fixed kanji dictionary file 10a are referred to to search for kanji that match the content such as "Nitsubonginkou". As a result, the terminal device 8
``Bank of Japan'' is displayed as a candidate on the display (not shown). The operator OP1 makes a decision if this candidate is correct.

This completes the kana-kanji conversion.

Now, in order to obtain kanji such as ``Bank of Japan,'' it takes a lot of effort to input ``Nippon Ginkou'' each time you convert kana to kanji. In such a case, the operator OP registers a phrase such as "Bank of Japan" under the name "Nichigin" (■ in the figure) in the private term dictionary 14 of the variable kanji dictionary file 10b. In this case, each time the operator OPl inputs "Nichigin", the terminal device 8 refers to the private terminology dictionary 14 (■ in the figure) and displays kanji candidates such as "Bank of Japan" on the display.

The same applies when the operator OP2 uses the terminal device 9 to convert kana to kanji.

Note that the operator OP2 does not need to register the kanji character "Bank of Japan" as the same name as "Nichigin" as the operator OPI, but can register it as a name such as "Nichigi", for example.

Now, in order to convert the kanji such as ``Two Bank of Japan'' into kana-kanji using the name ``ni'' using any terminal device installed in the in-house system 3 (Figure 2), we have created a unified private terminology (unified private terminology). In such cases, syntactic words may be registered in the private terminology dictionary 14 using the terminal device 8 (■ in the figure), and registered in the private terminology dictionary 18 using the terminal device 9 ( As shown in (■) in the figure, registration work must be performed for each terminal device.In such a case, as the number of terminal devices increases, the time spent on registration work increases accordingly. .

Further, for example, when operator OP2 occasionally uses the terminal device 8, the private terminology dictionary 14 only contains words and phrases in private terminology registered by operator OP, so operator OP2 can use kana, kanji, and kanji as he wishes. There was a problem that the conversion could not be performed.

The present invention has been made with attention to the above points, and when registering syntax commonly used by each terminal device, it is not necessary to register for each terminal device, and furthermore, it is not necessary for the operator to register which terminal device he/she is using. Another object of the present invention is to provide a kana-kanji conversion system that can easily perform desired kana-kanji conversion work.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The kana-kanji conversion system of the present invention is connected to a host computer, and separated from the control of the host computer,
In a device including a distributed processing processor that independently controls a plurality of terminal devices, each of the plurality of terminal devices is individually provided with a fixed kanji dictionary file consisting of highly versatile kanji, and the distributed processing processor is provided with: A variable kanji dictionary file is provided that includes a private term dictionary that stores private terms input by each of the terminal devices, and a learning dictionary that indicates the frequency of appearance of frequently used kanji by each terminal device, The dictionary file is shared by the plurality of terminal devices.

(Operation) In the above system, a fixed kanji dictionary file is provided on the terminal device side, and a variable kanji dictionary file is provided in a file provided in the distributed processing processor. When each terminal device refers to the variable kanji dictionary file, the distributed processing processor accesses the variable kanji dictionary file via the distributed processing processor. Transmit the contents of the kanji dictionary file. Since this variable kanji dictionary file is shared by each terminal device, the same conversion result can be obtained no matter which terminal device performs the kana-kanji conversion process.

(Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the kana-kanji conversion system of the present invention.

In the figure, an in-business system 21 is connected to a host computer 1 via a communication line 2.

The in-store system 21 includes a terminal controller 22
, a distributed processing processor 23, a file 24, a terminal device 25, 26, and files 27 and 28.

A distributed processing processor 23 and terminal devices 25 and 26 are connected to the terminal controller 22. A file 24 is connected to the distributed processing processor 23.
Files 27 and 28 are connected to the terminal devices 25 and 26.

Terminal controller 22 is connected to host computer l via communication line 2.

In the figure, the host computer 11 communication line 2, terminal controller 22, distributed processing processor 23, and terminal devices 25 and 26 are the host computer 1, communication line 2, terminal controller 5, distributed processing processor 6, and It has the same configuration as terminal device 8.9. Therefore, duplicate explanations will be omitted as appropriate.

In FIG. 1, the file 24 is stored in each terminal device 25.2.
The system is comprised of a variable kanji dictionary file 24a shared by the computers 6 and 6, and a hard disk and the like provided with processing data 24b such as programs necessary for the operation of the distributed processing processor 23.

Files 27.28 are fixed kanji dictionary files 27a referenced by terminal devices 25.26.

28a, such as a hard disk.

Now, in the kana-kanji conversion system with the above configuration,
For example, when converting kana to kanji using the terminal device 25, a keyboard (not shown) provided on the terminal device 25 is operated to input kana characters. When the terminal device 25 recognizes that the input of kana characters is completed, for example, if the input kana characters are common words, they are converted into kanji based on the contents of the fixed kanji dictionary file 27a.

This process is similar to the conventional kana-kanji conversion system.

Next, if the input kana characters are of special content arbitrarily registered by the operator, the terminal controller 2
2, the distributed processing processor 23 is accessed and converted into kanji based on the contents of the variable kanji dictionary file 24a of the file 24. In this way, in the present invention,
The variable kanji dictionary file 24a is stored in the distributed processing processor 2
3, the distributed processing processor 23 is accessed each time.

Now, if there is one word that corresponds to the input kana character, only one type of word candidate will be displayed on the display (not shown) of the terminal device 25. In this case, the operator will decide on that candidate and convert it. end. Additionally, if there are homophones, multiple word candidates are displayed on the display. The operator completes the kana-kanji conversion process by selecting and determining a desired candidate from a plurality of candidates, and repeats the same process as necessary.

Note that when the input of the predetermined information is completed and the transaction is to be executed, the terminal device 25 outputs a request to the terminal controller 22 to execute the process. The terminal controller 22 transfers information from the terminal device 25 to the distributed processing processor 23.・Distributed processing processor 2
In step 3, processing corresponding to the input information is executed based on the processing data 24b stored in the file 24. Furthermore, the processing results are notified to the host computer 1 via the terminal controller 22 and the communication line 2. Also,
The terminal controller 22 sends the processing results to the terminal device 2.
5 to make the operator aware of the results of the transaction.

Note that the operation when converting a general phrase from kana to kanji by referring to the fixed kanji dictionary file 27a of the file 27 is the same as that of the conventional method described above with reference to FIG.

Therefore, here, a case will be described in which kana-kanji conversion is performed with reference to the variable kanji dictionary file 24a.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the kana-kanji conversion system of the present invention.

The figure shows in detail the terminal devices 25, 26, terminal controller 22, distributed processing processor 23, and file 24 shown in FIG.

The variable kanji dictionary file 24a of the file 24 is composed of a private term dictionary 30 and a learning dictionary 31. The private term dictionary 30 is made up of, for example, registered words arbitrarily registered by the operator. The learning dictionary 31 indicates the appearance frequency of frequently used kanji characters.

In the above configuration, the handling of private terms that can be arbitrarily registered by the operator operating the terminal devices 25 and 26 will be explained.

For example, a case will be described in which an operator operating the terminal device 25 registers a private term.

First, a request is made to the terminal device 25 to handle private language. Then, select the item for private term registration, and select the phrase "Bank of Japan," for example, in the same way as the kana-kanji conversion of a general phrase explained earlier.Next, input the reading. Here, we will register the phrase "Bank of Japan" with the pronunciation as "Nichigin". When this reading is input, the terminal device 25 accesses the distributed processing processor 23 via the terminal controller 22. When the distributed processing processor 23 determines that it has received access for private term registration, it registers the phrase ``Bank of Japan'' with the pronunciation ``Nichigin'' in the private term dictionary 30 of the file 24 (
In the figure, registration ■). When the registration is completed, the distributed processing processor 23 notifies the terminal device 25 of the completion of the registration via the terminal controller 22. Through the above process, private language can be registered.

Next, a case of inquiring about private terms will be explained.

First, a request for private language handling is made to the terminal device 25, and a private language inquiry is selected. Then enter the reading you want to inquire about. When this input is completed, the terminal device 25 accesses the terminal controller 22 and distributed processing processor 23. The distributed processing processor 23 refers to the private term dictionary 3o according to the pronunciation input from the terminal device 25 (see ■ in the figure). The result of this reference is notified to the terminal device 25 via the terminal controller 22. Terminal device 2
5, it is possible to recognize words corresponding to the input pronunciation.

Next, the case of deleting private terms will be explained.

First, a request is made to the terminal device 25 to handle private terms, and a selection is made to delete private terms. Then, when the pronunciation corresponding to the word to be deleted is input, the private term is notified to the terminal device 25 as a reference result, similar to the private term inquiry process described above. Select the word or phrase you want to delete from this list. When this selection is completed, an instruction to execute deletion is given. The terminal device 25 that received the instruction to execute the deletion accesses the distributed processing processor 23 via the terminal controller 22. When the distributed processing processor 23 determines that it has received the access to delete the private term, it deletes the private term dictionary in the file 24. The word/phrase selected first from 30 is searched and deleted (Delete ■ in the figure). When the deletion is completed, the distributed processing processor 23 notifies the terminal device 25 of the completion of the deletion via the terminal controller 22.

Through the above flow, private terms can be deleted.

Next, registration of the learning dictionary will be explained.

This learning dictionary registration is automatically performed at the time of kana-kanji conversion.

That is, when the terminal device 25 performs kana-kanji conversion and the operator selects a word or phrase, the terminal device 25 converts the terminal device 25 to the distributed processing processor 23 via the terminal controller 22.
The distributed processing processor 23 recognizes the registration of the learning dictionary and adds information (
(For example, character code, etc.) (in the figure, learning registration ■
) Registration of the learning dictionary ends with a flow of 0 or more.

From now on, when performing kana-kanji conversion, the terminal device 25 will have the following information:
Words registered in this learning dictionary 31 are displayed preferentially.

It should be noted that the terminal device 26 can also access the variable kanji dictionary 24 of the file 24 in the same way as the terminal device 25.

Now, when registering words and phrases that are commonly used by each terminal device in the private term dictionary 30, by registering them using the terminal device 25, for example, it is possible to register words and phrases that are commonly used by each terminal device.
However, it can be easily referenced.

Further, since there is no need to provide a variable kanji dictionary file in each terminal device, the capacity of the files 27 and 28 (FIG. 1) can be reduced.

In the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a fixed kanji dictionary file in the file 24, but in order to shorten the access speed, the frequently used fixed kanji dictionary file may be provided for each terminal device. It becomes.

(Effects of the Invention) In the kana-kanji conversion system of the present invention configured as described above, since each terminal device shares the variable kanji dictionary file provided on the distributed processing processor side, once a private term is registered in the private term dictionary, , can be easily referenced on multiple terminal devices. Therefore, management of variable kanji dictionary files becomes easier. Also, even if the terminal device used by the operator is changed,
Since the variable kanji dictionary used does not change, it is possible to prevent words from being selected as candidates that are different from what the operator intended.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the kana-kanji conversion system of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram of a conventional kana-kanji conversion system, Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the conventional kana-kanji conversion system, and Fig. 4 The figure is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the kana-kanji conversion system of the present invention. 1... host computer, 2... communication line, 21
... In-store system, 22... Terminal controller, 23... Distributed processing processor, 24.27.28... File, 24a... Variable kanji dictionary file, 27a, 28a... Fixed kanji dictionary File, 30...
・Private terminology dictionary, 31...Learning dictionary. Patent Applicant: Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. Figure 4 Diagram explaining the operation of the kana-kanji conversion system of the present invention

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] In a device including a distributed processing processor that is connected to a host computer and independently controls a plurality of terminal devices apart from the control of the host computer, each of the plurality of terminal devices has a general-purpose A fixed kanji dictionary file consisting of a kanji dictionary that collects highly versatile kanji is provided, and the distributed processing processor includes a private term dictionary that collects private terms input by each terminal device, and a kanji dictionary that includes the highly versatile kanji. and a learning dictionary indicating the frequency of appearance of the private term; and the variable kanji dictionary file is shared by each of the terminal devices.