JPH0228822A - data processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a data processing system having a small-sized data processing device and a larger data processing device than the small-sized data processing device.

[Summary of the Invention 1 The present invention provides a data processing system such as the one described above, in which a large data processing device freely creates a data input format and writes it to a removable external storage medium, and a small data processing device By inputting data based on the data input format in the attached external storage medium, writing it to the external storage medium, and printing this input data on a large data processing device, it is possible to increase the size of a small data processing device. This makes it possible to easily input data in a desired format using a small-sized data processing device without causing any problems.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, when inputting data according to a predetermined format in a data processing device, data input based on the format created was performed only by the data processing device itself that created the format.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, when a desired format is created using a small data processing device and data is input into that format, the display screen of the small data processing device is small, so the overall It's difficult to understand the image, and it's not easy to input data in the desired format.

Therefore, in order to realize the desired format, it is necessary to input the appropriate format data on a small data processing device, for example, while away from home. This was troublesome as it required editing using a large data processing device to convert it into the desired format.

In addition, in order to easily input data in a desired format using a small data processing device, it is necessary to enlarge the display screen and use special components for creating the format, such as keys and circuits for drawing ruled lines. It is necessary to provide
There is a problem in that it becomes impossible to realize the miniaturization that is strongly desired in small-sized data processing devices.

An object of the present invention is to enable a small data processing device to easily input data in a desired format without increasing the size of the device.

[Means to solve the problem] The means of this invention are as follows.

The removable external storage medium a (see the functional block diagram of FIG. 1, the same applies hereinafter) is, for example, a RAM card.

The first data processing device is, for example, a word processor or the like, and is equipped with display means b1 such as a CRT display.

The second data processing device C is, for example, a small handheld word processor.

The creating means b2 of the first data processing device includes a display means b
Create a data input format (document layout, form format, etc.) on 1.

The first writing means b3 writes the data input format created by the creation means b2 into the external storage medium a related to insertion.

The printing means b4 prints the data input by the second data processing device C and stored in the external storage medium a based on the data input format in the external storage medium a.

The guiding means c1 of the second data processing device C guides the data input position according to the data input format in the inserted external storage medium a.

The second writing means c2 writes the input data to the external storage medium a based on the guidance by the guidance means c1.

U action The operation of the means of this invention is as follows.

When the data input format is created on the display means bl by the creation means b2 of the first data processing device, the first writing means b3 inputs the data related to the creation into the inserted external storage medium a. Write format.

Then, when the external storage medium a on which the data input format is written is inserted into the small-sized second data processing device C, the guide means c1 of the second data processing device C
The second writing means c guides the data input position according to the data input format in the inserted external storage medium a.
2 writes the input data to the external storage medium a based on the guidance by the guidance means c1.

The data according to the data input format stored in the external storage medium a is printed by the printing means b4 when the external storage medium a is inserted into the first data processing device.
In this way, in the second data processing device C, the external storage medium a is printed from the first data processing device.
Input guidance is performed according to the data input format created above, and data input according to this guidance, that is, formatted data, is written to the external storage medium a, so the second data processing device C simply follows the guidance. Data can be input in a desired format simply by inputting data without being aware of the data input format. Further, since there is no need to create a data input format by the second data processing device C, the second data processing device C can be downsized without requiring a large display screen.

Therefore, it is possible to easily input data in a desired format using a small data processing device without increasing the size of the device.

[Example] An example will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7.

Configuration FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of the data processing system according to the embodiment, which includes a large word processor R and a handheld word processor H.

The large word processor R is equipped with a keyboard 1R, a CRT display 2R, and a printer 3R.

Handy type processor is keyboard L
H1 is equipped with a liquid crystal display 2H, and in order to make it compact and improve portability, the keyboard 114 and liquid crystal display 2H are housed in separate thin box-shaped casings.
2Ha, and the casings HWIO1HW20 are connected so that they can be opened and closed like a book. Furthermore, for compactness, the number of display lines on the liquid crystal display 2H is three, and no printer is installed.

The large word processor R and the handheld word processor H are each provided with an insertion slot 4R13H into which a RAM cart RC is inserted.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a large-sized word processor R, in which the keyboard 1R, CRT display 2R, and printer 3R are connected to a CPU 5H. Also, CPU5
Also connected to H is a connector 7R for connecting a document memory 6R1RAM card RC.

The CPU 5R performs various processes on the document information input from the keyboard IR, stores it as document data in the document memory 6R, displays it on the CRT display 2R, prints it on the printer 3R, etc.

In addition to a data input key (not shown) for inputting various data, the keyboard IR has function keys such as
Form format input section I for inputting the form format
Input position designation parts IRb, R that designate input positions indicating the layout of the document such as Ra, large blade top position of itemized data, etc.
It has a save key IRc that instructs to create a data input format on the AM card RC, and a print key IRd that instructs to print the contents of the RAM card RC1 or document memory 6R.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a small handheld word processor H, in which the keyboard IH1 and the liquid crystal display 2H are connected to the CPtJ4H. Also, CPU
4H includes a kana-kanji conversion unit 511 and document memories 6H and R.
A connector 7H for connecting an AM card RC is also connected.

The CPU 4H performs controls such as converting kana character data input from the keyboard IH into kana-kanji characters with reference to the kana-kanji conversion section 5H, storing the conversion results in the document memory 6H, and displaying them on the liquid crystal display 2H.

The keyboard IH includes a character input section IHa for inputting various character data, a large word processor R that guides data input according to the data input format created on the RAM card RC, and input data based on this guidance as a RA.
Load key IHb that instructs to store in M card RC
, has a tab key IHc that guides the next input position.

Next, the data input format creation process by the large-sized word processor R will be explained with reference to FIG. Large word processor R CPU5
R stores the input format data string in the document memory 6.
The data is stored in R and displayed on the CRT display 2R (step S2).

Next, when the input position is specified by the input position specifying section IRb, in step S3), a predetermined position is placed in the specified position in the document memory 6R, that is, the specified position in the form indicated by the form format data string. Insert and display the input position mark (step 54) 9 Then, save the data in the document memory 6R to the RAM card RC connected to the connector 7R (step S
5), Finish.

Next, the sentence written by the handheld word processor I4] The document creation process will be explained with reference to FIG.

When the load key 1-Hb is operated while the RAM card RC storing the data input format I created by the large word processor R1 is connected to the connector 7H of the handheld word processor H, the handheld word processor CPU4I of Word Processor H is RAM card RC
The data input format data in the document memory 6H is transferred (step 521). And document memory 6
522), set the position data of the position where the searched input position mark exists in the tab register TR (
Step 323), the cursor is displayed at that position and the input position is guided (Step 524).

Next, when characters are input using the character input section 114a based on the guidance (step 525), the input character data is stored in the document memory 6H (step 826). On this occasion,
The position indicated by the position data in the tab register TR corresponding to the cursor display position becomes the top position. Further, the input position mark]-2-mark that has been notched is erased by overwriting character data from that position. Naturally, kana-kanji conversion processing for input character data is also executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the tab key IHcO") has been operated (step 527). If the tab key IHc has not been operated, the process returns to step S25 to continue the character input process.

On the other hand, when the tab key IHc is operated, an input position mark after the position indicated by the current tab register TR is searched for (step 328), and its presence or absence is determined (step 529). As a result, if there is an input position mark, the process returns to step 823 and input position guidance is performed.
If there is no input position mark, it is assumed that data corresponding to all items in the form format has been input, and the data in the document memory 6H (including the form format data) is saved to the RAM card RC (step S, 30
),finish.

In this way, you can freely use the RAM in a large word processor R.
Input guidance is provided according to the data input format created on the card RC. Therefore, by utilizing a RAM cart in which a desired data input format is stored, the handy word processor I" can input data according to the desired format without being aware of the format. Furthermore, there is no need to create a data input format using the handheld word processor I, and there is no need to enlarge the display screen of the handheld word processor H, making the compact FH more convenient. Furthermore, in addition to simply transferring the data collected by the handheld word processor I-1 to the large word processor R via the RAM card, the data input format created by the large word processor R can be transferred via the removable RAM cart RC. Since the data is transferred to the handheld word processor H, the data is transferred to the handheld word processor H.
RAM in which sensor H and data input format are written
For example, salespeople, etc. can freely carry Card RC.
It is possible to input data according to a desired format on the go without being conscious of the format.

] 4 Then, when the data inputted on the RAM card RC in a desired format is not to be printed, the RAM card RC can be connected to the large-sized word processor H, for example, when the user returns from an outing.

In other words, the RAM card RC is used as a large word processor R.
When the CPU 5R of the large-sized word processor R loads the data in the inserted RAM card RC into the document memory 6R (step 551 in FIG. 7). Then, the data in the document memory 6R, that is, the data created in a desired format on the RAM card RC, is printed by the printer 3R (step 552), and the process ends.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be applied to other data processing systems other than word processor systems, for example. In addition, data input formats are not limited to those with border lines and underlines like the form format, but also fixed data such as address, title, date of issue, issuer, etc. in correspondence. It may also be format 1 to data.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, a large data processing device can freely create a data input format and write it to a removable external storage medium, and a small data processing device can write the data input format into a removable external storage medium. Since input guidance is provided based on the data input format of the present invention, it is possible to easily input data in a desired format using this compact data processing device without increasing the size of the compact data processing device.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of an embodiment, FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of the large-sized word processor shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. Figure 5 is a flowchart 1 showing data input format creation processing using a large word processor, Figure 6 is a flowchart showing document creation processing using a handheld word processor, and Figure 7 is a flowchart showing data input format creation processing using a large word processor. 3 is a flowchart showing print processing. 1R...keyboard, IRa...form format input section, IRb...input position specification section, 2H-...liquid crystal display, 2R-...CRT display, 3R...
...Printer, 4H CPU, 5R-=CPU, R-large word processor, H...handheld word processor, RC--RAM card, TR river register.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A first data processing device including a display means, a second data processing device, and an external storage medium removably attached to the first and second data processing devices, The first data processing device includes a creating means for creating a data input format on the display means, and a first writing device for writing the data input format created by the creating means into the external storage medium to be inserted. and printing means for printing data input by the second data processing device and stored in the external storage medium based on a data input format in the external storage medium, the second data processing device a guide means for guiding a data input position according to a data input format in the inserted external storage medium; and a second document for writing input data into the external storage medium based on the guidance by the guide means. A data processing system characterized in that it is equipped with means for loading data.