JPH0470926A - Man-machine interface - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To erase only the undesired windows in a single operation with use of a link by displaying the link set by a link setting means on a display. CONSTITUTION:The links 13 and 14 are set by a link setting means to prescribe the corresponding relations among the windows 8 - 11 and the icons 3 - 5 displayed on a display 2. Both set links 13 and 14 are displayed on the display 2 by a link display means. Thus it is possible to easily confirm the windows 8 - 11 and the icons 3 - 5 which are related to an activity if carried out by means of these windows and icons. As a result, only the undesired windows can be erased in a single operation with use of a link even when the windows are erased after the end of a prescribed activity.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a man-machine interface for executing multi-jobs using multi-windows and icon menus.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, as computers have become more multi-functional, man-machine interfaces have also been improved, and computers that execute multi-jobs using multi-windows and icon menus displayed on a display have come into practical use.

The second conventional example of such a man-machine interface is
This will be explained based on the diagram. In the illustrated man-machine interface l, an icon menu 6 consisting of a plurality of icons 3 to 5 is displayed at the upper right of the display 2, and four windows 8 to 11 of a multi-window 7 are displayed using almost the entire area. ing.

With such a man-machine interface, it is possible to execute multi-jobs while simultaneously checking multiple windows 8 to 11 displayed on the display 2, so that various data processing tasks can be executed with good efficiency. I can do it.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention The above-mentioned man-machine interface l can perform highly efficient data processing operations using the multi-windows 7. If you run the compiler in window 9 of multiple windows 8 to 1,
1 can be used to perform one activity.

When this activity ends and another activity is started, the windows 8 and 9 used in the previous activity must be deleted, but this management is left to the user. Therefore, you may forget to delete unnecessary windows 8 and 9, or forget to delete unnecessary windows 10 and 11.
Errors such as erasing data tend to occur, hindering work efficiency.

Means for solving the problem In a man-machine interface that executes multi-jobs using multiple windows and icons displayed on the display, there is A link setting means is provided for setting links defining mutual correspondence, and a link display means is provided for displaying the links set by the link setting means on a display.

The action link setting means sets links that define the correspondence between windows and icons displayed on the display, and the link display means displays the set links on the display, so that multiple windows and icons are displayed. Even if you execute an activity using an icon, you can easily check the windows and icons related to that activity. , you can use links to delete only unnecessary windows in one operation.

Example An embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG.

Note that the same parts as in the conventional example described above are given the same names and numerals, and explanations thereof will be omitted. First, in the man-machine interface 12 of this embodiment, links can be freely created between the windows 8 to 11 of the multi-window 7 displayed on the display 2 and between the icons 3 to 5 of the icon menu 6 to define the mutual correspondence. A setting means (not shown) for setting the link, and a link display means (not shown) for displaying the set link on the display 2 are provided.

Note that the links displayed on the display 2 are referred to as strings 13 and 14 here.

In such a configuration, the man-machine interface 12 allows a predetermined window 8 to be opened at the user's request.
It is possible to set and display strings 13 and 14 that define the correspondence between icons 3 and 11 and between icons 3 and 5. Here, any number of strings 13.14 can be generated according to the number of activities of the user, and windows 9 to 11 and icons 4.5 connected by strings 13.14 are defined as one group. It is specified that the following actions are performed.

For example, in the same figure, the strings 13 set between the three windows 9 to 11 indicate a hierarchical hierarchical relationship, and if a predetermined activity is performed in the upper window 11, it will also be performed in the lower windows 9 and 10. When the upper window 11 is deleted, the lower windows 9 and 10 are also automatically deleted.

By doing this, if one activity is being performed in multiple windows 9 to 11, when the activity is finished, select the upper window 11 from the string 13 state and delete it, and the window that is no longer needed will be deleted. All numbers 9 to 11 can be deleted.

In addition, in the figure, the string 14 set between the two icons 4 and 5 indicates a network relationship and has no hierarchical concept, so one of the icons 4 and 5 connected by this string 14 The operation does not affect the other, and for example, this is used for memo purposes by the user.

In addition, in this man-machine interface 12, strings 13 and 14 having different operation contents and groups are displayed on the display 12 so that they can be identified with different patterns and colors.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention provides a man-machine interface that executes multi-jobs using multiple windows and icons displayed on the display, in which the windows and icon menus of the multi-windows displayed on the display are By providing a ring setting means for setting a link that defines a mutual correspondence relationship between icons, and providing a link display means for displaying the link set by this link setting means on a display, it is possible to Even if you execute an activity using , you can easily check the windows and icons related to that activity. For example,
Even if you want to delete a window after a certain activity has finished, you can use the link to delete only unnecessary windows in one operation, so you can forget to delete unnecessary windows or forget to delete necessary windows. This has the effect of preventing erroneous operations and contributing to improving work efficiency.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing a conventional example. 2... Display, 3-5... Icon, 6...
・Icon menu, 7...Multi window, 8~
11...Window, 12...Man-machine interface, 13.14...Link

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a man-machine interface that executes multi-jobs using multiple windows and icons displayed on the display, define mutual correspondence between windows in the multi-windows displayed on the display and between icons in the icon menu. 1. A man-machine interface comprising: a link setting means for setting a link, and a link display means for displaying the link set by the link setting means on the display.