JPH08129469A - Optimization display method for computer processing operation button - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To enable a user to perform the button operation in the state most suitable for him by displaying individual buttons in most suitable states in accordance with the need that the easiness of button operation is different by users and is changed. CONSTITUTION: When operation buttons consisting of button groups as sets of individual buttons and button clusters generalizing respective button groups are displayed on a display device, individual clusters in the same button cluster are displayed while changing the display order based on the frequency in selection of the individual button selected with an input device, the data value stored in a storage device correspondingly to each individual button, or arbitrary designation of the user.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention automatically or arbitrarily changes an operation button displayed on a display device for instructing a process to be executed by a computer in order to optimize the ease of button operation. The present invention relates to a method for optimizing display of operation buttons for computer processing which are displayed by being displayed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in computer processing for taking out arbitrary data out of data generally stored in a storage device of a computer and performing a predetermined process, an operation button as a set of individual buttons is displayed on a display device. It is widely practiced to display and display an instruction to select this individual button with an input device.

Here, the operation button is a program,
It is manufactured or registered using commands, macros, scripts, and other languages and description methods. In any case, the display position, display size, display order of individual buttons, or multiple individual buttons are combined into one individual button. In order to change the display aggregation to be displayed as, it is necessary to change the display specifications of the individual buttons according to the above language and description method.

Therefore, the display position, display size, display order, or display aggregation of the individual buttons is determined based on the frequency with which the user selects the individual buttons, the value of data stored in the storage device, and the change thereof. It has been difficult to change it automatically, or to change it arbitrarily and intentionally as needed, such as by the user based on the importance of each individual button or other conditions.

[0005]

However, in the above conventional example, it is considerably difficult for the user to change the display position, display size, display order, or display aggregation of the individual buttons displayed on the display device. It was necessary to change the display specifications of individual buttons using the aforementioned troublesome language and description method, and the display of individual buttons would not change unless this change was made. Even if it is better to change the display specifications of individual buttons due to changes in the selection status or the contents of data, the user will not adjust to the actual situation without changing the display of individual buttons. If you don't notice how hard it is to use, or give up if you can't help it or continue to use it with patience, There was a cormorant problem.

In view of the above, the present invention displays the individual buttons in an optimal state in accordance with the needs of users that the easiness of button operation varies from user to user and changes. The object is to provide a button operation that is optimal for the user at that time.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, an optimized display method of computer processing operation buttons according to the present invention is a button group that is a set of individual buttons and a button that controls the button group. -When displaying the operation buttons consisting of class and on the display device, the display order of individual buttons within the same button class corresponds to the selection frequency of individual buttons selected using the input device and each individual button The display device is characterized in that it is changed and displayed based on either the data value stored in the storage device or the user's arbitrary designation.

Further, the display size of the individual button in the same button class is either the selection frequency of the individual button selected by using the input device or the data value stored in the storage device corresponding to each individual button. Depending on whether or not the individual button is selected and displayed in the same button class using the input device, the selection frequency of the individual button is selected and stored in the storage device corresponding to each individual button. It is characterized in that the individual buttons are collectively displayed on the basis of either the data value or the user's arbitrary designation.

Further, at least one of the display position and the display size of the individual button between different button classes is defined as the cumulative cumulative frequency of selection of individual buttons in each button class,
Alternatively, it is characterized in that it is changed and displayed based on any of the user's arbitrary designations.

[0010]

According to the present invention configured as described above, the selection frequency of the individual buttons in the same button class, the data value stored in the storage device corresponding to the individual button, or any designation by the user. The same button based on either
Based on the display order of individual buttons in the class, the display size, or the display aggregation that aggregates multiple individual buttons, the cumulative total of the selection of individual buttons in each button class, or the user's arbitrary designation. Therefore, at least one of the display position and the display size of the individual buttons between different button classes can be automatically or intentionally changed to display the buttons in an optimal state. It is possible to perform button operations that correspond flexibly to the information needs described above, are easy to see, select, and are efficient, that is, easy button operation.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a system for carrying out the present invention includes a display 1 as a display device for displaying operation buttons, and this display (display device) 1.
Input device 2 such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel or a pen for selecting and instructing the operation buttons displayed on the screen
And data to be processed, a storage device 3 including a memory, a disk, and the like for storing the data to be processed and the operation buttons by button classes, button groups, and individual buttons, and controlling each of these devices to operate the operation buttons. It is mainly composed of a computer (central processing unit) 4 that executes a process corresponding to the selection instruction.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the structure of data stored in the storage device 3 and the value of the data. Each data 1, data 2 ... Is field 1, field 2 ...
It is composed of multiple fields, such as field 1 in these fields, "Osaka" and "
"Sapporo", but in field 2 "Product A" and "Product B"
However, "450" and "250" are stored in the field 3, respectively.

The values of all data are the same as the number of data items for each field constituting the data, and the number and arrangement of fields are the same throughout all data. In the following description, it is assumed that each data is composed of three fields (field 1 to field 3) and there are 7 data (data 1 to data 7).

FIG. 3 shows FIG. 2 stored in the storage device 3.
Corresponding to the data shown in, the operation button including a button group that is a set of individual buttons and a button class that controls this button group is set and stored, and this operation button is displayed on the display device 1. It shows the state of being done.

In FIG. 3A, the button class "district" corresponds to the field 1 of the data shown in FIG. 2, and the button class "district" is 1 in this example.
One button group "national" is set, and this button group "national" is a set of individual buttons "Osaka", "Sapporo", "Tokyo", and "Fukuoka" based on the value of field 1. Is represented as.

Similarly, in FIG. 2B, the button class "product" corresponds to the field 2 of the data shown in FIG. 2, and one button class "product" is provided in this example for this button class "product". The button group "major category" is set, and this button group "major category" is a set of individual buttons for "product A", "product B", and "product C" based on the value of field 2. Is represented as.

Operation buttons as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B are displayed on the display device 1, and after performing a plurality of computer processes in this state, how to optimize the display state of the operation buttons. It will be described below as to whether or not it will be realized.

FIG. 4 shows an example in which the display order and display size of individual buttons within the same button class and the same button group are changed and displayed based on the selection frequency of the individual buttons.

That is, in this example, the display order and the display size of each individual button are selected based on the selection frequency of each individual button of the button class "district" and the button group "national" shown in FIG. 3 (a). The display device is changed and displayed, and the storage device 3 stores and stores the “individual button selection frequency table” shown in FIG.

In the selection frequency column of the "individual button selection frequency table", each time the individual button is selected, the selection frequency of the corresponding individual button is increased by one.

In the case of this example, in computer processing, the individual buttons are "Osaka" 12 times, "Sapporo" 7 times,
This shows that "Tokyo" was selected 25 times and "Fukuoka" 6 times.

Here, by using the input device 2 to instruct "change of display order by frequency of selection" via, for example, a button, the display order of individual buttons is used as shown in FIG. It is re-displayed by rearranging in the order of frequency, which allows you to select the most frequently selected individual button.
By displaying “Tokyo” at the top (top level), it is possible for the user to easily find an individual button with a high selection frequency.

Further, by using the input device 2 to instruct "change of display size by selection frequency" through, for example, a button, the display size of the individual button is changed as shown in FIG. And display again in proportion to. This makes it possible to display the most frequently selected individual button "Tokyo" at the top (top level) and at the largest size so that the user can select an individual button with a high selection frequency more quickly.

FIGS. 4D and 4E show a state in which the order of instructions is reversed from that of FIGS. 2B and 2C, that is, in FIG. 3D, the display size is changed first. Is displayed and the display size of the individual button is displayed again.
Shows a state in which the display order of the individual buttons is re-displayed by instructing to change the display order of the individual buttons (the same state as in FIG. 7C).

As described above, the same button class,
Both the display order and the display size of the individual buttons in the same button group can be changed and displayed. However, as shown in (b) and (d) of the same figure, the display order and the display size of the individual buttons are shown. It goes without saying that one of them may be changed and displayed.

In FIG. 5, the display order and display size of the individual buttons in the same button class and the same button group are changed based on the data value stored in the storage device 3 corresponding to each individual button. It shows an example of displaying.

That is, in this example, the data value corresponding to each individual button of the button class "district" and the button group "national" shown in FIG.
The display order and the display size of each individual button are changed and displayed based on this data value (sales amount), and the storage device 3 stores the “individual button corresponding data” shown in FIG. "Value table" is set and stored.

In this example, the sales column of the "individual button-corresponding data value table" is obtained by totalizing the value of the field 3 of the data shown in FIG. 2 for each individual button. is there.

That is, the sales amount "700" corresponding to the individual button "Osaka" is the value "45" of each field 3 of data 1 and data 2 in which field 1 stores "Osaka".
Individual buttons with 0 ”and“ 250 ”totaled
The sales amount "100" of "Sapporo" is the value "1" of the field 3 of the data 3 in which the field 1 stores "Sapporo".
00 "as well. Similarly, regarding the sales amounts of the individual buttons" Tokyo "and" Fukuoka ", similarly, the values of the field 3 of the data in which the respective names are stored in the field 1 are tabulated.

Here, by using the input device 2 to instruct "change of display order depending on sales amount" through, for example, a button, the display order of individual buttons can be changed as shown in FIG. The buttons are re-displayed by re-arranging them in descending order of high price, which allows you to display individual buttons with the highest sales.
By displaying "Osaka" at the top (top level), it is easy for the user to find an individual button with a large sales value.

Furthermore, by using the input device 2 to instruct "change of display size according to sales amount" through, for example, a button, the display size of individual buttons can be changed as shown in FIG. And display again in proportion to. By doing this, the individual button "Osaka" with the largest sales amount is displayed at the top (top level) and the largest, so that the user can select the individual button with the highest sales amount more quickly. Become.

As in the case shown in FIGS. 4D and 4E, the order of the instructions may be reversed, and it is needless to say that only the display order or the display size may be changed. Is.

FIG. 6 shows an example in which the display order of the individual buttons in the same button class and the same button group is changed and displayed based on the user's arbitrary designation.

That is, in this example, the user can arbitrarily designate the display position of each individual button of the button class "district" and the button group "national" shown in FIG. 3 (a). The "individual button display position table" shown in FIG. 6A is set and stored in the storage device 3.

In the display position column of the "individual button display position table", numerical values when the display positions are counted from the top, 01, 02, ... Are inputted. Here, by using the input device 2 to instruct “change display order by designating display position” via, for example, a button, the display order of the individual buttons is changed to the display position as shown in FIG. It is rearranged and redisplayed according to the specification of, so that in this example, "Sapporo" (01), "
It can be displayed in order from the north on the map, such as "Tokyo" (02) ..., so that individual buttons can be located easily.

In FIG. 7, a plurality of individual buttons in the same button class and the same button group are collectively displayed based on the data value stored in the storage device 3 corresponding to each individual button. The following shows an example.

That is, in this example, although data is not shown in the figure, data values corresponding to individual buttons "Shibuya store", "Shinjuku store" ... of button class "store", button group "Kanto district" In this example, a profit is obtained, and a plurality of individual buttons are collectively displayed as an individual button "other" based on this data value (profit). The "individual button corresponding data value table" shown in () is set and stored.

In this example, in the profit column of the "individual button corresponding data value table", the data value is the profit,
It is assumed that it is calculated for each individual button. That is, the profit of the individual button "Shibuya store" is 150 (million yen), "Shinjuku store"
Has a profit of 62 (million yen), and the total profit for all individual buttons in the button group "Kanto area" is 600 (million yen).

Here, by instructing "change of display method by display aggregation and its condition" using the input device 2, as shown in FIG. 9B, the total profit is occupied among the individual buttons. Multiple individual buttons corresponding to stores with a small percentage are aggregated into one individual button called "Other" and re-displayed, and by doing so, individual buttons corresponding to stores with a large profit for the user are preferentially selected. It can be done easily.

In this example, the profit is 3 (total profit).
4 individual buttons "Kawasaki store" corresponding to less than% stores,
"Omiya store", "Urawa store", "Matsudo store" are aggregated and displayed in the individual button "Other".
When "Other" is selected, as shown in FIG. 7C, the four individual buttons before aggregation are re-displayed, and the individual button corresponding to the store with a small profit can be selected.

In the above example, "profit is 3% of the total
Needless to say, the aggregation conditions such as "less than a few stores" can be set arbitrarily. FIG. 8 shows an example in which the display size of individual buttons between different button classes is changed and displayed based on the cumulative selection frequency of individual buttons in each button class.

That is, in this example, the button class "district" shown in FIG. 3A and the button class "shown in FIG. 3B" are used.
The display size of the individual button in each button class is changed and displayed based on the cumulative frequency of selection of each individual button of "product".
The “selection cumulative frequency table by button / class” shown in (a) is stored.

In the "Selected cumulative frequency table by button / class" column, the number of individual buttons is 1
Each time the button class is selected, the cumulative selection frequency of the button class for the selected individual button is increased by one.

In the case of this example, during computer processing, it is confirmed that the individual button selection for the button class "district" is made a total of 50 times and the individual button selection for the button class "product" is made a total of 25 times. Shows.

Here, by using the input device 2 to instruct "change of display size by cumulative selection frequency of button class" through, for example, the buttons, as shown in FIG.・ The display size of the individual buttons in the class is re-displayed in proportion to the selected cumulative frequency, so that in this example, the button class "district" is twice as large as the button class "product". It is possible to make it easy for the user to see the button class that is frequently used and to select the individual button by displaying the button class.

Similarly, although not shown in the figure, the button class itself is changed by instructing "change of display order based on the cumulative frequency of selection of button class" using the input device 2.
For example, the display (display device) 1 may be rearranged from the left side to the right side in the descending order of the selected cumulative frequency and may be displayed again.

Further, the user arbitrarily designates the display position of the button class, and the storage device stores the "button class display position table" which is almost the same as the "individual button display position table" shown in FIG. 6 (a). It is also possible to store the settings in the No. 3 and re-display the button class itself at a desired position based on this.

Although the method of optimizing the operation buttons displayed on the display device 1 has been described above, the user feels that the display state of the operation buttons is always convenient for the user. The operation button display can be optimized by instructing and changing the state by using the input device 2 again.

Further, after the instruction is given, the input device 2 is instructed to "save" to store the data in the storage device 3, and the operation buttons are re-displayed based on this, so that the operation is automatically performed thereafter. From this state, a selection operation can be performed, and the user can instruct the computer 4 to execute a process by an easy button operation that flexibly responds to constantly changing information needs.

[0050]

Since the present invention has the above configuration,
It is possible to display individual buttons automatically or intentionally in an optimal state in response to the needs of users that the easiness of button operation varies from user to user and changes. As a result, it is possible for the user to perform button operations in an optimal state that is easy to see and select, and is efficient.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a system for carrying out the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of data and a value of data stored in a storage device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of operation buttons displayed on a display device in association with data stored in a storage device.

FIG. 4 shows an example of operation buttons displayed on a display device by changing the display order and display size of each individual button in the same button class based on the selection frequency of each individual button in the same button class. Fig.

FIG. 5 is an example of operation buttons displayed on the display device by changing the display order and display size of each individual button in the same button class based on the data value corresponding to each individual button in the same button class. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of operation buttons displayed on a display device by changing the display order of individual buttons in the same button class based on the user's arbitrary designation in the same button class.

[Fig. 7] Multiple individual buttons in the same button class
The figure which shows an example of the operation button aggregated and displayed on the display device based on the data value corresponding to each individual button.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of operation buttons displayed on a display device by changing the display size of individual buttons between respective button classes based on the cumulative selection frequency of individual buttons in different button classes.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 display device 2 input device 3 storage device 4 computer (central processing unit)

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. When displaying an operation button composed of a button group which is a set of individual buttons and a button class which controls the button group on a display device, the individual buttons within the same button class are The display order is changed based on either the selection frequency of the individual button selected using the input device, the data value stored in the storage device corresponding to each individual button, or any designation by the user. A method of optimizing display of operation buttons for computer processing, characterized by displaying. 2. When displaying an operation button composed of a button group which is a set of individual buttons and a button class which controls the button group on a display device, the individual buttons within the same button class are The display size is changed and displayed based on either the selection frequency of the individual button selected using the input device or the data value stored in the storage device corresponding to each individual button. Optimal display method of operation buttons for computer processing. 3. A plurality of individual buttons within the same button class for displaying an operation button composed of a button group, which is a set of individual buttons, and a button class that controls the button group on a display device. One individual button based on either the selection frequency of the individual button selected using the input device, the data value stored in the storage device corresponding to each individual button, or any designation by the user. A method for optimizing display of operation buttons for computer processing, which is characterized in that the operation buttons are collectively displayed. 4. When displaying an operation button composed of a button group, which is a set of individual buttons, and a button class that controls the button group on a display device, an individual button between different button classes is displayed. At least one of display position and display size
A method for optimizing display of operation buttons for computer processing, which is changed and displayed based on either the cumulative total frequency of selection of individual buttons in a class or any designation by the user.