Method for forming graphic map of alphabet for positioning letters input nodes on keyboard or sensor panel

FIELD: keyboard devices.

SUBSTANCE: method includes building three sets of graphic images of letters using a set of graphic elements, separation of alphabet on groups on basis of presence of main graphic element, selection of basic letter symbol in each group, construction of graphic images of letters, applying graphic image of each letter on basic letter with forced combination of main graphic element.

EFFECT: lesser dimensions, higher efficiency, broader functional capabilities.

2 cl, 10 dwg

The invention relates to computing, and in particular to the development of techniques and methods of creating a layout of alphabetic characters in the input text information. The invention can be implemented in computers and other devices, such as mobile phones.

From the prior art known methods location of alphabetic characters, open standards ANSI/HFS 100-1988.

You know the original “qwerty” layout, which is the accepted standard for the location of characters on the keyboard.

The location of the letters on the keyboard IBM personal computers (for example, the directory CHERRI “Keyboard”, p.10) performed a series. Build based on the location of the characters lies physiology, the frequency of use of the symbol, the frequency of use with other symbols (the letters, syllables), while each character is isolated and not graphically connected with others. The technique of the text information based on memorizing the image of the letters and the location of it in the row.

The present invention is to develop a new technical method of forming the arrangement of alphabetic characters in the input text information.

The technical result consists in the implementation of the invention for the purpose. Pic is b forming the location of characters on the input textual information provides quick memorization of the location of characters through a logical and visual perception. Implementation of the invention in the input text information, such as a keyboard, touch panel, provides the technique of blind printing, simplifies the use of computers, mobile phones and other similar devices for people with limited vision, provides the speed and ease of data entry, as well as the compactness and size reduction of the device.

The technical result is achieved by a method of forming graphics cards alphabet for the location of the nodes of the input characters on the keyboard, or touch pad, or other device includes the development of three sets of graphics characters using a set of graphical elements, obtained by selection in the alphabet, at least three main graphical elements contained in most letters, and additional graphic elements necessary to build graphics characters, the division of the alphabet into groups according to the presence of the basic graphic element, the selection in each group basic alphabetic character, coinciding with the main graphic element or part, building graphics characters by transforming the graphic image of a base character or previous graphics dobavlennogo and/or one or two additional graphical elements and/or with the exception of the primary and/or one or two additional elements, overlay graphic image of each letter basic letter symbol with the obligatory combination of the basic graphic element, at the same time as the main graphical elements emit vertical slash, slash and arc, as well as additional elements use a slash, symmetrical main graphic element, minor arc, a small horizontal line, a small slash and symmetric her, in addition, when applying graphics characters each each each added to the set of graphical element is assigned a letter designation corresponding to blend the letter, and if the graphical image of the letter obtained by removing a graphic element from the base or previous graphic image letters, forming together the letter designation assigned a graphic opposite retrieved.

The method is illustrated in the drawings. Figure 1 shows the neutral title font of the Latin alphabet. Figure 2 presents the group's letters of the alphabet. Figure 3 (a, b), 4 (a, b), 5 (a, b) presents three schemes graphical plotting characters and set of graphics characters, each of which is part of the overall graphic is a map of the alphabet. Figure 6 and 7 shows examples of implementation of the invention is the location of the nodes of the input characters in the input text information.

An alphabet is a historically-determined sequence of characters. It is in the form of a specific sequence, it always seems to be in the form of a set of individual characters, he is perceived. However, each character represents a graphic image, and the alphabet can be represented in the form of graphics cards, from which the associative can be allocated to the image of each letter.

The formation of the graphics cards of the alphabet are considered on the example of stylistically neutral font of the Latin alphabet. As the analysis shows (figure 2), basic graphic elements of the letters of the Latin alphabet are vertical, slash (right tilt) and arcuate element with a different location on the plane. Selection of basic graphic elements contained in most of the Latin alphabet, carried out visually or by applying or comparing the graphic images of the characters. Similarly define additional graphic elements needed to create the image of each letter of the alphabet.

On the basis of the set of basic graphical elements, the alphabet is andelat into three groups. The formation of the groups of characters is performed in the presence of the main graphic element. If a literal character contains two basic elements, it is preferable to include the group in which fewer letters, or associative. If necessary, each group can be divided into sub-groups, but this option in the materials of this application will not be considered.

The first group with the main graphic element - slash - includes eight alphanumeric charactersThe second group with the main graphic element - vertical - includes eleven letters - E, b, F, H, I, J, K, L, P, R, J. the Third group with the main arc-shaped graphical element includes seven characters, G, O, Q, D, U, S. a Literal character D has two main graphic element, but referred to the third group, because it contains the least amount of characters.

For graphic images of letters in each group is isolated base (starting) character, which coincides with the main graphic element or part of it, which leads to the logical next build process graphics characters. Then build graphic characters by transforming the graphics what about the image of the base or previous character. The transformation is carried out by adding to the basic image or the previous letter of the primary and/or one or two additional graphical elements and/or exclusion of the primary and/or one or two additional elements.

After receiving graphics characters in each group carry out sequential overlay graphic image of each letter on the basic graphic character and assign each newly added in combination with the overlay graphic letter designation, corresponding to blend the letter, and if the graphical image of the letter obtained only by removing the graphic element, formed together the letter designation assigned a graphic opposite retrieved.

Building together graphics for the first group of characters that are part of the graphics cards of the alphabet, as follows (figure 3 (a, b)). As a basic alphabetic characters take V, which formed the main graphic element and symmetric. Additional graphic elements necessary to create a graphical image of all the letters of the group are a small horizontal line and the left-hand slash. Figure 3(a) p is edstaven one graphic image of the letters. So, a graphic image, N is obtained by adding to V main graphic element, the graphic image W is obtained by adding to N slash - graphic element, symmetrical main graphic image of M is obtained by adding to N inclined graphical element, symmetrical core. Graphic image And is obtained by adding to N small horizontal lines and exceptions basic element.

Graphic imagereceive by adding to V main graphic element. In Latin there are two ways the image of this letter:However, the graphical elements of the basic character or the previous letter should participate in further education, so it is preferable

Graphic image X is obtained by adding to theslash - graphic element, symmetrical main graphic image of Z is obtained by adding to thetwo horizontal graphic elements and exceptions element, symmetrical core. When building get thatare large compared to d the natives graphics characters in their group. Then graphic set of characters (figure 3(b)) of the first group is built by applying the obtained graphic images to each other with the obligatory combination of the basic graphic element in the stacking order of each added to the collection of graphical element is assigned a letter designation, corresponding to blend the letter.

For the second group of letters basic alphabetic character is I, which coincides with the main graphic element. Additional graphic elements for forming a graphic image of the letters are small horizontal line, small bow-shaped element or a small vertical bar, small right-hand and left-hand slash.

Figure 4(a) presents a variant of the schema graphical transformation of the second group of letters. Building together graphics for the second group of letters (figure 4(b)) is similar to the first, i.e. by imposing built graphics on each other with the obligatory combination of the basic graphic element in the stacking order of each new graphic element added to the set, is assigned a letter designation imposed by the letters.

For the third group the characters base with a letter, preferably, choose O. figure 5(a) presents a variant of the transformation with the basic letter symbol On the graphic image which consists of four main arcuate elements. For comparative analysis identified the following additional graphic elements needed to create graphic images of letters - small bow-shaped element, a small left-handed slash, small horizontal line. This group of letters assigned D, which contains two main graphic element, so the vertical bar does not apply to additional graphic elements.

The transformation of the characters of this group is as follows. The graphic image is obtained by extraction from graphics basic character Of the arcuate main element on the right. Graphic image G is obtained by adding to the symbol With horizontal lines, graphics U is obtained by extraction from the arcuate element at the top, a graphic image of Q is obtained by adding a slash, graphic image S is obtained by extraction from the arcuate element and add two deployed in relation to each other small arcuate elements. Graphic D floor is constrained by extraction from the arcuate element on the left side.

Building together graphics for the third group of letters (figure 5(b) are obtained similarly, by successively applying the graphic images of letters, with additional elements assigned a letter designation based on sequence overlap is G and Q. the Graphical image of the letters C, D, U obtained only by removing the graphic elements of the basic character Of, so the letter designation assigned to the graphical elements, the opposite retrieved.

The resulting combination of graphic images of all three groups are graphical map of the alphabet.

The graphic card serves as the basis for the layout of the nodes of the input characters. Figure 6, 7 options for the conduct of nodes in the input alphabetic characters representing keys or image on the touch panel. Input nodes are divided into three groups. The first group 1 represents a set of keys, generating input signals alphabetic characters with a basic graphic element in the form of features. The second group 2 represents a set of keys, generating input signals alphabetic characters with a basic graphic element in the form of a vertical bar. The third group 3 represents a set of keys, generating input signals of the characters is the main graphic element in the form of an arc. The arrangement of the keys and their form made in accordance with the generated graphics card of the Latin alphabet.

Having the keyboard or the touch panel keys, representing the aggregate of graphical elements, and based on the graphic image an alpha character, the user selects a key corresponding to the letter. Taking the letter as a graphical image, the user logically, graphically, visually and motor remembers the layout of alphabetic characters, which increases the speed of printing. The use of such devices input text information will allow people with limited vision, using the logic, computer work and other input devices. Grouping of letters graphic features allows you to use text to teach children the alphabet and skills using a computer. The invention provides compactness and size reduction of devices, including mobile phones, PDAs.

1. The method of forming graphics cards alphabet for the location of the nodes of the input characters on the keyboard, or touch pad, or other device, including the construction of three sets of graphics characters using a set of graphical elements obtained by the division in the alphabet, at least three main graphical elements contained in most letters, and additional graphic elements necessary to build graphics characters, the division of the alphabet into groups according to the presence of the basic graphic element, the selection in each group basic alphabetic character, coinciding with the main graphic element or part of a building graphics characters by transforming the graphical image of the basic character or the previous graphic image by adding the primary and/or one or two additional graphical elements and/or with the exception of the primary and/or one or two additional elements, overlay graphic image of each letter on basic character with the obligatory combination of the basic graphic element, at the same time as the main graphical elements emit vertical slash, slash and arc, as well as additional elements use a slash, symmetrical main graphic element, minor arc, a small horizontal line, a small slash and symmetric her, in addition, when applying graphics characters each each each added to the set of graphic Pris is awayt letter, the appropriate blend the letter, and if the graphical image of the letter obtained by removing a graphic element from the base or previous graphic images of letters, forming together the letter designation assigned a graphic opposite retrieved.

2. The formation method of the graphics card according to claim 1, characterized in that the alphabet is Latin.