US20070198948A1 - Information processing apparatus, information processing program, storage medium storing an information processing program and window controlling method - Google Patents
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- the present inventionrelates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing program, a storage medium storing an information processing program, and a window controlling method. More specifically, the present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing program, a storage medium storing an information processing program, and a window controlling method which display a plurality of windows on a first display area and a second display area.
- a corresponding windowis. displayed in an active state, eliminating a need for performing a complicated operation, such as moving the overlapping windows.
- a window intended to be rendered an active window out of the plurality of windows overlapping on one screenis merely selected by the icon on the same screen.
- the selected windowis merely displayed at the forefront in the same position on the same screen.
- the technique of controlling the plurality of windows between the plurality of display areas or between the plurality of display screensis nowhere disclosed.
- a selected window out of the plurality of windows displayed on one display in an overlapping manneris displayed on another designated display, capable of improving visibility.
- each mouse, etc.has to be utilized, causing a bother in operation. That is, one of the plurality of windows displayed on the first display can be displayed on the second display by operating a mouse, etc. provided on the first display, but for inputting to the window displayed on the second display, a mouse, etc. provided on the second display has to be operated. Also, even when the mouse, etc. provided on the second display is operated, it is impossible to display a window displayed on the first display on the second display.
- Another object of the present inventionis to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing program, a storage medium storing an information processing program, and a window controlling method which are able to improve operability with respect to a window control among a plurality of display areas.
- An information processing apparatus of a first inventioncomprises a storing means, a display means, a detecting means, and a first display controlling means.
- the storing meansstores data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows.
- the display meansincludes a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed.
- the detecting meansdetects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas.
- the first display controlling meansdisplays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- the information processing apparatus ( 10reference numeral designating a portion corresponding in the embodiments) of the first invention includes a storing means ( 28 a , 48 ), and the storing means stores data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows.
- window image data, upper screen window tab number data, lower screen window tab number data, tab data, tab position data, etc.are stored.
- a display means ( 12 , 14 )includes a first display area ( 12 ) and a second display area ( 14 ).
- the first display areadisplays a predetermined (forefront in depth, for example) window out of a plurality of windows ( 110 , 114 , 118 ), or displays the plurality of windows in an overlapping manner.
- the second display areadisplays a plurality of selection areas ( 112 , 116 , 120 ).
- a detecting means( 42 , S 5 , S 7 , S 131 , S 133 , S 135 , S 137 , S 143 , S 145 , S 161 , S 163 , S 189 , S 211 , S 213 , S 227 )detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas.
- a first display controlling means( 42 , 50 , 52 , 60 , S 181 , S 183 , S 241 , S 243 ) displays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- the predetermined inputis an input with a one-click operation, a two-click operation, a downward-sliding operation, or the like in the embodiment.
- the storing meansmay includes a table storing means ( 80 ) for storing table data (tab data) to bring the respective selection areas into the respective windows.
- the first display controlling meansdetermines a window corresponding to the selection area on which a predetermined input is performed on the basis of the table storing means, and displays the window on the second display area.
- the storing meansmay include the identification information storing means ( 80 ) for storing identification information (tab number) to be applied to each of the windows and a second display area identification information storing means ( 84 ) for storing identification information of the window to be displayed on the second display area.
- the first display controlling meanswhen a predetermined input is performed within a selection area, stores identification information of the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area identification information storing means (S 181 , S 241 ), and displays the window to which the stored identification information applied on the second display area (S 185 , S 243 ).
- the plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windowsare displayed on the second display area, and therefore, a user performs a first predetermined input to the selection area of the second display area to thereby display a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on the forefront (active window) on the second display area.
- a userperforms a first predetermined input to the selection area of the second display area to thereby display a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on the forefront (active window) on the second display area.
- an input meansfor example. Therefore, even the window displayed on the first display area can be displayed so as to be set to an inputable state on the second display area through movement or copying by performing a predetermined operation on the selection area of the second display area, capable of improving operability.
- an information processing apparatusfurther comprises a second display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection areas on the first display area or on the forefront on the first display area.
- the second display controlling means( 42 , 50 , 52 , 60 , S 185 , S 187 ), displays when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area (inactive window) by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the first display area or on the forefront on the first display area.
- the first predetermined inputis an input by the one-click operation in the embodiment.
- the usertemporarily displays the inactive window on the first display area or displays it on the forefront of the first display area by the first predetermined input, and thus he or she can confirm the content of the window by the first display area, for example. Then, after the confirmation, by performing a predetermined input operation as necessary, it is possible to display the window on the second display area. Accordingly, it is possible to improve operability.
- an information processing apparatusfurther comprises a third display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area by said detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- the third display controlling means( 42 , 50 , 52 , 60 , S 241 , S 243 ), displays when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area (inactive window) by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- the second predetermined inputis an input by a two-click operation or a downward-sliding operation in the embodiment.
- an inactive windowcan be directly displayed on the second display area, capable of directly setting the window to an operational inputable state, and allowing a quick input.
- the useruses different input operations on the selection area corresponding to the inactive window to thereby differentiate the display control of the inactive window. For example, in a case that the content of an inactive window needs to be confirmed, by performing a first predetermined input, it is possible to temporarily display the inactive window on the forefront on the first display area.
- An information processing apparatus of the second inventioncomprises a storing means, a display means, a detecting means, and a first display controlling means.
- the storing meansstores data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows.
- the display meansincludes a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed.
- the detecting meansdetects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas.
- the third display controlling meansdisplays, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on a forefront on the first display area by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- the information processing apparatus of the second inventionis the same as the above-described information processing apparatus of the first invention except for a difference in operation of the display controlling means, and therefore, a duplicated description will be omitted.
- a third display controlling means in the second inventionis equivalent to the third display controlling means in the first invention, and displays when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- the second predetermined inputmay be an input by the one-click operation, a two-click operation, a downward-sliding operation, or the like.
- the userperforms a second predetermined input on the selection area corresponding to the inactive window to thereby directly display the inactive window on the second display area, and can directly set the window to an operational inputable state, allowing a quick input.
- an information processing apparatus of the second inventionfurther comprises a first display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or the window displayed on the forefront by said detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- the first display controlling meansis equivalent to the first display controlling means in the first invention, and displays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to the active window of the first display area by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- the first predetermined inputis set so as to be different from the second predetermined input, for example, and in the embodiment, the first predetermined input is an input by a one-click operation, and the second predetermined input is an input by a two-click operation, a downward-sliding operation, or the like.
- the first predetermined inputis an input by a one-click operation
- the second predetermined inputis an input by a two-click operation, a downward-sliding operation, or the like.
- the detecting meansdetects an input to an arbitrary position of the second display area.
- the information processing apparatusfurther comprises a setting means ( 42 , S 181 , S 183 , S 241 , S 243 ) for setting, when a window is displayed on the second display area by the first display controlling means or the third display controlling means, the window to an inputable state from the detecting means.
- a setting means42 , S 181 , S 183 , S 241 , S 243
- the windowis set to an inputable state. Accordingly, by performing a predetermined input on the selection area, it is possible to perform an input operation on the window displayed on the second display area.
- an information processing apparatuscomprises a fourth display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to the window displayed on the second display area, the window corresponding to the selection area of the forefront on the first display area.
- the fourth window controlling meansdisplays, when it is determined that a predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to the window displayed on the second display area on the basis of the coordinates data detected by the coordinates detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area of the forefront on the first display area. In this case, if an input operation to the window displayed on the second display area is not required, the window can be moved from the second display area to the first display area, capable of improving operability.
- the information processing apparatusfurther comprises a fifth display controlling means for displaying, in a case that the window is displayed on the second display area and when it is determined that other window is being displayed on the second display area, the other window on the forefront on the first display area.
- a fifth display controlling means( 42 , 50 , 52 , 60 , S 165 , S 167 , S 175 , S 223 , S 225 , S 235 ) displays, in a case that the window is intended to be displayed on the second display area by the first display controlling means or the third display controlling means and when it is determined that other window is being displayed on the second display area, the other window on the forefront on the first display area.
- the storing meansmay include a first display area identification information storing means ( 82 ) for storing identification information of the window to be displayed on the first display area.
- the fifth display controlling meanswhen it is determined that other window is being displayed on the second display area (S 165 , S 223 ), stores the identification information of the other window on the first display area identification information storing means (S 167 , S 225 ), and displays the window to which the stored identification information is applied on the first display area (S 175 , S 235 ).
- the window to be input from now and the window which has been an object to be operated by noware switched by only a predetermined input, capable of improving operability.
- the detecting meansdetects the predetermined input on the basis of the input data from a touch panel ( 22 ) which is not set on the first display area but set on the second display area. In this case, it is possible to operate it as if the player touches the selection area of the second display area, and similarly, it is possible to operate the window displayed on the second display area as if the player touches it. Accordingly, it is possible to control the window with an intuitive operation. Also, since the touch panel is an input means, a window as an operational object can be displayed on the second display area which exists within a range touchable by a user, that is, reachable by the user. Accordingly, it is possible to further improve operability.
- the storing meansstores data to display a basic input window (input window image data) to be displayed on the second display area
- the information processing apparatusfurther comprises a basic display controlling means ( 42 , 50 , 52 , 60 , S 189 , S 191 , S 193 , S 213 , S 219 , S 221 , S 277 , S 279 , S 281 ) for displaying the basic input window on the second display area when no window to be displayed on the second display area is present.
- the basic input windowis displayed on the second display area, and therefore, it becomes possible to prompt the user to input, and to respond to an input operation required for the progress of the application, etc. Furthermore, this makes it possible for the user to smoothly perform an input operation without inhibiting the input operation by the user.
- an information processing apparatuscomprises a generating means for, when a predetermined coordinates input is performed to the window displayed on the second display area, generating data to display a new window and data to display a new selection area, and storing the generated data in the storing means by bring them correspondence with each other, and a selection area display controlling means for displaying the selection area generated by the generating means on the second display area.
- the generating means( 42 , S 49 , S 51 , S 101 , S 103 , S 105 , S 107 , S 109 ) generates data to display a new window and data to display a new selection area, and stores the generated data in the storing means by bringing them into correspondence with each other when a predetermined coordinates input is performed to the window displayed on the second display area.
- the generating meanswhen it is determined that an input is performed to the display position of the word of a search candidate window or the word in a dictionary window, dictionary window image data for explaining the word and a tab number corresponding to the window, and title image data of the tab are generated, and the tab data obtained by bringing them correspondence with each other are stored in the tab data storing area 80 .
- the selection area display controlling means( 42 , 50 , 52 , 60 , S 115 , S 117 ) displays the generated selection area on the second display area. Accordingly, by performing an input operation to the window, a new window and a selection area can be created, and therefore, the display of the new window can be controlled by a predetermined input to the selection area, capable of improving operability.
- a information processing program of the third inventionis an information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed.
- the information processing programcauses a processor of the information processing apparatus to execute a detecting step and a first display controlling step. The detecting step detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas.
- the first display controlling stepdisplays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- a storage medium storing an information processing program of a fourth inventionis a storage medium storing an information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprises a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed.
- the information processing program of the storage mediumcauses a processor of the information processing apparatus to execute a detecting step and a first display controlling step. The detecting step detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas.
- the first display controlling stepdisplays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- a window controlling method of a fifth inventionis a window controlling method of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed.
- the window controlling methodincludes a detecting step, and a first display controlling step. The detecting step detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas.
- the first display controlling stepdisplays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- An information processing program of a sixth inventionis an information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed, and causes a processor of the information processing apparatus to execute a detecting step, and a third display controlling step.
- the detecting stepdetects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas.
- the third display controlling stepdisplays, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on a forefront on the first display area by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- a storage medium storing an information processing program of a seventh inventionis a storage medium storing an information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed.
- the information processing program of the storage mediumcauses a processor of the information processing apparatus to execute a detecting step, and a third display controlling step.
- the detecting stepdetects an input to display positions on the plurality of selection areas.
- the third display controlling stepdisplays, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- a window controlling method of a eighth inventionis a window controlling method of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed.
- the window controlling methodincludes a detecting step, and a third display controlling step. The detecting step detects an input to a display position of the plurality of selection areas.
- the third display controlling stepdisplays, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on a forefront on the first display area by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- An information processing apparatus of a ninth inventioncomprises a storing means, a display means, a detecting means, and a first display controlling means.
- the storing meansstores data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows.
- the display meansincludes a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed.
- the detecting meansdetects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas.
- the first display controlling meansdisplays, when a predetermined input is performed within the selection area by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- a predetermined operationis performed on the selection area corresponding to the window displayed on the first display area, the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area, the window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area, the window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area, or the like, and whereby, it is possible to display the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area, capable of improving operability.
- the plurality of selection areas respectively corresponding to the plurality of windowsare displayed on the second display area, and a predetermined input to the display position of the selection area is detected, and therefore, the user performs a predetermined input at a position of the selection area on the second display area by utilizing the input means, for example, to thereby control the corresponding window. More specifically, by performing a predetermined input within the selection area on the second display area, even a window displayed on the first display area or an inactive window can be displayed on the second display area so as to be set to an inputable state, capable of improving operability.
- FIG. 1is an appearance view showing one example of an information processing apparatus of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the information processing apparatus of FIG. 1 embodiment.
- FIG. 3is an illustrative view showing one example of a memory map of a RAM 48 shown in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4is an illustrative view showing one example of a content of a window image storing area.
- FIG. 5is an illustrative view showing one example of a content of window image data.
- FIG. 6is an illustrative view showing one example of a content of a tag data storing area.
- FIG. 7is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that a character is input by handwriting on an input window to generate a search candidate window.
- FIG. 8is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that the character input is completed in FIG. 7 , and a search button is then selected to thereby generate a search candidate window.
- FIG. 9is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that a tab corresponding to the search candidate window is selected in FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 10is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that a word of the search candidate window is selected to generate a dictionary window in FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 11is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that a tab corresponding to the dictionary window is selected in FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 12is an illustrative view showing a manner in which the dictionary window and the search candidate window are switched in a case that the tab corresponding to the dictionary window is selected in FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 13is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that the tab corresponding to the dictionary window is selected in FIG. 11 .
- FIG. 14is an illustrative view showing one example of the display screen in a case that a word in the dictionary window is selected in FIG. 11 to generate another dictionary window.
- FIG. 15is an illustrative view showing a concept of a window control in the information processing apparatus of FIG. 1 embodiment.
- FIG. 16is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of window control depending on the difference in operations when a tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected, in a case that an input window is displayed on the lower screen.
- FIG. 17is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of window control depending on the difference in operations in a case that a moved window is displayed on the lower screen and when the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected.
- FIG. 18is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of window control in a case that the input window is displayed on the lower screen and when the tab corresponding to the active window on the upper screen is selected, and FIG. 18 (A) shows a case that inactive window is activated on the upper screen, and FIG. 18 (B) shows a case that a background image is displayed on the upper screen.
- FIG. 19is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of window control in a case that the moved window is displayed on the lower screen, and when a tab corresponding to the window on the lower screen is selected.
- FIG. 20is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of a selection by a gesture operation on the tab, FIG. 20 (A) shows a downward-sliding operation, and FIG. 20 (B) shows one example of a sliding operation to a right or left direction.
- FIG. 21is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of window control when an operation for erasing the active window on the upper screen is present.
- FIG. 22is a flowchart showing one example of an operation of the information processing apparatus of FIG. 1 embodiment.
- FIG. 23is a flowchart showing one example of an operation of a search process in FIG. 22 .
- FIG. 24is a flowchart showing one example of an operation of a search candidate window generating process in FIG. 23 .
- FIG. 25is a flowchart showing one example of an operation of a dictionary window generating process in FIG. 23 .
- FIG. 26is a flowchart showing one example of an operation of a window displaying process in FIG. 22 .
- FIG. 27is a flowchart showing a part of example of an operation of one-click process in FIG. 26 .
- FIG. 28is a flowchart continued from FIG. 27 .
- FIG. 29is a flowchart showing a part of example of an operation of a two-click process in FIG. 26 .
- FIG. 30is a flowchart continued from FIG. 29 .
- FIG. 31is a flowchart showing a part of example of an operation of an erasing process in FIG. 26 .
- FIG. 32is a flowchart continued from FIG. 31 .
- FIG. 33is an illustrative view showing a modified example of a display screen where a plurality of windows are simultaneously displayed on the upper screen.
- an information processing apparatus 10 of one embodiment of the present inventionis realized as a form of a game apparatus as one example. It should be noted that the information processing apparatus 10 may be a personal computer, other hand-held type computers, such as a PDA.
- the game apparatus 10includes a first liquid crystal display (LCD) 12 and a second LCD 14 .
- the LCD 12 and the LCD 14are provided on a housing 16 so as to be arranged in a predetermined position.
- the housing 16comprises an upper housing 16 a and a lower housing 16 b
- the LCD 12is provided on the upper housing 16 a while the LCD 14 is provided on the lower housing 16 b .
- the LCD 12 and the LCD 14are closely arranged so as to be longitudinally (vertically) parallel with each other.
- LCDis utilized as a display in this embodiment, an EL (Electronic Luminescence) display and a plasma display may be used in place of the LCD.
- ELElectro Luminescence
- the upper housing 16 ahas a plane shape little larger than a plane shape of the LCD 12 , and has an opening formed so as to expose a display surface of the LCD 12 from one main surface thereof.
- the lower housing 16 bhas a plane shape horizontally longer than the upper housing 16 a , and has an opening formed so as to expose a display surface of the LCD 14 at an approximately center of the horizontal direction.
- the lower housing 16 bis provided with a sound emission hole 18 and an operating switch 20 ( 20 a , 20 b , 20 c , 20 d , 20 e , 20 L and 20 R).
- the upper housing 16 a and the lower housing 16 bare rotatably connected at a lower side (lower edge) of the upper housing 16 a and a part of an upper side (upper edge) of the lower housing 16 b . Accordingly, in a case of not playing a game, or not using an application, for example, if the upper housing 16 a is rotated to be folded such that the display surface of the LCD 12 and the display surface of the LCD 14 are face to face with each other, it is possible to prevent the display surface of the LCD 12 and the display surface of the LCD 14 from being damaged, such as a surface flaw, etc. It is should be noted that the upper housing 16 a and the lower housing 16 b are not rotatably connected with each other, but these are provided in an integrated (fixed) fashion to form the housing 16 .
- the operating switch 20includes a direction instructing switch (cross switch) 20 a , a start switch 20 b , a select switch 20 c , an action switch (A button) 20 d , an action switch (B button) 20 e , an action switch (L button) 20 L, and an action switch (R button) 20 R.
- the switches 20 a , 20 b and 20 care placed at the left of the LCD 14 on the one main surface of the lower housing 16 b .
- the switches 20 d and 20 eare placed at the right of the LCD 14 on the one main surface of the lower housing 16 b .
- the switch 20 L and the switch 20 Rare placed in a part of an upper edge (top surface) of the lower housing 16 b , and lie of each side of the connected portion with the upper housing 16 a.
- the direction instructing switch 20 afunctions as a digital joystick. This makes it possible to instruct a moving direction of a player character (or player object) to be operated by a player, instruct a moving direction of a cursor, and so forth by operating at least any one of the four depression portions.
- the start switch 20 bis formed of a push button, and is utilized for starting (restarting), temporarily stopping (pausing) a game, and so forth.
- the select switch 20 cis formed of the push button, and utilized for a game mode selection, etc.
- the action switch 20 dthat is, the A button 20 d is formed of the push button, and allows the player character to perform an arbitrary action except for instructing the direction such as hitting (punching), throwing, holding (obtaining), riding, jumping, etc.
- an action gameit is possible to apply an instruction of jumping, punching, moving arms, etc.
- RPGrole-playing game
- the action switch 20 ethat is, the B button 20 e is formed of the push button, and is utilized for changing a game mode selected by the select switch 20 c , canceling an action determined by the A button 20 d , and so forth.
- the action switch 20 L (left depression button) and the action switch 20 R (right depression button)are formed of the push button, and the left depression button (L button) 20 L and the right depression button (R button) 20 R can be utilized for the same operation as the A button 20 d and the B button 20 e , or are also utilized for the subsidiary operation of the A button 20 d and the B button 20 e.
- the touch panel 22is set on the top surface of the LCD 14 .
- any one of a resistance film system, an optical system (infrared rays system), and an electrostatic capacitive coupling systemfor example, can be utilized.
- the touch panel 22detects a coordinates position operated (touched) by the stick 24 , etc., and outputs coordinates data corresponding to the detected coordinates. That is, the touch panel 22 functions as an input means in the embodiment, and is for allowing a user (player) to input the input data to indicate an arbitrary position on the screen of the LCD 14 (or LCD 12 ).
- a resolution of the display surface of the LCD 14is 256 dots ⁇ 192 dots (this is true for the LCD 12 ), and the detection accuracy of the touch panel 22 is also rendered 256 dots ⁇ 192 dots in correspondence to the resolution of the display surface.
- the touch panel 22is shown in a size different from that of the LCD 14 , but the size of the display screen of the LCD 14 and the size of the operation panel of the touch panel 22 are the same in size.
- the detection accuracy of the touch panel 22may be lower than the resolution of the display surface, or higher than it.
- a screen to be viewed by the playeris displayed on the LCD 12
- a screen to be viewed and operated by the player in association with the screen of the LCD 12is displayed on the LCD 14 with the touch panel 22 thereon.
- the screen displayed on the LCD 14includes an object, an icon, a tab, textual information, or the like to be operated (touched) with the stick or the like 24 .
- the playerdirectly touches the object, etc. displayed on the LCD 14 by operating the touch panel 22 with the stick 24 , etc., for example to thereby select or operate the object, etc. perform a coordinate input instruction, and so forth. Also, it is possible to perform other various input instructions depending on the kind of the game or application.
- the game apparatus 10has the LCD 12 and the LCD 14 as a display portion of two screens, and the touch panel 22 is provided on either of the display screens (LCD 14 in this embodiment), and therefore, the game apparatus 10 has the two screens (LCD 12 , 14 ) and the two systems of the operating portions ( 20 , 22 ).
- the stick 24can be inserted into a housing portion (housing slot) 26 provided on a side surface (right side surface) of the upper housing 16 a , for example, and taken out therefrom as necessary. It should be noted that in a case of preparing no stick 24 , the housing portion 26 needs not to be provided.
- the game apparatus 10includes a memory card (or game cartridge) 28 as an information storage medium.
- the memory card 28is detachable, and inserted into a loading slot 30 provided on a rear surface or a lower edge (bottom surface) of the lower housing 16 b .
- a connector 46(see FIG. 2 ) is provided at a depth portion of the loading slot 30 for connecting a connector (not shown) provided at an end portion of the memory card 28 in the loading direction. Therefore, when the memory card 28 is loaded into the loading slot 30 , the connectors are connected with each other, and the memory card 28 is accessible by a CPU core 42 (see FIG. 2 ) of the game apparatus 10 .
- a speaker 32(see FIG. 2 ) is provided at a position corresponding to the sound emission hole 18 inside the lower housing 16 b.
- a battery accommodating boxis provided on a rear surface of the lower housing 16 b , for example.
- a power switch, a volume adjustment switch, an external expansion connector, an earphone jack, etc.are provided on a bottom surface of the lower housing 16 b.
- FIG. 2is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the game apparatus 10 .
- the game apparatus 10includes an electronic circuit board 40 , and on the electronic circuit board 40 , a circuit component such as the CPU core 42 , etc. is mounted.
- the CPU core 42is connected to the connector 46 via a bus 44 , and is also connected with a RAM 48 , a first Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) 50 , a second GPU 52 , an input/output interface circuit (hereinafter, referred to as “I/F circuit”) 54 , and an LCD controller 60 .
- GPUGraphics Processing Unit
- I/F circuitinput/output interface circuit
- the connector 46is detachably connected with the memory card 28 as described above.
- the memory card 28includes a ROM 28 a and a RAM 28 b . Although illustration is omitted, the ROM 28 a and the RAM 28 b are connected with each other via a bus, and also connected with a connector (not shown) to be connected with the connector 46 . Accordingly, as described above, the CPU core 42 gains access to the ROM 28 a and the RAM 28 b.
- the ROM 28 astores in advance an information processing program to cause the game apparatus 10 to function as the information processing apparatus according to the present invention.
- the information processing programis a program of an application to be executed, and is a game program when a game (virtual game) is executed, for example. Furthermore, an image (character image, background image, item image, message image, etc.) data and sound or music data (sound data), etc. required to execute the application are stored in advance.
- the RAM (backup RAM) 28 bstores (saves) proceeding data, result data of the application, the game, etc.
- the RAM 48is utilized as a buffer memory or a working memory. That is, the CPU core 42 loads the information processing program, the image data, the sound data, etc. stored in the ROM 28 a of the memory card 28 into the RAM 48 , and executes the loaded information processing program. Furthermore, the CPU core 42 executes the information process while storing in a work area and a predetermined area of the RAM 48 data temporarily produced (generated) in correspondence with progress of the process according to the information processing program.
- Each of the GPU 50 and the GPU 52forms a part of a rendering means, is constructed by, for example, a single chip ASIC, and receives a graphics command (construction command) from the CPU core 42 to generate image data for displaying according to the graphics command.
- the CPU core 42applies to each of the GPU 50 and the GPU 52 an image generating program (included in the information processing program) necessary for generating the image data for display in addition to the graphics command.
- dataimage data: a polygon, a texture, etc.
- the GPU 50 and the GPU 52may store the created data in the RAM 48 .
- the GPU 50is connected to a first video RAM (hereinafter, referred to as “VRAM”) 56
- the GPU 52is connected to a second VRAM 58 .
- the GPU 50renders the image data for display in the VRAM 56
- the GPU 52renders the image data for display in the VRAM 58 .
- the VRAM 56 and the VRAM 58are a line buffer, for example, or may employ a frame buffer.
- the VRAM 56 and the VRAM 58are connected to the LCD controller 60 .
- the LCD controller 60includes a register 62 .
- the register 62is configured with one bit, for example, and stores a value (data value) of “0” or “1” according to an instruction of the CPU core 42 .
- the LCD controller 60outputs the image data of the VRAM 56 to the LCD 12 , and outputs the image data of the VRAM 58 to the LCD 14 in a case that the data value of the register 62 is “0”. Furthermore, the LCD controller 60 outputs the image data of the VRAM 56 to the LCD 14 , and outputs the image data of the VRAM 58 to the LCD 12 in a case that the data value of the register 62 is “1”.
- the LCD controller 60can directly read the image data from the VRAM 56 and the VRAM 58 , or read the image data from the VRAM 56 and VRAM 58 via the GPU 50 and GPU 52 . Also, the VRAM 56 and the VRAM 58 may be provided in the RAM 48 .
- the I/F circuit 54is connected with the operating switch 20 , the touch panel 22 , and the speaker 32 .
- the operating switch 20is the above-described switches 20 a , 20 b , 20 c , 20 d , 20 e , 20 L and 20 R.
- a corresponding operation signal(operation data) is input to the CPU core 42 via the I/F circuit 54 .
- the operation input data(coordinate data) output from the touch panel 22 is input to the CPU core 42 via the I/F circuit 54 .
- the CPU core 42reads the sound data necessary for the game, such as a game music (BGM), a sound effect, voices (onomatopoeic sound) of the game character, etc. from the RAM 48 , and outputs the sound from the speaker 32 via the I/F circuit 54 .
- BGMgame music
- voiceonomatopoeic sound
- FIG. 3shows one example of a memory map of the RAM 48 .
- the memory mapincludes a program storage area 70 and a data storage area 72 .
- an information processing programis loaded from the ROM 28 a of the memory card 28 .
- the CPU core 42operates according to the information processing program, and causes the game apparatus 10 to function as the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present invention.
- the data storage area 72In the data storage area 72 , data of the ROM 28 a and data generated or obtained according to an operation of the CPU core 42 are stored.
- the data storage area 72includes a touch input data storing area 74 , a coordinates point line storing area 76 , a window image storing area 78 , a tab data storing area 80 , an upper screen window tab number storing area 82 , a lower screen window tab number storing area 84 , a tab position data storing area 86 , a dictionary data storing area 88 , etc. It should be noted that data to be stored is partly shown in FIG. 3 , but other data required for an image processing is also stored.
- touch input data storing area 74touch input data obtained from the touch panel 22 via the I/F circuit 54 is stored. More specifically, coordinates data indicative of an instructed position by the operation via the touch panel 22 detected from the obtained data is stored. In this storage area 74 , the coordinates data of the predetermined number of frames (one frame is equal to 1/60 second) is stored.
- a history of the coordinates data detected when a handwriting input is performed on an input window, that is, an input coordinates point line or trackis stored.
- the input windowis a window to which a user input a word by handwriting with the stick 24 , etc. when the word is searched in a dictionary application of the embodiment.
- the recognition of the character input by handwritingis performed on the basis of the coordinates point line data.
- each window image datais stored in correspondence to the data indicative of an initial address of the data.
- Each windowis displayed on the basis of the data in the window image storing area 78 .
- an input window image, a search candidate window image, a mineral water window image, a mineral salts window image as one example of the dictionary window image, etc.are stored.
- the input window image dataincludes position data indicative of a display position or area of a search button, an all-erase button, and a handwriting input area within the input window. Also included are image data for each button and input area, and image data based on the input coordinates point line when a handwriting input is performed. It should be noted that data for displaying an initial state of the window is stored in advance in the ROM 28 a.
- the search candidate windowis a window for displaying a word (dictionary item or entry word) matched with the character input in the input window as a search candidate.
- a plurality of search candidate windowsare generated, a plurality of pieces of search candidate window image data are stored.
- the search candidate window image dataincludes image data for each search candidate, and position data (coordinates data) indicative of a display position or range (area) of each search candidate.
- the dictionary windowis a window for displaying an interpretation or explanation of reading, meaning, derivation, examples, etc. as to an item selected via the search candidate window. If the plurality of dictionary windows are generated, the plurality of pieces of dictionary window image data are stored.
- the dictionary window image dataincludes position data indicative of the display position, range, or the like of each word utilized in the interpretation along with the image data of the interpretation or explanation.
- the tab data storing area 80data relating to tabs each corresponding to the search candidate window and the dictionary window are stored.
- the tabis generated when a window is generated and displayed on the LCD 14 .
- the tabis an image for selecting a corresponding window. That is, a touch operation of a display position or area of the tab allows selection of a corresponding window.
- the input windowis a special window to be displayed on the lower screen in an initial state, and is not provided with a tab corresponding to the input window.
- a title image data, a window image of an initial address, etc.are stored in correspondence with the tab number.
- the tab numberis numbered consecutively from 1 , for example, every time that window is generated anew. Also, when a window is erased, the tab numbers of the rest of the windows are updated to be numbered consecutively.
- the tab and the windoware one to one correspondence, and the tab number is an identification number of the tab, and corresponds to an identification number of the window.
- the title image datais image data for displaying a name of the tab in the tab.
- the tab number 1is a tab corresponding to the search candidate window, and stores image data representing the word by characters as the title image data.
- the tab number 2is a tab corresponding to the dictionary window of a word called mineral water, and stores image data representing the word by characters as the title image data.
- the tab number 3is a tab corresponding to the dictionary window of a word called mineral salts, and stories image data representing a search candidate by characters as the title image data.
- the title image data of each wordis obtained from the dictionary data. It should be noted that the title image data of the search candidate may be stored in the ROM 28 a in advance.
- the data indicative of an initial address of the window imageis an initial address of the window image data corresponding to the tab, and on the basis of the data, the window corresponding to the tab can be specified.
- a tab number of the tab corresponding to the window displayed on the upper screenthat is, the LCD 12 in an active state is stored.
- the LCD 12on the LCD 12 , only the window in active state is displayed, and the window in inactive state is not displayed.
- the touch panel 22 as an input meansis not provided, and therefore, the active state of the upper screen means that the window is displayed on the forefront.
- 0 (zero), NULL, or the likefor example, is stored as an initial value, and in this case, a window is not displayed on the LCD 12 , and a background image is displayed.
- a tab number of the tab corresponding to the window to be displayed on the lower screen, that is, the LCD 14is stored.
- the LCD 14only the active window is displayed, and the inactive window is not displayed.
- the touch panel 22 as an input meansis provided on the LCD 14 , and therefore, the active state on the lower screen means that the window is displayed on the forefront, and is set to a state such that an input or an operation by the touch panel 22 can be made.
- 0 (zero) or NULL, or the likeis stored as an initial value, and in this case, an input window is displayed on the LCD 14 .
- position data (coordinates data) indicative of the display position or range, etc. of the generated tabis stored.
- the tab selected by the usercan be specified.
- the display position or range, and etc. of the tabmay be fixedly decided in advance depending on the number of tabs, for example, or may be set as necessary depending on the number of generated tabs, the number of characters on the title image or the like.
- the number of displayable tabsmay be restricted to a predetermined number.
- a message“Unable to generate window due to a lot of windows” may be displayed.
- dictionary data for the dictionary application in this embodimentis stored.
- each data (text data, etc.) of reading, explanation, etc.is stored by being corresponded with each word (item).
- a window controlis performed among a plurality of display areas (tow screens of the LCD 12 and the LCD 14 in this embodiment) by a user making a window control.
- a descriptionis made on a case that a window control is applied to the execution of a dictionary application as one example. It should be noted that this may be applied, when a plurality of applications are simultaneously activated, to control windows respectively corresponding to the applications.
- FIG. 7shows one example of the display screen when a character to be searched with a dictionary is input.
- an input window 100is displayed in an active state.
- a background imageis displayed in an initial state.
- the character input area 102is an area for allowing a user to manually input the word which the user wants to search by utilizing the stick 24 , etc.
- the touch input data to the character input area 102is stored in the coordinates point line storing area 76 .
- Pixel corresponding to the position touched by the user, that is, the stored coordinates points lineis drawn by a color different from that of the character input area 102 .
- “mineraru”in Japanese in hiragana: mineral
- the search button 104is for instructing search of the input character.
- the all-erase button 106is a button for erasing the characters input and drawn in the character input area 102 .
- the windowgenerally means a specific display area divided by a frame, but in FIG. 7 , the line denoting the frame is omitted in the input window 100 . Also, the frame of the window need not be displayed on the screen necessarily.
- an input button 108is formed in a predetermined position on the lower screen.
- the input button 108is for displaying the input window 100 on the forefront of the lower screen, that is, making it in an active state.
- the character which has been input at that timeis automatically recognized. For example, if no input is kept for a fixed period of time (after a lapse of the fixed period of time from the detection of the touch-off without detecting a touch-on), it is determined that a next character input is present.
- a search candidate window 110 for displaying a search candidate corresponding to recognition resultis displayed on the upper screen in an active state.
- the word “mineraru”in Japanese in katakana: mineral
- the tab 112 corresponding to the generated search candidate window 110is displayed above the input window 100 , for example, on the lower screen. The user can select the search candidate window 110 by performing a predetermined operation on the tab 112 displaying the title “search candidate” with the stick 24 , etc.
- the character “search candidate” indicative of display of the search candidate window 110is displayed, and at the lower edge portion of the background image, a message, “touch tab and you can move to lower screen”, for example, is displayed.
- search candidate window image data(see FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 ) including the word of the search candidate is generated.
- tab data(see FIG. 6 ) and tab position data of the tab 112 corresponding to the generated search candidate window 110 is generated.
- the upper screen window tab number storing area 82a tab number of the tab corresponding to the generated search candidate window 110 is stored.
- FIG. 8shows one example of the display screen when the character input is completed after FIG. 7 , and the search button 104 is then selected.
- search button 104When the search button 104 is selected, character recognition of the input character is started, and a search candidate corresponding to the result is displayed in the search candidate window 110 .
- “mineraru wootaa”in Japanese in hiragana: mineral water
- the search button 104is then selected, and therefore, the search candidate window 110 to which the word “mineraru wootaa” (in Japanese in katakana: mineral water) is added as a search candidate is generated, and displayed in an active state on the upper screen.
- FIG. 9shows one example of the display screen in a case that the tab 112 of the search candidate is selected in FIG. 8 .
- the search candidate window 110is displayed in an active state on the upper screen
- the search candidate window 110is displayed in an active state on the lower screen. More specifically, when it is determined that a display position of the tab 112 of the search candidate is instructed with one click, for example, on the basis of the detected touch input data, the tab number of the tab 112 of the search candidate is stored in the lower screen window tab number storing area 84 , and the corresponding search candidate window 110 is thus displayed on the lower screen.
- the tab 112 corresponding to the search candidate window 110is displayed in a manner different in size, color, etc. from a case the lower screen is hidden. This shows that a corresponding window is displayed on the lower screen in an active state. In FIG. 9 example, the tab 112 is made large in size, and the tab 112 is displayed so as to be brought into contact with the search candidate window 110 .
- an inactive windowis absent, and therefore, the upper screen window tab number storing area 82 is cleared, and a background image including a message, “touch tab again, and you can return to upper screen”, for example, is displayed.
- the search candidate window 110When the search candidate window 110 is displayed on the lower screen, an input or an operation via the touch panel 22 is possible with respect to the search candidate window 110 .
- an input or an operation via the touch panel 22is possible with respect to the search candidate window 110 .
- by touching the word of the search candidate in the search candidate window 110 with the stick 24 , etc.it is possible to search the word. Accordingly, in a case that the user wants to operate the search candidate window 110 , the tab 112 corresponding to the search candidate window 110 is merely selected.
- FIG. 10shows one example of the display screen in a case that a word of the search candidate window 110 is selected in FIG. 9 .
- a dictionary window 114displaying an interpretation or explanation of the word is displayed on upper screen in an active state.
- the dictionary window 114including an interpretation of the “Mineral water”, such as “drinkable natural water, and ground water containing relatively a large amount of mineral salts, such as calcium, magnesium, etc., or natural water to which mineral salts are artificially added” is displayed.
- a message, “touch tab, and you can move to lower screen”is displayed again on the background image of the upper screen.
- a tab 116 corresponding to the generated dictionary window 114is displayed on the lower screen.
- the tab 116corresponds to the dictionary window 114 of the word “mineraru wootaa”, and therefore, the title of the “mineraru wootaa” is displayed on the tab 116 .
- the dictionary window image data(see FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 ) including an explanation of the word is generated on the basis of the dictionary data. Furthermore, the tab data (see FIG. 6 ) and the tab position data to which data relating to the tab 116 corresponding to the generated dictionary window 114 is added are generated. Then, in the upper screen window tab number storing area 82 , a number of the tab corresponding to the generated dictionary window 114 is stored. Thus, the dictionary window 114 is displayed on the upper screen, and the tab 116 of the mineral water in addition to the search candidate window 110 , the tab 112 of the search candidate, etc. are displayed on the lower screen.
- FIG. 11shows one example of the display screen in a case that the tab 116 corresponding to the dictionary window 114 is selected in FIG. 10 .
- the dictionary window 114is displayed on the upper screen in an active state
- the search candidate window 110is displayed on the lower screen in an active state
- the windowsare switched between the upper screen and the lower screen. That is, the search candidate window 110 is displayed on the upper screen in an active state, and the selected dictionary window 114 is displayed in an active state on the lower screen.
- the tab 116 corresponding to the selected dictionary window 116is displayed with a form indicative of an active state.
- the windowmay be displayed so as to gradually move to a next display position as shown in FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 12shows that dictionary window 114 on the upper screen is gradually moved to the display position on the lower screen, and the search candidate window 110 on the lower screen is gradually moved to the display position on the upper screen.
- any one of the windowsis displayed on the forefront.
- the windowmay similarly be displayed so as to be gradually moved to a next display position.
- the dictionary window 114is displayed on the upper screen as shown in FIG. 13 .
- the search candidate window 110 which was displayed on the upper screenis set to an inactive state.
- the input window 100is displayed on the lower screen.
- FIG. 14shows one example of the display screen in a case that the word in the dictionary window 114 is selected in FIG. 11 .
- the dictionary window 118 of the wordis displayed on the upper screen in an active state.
- the search candidate window 110 which was displayed on the upper screenis set to an inactive state.
- the word “mineral salts”is selected, and therefore, the dictionary window 118 including the explanation of the “mineral salts”, such as “Salt obtained by substituting the hydrogen of inorganic acid for metal. Sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, etc.” is generated.
- the tab 120 corresponding to the generated dictionary window 118is displayed on the lower screen.
- the tab 120corresponds to the dictionary window 118 of the word “mineral salts”, and therefore, the title “mineral salts” is displayed on the tab 120 .
- the dictionary window image data(see FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 ) including an interpretation or explanation of the word is generated on the basis of the dictionary data.
- the tab data(see FIG. 6 ) and the tab position data to which the data relating to the tab 120 corresponding to the generated dictionary window 118 is added are generated.
- the tab number corresponding to the generated dictionary window 118is stored.
- the dictionary window 118is displayed, and on the lower screen, the tab 120 of the mineral salts is displayed in addition to the dictionary window 114 , the tab 112 of the search candidate, the tab 116 of the mineral water, etc.
- FIG. 15a concept of the window control in the embodiment is illustrated.
- a plurality of windowsare created.
- an active statethat is, displayed
- other windowsare set to an inactive state.
- the window to be displayedis a predetermined window on the forefront in depth, for example.
- a tab corresponding to each windowis provided to the lower screen (second display area or second display portion) to which a position can be input and specified by a pointing device, such as a touch panel 22 .
- a pointing devicesuch as a touch panel 22 .
- the input windowis a default window on the lower screen, and is not moved to the upper screen, and therefore the corresponding tab is not provided thereto.
- the tabis a selection area for selecting a corresponding window.
- the selection areais displayed by utilizing a tab being connected to the window in order to simplify an understanding of the correspondence, this may be a button, an icon, or the like.
- the selected windowis moved to the lower screen so as to be displayed.
- the window moved to the lower screenis represented as a moved window.
- the moved windowis displayed in an active state, and in case that the moved window is absent, the input window is displayed in an active state.
- this windowis moved to the upper screen, and displayed as an active window on the upper screen.
- the windowis moved from the upper screen to the lower screen, when the input window is being displayed on the lower screen, the window corresponding to the highest tab number out of the inactive windows is displayed on the upper screen in an active state. That is, the window generated last is displayed.
- a different controlis performed according to an operation.
- the tabis selected with a one-click operation, for example, the selected window is displayed on the upper screen in the active state.
- the tabis selected with a two-click operation, for example, the selected window is displayed on the lower screen in the active state.
- the selected windowis moved to the upper screen, and displayed in the active state.
- an input window as a basic input windowis displayed on the lower screen.
- the input windowis displayed on the lower screen.
- FIG. 16 to FIG. 19specifically show an outline of the window control according to such a tab selection.
- FIG. 16shows an outline of the window control when the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected in a case that the input window is displayed on the lower screen.
- the tab corresponding to the inactive window 2by utilizing different selection operations with respect to the tab corresponding to the inactive window 2 , it is possible to change the route until the operation of the window 2 .
- the usercan temporarily display the window 2 on the upper screen to determine whether or not the operation is required by confirming the content of the window 2 in advance.
- the window 2can be directly displayed on the lower screen to allow an operation on the window 2 to be instantly started. Accordingly, it is possible to improve operability.
- FIG. 17shows an outline of the control in a case that the moved window 1 is displayed on the lower screen in contrast to FIG. 16 and when the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected.
- the window 2is displayed on the upper screen in an active state, and a window 3 which was in the active state is set to the inactive state.
- the window 2is moved to the lower screen to be displayed in the active state.
- the window 1 which was displayed on the lower screenis moved to the upper screen so as to be displayed.
- the window 2is directly moved to the lower screen and displayed.
- the window 1 which was displayed on the lower screenis displayed in the active state.
- FIG. 18shows an outline of the control in a case that the input window is displayed on the lower screen and when the tab corresponding to the active window on the upper screen is selected.
- FIG. 18 (A)shows a case that a plurality of windows 1 - 3 are created on the upper screen.
- the tab corresponding to the active window 1 on the upper screenis selected with 1 or 2 clicks, it is determined that the window 1 becomes an object to be operated, and it moved to the lower screen so as to be displayed in an active state.
- the window (window 3 in FIG. 18 (A)) corresponding to the tab having the highest tab number out of the inactive windowsis displayed on the upper screen in the active state.
- FIG. 18 (B)shows a case that only the one window 1 is created on the upper screen.
- the tab corresponding to the window 1is selected with one or two clicks, it is determined that the window 1 becomes an object to be operated, and it is moved to the lower screen so as to be displayed in an active state.
- the upper screenno inactive window is present, and therefore, a background image is displayed on the upper screen. It should be noted that in a case that a moved window is displayed on the lower screen, when the active window on the upper screen is selected, the window which was displayed on the lower screen is moved and displayed on the upper screen (see a shift from upper right to lower right in FIG. 17 ).
- FIG. 19shows an outline of the control when the tab corresponding to the active window (moved window) on the lower screen is selected.
- the tab corresponding to the moved window 1 on the lower screenis selected with one or two clicks, it is determined that the window 1 is not an object to be operated, and it is moved to the upper screen so as to be displayed in the active state.
- the input windowis displayed on the lower screen.
- FIG. 19shows a case that the windows 2 and 3 are present on the upper screen, but the same is true for a case that a background image is displayed on the upper screen.
- FIG. 20shows one example of a gesture operation on the tab.
- FIG. 20 (A)shows a scene where a sliding operation is downwardly performed with the stick 24 , etc. on the touch panel 22 .
- a process the same as that in the case of the two continuous touches (2 clicks)is executed. Accordingly, when a downward-sliding operation is performed on the tab corresponding to the inactive window, the window is directly displayed on the lower screen similarly to the two-click operation shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 . Therefore, similarly to the above-described one click or two-click operation, it is possible to control the movement and display of the window with a simple gesture operation, capable of improving operability.
- FIG. 20 (B)shows a scene where a sliding operation is performed in the left direction or the right direction with the stick 24 , etc. on the touch panel 22 .
- an erasing (closing) process of the corresponding windowis executed in this embodiment. Accordingly, in this case also, similarly to each of the above-described operations, it is possible to control erasure of the window with a simple gesture operation, capable of improving operability.
- the predetermined operationsuch as the above-described one click operation, two-click operation, downward-sliding operation, sliding operation in the left to right or right to left direction, and correspondences between these predetermined operations and the window control process are one example, and may be changed to other operations and other correspondences as necessary. For example, when the tab is continued to be pushed for a fixed period of time and more, the corresponding window may be erased.
- FIG. 21shows an outline of window control in a case that an active window is erased on the upper screen.
- an operation for instructing erasuresliding operation from left to right or right to left direction in this embodiment
- the window 1 and the corresponding tabare erased. More specifically, data of the window 1 is erased from the window image storing area 78 , and the tab data is erased from the tab data storing area 80 . Then, since missing numbers may occur as to the serial tab number, the tab number is reset as required, and the tab data is updated. Thus, the tab number having the highest number is applied to the tab number of the window which is generated anew.
- the tab numberis subtracted by 1 to reset the tab number.
- the window 3 with the tab number 3is updated to the window 2 with the tab number 2
- the window 2 with the tab number 2is updated to the window 1 with the tab number 1 .
- the highest tab number out of the inactive windowsis detected, and the highest tab number is stored in the upper screen window tab number storing area 82 .
- the window corresponding to the highest tab numberis displayed on the upper screen.
- the tab position datais also updated, and the tabs corresponding to the rest of the windows are displayed in the updated display position on the lower screen. It should be noted that in a case that the highest tab number is not detected, that is, in a case that no inactive window remains, a background image is displayed on the upper screen.
- the active windowis displayed on the upper screen as it is. It should be noted that the window image data, the tab data, and the tab position data are updated in a similar way as described above. If the tab number of the active window on the upper screen is reset, the reset tab number is written to the upper screen window tab number storing area 82 .
- the lower screen window tab number storing area 84is cleared, and an input window is displayed on the lower screen.
- the upper screenis displayed as it is. It should be noted that as described above, the window image data, the tab data, and the tab position data are updated in a similar way as described above, and the upper screen window tab number storing area 82 is also updated as necessary.
- FIG. 22shows one example of an operation of the information processing apparatus 10 .
- the CPU core 42displays an input window on the lower screen in a step S 1 . More specifically, the CPU core 42 generates image data of the input window in the VRAM 56 (or VRAM 58 ) by utilizing the GPU 50 (or GPU 52 ) on the basis of the input window image data of the initial state in the window image storing area 78 .
- the LCD controller 60outputs to the LCD 14 the image data stored in the VRAM 56 (or VRAM 58 ) according to an instruction from the CPU core 42 , and displays the image on the LCD 14 . Furthermore, in a step S 3 , the CPU core 42 displays a background image on the upper screen.
- the CPU core 42generates image data of the background image in the VRAM 58 (or VRAM 56 ) by utilizing the GPU 52 (or GPU 50 ) on the basis of the data for displaying the background image in the data storage area, and displays the background image on the LCD 12 by utilizing the LCD controller 60 .
- the CPU core 42detects a continuous touch input. More specifically, the CPU core 42 stores coordinates data output from the touch panel 22 via the I/F circuit 54 in the touch input data storing area 74 . For example, the coordinates data of the continuous predetermined number of frames (one frame is 1/60 seconds) is detected and stored in the storage area 74 .
- a step S 7the CPU core 42 determines whether or not an input to the tab is present on the basis of the touch input data and the tab position data. That is, it is determined whether or not the coordinates of the touch input data is included in the coordinates indicative of the display position or range of the tab of the tab position data. If “YES” in the step S 7 , the CPU core 42 executes a window displaying process in a step S 9 . The operation of the window displaying process is shown in detail in FIG. 26 described later.
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not another input is present on the basis of the touch input data in a step S 11 . If “YES” in the step S 11 , that is, if a touch input except for the tab position is present, the CPU core 42 executes a search process in a step S 13 . The operation of the search process is shown in detail in FIG. 23 described later.
- step S 11if “NO” in the step S 11 , that is, if no touch input is present, the process directly proceeds to a step S 15 . After the completion of the step S 9 or step S 13 , the process proceeds to the step S 15 .
- step S 15the CPU core 42 determines whether or not the process is to be ended on the basis of the touch input data, for example. If “NO” in the step S 15 , the process returns to the step S 5 , and if “YES”, the process is ended.
- FIG. 23shows one example of an operation of the search process in the step S 13 ( FIG. 22 ).
- the CPU core 42compares the touch input coordinates with the coordinates of the window displayed on the lower screen. More specifically, a window which is being displayed on the lower screen is specified on the basis of the data in the lower screen window tab number storing area 84 , and the coordinates to be compared included in the window image data of the window is referred.
- search button position dataFor the input window, with reference to search button position data, all-erase button position data, handwriting input position data, and it is determined the coordinates indicated by the touch input data is included in them.
- search candidate windowWith reference to each of the search candidate position data, it is determined whether or not the coordinates indicated by the touch input data is included in them.
- dictionary windowWith reference to each word position data, it is determined whether or not the coordinates indicated by the touch input data is included them.
- a step S 33the CPU core 42 determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is the coordinates of the all-erase button 106 . If “YES” in the step S 33 , the CPU core 42 clears the coordinates point line storing area 76 , and clears the image data of the input character from the input window image data to erase the display of the input character in the character input area 102 in a step S 35 . If “NO” in the step S 33 , or after completion of the step S 35 , the process proceeds to a step S 37 .
- step S 37the CPU core 42 determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is the coordinates of the search button 104 , and if “YES”, the process proceeds to a step S 45 .
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is the coordinates of the handwriting input area 102 in a step S 39 . If “YES” in the step S 39 , the CPU core 42 records the coordinates point line in a step S 41 . More specifically, the coordinates data of the handwriting input area 102 stored in the touch input data storing area 74 is stored in the coordinates point line storing area 76 , the coordinates data output from the touch panel 22 via the I/F circuit 54 is obtained and additionally stored in the coordinates point line storing area 76 . It should be noted that although omitted in FIG.
- the color data of the corresponding coordinates in the handwriting input area 102 in the input windowis changed to update the input window image data, and the input window image is displayed on the lower screen.
- the character input by handwritingis displayed on the handwriting input area 102 .
- a step S 43the CPU core 42 determines whether or not a next character is input.
- the userIn inputting the character by handwriting, the user generally spends a predetermined time period from the end of a certain character to the start of the next character.
- the predetermined time periodelapses from the touch-off to the touch-on on the basis of the stored coordinates point line data, for example.
- the start of the input of the next charactermay be determined by the end of the input of the current character. More specifically, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined time period elapses from the touch-off on the basis of the coordinates point line data. If “NO” in the step S 43 , the process returns to the step S 41 .
- the CPU core 42performs a character recognition process from the recorded coordinates point line in a step S 45 . More specifically, the character input is recognized on the basis of the coordinates point line data by pattern matching, for example. Then, in a step S 47 , the CPU core 42 executes a search candidate window generating process, and creates a search candidate window for displaying the recognized word as a search candidate. The operation of the search candidate window generating process is shown in FIG. 24 described later. After completion of the step S 47 , or if “NO” in the step S 39 , the process proceeds to a step S 49 .
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is equal to the coordinates of the word of the search candidate. Or, the CPU core 42 determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is equal to the coordinates of the word in the dictionary. If “YES” in the step S 49 , the CPU core 42 executes a dictionary window generating process, and creates the dictionary window for displaying the explanation of the instructed word in a step S 51 . The operation of the dictionary window generating process is shown in FIG. 25 described later. After completion of the step S 51 , or if “NO” in the step S 49 , the process proceeds to a step S 53 .
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is equal to the coordinates of the input button 108 . If “YES” in the step S 53 , the CPU core 42 clears the lower screen window tab number data storing area 84 , and writes an initial value, such as 0, NULL, or the like in a step S 55 . Succeedingly, in a step S 57 , the CPU core 42 displays the input window on the lower screen. More specifically, the CPU core 42 displays an input window image on the LCD 14 on the basis of the input window image data by utilizing the GPU 50 (or GPU 52 ) and the LCD controller 62 , etc as described above.
- step S 57After completion of the step S 57 , or if “NO” in the step S 53 , the search process is ended, and the process returns to the step S 15 in FIG. 22 .
- FIG. 24one example of an operation of the search candidate window generating process in the step S 47 ( FIG. 23 ) is shown.
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not the new search candidate window is to be created. For example, in a case of a first character recognition after the all-erase button 106 is pushed, and coordinates point line data is temporarily cleared, it is determined to be a new window creation.
- the CPU core 42If “YES” in the step S 71 , the CPU core 42 generates search candidate window image data of the word obtained by the character recognition in a step S 73 .
- the word applied to the recognition resultis read from the dictionary data, and the display position of the word is determined to thereby generate search candidate position data.
- the data for displaying a search candidate window image including the wordis generated, and stored in the window image storing area 78 .
- a step S 75the CPU core 42 reads title image data of the tab of the search candidate window (image data indicative of “search candidate”) from the ROM 28 a to the RAM 48 .
- a step S 77the CPU core 42 generates a new tab number. More specifically, if the tab data is stored in the tab data storing area 80 , 1 is added to the highest tab number to generate a new tab number. It should be noted that if the tab data is not stored in the tab data storing area 80 (that is, window is not created), 1 is set as the new tab number.
- a step S 79the CPU core 42 generates tab data to store it in the tab data storing area 80 . More specifically, in correspondence with the tab number generated in the step S 77 , the title image data read in the step S 75 and an initial address of the window image data generated in the step S 73 are stored (see FIG. 6 ).
- a step S 81the CPU core 42 stores the tab number generated in the step S 77 in the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 .
- a step S 83the CPU core 42 displays a search candidate window on the LCD 12 on the basis of the search candidate window image data by utilizing the GPU 50 (or GPU 52 ) and the LCD controller 62 .
- the search candidate window 110 created anewis displayed on the upper screen.
- the CPU core 42generates the tab position data, and stores it in the tab position data storing area 86 .
- a predetermined display position or range for the first tabis read, and stored in correspondence with the new tab number generated in the step S 77 .
- a display position or range of a new tabis set on the basis of the character count of the title image of each tab, a size of the display area of the tab, etc., and is stored in correspondence with a new tab number.
- a display position or range of the existing tabis updated as necessary such that all of the tabs are within the display area of the tab.
- a step S 87the CPU core 42 displays on the LCD 14 the tab corresponding to the search candidate window on the basis of the tab data and the tab position data by utilizing the GPU 52 (or GPU 50 ) and the LCD controller 60 . It should be noted that in a case that the display position of the existing tab is updated in the step S 85 , the existing tab is displayed in the updated position.
- the CPU core 42updates the search candidate window image data in a step S 89 . More specifically, similarly to the step S 73 , data for displaying the search candidate window image including the word obtained from a further character recognition is generated, and stored in the window image storing area 78 .
- a step S 91the CPU core 42 displays a search candidate window on the LCD 12 on the basis of the updated search candidate window image data by utilizing the GPU 50 (or GPU 52 ) and the LCD controller 60 .
- the updated search candidate window 110is displayed on the upper screen, for example.
- FIG. 25shows one example of an operation of the dictionary window generating process in the step S 51 ( FIG. 23 ).
- the CPU core 42reads explanation data corresponding to the selected search candidate or the word within the content of the explanation from the dictionary data storing area 88 to the work area of the RAM 48 .
- the CPU core 42determines a heading position of the word, the display position of the explanation (display position of each word), etc. on the basis of the read explanation data, etc., and generates the dictionary window image data to display the word and explanation and stores it in the window image storing area 78 .
- a step S 105the CPU core 42 reads the data for displaying the title image of the tab corresponding to the selected search candidate or the word in the explanation from the dictionary data storing area 88 to the work area of the RAM 48 .
- a step S 107the CPU core 42 adds 1 to the highest tab number with reference to the tab data storing area 80 to thereby set the tab number corresponding to the created dictionary window.
- a step S 109the CPU core 42 generates tab data by being brought into correspondence with the tab number in the step S 107 , the title image data in the step S 105 , and the initial address of the dictionary window image data in the step S 103 , and stores the generated tab data in the tab data storing area 80 .
- a step S 111the CPU core 42 stores the tab number set anew in the step S 107 in the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 . Then, in a step S 113 , the CPU core 42 displays the dictionary window on the LCD 12 on the basis of the dictionary window image data generated in the step S 103 by utilizing the GPU 50 (or GPU 52 ) and the LCD controller 60 . Thus, as shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 14 , for example, the dictionary window created anew is displayed on the upper screen.
- a step S 115the CPU core 42 updates the tab position data to store it in the tab position data storing area 86 . More specifically, similarly to the step S 85 , a display position or range of the new tab is set anew and stored by being brought into correspondence with the new tab number, and updates the display position or range of the existing tab is updated as required.
- a step S 117the CPU core 42 displays the tab corresponding to the new dictionary window on the LCD 14 on the basis of the tab data and the tab position data by utilizing the GPU 52 (or GPU 50 ) and the LCD controller 60 . It should be noted that in a case that the display position of the existing tab is updated in the step S 115 , the existing tab is displayed in the updated position.
- the dictionary window generating processis ended, and the process proceeds to the step S 53 in FIG. 23 .
- FIG. 26shows one example of an operation of the window displaying process in the step S 9 ( FIG. 22 ).
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not the one-click operation is performed on the basis of the touch input data. For example, in a case that a touch-on state is detected from a touch-off state and then, the touch-off state is detected, it is determined that the one click operation is performed.
- the CPU core 42detects the data output from the touch panel 22 via the I/F circuit 54 , and stores it in the touch input data storing area 74 in a step S 133 . Then, in a step S 135 , the CPU core 42 determines whether or not the same tab is reselected on the basis of the coordinates data and the tab position data detected in the step S 135 . That is, it is determined whether or not the instructed coordinates instructed by the touch input data is equal to the display coordinates of the tab instructed in the step S 7 .
- step S 135the CPU core 42 determines whether or not a fixed period of time elapses after it is determined the touch-on state is shifted to the touch-off state in the step S 131 . If “NO” in the step S 137 , the process returns to the step S 133 .
- step S 137if “YES” in the step S 137 , that is, if a fixed period of time elapses from the detection of the one-click operation without the same tab being selected, the CPU core 42 executes the one-click process in a step S 139 .
- the operation of the one-click processis shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 described later.
- step S 135if “YES” in the step S 135 , that is, if the display position of the same tab is instructed again before a lapse of the fixed period of time since a touch-off at the first click is detected, it can be determined that a two-click operation is performed on the tab. Accordingly, the CPU core 42 executes a two-click process in a step S 141 .
- the operation of the two-click processis shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 described later.
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not a downward-sliding operation is performed on the basis of the touch input data in a step S 143 . If “YES” in the step S 143 , that is, if the history of the detected instructed coordinates indicates the downward continuous track, the CPU core 42 executes the two click process in the step S 141 .
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not a sliding operation in the right direction or a sliding operation in the left direction is performed on the basis of the touch input data in a step S 145 . If “YES” in the step S 145 , that is, if the history of the instructed coordinates indicates a continuous track in the right or left direction, the CPU core 42 executes an erasing process in a step S 147 . The operation of the erasing process is shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 described later.
- step S 145that is, if the operation with respect to the tab is not distinguishable, the window displaying process is ended, and the process proceeds to the step S 15 in FIG. 22 . Furthermore, after completion of the step S 139 , the step S 141 or the step S 147 , the same is true.
- FIG. 27shows one example of an operation of the one-click process in the step S 139 .
- the CPU core 42detects a tab number of the selected tab on the basis of the touch input data and the tab position data.
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is equal to the value in the upper screen window tab number storing area 82 . If “YES” in the step S 163 , that is, if the tab corresponding to the window which is active on the upper screen is selected by the one-click operation, the CPU core 42 determines whether or not the lower screen window tab number data is a clear value in a step S 165 .
- step S 165the CPU core 42 reads a tab number of the lower screen window tab number data storing area 84 , and stores it in the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 in a step S 167 .
- the moved window which was displayed on the lower screenis displayed on the upper screen in an active state.
- FIG. 27shows an operation in a case that the active window on the upper screen is moved to the lower screen. However, if the active window on the upper screen is copied to the lower screen, the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 remains without changes.
- the CPU core 42detects the highest tab number which is not set in the tab number data area in a step S 169 . That is, the highest tab number out of the tab numbers stored in the tab data storing area 80 and except for the tab numbers stored in the upper screen window tab number storing area 82 is detected. If a window except for the window displayed on the upper screen in an active state is created, the highest tab number is detected, and if not, the highest tab number is not detected.
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not it is not detected in a step S 171 .
- the CPU core 42stores the detected highest tab number in the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 in a step S 173 .
- the window having the highest tab number out of the inactive windowsis displayed in an active state on the upper screen.
- the CPU core 42displays the window corresponding to the upper screen window tab number on the upper screen in a step S 175 . More specifically, the CPU core 42 obtains an initial address of the window image corresponding to the upper screen window tab number with reference to the upper screen window tab number data and the tab data. Then, the CPU core 42 displays the window image on the LCD 12 on the basis of the corresponding window image data of the window image storing area 78 by utilizing the GPU 50 (or GPU 52 ) and the LCD controller 60 .
- the CPU core 42clears the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 in a step S 177 . Then, in a step S 179 , the CPU core 42 displays a background image on the basis of the background image data on the LCD 12 by utilizing the GPU 50 (or GPU 52 ) and the LCD controller 60 .
- the CPU core 42After completion of the step S 175 or the step S 179 , the CPU core 42 stores the tab number of the selected tab in the lower screen window tab number data storing area 84 in a step S 181 . Then, in a step S 183 , the CPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the lower screen window tab number on the lower screen. More specifically, the CPU core 42 obtains an initial address of the window image corresponding to the lower screen window tab number with reference to the lower screen window tab number data and the tab data. Then, the CPU core 42 displays the window image on the LCD 14 on the basis of the applied window image data of the window image storing area 78 by utilizing the GPU 52 (or GPU 50 ) and the LCD controller 60 .
- the window corresponding to the tab number stored in the lower screen window tab number storing area 84is decided so as to be operable by an input operation via the touch panel 22 , that is, by storing the tab number in the lower screen window tab number storing area 84 , a corresponding window is displayed on the lower screen to thereby set the window as an inputable state.
- a data storage area indicating whether or not an input to the window on the lower screen via the touch panel 22 is possible, and by storing data indicative of an inputable state or a non-inputable state in the storage area, whether or not an input to the window displayed on the lower screen is possiblemay be controlled.
- the active window on the upper screen selected with one clickis displayed in an active state (inputable state) on the lower screen.
- step S 163that is, if the tab corresponding to the inactive window or the moved window on the lower screen is selected with the one-click operation, the process proceeds to a step S 185 in FIG. 28 .
- the CPU core 42stores the tab number of the selected tab in the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 . Then, in a step S 187 , the CPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the upper screen window tab number on the upper screen similarly to the step S 175 . Thus, the inactive window or the moved window on the lower screen corresponding to the selected tab is displayed in an active state on the upper screen.
- a step S 189the CPU core 42 determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is equal to the value of the lower screen window tab number storing area 84 . If “YES” in the step S 189 , that is, if the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is selected, the CPU core 42 clears the lower screen window tab number data storing area 84 in a step S 191 . Then, in a step S 193 , the CPU core 42 displays an input window on the lower screen. Thus, in a case that the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is selected with the one-click operation, an input window is displayed on the lower screen.
- step S 189that is, if the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected with one click, the one click process is ended as it is. Accordingly, in this case, the display of the lower screen is not changed.
- FIG. 29shows one example of an operation of the two-click process in the step S 141 ( FIG. 26 ).
- the CPU core 42detects the tab number of the selected tab on the basis of the touch input data and the tab position data.
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is the same as the value of the lower screen window tab number storing area 84 .
- step S 213If “YES” in the step S 213 , that is, if the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is selected with a two-click operation (or downward-sliding operation), the CPU core 42 stores the tab number of the selected tab in the upper screen window tab number data storing area 84 in a step S 215 . Then, in a step S 217 , the CPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the upper screen window tab number on the upper screen. Thus, similarly to the one-click selection, on the upper screen, the moved window on the lower screen corresponding to the selected tab is displayed in an active state.
- a step S 219the CPU core 42 clears the lower screen window tab number data storing area 84 . Then, in the step S 211 , the CPU core 42 displays an input window on the lower screen. Thus, in a case that the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is selected with the two-click operation, etc., the input window is displayed on the lower screen similarly to the one-click operation. After completion of the step S 221 , the two-click process is ended.
- step S 213that is, if the tab corresponding to the active window or the inactive window on the upper screen is selected with a two-click operation, etc., the process proceeds to a step S 223 in FIG. 30 .
- a step S 223 in FIG. 30the CPU core 42 determines whether or not the lower screen window tab number data is a clear value. If “NO” in the step S 223 , that is, if the moved window is displayed on the lower screen, the CPU core 42 reads the tab number in the lower screen window tab number data storing area 84 , and stores it in the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 in a step S 225 . Thus, the moved window displayed on the lower screen is displayed on the upper screen in the active state.
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is the same as the value in the upper screen window tab number storing area 82 in a step S 227 . If “YES” in the step S 227 , that is, if the active window on the upper screen is selected with a two-click operation, etc., the CPU core 42 detects the highest tab number which is not set in the tab number data area similarly to the step S 169 ( FIG. 27 ) in a step S 229 . Then, the CPU core 42 determines whether or not the highest tab number is not detected in a step S 231 .
- step S 231If “NO” in the step S 231 , that is, if the inactive window exists, the CPU core 42 stores the detected highest tab number in the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 in a step S 233 . Thus, a window having the maximum tab number out of the inactive windows is displayed on the upper screen in an active state.
- the CPU core 42After completion of the step S 225 or S 233 , the CPU core 42 displays a window corresponding to the upper screen window tab number on the upper screen in a step S 235 .
- the CPU core 42clears the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 in a step S 237 , and displays a background image on the LCD 12 in a step S 239 .
- step S 227that is, if the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected with a two-click operation, etc., the display on the upper screen is without change, and the process proceeds to a step S 241 . Additionally, after completion of the step S 235 or S 239 , the process proceeds to the step S 241 .
- the CPU core 42stores the tab number of the selected tab in the lower screen window tab number data storing area 84 . Then, in a step S 243 , the CPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the lower screen window tab number on the lower screen, and allows an operation input to the window similarly to the step S 183 ( FIG. 27 ). Thus, the active window or inactive window on the upper screen selected by a two-click operation, etc. is displayed in an active state on the lower screen. After completion of the step S 243 , the two-click process is ended.
- FIG. 31shows one example of an operation of an erasing process in the step S 147 ( FIG. 26 ).
- the CPU core 42detects the tab number of the tab selected by the erasing operation on the basis of the touch input data and the tab position data.
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is the value the same as that in the upper screen window tab number storing area 82 .
- step S 263determines whether or not the tab number is not detected. If “YES” in the step S 263 , that is, if the tab corresponding to the window which is in an active state on the upper screen is instructed by an erasing operation, the CPU core 42 detects the highest tab number which is not set in the tab number data area in a step S 265 . That is, except for the tab number stored in the upper screen window tab number storing area 82 and the lower screen window tab number storing area 84 , the highest tab number out of the tab numbers stored in the tab data storing area 80 is detected. Then, in a step S 267 , the CPU core 42 determines whether or not the highest tab number is not detected.
- the CPU core 42stores the detected highest tab number in the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 in a step S 269 . Then, in a step S 271 , the CPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the upper screen window tab number.
- the window corresponding to the highest tab numberis displayed on the upper screen in an active state.
- the CPU core 42clears the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 in a step S 273 , and displays a background image on the upper screen in a step S 275 .
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is the value the same as that in the lower screen window tab number storing area 84 in a step S 277 . If “YES” in the step S 277 , that is, if the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is instructed with an erasing operation, the CPU core 42 clears the lower screen window tab number data storing area 84 in a step S 279 , and displays an input window on the lower screen in a step S 281 .
- step S 277that is, if the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected by an erasing operation, since the inactive window is not displayed on the screen in this embodiment, the display of the window is not chantged, and the process proceeds to a step S 283 . Furthermore, after completion of the step S 271 , the step S 275 or the step S 281 , the process proceeds to the step S 283 .
- step S 283the CPU core 42 erases the tab data and the window image data corresponding to the tab number of the selected tab from the tab data storing area 80 and the window image storing area 78 .
- step S 283the process proceeds to a next step S 285 in FIG. 32 .
- the CPU core 42determines whether or not a tab number higher than the tab number of the tab selected by an erasing operation exists in the tab data storing area 80 . If “YES” in the step S 285 , the CPU core 42 subtracts 1 from the applied tab number to reset the tab number in a step S 287 . Then, in a step S 289 , as to the tab data having a tab number larger than that of the selected tab, the CPU core 42 overwrites the reset tab number in the tab number in the tab data storing area 80 to update the tab data.
- a step S 291if the tab number higher than that of the selected tab is stored, the CPU core 42 updates the upper screen window tab number data storing area 82 to the reset tab number. Furthermore, in a step S 293 , the CPU core 42 , if the tab number larger than that of the selected tab is stored, updates the lower screen window tab number data storing area 84 to the reset tab number.
- step S 285the tab number needs not to be reset, and therefore, the process directly proceeds to a step S 295 .
- the CPU core 42updates the tab position data storing area 86 . More specifically, the display position data corresponding to the tab number of the tab selected by the erasing operation is erased. Furthermore, if the tab number larger than that of the selected tab exists, the applied tab number is subtracted by 1 to update the tab number. Furthermore, the reset of the display position is performed as necessary as to the tab remained without being erased.
- the CPU core 42updates the display of the tab on the basis of the tab position data. That is, the CPU core 42 , if the data relating to the tab exists in the tab position data, displays an image of each tab in each display position of the tab position data on the basis of the title image data, etc. by utilizing the GPU 52 (or GPU 50 ) and the LCD controller 60 . It should be noted that if the display position data of the tab does not exist in the tab position data storing area 86 , a background image is displayed in the area for displaying the tab of the lower screen. After completion of the step S 297 , the erasing process is ended.
- the usersince the plurality of tabs respectively brought into correspondence with the plurality of windows are displayed on the LCD 14 , the user performs a predetermined operation input in a display position or range of a tab on the LCD 14 by utilizing the touch panel 22 to thereby control the window corresponding to the tab. More specifically, by performing a predetermined input on the tab of the LCD 14 , the window displayed on the forefront (active window) on the LCD 12 can be displayed on the LCD 14 . Thus, it becomes possible to operate and input the window by means of the touch panel 22 . Thus, even the window which was displayed on the LCD 12 can be displayed on the LCD 14 so as to become an inputable state, capable of improving the operability.
- the useruses different input operations in accordance with the intention to thereby differentiate the display control of the inactive window which is not displayed on the LCD 12 .
- a first predetermined input with the one-click operationis performed to temporarily display an inactive window on the forefront on the LCD 12 , by confirming the content of window in advance, and by performing the one-click operation, etc. as necessary after the confirmation, it is possible to display the window on the LCD 14 .
- a second predetermined input with the two-click operation or downward-sliding operationan inactive window can directly be displayed on the LCD 14 .
- the windowcan directly be set to the inputtable state, which allows a quick input. Accordingly, it is possible to improve operability.
- the windowcan be moved from the LCD 14 to the LCD 12 , capable of the operability.
- the windowis displayed on the LCD 12 .
- the window to be input from now and the window which has been an object to be input at that timecan be displayed such that the display areas are switched by only a predetermined input, capable of the operability.
- the playercan operate the tab on the LCD 14 as if he or she feels a sense of actually touching it.
- the usercan operate the window displayed on the LCD 14 as if he or she feels a sense of directly touching it. Accordingly, it is possible to control the window by utilizing the touch panel 22 with an intuitive operation.
- the touch panel 22is an input means, a window as an operational object can be displayed on the LCD 14 which is within a range touchable by a user, that is, reachable by the user. Accordingly, it is possible to further improve the operability.
- a plurality of windows including an inactive windowmay simultaneously be displayed on the upper screen in an overlapping manner.
- the window corresponding to the tab number stored in the upper screen window tab number storing area 82is made to an active state, that is. is displayed on the forefront.
- the window corresponding to the tab number which is not stored in the upper screen window tab number storing area 82is made to an inactive state, and is displayed so as to be partially hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the upper screen.
- the plurality of windowsare thus simultaneously displayed in an overlapped manner, the plurality of windows have the information relating to a depth indicative of a displaying order on the screen, and the tab number, for example, may be utilized as the displaying order. That is, the displaying order of the inactive windows on the LCD 12 may be set such that the window is displayed on a front side in ascending order of the tab number, for example. Or, the former the window displayed on the forefront, the deeper the window is displayed.
- the plurality of windowsare displayed in an overlapped manner, or only the forefront window out of the plurality of windows is displayed while on the lower screen, only the one window (moved window) is displayed.
- the input windowis displayed on the initial state of the lower screen and not moved to the upper screen, and is thus not included in the window to be controlled between the plurality of display areas as an object of the present invention.
- a plurality of windowsare displayed in an overlapping manner, or only the forefront window out of the plurality of windows may be displayed.
- the window which has been displayed on the forefrontis displayed on the LCD 14
- another window(window having the highest tab number, for example) is displayed on the forefront of the LCD 12 , or the background image is displayed, for example. That is, the window is represented so as to be moved from the LCD 12 to the LCD 14 .
- the windowmay be displayed on the LCD 14 while it remains to be displayed on the LCD 12 . That is, the window may be represented so as to be copied from the LCD 12 to the LCD 14 .
- first LCD 12 and the second LCD 14are vertically arranged, the arrangement of the two LCDs may be changed as necessary.
- the first LCD 12 and the second LCD 14may horizontally be arranged.
- the number of the LCDs as a display portionmay be changed as required.
- one vertically-long shaped LCDis provided, and on at least one of the vertically divided display areas, a touch panel 22 is provided, and two images or screens may respectively be displayed on the display areas.
- one horizontal-long shaped LCDis provided, and on at least one of the display areas horizontally divided, the touch panel 22 is provided, and two images or screens may respectively be displayed on the display areas.
- the first display areais divided into a plurality of areas to simultaneously display the plurality of windows.
- the first display area 12is divided into the left half area and the right half area.
- a certain windowis displayed on the left half area, and another window is displayed on the right half area.
- the upper screen window tab number storing area 82may includes a left area window tab number storing area 82 a and a right area window tab number storing area 82 b .
- the deepest windowis displayed at the left half area
- the second deepest windowis displayed at the right half area, or arbitrary two windows may be displayed on the respective areas according to user's selection.
- the corresponding windowwhen the tab corresponding to the window displayed on the first display area is touched, the corresponding window may be displayed on the second display area. Also, when the tab corresponding to the window which is not displayed is touched, the corresponding window may be displayed on any one of the left area and the right area. Also, the second display area may be divided into a plurality of areas to thereby simultaneously display a plurality of windows. Of course, each of the first display area and the second display area may be divided into three or more areas to allow three or more windows to be simultaneously displayed.
- a windowis displayed on a part of the display area 12 or 14
- the windowmay be displayed on the entire (full-screen) of the display area 12 or 14 .
- the input means for instructing an arbitrary position on the second display areais the touch panel 22 .
- other pointing devicessuch as a computer mouse, a touch pad, a tablet, etc. may be utilized, for example,
- an imagesuch as a mouse pointer, a cursor, or the like for denoting an instructed position is displayed on the second display area.
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- The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing program, a storage medium storing an information processing program, and a window controlling method. More specifically, the present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing program, a storage medium storing an information processing program, and a window controlling method which display a plurality of windows on a first display area and a second display area.
- One example of a controlling technique of a plurality of windows is disclosed in the document 1 (Japanese Patent Laying-open No. 5-204581) laid-open on Aug. 13, 1993. In the window displaying method described in the
document 1, a plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner on a screen, and a plurality of icons are displayed on the same screen. Then, the window corresponding to the icon on which a mouse input is performed is displayed on the forefront in an active state. - Furthermore, another example of a controlling technique of a plurality of windows is disclosed in the document 2 (Japanese Patent Laying-open No. 8-83160) laid-open on Mar. 26, 1996. In the multi-window displaying method described in the
document 2, a plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner on a display (first display) out of a plurality of displays. To each of the plurality of displays, a mouse and an operation key (reproduction destination key, moving destination key or copy destination key) are provided. When a second display is designated with an operation key provided on the first display, and a window is selected with a mouse provided thereto, the selected window is displayed on the designated second display through reproducing, moving, or copying. - In the technique described in the
document 1, in response to an icon being selected with the mouse, a corresponding window is. displayed in an active state, eliminating a need for performing a complicated operation, such as moving the overlapping windows. However, in the technique described in thedocument 1, a window intended to be rendered an active window out of the plurality of windows overlapping on one screen is merely selected by the icon on the same screen. Furthermore, the selected window is merely displayed at the forefront in the same position on the same screen. In thedocument 1, the technique of controlling the plurality of windows between the plurality of display areas or between the plurality of display screens is nowhere disclosed. - Furthermore, in the technique described in the
document 2, a selected window out of the plurality of windows displayed on one display in an overlapping manner is displayed on another designated display, capable of improving visibility. However, in the technique described in thedocument 2, for making an input to a screen of each display, each mouse, etc. has to be utilized, causing a bother in operation. That is, one of the plurality of windows displayed on the first display can be displayed on the second display by operating a mouse, etc. provided on the first display, but for inputting to the window displayed on the second display, a mouse, etc. provided on the second display has to be operated. Also, even when the mouse, etc. provided on the second display is operated, it is impossible to display a window displayed on the first display on the second display. - Therefore, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a novel information processing apparatus, information processing program, storage medium storing an information processing program, and window controlling method.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing program, a storage medium storing an information processing program, and a window controlling method which are able to improve operability with respect to a window control among a plurality of display areas.
- An information processing apparatus of a first invention according to the present invention comprises a storing means, a display means, a detecting means, and a first display controlling means. The storing means stores data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows. The display means includes a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed. The detecting means detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas. The first display controlling means displays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- More specifically, the information processing apparatus (10: reference numeral designating a portion corresponding in the embodiments) of the first invention includes a storing means (28a,48), and the storing means stores data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows. In the embodiment, window image data, upper screen window tab number data, lower screen window tab number data, tab data, tab position data, etc. are stored. A display means (12,14) includes a first display area (12) and a second display area (14). The first display area displays a predetermined (forefront in depth, for example) window out of a plurality of windows (110,114,118), or displays the plurality of windows in an overlapping manner. The second display area displays a plurality of selection areas (112,116,120). A detecting means (42, S5, S7, S131, S133, S135, S137, S143, S145, S161, S163, S189, S211, S213, S227)detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas. A first display controlling means (42,50,52,60, S181, S183, S241, S243) displays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area. The predetermined input is an input with a one-click operation, a two-click operation, a downward-sliding operation, or the like in the embodiment.
- More specifically, for example, the storing means may includes a table storing means (80) for storing table data (tab data) to bring the respective selection areas into the respective windows. The first display controlling means determines a window corresponding to the selection area on which a predetermined input is performed on the basis of the table storing means, and displays the window on the second display area. In addition, the storing means may include the identification information storing means (80) for storing identification information (tab number) to be applied to each of the windows and a second display area identification information storing means (84) for storing identification information of the window to be displayed on the second display area. The first display controlling means, when a predetermined input is performed within a selection area, stores identification information of the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area identification information storing means (S181, S241), and displays the window to which the stored identification information applied on the second display area (S185, S243).
- According to the information processing apparatus, the plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows are displayed on the second display area, and therefore, a user performs a first predetermined input to the selection area of the second display area to thereby display a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on the forefront (active window) on the second display area. Thus, it becomes possible to perform an operation or input to the window by means of an input means, for example. Therefore, even the window displayed on the first display area can be displayed so as to be set to an inputable state on the second display area through movement or copying by performing a predetermined operation on the selection area of the second display area, capable of improving operability.
- In one aspect, an information processing apparatus further comprises a second display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection areas on the first display area or on the forefront on the first display area.
- More specifically, the second display controlling means (42,50,52,60, S185, S187), displays when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area (inactive window) by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the first display area or on the forefront on the first display area. The first predetermined input is an input by the one-click operation in the embodiment. In this case, the user temporarily displays the inactive window on the first display area or displays it on the forefront of the first display area by the first predetermined input, and thus he or she can confirm the content of the window by the first display area, for example. Then, after the confirmation, by performing a predetermined input operation as necessary, it is possible to display the window on the second display area. Accordingly, it is possible to improve operability.
- In another aspect, an information processing apparatus further comprises a third display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area by said detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- More specifically, the third display controlling means (42,50,52,60, S241, S243), displays when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area (inactive window) by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area. The second predetermined input is an input by a two-click operation or a downward-sliding operation in the embodiment. In this case, by the second predetermined input different from the first predetermined input to display an active window on the second display area, an inactive window can be directly displayed on the second display area, capable of directly setting the window to an operational inputable state, and allowing a quick input. For example, it is extremely advantageous in a case that the content of the inactive window needs not to be confirmed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve operability. In addition, the user uses different input operations on the selection area corresponding to the inactive window to thereby differentiate the display control of the inactive window. For example, in a case that the content of an inactive window needs to be confirmed, by performing a first predetermined input, it is possible to temporarily display the inactive window on the forefront on the first display area.
- An information processing apparatus of the second invention according to the present invention comprises a storing means, a display means, a detecting means, and a first display controlling means. The storing means stores data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows. The display means includes a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed. The detecting means detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas. The third display controlling means displays, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on a forefront on the first display area by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- More specifically, the information processing apparatus of the second invention is the same as the above-described information processing apparatus of the first invention except for a difference in operation of the display controlling means, and therefore, a duplicated description will be omitted. Also, a third display controlling means in the second invention is equivalent to the third display controlling means in the first invention, and displays when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area. The second predetermined input may be an input by the one-click operation, a two-click operation, a downward-sliding operation, or the like. According to the information processing apparatus of the second invention, the user performs a second predetermined input on the selection area corresponding to the inactive window to thereby directly display the inactive window on the second display area, and can directly set the window to an operational inputable state, allowing a quick input. For example, it is extremely advantageous in a case that the content of the inactive window needs not to be confirmed. Accordingly, by performing a predetermined operation in the selection area of the second display area, even the inactive window can be displayed on the second display area so as to be set to an inputable state, capable of improving operability.
- In one aspect, an information processing apparatus of the second invention further comprises a first display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or the window displayed on the forefront by said detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area. The first display controlling means is equivalent to the first display controlling means in the first invention, and displays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to the active window of the first display area by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area. The first predetermined input is set so as to be different from the second predetermined input, for example, and in the embodiment, the first predetermined input is an input by a one-click operation, and the second predetermined input is an input by a two-click operation, a downward-sliding operation, or the like. In this case, by performing the first predetermined operation different from the second predetermined input within the selection area corresponding to the window displayed on the first display area, it is possible to display the window on the second display area through moving or copying or the like.
- Also, in the above-described first and second invention, in one aspect, the detecting means detects an input to an arbitrary position of the second display area. The information processing apparatus further comprises a setting means (42, S181, S183, S241, S243) for setting, when a window is displayed on the second display area by the first display controlling means or the third display controlling means, the window to an inputable state from the detecting means. In the embodiment, when a tab number is stored in the lower screen window
tab storing area 84, and the window corresponding to the stored tab number is displayed, the window is set to an inputable state. Accordingly, by performing a predetermined input on the selection area, it is possible to perform an input operation on the window displayed on the second display area. - In another aspect, an information processing apparatus comprises a fourth display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to the window displayed on the second display area, the window corresponding to the selection area of the forefront on the first display area.
- More specifically, the fourth window controlling means (42,50,52,60, S185, S187, S215, S217) displays, when it is determined that a predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to the window displayed on the second display area on the basis of the coordinates data detected by the coordinates detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area of the forefront on the first display area. In this case, if an input operation to the window displayed on the second display area is not required, the window can be moved from the second display area to the first display area, capable of improving operability.
- In the other aspect, the information processing apparatus further comprises a fifth display controlling means for displaying, in a case that the window is displayed on the second display area and when it is determined that other window is being displayed on the second display area, the other window on the forefront on the first display area.
- More specifically, a fifth display controlling means (42,50,52,60, S165, S167, S175, S223, S225, S235) displays, in a case that the window is intended to be displayed on the second display area by the first display controlling means or the third display controlling means and when it is determined that other window is being displayed on the second display area, the other window on the forefront on the first display area. For more detail, for example, the storing means may include a first display area identification information storing means (82) for storing identification information of the window to be displayed on the first display area. The fifth display controlling means, when it is determined that other window is being displayed on the second display area (S165, S223), stores the identification information of the other window on the first display area identification information storing means (S167, S225), and displays the window to which the stored identification information is applied on the first display area (S175, S235). In this case, the window to be input from now and the window which has been an object to be operated by now are switched by only a predetermined input, capable of improving operability.
- In one embodiment, the detecting means detects the predetermined input on the basis of the input data from a touch panel (22) which is not set on the first display area but set on the second display area. In this case, it is possible to operate it as if the player touches the selection area of the second display area, and similarly, it is possible to operate the window displayed on the second display area as if the player touches it. Accordingly, it is possible to control the window with an intuitive operation. Also, since the touch panel is an input means, a window as an operational object can be displayed on the second display area which exists within a range touchable by a user, that is, reachable by the user. Accordingly, it is possible to further improve operability.
- In another aspect, the storing means stores data to display a basic input window (input window image data) to be displayed on the second display area, and the information processing apparatus further comprises a basic display controlling means (42,50,52,60, S189, S191, S193, S213, S219, S221, S277, S279, S281) for displaying the basic input window on the second display area when no window to be displayed on the second display area is present. Accordingly, in a case that no window to be displayed on the second display area out of the plurality of windows is present, the basic input window is displayed on the second display area, and therefore, it becomes possible to prompt the user to input, and to respond to an input operation required for the progress of the application, etc. Furthermore, this makes it possible for the user to smoothly perform an input operation without inhibiting the input operation by the user.
- In the other aspect, an information processing apparatus comprises a generating means for, when a predetermined coordinates input is performed to the window displayed on the second display area, generating data to display a new window and data to display a new selection area, and storing the generated data in the storing means by bring them correspondence with each other, and a selection area display controlling means for displaying the selection area generated by the generating means on the second display area.
- More specifically, the generating means (42, S49, S51, S101, S103, S105, S107, S109) generates data to display a new window and data to display a new selection area, and stores the generated data in the storing means by bringing them into correspondence with each other when a predetermined coordinates input is performed to the window displayed on the second display area. In the embodiment, when it is determined that an input is performed to the display position of the word of a search candidate window or the word in a dictionary window, dictionary window image data for explaining the word and a tab number corresponding to the window, and title image data of the tab are generated, and the tab data obtained by bringing them correspondence with each other are stored in the tab
data storing area 80. The selection area display controlling means (42,50,52,60, S115, S117) displays the generated selection area on the second display area. Accordingly, by performing an input operation to the window, a new window and a selection area can be created, and therefore, the display of the new window can be controlled by a predetermined input to the selection area, capable of improving operability. - A information processing program of the third invention according to the present invention is an information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed. The information processing program causes a processor of the information processing apparatus to execute a detecting step and a first display controlling step. The detecting step detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas. The first display controlling step displays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- A storage medium storing an information processing program of a fourth invention according to the present invention is a storage medium storing an information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprises a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed. The information processing program of the storage medium causes a processor of the information processing apparatus to execute a detecting step and a first display controlling step. The detecting step detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas. The first display controlling step displays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- A window controlling method of a fifth invention according to the present invention is a window controlling method of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed. The window controlling method includes a detecting step, and a first display controlling step. The detecting step detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas. The first display controlling step displays, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on the first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- An information processing program of a sixth invention according to the present invention is an information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed, and causes a processor of the information processing apparatus to execute a detecting step, and a third display controlling step. The detecting step detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas. The third display controlling step displays, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on a forefront on the first display area by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- A storage medium storing an information processing program of a seventh invention according to the present invention is a storage medium storing an information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed. The information processing program of the storage medium causes a processor of the information processing apparatus to execute a detecting step, and a third display controlling step. The detecting step detects an input to display positions on the plurality of selection areas. The third display controlling step displays, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- A window controlling method of a eighth invention according to the present invention is a window controlling method of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed. The window controlling method includes a detecting step, and a third display controlling step. The detecting step detects an input to a display position of the plurality of selection areas. The third display controlling step displays, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on a forefront on the first display area by the detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area.
- In these information processing programs, storage medium storing an information processing program, and window controlling method, also, it is possible to have an advantage similarly to the above-described information processing apparatus of the first or second invention.
- An information processing apparatus of a ninth invention according to the present invention comprises a storing means, a display means, a detecting means, and a first display controlling means. The storing means stores data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to the plurality of windows. The display means includes a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which the plurality of selection areas are displayed. The detecting means detects an input to display positions of the plurality of selection areas. The first display controlling means displays, when a predetermined input is performed within the selection area by the detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area. In the information processing apparatus, similarly to the above-described first or second invention, a predetermined operation is performed on the selection area corresponding to the window displayed on the first display area, the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area, the window which is not displayed on the first display area and the second display area, the window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the first display area, or the like, and whereby, it is possible to display the window corresponding to the selection area on the second display area, capable of improving operability.
- According to the present invention, the plurality of selection areas respectively corresponding to the plurality of windows are displayed on the second display area, and a predetermined input to the display position of the selection area is detected, and therefore, the user performs a predetermined input at a position of the selection area on the second display area by utilizing the input means, for example, to thereby control the corresponding window. More specifically, by performing a predetermined input within the selection area on the second display area, even a window displayed on the first display area or an inactive window can be displayed on the second display area so as to be set to an inputable state, capable of improving operability.
- The above described objects and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is an appearance view showing one example of an information processing apparatus of one embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the information processing apparatus ofFIG. 1 embodiment.FIG. 3 is an illustrative view showing one example of a memory map of aRAM 48 shown inFIG. 2 .FIG. 4 is an illustrative view showing one example of a content of a window image storing area.FIG. 5 is an illustrative view showing one example of a content of window image data.FIG. 6 is an illustrative view showing one example of a content of a tag data storing area.FIG. 7 is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that a character is input by handwriting on an input window to generate a search candidate window.FIG. 8 is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that the character input is completed inFIG. 7 , and a search button is then selected to thereby generate a search candidate window.FIG. 9 is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that a tab corresponding to the search candidate window is selected inFIG. 8 .FIG. 10 is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that a word of the search candidate window is selected to generate a dictionary window inFIG. 9 .FIG. 11 is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that a tab corresponding to the dictionary window is selected inFIG. 10 .FIG. 12 is an illustrative view showing a manner in which the dictionary window and the search candidate window are switched in a case that the tab corresponding to the dictionary window is selected inFIG. 10 .FIG. 13 is an illustrative view showing one example of a display screen in a case that the tab corresponding to the dictionary window is selected inFIG. 11 .FIG. 14 is an illustrative view showing one example of the display screen in a case that a word in the dictionary window is selected inFIG. 11 to generate another dictionary window.FIG. 15 is an illustrative view showing a concept of a window control in the information processing apparatus ofFIG. 1 embodiment.FIG. 16 is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of window control depending on the difference in operations when a tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected, in a case that an input window is displayed on the lower screen.FIG. 17 is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of window control depending on the difference in operations in a case that a moved window is displayed on the lower screen and when the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected.FIG. 18 is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of window control in a case that the input window is displayed on the lower screen and when the tab corresponding to the active window on the upper screen is selected, andFIG. 18 (A) shows a case that inactive window is activated on the upper screen, andFIG. 18 (B) shows a case that a background image is displayed on the upper screen.FIG. 19 is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of window control in a case that the moved window is displayed on the lower screen, and when a tab corresponding to the window on the lower screen is selected.FIG. 20 is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of a selection by a gesture operation on the tab,FIG. 20 (A) shows a downward-sliding operation, andFIG. 20 (B) shows one example of a sliding operation to a right or left direction.FIG. 21 is an illustrative view showing one example of an outline of window control when an operation for erasing the active window on the upper screen is present.FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing one example of an operation of the information processing apparatus ofFIG. 1 embodiment.FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing one example of an operation of a search process inFIG. 22 .FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing one example of an operation of a search candidate window generating process inFIG. 23 .FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing one example of an operation of a dictionary window generating process inFIG. 23 .FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing one example of an operation of a window displaying process inFIG. 22 .FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a part of example of an operation of one-click process inFIG. 26 .FIG. 28 is a flowchart continued fromFIG. 27 .FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a part of example of an operation of a two-click process inFIG. 26 .FIG. 30 is a flowchart continued fromFIG. 29 .FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a part of example of an operation of an erasing process inFIG. 26 .FIG. 32 is a flowchart continued fromFIG. 31 .FIG. 33 is an illustrative view showing a modified example of a display screen where a plurality of windows are simultaneously displayed on the upper screen.- Referring to
FIG. 1 , aninformation processing apparatus 10 of one embodiment of the present invention is realized as a form of a game apparatus as one example. It should be noted that theinformation processing apparatus 10 may be a personal computer, other hand-held type computers, such as a PDA. - The
game apparatus 10 includes a first liquid crystal display (LCD)12 and asecond LCD 14. TheLCD 12 and theLCD 14 are provided on ahousing 16 so as to be arranged in a predetermined position. In this embodiment, thehousing 16 comprises anupper housing 16aand alower housing 16b, and theLCD 12 is provided on theupper housing 16awhile theLCD 14 is provided on thelower housing 16b. Accordingly, theLCD 12 and theLCD 14 are closely arranged so as to be longitudinally (vertically) parallel with each other. - It is noted that although the LCD is utilized as a display in this embodiment, an EL (Electronic Luminescence) display and a plasma display may be used in place of the LCD.
- As can be understood from
FIG. 1 , theupper housing 16ahas a plane shape little larger than a plane shape of theLCD 12, and has an opening formed so as to expose a display surface of theLCD 12 from one main surface thereof. On the other hand, thelower housing 16bhas a plane shape horizontally longer than theupper housing 16a, and has an opening formed so as to expose a display surface of theLCD 14 at an approximately center of the horizontal direction. Furthermore, thelower housing 16bis provided with asound emission hole 18 and an operating switch20 (20a,20b,20c,20d,20e,20L and20R). - In addition, the
upper housing 16aand thelower housing 16bare rotatably connected at a lower side (lower edge) of theupper housing 16aand a part of an upper side (upper edge) of thelower housing 16b. Accordingly, in a case of not playing a game, or not using an application, for example, if theupper housing 16ais rotated to be folded such that the display surface of theLCD 12 and the display surface of theLCD 14 are face to face with each other, it is possible to prevent the display surface of theLCD 12 and the display surface of theLCD 14 from being damaged, such as a surface flaw, etc. It is should be noted that theupper housing 16aand thelower housing 16bare not rotatably connected with each other, but these are provided in an integrated (fixed) fashion to form thehousing 16. - The operating
switch 20 includes a direction instructing switch (cross switch)20a, astart switch 20b, aselect switch 20c, an action switch (A button)20d, an action switch (B button)20e, an action switch (L button)20L, and an action switch (R button)20R. Theswitches LCD 14 on the one main surface of thelower housing 16b. Also, theswitches LCD 14 on the one main surface of thelower housing 16b. Furthermore, theswitch 20L and theswitch 20R are placed in a part of an upper edge (top surface) of thelower housing 16b, and lie of each side of the connected portion with theupper housing 16a. - The
direction instructing switch 20a, for example, functions as a digital joystick. This makes it possible to instruct a moving direction of a player character (or player object) to be operated by a player, instruct a moving direction of a cursor, and so forth by operating at least any one of the four depression portions. Thestart switch 20bis formed of a push button, and is utilized for starting (restarting), temporarily stopping (pausing) a game, and so forth. Theselect switch 20cis formed of the push button, and utilized for a game mode selection, etc. - The
action switch 20d, that is, theA button 20dis formed of the push button, and allows the player character to perform an arbitrary action except for instructing the direction such as hitting (punching), throwing, holding (obtaining), riding, jumping, etc. For example, in an action game, it is possible to apply an instruction of jumping, punching, moving arms, etc. In a role-playing game (RPG) and a simulation RPG, it is possible to apply an instruction of obtaining an item, selecting and determining arms or command, etc. Theaction switch 20e, that is, theB button 20eis formed of the push button, and is utilized for changing a game mode selected by theselect switch 20c, canceling an action determined by theA button 20d, and so forth. - The
action switch 20L (left depression button) and the action switch20R (right depression button) are formed of the push button, and the left depression button (L button)20L and the right depression button (R button)20R can be utilized for the same operation as theA button 20dand theB button 20e, or are also utilized for the subsidiary operation of theA button 20dand theB button 20e. - The
touch panel 22 is set on the top surface of theLCD 14. As thetouch panel 22, any one of a resistance film system, an optical system (infrared rays system), and an electrostatic capacitive coupling system, for example, can be utilized. Also, when being operated by depressing, stroking (touching) and so forth with astick 24, a pen (stylus pen), or a finger (hereinafter referred to as “stick24 etc.”) on a top surface thereof, thetouch panel 22 detects a coordinates position operated (touched) by thestick 24, etc., and outputs coordinates data corresponding to the detected coordinates. That is, thetouch panel 22 functions as an input means in the embodiment, and is for allowing a user (player) to input the input data to indicate an arbitrary position on the screen of the LCD14 (or LCD12). - It should be noted that in this embodiment, a resolution of the display surface of the
LCD 14 is 256 dots×192 dots (this is true for the LCD12), and the detection accuracy of thetouch panel 22 is also rendered 256 dots×192 dots in correspondence to the resolution of the display surface. It should be noted that inFIG. 1 , in order to simplify an understanding of thetouch panel 22, thetouch panel 22 is shown in a size different from that of theLCD 14, but the size of the display screen of theLCD 14 and the size of the operation panel of thetouch panel 22 are the same in size. However, the detection accuracy of thetouch panel 22 may be lower than the resolution of the display surface, or higher than it. - In this embodiment, for example, a screen to be viewed by the player is displayed on the
LCD 12, and a screen to be viewed and operated by the player in association with the screen of theLCD 12 is displayed on theLCD 14 with thetouch panel 22 thereon. The screen displayed on theLCD 14 includes an object, an icon, a tab, textual information, or the like to be operated (touched) with the stick or the like24. The player directly touches the object, etc. displayed on theLCD 14 by operating thetouch panel 22 with thestick 24, etc., for example to thereby select or operate the object, etc. perform a coordinate input instruction, and so forth. Also, it is possible to perform other various input instructions depending on the kind of the game or application. For example, it is possible to select a command according to texture information, an icon, etc. to be displayed on the display screen of theLCD 14, and instruct a scrolling (gradual movement display) direction of the game screen (map) displayed on theLCD 12, or to input by handwriting. - Thus, the
game apparatus 10 has theLCD 12 and theLCD 14 as a display portion of two screens, and thetouch panel 22 is provided on either of the display screens (LCD 14 in this embodiment), and therefore, thegame apparatus 10 has the two screens (LCD 12,14) and the two systems of the operating portions (20,22). - Furthermore, in this embodiment, the
stick 24 can be inserted into a housing portion (housing slot)26 provided on a side surface (right side surface) of theupper housing 16a, for example, and taken out therefrom as necessary. It should be noted that in a case of preparing nostick 24, thehousing portion 26 needs not to be provided. - Also, the
game apparatus 10 includes a memory card (or game cartridge)28 as an information storage medium. Thememory card 28 is detachable, and inserted into aloading slot 30 provided on a rear surface or a lower edge (bottom surface) of thelower housing 16b. Although illustration is omitted inFIG. 1 , a connector46 (seeFIG. 2 ) is provided at a depth portion of theloading slot 30 for connecting a connector (not shown) provided at an end portion of thememory card 28 in the loading direction. Therefore, when thememory card 28 is loaded into theloading slot 30, the connectors are connected with each other, and thememory card 28 is accessible by a CPU core42 (seeFIG. 2 ) of thegame apparatus 10. - It should be noted that although not illustrated in
FIG. 1 , a speaker32 (seeFIG. 2 ) is provided at a position corresponding to thesound emission hole 18 inside thelower housing 16b. - Furthermore although omitted in
FIG. 1 , a battery accommodating box is provided on a rear surface of thelower housing 16b, for example. A power switch, a volume adjustment switch, an external expansion connector, an earphone jack, etc. are provided on a bottom surface of thelower housing 16b. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of thegame apparatus 10. Referring toFIG. 2 , thegame apparatus 10 includes anelectronic circuit board 40, and on theelectronic circuit board 40, a circuit component such as theCPU core 42, etc. is mounted. TheCPU core 42 is connected to theconnector 46 via abus 44, and is also connected with aRAM 48, a first Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)50, asecond GPU 52, an input/output interface circuit (hereinafter, referred to as “I/F circuit”)54, and anLCD controller 60.- The
connector 46 is detachably connected with thememory card 28 as described above. Thememory card 28 includes aROM 28aand aRAM 28b. Although illustration is omitted, theROM 28aand theRAM 28bare connected with each other via a bus, and also connected with a connector (not shown) to be connected with theconnector 46. Accordingly, as described above, theCPU core 42 gains access to theROM 28aand theRAM 28b. - The
ROM 28astores in advance an information processing program to cause thegame apparatus 10 to function as the information processing apparatus according to the present invention. The information processing program is a program of an application to be executed, and is a game program when a game (virtual game) is executed, for example. Furthermore, an image (character image, background image, item image, message image, etc.) data and sound or music data (sound data), etc. required to execute the application are stored in advance. The RAM (backup RAM)28bstores (saves) proceeding data, result data of the application, the game, etc. - The
RAM 48 is utilized as a buffer memory or a working memory. That is, theCPU core 42 loads the information processing program, the image data, the sound data, etc. stored in theROM 28aof thememory card 28 into theRAM 48, and executes the loaded information processing program. Furthermore, theCPU core 42 executes the information process while storing in a work area and a predetermined area of theRAM 48 data temporarily produced (generated) in correspondence with progress of the process according to the information processing program. - It should be noted that such the information processing program, the image data, the sound data, etc. are read from the
ROM 28aentirely at a time, or partially and sequentially as necessary so as to be stored into theRAM 48. - Each of the
GPU 50 and theGPU 52 forms a part of a rendering means, is constructed by, for example, a single chip ASIC, and receives a graphics command (construction command) from theCPU core 42 to generate image data for displaying according to the graphics command. Here, theCPU core 42 applies to each of theGPU 50 and theGPU 52 an image generating program (included in the information processing program) necessary for generating the image data for display in addition to the graphics command. - It should be noted that data (image data: a polygon, a texture, etc.) necessary for executing the graphics command is obtained through the access to the
RAM 48 by theGPU 50 orGPU 52. TheGPU 50 and theGPU 52 may store the created data in theRAM 48. - Also, the
GPU 50 is connected to a first video RAM (hereinafter, referred to as “VRAM”)56, and theGPU 52 is connected to asecond VRAM 58. TheGPU 50 renders the image data for display in theVRAM 56, and theGPU 52 renders the image data for display in theVRAM 58. TheVRAM 56 and theVRAM 58 are a line buffer, for example, or may employ a frame buffer. - The
VRAM 56 and theVRAM 58 are connected to theLCD controller 60. TheLCD controller 60 includes aregister 62. Theregister 62 is configured with one bit, for example, and stores a value (data value) of “0” or “1” according to an instruction of theCPU core 42. TheLCD controller 60 outputs the image data of theVRAM 56 to theLCD 12, and outputs the image data of theVRAM 58 to theLCD 14 in a case that the data value of theregister 62 is “0”. Furthermore, theLCD controller 60 outputs the image data of theVRAM 56 to theLCD 14, and outputs the image data of theVRAM 58 to theLCD 12 in a case that the data value of theregister 62 is “1”. - It should be noted that the
LCD controller 60 can directly read the image data from theVRAM 56 and theVRAM 58, or read the image data from theVRAM 56 andVRAM 58 via theGPU 50 andGPU 52. Also, theVRAM 56 and theVRAM 58 may be provided in theRAM 48. - The I/
F circuit 54 is connected with the operatingswitch 20, thetouch panel 22, and thespeaker 32. Here, the operatingswitch 20 is the above-describedswitches switch 20 is operated, a corresponding operation signal (operation data) is input to theCPU core 42 via the I/F circuit 54. Furthermore, the operation input data (coordinate data) output from thetouch panel 22 is input to theCPU core 42 via the I/F circuit 54. In addition, theCPU core 42 reads the sound data necessary for the game, such as a game music (BGM), a sound effect, voices (onomatopoeic sound) of the game character, etc. from theRAM 48, and outputs the sound from thespeaker 32 via the I/F circuit 54. FIG. 3 shows one example of a memory map of theRAM 48. The memory map includes aprogram storage area 70 and adata storage area 72. In theprogram storage area 70, an information processing program is loaded from theROM 28aof thememory card 28. TheCPU core 42 operates according to the information processing program, and causes thegame apparatus 10 to function as theinformation processing apparatus 10 according to the present invention.- In the
data storage area 72, data of theROM 28aand data generated or obtained according to an operation of theCPU core 42 are stored. Thedata storage area 72 includes a touch inputdata storing area 74, a coordinates pointline storing area 76, a windowimage storing area 78, a tabdata storing area 80, an upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82, a lower screen window tabnumber storing area 84, a tab positiondata storing area 86, a dictionarydata storing area 88, etc. It should be noted that data to be stored is partly shown inFIG. 3 , but other data required for an image processing is also stored. - In the touch input
data storing area 74, touch input data obtained from thetouch panel 22 via the I/F circuit 54 is stored. More specifically, coordinates data indicative of an instructed position by the operation via thetouch panel 22 detected from the obtained data is stored. In thisstorage area 74, the coordinates data of the predetermined number of frames (one frame is equal to 1/60 second) is stored. - In the coordinates point
line storing area 76, a history of the coordinates data detected when a handwriting input is performed on an input window, that is, an input coordinates point line or track is stored. The input window is a window to which a user input a word by handwriting with thestick 24, etc. when the word is searched in a dictionary application of the embodiment. The recognition of the character input by handwriting is performed on the basis of the coordinates point line data. - In the window
image storing area 78, data relating to the window image is stored. For example, as shown inFIG. 4 , each window image data is stored in correspondence to the data indicative of an initial address of the data. Each window is displayed on the basis of the data in the windowimage storing area 78. InFIG. 4 , an input window image, a search candidate window image, a mineral water window image, a mineral salts window image as one example of the dictionary window image, etc. are stored. - As shown in
FIG. 5 , the input window image data includes position data indicative of a display position or area of a search button, an all-erase button, and a handwriting input area within the input window. Also included are image data for each button and input area, and image data based on the input coordinates point line when a handwriting input is performed. It should be noted that data for displaying an initial state of the window is stored in advance in theROM 28a. - The search candidate window is a window for displaying a word (dictionary item or entry word) matched with the character input in the input window as a search candidate. In a case that a plurality of search candidate windows are generated, a plurality of pieces of search candidate window image data are stored. The search candidate window image data includes image data for each search candidate, and position data (coordinates data) indicative of a display position or range (area) of each search candidate.
- The dictionary window is a window for displaying an interpretation or explanation of reading, meaning, derivation, examples, etc. as to an item selected via the search candidate window. If the plurality of dictionary windows are generated, the plurality of pieces of dictionary window image data are stored. The dictionary window image data includes position data indicative of the display position, range, or the like of each word utilized in the interpretation along with the image data of the interpretation or explanation.
- Returning to
FIG. 3 , in the tabdata storing area 80, data relating to tabs each corresponding to the search candidate window and the dictionary window are stored. The tab is generated when a window is generated and displayed on theLCD 14. The tab is an image for selecting a corresponding window. That is, a touch operation of a display position or area of the tab allows selection of a corresponding window. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the input window is a special window to be displayed on the lower screen in an initial state, and is not provided with a tab corresponding to the input window. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , in the tab data storing area, a title image data, a window image of an initial address, etc. are stored in correspondence with the tab number. The tab number is numbered consecutively from1, for example, every time that window is generated anew. Also, when a window is erased, the tab numbers of the rest of the windows are updated to be numbered consecutively. The tab and the window are one to one correspondence, and the tab number is an identification number of the tab, and corresponds to an identification number of the window. The title image data is image data for displaying a name of the tab in the tab. InFIG. 6 example, thetab number 1 is a tab corresponding to the search candidate window, and stores image data representing the word by characters as the title image data. Thetab number 2 is a tab corresponding to the dictionary window of a word called mineral water, and stores image data representing the word by characters as the title image data. Thetab number 3 is a tab corresponding to the dictionary window of a word called mineral salts, and stories image data representing a search candidate by characters as the title image data. The title image data of each word is obtained from the dictionary data. It should be noted that the title image data of the search candidate may be stored in theROM 28ain advance. Also, the data indicative of an initial address of the window image is an initial address of the window image data corresponding to the tab, and on the basis of the data, the window corresponding to the tab can be specified. - Returning to
FIG. 3 , in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82, a tab number of the tab corresponding to the window displayed on the upper screen, that is, theLCD 12 in an active state is stored. In this embodiment, on theLCD 12, only the window in active state is displayed, and the window in inactive state is not displayed. Furthermore, on theLCD 12 of this embodiment, thetouch panel 22 as an input means is not provided, and therefore, the active state of the upper screen means that the window is displayed on the forefront. It should be noted that 0 (zero), NULL, or the like, for example, is stored as an initial value, and in this case, a window is not displayed on theLCD 12, and a background image is displayed. - In the lower screen window tab
number storing area 84, a tab number of the tab corresponding to the window to be displayed on the lower screen, that is, theLCD 14 is stored. In this embodiment, on theLCD 14, only the active window is displayed, and the inactive window is not displayed. In addition, thetouch panel 22 as an input means is provided on theLCD 14, and therefore, the active state on the lower screen means that the window is displayed on the forefront, and is set to a state such that an input or an operation by thetouch panel 22 can be made. It should be noted that 0 (zero) or NULL, or the like, for example, is stored as an initial value, and in this case, an input window is displayed on theLCD 14. - In the tab position
data storing area 86, position data (coordinates data) indicative of the display position or range, etc. of the generated tab is stored. With reference to the data in thestorage area 86, the tab selected by the user can be specified. It should be noted that the display position or range, and etc. of the tab may be fixedly decided in advance depending on the number of tabs, for example, or may be set as necessary depending on the number of generated tabs, the number of characters on the title image or the like. - Additionally, the number of displayable tabs (that is, the number of generable windows) may be restricted to a predetermined number. In this case, when the window will be generated equal to or more than a limit value, a message, “Unable to generate window due to a lot of windows” may be displayed. The more the number of tabs is, the smaller the display area (width) of the tab is, and the smaller the number of characters of the title displayed on the tab is. Therefore, if the characters of the title do not fit in the tab, for example, the title can be displayed by applying an elision mark (“ . . . ”, etc.) to the first several characters in the title.
- In the dictionary
data storing area 88, dictionary data for the dictionary application in this embodiment is stored. In the dictionary data, each data (text data, etc.) of reading, explanation, etc. is stored by being corresponded with each word (item). - In the
information processing apparatus 10, a window control is performed among a plurality of display areas (tow screens of theLCD 12 and theLCD 14 in this embodiment) by a user making a window control. In this embodiment, a description is made on a case that a window control is applied to the execution of a dictionary application as one example. It should be noted that this may be applied, when a plurality of applications are simultaneously activated, to control windows respectively corresponding to the applications. FIG. 7 shows one example of the display screen when a character to be searched with a dictionary is input. On the lower screen displayed on theLCD 14, aninput window 100 is displayed in an active state. On the other hand, on the upper screen displayed on theLCD 12, a background image is displayed in an initial state.- On the input window, a
character input area 102, asearch button 104, and an all-erasebutton 106 are provided in predetermined positions. Thecharacter input area 102 is an area for allowing a user to manually input the word which the user wants to search by utilizing thestick 24, etc. The touch input data to thecharacter input area 102 is stored in the coordinates pointline storing area 76. In thecharacter input area 102, pixels corresponding to the position touched by the user, that is, the stored coordinates points line is drawn by a color different from that of thecharacter input area 102. InFIG. 7 , “mineraru” (in Japanese in hiragana: mineral) is input. Thesearch button 104 is for instructing search of the input character. The all-erasebutton 106 is a button for erasing the characters input and drawn in thecharacter input area 102. - It should be noted that the window generally means a specific display area divided by a frame, but in
FIG. 7 , the line denoting the frame is omitted in theinput window 100. Also, the frame of the window need not be displayed on the screen necessarily. - Furthermore, an
input button 108 is formed in a predetermined position on the lower screen. Theinput button 108 is for displaying theinput window 100 on the forefront of the lower screen, that is, making it in an active state. - When a character is input to the
character input area 102 of theinput window 100, and a next character is started to be input, the character which has been input at that time is automatically recognized. For example, if no input is kept for a fixed period of time (after a lapse of the fixed period of time from the detection of the touch-off without detecting a touch-on), it is determined that a next character input is present. - Then, a
search candidate window 110 for displaying a search candidate corresponding to recognition result is displayed on the upper screen in an active state. InFIG. 7 , the word “mineraru” (in Japanese in katakana: mineral) is searched from the dictionary data as a search candidate, and displayed within thesearch candidate window 100. Also, thetab 112 corresponding to the generatedsearch candidate window 110 is displayed above theinput window 100, for example, on the lower screen. The user can select thesearch candidate window 110 by performing a predetermined operation on thetab 112 displaying the title “search candidate” with thestick 24, etc. It should be noted that on the upper screen, at the center of the upper edge portion of the background image, the character “search candidate” indicative of display of thesearch candidate window 110 is displayed, and at the lower edge portion of the background image, a message, “touch tab and you can move to lower screen”, for example, is displayed. - More specifically, when it is determined a next character input is present, character recognition is performed from the recorded coordinates point line, and a word corresponding to the recognition result is searched from the dictionary data. Then, search candidate window image data (see
FIG. 4 andFIG. 5 ) including the word of the search candidate is generated. Also, tab data (seeFIG. 6 ) and tab position data of thetab 112 corresponding to the generatedsearch candidate window 110 is generated. Then, in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82, a tab number of the tab corresponding to the generatedsearch candidate window 110 is stored. Thus, on the upper screen, thesearch candidate window 110 is displayed, and on the lower screen, thetab 112 of the search candidate is displayed along with theinput window 100, etc. FIG. 8 shows one example of the display screen when the character input is completed afterFIG. 7 , and thesearch button 104 is then selected. When thesearch button 104 is selected, character recognition of the input character is started, and a search candidate corresponding to the result is displayed in thesearch candidate window 110. InFIG. 8 , “mineraru wootaa” (in Japanese in hiragana: mineral water) is input and thesearch button 104 is then selected, and therefore, thesearch candidate window 110 to which the word “mineraru wootaa” (in Japanese in katakana: mineral water) is added as a search candidate is generated, and displayed in an active state on the upper screen.FIG. 9 shows one example of the display screen in a case that thetab 112 of the search candidate is selected inFIG. 8 . In a case that thesearch candidate window 110 is displayed in an active state on the upper screen, when thetab 112 of the search candidate is selected with thestick 24, etc., thesearch candidate window 110 is displayed in an active state on the lower screen. More specifically, when it is determined that a display position of thetab 112 of the search candidate is instructed with one click, for example, on the basis of the detected touch input data, the tab number of thetab 112 of the search candidate is stored in the lower screen window tabnumber storing area 84, and the correspondingsearch candidate window 110 is thus displayed on the lower screen.- It should be noted that the
tab 112 corresponding to thesearch candidate window 110 is displayed in a manner different in size, color, etc. from a case the lower screen is hidden. This shows that a corresponding window is displayed on the lower screen in an active state. InFIG. 9 example, thetab 112 is made large in size, and thetab 112 is displayed so as to be brought into contact with thesearch candidate window 110. - On the other hand, on the upper screen, an inactive window is absent, and therefore, the upper screen window tab
number storing area 82 is cleared, and a background image including a message, “touch tab again, and you can return to upper screen”, for example, is displayed. - When the
search candidate window 110 is displayed on the lower screen, an input or an operation via thetouch panel 22 is possible with respect to thesearch candidate window 110. In this embodiment, by touching the word of the search candidate in thesearch candidate window 110 with thestick 24, etc., it is possible to search the word. Accordingly, in a case that the user wants to operate thesearch candidate window 110, thetab 112 corresponding to thesearch candidate window 110 is merely selected. FIG. 10 shows one example of the display screen in a case that a word of thesearch candidate window 110 is selected inFIG. 9 . When a word is selected in thesearch candidate window 110, adictionary window 114 displaying an interpretation or explanation of the word is displayed on upper screen in an active state. InFIG. 10 , since the “mineraru wootaa” is selected, thedictionary window 114 including an interpretation of the “Mineral water”, such as “drinkable natural water, and ground water containing relatively a large amount of mineral salts, such as calcium, magnesium, etc., or natural water to which mineral salts are artificially added” is displayed. It should be noted that a message, “touch tab, and you can move to lower screen” is displayed again on the background image of the upper screen. On the other hand, atab 116 corresponding to the generateddictionary window 114 is displayed on the lower screen. InFIG. 10 , thetab 116 corresponds to thedictionary window 114 of the word “mineraru wootaa”, and therefore, the title of the “mineraru wootaa” is displayed on thetab 116.- More specifically, when it is determined that the word of the search candidate is selected on the basis of the touch input data and the search candidate position data, the dictionary window image data (see
FIG. 4 andFIG. 5 ) including an explanation of the word is generated on the basis of the dictionary data. Furthermore, the tab data (seeFIG. 6 ) and the tab position data to which data relating to thetab 116 corresponding to the generateddictionary window 114 is added are generated. Then, in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82, a number of the tab corresponding to the generateddictionary window 114 is stored. Thus, thedictionary window 114 is displayed on the upper screen, and thetab 116 of the mineral water in addition to thesearch candidate window 110, thetab 112 of the search candidate, etc. are displayed on the lower screen. FIG. 11 shows one example of the display screen in a case that thetab 116 corresponding to thedictionary window 114 is selected inFIG. 10 . In a case that thedictionary window 114 is displayed on the upper screen in an active state, and thesearch candidate window 110 is displayed on the lower screen in an active state, if thetab 116 corresponding to thedictionary window 114 is selected, the windows are switched between the upper screen and the lower screen. That is, thesearch candidate window 110 is displayed on the upper screen in an active state, and the selecteddictionary window 114 is displayed in an active state on the lower screen. Also, thetab 116 corresponding to the selecteddictionary window 116 is displayed with a form indicative of an active state.- It should be noted that if the windows in the active state are switched between the upper and lower screens, the window may be displayed so as to gradually move to a next display position as shown in
FIG. 12 .FIG. 12 shows thatdictionary window 114 on the upper screen is gradually moved to the display position on the lower screen, and thesearch candidate window 110 on the lower screen is gradually moved to the display position on the upper screen. In a case that the windows are overlapped with each other, any one of the windows (window which was in an active state on the upper screen in this embodiment) is displayed on the forefront. Also, in a case that the selected window is moved from the upper screen to the lower screen (seeFIG. 9 ), or if it is moved from the lower screen to the upper screen (seeFIG. 13 ), the window may similarly be displayed so as to be gradually moved to a next display position. By producing such a gradually movement, it is possible to make the user feel as if the window actually moves between the upper and lower screens. - When the
dictionary window 114 is displayed in an active state on the lower screen as shown inFIG. 11 , an input or an operation to thedictionary window 114 via thetouch panel 22 becomes possible. In this embodiment, by touching the word in the explanation within thedictionary window 114 with thestick 24, etc., it is possible to search the word. Accordingly, if the user wants to operate thedictionary window 114, thetab 116 corresponding todictionary window 114 is merely selected inFIG. 10 . - It should be noted that in a case that the
tab 116 corresponding to thedictionary window 114 displayed on the lower screen in an active state is selected inFIG. 11 , thedictionary window 114 is displayed on the upper screen as shown inFIG. 13 . Thesearch candidate window 110 which was displayed on the upper screen is set to an inactive state. Furthermore, theinput window 100 is displayed on the lower screen. FIG. 14 shows one example of the display screen in a case that the word in thedictionary window 114 is selected inFIG. 11 . When a word in the explanation of thedictionary window 114 is selected with thestick 24, etc., thedictionary window 118 of the word is displayed on the upper screen in an active state. It should be noted that thesearch candidate window 110 which was displayed on the upper screen is set to an inactive state. InFIG. 14 , the word “mineral salts” is selected, and therefore, thedictionary window 118 including the explanation of the “mineral salts”, such as “Salt obtained by substituting the hydrogen of inorganic acid for metal. Sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, etc.” is generated. On the other hand, thetab 120 corresponding to the generateddictionary window 118 is displayed on the lower screen. InFIG. 14 , thetab 120 corresponds to thedictionary window 118 of the word “mineral salts”, and therefore, the title “mineral salts” is displayed on thetab 120.- More specifically, when it is determined that the word in the explanation is selected on the basis of the touch input data and the word position data, the dictionary window image data (see
FIG. 4 andFIG. 5 ) including an interpretation or explanation of the word is generated on the basis of the dictionary data. Also, the tab data (seeFIG. 6 ) and the tab position data to which the data relating to thetab 120 corresponding to the generateddictionary window 118 is added are generated. Then, in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82, the tab number corresponding to the generateddictionary window 118 is stored. Thus, on the upper screen, thedictionary window 118 is displayed, and on the lower screen, thetab 120 of the mineral salts is displayed in addition to thedictionary window 114, thetab 112 of the search candidate, thetab 116 of the mineral water, etc. - In
FIG. 15 , a concept of the window control in the embodiment is illustrated. On the upper screen (first display area or first display portion), a plurality of windows are created. On the upper screen, only one window is set to an active state (that is, displayed), and other windows are set to an inactive state. It should be noted that in this embodiment, only the window in the active state is displayed on the screen, and the window in the inactive state is not displayed on the screen. The window to be displayed is a predetermined window on the forefront in depth, for example. - On the other hand, to the lower screen (second display area or second display portion) to which a position can be input and specified by a pointing device, such as a
touch panel 22, a tab corresponding to each window is provided. It should be noted that the input window is a default window on the lower screen, and is not moved to the upper screen, and therefore the corresponding tab is not provided thereto. - The tab is a selection area for selecting a corresponding window. By performing a predetermined input operation on the tab by utilizing a pointing device, the user can select a corresponding window, and control the movement and the display, etc. of the window. It should be noted that although in this embodiment, the selection area is displayed by utilizing a tab being connected to the window in order to simplify an understanding of the correspondence, this may be a button, an icon, or the like.
- When the tab corresponding to the active window on the upper screen is selected, the selected window is moved to the lower screen so as to be displayed. The window moved to the lower screen is represented as a moved window. As to the lower screen, in a case that the moved window is present, the moved window is displayed in an active state, and in case that the moved window is absent, the input window is displayed in an active state. In a case that the window is moved from the upper screen to the lower screen, when another moved window has already been displayed on the lower screen, this window is moved to the upper screen, and displayed as an active window on the upper screen. On the other hand, in a case that the window is moved from the upper screen to the lower screen, when the input window is being displayed on the lower screen, the window corresponding to the highest tab number out of the inactive windows is displayed on the upper screen in an active state. That is, the window generated last is displayed.
- In addition, in a case that the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected, a different control is performed according to an operation. When the tab is selected with a one-click operation, for example, the selected window is displayed on the upper screen in the active state. On the other hand, when the tab is selected with a two-click operation, for example, the selected window is displayed on the lower screen in the active state.
- Also, when the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is selected, the selected window is moved to the upper screen, and displayed in the active state. Thus, in a case that no window to be displayed on the lower screen is present, an input window as a basic input window is displayed on the lower screen. Accordingly, in a case of no window to be displayed on the lower screen out of the plurality of windows, the input window is displayed on the lower screen. This makes it possible to prompt the user to input, and to correspond to an input operation required for the progress of the application, etc. Furthermore, this makes it possible for the user to smoothly perform an input operation without inhibiting an input operation by the user.
FIG. 16 toFIG. 19 specifically show an outline of the window control according to such a tab selection.FIG. 16 shows an outline of the window control when the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected in a case that the input window is displayed on the lower screen. When the tab corresponding to theinactive window 2 is selected with one touch (one-click) operation, thewindow 2 is displayed on the upper screen in an active state, and thewindow 1 is set to the inactive state. Then, when the tab of thewindow 2 is selected with one- or two-click operation, thewindow 2 is moved to the lower screen and displayed in the active state, and thewindow 1 is displayed in the active state on the upper screen. That is, when a tab corresponding to the window displayed in the forefront is selected on the upper screen with one or two-click operation, it is determined that the window is an object to be operated, and the window is displayed on the lower screen so as to allow an operation input.- On the other hand, when the tab corresponding to an
inactive window 2 is selected with a two-continuous-touching (two click) operation, it is determined that the window is an object to be operated, and thewindow 2 is directly moved to the lower screen to be displayed, and allows an operation input. The display on the upper screen remains to be theactive window 1. Thus, by performing a simple predetermined operation (two clicks, for example) on the tab corresponding to theinactive window 2, it is possible to directly display the window on the lower screen in the active state. - In this case, by utilizing different selection operations with respect to the tab corresponding to the
inactive window 2, it is possible to change the route until the operation of thewindow 2. For example, by selecting the tab with one click, the user can temporarily display thewindow 2 on the upper screen to determine whether or not the operation is required by confirming the content of thewindow 2 in advance. On the other hand, in a case that there is no need to confirm the content before operating thewindow 2, and so forth, by selecting the tab with two clicks, thewindow 2 can be directly displayed on the lower screen to allow an operation on thewindow 2 to be instantly started. Accordingly, it is possible to improve operability. FIG. 17 shows an outline of the control in a case that the movedwindow 1 is displayed on the lower screen in contrast toFIG. 16 and when the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected. When the tab corresponding to theinactive window 2 is selected with one-touch (one-click) operation, thewindow 2 is displayed on the upper screen in an active state, and awindow 3 which was in the active state is set to the inactive state. Then, in a case that the tab of thewindow 2 is selected with one or two-click operation, thewindow 2 is moved to the lower screen to be displayed in the active state. Thewindow 1 which was displayed on the lower screen is moved to the upper screen so as to be displayed.- On the other hand, when the tab corresponding to the
inactive window 2 is selected with a two-continuous-touch (two-click) operation, thewindow 2 is directly moved to the lower screen and displayed. On the upper screen, thewindow 1 which was displayed on the lower screen is displayed in the active state. Thus, by performing a simple predetermined operation (2 clicks, for example) on the tab corresponding to theinactive window 2, the window can directly be switched by the moved window on the lower screen so as to be displayed. Accordingly, similarly toFIG. 16 , it is possible to improve operability. FIG. 18 shows an outline of the control in a case that the input window is displayed on the lower screen and when the tab corresponding to the active window on the upper screen is selected.FIG. 18 (A) shows a case that a plurality of windows1-3 are created on the upper screen. When the tab corresponding to theactive window 1 on the upper screen is selected with 1 or 2 clicks, it is determined that thewindow 1 becomes an object to be operated, and it moved to the lower screen so as to be displayed in an active state. On the other hand, the window (window 3 inFIG. 18 (A)) corresponding to the tab having the highest tab number out of the inactive windows is displayed on the upper screen in the active state.- In addition,
FIG. 18 (B) shows a case that only the onewindow 1 is created on the upper screen. When the tab corresponding to thewindow 1 is selected with one or two clicks, it is determined that thewindow 1 becomes an object to be operated, and it is moved to the lower screen so as to be displayed in an active state. On the other hand, as to the upper screen, no inactive window is present, and therefore, a background image is displayed on the upper screen. It should be noted that in a case that a moved window is displayed on the lower screen, when the active window on the upper screen is selected, the window which was displayed on the lower screen is moved and displayed on the upper screen (see a shift from upper right to lower right inFIG. 17 ). FIG. 19 shows an outline of the control when the tab corresponding to the active window (moved window) on the lower screen is selected. When the tab corresponding to the movedwindow 1 on the lower screen is selected with one or two clicks, it is determined that thewindow 1 is not an object to be operated, and it is moved to the upper screen so as to be displayed in the active state. On the other hand, the input window is displayed on the lower screen. It should be noted thatFIG. 19 shows a case that thewindows FIG. 20 shows one example of a gesture operation on the tab.FIG. 20 (A) shows a scene where a sliding operation is downwardly performed with thestick 24, etc. on thetouch panel 22. When it is determined that the downward-sliding operation is performed on the tab, in this embodiment, a process the same as that in the case of the two continuous touches (2 clicks) is executed. Accordingly, when a downward-sliding operation is performed on the tab corresponding to the inactive window, the window is directly displayed on the lower screen similarly to the two-click operation shown inFIG. 16 andFIG. 17 . Therefore, similarly to the above-described one click or two-click operation, it is possible to control the movement and display of the window with a simple gesture operation, capable of improving operability.- Also,
FIG. 20 (B) shows a scene where a sliding operation is performed in the left direction or the right direction with thestick 24, etc. on thetouch panel 22. When it is determined that the sliding operation in the left or right direction is performed on the tab, an erasing (closing) process of the corresponding window is executed in this embodiment. Accordingly, in this case also, similarly to each of the above-described operations, it is possible to control erasure of the window with a simple gesture operation, capable of improving operability. - It should be noted that the predetermined operation, such as the above-described one click operation, two-click operation, downward-sliding operation, sliding operation in the left to right or right to left direction, and correspondences between these predetermined operations and the window control process are one example, and may be changed to other operations and other correspondences as necessary. For example, when the tab is continued to be pushed for a fixed period of time and more, the corresponding window may be erased.
FIG. 21 shows an outline of window control in a case that an active window is erased on the upper screen. When an operation for instructing erasure (sliding operation from left to right or right to left direction in this embodiment) is performed on the tab corresponding towindow 1 in the active state on the upper screen, thewindow 1 and the corresponding tab are erased. More specifically, data of thewindow 1 is erased from the windowimage storing area 78, and the tab data is erased from the tabdata storing area 80. Then, since missing numbers may occur as to the serial tab number, the tab number is reset as required, and the tab data is updated. Thus, the tab number having the highest number is applied to the tab number of the window which is generated anew. More specifically, when the tab number higher than the erased tab number is present, the tab number is subtracted by 1 to reset the tab number. InFIG. 21 , since thewindow 1 with thetab number 1 is erased, thewindow 3 with thetab number 3 is updated to thewindow 2 with thetab number 2, and thewindow 2 with thetab number 2 is updated to thewindow 1 with thetab number 1. Then, the highest tab number out of the inactive windows is detected, and the highest tab number is stored in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82. Thus, the window corresponding to the highest tab number is displayed on the upper screen. In addition, the tab position data is also updated, and the tabs corresponding to the rest of the windows are displayed in the updated display position on the lower screen. It should be noted that in a case that the highest tab number is not detected, that is, in a case that no inactive window remains, a background image is displayed on the upper screen.- It should be noted that although not illustrated, in a case that an erasing operation is performed on the tab corresponding to the inactive window, the active window is displayed on the upper screen as it is. It should be noted that the window image data, the tab data, and the tab position data are updated in a similar way as described above. If the tab number of the active window on the upper screen is reset, the reset tab number is written to the upper screen window tab
number storing area 82. - Furthermore, in a case that an erasing operation is performed on the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen, the lower screen window tab
number storing area 84 is cleared, and an input window is displayed on the lower screen. The upper screen is displayed as it is. It should be noted that as described above, the window image data, the tab data, and the tab position data are updated in a similar way as described above, and the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82 is also updated as necessary. - It should be noted that in this embodiment, when the active window is erased, the window having the highest tab number, that is, the window generated last is displayed. However, when the active window is erased by recording, window display history data in advance the window which has been displayed directly before may be displayed.
FIG. 22 shows one example of an operation of theinformation processing apparatus 10. When starting the process, theCPU core 42 displays an input window on the lower screen in a step S1. More specifically, theCPU core 42 generates image data of the input window in the VRAM56 (or VRAM58) by utilizing the GPU50 (or GPU52) on the basis of the input window image data of the initial state in the windowimage storing area 78. TheLCD controller 60 outputs to theLCD 14 the image data stored in the VRAM56 (or VRAM58) according to an instruction from theCPU core 42, and displays the image on theLCD 14. Furthermore, in a step S3, theCPU core 42 displays a background image on the upper screen. More specifically, theCPU core 42 generates image data of the background image in the VRAM58 (or VRAM56) by utilizing the GPU52 (or GPU50) on the basis of the data for displaying the background image in the data storage area, and displays the background image on theLCD 12 by utilizing theLCD controller 60.- Next, in a step S5, the
CPU core 42 detects a continuous touch input. More specifically, theCPU core 42 stores coordinates data output from thetouch panel 22 via the I/F circuit 54 in the touch inputdata storing area 74. For example, the coordinates data of the continuous predetermined number of frames (one frame is 1/60 seconds) is detected and stored in thestorage area 74. - Subsequently, in a step S7, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not an input to the tab is present on the basis of the touch input data and the tab position data. That is, it is determined whether or not the coordinates of the touch input data is included in the coordinates indicative of the display position or range of the tab of the tab position data. If “YES” in the step S7, theCPU core 42 executes a window displaying process in a step S9. The operation of the window displaying process is shown in detail inFIG. 26 described later. - On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S7, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not another input is present on the basis of the touch input data in a step S11. If “YES” in the step S11, that is, if a touch input except for the tab position is present, theCPU core 42 executes a search process in a step S13. The operation of the search process is shown in detail inFIG. 23 described later. - Also, if “NO” in the step S11, that is, if no touch input is present, the process directly proceeds to a step S15. After the completion of the step S9 or step S13, the process proceeds to the step S15.
- In the step S15, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not the process is to be ended on the basis of the touch input data, for example. If “NO” in the step S15, the process returns to the step S5, and if “YES”, the process is ended. FIG. 23 shows one example of an operation of the search process in the step S13 (FIG. 22 ). In a first step S31 inFIG. 23 , theCPU core 42 compares the touch input coordinates with the coordinates of the window displayed on the lower screen. More specifically, a window which is being displayed on the lower screen is specified on the basis of the data in the lower screen window tabnumber storing area 84, and the coordinates to be compared included in the window image data of the window is referred. For the input window, with reference to search button position data, all-erase button position data, handwriting input position data, and it is determined the coordinates indicated by the touch input data is included in them. For the search candidate window, with reference to each of the search candidate position data, it is determined whether or not the coordinates indicated by the touch input data is included in them. For the dictionary window, with reference to each word position data, it is determined whether or not the coordinates indicated by the touch input data is included them.- In a step S33, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is the coordinates of the all-erasebutton 106. If “YES” in the step S33, theCPU core 42 clears the coordinates pointline storing area 76, and clears the image data of the input character from the input window image data to erase the display of the input character in thecharacter input area 102 in a step S35. If “NO” in the step S33, or after completion of the step S35, the process proceeds to a step S37. - In the step S37, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is the coordinates of thesearch button 104, and if “YES”, the process proceeds to a step S45. - On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S37, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is the coordinates of thehandwriting input area 102 in a step S39. If “YES” in the step S39, theCPU core 42 records the coordinates point line in a step S41. More specifically, the coordinates data of thehandwriting input area 102 stored in the touch inputdata storing area 74 is stored in the coordinates pointline storing area 76, the coordinates data output from thetouch panel 22 via the I/F circuit 54 is obtained and additionally stored in the coordinates pointline storing area 76. It should be noted that although omitted inFIG. 23 , on the basis of the recorded coordinates point line data, the color data of the corresponding coordinates in thehandwriting input area 102 in the input window is changed to update the input window image data, and the input window image is displayed on the lower screen. Thus, the character input by handwriting is displayed on thehandwriting input area 102. - Suceedingly, in a step S43, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not a next character is input. In inputting the character by handwriting, the user generally spends a predetermined time period from the end of a certain character to the start of the next character. Thus, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time period elapses from the touch-off to the touch-on on the basis of the stored coordinates point line data, for example. Or, the start of the input of the next character may be determined by the end of the input of the current character. More specifically, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined time period elapses from the touch-off on the basis of the coordinates point line data. If “NO” in the step S43, the process returns to the step S41. - If “YES” in the step S43, the
CPU core 42 performs a character recognition process from the recorded coordinates point line in a step S45. More specifically, the character input is recognized on the basis of the coordinates point line data by pattern matching, for example. Then, in a step S47, theCPU core 42 executes a search candidate window generating process, and creates a search candidate window for displaying the recognized word as a search candidate. The operation of the search candidate window generating process is shown inFIG. 24 described later. After completion of the step S47, or if “NO” in the step S39, the process proceeds to a step S49. - In the step S49, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is equal to the coordinates of the word of the search candidate. Or, theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is equal to the coordinates of the word in the dictionary. If “YES” in the step S49, theCPU core 42 executes a dictionary window generating process, and creates the dictionary window for displaying the explanation of the instructed word in a step S51. The operation of the dictionary window generating process is shown inFIG. 25 described later. After completion of the step S51, or if “NO” in the step S49, the process proceeds to a step S53. - In the step S53, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not the instructed coordinates is equal to the coordinates of theinput button 108. If “YES” in the step S53, theCPU core 42 clears the lower screen window tab numberdata storing area 84, and writes an initial value, such as 0, NULL, or the like in a step S55. Succeedingly, in a step S57, theCPU core 42 displays the input window on the lower screen. More specifically, theCPU core 42 displays an input window image on theLCD 14 on the basis of the input window image data by utilizing the GPU50 (or GPU52) and theLCD controller 62, etc as described above. - After completion of the step S57, or if “NO” in the step S53, the search process is ended, and the process returns to the step S15 in
FIG. 22 . - In
FIG. 24 , one example of an operation of the search candidate window generating process in the step S47 (FIG. 23 ) is shown. In a first step S71 inFIG. 24 , theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the new search candidate window is to be created. For example, in a case of a first character recognition after the all-erasebutton 106 is pushed, and coordinates point line data is temporarily cleared, it is determined to be a new window creation. - If “YES” in the step S71, the
CPU core 42 generates search candidate window image data of the word obtained by the character recognition in a step S73. For example, the word applied to the recognition result is read from the dictionary data, and the display position of the word is determined to thereby generate search candidate position data. Thus, the data for displaying a search candidate window image including the word is generated, and stored in the windowimage storing area 78. - In a step S75, the
CPU core 42 reads title image data of the tab of the search candidate window (image data indicative of “search candidate”) from theROM 28ato theRAM 48. - In a step S77, the
CPU core 42 generates a new tab number. More specifically, if the tab data is stored in the tabdata storing area - In a step S79, the
CPU core 42 generates tab data to store it in the tabdata storing area 80. More specifically, in correspondence with the tab number generated in the step S77, the title image data read in the step S75 and an initial address of the window image data generated in the step S73 are stored (seeFIG. 6 ). - In a step S81, the
CPU core 42 stores the tab number generated in the step S77 in the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82. In a step S83, theCPU core 42 displays a search candidate window on theLCD 12 on the basis of the search candidate window image data by utilizing the GPU50 (or GPU52) and theLCD controller 62. Thus, as shown inFIG. 7 , for example, thesearch candidate window 110 created anew is displayed on the upper screen. - Furthermore, in a step S85, the
CPU core 42 generates the tab position data, and stores it in the tab positiondata storing area 86. For example, if the tab position data is not stored in the tab positiondata storing area 86, a predetermined display position or range for the first tab is read, and stored in correspondence with the new tab number generated in the step S77. On the other hand, in a case that the tab position data is stored, a display position or range of a new tab is set on the basis of the character count of the title image of each tab, a size of the display area of the tab, etc., and is stored in correspondence with a new tab number. Also, a display position or range of the existing tab is updated as necessary such that all of the tabs are within the display area of the tab. - Then, in a step S87, the
CPU core 42 displays on theLCD 14 the tab corresponding to the search candidate window on the basis of the tab data and the tab position data by utilizing the GPU52 (or GPU50) and theLCD controller 60. It should be noted that in a case that the display position of the existing tab is updated in the step S85, the existing tab is displayed in the updated position. - On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S71, the
CPU core 42 updates the search candidate window image data in a step S89. More specifically, similarly to the step S73, data for displaying the search candidate window image including the word obtained from a further character recognition is generated, and stored in the windowimage storing area 78. - Then, in a step S91, the
CPU core 42 displays a search candidate window on theLCD 12 on the basis of the updated search candidate window image data by utilizing the GPU50 (or GPU52) and theLCD controller 60. Thus, as shown inFIG. 8 , the updatedsearch candidate window 110 is displayed on the upper screen, for example. After completion of the step S87 or the step S91, the search candidate window generating process is ended, and the process proceeds to the step S49 inFIG. 23 . FIG. 25 shows one example of an operation of the dictionary window generating process in the step S51 (FIG. 23 ). In a first step S101 inFIG. 25 , theCPU core 42 reads explanation data corresponding to the selected search candidate or the word within the content of the explanation from the dictionarydata storing area 88 to the work area of theRAM 48. Then, in a step S103, theCPU core 42 determines a heading position of the word, the display position of the explanation (display position of each word), etc. on the basis of the read explanation data, etc., and generates the dictionary window image data to display the word and explanation and stores it in the windowimage storing area 78.- Also, in a step S105, the
CPU core 42 reads the data for displaying the title image of the tab corresponding to the selected search candidate or the word in the explanation from the dictionarydata storing area 88 to the work area of theRAM 48. - In a step S107, the
CPU core 42 adds 1 to the highest tab number with reference to the tabdata storing area 80 to thereby set the tab number corresponding to the created dictionary window. - In a step S109, the
CPU core 42 generates tab data by being brought into correspondence with the tab number in the step S107, the title image data in the step S105, and the initial address of the dictionary window image data in the step S103, and stores the generated tab data in the tabdata storing area 80. - In a step S111, the
CPU core 42 stores the tab number set anew in the step S107 in the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82. Then, in a step S113, theCPU core 42 displays the dictionary window on theLCD 12 on the basis of the dictionary window image data generated in the step S103 by utilizing the GPU50 (or GPU52) and theLCD controller 60. Thus, as shown inFIG. 10 orFIG. 14 , for example, the dictionary window created anew is displayed on the upper screen. - Furthermore, in a step S115, the
CPU core 42 updates the tab position data to store it in the tab positiondata storing area 86. More specifically, similarly to the step S85, a display position or range of the new tab is set anew and stored by being brought into correspondence with the new tab number, and updates the display position or range of the existing tab is updated as required. - Then, in a step S117, the
CPU core 42 displays the tab corresponding to the new dictionary window on theLCD 14 on the basis of the tab data and the tab position data by utilizing the GPU52 (or GPU50) and theLCD controller 60. It should be noted that in a case that the display position of the existing tab is updated in the step S115, the existing tab is displayed in the updated position. After completion of the step S117, the dictionary window generating process is ended, and the process proceeds to the step S53 inFIG. 23 . FIG. 26 shows one example of an operation of the window displaying process in the step S9 (FIG. 22 ). In a first step S131 inFIG. 26 , theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the one-click operation is performed on the basis of the touch input data. For example, in a case that a touch-on state is detected from a touch-off state and then, the touch-off state is detected, it is determined that the one click operation is performed.- If “YES” in the step S131, the
CPU core 42 detects the data output from thetouch panel 22 via the I/F circuit 54, and stores it in the touch inputdata storing area 74 in a step S133. Then, in a step S135, theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the same tab is reselected on the basis of the coordinates data and the tab position data detected in the step S135. That is, it is determined whether or not the instructed coordinates instructed by the touch input data is equal to the display coordinates of the tab instructed in the step S7. If “NO” in the step S135, theCPU core 42 determines whether or not a fixed period of time elapses after it is determined the touch-on state is shifted to the touch-off state in the step S131. If “NO” in the step S137, the process returns to the step S133. - On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S137, that is, if a fixed period of time elapses from the detection of the one-click operation without the same tab being selected, the
CPU core 42 executes the one-click process in a step S139. The operation of the one-click process is shown inFIG. 27 andFIG. 28 described later. - Furthermore, if “YES” in the step S135, that is, if the display position of the same tab is instructed again before a lapse of the fixed period of time since a touch-off at the first click is detected, it can be determined that a two-click operation is performed on the tab. Accordingly, the
CPU core 42 executes a two-click process in a step S141. The operation of the two-click process is shown inFIG. 29 andFIG. 30 described later. - Also, if “NO” in the step S131, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not a downward-sliding operation is performed on the basis of the touch input data in a step S143. If “YES” in the step S143, that is, if the history of the detected instructed coordinates indicates the downward continuous track, theCPU core 42 executes the two click process in the step S141. - Furthermore, if “NO” in the step S143, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not a sliding operation in the right direction or a sliding operation in the left direction is performed on the basis of the touch input data in a step S145. If “YES” in the step S145, that is, if the history of the instructed coordinates indicates a continuous track in the right or left direction, theCPU core 42 executes an erasing process in a step S147. The operation of the erasing process is shown inFIG. 31 andFIG. 32 described later. - Also, if “NO” in the step S145, that is, if the operation with respect to the tab is not distinguishable, the window displaying process is ended, and the process proceeds to the step S15 in
FIG. 22 . Furthermore, after completion of the step S139, the step S141 or the step S147, the same is true. FIG. 27 shows one example of an operation of the one-click process in the step S139. In a first step S161 inFIG. 27 , theCPU core 42 detects a tab number of the selected tab on the basis of the touch input data and the tab position data. Next, in a step S163, theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is equal to the value in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82. If “YES” in the step S163, that is, if the tab corresponding to the window which is active on the upper screen is selected by the one-click operation, theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the lower screen window tab number data is a clear value in a step S165. If “NO” in the step S165, that is, if a moved window is displayed on the lower screen, theCPU core 42 reads a tab number of the lower screen window tab numberdata storing area 84, and stores it in the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82 in a step S167. Thus, the moved window which was displayed on the lower screen is displayed on the upper screen in an active state. It should be noted thatFIG. 27 shows an operation in a case that the active window on the upper screen is moved to the lower screen. However, if the active window on the upper screen is copied to the lower screen, the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82 remains without changes.- On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S165, that is, if the input window is displayed on the lower screen, the
CPU core 42 detects the highest tab number which is not set in the tab number data area in a step S169. That is, the highest tab number out of the tab numbers stored in the tabdata storing area 80 and except for the tab numbers stored in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82 is detected. If a window except for the window displayed on the upper screen in an active state is created, the highest tab number is detected, and if not, the highest tab number is not detected. - Then, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not it is not detected in a step S171. - If “NO” in the step S171, the
CPU core 42 stores the detected highest tab number in the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82 in a step S173. Thus, the window having the highest tab number out of the inactive windows is displayed in an active state on the upper screen. - After completion of the step S167 or the step S173, the
CPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the upper screen window tab number on the upper screen in a step S175. More specifically, theCPU core 42 obtains an initial address of the window image corresponding to the upper screen window tab number with reference to the upper screen window tab number data and the tab data. Then, theCPU core 42 displays the window image on theLCD 12 on the basis of the corresponding window image data of the windowimage storing area 78 by utilizing the GPU50 (or GPU52) and theLCD controller 60. - Also, if “YES” in the step S171, that is, if an inactive window is absent, the
CPU core 42 clears the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82 in a step S177. Then, in a step S179, theCPU core 42 displays a background image on the basis of the background image data on theLCD 12 by utilizing the GPU50 (or GPU52) and theLCD controller 60. - After completion of the step S175 or the step S179, the
CPU core 42 stores the tab number of the selected tab in the lower screen window tab numberdata storing area 84 in a step S181. Then, in a step S183, theCPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the lower screen window tab number on the lower screen. More specifically, theCPU core 42 obtains an initial address of the window image corresponding to the lower screen window tab number with reference to the lower screen window tab number data and the tab data. Then, theCPU core 42 displays the window image on theLCD 14 on the basis of the applied window image data of the windowimage storing area 78 by utilizing the GPU52 (or GPU50) and theLCD controller 60. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the window corresponding to the tab number stored in the lower screen window tabnumber storing area 84 is decided so as to be operable by an input operation via thetouch panel 22, that is, by storing the tab number in the lower screen window tabnumber storing area 84, a corresponding window is displayed on the lower screen to thereby set the window as an inputable state. Furthermore, aside from the lower screen window tabnumber storing area 84 indicative of the window to be displayed on the lower screen, a data storage area indicating whether or not an input to the window on the lower screen via thetouch panel 22 is possible, and by storing data indicative of an inputable state or a non-inputable state in the storage area, whether or not an input to the window displayed on the lower screen is possible may be controlled. Thus, the active window on the upper screen selected with one click is displayed in an active state (inputable state) on the lower screen. After completion of the step S183, the one-click process is ended. - On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S163, that is, if the tab corresponding to the inactive window or the moved window on the lower screen is selected with the one-click operation, the process proceeds to a step S185 in
FIG. 28 . - In the step S185 in
FIG. 28 , theCPU core 42 stores the tab number of the selected tab in the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82. Then, in a step S187, theCPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the upper screen window tab number on the upper screen similarly to the step S175. Thus, the inactive window or the moved window on the lower screen corresponding to the selected tab is displayed in an active state on the upper screen. - Also, in a step S189, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is equal to the value of the lower screen window tabnumber storing area 84. If “YES” in the step S189, that is, if the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is selected, theCPU core 42 clears the lower screen window tab numberdata storing area 84 in a step S191. Then, in a step S193, theCPU core 42 displays an input window on the lower screen. Thus, in a case that the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is selected with the one-click operation, an input window is displayed on the lower screen. - Furthermore, if “NO” in the step S189, that is, if the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected with one click, the one click process is ended as it is. Accordingly, in this case, the display of the lower screen is not changed.
FIG. 29 shows one example of an operation of the two-click process in the step S141 (FIG. 26 ). In a first step S211 inFIG. 29 , theCPU core 42 detects the tab number of the selected tab on the basis of the touch input data and the tab position data. Next, in a step S213, theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is the same as the value of the lower screen window tabnumber storing area 84.- If “YES” in the step S213, that is, if the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is selected with a two-click operation (or downward-sliding operation), the
CPU core 42 stores the tab number of the selected tab in the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 84 in a step S215. Then, in a step S217, theCPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the upper screen window tab number on the upper screen. Thus, similarly to the one-click selection, on the upper screen, the moved window on the lower screen corresponding to the selected tab is displayed in an active state. - Furthermore, in a step S219, the
CPU core 42 clears the lower screen window tab numberdata storing area 84. Then, in the step S211, theCPU core 42 displays an input window on the lower screen. Thus, in a case that the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is selected with the two-click operation, etc., the input window is displayed on the lower screen similarly to the one-click operation. After completion of the step S221, the two-click process is ended. - On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S213, that is, if the tab corresponding to the active window or the inactive window on the upper screen is selected with a two-click operation, etc., the process proceeds to a step S223 in
FIG. 30 . - In a step S223 in
FIG. 30 , theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the lower screen window tab number data is a clear value. If “NO” in the step S223, that is, if the moved window is displayed on the lower screen, theCPU core 42 reads the tab number in the lower screen window tab numberdata storing area 84, and stores it in the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82 in a step S225. Thus, the moved window displayed on the lower screen is displayed on the upper screen in the active state. - On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S223, that is, if an input window is displayed on the lower screen, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is the same as the value in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82 in a step S227. If “YES” in the step S227, that is, if the active window on the upper screen is selected with a two-click operation, etc., theCPU core 42 detects the highest tab number which is not set in the tab number data area similarly to the step S169 (FIG. 27 ) in a step S229. Then, theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the highest tab number is not detected in a step S231. If “NO” in the step S231, that is, if the inactive window exists, theCPU core 42 stores the detected highest tab number in the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82 in a step S233. Thus, a window having the maximum tab number out of the inactive windows is displayed on the upper screen in an active state. - After completion of the step S225 or S233, the
CPU core 42 displays a window corresponding to the upper screen window tab number on the upper screen in a step S235. - Also, if “YES” in the step S231, that is, if an inactive window is absent, the
CPU core 42 clears the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82 in a step S237, and displays a background image on theLCD 12 in a step S239. - Furthermore, if “NO” in the step S227, that is, if the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected with a two-click operation, etc., the display on the upper screen is without change, and the process proceeds to a step S241. Additionally, after completion of the step S235 or S239, the process proceeds to the step S241.
- In the step S241, the
CPU core 42 stores the tab number of the selected tab in the lower screen window tab numberdata storing area 84. Then, in a step S243, theCPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the lower screen window tab number on the lower screen, and allows an operation input to the window similarly to the step S183 (FIG. 27 ). Thus, the active window or inactive window on the upper screen selected by a two-click operation, etc. is displayed in an active state on the lower screen. After completion of the step S243, the two-click process is ended. FIG. 31 shows one example of an operation of an erasing process in the step S147 (FIG. 26 ). In a first step S261 inFIG. 31 , theCPU core 42 detects the tab number of the tab selected by the erasing operation on the basis of the touch input data and the tab position data. Next, in a step S263, theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is the value the same as that in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82.- If “YES” in the step S263, that is, if the tab corresponding to the window which is in an active state on the upper screen is instructed by an erasing operation, the
CPU core 42 detects the highest tab number which is not set in the tab number data area in a step S265. That is, except for the tab number stored in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82 and the lower screen window tabnumber storing area 84, the highest tab number out of the tab numbers stored in the tabdata storing area 80 is detected. Then, in a step S267, theCPU core 42 determines whether or not the highest tab number is not detected. If “NO” in the step S267, that is, if an inactive window exists, theCPU core 42 stores the detected highest tab number in the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82 in a step S269. Then, in a step S271, theCPU core 42 displays the window corresponding to the upper screen window tab number. Thus, in a case that the tab corresponding to the active window on the upper screen is selected with an erasing operation, when an inactive window exists, the window corresponding to the highest tab number is displayed on the upper screen in an active state. - On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S267, that is, if an inactive window does not exist, the
CPU core 42 clears the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82 in a step S273, and displays a background image on the upper screen in a step S275. - Additionally, if “NO” in the step S263, that is, if the inactive window or the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is selected by an erasing operation, the
CPU core 42 determines whether or not the tab number of the selected tab is the value the same as that in the lower screen window tabnumber storing area 84 in a step S277. If “YES” in the step S277, that is, if the tab corresponding to the moved window on the lower screen is instructed with an erasing operation, theCPU core 42 clears the lower screen window tab numberdata storing area 84 in a step S279, and displays an input window on the lower screen in a step S281. - Also, if “NO” in the step S277, that is, if the tab corresponding to the inactive window is selected by an erasing operation, since the inactive window is not displayed on the screen in this embodiment, the display of the window is not chantged, and the process proceeds to a step S283. Furthermore, after completion of the step S271, the step S275 or the step S281, the process proceeds to the step S283.
- In the step S283, the
CPU core 42 erases the tab data and the window image data corresponding to the tab number of the selected tab from the tabdata storing area 80 and the windowimage storing area 78. After completion of the step S283, the process proceeds to a next step S285 inFIG. 32 . - In the step S285 in
FIG. 32 , theCPU core 42 determines whether or not a tab number higher than the tab number of the tab selected by an erasing operation exists in the tabdata storing area 80. If “YES” in the step S285, theCPU core 42subtracts 1 from the applied tab number to reset the tab number in a step S287. Then, in a step S289, as to the tab data having a tab number larger than that of the selected tab, theCPU core 42 overwrites the reset tab number in the tab number in the tabdata storing area 80 to update the tab data. Also, in a step S291, if the tab number higher than that of the selected tab is stored, theCPU core 42 updates the upper screen window tab numberdata storing area 82 to the reset tab number. Furthermore, in a step S293, theCPU core 42, if the tab number larger than that of the selected tab is stored, updates the lower screen window tab numberdata storing area 84 to the reset tab number. - It should be noted that if “NO” in the step S285, the tab number needs not to be reset, and therefore, the process directly proceeds to a step S295.
- In the step S295, the
CPU core 42 updates the tab positiondata storing area 86. More specifically, the display position data corresponding to the tab number of the tab selected by the erasing operation is erased. Furthermore, if the tab number larger than that of the selected tab exists, the applied tab number is subtracted by 1 to update the tab number. Furthermore, the reset of the display position is performed as necessary as to the tab remained without being erased. - Then, in a step S297, the
CPU core 42 updates the display of the tab on the basis of the tab position data. That is, theCPU core 42, if the data relating to the tab exists in the tab position data, displays an image of each tab in each display position of the tab position data on the basis of the title image data, etc. by utilizing the GPU52 (or GPU50) and theLCD controller 60. It should be noted that if the display position data of the tab does not exist in the tab positiondata storing area 86, a background image is displayed in the area for displaying the tab of the lower screen. After completion of the step S297, the erasing process is ended. - According to this embodiment, since the plurality of tabs respectively brought into correspondence with the plurality of windows are displayed on the
LCD 14, the user performs a predetermined operation input in a display position or range of a tab on theLCD 14 by utilizing thetouch panel 22 to thereby control the window corresponding to the tab. More specifically, by performing a predetermined input on the tab of theLCD 14, the window displayed on the forefront (active window) on theLCD 12 can be displayed on theLCD 14. Thus, it becomes possible to operate and input the window by means of thetouch panel 22. Thus, even the window which was displayed on theLCD 12 can be displayed on theLCD 14 so as to become an inputable state, capable of improving the operability. - Furthermore, the user uses different input operations in accordance with the intention to thereby differentiate the display control of the inactive window which is not displayed on the
LCD 12. For example, since a first predetermined input with the one-click operation is performed to temporarily display an inactive window on the forefront on theLCD 12, by confirming the content of window in advance, and by performing the one-click operation, etc. as necessary after the confirmation, it is possible to display the window on theLCD 14. On the other hand, in a case that there is no need to confirm the content of the applied window, by performing a second predetermined input with the two-click operation or downward-sliding operation, an inactive window can directly be displayed on theLCD 14. Thus, the window can directly be set to the inputtable state, which allows a quick input. Accordingly, it is possible to improve operability. - In addition, by performing a predetermined input on the tab which is being brought into correspondence with the window displayed on the
LCD 14, it is possible to display the window on the forefront on theLCD 12. In this case, if an input operation is not required on the window displayed on theLCD 14, the window can be moved from theLCD 14 to theLCD 12, capable of the operability. - Also, when a window is to be displayed on the
LCD 14, if another window (moved window) has already been displayed on theLCD 14, the window is displayed on theLCD 12. In this case, the window to be input from now and the window which has been an object to be input at that time can be displayed such that the display areas are switched by only a predetermined input, capable of the operability. - Also, like the embodiment, in a case that the
touch panel 22 set on theLCD 14 as an input means is applied, the player can operate the tab on theLCD 14 as if he or she feels a sense of actually touching it. In addition, similarly, the user can operate the window displayed on theLCD 14 as if he or she feels a sense of directly touching it. Accordingly, it is possible to control the window by utilizing thetouch panel 22 with an intuitive operation. Also, since thetouch panel 22 is an input means, a window as an operational object can be displayed on theLCD 14 which is within a range touchable by a user, that is, reachable by the user. Accordingly, it is possible to further improve the operability. - It should be noted that in this embodiment, only one window out of the plurality of windows is displayed on the upper screen. However, as shown in
FIG. 33 , a plurality of windows including an inactive window may simultaneously be displayed on the upper screen in an overlapping manner. In this case, the window corresponding to the tab number stored in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82 is made to an active state, that is. is displayed on the forefront. Also, the window corresponding to the tab number which is not stored in the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82 is made to an inactive state, and is displayed so as to be partially hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on the upper screen. It should be noted that the plurality of windows are thus simultaneously displayed in an overlapped manner, the plurality of windows have the information relating to a depth indicative of a displaying order on the screen, and the tab number, for example, may be utilized as the displaying order. That is, the displaying order of the inactive windows on theLCD 12 may be set such that the window is displayed on a front side in ascending order of the tab number, for example. Or, the former the window displayed on the forefront, the deeper the window is displayed. - Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, only on the upper screen, the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapped manner, or only the forefront window out of the plurality of windows is displayed while on the lower screen, only the one window (moved window) is displayed. It should be noted that the input window is displayed on the initial state of the lower screen and not moved to the upper screen, and is thus not included in the window to be controlled between the plurality of display areas as an object of the present invention. However, in another embodiment, on the lower screen, similarly to the upper screen, a plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, or only the forefront window out of the plurality of windows may be displayed.
- Also, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the window which has been displayed on the forefront is displayed on the
LCD 14, on theLCD 12, another window (window having the highest tab number, for example) is displayed on the forefront of theLCD 12, or the background image is displayed, for example. That is, the window is represented so as to be moved from theLCD 12 to theLCD 14. However, in another embodiment, the window may be displayed on theLCD 14 while it remains to be displayed on theLCD 12. That is, the window may be represented so as to be copied from theLCD 12 to theLCD 14. - Also, in each of the above-described embodiments, although the
first LCD 12 and thesecond LCD 14 are vertically arranged, the arrangement of the two LCDs may be changed as necessary. For example, in theinformation processing apparatus 10 of another embodiment, thefirst LCD 12 and thesecond LCD 14 may horizontally be arranged. - Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, although the two LCDs respectively displaying two screens are provided, the number of the LCDs as a display portion may be changed as required. For example, in the
information processing apparatus 10 of the other embodiment, one vertically-long shaped LCD is provided, and on at least one of the vertically divided display areas, atouch panel 22 is provided, and two images or screens may respectively be displayed on the display areas. Or, one horizontal-long shaped LCD is provided, and on at least one of the display areas horizontally divided, thetouch panel 22 is provided, and two images or screens may respectively be displayed on the display areas. - In addition, the first display area is divided into a plurality of areas to simultaneously display the plurality of windows. For example, the
first display area 12 is divided into the left half area and the right half area. A certain window is displayed on the left half area, and another window is displayed on the right half area. At this time, the upper screen window tabnumber storing area 82 may includes a left area window tab number storing area82aand a right area window tab number storing area82b. For example, the deepest window is displayed at the left half area, and the second deepest window is displayed at the right half area, or arbitrary two windows may be displayed on the respective areas according to user's selection. In this case, irrespective of the left area or the right area, when the tab corresponding to the window displayed on the first display area is touched, the corresponding window may be displayed on the second display area. Also, when the tab corresponding to the window which is not displayed is touched, the corresponding window may be displayed on any one of the left area and the right area. Also, the second display area may be divided into a plurality of areas to thereby simultaneously display a plurality of windows. Of course, each of the first display area and the second display area may be divided into three or more areas to allow three or more windows to be simultaneously displayed. - In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, although a window is displayed on a part of the
display area display area - Additionally, in each of the above-described embodiments, the input means for instructing an arbitrary position on the second display area is the
touch panel 22. However, other pointing devices, such as a computer mouse, a touch pad, a tablet, etc. may be utilized, for example, In this case, an image such as a mouse pointer, a cursor, or the like for denoting an instructed position is displayed on the second display area. - Although the present invention has been described and illustrated in detail, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be taken by way of limitation, the spirit and scope of the present invention being limited only by the terms of the appended claims.
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1. An information processing apparatus, comprising:
a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to said plurality of windows,
a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner and a second display area on which said plurality of selection areas are displayed,
a detecting means for detecting an input to display positions of said plurality of selection areas, and
a first display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on said first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by said detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
2. An information processing apparatus according toclaim 1 , further comprising a second display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area. corresponding to a window which is not displayed on said first display area and said second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on said first display area by said detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on said first display area or on the forefront on said first display area.
3. An information processing apparatus according toclaim 1 , further comprising a third display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on said first display area and said second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on the forefront on said first display area by said detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
4. An information processing apparatus, comprising:
a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to said plurality of windows,
a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or said plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner and a second display area on which said plurality of selection areas are displayed,
a detecting means for detecting an input to display positions of said plurality of selection areas, and
a third display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on said first display area and said second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on a forefront on said first display area by said detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
5. An information processing apparatus according toclaim 4 , further comprising a first display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on said first display area or the window displayed on the forefront by said detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
6. An information processing apparatus according toclaim 1 , wherein said detecting means detects an input to an arbitrary position of said second display area, and
further comprising a setting means for setting, when a window is displayed on said second display area by said first display controlling means or said third display controlling means, the window to an inputable state from said detecting means.
7. An information processing apparatus according toclaim 1 , further comprising a fourth display controlling means for displaying, when it is determined that a predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to the window displayed on said second display area, the window corresponding to the selection area of the forefront on said first display area.
8. An information processing apparatus according toclaim 1 , further comprising a fifth display controlling means for displaying, in a case that said window is displayed on said second display area and when it is determined that other window is being displayed on said second display area, the other window on the forefront on said first display area.
9. An information processing apparatus according toclaim 1 , wherein said detecting means detects said predetermined input on the basis of the input data from a touch panel which is not set on said first display area but set on said second display area.
10. An information processing apparatus according toclaim 1 , wherein said storing means stores data to display a basic input window to be displayed on said second display area, and
further comprising a basic display controlling means for displaying said basic input window on said second display area when no window to be displayed on said second display area is present.
11. An information processing apparatus according toclaim 1 , further comprising a generating means for, when a predetermined coordinates input is performed to said window displayed on said second display area, generating data to display a new window and data to display a new selection area, and storing the generated data in said storing means by bringing them into correspondence with each other, and
a selection area display controlling means for displaying said selection area generated by said generating means on said second display area.
12. An information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to said plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or said plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which said plurality of selection areas are displayed, causing a processor of said information processing apparatus to execute
a detecting step for detecting an input to display positions of said plurality of selection areas, and
a first display controlling step for displaying, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on said first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by said detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
13. A storage medium storing an information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to said plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which said plurality of selection areas are displayed, wherein
said information processing program causes a processor of said information processing apparatus to execute
a detecting step for detecting an input to display positions of said plurality of selection areas, and
a first display controlling step for displaying, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on said first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by said detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
14. A window controlling method of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to said plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which said plurality of selection areas are displayed, further including:
a detecting step for detecting an input to display positions of said plurality of selection areas, and
a first display controlling step for displaying, when it is determined that a first predetermined input is performed within a selection area corresponding to a window displayed on said first display area or a window displayed on a forefront by said detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
15. An information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to said plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which said plurality of selection areas are displayed, causing a processor of said information processing apparatus to execute
a detecting step for detecting an input to display positions of said plurality of selection areas, and
a third display controlling step for displaying, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on said first display area and said second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on a forefront on said first display area by said detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
16. A storage medium storing an information processing program of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to said plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which said plurality of selection areas are displayed, wherein
said information processing program causes a processor of said information processing apparatus to execute
a detecting step for detecting an input to display positions on said plurality of selection areas, and
a third display controlling step for displaying, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on said first display area and said second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on a forefront on said first display area by said detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
17. A window controlling method of an information processing apparatus comprising a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to said plurality of windows, and a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which said plurality of selection areas are displayed, including:
a detecting step for detecting an input to a display position of said plurality of selection areas, and
a third display controlling step for displaying, when it is determined that a second predetermined input is performed at a display position of a selection area corresponding to a window which is not displayed on said first display area and said second display area or a window a part of which is hidden under the window displayed on a forefront on said first display area by said detecting step, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
18. An information processing apparatus, comprising:
a storing means for storing data to display a plurality of windows and data to display a plurality of selection areas which are respectively corresponded to said plurality of windows,
a display means for including a first display area on which only a predetermined window out of the plurality of windows is displayed or the plurality of windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a second display area on which said plurality of selection areas are displayed,
a detecting means for detecting an input to display positions of said plurality of selection areas, and
a first display controlling means for displaying, when a predetermined input is performed within said selection area by said detecting means, the window corresponding to the selection area on said second display area.
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