Storage medium, selection method of options, and information processing apparatus

Abstract

This invention discloses a storage medium capable of suppressing malfunctions, a method for selecting options, and an information processing apparatus. A software switching program causes a display unit to show a touch switch, the touch switch having: a knob, in a state where the first option in an exclusive relationship between a first option and a second option is selected; and a guide, indicating a movement path of the knob from the first option to the second option, having a first movement path along a first direction and a second movement path along a second direction different from the first direction. Upon receiving a first touch input operation that causes one of the knob and the guide to slide relative to the other along the first movement path and a second touch input operation that causes the knob to slide relative to the other along the second movement path, the system switches to a state where the knob has selected the second option.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to software switching programs, option selection methods, and information processing devices. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a teach pendant for performing teaching operations on industrial robots, etc., and the display section is formed as a touch panel. When the display section is a touch panel, a method is widely used in which a touch switch is displayed on the display section, and the switch is controlled to be on / off by touching the touch switch.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 02-015284

[0004] However, this method carries the risk of accidentally switching the switch on / off due to touching the touch switch at a certain time. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The software switch program of the present invention causes the display unit to display a touch switch, the touch switch having: a knob, in a state where the first option in an exclusive relationship between a first option and a second option is selected; and a guide, indicating the movement path of the knob from the first option to the second option, and having a first movement path along a first direction and a second movement path along a second direction different from the first direction, and switching to a state where the knob selects the second option when a first touch input operation that causes one of the knob and the guide to slide relative to the other along the first movement path and a second touch input operation that causes the knob to slide relative to the other along the second movement path are received.

[0006] The selection method of the present invention causes a display unit to display a touch switch, the touch switch having: a knob, in a state where the first option in an exclusive relationship between a first option and a second option is selected; and a guide, indicating the movement path of the knob from the first option to the second option, and having a first movement path along a first direction and a second movement path along a second direction different from the first direction, wherein, upon receiving a first touch input operation that causes one of the knob and the guide to slide relative to the other along the first movement path and a second touch input operation that causes to slide along the second movement path, the state is switched to the state where the knob selects the second option.

[0007] The information processing device of the present invention is an information processing device connected to a robot. The information processing device displays a touch switch on a display unit. The touch switch has: a knob, which is in a state where the first option in an exclusive relationship between a first option and a second option is selected; and a guide, which indicates the movement path of the knob from the first option to the second option and has a first movement path along a first direction and a second movement path along a second direction different from the first direction. The information processing device has a control device that, upon receiving a first touch input operation that causes one of the knob and the guide to slide relative to the other along the first movement path and a second touch input operation that causes the knob to slide relative to the other along the second movement path, switches the state where the knob has selected the second option. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the overall structure of the robot system according to the first embodiment.

[0009] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0010] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0011] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0012] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0013] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0014] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0015] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0016] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0017] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0018] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0019] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0020] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device.

[0021] Figure 14 This is an example of a screen displayed on an information processing device.

[0022] Figure 15 This is an example of a screen displayed on an information processing device.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0024] 1. Robot system; 2. Robot; 21. Multi-joint arm; 22. Hand; 3. Handling device; 31. Belt conveyor; 4. Alarm light; 5. Robot control device; 6. Information processing device; 61. Basket; 62. Display unit; 63. Control device; 7. Touch switch; 7A1. Touch switch; 7A2. Touch switch; 7B1. Touch switch; 7B2. Touch switch; 7C1. Touch switch; 7C2. Touch switch; 71. Knob; 72. Guide component; 721. First movement path; 722. Second movement path; 723. Third movement path; 724. Fourth movement path; 731. First option; 732. Second option; Psw. Software switch program; T. Touch input operation; T1. First touch input operation; T2. Second touch input operation; T3. Third touch input operation; T4. Fourth touch input operation; W. Workpiece; X. First direction; Y. Second direction; θ1. Angle; θ2. Angle; θ3. Angle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] First Implementation Method

[0027] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the overall structure of the robot system according to the first embodiment. Figures 2 to 13 These are diagrams showing an example of a touch switch displayed on an information processing device. Figure 14 as well as Figure 15 These are examples of screens displayed on information processing devices.

[0028] Figure 1The robot system 1 shown includes: a robot 2 with a multi-jointed arm 21 and a hand 22 mounted at its front end; a conveying device 3 with a belt conveyor 31 for conveying workpiece W; an alarm light 4 located near the robot 2; and a robot control device 5 that controls the operation of the robot 2, the conveying device 3, and the alarm light 4. In this robot system 1, the conveying device 3 conveys the workpiece W, and the robot 2 performs necessary operations on the conveyed workpiece W. Furthermore, the alarm light 4 notifies nearby operators of the status of the robot 2. However, the robot system 1 is not limited to this.

[0029] In such a robot system 1, it is necessary to teach the robot 2 to perform an operation on the workpiece W. An information processing device 6, acting as a teach pendant, is used for this teaching operation. The information processing device 6 is connected to the robot control device 5 during the teaching operation. The connection method to the robot control device 5 can be any method, regardless of whether it is wired or wireless.

[0030] The information processing device 6 includes a housing 61, a display unit 62 serving as a screen, and a control device 63 housed within the housing 61. The control device 63 is, for example, a computer, and includes a processor for processing information, a memory connected to the processor for communication, and an external interface for communication with the robot control device 5. The memory stores various programs executable by the processor, which reads and executes these programs. In particular, the control device 63 includes a software switch program Psw that manages the touch switch 7 (described later).

[0031] The control device 63 displays a GUI (Graphical User Interface) on the display unit 62, including a user-operable touch switch 7, by executing a software switching program Psw. Input from the user is received via the touch switch 7, and associated processing is performed. Since the touch switch 7 has a relatively large shape in the information processing device 6, the following description will primarily focus on the touch switch 7.

[0032] like Figure 2As shown, the touch switch 7 included in the GUI has a knob 71 and a guide 72 indicating the movement path of the knob 71. Furthermore, one end of the guide 72 is configured with an "OFF" position as a first option 731, and the other end is configured with an "ON" position as a second option 732. In the initial state, i.e., the state without input, the knob 71 selects the first option 731. Moreover, the "OFF" position as the first option 731 and the "ON" position as the second option 732 are mutually exclusive. That is, they are in the following relationship: selecting the first option 731 deselects the second option 732, and vice versa. Hereinafter, for ease of explanation, the state in which the knob 71 selects the first option 731 will be referred to as the "OFF state," and the state in which the knob 71 selects the second option 732 will be referred to as the "ON state."

[0033] The guide 72 represents the movement path of the knob 71 from the first option 731 to the second option 732. The guide 72 is generally L-shaped, with the first option 731 located at one end and the second option 732 located at the other end. Specifically, the guide 72 has a first movement path 721 extending straight along a first direction X and a second movement path 722 extending straight along a second direction Y orthogonal to the first direction X, with the end of the first movement path 721 connected to the beginning of the second movement path 722. The first option 731 is located at the beginning of the first movement path 721, and the second option 732 is located at the end of the second movement path 722.

[0034] In the software switch program Psw, when the control device 63 receives a touch input operation T from the user that "the knob 71 on the touch screen is moved from the first option 731 to the second option 732 by sliding the knob 71 along the guide 72," the touch switch 7 switches from the off state to the on state. Specifically, as follows: Figure 3 As shown, when the touch switch 7 is in the off state, when the control device 63 receives a touch input operation T consisting of a first touch input operation T1 that causes the knob 71 to slide from the beginning to the end along the first movement path 721 and a second touch input operation T2 that causes the knob 71 to slide from the beginning to the end along the second movement path 722 after the first touch input operation T1, the control device switches from the off state to the on state.

[0035] According to this touch switch 7, it is impossible to switch from the off state to the on state unless the knob 71 is slid sequentially in different directions. Therefore, accidental switching of the state of the touch switch 7 due to contacting the touch switch 7 at a certain rhythm (hereinafter also referred to as "accidental operation") can be effectively suppressed. As a result, the touch switch 7 has fewer accidental operations and higher security. In particular, as described above, since the end of the first movement path 721 is connected to the beginning of the second movement path 722, and the guide 72 is composed of a single line, the state of the touch switch 7 can be switched by sliding the knob 71 in a single stroke along the guide 72. Therefore, the operation of the touch switch 7 becomes simple, and the time and effort spent on operating the touch switch 7 can be reduced.

[0036] Furthermore, when in the on state, the on state is switched to the off state by performing the above-described touch input operation T in reverse.

[0037] The angle θ1 formed by the first movement path 721 and the second movement path 722 is preferably 90° or less. In this embodiment, the angle θ1 is 90°. Thus, by making the angle θ1 less than 90°, the guide 72 becomes a shape that bends sharply midway. Therefore, the action of the knob 71 required to switch from the off state to the on state becomes an action that is difficult to reproduce by simply touching it with a certain rhythm. Therefore, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be suppressed more effectively. Furthermore, it is not limited to this; the angle θ1 can also be greater than 90°.

[0038] Furthermore, if the touch on knob 71 is released before it moves from the first option 731 to the second option 732, that is, if the touch input operation T is interrupted when the user's finger leaves the display unit 62 midway through, knob 71 moves back to the first option 731. In other words, it returns to the initial state. Therefore, to switch to the on state, the touch input operation T needs to be restarted from the beginning. This prevents the knob 71 from gradually moving to the second option 732 due to unintentional contact. Therefore, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be more effectively suppressed. However, it is not limited to this; it could also be structured such that if the touch input operation T is interrupted midway, knob 71 remains at the interrupted position, allowing the remaining touch input operation T to be restarted from there.

[0039] Furthermore, in the touch switch 7, the state of the guide 72 changes before and after the knob 71 passes. In this embodiment, the color of the guide 72 changes. For example... Figure 2 as well as Figure 3As shown, in the off state, the guide 72 is entirely colorless. When the knob 71 moves along the guide 72 from the first option 731 towards the second option 732, the portion through which the knob 71 passes becomes colored. In the on state, the guide 72 remains entirely colored. This structure allows the user to easily observe the movement of the knob 71. Furthermore, the user can easily determine whether the state is off or on at a glance. The color of the guide 72 is not particularly limited. The knob 71 and the guide 72 can also be set to the same color. In this case, the boundary between the knob 71 and the guide 72 can be omitted, and the knob 71 and the guide 72 can be displayed as if they are connected. Moreover, the state change is not limited to a change in color; for example, the width of the guide 72 can change as the knob 71 passes, in addition to the color. This achieves the same effect as a color change. In this case, the guide 72 can also be seen through the knob 71. However, the structure of the touch switch 7 is not limited to this, and the state of the guide 72 can also remain unchanged when the knob 71 passes by.

[0040] The above describes an example of touch switch 7, but the structure of touch switch 7 is not limited to this. For example, it can also be as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the guide 72 is roughly V-shaped, with an angle θ1 less than 90°. Thus, by setting the angle θ1 to less than 90°, for example, with... Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 Compared to the touch switch 7 shown, the guide 72 has a shape that bends more significantly in the middle. Therefore, the action of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 from the off state to the on state becomes a more difficult action to reproduce simply by making contact with a certain rhythm. Thus, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be effectively suppressed. Furthermore, as... Figure 5 As shown, it can also be a V-shaped structure with the top and bottom reversed, such as... Figure 6 As shown, it can also be a V-shaped structure facing horizontally. According to... Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 The touch switch 7 shown can suppress the width of the touch switch 7, according to Figure 6 The touch switch 7 shown can suppress the height of the touch switch 7.

[0041] In addition, for example Figure 7 , Figure 8 as well as Figure 9As shown, the end of the first movement path 721 can also be separated from the beginning of the second movement path 722, and the guide 72 can be composed of two lines. In this case, when the control device 63 receives a touch input operation T consisting of a first touch input operation T1 that slides the knob 71 on the first movement path 721 from the beginning to the end of the first movement path 721, an operation that temporarily removes the finger from the display unit 62, and a second touch input operation T2 that slides the knob 71 on the second movement path 722 from the beginning to the end of the second movement path 722, the control device switches from the off state to the on state. Furthermore, when the control device 63 receives a touch input operation T that simultaneously performs the first touch input operation T1 and the second touch input operation T2, the control device switches from the off state to the on state using the pinch / open technique used when zooming in / out on the displayed image. With this structure, the action of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 on / off becomes an action that is more difficult to reproduce by simply touching it at a certain rhythm. Therefore, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be suppressed more effectively.

[0042] In addition, for example Figure 10 As shown, the guide 72 can also be roughly U-shaped, such as... Figure 11 As shown, the guide 72 can also be approximately Z-shaped. That is, the guide 72 can also be a shape that bends twice in the middle. Each of the above guides 72 has a first moving path 721 extending straight along a first direction X, a second moving path 722 extending straight along a second direction Y, and a third moving path 723 extending straight along a direction opposite to the first direction X. The end of the first moving path 721 is connected to the beginning of the second moving path 722, and the end of the second moving path 722 is connected to the beginning of the third moving path 723.

[0043] In this case, when the touch switch 7 is in the off state, and the control device 63 receives a touch input operation T consisting of a first touch input operation T1 that slides the knob 71 from the beginning to the end along the first movement path 721, a second touch input operation T2 that slides the knob 71 from the beginning to the end along the second movement path 722 after the first touch input operation T1, and a third touch input operation T3 that slides the knob 71 from the beginning to the end along the third movement path 723 after the second touch input operation T2, the control device 63 switches from the off state to the on state.

[0044] The guide 72, which has a third movement path 723 in addition to the first movement path 721 and the second movement path 722, makes the operation of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 on / off more complex, resulting in an action that is difficult to reproduce simply by touching it at a certain rhythm. Therefore, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be more effectively suppressed. Furthermore, in Figure 10 as well as Figure 11In the touch switch 7, the third movement path 723 extends in the opposite direction to the first direction X, but there is no particular limitation as long as it is in a direction different from the second direction Y.

[0045] The angles θ2 and θ1 formed by the second movement path 722 and the third movement path 723 are both less than 90°. Figure 10 In touch switch 7, angle θ2 is 90°. Figure 11 In the touch switch 7, the angle θ2 is less than 90°. By setting the angle θ2 to less than 90°, the guide 72 becomes a shape that bends sharply midway. Therefore, the action of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 on / off becomes an action that is difficult to reproduce by simply making contact with a certain rhythm. Thus, erroneous operation of the touch switch 7 can be suppressed more effectively. However, the angle θ2 is not particularly limited and can be greater than 90°.

[0046] In addition, for example Figure 12 As shown, the guide 72 can also be roughly O-shaped, such as... Figure 13 As shown, the guide 72 can also be approximately W-shaped. That is, the guide 72 can also be a shape that bends three times in the middle. Each of the above guides 72 has a first moving path 721 extending straight along a first direction X, a second moving path 722 extending straight along a second direction Y, a third moving path 723 extending straight along a direction opposite to the first direction X, and a fourth moving path 724 extending straight along a direction opposite to the second direction Y. The end of the first moving path 721 is connected to the beginning of the second moving path 722, the end of the second moving path 722 is connected to the beginning of the third moving path 723, and the end of the third moving path 723 is connected to the beginning of the fourth moving path 724.

[0047] In this case, when the touch switch 7 is in the off state, and the control device 63 receives a touch input operation T consisting of a first touch input operation T1 that slides the knob 71 from the start end to the end end along the first movement path 721, a second touch input operation T2 that slides the knob 71 from the start end to the end end along the second movement path 722 after the first touch input operation T1, a third touch input operation T3 that slides the knob 71 from the start end to the end end along the third movement path 723 after the second touch input operation T2, and a fourth touch input operation T4 that slides the knob 71 from the start end to the end end along the fourth movement path 724 after the third touch input operation T3, the control device 63 switches from the off state to the on state.

[0048] Thus, based on the guide 72, which has a fourth movement path 724 in addition to the first movement path 721, the second movement path 722, and the third movement path 723, the operation of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 on / off becomes more complex, making it difficult to reproduce the action simply by touching it at a certain rhythm. Therefore, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be suppressed more effectively. Furthermore, in Figure 12 as well as Figure 13 In the touch switch 7, the third movement path 723 extends in the opposite direction to the first direction X, but is not particularly limited as long as it is in a direction different from the second direction Y. Similarly, the fourth movement path 724 extends in the opposite direction to the second direction Y, but is not particularly limited as long as it is in a direction different from the first direction X.

[0049] Furthermore, the angle θ3 formed by the third movement path 723 and the fourth movement path 724 is also less than 90°, just like angles θ1 and θ2. Figure 12 In touch switch 7, angle θ3 is 90°. Figure 13 In the touch switch 7, the angle θ3 is less than 90°. By setting the angle θ3 to less than 90°, the guide 72 becomes a shape that bends sharply in the middle. Therefore, the action of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 on / off becomes an action that is difficult to reproduce by simply making contact at a certain rhythm. Thus, erroneous operation of the touch switch 7 can be suppressed more effectively. However, the angle θ3 is not particularly limited and can be greater than 90°.

[0050] The guide 72 may also have a fifth movement path, a sixth movement path, or more movement paths. The more movement paths there are, that is, the more times it bends in the middle, the more complex the operation of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 on / off becomes, and the more difficult it is to reproduce the action by simply touching it in a certain rhythm.

[0051] Furthermore, the control device 63, based on the software switch program Psw, changes the number of movement paths included in the guide 72 according to the action corresponding to the touch switch 7. Specifically, the number of movement paths included in the guide 72 is changed according to the degree of danger of the action corresponding to the touch switch 7; the higher the degree of danger, the more movement paths included in the guide 72. This suppresses erroneous operation of the touch switch 7 corresponding to actions with higher degrees of danger.

[0052] For example, when safety is prioritized and the number of movement paths included in all touch switches 7 is increased regardless of the degree of danger, the difficulty of touch input operation T increases, potentially reducing the ease of use of the information processing device 6. Conversely, when ease of use is prioritized and the number of movement paths included in all touch switches 7 is reduced regardless of the degree of danger, the safety of the information processing device 6 is potentially reduced. Therefore, as described above, the higher the degree of danger of the corresponding action, the more movement paths included in the guide 72, thus making touch input operation T simpler for touch switches 7 corresponding to safe actions and more complex for touch switches 7 corresponding to dangerous actions. Therefore, both safety and ease of use can be achieved simultaneously.

[0053] In addition, the following will also Figure 2 The touch switch 7 shown is called touch switch 7A1, and will also be... Figure 4 The touch switch 7 shown is called touch switch 7A2, and will also be... Figure 10 The touch switch 7 shown is called touch switch 7B1, and will also be... Figure 11 The touch switch 7 shown is called touch switch 7B2, and will also be... Figure 12 The touch switch 7 shown is called touch switch 7C1, and will also be... Figure 13 The touch switch 7 shown is called touch switch 7C2. Furthermore, among these touch switches 7A1 to 7C2, touch switches 7A1 and 7A2, whose guide 72 has two movement paths, are classified as switch groups corresponding to "low" risk operations; touch switches 7B1 and 7B2, whose guide 72 has three movement paths, are classified as switch groups corresponding to "medium" risk operations; and touch switches 7C1 and 7C2, whose guide 72 has four movement paths, are classified as switch groups corresponding to "high" risk operations.

[0054] Below, we will provide an example and explanation. Figure 1 In the robot system 1 shown, the information processing device 6 is connected to the robot control device 5, and the robot control device 5 is connected to the robot 2, the conveying device 3, and the alarm light 4. The information processing device 6 can then control the operation of the robot 2, the conveying device 3, and the alarm light 4 via the robot control device 5. For ease of explanation, the following description will focus on controlling the operation of the hand 22 for the robot 2, controlling the operation of the belt conveyor 31 for the conveying device 3, and controlling the illumination of the alarm light 4.

[0055] The least dangerous action among the actions of driving the hand 22, driving the belt conveyor 31, and driving the alarm light 4 is illuminating the alarm light 4. Conversely, the most dangerous action is driving the belt conveyor 31. That is, the danger level is in the order of illuminating the alarm light 4 < driving the hand 22 < driving the belt conveyor 31.

[0056] Therefore, the control device 63 is based on the software switching program Psw, such as Figure 14 As shown, the touch switch 7 corresponding to the illumination of the alarm light 4 displays any touch switch 7A1 selected from the switch group of "low" danger level; the touch switch 7 corresponding to the actuation of the hand 22 displays any touch switch 7B1 selected from the switch group of "medium" danger level; and the touch switch 7 corresponding to the actuation of the belt conveyor 31 displays any touch switch 7C1 selected from the switch group of "high" danger level.

[0057] Thus, the higher the risk level of the corresponding action, the more movement paths included in the guide 72, thereby achieving a balance between safety and ease of use. Furthermore, the shape of the touch switch 7 can inform the user of the risk level of the action corresponding to that touch switch 7. In other words, the user can intuitively understand that the more complex the shape of the guide 72 (the more movement paths), the higher the risk level of the action.

[0058] Furthermore, the degree of danger of the action corresponding to the touch switch 7 can be determined by the control device 63 based on the software switch program Psw, for example... Figure 15 As shown, it can also be set by the user.

[0059] Furthermore, the control device 63 randomly switches the shape of the touch switch 7 corresponding to each action based on the software switch program Psw. Specifically, from the touch switches 7 belonging to the same risk level switch group, it selects and displays a touch switch 7 whose guide 72 shape is different from the previously displayed touch switch 7.

[0060] For example, when touch switch 7, corresponding to the drive of belt conveyor 31, is displayed for the nth time (where n is a natural number), touch switch 7C1, which has a different shape from touch switch 7C1 and belongs to the same level of danger, is displayed for the (n+1)th time. In this way, by discontinuously displaying touch switches 7 of the same shape, the user's ability to store the shape of touch switches 7 corresponding to the drive of belt conveyor 31 is suppressed, making it difficult for the user to become accustomed to touch input operation T. Therefore, the safety of information processing device 6 is further improved.

[0061] The robot system 1 has been described above. As described above, the software switch program Psw used by the information processing device 6 causes the display unit 62 to display the touch switch 7. The touch switch 7 has: a knob 71, which is in a state where the first option 731 of the exclusive first option 731 and the second option 732 are selected; and a guide 72, which indicates the movement path of the knob 71 from the first option 731 to the second option 732, having a first movement path 721 along a first direction X and a second movement path 722 along a second direction Y different from the first direction X. When a first touch input operation T1 is received, causing the knob 71 to slide relative to the guide 72 along the first movement path 721 and a second touch input operation T2 to slide along the second movement path 722, the state where the knob 71 selects the second option 732 is switched. According to such a touch switch 7, it is impossible to switch from the off state to the on state unless the knob 71 is slid sequentially in mutually different directions. Therefore, erroneous operation of the touch switch 7 can be effectively suppressed. As a result, it is a touch switch 7 with fewer erroneous operations and higher safety.

[0062] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the knob 71 is slidable relative to the guide 72, but conversely, the guide 72 can also be slidable relative to the knob 71. That is, any structure that allows one of the knob 71 and the guide 72 to slide relative to the other is acceptable.

[0063] Furthermore, as described above, the end of the first movement path 721 is separated from the beginning of the second movement path 722 (for example, refer to...). Figure 8 This structure makes the action of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 on / off a more difficult action to reproduce by simply making contact at a certain rhythm. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively suppress accidental operation of the touch switch 7.

[0064] Furthermore, as described above, the end of the first mobile path 721 is connected to the beginning of the second mobile path 722 (for example, refer to...). Figure 2 This structure makes the action of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 on / off a more difficult-to-reproduce action than simply making contact with a certain rhythm. Therefore, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be more effectively suppressed. In particular, since the guide 72 is composed of a single line, the state of the touch switch 7 can be switched by sliding the knob 71 along the guide 72 in a single stroke. Therefore, the operation of the touch switch 7 becomes simple, reducing the time and effort required to operate the touch switch 7.

[0065] Furthermore, as described above, in the software switch program Psw, if the touch on knob 71 is released before it reaches the second option 732, knob 71 moves towards the first option 731. That is, if the user's finger leaves the display unit 62 midway through the touch input operation T and the touch input operation T is interrupted, knob 71 moves towards the first option 731. Therefore, in order to switch to the on state, the touch input operation T needs to be restarted from the beginning. This prevents knob 71 from gradually moving due to unintentional contact and eventually reaching the second option 732. Therefore, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be suppressed more effectively.

[0066] Furthermore, as described above, the angle θ1 formed by the first movement path 721 and the second movement path 722 is 90° or less. Therefore, the guide 72 has a shape that bends sharply midway. This makes the action of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 on / off a movement that is difficult to reproduce simply by making contact with a certain rhythm. Therefore, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be suppressed more effectively.

[0067] Furthermore, as described above, in the software switch program Psw, touch switches 7 with shapes different from the previously displayed touch switches 7 are displayed on the display unit 62. In this way, by discontinuously displaying touch switches 7 of the same shape, the user's ability to store touch switch 7 shapes corresponding to predetermined actions is suppressed, making it difficult for the user to become accustomed to touch input operation T. Therefore, the security of the information processing device 6 is further improved.

[0068] Furthermore, as described above, the guide 72 also has a third movement path 723 in a direction different from the second direction Y. Then, when the software switch program Psw receives a third touch input operation T3 that slides along the third movement path 723 after the second touch input operation T2, it switches to the state where the knob 71 has selected the second option 732. This makes the operation of the knob 71 required to switch the touch switch 7 on / off more complex, becoming an action that is difficult to reproduce simply by touching it in a certain rhythm. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively suppress accidental operation of the touch switch 7.

[0069] Furthermore, as described above, in the software switch program Psw, the number of movement paths included in the guide 72 is changed according to the action corresponding to the touch switch 7. This allows for a balance between the security and ease of use of the information processing device 6.

[0070] Furthermore, as mentioned above, in the software switch program Psw, the color of the guide 72 changes as the knob 71 passes through. With this structure, the user can easily confirm the movement of the knob 71. Additionally, the user can easily and clearly determine whether it is in the off or on state.

[0071] Furthermore, as described above, the option selection method implemented by the software switch program Psw causes the display unit 62 to display the touch switch 7. This touch switch 7 has: a knob 71, which is in a state where the first option 731 (which is mutually exclusive) is selected; and a guide 72, which indicates the movement path of the knob 71 from the first option 731 to the second option 732, having a first movement path 721 along a first direction X and a second movement path 722 along a second direction Y (different from the first direction X). Upon receiving a first touch input operation T1 that slides one of the knob 71 and the guide 72 relative to the other along the first movement path 721, and a second touch input operation T2 that slides along the second movement path 722, the state is switched so that the knob 71 has selected the second option 732. According to this option selection method, unless the knob 71 is slid sequentially in mutually different directions, it is impossible to switch from the off state to the on state. Therefore, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be effectively suppressed. As a result, this is an option selection method with fewer accidental operations and higher security.

[0072] Furthermore, as described above, the information processing device 6 connected to the robot 2 displays a touch switch 7 on the display unit 62. This touch switch 7 has: a knob 71, which is in a state where the first option 731 (which is in an exclusive relationship) is selected; and a guide 72, which indicates the movement path of the knob 71 from the first option 731 to the second option 732, having a first movement path 721 along a first direction X and a second movement path 722 along a second direction Y (different from the first direction X). The information processing device 6 has a control device 63, which, upon receiving a first touch input operation T1 that causes one of the knob 71 and the guide 72 to slide relative to the other along the first movement path 721 and a second touch input operation T2 that causes the knob 71 to slide relative to the other along the second movement path 722, switches the state where the knob 71 has selected the second option 732. According to this information processing device 6, unless the knob 71 is slid sequentially in mutually different directions, it is impossible to switch from the off state to the on state. Therefore, accidental operation of the touch switch 7 can be effectively suppressed. As a result, it becomes an information processing device with fewer erroneous operations and higher security.

[0073] The software switching program, option selection method, and information processing device of the present invention have been described above based on the illustrated embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the structure of each part can be replaced with any structure having the same function. Furthermore, other arbitrary structures can be added to the present invention. In addition, the above embodiments have described an example of using the information processing device 6 connected to the robot 2, but the object connected to the information processing device 6 is not limited to the robot 2.

[0074] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the first moving path 721, the second moving path 722, the third moving path 723, and the fourth moving path 724 extend straight along a predetermined direction, but are not limited to this; they can be observed as extending along the predetermined direction as a whole. For example, they can also extend along the predetermined direction while bending or meandering.

Claims

1. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores the software switch program. The software switch program causes the display of a plurality of touch switches to be displayed on the display unit of the information processing device connected to the robot control device of the robot control system. The touch switches have: a knob, which is in the state of selecting the first option in the first option and the second option in the exclusive relationship; And a guide element, indicating the movement path of the knob from the first option to the second option, and having a first movement path along a first direction and a second movement path along a second direction different from the first direction. Each of the aforementioned touch switches corresponds to a different action. In one of the plurality of said touch switches Upon receiving a first touch input operation that causes one of the knobs and the guides to slide relative to the other along the first movement path and a second touch input operation that causes them to slide along the second movement path, the system switches to a state where the knob has selected the second option. When the second option is selected, the information processing device causes the robot system to perform the action corresponding to the second option. The touch switch on the display unit shows the knob with the second option selected and a guide indicating the movement path of the knob from the second option to the first option. Upon receiving a third touch input operation that causes one of the knobs and the guides to slide relative to the other along the second movement path, and a fourth touch input operation that causes the knob to slide along the first movement path, the system switches to a state where the knob has selected the first option. When the first option is selected, the information processing device causes the robot system to perform the action corresponding to the first option.

2. The storage medium according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the first mobile path separates from the beginning of the second mobile path.

3. The storage medium according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the first mobile path is connected to the beginning of the second mobile path.

4. The storage medium according to claim 3, characterized in that, If the touch on the knob is released before the knob reaches the second option, the knob moves toward the first option.

5. The storage medium according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The angle between the first movement path and the second movement path is less than 90°.

6. The storage medium according to claim 1, characterized in that, A touch switch with a guide having a different shape than the previously displayed touch switch is displayed on the display unit.

7. The storage medium according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide also has a third movement path in a direction different from the second direction. If a third touch input operation is received after the second touch input operation and the third touch input operation is slid along the third movement path, the state is switched to the state where the knob has selected the second option.

8. The storage medium according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of movement paths included in the guide is changed according to the action corresponding to the touch switch.

9. The storage medium according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the knob is turned, the color of the guide changes.

10. A method for selecting an option, characterized in that, The selection method of the option causes the display of the information processing device connected to the robot control device of the robot control system to display a plurality of touch switches, the touch switches having: a knob, which becomes a state in which the first option in the first option and the second option in an exclusive relationship are selected; And a guide element, indicating the movement path of the knob from the first option to the second option, and having a first movement path along a first direction and a second movement path along a second direction different from the first direction. Each of the aforementioned touch switches corresponds to a different action. In one of the plurality of touch switches, upon receiving a first touch input operation that causes one of the knob and the guide to slide relative to the other along a first movement path and a second touch input operation that causes the knob to slide along a second movement path, the switch is switched to a state where the knob has selected the second option. When the second option is selected, the information processing device causes the robot system to perform the action corresponding to the second option. The touch switch on the display unit shows the knob with the second option selected and a guide indicating the movement path of the knob from the second option to the first option. Upon receiving a third touch input operation that causes one of the knobs and the guides to slide relative to the other along the second movement path, and a fourth touch input operation that causes the knob to slide along the first movement path, the system switches to a state where the knob has selected the first option. When the first option is selected, the information processing device causes the robot system to perform the action corresponding to the first option.

11. An information processing device, characterized in that, The information processing device is connected to the robot control device of the robot control system. The information processing device displays a plurality of touch switches on a display unit. Each touch switch has a knob that is in a state where the first option in an exclusive relationship and the first option in a second option are selected. And a guide element, indicating the movement path of the knob from the first option to the second option, and having a first movement path along a first direction and a second movement path along a second direction different from the first direction. The information processing device has a control device. Each of the aforementioned touch switches corresponds to a different action. In one of the plurality of said touch switches When the control device receives a first touch input operation that causes one of the knob and the guide to slide relative to the other along the first movement path and a second touch input operation that causes the knob to slide along the second movement path, it switches to a state where the knob has selected the second option. When the second option is selected, the robot system performs the action corresponding to the second option. The touch switch on the display unit shows the knob with the second option selected and a guide indicating the movement path of the knob from the second option to the first option. Upon receiving a third touch input operation that causes one of the knobs and the guides to slide relative to the other along the second movement path, and a fourth touch input operation that causes the knob to slide along the first movement path, the system switches to a state where the knob has selected the first option. When the first option is selected, the robot system performs the action corresponding to the first option.

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