Information processing apparatus, control method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium

Abstract

The invention relates to an information processing apparatus, a control method, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium, which improve a user interface technology related to an operation input of a touch screen. An information processing apparatus includes a touch panel and a control unit that detects a touch operation in a predetermined region corresponding to a position of an output operation target displayed on the touch panel, and that controls the touch operation when a touch duration in the predetermined region is greater than or equal to a predetermined time and a position at which the touch is separated is within the predetermined region. And executing a control instruction corresponding to the output operation object.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, a control method and a non-transitory computer-readable medium. Background Art

[0002] Information processing devices such as current industrial measuring instruments use hard keys for output operations, measurement operations, etc. When using hard keys, the user can perform operations as desired by pressing the keys. In addition, after the operation is completed, the button is illuminated to clearly indicate that the output is in progress. However, in recent years, information processing devices have shifted to structures that use touch screens for input operations. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology related to operation input based on a touch screen.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-066866

[0004] However, if a finger accidentally touches the touch screen or noise is generated on the touch screen, erroneous operation may occur. That is, there is room for improvement in user interface technology related to operation input on the touch screen. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present invention has been proposed in view of the above situation and aims to improve the user interface technology related to the operation input of the touch screen.

[0006] (1) An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a touch screen and a control unit, wherein:

[0007] The control unit detects a touch operation within a predetermined area corresponding to a position of an output operation object displayed on the touch screen,

[0008] When the touch duration in the prescribed area is greater than or equal to a prescribed time and the position where the touch is released is within the prescribed area, a control instruction corresponding to the output operation object is executed.

[0009] (2) An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention is the information processing device according to (1), wherein:

[0010] The control unit does not execute a control instruction corresponding to the output operation target when the touch screen is continuously touched for less than a predetermined time or the position where the touch is released is outside the predetermined area.

[0011] (3) An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention is the information processing device according to (1) or (2), wherein:

[0012] The control unit displays a meter on the touch screen whose progress changes according to the continuous touch time.

[0013] (4) An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention is the information processing device according to (3), wherein:

[0014] The control unit displays the progress of the meter at a maximum value when the continuous touch time is greater than or equal to a predetermined time.

[0015] (5) An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention is the information processing device according to (3) or (4), wherein:

[0016] The control unit performs an emphasized display related to the meter when the continuous touch time is greater than or equal to a predetermined time.

[0017] (6) An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention is the information processing device according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein:

[0018] When the control unit detects a sliding operation in the predetermined area, the control unit shortens the predetermined time according to a speed of the sliding operation.

[0019] (7) An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention is the information processing device according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein:

[0020] When the control unit detects a pressing operation in the predetermined area, the control unit shortens the predetermined time according to the pressure of the pressing operation.

[0021] (8) An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention is the information processing device according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein:

[0022] The predetermined time is set based on the risk level of the control instruction.

[0023] (9) A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is performed by an information processing device having a touch screen, wherein the method comprises the following steps:

[0024] detecting a touch operation within a prescribed area corresponding to a position of an output operation object displayed on the touch screen; and

[0025] When the touch screen is continuously touched for a time period greater than or equal to a predetermined time period and the position where the touch is released is within the predetermined area, a control instruction corresponding to the output operation object is executed.

[0026] (10) A program according to one embodiment of the present invention causes a computer having a touch screen and functioning as an information processing device to execute the following steps:

[0027] detecting a touch operation within a prescribed area corresponding to a position of an output operation object displayed on the touch screen; and

[0028] When the touch screen is continuously touched for a time period greater than or equal to a predetermined time period and the position where the touch is released is within the predetermined area, a control instruction corresponding to the output operation object is executed.

[0029] Effects of the Invention

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to improve user interface technology related to operation input of a touch screen. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 This is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing an example of screen transitions displayed along with the operation of the information processing device according to the present embodiment.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing an example of screen transitions displayed along with the operation of the information processing device according to the present embodiment.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing an example of screen transitions displayed along with the operation of the information processing device according to the present embodiment.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing an example of screen transitions displayed along with the operation of the information processing device according to the present embodiment.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing an example of screen transitions displayed along with the operation of the information processing device according to the present embodiment.

[0038] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing an example of screen transitions displayed along with the operation of the information processing device according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] Next, an information processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0040] In each figure, the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding parts. In the description of the present embodiment, the description of the same or corresponding parts will be appropriately omitted or simplified.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 The overview and configuration of the information processing device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described.

[0042] The information processing device 10 is any information processing device used by a user. For example, the information processing device 10 includes an industrial measuring instrument, a control device, a general electronic device, or a dedicated electronic device. The information processing device 10 performs output control instructions such as laser output and power output on the hardware 20 based on user operations. The hardware 20 is, for example, a light source, which is a device that performs laser output, power output, etc.

[0043] First, the overview of this embodiment is described, which will be described in detail later. The information processing device 10 detects a touch operation within a specified area corresponding to the position of the output operation object displayed on the touch screen. In addition, when the continuous touch time within the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time, and the position where the touch is removed is within the specified area, the information processing device 10 executes the control instruction corresponding to the output operation object. The output operation object is, for example, a button for executing the control instruction, which is displayed on the touch screen. In addition, the output operation object does not include objects such as ordinary icons that are not related to the execution of the control instruction.

[0044] Thus, according to the present embodiment, the information processing device 10 makes a determination related to the duration of the touch within the specified area and the position where the touch is removed, and executes the control instruction when the conditions are met. Therefore, according to the information processing device 10 involved in the present embodiment, the user interface technology related to the operation input of the touch screen can be improved in that it can prevent erroneous operations related to the control instructions. In particular, in the case of dangerous operations such as light output and electrical output, the output operation object is long pressed and the finger is removed after a specified time, so that the user's intention can be confirmed more reliably.

[0045] Next, each structure of the information processing device 10 will be described in detail.

[0046] (Structure of Information Processing Device 10)

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the information processing device 10 includes a control unit 11 , a storage unit 12 , and a touch screen 13 .

[0048] The control unit 11 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (central processing unit) or a GPU (graphics processing unit), or a dedicated processor that performs special processing. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) or an ASIC (application specific integrated circuit). The control unit 11 controls each part of the information processing device 10 while executing processing related to the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0049] The storage unit 12 includes at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or a combination of at least two of them. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a RAM (random access memory) or a ROM (read only memory). The RAM is, for example, an SRAM (static random access memory) or a DRAM (dynamic random access memory). The ROM is, for example, an EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable readonly memory). The storage unit 12 functions as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache. The storage unit 12 stores data used for the operation of the information processing device 10 and data obtained by the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0050] The touch screen 13 is an input / output unit provided integrally with the display. The display may be, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (electro luminescence) display. The touch screen 13 accepts an operation of inputting data used for the operation of the information processing device 10. In addition, the touch screen 13 displays and outputs data obtained through the operation of the information processing device 10. The touch screen 13 may be connected to the information processing device 10 as an external input device instead of being provided in the information processing device 10. As a connection method, for example, any method such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), HDMI (registered trademark) (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) may be used.

[0051] The functions of the information processing device 10 are realized by executing the program involved in this embodiment by a processor corresponding to the information processing device 10. That is, the functions of the information processing device 10 are realized by software. The program causes the computer to function as the information processing device 10 by causing the computer to execute the operations of the information processing device 10. That is, the computer functions as the information processing device 10 by executing the operations of the information processing device 10 according to the program.

[0052] In this embodiment, the program can be pre-recorded in a recording medium that can be read by a computer. The recording medium that can be read by a computer includes a non-temporary computer-readable medium, such as a magnetic recording device, an optical disc, an optical magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. The circulation of the program is carried out, for example, by selling, transferring, or lending a mobile recording medium such as a DVD (digital versatile disc) or a CD-ROM (compact disc read only memory) that records the program. In addition, the circulation of the program can be carried out by storing the program in advance in a storage device of an external server and sending the program from the external server to other computers. In addition, the program can be provided as a program product.

[0053] (Operation of Information Processing Device)

[0054] Reference Figure 2 The operation of the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 2 This is a flowchart showing an example of a method executed by the information processing device 10 according to the present embodiment.

[0055] Step S1: The control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 detects a touch operation in a predetermined area corresponding to the position of the output operation target displayed on the touch screen 13. That is, the control unit 11 detects at which position on the touch screen 13 the user has performed a touch operation.

[0056] The prescribed area may be, for example, an area that is consistent with the display area of ​​the output operation object. Alternatively, the prescribed area may be an area that is different from the display area of ​​the output operation object. For example, in the case where the touch screen 13 cannot be visually confirmed from the front, the prescribed area may be changed according to the user's visual confirmation position. For example, in the case where the user's visual confirmation position of the touch screen 13 is above the front of the touch screen 13, the position after being moved parallel to the display area of ​​the output operation object by a prescribed distance upward may be set as the prescribed area.

[0057] Step S2: The control unit 11 determines whether the duration of the touch operation in the specified area (hereinafter also referred to as the continuous touch time) is greater than or equal to the specified time. The specified time is, for example, 1 second, but is not limited to this. The specified time can be greater than 1 second or less than 1 second. If the continuous touch time in the specified area is less than the specified time, the process proceeds to step S3. On the other hand, if the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time, the process proceeds to step S4.

[0058] In addition, in the case where the position of the continuous touch on the touch screen 13 is outside the specified area, various responses can be taken. For example, in the case where the position of the continuous touch is outside the specified area, the processing can be terminated. In this case, the operation of the control instruction is terminated. In addition, similarly, the processing can also be terminated when the touch is released. In this case, the operation of the control instruction is terminated. Below, in this embodiment, the case of terminating the operation of the control instruction when the touch within the specified area is not continued is described, but it is not limited to this. For example, in the case where the position of the continuous touch is outside the specified area, the advancement of the continuous touch time within the specified area can be temporarily stopped. In this case, when the touch position returns to the specified area, the advancement of the continuous touch time within the specified area can be restarted.

[0059] Step S3: The control unit 11 updates the display of the gauge based on the continuous touch time in the specified area and displays it using the touch screen 13. The gauge is a display object whose progress changes corresponding to the continuous touch time in the specified area. When the continuous touch time in the specified area is less than the specified time, the processing of steps S2 and S3 is repeated, thereby updating the display time of the gauge to display the progress corresponding to the continuous touch time in the specified area. The display example of the gauge is described later.

[0060] Step S4: The control unit 11 sets the progress of the meter to the maximum and displays it on the touch screen 13. The above display can inform the user that the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time. In addition, at this time, the control unit 11 can perform an emphasized display related to the meter. The emphasized display method can be any method. For example, the thickness of the frame line of the meter can be increased. Alternatively, the meter can be displayed in reverse, etc.

[0061] Step S5: The control unit 11 determines whether the position where the touch is released is within the prescribed area. If the position where the touch is released is within the prescribed area, the process proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, if the position where the touch is released is not within the prescribed area, the process ends. That is, in this case, the operation of the control instruction is terminated.

[0062] Step S6: The control unit 11 executes the control instruction corresponding to the output operation object. Thus, the control unit 11 executes the control instruction for the hardware 20 such as the light source.

[0063] Reference Figure 3 An example of screen transitions displayed by the touch screen 13 in accordance with the operation of the information processing device 10 according to the present embodiment is shown. Here, the screen transition diagram shows the operation from the start to the completion of the output operation related to the control instruction to output laser light from the light source.

[0064] Screen 310 is an example of a display screen when the operation starts. As the user operates, screen 310 jumps in the order of screen 320, screen 330, and screen 340. Screen 310 includes an indication information display object 311 and an output operation object 312. Indication information display object 311 indicates information related to the output light source. In addition, indication information display object 311 indicates the output state of the light source (OFF here). Output operation object 312 is an object such as a button that accepts a user's touch operation. If the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 detects a start operation of a long press by the user in a specified area involved in the output operation object 312, the processing starts and jumps from screen 310 to screen 320.

[0065] Screen 320 is an example of a display screen when the continuous touch time in the specified area is less than the specified time. Screen 320 includes an indication information display object 321, an output operation object 322, and a meter 323. The indication information display object 321 indicates information related to the output light source. In addition, the indication information display object 321 indicates the output state of the light source (here OFF). In screen 320, a meter 323 is displayed superimposed on the output operation object 312. The progress of the meter 323 changes corresponding to the continuous touch time in the specified area. In this embodiment, the meter 323 is represented by a rectangular object extending from the left end of the output operation object 322 toward the right end in accordance with the progress. In this way, if the output operation object 322 is long pressed, the meter 323 in the output operation object 322 continues to increase as time passes.

[0066] Screen 330 is an example of a display screen when the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time. Screen 330 includes an indication information display object 331, an output operation object 332, and a meter 333. The indication information display object 331 indicates information related to the output light source. In addition, the indication information display object 331 indicates the output state of the light source (here OFF). The meter 333 is displayed in the screen 330 in a superimposed manner with the output operation object 332. In screen 330, the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time, so the progress of the meter 333 is the maximum value. That is, in screen 330, the meter 333 becomes a full-level state.

[0067] Screen 340 is an example of a display screen when the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time and the position where the touch is released is within the specified area. Screen 340 includes an indication information display object 341, an output operation object 342, and a meter 343. The indication information display object 341 indicates information related to the output light source. In addition, the indication information display object 341 indicates the output state of the light source (here ON). Here, the continuous touch time is greater than or equal to the specified time and the position where the touch is released is within the specified area, so the control instruction corresponding to the output operation object 342 is executed, and the output state of the light source is switched from OFF to ON.

[0068] Reference Figure 4 Another example of screen transitions displayed by the touch screen 13 in accordance with the operation of the information processing device 10 according to the present embodiment is shown. Here, a screen transition is shown in which an operation related to a control instruction to output laser light from a light source is stopped after the output operation is started.

[0069] Screen 410 is an example of a display screen when the continuous touch time in the specified area is less than the specified time. Screen 410 includes an indication information display object 411, an output operation object 412, and a meter 413. Indication information display object 411 indicates information related to the output light source. In addition, indication information display object 411 indicates the output state of the light source (here, OFF).

[0070] Screen 420 is an example of a display screen after the touch is released when the continuous touch time in the specified area is less than the specified time. Screen 420 includes an indication information display object 421 and an output operation object 422. Indication information display object 421 indicates information related to the output light source. In addition, indication information display object 421 indicates the output state of the light source (here, OFF). In screen 420, the touch is released, so the remaining meter disappears. In this way, before the meter reaches the full level (when the continuous touch time is less than the specified time), the output operation can be terminated by removing the finger from the output operation object 422.

[0071] Reference Figure 5 Another example of screen transitions displayed by touch screen 13 in accordance with the operation of information processing device 10 according to this embodiment is shown. Here, another example of screen transitions in which the output operation is stopped after the control instruction to output laser light from the light source is started is shown.

[0072] Screen 510 is an example of a display screen when the continuous touch time in the specified area is less than the specified time. Screen 510 includes an indication information display object 511, an output operation object 512, and a meter 513. The indication information display object 511 indicates information related to the output light source. In addition, the indication information display object 511 indicates the output state of the light source (here, OFF).

[0073] Screen 520 is an example of a display screen after the touch position moves outside the specified area when the continuous touch time in the specified area is less than the specified time. Screen 520 includes an indication information display object 521 and an output operation object 522. The indication information display object 521 indicates information related to the output light source. In addition, the indication information display object 521 indicates the output state of the light source (here OFF). In screen 520, the touch position moves outside the specified area, so the retained meter disappears. In this way, before the meter reaches the full level (when the continuous touch time in the specified area is less than the specified time), the output operation can be terminated by sliding the finger from the output operation object 422 to the operation outside the specified area.

[0074] Reference Figure 6 Another example of screen transitions displayed by touch screen 13 in accordance with the operation of information processing device 10 according to this embodiment is shown. Here, another example of screen transitions in which the output operation is stopped after the control instruction to output laser light from the light source is started is shown.

[0075] Screen 610 is an example of a display screen when the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time. Screen 610 includes an indication information display object 611, an output operation object 612, and a meter 613. The indication information display object 611 indicates information related to the output light source. In addition, the indication information display object 611 indicates the output state of the light source (here, OFF). In screen 610, a meter 613 is displayed superimposed on the output operation object 612. The continuous touch time in the specified area of ​​screen 610 is greater than or equal to the specified time, so the progress of meter 613 is the maximum value.

[0076] Screen 620 is an example of a display screen when the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time and the position where the touch is released is not within the specified area. Screen 620 includes an indication information display object 621 and an output operation object 622. The indication information display object 621 indicates information related to the output light source. In addition, the indication information display object 621 indicates the output state of the light source (here OFF). In screen 620, the position where the touch is released is outside the specified area, so the retained meter disappears. In this way, even after the meter reaches the full level (when the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time), the output operation can be terminated by sliding the finger from the output operation object 622 to outside the specified area and releasing it.

[0077] As described above, in the present embodiment, in step S2, the control unit 11 determines whether the continuous touch time in the prescribed area is greater than or equal to the prescribed time. In addition, in step S5, the control unit 11 determines whether the position where the touch is left is within the prescribed area. When the above determination result is that the continuous touch time is greater than or equal to the prescribed time and the position where the touch is left is within the prescribed area, the control unit 11 executes a control instruction corresponding to the output operation object. In other words, when the continuous touch time in the prescribed area is greater than or equal to the prescribed time and the position where the touch is left is within the prescribed area, the control unit 11 executes a control instruction corresponding to the output operation object. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, in terms of being able to prevent erroneous operations involving control instructions based on clear operations by the user, the user interface technology related to the operation input of the touch screen can be improved.

[0078] The present invention is described based on the drawings and embodiments, but it should be noted that if a person skilled in the art can easily make various deformations and modifications based on the present invention. Therefore, it should be noted that the above deformations and modifications are included in the scope of the present invention. For example, the functions included in each unit or each step can be reconfigured in a logically non-contradictory manner, and multiple units or steps can be combined into one or divided.

[0079] For example, in this embodiment, the control unit 11 determines whether the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time, but the above-mentioned specified time can also be variable. For example, when the control unit 11 detects a sliding operation in the specified area, the specified time can be shortened according to the speed of the sliding operation. In other words, the control unit 11 can shorten the specified time based on the sliding operation and execute the control instruction corresponding to the output operation object based on the long press. Figure 7 An example of screen transition when a sliding operation is performed is shown. Screen 710 is an example of a screen displayed when a sliding operation is started. Screen 720 is an example of a screen displayed during a sliding operation. In addition, screen 730 is an example of a screen displayed when a sliding operation is completed. Figure 7 As shown, in each screen 710, 720, and 730, the meter increases in accordance with the finger of the sliding operation. In this way, the speed of the progress increase of the meter is adjusted by the sliding operation to shorten the specified time. Screen 740 is an example of a display screen when the position of the touch release is within the specified area. The position of the touch release is within the specified area, so the output state of the light source is switched from OFF to ON by executing the control instruction corresponding to the output operation object.

[0080] In addition, for example, in the present embodiment, when a pressing operation is detected in a specified area, the control unit 11 can shorten the specified time according to the pressure of the pressing operation. In other words, the control unit 11 can shorten the specified time based on the pressing operation on the basis of a long press, and execute a control instruction corresponding to the output operation object. Figure 8 810 is an example of a screen jump when a pressing operation is performed. Screen 820 is an example of a screen display when a pressing operation is completed. Figure 8 As shown, in each screen 810, 820, the meter increases in accordance with the pressure of the pressing operation. In this way, the speed of the progress increase of the meter is adjusted by the pressing operation to shorten the prescribed time. Screen 830 is an example of a display screen when the position of the touch release is within the prescribed area. The position of the touch release is within the prescribed area, so the output state of the light source is switched from OFF to ON by executing the control instruction corresponding to the output operation object.

[0081] In addition, for example, the prescribed time can be set based on the danger level of the control instruction. In other words, the control instruction can be assigned a numerical value in advance according to its danger level. Here, the danger level is an indicator indicating the degree of danger. Dangers include dangers to the human body such as the possibility of burns, and dangers to the equipment such as equipment failure. For example, in the case where the danger level of a certain control instruction is greater than or equal to a prescribed threshold, the prescribed time can be increased. In the case where the danger level of another control instruction is less than the prescribed threshold, the prescribed time can be reduced. Therefore, for example, in the case where the touch screen displays output operation objects corresponding to multiple control instructions respectively, the prescribed time corresponding to each output operation object can be different.

[0082] In addition, for example, in the present embodiment, the control unit 11 determines whether the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time, but can also determine whether it is less than the second specified time. In other words, in the above step S2, the control unit 11 can determine whether the continuous touch time in the specified area is greater than or equal to the specified time and less than the second specified time. In addition, when the continuous touch time is greater than or equal to the second specified time, the operation of the control instruction can be terminated. Thus, when the continuous touch time is long, the operation of the control instruction can be terminated.

[0083] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the output operation object is, for example, a button for executing a control instruction, and the information processing device 10 performs an output control instruction on the hardware 20, but is not limited thereto. The operation object based on the output operation object may be other objects, and the information processing device 10 may not perform an output control instruction on the hardware 20. The operation object based on the output operation object may include, for example, processing requiring security, etc. Specifically, the processing object may include, for example, settlement processing, data operation (deletion, overwriting, moving), conversion processing to other services such as external services, etc. Even in this case, according to the present embodiment, a clear operation based on the user is required, thereby preventing the above-mentioned processing object from being misoperated.

[0084] Description of the label

[0085] 10 Information processing device

[0086] 11. Control Unit

[0087] 12 Storage

[0088] 13 Touch screen

[0089] 310, 320, 330, 340 screen

[0090] 311, 321, 331, 341 indicate information display objects

[0091] 312, 322, 332, 342 Output operation object

[0092] 313, 323, 333, 343 measuring instruments

[0093] 410, 420 screen

[0094] 411, 421 Indication information display object

[0095] 412, 422 Output operation object

[0096] 413 Meter

[0097] 510, 520 screen

[0098] 511, 521 indicates information display object

[0099] 512, 522 Output operation object

[0100] 513 meter

[0101] 610, 620 screen

[0102] 611, 621 indicates information display object

[0103] 612, 622 Output operation object

[0104] 613 meter

[0105] 710, 720, 730, 740 screen

[0106] 810, 820, 830 screen

Claims

1. An information processing device having a touch screen and a control unit, wherein: The control unit detects a touch operation within a predetermined area corresponding to a position of an output operation object displayed on the touch screen, When the touch duration in the prescribed area is greater than or equal to a prescribed time and the position where the touch is released is within the prescribed area, a control instruction corresponding to the output operation object is executed.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The control unit does not execute a control instruction corresponding to the output operation target when the touch screen is continuously touched for less than a predetermined time or the position where the touch is released is outside the predetermined area.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The control unit displays a meter on the touch screen that changes progress in accordance with the continued touch time.

4. The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein: The control unit displays the progress of the meter at a maximum value when the continuous touch time is greater than or equal to a predetermined time.

5. The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein: The control unit performs an emphasized display related to the meter when the continuous touch time is greater than or equal to a predetermined time.

6. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: When the control unit detects a sliding operation in the predetermined area, the control unit shortens the predetermined time according to a speed of the sliding operation.

7. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: When the control unit detects a pressing operation in the predetermined area, the control unit shortens the predetermined time according to the pressure of the pressing operation.

8. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The predetermined time is set based on the risk level of the control instruction.

9. A method, which is performed by an information processing device having a touch screen, wherein: The method comprises the following steps: detecting a touch operation within a prescribed area corresponding to a position of an output operation object displayed on the touch screen; as well as When the touch screen is continuously touched for a time period greater than or equal to a predetermined time period and the position where the touch is released is within the predetermined area, a control instruction corresponding to the output operation object is executed.

10. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a program, wherein: The program causes a computer having a touch screen and functioning as an information processing device to execute the following steps: detecting a touch operation within a prescribed area corresponding to a position of an output operation object displayed on the touch screen; as well as When the touch screen is continuously touched for a time period greater than or equal to a predetermined time period and the position where the touch is released is within the predetermined area, a control instruction corresponding to the output operation object is executed.

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