Timer setting software and timer setting device including the same

Abstract

To provide software consisting of a display method which facilitates the setting operation of a timer and is easy to see and a timer setting device using the software.SOLUTION: The image forming apparatus has an operation screen for displaying an icon for timer setting, has a timer setting mark displayed when the icon is touched, can set a time-up time by scrolling the timer setting mark, and starts a timer when the icon is touched after the time-up time is set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to timer setting software, and more particularly to an application program that is installed and used on smartphones, tablets, personal computers, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] Application programs with timer setting functions are used in a variety of fields. For example, in Patent Document 1, a timer setting function is incorporated into an application used in a sleep management system. Patent Document 2 discloses an icon display method in which a plurality of icons are displayed at predetermined time intervals. However, the icon operation for setting the timer is complicated and the operability is poor. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-123116 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 6-4257 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide software that allows easy timer setting operations and has an easy-to-read display method, and a timer setting device using the software. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The timer setting software according to the present invention is characterized in that it has an operation screen that displays an icon for timer setting, has a timer setting mark that is displayed when the icon is touched, the time-up time can be set by scrolling the timer setting mark, and when the icon is touched after the time-up time has been set, the timer starts.

[0006] When the software according to the present invention is installed on a smartphone, tablet, PC, etc., an icon for setting a timer is displayed. In the present invention, the time-up time can be easily set by simply lightly scrolling the timer setting mark with a fingertip or the like.

[0007] In the present invention, the scrolling method can be freely set to left and right, up and down, etc., but if the timer setting mark is scrolled clockwise along the outer edge of the icon or its vicinity to lengthen the set time, and conversely, scrolling counterclockwise to shorten the set time, it can be imagined as setting the time using the hands of a timer clock, improving operability.

[0008] Here, when the icon is touched to start the timer, a time start sound is emitted, and when the time is up, a time up sound is emitted, or a progress sound or music is played while the timer is running, and a selection screen for these sounds can also be provided.

[0009] In this way, the tone and volume of the time start sound and time up sound can be easily adjusted, and various sounds and music can be selected even while the timer is running.

[0010] In the present invention, an operation screen is provided that displays an icon for timer setting, and when a touch point displayed small on the operation screen is touched, the icon is displayed as a timer setting icon on the operation screen, and the touch point may be set in at least two or more units of hours, minutes, and seconds.

[0011] Here, the touch point means that an icon such as a small circle is hidden, and when the display unit is touched with a fingertip or the like, the icon is displayed. For example, when a touch point for minutes is touched, an icon for minutes is displayed, and other icons for seconds and hours are hidden as touch points.

[0012] In the present invention, an operation button (mark) for starting the timer may be used, but the timer may also be started retroactively to the time when the icon operation was last performed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the time when the icon operation was last performed. This eliminates the need to touch the timer start button again. Here, the touch operation refers to touching with a finger, but also includes a click operation.

[0013] In the present invention, the icon can adopt various designs, and the icon has an up mark for increasing the set time and a down mark for decreasing the set time, and the up mark or down mark moves up or down for a unit time or a predetermined time with each touch, and preferably moves up or down continuously with a long press. Furthermore, the icons can be enlarged or reduced in size, and the set time interval can be adjusted with each touch by enlarging or reducing the size. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] By using the software according to the present invention, it is possible to scroll along the icon or its outer edge, or to easily set a timer by touching the icon, and the display is easy to see. You can also enjoy knowing that the timer is running. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] An example of an icon for setting a timer is shown below. [Figure 2] 10A and 10B show examples of operation screens for timer settings, where (a) shows a screen for setting in minutes, and (b) shows a screen for setting in seconds. [Figure 3] Comparing (a) and (b), the size of the icons is relatively different. This shows an example where the setting range can be adjusted depending on the size of the icon, such as (a) being set in 1-second increments and (b) being set in 3-second increments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Figure 1 shows an example of icons displayed on the operation screen. This icon is based on the image of a Buddhist bell (Buddhist altar accessory) sold by the applicant under the product name "Tamayurarin." The icon 15 is an example having a first sub-icon 15a that represents a bell body and a second sub-icon 15b below it that represents a base. The icon design is not limited to this, and may be an icon representing the product, based on the image of an advertisement for that product.

[0017] When the icon 15 is lightly touched, a timer setting mark T0 appears on the operation screen. In this embodiment, when the timer setting mark T0 is scrolled clockwise along the outer edge of the icon 15 as shown by the solid arrow, the timer setting mark is scrolled to T1. Accordingly, the set time until the time completion displayed on the display unit 16 becomes longer, and the time is scrolled until the set time completion time is reached. Conversely, if you scroll counterclockwise as shown by the dotted arrow, and the timer setting mark reaches, for example, T2, the set time will be shortened accordingly.

[0018] Once the timer has been set in this way, the icon 15 is touched again. Touching icon 15 starts the timer, and a time start sound is played. When the set time is reached, a time-up sound will be heard. The time start sound and the time up sound may be, for example, the sound of a bell striking a clock. When a bell is struck, the sound that comes out is clear and has a long lingering resonance. It is also possible to play various tones and music while the time is running.

[0019] For example, by touching the operation screen, a screen for selecting the type and volume of sound or music can be displayed. For example, if you imagine zazen, you can play music that is appropriate for the time you spend sitting upright and concentrating your mind (meditating).

[0020] FIG. 2 shows an example of software in the second embodiment. In FIG. 2, the icon 15 is enlarged for clarity, but normally indicates a hidden touch point. In this embodiment, touch points 12 in units of hours, touch points 13 in units of minutes, and touch points 14 in units of seconds are shown as touch points. Touchpoints may be only minutes and seconds, or may include days, if desired. The example of the operation screen 10 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with a setting display section 11a that displays the set time, a setting display section 11b that displays the set minutes, and a setting display section 11c that similarly sets the time in seconds. The timer setting display section can be divided into display sections for hours, minutes, and seconds as shown in Figure 2, and the setting section can be displayed brightly or in a flashing display. Also, the hours, minutes and seconds may be displayed consecutively on one display unit, or only minutes and seconds may be displayed. In Figure 2(a), when the minute touch point 13 shown in Figure 2(b) is touched, icon 15 is displayed and the hour and second icons are hidden, and in (b), when the second touch point 14 is touched, icon 15 for setting the seconds is displayed.

[0021] As explained with reference to FIG. 2(a), when the first sub-icon 15a indicating the main body of the bell is touched (clicked), the time is increased in minutes, indicating that the time is currently set to 5 minutes. In this case, if the first sub-icon 15a is pressed and held, the setting amount increases continuously. If you want to shorten the set time, you touch (click) the second sub-icon 15b, which indicates the base of the bell, and if you press and hold it, the set time will be reduced continuously. Figure 2(b) shows the time in seconds being set.

[0022] When the timer's set time is up, touch the start button (display) to start the timer. In this case, the display unit 16 displays the elapsed time or the remaining time. In addition, the timer start method is pre-registered in the initial setting buttons (display section) 18a, 18b, 18c, etc., so that it is possible to set how to start the timer, how to display when the time is up, and alarm settings, etc. For example, in the initial setting 18a, when a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, etc., has passed since the last timer setting operation, the elapsed time may be counted back to the last timer setting operation.

[0023] In the example shown in FIG. 2, the size of the icon 15 is different between (a) and (b), and the size of the icon can be increased or decreased by fingertip operation. For example, with the size of icon 15 shown in Figure 3(a), touching the first sub-icon 115a or the second sub-icon 115b allows for up or down operation in 1-second increments, whereas with the icon size shown in Figure 2(b), touching the first sub-icon 215a or the second sub-icon 15b allows for up or down operation in 3-second increments, and so on. In this way, the time setting interval can be adjusted depending on the size of the icon. [Explanation of symbols]

[0024] 10 Operation screen 11a Setting display area 12 Touchpoints 15 Icons 16 Display section 17 Start button 18a Initial Setup

Claims

1. an operation screen that displays icons for timer setting; A timer setting mark is displayed when the icon is touched, The time-up time can be set by scrolling the timer setting mark. The timer setting software is characterized in that the timer starts when the icon is touched after the time-up time is set.

2. 2. The timer setting software according to claim 1, wherein scrolling the timer setting mark clockwise along the outer edge of the icon or its vicinity increases the set time, and scrolling counterclockwise decreases the set time.

3. 2. The timer setting software according to claim 1, wherein a time start sound is emitted when the icon is touched to start the timer, and a time up sound is emitted when the time is up.

4. 4. The timer setting software according to claim 3, wherein a progress sound or music is played while the timer is running, and the software has a selection screen for selecting the sound or music.

5. an operation screen that displays icons for timer setting; When a touch point displayed in small size on the operation screen is touched, the icon is displayed on the operation screen as a timer setting icon, The timer setting software is characterized in that the touch points are set in at least two units selected from the group consisting of hourly, minutely, and secondly units.

6. 6. The timer setting software according to claim 5, wherein the timer starts retroactively to the time when the icon operation was last performed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the time when the icon operation was last performed.

7. The timer setting software according to claim 5, characterized in that the icon has an up mark for increasing the set time and a down mark for decreasing the set time, and the up mark or down mark increases or decreases by a unit time or a predetermined time with each touch, and increases or decreases continuously with a long press.

8. 6. The timer setting software according to claim 5, wherein the icon can be enlarged or reduced in size, and the set time interval can be adjusted with each touch by enlarging or reducing the icon.

9. A timer setting device comprising the timer setting software according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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