Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a computer program which can increase visibility of a display region so as to be able to improve operability of a change in a display state.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes: detection means for detecting input by an input section on a first operation mode for changing a display state of information to be displayed on a screen; and control means for switching the first operation mode to a second operation mode according to a predetermined event so as to control the display state of the information according to the detection of the input on the second operation mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device or the like that performs control to change the display state of information to be displayed. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art In the technology for operating information processing devices, there are known information processing devices that change the display state of information displayed on a screen.

[0003] An example of an information processing device is described in Patent Document 1. The cursor control device described in Patent Document 1 includes a trackball mouse. Display control means causes display means to display data of a partial area within a data storage area. When the cursor is moved to the edge of the screen in response to operation of the trackball mouse, an image indicating the position of the partial area displayed by the display control means within the entire area of ​​the data storage area is displayed at the display position of the cursor.

[0004] Furthermore, the aerial survey system described in Patent Document 2 displays survey data as two-dimensional and three-dimensional images, and displays images at different altitudes by operating an input unit including a trackball or detecting eye movements. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-049454 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-047866 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] There is a demand for switching the method of changing the display state of information on a display screen in response to mouse or other device operations. For example, a user may operate a mouse to move the image display area and display images for different times on the screen. As an example, a user may refer to weather maps displayed on a screen, including weather maps for multiple regions, multiple times, and multiple altitudes. Generally, on a screen displaying a weather map, the displayed area is changed by dragging the cursor using a pointing device such as a trackball mouse. On the other hand, when changing the display to a weather map for a different time or altitude, a menu with multiple sliders or buttons must be displayed on the screen to display images for different altitudes or different times. This requires a display area for the sliders or buttons on the screen, which reduces the display area for the weather map image and reduces visibility. Furthermore, when changing the display state, the user must move the cursor over the display area of ​​a slider or menu displayed on the screen and change the display state while operating the slider or multiple buttons on the menu.

[0007] Thus, when changing the display state of information, a display area is required to display a menu with multiple sliders or buttons for on-screen operation, which reduces visibility.Furthermore, after moving the cursor to the display area for the slider or menu, i.e., a specific area on the screen, it becomes necessary to operate the cursor within that specific area, which reduces operability.

[0008] Patent Document 1 does not disclose the above-mentioned problem, nor does it disclose a means for solving the problem. Patent Document 2 discloses displaying two-dimensional and three-dimensional images and changing the display state to images at different heights, but does not disclose specific operations for the input unit for this purpose. Therefore, Patent Document 2 also does not disclose the above-mentioned problem or a means for solving the problem.

[0009] The present disclosure aims to solve the above-mentioned problems and provide an information processing device and the like that can improve the visibility of the screen display and the operability of changing the display state. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] An information processing device in one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a detection means for detecting input from an input unit in a first operation mode for changing the display state of information displayed on a screen, and a control means for switching the operation mode from the first operation mode to a second operation mode in response to a predetermined event, and controlling the display state of the information in response to the detection of the input in the second operation mode.

[0011] An information processing method in one aspect of the present disclosure detects input from an input unit in a first operation mode for changing the display state of information displayed on a screen, switches the operation mode from the first operation mode to a second operation mode in response to a predetermined event, and controls the display state of the information in response to the detection of the input in the second operation mode.

[0012] An information processing program in one embodiment of the present disclosure causes a computer to execute the following processes: detecting input from an input unit in a first operation mode for changing the display state of information displayed on a screen; switching the operation mode from the first operation mode to a second operation mode in response to a predetermined event; and controlling the display state of the information in response to the detection of the input in the second operation mode. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] One of the effects of the present invention is that it improves the operability of operations for changing the display state. Also, since it is no longer necessary to display buttons, sliders, etc. on the screen for changing the display state, it is possible to improve the visibility of the display area. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the operation of changing the display state of the information processing device in the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a table showing an example of control reference data indicating inputs and changes in the display state corresponding to the inputs in the second embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the operation of changing the display state of the information processing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration in which an information processing device according to the present invention is realized by a computer device and its peripheral devices. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Next, the embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0016] [First embodiment] Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing device 100 according to the first embodiment. Referring to Fig. 1, the information processing device 100 includes a detection unit 101 and a control unit 102. The input unit 103 may be located within the information processing device 100, or may be separate from the information processing device 100 and connected to the information processing device 100 via wired or wireless communication so as to be able to communicate with the information processing device 100.

[0017] Next, the configuration of the information processing device 100 in the first embodiment will be described in detail.

[0018] The detection unit 101 detects an input from the input unit 103 for changing the display state of information displayed on the screen.

[0019] The control unit 102 controls the display state of information displayed on the screen in accordance with the input detected by the detection unit 101. The information whose display state is controlled may be information stored in the device or information received via wired or wireless communication. Hereinafter, the setting of a combination of an input by the input unit 103 and control of the display state performed in accordance with the input will be referred to as an operation mode.

[0020] The input unit 103 is, for example, a trackball mouse, a touch panel, a camera, or the like, and is used when a user makes an input. For example, a camera is used as the input unit 103, and the detection unit 101 detects eye movement from the camera, and information representing the eye movement is used as input, and the control unit 102 can perform control to change the display state of information displayed on the screen. Alternatively, when a camera is used as the input unit 103, the detection unit 101 detects finger movement from an image of the finger movement.

[0021] Next, the control unit 102 will be described. For example, a case will be described in which a mouse is used as the input unit 103. A cursor indicating an operation point by the mouse is displayed on the screen of a display (not shown), and an operation of selecting an object (operation A) is performed by clicking a button, icon, or the like on the screen. In addition, an operation of moving an object or a display area by dragging and dropping (operation B) or an operation of scrolling or zooming in and out of the screen by rotating the mouse wheel upward or downward with a finger (moving the mouse wheel up or down) (operation C) is performed. Alternatively, the display state of information displayed on the screen may be changed by operating various menu buttons or sliders (operation D). Such operation control by operations A to D is referred to as a first operation mode. Of course, the first operation mode is not limited to operation control by operations A to D. Furthermore, the operation in the first operation mode is not limited to operation by a mouse, and may be the above-mentioned operation mode using non-contact input or an operation mode using a touch panel, etc.

[0022] When a predetermined event occurs, the control unit 102 switches the operation mode from the first operation mode to the second operation mode and controls the display state of information displayed on the screen in response to detection of an input in the second operation mode. The detection of the input is detection by the detection unit 101.

[0023] The predetermined event may be, for example, the selection of an operation mode switching button displayed in a small area on the screen. In this case, the first operation mode and the second operation mode may be switched each time the operation mode switching button is selected. Alternatively, the predetermined event may be the selection of a menu for switching the operation mode from a pop-up menu that is temporarily displayed by right-clicking the mouse. Furthermore, the predetermined event may be, but is not limited to, the detection that the cursor is located over the information whose display state is to be changed or that the target information whose display state is to be changed is displayed.

[0024] The second operation mode can perform operation control that is partially or entirely different from the operation control in the first operation mode. For example, the control content for changing the display state of information performed by the control unit 102 in response to input detected by the detection unit 101 is set in the control unit 102 as operation control for the first operation mode and the second operation mode, respectively. In the second operation mode, the control unit 102 performs control for changing the display state without displaying on the screen a menu having multiple sliders or multiple buttons for changing the display state. Furthermore, one or more content for changing the display state in response to input from the input unit 103 can be set. For example, when the detection unit 101 detects an input of moving the trackball of a trackball mouse used as the input unit 103 up or down, the control unit 102 performs control to display information in which a first variable of the information displayed on the screen has been changed. Alternatively, when the detection unit 101 detects an input of moving the trackball left or right, the control unit 102 performs control to display information in which a second variable of the information displayed on the screen has been changed. The first variable may be, for example, the altitude of the weather chart to be displayed, and the second variable may be, for example, the time of the weather chart to be displayed, and may be set in accordance with the information to be displayed.

[0025] Furthermore, the operation modes are not limited to the first operation mode and the second operation mode, but three or more operation modes may be set.

[0026] The operation of the information processing device 100 configured as above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0027] 2 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation for changing the display state of information displayed on the screen of the information processing device 100 according to the first embodiment. Note that the processing according to this flowchart may be executed based on program control by the CPU of the hardware constituting the information processing device 100.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 2, first, the control unit 102 detects that a predetermined event has occurred that switches the operation mode from the first operation mode to the second operation mode (step S101).

[0029] Next, the control unit 102 changes the operation mode from the first operation mode to the second operation mode (step S102).

[0030] Next, the detection unit 101 detects an input from the input unit 103 (step S103).

[0031] Next, the control unit 102 performs control to change the predetermined display state set as the second operation mode in response to the input detected by the detection unit 101 (step S104).

[0032] As an example of steps S103 and S104, a case will be described in which the display state of the weather map is controlled in the second operation mode in response to an input detected by the detection unit 101. In step S103, when a user uses a trackball mouse as the input unit 103 and performs an operation of rotating the trackball of the trackball mouse upward (hereinafter referred to as moving the trackball up), the detection unit 101 detects the input caused by that operation. Also, when a user performs an operation of rotating the trackball of the trackball mouse downward (hereinafter referred to as moving the trackball down), the detection unit 101 detects the input caused by that operation. In step S104, the control unit 102 controls the display state of the weather map in response to the input detected by the detection unit 101 in the second operation mode. In this case, the altitude of the weather map is increased in response to the operation of moving the trackball up, and the altitude of the weather map is decreased in response to the operation of moving the trackball down, thereby changing the display state so that a weather map showing the weather conditions at the altitude corresponding to the movement of the trackball is displayed. Note that this control by the control unit 102 is merely an example and is not limited to this.

[0033] Furthermore, the switching of the operation mode between steps S101 and S102 may be performed multiple times, and the input and control in steps S103 and S104 may also be repeated, thereby making it possible to set three or more operation modes, rather than being limited to the first and second operation modes.

[0034] This completes the operation of the information processing device 100 to change the display state of information displayed on the screen.

[0035] Next, the effects of the first embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

[0036] In the information processing device according to the present embodiment, the control unit 102 switches the operation mode from the first operation mode to the second operation mode in response to a predetermined event and controls the change of the display state in the second operation mode in response to the detection of an input. Therefore, the second operation mode allows for operations that are not possible in the first operation mode. For example, it is possible to change the display state using only the movement of the trackball, i.e., to display a weather map showing weather conditions at an altitude corresponding to the movement of the trackball or a weather map showing weather conditions at a time corresponding to the movement of the trackball. As a result, the user no longer needs to input information using a menu with multiple sliders or buttons, thereby improving operability. Furthermore, since there is no need for a display area on the screen to display a menu with multiple sliders or buttons for changing the display state of information, the information display area can be expanded, improving visibility.

[0037] [Second embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Below, the description of the second embodiment will be omitted to the extent that it does not make the description of the present embodiment unclear.

[0038] In the second embodiment, as a specific example of the present disclosure, a case will be described in which information to be displayed on the screen and the display state of which is changed is a weather chart. In this embodiment, the weather chart is information that can display multiple weather charts showing weather conditions at different altitudes and multiple weather charts showing weather conditions at different times, i.e., weather charts for each of the past and present time points and forecast weather charts for each of the future time points. This information may be generated internally by the control unit 102 or obtained from a weather database (not shown).

[0039] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] 3, compared to that of the first embodiment, information processing device 200 of this embodiment includes a detection unit 201 instead of detection unit 101, a control unit instead of control unit 202, a trackball mouse 203 instead of input unit 103, and further includes a display unit 204. Furthermore, trackball mouse 203 and display unit 204 may be located within information processing device 200, or may exist separately from information processing device 200 and be communicably connected to information processing device 200 via wired communication or wireless communication.

[0041] The detection unit 201 detects input from the trackball mouse 203 .

[0042] The control unit 202 switches the operation mode in response to a predetermined event. Furthermore, the display state of the weather map is changed according to the operation mode in response to the input from the trackball mouse 203 detected by the detection unit 201. An event that triggers switching of the operation mode is, for example, the control unit 202 detecting that a weather map is displayed by a website or an app. When the predetermined event is detected, the control unit 202 switches the operation mode from the first operation mode to the second operation mode. Alternatively, the predetermined event may be the detection by the detection unit 201 that an input for displaying the weather map has been made, and the control unit 202 determining the detection.

[0043] Furthermore, when the detection unit 201 detects that the predetermined event is, for example, right-clicking on the trackball mouse 203 to display a context menu and selecting to switch the operation mode, the control unit 202 switches the operation mode. If the operation mode before the switch is the first operation mode, it may be switched to the second operation mode, and if the operation mode before the switch is the second operation mode, it may be switched to the first operation mode. Furthermore, when the detection unit 201 detects that selection to end the display of the weather map has been made, for example, by right-clicking on the trackball mouse 203 to display a context menu, the control unit 202 may end the display of the weather map and switch the operation mode from the second operation mode to the first operation mode.

[0044] Next, examples of the first operation mode and the second operation mode in this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Note that the correspondence between inputs in the first operation mode and the second operation mode and changes in the display state is not limited to the contents of Fig. 4.

[0045] In the first operation mode of this embodiment, the control unit 202 controls the change of the display state based on the control reference data shown in FIG. 4. First, when the detection unit 201 detects a drag input on the map, the control unit 202 changes the latitude and longitude of the display area of ​​the weather map in the dragged direction. Furthermore, when the detection unit 201 detects an input of moving the mouse wheel up or down, the control unit 202 changes the display state to a weather map enlarged by a predetermined magnification corresponding to the amount of rotation of the mouse wheel. Furthermore, when the detection unit 201 detects an input of operating a button or slider for changing the altitude of the weather map displayed on the screen displaying the weather map, the control unit 202 changes the display state to a weather map showing weather conditions at a different altitude in the same display area as the currently displayed weather map. Similarly, when the detection unit 201 detects an input of operating a button or slider for changing the time displayed on the screen, the control unit 202 changes the display state to a weather map showing weather conditions at a different time, i.e., a past weather map or a future forecast weather map, in the same display area as the currently displayed weather map.

[0046] In the second operation mode, the control unit 202 also controls the display state change based on the control reference data shown in FIG. 4. The mouse drag input and mouse wheel input, and the changes to the display state, are the same as those in the first operation mode in this example, and therefore will not be described here. In the second operation mode, first, the trackball is moved up or down to change the display state to a weather map with a changed altitude. When the detection unit 201 detects an input moving the trackball up, the control unit 202 changes the display state to a weather map with the altitude increased by a predetermined amount according to the amount of rotation of the trackball. Similarly, when the detection unit 201 detects an input moving the trackball down, the control unit 202 changes the display state to a weather map with the altitude decreased by a predetermined amount according to the amount of rotation of the trackball. Next, the trackball is moved left or right to change the display state to a weather map with the time changed. When the detection unit 201 detects an input moving the trackball left, the control unit 202 changes the display state to a past weather map with the time reversed by a predetermined amount according to the amount of rotation of the trackball. Similarly, when the detection unit 201 detects an input of moving the trackball to the right, the control unit 202 changes the display state to a future weather forecast map with the time advanced by a predetermined amount according to the amount of rotation of the trackball. This second operation mode is one example, and the above-mentioned content is not limiting, and for example, the altitude of the weather map may be lowered according to an input of moving the trackball up, and the altitude of the displayed weather map may be raised according to an input of moving the trackball down. In addition, the user may be able to change the control reference data of the operation mode according to his or her preference.

[0047] The above has described the settings of the correspondence between inputs in the first and second operation modes and changes in the display state when the information to be displayed is a weather chart and a trackball mouse is used as the input unit.

[0048] The second operation mode can be set by changing the information to be displayed and the input unit, and the correspondence between the input of the second operation mode and the change in the display state can be changed as needed. For example, when the information to be displayed is a weather map and a touch panel is used as the input unit, the detection unit 201 can detect an input of moving two fingers up and down or left and right on the touch panel instead of an input of moving a trackball mouse up and down or left and right, and change the display state to a weather map with a different predetermined altitude or time depending on the input. Also, for example, when the information to be displayed is a screen for editing images and videos, the brightness of the images and videos to be edited can be set to change by moving a trackball mouse up and down or two fingers up and down on the touch panel.

[0049] Next, the operation of the information processing device 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

[0050] 5, first, the control unit 202 detects that a weather chart has been displayed as a predetermined event for switching the operation mode (step S201). Note that the predetermined event may be at least one of the events described above.

[0051] Next, the control unit 202 changes the operation mode from the first operation mode to the second operation mode (step S202).

[0052] Next, the detection unit 201 detects an input from the trackball mouse 203 (step S203).

[0053] Next, the control unit 202 performs control to make a predetermined change to the display state of the weather chart set in the second operation mode in response to the input detected by the detection unit 201 (step S204).

[0054] This completes the operation of the information processing device 200 to change the display state of the weather chart.

[0055] Next, the effects of the second embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

[0056] In the information processing device according to the present embodiment, the control unit 202 switches the operation mode from the first operation mode to the second operation mode in response to a predetermined event and controls the change of the display state in the second operation mode in response to the detection of an input. Therefore, the second operation mode allows for operations that are not possible in the first operation mode. For example, it is possible to change the display state using only the movement of the trackball, i.e., to display a weather map showing weather conditions at an altitude corresponding to the movement of the trackball or a weather map showing weather conditions at a time corresponding to the movement of the trackball. As a result, the user no longer needs to input information using a menu with multiple sliders or buttons, thereby improving operability. Furthermore, since there is no need for a display area on the screen to display a menu with multiple sliders or buttons for changing the display state of information, the information display area can be expanded, improving visibility.

[0057] [Computer hardware configuration] Each component in each embodiment of the present disclosure described above is represented by a functional block, and its functions can be realized not only by hardware but also by a computer device or firmware based on program control.

[0058] 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration in which the information processing device 100 and the information processing device 200 according to the embodiments of the present disclosure are realized by a computer device 10 including a processor. As shown in FIG. 6, the computer device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, memory 12, a storage device 13 such as a hard disk for storing programs, an input / output I / F (Interface) 14 for connecting input devices and output devices, and a communication I / F (Interface) 15 for connecting to a network.

[0059] The CPU 11 runs an operating system to control the entire information processing device of the present invention. The CPU 11 also reads programs and data from a storage medium attached to a drive device or the like into the memory 12. The CPU 11 also functions as part of the detection unit 101 and control unit 102 in the first embodiment, for example, and executes processing or commands based on the programs.

[0060] The storage device 13 may be, for example, an optical disk, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, an external hard disk, or a semiconductor memory. Some storage media in the storage device are non-volatile storage devices, and the programs are recorded therein. The programs may also be downloaded from an external computer (not shown) connected to a communication network.

[0061] The input device connected to the input / output I / F (Interface) 14 is realized by, for example, a mouse, a keyboard, built-in key buttons, etc., and is used for input operations. The input device is not limited to a mouse, a keyboard, or built-in key buttons, but may also be, for example, a touch panel or a camera.

[0062] Similarly, the output device connected to the input / output I / F (Interface) 14 is realized by, for example, a display, and is used to check the output.

[0063] As described above, the information processing device of each embodiment of the present disclosure is realized by the computer hardware shown in FIG. 6. However, the means for realizing each unit of each information processing device is not limited to the configuration described above. Furthermore, each information processing device may be realized by a single physically coupled device, or by two or more physically separate devices connected by wire or wirelessly. For example, the input device and output device may be connected to the computer device 10 via a network.

[0064] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Various modifications that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention.

[0065] For example, although multiple operations are described in a sequence in the form of a flowchart, the sequence does not limit the order in which the multiple operations are performed. Therefore, when implementing each embodiment, the sequence of the multiple operations can be changed within the scope that does not affect the content.

[0066] A part or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as, but not limited to, the following supplementary notes.

[0067] (Supplementary Note 1) A detection means for detecting an input by an input unit in a first operation mode for changing a display state of information displayed on a screen; a control means for switching an operation mode from the first operation mode to a second operation mode in response to a predetermined event, and for controlling a display state of the information in response to detection of the input in the second operation mode; An information processing device comprising:

[0068] (Appendix 2) Display means for displaying the information 2. The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising:

[0069] (Appendix 3) Receiving means for receiving the information 3. The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:

[0070] (Supplementary Note 4) The information includes a plurality of weather charts showing weather conditions at different altitudes, and the displayed altitude of the weather charts can be changed; When the operation mode is the second operation mode, the control means changes the display state to a weather chart showing the weather conditions at the altitude corresponding to the input. 4. The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 3.

[0071] (Supplementary Note 5) The information includes a plurality of weather charts showing weather conditions at different times, and the displayed time of the weather charts can be changed; When the operation mode is the second operation mode, the control means changes the display state to a weather chart showing the weather conditions at the time according to the input. 5. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

[0072] (Supplementary Note 6) When the operation mode is the second operation mode, the control means When the detection means detects an up or down input, a first variable of information to be displayed on the screen is changed; When the detecting means detects a left or right input, it changes a second variable of the information displayed on the screen. 6. An information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 5.

[0073] (Supplementary Note 7) The predetermined event for switching the operation mode to the second operation mode is an input for displaying a weather chart. 7. An information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 6.

[0074] (Supplementary Note 8) The predetermined event for switching the operation mode to the second operation mode is an input for selecting switching of the operation mode on the screen. 7. An information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 6.

[0075] (Supplementary Note 9) When the operation mode is set to the second operation mode, if an input for selecting the switching is made, the control means switches the operation mode to the first operation mode. 9. The information processing device according to claim 7 or 8.

[0076] (Appendix 10) Input means for performing the input 10. The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 9, further comprising:

[0077] (Appendix 11) The input means is a trackball mouse. 11. The information processing device according to claim 10,

[0078] (Appendix 12) The input means for inputting is a touch panel. 12. The information processing device according to claim 10 or 11.

[0079] (Supplementary Note 13) The input means is a camera, The detection means detects the movement of the user's line of sight using the camera. 13. The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 10 to 12, (Supplementary Note 14) Detecting an input by an input unit in a first operation mode for changing a display state of information displayed on a screen; switching the operation mode from the first operation mode to a second operation mode in response to a predetermined event; A display state of the information is controlled in response to detection of the input in the second operation mode. Information processing methods.

[0080] (Supplementary Note 15) A process of detecting an input by an input unit in a first operation mode for changing a display state of information displayed on a screen; a process of switching the operation mode from the first operation mode to a second operation mode in response to a predetermined event; a control process for controlling a display state of the information in response to detection of the input in the second operation mode; An information processing program that causes a computer to perform the following. [Industrial Applicability]

[0081] The present disclosure can be applied to information processing techniques for changing the display state of displayed information. [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] 10 Computer equipment 11 CPU 12 Memory 13 Storage device 14 Input / Output Interface 15 Communication I / F 100 Information processing device 101 Detection unit 102 Control section 103 Input section 200 Information processing device 201 Detection unit 202 Control section 203 Trackball Mouse 204 Display section

Claims

1. a detection means for detecting an input from a trackball mouse for changing the display state of the weather chart displayed on the screen; a control means for controlling a display state of the weather chart in accordance with an operation mode and the input; the control means switches the operation mode from a first operation mode to a second operation mode in response to a predetermined event; the first operation mode is an operation mode in which a display state of the weather chart is changed in response to dragging, up and down operation of a mouse wheel, operation of a button or slider displayed on a screen for altitude operation, and operation of a button or slider displayed on a screen for time operation; the second operation mode is an operation mode in which the buttons or the sliders that are displayed on the altitude operation screen and the time operation screen in the first operation mode are not displayed on the screen, and the display state of the weather chart is changed in response to dragging, up and down operation of a mouse wheel, up and down operation of a trackball, and left and right operation of a trackball. Information processing device.

2. The weather chart includes a plurality of weather charts showing weather conditions at different altitudes, and the altitude at which the chart is displayed can be changed; When the operation mode is the second operation mode, the control means changes the display state to a weather chart showing the weather conditions at the altitude corresponding to the input.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein:

3. The weather chart includes a plurality of weather charts showing weather conditions at different times, and the time to be displayed can be changed; When the operation mode is the second operation mode, the control means changes the display state to a weather chart showing the weather conditions at the time according to the input.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device is a computer.

4. When the operation mode is the second operation mode, the control means When the detection means detects an up or down input, a first variable of the weather chart displayed on the screen is changed; When the detecting means detects a left or right input, the second variable of the weather chart displayed on the screen is changed.

4. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device is a computer.

5. The predetermined event for switching the operation mode to the second operation mode is an input for selecting switching of the operation mode on a screen.

5. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device is a computer.

6. When the operation mode is the second operation mode, if an input for selecting the switching is made, the control means switches the operation mode to the first operation mode.

6. The information processing device according to claim 5, wherein:

7. A trackball mouse for inputting the above information The information processing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:

8. Detects input from a trackball mouse to change the display state of the weather chart displayed on the screen, Controlling the display state of the weather chart in accordance with the operation mode and the input; In response to a predetermined event, the operation mode is switched from a first operation mode in which the display state of the weather chart is changed in response to dragging, up and down operation of the mouse wheel, operation of a button or slider displayed on a screen for altitude operation, and operation of a button or slider displayed on a screen for time operation, to a second operation mode in which the display state of the weather chart is changed in response to dragging, up and down operation of the mouse wheel, up and down operation of the trackball, and left and right operation of the trackball, without displaying the buttons or sliders displayed on the screens for altitude operation and time operation in the first operation mode; Information processing methods.

9. A process for detecting input from a trackball mouse for changing the display state of the weather chart displayed on the screen; a process of controlling the display state of the weather chart in accordance with the operation mode and the input; a process of switching the operation mode from a first operation mode, which is an operation mode in which the display state of the weather chart is changed in response to dragging, up and down operation of the mouse wheel, operation of a button or slider displayed on a screen for altitude operation, and operation of a button or slider displayed on a screen for time operation, to a second operation mode, which is an operation mode in which the display state of the weather chart is changed in response to dragging, up and down operation of the mouse wheel, up and down operation of the trackball, and left and right operation of the trackball, without displaying the buttons or sliders displayed on the screens for altitude operation and time operation in the first operation mode; An information processing program that causes a computer to perform the following.

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