Document processor with character string conversion function
US5321801A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/53
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A document processor includes: a CRT; a keyboard for inputting characters or codes; a kana-kanji converting device for converting the inputted characters or codes into a predetermined form; a start point mark displaying device for displaying on the CRT a most leading position of the characters or codes inputted by the keyboard and prior to effecting conversion by the kana-kanji converting device, by using a start point mark; a caret displaying device for displaying on the CRT a rearmost position of the characters or codes inputted by the keyboard and prior to effecting conversion by the kana-kanji converting device, by using a caret; a start point mark moving device for moving the start point mark to a position where the caret is displayed, when the kana-kanji converting device effects conversion of the characters or codes inputted; and a start point mark display on/off device for setting the display of the start point mark to off when the positions of display of the start point mark and the caret coincide with each other.
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