Abstract:
A word processing management method with multiple I/O modes is disclosed by the invention. It is a utility under an OS that can operate with other different OS&#39;s. The user can complete a desired task through a single action using the UOI provided by the invention. The invention achieves word editing and processing management through multiple input and output modes. The invention includes the steps of: opening a word document file, selecting an input method for further processing, loading the word document file and selecting an output method to output the word document file.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
         [0001]    1. Field of the Invention  
           [0002]    The invention relates to an OS (Operating System) and, in particular, to a word processing management method that can operate with other different OS&#39;s and has multiple I/O (Inputs/Outputs) modes.  
           [0003]    2. Related Art  
           [0004]    With the increase in computer popularity, people often need to use computers to solve problems either at work or at home. But there are some causes that still produce the difficulty for people to use computer especially in the input and output modes of word processing. One can see the causes in the following points:  
           [0005]    1. Existing personal computer OS&#39;s (Operating Systems), such as MS Windows, Linux, and so on, are complicated despite their powerful functions and designs. Moreover, the user operation designs are not intuitive and simple enough. This situation scares people without any computer background because of the obstacles they meet while using these systems.  
           [0006]    2. The word processing software has a unique input method, which is not intuitive and simple enough to directly output edited contents to fax, E-mail, printers, and other communications devices. When a user is not familiar with the format, it also takes much time to fully understand.  
           [0007]    Because of the above, it is thus highly desirable to provide a simple and convenient OS with multiple I/O modes to solve these problems.  
         SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
         [0008]    In view of the foregoing, the invention provides a word processing management method with multiple input and output modes. The method is based on a one-touch OS, the main objective of which is to use a finite number of keys as hot keys to achieve the operation of various functions. In this OS, each function is initiated by a single key, thus implementing convenience and intuition of operation and increasing users&#39; interest in using computers.  
           [0009]    A user can use one key to select multiple input methods for editing, e.g. template input means, self-defined input means, or voice input means. Using this method, the user can edit word document with a format that he is not familiar with. The user can edit the word document by voice and typing. Regarding output, the method allows the edited contents to be sent to fax, E-mail, and printers. There is no complicated operating interface that perplexes the user.  
           [0010]    In light of the foregoing advantages, any computer on which the multiple I/O (Input/Output) word processing management method is installed allows users to obtain extra value and advantages in obtaining data, thus facilitating sales and uses of computers.  
           [0011]    The invention includes the steps of: opening a word document file, selecting an input means for further processing, loading the word document file and selecting an output means to output the word document file. 
       
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0012]    The invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given hereinbelow. However, the following description is for purposes of illustration only, and thus is not limitative of the invention, wherein:  
         [0013]    [0013]FIG. 1 is a flowchart of the disclosed multiple I/O word processing management method;  
         [0014]    [0014]FIG. 2- a  is a flowchart of editing in FIG. 1;  
         [0015]    [0015]FIG. 2- b  is a flowchart of input in FIG. 1;  
         [0016]    [0016]FIG. 2- c  is a flowchart of output in FIG. 1; and  
         [0017]    [0017]FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing the main interface of the invention. 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
       [0018]    The invention proposes a multiple I/O word processing method. In contrast to currently complicated OS&#39;s (Operating Systems), the invention provides a convenient and intuitive UOI (User Operating Interface). The user can complete any desired effect by hitting a single key (hot key) on a keyboard. By linking to the network, the user can perform multiple I/O methods to edit word documents using the one-touch OS.  
         [0019]    A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 1. First, the one-touch OS  50  initiates an interface provided by a word processing mechanism (step  100 ). The system then awaits the operation of a user (step  110 ). The user sends commands through a UOI  20 . There are four types of commands, namely, index (step  120 ), delete item (step  130 ), add/edit item (step  140 ), and exit (step  150 ). The index command (step  120 ) allows users to enter a single letter, such as A˜Z and 1˜9, to search for specific item names to help the user&#39;s operations. Step  122  lists the items and step  124  updates the system interface. The system then enters the item selected by the user and finishes the sub-process. The delete item command (step  130 ) allows a user to delete an existing item in the internal storage medium  10  of the computer. The system deletes the item in step  132  and then updates the internal storage medium  10  and the interface in step  134 . The add/edit item command (step  140 ) adds a new item to the internal storage medium and selects an existing item from the internal storage medium  10  for editing. Afterwards, the system enters an editing interface in step  142 . The user selects an input method in step  144 , then starts editing the contents in step  146  and selects an output method in step  148 . The detailed contents of step  140  will be further explained below. The exit command (step  150 ) allows the user to leave the system.  
         [0020]    The one-touch OS  50  refers to an OS that enables a user to complete a function provided in the work group displayed in the UOI  20  in one action. The work group is comprised of at least one function item. The one-touch OS  50  can operate with other different OS&#39;s or alone. The user chooses to switch among the different OS&#39;s.  
         [0021]    The one-touch OS  50  can run on any computer controlled hardware platform, such as a PC (Personal Computer), an NB (Notebook), or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and implement the disclosed multiple I/O word processing management method in any electronic device that can connect to a network.  
         [0022]    As shown in FIG. 2- a , the user can use the disclosed method to edit a document. First, the user enters the one-touch OS  50  and opens a word document file using the UOI  20  (step  200 ). If the file is an existing file in the internal storage medium  10 , then the user can choose to directly output the file or to continue editing the file. If it is a newly created word document file, the selective input means are provided for further processing (step  210 ), followed by step A, B or C. With reference to FIG. 2- b , after entering step A the user can select a template input method (step  220 ), which includes the following five methods. Step  221  reads in memo template data and initializes the memo template. Step  222  reads in conference record template data and initializes the conference record template. Step  224  reads in address template data and initializes the address template. Step  225  reads in E-mail template data and initializes the E-mail template. After completing the above steps, step  245  enters the word processing mechanism, followed by step D. The memo template data are a specific format extracted from a memo functional module for processing user&#39;s personal business. The conference record template data are a specific format extracted from a conference record functional module for processing user&#39;s work conference contents. The fax template data are a specific format extracted from a fax functional module for processing user&#39;s fax files. The address template data are a specific format extracted from an address functional module for processing all address files. The E-mail template data are a specific format extracted from an E-mail functional module for processing E-mail files.  
         [0023]    The above-mentioned five methods are predetermined formats in the word processing mechanism. Only when the user has the needs will they be used to save the user&#39;s time.  
         [0024]    After step B, the user can select a self-defined input method (step  230 ). Step  231  clears the word processing mechanism. Step  245  enters the word processing mechanism, followed by step D.  
         [0025]    After step C, the user can select a voice input method (step  240 ) to record his or her voice (step  241 ). Afterwards, the format is converted in step  242  to convert the voice file into text and present it in a word document file. Step  245  then enters the word processing mechanism, followed by step D.  
         [0026]    Returning to FIG. 2- a , after step D step  250  processes the input of the word document file. If the user decides not to output the file, then the file is stored and the system returns to the main interface (step  255 ). The word document file is stored in the internal storage medium  10 . If the user decides to output the file, then the system provides selective output methods for outputting the file (step  260 ), followed by step E, F, or G. With reference to FIG. 2- c , after step E step  270  outputs the file using a fax functional module. Afterwards, the fax record is stored (step  272 ). Finally, step  300  returns to the word processing mechanism.  
         [0027]    After step F, step  280  outputs the file using an E-mail functional module. Step  282  stores the E-mail message record. After the word document file is sent by E-mail, step  300  returns to the word processing mechanism.  
         [0028]    After step G, step  290  outputs the file using a printing functional module. Step  292  sends the file to a printer. After the word document file is printed, step  300  returns to the word processing mechanism.  
         [0029]    The printing functional module, the E-mail functional module, the fax functional module, the memo functional module, the conference record functional module, and the address functional module are provided by the one-touch OS  50 . Each of these functions can be started by a single action. The user can click the function he needs on the menu with hints provided by the UOI  20 .  
         [0030]    As shown in FIG. 3, the user enters a main interface window of the word processing mechanism and completes a desired job with the hints provided in the interface. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the menu allows the user to select the memo functional module by clicking the key “1”, or the fax functional module by clicking the key “3”, etc. The user can also perform specific functions with the function keys. In other words, the user does not need to perform extra system settings and file saving actions. By simply clicking a single key, the user can perform a specific job. Therefore, the user can use the services provided by the computer in a more intuitive way, increasing the user&#39;s interest in using computers.  
         [0031]    As described above, the user can perform a desired job through a single action and the UOI provides at least one hint menu for the user to follow to perform the correct single action. In the current embodiment, the single action function of the one-touch OS  50  allows the user  10  to directly hit one key on the keyboard according to a selection menu to enter his or her request. Any key on the keyboard can be set to complete this kind of action. The keys include the number keys 0˜9, the letter keys A˜Z, the function keys F1˜F12 and special keys ESC, TAB, PgUp, END, etc. Aside from the keyboard, the single action request input can be accomplished using a mouse or other controllers, such as the digital touch-control panel and the voice recognition system. That is, any basic input device for the computer can be used to provide one-touch control.  
         [0032]    The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention, and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.