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Word processor with column layout function
Assignee: Sharp Corp
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Filing: 1989-01-09
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Granted: 1992-02-18
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Expires: 2009-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A word processor has capabilities for dividing a region corresponding to one page into a plurality of blocks, for specifying a sentence or sentences to be placed into each of the blocks, for specifying priority sequence among these blocks or among the specified sentences, and outputting an image. It may also have additional capabilities for specifying a certain position in a sentence and assigning a position name thereto, specifying a certain region of a sentence and assigning a region name thereto, and carrying out a process regarding the position or the region by using its position name or region name.
Inventors
- 👤 Keizo Saito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:06
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F40/00; G06F40/10; G06F40/189; G06F40/103; G06F40/166
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A word processor, comprising: an input means for receiving commands; an output means for outputting an image which output means is in the form of a CRT display device which CRT display device includes a screen having divisible regions; a control means in connection with the input means and the output means; a first command function means for sending a signal to the control means whereby the first command function means directs the control means to divide a region of the output means corresponding to one page into a plurality of block, specifying a sentence or sentences to be placed in each of the blocks; and a second command function means for sending a signal to the control means whereby the control means is directed to specify a priority sequence among the blocks or among sentences specified through the input means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A word processor, comprising: an input means for receiving commands; an output means for outputting an image which output means is in the form of a CRT display device which CRT display device includes a screen having divisible regions; a control means in connection with the input means and the output means; a first command function means for sending a signal to the control means whereby the first command function means directs the control means to divide a region of the output means corresponding to one page into a plurality of block, specifying a sentence or sentences to be placed in each of the blocks; and a second command function means for sending a signal to the control means whereby the control means is directed to specify a priority sequence among the blocks or among sentences specified through the input means.
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