JP2002077177A - Method for preserving scan data in pc - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for preserving scan data in a PC by which the scan data read in a scanner device can be preserved in a prescribed folder not shared on a network in the PC of a user without interposing a server. SOLUTION: An operating system and software for scan data reception are stored in the PC. In the case that the scan data are sent from the scanner device to the PC, the software for the scan data reception receives them and stores them in a scan data storage folder registered in the PC beforehand.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system in which a scanner device and one or more PCs are connected via a network, and stores scan data read by the scanner device in a predetermined folder of a predetermined PC. The present invention relates to a method for saving scan data to a PC for saving.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There is a method for saving scan data (image data) read by a scanner device in a personal computer (hereinafter, referred to as a PC) on a network as a general-purpose file format.

(1) First method: A folder of a destination PC is specified by a path on an operation panel of a scanner device,
By selecting the registration information, the scan data is directly stored in the designated PC shared folder.

(2) Second method: Scan data read by a scanner device is temporarily stored in a user box (a predetermined area of a storage device) in the scanner device, and an external server retrieves the data. Save it in the scan data storage folder on the server. Thereafter, the user of the PC browses the scan data stored in the server using a Web browser, or the server transmits the scan data stored in the server to the user's PC by e-mail.

[0005] In the first method, a service (for example, Window) provided by an operating system (OS) is used.
s 98 network computer function), the scanner device side recognizes the folder that stores the scan data and saves the image, so the folder that stores the scan data is shared on the operating system. It must be something, that is, published on the network.

Therefore, even if the access right is set to this folder on the operating system,
There is a risk that scan data stored in this folder may be viewed by unrelated persons.

On the other hand, in the second method, the server extracts the scan data stored in the scanner device and stores it in the scan data storage folder of the server. It is not always necessary to share the scan data, and there is little danger that the scan data stored in the scan data storage folder of the server will be viewed by unrelated persons.

[0008] However, the user stores the scan data stored in the scan data storage folder of the server on a PC.
In the case of using the above, the scan data is acquired by browsing the web page on the server, the scan data is acquired by sharing the scan data storage folder of the server, or the scan data storage folder of the server is acquired. It is necessary to acquire the scan data stored in the PC by e-mail, and there is a problem that the scan data cannot be directly acquired from the scanner device to the user's PC. Another problem is that it is difficult to change the scan data storage folder on the server at the user level.

[0009]

According to the present invention, scan data read by a scanner device can be stored in a predetermined folder that is not shared on a network of a user's PC without using a server. An object of the present invention is to provide a method of storing scan data in a PC.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, in a system in which a scanner device and one or more PCs are connected via a network, scan data read by the scanner device is converted to a predetermined format. P
In the method for storing scan data in a PC for storing the scan data in a predetermined folder C, a location of a scan data storage folder for storing scan data read by a scanner device is registered in each PC, In the apparatus, the network address of each PC is registered for each scan data storage folder registered in each PC, and the scanner apparatus scans the scanner data from among all the registered scan data storage folders. After the user selects a folder for storing the scan data read by the device, the user performs a scan, and based on the network address on the PC corresponding to the scan data storage folder selected by the user, the scan data storage folder is To the existing PC,
Scan data is transmitted, and an operating system and scan data receiving software are stored in the PC. When the scan data is sent from the scanner device to the PC, the scan data receiving software transmits the scan data to the PC. The received data is stored in a scan data storage folder registered in the PC in advance.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for storing scan data in a PC according to the first aspect,
Is registered with the location of the scan data storage folder for storing the scan data read by the scanner device, as well as the password set by the user in the scan data storage folder. The user is allowed to select a folder for storing scan data read by the scanner device from among the scan data storage folders, and the user is allowed to input a password set in the selected folder, and the scan data storage folder selected by the user is selected. The password input by the user is transmitted to the PC on which the scan data storage folder exists based on the address on the network on the PC corresponding to the scan password. Inquire whether or not to match the password that has been registered for the data storage folder on your PC,
Scanning is performed only when the passwords match, and the scan data is transmitted to the PC in which the scan data storage folder exists.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in a system in which a scanner device and one or more PCs are connected via a network, scan data read by the scanner device is stored in a predetermined folder of a predetermined PC. In a method of storing scan data in a PC for storing the scan data in each PC, a folder number and a folder location are registered for each scan data storage folder for storing scan data read by the scanner device. In the scanner device, for each scan data storage folder registered in each PC, the network address, folder name, and folder number of the PC in which the folder is registered are registered. From all folder names registered in the device, After the user selects the folder name of the folder storing the scan data read by the scanner device, the user performs a scan, and the folder name is determined based on the network address on the PC corresponding to the folder name selected by the user. The scan data and the folder number corresponding to the folder name are transmitted to the PC in which the scan data storage folder corresponding to exists, and the operating system and the scan data receiving software are stored in the PC,
The scan data receiving software receives the scan data and the folder number from the scanner device to the PC, and stores the received scan data in the scan data storage folder corresponding to the received folder number. It is characterized by making it.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for storing scan data in a PC according to the third aspect, wherein
In each of the scan data storage folders storing scan data read by the scanner device, a password set by the user in the scan data storage folder is registered along with a folder number and a folder location. The user is allowed to select a folder name of a folder for storing scan data read by the scanner device from all registered folder names, and the user sets a password set in a folder corresponding to the selected folder name. The password input by the user to the PC in which the scan data storage folder corresponding to the folder name exists based on the network address on the PC corresponding to the folder name selected by the user Sends a query to the PC as to whether the password entered by the user matches the password registered for the scan data storage folder corresponding to the folder name. Only when both passwords match Scan, and transmit the scan data and the folder number corresponding to the folder name to the PC in which the scan data storage folder corresponding to the folder name exists.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows that the scanner device and the plurality of PCs are
1 shows a system connected via an AN (network).

As the scanner device, a digital PPC1 is used.
Is used. The digital PPC 1 is connected to a plurality of PCs 2, 3, 4, and 5 via a LAN 10.

The digital PPC 1 is connected to an arbitrary PC by using We
b In addition to providing a function of providing a Web page (Web page) for registering destination management data when accessed using the browser function, a destination folder selection operation by a user and a Web page
Based on the destination management data registered by “ge”,
The scan data read by the digital PPC 1 is stored in the P in which the destination file specified by the user exists.
It has a function of transmitting to C2 to C5. These functions are realized by scan data transmission control software (software different from the OS) of the digital PPC 1.

On the other hand, the PCs 2 to 5 set folders (hereinafter referred to as scan data storage folders) for storing scan data read by the digital PPC 1 as image files, and receive scan data transmitted from the digital PPC 1. And a function of storing the image data in a predetermined scan data storage folder as an image file. These functions are realized by scan data receiving software (annulation on the OS) installed in the PCs 2 to 5.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a folder setting screen displayed on each of the PCs 2 to 5 by the scan data receiving software.

The user of each of the PCs 2 to 5 registers a scan data storage folder for storing the scan data read by the digital PPC 1 as an image file on the folder setting screen. In this example, each PC2
5, a plurality of scan data storage folders can be registered. For each scan data storage folder, a folder number (NO.1, etc.), a folder location, and a password are registered. It is not necessary to register a password.

The contents registered on the folder setting screen (scan data storage folder setting data) are stored in the PC. The scan data storage folder setting data can be changed and deleted on the folder setting screen.

FIG. 3 shows a Web page (transmission destination management data) provided by the digital PPC 1 when a predetermined user accesses the digital PPC 1 using the Web browser function of any of the PCs 2 to 5. Registration screen).

A predetermined user uses an arbitrary PC to register each scan data storage folder registered in all the PCs 2 to 5 on a destination management data registration screen.

That is, for each scan data storage folder, the folder name (eg, Folder-1), the network address of the PC in which the scan data storage folder is created, and the folder number (NO.1) of the scan data storage folder Etc.).

The contents registered on the destination management data registration screen (destination management data) are stored in the digital PPC 1.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a destination folder selection screen displayed on the operation unit of the digital PPC 1.

A list of folder names (such as Folder-1) is displayed on the destination folder selection screen.

FIG. 5 shows a processing procedure of the digital PPC 1 and the PC when the data read by the digital PPC 1 is stored as an image file in a predetermined folder of a predetermined PC designated by a user.

First, the processing of the digital PPC 1 will be described.

The digital PPC 1 enters a scan mode by a user operation (step 1). Further, the digital PPC 1 enters a PC transmission mode in the scan mode by a user operation (step 2).

When the PC transmission mode is entered, a destination folder selection screen as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed, so that the user can select a folder name corresponding to the scan data storage folder to be the destination (hereinafter referred to as a destination folder name). ) Is selected (step 3).

When the destination folder name is selected, the network address and folder number of the destination PC are obtained based on the destination management data (see FIG. 3) (step 4). Then, the scanner signal and the folder number are transmitted to the transmission destination PC.

When the destination PC receives the scanner signal and the folder number, a confirmation signal is sent to the digital PPC 1 from the destination PC.

Based on whether or not this confirmation signal has been sent, it is determined whether or not the scan data receiving application software is operating normally in the destination PC (step 5).

When it is determined that the scan data receiving application software is operating normally on the transmission destination PC, an inquiry is made to the transmission destination PC as to whether a password is set in the transmission destination folder. Is determined (step 6). If no password has been set in the destination folder, the process proceeds to step 9.

If a password is set in the destination folder, a password input screen is displayed, and the user is prompted to enter the password set in the destination folder. When the user enters a password (step 7),
The entered password is transmitted to the destination PC, and the PC determines whether the password entered by the user matches the password set for the destination folder.
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Based on the result of this inquiry, the digital PPC 1 determines that the password input by the user is
It is determined whether the password matches the password set for the destination folder (step 8).

If the two passwords do not match, the process returns to step 7. If the two passwords match, the process proceeds to step 9.

In step 9, based on a user operation,
The document image reading mode is entered, reading of the document image is started, and transmission of the read scan data to the destination PC is started (steps 10 and 11).

When reading and transmission of all original images have been completed in this way (YES in step 12),
This processing ends.

Next, the processing of the PC will be described.

The PC constantly monitors the signal sent from the digital PPC 1 (step 21). When the scanner signal and the folder number transmitted from the digital PPC 1 are received in step 4 (step 22)
YES), the reception is transmitted to the digital PPC 1 and the received folder number is confirmed (step 2).
3).

Based on the received folder number and the scan data storage folder setting data (see FIG. 2), the storage destination folder is determined (step 2).
4), it is determined whether a password is set in the storage folder (step 25). This determination result is transmitted to the digital PPC 1 in response to the inquiry from the digital PPC 1 as to whether or not a password has been set in step 6. If the password has not been set, the process proceeds to step 28.

If a password has been set in the storage folder, a password input by the user is obtained from the digital PPC 1 (step 26), and the obtained password matches the password set in the storage folder. It is determined whether or not this is the case (step 27), and the result of the determination is transmitted to the digital PPC1.

If the two passwords match, the process proceeds to step 28. In step 28, the digital PP
The capture of the scan data sent from C1 is started. Then, the storage of the fetched data in the storage destination folder is started (step 29).

When all the scan data has been taken in and stored in the storage folder (YES in step 30), the current process ends.

In the above embodiment, the digital PPC 1 does not directly access the folder in the PC,
The scan data is sent to the scan data receiving software in C, and the scan data receiving software in the PC stores the scan data in the storage folder in the PC. Scan data read by the digital PPC 1 can be stored in a non-public folder other than a folder that is made public on the network as a shared folder.
Therefore, it is possible to avoid the danger that the user can view the scan data stored in his / her PC from another person.

Further, since the user can use the scan data directly stored in the PC, it is possible for an application not compatible with the network to directly use the scan data.

Also, by setting a password in the scan data storage folder as described above, when another person other than the user operates the digital PPC 1, unnecessary data is deleted from the digital PPC 1 in the scan data storage folder of the PC. Is also prevented.

Furthermore, since the location of the scan data storage folder can be changed only by changing the scan data storage folder setting data on the PC side, the operation of changing the location of the scan data storage folder is very simple.

[0051]

According to the present invention, the scan data read by the scanner device can be stored in a predetermined folder that is not shared on the network of the user's PC without going through the server.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system in which a scanner device and a plurality of PCs are connected via a LAN.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a folder setting screen displayed on each of PCs 2 to 5 by scan data receiving software.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a case where a predetermined user selects an arbitrary P among PCs 2 to 5;
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a Web Page (transmission destination management data registration screen) provided by the digital PPC1 when the digital PPC1 is accessed using the C Web browser function.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a destination folder selection screen displayed on the operation unit of the digital PPC 1.

FIG. 5 shows a digital PPC1 when data read by the digital PPC1 is stored as an image file in a predetermined folder of a predetermined PC specified by a user.
9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the PC and the PC.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Digital PPC 2-5 PC 10 LAN

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Claims (4)

[Claims] In a system in which a scanner device and one or a plurality of PCs are connected via a network, scan data read by the scanner device is stored in a predetermined folder of a predetermined PC.
In the method of storing scan data in a PC, the location of a scan data storage folder for storing scan data read by a scanner device is registered in each PC, and the scan device is registered in each PC in the scanner device. The network address of each PC is registered for each scan data storage folder, and the scanner device selects a folder for storing scan data read by the scanner device from all the registered scan data storage folders. Scan is performed after the user has made a selection, and based on the network address on the PC corresponding to the scan data storage folder selected by the user, the scan data is transmitted to the PC in which the scan data storage folder exists. Operating system on the PC System and scan data receiving software are stored, and the scan data receiving software receives the scan data when it is sent from the scanner device to the PC, and receives the scan data.
A method of storing scan data in a PC, wherein the scan data is stored in a scan data storage folder registered in the PC in advance. 2. In each PC, a password set in the scan data storage folder by a user is registered along with a location of a scan data storage folder for storing scan data read by the scanner device. Of all the registered scan data storage folders, the user is allowed to select a folder for storing scan data read by the scanner device, and the user is caused to input a password set in the selected folder. Based on the network address on the PC corresponding to the selected scan data storage folder, the password input by the user is transmitted to the PC where the scan data storage folder exists, and the password input by the user is transmitted. Query whether de matches the password registered for the scan data storage folder on your PC, only when both passwords match,
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the scan is performed, and the scan data is transmitted to a PC in which the scan data storage folder exists. 3. In a system in which a scanner device and one or a plurality of PCs are connected via a network, scan data read by the scanner device is stored in a predetermined folder of a predetermined PC.
In the method of storing scan data in a PC, each PC has a scan data storage folder for storing scan data read by a scanner device,
A folder number and a folder location are registered. The scanner device stores, for each scan data storage folder registered in each PC, a network address, a folder name, and a folder number of the PC in which the folder is registered. The scanner device performs scanning after allowing the user to select a folder name of a folder storing scan data read by the scanner device from among all the folder names registered in the scanner device, Based on the network address on the PC corresponding to the folder name selected by the user, the PC in which the scan data storage folder corresponding to the folder name exists
The scan data and the folder number corresponding to the folder name are transmitted to the PC. The PC stores an operating system and software for receiving the scan data. The scan data reception software transmits the scan data from the scanner device to the PC. And receiving the scan data when the received scan data is received and storing the received scan data in a scan data storage folder corresponding to the received folder number. 4. In each PC, for each scan data storage folder storing scan data read by the scanner device, a password set by the user in the scan data storage folder is registered along with a folder number and a folder location. The scanner device allows the user to select a folder name of a folder for storing scan data read by the scanner device from among all registered folder names, and stores the folder name corresponding to the selected folder name. The user inputs the set password, and based on the network address on the PC corresponding to the folder name selected by the user, the user enters the password in the PC where the scan data storage folder corresponding to the folder name exists. By Sending a force password, whether the password entered by the user matches the password registered for the scan data storage folder corresponding to the folder name P
Inquires to C and scans only when both passwords match, and sends the scan data and the folder number corresponding to the folder name to the PC where the scan data storage folder corresponding to the folder name exists 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the scan data is stored in a PC.