JP2003018396A - Image processing system and its control method, program, and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing system or the like that can read an original dividedly so as to process each division original as an independent image by each page without a complicated job. SOLUTION: In the original read processing for faxing, a CS(communication scanner) 206 reads an original in a book mode. When no division FAX flag is set, the CS 206 reads the original as usual. When the division FAX flag is set and an original is a right-side open original, the CS 206 reads the right half of the original as one page, and reads the remaining left of the original and uses the read image as a succeeding page. When the original is a left-side open original, the CS 260 reads the image in the reverse sequence to above. Thus, the image processing system can automatically obtain the images divided by each left/right page in good order. Then the read image data are given to a transmission section (a MODEM 207 and an NCU 208) and the transmission section faxes the data.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image processing system for reading a document and utilizing the read image for various functions such as facsimile transmission, a control method therefor, a program, and a storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an image processing system having a reading function for reading a document has been known. This system can be configured, for example, as a single device, but can also be configured by connecting a reading device such as a facsimile device and a personal computer. The read document read image is used to realize various functions such as facsimile transmission, transfer to a personal computer, and copy processing.

By the way, a closed medium such as a book can be read in a so-called book mode (a mode in which a document is set on a platen and is read by an optical system moving scan).

When reading for facsimile transmission, reading is started at the start of a transmission operation, and transmission data is created and transmitted. Further, when reading for copying or personal computer transfer (hereinafter referred to as “PC transfer”), when a reading request is made from the computer side, the reading size is designated on the computer side, and the read image is displayed on the computer. It is transferred to and saved.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional image processing system, when a two-page spread original such as a book is read, one image is obtained in the two-page spread state. However, even if they are independent, they become one image as a whole. Therefore, when storing scanned images or using them for various functions (facsimile transmission, etc.) thereafter, in order to process each page on the left and right, set the scanning size and set the position of the left and right pages. In addition, complicated operations such as reading the left and right pages in two steps have to be performed, which is inconvenient.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and its purpose is to read an original in divided sections so that each page can be handled as an independent image without any complicated work. The present invention provides an image processing system, a control method therefor, a program, and a storage medium that can be realized.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, an image processing system according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises a document reading unit for reading a document and generating a read image, and the image is generated by the document reading unit. An image processing system capable of realizing a predetermined function by using a read image, wherein the original reading is performed in accordance with divided reading setting means for setting divided reading and divided reading setting set by the divided reading setting means. The document is read by being divided into a plurality of pages by the means, and a control means is provided to control so that a read image is generated for each read page.

Further, in the image processing system according to a second aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to the first aspect, when the original is a book-type spread original and the divided reading is set by the divided reading setting means, The control means is
The document is controlled so that the document is divided into a left half and a right half to be read.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the image processing system according to the second aspect, there is provided information input means for inputting information on the opening direction of the original, and the control means.
The reading order of the left half and the right half of the document is determined based on the information on the opening direction input by the information input means.

An image processing system according to claim 4 is the image processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein:
It is characterized by further comprising a filing unit for filing the read image for each page read by dividing the document into a plurality of pages by the document reading unit.

Further, in the image processing system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to the fourth aspect, the filing unit filing the read image in a file format including page information.

Further, in the image processing system according to claim 6, in the configuration according to claim 4 or 5, the filing unit sets the data size of each read image file to be filed within a predetermined upper limit value. Is characterized by.

Further, in the image processing system according to claim 7, in the configuration according to claim 6, when the data size of the read image file to be filed exceeds the predetermined upper limit value, , And the image of the excess amount is filed as another read image file.

The image processing system according to claim 8 is characterized in that, in the configuration according to claim 6 or 7, the predetermined upper limit value can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the image processing system according to claim 9, in the configuration according to any one of 4 to 8 above, it can be arbitrarily set whether or not the read image is filed by the filer. Is characterized in that.

According to the image processing system of claim 10,
The configuration according to any one of claims 4 to 9 is characterized in that the filing unit adds a serial number to each read image file that has been filing.

According to the image processing system of claim 11,
In the configuration according to claim 10, it is possible to arbitrarily set whether or not to add a serial number to the read image file by the filing unit.

According to the image processing system of claim 12,
The configuration according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the predetermined function has a plurality of functions, and the division reading setting means sets the division reading for each of the plurality of functions. It is characterized by being called.

In order to achieve the above object, a control method of an image processing system according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention has an original reading step of reading an original to generate a read image, and the reading generated by the original reading step. A method of controlling an image processing system capable of realizing a predetermined function by using an image, wherein the original document is read according to a division reading setting step for setting division reading and a division reading setting set by the division reading setting step. Depending on the reading process,
It is characterized by further comprising a control step of controlling the original so that the original is divided into a plurality of pages and read, and a read image is generated for each read page.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the image processing system control method according to the thirteenth aspect, the original is a book-type spread original, and the divided reading is set in the divided reading setting step. In this case, the control step is controlled so that the original is divided into a left half and a right half and read.

Further, a control method of an image processing system according to a fifteenth aspect is the configuration according to the fourteenth aspect, further comprising an information input step of inputting information on an opening direction of the document, and the control step includes the information step. The reading order of the left half and the right half of the document is determined based on the information of the opening direction input in the input step.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the image processing system control method according to any one of the thirteenth to fifteenth aspects, each page read by being divided into a plurality of pages by the document reading step. It is characterized by having a filing step of filing the read image every time.

Further, in a control method of an image processing system according to a seventeenth aspect, in the configuration according to the sixteenth aspect, the filing step is filing the read image in a file format including page information. And

Further, in a control method of an image processing system according to an eighteenth aspect, in the configuration according to the sixteenth aspect or the seventeenth aspect, in the filing step, the data size of each read image file to be filed is within a predetermined upper limit value. It is characterized in that

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the control method of the image processing system according to the eighteenth aspect, in the filing step, the data size of the read image file to be filing exceeds the predetermined upper limit value. If the number exceeds the limit, the image for the amount exceeding the limit is converted into a file as another read image file.

The image processing system control method according to a twentieth aspect is characterized in that, in the configuration according to the eighteenth or nineteenth aspect, the predetermined upper limit value can be arbitrarily set.

In the image processing system control method according to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to any one of the sixteenth to twentieth aspects, it is arbitrary whether or not the read image is filed in the filed step. It can be set to.

Further, in a control method of an image processing system according to a twenty-second aspect, in the configuration according to any one of the sixteenth to twenty-first aspects, the filing step serializes the read image files that are filing. Is added.

Further, in the control method of the image processing system according to a twenty-third aspect, in the configuration according to the twenty-second aspect, whether or not to add a serial number to the read image file in the filing step can be arbitrarily set. It is characterized by being.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the control method of the image processing system, in the configuration according to any one of the thirteenth to twenty-third aspects, the predetermined function has a plurality of functions, and the divided reading setting is performed. The setting of the divided reading by the means is performed for each of the plurality of functions.

In order to achieve the above object, a program according to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention has a document reading procedure for reading a document to generate a read image, and a predetermined image is generated using the read image generated by the document reading procedure. Is a program for causing a computer to realize a control method of an image processing system capable of realizing the function of, according to a division reading setting procedure for setting division reading and a division reading setting set by the division reading setting procedure. A program for executing a control procedure for controlling the original to be read by dividing the original into a plurality of pages according to the original reading procedure and generating a read image for each read page. To do.

To achieve the above object, a storage medium according to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention has a document reading procedure for reading a document and generating a read image, and the read image generated by the document reading procedure is used. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to realize a control method of an image processing system capable of realizing a predetermined function, the division reading setting procedure for setting division reading, and the division reading setting procedure. And a control procedure for controlling the original document to be read by dividing the original document into a plurality of pages and generating a read image for each read page in accordance with the divided reading setting set by It is characterized in that a program for causing it to be stored.

[0033]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the arrangement of an image processing apparatus that constitutes an image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the arrangement of an image reading apparatus that constitutes the present image processing system.

This image processing system is constructed by connecting the image processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1 and the image reading apparatus shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, a personal computer 213 (hereinafter referred to as "PC213") is used as the image processing device. Further, although the facsimile apparatus 200 is adopted as the image reading apparatus in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it has a document reading function.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 101 denotes a CPU (file conversion means), which controls the entire PC 213 as a system control unit. 102 is an SRAM and is mainly used as a cache memory. Reference numeral 103 is a DRAM, which is used as a main memory for storing various data.
Reference numeral 104 denotes a network adapter, which is the PC 213.
Sends and receives electronic mail via the network adapter 104. A graphics controller 105 is used to control image information and the like. S
The RAM 102, DRAM 103, and network adapter 104 are all connected to the CPU 101.

Reference numeral 106 denotes a display, which is used for displaying and notifying predetermined information to the display operator, and CPU via the graphic controller 105.
It is connected to 101. 107 is a SCSI (Small Co
mputer System Interface) controller, SC
It controls SI. The SCSI interface 115 is an interface for connecting to external peripheral devices in the SCSI format. Reference numeral 108 denotes one of storage devices including a hard disk, which is connected to the CPU 101 through the SCSI interface 115 and the SCSI controller 107 and stores application programs and the like. An input / output controller 109 controls each input / output device. I / O controller 10
A floppy (registered trademark) disk controller 110, a mouse 111, a keyboard 112, a serial interface 114, and a parallel interface 113 are connected to the CPU 101 via the CPU 9.

The floppy (registered trademark) disk controller 110 is for performing writing to and reading from a floppy (registered trademark) disk which is an external storage device. The mouse 111 is used by the operator to perform various input operations. The keyboard 112 is for the operator to perform various input operations. The parallel interface 113 is an interface for connecting to an external peripheral device in a parallel format, and in the present embodiment, is connected to the facsimile device 200. The serial interface 114 is an interface for connecting to external peripheral devices in a serial format. The keyboard 112 receives various key operations by the user.

As shown in FIG. 2, the facsimile machine 20
0 indicates the CPU 201 (control means), the ROM 202, the S
RAM 203, DRAM 204, operation unit 211 (divided reading setting unit, information input unit), image processing unit 205,
A modem 207, an NCU 208, a PCI I / F (interface) 212 and a BJ printer 210 are connected and configured.

The CPU 201 controls the entire facsimile apparatus 200 as a system control unit. ROM 202
Stores the system control program of the facsimile apparatus 200. The CPU 201 is a ROM
Various control operations according to the present embodiment are executed based on the control program stored in 202. However, such a control program of the CPU 201 is not limited to the ROM 201, but may be a floppy (registered trademark) disk or CD-ROM. ROM
It is also possible to take what is stored in an external storage medium such as the above into a RAM (for example, SRAM 203) in the device by a dedicated reading device, and the CPU 201 decodes and executes it.

The SRAM 203 mainly stores management data and registration data of transmitted / received images, partner data, and the like. The DRAM 204 mainly stores image data. CS206 (document reading means) is a contact-type reading sensor that reads an image on a document,
It is connected to the image processing unit 205. Image processing unit 205
Performs various types of image processing on the image data input by the CS 206.

The modem 207 is for performing modulation and demodulation of digital signals and analog signals. NCU208
Is for controlling the public line network. The BJ printer 210, based on the image data input to the printer,
This is a printer that prints by ejecting minute ink droplets from a nozzle onto recording paper by generating bubbles. The operation unit 211 receives various key operations by the user. The PCI I / F 212 is the facsimile device 2
00 is an interface for connecting the PC 213. The PC 213 functions as a host computer of the facsimile apparatus 200, changes various setting data of the facsimile apparatus 200 via the PCI I / F 212, and requests activation of various operations.

The present facsimile apparatus 200 is configured to be able to set a book mode (a mode for reading an original by moving the optical system). In the book mode,
It is possible to scan a closed spread document such as a book.

FIG. 3 shows the operation unit 211 of the facsimile machine.
It is a figure which shows the structure of.

In the figure, reference numeral 301 denotes a ten-key portion, which is a key group used when registering a telephone number, a fax number, a destination name, etc., setting the number of copies, dialing, etc. A one-touch speed-dial key unit 302 is a key group used when making a one-touch speed-dial call. 303 is a start / copy key,
It is a key for instructing the start of FAX transmission and copying. A stop key 304 is a key for stopping FAX transmission / reception, copying, and other operation operations. Reference numeral 305 denotes a key used when performing a hook key manual transmission or the like. 306 is a reception mode switching key, such as FAX / TEL mode, manual reception mode, etc.
This is a key for switching the reception mode. A reading resolution switching key 307 is a key for switching between the reading resolution and the recording resolution during FAX transmission or copying. Reference numeral 308 denotes a set key, which is pressed when the information or the like is registered to confirm the setting.

Reference numeral 309 denotes a division setting key. By pressing this division setting key 309, division reading can be set. As will be described later, processes such as divided FAX transmission, divided scan, and divided PC transfer are performed according to the divided reading setting.

Reference numeral 310 is a redial key, and by pressing this key, it is possible to recall the call to the party dialed last. Reference numeral 311 is a speed dial / search key, which is a key for calling a destination telephone number or FAX number registered in the speed dial or searching for a destination name or number of another group. A pause key 312 is a key for inserting a pause when dialing or registering a number. Reference numeral 313 denotes a line-in-use / memory-storing operation display lamp, which lights up when the line specifications or the received document is stored in the memory. Three
Reference numeral 14 is a warning lamp which lights up when an error occurs, ink is exhausted, or recording paper is exhausted. An LCD display 315 is for displaying messages, operation prompts, and various kinds of information. Reference numeral 316 denotes a document feed lever. When this lever is set to the left side, automatic document feeding is performed, and when it is set to the right side, manual document feeding is performed. Reference numeral 317 is a one-touch speed dial panel, and when the panel is opened, the function key section can be accessed. A tone key 318 is used when the user wants to make a tone call when using a pulse line.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a function key section that becomes accessible when the one-touch speed dial panel 317 of the facsimile apparatus 200 is opened.

In the figure, reference numeral 401 denotes a data registration key, which is a key for registering user data, speed dial, important settings such as transmission and reception. Reference numeral 402 denotes a timer transmission key, which is a key for setting a transmission time for timer transmission. A polling key 403 is a key for setting a document for polling transmission and for polling reception of a document from another FAX apparatus. Reference numeral 404 is a memory reference key, which is a key for deleting a document stored in the memory, retransmitting it, and printing a document list. Reference numeral 405 is a “∧∨” search key, which is a key for scrolling and displaying other options and options in the menu during data registration. A “<>” cursor key 406 is a key for moving the cursor left and right during data registration. 40
A space key 7 is a key for inputting a space between characters and numbers during data registration. 408
Is a clear key, which is a key for completely erasing input information during data registration. 409 is a “+” plus key, which is used when registering a fax number or a telephone number.
It is a key for registering a signature. Reference numeral 410 is a report key, which is a key for outputting a communication management report.

The function of the PC 213 is the CPU 101.
Is executed by executing a program stored in the hard disk 108. However, the program itself
ROM, RAM, floppy disk,
There is no problem even if it is stored in a CD-ROM or the like, and there is no problem even if each control procedure is realized by hardware. In addition, each control procedure is a floppy (registered trademark)
It may be copied from the disk, the CD-ROM or the like to the hard disk 108 by the installation work.

On the other hand, the control function of the facsimile apparatus 200 is to record the program in the ROM 202 and store the program in the built-in CP.
It is realized by executing in U201, but ROM202
Instead of, you can use EPROM or EEPROM,
Further, they may be configured in one chip together with the CPU 201.

Next, the operation of making various settings will be described with reference to FIGS.
Will be explained. Note that the processing of FIGS. 5 to 8 is executed by the facsimile apparatus 200 in this embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a process of setting flags for various divided readings.

First, the division setting key 309 of the operation unit 211
When is pressed, the split reading setting menu is displayed on the LCD 315 (step S501). After that, the operation unit 21
The flag is set according to the registration operation of 1.

In the following step S502, it is determined whether or not it is instructed to perform divided reading in the case of PC transfer (step S502). As a result of the determination, if it is instructed to perform divided reading in the case of PC transfer, "main_p" indicating that the divided reading is performed in the case of PC transfer is indicated by "main_p".
"c_devide_flg" (hereinafter referred to as "divided PC transfer flag") is set to "ON" (step S503), and while the process proceeds to step S505, if divided reading is not instructed in the case of PC transfer, the divided PC The transfer flag is set to "OFF" (step S504), and the process proceeds to step S505.

Here, "divided reading" refers to a reading mode for reading a spread original such as a book by dividing it into, for example, a left page and a right page, and obtaining them as separate image data. It will be described later with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, a case where a two-page spread document (a document whose contents are separated into a left page and a right page, such as a book) is set as a reading target is exemplified.

Next, in step S505, it is determined whether or not an instruction to perform divided reading has been given in the case of FAX transmission. As a result of the determination, if it is instructed to perform divided reading in the case of FAX transmission, “main_fax_devide_fl” indicating “ON” indicating that divided reading is performed in the case of FAX transmission
g ”(hereinafter referred to as“ divided FAX flag ”) is“ O ”
N "(step S506), and step S508
On the other hand, if it is not instructed to perform divided reading in the case of FAX transmission, the divided FAX flag is set to "OFF" (step S507), and the process proceeds to step S508.

Next, in step S508, it is determined whether or not it is instructed to perform divided reading in the case of scanning, that is, in the case of copy processing for reading and copying an image. As a result of the determination, if it is instructed to perform divided reading in the case of scanning, “main_scan_devide_flg” indicating “ON” to perform divided reading in the case of scanning
(Hereinafter referred to as "divided scan flag") is "ON"
Is set (step S509) and the present process is terminated, while if scanning is not instructed to perform divided reading, the divided scan flag is set to “OFF” (step S510) and the present process is terminated. To do.

All the above three types of division flags are
By default, it is set to "OFF". It should be noted that the above various flag settings are performed by the SRA
Although it is stored in the M203, it can be always grasped by the PC 213 as well. Therefore, the various flag settings may be stored in the SRAM 102 as well.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a process for setting a flag for grouping read pages.

A flag "main_gather_flg" for collecting read pages (hereinafter, "page summary flag")
Image data read by CS206,
This is a flag indicating "ON" that the file is divided into pages and saved in a file format having page information.

First, the operation unit 211 causes the LCD 315 to display a page summary flag setting menu, and the operation unit 211
Then, it is determined whether or not an instruction to set the page summarizing flag is given (step S601). As a result of the determination,
If the instruction to set the page summary flag is given, the page summary flag is set to "ON" (step S60).
2) While ending this process, if there is no instruction to set the page grouping flag, set the page grouping flag to "O".
FF ”(step S603), and this processing ends.

The page summary flag is set to OFF by default.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing for setting the upper limit of the data size of the read image file.

First, the operation unit 211 displays the size upper limit setting menu on the LCD 315, and it is determined whether or not the size upper limit change is instructed by the operation unit 211 (step S701). As a result of the determination, when the size upper limit change is instructed, the file size upper limit of the read image is set according to the instruction, and the set upper limit is saved as a new size upper limit variable MAX (predetermined upper limit). (Step S702). After that, this processing ends. on the other hand,
If you are not instructed to change the upper size limit, change the upper limit,
This process ends without setting.

The size upper limit variable MAX is set to a predetermined initial value by default.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a process of setting a flag for serializing the read image files.

The flag "main_number_flg" (hereinafter referred to as "serialization numbering flag") for serializing the read image files is a serial number for naming each file when the read image is filed. It is a flag that indicates that the naming is done with "ON".

First, the operation unit 211 displays a serialization flag setting menu on the LCD 315, and it is determined whether or not an instruction to set the serialization flag has been issued by the operation unit 211 (step S801). As a result of the determination, if it is instructed to set the serialization flag, the serialization flag is set to "ON" (step S802), and while this process is ended, the serialization flag is set to be set. If not, the serialization flag is set to "OFF" (step S803), and this processing ends.

The serial numbering flag is O by default.
It is set to FF.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the document reading process in the case of FAX transmission. This process is executed by the facsimile apparatus 200 and is started when a FAX transmission operation instruction is given.

First, the reading of the transmitted original is started (step S901). Reading is CS in book mode
Perform at 206. Next, it is determined whether or not the divided FAX flag is set (step S902). As a result of the determination, when the divided FAX flag is not set, the original is read as usual (step S903), and the process proceeds to step S907. In this case, the document image is generated as one image regardless of the page structure of the document.

On the other hand, as a result of the discrimination in step S902, if the divided FAX flag is set, it is discriminated whether or not the document is opened rightward (step S904).
The information for the document opening direction is displayed on the LCD menu.
Displayed at 315 and entered by the user on this menu. Then, the opening direction is determined by the input information. Here, "open right" means, in the case of a book, pages are arranged in the order of opening pages to the right, and "open left" is the opposite. For example, if the user wants to read the left and right pages of a two-page spread original separately in order, "right open" or "left open"
May be input through the operation unit 211.

If the result of the determination in step S904 is that the original is right-open, the right half of the original is read and the read image is set to one page (step S905).
Next, the remaining left half is read, the read image is set as the next page (step S906), and the process proceeds to step S907. As a result, the images divided into right and left pages are automatically obtained in order.

If the result of the determination in step S904 is that the original is left-open instead of right-open, the left half of the original is read and the read image is set as one page (step S908), and then the remaining right half. Is read, and the read image is set as the next page (step S909),
Then, the process proceeds to step S907.

In step S907, it is determined whether or not there is no original to be read and the reading is finished. As a result of the determination, if the reading is not finished, the process returns to step S902, while if the reading is finished, ,
Steps S903, S905, S906, S90
8, the read image data read in S909 is passed to the transmission unit (modem 207 and NCU 208) (step S910), and this processing ends. The transmitted image data is facsimile-transmitted by the transmission unit.

10 and 11 are flowcharts showing the document reading process in the case of scanning.
This process is started when the facsimile apparatus 200 receives a reading request for scanning from the PC 213 side. Further, this processing is performed in steps S1001 to S1010.
Up to step S
The steps 1011 to S1018 are executed by the PC 213.
The steps S1011 to S1018 may also be executed by the facsimile apparatus 200.

First, reading of a document is started (step S1001). Reading is CS2 in book mode
Perform at 06. Next, it is determined whether or not the split scan flag is set (step S1002). As a result of the determination, if the divided scan flag is not set, the original is read as usual (step S100).
3) and proceeds to step S1007. In this case, the document image is generated as one image regardless of the page structure of the document. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S1002, if the divided scan flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1004.

In steps S1004 to S1009, the same processing as steps S904 to S909 in FIG. 9 is executed. Then, as a result of the determination in the step S1007, if the reading is not completed, the step S1002 is performed.
On the other hand, when the reading is completed while returning to step S1,
Proceeding to 010, the steps S1003 and S100 are performed.
5, the read image data read in S1006, S1008, and S1009 is transferred to the PC 213.

In the following step S1011, it is determined whether or not the page grouping flag is set. If the page grouping flag is set as a result of the determination, the read data is filed in the TIFF file format (step S1012). ), And proceeds to step S1014.
On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S1011 above, if the page summarization flag is not set, the read data is filed in the predetermined image format set by the software used in the scan (step S101).
3) and proceeds to step S1016.

In step S1014, it is determined whether or not the file size of the read image is larger than the size upper limit variable MAX when the file is created in the TIFF file format. As a result of the determination, when the file size of the read image is larger than the size upper limit variable MAX, the image data up to the size upper limit variable MAX is created as one file, and the remaining image data is created as the next (different) file. (Step S1015), the step S10
Return to 12. On the other hand, when the file size of the read image is not larger than the size upper limit variable MAX, it is 1 as it is.
It is created as a file and the process proceeds to step S1016.

In step S1016, it is determined whether or not the serial numbering flag is set. As a result of the determination, if the serial numbering flag is set, the serial number is assigned as the file name to the read image file. It is added (step S1017). That is, if the file name is given and there is a name of the serial number that was made into a file last time, the next number is assigned. Then, it progresses to step S1018. On the other hand, if the serial numbering flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1018 without adding the serial number. In this case, an appropriate name by default is added.

In step S1018, the file of the read image data is passed to the application, and this process ends. Thereafter, the application performs copy processing or the like based on the image data passed.

12 and 13 are flowcharts of the document reading process in the case of PC transfer.
This process is started when the facsimile apparatus 200 receives a reading request for PC transfer from the PC 213 side. Further, this processing is performed in steps S1201 to S1210.
Up to step S
The steps 1211 to S1218 are executed by the PC 213.
Note that steps S1211 to S1218 may also be executed by the facsimile apparatus 200.

First, reading of a document is started (step S1201). Reading is CS2 in book mode
Perform at 06. Next, it is determined whether or not the divided PC transfer flag is set (step S1202). As a result of the determination, when the divided PC transfer flag is not set, the original is read as usual (step S120).
3) and proceeds to step S1207. In this case, the document image is generated as one image regardless of the page structure of the document. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S1202, if the divided scan flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1204.

In steps S1204 to S1209, the same processes as steps S904 to S909 in FIG. 9 are executed. Then, as a result of the determination in the step S1207, if the reading is not completed, the step S1202 is performed.
On the other hand, when the reading is completed while returning to step S1,
Proceeding to step 210, the steps S1203 and S120 are performed.
5, the read image data read in S1206, S1208, and S1209 is transferred to the PC 213.

In subsequent steps S1211 to S1218, the same processing as steps S1011 to S1018 of FIG. 11 is executed, and this processing is ended. After this processing, the application performs processing using the passed image data.

According to the present embodiment, when a two-page spread original such as a book is fax-transmitted, scanned, transferred to a PC, etc., it is divided into left and right pages that are content-independent and read, and each page is independent. Since an image is obtained, it is not necessary to manually perform a complicated work such as reading the left and right pages in two steps. Therefore, by scanning the original separately, it is possible to handle each page as an independent image without complicated operations. When storing the scanned image or when using it for processing such as FAX transmission or copying, etc. Can improve stools.

Further, since the read image can be made into a file in the TIFF file format, each image data can be handled easily. Furthermore, since the upper limit of the file size of the read image is set when the file is formed, each file can be stored in an appropriate data size. Further, when the files are made into files, serial numbers are added to the respective files as names, which facilitates management.

Further, various divided reading settings, filing in the TIFF file format, the upper limit of the file size,
Since the addition of the serial number and the serial number can be arbitrarily set, the usability can be improved. Moreover, since the divided reading setting can be performed for each function such as FAX and scanning, the usability can be further improved.

In the present embodiment, when the page summarization flag is ON, when the read image is converted into a file,
I used the TIFF file format as the file format,
The file format to which the page number is added is not limited to the TIFF file format.

In the present embodiment, the case where a document image is used for each function (predetermined function) of FAX, scanner, and PC transfer has been described, but the present invention is not limited to the above-exemplified functions.

In this embodiment, the spread original is illustrated and the left and right pages are divided into two.
The number of divisions is not limited to this, and may be, for example, two vertically, or three or more. Also,
The mode of division (right and left or up and down, the number of divisions) may be arbitrarily set, and the divided reading may be performed according to the setting. This makes it possible to realize a useful system that is easier to use.

Although the facsimile apparatus 200 is connected to the PC 213 in the image processing system in the present embodiment, a device other than the facsimile device 200 may be applied as long as it has a document reading function. . Further, the present invention may be realized by a single device as a facsimile device having a computer function.

In this embodiment, operation control in the facsimile apparatus 200 (steps S901 to S901 in FIG. 9) is performed.
910 etc.) is the ROM 202 of the facsimile apparatus 200.
The CPU 201 executes the program stored in the above. However, some or all of these operation controls may be performed on the PC 213 side. In that case, for example, the hard disk 108 of the PC 213
The CPU 101 may execute the program stored in.

The program for operation control executed on the side of the facsimile device 200 is stored in the ROM 202 of the facsimile device 200, but the program is not limited to this, and for example, the hard disk 108 of the PC 213.
It may be loaded from, for example, the DRAM 204 to be executed.

A storage medium recording a program code of software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the facsimile device 200 or the PC 213, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) stores the storage medium in the storage medium. When the object of the present invention is achieved by reading and executing the stored program code, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage storing the program code is performed. The medium will constitute the present invention. When the program code is supplied via a transmission medium or the like, the program code itself constitutes the present invention.

As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk,
Hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-
ROM, CD-R, magnetic tape, non-volatile memory card, ROM, etc. can be used.

Further, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by executing the program code read by the computer, but also the OS or the like running on the computer is executed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where some or all of the actual processing is performed and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing is also included.

Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written in the memory provided in the function expansion board inserted in the computer or the function expansion unit connected to the computer, based on the instruction of the program code. Needless to say, this also includes the case where the CPU or the like included in the function expansion board or the function expansion unit performs some or all of the actual processing and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

[0101]

As described above, according to the present invention,
By reading the original in divided pieces, it is possible to handle each page as an independent image without performing a complicated work.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image processing apparatus that constitutes an image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image reading apparatus that constitutes the present image processing system.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of an operation unit of a facsimile apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a function key unit that is accessible when the one-touch speed dial panel of the facsimile apparatus is opened.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a flag read setting process for various divided scans.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing for setting a flag for grouping read pages.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a process of setting an upper limit of a data size of a read image file.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a process of setting a flag for serializing a read image file.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of document reading processing in the case of FAX transmission.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of document reading processing in the case of scanning.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 10 of the document reading process in the case of scanning.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a document reading process in the case of PC transfer.

FIG. 13 is a view showing a flowchart following FIG. 12 of the document reading process in the case of PC transfer.

[Explanation of symbols]

101 CPU (file conversion means) 102 SRAM 103 DRAM 108 hard disk 113 parallel interface 200 facsimile device 201 CPU (control means) 202 ROM 203 SRAM 204 DRAM 205 image processing section 206 CS (original reading means) 207 modem 208 NCU 211 Operation unit (divided reading setting means, information input means) 212 PCI I / F (interface) 213 Personal computer (PC)

Claims (26)

[Claims] 1. An image processing system comprising a document reading unit for reading a document to generate a read image, wherein the read image generated by the document reading unit can realize a predetermined function. The original reading unit divides the original into a plurality of pages according to the divided reading setting unit to be set and the divided reading setting set by the divided reading setting unit, and a read image is read for each read page. An image processing system comprising a control means for controlling so that the image is generated. 2. The original is a book-type spread original, and when the division reading setting means sets the division reading, the control means divides the original into left half and right half. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the image processing system is controlled so as to be read. 3. An information input means for inputting information on the opening direction of the original document, wherein the control means is based on the information on the opening direction input by the information input means, the left half and the right half of the original document. 3. The image processing system according to claim 2, wherein the reading order of is determined. 4. The file forming means for converting the read image into a file for each page read by dividing the original into a plurality of pages by the original reading means. The image processing system according to item. 5. The image processing system according to claim 4, wherein the filing unit filing the read image in a file format including page information. 6. The image processing system according to claim 4, wherein the filing unit stores the data size of each read image file to be filed within a predetermined upper limit value. 7. If the data size of the read image file to be filed exceeds the predetermined upper limit value, the filing unit files the excess image as another read image file. The image processing system according to claim 6. 8. The image processing system according to claim 6, wherein the predetermined upper limit value can be set arbitrarily. 9. The image processing system according to claim 4, wherein whether or not the read image is converted into a file by the file conversion unit can be arbitrarily set. 10. The image processing system according to claim 4, wherein the filing unit adds a serial number to each of the read image files that have been filed. 11. The image processing system according to claim 10, wherein whether or not a serial number is added to the read image file by the filing unit can be arbitrarily set. 12. The predetermined function has a plurality of functions, and the divided reading setting means sets the divided reading for each of the plurality of functions. The image processing system according to any one of items. 13. A control method for an image processing system, comprising a document reading step of reading a document to generate a read image, and capable of realizing a predetermined function by using the read image generated by the document reading step. The divided reading is set in the divided reading setting step, and the original reading step divides the original into a plurality of pages according to the divided reading setting set in the divided reading setting step, and the read page is read. A control method of an image processing system, comprising a control step of controlling so that a read image is generated for each. 14. The original is a book-type spread original, and when divided reading is set in the divided reading setting step, the control step divides the original into left half and right half. 14. The control method of the image processing system according to claim 13, wherein the control is performed so that the image is read. 15. An information input step of inputting information on an opening direction of the original document, wherein the control step is based on information on the opening direction input by the information input step, and a left half and a right side of the original document. The method of controlling an image processing system according to claim 14, wherein a half reading order is determined. 16. The method according to claim 13, further comprising a filing step of filing the read image for each page read by dividing the original into a plurality of pages in the original reading step. A method for controlling the image processing system according to claim 1. 17. The method of controlling an image processing system according to claim 16, wherein in the filing step, the read image is filed in a file format including page information. 18. The method of controlling an image processing system according to claim 16, wherein in the filing step, the data size of each read image file to be filed is kept within a predetermined upper limit value. 19. In the filing step, when the data size of the read image file to be filed exceeds the predetermined upper limit value, the excess image is filed as another read image file. The control method of the image processing system according to claim 18. 20. The method of controlling an image processing system according to claim 18, wherein the predetermined upper limit value can be set arbitrarily. 21. The method of controlling an image processing system according to claim 16, wherein whether or not to convert the read image into a file in the file forming step can be arbitrarily set. . 22. The method of controlling an image processing system according to claim 16, wherein in the filing process, a serial number is added to each of the read image files that have been filed. 23. The control method of the image processing system according to claim 22, wherein whether or not to add a serial number to the read image file in the filing step can be arbitrarily set. 24. The predetermined function has a plurality of functions, and the division reading setting unit sets the division reading for each of the plurality of functions. A method of controlling the image processing system according to any one of items. 25. A computer is provided with a control method of an image processing system having a document reading procedure for reading a document and generating a read image, and capable of realizing a predetermined function by using the read image generated by the document reading procedure. It is a program for realizing, and according to the division reading setting procedure for setting division reading and the division reading setting set by the division reading setting procedure, the document reading procedure divides the original into a plurality of pages. And a control procedure for controlling a read image to be generated for each read page. 26. A computer is provided with a control method of an image processing system having a document reading procedure for reading a document and generating a read image, and capable of realizing a predetermined function by using the read image generated by the document reading procedure. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program to be realized, wherein a divided reading setting procedure for setting divided reading and a document reading procedure according to the divided reading setting set by the divided reading setting procedure A storage medium storing a program for executing a control procedure for controlling the original to be read by dividing it into a plurality of pages and generating a read image for each read page.