JP2004280519A - Function allocation execution method to optional area, its program, and printer system and printer used for it - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily prepare a multifunctional routine form corresponding to the needs of a user even without a special device for embedding a specified function or command information in a medium and to print information without deviations even when there are the inclination of a form, a printing position deviation, the mistake of a form direction and the mistake of form front and back surfaces in the form on which position information is recorded by complementing them. <P>SOLUTION: A position information recording medium 21 is divided into optional areas. The specified functions (OCR, linkage with application, handwriting collation, encryption, calculation and database relating, etc.,) are allocated for each area at a position equivalent to the divided optional area and the routine form 22 is prepared in a printer 20 on the basis of them. Data are entered to the routine form 23 of the position information recording medium and position information inside the divided optional area is stored by a position information acquisition device 24 (digital pen). Transfer to a computer 31 for execution is performed and the function allocated to each area is executed on the basis of the position information (33). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method for creating fixed-size sheets, forms, and the like, and an application program for executing and correcting an allocation to an arbitrary area. Related to a printing device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
With the conventional method for reading characters, symbols, images, etc. written on blank paper, it is not possible to obtain positional information on each area of the standard paper, so after scanning the standard paper on a computer with a scanner, It was necessary to cut out the area.
After that, it is necessary to take a procedure of assigning a specific function to the extracted image, which has been troublesome twice. In addition, an image capturing device that requires an installation space such as a scanner is required.
[0003]
For example, there is a digital pen application solution technology (joint development between Anoto of Sweden and Hitachi) (see Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2). This is done by using a special ballpoint pen with a built-in digital camera to write characters and pictures on special paper on which fine dots are printed, and put a check mark on the check mark on the paper. It is transferred to a personal computer or mobile phone, and its contents can be saved or sent by e-mail. The point of this technique is that small dots are printed on paper at intervals of 0.3 mm, and they all draw different patterns for each 1.8 mm square grid. This makes it possible to detect the pattern of the points written on the paper and to specify where the pattern is located as a whole.
[0004]
On the other hand, using a conventional method, a printer prints on a form having a specific position or a specific attribute at a specific position on a position information sheet on which different position information is recorded on the front and back sides of a digital pen. In such a case, while the paper is set in the paper feeding device, the paper is shifted or tilted from the base point, so that an error occurs when printing at a specified specific position. For this reason, the coordinates read by the digital pen are shifted, and a case may occur in which an application that determines the coordinate position and operates cannot normally process the coordinates. Also, if the paper is set in the paper feeding device in the wrong orientation, or if the back side of the position information paper is set incorrectly and printing is performed, print once and then use the paper method, When the user notices an error, the user has to repeat the operation and waste paper.
[0005]
[Non-patent document 1]
"Swedish Anoto and Hitachi Agree on Joint Development of Digital Pen Application Solution" Internet <URL: http: // internet, watch. impress. co. jp / www / article / 2002/0208 / anoto. htm>
[Non-patent document 2]
"Anoto, Realizing Business Development in Japan-To Services Beyond Just Handwriting Recognition" Internet <URL: http: // internet. watch. impress. co. jp / www / article / 2002/0827 / anoto. htm>
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, according to the conventional technology for assigning functions to paper, it is necessary to embed information indicating a specific function in the standard paper, and if there is no special device for embedding information, it is possible to allocate a specific function to the standard paper itself. could not.
Further, in the conventional printer technology, when the paper is set, if the paper is shifted from the base point, inclined, the direction of the paper is wrong, or the back surface of the paper is wrong, after printing once, redo the printing again. Needed, and paper was sometimes wasted.
[0007]
(Purpose)
An object of the present invention is to solve these conventional problems, and to easily prepare a fixed form paper having various functions without providing a scanner or requiring a human effort, and a fixed form paper itself. Function assignment execution method for an arbitrary area that can easily create a fixed form paper that can assign and execute various functions to an arbitrary area on the application side even if a specific function is not assigned to the application And a program therefor, and a printer system and a printing apparatus used therefor.
Further, another object of the present invention is to correct the above-mentioned paper inclination, printing position deviation, paper direction difference and paper front and back surface even if there is a difference, and to provide specific information at a specific position without displacement. The present invention provides a printer system and a printing apparatus that can print an image.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the method of executing function assignment to an arbitrary area of the present invention, a position information recording medium is divided into arbitrary areas, a specific function is assigned to the divided arbitrary area on an application program or a system, and the divided arbitrary The data and position information written in the area are acquired by a position information acquisition device, and a specific function assigned to the data in the area is executed on the application program or the system based on the acquired position information. And
[0009]
Further, in the method for executing function assignment to an arbitrary area, the specific functions assigned to the divided arbitrary areas are executed in the order in which the position information is acquired.
Also, the specific functions assigned to the divided arbitrary areas are sequentially designated and executed on the application side or on the system.
Further, one or more specific functions are assigned to one of the arbitrary areas and executed.
[0010]
The printer system according to the present invention includes a position information sheet on which different position information is recorded on the front surface and the back surface, a printing device equipped with a device for reading the position information printed on the position information sheet, and a printer in which the position information is described. Control program having a function of transferring the position information obtained by the device for obtaining the position information printed on the printed sheet to an application program, and communicating with the control program for transferring the position information of the position information sheet to the application program The paper position determination function of measuring the inclination angle of the paper from the acquired position information, and the information obtained by the paper position determination function, the print information before transmission to the printing apparatus, The print position adjustment function that corrects the paper so that it has the same inclination angle as the paper It is characterized by having a application programs directly printed.
[0011]
A printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a position information sheet on which different position information is recorded on the front and back surfaces, a device for reading position information printed on the position information sheet, and a position printed on the position information sheet. Analyzes the position information obtained by the device that obtains the information, a paper position determination function that can measure the displacement information and the inclination angle of the paper, and obtains from the device that obtains the position information printed on the paper And a print position adjustment function for correcting the inclination angle and adjusting the shift of the print start position with respect to the print information before printing on the paper in accordance with the obtained position information.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
(Form paper creation)
FIG. 1 is a flowchart of functions of a method for executing function assignment to an arbitrary area according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In the present invention, a method is realized in which images of fixed form paper such as various form papers, questionnaire papers, and answer papers are taken into the computer 11, and functions assigned to arbitrary areas are executed. That is, an arbitrary area is divided on the position information recording medium 21 (sheet, paper, vinyl, iron, wood, plastic) holding the position information. Reference numeral 12 denotes a sheet divided into an arbitrary area on the application 10. As the position information recording medium 21, for example, there is a notebook dedicated to a digital pen.
[0013]
Next, one or more specific functions are assigned on the computer to positions corresponding to the divided arbitrary areas. Reference numeral 13 denotes a function setting method on the area-specific function setting dialog. That is, for each area, character recognition through OCR, cooperation with an application, handwriting collation, encryption, calculation, database association, data deletion, or communication are performed for each area. assign. In this case, one function may be assigned to one area, or two or more functions may be assigned to one area. Further, detailed settings are made. Reference numeral 14 denotes a detailed setting application.
[0014]
After the arbitrary area division and the assignment of the specific function are performed on the application 10 of the computer 11, the standard paper 22 is created in the printer 20. Here, six areas are allocated, but the number is not limited to this. Next, data is written on the fixed form sheet 23 of the position information recording medium, and position information in an arbitrary area divided by the position information acquisition device 24 (for example, a digital pen) is stored. Next, the location information and the entered data are transferred to the execution computer 31 to obtain the data entered on the template 32 on the application 30. Then, the functions assigned to the respective areas based on the location information are obtained. Execute (33).
[0015]
The computer 31 for execution may be the same as the computer 11 for area division and function assignment.
For example, for the answer sheet created on the location information recording medium 23, the application side assigns a scoring function to the position corresponding to each answer column in advance, and the position information acquisition device 24 answers the answer column. By writing, it is also possible for the application to automatically score in the answer column.
[0016]
2 and 3 are detailed explanatory diagrams each showing an example for assigning a function to an area in FIG.
In FIG. 2, functions such as OCR, application cooperation, handwriting verification, encryption, calculation, database association, data deletion, communication, etc. are shown corresponding to the check boxes of the setting dialog 41, and an OK and a cancel button are displayed. Is provided. By pressing the OK button after checking the check box for each area, the function with the check for that area is executed. In the case of FIG. 2, character recognition is performed on the area by OCR, and then handwriting collation processing is performed.
[0017]
In FIG. 3, there are two check columns in the setting dialog 42, that is, automatic execution and function execution order designation. Then, only one of the automatic execution and the function execution order designation may be designated, or both may be designated. To specify the function and order, specify the area by and specify the execution order in the order of description from top to bottom. In the case of FIG. 3, first, the OCR is performed on the area 1, and then the handwriting collation of the area 1 is performed. Next, OCR is performed on the area 2 and encryption is performed on the area 4. Next, OCR is performed on the areas 5, 6, and 7, calculation is performed on the area 9, and data is erased on the area 10. Here, after the suspension, the communication with the area 11 is executed.
[0018]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a mini-test fixed-form paper forming method showing an application example of the present invention.
In the present invention, when creating standard forms such as various forms, questionnaires, and answer sheets, it can be efficiently created.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a scoring function is assigned in advance to a position corresponding to each answer column on the answer sheet on the answer sheet created on the position information recording medium, and the answer is given by the position information acquisition device. By writing the answer in the column, the application can automatically grade the answer column.
[0019]
In FIG. 4, each area of (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10) is set. The function and the handwriting collation function are assigned, the OCR is executed, the signature of the person is collated with the handwriting, and the identity is confirmed. An email software interlocking function is assigned to (2), the address of the data to be mapped is transferred to the email software, and the mail software is activated. A communication function is assigned to (3), and facsimile transmission is performed based on the data number to be mapped. For (4), an encryption function is assigned, and the data to be mapped is encrypted and displayed on the application. For (5) to (8), an OCR function is assigned, and the mapped data is scored by OCR. A calculation function is assigned to (9), and a score is calculated based on the scoring results of (5) to (8). For (10), a data erasing function is assigned to delete unnecessary data. For (1), (2), and (3), each item of the database is associated with an area in advance, and the database is automatically created.
[0020]
FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the standard sheet preparation method of the present invention.
FIG. 5A shows a first method, that is, a method of executing a process of assigning a specific function to an arbitrary area immediately after creating an area, and FIG. 5B shows a second method, that is, assigns a specific function to an arbitrary area. This is a method performed immediately before the processing is actually executed. The related devices 50 and 51 to be used are shown on the right side of the flow.
[0021]
First, in FIG. 5A, an arbitrary area to be printed on a position information recording medium is created using a personal computer and an application (step 101), and then a specific function is assigned to the created arbitrary area (step 102). Next, an arbitrary area is printed on the position information recording medium by using a personal computer, an application, a position information recording medium, and a printer (step 103).
Next, write data and position information are acquired using the position information recording medium and the position information acquisition device (step 104). Next, the data and the position information are transferred to the application using the personal computer, the application, and the position information acquisition device (step 105). Next, using the personal computer and the application, the specific function of each area is executed based on the position information (step 106).
[0022]
In FIG. 5B, an arbitrary area to be printed on a position information recording medium is created using a personal computer and an application (step 201). Next, an arbitrary area is recorded on the position information recording medium by adding a position information recording medium and a printer. The area is printed (step 202). Next, the write data and the position information are obtained by using the position information recording medium and the position information obtaining device (Step 203). Next, a specific function is assigned to the created arbitrary area using a personal computer and an application (step 204). Next, the data and the position information are transferred to the application using the personal computer, the application, and the position information acquisition device (step 205). Next, a specific function of each area is executed based on the position information using a personal computer and an application (step 206).
[0023]
According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be expected.
a) Even if a specific function or command is not assigned to the standard paper itself, the application can assign and execute a specific function to an arbitrary area on the application side, so that the specific function or command information is embedded in the medium. A multifunctional fixed-size sheet can be easily prepared according to the end user's request without a special device for the purpose.
b) Similarly, even if the OCR execution / instruction function or command is not assigned to the standard paper itself, the user can easily execute the OCR function on an arbitrary area on the application side.
[0024]
c) Similarly, even if the coordination function or command with another application or another system is not assigned to the fixed form itself, the user can cooperate with another application or another system on an arbitrary area on the application side. Functions can be easily realized.
d) Even if the handwriting collation function or the command is not assigned to the fixed form paper itself, the user can easily execute the collation function on data in an arbitrary area on the application side.
e) Even if a command having an encryption function is not assigned to the standard paper itself, the user can easily execute the encryption function on data in an arbitrary area on the application side.
[0025]
f) Even if a calculation function or a command is not assigned to the fixed form paper itself, the user can easily realize the calculation function for data in an arbitrary area on the application side.
g) Even if the association information and the command with the database are not assigned to the fixed form paper itself, the user can easily create the original database from the data in an arbitrary area on the application side.
h) Even if the data erasing function or the command is not assigned to the fixed form paper itself, the user can erase unnecessary data in an arbitrary area on the application side.
i) Even if no communication function or command is assigned to the fixed form paper itself, the user can provide the communication function to an arbitrary area on the application side.
[0026]
j) Since the functions assigned to a plurality of arbitrary areas can be executed in the order in which the position information is acquired, the user does not need to be aware of the execution order.
k) If there is a function to be preferentially executed among the functions assigned to a plurality of arbitrary areas, the execution order can be specified, so that it is possible to provide a function that meets the needs of the user.
l) Since a plurality of functions can be set for one area, a plurality of functions can be executed using data in the area. Further, even if some function or command is already assigned to the fixed form paper itself, the function can be provided as if another function was assigned.
[0027]
m) Since one function can be provided by combining data in a plurality of areas, it is possible to meet a wider range of user needs.
n) Since the function is automatically executed, the user can execute the function without any trouble after data acquisition.
o) Since the timing of executing the function can be explicitly specified, the user can execute the assigned function after executing a unique process that meets the user's needs before executing the function.
[0028]
By defining the terms used in the standard paper creation method, the “application” is an application program that creates divided areas for printing on the position information recording medium and assigns specific functions to each area. When data and position information are acquired from the position information acquisition device, mapping is performed between the acquired position information and the position of the divided area on the application, and a specific function assigned to each area is executed.
The “position information recording medium” is a medium that holds position information, and a special pattern is embedded in this medium. For example, a digital-only notebook manufactured by Anoto falls under this category.
[0029]
The “position information acquisition device” is an apparatus capable of acquiring data written on a position information recording medium and acquiring the written position information. For example, a digital pen manufactured by Anoto falls under this category.
The “printer” prints an arbitrary area divided on the application on a position information recording medium.
"Assignment of specific function" assigns one or more of the functions to an arbitrary area on the application.
“Execution of specific function” executes a function assigned to each area on the application based on the data and the position information acquired from the position information acquisition device.
[0030]
(Printer and correction application)
The printer 20 shown in FIG. 1 complements the paper on which the positional information is recorded even if the paper is skewed, the printing position is shifted, the paper direction is incorrect, or the paper is upside down, so that it can be specified without deviation. Is a device that can print specific information at the position of.
The printer of the present invention is a device for acquiring position information printed on a sheet, acquires coordinates of the sheet on which the position information is described, and automatically corrects the position shift and inclination on the position information sheet for printing. I do. At this time, the coordinate information acquired by the digital pen is normally read, and the coordinate position is determined and processed by an application for processing.
[0031]
1) A device for obtaining position information printed on a sheet, obtains the coordinates of the sheet on which the position information is described, and determines in which direction the sheet is set on the sheet feeding device based on the coordinates. Therefore, even if the printing direction is not set correctly in the printing direction, which is a specific paper direction, the printing device or application can print the print information in the paper direction. As a result, it is possible to reduce a printing error due to a paper direction setting error.
2) Similarly, a device for acquiring position information printed on a sheet can acquire the coordinates of the sheet on which the position information is described and determine the back surface of the sheet. The side can automatically print information on the back surface of the paper to be printed. As a result, it is possible to reduce printing errors caused by setting errors on the paper back surface.
[0032]
3) As long as the printer has a device and a function capable of recognizing position information on a sheet, even if another printer prints specific information at a specific position without performing position adjustment or the like each time. can do.
4) Applications having a function of printing specific information at specific positions can print at individual positions.
[0033]
FIG. 6 is a front and back view of a sheet on which position information applied to the present invention is recorded.
In the paper (position information recording medium) used in the printer of the present invention, each position information is represented by a different numerical value or information, and on the back surface, a position different from the front surface is represented by a numerical value or information. For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the upper left is set to 0 and the lower right is set to 10000, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), and the lower back is set to 10001 for the upper left and 20,000 is set to the lower right as shown in FIG. 6 (b). Position information, that is, coordinate (address) information indicated by a point.
[0034]
According to the present invention, a) the first method for realizing cooperative operation between the printing application and the correction application for printing on the position information recording medium without positional deviation, and b) the correction application is unnecessary, and the position is stored on the position information recording medium. There is a second method realized by an operation in the printing apparatus for printing without deviation.
(First method (method by application for correction))
FIG. 7 is a system flowchart of the application and the printing apparatus according to the first method, and FIG. 12 is a relationship diagram between each unit in the printing apparatus and the flow of FIG.
Hereinafter, the first method will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 12, on the PC, an application 57 for printing specific information at a specific position on a sheet on which a paper position determination function 65 and a print position adjustment function 66 are mounted, and a printer position information holding register 64 A control program 58 capable of transferring the position information of the sheet is provided in the printing apparatus 60. A sheet feeder 62 for reading the position information sheet, and the position information on the sheet in the sheet feeder 62 are read. Reading device 63, a position information holding register 64 for holding read position information, a print information storage buffer 61 for storing corrected print information, a printing device 67 for actually printing, and a printed sheet 73. And a discharge device 68 for discharging the wastewater.
[0036]
As shown in FIG. 7, the application 57 for printing specific information at a specific position on a sheet executes (1) a print command (step 301). As a result, the paper feeder 62 in the printing apparatus reads (2) the position information sheet up to the predetermined position (step 302). The reading device 63 reads (3) the position information on the position information sheet (step 303) and stores it in the position information holding register 64. Next, from the position information holding register 64 that holds the read position information, (4) the position information on the sheet and the position information from the reference point of the printing apparatus of the apparatus that reads the position information are transferred. Is transmitted to the control program 58 (step 304). Next, (5) the information read from the position information holding register 64 is transmitted by the position information communication control program 58 to the application 57 for printing specific information at a specific position on a sheet (step 305).
[0037]
The paper position determination device 65 mounted on the application 57 that prints specific information at a specific position on the paper obtains correction information based on (6) position information acquired from the read paper (positional deviation determination, inclination determination , Paper direction determination, back surface determination) (step 306). The application 57 that prints specific information at a specific position on the paper performs (7) back surface processing from the print surface setting of the document (switching the information of the corresponding surface according to the back surface of the paper, printing, printing (If the surface is different from the above, print stop determination) (step 307). Next, the print position adjusting device 66 mounted on the application 57 for printing specific information on a specific position on the paper corrects the print data based on the correction information obtained in (8) above (6). (Correction of positional deviation, correction of inclination, correction of paper direction) (step 308). Next, the corrected print data is transmitted to the print information storage buffer 61, and the printing device 67 and the discharging device 68 print (9) the corrected print information on the position information sheet 73 and discharge it (step 309). .
[0038]
10 and 11 are a perspective view and a top view of the position information reading device on a sheet.
10 and 11, reference numeral 83 denotes a position information sheet; 80, a position information reading device; 81, a sheet feeding device (conveying roller); 82, sheet position reading devices A and B; 84, a reading temporary stop line; The direction of travel.
A printing apparatus including a device that can recognize a document created by an application that prints specific information at a specific position on a position information sheet 83 for a digital pen with respect to the position information sheet 83 Starts printing. The printing apparatus reads the position information sheet 83 to a predetermined position by the sheet feeding device 81 of the sheet feeding device 62. At this time, the position information on the position information sheet 83 is acquired by the devices 82A and 82B that read the position information of the position information sheet 83 installed at a specific position.
[0039]
(Position shift, tilt, paper direction, back surface judgment)
The acquired position information is notified to an application that prints specific information at a specific position on the position information sheet 83 for the digital pen through a control program having a function of transferring the position information to the application. I do. At this time, the position information is also notified from the reference point of the printing apparatus of the apparatus that can read the position information of the position information sheet 83 installed at a specific position together with the position information.
When the application receives the position information on the sheet and the position information from the reference point of the printing device of the device capable of reading the position information of the position information sheet 83, the application determines the position of the printing device by the sheet position determination function implemented in the application. Information on the positional deviation of the paper from the reference point, the inclination angle of the paper, the paper direction, and the back / front of the paper are determined. After that, based on this information, the print position adjustment function implemented in the application allows the specific print information to be at a specific position on the paper so that the print information is misaligned with the print information, The direction is corrected, the corrected print information is transmitted to the printing device, and printing is performed.
[0040]
(Judge on the back side and print on both sides)
An application for printing specific information at a specific position on the position information sheet 83 for the digital pen prepares documents for the front surface and the back surface. Print surface information indicating whether the document to be printed is printed on the front side or the back side is set.
An application that prints specific information at a specific position on the position information sheet 83 for the digital pen starts printing using a printing device including a device that can recognize the position information on the position information sheet 83.
[0041]
The printing apparatus reads the position information sheet 83 up to a certain position by the rollers (paper feeding device 81) of the sheet feeding device 62. At this time, the position information on the position information sheet 83 is acquired by a device capable of reading the position information of the position information sheet 83 installed at a specific position. The acquired position information is notified to an application that prints specific information at a specific position on the position information sheet 83 for the digital pen through a control program having a function of transferring the position information to the application. I do. At this time, the position information from the reference point of the printing apparatus of the apparatus capable of reading the position information of the position information sheet 83 installed at the specific position is notified together with the position information. The application that has received the position information determines whether the paper surface is the back surface or the front surface by the paper position determination function implemented in the application, and prints the print information to be printed according to the paper surface.
[0042]
(Judge the back surface and print on one side)
In an application for printing specific information at a specific position on the position information sheet 83 for the digital pen, a document in which the information to be printed is information on the front surface or the back surface is created. An application that prints specific information at a specific position on the position information sheet 83 for the digital pen starts printing using a printing device including a device that can recognize the position information on the position information sheet 83.
[0043]
The printing device reads the position information sheet 83 up to a certain position by the rollers (paper feed device 81) of the sheet feeding device 62. At this time, the position information on the position information sheet 83 is acquired by a device that can read the position information of the position information sheet 83 installed at a specific position. The acquired position information is notified to an application that prints specific information at a specific position on the position information sheet 83 for the digital pen through a control program having a function of transferring the position information to the application. I do. At this time, the position information from the reference point of the printing apparatus of the apparatus capable of reading the position information of the position information sheet installed at the specific position is notified together with the position information.
The application that received the position information determines whether the paper side is the back side or the front side by the paper position determination function implemented in the application, and if it is different from the print side information set in the document, a printing error is generated. appear. If it matches the print surface information, it is printed.
It is also possible to provide all the functions of printing on both sides or printing on only one side based on the result of the misalignment, inclination, paper direction, and back surface determination.
[0044]
(Second method (correction by printing device))
FIG. 8 is an operation flowchart of a printing apparatus that prints on a position information recording medium without displacement according to the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between each unit in the printing apparatus and the flow of FIG.
The second method is to implement a paper position determination function and a print position adjustment function in a printing apparatus, so that even if the application does not have the paper position determination function and the print position adjustment function, the position information This is a method for printing without mistaking the inclination of the paper and the paper direction.
[0045]
In this method, printing is performed as usual by an application that does not have the paper position determination function and the print position adjustment function. The printing device that implements the paper position determination function and the print position adjustment function reads the position information sheet 83 to a certain position by the roller (paper feeder 81) of the paper supply device 62, and reads the position information set at a specific position. A device that can read the position information of the sheet, and acquires the position information on the position information sheet 83. The acquired position information and the position information of the device that can read the position information from the reference point of the printing device are held in a position information holding area in the printing device. Then, based on the information, the sheet position deviation and the inclination angle of the sheet are detected by the sheet position determining function mounted on the printing apparatus, and the print information transmitted from the application is corrected by the print position adjusting function, and the position is corrected. Adjust the misalignment and inclination before printing. Correction of the paper direction is also possible.
[0046]
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, (1) information to be printed is stored in the print information storage buffer 61 (step 401). Next, (2) the position information sheet 83 is read from the sheet feeder 62 to a predetermined position by the sheet feeder 69 (step 402). Next, the position information on the position information sheet 83 is read by the device for reading (3) position information (step 403). Next, (4) the position information holding register 64 in the printing device holds the position information on the sheet and the position information from the reference point of the printing device of the device that reads the position information (step 404). Next, (5) the paper position determination function obtains the correction information of the paper read from the position information of the position information holding register 64 (position shift determination, inclination determination, paper direction determination) (step 405). Next, the print information stored in the print information storage buffer 61 is corrected by the print position adjustment function (6) based on the correction information obtained in (5) above (displacement correction, inclination correction, paper Direction correction) (step 406). Next, (7) the printing device 67 prints the corrected print information on the position information sheet 83 (step 407). Next, (8) the paper is discharged by the discharge device 68 (step 408).
[0047]
As described above, in the printing apparatus of the present invention, the coordinates of the sheet on which the position information is described are acquired, and the coordinate position is determined even if the position information sheet has a position shift, a tilt, or an error in the direction of the sheet. Correction can be performed by the application to be processed or by the printing apparatus, so that the print processing can be performed correctly.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, (1) even if a specific function or command is not assigned to the standard paper itself, a specific function is assigned to an arbitrary area on the application side and executed. Even if there is no special device for embedding a specific function or command information in a medium, a multifunctional fixed form paper can be easily created according to a user's need.
Further, according to the present invention, (2) even if the sheet on which the position information is recorded has a sheet inclination, a printing position shift, an incorrect sheet direction, or an error on the back surface of the sheet, these are complemented. Specific information can be printed at a specific position without deviation.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a flowchart of functions of a method for executing function assignment to an arbitrary area according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a detailed explanatory diagram of an area-specific function setting dialog (1) in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a detailed explanatory diagram of a region-specific function setting dialog (2).
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a function assignment execution method for an arbitrary area on a test sheet showing an application example of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an operation flowchart of a fixed form paper producing method according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a sheet on which position information applied to the printing apparatus of the present invention is recorded.
FIG. 7 is an operation flowchart of a first method (an application and a printing apparatus for printing on a position information recording medium without positional deviation) of the printing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an operation flowchart of a second method (a printing apparatus that prints on a position information recording medium without positional deviation) of the printing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between each device in the printing apparatus (a printing apparatus that prints on a position information recording medium without positional deviation) and the flow of FIG. 8 according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a device for reading position information on paper in the printing apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a top view of a device for reading position information on paper in the printing apparatus of the present invention.
12 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between each unit in the printing apparatus of the present invention and the flow of FIG. 7;
[Explanation of symbols]
10. Application for assigning an arbitrary area and assigning a specific function
11 ... computer, 12 ... arbitrary area division function,
13: Area-specific function setting dialogue, 14: Detailed setting function,
20: printer (printing device), 21: position information recording medium,
22: creation of standard paper, 23: position information recording medium (standard paper),
24 position information acquisition device, 31 computer
30: execution application, 32: specific function assignment,
33: Specific function execution module, 41, 42: Function setting dialog for each area,
50, 51: related device, 60: printing device, 61: print information storage buffer,
62: paper feeding device; 63: device for reading positional information on paper;
64: position information holding register, 65: sheet position determination device
66: printing position adjustment function, 67: printing device, 68: ejection function,
69: paper feeder, 71, 72: blank paper, 73: printed paper,
80: paper position information reading device, 81: paper feeding device,
82: sheet position reading devices A, B, 83: position information sheet,
84: reading pause line, 85: paper traveling direction.

Claims (23)

The position information recording medium is divided into an arbitrary area, a specific function is assigned to the divided arbitrary area on an application program or a system, and data and position information written in the divided arbitrary area are located. A function allocation execution method for an arbitrary area, characterized by executing a specific function obtained by an information obtaining apparatus and allocated to data in the area on the application program or the system based on the obtained position information. The position information recording medium is divided into arbitrary areas, an OCR function is assigned to the divided arbitrary areas on an application program or a system, and the data and position information written in the divided arbitrary areas are converted into position information. A function allocation execution method for an arbitrary area, wherein the OCR function is executed on data in the area on the application program or the system based on the obtained position information obtained by the obtaining apparatus. The position information recording medium is divided into an arbitrary area, a function of cooperating with another application or another system is assigned to the divided arbitrary area on an application program or a system, and written in the divided arbitrary area. A function for an arbitrary area, wherein data and position information are acquired by a position information acquisition device, and data in the arbitrary area are provided to another application or another system on the application program or system based on the acquired position information. Assignment execution method. The position information recording medium is divided into arbitrary areas, a handwriting collation function with another application or another system is assigned to the divided arbitrary areas on an application program or a system, and written into the divided arbitrary areas. A function for executing a function assignment for an arbitrary area, wherein the data and the position information are obtained by a position information obtaining apparatus, and the data in the arbitrary area are handwritten collated on the application program or the system based on the obtained position information. The position information recording medium is divided into arbitrary areas, an encryption function with another application or another system is assigned to the divided arbitrary area on an application program or a system, and written in the divided arbitrary area. A method for performing function allocation for an arbitrary area, wherein the data and the position information obtained by the position information obtaining apparatus are acquired, and the data in the arbitrary area is encrypted on the application program or the system based on the acquired position information. The position information recording medium is divided into an arbitrary area, a computer function with another application or another system is assigned to the divided arbitrary area on an application program or a system, and written in the divided arbitrary area. A function assignment execution method for an arbitrary region, wherein data and position information are acquired by a position information acquisition device, and numerical data in an arbitrary region is calculated on the application program or the system based on the acquired position information. The position information recording medium is divided into arbitrary areas, information relating to database items is assigned to the divided arbitrary areas by an application or a system, and data and position written in the divided arbitrary areas are assigned. Executing a function allocation to an arbitrary area, wherein information is acquired by a location information acquiring apparatus, and a database is created based on the information in the application program or the system in association with data in the arbitrary area based on the acquired location information. Method. The position information recording medium is divided into an arbitrary area, a data erasing function is assigned to the divided arbitrary area on an application or a system, and data and position information written in the divided arbitrary area are stored in the position information. A function allocation execution method for an arbitrary area, characterized by erasing data in the arbitrary area on the application program or the system based on the acquired position information acquired by the acquisition device. The position information recording medium is divided into an arbitrary area, a communication function is allocated to the divided arbitrary area on an application or a system, and data and position information written in the divided arbitrary area are acquired as position information. A function allocation execution method for an arbitrary area, characterized by transmitting the data in the arbitrary area on the application program or the system based on the acquired position information obtained by the device. The method for executing function assignment to an arbitrary area according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The method of performing function assignment for an arbitrary area, wherein the specific functions assigned to the divided arbitrary areas are executed in the order in which the position information is acquired. The method for executing function assignment to an arbitrary area according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
A method for performing function assignment to an arbitrary area, wherein the specific functions assigned to the divided arbitrary areas are sequentially designated and executed on the application side or the system. The method for executing function assignment to an arbitrary area according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
A function assignment execution method for an arbitrary area, wherein one or more specific functions are assigned to one of the arbitrary areas. The method for executing function assignment to an arbitrary area according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
A function assignment execution method for an arbitrary area, wherein one or more specific functions established from the plurality of the arbitrary areas are assigned to a position information recording medium in which the plurality of the arbitrary areas are arranged. The method for executing function assignment to an arbitrary area according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The method of executing function assignment for an arbitrary area, wherein the timing of executing the specific function is automatically executed simultaneously with acquisition of information. The method for executing function assignment to an arbitrary area according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
A method for executing function assignment to an arbitrary area, wherein timing for executing the specific function can be explicitly designated. A function assignment execution program for causing a computer of the system to execute each procedure of the function assignment execution method for an arbitrary area according to any one of claims 1 to 15. A position information recording medium on which different position information is recorded on the front surface and the back surface, and a printing device mounted with a device for reading the position information printed on the position information recording medium,
A control program having a function of passing the acquired position information to an application program by an apparatus for acquiring position information printed on a recording medium on which the position information is written, and transmitting the position information of the position information recording medium to the application program. It is possible to communicate with the control program to be transferred, and to transmit to the printing apparatus from a recording medium position determining function for measuring a tilt angle of the recording medium from the acquired position information and information acquired by the recording medium position determining function. A print position adjustment function that corrects the print information before printing so that the print information has the same tilt angle as the tilted recording medium, and an application program that prints the print position adjusted print information as it is. Characterized printer system. A position information recording medium on which different position information is recorded on the front surface and the back surface, and a printing device mounted with a device for reading the position information printed on the position information recording medium,
A control program having a function of passing the acquired position information to an application program by an apparatus for acquiring position information printed on a recording medium on which the position information is written, and transmitting the position information of the position information recording medium to the application program. It is possible to communicate with the control program to be transferred, a recording medium position determination function of measuring a positional deviation from a reference position at the time of printing from the obtained position information, and information obtained by the recording medium position determination function. A print position adjustment function for shifting a print position by an amount deviated from a reference position at the time of printing with respect to print information before transmission to the printing apparatus, and printing the print information adjusted in print position as it is A printer system comprising an application program. A position information recording medium on which different position information is recorded on the front surface and the back surface, and a printing device mounted with a device for reading the position information printed on the position information recording medium,
A control program having a function of passing the acquired position information to an application program by an apparatus for acquiring position information printed on a recording medium on which the position information is written, and transmitting the position information of the position information recording medium to the application program. It is possible to communicate with the control program to be transferred and determine the direction of the set recording medium from the acquired position information. An application program for implementing a print position adjustment function for adjusting the rotation direction in accordance with the recording medium direction with respect to the print information before transmission to the apparatus, and printing the print position adjusted print information as it is. And a printer system. A position information recording medium on which different position information is recorded on the front surface and the back surface, and a printing device mounted with a device for reading the position information printed on the position information recording medium,
A control program having a function of passing the acquired position information to an application program by an apparatus for acquiring position information printed on a recording medium on which the position information is written, and transmitting the position information of the position information recording medium to the application program. It is possible to communicate with the control program to be transferred, and a recording medium position determining function for determining whether the surface to be printed is a back surface or a front surface of the recording medium from the acquired position information, and information obtained by the recording medium position determining function. A printing system for printing the front side print information on the front side and the back side print information on the back side. A position information recording medium on which different position information is recorded on the front surface and the back surface, and a printing device mounted with a device for reading the position information printed on the position information recording medium,
A control program having a function of passing the acquired position information to an application program by an apparatus for acquiring position information printed on a recording medium on which the position information is written, and transmitting the position information of the position information recording medium to the application program. A recording medium position determination function that can communicate with the control program to be transferred and determines whether a surface to be printed is a back surface or a front surface of the recording medium from the acquired position information, and a printing surface acquired by the recording medium position determination function A printer that executes printing if the printing surface is the same as the information on the printing surface of the document according to the front / back information of the document, and has an application program having a function of generating a printing error if the printing surface is different. system. The printer system according to any one of claims 16 to 21,
A printer system comprising an application program having a combination of the recording medium position determination function and the print position adjustment function. A position information recording medium on which different position information is recorded on the front and back surfaces, a device for reading position information printed on the position information recording medium, and acquiring position information printed on the position information recording medium The position information obtained by the apparatus is analyzed by analyzing the position information acquired by the apparatus, and a recording medium position determination function capable of measuring the position shift information and the inclination angle of the recording medium, and a position information printed on the recording medium. A printing apparatus, comprising: a print position adjusting function for correcting a tilt angle and adjusting a shift of a print start position with respect to print information before printing on a recording medium according to position information.

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