JP2013077933A - Image processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing device capable of setting output conditions for outputting a read document to output conditions desired by a user, by simple operation.SOLUTION: When a document G is set in a state shown in (a) and scanned, the document is printed under default print conditions stored in the device. When the document G is rotated by 180° from the state shown in (a), set, and scanned, the document G is printed under print conditions stored in the two-dimensional codes K of the document G.

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus.

  In Patent Document 1, when a QR code (registered trademark, the same applies hereinafter) including printing conditions (size, resolution, N-up number, etc.) is printed on the document, the document is printed under the printing conditions included in the QR code. An image processing apparatus for copying is described.

JP 2010-187056 A

  However, the image processing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 has a problem in that an original cannot be copied under printing conditions different from the printing conditions included in the QR code because the document is copied under the printing conditions included in the QR code. It was.

  Even if copying is performed under a printing condition different from the printing condition included in the QR code, an instruction not to apply the printing condition included in the QR code and a printing condition different from the printing condition included in the QR code (for example, image There is a problem that it is troublesome for the user because it is necessary to input an instruction for copying under the default printing conditions set in the processing apparatus or new printing conditions specified by the user to the image processing apparatus.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides an image processing apparatus that can set an output condition for outputting a read original to a desired output condition by a simple operation. With the goal.

  In order to achieve this object, an image processing apparatus of the present invention includes a reading unit that reads a document, and detects a position of an identification image included in read data read by the reading unit. And selecting means for selecting one output condition from among different output conditions, which are output conditions used when outputting the read data, according to the position of the identification image detected by the detecting means, Output means for outputting the read data under one output condition selected by the selection means. In addition to the read data itself read by the reading means, the read data includes image data in a predetermined format created in the process of creating output data created based on the read data itself. . Further, the present invention can be realized in various modes such as an image processing control device, an image processing control method, a computer program for controlling the image processing control device, and a recording medium for recording the computer program.

  According to the image processing apparatus of the first aspect, one output used when detecting the position of the identification image from the read data obtained by reading the document and outputting the read data according to the detected position of the identification image. Select the condition and output the read data under the selected one output condition. That is, the position of the identification information can be adjusted by adjusting the orientation of the document read by the reading unit. Therefore, for the user, the user desires a simple operation of adjusting the direction of the document read by the reading unit. There is an effect that the output condition can be set.

  According to the image processing apparatus of the second aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the image processing apparatus of the first aspect, the position of the identification image is acquired as position information indicating a predetermined position in the read data. Since it is detected whether the identification image is present at the predetermined position shown, there is an effect that the position of the identification image can be detected at a higher speed than when the position of the identification information is detected from the entire area of the read data. .

  According to the image processing device according to claim 3, in addition to the effect produced by the image processing device according to claim 1, the identification image is extracted from the read data, and the position information indicating a predetermined position in the read data from the extracted identification information To get. Since it is detected whether there is an identification image at the predetermined position indicated by the acquired position information, it is not necessary to store the position information indicating the predetermined position in the apparatus itself, thereby reducing the memory consumption capacity. it can. Further, if the original is set in the same direction with respect to this apparatus, the original can be output with the same output result regardless of the output timing. Furthermore, as long as the originals are set in the same direction with respect to a plurality of the apparatuses, the originals can be output from each of the apparatuses with the same output result.

  According to the image processing apparatus of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the image processing apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, the output condition used when outputting the read data is that the identification image has a predetermined position. If not, the first output condition stored in advance in the first output condition storage means is selected, and if the identification image is at a predetermined position, it is acquired from the identification image and stored in the second output condition storage means. The second output condition is selected. Therefore, when it is desired to output the document under the first output condition, the identification image is not positioned at a predetermined position. When the document is output under the second output condition, the identification image is positioned at the predetermined position. The orientation of the original to be read by the reading means may be adjusted. Therefore, it is possible for the user to easily set whether the output condition for outputting the document is the first output condition or the second output condition. Further, since the second output condition is stored in the identification image, it is not necessary to store the second output condition in advance in the apparatus itself, and there is an effect that the memory consumption capacity can be reduced.

  According to the image processing device of the fifth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the image processing device according to the fourth aspect, it is determined that the identification image is included, and the identification image is not in a predetermined position. If it is determined that the identification image is not included, an identification image including the first output condition and the position information is generated. Then, the generated identification image is combined with the read data determined not to include the identification image or the read data determined that the identification image is not at a predetermined position. Therefore, when outputting a document including a combined identification image, if the output result is the same as the current output result, the reading unit reads the combined identification image so that the combined identification image is positioned at a predetermined position. All you have to do is adjust the orientation of the original. Therefore, it is possible to output a document including the synthesized identification image with a simple operation with the same output result as the current output result.

  According to the image processing apparatus of the sixth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the image processing apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the generated identification image is read data that is determined not to include the identification image or the identification image Is combined with the blank area extracted from the read data determined not to be in the predetermined position, so that the description content of the document can be prevented from being concealed by the identification image to be combined.

  According to the image processing apparatus of the seventh aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the image processing apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the original position information indicating the position of the identification image in the vertical direction of the original is obtained from the identification information. Based on the acquired document position information and the position of the identification image detected from the read data, the read data is rotated and output so that the position of the identification image is based on the document position information. Let Therefore, even when the original is read so that the position of the identification image is different from the position based on the original position information, the same as when the original is read so that the position of the identification image matches the position based on the original position information. There is an effect that the document can be output in the direction.

  According to the image processing apparatus of the eighth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the image processing apparatus according to any one of the fourth to seventh aspects, the image data is read immediately before the read data determined not to include the identification image. For the read data, a detection result obtained by detecting whether the identification image is at a predetermined position is stored for a predetermined time after the output of the read data is completed. For the read data determined not to include the identification image, the first output condition is selected when the stored detection result indicates that the identification image is not at the predetermined position. When the identification image indicates that it is at a predetermined position, the second output condition is selected. There is a high possibility that the next data read within a predetermined time after the output of one original is related to the original that has been output. Therefore, if the current document does not contain identification information, the current output result is related to the previous output result by outputting under the same output condition as the previous output condition. Can do.

  According to the image processing device of the ninth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the image processing device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, items other than the items included in the second output condition are included in the first output condition. In such a case, a third output condition is generated by adding a value set in the first output condition to items other than the items included in the second output condition. Since the read data is output under the third output condition, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the output cannot be performed because the second output condition is insufficient while the second output condition is reflected. effective.

1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of an MFP according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows a copy process. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a printing condition setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a scanning process. It is a flowchart which shows an image file generation condition setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a multifunction peripheral device (hereinafter referred to as “MFP (Multi Function Peripheral)”) 1 which is an embodiment of an image processing apparatus of the present invention.

  The MFP 1 has various functions such as a copy function, a facsimile function, a scan function, and a printer function. In particular, the output condition when outputting a scanned original is set to an output condition desired by the user by a simple operation. It is a device that can.

  The MFP 1 is mainly provided with a CPU 10, flash memory 11, RAM 12, LCD 16, touch panel 17, scanner 18, ADF 19, printer 20, NCU 21, modem 22, and LAN I / F 23.

  The CPU 10, flash memory 11, and RAM 12 are connected to each other via a bus line 24. The LCD 16, the touch panel 17, the scanner 18, the ADF 19, the printer 20, the NCU 21, the modem 22, and the LAN I / F 23 are connected to the CPU 10 via the input / output port 25.

  The CPU 10 controls the functions of the MFP 1 according to fixed values and programs stored in the flash memory 11, data stored in the RAM 12, various signals transmitted and received via the NCU 23, and input / output ports. 25 controls each part connected to 25.

  The flash memory 11 is a rewritable nonvolatile memory, and the copy process in FIG. 3 and the scan process in FIG. 5 are executed by the CPU 10 in accordance with a program stored in the flash memory 11. The flash memory 11 is assigned an output condition memory 11a and an image file memory 11b.

  The output condition memory 11a stores printing conditions, image file generation conditions, and the like as output conditions when outputting a scanned document. The printing conditions include items such as resolution, color / monochrome, paper size, number of copies, and layout. The image file generation conditions include items such as resolution, color / monochrome, layout, and image data storage format. A default value is set for each item, and when a predetermined instruction is not input, a document scanned using the default value is output.

  The image file memory 11b stores an image file generated by the scanning process. The image file stored in the image file memory 11b can be printed by the printer 20 or transmitted to an external device via the LAN I / F 23.

  The RAM 12 is a rewritable volatile memory, and is a memory for temporarily storing various data when each operation of the MFP 1 is executed. The RAM 13 is assigned a two-dimensional code detection flag 12a, a hold output condition valid flag 12b, and a hold output condition memory 12c.

  The two-dimensional code detection flag 12a is a flag indicating whether or not a two-dimensional code storing output conditions exists in the scanned document. If it exists, the flag is “ON”, does not exist, and when the power is turned on. Set to “Off”. The hold output condition valid flag 12b is a flag indicating whether or not the output condition stored in the hold output condition memory 12c is valid. When the output condition is stored in the hold output condition memory 12c, the flag is set to “ON”. Is set to “OFF” when a predetermined time-out period has elapsed since the end of the process and when the power is turned on. The reserved output condition memory 12c stores the printing conditions used when printing is performed using the printing conditions stored in the two-dimensional code.

  The LCD 16 displays various function operation procedures, comments to the user, and the like. The touch panel 17 is provided over the entire screen of the LCD 16, detects the position on the screen of the LCD 16 touched by the user, and the CPU 10 can accept an instruction from the user according to the touched position.

  The scanner 18 is a flat bed type image scanner, and performs a reading operation of moving an image sensor and reading a document on a document placed on a document table when executing a copy function, a facsimile function, and a scanner function. The ADF 19 automatically conveys a document to the scanner 18, and the ADF 19 allows the scanner 18 to perform a document reading operation with the image sensor fixed. The printer 20 performs a printing operation for printing an image on a recording sheet by a laser method when executing a copy function, a facsimile function, and a printer function.

  The NCU 21 controls a telephone line, and is connected to an external device via a telephone line network. Fax data transmission / reception with the external device is performed via the telephone line network and the NCU 21. The modem 22 is connected to the NCU 21 and modulates a transmission signal into a form suitable for transmission over a telephone line network during facsimile transmission, and demodulates a modulation signal sent from the telephone line network during facsimile reception. The LAN I / F 23 is an interface for connecting to an external device via a local area network. For example, an image file stored in the image file memory 11b can be transmitted to an external device via the LAN I / F 23.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the first embodiment of the present invention. 2A shows the original G, and FIG. 2B shows a scanned image D1 when the original G in the state shown in FIG. 2A is read in the reading direction shown in FIG. 2C shows a scanned image D2 when the original G shown in FIG. 2A is rotated 180 degrees and read in the reading direction shown in FIG. 2A, and FIG. Indicates information stored in the two-dimensional code K printed in the upper left corner of the original G shown in FIG.

  In the first embodiment, when the copy function is instructed and the original G is set and scanned in the state shown in FIG. 2A, a scanned image D1 shown in FIG. 2B is generated. Printing is performed under the default printing conditions stored in the condition memory 11a. On the other hand, when the original G is rotated and rotated 180 degrees from the state shown in FIG. 2A, the scanned image D2 shown in FIG. 2C is generated. In this case, the scanned image D2 exists in the scanned image D2. Printing is performed under the printing conditions stored in the two-dimensional code K.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, when the user wants to print under the default printing conditions, the user sets the original G in the state shown in FIG. 2A and prints the printing conditions stored in the two-dimensional code K. When printing is desired, the original G may be set by rotating the original G 180 degrees from the state shown in FIG. That is, the user can set desired printing conditions with a simple operation of adjusting the orientation of the original on the scanner 18.

  In the original G shown in FIG. 2A, a two-dimensional code K is printed at the upper left corner and the contents of the original are printed at the center. The two-dimensional code K is configured by a so-called QR code. As shown in FIG. 2D, the two-dimensional code K includes a position of the two-dimensional code in the document and a position of the two-dimensional code in the scanned image. And output conditions (color / monochrome, resolution, data format, etc.) are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the position of the two-dimensional code in the original is the position of the upper left end of the two-dimensional code K in the original G. The upper left end of the original G is the origin G0, and the upper end of the two-dimensional code K. Coordinates (a, b) indicating the left end position P1 are stored.

  The position of the two-dimensional code K in the scanned image is the position of the two-dimensional code K in the scanned image when the original G shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, the upper left end of the scanned image D2 shown in FIG. 2C is the origin D0, and coordinates (c, d) indicating the position P3 of the upper left end of the two-dimensional code K are stored.

  The output condition is an output condition when the document G shown in FIG. 2A is output, and stores values set for each item such as color / monochrome, resolution, data format, and the like. The output condition includes both a printing condition for printing the original G and an image file generation condition for generating an image file of a predetermined format from the original G.

  For example, when the user wants to print the original G shown in FIG. 2A under the default printing conditions stored in the output condition memory 11a, the user sets the original G in the state shown in FIG. In this case, the scan image D1 shown in FIG. 2B is generated, the position P2 of the two-dimensional code K is detected from the scan image D1, and the detected position P2 and the scan stored in the two-dimensional code K are detected. The position P3 of the two-dimensional code K in the image is compared and the two do not match, so the document G is printed under the default printing conditions.

  On the other hand, when it is desired to print under the printing conditions stored in the two-dimensional code K, the original G is rotated 180 degrees from the state shown in FIG. In this case, the scan image D2 shown in FIG. 2C is generated, the position P3 of the two-dimensional code K is detected from the scan image D2, and the detected position P3 and the scan stored in the two-dimensional code K are detected. The position P3 of the two-dimensional code K in the image is compared and the two match, so the document G is printed under the printing conditions stored in the two-dimensional code K.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the copy process. The copy process is executed when a copy function execution instruction is input from the user, and is a process for copying a document. In the present embodiment, a case where a document is conveyed by the ADF 19 will be described.

  The CPU 10 determines whether the hold output condition valid flag 12b is on (S1). If it is on (S1: Yes), the CPU 10 determines whether the timeout time has elapsed (S2), and if the timeout time has elapsed. (S2: Yes), the hold output condition valid flag 12b is set to OFF (S3), and the process proceeds to S4. On the other hand, when the hold output condition valid flag 12b is already off (S1: No) and when the timeout time has not elapsed (S2: No), the process of S3 is skipped and the process proceeds to S4.

  If the time from the previous printing to the current printing has exceeded the timeout time (for example, 60 seconds), there is a high possibility that there is no relationship between the current printing and the previous printing. The flag 12b is set to off. As a result, the printing conditions of the previous printing are not reflected in the current printing. On the other hand, if the time-out period has not elapsed, there is a possibility that the current printing and the previous printing are related, so the hold output condition valid flag 12b is not turned off. As a result, the printing conditions of the previous printing may be reflected in the current printing.

  When the CPU 10 scans one original (S4), the print condition is set by the print condition setting process (S5), the print data is generated under the set print condition (S6), and the generated print data is transferred to the printer. 20 (S7). As a result, the document can be copied under the printing conditions set in the process of S5.

  When scanning an original in the process of S4, the document is scanned with the highest resolution and color, and print data is created from the scanned image in the process of S6 in accordance with the printing conditions set in the process of S5. On the other hand, when the document is manually placed on the document table instead of the ADF 19, for example, pre-scanning is performed at a level where a two-dimensional code can be detected in the processing of S4, and the printing conditions are set in the processing of S5. After that, a main scan may be performed, and print data may be generated based on the scanned image of the main scan.

  The CPU 10 determines whether there is a next document (S8). If there is a document (S8: Yes), the process proceeds to S4, and if there is no document (S8: No), the time-out time measurement is started. (S9) This process is terminated. Specifically, in the process of S8, the presence or absence of a document is detected by a document detection sensor (not shown) provided in the ADF 19. When the document is manually placed on the document table, whether or not there is a next page is displayed on the LCD 16 in the process of S8, and it can be determined based on the user's input.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the printing condition setting process. The printing condition setting process is a process for setting the printing condition of the document scanned in the process of S4 shown in FIG. The CPU 10 analyzes the scanned image (S21) and determines whether a two-dimensional code exists in the scanned image (S22). When it is determined that a two-dimensional code exists (S22: Yes), the CPU 10 determines whether an output condition is stored in the two-dimensional code (S23). If the output condition is stored (S23: Yes), the CPU 10 turns on the two-dimensional code detection flag 12a (S24), and proceeds to the process of S26.

  When the two-dimensional code does not exist in the scanned image (S22: No) and when the printing condition is not stored in the two-dimensional code (S23: No), the two-dimensional code detection flag 12a is turned off. (S25).

  In the process of S26, the CPU 10 determines whether the position of the two-dimensional code existing in the scan image matches the position of the two-dimensional code in the scan image stored in the two-dimensional code (S26). ). That is, it is determined whether the user is requesting printing under the printing conditions stored in the two-dimensional code. Specifically, the positions P2 and P3 of the two-dimensional code K are detected from the scan images D1 and D2, and the detected positions P2 and P3 and the two-dimensional code K in the scan image stored in the two-dimensional code K are detected. The position P3 is compared with each other, and it is determined whether the two match.

  When it is determined in S26 whether or not they match, the detected positions P2 and P3 are included within a predetermined range with respect to the position of the position P3 of the two-dimensional code K, as well as the case where the two match completely. If so, it is determined that the two match. As a result, even if the original is read with a slight shift or skewed, it can be determined that both are in the same category.

  As a result, when it is determined that they match, that is, when the user requests printing under the printing conditions stored in the two-dimensional code (S27), the hold output condition valid flag 12b is turned on. The output condition stored in the two-dimensional code is acquired (S27), and stored in the hold output condition memory 12c (S28). Thereby, the printing conditions used in the current printing can be used in the next printing.

  The CPU 10 acquires a printing condition related to printing from the output conditions stored in the hold output condition memory 12c in S28 (S29). Also, necessary printing conditions are acquired from the output condition memory 11a (S30). Specifically, in the printing conditions acquired in S29, if there is an item that is insufficient as a printing condition (for example, enlargement / reduction ratio, contrast, brightness, layout, etc.), the value set in that item is output to the output condition memory. Obtained from 11a. Alternatively, among the printing conditions acquired in S29, if the printing conditions cannot be handled by the MFP 1 (for example, if the resolution as the printing conditions acquired in S29 is a resolution that cannot be handled by the MFP 1), the output condition memory 11a is the most. Get a close value. Then, the printing conditions acquired in S29 and S30 are set as the current printing conditions (S31).

  Then, the CPU 10 determines whether the position of the two-dimensional code existing in the scanned image matches the position of the two-dimensional code in the document stored in the two-dimensional code (S32). Note that the determination in S32 is the same as in S26 described above. In other words, the position of the two-dimensional code existing in the scanned image is included within a predetermined range with respect to the position of the two-dimensional code in the document stored in the two-dimensional code, as well as in the case of complete matching. It is determined that the case also matches.

  As a result, if they match (S32: Yes), this process ends. If they do not match (S32: No), the scan image is rotated 180 degrees (S33), and this process ends. As described above, the reason why they do not match in the process of S32 is that the scan image D2 shown in FIG. 2C is generated for the document G shown in FIG. Therefore, in this case, the scan image is rotated 180 degrees by the process of S33. Thus, even when the scan image D2 shown in FIG. 2C is generated for the document G shown in FIG. 2A, the same as the case where the scan image D1 shown in FIG. 2B is generated. The recording paper on which the original is copied can be output in the direction.

  In the case of the first embodiment, that is, when the information shown in FIG. 2D is stored in the two-dimensional code (hereinafter, Example 1), the determination in S32 is always denied and the process in S33 is executed. Is done. On the other hand, for example, in the information shown in FIG. 2D, when the “position of the two-dimensional code in the scanned image” is changed to (a, b) instead of (c, d) (hereinafter, Example 2). , S32 is always affirmed, and the process of S33 is not executed, and the print condition setting process is terminated.

  In other words, the determination result of S32 is determined by whether or not the “position of the two-dimensional code in the document” stored in the two-dimensional code of the document matches the “position of the two-dimensional code in the scanned image”. Therefore, if the relationship (match or mismatch) between “the position of the two-dimensional code in the document” and “the position of the two-dimensional code in the scanned image” stored in the two-dimensional code of the document is always the same, the determination in S32 is performed. There is no need.

  However, the determination in S32 does not depend on the two-dimensional code printed on the original, and distinguishes between the original printed with the two-dimensional code of Example 1 and the original printed with the two-dimensional code of Example 2. The print condition setting process can be executed without doing so.

  On the other hand, in the process of S26, the CPU 10 determines that the position of the two-dimensional code existing in the scan image does not match the position of the two-dimensional code on the scan image stored in the two-dimensional code. In the case (S26: Yes), the processing of S34 to S44 is performed.

  In this case, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the hold output condition valid flag 12b is on (S34), and if it is on (S34: Yes), the current printing is related to the previous printing and is determined to be the previous printing. In order to use the set printing condition, the printing condition relating to printing is acquired from the hold output condition memory 12c (S35). It should be noted that before the execution of S35, it is determined in S34 that the user selects which one of the pending output condition and the default condition to use, and the selected one is used as the current printing condition. good.

  Similar to the processing of S30 described above, necessary printing conditions are acquired from the output condition memory 11a (S36), and the printing conditions acquired in the processing of S35 and S36 are set as the current printing conditions ( S38). Thus, for example, when printing a plurality of originals continuously, it is desired to output the second and subsequent sheets under the same printing conditions set for the first sheet, but there is no identification information for the second and subsequent sheets. Even in this case, the second and subsequent sheets can be printed under the same printing conditions set for the first sheet.

  On the other hand, if the pending output condition valid flag 12b is off (S34: No) as a result of the determination of the process in S34, the CPU 10 outputs the default print condition, assuming that the current print is unrelated to the previous print. The print condition acquired from the condition memory 11a (S37) and the print condition acquired in S37 is set as the current print condition (S38).

  Next, the CPU 10 determines again whether or not the two-dimensional code detection flag 12a is on (S39). If it is on (S39: Yes), the CPU 10 erases the two-dimensional code from the scanned image (S40), and the process of S41 Migrate to Thereby, an unnecessary two-dimensional code included in the scanned image can be erased. If the two-dimensional code detection flag 12a is off (S39: No), the process of S40 is skipped and the process proceeds to S41.

  In the process of S41, the CPU 10 specifies a margin of a size that allows a new two-dimensional code to be added from the scanned image (S41), and determines the specified margin as a new two-dimensional code addition position ( S42), a new two-dimensional code is generated (S43). When a plurality of margins are specified in S41, a margin located at the upper left of the plurality of margins is determined as a new two-dimensional code addition position in S42.

  The new two-dimensional code includes a scan position corresponding to a position on the document corresponding to the additional position determined in the process of S42 (a position of the two-dimensional code in the document) and a position obtained by rotating the position of the document by 180 degrees. The upper position and the current printing condition set in the process of S38 are stored and generated. In the first embodiment, the “position of the two-dimensional code in the scanned image” is the position when the document G is rotated 180 degrees. For this reason, the “position on the scanned image corresponding to the position obtained by rotating the original position by 180 degrees” is stored in the two-dimensional code generated in S43, but this position may be another position.

  Then, the CPU 10 adds the new two-dimensional code generated in the process of S43 to the additional position determined in S42 (S44), and ends this process. As a result, when copying a document on which a new two-dimensional code is printed, even if the printing condition of this document is unknown or the default value of the set printing condition is changed, it is the same as the current printing result. The original can be copied with the print result.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the scanning process. The scan process is a process that is executed when a scan function execution instruction is input from a user, and generates image data of a scanned document as an image file. Note that the same processing as the copying processing described in FIG. 3 is assigned the same step number, and the description thereof is omitted.

  When the CPU 10 finishes setting the hold output condition valid flag 12b in the processing of S1 to S3, it receives the name of the image file to be generated (S51), and then scans one original (S4). Then, image file generation conditions are set by an image file generation condition setting process described later (S52). Then, the CPU 10 generates image data of the original scanned this time under the set image file generation conditions (S53), and temporarily stores the generated image data in the RAM 12 (S54). Thereby, the image data of the original scanned this time can be generated under the image file generation conditions set in the processing of S52.

  Then, the CPU 10 determines whether there is a next document (S8). If there is a document (S8: Yes), the process proceeds to S4. If there is no document (S8: No), the image stored in the RAM 12 is stored. An image file is generated based on the data (S55), and the generated image file is stored in the image file memory 11b (S56). Thereby, an image file can be generated under an image file generation condition desired by the user.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the image file generation condition setting process. The image file generation condition setting process is a process for setting an image file generation condition for the scanned image scanned in the process of S4 shown in FIG. Note that the same processing as the printing condition setting processing described in FIG. 4 is assigned the same step number, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The CPU 10 sets the two-dimensional code detection flag 12a through the processes of S21 to S25, and requests that the user generate an image file with the image file generation conditions stored in the two-dimensional code in the process of S26. Judge what you are doing.

  As a result, when the request is made (S26: Yes), the processes of S27, S28, S61 to S63, S32, and S33 are performed in the same manner as described with reference to FIG. Needless to say, in the processing of S61 to S63, not the printing conditions but the image file generation conditions are acquired and set.

  After executing the process of S33, the CPU 10 deletes the two-dimensional code from the scanned image (S68), and ends this process. In the image file generation condition setting process, since it is not known in what printing conditions the generated image file is subsequently printed, the two-dimensional code is erased from the scanned image.

  On the other hand, in the process of S26, when the user does not request to generate an image file under the image file generation conditions stored in the two-dimensional code (S26: No), the same as described in FIG. In addition, the processes of S34, S64 to S67, and S39 are performed. Needless to say, in the processing of S64 to S67, not the printing conditions but the image file generation conditions are acquired and set.

  Further, in the image file generation condition setting process, as described above, since the generated image file is not known in what kind of printing condition thereafter, a new one is created as in the printing condition setting process of FIG. The process of adding the two-dimensional code (S41 to S44 in FIG. 4) is not performed, and if the two-dimensional code detection flag 12a is on (S39: Yes) in the process of S39, the two-dimensional code is deleted from the scanned image. (S68), this process is terminated. If it is not on (S39: No), this process is terminated.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment, the case where the output condition is set using the two-dimensional code K printed on the original has been described. In the second embodiment, the output condition of the original is set without using the two-dimensional code. The case will be described.

  FIGS. 7A to 7D show scan images D1 to D4 generated when the same original document is rotated by 90 degrees and scanned in the same direction. FIG. 7E shows a printing condition setting table T stored in the flash memory 11.

  The second embodiment detects whether a predetermined mark is present at a predetermined position in a scanned image, and if there is a predetermined mark at the predetermined position, printing set according to the predetermined position. It prints on condition. In this case as well, the user can set the printing conditions for printing the original to desired printing conditions by a simple operation of adjusting the position where the original is set.

  In the document of the second embodiment, it is assumed that the mark M is printed at the upper left corner and the content of the document is printed at the center. The mark M is a black square. The mark M is not limited to this form (including shape and color), and may take any form such as a symbol, a letter, a number, and the like. However, the shape of the mark M is preferably the same when the mark M is rotated by 360 degrees by 360 degrees. This is because the mark M can be easily specified with such a shape.

  In the printing condition setting table T, printing conditions A to D are set in association with the positions P1 to P4 of the mark M, respectively. The positions P1 to P4 of the mark M store the coordinates indicating the position of the upper left end of the mark M in the scanned image with the upper left end of the scanned image as the origin D0. The printing conditions A to D are different from each other. For example, the values of the items such as the resolution, the number of output copies, and the enlargement / reduction ratio are set to be different from each other.

  In the second embodiment, when the copy function is instructed and a document is set, any one of scan images D1 to D4 shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D is generated depending on how the document is set. When any one of the scan images D1 and D2 is generated, the position of the mark M is detected from the scan image.

  For example, if the current scan image is the scan image D1 or the scan image D3 based on the size of the scan image, it is determined whether or not the mark M exists at the predetermined positions P1 and P3 of the mark M. If the mark M exists at any position, printing is performed under the printing conditions stored in association with the position of the mark M. On the other hand, if no mark M exists at any position, printing is performed under the default printing conditions set in the output condition memory 11a. The same applies when the scan image is the scan image D2 or the scan image D4 based on the size of the scan image. According to the second embodiment, the user can perform printing under desired printing conditions from among four patterns of printing conditions by a simple operation of setting the original in which direction.

  In the embodiment described above, the MFP 1 is an example of an image processing apparatus, S26 in FIG. 4 is an example of a detection unit in claim 1, S29 in FIG. 4 is an example of a selection unit in claim 1, and S7 in FIG. 4 is an example of the position information acquisition means of claim 2 and an example of the extraction means of claim 3, the output condition memory 11a of FIG. 1 is an example of the first output condition storage means of claim 4, 1 is an example of the second output condition storage means of claim 4, S22 of FIG. 4 is an example of the identification image determination means of claim 5, and S43 of FIG. 4 is the identification image generation of claim 5. 4 is an example of the synthesizing means of claim 5, S41 of FIG. 4 is an example of the margin extracting means of claim 6, S32 of FIG. 4 is an example of the document position information acquiring means of claim 7, S33 of FIG. 4 is an example of the output direction adjusting means of claim 7, FIG. The dimension code detection flag 12a is an example of the detection result storage means of claim 8, S30 and S36 of FIG. 4 are examples of the item determination means of claim 9, and S31 and S38 of FIG. 4 are the third output condition generation of claim 9. It corresponds to an example of means.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Can be inferred.

  In the first embodiment described above, in the process of S26 shown in FIG. 4, the position of the two-dimensional code that existed in the scan image and the position of the two-dimensional code in the scan image stored in the two-dimensional code In the above description, the case where printing is performed using the printing conditions stored in the two-dimensional code K by the processing of S29 when the two match is described. However, conversely, if they do not match, printing is performed using the printing conditions stored in the two-dimensional code K, and if they match, the default printing conditions stored in the output condition memory 11a are used. Then, it may be printed. In this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In the first embodiment described above, the printing conditions and the image file generation conditions are stored in the two-dimensional code K without being distinguished, and the processing of S29 shown in FIG. 4 and the processing of S61 shown in FIG. In the above description, the necessary output conditions are acquired. However, the necessary output conditions may be classified and stored in advance according to the printing conditions and the image file generation conditions. In such a case, only necessary setting conditions can be acquired from the two-dimensional code K, and output conditions can be set at high speed.

  Further, in the first embodiment described above, the output condition is not stored in the two-dimensional code, the output condition associated with the position (c, d) of the two-dimensional code in the scanned image, and other than (c, d) An output condition setting table (for example, the printing condition setting table T of the second embodiment) including the associated output conditions may be stored in the flash memory 11. In this case, in S28 of FIG. 4, the output condition associated with the position (c, d) of the two-dimensional code in the scanned image is acquired from the output condition setting table, and in S37 of FIG. 4, from the output condition setting table. What is necessary is just to acquire the output conditions matched other than (c, d). Thereby, the information stored in the two-dimensional code can be reduced, and the two-dimensional code can be formed small.

  In the first embodiment described above, the case where the two-dimensional code is configured by a QR code has been described. However, the two-dimensional code is an identification image that can be stored by encoding predetermined information such as a barcode. I just need it. Even in such a case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In the first embodiment described above, the case where the two-dimensional code is erased has been described in S40 of FIG. 4, but the two-dimensional code may not necessarily be erased. In such a case, the printing condition setting process can be performed at high speed.

  In the first embodiment described above, S32 and S33 in FIG. 4 may be omitted. In the case of the first embodiment, it is because the process equivalent to the process of S32 is performed in the process of S26 in FIG. 4, and in this case, the print condition setting process can be performed at high speed.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the previous printing condition is reflected in the current printing according to the elapsed time of the current printing from the previous printing has been described. However, the elapsed time from the previous printing to the current printing is described. Regardless of this, the previous printing conditions may not be reflected in the current printing. In such a case, the hold output condition valid flag 12b and S34 to S36 in FIG. 4 are unnecessary. In addition, if they do not match in the determination of S26 (S26: No), or after the process of S25, the process of S37 may be executed.

  In the second embodiment described above, the position of the mark M is detected from the scanned image, it is determined whether the detected position of the mark M is stored in the printing condition setting table T, and if it is stored, The printing condition may be set to the printing condition stored in association with the position of the mark M. If the printing condition is not stored, the default printing condition may be set.

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Claims (9)

In an image processing apparatus provided with reading means for reading a document,
Detecting means for detecting the position of the identification image included in the read data read by the reading means;
A selection means for selecting one output condition from among different output conditions, which are output conditions used when outputting the read data, according to the position of the identification image detected by the detection means;
An image processing apparatus comprising: output means for outputting the read data under one output condition selected by the selection means. Comprising position information acquisition means for acquiring position information indicating a predetermined position in the read data;
The detection means detects whether the identification image is present at a predetermined position indicated by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit selects the one output condition according to a detection result by the detection unit. Extraction means for extracting an identification image from the read data read by the reading means;
Information included in the identification image extracted by the extraction means, and position information acquisition means for acquiring position information indicating a predetermined position in the read data,
The detection means detects whether the identification image is present at a predetermined position indicated by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit selects the one output condition according to a detection result by the detection unit. First output condition storage means for storing a first output condition indicating an output condition used when outputting the read data;
Second output condition acquisition means for acquiring a second output condition indicating an output condition different from the first output condition stored in the first output condition storage means from the identification image included in the read data;
Second output condition storage means for storing the second output condition acquired by the second output condition acquisition means,
The selection unit selects the first output condition stored in the first output condition storage unit when the detection unit determines that the identification image is not at the predetermined position, and the identification image is at the predetermined position. 4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the second output condition stored in the second output condition storage unit is selected. Identification image determination means for determining whether the identification data is included in the read data;
When it is determined that the identification image is included by the identification image determination unit and the identification image is not in a predetermined position by the detection unit, or the identification image is determined by the identification image determination unit. An identification image generating means for generating an identification image including the first output condition and the position information when it is determined not to be included;
Generated by the identification image generation means to the read data determined not to include the identification image by the identification image determination means, or read data that the identification image is not in a predetermined position by the detection means The image processing apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising a combining unit that combines the identification images. Margin extraction for extracting one or more blank areas in the read data determined not to include the identification image by the identification image determination unit or the read data in which the identification image is not in a predetermined position by the detection unit With means,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the synthesizing unit synthesizes the identification image generated by the identification image generating unit with one margin area extracted by the margin extracting unit. The identification image includes document position information indicating the position of the identification image in the vertical direction of the document,
Document position information acquisition means for acquiring the document position information from the identification image;
Based on the original position information acquired by the original position information acquisition means and the position of the identification image detected by the detection means, the reading is performed so that the position of the identification image is based on the original position information. 7. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an output direction adjusting unit that rotates and outputs data. Identification image determination means for determining whether the identification data is included in the read data;
Detecting whether the identification image is in a predetermined position by the detection means for the read data read by the reading means immediately before the read data determined not to include the identification image by the identification image determination means A detection result storage means for storing the result within a predetermined time after the output of the read data is completed,
The selection means indicates that the detection result stored in the detection result storage means for the read data determined not to include the identification image by the identification image determination means indicates that the identification image is not at a predetermined position. 8. If the first output condition is selected, the second output condition is selected when the determination result indicates that the identification image is at a predetermined position. An image processing apparatus according to any one of the above. Item determining means for determining whether an item other than the item included in the second output condition is included in the first output condition;
When it is determined that the item is included by the item determination unit, the second output condition is configured by adding a value set in the first output condition for an item other than the item included in the second output condition. A third output condition generating means for generating a third output condition;
9. The image processing according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit selects the third output condition when the third output condition is generated by the third output condition generation unit. apparatus.

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