JP2015057744A5 - Layout evaluation apparatus and layout evaluation program - Google Patents
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本発明は、オフィスなどでプリンタや複合機などの画像形成装置の設置位置の適正化を図るためのレイアウト評価装置、レイアウト評価プログラムに関する。 The present invention, layout evaluating apparatus order to achieve an appropriate installation position of the image forming apparatus such as a printer or a multifunction machine in an office, about the layout evaluation program.
本発明は、上記の問題を解決しようとするものであり、複数の画像形成装置の設置位置の適正化を図ることのできるレイアウト評価装置、レイアウト評価プログラムを提供することを目的としている。 SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides a layout evaluation apparatus and a layout evaluation program capable of optimizing the installation positions of a plurality of image forming apparatuses.
［１］第１の画像処理装置、第２の画像処理装置、及び、複数の端末装置を含む画像処理システムにおいて用いられるレイアウト評価装置であって、[1] A layout evaluation device used in an image processing system including a first image processing device, a second image processing device, and a plurality of terminal devices,
前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれについて、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の位置関係を示す情報を取得する取得部と、 For each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device, an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating a positional relationship with each of the plurality of terminal devices;
前記取得部が取得した位置関係を示す情報に基づいて、前記複数の端末装置のうちの一部の端末装置と、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれとの位置関係を解析し、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置の適正さを判断する解析部と、 Based on the information indicating the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit, the position of a part of the plurality of terminal devices and each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device An analysis unit that analyzes the relationship and determines the appropriateness of the installation positions of the first image processing device and the second image processing device;
前記解析部による判断結果を出力する出力部と An output unit for outputting a determination result by the analysis unit;
を備えることを特徴とするレイアウト評価装置。 A layout evaluation apparatus comprising:
［２］前記解析部は、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正でない場合に、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更すべきと判断し、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正である場合に、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更すべきでないと判断する、［１］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。[2] The analysis unit sets the installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus when the installation positions of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus are not appropriate. If the installation position of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus is appropriate, the installation of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus is determined. The layout evaluation apparatus according to [1], which determines that the position should not be changed.
［３］前記取得部は、さらに、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれと前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置とが対応付けられたジョブ履歴を取得し、[3] The acquisition unit further acquires a job history in which each of the plurality of terminal devices is associated with the first image processing device or the second image processing device,
前記解析部は、さらに、前記第１の画像処理装置が実行したジョブの量と、前記第２の画像処理装置が実行したジョブの量とを比較して、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置の適正さを判断する、［１］または［２］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。 The analysis unit further compares the amount of jobs executed by the first image processing device with the amount of jobs executed by the second image processing device, and determines the first image processing device and the The layout evaluation apparatus according to [1] or [2], wherein the appropriateness of the installation position of the second image processing apparatus is determined.
［４］前記解析部は、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれが実行したジョブの量に、所定の差がある場合に、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正でないと判断する、［３］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。[4] When the amount of jobs executed by each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device has a predetermined difference, the analysis unit is configured to execute the first image processing device and the second image processing device. The layout evaluation apparatus according to [3], which determines that the installation position of the second image processing apparatus is not appropriate.
［５］前記解析部は、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正でないと判断した場合、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置のうち、ジョブの実行量が少ない画像処理装置の方がジョブの実行量の多い画像処理装置よりも前記一部の端末装置との距離が近くなるように前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更すべきであると判断する、［４］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。[5] When the analysis unit determines that the installation positions of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus are not appropriate, the analysis unit includes the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus. Of these, the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus has a smaller job execution amount, and is closer to the partial terminal device than an image processing apparatus having a larger job execution amount. The layout evaluation apparatus according to [4], wherein the installation position of the image processing apparatus is determined to be changed.
［６］前記解析部は、さらに、前記第１の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にある端末装置の数と、前記第２の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にある端末装置の数とを比較して、前記第１の画像処理装置の設置位置と前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置との適正さを判断する、［１］または［２］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。[6] The analysis unit further calculates the number of terminal devices within a predetermined range from the first image processing device and the number of terminal devices within a predetermined range from the second image processing device. The layout evaluation apparatus according to [1] or [2], in which the appropriateness between the installation position of the first image processing apparatus and the installation position of the second image processing apparatus is determined by comparison.
［７］前記解析部は、前記第１の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にある端末装置の数と、前記第２の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にある端末装置の数とに、所定の差がある場合に、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正でないと判断する、［６］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。[7] The analysis unit determines a predetermined number of terminal devices within a predetermined range from the first image processing device and a number of terminal devices within a predetermined range from the second image processing device. The layout evaluation apparatus according to [6], in which it is determined that the installation positions of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus are not appropriate.
［８］前記解析部は、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正でないと判断した場合、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置のうち、所定範囲内にある端末装置の数が少ない画像処理装置の方が所定範囲内にある端末装置の数が多い画像処理装置よりも前記一部の端末装置との距離が近くなるように前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更すべきであると判断する、［７］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。[8] When the analysis unit determines that the installation positions of the first image processing device and the second image processing device are not appropriate, the analysis unit includes the first image processing device and the second image processing device. Among these, the image processing apparatus having a smaller number of terminal devices within the predetermined range is closer to the some terminal devices than the image processing device having a larger number of terminal devices within the predetermined range. The layout evaluation apparatus according to [7], wherein it is determined that the installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus should be changed.
［９］前記出力部の出力には、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の適正な設置位置に関する情報を含む、［１］〜［８］のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価装置。[9] The layout according to any one of [1] to [8], wherein the output of the output unit includes information on an appropriate installation position of the first image processing device and the second image processing device. Evaluation device.
［１０］前記出力部の出力には、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更するための情報を含む、［１］〜［９］のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価装置。[10] The output from the output unit includes information for changing an installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus, according to any one of [1] to [9]. Layout evaluation device.
［１１］前記出力部の出力には、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を移動させるための移動方向を含む、［１０］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。[11] The layout evaluation apparatus according to [10], wherein the output of the output unit includes a moving direction for moving an installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus.
［１２］前記出力部の出力には、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を移動させるための移動距離を含む、［１１］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。[12] The layout evaluation apparatus according to [11], wherein the output of the output unit includes a movement distance for moving an installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus.
［１３］前記解析部は、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更した場合の、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置におけるジョブの実行量を推定する、［１］〜［１２］のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価装置。[13] The analysis unit may execute a job in the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus when the installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus is changed. The layout evaluation apparatus according to any one of [1] to [12], which estimates an execution amount.
［１４］前記出力部の出力には、前記推定したジョブの実行量を含む、［１３］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。[14] The layout evaluation device according to [13], wherein the output of the output unit includes the estimated execution amount of the job.
［１５］前記解析部は、前記取得部が取得した位置関係を示す情報に基づいて、前記第１の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にあり、且つ、前記第２の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にある端末装置の中から、前記一部の端末装置を特定する、［１］〜［１４］のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価装置。[15] The analysis unit is within a predetermined range from the first image processing device and is predetermined from the second image processing device based on the information indicating the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit. The layout evaluation device according to any one of [1] to [14], wherein the partial terminal device is specified from among terminal devices within a range.
［１６］前記取得部は、前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれについて、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の位置関係を示す情報として、前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の無線通信状態を示す通信状態情報を取得し、[16] The acquisition unit may use the first image processing device as information indicating a positional relationship between each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device with each of the plurality of terminal devices. Obtaining communication state information indicating a wireless communication state between each of the device and the second image processing device and each of the plurality of terminal devices;
前記解析部は、前記通信状態情報が示す無線通信状態に基づいて、第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の距離を導出する、［１］〜［１５］のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価装置。 The analysis unit derives a distance between each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device and each of the plurality of terminal devices based on a wireless communication state indicated by the communication state information. , [1] to [15].
［１７］前記取得部が取得する通信状態情報は、複数の通信強度のそれぞれにより無線通信した場合の無線通信状態を示し、[17] The communication state information acquired by the acquisition unit indicates a wireless communication state when wireless communication is performed at each of a plurality of communication strengths.
前記解析部は、通信強度毎の通信可能距離と各通信強度での無線通信状態とから、前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの距離を導出する、［１６］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。 The analysis unit determines each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device, and each of the plurality of terminal devices based on a communicable distance for each communication strength and a wireless communication state at each communication strength. The layout evaluation apparatus according to [16], wherein the distance is derived.
［１８］前記取得部が取得する通信状態情報は、無線通信時の伝播時間を示し、[18] The communication state information acquired by the acquisition unit indicates a propagation time during wireless communication,
前記第１の画像処理装置と第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれは、同じクロックを備え、 Each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device, and each of the plurality of terminal devices includes the same clock,
前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間で無線通信する場合に、送信側の装置は送信時に自装置が備えるクロックが示す時刻を送信データに付加し、受信側の装置は、前記送信データの受信時に自装置のクロックが示す時刻と、前記送信データに付加されている時刻との差を求め、前記解析部は、この差に基づいて前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの距離を導出する、［１６］に記載のレイアウト評価装置。 When wireless communication is performed between each of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus and each of the plurality of terminal apparatuses, a time indicated by a clock included in the transmission apparatus is transmitted to the transmission apparatus. Is added to the transmission data, and the receiving apparatus obtains a difference between the time indicated by the clock of the own apparatus when the transmission data is received and the time added to the transmission data, and the analysis unit determines the difference. The layout evaluation apparatus according to [16], wherein a distance between each of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus and each of the plurality of terminal apparatuses is derived based on
［１９］第１の画像処理装置、第２の画像処理装置、及び、複数の端末装置を含む画像処理システムにおいて用いられるレイアウト評価装置として機能するコンピュータで実行されるプログラムであって[19] A program executed by a computer functioning as a layout evaluation device used in an image processing system including a first image processing device, a second image processing device, and a plurality of terminal devices.
前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれについて、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の位置関係を示す情報を取得する取得ステップと、 An acquisition step of acquiring information indicating a positional relationship between each of the plurality of terminal devices for each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device;
前記取得した位置関係を示す情報に基づいて、前記複数の端末装置のうちの一部の端末装置と、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれとの位置関係を解析し、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置の適正さを判断する解析ステップと、 Based on the information indicating the acquired positional relationship, the positional relationship between a part of the plurality of terminal devices and each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device is analyzed. And an analysis step of determining appropriateness of installation positions of the first image processing device and the second image processing device;
前記解析ステップにおける判断結果を出力する出力ステップと An output step for outputting a determination result in the analysis step;
を実行することを特徴とするレイアウト評価プログラム。 A layout evaluation program characterized by executing
［２０］前記解析ステップは、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正でない場合に、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更すべきと判断し、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正である場合に、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更すべきでないと判断する、［１９］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[20] In the analyzing step, when the installation positions of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus are not appropriate, the installation positions of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus If the installation position of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus is appropriate, the installation of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus is determined. The layout evaluation program according to [19], which determines that the position should not be changed.
［２１］前記取得ステップは、さらに、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれと前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置とが対応付けられたジョブ履歴を取得し、[21] The acquisition step further acquires a job history in which each of the plurality of terminal devices is associated with the first image processing device or the second image processing device,
前記解析ステップは、さらに、前記第１の画像処理装置が実行したジョブの量と、前記第２の画像処理装置が実行したジョブの量とを比較して、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置の適正さを判断する、［１９］または［２０］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。 The analyzing step further compares the amount of jobs executed by the first image processing device with the amount of jobs executed by the second image processing device, and the first image processing device and the The layout evaluation program according to [19] or [20], which determines the appropriateness of the installation position of the second image processing apparatus.
［２２］前記解析ステップは、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれが実行したジョブの量に、所定の差がある場合に、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正でないと判断する、［２１］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[22] In the analysis step, when there is a predetermined difference in the amount of jobs executed by each of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus, the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus The layout evaluation program according to [21], which determines that the installation position of the second image processing apparatus is not appropriate.
［２３］前記解析ステップは、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正でないと判断した場合、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置のうち、ジョブの実行量が少ない画像処理装置の方がジョブの実行量の多い画像処理装置よりも前記一部の端末装置との距離が近くなるように前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更すべきであると判断する、［２２］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[23] In the analysis step, when it is determined that the installation positions of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus are not appropriate, the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus Of these, the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus has a smaller job execution amount, and is closer to the partial terminal device than an image processing apparatus having a larger job execution amount. The layout evaluation program according to [22], wherein the installation position of the image processing apparatus is determined to be changed.
［２４］前記解析ステップは、さらに、前記第１の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にある端末装置の数と、前記第２の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にある端末装置の数とを比較して、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置の適正さを判断する、［１９］または［２０］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[24] In the analyzing step, the number of terminal devices within a predetermined range from the first image processing device and the number of terminal devices within a predetermined range from the second image processing device are further calculated. The layout evaluation program according to [19] or [20], which compares the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus to determine whether the installation positions are appropriate.
［２５］前記解析ステップは、前記第１の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にある端末装置の数と、前記第２の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にある端末装置の数とに、所定の差がある場合に、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正でないと判断する、［２４］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[25] In the analysis step, a predetermined number of terminal devices within a predetermined range from the first image processing device and a number of terminal devices within a predetermined range from the second image processing device are predetermined. The layout evaluation program according to [24], which determines that the installation positions of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus are not appropriate when there is a difference.
［２６］前記解析ステップは、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置が適正でないと判断した場合、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置のうち、所定範囲内にある端末装置の数が少ない画像処理装置の方が所定範囲内にある端末装置の数が多い画像処理装置よりも前記一部の端末装置との距離が近くなるように前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更すべきであると判断する、［２５］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[26] In the analysis step, when it is determined that the installation positions of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus are not appropriate, the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus Among these, the image processing apparatus having a smaller number of terminal devices within the predetermined range is closer to the some terminal devices than the image processing device having a larger number of terminal devices within the predetermined range. The layout evaluation program according to [25], wherein it is determined that the installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus should be changed.
［２７］前記出力ステップにおける出力には、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の適正な設置位置に関する情報を含む、［１９］〜［２６］のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[27] The layout according to any one of [19] to [26], wherein the output in the output step includes information regarding an appropriate installation position of the first image processing device and the second image processing device. Evaluation program.
［２８］前記出力ステップにおける出力には、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更するための情報を含む、［１９］〜［２７］のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[28] The output in the output step includes information for changing an installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus, according to any one of [19] to [27]. Layout evaluation program.
［２９］前記出力ステップにおける出力には、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を移動させるための移動方向を含む、［２８］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[29] The layout evaluation program according to [28], wherein the output in the output step includes a moving direction for moving an installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus.
［３０］前記出力ステップにおける出力には、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を移動させるための移動距離を含む、［２９］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[30] The layout evaluation program according to [29], wherein the output in the output step includes a movement distance for moving an installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus.
［３１］前記解析ステップは、前記第１の画像処理装置または前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置を変更した場合の、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置におけるジョブの実行量を推定する、［１９］〜［３０］のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[31] In the analysis step, jobs in the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus when the installation position of the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus is changed are displayed. The layout evaluation program according to any one of [19] to [30], which estimates an execution amount.
［３２］前記出力ステップにおける出力には、前記推定したジョブの実行量を含む、［３１］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[32] The layout evaluation program according to [31], wherein the output in the output step includes the estimated execution amount of the job.
［３３］前記解析ステップは、前記取得ステップにおいて取得した位置関係を示す情報に基づいて、前記第１の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にあり、且つ、前記第２の画像処理装置から所定の範囲内にある端末装置の中から、前記一部の端末装置を特定する、［１９］〜［３２］のいずれか］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。[33] The analyzing step is within a predetermined range from the first image processing device based on the information indicating the positional relationship acquired in the acquiring step, and the predetermined analyzing step is performed from the second image processing device. The layout evaluation program according to any one of [19] to [32], wherein the partial terminal device is specified from among terminal devices within a range.
［３４］前記取得ステップは、前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれについて、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の位置関係を示す情報として、前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の無線通信状態を示す通信状態情報を取得し、[34] In the acquisition step, the first image processing is performed as information indicating a positional relationship between each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device with each of the plurality of terminal devices. Obtaining communication state information indicating a wireless communication state between each of the device and the second image processing device and each of the plurality of terminal devices;
前記解析ステップは、前記通信状態情報が示す無線通信状態に基づいて、第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の距離を導出する、［１９］〜［３３］のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。 The analysis step derives a distance between each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device and each of the plurality of terminal devices based on a wireless communication state indicated by the communication state information. , [19] to [33].
［３５］前記取得ステップにおいて取得される通信状態情報は、複数の通信強度のそれぞれにより無線通信した場合の無線通信状態を示し、[35] The communication state information acquired in the acquisition step indicates a wireless communication state when wireless communication is performed at each of a plurality of communication strengths.
前記解析ステップは、通信強度毎の通信可能距離と各通信強度での無線通信状態とから、前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの距離を導出する、［３４］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。 The analysis step includes, based on a communicable distance for each communication strength and a wireless communication state at each communication strength, each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device, and each of the plurality of terminal devices. The layout evaluation program according to [34], wherein the distance is derived.
［３６］前記取得ステップにおいて取得される通信状態情報は、無線通信時の伝播時間を示し、[36] The communication state information acquired in the acquisition step indicates a propagation time during wireless communication,
前記第１の画像処理装置と第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれは、同じクロックを備え、 Each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device, and each of the plurality of terminal devices includes the same clock,
前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間で無線通信する場合に、送信側の装置は送信時に自装置が備えるクロックが示す時刻を送信データに付加し、受信側の装置は、前記送信データの受信時に自装置のクロックが示す時刻と、前記送信データに付加されている時刻との差を求め、 When wireless communication is performed between each of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus and each of the plurality of terminal apparatuses, a time indicated by a clock included in the transmission apparatus is transmitted to the transmission apparatus. Is added to the transmission data, and the receiving device obtains the difference between the time indicated by the clock of the own device when the transmission data is received and the time added to the transmission data,
前記解析ステップは、この差に基づいて前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの距離を導出する、［３４］に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。 The layout evaluation according to [34], wherein the analysis step derives a distance between each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device and each of the plurality of terminal devices based on the difference. program.
本発明に係るレイアウト評価装置、レイアウト評価プログラムによれば、複数の画像形成装置の設置位置の適正化を図るための情報をユーザに提供することができる。 Layout evaluating apparatus according to the present invention, according to the layout evaluation program, can provide information to achieve an appropriate installation position of the plurality of image forming apparatus to the user.
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前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれについて、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の位置関係を示す情報を取得する取得部と、 For each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device, an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating a positional relationship with each of the plurality of terminal devices;
前記取得部が取得した位置関係を示す情報に基づいて、前記複数の端末装置のうちの一部の端末装置と、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれとの位置関係を解析し、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置の適正さを判断する解析部と、 Based on the information indicating the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit, the position of a part of the plurality of terminal devices and each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device An analysis unit that analyzes the relationship and determines the appropriateness of the installation positions of the first image processing device and the second image processing device;
前記解析部による判断結果を出力する出力部と An output unit for outputting a determination result by the analysis unit;
を備えることを特徴とするレイアウト評価装置。 A layout evaluation apparatus comprising:
前記解析部は、さらに、前記第１の画像処理装置が実行したジョブの量と、前記第２の画像処理装置が実行したジョブの量とを比較して、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置の適正さを判断する、請求項１または２に記載のレイアウト評価装置。 The analysis unit further compares the amount of jobs executed by the first image processing device with the amount of jobs executed by the second image processing device, and determines the first image processing device and the The layout evaluation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the layout evaluation apparatus determines the appropriateness of the installation position of the second image processing apparatus.
前記解析部は、前記通信状態情報が示す無線通信状態に基づいて、第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の距離を導出する、請求項１〜１５のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価装置。 The analysis unit derives a distance between each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device and each of the plurality of terminal devices based on a wireless communication state indicated by the communication state information. The layout evaluation apparatus according to claim 1.
前記解析部は、通信強度毎の通信可能距離と各通信強度での無線通信状態とから、前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの距離を導出する、請求項１６に記載のレイアウト評価装置。 The analysis unit determines each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device, and each of the plurality of terminal devices based on a communicable distance for each communication strength and a wireless communication state at each communication strength. The layout evaluation apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the distance is derived.
前記第１の画像処理装置と第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれは、同じクロックを備え、 Each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device, and each of the plurality of terminal devices includes the same clock,
前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間で無線通信する場合に、送信側の装置は送信時に自装置が備えるクロックが示す時刻を送信データに付加し、受信側の装置は、前記送信データの受信時に自装置のクロックが示す時刻と、前記送信データに付加されている時刻との差を求め、前記解析部は、この差に基づいて前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの距離を導出する、請求項１６に記載のレイアウト評価装置。 When wireless communication is performed between each of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus and each of the plurality of terminal apparatuses, a time indicated by a clock included in the transmission apparatus is transmitted to the transmission apparatus. Is added to the transmission data, and the receiving apparatus obtains a difference between the time indicated by the clock of the own apparatus when the transmission data is received and the time added to the transmission data, and the analysis unit determines the difference. The layout evaluation device according to claim 16, wherein a distance between each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device and each of the plurality of terminal devices is derived based on the information.
前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれについて、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の位置関係を示す情報を取得する取得ステップと、 An acquisition step of acquiring information indicating a positional relationship between each of the plurality of terminal devices for each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device;
前記取得した位置関係を示す情報に基づいて、前記複数の端末装置のうちの一部の端末装置と、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれとの位置関係を解析し、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置の適正さを判断する解析ステップと、 Based on the information indicating the acquired positional relationship, the positional relationship between a part of the plurality of terminal devices and each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device is analyzed. And an analysis step of determining appropriateness of installation positions of the first image processing device and the second image processing device;
前記解析ステップにおける判断結果を出力する出力ステップと An output step for outputting a determination result in the analysis step;
を実行することを特徴とするレイアウト評価プログラム。 A layout evaluation program characterized by executing
前記解析ステップは、さらに、前記第１の画像処理装置が実行したジョブの量と、前記第２の画像処理装置が実行したジョブの量とを比較して、前記第１の画像処理装置及び前記第２の画像処理装置の設置位置の適正さを判断する、請求項１９または２０に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。 The analyzing step further compares the amount of jobs executed by the first image processing device with the amount of jobs executed by the second image processing device, and the first image processing device and the 21. The layout evaluation program according to claim 19 or 20, wherein the layout evaluation program determines the appropriateness of the installation position of the second image processing apparatus.
前記解析ステップは、前記通信状態情報が示す無線通信状態に基づいて、第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間の距離を導出する、請求項１９〜３３のいずれかに記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。 The analysis step derives a distance between each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device and each of the plurality of terminal devices based on a wireless communication state indicated by the communication state information. The layout evaluation program according to any one of claims 19 to 33.
前記解析ステップは、通信強度毎の通信可能距離と各通信強度での無線通信状態とから、前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの距離を導出する、請求項３４に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。 The analysis step includes, based on a communicable distance for each communication strength and a wireless communication state at each communication strength, each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device, and each of the plurality of terminal devices. The layout evaluation program according to claim 34, wherein the distance is derived.
前記第１の画像処理装置と第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれは、同じクロックを備え、 Each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device, and each of the plurality of terminal devices includes the same clock,
前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの間で無線通信する場合に、送信側の装置は送信時に自装置が備えるクロックが示す時刻を送信データに付加し、受信側の装置は、前記送信データの受信時に自装置のクロックが示す時刻と、前記送信データに付加されている時刻との差を求め、 When wireless communication is performed between each of the first image processing apparatus and the second image processing apparatus and each of the plurality of terminal apparatuses, a time indicated by a clock included in the transmission apparatus is transmitted to the transmission apparatus. Is added to the transmission data, and the receiving device obtains the difference between the time indicated by the clock of the own device when the transmission data is received and the time added to the transmission data,
前記解析ステップは、この差に基づいて前記第１の画像処理装置及び第２の画像処理装置のそれぞれと、前記複数の端末装置のそれぞれとの距離を導出する、請求項３４に記載のレイアウト評価プログラム。 The layout evaluation according to claim 34, wherein the analysis step derives a distance between each of the first image processing device and the second image processing device and each of the plurality of terminal devices based on the difference. program.
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