JP5873895B2 - Image processing apparatus and image processing system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing system in which a communication device and an image processing device transmit and receive information related to image processing by wireless communication. In particular, the present invention relates to an image processing apparatus capable of improving operability and an image processing system including the image processing apparatus.

  A portable communication device called a so-called smartphone is widely used. This type of communication device is highly convenient in that it can have various functions by adding various applications in addition to the functions of cameras, games, media players, and the like.

  In recent years, a technology in which a communication device is connected by wireless communication to a network to which a multifunction device (MFP) having a wireless communication function is connected, and the communication device transmits / receives information to / from the multifunction device has become widespread. doing. In particular, image data is transmitted from a communication device having a camera function to a multifunction device in the network by wireless communication, and directly printed out by the multifunction device without using a storage medium, a USB cable, or a personal computer. A system that can do this is realized. In addition, a mechanism for transmitting image data obtained by reading a document with a multifunction peripheral to a communication device has been proposed.

  In order to establish communication between the communication device and the multifunction device and to transmit and receive data, the user needs to perform operations such as registering information on the network to which the multifunction device is connected to the communication device. Furthermore, in order to transmit data from the multifunction device to the communication device, the user needs to register the destination information of the communication device in the multifunction device. When the operation is complicated as described above, the user performs an incorrect operation or refrains from using the multifunction device. Therefore, it is necessary to eliminate the complexity of the operation.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-151561 discloses a multifunction peripheral connected to the same LAN by a user dragging and dropping a setting file in a setting screen of a Web browser on a client PC (personal computer) connected to the LAN. An invention that can display a one-touch key and address book for a user is disclosed.

JP 2007-300480 A

  Since it is possible to communicate directly with a multifunction device from a portable information terminal device, it is possible to improve the operability by omitting setting operations as much as possible, and to make the system easier to use. It has been demanded. In the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1, only the operation screen set for the user can be displayed, and the user still needs to perform an operation for creating the setting for himself. Therefore, it can still be said that the required operability is improved and the operation is simplified.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an image processing apparatus capable of further improving operability and an image processing system including the image processing apparatus.

An image processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a display unit that displays an operation screen for receiving an operation, a reception unit that receives an operation corresponding to the operation screen, and printing image data according to the operation received by the reception unit. An image processing apparatus including an image processing unit that performs image processing including output, wherein the image processing unit includes a printing unit that performs the print output, a wireless communication unit that performs communication by wireless communication, and the wireless communication unit A connection detection unit that detects a connection request from an external device by a communication unit, and an operation screen displayed on the display unit when the connection detection unit detects a connection request, the wireless communication unit displays the operation screen. A change means for changing to an operation screen for accepting an operation for selecting an image processing based on information transmitted / received between and an operation selected by the accepting unit. If image processing has determined a means for determining whether said is an image processing for instructing the external device to the print output, and said means is an image processing for instructing the printout, the printing means Requesting means for requesting the external device to transmit image data to be printed out or to transmit a list of image data including identification information for identifying the image data. To do.

In the image processing apparatus according to the present invention, the connection detection unit detects whether there is an image processing execution request included in the connection request from the external device, and the connection detection unit issues a connection request. If detected, means for determining whether or not an execution request for image processing is included in the detection result; and if it is determined that the means is included, the image processing specified by the included execution request is Means for determining whether or not the image processing is instructing print output , and means for prohibiting change of the operation screen by the changing means when the means determines that the image processing is instructing the print output. And when the means prohibits the change, the request means requests transmission of image data or the list.

  In the image processing apparatus according to the present invention, when the request unit requests transmission of the list, and the list requesting transmission is received from the external device by the wireless communication unit, the operation screen is changed to the received list. Second change means for changing to an operation screen for accepting selection of image data based on the image data, and when the accepting portion accepts selection of image data, the external communication device transmits the selected image data by the wireless communication means. And a second request means for requesting to the server.

  In the image processing apparatus according to the present invention, the list includes data representing a thumbnail of an image based on image data selected based on the list, and the second changing unit includes the changed operation screen. The thumbnails are displayed, and the accepting unit accepts selection of the thumbnails.

  In the image processing apparatus according to the present invention, the printing unit requests the image data to be transmitted by the request unit or the second request unit, and receives the image data requested to be transmitted from the external device by the wireless communication unit. In this case, the received image data is printed out.

  The image processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that setting information for setting a print output attribute related to the image data is added to the image data received by the wireless communication means.

The image processing apparatus according to the present invention, the wireless communication unit is characterized in that are to perform communication before Kigaibu apparatus one-to-one.

An image processing system according to the present invention includes a display unit that displays an operation screen for receiving an operation, a reception unit that receives an operation corresponding to the operation screen, and a printout of image data according to the operation received by the reception unit. In an image processing system including an image processing unit that performs image processing, an image processing device that includes a wireless communication unit that performs communication by wireless communication, and a communication device that can be connected to the image processing device by wireless communication. In the image processing apparatus, the image processing unit includes a printing unit that performs the print output. The wireless communication unit detects a connection request from the communication device, and the connection detection unit includes: When a connection request is detected, image processing based on information transmitted / received between the wireless communication unit and the communication device is displayed on the operation screen displayed on the display unit. Changing means for changing the operation screen for accepting an operation of selecting, when the accepting unit accepts an operation of selecting an image processing that has been selected is the image processing for instructing the print output from the communication device And means for determining whether the image processing is an image process for instructing the print output, or identification information for identifying the image data to be transmitted or output by the print unit Means for requesting the communication device to transmit a list of image data including the image data.

  In the present invention, when a communication device is externally connected to an image processing device that receives an operation corresponding to the operation screen and performs image processing, image processing based on information transmitted to and received from the communication device is selected. The operation screen is changed. When the selected image processing is mobile printing, the communication apparatus is requested to transmit image data to be printed out or a list of the image data.

  In the present invention, when a mobile print execution request is included in a connection request from an external device, transmission of image data to be printed out or a list of the image data is requested without an operation on the operation screen.

  In the present invention, it is possible to select image data based on the list on the operation screen, and the communication device is requested to transmit the substance of the selected image data.

  In the present invention, it is possible to select image data using thumbnails.

  In the present invention, image data received from an external communication device is printed out.

  In the present invention, print output setting information is added to image data received from an external communication device.

  In the present invention, the image processing apparatus and the communication apparatus communicate directly, for example, in an ad hoc mode. Thus, control is performed so that only the connection with one communication apparatus is established.

  In the present invention, the IP address information, e-mail address information, or telephone number information of the communication apparatus connected to the image processing apparatus is provided as the provision information for providing the image data generated by the image processing apparatus. May be generated. The destination of the generated image data is not limited to the connected communication device, and may be another communication device or a recording device that can be accessed from the other communication device. In this case, the provided information is path information or URL information in the recording apparatus, and an external communication apparatus can acquire the generated image data based on the path information or URL information. Since the provision information is created in the image processing apparatus, the operation in the external communication apparatus is simplified.

  In the present invention, a list of image data to be printed out by the image processing apparatus is automatically acquired from an external device including a connected communication device or another communication device and displayed on the display unit in a selectable manner. May be. This simplifies the operation until print output is executed.

  When the communication with the communication device is disconnected and returned to the default operation screen, the change operation is confirmed, and the user operation may be simplified by returning only when the change is selected. .

  Furthermore, even if a communication device is connected to the image processing device, if the operation is not performed for a predetermined period, the screen is returned to the original predetermined operation screen, thereby preventing an erroneous operation from being accepted. You may make it do.

  An operation related to image processing in the image processing apparatus may be accepted only when the communication apparatus is connected from the outside by wireless communication. Thereby, it is possible to prevent operations related to image processing from being complicated.

  According to the present invention, the operation in the image processing apparatus is automatically changed according to the presence or absence of a communication apparatus connected to the image processing apparatus by wireless communication, so that the image processing operation related to wireless communication is simplified. The Thereby, the operability by the user can be further improved. Further, by controlling so that only the connection with one communication apparatus is established, it is possible to prevent image processing based on information transmitted from a plurality of communication apparatuses from being complicated.

1 is a schematic diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of an image processing system according to a first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing system according to a first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a screen change procedure executed by the multifunction machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an initial screen displayed on the display unit of the multifunction peripheral. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an operation screen of a copy function. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen after change that is displayed on the display unit of the multifunction peripheral. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an operation screen of a mobile scan function. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure executed in the image processing system according to the second embodiment. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure executed by the multifunction machine according to the third embodiment. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure executed by the multifunction machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which a list of image data according to Embodiment 3 is displayed. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an address list screen according to Embodiment 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the list display screen of the address information received from the communication apparatus. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure executed by the multifunction machine according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed by the multi-function peripheral when it is determined that communication with the communication apparatus has been disconnected. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a screen change procedure executed by the multifunction machine according to the fifth embodiment. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a message displayed on a display unit in Embodiment 5. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure executed in the image processing system according to the sixth embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing embodiments thereof.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the image processing system according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the image processing system according to the first embodiment. The image processing system includes a multifunction device 1 installed in a company, a public facility, a home, or the like, and a communication device 2 possessed by a user. The multi-function device 1 directly establishes a connection by wireless communication with one communication device 2 existing in the effective area of wireless communication by the ad hoc mode. In addition to the communication connection with the communication device 2, the multifunction device 1 may be connected to a LAN in a company, a public facility, or a home, or may be connected to an external Internet.

  In the present invention, in such an image processing system, the multifunction device 1 possesses the communication device 2 when performing scanning or printing out based on information from the communication device 2 possessed by the user. Simplify the user's operations as much as possible.

  The multifunction machine 1 is an image processing apparatus that has a reading function (scanner), a print output function (printer), a FAX function, and the like, and performs processing on image data. The multifunction device 1 includes a control unit 10 that controls each component, an input / output unit 11 that uses a touch panel and an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a temporary storage unit 12, a storage unit 13 that stores various types of information, and a communication. A communication unit 14 that realizes communication with the apparatus 2, an image reading unit 15 that realizes a reading function, and an image forming unit 16 that realizes a print output function are provided. In addition, the multi-function device 1 includes components for realizing a number of functions, such as a FAX communication unit for performing FAX communication via a telephone network, but illustration and detailed description thereof are omitted here.

  The control unit 10 uses a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and controls each component based on a control program stored in a built-in ROM (Read Only Memory).

  The input / output unit 11 includes a display unit 11a using an LCD and an operation unit 11b using a touch panel. The operation unit 11b may use a hardware key as well as a touch panel. For the display unit 11a displaying various icons or buttons, the operation unit 11b detects the position on the touch panel touched by the user. Based on the position information touched by the user and the position information of the icon or button displayed on the display unit 11a, the control unit 10 can specify which icon or button is touched. The control unit 10 can specify which hardware key is pressed.

  The temporary storage unit 12 uses a RAM such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). The temporary storage unit 12 stores temporary information for various processes generated by the process of the control unit 10. The temporary storage unit 12 also stores an access key (permission information) for accessing the scan or printer function of the multifunction device 1 via wireless communication. The access key will be described in detail later.

  The storage unit 13 uses an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 13 may store address information for a fax function, an electronic mail communication function, and an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) communication function. The storage unit 13 may store image data read by the image reading unit 15 or image data received via the communication unit 14.

The communication unit 14 implements a wireless communication function. The control unit 10 can transmit and receive data to and from the communication device 2 by wireless communication through the communication unit 14. Incidentally communication unit 1 4 is connected one with the communication device 2 in the ad hoc mode, it is not intended to be able to communicate connected simultaneously a plurality of communication devices 2. The communication unit 14 has an access point function, that is, a function of a parent device in a wireless LAN. Note that the communication by the communication unit 14 is not limited to the ad hoc mode. Any other method may be used as long as it is possible to eliminate simultaneous communication connection with a plurality of communication devices 2. The communication unit 14 is an interface (not shown) such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) (not shown) provided in the multi-function device 1, and a communication is realized by connecting a wireless communication device having an access point function to the interface. Also good.

  The image reading unit 15 uses a scanner unit. The scanner unit is a reading device for optically reading a document placed on the document table 15a or the document tray, and a control unit for controlling a reading operation by the optical unit and the optical unit inside the main body of the multifunction device 1. Including. The image reading unit 15 outputs image data obtained by reading a document to a predetermined image memory, and the control unit 10 can acquire the image data from the image memory.

  The image forming unit 16 uses a printer unit. The printer unit is disposed inside the main body of the multifunction device 1 and below the scanner unit. The printer unit generates a toner image based on the image data given from the control unit 10, and forms an image by transferring the toner image onto a sheet.

  The communication device 2 is a mobile phone called a so-called smartphone. The communication device 2 may be a tablet PC (personal computer). The communication device 2 realizes communication with the multifunction device 1 via the control unit 20 that controls each component, an input / output unit 21 that uses a touch panel, a storage unit 22 that stores various types of information, and an access point AP. And a communication unit 23.

  The control unit 20 uses a CPU to control each component based on a control program stored in a built-in ROM.

  The input / output unit 21 includes a display unit 21a and an operation unit 21b using a touch panel and hardware keys using an LCD. For the display unit 21a displaying various icons or buttons, the operation unit 21b detects the position on the touch panel touched by the user, and the operation unit 21b notifies the control unit 20 of the position information touched by the user. The control unit 20 can specify which icon or button is touched based on the position information of the icon or button displayed on the display unit 21a. Further, when a hardware key is pressed, the operation unit 21b notifies the control unit 20 together with information specifying which key is pressed.

  The storage unit 22 uses a RAM and a flash memory. In the flash memory of the storage unit 22, an application program (hereinafter referred to as a print scan application) that is used to print out (print) image data or scan a document (scan) in the multifunction device 1 connected to the network N. ) Is stored. The control unit 20 reads out and executes the print scan application stored in the storage unit 22, thereby realizing communication with the multifunction device 1 described later and transmission / reception of image data with the multifunction device 1.

  In addition, the storage unit 22 corresponds to the print scan application, as setting information, resolution setting when reading received image data, file type (format), color / monochrome setting, size of original to be read, and creation Setting information such as the size (presence / absence of reduction) of image data to be stored is stored. Also, setting information such as print size setting, color / monochrome setting, and print quality setting for print output based on image data to be transmitted may be used. The setting information is initially set by the print scan application, and can be edited later by the user via the print scan application. The setting information may be separately stored for each different multifunction device. The setting information may include the user name (user ID) of the communication device 2.

  The storage unit 22 may store image data in a flash memory. The control unit 20 can transmit the image data stored in the flash memory of the storage unit 22 to the multifunction device 1 through the communication unit 23. Further, the image data received by the communication unit 23 may be temporarily stored in the RAM of the storage unit 22 or may be stored in a flash memory for storage.

  The storage unit 22 stores address book information in a flash memory. The control unit 20 can transmit an e-mail by a mailer function based on the address book information stored in the flash memory of the storage unit 22.

  The communication unit 23 implements a wireless communication function. Based on an instruction from the control unit 20, it is possible to connect to the communication unit 14 of the multifunction device 1 and transmit / receive various types of information including image data to / from the multifunction device 1.

  In the image processing system configured as described above, a procedure for changing a screen displayed when the communication device 2 is connected in the multifunction device 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart and an operation screen example.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a screen change procedure executed by the multifunction device 1 according to the first embodiment.

  The control unit 10 of the multifunction device 1 determines whether or not the connection request from the communication device 2 is received by the communication unit 14 (step S11). When it is determined that the connection request is not received (S11: NO), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S11 and waits until it is determined that the connection request is received.

  During this time, the control unit 20 of the communication device 2 searches the access point, that is, the communication unit 14 of the multifunction device 1, acquires identification information such as the SSID of the multifunction device 1, and sends to the multifunction device 1 based on the acquired identification information. Send a connection request. The control unit 20 may acquire the SSID of the multifunction device 1 that is directly input from the user by the operation unit 21b without performing a search.

  When it is determined that the connection request has been received in step S11 (S11: YES), the control unit 10 of the multifunction device 1 issues network identification information of the communication device 2 to establish a wireless communication connection with the communication device 2. (Step S12), and transmits to the communication device 2 (step S13). Here, as the network identification information, for example, when the IP address of the communication unit 14 of the multifunction device 1 is “192.168.9.10”, the control unit 10 assigns an IP address such as “192.168.0.20” to the communication device 2. As a result, a wireless communication connection between the multifunction device 1 and the communication device 2 is established.

  Next, the control part 10 changes the operation screen currently displayed on the display part 11a to the operation screen regarding the image processing based on the information transmitted / received between the communication apparatuses 2 (step S14), and will be in a standby state.

  After step S14, the control unit 10 accepts an operation corresponding to the changed operation screen (step S15), and executes scanning by the image reading unit 15 or image processing of printing by the image forming unit 16 according to the operation. (Step S16), the process ends.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen example of an initial screen displayed on the display unit 11a of the multifunction device 1. In the initial screen (default screen), icons 110 to 113 of functions that are not essential for the communication device 2 among the functions that can be executed by the multifunction machine 1 are displayed. In the screen example of FIG. 4, the initial screen includes an icon 110 for starting copying, an icon 111 for executing scanning (image reading), an icon 112 for executing printing (printing output), and a multifunction device. 1 includes an icon 113 for selecting and editing address information registered in one storage unit 13. The user can cause the multifunction device 1 to execute each function by touching the touch panel on any one of the icons 110 to 113. For example, when the user touches the touch panel on the icon 110 with a finger or the like, the control unit 10 detects this, and displays an operation screen including setting conditions for executing the copy function on the display unit 11a.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a copy function operation screen. When the copy function is selected, as shown in FIG. 5, a pull-down menu in which the document size, copy magnification, number of copies, etc. can be set is displayed on the display unit 11a, and a copy start button for executing copying is displayed. Is displayed. The user can print out a copy of the document placed on the document table 15a by touching the touch panel on the copy start button after setting each item.

  With respect to the initial screen shown in FIG. 4, a screen that is changed when the communication device 2 is connected to the multifunction device 1 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen after change that is displayed on the display unit 11a of the multifunction device 1. In the screen example shown in FIG. 6, an icon 114 named “mobile scan” and an icon 115 named “mobile print” are added to the initial screen shown in FIG. 4. By touching the touch panel on the icon 114, the user can execute a function of causing the communication device 2 or another communication device to provide image data obtained by the multifunction device 1 scanning a document. Further, when the user touches the touch panel on the icon 115, the multifunction device 1 executes a function of printing out based on the image data stored in the communication device 2 or the image data stored in another communication device. Is possible. For example, when the user touches the touch panel on the icon 114 while the screen illustrated in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit 11a, the control unit 10 detects this and the operation screen for executing the mobile scan function Is displayed on the display unit 11a.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen for the mobile scan function. When the mobile scan function is selected, as shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 11a displays a pull-down menu that allows settings such as a document size to be read, a file format of image data to be generated, and color / monochrome settings. In addition, a scan start button for executing a scan is displayed. In addition, the pull-down menu may include a resolution at the time of reading, a compression format, a compression rate, and the like. When the user touches the touch panel on each pull-down menu, the control unit 10 can display selectable options for each item and acquire the selected information. Thereby, the user can edit the scan setting information. Then, after setting each item, the user touches the touch panel on the scan start button to start scanning the document placed on the document table 15a.

  When the operation unit 11b detects that the touch panel on the scan start button has been touched in the screen example of FIG. 7, the control unit 10 of the multifunction device 1 reads the document on the document table 15a with the image reading unit 15 and reads the image. Generate data. That is, in step S <b> 16 of the processing procedure shown in the above-described flowchart, the control unit 10 reads an original to generate image data, and transmits the generated image data to the communication device 2 based on the issued network identification information. Execute the process.

  Thereby, the user can easily recognize and select an interface for realizing the function related to the communication device 2 from the operation screen changed by connecting the communication device 2 possessed. The multifunction device 1 can issue network identification information to the communication device 2 by the access point function and recognize the destination. Therefore, when transmitting the image data obtained by executing the scan, it is not necessary for the user to operate the operation unit 11b of the multifunction machine 1 to register destination information. Further, since the communication device 2 and the multifunction device 1 communicate in the ad hoc mode, connections from communication devices owned by a plurality of users are not mixed. Therefore, while one user connects the communication device 2 and operates the multifunction device 1, a user who owns another communication device 2 cannot operate the multifunction device 1, and erroneous transmission occurs. Never do.

(Embodiment 2)
In the second embodiment, the multifunction device 1 is configured to receive information related to the destination of image data from the connected communication device 2, image data stored in the communication device 2, or various types stored in the communication device 2. Processing for requesting communication device 2 to transmit information is performed, and processing is performed based on the information received from communication device 2.

  The hardware configuration of the image processing system in the second embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment. Therefore, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which is common in Embodiment 1, and each detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure executed in the image processing system according to the second embodiment.

  When the print scan application is activated, the control unit 20 of the communication device 2 searches for an access point by the communication unit 23 (step S201). Information on the access point as a search result is displayed on the display unit 21a (step S202), and selection of an access point corresponding to the multifunction device 1 is accepted (step S203). The control unit 20 transmits a connection request to the access point (communication unit 14) of the multifunction device 1 (step S204). Note that in step S204, the control unit 20 of the communication device 2 includes a connection including an execution request specifying the content of the image processing when image processing to be executed by the multifunction device 1 such as scanning or printing has been determined. Send a request.

  The control unit 10 of the MFP 1 receives the connection request from the communication device 2 (step S205), and issues network identification information of the communication device 2 to establish a wireless communication connection with the communication device 2 (step S206). ). The control unit 10 transmits the issued network identification information to the communication device 2 (step S207).

  The control unit 20 of the communication device 2 receives the transmitted network identification information (step S208). As a result, a wireless communication connection between the multifunction device 1 and the communication device 2 is established.

  Based on the connection request, the control unit 10 determines whether information acquisition from the communication device 2 is necessary (step S209). For example, when the execution request is included in the received connection request, the control unit 10 scans image data to be transmitted to the communication device 2 and transmits the image data specified by the execution request. It is determined that the setting information information for executing the scan is necessary.

  When determining that information acquisition is not necessary (S209: NO), the control unit 10 changes the screen displayed on the display unit 11a to an operation screen related to image processing based on information transmitted to and received from the communication device 2. (Step S210), and enters a standby state. The operation screen displayed at this time is, for example, a screen in which functions that can be selected according to the connection of the communication device 2 are increased as shown in FIG.

  If the control unit 10 determines in step S209 that information acquisition is necessary (S209: YES), the control unit 10 transmits a transmission request for necessary information to the communication device 2 (step S211).

  In the communication device 2, the control unit 20 receives the information transmission request from the multifunction device 1 through the communication unit 23 (step S212), and transmits information corresponding to the received transmission request (step S213). For example, the control unit 20 transmits the setting information read from the flash memory of the storage unit 22 from the communication unit 23.

  The control unit 10 of the MFP 1 receives the information requested in step S211 (step S214), and temporarily stores the received information in the temporary storage unit 12 (step S215). The control unit 10 changes the operation screen based on the received information (step S216), and enters a standby state. The operation screen displayed at this time is, for example, an operation screen corresponding to the function to be executed as shown in FIG.

  Thereby, it is possible to simplify the operation in the multifunction device 1 and the operation in the communication device 2 by the user.

  In step S209, the following information can be considered as information that needs to be acquired from the communication device 2.

  As described above, the control unit 10 of the multi-function device 1 requests setting information when executing the image processing by the mobile scan, that is, the image reading unit 15. The setting information is information such as a document size to be read, a file format of image data to be generated, color / monochrome settings, resolution, compression format, and compression rate. The control unit 10 reflects the content of the received setting information as a default on the setting information setting / editing screen shown in FIG. Accordingly, the user is more likely to execute scanning by touching the touch panel on the scan start button without performing an operation of changing the setting contents on the screen shown in FIG.

  Further, the control unit 10 of the multifunction device 1 may request information on the transmission destination of the image data obtained by the mobile scan, that is, the image processing by the image reading unit 15. When the transmission destination is the connected communication device 2, the transmission destination information may be an e-mail address or a telephone number of the communication device 2 in addition to the network identification information issued by the multifunction device 1. When the transmission destination is a communication device other than the connected communication device 2, the electronic mail address or telephone number of the communication device may be used. When the MFP 1 is connected to a LAN in a company, public facility, or home by a communication function other than the communication unit 14, and other communication devices are connected to the LAN in the same manner, The IP address of another communication device may be used. When the transmission destination is a recording device to which the communication device 2 and other communication devices can be connected, the transmission destination information may be the IP address of the recording device.

  Further, the control unit 10 of the multifunction device 1 requests image data to be printed out when mobile printing, that is, image processing by the image forming unit 16 is executed. At this time, the control unit 10 receives a connection request including an execution request designating printing in the connection request from the communication device 2. The control unit 10 may request a list of compressed thumbnails or may request image data itself. Further, setting information for printout of image data may be requested. The print output setting information includes print size setting, color / monochrome setting, print quality setting, and the like. Accordingly, the user may select an image to be printed from the list displayed on the display unit 11a of the multifunction device 1 and perform an operation to start printing without performing an operation of transmitting image data from the communication device 2.

  Further, the control unit 10 of the multifunction device 1 adds information from the communication device 2 to the address book of the multifunction device 1 as information on the transmission destination of the image data obtained by the image processing by the image reading unit 15. Address information may be requested. When the transmission destination is a communication device other than the communication device 2 and has the address information registered in the communication device 2, the operation of the user is simplified by adding to the address book data of the multifunction device 1. To do.

(Embodiment 3)
In the third embodiment, the multifunction device 1 detects the connection of the communication device 2, changes to the operation screen as shown in the screen example of FIG. 6, and touches the touch panel on the icon 114, the icon 115, or the icon 113. In this case, the control unit 10 requests the communication device 2 to transmit information in accordance with each operation.

  The hardware configuration of the image processing system in the third embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment. Therefore, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which is common in Embodiment 1, and each detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are flowcharts illustrating an example of a processing procedure executed by the multifunction machine 1 according to the third embodiment.

  The control unit 10 of the multifunction device 1 determines whether or not the connection request from the communication device 2 is received by the communication unit 14 (step S301). When it is determined that the connection request has not been received (S301: NO), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S301 and waits until it is determined that the connection request has been received.

  During this time, the control unit 20 of the communication device 2 searches the access point, that is, the communication unit 14 of the multifunction device 1, acquires identification information such as the SSID of the multifunction device 1, and sends to the multifunction device 1 based on the acquired identification information. Send a connection request. The control unit 20 may acquire the SSID of the multifunction device 1 that is directly input from the user by the operation unit 21b without performing a search.

  When determining that the connection request is received in step S301 (S301: YES), the control unit 10 issues network identification information of the communication device 2 to establish a wireless communication connection with the communication device 2 (step S302). ) And transmitted to the communication device 2 (step S303). Specifically, in step S302, the control unit 10 assigns an IP address. As a result, a wireless communication connection between the multifunction device 1 and the communication device 2 is established.

  Next, the control part 10 changes the operation screen currently displayed on the display part 11a to the operation screen regarding the image processing based on the information transmitted / received between the communication apparatuses 2 (step S304). The changed operation screen displayed at this time is the same as the screen example shown in FIG. 6 in the first embodiment.

  The control unit 10 accepts an operation on the changed operation screen (step S305). The control unit 10 determines whether the function selected by the operation received by the operation unit 11b is “mobile scan”, “mobile print”, or “address list” (steps). S306).

  When determining that “mobile scan” has been selected in step S306 (S306: mobile scan), the control unit 10 requests setting information for executing image processing by the image reading unit 15 (step S307). The control unit 10 determines whether or not the requested setting information has been received (step S308). If it is determined that it has not been received (S308: NO), the process returns to step S308 until it is determined that it has been received. stand by. When determining that the requested setting information has been received (S308: YES), the control unit 10 changes the operation screen displayed on the display unit 11a based on the received setting information (step S309). The changed operation screen in step S309 is a screen as shown in FIG. 7 of the first embodiment, and the content is reflected and changed in the received setting information. Accordingly, the user can reach the display of the scan start button for starting the scan based on the setting information stored in the communication device 2 only by touching the touch panel on the “mobile scan” icon 114 in step S305. The operation is simplified.

  In addition, the control part 10 may receive the change of a setting in the operation part 11b based on the received setting information (step S310). The control unit 10 performs image reading (scanning) by the image reading unit 15 based on the setting indicated by the received setting information or the setting received in step S310 (step S311), and the image generated by the image reading unit 15 Data is transmitted to the communication device 2 (step S312).

  In addition to transmitting the image data generated by the image reading unit 15 to the communication device 2, the control unit 10 can also be acquired from other communication devices, and can be shared from other communication devices. 13 is created (step S313), the created provision information is transmitted to the communication device 2 (step S314), and the process related to the mobile scan function is terminated. The provision information in step S313 may be an e-mail address or a telephone number of another communication device itself, or may be path information on a sharable recording device other than the storage unit 13. The image data generated by the process of step S311 may be transmitted to the server to be recorded on the server indicated by the URL (S312), the URL may be created as provided information, and transmitted to the communication device 2. . In addition, the MFP 1 is connected to a LAN in a company, public facility, or home that is connected by a communication function other than the communication unit 14, and the transmission destination of the generated image data is a communication device in the LAN. Alternatively, when a server or a recording device is used, path information and URL information for acquiring image data from these transmission destinations may be created as provision information and transmitted to the communication device 2.

  If the control unit 10 determines in step S306 that “mobile print” has been selected (S306: mobile print), in order to execute image processing by the image forming unit 16, a list of image data to be printed ( Image identification information and thumbnails are requested (step S315). The control unit 10 determines whether or not the requested list of image data has been received (step S316). If it is determined that it has not been received (S316: NO), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S316 and determines that it has been received. Wait until When it is determined that the requested image data list has been received (S316: YES), the control unit 10 changes the screen so that the display unit 11a displays a list (thumbnail) of image data based on the received list. (Step S317).

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen example on which a list of image data according to the third embodiment is displayed. In the example of FIG. 11, thumbnails of received image data are displayed as a list from “mobile1”, which is identification information of the communication device 2. The user can select any of the displayed thumbnails.

Returning to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10, the description will be continued.
The control unit 10 accepts an operation to be selected by touching the touch panel on the screen displayed in step S317 by the operation unit 11b (step S318), and requests transmission of the selected image data (not a thumbnail). (Step S319). The control unit 10 determines whether or not the requested image data has been received (step S320). If it is determined that it has not been received (S320: NO), the process returns to step S320 until it is determined that it has been received. stand by. If the control unit 10 determines that the requested image data has been received (S320: YES), the image forming unit 16 performs print output based on the received image data (step S321), and processing related to the mobile print function. Exit.

  Thus, the user operates the communication device 2 to connect to the multifunction device 1 and touches the touch panel on the “mobile print” icon 115 on the modified operation screen displayed on the display unit 11 a of the multifunction device 1. It is possible to reach the operation screen as shown in FIG. The user touches the touch panel on the print start button in a state where a desired image is selected from the list of image data as shown in FIG. 11, thereby causing the multifunction device 1 to print out the selected image data. it can. In this way, it is possible to simplify the user's operation.

  If the control unit 10 determines in step S306 that “address list” has been selected (S306: address list), the address information in order to perform processing for registering the address information obtained from the communication device 2 in the multifunction device 1 is performed. Is requested (step S322). The control unit 10 determines whether or not the requested address information has been received (step S323). If the control unit 10 determines that the requested address information has not been received (S323: NO), the process returns to step S323 until it is determined that it has been received. stand by. When it is determined that the requested address information has been received (S323: YES), the control unit 10 changes to an address list display screen including an icon for displaying the received address information (step S324).

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an address list screen according to the third embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the address information registered in advance in the multifunction device 1 is displayed in the order of 50 sounds. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the address information includes destination identification information (name), a telephone number, and an e-mail address. As a result of the processing in step S324, the mobile information icon 116 for displaying the address information received from the communication device 2 is displayed in the address information list display.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a list display screen of address information received from the communication device 2. In the screen example shown in FIG. 12, when the user touches the touch panel on the icon 116, the control unit 10 detects this by the operation unit 11b and displays the screen example shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 13, the received address information is displayed as a list from “mobile1”, which is identification information of the communication device 2. In the example of FIG. 13, the control unit 10 receives the e-mail addresses of the destinations “user1” and “user2” from the communication device 2 in step S323. The user can select both the address information of “user1” and the address information of “user2” that are displayed. When the user touches the touch panel on any address information to select the address information and touches the touch panel on the registration button displayed in the same screen, the control unit 10 has selected the address information. Is detected and registration processing is performed.

Returning to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10, the description will be continued.
The control unit 10 accepts selection of address information to be registered among the address information received from the communication device 2 (step S325). The details of the processing in step S325 are realized by detecting address information selection and a registration button touch on the address information list display screen received from the communication device 2, as described above. The control unit 10 adds the selected address information to the address book of the storage unit 13 and stores it (step S326), and ends the address information registration process based on the information from the communication device 2.

  As a result, when the user operates the communication device 2 to connect to the MFP 1 and touches the touch panel on the “address list” icon 113, the operation reaches the operation screen on which the “mobile” icon 116 is displayed. After touching the touch panel on the icon 116, the user can register the address information registered in the communication device 2 in the multifunction device 1 by selecting desired address information and touching the registration button. Since the multifunction device 1 automatically acquires address information from the communication device 2 and displays a screen for displaying the acquired address information and accepting selection, the user's operation can be simplified.

(Embodiment 4)
In the first to third embodiments, the processing for simplifying the operation by appropriately changing the operation screen when the communication apparatus 2 is connected to the multifunction device 1 has been described. In the fourth embodiment, processing for changing an operation screen when communication between the communication device 2 and the multifunction device 1 is disconnected will be described.

  The hardware configuration of the image processing system in the fourth embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment. Therefore, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which is common in Embodiment 1, and each detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure executed by the multifunction machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 14 is the same as the processing shown in FIGS. 3 and 8 to 10 after the communication connection between the communication device 2 and the multifunction device 1 is established as described in the first to third embodiments. Are executed independently at any time.

  The control unit 10 of the multifunction machine 1 determines whether or not the communication unit 14 has disconnected from the communication device 2 (step S41).

  When it is determined that the control unit 10 has been disconnected in step S41 (S41: YES), the control unit 10 receives a selection as to whether or not to return the operation screen (step S42). Specifically, in step S42, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 11a to display a screen (dialog) that accepts selection of whether or not to return the operation screen. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed by the multifunction device 1 when it is determined that communication with the communication device 2 has been disconnected. In the example of FIG. 15, a message indicating that the connection with the communication device 2 has been disconnected and a message for inquiring whether the information acquired from the communication device is to be stored in the multifunction device 1 are displayed. When “Yes” is selected here, it is selected not to return the operation screen to the initial screen (see FIG. 4). Conversely, when “No” is selected, it is selected to return the operation screen to the initial screen.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG.
The controller 10 determines whether or not the selection to return the operation screen has been made in step S42 (step S43). When it is determined that the operation screen is selected to be returned (S43: YES), the control unit 10 interrupts the processing that has been executed so far and returns the operation screen to the initial screen (step S44), and ends the processing. . In addition to returning the operation screen to the initial screen in step S44, the information temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit 12 or the like may be deleted.

  When it is determined that the operation screen is not selected to be returned (S43: NO), the control unit 10 ends the process as it is. In this case, the display of the changed operation screen is maintained.

  Thus, when the communication connection with the communication apparatus 2 is disconnected, the operation of the user can be simplified by automatically returning the operation screen to the initial screen. As shown in the above processing procedure, by accepting the selection of whether to return to the initial screen, it is possible to prevent the operation from becoming complicated when the communication connection is disconnected against the user's intention. It becomes. As such a situation, for example, there may be a case where it is desired to store address information in the multifunction device 1 even if the connection is disconnected. In addition, even if the communication connection is disconnected, there may be a case where it is desired to continue the print output based on the image data once transmitted to the multifunction device 1. If the communication is cut off due to a communication failure on the way and the transmission / reception of the image data is resumed, the user's operation is complicated. Even when the communication connection is disconnected, there may be a case where it is desired to continue processing such as transmitting image data generated by scanning to another recording apparatus. In this case, even if the transmission is disconnected due to a communication failure in the middle of the process, if the transmission destination is not the communication device 2, there is no problem even if the processing is continued as it is, and even if the transmission destination is the communication device 2, When it is within a predetermined time when the connection is restored, there may be a case where it is desired to execute transmission of image data.

  Further, when the control unit 10 determines in step S41 that the connection with the communication device 2 is valid and has not been disconnected (S41: NO), a certain period (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since the most recent operation. Whether or not (step S45). When it is determined that the certain period has not elapsed (S45: NO), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S41. When it is determined that the certain period has elapsed (S45: YES), the control unit 10 determines that the operation is interrupted, returns the operation screen to the initial screen (S44), and ends the process. Also in this case, information temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit 12 or the like may be deleted.

  As described above, when a certain period of time has passed without any operation, the operation is automatically returned to the initial screen as the operation is interrupted, so that an erroneous operation is performed by a different user regarding the interrupted operation. The occurrence of such a situation can be prevented.

(Embodiment 5)
In the first to fourth embodiments, an initial screen (see FIG. 4) is displayed on the display unit 11a of the multi-function device 1, and transmission / reception is performed with the communication device 2 when the communication device 2 is connected. The operation screen is changed to the operation screen related to the information. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, until the communication device 2 is connected, an operation is not accepted even if an initial operation screen is displayed.

  The hardware configuration of the image processing system in the fifth embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment. Therefore, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which is common in Embodiment 1, and each detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a screen change procedure executed by the multifunction machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment.

  The control unit 10 of the multifunction device 1 determines whether or not the connection request from the communication device 2 has been received by the communication unit 14 (step S51). At this time, for example, it is assumed that the operation screen is not displayed on the display unit 11a. Although the operation screen is displayed, the display brightness may be lowered.

  When it is determined that the connection request has not been received (S51: NO), the control unit 10 determines whether or not the operation unit 11b has been operated (step S52). In step S52, the control unit 10 determines that the touch panel of the operation unit 11b has been touched or operated when another hardware key or the like is pressed. When it is determined that the operation unit 11b is not operated (S52: NO), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S51 and stands by.

  If the control unit 10 determines in step S52 that the operation unit 11b has been operated despite not having received the connection request (S52: YES), the control unit 10 displays a message on the display unit 11a that the operation is not accepted. (Step S53), the process returns to Step S51 and waits. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a message displayed on the display unit 11a in the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, the display unit 11a displays a message indicating that the communication device 2 cannot be used until the communication connection is established. Thus, until the communication device 2 is connected, even if the user touches the operation unit 11b, the operation is not accepted and the image processing is not executed.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 16, the description will be continued.
When it is determined that the connection request has been received (S51: YES), the control unit 10 issues network identification information of the communication device 2 to establish a wireless communication connection with the communication device 2 (step S54). 2 (step S55). As a result, a wireless communication connection between the multifunction device 1 and the communication device 2 is established.

  Next, the control unit 10 displays an operation screen (FIG. 6) related to image processing based on information transmitted and received between the communication device 2 and the operation screen displayed on the display unit 11a (step S56), Become. Thereafter, when the user touches the operation unit 11b, the operation is accepted.

  The control unit 10 receives an operation corresponding to the displayed operation screen (step S57), and executes a scan by the image reading unit 15 or a print image process by the image forming unit 16 according to the operation (step S58). Exit.

  As a result, only the user who carries the communication device 2, activates the print scan application, and is connected to the multifunction device 1 can operate the multifunction device 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operations related to image processing from being complicated.

(Embodiment 6)
In the sixth embodiment, when the multifunction device 1 is connected to the communication device 2, the multifunction device 1 changes the operation screen to a screen (custom menu) corresponding to the communication device 2.

  The hardware configuration of the image processing system according to the sixth embodiment is the same as the configuration according to the first embodiment except for the information described later stored in the storage unit 22 of the communication device 2. Therefore, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which is common in Embodiment 1, and each detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the sixth embodiment, the flash memory in the storage unit 22 of the communication device 2 has a UI (User Interface) definition that defines the configuration of the operation screen for the communication device 2 in the multifunction device 1 in association with the print scan application. Information is stored. The UI definition information is information described in, for example, an HTML format or an XML format. In this case, the multifunction device 1 has a Web browser function, and reads the UI definition information transmitted from the communication device 2 by using the Web browser function, and creates and displays an operation screen for the communication device 2.

  A procedure for uniquely changing the operation screen in the multifunction device 1 to the communication device 2 using such UI definition information will be described below.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure executed in the image processing system according to the sixth embodiment.

  When the print scan application is activated, the control unit 20 of the communication device 2 searches for an access point by the communication unit 2 (step S601). Information on the access point as a search result is displayed on the display unit 21a (step S602), and selection of an access point corresponding to the multifunction device 1 is accepted (step S603). The control unit 20 transmits a connection request to the access point (communication unit 14) of the multifunction device 1 (step S604). In step S604, the control unit 20 of the communication device 2 displays a custom menu corresponding to the content of the image processing when image processing to be executed by the multifunction device 1 such as scanning or printing has been determined. Send a connection request that includes the specified execution request.

  The control unit 10 of the multifunction device 1 receives the connection request from the communication device 2 (step S605), and issues network identification information of the communication device 2 to establish a wireless communication connection with the communication device 2 (step S606). ). The control unit 10 transmits the issued network identification information to the communication device 2 (step S607).

  The control unit 20 of the communication device 2 receives the transmitted network identification information (step S608). As a result, a wireless communication connection between the multifunction device 1 and the communication device 2 is established.

  Based on the connection request, the control unit 10 of the multifunction device 1 determines whether information about the custom menu needs to be acquired from the communication device 2 (step S609). Specifically, if the received connection request includes an execution request designating display of a custom menu, the control unit 10 determines that information on the custom menu is necessary.

  When it is determined that information acquisition is not necessary (S609: NO), the control unit 10 performs image processing based on information transmitted / received between the communication device 2 and the screen displayed on the display unit 11a. The operation screen is changed to (Step S610), and a standby state is entered. For example, the operation screen is a screen (see FIG. 6) in which functions that can be selected in accordance with the connection of the communication device 2 are increased.

  If the control unit 10 determines in step S609 that information about the custom menu needs to be acquired (S609: YES), the control unit 10 transmits a UI definition information transmission request to the communication device 2 (step S611).

  In the communication apparatus 2, the control unit 20 receives the UI definition information transmission request from the multifunction device 1 through the communication unit 23 (step S 612), and reads the UI definition information stored in the flash memory of the storage unit 22. The data is transmitted to the multifunction device 1 (step S613).

  The control unit 10 of the MFP 1 receives the UI definition information requested in step S611 (step S614), and temporarily stores the received UI definition information in the temporary storage unit 12 (step S615). The control unit 10 changes the operation screen based on the received UI definition information (step S616), and enters a standby state.

  Thereby, the user can change the operation screen of the multifunction device 1 to a user interface suitable for the purpose of use of the user who owns the communication device 2 only by connecting the communication device 2 possessed by the user to the multifunction device 1. Can do. Since the operation screen for the service actually used by the user is directly displayed, the operation is simplified.

  It should be noted that the processes described in the first to sixth embodiments can be performed in combination.

  The disclosed embodiments should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 MFP (image processing device)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Control part 11 Input / output part 11a Display part 11b Operation part 114,115 Icon (interface)
12 Temporary Storage Unit 13 Storage Unit 14 Communication Unit 15 Image Reading Unit (Generation Unit)
16 Image forming unit (printing means)
2 Communication device 20 Control unit 21 Input / output unit 21a Display unit 21b Operation unit 22 Storage unit 23 Communication unit

Claims (8)

An image processing unit that displays an operation screen for receiving an operation, a receiving unit that receives an operation corresponding to the operation screen, and an image process that includes image data printout according to the operation received by the receiving unit An image processing apparatus comprising:
The image processing unit includes a printing unit that performs the print output,
Wireless communication means for performing communication by wireless communication;
Connection detection means for detecting a connection request from an external device by the wireless communication means;
When the connection detection unit detects a connection request, the operation screen displayed on the display unit receives an operation for selecting image processing based on information transmitted / received between the wireless communication unit and the external device. Change means to change to the operation screen for,
Means for determining whether or not the selected image processing is image processing instructing the print output from the external device when an operation to be selected by the reception unit is received;
When the means determines that the image processing is to instruct the print output , the printing means transmits image data to be printed out or transmits a list of image data including identification information for identifying the image data. An image processing apparatus comprising: request means for requesting the external apparatus by the wireless communication means. The connection detection unit is configured to detect the presence / absence of an image processing execution request included in a connection request from the external device,
Means for determining whether or not an execution request for image processing is included in the detection result when the connection detection means detects a connection request;
Means for determining whether the image processing specified by the included execution request is image processing instructing the print output when it is determined that the means is included;
A means for prohibiting the change of the operation screen by the changing means when the means determines that the image processing is to instruct the print output ;
2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the change is prohibited by the means, the request means requests transmission of image data or the list. When the request unit requests transmission of the list, and when the list requesting transmission is received from the external device by the wireless communication unit, the operation screen is used to accept selection of image data based on the received list. A second changing means for changing to the operation screen;
The said request | requirement part is provided with the 2nd request | requirement means which requests | requires transmission of the selected image data to the said external device by the said wireless communication means, when selection of image data is received. An image processing apparatus according to 1. The list includes data representing thumbnails of images based on image data selected based on the list,
The second changing means is configured to display the thumbnail on the changed operation screen;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the reception unit is configured to receive selection of the thumbnail. The printing unit prints the received image data when the request unit or the second request unit requests transmission of the image data and the image data requested to be transmitted is received from the external device by the wireless communication unit. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing apparatus outputs the image.   6. The image processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the image data received by the wireless communication unit is added with setting information for setting a print output attribute relating to the image data. Said wireless communication means, before Kigaibu apparatus and an image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 6, characterized in that are to perform the one-to-one communication. A display unit that displays an operation screen for receiving an operation; a reception unit that receives an operation corresponding to the operation screen; an image processing unit that performs image processing including printout of image data in accordance with the operation received by the reception unit; And an image processing system including an image processing apparatus including a wireless communication unit that performs communication by wireless communication, and a communication apparatus that can be connected to the image processing apparatus by wireless communication.
The image processing apparatus includes:
The image processing unit includes a printing unit that performs the print output,
Connection detecting means for detecting a connection request from the communication device by the wireless communication unit;
When the connection detection unit detects a connection request, the operation screen displayed on the display unit receives an operation for selecting image processing based on information transmitted to and received from the communication device by the wireless communication unit. Change means to change to the operation screen for,
Means for determining whether or not the selected image processing is image processing instructing the print output from the communication device when an operation to be selected by the reception unit is received;
When the means determines that the image processing is to instruct the print output , the printing means transmits image data to be printed out or transmits a list of image data including identification information for identifying the image data. And means for requesting the communication apparatus by the wireless communication unit.

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