JP6962062B2 - Printing equipment, printing system and printing processing program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a printing apparatus, a printing system and a printing processing program.

Patent Document 1 includes a detection means having at least an imaging function, and uses a plurality of types of detection means having different power consumption and operation specifications during operation to achieve both energy saving and improvement of convenience. The image processing device is provided with a motion sensor in the detection area F, an access camera in the detection area R, and a recognition camera in the detection area La. , Mutual cooperation, with the minimum necessary power supply, established to supply power to the necessary devices and make it processable by the time the user confronts the UI touch panel of the image processing device. Further, since the detection area R of the access camera is wider than the detection area F of the motion sensor, even if the user moves to the detection blind spot of the motion sensor after detecting the moving object by the motion sensor, It is disclosed that the movement of the user can be reliably recognized (prediction of the moving direction).

In Patent Document 2, when there are a plurality of candidates for the image forming apparatus of the print output destination, the association between the image forming apparatus desired by the user as the print output destination and the image forming apparatus in which the print output is actually performed is described. An object of the present invention is to provide an image forming device, a portable terminal device, an information processing device, an image forming system, and a program that can be easily performed, and the image forming device outputs authentication information to the UI device, the printing device, and the UI device. When the display control unit that controls the display, the authentication information displayed on the UI device, and the acquired information acquired by the mobile terminal device existing within the predetermined range satisfy a predetermined relationship. It is disclosed that it has a print control unit that controls the received image data to be printed by the printing means.

Patent Document 3 has an object of providing an image forming system having low power consumption and high convenience, and a mobile terminal starts an application and receives visible light from a light emitting unit of the MFP with a camera. By obtaining the status information of the MFP, the extended reality display can be performed. When the operation mode of the MFP shifts to the power saving mode and the application is started on the mobile terminal, the application displays the information of the mobile terminal. Using the function of the acquisition unit, the information acquisition unit sends a light emission communication start request to the MFP via a network such as the premises information communication network, and the MFP is a transmission control unit that controls visible light communication. However, it is disclosed that, in response to a request to start light-emitting communication, the light-emitting unit is turned on and visible light communication is executed with the mobile terminal.

Patent Document 4 has an object of providing a data setting system capable of setting data without physically connecting using a scanner unit, and a compound machine uses an image reading unit to provide a data setting system. An optical communication receiving means for receiving an external optical signal and an optical communication executing means for executing the setting of data corresponding to the received optical signal are provided, and the communication terminal device sets the data by using the light irradiation unit. It is disclosed that an optical communication transmission means for transmitting an optical signal corresponding to the above is provided.

Patent Document 5 describes a visible light communication device capable of performing visible light communication without providing a complicated circuit or expensive parts even in an environment where the amount of illumination light emitted around the communication device changes. An object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus equipped with this apparatus, and the visible light communication apparatus has a zero-cross detector for detecting the phase of a zero-cross point where the voltage of a commercial AC power supply is zero and a zero-cross detector for detecting the phase of the zero-cross point. A visible light communication unit that synchronizes the amount of light with a point and communicates using visible light or its peripheral spectrum light is provided, and the image forming apparatus includes the above-mentioned visible light communication apparatus and another visible light communication apparatus. It is disclosed that it includes an image forming unit that forms an image based on data that communicates with the device.

Patent Document 6 has an object of ensuring the safety of communication between communication devices easily and quickly, and the communication setting information generation unit of the digital camera is a communication unit on the second DSC side and a communication unit on the second printer side. The communication setting information necessary for establishing communication is generated, the first DSC side communication unit of the digital camera transmits the generated communication setting information to the printer, and the first printer side communication unit of the printer communicates with the first DSC side. The communication setting information transmitted by the unit is received, and the communication setting unit of the printer obtains the information necessary for establishing communication with the communication unit on the second DSC side based on the communication setting information received by the communication unit on the first printer side of the second printer. It is disclosed that communication is established between the second DSC side communication unit of the digital camera and the second printer side communication unit of the printer by setting the side communication unit and using common communication setting information.

According to Patent Document 7, when transient inter-device communication with another device is performed regardless of the sub-network to which the device belongs, it takes time and effort for a user who does not know the model name of the device. The above-mentioned light emitting unit is provided with a light emitting unit that indicates that the power is turned on by light emission, and the control means is used to repeatedly output the address information of the own device by the light emitting signal from the light emitting unit when the power of the own device is turned on. It is disclosed to control light emission.

An object of Patent Document 8 is to provide an inkjet printer that can relieve stress at startup for a user and does not consume wasteful power, and the printer includes a recording head, an ink supply device, and a head. An operation unit including a drive device, an initial operation control device for causing the operation unit to perform initial printing operation, a mode switching device for switching between a print mode and a standby mode, and a mode switching device for instructing a print mode or a standby mode. Is it a situation other than the mode changeover switch to be operated and the mode changeover switch being operated by the user, which is a predetermined use start situation predetermined as a situation in which the user is expected to start printing? A determination device for determining whether or not to use is provided, and the initial operation control device is configured to cause the operation unit to perform the initial printing operation when the determination device determines that the usage start status is in the standby mode. Is disclosed.

Patent Document 9 has an object of providing a printing system that does not require the detection operation when establishing a connection between a printing device and a terminal device, and the printing device provides unique identification information of the printing device. The identification information is transmitted while holding and when the terminal device is in the vicinity, while the terminal device is provided with an interface means for connecting to the printing device, and the terminal device provides the identification transmitted by the printing device. It is disclosed that the printing system receives information, analyzes the received identification information, and selects an interface means according to the result of the analysis.

Patent Document 10 describes the realization of high-speed data communication and security by deleting the connection information for connecting to the image processing device after transmitting the data to the image processing device using a plurality of communication wireless communications. An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device that can be secured, and the information processing device provides connection information for communicating with an image processing device in the first wireless communication, which is the first wireless communication standard, as a second. Control to acquire by the second wireless communication, which is a wireless communication standard, transmit the print data to the image processing device by the first wireless communication, transmit the print data to the image processing device, and then delete the connection information. Is disclosed.

Patent Document 11 has an object of ensuring traceability of contents and preventing unauthorized copying when providing contents from a content server, and a control unit of a mobile phone uniquely converts a printer from a printer to a printer. An identifiable printer ID is acquired, the acquired printer ID and the mobile phone ID of the mobile phone are transmitted to the server, and the composite data in which the printer ID and the mobile phone ID are synthesized is received from the server, and the received composite data is received. Is disclosed to be sent to a printer for printing.

Patent Document 12 has an object of performing printing by appropriately controlling a printing device according to a transmission / reception capability of wireless communication and a processing capability of the printing device, and causes the printing device to print data recorded in a detachable memory. Accepts input to select one of the first setting and the second setting that causes the printing device to wirelessly transmit data for printing, and selects it as the print target when the first setting is selected. The data of the manipulated multiple images is recorded separately in the detachably attached memory, and when the second setting is selected, the multiple images are combined and the data of the combined image is printed. An image transmission device is configured so that it can be wirelessly transmitted to the device, and it is determined whether or not the image transmission device performs image composition based on the information indicating the processing capacity of the printing device and the image transmission device regarding the printing process, and the image composition is performed. It is disclosed that the images may be combined only when it is determined that the image transmission device performs the above.

It is an object of Patent Document 13 to provide a display control device capable of transmitting and receiving image data to and from a mobile terminal without going through a PC or the like, and display control is provided. The device controls the display of image data on the display device, and has an image sensor that reads the image, a reception function that receives the image data transmitted from the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal that receives the image data read by the image sensor. It is disclosed that an infrared communication module having a transmission function for transmitting to a display device and a video signal generator for outputting image data to a display device are provided.

Patent Document 14 describes a method that can effectively utilize a wide band of visible light, is strong in multipath, and is suitable for multiplexing, a structure of a visible light receiving unit that has a great influence on communication performance, and a communication element of a communication protocol. The challenge is to provide a dedicated visible light communication modem that realizes a communication method that does not limit the above, and adopts an OFDM modulation method and a reflective receiver for the visible light communication dedicated modem, and uses Internet communication, voice communication, video communication, and various types. It is disclosed to perform protocol-compatible one-to-one, one-to-n, and n-to-n visible light communication.

In Patent Document 15, when a mobile phone is used as a vehicle-side communication device in a vehicle communication device for communicating information on a vehicle failure to the outside of the vehicle, the mobile phone is attached to the vehicle body side away from the body. The challenge is to eliminate the need to do so, receive information about vehicle failures from failure detection means that detects vehicle failures, and send infrared rays from the infrared projector to a mobile phone that has an infrared communication function in the vehicle interior. It is disclosed that the mobile phone is provided with a wireless communication means for wirelessly transmitting the received information to the mobile phone by projecting light.

Patent Document 16 has an object of obtaining an outside world recognition device capable of obtaining a detection result with required accuracy when detecting a plurality of objects from a captured image, and the outside world recognition device performs image processing on the image. A recognition application storage unit that stores a plurality of recognition applications that recognize an object by being processed by a plurality of processing units and at least one processing unit of the plurality of processing units for each type of the object, and external environment information or own vehicle. An external information acquisition unit that acquires external information including at least one of the behavior information, and a processing unit that selects at least one recognition application from the recognition application storage unit based on the external information and processes the selected recognition application. It is disclosed that it has a selection unit for selecting from a plurality of processing units.

Patent Document 17 has an object that communication for confirming the completion of normal processing has to be performed, the print data transmission unit transmits the print data to the printer, and the communication prompting unit displays the printer on the liquid crystal display. A screen (communication reminder screen) for urging communication with is displayed, and while displaying this communication reminder screen, the infrared communication unit searches for an external device through infrared rays, thereby making the user aware of the necessity of communication. , It is disclosed that the connection can be surely made by infrared rays.

An object of Patent Document 18 is to enable a wireless terminal equipped with a camera to use an LED and a camera sensor used for a camera function as an interface device for visible light short-range communication. The wireless terminal has an LED unit for supplying light, an LED driver for controlling the operation of the LED unit, and a camera sensor unit that senses an optical signal, converts it into an electric signal, and transmits it. Optical wireless communication includes a data processing unit that processes data including data transmitted through visible light short-range communication and data received through visible light short-range communication, and the transmitted data transmitted through the data processing unit. A modulation unit that modulates an electric signal suitable for the method and transmits it to the LED driver, and a demodulation unit that demolishes the electric signal transmitted from the camera sensor unit to data by the optical wireless communication method and transmits it to the data processing unit. And are disclosed to include.

Patent Document 19 makes it an object to use a semiconductor light emitting element such as an LED used as a display means for directly visually recognizing light to a human being for communication between devices, and the LED is used in an electric device. It is a conventional LED light source for display, and when this LED is made to emit light, the control unit controls the blinking or the amount of light emission of the LED according to the information, modulates the light emitted from the LED, and transmits the information. Then, by receiving this modulated light with the light receiving part of the receiver and demolishing it with the demodulating part, the information sent from the electrical equipment can be received, and an optical system is provided in the light receiving part to narrow down the light receiving beam. For example, it is possible to receive only information from a specific electric device without being affected by light from other electric devices, and a light emitting part can be provided on the receiver side and a light receiving part can be provided on the electric device side. For example, it is disclosed that two-way communication is also possible.

Patent Document 20 provides a printing system and a printing method capable of easily synthesizing image data stored in a mobile terminal with various images and printing them on a sticker paper, and creating and enjoying various variations of stickers. It was displayed by an infrared data transmitting / receiving means for receiving image data transmitted from a mobile terminal, an image data displaying means for displaying the image data received by the infrared data transmitting / receiving means, and an image data displaying means. An image data editing means for editing image data by combining image data with arbitrary image data stored and stored in advance according to a user's instruction, and a printing means for printing image data edited by the image data editing means. It is disclosed that it is provided with.

Patent Document 21 has an object of providing a communication information terminal capable of easily establishing an optical communication path and performing high-speed optical wireless communication, and has a function of receiving and processing the imaged light by an imaging unit of a mobile phone. It is disclosed that it has a function of receiving and processing communication light from a communication partner's PC, images a PC by an imaging unit, and performs optical wireless communication while checking on a display unit.

In Patent Document 22, when establishing a one-to-one wireless connection relationship with a communication device, the operator can visually select the other party's communication device without knowing the address and spread code of the other party's communication device in advance. An object of the present invention is to provide a short-range spectrum diffusion wireless communication system and its device that can be executed based on a target observation, and one wireless communication device is a diffusion code used for transmission or the other wireless communication device is a diffusion code used for transmission. At least one of the diffusion codes is notified to the other wireless communication device by an optical signal, and the spectrum diffusion wireless communication device has an optical signal emitting unit having a light emitting diode that irradiates infrared rays and a photodiode. A light receiving unit is provided, and the directivity of an optical signal transmitted from this wireless communication device toward the other wireless communication device is received by a light receiving unit of another wireless communication device in the vicinity of the other wireless communication device. It is disclosed that it is selectively set to be received by another wireless communication device without any problem.

Patent Document 23 has an object of providing a short-range wireless communication device capable of easily aligning during communication and improving the reliability of communication, and directs a communication radio wave within a predetermined range. It is a short-range wireless communication device provided with a short-range wireless communication means having a property and an operation means for operating a communication state, and when communicating by the short-range wireless communication means, at least the irradiation direction of the communication radio wave is determined. It is disclosed that the image acquisition means for acquiring the including image and the display means for displaying the acquired image are provided.

Patent Document 24 describes a visible light communication device, which is a device equipped with a lens and captures an image, and a device that stores the captured image as digital data (hereinafter referred to as a digital imaging device) performs visible light communication. The challenge is to provide a visible light communication device that enables the confirmation of the light reception state of visible light from the image pickup target confirmation unit of the digital image pickup device, and is mounted on the digital image pickup device. It is disclosed that it is equipped with two elements to enable visible light communication.

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A printing instruction is given from a portable information processing device, and printing is performed by the printing device.
By the way, some printing devices are provided with an imaging illumination unit. In order for this printing device to perform visible light communication, it is necessary to include both an imaging illumination unit and a light emitting unit for visible light communication.
In the present invention, in order to transmit information for identifying a printing device, the imaging illumination unit of the printing device also serves as a light emitting unit for visible light communication, and even when a printing instruction is given a plurality of times, a person It is an object of the present invention to provide a printing apparatus, a printing system, and a printing processing program capable of collectively issuing printing instructions while keeping the distance for detecting detachment as the first distance.

The gist of the present invention for achieving such an object lies in the inventions of the following items.
The invention according to claim 1 uses the imaging lighting means for detecting a person, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, and specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication. Te, transmission means for transmitting the visible light communication, from the mobile information processing apparatus, comprising a receiving means for receiving a print instruction by the radio communication in accordance with the specifying information, since the detection means detects the disengagement of the human As the distance as the threshold value of, the first distance is within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, the second distance is longer than the first distance after the period, and a plurality of distances are set within the period. When the printing instruction is given, the printing apparatus sets the first distance within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.

The invention of claim 2 maintains a low power consumption mode of detecting means for detecting a person, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, and specific information for identifying the printing apparatus as a transmission destination of wireless communication. As it is, it has a transmitting means for transmitting by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means, and a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing apparatus by the wireless communication according to the specific information. The distance as a threshold for detecting the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the second distance after the period is longer than the first distance. When a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.

Using the invention of claim 3, a detection means for detecting a human, an imaging device, the imaging illumination means, the specific information for specifying the present printing apparatus as the destination of the wireless communication, the imaging illumination means When the mobile information processing apparatus has a transmitting means for transmitting by visible light communication and a receiving means for receiving a print instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information, and the detecting means detects the location of a person. While maintaining the low power consumption mode, the transmitting means starts visible light communication, and the distance as a threshold value for the detecting means to detect the departure of a person is predetermined after the printing instruction is given. The first distance is within the period, the second distance is longer than the first distance after the period, and if there are a plurality of print instructions within the period, after the last print instruction is given. It is a printing apparatus that has a first distance within a predetermined period.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the imaging means is a detection imaging means for detecting the approach of a person or a face imaging means for imaging a face, and the imaging lighting means detects the approach of a person. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 or 3 , which is a detection lighting means or a face imaging lighting means for imaging a face, and is present in the vicinity of either the detection imaging means or the face imaging means. Is.

The invention according to claim 5 is the printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein when the receiving means receives a printing instruction, the transmitting means stops light emission for visible light communication. be.

Using the invention of claim 6, a detection means for detecting a human, an imaging device, the imaging illumination means, the specific information for specifying the present printing apparatus as the destination of the wireless communication, the imaging illumination means When the transmission means for transmitting to the light receiving unit of the portable information processing device by visible light communication and the specific information to be transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication, the user transmits visible light to the portable information processing device. It has a presenting means for presenting a suggestion of an operation of hitting the light receiving portion of the light receiver, and the distance as a threshold value for the detecting means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given. A distance of 1 is set, a second distance longer than the first distance is set after the period, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the distance is predetermined after the last printing instruction is given. It is a printing device having a first distance within the period.

The invention of claim 7 further includes a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information, and when the receiving means receives the print instruction, the transmitting means. Is the printing apparatus according to claim 6 , which stops light emission for visible light communication.

The invention of claim 8, the visible light communication from the portable information processing apparatus, when receiving the transmission instruction information for specifying the present printing apparatus, the transmission unit starts the visible light communication, from claim 1 7. The printing apparatus according to any one of 7.

The invention according to claim 9 is the printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the transmitting means transmits the characteristics or the state of the printing apparatus by visible light communication.

According to the invention of claim 10 , when the printing instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received, the printing instruction is given. Therefore, the printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , further comprising a control means for controlling printing.

The invention of claim 11 is the visible light communication when the printing instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received. 1. Further comprising a communication control means for controlling the transmission of the visible light communication so as not to stop the transmission of the visible light communication when the printing instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is being performed are not received. The printing apparatus according to any one of 1 to 10.

The invention of claim 12 provides a second presentation means for stopping the operation of the visible light communication and presenting that the print instruction has not been received when the print instruction is not received within a predetermined time. The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

The invention according to claim 13 is the printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12 , wherein the wireless communication is a communication different from the visible light communication.

The invention of claim 14 uses the imaging lighting means for detecting a person, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, and specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication. In order to have a transmitting means for transmitting by visible light communication and a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information, the detecting means detects the departure of a person. The distance as the threshold value of is set to a first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and a second distance longer than the first distance after the period, and a plurality of distances are set within the period. When the printing instruction is given, the specific information is received from the printing device and the printing device by visible light communication, the first distance being within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given. It is a printing system including a receiving means for printing and a portable information processing apparatus having a transmitting means for transmitting a print instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

The invention of claim 15 maintains a low power consumption mode of detecting means for detecting a person, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, and specific information for identifying the printing apparatus as a transmission destination of wireless communication. As it is, it has a transmitting means for transmitting by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means, and a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing apparatus by the wireless communication according to the specific information. The distance as a threshold for detecting the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the second distance after the period is longer than the first distance. When a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given. It is a printing system including a receiving means for receiving the specific information by visible light communication and a portable information processing apparatus having a transmitting means for transmitting a print instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

Using the invention of claim 16 includes a detection means for detecting a human, an imaging device, the imaging illumination means, the specific information for specifying the present printing apparatus as the destination of the wireless communication, the imaging illumination means When the mobile information processing apparatus has a transmitting means for transmitting by visible light communication and a receiving means for receiving a print instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information, and the detecting means detects the location of a person. While maintaining the low power consumption mode, the transmitting means starts visible light communication, and the distance as a threshold value for the detecting means to detect the departure of a person is predetermined after the printing instruction is given. The first distance is within the period, the second distance is longer than the first distance after the period, and if there are a plurality of print instructions within the period, after the last print instruction is given. A printing device having a predetermined period as the first distance, a receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication, and a wireless communication according to the specific information give a printing instruction. It is a printing system including a portable information processing apparatus having a transmission means for transmitting.

Using the invention of claim 17 includes a detection means for detecting a human, an imaging device, the imaging illumination means, the specific information for specifying the present printing apparatus as the destination of the wireless communication, the imaging illumination means When the transmission means for transmitting to the light receiving unit of the portable information processing device by visible light communication and the specific information to be transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication, the user transmits visible light to the portable information processing device. It has a presenting means for presenting a suggestion of an operation of hitting the light receiving portion of the light receiver, and the distance as a threshold value for the detecting means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given. A distance of 1 is set, a second distance longer than the first distance is set after the period, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the distance is predetermined after the last printing instruction is given. It is a printing system including a printing device having a first distance within a period and a portable information processing device having a receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication.

The invention of claim 18 is a first receiving means for receiving specific information for specifying a printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication, and a second receiving means for receiving the specific information by wireless communication. Portable information processing including means and list management means that does not add the received specific information to a selection list for selecting a printing device as a transmission destination of the wireless communication when the specific information is received by the first receiving means. The device, the detection means for detecting a person, the image pickup means, the image pickup lighting means, and specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication can be obtained by using the image pickup illumination means. It has a transmission means for transmitting by communication, and the distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the period is set. The latter is a second distance longer than the first distance, and if there are multiple print instructions within the period, the first distance is within a predetermined period after the last print instruction. It is a printing system provided with a printing device.

The invention of claim 19 is to make a computer, which is a printing device having a detecting means, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, a transmitting means, and a receiving means, detect a person by the detecting means, and to perform wireless communication. The transmission means is made to transmit the specific information for identifying the printing apparatus as the transmission destination by the visible light communication using the imaging illumination means, and the specific information is transmitted from the portable information processing apparatus. The receiving means is made to receive the print instruction by the wireless communication according to the above, and the distance as the threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set after the print instruction is given. The first distance is within a predetermined period, the second distance is longer than the first distance after the period, and if there are a plurality of print instructions within the period, the last print instruction is given. This is a printing processing program in which the first distance is within a predetermined period after the printing.

The invention of claim 20 is to make a computer, which is a printing device having a detecting means, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, a transmitting means, and a receiving means, detect a person by the detecting means, and to perform wireless communication. To have the transmission means transmit specific information for identifying the printing apparatus as a transmission destination by visible light communication using the imaging illumination means while maintaining the low power consumption mode. The distance as a threshold for causing the receiving means to receive a print instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information from the portable information processing device, and for the detecting means to detect the withdrawal of a person. Is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and after the period is set as the second distance longer than the first distance, and there are a plurality of printing instructions within the period. In this case, it is a printing processing program in which the first distance is within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.

The invention of claim 21 is to make a computer, which is a printing device having a detecting means, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, a transmitting means, and a receiving means, detect a person by the detecting means, and to perform wireless communication. The transmission means is made to transmit the specific information for identifying the printing apparatus as the transmission destination by the visible light communication using the imaging illumination means , and the specific information is transmitted from the portable information processing apparatus. When the receiving means is made to execute to receive the print instruction by the wireless communication according to the above and the detecting means detects the location of a person, the transmitting means is maintained in the low power consumption mode. The distance as a threshold for starting the visible light communication and detecting the departure of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the period after the printing instruction is defined as the first distance. A second distance longer than the first distance, and if a plurality of print instructions are given within the period, the first distance is within a predetermined period after the last print instruction is given. It is a print processing program.

The invention of claim 22 is to make a computer, which is a printing device having a detecting means, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, a transmitting means, and a presenting means, detect a person by the detecting means, and to perform wireless communication. The transmission means is made to transmit the specific information for identifying the printing apparatus as the transmission destination to the light receiving unit of the portable information processing apparatus by visible light communication by using the imaging illumination means. When the specific information is transmitted to the portable information processing apparatus by visible light communication, the presenting means is made to present a suggestion of an operation of applying visible light to a light receiving portion of the portable information processing apparatus. The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the first distance after the period. In a printing processing program, the second distance is longer than the second distance, and when a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given. be.

According to the printing apparatus of claim 1, in order to transmit information for identifying the printing apparatus, the imaging illumination unit of the printing apparatus also serves as a light emitting unit of visible light communication, and printing instructions are given a plurality of times. Even in this case, the printing instructions can be collectively given while keeping the distance for detecting the departure of a person as the first distance.

According to the printing device of claim 2, the power consumption is reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode, and even if there are a plurality of printing instructions, the distance for detecting the departure of a person is set to the first. It is possible to give print instructions collectively while keeping the distance of.

According to the printing apparatus of claim 3, the power consumption is reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode, and even if there are a plurality of printing instructions, the distance for detecting the departure of a person is set to the first. It is possible to give print instructions collectively while keeping the distance of.

According to the printing apparatus of claim 4 , as the image pickup means, a detection image pickup means or a face image pickup means can be used.

According to the printing apparatus of claim 5, the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the light emission is not stopped.

According to the printing device of claim 6 , when transmitting by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the operation to be performed, and even if there are multiple printing instructions, the distance for detecting the departure of a person is set. The printing instructions can be collectively given while keeping the first distance.

According to the printing apparatus of claim 7, the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the light emission is not stopped.

According to the printing device of claim 8 , when a transmission instruction of information for identifying the printing device is received from the portable information processing device by visible light communication, the visible light communication can be started.

According to the printing apparatus of claim 9 , the characteristics or the state of the present printing apparatus can be transmitted by visible light communication.

According to the printing apparatus of claim 10 , when the printing instruction and the information indicating that the communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing apparatus by the visible light communication are received, the printing instruction is given. Therefore, it can be controlled to print.

According to the printing device of claim 11 , when the printing instruction and the information indicating that the communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received, the visible light communication is performed. It is possible to control not to stop the transmission of visible light communication when the transmission is stopped and the information indicating that the communication is being performed is not received together with the print instruction.

According to the printing apparatus of claim 12 , information for identifying a printing apparatus for communicating with the present printing apparatus can be transmitted by visible light communication.

According to the printing device of claim 13 , communication different from visible light communication can be used as wireless communication.

According to the printing system of claim 14 , in order to transmit information for identifying the printing device, the imaging illumination unit of the printing device can also serve as a light emitting unit for visible light communication, and a plurality of printing instructions are provided. Even if there are times, the printing instructions can be collectively given while keeping the distance for detecting the departure of a person as the first distance.

According to the printing system of claim 15, the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode, and the distance for detecting the departure of a person even when there are a plurality of printing instructions. The printing instructions can be collectively given while keeping the first distance.

According to the printing system of claim 16, the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode, and the distance for detecting the departure of a person even when there are a plurality of printing instructions. The printing instructions can be collectively given while keeping the first distance.

According to the printing system of claim 17 , when transmitting by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the action to be performed, and even if there are multiple printing instructions, the distance for detecting the departure of a person is set. The printing instructions can be collectively given while keeping the first distance.

According to the printing system of claim 18 , it is possible to prevent the specific information received by the visible light communication from being included in the selection list, and further, even if there are a plurality of printing instructions, the distance for detecting the departure of a person. The printing instructions can be collectively given while keeping the first distance.

According to the printing processing program of claim 19 , in order to transmit information for identifying the printing device, the imaging illumination unit of the printing device can also serve as the light emitting unit of visible light communication, and further, the printing instruction is given. Even if there are a plurality of times, the printing instructions can be collectively given while keeping the distance for detecting the departure of a person as the first distance.

According to the print processing program of claim 20, the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode, and further, even if there are a plurality of printing instructions, the withdrawal of a person is detected. Printing instructions can be collectively given while keeping the distance as the first distance.

According to the print processing program of claim 21, the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode, and further, even if there are a plurality of printing instructions, the withdrawal of a person is detected. Printing instructions can be collectively given while keeping the distance as the first distance.

According to the printing processing program of claim 22 , when transmitting by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the operation to be performed, and even if there are a plurality of printing instructions, the distance for detecting the departure of a person is set. It is possible to give print instructions collectively while keeping the distance of 1.

It is a conceptual module configuration diagram about the configuration example of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the system configuration example using this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a printing apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example by this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware configuration example of the computer which realizes this embodiment.

Hereinafter, an example of a preferred embodiment for realizing the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a conceptual module configuration diagram for a configuration example of the present embodiment.
The module generally refers to parts such as software (computer program) and hardware that can be logically separated. Therefore, the module in this embodiment refers not only to the module in the computer program but also to the module in the hardware configuration. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a computer program for functioning as those modules (a program for causing the computer to execute each procedure, a program for causing the computer to function as each means, and each function for the computer). It also serves as an explanation of the program), system and method for realizing the above. However, for convenience of explanation, words equivalent to "remember" and "remember" are used, but these words are stored in a storage device or stored when the embodiment is a computer program. It means that it is controlled so that it is stored in the device. Further, the modules may have a one-to-one correspondence with the functions, but in the implementation, one module may be configured by one program, a plurality of modules may be configured by one program, and conversely, one module may be configured. May be composed of a plurality of programs. Further, the plurality of modules may be executed by one computer, or one module may be executed by a plurality of computers by a computer in a distributed or parallel environment. In addition, one module may include another module. In addition, hereinafter, "connection" is used not only for physical connection but also for logical connection (data transfer, instruction, reference relationship between data, etc.). "Predetermined" means that it is determined before the target process, not only before the process according to the present embodiment starts, but also after the process according to the present embodiment starts. However, if it is before the target process, it is used with the intention that it is determined according to the situation / state at that time or according to the situation / state up to that point. When there are a plurality of "predetermined values", they may be different values, or two or more values (including all values, of course) may be the same. Further, the description having the meaning of "if A, do B" is used to mean "determine whether or not it is A, and if it is determined to be A, do B". However, this excludes cases where it is not necessary to determine whether or not it is A.
In addition, a system or device is configured by connecting a plurality of computers, hardware, devices, etc. by communication means such as a network (including a one-to-one correspondence communication connection), and one computer, hardware, device, etc. It also includes cases where it is realized by such means. "Device" and "system" are used as synonymous terms. Of course, the "system" does not include anything that is nothing more than a social "mechanism" (social system) that is an artificial arrangement.
In addition, for each process by each module or when multiple processes are performed in the module, the target information is read from the storage device, and after the processes are performed, the process results are written to the storage device. be. Therefore, the description of reading from the storage device before processing and writing to the storage device after processing may be omitted. The storage device here may include a hard disk, a RAM (Random Access Memory), an external storage medium, a storage device via a communication line, a register in a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and the like.

This embodiment is composed of a mobile terminal 100 and a printing device 150. The mobile terminal 100 gives a print instruction (also referred to as a print job or a print job) to the printing device 150, and the printing device 150 receives a print instruction from the mobile terminal 100 and prints. .. For example, in a situation where the printing device 150 needs to be used temporarily (such as when the printing device 150 is used only once at a business trip destination, etc.), the setting for communicating between the mobile terminal 100 and the printing device 150. It is annoying to do. According to the present embodiment, even in such a case, the printing instruction is given from the user's mobile terminal 100 without setting the communication by the user's operation (at least the selection operation of the printing device 150 which is the destination of the printing instruction). Is performed, and printing can be performed with the printing device 150.

Visible light communication is used as communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the printing device 150 (particularly, communication from the printing device 150 to the mobile terminal 100).
Visible light communication refers to communication by changing and modulating the intensity of visible light emitted by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like. For example, the standards are as follows.
・ JEITA CP-1221 / 1222/1223 (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
It is mainly for illumination optical communication at 4.8 kbps in one direction.
JEITA CP-1221 Visible Light Communication System March 2007 http: // www. jeita. or. jp / Japanese / standard / book / CP-1221
JEITA CP-1222 Visible Light ID System June 2007 http: // www. jeita. or. jp / Japanese / standard / book / CP-1222
JEITA CP-1223 Visible Light Beacon System May 2013 http: // www. jeita. or. jp / Japanese / standard / book / CP-1223
By radiating simple information and ID information unique to the visible light source from a visible light source, various applications such as identification of objects, provision of position information, and construction of various guidance systems are aimed at.
-ARIB STD-T50 4.0 version (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses) December 2009 Optical LAN using downlink visible light and uplink infrared (visible light extension of infrared optical LAN).
http: // www. arib. or. jp / English / html / overview / doc / 1-STD-T50v4_0. pdf
-IrDA "Visible Light Communication Standard" 1.0 version (jointly with the Visible Light Communication Consortium and IrDA) February 2009 IrDA's visible light communication extension and compatibility assurance standard.
・ IEEE 802.115.7 (January 2009)
It is a visible light communication standard whose standard has been released.
-IEEE 802.15. SG7a
It is a visible light communication standard that uses an image sensor.

Information for identifying the printing device 150 for communicating with the printing device 150 with respect to the mobile terminal 100 that emits light for visible light communication from the printing device 150 (hereinafter, also referred to as specific information). To send. Here, "communication" in "to communicate with the printing device 150" means communication that requires specific information for specifying a communication destination, and is communication other than visible light communication. For example, wireless communication such as WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) and Bluetooth (registered trademark) for short-range wireless communication may be used. Further, "specific information for specifying the printing device 150" is information for specifying a communication destination (pairing, etc.), and is generally called a device name, an address, or the like. Specifically, IP (Internet Protocol) address, MAC address (Media Access Control address), e-mail address, terminal name, and the like are applicable.
Then, the mobile terminal 100 receives the specific information (information for specifying the printing device 150 for communicating with the printing device 150) from the printing device 150 by visible light communication.
Next, the mobile terminal 100 sets communication (communication set by the specific information and other than visible light communication) according to the specific information, and uses the communication to print a print instruction. Send to 150.
Then, the printing device 150 receives a printing instruction from the mobile terminal 100 by the communication, and prints according to the printing instruction.
In this series of processes, it is not necessary to input the operation of selecting the destination of the print instruction on the mobile terminal 100.

As shown in the example of FIG. 1, the mobile terminal 100 has a visible light communication module 105, a communication module 110, a communication control module 115, a user interface module 120, a file storage module 125, and a printing device list management module 130. .. The mobile terminal 100 is also generally referred to as a mobile terminal, and corresponds to, for example, a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a wearable terminal (for example, a wristwatch type terminal, a glasses type terminal, etc.) and the like. Visible light communication (at least visible light communication for transmission) is possible, and a print instruction is transmitted to the printing device 150 according to a user's operation.

The visible light communication module 105 has an image pickup module 107a and an image pickup illumination module 107b, and is connected to the communication control module 115. The visible light communication module 105 performs visible light communication (light reception and light emission for visible light communication). Further, the image pickup module 107a and the image pickup illumination module 107b may be controlled to perform visible light communication. The visible light communication module 105 receives specific information for identifying the printing device 150 for communicating with the printing device 150 by visible light communication. The specific information is passed to the communication control module 115.
Further, the visible light communication module 105 may be installed in the same direction as the camera of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the user may be able to confirm the transmission destination (printing device 150) of the visible light communication by displaying the image taken by the camera on the display of the user interface module 120.
The image pickup module 107a has a function as a light receiving device for visible light communication. That is, the information transmitted from the printing device 150 by visible light communication is received. Specifically, it corresponds to the light receiving portion of the camera.
The imaging illumination module 107b has a function as a light emitting device for visible light communication. That is, information is transmitted to the printing device 150 by visible light communication. Specifically, the lighting for imaging of the camera (lighting for strobe, etc.) is applicable. The image pickup module 107a and the image pickup illumination module 107b have a function as a light receiving unit of a camera and an image pickup illumination, and also have a function as a standard visible light communication device.
The communication module 110 is connected to the communication control module 115. The communication module 110 communicates with the printing device 150 (communication other than visible light communication). The communication module 110 transmits a print instruction to the printing device 150 by communication according to the specific information received by the visible light communication module 105 under the control of the communication control module 115.

The communication control module 115 is connected to the visible light communication module 105, the communication module 110, the user interface module 120, and the file storage module 125. The communication control module 115 receives specific information for identifying the printing device 150 for communicating with the printing device 150 by visible light communication via the visible light communication module 105. Then, the communication module 110 is controlled so as to transmit the print instruction to the printing device 150 by communication according to the specific information. By using visible light communication, the source (printing device 150, etc.), reception destination (mobile terminal 100, etc.), and communication path are visible to the user, so that the communication range is easy to understand.
Further, the communication control module 115 controls the communication module 110 to transmit the print instruction to the print device 150 without receiving the operation input of the user who selects the print device 150 as the destination of the print instruction. You may.

Further, the communication control module 115 may control the visible light communication module 105 to transmit a transmission instruction of specific information for specifying the printing device 150. Here, the "instruction for transmitting specific information for specifying the printing device 150" is an instruction for requesting the specific information necessary for the mobile terminal 100 to start communication with the printing device 150.
Further, the communication control module 115 may control the visible light communication module 105 to stop the reception of visible light communication when "information for identifying the printing device 150" is received. This is to stop extra reception of "specific information for specifying the printing device 150".
Further, when the visible light communication module 105 receives the characteristic or state of the printing device 150 from the printing device 150 by visible light communication, the communication control module 115 generates a printing instruction according to the characteristic or state. You may. Then, the communication control module 115 may control the communication module 110 and transmit the generated print instruction.
Further, the communication control module 115 controls the communication module 110 and gives a print instruction as "information indicating that communication is performed by receiving specific information for specifying the printing device 150 by visible light communication". , May be sent to the printing apparatus 150.

The user interface module 120 is connected to the communication control module 115, the file storage module 125, and the printing device list management module 130. The user interface module 120 accepts user operations using a touch screen, voice, line of sight, gesture, mouse, keyboard, and the like. There are print instructions and the like as user operations. In addition, the user interface module 120 informs the user of information by means of a liquid crystal display, a speaker, a vibrating device, and the like. Further, when the user interface module 120 receives information indicating that the printing instruction has been received from the printing device 150, the user interface module 120 may present the information to that effect. The user who receives the presentation performs an operation to stop the visible light communication (stopping the reception of the visible light communication, removing the light of the visible light communication from the visible light sensor (light receiving sensor) of the mobile terminal 100, etc.). Become.
Further, when the user interface module 120 receives "specific information for identifying the printing device 150" by visible light communication, the user interface module 120 performs an operation (including continuing the operation) in which the user applies visible light to the mobile terminal 100. ) May be presented. When receiving specific information for identifying the printing device 150 by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the operation to be performed.
The file storage module 125 is connected to the communication control module 115 and the user interface module 120. The file storage module 125 stores a file to be printed. The communication control module 115 may include a file to be printed as a print instruction.

The printing device list management module 130 is connected to the user interface module 120. The printing device list management module 130 manages a selection list (printing device list) for allowing the user to select the printing device 150. In the selection list, for example, there is specific information (the name of the printing device 150 extracted from the specific information may be included so that humans can easily recognize it).
Then, when the visible light communication module 105 receives the specific information, the printing device list management module 130 does not add the received specific information to the selection list for selecting the printing device as the transmission destination of the wireless communication.
Further, when the printing device list management module 130 receives the specific information in the communication module 110, the printing device list management module 130 may add the received specific information to the selection list. That is, if the specific information is received by visible light communication, it may not be included in the selection list, and if the specific information is received by wireless communication, it may be included in the selection list. When using visible light communication, it is mainly used temporarily, so that the selection list is easy to see and the leakage of specific information is prevented. On the other hand, when specific information is received by wireless communication, the specific information is included in the selection list for future convenience because it is mainly used continuously.

As shown in the example of FIG. 1, the printing device 150 includes a visible light communication module 155, a communication module 160, a communication control module 165, a user interface module 170, a print control module 175, a file storage module 180, a print module 185, and a light emission control. It has a module 190 and an approach detection module 195. The printing device 150 generally corresponds to a printer, a multifunction device having a printer function (an image processing device having any two or more functions such as a scanner, a printer, a copying machine, and a fax machine) and the like.

The visible light communication module 155 includes an image pickup module 157a and an image pickup illumination module 157b, and is connected to the communication control module 165 and the light emission control module 190. The visible light communication module 155 performs visible light communication (light reception and light emission for visible light communication) with the mobile terminal 100. Further, the image pickup module 157a and the image pickup illumination module 157b may be controlled to perform visible light communication. The visible light communication module 155 transmits specific information for identifying the printing device 150 for communicating with the printing device 150 to the mobile terminal 100 by visible light communication.
The image pickup module 157a corresponds to, for example, the approach detection camera 320 or the face image pickup camera 340 described later in FIG.
As the image pickup illumination module 157b, for example, the approach detection illumination 330 or the face imaging illumination 350 described later in FIG. 3 corresponds to this.
The communication module 160 is connected to the communication control module 165. The communication module 160 communicates with the mobile terminal 100 (communication other than visible light communication). The communication module 160 receives a print instruction from the mobile terminal 100 by communication. The print instruction is passed to the communication control module 165.

The communication control module 165 is connected to the visible light communication module 155, the communication module 160, the user interface module 170, the print control module 175, and the file storage module 180. The communication control module 165 controls the visible light communication module 155 so as to transmit "specific information for identifying the printing device 150" to the mobile terminal 100 by visible light communication. Then, the print instruction from the mobile terminal 100 is received via the communication module 160.
Further, the communication control module 165 may transmit "specific information for identifying the printing device 150" a plurality of times. This is because the header portion of the print instruction may not be received and reception by visible light communication may start. That is, it is possible that visible light communication may be started before the visible light is applied to the visible light sensor of the mobile terminal 100.
Further, when the printing device 150 transmits "specific information for identifying the printing device 150" a plurality of times, the communication control module 115 of the mobile terminal 100 determines whether or not it is the same as the one received last time. , If they are the same, the reception may be discarded.

Further, the printing device 150 may have a motion sensor that detects the location of a person. When the motion sensor detects the location of a person, the communication control module 165 may control the visible light communication module 155 to start visible light communication. Here, "detecting the whereabouts of a person" includes detecting that a person is approaching. For example, infrared rays, ultrasonic waves, visible light and the like are used as the motion sensor. Further, a combination thereof, for example, a combination of infrared rays and ultrasonic waves may be used, or only infrared rays or the like may be used.
Further, when the communication control module 165 receives a transmission instruction of specific information for specifying the printing device 150 from the mobile terminal 100 by visible light communication, the printing device 150 starts the visible light communication so as to start the visible light communication. Module 155 may be controlled.
Further, the communication control module 165 may control the visible light communication module 155 so as to stop the light emission for the visible light communication when the communication module 160 receives the print instruction. This is to stop the extra transmission of "specific information for specifying the printing device 150". Here, "when the communication module 160 receives the print instruction" may be the case where the reception of all the data which is the print instruction is completed, or the time when it is found that the print instruction has been received. good.

Further, the communication control module 165 may control the visible light communication module 155 to transmit the characteristics or the state of the printing device 150 by visible light communication. Characteristics of the printing apparatus 150 include, for example, usable paper size, resolution, color or black and white specification, single-sided or double-sided specification, and the like. The state of the printing device 150 includes, for example, printability, failure, and out of paper.
Further, when the communication control module 165 receives the print instruction and "information indicating that communication is performed by receiving specific information for specifying the printing device 150 by visible light communication", the communication control module 165 prints the information. It may be controlled to print according to the instruction. This is to distinguish between the case where the print instruction is received via the visible light communication and the case where the print instruction is received without the visible light communication. If it is not received, it will be controlled to wait until it is received.

The user interface module 170 is connected to the communication control module 165 and the print control module 175. The user interface module 170 accepts user operations using a touch screen, voice, line of sight, gestures, mouse, keyboard, and the like. In addition, the user interface module 170 informs the user of information by means of a liquid crystal display, a speaker, a vibration device, and the like.
The print control module 175 is connected to the communication control module 165, the user interface module 170, the file storage module 180, and the print module 185. The print control module 175 causes the print module 185 to perform a print process according to the print instruction received by the communication control module 165.
The file storage module 180 is connected to the communication control module 165 and the print control module 175. The file storage module 180 stores the file in the print instruction received by the communication control module 165.
Further, when transmitting by visible light communication, the user interface module 170 may present a suggestion of an operation in which the user applies visible light to the mobile terminal 100. When transmitting by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the action to be performed.
The print module 185 is connected to the print control module 175. The print module 185 performs a print process under the control of the print control module 175.

The approach detection module 195 is connected to the light emission control module 190. The approach detection module 195 detects the whereabouts of a person. The person to be detected here is a user who is trying to print using the printing device 150 and has a mobile terminal 100.
The light emission control module 190 is connected to the visible light communication module 155 and the proximity detection module 195. When the proximity detection module 195 detects the location of a person, the light emission control module 190 controls the visible light communication module 155 to start transmission (light emission) by visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode. The printing device 150 has a low power consumption mode in which printing is on standby and a print mode (also referred to as a standby mode) in which printing is possible. The low power mode consumes less power than the print mode. In the print mode, the image forming unit is preheated, and printing can be executed or printing is executed in the image forming unit. Further, as the low power consumption mode, there may be a plurality of stages of modes. For example, there are a low power mode in which the temperature of the heater unit is lowered and the motor is stopped, and an automatic off mode (also called a sleep mode) in which the main power is turned off and the power can be saved most. "While maintaining the low power consumption mode" means a state other than the print mode, and may be any of the above-mentioned low power mode and automatic off mode, for example. Therefore, even if the mode is changed from the automatic off mode to the low power mode, it is in the category of "maintaining the low power consumption mode". Further, in the low power consumption mode, the display or the like may be turned off, but in the present embodiment, the display or the like may be displayed in addition to the visible light communication "while maintaining the low power consumption mode". be. That is, it suffices as long as the parts, devices, and the like other than the display and the like are in a state of saving power. Therefore, it cannot be said that the low power consumption mode is canceled only when the display or the like is turned on.

Here, the functions of the visible light communication module 155, the printing device list management module 130, and the like will be described.
The visible light communication module 155 transmits specific information for identifying the printing device 150 as a transmission destination of wireless communication to the mobile terminal 100 by visible light communication using the imaging illumination module 157b.
Then, the communication module 160 receives a print instruction from the mobile terminal 100 by wireless communication according to specific information.

Further, the visible light communication module 155 transmits specific information for identifying the printing device 150 as a transmission destination of wireless communication to the mobile terminal 100 by visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode. ..
Then, the communication module 160 receives a print instruction from the mobile terminal 100 by wireless communication according to specific information.

Further, the visible light communication module 155 transmits specific information for identifying the printing device 150 as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication.
Then, the communication module 160 receives a print instruction from the mobile terminal 100 by wireless communication according to specific information.
The approach detection module 195 detects the whereabouts of a person.
When the proximity detection module 195 detects the location of a person, the light emission control module 190 controls the visible light communication module 155 so that the visible light communication module 155 starts visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode. .. In this case, the imaging illumination module 157b may be used to perform transmission by visible light communication.
Further, the imaging module 157a may be a detection imaging device for detecting the approach of a person or a face imaging device for imaging a face.
The imaging illumination module 157b may be installed so as to exist in the vicinity of either the detection imaging device or the face imaging device.

Further, the visible light communication module 155 transmits specific information for identifying the printing device 150 as a transmission destination of wireless communication to the light receiving unit of the mobile terminal 100 by visible light communication.
Then, when the user interface module 170 transmits specific information to the mobile terminal 100 by visible light communication, the user interface module 170 presents a suggestion of an operation in which the user applies visible light to the light receiving portion of the mobile terminal 100.

Further, the visible light communication module 105 receives specific information for identifying the printing device 150 as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication.
Then, the communication module 110 receives the specific information by wireless communication.
Then, when the visible light communication module 105 receives the specific information, the printing device list management module 130 does not add the received specific information to the selection list as the transmission destination of the wireless communication.
Further, when the printing device list management module 130 receives the specific information in the communication module 110, the printing device list management module 130 adds the received specific information to the selection list.
The wireless communication may include visible light communication, or may be communication different from visible light communication (specifically, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.). It may be limited to either.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a system configuration using the present embodiment.
As shown in the example of FIG. 2A, visible light communication is performed between the mobile terminal 100 and the printing device 150. For example, the mobile terminal 100 receives light from the printing device 150 by visible light communication and receives "specific information for identifying the printing device 150". Then, the mobile terminal 100 sets "specific information for specifying the printing device 150" so that it can communicate with the printing device 150. As described above, the communication enabled here is communication other than visible light communication. Using the communication, the mobile terminal 100 transmits a print instruction to the printing device 150. The printing device 150 prints a file transmitted from the mobile terminal 100. The user removes the printed paper from the printing device 150.
The visible light communication device of the printing device 150 is provided in an area (for example, a front surface portion and an upper surface portion) where light can be applied from the outside (portable terminal 100).

In the example of FIG. 2A, the mobile terminal 100 and the printing device 150 are separated from each other, but may be in close contact with each other as long as visible light communication is possible. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 (b1), the mobile terminal storage area 220 of the mobile terminal 100 may be provided on the upper surface of the printing device 150.
Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 2B2, the visible light communication device 225 may be provided on the upper side surface of the mobile terminal storage area 220. Further, the visible light communication device 230 may be provided on the bottom surface of the mobile terminal storage area 220. The visible light communication device 225 may be the entire surface of the upper side surface of the mobile terminal storage area 220. The visible light communication device 230 may be the entire bottom surface of the mobile terminal storage area 220. Further, the visible light communication device 225 (visible light communication device 230) may be on the upper side surface, the right side surface, the left side surface, the lower side surface, the bottom surface, or may be the entire surface thereof. It may be installed according to the position of the visible light communication device of the mobile terminal 100.
Further, the visible light communication device 225 (visible light communication device 230) may be installed on the entire mobile terminal storage area 220 (upper side surface, lower side surface, right side surface, left side surface, bottom surface). This is to support any model of mobile terminal 100, no matter how the mobile terminal 100 is placed.

On the other hand, as shown in the example of FIG. 2B3, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a visible light communication device 250 on the side surface of the mobile terminal 100. Further, as shown in the example of FIG. 2B4, the visible light communication device 255 may be provided in the vicinity of the camera 260. In this case, as described above, the communication partner can be confirmed by photographing the communication partner side (printing device 150) of the visible light communication with the camera 260 and displaying it on the display of the mobile terminal 100. .. Further, the camera 260 (camera 260 having both imaging and light emitting functions) may have the function of a visible light communication device (light receiving sensor, light emitting device, or a combination thereof) 255. Of course, in that case, the visible light communication device 255 as shown in the example of FIG. 2 (b4) becomes unnecessary, and only the camera 260 (an example of the image pickup module 107a) is sufficient. Further, the strobe lighting (an example of the imaging lighting module 107b), the display, and the like provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be used as a light emitting device in visible light communication.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the printing apparatus 150.
The printing device 150 includes a location detection sensor 310, an approach detection camera 320, an approach detection illumination 330, a face imaging camera 340, and a face imaging illumination 350. Here, the approach detection camera 320 or the face imaging camera 340 is an example of the image pickup module 157a, and the approach detection illumination 330 or the face imaging illumination 350 is an example of the image pickup illumination module 157b. As the visible light communication device, it is necessary to newly install a visible light communication device by using a combination of the approach detection camera 320 and the approach detection illumination 330, or a combination of the face imaging camera 340 and the face imaging illumination 350. It will disappear and the cost will be reduced. The location detection sensor 310 is an example of the proximity detection module 195.
The dashed line indicates the imaging range (detection range) of the camera (approach detection camera 320, face imaging camera 340), and the alternate long and short dash line indicates the illumination range of the illumination (approach detection illumination 330, face imaging illumination 350). Is shown. The approach detection camera 320 and the approach detection illumination 330 are installed at positions close to each other. Similarly, the face imaging camera 340 and the face imaging illumination 350 are installed at positions close to each other. The combination of the approach detection camera 320 and the approach detection illumination 330 is installed at a position lower than the position of the combination of the face imaging camera 340 and the face imaging illumination 350. This is because the face imaging camera 340 is for capturing the face of the user 390.

The combination of the approach detection camera 320 and the approach detection illumination 330, and the combination of the face imaging camera 340 and the face imaging illumination 350 may be equipped with either one or the other. May be good. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may receive from the approach detection illumination 330 by visible light communication and emit light (reply) to the approach detection camera 320, or receive from the face imaging illumination 350 by visible light communication and face. It may emit light (reply) to the imaging camera 340.
When the printing device 150 is provided with the approach detection camera 320 and the approach detection illumination 330, and the face imaging camera 340 and the face imaging illumination 350, the approach detection camera 320 is used as a visible light communication device. Either a combination of the proximity detection illumination 330 or a combination of the face imaging camera 340 and the face imaging illumination 350 may be used, or both combinations may be used. When both combinations are used, the detection range of the mobile terminal 100 is wider than when one combination is used. Further, when a combination of both is used, the light emission may be synchronized. Any light receiving device (approach detection camera 320, face imaging camera 340) can handle light reception. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may receive from the approach detection illumination 330 by visible light communication and emit light (reply) to the face imaging camera 340, or receive from the face imaging illumination 350 by visible light communication. The approach detection camera 320 may emit light (reply).
The approach detection camera 320 detects the approach of a person by photographing the person.
The face imaging camera 340 images a human face. The entire room in which the printing device 150 is installed may be imaged.
The detection range of the location detection sensor 310 is wider than the detection range of the approach detection camera 320, and can be detected from a distance. The location detection sensor 310 consumes less (less) power than the approach detection camera 320 and the face imaging camera 340.

4 to 6 are flowcharts showing processing examples according to the present embodiment. The processing of the printing device 150 as step P, the processing of the mobile terminal 100 as step K, and the operation of the user 390 as step U will be described.
The printing apparatus 150 performs the following processing.
In step P302, the printing device 150 main body is in the low power consumption mode. The light emission of the LED light for visible light communication based on the visible light communication standard of the printing device 150 is stopped.
In step U302, the user operates by pressing the visible light communication start switch of the printing device 150 or approaching the printing device 150.

In step P304, the approach of a person is detected. The data transmitted by this visible light communication includes the address or terminal name of the printing device 150. The address or terminal name is an example of specific information indicating a communication destination by wireless communication (WiFi or the like) different from visible light communication. In step P304, instead of "detecting the approach of a person", "detecting that the visible light communication start switch has been pressed" may be used. The detailed processing of step P304 will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in the example of FIG. 7 or FIG.
In step P306, visible light including the address or terminal name of the printing device 150 is emitted as communication from the printing device 150 to the mobile terminal 100. The address or terminal name is an example of specific information indicating a communication destination in WiFi wireless communication. For example, an IP address, an e-mail address, a terminal name, or the like is applicable.

In step P308, it is determined whether or not the print job has been received, and if it is received, the process proceeds to step P316, and if not, the process proceeds to step P310. Receiving a print job means starting reception or completing reception.
In step P310, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed, and if it has elapsed, the process proceeds to step P312, and if not, the process proceeds to step P311A. The "predetermined time" is the elapsed time from the time when the address or the like in step P306 is transmitted.
In step P311A, it is determined whether or not the withdrawal of a person (the distance between the printing device 150 and the person is equal to or greater than the threshold value) is detected, and if it is detected, the process proceeds to step P311B, and if not, the process returns to step P308. Further, when face recognition is performed, it may be determined whether or not the person is the same person as the person detected in step P304. The determination process of step P310 and step P311A may be performed first.
In step P311B, the message "The print job was not received from the approaching person" is displayed, and the process proceeds to step P314.

In step P312, a display indicating that "a predetermined time has elapsed, but the print job has not been received" is displayed.
In step P314, the light emission of the LED light for visible light communication is stopped. Return to step P302.
In step U308, when the printing device 150 displays "a predetermined time has elapsed, but the print job has not been received" as the user's operation (step P312 or step P314), the user has this effect. The process from the beginning of the flow (step P302, etc.) is repeated.

In step P316, when the print job is received, the light emission of the LED light for visible light communication is stopped. When a print job is received, it is not necessary to emit light, so the light emission is stopped in order to reduce power consumption. Further, by stopping the light emission, the user of the mobile terminal 100 is notified that the printing device 150 has received the print job. Therefore, even if the mobile terminal 100 does not "sound / display / vibrate indicating that the address of the printing device 150 has been received", the user can still use the visible light emitted by the printing device 150 that wants to print the visible light sensor. You can see that it can be removed. Although reception completion may be displayed on a console panel separate from the visible light communication LED of the printing device 150, it is easier for the user to see if the light emission of the visible light communication LED is stopped. No need to display on the console panel. It should be noted that, in step P314, the light emission is stopped, but in step P314, the light emission is stopped "after a predetermined time has elapsed", but in this step P316, "a predetermined time elapses". Since the light emission is stopped "before" (generally immediately after the transmission of the address or the like), the user can also determine the light emission.

In step U310, as a user's operation, when the printing device 150 stops emitting the LED light for visible light communication, the user moves the mobile terminal 100 and wants to print the visible light sensor of the mobile terminal 100 on the printing device 150. Remove from the light emission of.

In step P318, the operation of the printing device 150 main unit after receiving the print job by WiFi or the like is the same operation as when the print job is received via the normal WiFi. The low power consumption mode of the printing device 150 is canceled and the printing mode is set. Print according to the print job.
In step P320, the printing device 150 main body is put into the low power consumption mode after the printing is completed. Then, the process returns to step P302.

On the other hand, the mobile terminal 100 performs the following processing.
In step K302, the user selects the image file icon. No printer selection operation is entered.
In step K304, it is determined whether or not the "start address reception by visible light communication" icon has been clicked, and if it is clicked, the process proceeds to step K306, and if not, it waits until it is clicked.
In step K306, the visible light sensor is put into the visible light communication light receiving mode. Start receiving visible light based on the visible light communication standard.

In step U304, as a user's operation, the visible light sensor of the mobile terminal 100 is exposed to the visible light emitted by the printing device 150 to be printed.
In step K308, the visible light sensor determines whether or not it has received visible light based on the visible light communication standard, and if it receives light, it proceeds to step K310, and in other cases, it waits until it receives light.
In step K310, it is determined whether or not the received visible light includes the address of the printing device 150, and if it is included, the process proceeds to step K312, and if not, the process returns to step K308.

In step K312, the visible light communication light receiving mode of the visible light sensor is released, and the operation of the visible light sensor is stopped.
In step K314, a sound, a display, a vibration, or the like indicating that the address of the printing device 150 has been received is generated.
In step U306, when the mobile terminal 100 performs "presentation processing indicating that the address of the printing device 150 has been received", the user wants to move the mobile terminal 100 and print the visible light sensor of the mobile terminal 100. The printing device 150 is removed from the emitting visible light.
The operation of step K314 is not essential. When the operation of step K314 is performed, the user can know that the light reception of the address of the printing device 150 is completed. Then, the user can know the timing of removing the mobile terminal 100 from the visible light emitted by the printing device 150.

In step K315, the printing device list management module 130 does not add the received information (specific information) about the printing device 150 to the selection list of the printing destination. Conventionally, when the address or name of the printing device 150 is received by wireless communication such as WiFi, the name of the printing device 150 is registered in the selection list of the printing destination. Then, when the user wants to print, the printing device 150 to be printed is selected from the selection list of the printing destination. When the name of the printing device 150 is registered in the printing destination selection list as in the conventional case, the number of items in the printing destination selection list increases, and it becomes difficult to select the printing destination printing device 150 from the printing destination selection list. If the specific information of the received printing device 150 is not added to the selection list of the printing destination as in the present embodiment, the printing device 150 of the printing destination can be easily selected and used.

In step K316, a print job is created to print the image file selected by the user.
In step K318, a print job is transmitted to the received address of the printing device 150 by using wireless communication (WiFi or the like). Communication other than WiFi may be used to send the print job. For example, Bluetooth and the like are applicable.
In step K320, a print job is transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 to the printing device 150. Here, it is via wireless communication (WiFi, etc.). For example, a printing protocol or email may be used. Further, the user ID and password may be included as additional information in the print job.

In step K322, the address or terminal name of the printing device 150 received by visible light communication is deleted from the memory. Note that this step K322 does not have to be performed.
When this embodiment is not used (when communication using only WiFi as in the prior art is used), it is necessary to set the address of the printing device 150, which is the transmission destination of the print job, in the mobile terminal 100 in advance. Setting operations can be difficult for the user. Therefore, the address of the printing device 150 once set is stored in the non-volatile memory and reused at the next print job transmission.
In the present embodiment, since the address of the destination printing device 150 can be easily received by visible light communication, it is not necessary to store and reuse the address of the printing device 150 once received. By deleting the address of the printing device 150, unnecessary printing device names are not stored in the printer selection list of the mobile terminal 100, so that the user can easily see the printer and prevent leakage of specific information about the printing device 150 (). Improves security).
In step K322, the address or terminal name of the printing device 150 is deleted from the memory of the mobile terminal 100. However, the print history (log), for example, the date and time when the print instruction was given, the location (using the GPS (Global Positioning System) of the mobile terminal 100), the number of printed pages, the paper size, the color / black and white classification, etc. are stored. .. This is to confirm the charge when the printing charge is charged later.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing example according to the present embodiment. This is a detailed example (1) of step P304 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 4, and is a process for detecting that the visible light communication start switch is pressed by the printing device 150.
In step S702, the printing apparatus 150 is in the low power consumption mode.
In step S704, it is determined whether or not the visible light communication start switch has been pressed, and if it is pressed, the process proceeds to step S706, and if not, the process returns to step S702.

In step S706, the low power consumption mode is maintained. The visible light emission mode is set, and the LED illumination for visible light communication is emitted to transmit visible light communication.
In step S708, the user ID and password are waited for to be input. When the user ID and password are entered, the user is authenticated by comparing with the user ID and password registered in advance.
In step S710, it is determined whether or not the user has been authenticated, and if it is possible, the process returns to step P304 (step S799), and if not, the process returns to step S708.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing example according to the present embodiment. It is a detailed example (2) of step P304 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 4, and is a process when the printing apparatus 150 detects the approach of a person.
In step S802, the printing apparatus 150 is in the low power consumption mode. The location detection sensor 310 detects that an object (including a person) has entered the detection range of the location detection sensor 310.
In step S804, the location detection sensor 310 determines whether or not it has detected it, and if it detects it, the process proceeds to step S806, and if not, the process returns to step S802.

In step S806, the printing apparatus 150 remains in the low power consumption mode. The approach detection illumination 330 is turned on. The visible light emission mode is set, and the LED illumination for visible light communication is emitted to transmit visible light communication. In this case, the proximity detection illumination 330 may be used to transmit visible light communication.
The reason why the visible light emission mode is set while maintaining the low power consumption mode is as follows.
The user does not always send the print job to the printing apparatus 150 immediately after emitting visible light in the visible light emitting mode. The user may not submit the print job, or it may take some time before the print job is submitted. In such a case, if the print mode is set without maintaining the low power consumption mode when the visible light emission mode is set, the print mode is wasted and the power consumption increases. Power consumption can be reduced by setting the visible light emission mode while maintaining the low power consumption mode.

In step S808, the printing apparatus 150 is in the low power consumption mode. A person is photographed by the approach detection camera 320. The captured moving image is analyzed, and when the person gradually approaches the printing device 150 and becomes within the distance A, it is determined that the approach of the person is detected. Further, when the person gradually becomes farther from the printing device 150 and becomes a distance B or more, it is determined that the person's departure has been detected.
The distance A for detecting the approach of a person and the distance B for detecting the departure may be the same or different. It is better that the distance B as a threshold value is longer than the distance A. For example, after a person approaches the printing device 150 and the printing device 150 emits visible light, the user is at a different position from that position (for example, a position one step back, a position in front of the visible light emitting unit / light receiving unit, etc. ) May receive visible light or send a print job, and even in such a case (especially when moving to a distant position), it will be possible to reliably receive visible light communication and send a print job. ..
Further, after detecting the whereabouts of a person, the distance for detecting the whereabouts of a person may be different. For example, the distance D after detection may be longer than the distance C before detection. When another person who sees the print instruction by visible light communication gives the print instruction, the print instruction may be given from a distant position, and even in such a case, the print instruction can be surely performed. The distance D may be set within a predetermined period after the first printing instruction is given, and then returned to the distance C. In addition, if the next print instruction is given within that period, the period may be initialized. That is, when a plurality of print instructions are given within that period, the distance D may be set within a predetermined period after the last print instruction is given, and then the distance C may be returned.
Although the distance (distance A, distance B, distance C, distance D) has been described as the threshold value, the sensitivity of the sensor may be used as the threshold value. For example, the sensitivity of the sensor may be set so that the location of a distant person can be detected, or the sensitivity of the sensor may be set so that only a nearby person can be detected.

In step S810, it is determined whether or not the approach or withdrawal of a person is detected, and if the withdrawal is not detected and the approach is not detected, the process returns to step S808, and if the withdrawal is detected, the process proceeds to step S812 to proceed with the approach. If detected, the process proceeds to step S814.
In step S812, the low power consumption mode is maintained. Turn off the approach detection light 330. The visible light emission mode is canceled, the LED lighting for visible light communication is turned off, and the transmission of visible light communication is stopped.
In step S814, the low power consumption mode is maintained. The face imaging illumination 350 is turned on. The visible light emission mode is set, and the LED illumination for visible light communication is emitted to transmit visible light communication. Visible light communication may be transmitted using the face imaging illumination 350.
In step S816, the low power consumption mode is maintained. The user is authenticated by comparing the captured face image with the face image of the user registered in advance.
In step S818, it is determined whether or not the user has been authenticated, and if it is possible, the process returns to step P304 (step S899), otherwise the process returns to step S814.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing example according to the present embodiment (mobile terminal 100). Specifically, it is a display example in step K302 and step K304 of the flowchart.
The mobile terminal 100 has a display 600. The example of FIG. 10 shows the contents displayed on the display 600.
The display 600 has an image display area 610, a command display area 620, and a message display area 630 as three areas.
The image A icon 612, the image B icon 614, the image C icon 616, and the image D icon 618 are displayed in the image display area 610.
In the command display area 620, the "receive the printer address with visible light and send the print job with WiFi" icon 622 and the "receive the printer address with visible light and send the print job with Bluetooth" icon 624 are displayed.
A message is displayed in the message display area 630. In the message display area 630, for example, "Select the image you want to print and click the command." Is displayed.
In the example of FIG. 10, it is shown that the image A icon 612 and the image B icon 614 are selected. After that, when the "Receive the printer address with visible light and send the print job with WiFi" icon 622 or the "Receive the printer address with visible light and send the print job with Bluetooth" icon 624 is clicked, the flow chart Move to "Yes" in step K304.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing example according to the present embodiment (mobile terminal 100). Specifically, it is a display example in step K306 and step U304 of the flowchart.
The "receive printer address with visible light and send print job with WiFi" icon 622 is selected by the user's choice.
In the message display area 630, for example, "Please expose the light receiving part of the camera to the visible light emitted by the printer." Is displayed. This display makes it easier for the user to understand the operation to be performed (specifically, the operation of exposing the light receiving portion of the camera to the light from the mobile terminal 100). The "light receiving part of the camera" here means a visible light sensor. The user performs an operation of irradiating the visible light sensor with the visible light emitted by the printing device 150 to be printed.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing example according to the present embodiment (mobile terminal 100). Specifically, it is a display example in steps K308 to K314 and step U306 of the flowchart.
The "receive printer address with visible light and send print job with WiFi" icon 622 is selected by the user's choice.
In the message display area 630, for example, "The reception of the printer address has been completed. Please finish irradiating the light receiving part of the camera with visible light." Is displayed. The "light receiving part of the camera" here means a visible light sensor.
When the reception of the address of the printing device 150 is completed, the operation to be performed by the user is displayed in the message display area 630. This display makes it easier for the user to understand the action to be performed.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing example according to the present embodiment (mobile terminal 100). Specifically, it is a display example in step K316 and step K318 of the flowchart.
The "receive printer address with visible light and send print job with WiFi" icon 622 is selected by the user's choice.
In the message display area 630, for example, "A print job is being sent by WiFi." Is displayed.
In these steps, a print job is transmitted to the received address of the printing device 150 by using wireless communication (WiFi or the like). When the "Receive the printer address with visible light and send the print job with Bluetooth" icon 624 is selected, "Send the print job with Bluetooth" is displayed.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing example according to the present embodiment (mobile terminal 100). Specifically, it is a display example in step K322 of the flowchart.
The "receive printer address with visible light and send print job with WiFi" icon 622 is selected by the user's choice.
In the message display area 630, for example, "Transmission of print job is completed." Is displayed. The user only has to wait for the printout on the printing device 150.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing example according to the present embodiment (printing apparatus 150). Specifically, it is a display example in step U302 and step P304 of the flowchart.
The display device 1100 has a display 1110.
The display 1110 has a command display area 1120 and a message display area 1140.
In the command display area 1120, a copy icon 1122, a FAX icon 1124, a scan icon 1126, a job management icon 1128, a user management icon 1130, and a "flash address with visible light" icon 1132 are displayed.
A message is displayed in the message display area 1140.
The "flash address with visible light" icon 1132 is selected by the user's choice.
In the message display area 1140, for example, "The address is emitting light with visible light. Please expose the light receiving part of the camera of the mobile terminal to visible light. Waiting for the reception of the print job." Is displayed.
Note that the example of FIG. 15 shows a screen after the icon for starting visible light communication (corresponding to the "light emitting address with visible light" icon 1132) is selected in the printing device 150. ..
In the example of FIG. 15, the printing device 150 emits light based on the visible light communication standard. The operation to be performed by the user is displayed in the message display area 1140. This display makes it easier for the user to understand the operation to be performed (specifically, the operation of exposing the light receiving portion of the camera to the light from the mobile terminal 100).

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing example according to the present embodiment (printing apparatus 150). Specifically, it is a display example in step U302 and step P304 of the flowchart (step P1504 and step P1604 described later using the examples of FIGS. 16 and 17). That is, when the approach of a person is detected without displaying the "light emission of address with visible light" icon 1132, the mobile terminal 100 emits light including an instruction for light emission of the address, and the printing device 150 receives the light. This is a display example when
A copy icon 1122, a FAX icon 1124, a scan icon 1126, a job management icon 1128, and a user management icon 1130 are displayed in the command display area 1120.
In the message display area 1140, for example, "The address is emitting light with visible light. Please expose the light receiving part of the camera of the mobile terminal to visible light. Waiting for the reception of the print job." Is displayed.
When the instruction to start visible light communication of the printing device 150 is unnecessary or when the printing device 150 is constantly emitting light, the "light emitting address with visible light" icon 1132 is not displayed. When the printing device 150 emits light based on the visible light communication standard, the operation to be performed by the user is displayed in the message display area 1140. This display makes it easier for the user to understand the action to be performed.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing example according to the present embodiment (printing apparatus 150). Specifically, it is a display example in step P316 of the flowchart.
In the message display area 1140, for example, "Reception of the print job has been completed. Please finish irradiating the light receiving part of the camera of the mobile terminal with visible light."
When the reception of the print job is completed, the light emission of the LED light for visible light communication is stopped.
When the "flash address with visible light" icon 1132 is displayed, the icon is returned from the selected state to the original state (not selected state).
The operation to be performed by the user is displayed in the message display area 1140. This display makes it easier for the user to understand the action to be performed.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing example according to the present embodiment (printing apparatus 150). Specifically, it is a display example in step P318 of the flowchart.
For example, "Printing a job." Is displayed in the message display area 1140. Indicates that printing is in progress according to the print job. When the printing of the print job is completed, "Printing of the job is completed." Is displayed.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a processing example according to the present embodiment.
Steps P302 and P304 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 4 may be replaced with steps P1702 illustrated in FIG.
In step P1702, the LED light for visible light communication is always made to emit light. This visible light includes the address or terminal name of the printing apparatus 150. Here, too, the light may be emitted while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
In this case, a person's switch operation becomes unnecessary, a print job can be transmitted even if a person does not approach the printing device 150, or a visible light emission process including an instruction for address emission from the mobile terminal 100 is performed. Is no longer needed. Compared with the cases of steps P302, P304 and the like, the power consumption increases, but it is within an acceptable range.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a processing example according to the present embodiment.
Steps K304 and K306 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 4 may be replaced with step K1804 illustrated in FIG.
Steps K304 and K306 are flows in the case where the visible light reception is started after the "address reception start by visible light communication" icon is clicked.
On the other hand, in this step K1804, the visible light sensor is always operated to receive the visible light communication. This is because the light reception uses less power than the light emission. In this case, the "start receiving address by visible light communication" icon (specifically, "receive the printer address with visible light and send the print job with WiFi" icon 622 or "printer with visible light" illustrated in FIG. 10 and the like. It is no longer necessary to receive the address and wait for the "Send print job with Bluetooth" icon 624) to be clicked. In other words, the user's "click" operation of the "start receiving address by visible light communication" icon becomes unnecessary. The user can print the selected image file simply by selecting the image file icon and receiving the visible light emitted by the printing device 150 with the mobile terminal 100.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a processing example according to the present embodiment.
Step P306 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 4 may be replaced with step P1906 illustrated in FIG.
In step P1906, the printing device 150 emits visible light including the address or terminal name of the printing device 150 to the mobile terminal 100. The address or terminal name is an example of specific information indicating a communication destination in WiFi wireless communication. For example, an IP address, an e-mail address, a terminal name, or the like is applicable. Further, the visible light may include the print characteristics (usable paper size, resolution, color / black and white, single-sided / double-sided, etc.) and state (printable, fault, etc.) of the printing apparatus 150.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a processing example according to the present embodiment.
Step K312 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 5 may be replaced with step K2012 illustrated in FIG.
In step K2012, the visible light sensor is always operated.
In this case, the operation of "stopping the operation of the sensor" in step K312 becomes unnecessary.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a processing example according to the present embodiment.
Step K316 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 5 may be replaced with step K2116 illustrated in FIG.
In step K2116, in step P1906, when the visible light includes the print characteristics (usable paper size, resolution, etc.) of the printing apparatus 150, image processing or the like (for example, a paper selection instruction) according to the print characteristics is included. , Image scaling, conversion from color image to black and white, etc.) to create a print job.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a processing example according to the present embodiment.
Step K320 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 5 may be replaced with step K2220 illustrated in FIG. 24, and step P308 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 5 may be replaced with step P2208 illustrated in FIG.
In step K2220, as communication from the mobile terminal 100 to the printing device 150, information indicating that the print job is based on this visible light communication flow (“specific information for identifying the printing device 150 by visible light communication is received). Information indicating that communication (communication in step K2220) is being performed by doing so ”) is included.
In step P2208, it is determined whether or not the print job based on the visible light communication flow has been received, and if it is received, the process proceeds to step P316, and if not, the process proceeds to step P310.
In step P310, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed, and if it has elapsed, the process proceeds to step P312, and if not, the process proceeds to step P311A.
In step P311A, it is determined whether or not the withdrawal of a person (the distance between the printing device 150 and the person is equal to or greater than the threshold value) is detected, and if it is detected, the process proceeds to step P311B, and if not, the process returns to step P2208. Further, when face recognition is performed, it may be determined whether or not the person is the same person as the person detected in step P304. The determination process of step P310 and step P311A may be performed first.

If the process of step P2208 is not performed, even if a print job unrelated to this visible light communication flow is received by WiFi or the like, the printing device 150 stops light emission and ends this flow, so that the user can use it. You will have to start this flow again.
When the process of step P2208 is performed, the flow is not terminated even if an irrelevant print job that does not pass through this visible light communication flow is received. The printing device 150 waits until it receives a print job based on the visible light communication flow. Therefore, it works as expected by the user. While waiting, printing may be performed according to an irrelevant print job that does not pass through this visible light communication flow.

A hardware configuration example of the mobile terminal 100 and the printing device 150 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 25. The configuration shown in FIG. 25 is configured by, for example, a personal computer (PC) or the like, and shows an example of a hardware configuration including a data reading unit 2517 such as a scanner and a data output unit 2518 such as a printer. In the mobile terminal 100, the data reading unit 2517 and the data output unit 2518 may be unnecessary.

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) 2501 includes various modules described in the above-described embodiment, that is, a visible light communication module 105, a communication module 110, a communication control module 115, a user interface module 120, a printing device list management module 130, and the like. A computer that describes the execution sequence of each module such as the visible light communication module 155, the communication module 160, the communication control module 165, the user interface module 170, the print control module 175, the print module 185, the light emission control module 190, and the approach detection module 195. It is a control unit that executes processing according to the module.

The ROM (Read Only Memory) 2502 stores programs, calculation parameters, and the like used by the CPU 2501. The RAM (Random Access Memory) 2503 stores a program used in the execution of the CPU 2501, parameters that are appropriately changed in the execution, and the like. These are connected to each other by a host bus 2504 composed of a CPU bus or the like.

The host bus 2504 is connected to an external bus 2506 such as a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect / Interface) bus via a bridge 2505.

A pointing device 2509 such as a keyboard 2508 and a mouse is a device operated by an operator. The display 2510 has a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), or the like, and displays various types of information as text or image information. Further, a touch screen or the like having the functions of both the pointing device 2509 and the display 2510 may be used.

The HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 2511 has a built-in hard disk (which may be a flash memory or the like), drives the hard disk, and records or reproduces programs and information executed by the CPU 2501. The hard disk realizes functions as a file storage module 125, a file storage module 180, and the like. In addition, various other data, various computer programs, etc. are stored.

The drive 2512 reads out the data or program recorded on the removable recording medium 2513 such as the mounted magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, or semiconductor memory, and transfers the data or program to the interface 2507 and the external bus 2506. , Bridge 2505, and RAM 2503 connected via host bus 2504. The removable recording medium 2513 can also be used as a data recording area.

The connection port 2514 is a port for connecting the external connection device 2515, and has a connection portion such as USB or IEEE 1394. The connection port 2514 is connected to the CPU 2501 and the like via the interface 2507, the external bus 2506, the bridge 2505, the host bus 2504, and the like. The communication unit 2516 is connected to the communication line and executes data communication processing with the outside. As described above, the communication here includes visible light communication, wireless communication other than visible light communication, and the like. The data reading unit 2517 is, for example, a scanner, and executes a document reading process. The data output unit 2518 is, for example, a printer, and executes a document data output process.

The hardware configuration of the mobile terminal 100 and the printing device 150 shown in FIG. 25 shows one configuration example, and the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 25, and will be described in the present embodiment. Any configuration may be sufficient as long as the module can be executed. For example, some modules may be configured with dedicated hardware (for example, Applied Special Integrated Circuit (ASIC), etc.), and some modules are in an external system and connected by a communication line. Further, a plurality of systems shown in FIG. 25 may be connected to each other by a communication line so as to cooperate with each other. In addition to personal computers, mobile information and communication devices (including mobile phones, smartphones, mobile devices, wearable computers, etc.), home information appliances, robots, copiers, fax machines, scanners, printers, multifunction devices (scanners, printers, etc.) It may be incorporated in an image processing device) having any two or more functions such as a copying machine and a fax machine.

In addition, in the comparison process in the description of the above-described embodiment, "greater than or equal to", "less than or equal to", "greater than", and "less than (less than)" are used as long as there is no contradiction in the combination. They may be "greater than", "less than (less than)", "greater than or equal to", and "less than or equal to", respectively.

The described program may be stored in a recording medium and provided, or the program may be provided by a communication means. In that case, for example, the program described above may be regarded as an invention of "a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded".
The "computer-readable recording medium on which a program is recorded" means a computer-readable recording medium on which a program is recorded, which is used for program installation, execution, program distribution, and the like.
The recording medium is, for example, a digital versatile disc (DVD), which is a standard established by the DVD Forum, "DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, etc.", and DVD + RW. Standards such as "DVD + R, DVD + RW, etc.", compact discs (CD), read-only memory (CD-ROM), CD recordable (CD-R), CD rewritable (CD-RW), etc., Blu-ray discs (CD-RW) Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc), optical magnetic disk (MO), flexible disk (FD), magnetic tape, hard disk, read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable and rewritable read-only memory (EEPROM (registered trademark)) )), Flash memory, random access memory (RAM), SD (Secure Digital) memory card and the like.
Then, the whole or a part of the program may be recorded on the recording medium and stored, distributed, or the like. Further, by communication, for example, a wired network used for a local area network (LAN), a metropolitan area network (MAN), a wide area network (WAN), the Internet, an intranet, an extranet, or wireless communication. It may be transmitted using a transmission medium such as a network or a combination thereof, or may be carried on a carrier.
Further, the program may be a part or all of other programs, or may be recorded on a recording medium together with a separate program. Further, the recording may be divided into a plurality of recording media. Further, it may be recorded in any mode as long as it can be restored, such as compression and encryption.

The visible light used in the visible light communication of the present embodiment may be diffused visible light such as ceiling lighting, or converged visible light such as a flashlight. When the converged visible light is used, it becomes easier to apply the visible light only to the desired destination as compared with the case where the diffused visible light is used, which makes it easier for the user to use.

The above-described embodiment may be grasped as follows. And, of course, it may be combined with these.
[A1] A transmission means for transmitting information for identifying the image output device as a transmission destination of the second communication by visible light communication, and
It has a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the second communication according to the information.
When the receiving means receives the print instruction, the transmitting means stops the light emission for visible light communication.
Image output device.

[A2] Further having a detection means for detecting the whereabouts of a person,
When the location of a person is detected, the transmitting means starts visible light communication.
The image output device according to [A1].

[A3] When a transmission instruction for identifying the image output device is received from the portable information processing device by visible light communication, the transmission means starts visible light communication.
The image output device according to [A1] or [A2].

[A4] The transmission means transmits the characteristics or state of the image output device by visible light communication.
The image output device according to any one of [A1] to [A3].

[A5] When the print instruction and the information indicating that the second communication is being performed are received by receiving the information for identifying the image output device by the visible light communication, the print instruction is followed. The image output device according to any one of [A1] to [A4], further comprising a control means for controlling printing.

[A6] The item according to any one of [A1] to [A5], further comprising a presenting means for presenting a suggestion of an operation in which the user applies visible light to the portable information processing device when transmitting by the visible light communication. Image output device.

[A7] A transmission means for transmitting information for identifying the image output device as a transmission destination of the second communication by visible light communication, and
A receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the second communication according to the information.
When the information indicating that the second communication is being performed is received by receiving the information for identifying the image output device by the visible light communication together with the print instruction, the transmission of the visible light communication is stopped. An image output device having a control means for controlling the transmission of the visible light communication so as not to be stopped when the information indicating that the second communication is being performed is not received together with the print instruction.

[A8] A first receiving means for receiving information for specifying an image output device as a transmission destination of the second communication by visible light communication, and
A portable information processing device having a first transmission means for transmitting a print instruction to the image output device by the second communication according to the information.
A second transmission means for transmitting information for identifying the image output device as a transmission destination of the second communication by visible light communication, and
It has a second receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the second communication according to the information.
When the second receiving means receives the print instruction, the second transmitting means stops the light emission for the visible light communication.
An image output system including an image output device.

[A9] The first transmission means is
The print instruction is transmitted to the image output device without accepting the operation of selecting the image output device to which the print instruction is transmitted.
The image output system according to [A8].

[A10] When the first receiving means receives the information, the first receiving means stops the reception of visible light communication.
The image output system according to [A8] or [A9].

[A11] The second transmission means transmits the characteristics or state of the image output device by visible light communication.
The portable information processing device is
When the first receiving means receives the characteristic or state of the image output device from the image output device by visible light communication, the first receiving means further includes a generation means for generating the print instruction according to the characteristic or state. ,
The first transmission means transmits the print instruction generated by the generation means.
The image output system according to any one of [A8] to [A10].

[A12] The first transmission means transmits information indicating that the second communication is being performed by receiving information for identifying the image output device by visible light communication together with the print instruction. ,
The image output system according to any one of [A8] to [A11].

[A13] The portable information processing device is
When the information for identifying the image output device is received by the visible light communication, the user further has a presentation means for presenting a suggestion of an operation of shining the visible light on the portable information processing device [A8] to [A12]. ] The image output system according to any one of the items.

[A14] The portable information processing device is
In any one of [A8] to [A13], which further includes a deleting means for deleting information for identifying the image output device received by the first receiving means after the transmission by the first transmitting means. The image output system described.

[A15] The first transmission means transmits information indicating that the second communication is being performed by receiving information for identifying the image output device by visible light communication together with the print instruction. ,
The image output system according to any one of [A8] to [A14].

[A16] To a computer included in an image output device having a transmission means,
Information for identifying the image output device as the transmission destination of the second communication is transmitted from the transmission means by visible light communication, and
Receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the second communication according to the information, and
An image processing program for stopping light emission for visible light communication when the print instruction is received.

[A17] To a computer included in an image output device having a transmission means,
Information for identifying the image output device as the transmission destination of the second communication is transmitted from the transmission means by visible light communication, and
Receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the second communication according to the information, and
When the information indicating that the second communication is being performed is received by receiving the information for identifying the image output device by the visible light communication together with the print instruction, the transmission of the visible light communication is stopped. An image processing program for executing the control so as not to stop the transmission of the visible light communication when the information indicating that the second communication is being performed is not received together with the print instruction.

The above-mentioned invention has the following effects.
According to the image output device of [A1], information for identifying the image output device can be received by visible light communication. Further, when the print instruction is received, the light emission for visible light communication can be stopped.

According to the image output device of [A2], visible light communication can be started when the location of a person is detected.

According to the image output device of [A3], when a transmission instruction of information for identifying the image output device is received from the portable information processing device by visible light communication, the visible light communication can be started.

According to the image output device of [A4], the characteristics or state of the image output device can be transmitted by visible light communication.

According to the image output device of [A5], when information indicating that communication is being performed is received by receiving information for identifying the image output device by visible light communication together with a print instruction, the print is performed. It can be controlled to print according to the instructions.

According to the image output device of [A6], the user can easily understand the operation to be performed when transmitting by visible light communication.

According to the image output device of [A7], when the print instruction and the information indicating that the communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the image output device by the visible light communication are received, the visible light is received. It is possible to control not to stop the transmission of visible light communication when the transmission of communication is stopped and the information indicating that communication is being performed is not received together with the print instruction.

According to the image output system of [A8], information for identifying an image output device can be received by visible light communication. Further, when the print instruction is received, the light emission for visible light communication can be stopped.

According to the image output system of [A9], the print instruction can be transmitted to the image output device without accepting the operation of selecting the image output device.

According to the image output system of [A10], when the information is received, the reception of visible light communication can be stopped.

According to the image output system of [A11], a print instruction can be generated according to the characteristics or state of the image output device.

According to the image output system of [A12], information indicating that communication is being performed by receiving information for identifying an image output device by visible light communication can be transmitted together with a print instruction.

According to the image output system of [A13], when receiving information for identifying an image output device by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the operation to be performed.

According to the image output system of [A14], the information for identifying the image output device received by the first receiving means can be deleted after the transmission by the first transmitting means.

According to the image output system of [A15], the first transmission means transmits information indicating that communication is performed by receiving information for identifying the image output device by visible light communication together with a print instruction. can do.

According to the image processing program of [A16], information for identifying the image output device can be received by visible light communication. Further, when the print instruction is received, the light emission for visible light communication can be stopped.

According to the image processing program of [A17], when the print instruction and the information indicating that the communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the image output device by the visible light communication are received, the visible light is received. It is possible to control not to stop the transmission of visible light communication when the transmission of communication is stopped and the information indicating that communication is being performed is not received together with the print instruction.

Further, the above-described embodiment may be grasped as follows.
[B1] A transmission means for transmitting information for identifying the image output device as a transmission destination of the second communication by visible light communication, and
A receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the second communication according to the information.
An image output device having a presentation means for stopping the operation of the visible light communication and presenting that the print instruction has not been received when the print instruction is not received within a predetermined time.

[B2] Further having a detection means for detecting the whereabouts of a person,
When the location of a person is detected, the transmitting means starts visible light communication.
The image output device according to [B1].

[B3] When a transmission instruction for identifying the image output device is received from the portable information processing device by visible light communication, the transmission means starts visible light communication.
The image output device according to [B1] or [B2].

[B4] The transmission means transmits the characteristics or state of the image output device by visible light communication.
The image output device according to any one of [B1] to [B3].

[B5] When the print instruction and the information indicating that the second communication is being performed are received by receiving the information for identifying the image output device by the visible light communication, the print instruction is followed. The image output device according to any one of [B1] to [B4], further comprising a control means for controlling printing.

[B6] The item according to any one of [B1] to [B5], further comprising a presenting means for presenting a suggestion of an operation in which the user applies visible light to the portable information processing device when transmitting by the visible light communication. Image output device.

[B7] When the print instruction and the information indicating that the second communication is being performed are received by receiving the information for identifying the image output device by the visible light communication, the visible light communication is performed. Further having a control means for controlling not to stop the transmission of the visible light communication when the transmission is stopped and the information indicating that the second communication is being performed is not received together with the print instruction [B1]. The image output device according to any one of [B6].

[B8] A first receiving means for receiving information for specifying an image output device as a transmission destination of the second communication by visible light communication, and
A portable information processing device having a first transmission means for transmitting a print instruction to the image output device by the second communication according to the information.
A second transmission means for transmitting information for identifying the image output device as a transmission destination of the second communication by visible light communication, and
A second receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the second communication according to the information.
An image output system including an image output device having a presenting means for stopping the operation of the visible light communication and presenting that the print instruction has not been received when the print instruction is not received within a predetermined time. ..

[B9] The first transmission means is
The print instruction is transmitted to the image output device without accepting the operation of selecting the image output device to which the print instruction is transmitted.
The image output system according to [B8].

[B10] When the first receiving means receives the information, the first receiving means stops the reception of visible light communication.
The image output system according to [B8] or [B9].

[B11] The second transmission means transmits the characteristics or state of the image output device by visible light communication.
The portable information processing device is
When the first receiving means receives the characteristic or state of the image output device from the image output device by visible light communication, the first receiving means further includes a generation means for generating the print instruction according to the characteristic or state. ,
The first transmission means transmits the print instruction generated by the generation means.
The image output system according to any one of [B8] to [B10].

[B12] The first transmission means transmits information indicating that the second communication is being performed by receiving information for identifying the image output device by visible light communication together with the print instruction. ,
The image output system according to any one of [B8] to [B11].

[B13] The portable information processing device is
When the information for identifying the image output device is received by the visible light communication, [B8] to [B12] further include a presentation means for presenting a suggestion of an operation in which the user applies visible light to the portable information processing device. ] The image output system according to any one of the items.

[B14] The portable information processing device is
Item 4. The image output system described.

[B15] The first transmission means transmits information indicating that the second communication is being performed by receiving information for identifying the image output device by visible light communication together with the print instruction. ,
The image output system according to any one of [B8] to [B14].

[B16] In a computer included in an image output device having a transmission means and a presentation means,
Information for identifying the image output device as the transmission destination of the second communication is transmitted from the transmission means by visible light communication.
Receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the second communication according to the information, and
An image processing program for stopping the operation of the visible light communication and causing the presenting means to present that the printing instruction has not been received when the printing instruction is not received within a predetermined time. ..

The above-mentioned invention has the following effects.
According to the image output device of [B1], information for identifying an image output device for communicating with the image output device can be transmitted by visible light communication.

According to the image output device of [B2], when the location of a person is detected, visible light communication can be started.

According to the image output device of [B3], when a transmission instruction of information for identifying the image output device is received from the portable information processing device by visible light communication, the visible light communication can be started.

According to the image output device of [B4], the characteristics or state of the image output device can be transmitted by visible light communication.

According to the image output device of [B5], when information indicating that communication is being performed is received by receiving information for identifying the image output device by visible light communication together with a print instruction, the print is performed. It can be controlled to print according to the instructions.

According to the image output device of [B6], the user can easily understand the operation to be performed when transmitting by visible light communication.

According to the image output device of [B7], when the print instruction and the information indicating that the communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the image output device by the visible light communication are received, the visible light is received. It is possible to control not to stop the transmission of visible light communication when the transmission of communication is stopped and the information indicating that communication is being performed is not received together with the print instruction.

According to the image output system of [B8], information for identifying an image output device can be transmitted / received by visible light communication.

According to the image output system of [B9], the print instruction can be transmitted to the image output device without accepting the operation of selecting the image output device.

According to the image output system of [B10], when the information is received, the reception of visible light communication can be stopped.

According to the image output system of [B11], print instructions can be generated according to the characteristics or state of the image output device.

According to the image output system of [B12], information indicating that communication is being performed by receiving information for identifying an image output device by visible light communication can be transmitted together with a print instruction.

According to the image output system of [B13], when receiving information for identifying an image output device by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the operation to be performed.

According to the image output system of [B14], the information for identifying the image output device received by the first receiving means can be deleted after the transmission by the first transmitting means.

According to the image output system of [B15], the first transmission means transmits information indicating that communication is performed by receiving information for identifying the image output device by visible light communication together with a print instruction. can do.

According to the image processing program of [B16], information for identifying an image output device for communicating with the image output device can be transmitted by visible light communication.

Further, the above-described embodiment may be grasped as follows.
[C1] Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means, and a transmission means.
A printing device having a receiving means for receiving a printing instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[C2] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication while maintaining a low power consumption mode.
A printing device having a receiving means for receiving a printing instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[C3] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication, and
A receiving means for receiving a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
It has a detection means to detect the whereabouts of a person,
When the detecting means detects the location of a person, the transmitting means starts visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
Printing device.

[C4] Imaging means and
It also has lighting means for imaging,
The transmitting means uses the imaging lighting means to transmit by visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to [C3].

[C5] The imaging means is a detection imaging means for detecting the approach of a person or a face imaging means for imaging a face.
The imaging lighting means exists in the vicinity of either the detection imaging means or the face imaging means.
The printing apparatus according to [C1] or [C4].

[C6] When the receiving means receives the print instruction, the transmitting means stops the light emission for visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of [C1] to [C5].

[C7] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication to a light receiving unit of a portable information processing device by visible light communication.
A printing device having a presenting means for presenting a suggestion of an operation in which a user applies visible light to a light receiving unit of the portable information processing device when the specific information is transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication.

[C8] Further having a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
When the receiving means receives the print instruction, the transmitting means stops the light emission for visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to [C7].

[C9] When a transmission instruction for identifying the printing device is received from the portable information processing device by visible light communication, the transmission means starts visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of [C1] to [C8].

[C10] The transmission means transmits the characteristics or state of the printing apparatus by visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of [C1] to [C9].

[C11] When the printing instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received, printing is performed according to the printing instruction. The printing apparatus according to any one of [C1] to [C10], further comprising a control means for controlling the printing apparatus.

[C12] When the printing instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is being performed are received by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication, the transmission of the visible light communication is stopped. [C1] to [C11] further include communication control means for controlling the transmission of the visible light communication so as not to stop when the print instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is being performed are not received. The printing apparatus according to any one of the above.

[C13] If the print instruction is not received within a predetermined time, the operation of the visible light communication is stopped, and the present means for presenting that the print instruction has not been received is further provided from [C1] to [C1]. C12] The printing apparatus according to any one of the items.

[C14] The wireless communication is different from visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of [C1] to [C13].

[C15] A first receiving means for receiving specific information for specifying a printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication, and
A second receiving means for receiving the specific information by the wireless communication,
A portable information processing device having a list management means that does not add the received specific information to a selection list for selecting a printing device as a transmission destination of the wireless communication when the specific information is received by the first receiving means.

[C16] When the list management means receives the specific information by the second receiving means, the list management means adds the received specific information to the selection list.
The portable information processing device according to [C15].

[C17] The portable information processing device according to [C15] or [C16], further comprising a transmission means for transmitting a print instruction to the printing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[C18] The transmission means is
The printing instruction is transmitted to the printing device without accepting the operation of selecting the printing device to which the printing instruction is transmitted.
The portable information processing device according to any one of [C15] to [C17].

[C19] When the first receiving means receives the specific information, the first receiving means stops the reception of visible light communication.
The portable information processing device according to any one of [C15] to [C18].

[C20] When the first receiving means receives the characteristic or state of the printing device from the printing device by visible light communication, it further has a generating means for generating the printing instruction according to the characteristic or state. ,
The transmission means transmits the print instruction generated by the generation means.
The portable information processing apparatus according to any one of [C18] and [C19], which directly or indirectly cites [C17] or [C17].

[C21] The transmitting means transmits information indicating that the wireless communication is being performed and the printing instruction by receiving information for identifying the printing device by visible light communication.
The portable information processing device according to any one of [C15] to [C20].

[C22] From [C15], when the information for identifying the printing device is received by the visible light communication, the presenting means for presenting the suggestion of the operation in which the user applies the visible light to the portable information processing device is further provided. The portable information processing device according to any one of [C21].

[C23] The item according to any one of [C15] to [C22], further comprising a deleting means for deleting information for identifying a printing device received by the first receiving means after transmission by the transmitting means. Portable information processing device.

[C24] The wireless communication is different from visible light communication.
The portable information processing device according to any one of [C15] to [C23].

[C25] Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means, and a transmission means.
A printing device having a receiving means for receiving a printing instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
A receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a transmitting means for transmitting a printing instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[C26] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication while maintaining a low power consumption mode.
A printing device having a receiving means for receiving a printing instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
A receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a transmitting means for transmitting a printing instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[C27] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication, and
A receiving means for receiving a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
It has a detection means to detect the whereabouts of a person,
When the detecting means detects the location of a person, the transmitting means starts visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
Printing equipment and
A receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a transmitting means for transmitting a printing instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[C28] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication to a light receiving unit of the portable information processing device by visible light communication.
When the specific information is transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication, a printing device having a presenting means for presenting a suggestion of an operation in which the user applies visible light to the light receiving portion of the portable information processing device, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication.

[C29] A first receiving means for receiving specific information for specifying a printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication, and
A second receiving means for receiving the specific information by the wireless communication,
When the specific information is received by the first receiving means, a portable information processing device having a list management means that does not add the received specific information to a selection list for selecting a printing device as a transmission destination of the wireless communication, and a portable information processing device.
A printing system including a printing device having a transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication.

[C30] To a computer that is a printing device having an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, a transmitting means, and a receiving means.
To have the transmitting means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means.
A print processing program for causing the receiving means to receive a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[C31] To a computer that is a printing device having a transmitting means and a receiving means
To have the transmission means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
A print processing program for causing the receiving means to receive a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[C32] To a computer that is a printing device having a transmitting means, a receiving means, and a detecting means.
To have the transmission means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication.
To have the receiving means receive a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
Let the detection means perform the detection of the whereabouts of a person,
When the detecting means detects the location of a person, the transmitting means causes the transmitting means to start visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
Print processing program.

[C33] To a computer, which is a printing device having a transmitting means and a presenting means,
To have the transmitting means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication to a light receiving unit of the portable information processing device by visible light communication.
When the specific information is transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication, the presenting means is made to present a suggestion of an operation in which the user applies visible light to the light receiving portion of the portable information processing device. A printing process program for executing.

[C34] To a computer which is a portable information processing device having a first receiving means, a second receiving means, and a list management means.
To have the first receiving means receive specific information for identifying a printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication.
Having the second receiving means perform receiving the specific information by the wireless communication, and
When the specific information is received by the first receiving means, the list management means is made to not add the received specific information to the selection list for selecting the printing device as the transmission destination of the wireless communication. A mobile information processing program to be executed.

The above-mentioned invention has the following effects.
According to the printing apparatus of [C1], in order to transmit information for identifying the printing apparatus, the imaging illumination unit of the printing apparatus can also serve as a light emitting unit for visible light communication.

According to the printing apparatus of [C2], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the printing apparatus of [C3], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the printing apparatus of [C4], in order to transmit information for identifying the printing apparatus, the imaging illumination unit of the printing apparatus can also serve as a light emitting unit for visible light communication.

According to the printing apparatus of [C5], a detection imaging means or a face imaging means can be used as the imaging means.

According to the printing apparatus of [C6], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the light emission is not stopped.

According to the printing device of [C7], when transmitting by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the operation to be performed.

According to the printing apparatus of [C8], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the light emission is not stopped.

According to the printing device of [C9], when a transmission instruction of information for identifying the printing device is received from the portable information processing device by visible light communication, the visible light communication can be started.

According to the printing apparatus of [C10], the characteristics or the state of the printing apparatus can be transmitted by visible light communication.

According to the printing device of [C11], when the printing instruction and the information indicating that the communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received, the printing instruction is given. Therefore, it can be controlled to print.

According to the printing device of [C12], when the printing instruction and the information indicating that the communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received, the visible light communication is performed. It is possible to control not to stop the transmission of visible light communication when the transmission is stopped and the information indicating that the communication is being performed is not received together with the print instruction.

According to the printing device of [C13], information for identifying a printing device for communicating with the present printing device can be transmitted by visible light communication.

According to the printing device of [C14], communication different from visible light communication can be used as wireless communication.

According to the portable information processing device of [C15], the specific information received by the visible light communication can be prevented from being included in the selection list.

According to the portable information processing device of [C16], specific information received by wireless communication can be included in the selection list.

According to the portable information processing device of [C17], the print instruction can be transmitted to the printing device by wireless communication.

According to the portable information processing apparatus of [C18], the printing instruction can be transmitted to the printing apparatus without accepting the operation of selecting the printing apparatus.

According to the portable information processing device of [C19], when the information is received, the reception of visible light communication can be stopped.

According to the portable information processing apparatus of [C20], printing instructions can be generated according to the characteristics or state of the printing apparatus.

According to the portable information processing device of [C21], information indicating that communication is being performed by receiving information for identifying the printing device by visible light communication can be transmitted together with the printing instruction.

According to the portable information processing device of [C22], when receiving information for identifying the printing device by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the operation to be performed.

According to the portable information processing apparatus of [C23], the information for identifying the printing apparatus received by the first receiving means can be deleted after the transmission by the transmitting means.

According to the portable information processing device of [C24], communication different from visible light communication can be used as wireless communication.

According to the printing system of [C25], in order to transmit information for identifying the printing device, the imaging illumination unit of the printing device can also serve as a light emitting unit for visible light communication.

According to the printing system of [C26], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the printing system of [C27], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the printing system of [C28], when transmitting by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the operation to be performed.

According to the printing system of [C29], the specific information received by the visible light communication can be prevented from being included in the selection list.

According to the print processing program of [C30], in order to transmit information for identifying the printing device, the imaging illumination unit of the printing device can also serve as a light emitting unit for visible light communication.

According to the print processing program of [C31], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the print processing program of [C32], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the print processing program of [C33], the user can easily understand the operation to be performed when transmitting by visible light communication.

According to the portable information processing program of [C34], the specific information received by the visible light communication can be prevented from being included in the selection list.

Further, the above-described embodiment may be grasped as follows.
[D1] Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means, and a transmission means.
A printing device having a receiving means for receiving a printing instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[D2] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication while maintaining a low power consumption mode.
A printing device having a receiving means for receiving a printing instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[D3] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication, and
A receiving means for receiving a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
It has a detection means to detect the whereabouts of a person,
When the detecting means detects the location of a person, the transmitting means starts visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
Printing device.

[D4] Imaging means and
It also has lighting means for imaging,
The transmitting means uses the imaging lighting means to transmit by visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to [D3].

[D5] The imaging means is a detection imaging means for detecting the approach of a person or a face imaging means for imaging a face.
The imaging lighting means is a detection lighting means for detecting the approach of a person or a face imaging lighting means for imaging a face, and is in the vicinity of either the detection imaging means or the face imaging means. exist,
The printing apparatus according to [D1] or [D4].

[D6] When the receiving means receives the print instruction, the transmitting means stops the light emission for visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of [D1] to [D5].

[D7] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication to a light receiving unit of the portable information processing device by visible light communication.
A printing device having a presenting means for presenting a suggestion of an operation in which a user applies visible light to a light receiving unit of the portable information processing device when the specific information is transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication.

[D8] Further having a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
When the receiving means receives the print instruction, the transmitting means stops the light emission for visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to [D7].

[D9] When a transmission instruction for identifying the printing device is received from the portable information processing device by visible light communication, the transmission means starts visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of [D1] to [D8].

[D10] The transmission means transmits the characteristics or state of the printing apparatus by visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of [D1] to [D9].

[D11] When the printing instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received, printing is performed according to the printing instruction. The printing apparatus according to any one of [D1] to [D10], further comprising a control means for controlling the printing apparatus.

[D12] When the printing instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is being performed are received by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication, the transmission of the visible light communication is stopped. [D1] to [D11] further include communication control means for controlling the transmission of the visible light communication so as not to stop when the print instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is being performed are not received. The printing apparatus according to any one of the above.

[D13] Further having a second presenting means for stopping the operation of the visible light communication and presenting that the printing instruction has not been received when the printing instruction is not received within a predetermined time [D1]. ] To [D12].

[D14] The wireless communication is different from visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of [D1] to [D13].

[D15] A first receiving means for receiving specific information for specifying a printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication, and
A second receiving means for receiving the specific information by the wireless communication,
A portable information processing device having a list management means that does not add the received specific information to a selection list for selecting a printing device as a transmission destination of the wireless communication when the specific information is received by the first receiving means.

[D16] When the list management means receives the specific information by the second receiving means, the list management means adds the received specific information to the selection list.
The portable information processing device according to [D15].

[D17] The portable information processing device according to [D15] or [D16], further comprising a transmission means for transmitting a print instruction to the printing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[D18] The transmission means is
The printing instruction is transmitted to the printing device without accepting the operation of selecting the printing device to which the printing instruction is transmitted.
The portable information processing device according to any one of [D15] to [D17].

[D19] When the first receiving means receives the specific information, the first receiving means stops the reception of visible light communication.
The portable information processing device according to any one of [D15] to [D18].

[D20] When the first receiving means receives the characteristic or state of the printing device from the printing device by visible light communication, the first receiving means further includes a generating means for generating the printing instruction according to the characteristic or state. ,
The transmission means transmits the print instruction generated by the generation means.
The portable information processing device according to any one of [D18] and [D19], which directly or indirectly cites [D17] or [D17].

[D21] The transmitting means transmits information indicating that the wireless communication is being performed and the printing instruction by receiving information for identifying the printing device by visible light communication.
The portable information processing device according to any one of [D15] to [D20].

[D22] From [D15], when the information for identifying the printing device is received by the visible light communication, the presenting means for presenting the suggestion of the operation in which the user applies the visible light to the portable information processing device is further provided. The portable information processing device according to any one of [D21].

[D23] The item according to any one of [D15] to [D22], further comprising a deleting means for deleting information for identifying a printing device received by the first receiving means after transmission by the transmitting means. Portable information processing device.

[D24] The wireless communication is different from visible light communication.
The portable information processing device according to any one of [D15] to [D23].

[D25] Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means, and a transmission means.
A printing device having a receiving means for receiving a printing instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
A receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a transmitting means for transmitting a printing instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[D26] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication while maintaining a low power consumption mode.
A printing device having a receiving means for receiving a printing instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
A receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a transmitting means for transmitting a printing instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[D27] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication, and
A receiving means for receiving a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
It has a detection means to detect the whereabouts of a person,
When the detecting means detects the location of a person, the transmitting means starts visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
Printing equipment and
A receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a transmitting means for transmitting a printing instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[D28] A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication to a light receiving unit of the portable information processing device by visible light communication.
When the specific information is transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication, a printing device having a presenting means for presenting a suggestion of an operation in which the user applies visible light to the light receiving portion of the portable information processing device, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication.

[D29] A first receiving means for receiving specific information for specifying a printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication, and
A second receiving means for receiving the specific information by the wireless communication,
When the specific information is received by the first receiving means, a portable information processing device having a list management means that does not add the received specific information to a selection list for selecting a printing device as a transmission destination of the wireless communication, and a portable information processing device.
A printing system including a printing device having a transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication.

[D30] To a computer that is a printing device having an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, a transmitting means, and a receiving means.
To have the transmitting means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means.
A print processing program for causing the receiving means to receive a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[D31] To a computer, which is a printing device having a transmitting means and a receiving means,
To have the transmission means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
A print processing program for causing the receiving means to receive a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.

[D32] To a computer that is a printing device having a transmitting means, a receiving means, and a detecting means.
To have the transmission means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication.
To have the receiving means receive a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
Let the detection means perform the detection of the whereabouts of a person,
When the detecting means detects the location of a person, the transmitting means causes the transmitting means to start visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
Print processing program.

[D33] To a computer, which is a printing device having a transmitting means and a presenting means,
To have the transmitting means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication to a light receiving unit of the portable information processing device by visible light communication.
When the specific information is transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication, the presenting means is made to present a suggestion of an operation in which the user applies visible light to the light receiving portion of the portable information processing device. A printing process program for executing.

[D34] To a computer which is a portable information processing device having a first receiving means, a second receiving means, and a list management means.
To have the first receiving means receive specific information for identifying a printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication.
Having the second receiving means perform receiving the specific information by the wireless communication, and
When the specific information is received by the first receiving means, the list management means is made to not add the received specific information to the selection list for selecting the printing device as the transmission destination of the wireless communication. A mobile information processing program to be executed.

The above-mentioned invention has the following effects.
According to the printing apparatus of [D1], in order to transmit information for identifying the printing apparatus, the imaging illumination unit of the printing apparatus can also serve as a light emitting unit for visible light communication.

According to the printing apparatus of [D2], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the printing apparatus of [D3], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the printing apparatus of [D4], in order to transmit information for identifying the printing apparatus, the imaging illumination unit of the printing apparatus can also serve as a light emitting unit for visible light communication.

According to the printing apparatus of [D5], a detection imaging means or a face imaging means can be used as the imaging means.

According to the printing apparatus of [D6], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the light emission is not stopped.

According to the printing device of [D7], the user can easily understand the operation to be performed when transmitting by visible light communication.

According to the printing apparatus of [D8], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the light emission is not stopped.

According to the printing device of [D9], when a transmission instruction of information for identifying the printing device is received from the portable information processing device by visible light communication, the visible light communication can be started.

According to the printing apparatus of [D10], the characteristics or the state of the printing apparatus can be transmitted by visible light communication.

According to the printing device of [D11], when the printing instruction and the information indicating that the communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received, the printing instruction is given. Therefore, it can be controlled to print.

According to the printing device of [D12], when the printing instruction and the information indicating that the communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received, the visible light communication is performed. It is possible to control not to stop the transmission of visible light communication when the transmission is stopped and the information indicating that the communication is being performed is not received together with the print instruction.

According to the printing apparatus of [D13], information for identifying a printing apparatus for communicating with the present printing apparatus can be transmitted by visible light communication.

According to the printing device of [D14], communication different from visible light communication can be used as wireless communication.

According to the portable information processing device of [D15], the specific information received by the visible light communication can be prevented from being included in the selection list.

According to the portable information processing device of [D16], specific information received by wireless communication can be included in the selection list.

According to the portable information processing device of [D17], the print instruction can be transmitted to the printing device by wireless communication.

According to the portable information processing apparatus of [D18], the printing instruction can be transmitted to the printing apparatus without accepting the operation of selecting the printing apparatus.

According to the portable information processing device of [D19], when the information is received, the reception of visible light communication can be stopped.

According to the portable information processing apparatus of [D20], printing instructions can be generated according to the characteristics or state of the printing apparatus.

According to the portable information processing device of [D21], information indicating that communication is being performed by receiving information for identifying the printing device by visible light communication can be transmitted together with the printing instruction.

According to the portable information processing device of [D22], when receiving information for identifying the printing device by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the operation to be performed.

According to the portable information processing apparatus of [D23], the information for identifying the printing apparatus received by the first receiving means can be deleted after the transmission by the transmitting means.

According to the portable information processing device of [D24], communication different from visible light communication can be used as wireless communication.

According to the printing system of [D25], in order to transmit information for identifying the printing device, the imaging illumination unit of the printing device can also serve as a light emitting unit for visible light communication.

According to the printing system of [D26], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the printing system of [D27], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the printing system of [D28], when transmitting by visible light communication, the user can easily understand the operation to be performed.

According to the printing system of [D29], the specific information received by the visible light communication can be prevented from being included in the selection list.

According to the print processing program of [D30], in order to transmit information for identifying the printing device, the imaging illumination unit of the printing device can also serve as a light emitting unit for visible light communication.

According to the print processing program of [D31], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the print processing program of [D32], the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case of canceling the low power consumption mode.

According to the print processing program of [D33], the user can easily understand the operation to be performed when transmitting by visible light communication.

According to the portable information processing program of [D34], the specific information received by the visible light communication can be prevented from being included in the selection list.

100 ... Mobile terminal 105 ... Visible light communication module 107a ... Imaging module 107b ... Imaging lighting module 110 ... Communication module 115 ... Communication control module 120 ... User interface module 125 ... File storage module 130 ... Printing device list management module 150 ... Printing device 155 ... Visible light communication module 157a ... Imaging module 157b ... Imaging lighting module 160 ... Communication module 165 ... Communication control module 170 ... User interface module 175 ... Print control module 180 ... File storage module 185 ... Print module 190 ... Light emission control module 195 … Approach detection module 220… Mobile terminal storage 225, 230, 250, 255… Visible light communication device 260… Camera 310… Location detection sensor 320… Approach detection camera 330… Approach detection lighting 340… Face imaging camera 350… Face imaging lighting 390 ... User

Claims (22)

Detection means to detect people and
Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means, and a transmission means.
It has a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Printing device. Detection means to detect people and
Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
It has a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Printing device. Detection means to detect people and
Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means, and a transmission means.
It has a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
When the detecting means detects the location of a person, the transmitting means starts visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Printing device. The imaging means is a detection imaging means for detecting the approach of a person or a face imaging means for imaging a face.
The imaging lighting means is a detection lighting means for detecting the approach of a person or a face imaging lighting means for imaging a face, and is in the vicinity of either the detection imaging means or the face imaging means. exist,
The printing apparatus according to claim 1 or 3. When the receiving means receives the print instruction, the transmitting means stops the light emission for visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Detection means to detect people and
Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication to a light receiving unit of a portable information processing device by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means.
When the specific information is transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication, the user has a presenting means for presenting a suggestion of an operation of applying visible light to a light receiving unit of the portable information processing device.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Printing device. Further having a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from the portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
When the receiving means receives the print instruction, the transmitting means stops the light emission for visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to claim 6. When a transmission instruction for identifying the printing device is received from the portable information processing device by visible light communication, the transmission means starts the visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The transmission means transmits the characteristics or state of the printing apparatus by visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8. When the printing instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received, the printing is controlled to be performed according to the printing instruction. The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , further comprising a control means. When the printing instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is performed by receiving the information for identifying the printing device by the visible light communication are received, the transmission of the visible light communication is stopped and the said Any one of claims 1 to 10 , further comprising a communication control means for controlling the transmission of the visible light communication so as not to stop when the print instruction and the information indicating that the wireless communication is being performed are not received. The printing device described in. Claims 1 to 11 further include a second presentation means for stopping the operation of the visible light communication and presenting that the print instruction has not been received when the print instruction is not received within a predetermined time. The printing apparatus according to any one of the above. The wireless communication is different from the visible light communication.
The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12. Detection means to detect people and
Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means, and a transmission means.
It has a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Printing equipment and
A receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a transmitting means for transmitting a printing instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information. Detection means to detect people and
Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
It has a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Printing equipment and
A receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a transmitting means for transmitting a printing instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information. Detection means to detect people and
Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means, and a transmission means.
It has a receiving means for receiving a print instruction from a portable information processing device by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
When the detecting means detects the location of a person, the transmitting means starts visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Printing equipment and
A receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication, and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a transmitting means for transmitting a printing instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information. Detection means to detect people and
Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
A transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication to a light receiving unit of a portable information processing device by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means.
When the specific information is transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication, the user has a presenting means for presenting a suggestion of an operation of applying visible light to a light receiving unit of the portable information processing device.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Printing equipment and
A printing system including a portable information processing device having a receiving means for receiving the specific information from the printing device by visible light communication. A first receiving means for receiving specific information for identifying a printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication, and
A second receiving means for receiving the specific information by the wireless communication,
When the specific information is received by the first receiving means, a portable information processing device having a list management means that does not add the received specific information to a selection list for selecting a printing device as a transmission destination of the wireless communication, and a portable information processing device.
Detection means to detect people and
Imaging means and
Lighting means for imaging and
It has a transmission means for transmitting specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
A printing system equipped with a printing device. A computer that is a printing device having a detecting means, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, a transmitting means, and a receiving means.
To have the detection means perform the detection of a person,
To have the transmitting means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means.
The portable information processing device is made to execute the receiving means to receive the print instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Print processing program. A computer that is a printing device having a detecting means, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, a transmitting means, and a receiving means.
To have the detection means perform the detection of a person,
The transmission means is made to transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means while maintaining the low power consumption mode. That and
The portable information processing device is made to execute the receiving means to receive the print instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Print processing program. A computer that is a printing device having a detecting means, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, a transmitting means, and a receiving means.
To have the detection means perform the detection of a person,
To have the transmitting means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means.
The portable information processing device is made to execute the receiving means to receive the print instruction by the wireless communication according to the specific information.
When the detection means detects the location of a person, the transmission means is started to perform visible light communication while maintaining the low power consumption mode.
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Print processing program. A computer that is a printing device having a detecting means, an imaging means, an imaging lighting means, a transmitting means, and a presenting means.
To have the detection means perform the detection of a person,
To have the transmitting means transmit specific information for identifying the printing device as a transmission destination of wireless communication to a light receiving unit of a portable information processing device by visible light communication using the imaging lighting means. When,
When the specific information is transmitted to the portable information processing device by the visible light communication, the presenting means is made to present a suggestion of an operation in which the user applies visible light to the light receiving portion of the portable information processing device. To execute,
The distance as a threshold value for the detection means to detect the withdrawal of a person is set as the first distance within a predetermined period after the printing instruction is given, and the distance after the period is longer than the first distance. The second distance is set, and if a plurality of printing instructions are given within the period, the first distance is set within a predetermined period after the last printing instruction is given.
Print processing program.

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