JP7115215B2 - Image processing device, screen display method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus such as an MFP (Multi-Function Peripheral), a screen display method executed by the image processing apparatus, and a program installed in a computer of the image processing apparatus.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some image processing apparatuses such as scanners, printers, and multi-function peripherals have a shortcut function. In an image processing apparatus having a shortcut function, settings related to various functions such as scanning are registered in advance, and the registered settings are called when the function is executed.

A configuration has been proposed in which a card in which identification information is stored is used to call up this setting information (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this configuration, settings related to functions are registered in association with identification information, and when the identification information is read from the card by a card reader provided in the image processing apparatus, the settings associated with the identification information are called, Functions are executed according to the settings.

JP 2016-10059 A

When the identification information of the card and the setting related to the function are associated one-to-one, when the identification information is read from the card, one setting associated with the identification information is read.

However, if multiple settings are associated with one piece of identification information, multiple settings will be called up when the identification information is read from the card. to let the user choose which settings to use to perform the function. In this case, the greater the number of settings associated with one piece of identification information, the more shortcut keys are displayed on the display. It takes time and effort to do so, and the user's operation is not convenient.

An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing device, a screen display method, and a program that can improve the convenience of user operations when a plurality of selection keys are associated with one piece of identification information. be.

To achieve the above object, an image processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention is an image processing apparatus capable of executing a plurality of functions, comprising: a function execution unit that selectively executes a plurality of functions; an information reading unit that reads the identification information from the medium, a display unit, a storage unit, and a control unit, and the storage unit associates the identification information with N (N: a positive integer of 2 or more) and second display information related to the second screen including M (positive integer smaller than M) selection keys in association with the identification information. , and when the information reading unit determines that the display unit is displaying the standby screen when the information reading unit reads the identification information from the medium, the information is stored in the storage unit in association with the identification information. The first screen is displayed on the display unit based on the first display information, and when the information reading unit reads the identification information from the medium, the display unit displays a screen related to a specific function among the plurality of functions. When making a determination, the second screen is displayed on the display unit based on the second display information stored in the storage unit in association with the identification information.

According to this configuration, when the identification information of the medium is read while the standby screen is displayed on the display unit, based on the first display information associated with the read identification information, N A first screen including selection keys is displayed on the display. Further, when the identification information of the medium is read while a screen related to a specific function is displayed on the display unit, based on the second display information associated with the read identification information, N A second screen including M selection keys, which is less than , is displayed on the display.

If the standby screen is displayed on the display when the identification information of the medium is read, the first screen including N selection keys, which is larger than M, is displayed on the display. There is a high degree of freedom in selecting selection keys. On the other hand, if a screen related to a specific function is displayed on the display when the identification information of the medium is read, a second screen including M selection keys, which is less than N, is displayed on the display. Therefore, it is easy for the user to select one selection key.

Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of user operation when a plurality of selection keys are associated with one piece of identification information.

If all of the N selection keys are associated with the same function (eg, copy function), then M=N may result. The present invention does not exclude forms that may cause such cases. That is, the present invention includes at least a case where a plurality of shortcuts are registered, and when all of the N selection keys do not relate to the same function, M<N. .

The standby screen is a screen higher in hierarchy than the first screen and the second screen.

The present invention can be implemented not only in the form of an image processing apparatus, but also in the form of a screen display method executed by the image processing apparatus and a program installed in a computer of the image processing apparatus.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the convenience of user operations when a plurality of selection keys are associated with one piece of identification information.

1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of an MFP according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of registration data registered as a shortcut; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of registration data registered as a shortcut; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a setting example of registration data to be preferentially used; FIG. 5 is a diagram showing transition of display screens of the operation panel; It is a figure which shows the flow of a main loop process. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of favorite processing; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of favorite calling processing; It is a figure which shows the flow of the favorite process which concerns on a modification. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flow of favorite calling processing according to a modification;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Below, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Electrical Configuration of MFP>
The MFP 1 (an example of an image processing apparatus) shown in FIG. 1 has multiple functions. The multiple functions are broadly classified into print functions, scan functions, copy functions and fax functions. The print function is a function of forming an image related to image data on a sheet. The scan function is a function of reading an image and generating image data. The copy function is a function of reading an image and forming the image on a sheet. The facsimile function is a function of transmitting and receiving image data of an image formed on a sheet to and from an external device.

In addition to the normal scanning function that transmits image data generated by scanning an image to an external device such as a PC (personal computer) or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device, the scanning function includes a detailed function of scanning the image data. is attached to an e-mail and sent to an external device. The copy function includes, as detailed functions, a color copy function for reading an image in color and forming a color image on a sheet, and a monochrome copy function for reading an image in monochrome and forming a monochrome image on a sheet. The copy function also includes an aggregate copy function that reads a plurality of images and aggregates and forms the plurality of images on a sheet. In addition to the normal fax function that sends and receives image data to and from an external device via a public telephone line, the fax function includes the ability to attach image data to an e-mail and send it to an external device. Includes sending and receiving internet fax capabilities.

In order to execute these various functions, the MFP 1 includes an image forming portion 11 (an example of a function executing portion), an image reading portion 12 (an example of a function executing portion), a LAN (Local Area Network) interface 13, and a FAX interface 14 ( (an example of a function execution unit) and a USB interface 15 .

The image forming unit 11 is a mechanism that forms an image on a sheet that is conveyed along a conveying path inside a housing that forms the outer shell of the MFP 1 . An image forming method by the image forming unit 11 may be an electrophotographic method or an inkjet method.

The image reading unit 12 is a mechanism that reads a document on a contact glass supported by a housing with an image sensor and generates image data of the document. The image reading method by the image reading unit 12 may be a method of reading a document passing over the contact glass, or a method of reading a document stationary on the contact glass.

The LAN interface 13 includes a circuit for network communication via the LAN3. The LAN 3 may be composed of a wired LAN or a wireless LAN, or may be composed of both a wired LAN and a wireless LAN. LAN 3 is connected to Internet 4 , and MFP 1 can communicate with server 5 placed on Internet 4 via LAN 3 and Internet 4 .

The FAX interface 14 is an interface for connection with a public telephone line that is normally used for a FAX function, and includes a modem with a built-in NCU (Network Control Unit).

The USB interface 15 is an interface for data communication with USB devices.

The MFP 1 also includes an operation panel 16 (an example of a display section) and an NFC (Near Field Communication) interface 17 (an example of an information reading section).

The operation panel 16 is a touch panel, and is arranged facing the outside of the housing so that it can be operated and visually recognized by the user. Various information and images such as buttons are displayed on the operation panel 16 . When the user presses a button displayed on the operation panel 16 , the operation is accepted by the operation panel 16 and a signal corresponding to the operation is output from the operation panel 16 .

The NFC interface 17 is an interface for wireless communication using NFC. NFC is a wireless communication technology compatible with international standards such as ISO/IEC14443 and ISO/IEC18092, and uses a communication frequency of 13.56 MHz. The NFC interface 17 has a touch unit arranged facing the outside of the housing. When an IC card 6 (an example of a medium) having a wireless communication function by NFC is touched (approached or touched) to the touch portion, NFC communication is established between the IC card 6 and the NFC interface 17, and data communication is started. It becomes possible.

The MFP 1 includes an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) 21, a rewritable nonvolatile memory 22 (an example of a storage unit) such as a flash memory or E2PROM, and a volatile memory 23 such as an SDRAM. Image forming unit 11 , image reading unit 12 , LAN interface 13 , FAX interface 14 , USB interface 15 , operation panel 16 , NFC interface 17 , ASIC 21 , nonvolatile memory 22 and volatile memory 23 transmit data via bus 24 . Connected for communication.

The ASIC 21 incorporates a CPU 25 (an example of a control section). The CPU 25 executes programs for various processes based on signals input to the ASIC 21, thereby controlling the image forming unit 11, the image reading unit 12, the LAN interface 13, the FAX interface 14, the USB interface 15, the operation Each part such as the panel 16 and the NFC interface 17 is controlled.

The nonvolatile memory 22 stores programs executed by the CPU 25 and various data.

The volatile memory 23 is used as a work area when the CPU 25 executes programs.

<Shortcut registration>
MFP 1 has a shortcut function. Therefore, the user can register settings related to various functions such as the scanning function in advance in the nonvolatile memory 22 (hereinafter referred to as "shortcut registration"), and call up the shortcut-registered settings when executing the function. Shortcut registration can be performed on a website of a server (EWS: Embedded Web Server) built into MFP 1, for example, using a web browser of a user terminal such as a PC (Personal Computer) or a tablet.

The registration data registered as a shortcut is stored in the non-volatile memory 22 in association with the card number of the IC card 6 used by the user, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. The card number is a number unique to the IC card 6 and identification information of the IC card 6 .

In the example shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the registration data for the registration number "1" is associated with the card number "1001", and the setting for the normal fax function of the fax function and the shortcut key 61 (see FIG. 2B) on the operation panel 16. 4) and the setting of one-touch call “OFF” are stored in the non-volatile memory 22 . The setting of one-touch call is a setting of whether or not the function is executed without pressing the start key 71 (see FIG. 4) when executing the function with the shortcut registered setting. When set to , the function is executed without pressing the start key 71, and when set to "OFF", the start key 71 must be pressed to execute the function.

Also, as the registration data of the registration number "2", the settings related to the Internet fax function of the fax function associated with the card number "1001", the display name "To_BOB" displayed together with the shortcut key 61 on the operation panel 16, The one-touch call “off” setting is stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 .

As the registration data for the registration number "3", the settings related to the color copy function of the copy function, the display name "COLOR" displayed together with the shortcut key 61 on the operation panel 16, and the one-touch call are associated with the card number "1001". The “on” setting is stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 .

As registration data for the registration number "4", settings related to the black-and-white copy function of the copy function are associated with the card number "1001", the display name "2SIDE" displayed together with the shortcut key 61 on the operation panel 16, and one-touch call. The “off” setting is stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 . The settings related to the monochrome copy function include settings for forming images on both sides of a sheet.

As registration data for the registration number "5", settings related to the scan mail function of the scan function are associated with the card number "1001", the display name "To_ME" displayed together with the shortcut key 61 on the operation panel 16, and one-touch call. The “off” setting is stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 .

As registration data for registration number "6", settings related to the aggregate copy function of the copy function, the display name "2IN1" displayed together with the shortcut key 61 on the operation panel 16, and one-touch call are associated with the card number "1001". The “off” setting is stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 . The settings related to the combine copy function include settings for combining and forming images of two originals on one side of a sheet.

As registration data for the registration number "7", settings related to the scan mail function of the scan function are associated with the card number "1002", the display name "EMAIL_To_ME" displayed together with the shortcut key 61 on the operation panel 16, and one-touch call. The “off” setting is stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 .

As the registered data of the registration number "8", the settings related to the scan mail function of the scan function, the display name "EMAIL_To_ALEX" displayed together with the shortcut key 61 on the operation panel 16, and the one-touch call are associated with the card number "1002". The “off” setting is stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 .

As registration data for the registration number "9", the settings related to the color copy function of the copy function, the display name "MY_COPY" displayed together with the shortcut key 61 on the operation panel 16, and the one-touch call are associated with the card number "1003". The “on” setting is stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 .

<Priority registration>
In the MFP 1, when a plurality of registration data are shortcut-registered in association with the card number of one IC card 6, the registration data to be preferentially used can be set in advance. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3, card number "1001" and card number "1003" do not have registration data to be preferentially used, and card number "1002" has registration number "7". is set to preferentially use the registered data of ".

<Screen transition>
As shown in FIG. 4, the operation panel 16 displays a plurality of screens by switching. Screens displayed on the operation panel 16 include a home screen 41 (an example of a standby screen), a copy mode screen 42 (an example of a screen relating to a specific function), a scan mode screen 43 (an example of a screen relating to a specific function), a shortcut screen. A display screen 44 (an example of a first screen), a setting content display screen 45 (an example of an execution screen), and a limited function shortcut display screen 46 (an example of a second screen) are included.

On the home screen 41 , function keys 51 corresponding to functions broadly classified such as a scan function, a copy function, and a fax function, and a setting key 52 that is pressed to make settings related to the main body of the MFP 1 are icons. displayed in the form of A shortcut key 61 arbitrarily selected by the user can also be displayed on the home screen 41 . A plurality of basic keys 53 and a plurality of custom keys 54 are displayed side by side at the lower end of the home screen 41 . When the basic key 53 is pressed, the function key 51 and the setting key 52 that are set at the factory shipment of the MFP 1 are displayed on the home screen 41 . When the custom key 54 is pressed, a list of shortcut keys 61 corresponding to all registered data registered as shortcuts is displayed. If the shortcut key 61 corresponding to all registered data extends over a plurality of screens, the screens can be switched by selectively pressing the custom key 54 .

The copy mode screen 42 is displayed when the function key 51 corresponding to the copy function is pressed on the home screen 41 . Items that can be set by the copy function are displayed on the copy mode screen 42, and the user can set each item.

The scan mode screen 43 is a screen displayed in response to pressing of the function key 51 corresponding to the scan function on the home screen 41 . Items that can be set by the scan function are displayed on the scan mode screen 43, and the user can set each item.

Although not shown, when the function key 51 corresponding to the fax function on the home screen 41 is pressed, the display screen of the operation panel 16 changes from the home screen 41 to a fax function on which items that can be set by the fax function are displayed. Switch to the mode screen.

In the shortcut display screen 44, a plurality of registration data registered as shortcuts are stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 in association with the card number of one IC card 6, and registration data to be preferentially used is not set. In this case, the screen is displayed when the IC card 6 is touched on the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 . On the shortcut display screen 44, shortcut keys 61 (an example of keys selectively operated for input relating to a specific function) corresponding to each registered data registered as shortcuts are displayed in a matrix. It should be noted that "input regarding a specific function" is at least one of selection/selection item/details selection regarding a specific function.

The setting content display screen 45 is stored in the non-volatile memory 22 in response to completion of the setting of each item on the copy mode screen 42, the scan mode screen 43, etc., or in association with the card number of the IC card 6. When there is only one registered data registered, or when registered data to be used preferentially in association with the card number of the IC card 6 is set, the IC card 6 is touched on the touch portion of the NFC interface 17. This screen is displayed according to the situation. When the scan function, the copy function, or the facsimile function is executed, the setting contents display screen 45 displays a list of the setting contents related to the function to be executed. A start key 71 (an example of an execution key) for instructing execution of a scan function, a copy function, or a facsimile function is displayed in the lower right corner of the setting content display screen 45 . When the start key 71 is pressed, the function is executed with the contents displayed on the setting display screen 45, and the display screen of the operation panel 16 changes from the setting display screen 45 to a function executing screen (not shown). switch. When the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 is touched with the IC card 6 during or before the setting content display screen 45 is displayed, a shortcut registration key 72 is displayed in the upper right corner of the setting content display screen 45 . When the shortcut registration key 72 is pressed, the content displayed on the setting content display screen 45 is registered as registration data as a shortcut in association with the card number of the IC card 6 .

The function-limited shortcut display screen 46 is displayed after the copy mode screen 42, the scan mode screen 43, or the fax mode screen is displayed by pressing the function key 51 corresponding to the scan function, the copy function, or the fax function on the home screen 41. , is displayed when the IC card 6 is touched on the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 during the display. On the function-limited shortcut display screen 46, settings related to the function corresponding to the function key 51 pressed on the home screen 41 are selected from the registered data stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 in association with the card number of the IC card 6. is extracted (an example of second display information), and shortcut keys 61 (an example of selection keys) corresponding to the extracted registered data are displayed in a matrix. For example, when the IC card 6 is touched on the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 while the copy mode screen 42 is being displayed, the registered data stored in the nonvolatile memory 22 in association with the card number of the IC card 6 Registration data of the copy function is extracted from the keyboard, and shortcut keys 61 corresponding to the extracted registration data are displayed in a matrix. A display all key 81 is also displayed on the function-limited shortcut display screen 46 . When the display all key 81 is pressed, the display screen of the operation panel 16 is switched from the function-limited shortcut display screen 46 to the shortcut display screen 44, and the card number of the IC card 6 is stored in the non-volatile memory 22 in association with it. Shortcut keys 61 corresponding to each registered data are arranged in a matrix and displayed.

<Main loop processing>
In order to change the screen displayed on the operation panel 16, the CPU 25 of the ASIC 21 executes main loop processing shown in FIG.

In the main loop process, the CPU 25 determines whether or not the IC card 6 touches the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 (S1).

When the IC card 6 touches the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 , the card number is read from the IC card 6 to the NFC interface 17 through NFC communication between the IC card 6 and the NFC interface 17 . When the CPU 25 determines that the IC card 6 has been touched (S1: YES), the card number read from the IC card 6 by the NFC interface 17 is stored in the volatile memory 23 (S2).

After that, the CPU 25 executes favorite processing (S3). Favorite processing will be described later.

On the other hand, when the CPU 25 determines that the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 is not touched by the IC card 6 (S1: NO), it determines whether any of the keys displayed on the operation panel 16 has been pressed. It judges (S4). When the CPU 25 determines that no key has been pressed (S4: NO), the CPU 25 determines again whether or not the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 has been touched with the IC card 6 (S1).

When the CPU 25 determines that any of the keys displayed on the operation panel 16 has been pressed (S4: YES), the CPU 25 determines whether the pressed key is the custom key 54 of the home screen 41. (S5). When the CPU 25 determines that the pressed key is the custom key 54 (S5: YES), it displays a list of all registered data registered as shortcuts on the operation panel 16 (S6).

When the CPU 25 determines that the pressed key is not the custom key 54 (S5: NO), that is, when a key other than the custom key 54 is pressed, the pressed key is a function-limited shortcut. It is determined whether or not it is the display all key 81 of the display screen 46 (S7). When the CPU 25 determines that the pressed key is the all display key 81 (S7: YES), each registration data (first An example of the display information) is displayed on the operation panel 16 on the shortcut display screen 44 in which the shortcut keys 61 corresponding to the display information are arranged in a matrix (S8).

When the CPU 25 determines that the pressed key is not the display all key 81 (S7: NO), that is, when a key other than the custom key 54 and the display all key 81 is pressed, the pressed key is pressed. It is determined whether or not the key is the start key 71 on the setting content display screen 45 (S9). When the CPU 25 determines that the pressed key is the start key 71 (S9: YES), the CPU 25 operates the image forming section 11 so that the functions displayed on the setting display screen 45 are executed (S10). Alternatively, it controls the image reading unit 12 and the like.

When the CPU 25 determines that the pressed key is not the start key 71 (S9: NO), that is, when a key other than the custom key 54, the start key 71 and the all display key 81 is pressed, the operation The display screen of the panel 16 is updated to a screen corresponding to the pressed key (S11).

<Favorite processing>
FIG. 6 shows the flow of favorite processing executed in step S3 of FIG.

In the favorite processing, the CPU 25 determines whether or not the copy mode screen 42 is being displayed on the operation panel 16 (S301).

When the IC card 6 touches the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 while the copy mode screen 42 is displayed on the operation panel 16 , the CPU 25 changes the screen displayed on the operation panel 16 to the copy mode screen 42 . It is determined that there is (S301: YES). In this case, the CPU 25 marks the registered data including the setting related to the copy function as the favorite call data from the registered data shortcut registered in the non-volatile memory 22 (S302). For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, registration data with registration number "3", registration number "4", registration number "6" and registration number "9" are marked as favorite call data.

When the CPU 25 determines that the copy mode screen 42 is not being displayed on the operation panel 16 (S301: NO), it determines whether or not the scan mode screen 43 is being displayed (S303).

When the IC card 6 touches the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 while the scan mode screen 43 is displayed on the operation panel 16 , the CPU 25 changes the screen displayed on the operation panel 16 to the scan mode screen 43 . It is determined that there is (S303: YES). In this case, the CPU 25 marks the registered data including the settings related to the scan function as the favorite call data from among the registered data shortcut registered in the non-volatile memory 22 (S304). For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, registration data with registration number "5," registration number "7," and registration number "8" are marked as favorite call data.

When the CPU 25 determines that the scan mode screen 43 is not being displayed on the operation panel 16 (S303: NO), it determines whether or not the fax mode screen is being displayed (S305).

When the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 is touched by the IC card 6 while the fax mode screen is displayed on the operation panel 16, the CPU 25 determines that the screen displayed on the operation panel 16 is the fax mode screen. (S305: YES). In this case, the CPU 25 marks the registered data including the settings related to the fax function as the favorite call data from among the registered data shortcut registered in the non-volatile memory 22 (S306). For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, registration data with registration number "1" and registration number "2" are marked as favorite call data.

When the CPU 25 determines that the fax screen is not being displayed on the operation panel 16 (S305: NO), it determines whether the home screen 41 is being displayed (S307).

When the IC card 6 touches the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 while the home screen 41 is displayed on the operation panel 16 , the CPU 25 determines that the screen displayed on the operation panel 16 is the home screen 41 . (S307: YES). In this case, the CPU 25 determines whether registration data to be used prior to the card number stored in the volatile memory 23 is set (S308).

When the CPU 25 determines that registration data to be used with priority over the card number stored in the volatile memory 23 is not set (S308: YES), it marks all the registration data as favorite call data (S309). ). For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, all registration data with registration number "1" through registration number "9" are marked as favorite call data.

When the CPU 25 determines that registration data to be used with priority over the card number stored in the volatile memory 23 is set (S308: NO), the CPU 25 stores the registration data to be used with priority as the favorite call data. (S310).

In this way, after marking the favorite call data, the CPU 25 executes the favorite call processing (S311), and terminates the favorite processing. After that, the processing executed by the CPU 25 returns to the main loop processing.

<Favorite call processing>
FIG. 7 shows the flow of the favorite calling process executed in step S311 of FIG.

In the favorite call processing, the CPU 25 sets the card number stored in the volatile memory 23 as the target card number, and sets the favorite call data marked in the favorite processing as target favorite call data. Then, registered data (hereinafter referred to as "target data") associated with the target card number is searched in the target favorite call data (step S3111).

As a result of the search, the CPU 25 determines the presence or absence of target data (S3112). When determining that there is target data (S3112: YES), the CPU 25 determines whether or not the number of target data is 1 (S3113).

When the CPU 25 determines that the number of target data is 1 (S3113: YES), the CPU 25 determines whether or not the target data includes a one-touch call "ON" setting (S3114). When the CPU 25 determines that the one-touch call "on" setting is included (S3114: YES), the CPU 25 controls the image forming section 11 or the image reading section 12 so that the function of the target data is executed (S3115). to end the favorite calling process. In this case, the display on the operation panel 16 changes from the screen that was displayed when the IC card 6 touched the touch portion of the NFC interface 17 to the function executing screen (Fig. not shown). On the other hand, if the CPU 25 determines that the target data does not include the one-touch call "ON" setting (S3114: NO), the CPU 25 causes the operation panel 16 to display the setting content display screen 45 of the function of the target data (S3116). ) to end the favorite calling process.

When the CPU 25 determines that the number of target data is not 1 (S3113: NO), the shortcut display screen 44 or the function-limited shortcut display screen 46 in which shortcut keys 61 corresponding to a plurality of target data are arranged is displayed on the operation panel 16. (S3117) to end the favorite call processing.

If the CPU 25 determines that there is no target data (S3112: NO), the CPU 25 notifies the user that there is no target data by, for example, displaying on the operation panel 16 that there is no target data (step S3118). ) to end the favorite calling process.

After the favorite calling process ends, the process executed by the CPU 25 returns to the favorite process (substantially returns to the main loop process).

<Action effect>
As described above, when the card number of the IC card 6 is read while the home screen 41 is being displayed on the operation panel 16, all registered data associated with the read card number is displayed. , the shortcut display screen 44 including the shortcut key 61 corresponding to the registered data is displayed on the operation panel 16 . If the card number of the IC card 6 is read while the copy mode screen 42, the scan mode screen 43, or the fax mode screen for setting a specific function is displayed on the operation panel 16, the reading A function-limited shortcut display screen 46 including a shortcut key 61 corresponding to the registered data is displayed on the operation panel 16, based on the registered data that includes settings related to a specific function among the registered data associated with the card number. Is displayed.

When the home screen 41 is displayed on the operation panel 16 when the card number of the IC card 6 is read, a shortcut display screen 44 including a relatively large number of shortcut keys 61 is displayed on the operation panel 16. Therefore, the degree of freedom in selecting the shortcut key 61 by the user is high. On the other hand, when the setting screen is displayed on the operation panel 16 when the card number of the IC card 6 is read, the function-limited shortcut display screen 46 including a relatively small number of shortcut keys 61 is displayed on the operation panel 16. Since it is displayed, it is easy for the user to select the shortcut key 61 .

Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of user operation when a plurality of shortcut keys 61 are associated with the card number of one IC card 6 .

If the number of target data associated with the card number of the IC card 6 is 1 and the registered data does not include the one-touch call "ON" setting, the shortcut display screen 44 is displayed instead. A setting content display screen 45 including a start key 71 operated to execute the function related to the registered data is displayed on the operation panel 16 . Therefore, the user can instruct the execution of the function related to the registered data without pressing the shortcut key 61, thereby further improving the convenience of the user operation.

When the number of target data associated with the card number is 1 and the registered data includes the one-touch call "ON" setting, the operation panel 16 displays The screen displayed when the card number is read is switched to a function executing screen (not shown) without displaying the setting content display screen 45, and the function related to the registered data is executed. Therefore, it is not necessary to press the start key 71 for instructing execution of the function, and the convenience of user operation can be further improved.

Furthermore, if there is no target data associated with the card number, the user is notified that there is no target data. With this notification, the user can be made aware that there is no shortcut key 61 to be displayed or that the function will not be executed, so convenience for the user can be further enhanced.

<Modification>
Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can also be implemented in other forms.

For example, instead of the favorite processing shown in FIG. 6, the favorite processing shown in FIG. 8 may be executed, and instead of the favorite calling processing shown in FIG. 7, the favorite calling processing shown in FIG. 9 may be executed. .

In the favorite processing shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 25, before judging whether or not the copy mode screen 42 is being displayed on the operation panel 16, selects from among the registered data shortcuts registered in the nonvolatile memory 22, The registration data associated with the card number stored in the volatile memory 23 is selected (S312).

When the CPU 25 determines that the screen displayed on the operation panel 16 is the copy mode screen 42 (S301: YES), the previously selected registration data, that is, the registration data associated with the card number Registered data including settings related to the copy function is extracted from the data, and the extracted registered data is used as favorite call data (S302). For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, if the card number stored in the volatile memory 23 is "1001", the registration number "3", the registration number "4" and the registration number "6" The registered data is used as favorite calling data.

Further, when the CPU 25 determines that the screen displayed on the operation panel 16 is the scan mode screen 43 (S303: YES), the CPU 25 selects registration data including settings related to the scan function from the previously selected registration data. Data is extracted, and the extracted registered data is used as favorite call data (S304). For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, when the card number stored in the volatile memory 23 is "1001", the registration data with the registration number "5" is set as favorite call data.

When the CPU 25 determines that the screen displayed on the operation panel 16 is the fax mode screen (S305: YES), it extracts the registered data including the settings related to the fax function from the previously selected registered data. Then, the extracted registration data is used as favorite call data (S306). For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, if the card number stored in the volatile memory 23 is "1001", the registration data with the registration numbers "1" and "2" are favorite call data. is said to be

When the CPU 25 determines that the screen displayed on the operation panel 16 is the home screen 41 (S307: YES), the CPU 25 preferentially uses the card number stored in the volatile memory 23. It is determined whether registration data is set (S308).

When the CPU 25 determines that the registration data to be used with priority over the card number stored in the volatile memory 23 is not set (S308: YES), the registration data corresponding to the previously selected registration data, that is, the card number All of the attached registration data are set as favorite call data (S309). For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the registration data with registration numbers "1" to "6" are set as favorite call data.

When the CPU 25 determines that registration data to be used preferentially over the card number stored in the volatile memory 23 is set (S308: NO), the CPU 25 treats the registration data to be used preferentially as favorite call data. (S310).

When the favorite processing shown in FIG. 8 is executed, in the favorite calling processing, as shown in FIG. 9, step S3111 shown in FIG. Target data. In the favorites calling process shown in FIG. 9, subsequent processes are the same as the favorites calling process shown in FIG. 7, so description thereof will be omitted.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of an external medium is the IC card 6, and an example of the information reading unit is the NFC interface 17 that reads the card number from the IC card 6 by NFC communication. However, an example of the external medium may be a magnetic card, and an example of the information reading section may be a magnetic card reader. An example of the external medium may be a medium having a one-dimensional barcode, and an example of the information reading unit may be a barcode reader. An example of the external medium may be a medium having a QR code (registered trademark), and an example of the information reading unit may be a QR code reader. Furthermore, an example of the external medium is a communication terminal capable of wireless communication by Bluetooth (registered trademark), and an example of the information reading unit is an interface capable of wireless communication by Bluetooth (registered trademark). There may be. An example of the external medium is a communication terminal capable of wireless communication by Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and an example of the information reading unit is an interface capable of wireless communication by Wi-Fi (registered trademark). may be

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the CPU 25 executes each process has been described. However, the ASIC 21 may include multiple CPUs, and the multiple CPUs may cooperate to execute each process.

In addition, various design changes can be made to the above configuration within the scope of the matters described in the claims.

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6: IC card 11: Image forming unit 12: Image reading unit 14: FAX interface 16: Operation panel 17: NFC interface 22: Non-volatile memory 25: CPU
41: Home screen 42: Copy mode screen 43: Scan mode screen 44: Shortcut display screen 45: Setting content display screen 46: Limited function shortcut display screen 61: Shortcut key 71: Start key

Claims (9)

An image processing device capable of executing multiple functions,
a function execution unit that selectively executes the plurality of functions;
an information reading unit that reads identification information from an external medium;
a display unit;
a storage unit;
a control unit;
The storage unit
First display information related to a first screen including N (N: a positive integer equal to or greater than 2) selection keys in association with the identification information;
storing second display information related to a second screen including M (a positive integer smaller than M:N) selection keys in association with the identification information;
The control unit
When the information reading unit determines that the display unit displays a standby screen when reading the identification information from the medium, the first display stored in the storage unit in association with the identification information Displaying the first screen on the display unit based on the information;
when the information reading unit determines that the display unit is displaying a screen related to a specific function among the plurality of functions when the identification information is read from the medium, the information is stored in association with the identification information. The image processing device that causes the display unit to display the second screen based on the second display information stored in the unit. The image processing device according to claim 1,
The image processing device, wherein the M selection keys are included in the N selection keys. The image processing device according to claim 1 or 2,
The image processing device, wherein the M selection keys include keys selectively operated for input relating to the specific function. The image processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The image processing apparatus, wherein the specific function is at least one of a scan function of reading an image from a sheet and a print function of forming an image on the sheet. The image processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The image processing apparatus, wherein the standby screen is a screen higher in hierarchy than the first screen and the second screen. The image processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The image processing device, wherein the standby screen includes a selection key for selecting the plurality of functions. The image processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The image processing device, wherein the information reading unit reads the identification information from the medium by wireless communication. a function execution unit that selectively executes a plurality of functions;
an information reading unit that reads identification information from an external medium;
First display information related to a first screen including N (N: a positive integer of 2 or more) selection keys in association with the identification information, and M (M: from N) in association with the identification information a storage unit for storing second display information related to a second screen including (small positive integer) number of selection keys;
A screen display method executed by an image processing device comprising a display unit,
When the display unit displays a standby screen when the information reading unit reads the identification information from the medium, based on the first display information stored in the storage unit in association with the identification information to display the first screen on the display unit,
When the information reading unit reads the identification information from the medium and the display unit displays a screen related to a specific function among the plurality of functions, the information is stored in the storage unit in association with the identification information. and displaying the second screen on the display unit based on the second display information. a function execution unit that selectively executes a plurality of functions;
an information reading unit that reads identification information from an external medium;
First display information related to a first screen including N (N: a positive integer of 2 or more) selection keys in association with the identification information, and M (M: from N) in association with the identification information a storage unit for storing second display information related to a second screen including (small positive integer) number of selection keys;
A program installed in a computer of an image forming apparatus comprising a display unit,
to the computer;
When the information reading unit determines that the display unit displays a standby screen when reading the identification information from the medium, the first display stored in the storage unit in association with the identification information a first display process for displaying the first screen on the display unit based on the information;
when the information reading unit determines that the display unit displays a screen related to a specific function among the plurality of functions when the identification information is read from the medium, the information is stored in association with the identification information. and a second display process for displaying the second screen on the display unit based on the second display information stored in the unit.

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