JPS63279269A - Complex display and input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to alter a state to a new setting embodiment with a simple operation by providing an interruption function in a complex equipment and storing the setting embodiment before the interruption of a display part and an input part. CONSTITUTION:If a facsimile receiving mode, etc., occurs in the midst of executing a prescribed operation mode of a copying machine, etc., a controller 2 stops the functions of the copying machine 120 once and displays the effect of receiving the facsimile on a display 8b. Next, an operator selects a mode through a transparent touch panel 8a. If the continuation of copying mode is selected, the copying mode is continued based on the action program of a first memory 200 and stores the contents received from the facsimile 130 in a second memory 210, then outputs it on a printer 140 after completing copying. Meanwhile, if the facsimile mode is selected, the contents of the actions of the copying machine 120 is stored in the memory 210 and the facsimile receiving mode is set, and the copying mode is automatically recovered again when the reception is completed. Therefore, the interruption can be executed with a simple operation.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a composite display and input device, and more specifically, to a device that integrates devices having several independent functions such as a copying machine and a facsimile machine. The present invention relates to a composite display and input device used in a composite device.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, electronic devices such as copying machines, facsimiles, printers, etc. that process image information according to their respective purposes have been assembled and used individually and independently as a single device. With recent technological advances, composite devices that integrate these multiple types of functions have begun to be put into practical use.

However, in the case of such a complex device, since a plurality of different types of functions are incorporated into one device, a problem completely different from that of the conventional device arises.

In other words, in the case of this complex device, for example, even if you try to perform one function while another function is being performed,
It was not possible to start the operation of another function until the operation based on the one function being executed was completed.

In such cases, it may be possible to provide this complex device with a so-called interrupt function, but in conventional devices, the input keys required for each function are simply arranged in a row on the control panel. Due to the configuration, the execution of the interrupt operation as described above is either impossible or requires a considerably complicated operation.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As described above, the conventional devices have the problem that interrupt operations cannot be performed or are accompanied by considerable complexity.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a composite display and input device that is easy to operate and can perform interrupt operations reliably.

[Structure of the Invention] <Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides a composite display and input unit that integrates a display unit and an input unit used in a composite device that integrates multiple types of devices having independent operation functions. The apparatus includes an interrupt function that interrupts the execution of any of the operation functions in the multifunction device, and a storage means that stores settings of the display section and the input section of the operation function before the interruption when the interrupt function occurs. and control means for changing the settings of the display section and the input section depending on whether or not an interrupt function occurs, and the control means changes the setting mode of the display section and the input section according to the interrupt function when the interrupt function occurs. This allows the operation functions to be executed.

(for production) The operation of the apparatus having the above configuration will be explained below.

When an interrupt input by an interrupt function occurs during execution of one operation function in this complex device, the control means changes the settings of the display section and input section for the operation function before the interrupt based on this interrupt input. At the same time, the setting mode of the display section and the input section is changed to another operation input setting mode corresponding to the interrupt input.

From this, it becomes possible to operate in the newly set setting mode.

(Example) Examples of the present invention will be described in detail below.

The multifunction device 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a control panel section 8 having an integrated structure of a transparent touch panel 8a that is a rectangular input section and a flat display 8b that is a display section facing the transparent touch panel 8a. A second memory device is used as a storage means that stores in advance a control program for indicating the display area and input area of various operation modes in the compound device section 3 and the control panel section 8, and an operation program for controlling the operation of the compound device section 3. 1 memory 200, a second memory 210 as a storage means for storing data of the display area and input area of various operation modes in the control panel section 8, and a control panel that imports the control program from the first memory 200. Part 8
In addition to setting the key human power area on the transparent touch panel 8a and transmitting the key human power signal, various displays such as those described below are performed on the flat display 8b. The controller 2 is configured to take in the display mode of the type display 8b as data, transfer it to the second memory 210, and read it out as necessary.

The transparent touch panel 8a uses an optical method and a transparent conductive film (
The controller 2 is configured by adopting one of various detection methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitance method, and a pressure sensor method, and uses the pressing force from an operator's finger as a key human power signal as described later. It is supposed to be sent to

The flat display 8b is a liquid crystal display (L
It is composed of flat displays such as CD), plasma display (FDP), light emitting diode display (LED), electroluminescent display (ELD), and electrostatic projection display (ECD). Note that it is also possible to use a CRT display.

The multifunction device section 3 includes a copying machine 120. Facsimile 13
0. It is configured by integrating four types of devices: a printer 140 and a scanner 150.

As shown in FIG. 2, the controller 2.1 integrated device section 3 and the first memory 200. The second memory 210 is
The controller panel section 8 is built into the device main body 4, and the controller panel section 8 is incorporated in one corner of the device main body 4 in an overlapping state with the transparent touch panel 8a on the upper side and the flat display 8b on the lower side.

In FIG. 2, 5 is a cover of the apparatus main body 4, 6 is a paper feed cassette, and 7 is a paper discharge tray.

Next, the operation of the composite device 1 having the above configuration will be explained as shown in FIGS. 3 to 8.
This will be explained with reference to the figures.

First, with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, the display mode of the flat display 8b in the control panel section 8 and the setting mode of the manual key position of the transparent touch panel 8a will be explained.

When the composite device 1 is started, the controller 2 loads the initial mode control program stored in the first memory 200. For example, if this multifunction device 1 copies (CO
If the PY) mode is set to Initial Broom, the control program shown in Figure 4 will be loaded and a display signal will be sent to the flat display 8a based on this, so that the display will appear as shown in Figure 3. Displays the display information and key manual position of the copy (COPY) mode.

That is, first, the frame line L is drawn on the flat display 8a.
5T1), and the mode ff1Q9 is roughly displayed at the left corner of the line L of this frame (Sr1). This mode tIt19 is composed of the characters mode ()fODE) and a portion of four rectangular frames overlapping each other with slightly shifted positions. Then, from the top to the top, the 8 pictures in the superimposed state are copied (C, 0PY) and facsimile (FAX).
), printer (PRINTER), scanner (SC)
ANNER) characters are displayed respectively. Further, the controller 2 sets a touch area (an area 11 where pressing with a finger converts the pressing force into an electric signal) in the entire mode column 9.

Next, the controller 2 displays the copy specification IMIIO on the right side of the mode tll19 (Sr1). This copy specification H10 includes the original size (for example, A4 with letters >ioa) on the upper left side, the copy paper size 10b of the copy paper to be copied on the upper right side, the original size 10a and the copy paper size. An arrow 10G is placed between the copy paper size 10b, a copy number display section 10d is placed below the copy paper size 10b, and, for example, 5s in length and width are placed further below the copy number display section 10d.
→-9 for setting an increase in the number of copies and -10e for setting a decrease in the number of copies.

The controller 2 displays a magnification mode field 11 to the right of the rough copy specification field 10 (Sr1).

This magnification mode field"1 has a magnification image display section 1' on the upper side.
la, a magnification number display section 11b at the center, and a magnification input key 11G at the bottom.

The magnification image display section 11a displays a reduced image display section 11a.
: For example, 50%), Standard (Standard: 1
00%), Enlargement: For example, 2
00%) are displayed. Furthermore, the controller 2 sets a touch area in the area of the magnification input key 110.

Next, the controller 2 displays the photo mode field 12 and the editing mode 1113 in a vertical arrangement on the right side of the magnification mode a111 (Sr1.5TY).

The photo mode column 12 displays a document 12a and a camera 12b. Also, in the edit mode column 13,
A mark 13a and a character 13b of m bundle (Edit) are displayed.

Roughly, the controller 2 displays the message field 14 and image density vA16 on the right side of the photo mode l312 and edit mode field 3 (Sr7.3-8).

The message a114 has a rectangular shape and is displayed at the upper right corner of the flat display 8b.

Between the image densities 16 is a light copy display section 16a.

An auto display section (marked with the letter A>16b), a dark copy display section 16C (shown with diagonal lines in the figure), and two arrows are displayed.

Next, the controller 2 sets the lower side of the image density interval 16 to ')
')7/Sty7 Display the (C/S) column 17 in a size of approximately 15# and a width of 5M or more (ST9').

Roughly speaking, the controller 2 prints a print field 1 in the lower right corner of the flat display 8b below the message 11114.
8 is displayed with a figure on the copy paper, and the message ll! HELP a in the upper right corner of 1114
ll Display 5 (ST10.5TII).

In parallel with displaying each column on the flat display 8b, the controller 2 also sends a control signal to the transparent touch panel 8a based on the control program, and displays the area 1 magnification key 111 of the number of copies key 10e in the copy use column 10.
1 magnification input key - area 110, area 2 of photo mode field 12, area 2 of edit mode a113, area 1 of help field 15
Touch areas are set in each area of the light copy display area 16a, auto display area 16b, and dark copy display area 16G in the image area column 16, the entire area of Clear/Stop [17], and the entire area of Print [118].

Therefore, even if a portion other than the above-mentioned areas is pressed, the transparent touch panel 8a does not exhibit any pressure-sensitive operation.

In this way, each column is displayed on the flat display 8b and the touch area is set on the transparent touch panel 8a.

And the said Help I! 115 performs an interrupt function based on the control program. The interrupt function of this help column 15 will be explained in detail later.

Next, the facsimile reception mode will be explained with reference to FIG.

In this case, press the mode column 9 once with your finger. Then, the controller 2 once clears the display mode shown in FIG. 4 based on the control program, and then first displays the frame line L as shown in FIG. 5. Roughly, the controller 2 selects the mode fl! at the upper left corner of this line L.
Displays a mode column 69 similar to 156, sets a touch area for this mode column 69, and displays a transmit/receive switch aI70 indicating the facsimile reception mode in place of the transmit/receive switch [57]; Also, set the touch area in this field.

Next, controller 2 selects Auto ( next to Mode [69).
AUTO) Reception [170 and manual reception side 72 display and touch area setting for these rain intervals.

Roughly speaking, the controller 2 displays a message l[[73 with a size similar to that of the message field, and displays help (HEL).
P) l 66 equivalent size and placement help (HEL
P) l 74 display and touch area settings, stop/clear @ Clear/stop a with the same size and arrangement as 67! The display and touch area of facsimile key l1l1176, which has the same size and arrangement as facsimile key ff168, is displayed and touch area is set.

Next, the interrupt function of the device of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

Assume that this apparatus is started and an interrupt mode, for example, a facsimile reception mode (ST21) occurs while executing a specific operation mode, for example, a copy mode (ST20>).

It is assumed that the interrupt function is generated by pressing the help field 15 based on the control program, for example, pressing help ff115 once will continue the current operation mode, and pressing help ll11115 twice will cause the execution to continue. The following explanation will be given assuming that the operation mode inside is switched to the operation mode corresponding to the interrupt mode.

When the facsimile reception mode occurs, the controller 2 temporarily stops the functions of the copying machine 120 based on the operation program (5T22).

At this stage, the controller 2 displays "Fax Reception" in the message column 14 as shown in FIG. 7(a).
The character Q is displayed (ST23).

The operator of this device should judge whether or not to continue copying mode by looking at the words "Fax Reception".5T2
4>, if the copy mode is to be continued, HELP a (15 is pressed once (ST25>).Then, the multifunction device section 3 continues the copy mode operation under the control of the controller 2 (ST2B), While continuing the operation in the copy mode based on the operation program previously stored in the first memory 200, the received contents based on facsimile reception are stored in the second memory 210 (ST27>).

Then, when the copy mode operation ends (ST28),
The controller 2 accesses the second memory 210, reads out the stored received content, and sends it to the printer 140. The printer 140 prints out the received content information 5T.
29), for display by the operator.

As a result, the operator can obtain copy information in the copy mode without any trouble, and can also obtain facsimile reception information at the same time.

On the other hand, when the operator switches to the facsimile reception mode at 5T24 described above, he or she presses the help field 15 twice (5T30).

Then, the controller 2 controls the seventh controller based on the control program.
The display of the message field 73 is controlled as shown in FIG. 8(b), and the characters "J" (receiving facsimile) are displayed here (ST31), and the display mode of the flat display 8b in the copy mode is shown in FIG. Mode If as shown
! Only message 169 and message 1173 are left and the other parts are erased (5T32).

At this time, the controller 2 simultaneously takes in the operation contents of the copying machine 120 in the copy mode, the display mode and the setting mode of the key manual position in the copy mode as shown in FIG. Send it and store it once (ST33).

Further, in this state, the controller 2 flashes the characters rFAXJ in mode t1169 (indicated by adding 1 in the figure) as shown in FIG. 8 (5T34).

Then, when the facsimile reception mode operation is finished (
ST35), the controller 2 stores the second memory 210
Based on this, the display mode of the control panel section 8 and the setting mode of the manual key position are restored to the state shown in FIG. 3 (ST36).

After this, when the copy mode operation is completed (ST37
), the series of operations ends.

Due to the operation of the apparatus of this embodiment, even if a facsimile is received while executing the copy mode, the operator can reliably obtain this facsimile reception information with a simple operation, and then automatically return to the copy mode again. Therefore, 1q of desired copy information can be obtained.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, a case was explained in which the facsimile reception mode interrupts the copy mode, but the reverse case or the interrupt operation with other operation modes, such as printer mode or scanner mode, can be executed in the same way. .

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, 1. Since it has an interrupt function and a storage means for storing the contents of the operation mode before the interrupt, it is possible to perform the interrupt operation with a simple operation. Display and input devices may be provided.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a compound device including an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cutaway perspective view of the main parts of the compound device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a copy mode in the embodiment device. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the display contents in the copy mode of the device, FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the facsimile reception mode of the device, and FIG.
The figure is a flowchart showing the operation order of the interrupt mode in the same S device, FIG. 7(a) is a partial plan view showing the display of the message field when a facsimile is received during execution of the copy mode, and FIG. 7(b) 8 is a plan view showing the display of the message column in the facsimile reception mode as the interruption mode, and FIG. 8 is a plan view showing the display mode of the display section in the facsimile reception mode as the interruption mode. 1... Composite device 1.8a... Transparent touch panel, 8
b... Flat display, 14.73... Message field, 15... Help field,
120...copy machine, 130...facsimile, 14
0...Printer, 150...Scanner.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A composite display and input device with an integrated display and input unit used in a composite device that integrates multiple types of devices with independent operation functions, the device being used when any of the operation functions in the composite device is being executed. an interrupt function that interrupts an interrupt function, a storage means for storing settings of the display section and input section in the operation function before the interrupt when the interrupt function occurs, and a setting mode of the display section and input section depending on whether or not the interrupt function occurs. and a control means for changing the operation function, and the control means is configured to enable the operation function to be executed by setting the display section and the input section according to the interrupt function when the interrupt function occurs. Device. (2) The control means is characterized in that after the operation function corresponding to the interrupt function is completed, the display section and the input section are automatically returned to the display mode and input key mode of the operation function before the interrupt stored in the storage means. A composite display and input device according to claim 1.