JP2020197818A - Image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an image forming device capable of making an operation of a display panel smooth.SOLUTION: An image forming device comprises: a display panel for displaying bendable information at an arbitrary position; and a display control unit which outputs information about an image forming device on the display panel. The display control unit displays a bending position on the display panel when accepting a division request of a screen to be displayed on the display panel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present disclosure relates to an image forming apparatus and an image forming apparatus having a foldable display panel.

As seen in smartphones and tablets in recent years, the screen size is increasing. This is because it is more convenient for the user to display a large amount of information at one time. On the other hand, portability is being lost due to the increasing size of screens. In addition, some users have two smartphones and tablets due to differences in usage, and both of them have to be carried.

In this regard, various techniques and the like related to a display device that can be bent according to the application have been proposed (see Patent Documents 1 to 4).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-35496 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-15018 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-37079 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-198073

On the other hand, with respect to the foldable display panel mounted on the image forming apparatus, when a plurality of users fold and operate the display panel, the user cannot determine at which position the foldable display panel should be folded, and operability and visibility. There is a problem that it is difficult to operate the display panel.

The present disclosure has been made in view of the background as described above, and relates to an image forming apparatus capable of facilitating the operation of a display panel.

An image forming apparatus according to a certain aspect includes a display panel for displaying information that can be folded at an arbitrary position, and a display control unit that outputs information about the image forming apparatus to the display panel. When the display control unit receives a request for dividing the screen to be displayed on the display panel, the display control unit displays the bending position on the display panel.

Preferably, the image forming apparatus further includes a sensor capable of detecting a plurality of users, and a division request unit that outputs a screen division request to the display control unit based on the detection result of the sensors.

Preferably, the division request unit outputs a screen division request to the display control unit when the detection result of the sensor and the image forming apparatus have an abnormality.

Preferably, the display control unit displays the bending position of the vertical fold or the horizontal fold on the display panel based on the content of the abnormality.

Preferably, the display control unit displays a plurality of bending positions based on the screen size divided and displayed on the display panel.

Preferably, the division request unit outputs a screen division request to the display control unit when the detection result of the sensor and the accessory device are connected to the image forming device.

Preferably, the display control unit displays the folding position on the display panel using at least one of vertical lines, horizontal lines, figures, and colors.

Preferably, the image forming apparatus further comprises a bending sensor that detects bending of the display panel. The display control unit divides and displays the screen to be displayed on the display panel based on the detection result from the bending sensor.

The above and other objectives, features, aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention as understood in connection with the accompanying drawings.

It is a figure explaining the appearance of the image forming apparatus 1. It is a figure explaining the structure of the image forming apparatus 1. It is a block diagram which shows the main hardware composition of an image forming apparatus 1. It is a figure explaining the display panel 105 of an image forming apparatus 1. It is a figure explaining the bent state of the display panel 105. It is a figure explaining the bending position of the vertical fold to be displayed on the display panel 105 according to an embodiment. It is a figure explaining the bending position of the side fold to be displayed on the display panel 105 according to the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the control device 101 according to an embodiment. It is a flow diagram explaining the process of the division request part 116 according to an embodiment. It is a flow figure explaining the process of the division request part 116 according to the modification of embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the technical concept according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are the same. Therefore, the detailed description of them will not be repeated.

In the following embodiments, the image forming apparatus includes, for example, an MFP, a printer, a copier, a facsimile, or the like.

[1. Configuration of image forming apparatus 1]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the appearance of the image forming apparatus 1.

With reference to FIG. 1, the image forming apparatus 1 is shown as an image forming apparatus 1 as a color printer. Hereinafter, the image forming apparatus 1 as a color printer will be described, but the image forming apparatus 1 is not limited to the color printer. For example, the image forming apparatus 1 may be a monochrome printer, or may be a monochrome printer or a multifunction device of a color printer and a facsimile (so-called MFP (Multi Functional Peripheral)).

The image forming apparatus 1 includes a scanner 20 as an image reading unit and a printer 25. The scanner 20 is provided with an ADF (Auto Document Feeder) 24. The printer 25 is provided with a cassette 37 for storing paper.

The image forming apparatus 1 includes a display panel 105 for displaying various setting operations and information related to the image forming apparatus 1. The display panel 105 is provided on the front side of the image forming apparatus 1.

In the embodiment, the display panel 105 has a structure that can be bent at an arbitrary position.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the image forming apparatus 1.
With reference to FIG. 2, a scanner 20 is provided above the image forming apparatus 1. The scanner 20 includes a cover 21, a paper base 22, a tray 23, and an ADF 24. One end of the cover 21 is fixed to the paper base 22, and the cover 21 is configured to be openable and closable with the one end as a fulcrum. The operator can set the document on the paper base 22 by opening the cover 21. When the image forming apparatus 1 receives a scan instruction while the original is set on the paper base 22, the image forming apparatus 1 starts scanning the original set on the paper base 22. Further, when the image forming apparatus 1 receives a scan instruction with the originals set in the tray 23, the ADF 24 automatically reads the originals one by one.

The printer 25 includes image forming units 90Y, 90M, 90C, 90K, an IDC (Image Density Control) sensor 19, a transfer belt 30, a primary transfer roller 31, a transfer drive 32, a secondary transfer roller 33, and the like. The cassettes 37A to 37C, a driven roller 38, a driving roller 39, a timing roller 40, a cleaning unit 43, and a fixing device 70 are provided.

The image forming portions 90Y, 90M, 90C, and 90K are arranged in order along the transfer belt 30. The image forming unit 90Y receives the toner supply from the toner bottle 15Y and forms a yellow (Y) toner image. The image forming unit 90M receives the toner supply from the toner bottle 15M and forms a toner image of magenta (M). The image forming unit 90C receives the toner supply from the toner bottle 15C and forms a toner image of cyan (C). The image forming unit 90K receives the toner supply from the toner bottle 15K and forms a black (BK) toner image.

The image forming portions 90Y, 90M, 90C, and 90K are arranged along the transfer belt 30 in the order of the rotation direction of the transfer belt 30, respectively. The image forming units 90Y, 90M, 90C, and 90K each include a photoconductor 10, a charging device 11, an exposure device 13, a developing device 14, a cleaning unit 17, and a toner sensor 18, which are rotatably configured. Be prepared.

After the image forming units 90Y, 90M, 90C, and 90K operate as described above, the transfer of the transfer drive 32 causes a yellow (Y) toner image, a magenta (M) toner image, and a cyan (C) toner image. The toner image and the black (BK) toner image are sequentially superimposed and transferred from the photoconductor 10 to the transfer belt 30. As a result, a color toner image is formed on the transfer belt 30.

The IDC sensor 19 detects the density of the toner image 35 formed on the transfer belt 30. Typically, the IDC sensor 19 is a light intensity sensor including a reflective photo sensor, which detects the reflected light intensity from the surface of the transfer belt 30.

The transfer belt 30 is stretched on the driven roller 38 and the driving roller 39. The drive roller 39 is connected to a motor (not shown). By controlling the motor, the drive roller 39 rotates. The transfer belt 30 and the driven roller 38 rotate in conjunction with the drive roller 39. As a result, the toner image 35 on the transfer belt 30 is sent to the secondary transfer roller 33.

Papers of different sizes are set in each of the cassettes 37A to 37C. Paper is an example of a recording medium. The paper is fed one by one from any of the cassettes 37A to 37C to the secondary transfer roller 33 along the transport path 41 by the timing roller 40. The transfer voltage applied to the secondary transfer roller 33 is controlled according to the timing at which the paper is fed.

The secondary transfer roller 33 applies a transfer voltage having a polarity opposite to the charging polarity of the toner image 35 to the paper being conveyed. As a result, the toner image 35 is attracted from the transfer belt 30 to the secondary transfer roller 33, and the toner image 35 on the transfer belt 30 is transferred. The timing of transferring the paper to the secondary transfer roller 33 is controlled by the timing roller 40 according to the position of the toner image 35 on the transfer belt 30. As a result, the toner image 35 on the transfer belt 30 is transferred to an appropriate position on the paper.

The fuser 70 pressurizes and heats the paper passing through the fuser 70. As a result, the toner image is fixed on the paper. After that, the paper is discharged to the tray 49.

The cleaning unit 43 collects the toner remaining on the surface of the transfer belt 30 after the toner image is transferred from the transfer belt 30 to the paper. The recovered toner is conveyed by a conveying screw (not shown) and stored in a waste toner container (not shown).

[2. Hardware configuration]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main hardware configuration of the image forming apparatus 1.

An example of the hardware configuration of the image forming apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
In addition to the scanner 20 and the printer 25, the image forming apparatus 1 includes a control device 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, a network interface 104, a display panel 105, and a bending sensor 106. The person detection sensor 108 and the storage device 110 are included.

The control device 101 is composed of, for example, at least one integrated circuit. An integrated circuit is composed of, for example, at least one CPU (Central Processing Unit), at least one ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), at least one FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or a combination thereof.

The control device 101 controls the operation of the image forming device 1 by executing various programs such as the program 112 for adjusting the control parameters of the image forming device 1.

The control device 101 reads the program 112 from the storage device 110 into the RAM 103 based on the reception of the execution instruction of the program 112. The RAM 103 functions as a working memory and temporarily stores various data necessary for executing the program 112.

An antenna (not shown) or the like is connected to the network interface 104. The image forming apparatus 1 exchanges data with an external communication device via an antenna. External communication devices include, for example, mobile communication terminals such as smartphones, servers, and the like. The image forming apparatus 1 may be configured so that the program 112 can be downloaded from the server via the antenna.

The display panel 105 is composed of a display and a touch panel. The display and the touch panel are overlapped with each other, and an operation on the image forming apparatus 1 is received by a touch operation. As an example, the display panel 105 accepts operations of various settings.

The display panel 105 has a structure that can be bent at an arbitrary position. Further, the display panel 105 can not only accept the setting operation but also provide various information to the user. Specifically, it is possible to display a guide video or an illustration showing a procedure for solving the trouble. It is also possible to display a video explaining how to connect to the main unit when adding an optional finisher. It is assumed that such moving image or illustrated information is stored in the storage device 110 in advance.

The storage device 110 is, for example, a hard disk, an SSD (Solid State Drive) or other storage device. The storage device 110 may be either a built-in type or an external type. The storage device 110 stores a program 112 or the like according to the present embodiment. However, the storage location of the program 112 is not limited to the storage device 110, and may be stored in the storage area of the control device 101 (for example, cache), ROM 102, RAM 103, external device (for example, server), or the like.

The program 112 may be provided as a part of any program, not as a stand-alone program. In this case, the control process according to the present embodiment is realized in cooperation with an arbitrary program. Even a program that does not include such a part of modules does not deviate from the purpose of the program 112 according to the present embodiment.

Further, some or all of the functions provided by the program 112 may be realized by dedicated hardware. Further, the image forming apparatus 1 may be configured in the form of a so-called cloud service in which at least one server executes a part of the processing of the program 112.

The bending sensor 106 is a sensor that detects the bending of the display panel 105.
The human detection sensor 108 is a sensor that detects a person around the image forming apparatus 1. For example, an infrared sensor or an image sensor can be used.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display panel 105 of the image forming apparatus 1.
With reference to FIG. 4, the display panel 105 is provided with a main display area 120.

Further, a touch panel is attached to the main display area 120 in order to display and set various modes.

With this touch panel, the operator can make various settings according to the display contents in the main display area 120. Further, in the setting screen area of the touch panel, buttons for basic / applied settings usually performed when executing a copy operation or a scan operation are arranged. When each button is pressed, a hierarchical screen for making detailed settings is displayed.

In this example, various detailed setting areas for executing the copy operation are shown as an example, and in the area, the icon 140 for adjusting the magnification, the icon 142 for adjusting the density, and the image adjustment are shown. The icon 144 for setting the paper and the icon 146 for setting the paper are provided respectively.

In this example, the icons for various detailed settings when executing the copy operation have been described, but the same detailed setting area is displayed for the scan operation.

Further, in the job information screen area on the left side, the job information input to the image forming apparatus 1 at that time is displayed. The display is in the order of the jobs to be executed. To perform an operation such as erasing change for a specific job, select the job operation button and then press the job number button to be operated. By these operations, the job operation screen is displayed, and operations for a specific job become possible.

The copy key 122 and the scan key 124 are selection keys for setting which mode of the copy / scanner the image forming apparatus 1 is operated.

When the copy key 122 is pressed, the image forming apparatus 1 can be used as a copy machine. The scanner operation cannot be executed in this state.

Further, when the scan key 124 is pressed, the image forming apparatus 1 becomes a scanner. The copy operation cannot be executed in this state.

The copy key 122 and the scan key 124 operate exclusively, and when one is selected, the other is automatically deselected.

A sub display area is provided around the main display area 120, and information can be displayed in the sub display area. Specifically, as will be described later, it is possible to add figures, lines, and colors to indicate the bending position and display them.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a bent state of the display panel 105.
As shown in FIG. 5, the display panel 105 has a foldable structure, and in this example, the case where the display panel 105 is bent at 90 ° is shown.

Then, the screen of the display panel 105 is divided into a plurality of screens, and information is independently displayed for each of the folded screens.

[3. Bending position display example]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the bending position of the vertical fold displayed on the display panel 105 according to the embodiment. The bending position of the vertical fold is an example when the display panel 105 is divided in the horizontal direction.

FIG. 6A shows a case where a line indicates a bending position of a vertical fold. In this example, three lines are displayed on the display panel 105, and it is shown that the display panel 105 can be bent at each position.

Specifically, when the screens to be divided and displayed are provided as the screen P and the screen Q, and the size of the screen P is designed to be 50 mm in width and 60 mm in height and the size of the screen Q is 50 mm in width and 60 mm in height Think. When the screens P and Q are displayed side by side, the folding position can be set to a position divided by 1: 1. Further, when one of the screen P and the screen Q is rotated by 90 ° for display, it is possible to set the position to be divided by 5: 6 or 6: 5. That is, a plurality of bending positions may be displayed based on the screen size.

FIG. 6B shows a case where the display panel 105 shows a vertical folding position with a figure (triangle). Specifically, a case is shown in which a triangular figure is displayed vertically to indicate a bending position.

FIG. 6C shows a case where the display panel 105 shows the bending position of the vertical folding in color. It is possible to improve visibility by showing it in color.

FIG. 6D shows a case where a line is displayed on the background portion of the display panel 105 to indicate the bending position of the vertical fold. By displaying a line in the background part, it is possible to display it so as not to interfere with the displayed contents.

By displaying the bent position on the display panel 105, the user can easily determine the bent position when the display panel is bent and operated. It is possible to improve the operability and visibility of the display panel and facilitate the operation of the display panel.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the bending position of the lateral fold displayed on the display panel 105 according to the embodiment. The folding position of the horizontal folding is an example when the display panel 105 is divided in the vertical direction.

FIG. 7A shows a case where a line indicates a bending position of a horizontal fold.
FIG. 7B shows a case where the display panel 105 shows a bending position of a horizontal fold with a figure (triangle). Specifically, a case where a triangular figure is displayed on the left and right to indicate a bending position is shown.

FIG. 7C shows a case where the display panel 105 shows the folding position of the horizontal folding in color. It is possible to improve visibility by showing it in color.

FIG. 7D shows a case where a line is displayed on the background portion of the display panel 105 to indicate the bending position of the horizontal fold. By displaying a line in the background part, it is possible to display it so as not to interfere with the displayed contents.

By displaying the bent position on the display panel 105, the user can easily determine the bent position when the display panel is bent and operated. It is possible to improve the operability and visibility of the display panel and facilitate the operation of the display panel.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a functional block of the control device 101 according to the embodiment.
With reference to FIG. 8, the functional block of the control device 101 is realized by executing the program 112 of the storage device 110.

The control device 101 includes a display control unit 114 and a division request unit 116.
The display control unit 114 controls the display contents of the display panel 105. Specifically, the display control unit 114 displays information for executing display, setting, and the like of various modes as described with reference to FIG.

When the display control unit 114 receives the request for dividing the screen to be displayed on the display panel 105, the display control unit 114 displays the bent position on the display panel 105 as described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

The division request unit 116 outputs a division request to the display control unit 114 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating the processing of the division requesting unit 116 according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 9, the division requesting unit 116 acquires sensor information from the human detection sensor 108 (step S2).

The division requesting unit 116 determines whether or not there are a plurality of users based on the sensor information of the human detection sensor 108 (step S4).

In step S4, when it is determined that there are a plurality of users (YES in step S4), the division request unit 116 outputs a division request (step S6).

Then, the process ends (end).
When there are multiple users, it is necessary to provide a screen for each user, so a division request is output.

The display control unit 114 can smoothly operate the display panel 105 by receiving the division request and displaying the bent position on the display panel 105.

(Modification example)
FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating the processing of the division requesting unit 116 according to the modified example of the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10, the division requesting unit 116 acquires sensor information from the human detection sensor 108 (step S2).

The division requesting unit 116 determines whether or not there are a plurality of users based on the sensor information of the human detection sensor 108 (step S4).

In step S4, when it is determined that there are a plurality of users (YES in step S4), the division request unit 116 determines whether or not there is an abnormality (step S5).

If it is determined in step S5 that there is an abnormality (YES in step S5), the division request unit 116 outputs a division request (step S6).

Then, the process ends (end).
On the other hand, in step S5, when it is determined that there is no abnormality (NO in step S5), the division requesting unit 116 determines whether or not the accessory device is connected (step S8). Whether or not the accessory device is connected may be determined by the setting operation of the display panel 105, or may be determined by unlocking the main unit device, connecting the cable, and the like.

In step S8, when the division request unit 116 determines that the accessory device is connected (YES in step S8), the division request unit 116 outputs a division request (step S6).

Then, the process ends (end).
On the other hand, in step S8, when the division requesting unit 116 determines that the connection of the accessory device is not made (NO in step S8), step S6 is skipped and the process ends (end).

If an abnormality occurs when there are a plurality of users, it is determined that the user corresponds to the abnormality and a division request is output.

By receiving the division request and displaying the bending position on the display panel 105, the display control unit 114 can divide the screen and provide it to the user who responds to the abnormality.

Further, the display control unit 114 can display the vertical fold bending position or the horizontal fold bending position based on the content of the abnormality regarding the bending position.

Specifically, when a paper jam occurs in the transport path on the side surface of the image forming apparatus 1, the user works on the side surface side of the image forming apparatus 1.

Therefore, in that case, the display control unit 114 can indicate the bending position at the vertical bending bending position described with reference to FIG.

By folding the display panel 105 at that position, it is possible to provide information by dividing the screen into a screen for the user operating on the front side of the image forming apparatus 1 and a screen for the user working on the side surface side.

For example, the display control unit 114 displays a normal operation screen on one screen of the folded display panel 105 for a user who operates on the front side of the image forming apparatus 1, and displays the normal operation screen on the side surface side of the image forming apparatus 1. For the working user, the guide moving image for clearing the paper jam that occurs in the transport path may be reproduced and displayed on the other screen of the folded display panel 105. The guide moving image at that time can be displayed by being rotated by 90 ° or 270 ° because the work is performed on the side surface side of the image forming apparatus 1.

As another example, when an abnormality occurs in the cassette 37 on the front side of the image forming apparatus 1 (paper out or paper jam), the user will work on the front side of the image forming apparatus 1.

Therefore, in that case, the display control unit 114 can indicate the bending position at the lateral bending bending position described with reference to FIG. 7.

By folding the display panel 105 at that position, the information is divided into a screen for the user who operates at the upper part on the front side of the image forming apparatus 1 and a screen for the user who works at the lower part on the front side of the image forming apparatus 1. It is possible to provide.

For example, the display control unit 114 displays a normal operation screen on one screen of the folded display panel 105 for a user who operates on the upper part of the front side of the image forming apparatus 1, and displays the normal operation screen on the front surface of the image forming apparatus 1. For the user who works at the lower part of the side, the guide moving image for replenishing the paper or clearing the paper jam may be reproduced and displayed on the other screen of the folded display panel 105.

In addition, even if it is not abnormal when there are multiple users, if the connection work of the accessory device (finisher, etc.) has occurred, it is judged that the user corresponds to the connection work and the division request is made. Is output.

The display control unit 114 can divide the screen and provide it to the user corresponding to the connection work by receiving the division request and displaying the bending position on the display panel 105.

Further, the display control unit 114 can display the vertical bending bending position or the horizontal bending bending position based on the content of the connection work of the accessory device with respect to the bending position.

Specifically, when executing the connection work of connecting the accessory device to the side surface of the image forming apparatus 1, the user works on the side surface side of the image forming apparatus 1.

Therefore, in that case, the display control unit 114 can indicate the bending position at the vertical bending bending position described with reference to FIG.

By folding the display panel 105 at that position, it is possible to provide information by dividing the screen into a screen for the user who operates the image forming apparatus 1 on the front side and a screen for the user who connects on the side side.

For example, the display control unit 114 displays a normal operation screen on one screen of the folded display panel 105 for a user who operates on the front side of the image forming apparatus 1, and displays the normal operation screen on the side surface side of the image forming apparatus 1. For the working user, a guide moving image for efficiently executing the connection work of the accessory device may be reproduced and displayed on the other screen of the folded display panel 105. The guide moving image at that time can be displayed by being rotated by 90 ° or 270 ° because the work is performed on the side surface side of the image forming apparatus 1.

In the above embodiment, the case where an infrared sensor or an image sensor is used as the human detection sensor has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a proximity sensor can also be used. For example, a proximity sensor may be provided on the side surface side of the image forming apparatus 1, and when the proximity sensor detects the image, it may be determined that a plurality of users have been detected.

In the above embodiment, the method of displaying the bent position by using a display has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the bent position may be displayed by using an LED or the like.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Image forming device, 10 Photoreceptor, 11 Charging device, 13 Exposure device, 14 Developer, 15C, 15K, 15M, 15Y toner bottle, 17,43 Cleaning unit, 18 Toner sensor, 20 Scanner, 21 Cover, 22 Paper stand , 23, 49 trays, 25 printers, 90C, 90K, 90M, 90Y image forming unit, 101 control device, 102 ROM, 103 RAM, 104 network interface, 105 display panel, 106 speaker, 108 microphone, 110 storage device, 112 program. ..

Claims (8)

A display panel for displaying foldable information at any position,
The display panel is provided with a display control unit that outputs information about the image forming apparatus.
The display control unit is an image forming apparatus that displays a bent position on the display panel when it receives a request for dividing the screen to be displayed on the display panel. Sensors that can detect multiple users and
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a division request unit that outputs a screen division request to the display control unit based on the detection result of the sensor. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the division requesting unit outputs a division request for the screen to the display control unit when an abnormality has occurred in the detection result of the sensor and the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the display control unit displays a bending position of a vertical fold or a horizontal fold on the display panel based on the content of the abnormality. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit displays a plurality of bending positions based on a screen size divided and displayed on the display panel. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the division requesting unit outputs a detection result of the sensor and a dividing request for the screen to the display control unit when an accessory device is connected to the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit displays a bent position on the display panel using at least one or more of vertical lines, horizontal lines, figures, and colors. Further equipped with a bending sensor for detecting the bending of the display panel,
The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the display control unit divides and displays a screen to be displayed on the display panel based on a detection result from the bending sensor.

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