CN101241423A - System and method for historical task sequence progress tracking - Google Patents

System and method for historical task sequence progress tracking Download PDF

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CN101241423A
CN101241423A CNA2008100067222A CN200810006722A CN101241423A CN 101241423 A CN101241423 A CN 101241423A CN A2008100067222 A CNA2008100067222 A CN A2008100067222A CN 200810006722 A CN200810006722 A CN 200810006722A CN 101241423 A CN101241423 A CN 101241423A
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The subject application is directed to a system and method for task sequence progress tracking. Following the receipt of data representative of a multi-step document processing operation to be performed on an associated electronic document a linear display is generated including multiple segments. Each segment corresponds to a specific step of the multi-step processing operation. The appearance of segments in the linear display is changed in accordance with progress of the processing operation. The segments in the linear display representing a future step, a current step, and a completed step, have different appearances. Therefore, the user is always oriented to where he is at in a multiple step process and knows how many steps remain.

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The system and method that is used for historical task sequence progress tracking
Technical field
The application relates to the system and method that is used to the operation that comprises a plurality of steps to generate user interface.More specifically, the application relates to the system and method that is used for task sequence progress chasing (task sequence progresstracking), its permission efficiently and effectively shows series of steps on graphic alphanumeric display, and emphasizes the current mutual just with it step of user.
Background technology
Document process is usually directed to the use of user interface so that can select and control various tasks and function.For example, the office machinery such as duplicating machine, printer, scanner or facsimile recorder and comprise that the multi-function peripheral of a plurality of functions in these functions adopts keyboard and display or touch-screen display usually.Traditionally, one time one step ground presents at multistep the option screen of a step in the rapid process to the user.For example, the process that copies may relate to be selected option, select the copy number, places document, checks the step of thumbnail and printed copies.Usually, the user must go to different hierarchical menus and finish each step.Complicated function usually requires navigation forward or front and back navigation between various classification levels.
Summary of the invention
An embodiment according to the application provides the system and method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing.
In addition, according to the application's a embodiment, provide to be used for the user being carried out the system and method that diagram form guides in the rapid operation of multistep.
In addition, according to the application's a embodiment, provide to be used for and to be used in the system and method for the task sequence progress chasing of document processing operations.
In addition, according to the application, provide a kind of task sequence progress chasing system.This system comprises the device that is applicable to the data that receive the rapid document processing operations of multistep that representative will carry out the electronic document that is associated and is applicable to from the document processing device that is associated and receives the device of representative to the progress data of the progress of the rapid document processing operations of multistep of associated electrical subdocument.This system comprises that also the wire with a plurality of fragments shows.Each fragment is corresponding to a step of the rapid document processing operations of multistep.Each fragment has the sign that is associated of representative step associated therewith.Also comprise in this system and be applicable to the outward appearance of each fragment is represented the device of the third state of completing steps from representing in the future first state of step to switch to second state of the current step of representative and switch to.This switching is to carry out according to the progress data that receives.
In the application's a embodiment, first state is basic rank, and second state is highlighted demonstration rank, and the third state is dim rank.The outward appearance that such rank makes the fragment in the state of winning is with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in the third state and be highlighted, and wherein the outward appearance of the fragment in second state with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in first state and be highlighted.
In another embodiment of the application, each sign comprises the language description to associated steps.
In another embodiment of the application, progress data is generated by the associated user that participates in series of steps.
In another embodiment of the application, progress data is generated automatically by the operation of associated document treatment facility.
In the application's a embodiment, system comprises that also the progress that is applicable to according to associated steps optionally changes the device of outward appearance of at least a portion of fragment.
In addition, according to the application's a embodiment, provide a kind of method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing according to said system.
Those skilled in the art is easy to clear other advantages, aspect and the feature of finding out the application from the following description, only is suitable for most realizing that by explanation the mode of the application's one of optimal mode has illustrated and described the application's preferred embodiment in the following description.Will recognize that the application may have other different embodiment, and some details of the present invention can be modified various aspect tangible, and the scope that can not break away from the application.Therefore, accompanying drawing and description will be considered to illustrative and nonrestrictive.
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Fig. 1 is the whole diagrammatic sketch according to the task sequence progress chasing system of an embodiment of the application;
Fig. 2 illustrates the block diagram that is used for according to the device hardware of the task sequence progress chasing system of an embodiment of the application;
Fig. 3 is the functional block diagram that is used for according to the device driver of the task sequence progress chasing system of an embodiment of the application;
Fig. 4 illustrates the block diagram that is used for according to the controller hardware of the task sequence progress chasing system of an embodiment of the application;
Fig. 5 is the functional block diagram that is used for according to the controller of the task sequence progress chasing system of an embodiment of the application;
Fig. 6 illustrates the exemplary graphical user of the wire demonstration that has a plurality of fragments according to comprising of an embodiment of the application;
Fig. 7 is the process flow diagram that illustrates according to the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing of an embodiment of the application;
Fig. 8 is the process flow diagram that illustrates according to the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing of an embodiment of the application;
Fig. 9 is the process flow diagram that illustrates according to the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing of an embodiment of the application; And
Figure 10 is the process flow diagram that illustrates according to the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing of an embodiment of the application.
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The application relates to the system and method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing.Particularly, the application is related to the operation that comprises a plurality of steps and generates user interface.More specifically, the application relates to the system and method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing, and it has been realized efficiently and effectively showing series of steps on graphic alphanumeric display, and has emphasized the current mutual just with it step of user.Those skilled in the art will know and see, system and method described herein is suitable for a plurality of different electronic applications of the employing user interface of a plurality of user interactions steps of needs, for example includes but not limited to communication, general calculating, data processing, document process or the like.Preferred embodiment shown in Figure 1 only illustrates document processing field for illustrative purposes, rather than the application is only limited to such field.
With reference now to Fig. 1,, wherein shows whole diagrammatic sketch according to the application's the system that is used for the task sequence progress chasing 100.As shown in Figure 1, system 100 has adopted the distributed computing environment that is represented as computer network 102.It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that computer network 102 is any distributed communication environment that can realize the exchanges data between two or more electronic equipments known in the art.Those skilled in the art will recognize that also network 102 is any computer networks known in the art, for example include but not limited to virtual region net, LAN (Local Area Network), personal area network, the Internet, Intranet, wide area network or its any suitable combination.Preferably, computer network 102 is made of Physical layer and transport layer, and is illustrated as many conventional data transmission mechanism, such as but not limited to token ring, 802.11 (x), Ethernet or other are wireless or wired data communication is machine-processed.
System 100 shown in Figure 1 also comprises document processing device 104, and it is represented as multi-function peripheral, is suitable for carrying out multiple document processing operations.One skilled in the art will appreciate that this document processing operations for example includes but not limited to copy, scanning, Email, document management, fax, printing or the like.The suitable document processing device of buying includes but not limited to Toshiba e-Studio Series Controller.In one embodiment, document processing device 104 suitably is assembled into receives a plurality of portable storage medias, includes but not limited to Firewire driver, usb driver, SD, MMC, XD, compact flash, memory stick or the like.In the application's preferred embodiment, document processing device 104 also comprises the user interface 106 that is associated, touch screen interface for example, alphanumeric interface, LCD display or the like, the user who is associated can via this interface directly and document processing device 104 mutual.Preferably, user interface 106 is suitable for showing the graphic user interface that is associated with the operation of document processing device 104.To understand the function of document processing device 104 better in conjunction with following block diagram shown in the Figure 4 and 5 in greater detail.
According to the application, document processing device 104 also comprises controller 108, and as skilled in the art will appreciate, this controller 108 is suitable for the operation of auxiliary document treatment facility 104.Preferably, controller 108 be implemented as the operation that is arranged to the document processing device 104 that is associated of control, control via the image of user interface 106 show, hardware, software or its any suitable combination of customized graphics user interface or the like.To understand the function of controller 108 better in conjunction with following block diagram shown in the Figure 4 and 5 in greater detail.
Data storage device 110 can be coupled communicatedly with document processing device 104.According to the application's preferred embodiment, data storage device 110 is any mass-memory units as known in the art, for example includes but not limited to magnetic memory drive, hard disk drive, light storage device, flash memory device or its any suitable combination.In a preferred embodiment, data storage device 110 is suitable for storing the information about user interface screen, homepage, setting of customization or the like that is associated with specific user's identification information.In addition, data storage device 110 can also be stored some or all specific customized graphics user interfaces that are associated with unique user.Be illustrated as the stand-alone assembly in the system 100 though it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that data storage device 110 in Fig. 1, it also can be implemented as the internal storage device of document processing device 104, such as but not limited to internal hard disk drive or the like.
Preferably, document processing device 104 can be coupled to computer network communicatedly via suitable communication link 112.One skilled in the art will appreciate that suitable communication link for example includes but not limited to WiMax, 802.11a, 802.11b, 80211g, 802.11 (x), bluetooth, public switch telephone network, exclusive communication network, infrared, light or any other suitable wired or wireless data transmission communication known in the art.
System 100 shown in Figure 1 also shows the subscriber equipment 114 that carries out data communication via communication link 116 and computer network 102.It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that among Fig. 1 and only for purpose of explanation subscriber equipment 114 is shown notebook computer.Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, subscriber equipment 114 representative any personal computing devices known in the art for example includes but not limited to that computer workstation, personal computer, personal digital assistant, the cell phone with web ability, smart phone, privately-owned network equipment or other have the electronic equipment of web ability.Communication link 116 is any suitable data communication channels known in the art, include but not limited to radio communication known in the art or wire communication, wherein radio communication for example includes but not limited to bluetooth, WiMax, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11 (x), exclusive communication network, infrared, light, public switch telephone network or any suitable wireless system for transmitting data.Preferably, subscriber equipment 114 is suitable for generating and sends electronic document, document process instruction, user interface modifications, upgrading, renewal, individuation data or the like to document processing device 104 or any other similar devices of being coupled to network 102.
Refer now to Fig. 2, wherein show the representative architecture of the suitable equipment 200 of the operation of finishing native system.Comprising the processor 202 that suitably constitutes by central processor unit.But, will recognize that processor 202 can advantageously be made up of a plurality of processors that cooperate with one another, this is that those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that.Also comprise non-volatile or ROM (read-only memory) 204, it is advantageously used in static state or fixed data or instruction, for example BIOS function, systemic-function, system configuration data and other routines or the data that are used for the operation of equipment 200.
Also comprise random access storage device 206 in the server 200, it is suitably formed by dynamic RAM, static random-access memory or any other suitable addressable memory system.Random access storage device provides storage area for the data command that the application that realized with processor 202 and data processing are associated.
Memory interface 208 suitably provides the mechanism of the volatibility that is used for the data that are associated with equipment 200, a large amount of or longer-term storage.Memory interface 208 has suitably used mass storage device, for example any suitable addressable or serial memory device, as be illustrated as 216 dish, CD, tape drive or the like, and any suitable storage medium that will recognize of those of ordinary skill in the art.
Route is carried out in 210 pairs of input and output from the network that is associated of network interface subsystem so that equipment 200 can with other devices communicatings.Network interface subsystem 210 suitably with one or more the be connected interfaces of external unit to equipment 200.For example, there is shown and be used at least one network interface unit 214 of carrying out data communication, and be applicable to the wave point 218 that carries out radio communication via the device such as WiFi, WiMax, radio modem, cellular network or any suitable wireless communication system with fixing or cable network such as Ethernet, token ring etc.But, will be appreciated that network interface subsystem can suitably be utilized data transfer layer any physics or non-physics or protocol layer, this is that those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that.In the drawings, to carry out exchanges data via physical network 220, this physical network suitably is made of LAN (Local Area Network), wide area network or its combination network interface unit 214 by interconnection.
Data communication between processor 202, ROM (read-only memory) 204, random access storage device 206, memory interface 208 and the network subsystem 210 is via for example suitably being realized by bus 212 illustrated bus data transfer mechanisms.
Suitable executable instruction on the equipment 200 is auxiliary to be realized and the communicating by letter of a plurality of external units such as workstation, document processing device, other servers etc.Though in operation typical equipment autonomously ground operation, but will be appreciated that, sometimes wish that the local user directly controls, and suitably realize this direct control via the optional input/output interface 222 of going to user's I/O panel 224, this is that those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that.
The interface of one or more document processing engine also carries out data communication with bus 212.In the illustrated embodiment, printer interface 226, duplicating machine interface 228, scanner interface 230 and facsimile interface 232 are auxiliary respectively communicates by letter with fax engine 240 with Printer Engine 234, duplicating machine engine 236, scanner engine 238.Will be appreciated that equipment 200 has suitably been realized one or more document process functions.The system that realizes a plurality of document processing operations is commonly referred to as multi-function peripheral or multifunctional equipment.
With reference now to Fig. 3,, wherein shows the suitable document processing device that is used in conjunction with the use of disclosed system.Fig. 3 shows the suitable function of the hardware of Fig. 2 in conjunction with software and operation system function, and this is that those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that.Document processing device 300 suitably comprises the auxiliary engine 3 02 of realizing one or more document processing operations.
Document processing engine 302 suitably comprises print engine 304, fax engine 3 06, scanner engine 308 and control panel 310.Print engine 304 allows the output representative to be transferred to the physical-file of the electronic document of treatment facility 300.Fax engine 3 06 is communicated by letter with outside facsimile equipment via the equipment such as fax modem.
Scanner engine 308 suitably is used to receive hard copy documents, and and then data corresponding with it is carried out imaging.The input of instruction has suitably been realized and to associated user's display message in appropriate users interface such as control panel 310.Will recognize that scanner engine 308 suitably is used for converting thereof in conjunction with the input of tangible document the electronic form of bitmap, vector or page-description language form, and is suitably configured for optical character identification.Tangible file scanning also suitably is used for auxiliary to its output of faxing.
In the diagram of Fig. 3, document processing engine comprises that also this interface suitably is made of network interface unit via the interface 316 of driver 326 with network.Will recognize that network is fully realized this exchange via any suitable physics and the layer of non-physics, for example via wired, wireless or optical data communication.
Document processing engine 302 is fit to the data communication with one or more device drivers 314, and these device drivers have been realized the exchanges data from document processing engine 302 to one or more physical equipments, thereby realizes actual document processing operations.This document processing operations comprises via the printing of driver 318, via the facsimile service of driver 320, via the scanning of driver 322 and via the one or more operations in the user interface capabilities of driver 324.Will recognize that these various equipment are mutually integrated with one or more corresponding engines that are associated with document processing engine 302.Will be appreciated that, expected any set or the subclass of document processing operations here.The document processor that comprises a plurality of available document process options is called as multi-function peripheral.
With reference now to Fig. 4,, wherein shows the representative architecture of the suitable controller 400 (in Fig. 1, being shown controller 108) of the operation of finishing native system 100.Comprising the processor 402 that suitably constitutes by central processor unit.But, will recognize that processor 202 can advantageously be made up of a plurality of processors that cooperate with one another, this is that those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that.Also comprise non-volatile or ROM (read-only memory) 404, it is advantageously used in static state or fixed data or instruction, for example BIOS function, systemic-function, system configuration data and other routines or the data that are used for the operation of controller 400.
Also comprise random access storage device 406 in the controller 400, it is suitably formed by dynamic RAM, static random-access memory or any other suitable addressable and the accumulator system that can write.Random access storage device provides storage area for the data command that the application that realized with processor 402 and data processing are associated.
Memory interface 408 suitably provides the mechanism of non-volatile, a large amount of or longer-term storage that is used for the data that are associated with controller 400.Memory interface 408 has suitably used mass storage device, for example any suitable addressable or serial memory device, as be illustrated as 416 dish, CD, tape drive or the like, and any suitable storage medium that will be understood that of those of ordinary skill in the art.
Route is carried out in 410 pairs of input and output from the network that is associated of network interface subsystem so that controller 400 can with other devices communicatings.Network interface subsystem 410 suitably with one or more the be connected interfaces of external unit to equipment 400.For example, there is shown the fixing or cable network that is used for such as Ethernet, token ring and carry out at least one network interface unit 414 of data communication, and be applicable to the wave point 418 that carries out radio communication via the device such as WiFi, WiMax, radio modem, cellular network or any suitable wireless communication system.But, will be appreciated that network interface subsystem can suitably be utilized data transfer layer any physics or non-physics or protocol layer, this is that those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that.In the drawings, to carry out exchanges data via physical network 420, this physical network suitably is made of LAN (Local Area Network), wide area network or its combination network interface unit 414 by interconnection.
Data communication between processor 402, ROM (read-only memory) 404, random access storage device 406, memory interface 408 and the network subsystem 410 is via for example suitably being realized by bus 412 illustrated bus data transfer mechanisms.
Document processor interface 422 also carries out data communication with bus 412.Document processor interface 422 suitably provides and being connected of hardware, to carry out one or more document processing operations.The scanning that this operation comprises the copy realized via copy hardware 424, realize via scanning hardware 426, via printing printing that hardware 428 realizes and the facsimile service that realizes via fax hardware 430.Will recognize that, controller 400 suitably operate in the above-mentioned document processing operations any one or all.The system that realizes a plurality of document processing operations is commonly referred to as multi-function peripheral or multifunctional equipment.
The function of native system is to realize on suitable document processing device 104, and the document treatment facility 104 comprises the controller 400 as Fig. 4 of the intelligent subsystem that is associated with document processing device.In the diagram of Fig. 5, the control function 500 in the preferred embodiment comprises document processing engine 502.In a preferred embodiment, suitable controller function is the function that is attached in the Toshiba e-Studio system.Fig. 5 shows the suitable function of the hardware of Fig. 4 in conjunction with software and operation system function, and this is that those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that.
In a preferred embodiment, engine 502 has allowed printing, copy function, fax operation and scan operation.This function often is associated with multi-function peripheral, and these multi-function peripherals have become the document process peripherals that industry is often selected.But, will recognize that this controller not necessarily will have all these abilities.Controller also is advantageously used in as in the more limited document processing device of the special use of the subclass of document processing operations listed above or purposes.
The function that engine 502 and user interface panel 510 suitable interfaces, this panel allow user or Admin Access to be controlled by engine 502.Visit is suitably carried out via the interface of controller this locality, perhaps remotely carries out via long-range small-sized or marquee account end.
Engine 502 carries out data communication with printer function 504, facsimile function 506 and scan function 508.These equipment are assisted realization printing, facsimile transmission and reception and are used for file and picture is fixed so that copy or generate the practical operation of the file scanning of electronic version.
Work queue 512 is suitably carried out data communication with printer function 504, facsimile function 506 and scan function 508.Will recognize that the various image formats such as bitmap, page-description language or vector format are suitably transmitted from scan function 508, to carry out subsequent treatment via work queue 512.
Work queue 512 is also carried out data communication with network service 514.In a preferred embodiment, work control, status data or data for electronic documents are exchanged between work queue 512 and network service 514.Thereby, providing suitable interface for carrying out based on network visit via 340 pairs of controllers of client-side network service 500, described client-side network service 340 is any suitable small-sized or marquee account ends.In a preferred embodiment, realize the web service access via HTTP, file transfer protocol (FTP), uniform data newspaper agreement or any other suitable exchanging mechanism.Network service 514 also advantageously provides the exchanges data with client-side service 340, to communicate via FTP, Email, TELNET etc.Thereby controller function 500 auxiliary realizations are carried out the output or the reception of electronic document and user profile via the diverse network access mechanism.
Work queue 512 is also advantageously carried out data communication with image processor 516.Image processor 516 suitably for raster image processor, page-description language interpreter or be used for electronic document convert to be more suitable in such as print 504, fax 506 or scan any suitable mechanism of the form that the device service 508 exchanges.
At last, work queue 512 is carried out data communication with resolver 518, and this resolver suitably is used to receive the print job language file from the external unit such as client device service 522.Client device service 522 suitably comprises printing, facsimile transmission or other the suitable inputs that is fit to utilize the electronic document that controller function 500 handles.Resolver 518 is used to explain the electronic document files that receives and it is delivered to work queue 512, so that handle in conjunction with above-mentioned functions and assembly.
In operation, at first receive the data of the rapid document processing operations of multistep that representative will carry out the electronic document that is associated.Next, receive the progress data of representative from the document processing device that is associated to the progress of the rapid document processing operations of multistep of the document processing device that is associated.Generating the wire with a plurality of fragments then shows.Each fragment that wire shows is corresponding to a step of the rapid document processing operations of multistep, and wherein each fragment has the sign that is associated of representative step associated therewith.In case generated the wire demonstration, just the outward appearance with each fragment switches to second state and the third state from first state.First state is represented completed step, and second state is represented step in the future, the step that third state representative is current.Switching is to carry out according to the progress data that receives.
According to the application's a exemplary embodiment, the controller that is associated with document processing device 104 108 receives the data of the rapid document processing operations of multistep that representative will carry out the electronic document that is associated.It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that as operation requests, represent the data of the rapid document processing operations of multistep to be received via user interface 106 from the user who is associated.The user who is associated then is prompted to be used for via user interface 106 outputs the information of first step.Preferably, basic function or service that this operation is carried out corresponding to the document processing device 104 that can be associated for example include but not limited to scanning, fax, copy, printing, Email or the like.One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that, these operations often relate to a plurality of steps that document processing device 104 is associated in user and controller 108 carry out the operation of interface, wherein each operation has one or more follow-up steps, and these subsequent steps are corresponding to more related mutually services that may require to import other user option, option etc.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that controller 108 before the data of the rapid document processing operations of multistep are represented in reception, can be via the logon data of user interface 106 receptions from the user who is associated.Preferably, if login mode is performed, then logon data for example includes but not limited to user ID/password, biometric data, personal identification number, smart card or the like.
Representative is received by the controller 108 that is associated with document processing device 104 subsequently to the progress data of the progress of the rapid document processing operations of multistep of the electronic document that is associated.
Next, generate to show and to finish the wire demonstration in steps of the required institute of institute's selection operation with a plurality of fragments.That is to say that controller 108 is determined the step that is performed, and on user interface 106, show the diagrammatic representation of these steps.Each fragment has the sign that is associated of representative step associated therewith.Shown in Fig. 6 is exemplary demonstration according to the application, wherein wire show bar 602 has five fragments that are associated with the related corresponding steps of copy function: selected option (SelectedOptions), and copy number (Number of Copies), place document (PlaceDocument), check thumbnail (Review Thumbnails) and finish (Finished).It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the multi-disc section shows can take any other graphic form, and can not limit the application's scope.
When the data of the progress of representing the rapid document processing operations of multistep were received, controller 108 switched the outward appearance of the respective segments of wire demonstration.Thereby, represent the outward appearance of the fragment of first state (for example Jiang Lai step) to be different from the outward appearance of the fragment of representing second state (for example current step), and be different from the outward appearance of the fragment of representing the third state (for example completed step).Wire shows that the outward appearance switching of fragment is that the progress data that is received according to controller 108 provides.
According to the application's a exemplary embodiment, one of state, for example first state is basic rank, and second state is highlighted demonstration rank, and the third state is dim rank.Thereby the outward appearance of the fragment in first state is with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in the third state and be highlighted (dominated), and wherein the outward appearance of the fragment in second state with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in first state and be highlighted, as shown in Figure 6.
In case the user who is associated finishes a step, controller 108 just moves to highlighted demonstration or other marks next fragment that is associated with next step in the wire show bar 602.When highlighted demonstration or mark were moved, previous step still was illustrated with the step that also needs to finish, thereby allowed the user to know his position in operation definitely.In case the user has finished next step, controller 108 just moves to the highlighted demonstration in the wire show bar 602 or other marks of indicating the operation steps at user place the next step on the wire show bar 602, to indicate the next step that the user need carry out.This process be performed until the user finished the institute in steps and the operation finish till.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the application, each sign that is associated with respective segments comprises the language description to associated steps, as shown in Figure 6.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that progress data can be generated by the associated user that participates in series of steps.Progress data can also be generated automatically by the operation of the document processing device 104 that is associated.
In the application's a embodiment, can carry out from remote user equipment the selection of operation.For example, replace in document processing device 104 places solicit operation, the user also can select it from the subscriber equipment 114 (for example notebook computer) that is attached to network 102.When subscriber equipment 114 has been selected operation, the controller 108 of document processing device 104 will be communicated by letter with subscriber equipment 114 via network 102.Subscriber equipment 114 will utilize with Fig. 6 in wire show bar 602 shown in the similar display menu of menu point out the user.When finishing user prompt, document processing device 104 will be carried out this operation.
In another embodiment of the application, the user-selected operation that is associated may comprise too many step, to such an extent as to can not show them effectively in the single wire show bar 602 in graphic user interface 106.In such an embodiment, the subclass of operation steps is presented to the user.For example, the user with it interface current step will with the subclass of previous steps and not the subclass of completing steps be displayed in the wire show bar 602.Shown previous steps and not the number of completing steps will depend on the number that in performed operation, guides the needed step of associated user effectively.In this embodiment, controller 108 changes the outward appearance of the demonstration fragment of the subclass of indicating operation steps according to the progress of its associated steps.
According to another embodiment of the application, controller 108 can determine that the user who is associated has abandoned operation by detecting the predetermined no user active interval or the interruption of any other mode.Whether controller 108 determine subsequently to control oneself user's input of completing steps can be stored so that finish later on.If the data before interrupting can be stored, then the corresponding in steps data of being finished with the user are stored in the data storage device 110 by document processing device 104 subsequently.Preferably, service data and user login information are stored explicitly.It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that not all operation can both be interrupted then restarts from same place.For example, if document need be placed in the duplicating machine in the step before interruption takes place, then can not restart from the step that takes place to interrupt.In these cases, controller 108 can be selected not guide completing steps is kept in the memory storage 110.Perhaps, if these steps can be from more early step (not being first step) again, then controller 108 guiding completing steps be kept in the memory storage 110 so that can be at the step place resume operations of the correct complete operation of permission.
Thereby, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that when the user logins subsequently controller 108 shows that with visit data memory device 110 and in graphic user interface 106 displays wire show bar 602 and previous operation are interrupted the step at place.This makes the user can finish required operation efficiently, and need not to repeat completed step.
To understand aforementioned system 100 and assembly described in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 better in conjunction with Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 and method shown in Figure 10.With reference now to Fig. 7,, wherein shows the process flow diagram 700 from the method that be used for task sequence progress chasing of the angle of document processing device 104 of diagram according to an embodiment of the application.From step 702, the controller that is associated with document processing device 104 108 receives the data of the rapid document processing operations of multistep that representative will carry out the electronic document that is associated.It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that this operational example is as being the user-selected copy function that is associated, scan operation, fax operation, printing or the like.
In step 704, controller 108 receives the progress data of representative to the progress of the rapid document processing operations of multistep of the electronic document that is associated from the document processing device that is associated 104.Flow process proceeds to step 706 subsequently, and in this step, controller 108 generates the wire with a plurality of fragments and shows, wire show bar 602 for example shown in Figure 6, thereby the diagrammatic representation of the step of the rapid document processing operations of demonstration multistep on user interface 106.According to the application's a embodiment, each fragment of wire show bar 602 has the sign that is associated of representative step associated therewith.In step 708, controller 108 switches the outward appearance of the wire demonstration fragment on the user interface 106 according to the progress data that receives.In step 708, outward appearance is switched so that represent the outward appearance of the fragment of first state (for example Jiang Lai step) to be different from the outward appearance of the fragment of representing second state (for example current step), and is different from the outward appearance of the fragment of representing the third state (for example completed step).
With reference now to Fig. 8,, wherein shows process flow diagram from the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing 800 of the angle of document processing device 104 according to another embodiment of the application.From step 802, the controller that is associated with document processing device 104 108 receives the data of the rapid document processing operations of multistep that representative will carry out the electronic document that is associated.It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that this operational example is as being the user-selected copy function that is associated, scan operation, fax operation, printing or the like.
In step 804, the method to the progress data of the progress of the rapid document processing operations of multistep of the electronic document that is associated is represented in the selection generation.If select to generate progress data by associated user in step 804, then flow process proceeds to step 806.If selected to be used to generate the automated process of the progress data of the progress of representing the rapid document processing operations of multistep, then flow process proceeds to step 808.No matter institute's choosing method why, in step 810, the progress data to the progress of the rapid document processing operations of multistep of the electronic document that is associated is represented in controller 108 receptions.
In step 812, controller 108 generates the wire with a plurality of fragments and shows wire show bar 602 for example shown in Figure 6.According to the application's a embodiment, wire shows that it illustrates the user via user interface 106 corresponding to the diagrammatic representation of the step of the rapid document processing operations of multistep.Each fragment of wire show bar 602 has the sign that is associated of representative step associated therewith.It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that each sign can comprise the language description to associated steps.
In step 814, controller 108 switches the outward appearance of the wire demonstration fragment on the user interface 106 according to the progress data that receives.In step 814, wire shows that the outward appearance of fragment is switched so that represent the outward appearance of the fragment of first state (for example Jiang Lai step) to be different from the outward appearance of the fragment of representing second state (for example current step), and is different from the outward appearance of the fragment of representing the third state (for example completed step).In addition, in step 814, wire shows that the outward appearance of fragment is switched so that first state is basic rank, second state is that the highlighted demonstration rank and the third state are dim ranks, thereby the outward appearance of the fragment in first state is with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in the third state and be highlighted, and wherein the outward appearance of the fragment in second state is with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in first state and be highlighted, as shown in Figure 6.Flow process proceeds to step 816 subsequently, optionally changes the outward appearance of at least a portion of the fragment of wire show bar 602 according to the progress of associated steps at this step middle controller 108.
With reference now to Fig. 9,, wherein shows process flow diagram 900 according to the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing of another embodiment of the application.From step 902, the controller 108 that is associated with document processing device 104 is via the logon data of any proper device reception from associated user.This logon data for example can include but not limited to user ID/password, biometric data, personal identification number or the like.In step 904, controller 108 is via the user interface 106 prompting user selection operations that are associated.For example, the user selects copy function, scan operation, fax operation, printing or the like.
In step 906, controller 108 determines whether this operation is that multistep is operated suddenly.If this operation does not relate to a plurality of steps, do not show that then wire show bar 602 and the rapid process of user's guiding multistep finish at 914 places.If this process relates to a plurality of steps, then flow process proceeds to step 908, shows wire show bars 602 at this step middle controller 108, and takes required action in this step of this operation via user interface 106 prompting users.In step 910, controller 108 detects required user action.In next step 912, controller 108 determines whether previous step is the final step of this operation suddenly.If not, controller 108 will turn back to step 908, the band shape of current step be indicated be updated to next step, and take the required action of next step user interface 106 prompting users.If finish in 108 definite these operations of step 912 middle controller, then controller 108 will stop user's pilot operationp.
With reference now to Figure 10,, wherein shows process flow diagram 1000 according to the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing of another embodiment of the application.From step 1002, the controller 108 that is associated with document processing device 104 is via the logon data of any proper device reception from associated user.This logon data for example can include but not limited to user ID/password, biometric data, personal identification number or the like.
Next, in step 1004, whether controller 108 detects associated user and is interrupted in formerly the rapid operation of multistep.If the user is not interrupted in operation in the early time, then controller 108 is pointed out users' selection operation in step 1008 via the user interface 106 that is associated in step 1008.In step 1010, controller 108 determines whether this operation is that multistep is operated suddenly.If this operation does not relate to a plurality of steps, then do not show wire show bar 602 and the user of the rapid process of multistep is guided end.If this process relates to a plurality of steps, then flow process proceeds to step 1012, show wire show bar 602 at this step middle controller 108, and the prompting user takes required action in user interface 106.In step 1014, controller 108 determines whether to exist predetermined no user action period or user whether to indicate him to wish interrupt operation.
If operation is interrupted, then flow process proceeds to step 1012, at the state of this step middle controller 108 with storage operation, stops user's guiding of the rapid process of multistep then.If operation is not interrupted, then flow process proceeds to step 1016, collects required user's input at user interface 106 places at this step middle controller 108.In next step 1018, controller 108 determines whether previous step is the final step of this operation suddenly.If not, controller 108 will turn back to step 1012, the band shape of current step be indicated be updated to next step, and take the required action of next step the prompting user of user interface 106 places.If finish in 108 definite these operations of step 1018 middle controller, then controller 108 will stop user's pilot operationp.
If interrupted previous operation in step 1004 middle controller 108 definite associated user, then controller 108 will be fetched interrupted service data in step 1006.In case these data are retrieved, controller 108 will be by user interface 106 at the required user action of the interrupted step of the operation prompting user of place.Flow process continues in a manner described at step 1012 place subsequently.
The application prolongs and software code, object identification code, code intermediate source and partly compiler object code form or be suitable for realize the computer program of any other form of the application.Computer program suitably is independently application, component software, script or to the plug-in unit of other application.The computer program that embeds the application is implemented advantageously on the carrier, and this carrier is any entity or the equipment that can carry computer program: for example storage medium such as ROM or RAM, the optical recording media such as CD-ROM or the magnetic recording media such as floppy disk.Carrier is any carrier that transmits, the electric signal or the light signal that are for example transmitted by cable or optical cable or transmit by radio or other modes.Computer program suitably is downloaded from server by the Internet.Computer program can also implanted integrated circuit in.All these embodiment arbitrarily that comprise the code of the principle that will make computing machine carry out described the application in fact will drop within the application's the scope.
More than the description of the application's preferred embodiment is provided for the purpose of illustration and description.Its intention and not lying in has no to omit, and perhaps the application is restricted to disclosed exact form.Consider above-mentioned instruction, can significantly revise or change.Selection and description embodiment carry out best description for principle and practical application thereof to the application, thereby make those of ordinary skill in the art to use the application by the various modifications that are suitable for desired specific use in various embodiments.When being explained by scope fair, legal, that authorize equitably according to claims, all such modifications and variation are all within the determined the application's of claims scope.
The application requires the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.60/886 that is entitled as " A SYSTEM ANDMETHOD FOR GRAPHICALLY ORIENTING A USER IN A MULTI-STEPOPERATION " that submitted on January 26th, 2007,835 right of priority should be incorporated herein by reference at the full content of first to file.

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1. task sequence progress chasing system comprises:
Be applicable to the device of the data that receive the rapid document processing operations of multistep that representative will carry out the electronic document that is associated;
Be applicable to from the document processing device that is associated and receive the device of representative the progress data of the progress of the rapid document processing operations of described multistep of the described electronic document that is associated;
Wire with a plurality of fragments shows that each fragment is corresponding to a step of the rapid document processing operations of multistep, and each fragment has the sign that is associated of representing the step that is associated with this fragment;
Be applicable to that to represent the device of the third state of completing steps, described switching be to carry out according to the progress data that receives from representing in the future first state of step and switch to second state of the current step of representative and switching to the outward appearance of each fragment.
2. task sequence progress chasing as claimed in claim 1 system, wherein said first state is basic rank, described second state is highlighted demonstration rank, the described third state is dim rank, thereby the outward appearance of the fragment in described first state is with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in the described third state and be highlighted, and the outward appearance of the fragment in wherein said second state is with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in described first state and be highlighted.
3. task sequence progress chasing as claimed in claim 2 system, wherein each sign comprises the language description to associated steps.
4. task sequence progress chasing as claimed in claim 1 system, wherein said progress data is generated by the associated user that participates in described series of steps.
5. task sequence progress chasing as claimed in claim 1 system, wherein said progress data is generated automatically by the operation of described associated document treatment facility.
6. task sequence progress chasing as claimed in claim 1 system comprises that also the progress that is applicable to according to associated steps optionally changes the device of outward appearance of at least a portion of fragment.
7. method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing may further comprise the steps:
Receive the data of the rapid document processing operations of multistep that representative will carry out the electronic document that is associated;
Receive the progress data of representative from the document processing device that is associated to the progress of the rapid document processing operations of described multistep of the described electronic document that is associated;
The wire that generation has a plurality of fragments shows that each fragment is corresponding to a step of the rapid document processing operations of multistep, and each fragment has the sign that is associated of representing the step that is associated with this fragment;
To represent the third state of completing steps, described switching be to carry out according to the progress data that receives from representing in the future first state of step and switch to second state of the current step of representative and switching to the outward appearance of each fragment.
8. the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing as claimed in claim 7, wherein said first state is basic rank, described second state is highlighted demonstration rank, the described third state is dim rank, thereby the outward appearance of the fragment in described first state is with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in the described third state and be highlighted, and the outward appearance of the fragment in wherein said second state is with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in described first state and be highlighted.
9. the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing as claimed in claim 8, wherein each sign comprises the language description to associated steps.
10. the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing as claimed in claim 7, wherein said progress data is generated by the associated user that participates in described series of steps.
11. the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing as claimed in claim 7, wherein said progress data is generated automatically by the operation of described associated document treatment facility.
12. the method that is used for the task sequence progress chasing as claimed in claim 7 comprises that also progress according to associated steps optionally changes the step of outward appearance of at least a portion of fragment.
13. one kind be used for the task sequence progress chasing by computer implemented method, may further comprise the steps:
Receive the data of the rapid document processing operations of multistep that representative will carry out the electronic document that is associated;
Receive the progress data of representative from the document processing device that is associated to the progress of the rapid document processing operations of described multistep of the described electronic document that is associated;
The wire that generation has a plurality of fragments shows that each fragment is corresponding to a step of the rapid document processing operations of multistep, and each fragment has the sign that is associated of representing the step that is associated with this fragment;
To represent the third state of completing steps, this switching be to carry out according to the progress data that receives from representing in the future first state of step and switch to second state of the current step of representative and switching to the outward appearance of each fragment.
14. as claimed in claim 13 be used for the task sequence progress chasing by computer implemented method, wherein said first state is basic rank, described second state is highlighted demonstration rank, the described third state is dim rank, thereby the outward appearance of the fragment in described first state is with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in the described third state and be highlighted, and the outward appearance of the fragment in wherein said second state is with respect to the outward appearance of the fragment in described first state and be highlighted.
15. as claimed in claim 14 be used for the task sequence progress chasing by computer implemented method, wherein each sign comprises the language description to associated steps.
16. as claimed in claim 13 be used for the task sequence progress chasing by computer implemented method, wherein said progress data is generated by the associated user that participates in described series of steps.
17. as claimed in claim 13 be used for the task sequence progress chasing by computer implemented method, wherein said progress data is generated automatically by the operation of described associated document treatment facility.
18. as claimed in claim 13 be used for the task sequence progress chasing by computer implemented method, comprise that also progress according to associated steps optionally changes the step of outward appearance of at least a portion of fragment.
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