CN101291380A - Image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Image forming apparatus Download PDF

Info

Publication number
CN101291380A
CN101291380A CNA2008100937343A CN200810093734A CN101291380A CN 101291380 A CN101291380 A CN 101291380A CN A2008100937343 A CNA2008100937343 A CN A2008100937343A CN 200810093734 A CN200810093734 A CN 200810093734A CN 101291380 A CN101291380 A CN 101291380A
Authority
CN
China
Prior art keywords
cut zone
image
display
main part
data
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
CNA2008100937343A
Other languages
Chinese (zh)
Other versions
CN101291380B (en
Inventor
西川嘉照
越智诚
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Kyocera Document Solutions Inc
Original Assignee
Kyocera Mita Corp
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from JP2007108218A external-priority patent/JP5080846B2/en
Priority claimed from JP2007108217A external-priority patent/JP5080845B2/en
Priority claimed from JP2007108219A external-priority patent/JP5049047B2/en
Application filed by Kyocera Mita Corp filed Critical Kyocera Mita Corp
Publication of CN101291380A publication Critical patent/CN101291380A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of CN101291380B publication Critical patent/CN101291380B/en
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Landscapes

  • Controls And Circuits For Display Device (AREA)
  • Accessory Devices And Overall Control Thereof (AREA)
  • Control Or Security For Electrophotography (AREA)

Abstract

To reduce a load required for data transfer and data processing to improve processing speed of those. A display data memory stores as display data a configuration image simulating an overall configuration of a combination of a main body and an attachment. An image display device provided on either one of the main body and the attachment includes a display screen having a display area divided into a plurality of divisional areas for displaying the configuration image. A CPU determines displaying and non-displaying on each of the plurality of divisional areas, and controls the image display device to allow a part of the configuration image to be displayed on a divisional area which is determined to be displayed in accordance with display data, and to allow an other part of the configuration image not to be displayed to on a divisional area which is determined not to be displayed.

Description

Image processing system
Technical field
The image processing systems such as digital complex machine that the present invention relates to for example printer, photocopier, facsimile machine and have the function of these machines particularly have the image processing system of the display frame that shows user oriented information.
Background technology
As the prior art that relates to this image processing system, can enumerate the display control unit of the printer that comprises a plurality of formations unit.In the prior art, the kind by constituting the unit is stored in a plurality of demonstrations respectively in the different storage zone of storage device with data, and the combined information that in advance how a kind of expression is constituted the unit is stored in the storage device.
According to described prior art, when a printer comprises under the situation of a plurality of formations unit such as paper feed, print control unit and sheet delivery, store a plurality of demonstration data in advance by the kind that constitutes the unit, and can described a plurality of demonstrations be shown with the data appropriate combination according to the combined information of actual print apparatus formation.Therefore in the prior art, needn't preserve all in advance and meet the demonstration data that a plurality of print apparatus constitute kind, therefore the capacity of storage device is reduced.
As prior art, the kind that constitutes the unit according to paper feed, print control unit and sheet delivery etc. is stored a plurality of demonstrations with under the data conditions in zones of different, in case the formation of modifier integral body (combination), then must reconfigure new demonstration data at every turn, produce the big problem of burden of data processing thus.
In addition, under the situation that adopts prior art, showing with data reality before showing on the picture, must experience the process of a complexity as follows, that is, collect by kind be stored in the different storage zone a plurality of demonstrations with data and by the demonstration of these collections with data combination (constructing; Mapping) become demonstration data, and all transmit the demonstration data that made up at every turn.Therefore, the method for prior art can not be said so efficiently aspect processing speed.
In addition, handled in the prior art described a plurality of demonstration data must respectively constitute the unit as a unit with paper feed, print control unit and sheet delivery etc., are specific to one of them and constitute the unit.In addition,, when all being saved in the storage device, must guarantee storage area with the size of data to them according to each demonstration because demonstration is also different with the size of data based kind different pieces of information, and difference memory allocated zone.Therefore in the prior art, have and show with the combination of data and maintenance thereof, the very numerous and diverse problem of management.
Summary of the invention
The object of the present invention is to provide a kind of image processing system that can improve data processing.
The image processing system that one aspect of the present invention provides can alleviate the burden that transmits data and deal with data, and can carry out data effectively and transmit and data processing, and it comprises: main part is printed on the image that forms according to view data on the medium; Attaching part, connection is arranged on the described main part; Data preservation portion the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration after described main part of simulation and the combination of described attaching part, preserves as video data; Image display is arranged on described main part or the described attaching part, in the display frame of this image display, is used to show that the viewing area of described aspect graph picture is divided into a plurality of cut zone; And control part, respectively each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone is made the decision that whether shows, and control described image display, to determine in the cut zone that will show, show described aspect graph picture according to described video data, in decision is in the cut zone that does not show, does not show described aspect graph picture.
The image processing system that the present invention provides on the other hand can alleviate the burden of data transmission and data processing, improves processing speed, and it comprises: main part is printed on the image that forms according to view data on the medium; Attaching part, connection is arranged on the described main part; Data preservation portion, predesignate the multiple formation pattern that on described main part, connects described attaching part, and simulation according to this multiple formation mode combinations a plurality of aspect graph pictures of a plurality of image processing system configurations behind described main part and the described attaching part, preserve as a plurality of video datas; Image display is arranged on described main part or the described attaching part, in the display frame of this image display, is used to show that the viewing area of described form integral image is divided into a plurality of cut zone; Data reserve portion, deposit is used for the video data of display image in the display frame of described image display; Displaying contents is distinguished portion, distinguishes required displaying contents in each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone; The data transport unit, distinguish the result that distinguishes of portion according to described displaying contents, in a plurality of video datas from be kept at described data preservation portion, select to comprise the video data of required displaying contents by described each cut zone, and a video data of selecting by described each cut zone is sent to described data reserve portion, make this data reserve portion lay in the video data that this sends; And display control unit, according to the video data of deposit in described data reserve portion, in described display frame, show described aspect graph picture.
The image processing system that further aspect of the present invention provides can easily carry out the combination, maintenance and management of data etc., and it comprises: main part is printed on the image that forms according to view data on the medium; Image display is arranged on the described main part, and the viewing area in the display frame of this image display is divided into a plurality of cut zone; Data preservation portion preserves a plurality of single video data corresponding to each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone; And display control unit, according to the described a plurality of single video datas that are kept in the described data preservation portion, display image on each cut zone is with the aspect graph picture of the described main part form of display simulation in the described display frame of the state after a plurality of cut zone are synthesized.
Thus, can improve data processing.
Description of drawings
Fig. 1 is the whole vertical cross section front view that constitutes of the image processing system of schematic representation first execution mode.
Fig. 2 is the block diagram that expression is arranged on the display control unit formation of the LCD on the operation display part shown in Figure 1.
Fig. 3 is the figure of an example of the liquid crystal display displays picture of expression first execution mode.
Fig. 4 A is the figure of an example of bitmap (bitmap) image of expression first execution mode.
Fig. 4 B is the figure that represents an example of visual in the first embodiment mask graph (mask pattern).
Fig. 5 is the flow chart that is used to illustrate the display control program that the display control unit of first execution mode is carried out.
Fig. 6 is that execution display control program shown in Figure 5, the figure of the example of the demonstration that LCD is carried out are followed in expression.
Fig. 7 is the whole vertical cross section front view that constitutes of the image processing system of schematic representation second execution mode.
Fig. 8 is the block diagram that expression is arranged on the display control unit formation of the LCD on the operation display part shown in Figure 7.
Fig. 9 is the figure of an example of the liquid crystal display displays picture of expression second execution mode.
Figure 10 A is the figure of the bitmap images integral body of expression second execution mode.
Figure 10 B is the figure of the cut zone integral body of expression second execution mode.
Figure 11 is used to illustrate that the system configuration information that the main body control portion of second execution mode carries out upgrades the flow chart of handling.
Figure 12 is used to illustrate that the control index signal of second execution mode sends the flow chart of handling, and this control index signal sends and handles is the processing that sends the control index signal from main body control portion to display control unit.
Figure 13 is the flow chart that is used to illustrate the demonstration control and treatment that the display control unit of second execution mode is carried out.
Figure 14 is that execution demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 13 is followed in expression, the figure of first example that shows that LCD is carried out.
Figure 15 is that execution demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 13 is followed in expression, the figure of second example that shows of LCD.
Figure 16 is the whole vertical cross section front view that constitutes of the image processing system of schematic representation the 3rd execution mode.
Figure 17 is the block diagram that expression is arranged on the display control unit formation of the LCD on the operation display part shown in Figure 16.
Figure 18 is the figure of an example of the liquid crystal display displays picture in expression the 3rd execution mode.
Figure 19 is the figure of the first bitmap images integral body shown in expression Figure 18.
Figure 20 is the figure of the alternative second bitmap images integral body of expression.
Figure 21 is the figure of the 3rd bitmap images integral body of other kinds of expression.
Figure 22 is used to illustrate that the system configuration information that the main body control portion of the 3rd execution mode carries out upgrades the flow chart of handling.
Figure 23 is the flow chart that is used to illustrate the demonstration control and treatment that the display control unit of the 3rd execution mode is carried out.
Figure 24 is that execution demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 23 is followed in expression, the figure of second example that shows that LCD is carried out.
Figure 25 is that execution demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 23 is followed in expression, the figure of the 3rd example that shows that LCD is carried out.
Figure 26 is the whole figure that constitutes of the image processing system of schematic representation the 4th execution mode.
Figure 27 is the block diagram that expression is arranged on the display control unit formation of the LCD on the operation display part shown in Figure 26.
Figure 28 is the sketch of an example of expression liquid crystal display displays picture.
Figure 29 A~Figure 29 F is respectively expression and the upward figure of an example of several corresponding single video datas in viewing area that is positioned at display frame.
Figure 30 A~Figure 30 J is respectively the figure of an example of 10 corresponding single video datas in viewing area under expression and the viewing area that is connected on Figure 29 A~Figure 29 F.
Figure 31 is the figure of an example of the list data of expression the 4th execution mode.
Figure 32 is the flow chart that is used to illustrate the display control program that the display control unit of the 4th execution mode is carried out.
Figure 33 is used to illustrate follow carry out display control program shown in Figure 32, the figure of first example that shows that LCD is carried out.
Figure 34 is the figure that second of expression the 4th execution mode shows the single video data in the example.
Figure 35 is the figure that second of expression the 4th execution mode shows the list data in the example.
Figure 36 is the figure that second of expression the 4th execution mode shows the display frame of the LCD in the example.
Figure 37 is the figure that the 3rd of expression the 4th execution mode shows the list data that utilizes in the example.
Figure 38 is the figure that the 3rd of expression the 4th execution mode shows the display frame of the LCD in the example.
Figure 39 is the figure that the 4th of expression the 4th execution mode shows the list data that utilizes in the example.
Figure 40 is the figure that the 4th of expression the 4th execution mode shows the display frame of the LCD in the example.
Embodiment
With reference to the accompanying drawings embodiments of the present invention are described.Following execution mode is an object lesson of the present invention, does not limit technical scope of the present invention.
First execution mode
At first first execution mode of the present invention is described with reference to accompanying drawing.Fig. 1 is the whole vertical cross section front view that constitutes of the image processing system 1a of schematic representation first execution mode.The front of Fig. 1 is equivalent to the front of image processing system 1a that is in the face of user's face, and right-hand is the right flank of the image processing system 1a that sees from user side, and left is the left surface of the image processing system 1a that sees from user side.In addition, the solid arrow of Fig. 1 is illustrated in the transport path and the throughput direction thereof of the paper of image processing system 1a inside.
Image processing system 1a for example is multi-function peripheral (MFP:Multifunction Peripheral) of using of photocopier, digital complex machine and network etc.Image processing system 1a has the box-shaped body portion 2 that is referred to as row's paper mold in the body.Therefore be formed with the paper discharge tray 15 of type in the body in the inboard of main part 2.Paper discharge tray 15 is discharged the paper that is printed to the right from the left side of main part 2 in image processing system 1a.The user can take out the paper that is discharged on the paper discharge tray 15 from front one side or the right side of main part 2.At this, image processing system 1a also can be provided with the paper discharge tray that is not row's paper mold in the body, the after-treatment device that can also connect punches handles or bind reprocessings such as processing (not expression among the figure).
Original document feeder 8 is installed on main part 2.When image processing system 1a is used as photocopier, facsimile machine and network scanner, can be placed on original copy on the original document feeder 8, read original copy.At the inside of the upper position of main part 2, image reading unit 9 with optical profile type.Image reading unit 9 has the contact glass that does not have expression among the figure, and reads photographically and be placed on this original copy above contact glass or the image surface of the original copy that transported by original document feeder 8.
In addition, original document feeder 8 is connected on the main part 2 by there not being the linkage of expression among the figure.Linkage is positioned at the rearward end of main part 2, and original document feeder 8 is a fulcrum with the linkage, movablely upward comes exposing above the image reading unit 9.
The image processing system 1a of present embodiment can connect and utilize the sheet feed section (attaching part) 50 as standard device or optional equipment at the downside of main part 2.For example, if main part 2 is connected the standard formation of the formation of original document feeder 8 and one deck sheet feed section 50 as image processing system 1a, then the example of Fig. 1 is exactly the optional formation that connects two-layer sheet feed section 50 on the standard formation base with overlapping state.
Sheet feed section 50 has carton 52, paper supply unit 54, paper passage 56 and conveying roller 58 separately.The carton 52 stacked plurality of sheets of paper P that pack into.Paper supply unit 54 orders are extracted the paper P of the superiors out to the upper left side.The paper P that is extracted out by paper supply unit 54 passes through paper passage 56, is carried vertically upward.The conveying roller 46 of main part 2 receives the paper P that transports upward, is sent in the paper-feeding passage 42.
Sheet feed section 50 is overlapping up and down mutually in addition, and wherein, the upper end of each paper passage 56 is connected in the lower end of the paper passage 56 of its upper strata sheet feed section 50.Therefore from three layers of sheet feed section 50, be positioned at the paper P that the sheet feed section 50 below the number second layer is extracted out, be transferred roller 58 thereon in Ceng the paper passage 56 and receive, and carried vertically upward.
The right flank of this external main part 2 is provided with the manual feed tray 5 of open and close type.Manual feed tray 5 is to utilize wanting many ground supplies not to be contained under the situation of the paper of the size in the carton 52 or OHP paper etc.Manual feed tray 5 is accommodated in the right flank of main part 2 when the unfavorable time spent is collapsible.
Paper P from sheet feed section 50 is sent by paper-feeding passage 42, is sent to alignment roller 7.In addition, the paper P that sends from manual feed tray 5, in the inside of main part 2 from the right side to the left by horizontal feed, and behind the admission passage 42, be sent to alignment roller 7.
In image processing system 1a, the formation of image is performed as follows.On the downstream position of the paper feeding direction of the paper-feeding passage 42 in main part 2, be provided with print engine 10 and transfer printing portion 11.Print engine 10 after according to the image processing of the image that reads being implemented regulation view data or the view data of sending from external equipment, form electrostatic latent image, form (development) toner image by this electrostatic latent image again.
In order to form electrostatic latent images, in main part 2, be adjacent to dispose laser scan unit 20 with print engine 10 right-hand with print engine 10.Shown in the dash-dot arrows of Fig. 1, laser scan unit 20 shines scanning light beam on the photosensitive drum surface that print engine 10 had.
7 couples of paper P of alignment roller wander off and proofread and correct, and with synchronous with print engine 10 formation toner images, paper P are carried to transfer printing portion 11.Transfer printing portion 11 is transferred to toner image on the paper P that is sent here synchronously by alignment roller 7.
The downstream position of the transfer printing portion 11 on paper feeding direction disposes fixing device 12.Paper P is sent to fixing device 12 be transferred not the toner image of photographic fixing in transfer printing portion 11 after.Fixing device 12 inside have warm-up mill 12a and backer roll 12b, and paper P is heated pressurization by the crack between them time, thus toner image.
Do not carrying out under the situation of duplex printing, promptly under the situation of carrying out the single face printing, the paper P from fixing device 12 is discharged is discharged on the paper discharge tray 15 by distributing roller 13.Under the situation of carrying out duplex printing, at first, the part of paper P is discharged to paper discharge tray 15 by distributing roller 13, switches throughput direction then, is introduced in paper upset path 32.After paper P is introduced in paper upset path 32, in paper upset path 32, be transferred downwards, in the upwards upset of the top position of sheet feed section 50, be transported to alignment roller 7 then along the left surface of main part 2.
On the cap of image processing system 1a, be equipped with operation display part 60, be provided with various action buttons and LCD etc. in this operation display part 60.Wherein action button receives user's operation input.In addition, in the display frame of LCD, except showing user oriented various Word message (state and actions menu etc.), the also aspect graph picture of display simulation image processing system 1a and attaching part form thereof.Utilize the purpose of this aspect graph picture for example to be, in the process of image processing system 1a work, the position that paperboard (clogging) takes place or the disconnected paper state of sheet feed section 50 are passed to the user intuitively.Demonstration control to the aspect graph picture in the present embodiment is described in detail below.
Fig. 2 is the block diagram that expression is arranged on display control unit 110 formations of the LCD 100 on the operation display part shown in Figure 1 60.The control example of LCD 100 is as being undertaken by display control unit 110.Display control unit 110 for example comprises CPU (central processing unit) 111, LCD (LCD) controller 112, display data memory 113, mask graph memory 114, RAM (random access memory) 115 and interface 116.
In the display frame of LCD 100, be used to show that the viewing area of aspect graph picture is divided into a plurality of cut zone.In the present embodiment, LCD 100 is arranged on the main part 2, but the present invention is not defined in this especially, also can be arranged on sheet feed section 50 attaching parts such as grade.
Display control unit 110 for example can be a circuit board that is contained in the main part 2 of image processing system 1a.The described unit that respectively constitutes is housed on circuit board.Each constitutes the unit and interconnects by cloth ray mode or the bus 117 that does not have expression among the figure.CPU111, lcd controller 112 and RAM115 can adopt general device.At this, CPU111 also can be the ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)) that vertical application is housed, and can also be the assembly that display data memory 113, mask graph memory 114 and RAM115 are equipped with in inside.In addition, the operation signal of exporting from described action button passes through interface 116, is input to display control unit 110.
Display data memory 113 for example possesses ROM (read-only memory) or EEPROM storage devices such as (EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memo)), the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration after simulation main part 2 and sheet feed section 50 combinations, preserve as video data.Preserve video data in the storage area (memory block) of this display data memory 113, this video data is the material of the image that will show on LCD 100.Details for video data is narrated in the back.
Mask graph memory 114 also for example possesses storage devices such as ROM or EEPROM, wherein store a plurality of mask graphs in advance, these a plurality of mask graphs represent whether show according to the formation pattern of the main part 2 and the sheet feed section 50 of image processing system for each cut zone.In this mask graph memory 114, store the mask graph that when CPU111 is sent to lcd controller 112 to video data, utilizes.Also narration in the back of details about mask graph.
Main body control portion 120 is input to display control unit 110 to system configuration information.This system configuration information is under the situation of the main part 2 that sheet feed section 50 is connected image processing system 1a as standard device or optional equipment, is used for the whole information that constitutes of recognition system.Specifically, system configuration information is that the system that is used for recognition image formation device 1a only comprises main part 2, still connects a sheet feed section 50 on main part 2, still connects two sheet feed sections 50, still connects the information of the sheet feed section 50 more than three or four.
Main body control portion 120 is contained in the main part 2 as the unit of the image formation work functions with control image processing system 1a.Described system configuration information generates in main body control portion 120.In addition, though not expression among the figure, main body control portion 120 also comprises arithmetic processing apparatus, storage device and interfaces etc. such as CPU, and each constitutes the unit and is contained on the circuit board.For example be provided with the optional connector 130 of pull-type in each sheet feed section 50, when sheet feed section 50 was connected on the main part 2, optional connector 130 also was connected with main part 2.
In addition, when sheet feed section 50 overlapping multilayers were connected, optional connector 130 was connected in series with main part 2.Each optional connector 130 is connected the reference potential identical with main body control portion 120.Main body control portion 120 can detect the number of plies of sheet feed section 50 according to the connection signal (conducting or disconnection) of each optional connector 130.Under the situation that multiple sheet feed section 50 is arranged, also comprise in the described connection signal being used to discern sheet feed section 50 kinds of information (about four).
CPU111 makes the decision that whether shows respectively to each cut zone in a plurality of cut zone.Specifically, in a plurality of mask graphs of CPU111 from be stored in mask graph memory 114, selection meets the mask graph according to the formation pattern that testing result determined of 120 pairs of sheet feed sections 50 of main body control portion, and respectively each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows according to the mask graph of this selection.
Lcd controller 112 control LCD 100, so that in a plurality of cut zone, determine to be the cut zone that will show by CPU111, show the aspect graph picture according to video data, and do not showing the aspect graph picture for the cut zone that does not show by the CPU111 decision.
In the present embodiment, main part 2 is equivalent to an example of main part, sheet feed section 50 is equivalent to an example of attaching part, display data memory 113 is equivalent to an example of data preservation portion, LCD 100 is equivalent to an example of image display, CPU111 is equivalent to whether show an example of determination section, lcd controller 112 is equivalent to an example of display control unit, main body control portion 120 and optional connector 130 are equivalent to constitute an example of test section, and mask graph memory 114 is equivalent to an example of mask graph storage part.
Fig. 3 is the example of display frame 100a of the LCD 100 of expression first execution mode.In the present embodiment, display frame 100a is provided with the viewing area A of the regulation of being represented by chain-dotted line, and on the A of this viewing area, display image forms bitmap images (aspect graph picture) B0 of device 1a integral body.The bitmap images B0 of Fig. 3 is the entire system form of simulation under sheet feed section 50 situations that connect maximum (is three at this) on the main part 2.
And in display frame 100a, viewing area A is divided into a plurality of cut zone R1~R5.Each rectangular area of dividing with chain-dotted line among Fig. 3 is equivalent to cut zone R1~R5 respectively.On display frame 100a, the neighbouring configuration of these cut zone R1~R5.In the example of Fig. 3, longitudinally arrange five layers of cut zone R1~R5.At this, the chain-dotted line of the profile of viewing area A or division cut zone R1~R5 does not show on the display frame 100a of reality.
Fig. 4 is the figure of an example of expression bitmap images B0 of first execution mode and mask graph.Fig. 4 A is the figure of bitmap images B0 integral body of expression first execution mode, and Fig. 4 B is the figure of an example of the visual mask graph of expression first execution mode.
In Fig. 4 A, bitmap images B0 integral body is kept in the display data memory 113 as a video data.Video data can show maybe that by the black and white two-value data of bitmap form the four figures of 16 deep or light levels constitutes according to waiting.
This bitmap images B0 comprises five single image B1~B5 corresponding to each cut zone R1~R5.Wherein, single image B1 is equivalent to simulate the aspect graph picture of original document feeder shown in Figure 18 forms, single image B2 is equivalent to simulate the aspect graph picture of main part 2 forms, and same, single image B3, B4, B5 are equivalent to simulate the aspect graph picture of each layer sheet feed section 50 forms.And, then be the bitmap images B0 that analog image forms device 1a entire system form the state of these five single image B1~B5 combination.At this, the difference of described single image B1~B5 only is the difference on visual image, and the video data of bitmap form is not divided into five.
In Fig. 4 B, though the visual mask graph of representing, mask graph is stored in the mask graph memory 114 as data.Mask graph is that data are used in control, is used for respectively the cut zone R1~R5 that sets being made the decision that whether shows in the A of viewing area.In Fig. 4 B, represent that with reticulate pattern mask graph does not allow mask (the not showing) zone that shows.The example of Fig. 4 B means four cut zone R1~R4 that begin from above is allowed to show, undermost cut zone R5 is not allowed to show.At this only is example of expression, stores multiple mask graph in mask graph memory 114.
The display control program that the display control unit 110 of first execution mode is carried out describes below.Fig. 5 is the flow chart that is used to illustrate the display control program that the display control unit 110 of first execution mode is carried out.
When connecting the power supply of image processing system 1a, main body control portion 120 is after the initialization process of stipulating, with reference to the connection signal of optional connector 130, generation system configuration information; Display control unit 110 begins this display control program after the initialization process of stipulating.In order each step in the program is described below.
At first in step S1, whether the CPU111 of display control unit 110 judges will show the aspect graph picture on the display frame 100a of LCD 100.For example in the process that image forms, take place under the situations such as dimensional error of paperboard, disconnected paper and appointment paper, image processing system 1a conveys to the user to unusual positions such as producing paperboard intuitively by display system configuration image on display frame 100a.In this case, for example send the idsplay order that is used to show the aspect graph picture to display control unit 110 from main body control portion 120.CPU111 judges whether to show the aspect graph picture on display frame 100a by the idsplay order that judgement has the main body control portion 120 of having no way of to send.
The CPU111 of display control unit 110 receives the idsplay order that is sent by main body control portion 120, just is judged as and is necessary to show the aspect graph picture.(in step S1, be "Yes") being judged as under the situation that is necessary to show the aspect graph picture, transfer to the processing of step S2.And if do not receive the idsplay order that is sent by main body control portion 120, CPU111 just is judged as and needn't shows the aspect graph picture.Judging (being "No" in step S1) under the situation that needn't show the aspect graph picture, this program temporarily finishes.
Secondly in step S1, be judged as be necessary to show aspect graph as the time, in step S2, the CPU111 of display control unit 110 just obtains current system configuration information.This system configuration information also can be the system configuration information that pre high speed buffer store receives from main body control portion 120 before this program of execution, also can receive from main body control portion 120 again.
In step S3, CPU111 visits mask graph memory 114 then, the mask graph of system configuration information before selector is fated.
In step S4, CPU111 reads video data from display data memory 113 then, filters according to the mask graph of selecting.Specifically, CPU111 is not allowing the address area of cut zone R1~R5 of showing to be rewritten as " NULL " (clear data) corresponding to mask graph in the two-dimensional address of video data.At this, the video data after filtering is for example write among the RAM115.
In step S5, CPU111 is sent to lcd controller 112 to the video data after filtering from RAM115 then.In step S6, the lcd controller 112 of display control unit 110 drives LCD 100 according to the video data that sends then.
Fig. 6 is that execution display control program shown in Figure 5, the figure of the demonstration example that LCD 100 is carried out are followed in expression.Demonstration example shown in Figure 6 is on standard formation (original document feeder 8+ main part 2+ one deck sheet feed section 50) basis of image processing system 1a, connects one deck and constitutes as the system under sheet feed section 50 situations of optional equipment.In this case, different with formation example shown in Figure 1, the sheet feed section 50 that image processing system 1a has is for being total to two-layer (standard formation+one deck).
Under the situation that adopts described system to constitute, owing in described step S3, select the mask graph shown in Fig. 4 B, so in step S4, be rewritten as " NULL " corresponding to the scope of cut zone R5 in video data.Its result, the single image B1~B4 of display bitmap image B 0 among the cut zone R1 on display frame 100a~R4, and the displaying contents in cut zone R5 is blank, therefore as a whole, bitmap images B0 is shown with the state of part mask.The bitmap images B0 of part mask becomes the aspect graph picture that correct simulation real system constitutes configuration (the two-layer sheet feed section 50 of original document feeder 8+ main part 2+) like this.
Other demonstration examples (not having figure) to present embodiment describe below.By in mask graph memory 114, storing multiple mask graph in advance, can realize the demonstration of system's formation of realistic image processing system 1a, for example:
(1) for example the system of image processing system 1a comprises original document feeder 8, main part 2 and has only under the situation that the standard of a sheet feed section 50 constitutes that selecting cut zone R4, R5 be the mask graph of blank.On display frame 100a, do not show single image B4, B5, and show the aspect graph picture after single image B1, B2, the B3 combination.
(2) or according to user's requirement, original document feeder 8 is set and is connecting on the main part 2 in the absence of two-layer sheet feed section 50, selecting cut zone R1, R5 be the mask graph of blank.On display frame 100a, do not show single image B1, B5, and show the aspect graph picture after single image B2, B3, the B4 combination.
(3) according to user's requirement, original document feeder 8 is set and is only connecting on the main part 2 in the absence of one deck sheet feed section 50, selecting cut zone R1, R4, R5 be the mask graph of blank.On display frame 100a, do not show single image B1, B4, B5, and show the aspect graph picture after single image B2, the B3 combination.
At this, also can prepare each mask graph that meets all systems' formation patterns that to imagine in advance; Perhaps can prepare the mask graph that is divided into many groups in advance, and the mask graph combination of selecting of respectively organizing is utilized.
For example in the demonstration example of described (2), mask graph memory 114 cut zone R1 be blank mask graph as first group of storage, and be cut zone R5 that the mask graph of blank is as second group of storage.CPU111 makes up first group and second group and selects.On display frame 100a, do not show single image B1, B5 like this, and show the aspect graph picture after single image B2, B3, the B4 combination.
Perhaps in the demonstration example of described (3), mask graph memory 114 cut zone R1 be blank mask graph as first group of storage, and be cut zone R4, R5 that the mask graph of blank is as second group of storage.CPU111 makes up first group and second group and selects.On display frame 100a, do not show single image B1, B4, B5 like this, and show the aspect graph picture after single image B2, the B3 combination.
Also can prepare three in addition in advance and make one of cut zone R1, R4, R5 to be blank mask graph respectively, independent or appropriate combination and utilization them.
As mentioned above, in the present embodiment, select mask graph owing to the system according to reality constitutes, and video data filtration back is shown on display frame 100a, so it is just passable only to preserve a kind of video data of presentation video formation device 1a configuration in display data memory 113.
In addition, owing to only utilize a kind of demonstration just passable all the time with data, even change, also there is no need to read in a plurality of demonstration data, or also there is no need these a plurality of demonstrations are combined into the transmission data with data arrangement on storage space according to system's formation so system constitutes.Therefore alleviated the burden that transmits data and deal with data in the display control unit 110, can carry out data effectively and transmit and data processing.
In addition,, also there is no need to constitute the video data that pattern storage repeats, can control to minimum limit to data quantity stored according to every kind even take place under the situation of multiple variation in the formation pattern of image processing system.
The present invention is not restricted by described execution mode, can carry out various variations.Exemplified main part 2 in the present embodiment and can separated system constitute, but also can in main part 2, sheet feed section 50 be housed one as the sheet feed section 50 of standard device.
Viewing area A, cut zone R1~R5 that exemplifies in the present embodiment in addition and bitmap images B0 etc. only are preferable examples, can suitably implement at the distortion back them.In addition, if the formation pattern of the system that adopts is different with described system formation pattern, utilize different bitmap images thereupon.Constitute the different system's formation pattern of pattern if therefore adopt with described system, the video data in the present embodiment and the content of mask graph also can change certainly.
In addition in the present embodiment, exemplified original document feeder 8 and sheet feed section 50, but also can be connected the attaching part of after-treatment device (finisher) on the main part 2 as other as optional attaching part.
In addition in the present embodiment, exemplified the example that LCD 100 is set on main part 2, but LCD 100 can be arranged on the attaching parts such as original document feeder 8 or after-treatment device also.
Second execution mode
With reference to the accompanying drawings second execution mode of the present invention is described.Fig. 7 is the vertical cross section front view that the integral body of the image processing system 1b of schematic representation second execution mode constitutes.The front of Fig. 7 is equivalent to the front of image processing system 1b that is in the face of user's face, and right-hand is the right flank of the image processing system 1b that sees from user side, and left is the left surface of the image processing system 1b that sees from user side.Solid arrow among Fig. 7 is illustrated in the transport path and the throughput direction thereof of the paper of image processing system 1b inside.In Fig. 7, the formation unit identical with first execution mode adopts identical Reference numeral.
Image processing system 1b for example is photocopier, a digital complex machine and network multi-function peripheral (MFP) etc.Image processing system 1b has the box-shaped body portion 2 that is called as row's paper mold in the body.Therefore be formed with the paper discharge tray 15 of type in the body in the inboard of main part 2.Paper discharge tray 15 is discharged the paper that is printed to the right from the left side of main part 2 in image processing system 1b.The user can take out the paper that is discharged on the paper discharge tray 15 from front one side or the right side of main part 2.At this, also can be provided with the paper discharge tray that is not row's paper mold in the body among the image processing system 1b, the after-treatment device that can also connect punches handles or bind reprocessings such as processing (not expression among the figure).
Original document feeder 8 is installed on main part 2.When image processing system 1b is used as photocopier, facsimile machine and network scanner, can be placed on original copy on the original document feeder 8, read original copy.The image reading unit 9 of optical profile type is installed in the inside of the upper position of main part 2.Image reading unit 9 has the contact glass that does not have expression among the figure, reads photographically to be placed on the original copy of contact above the glass or the image surface of the original copy that transported by original document feeder 8.
In addition, original document feeder 8 is connected on the main part 2 by there not being the linkage of expression among the figure.Linkage is positioned at the rearward end of main part 2, and original document feeder 8 is a fulcrum with the linkage, movablely upward comes exposing above the image reading unit 9.
The image processing system 1b of present embodiment can connect and utilize the sheet feed section (attaching part) 50 as standard device or optional equipment at the downside of main part 2.And in the present embodiment, can also be in the side of main part 2 (in the example shown in Figure 1 at right flank) connect and utilize big capacity sheet feed section (attaching part) 80 as optional equipment.For example, if the standard of the formation that connects original copy delivery section 8 and one deck sheet feed section 50 on main part 2 as image processing system 1b constituted, then the example of Fig. 7 is exactly to connect two-layer sheet feed section 50 with overlapping state on the standard formation base, and further connects the optional formation of big capacity sheet feed section 80 at its right flank.
Sheet feed section 50 has carton 52, paper supply unit 54, paper passage 56 and conveying roller 58 separately.The carton 52 stacked plurality of sheets of paper P that pack into.Paper supply unit 54 orders are extracted the paper P of the superiors out to the upper left side.The paper P that is extracted out by paper supply unit 54 passes through paper passage 56, by side's conveying vertically upward.The conveying roller 46 of main part 2 receives the paper P that transports upward, is sent in the paper-feeding passage 42.
In addition, sheet feed section 50 is overlapping up and down mutually, and wherein, the upper end of each paper passage 56 is connected in the lower end of the paper passage 56 of its upper strata sheet feed section 50.Therefore from three layers of sheet feed section 50, be positioned at the paper P that the sheet feed section 50 below the number second layer is extracted out, in Ceng the paper passage 56, be transferred roller 58 and receive, and carried vertically upward thereon.The paper P that sends from sheet feed section 50 is sent to alignment roller 7 by paper-feeding passage 42.
Compare the big capacity sheet feed section 80 more substantial paper P that can pack into sheet feed section 50.Big capacity sheet feed section 80 comprises paper stacking plate 82, lifting unit 84, paper supply unit 86, paper feed roller 88 and paper passage 90.The paper stacking plate 82 stacked paper P that pack into relatively large.The power of lifting unit 84 lifts these paper P to vertical direction, so that the superiors of paper P remain on the specified altitude.Paper supply unit 86 orders are extracted the paper P of the superiors left out.The paper P that is extracted out by paper supply unit 86 is sent in the main part 2 through paper passage 90 by paper feed roller 88 again.The paper P that transports is received by the conveying roller 48 of main part 2, is sent in the paper-feeding passage 49, and enters paper-feeding passage 42 after being transferred left in main part 2, delivers to alignment roller 7 then.
In image processing system 1b, the formation of image is performed as follows.On the downstream position of the paper feeding direction of the paper-feeding passage 42 in main part 2, print engine 10 and transfer printing portion 11 are housed.Print engine 10 after according to the image processing of the image that reads being implemented regulation view data or form electrostatic latent image from the view data that external equipment sends, form (development) toner image by this electrostatic latent image again.
In main part 2, in order to form electrostatic latent image, at the right-hand laser scan unit 20 that disposes near print engine 10 with print engine 10.As representing with dash-dot arrows among Fig. 7, laser scan unit 20 makes the surface of the photosensitive drums that scanning light beam irradiation print engine 10 had.
Wandering off of 7 couples of paper P of alignment roller proofreaied and correct, and with to form toner image by print engine 10 synchronous, paper P carried to transfer printing portion 11.Transfer printing portion 11 is transferred to toner image on the paper P that is sent here synchronously by alignment roller 7.
The downstream of the transfer printing portion 11 on paper feeding direction disposes fixing device 12.Being transferred not in transfer printing portion 11, the paper P of the toner image of photographic fixing is sent to fixing device 12.Warm-up mill 12a and backer roll 12b are equipped with in fixing device 12 inside, and paper P is heated pressurization by the crack between them time, thereby toner image.
Do not carrying out under the situation of duplex printing, promptly under the situation of carrying out the single face printing, the paper P from fixing device 12 is discharged is discharged on the paper discharge tray 15 by distributing roller 13.Under the situation of carrying out duplex printing, at first, the part of paper P is discharged to paper discharge tray 15 by distributing roller 13, switches throughput direction then, is introduced in the paper upset path 32.After paper P is introduced in paper upset path 32, in paper upset path 32, be transferred downwards, in the upwards upset of the top position of sheet feed section 50, be transported to alignment roller 7 then along the left surface of main part 2.
Operation display part 60 is housed on the cap of image processing system 1b, and this operation display part 60 is provided with various action buttons and LCD etc.Wherein action button receives user's operation input.In addition, in the display frame of LCD, except showing user oriented various Word message (state and actions menu etc.), go back the aspect graph picture of display simulation image processing system 1b and attaching part form thereof.Utilize the purpose of this aspect graph picture for example to be, in the process of image processing system 1b work, the disconnected paper state of the position that has produced paperboard (clogging), sheet feed section 50 or big capacity sheet feed section 80 is conveyed to the user intuitively.Demonstration control to the aspect graph picture of present embodiment is described in detail below.
Fig. 8 is the block diagram of formation that expression is arranged on the display control unit 210 of the LCD 100 on the operation display part shown in Figure 7 60.The control example of LCD 100 is as being undertaken by display control unit 210.Display control unit 210 for example comprises CPU211, buffer storage 212, lcd controller 213 and interface 214.
Display control unit 210 for example can be a circuit board that is contained in the main part 2 of image processing system 1b.The described unit that respectively constitutes is housed on circuit board.Each constitutes the unit and interconnects by cloth ray mode or the bus that does not have expression among the figure.CPU211 and lcd controller 213 can adopt general-purpose device.At this, CPU211 can be the ASIC that vertical application is housed, and also can be the assembly that buffer storage 212 is equipped with in inside.In addition, buffer storage 212 is for example by the VRAM formations such as (Video RAM) of the memory capacity with the display performance (ultimate resolution and number of colors etc.) that meets LCD 100.Be input to display control unit 210 from the operation signal of action button 60a output by interface 214.
In addition, image processing system 1b also comprises main body control portion 220 except display control unit 210.This main body control portion 220 is the unit that are used to control the image formation work of main part 2.Main body control portion 220 comprises CPU221, display data memory 222, RAM223 and interface 224 etc.These respectively constitute the unit and are installed on the circuit board, interconnect by cloth ray mode or the bus that does not have expression among the figure.
Preserve control program among the CPU221 ROM that for example portion is equipped with within it, follow and carry out this control program, the image formation work of control image processing system 1b.Display data memory 222 for example possesses storage devices such as ROM or EEPROM.Preserve video data (data bitmap) in the storage area (memory block) of this display data memory 222, this video data is the material of the image that will show on LCD 100.Details about video data is narrated in the back.
Display data memory 222 is preserved the aspect graph picture of having simulated the image processing system configuration under the situation that main part 2 is connected with maximum attaching parts as video data.In the display frame of LCD 100, be used to show that the viewing area of aspect graph picture is divided into a plurality of cut zone.In the present embodiment, LCD 100 is arranged on the main part 2, but the present invention is defined in this especially, also can be arranged on sheet feed section 50 or the big capacity sheet feed section 80.
Buffer storage 212 deposits are used for the video data of display image in the display frame of LCD 100.CPU221 is sent to the video data of preserving buffer storage 212 and makes it lay in this video data in display data memory 222.In addition, CPU221 output control index signal, whether indicated number control part 210 shows the aspect graph picture in the display frame of LCD 100, and each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows respectively, indicate respectively in each cut zone to show.
CPU211 switches each cut zone of a plurality of cut zone between showing or not showing.Lcd controller 213 is controlled the work of LCD 100 according to the video data of deposit in buffer storage 212.
For example be provided with the optional connector 230 of pull-type on each sheet feed section 50, when sheet feed section 50 was connected on the main part 2, optional connector 230 also was connected with main part 2.And when sheet feed section 50 overlapping multilayers were connected, optional connector 230 was connected in series with main part 2.In addition, for example be provided with the optional connector 240 in side of cable type on big capacity sheet feed section 80, when being connected big capacity sheet feed section 80 on the main part 2, the optional connector 240 in side just is connected on the socket of main part 2.
Each optional connector 230 and the optional connector 240 in side are connected the reference potential identical with main body control portion 220.Main body control portion 220 is connected signal (conducting or disconnection) according to each optional connector 230 and the optional connector 240 in side, can detect the number of plies of sheet feed section 50, or detects and have or not big capacity sheet feed section 80.Under the situation that multiple sheet feed section 50 or big capacity sheet feed section 80 are arranged, also comprise the kinds of information (about four) that is used to discern sheet feed section 50 or big capacity sheet feed section kind 80 in the described connection signal.
Main body control portion 220 detects the connection number of plies of sheet feed section 50 and has or not big capacity sheet feed section 80, generates the system configuration information of image processing system 1b.This system configuration information is under the situation of the main part 2 that sheet feed section 50 is connected image processing system 1b as standard device or optional equipment, or under the situation of the main part 2 that big capacity sheet feed section 80 is connected image processing system 1b as optional equipment, be used for the whole information that constitutes of recognition system.Specifically, system configuration information is that the system that is used for recognition image formation device 1b only comprises main part 2, still on main part 2, connect a sheet feed section 50, still connect two sheet feed sections 50, still connect the sheet feed section 50 more than three or four, still further connect big capacity sheet feed section 80 etc.
The CPU221 of main body control portion 220 reads the signal that is connected of optional connector 230 and the optional connector 240 in side, the generation system configuration information when connecting the power supply of image processing system 1b.CPU221 for example stores the system configuration information that generates among the RAM223 into then.The optional connector 240 in optional connector 230 and side is for example supported USB (Universal Serial Bus: USB) under the situation of so-called hot plug (hot-plugging) such as standard and IEEE1394 standard, CPU221 obtains the connection signal of these connectors by external interrupt, upgrades the system configuration information among the RAM223 at every turn.
In the present embodiment, main part 2 is equivalent to an example of main part, sheet feed section 50 and big capacity sheet feed section 80 are equivalent to an example of attaching part, display data memory 222 is equivalent to an example of data preservation portion, LCD 100 is equivalent to an example of image display, buffer storage 212 is equivalent to an example of data reserve portion, CPU221 is equivalent to an example of data transport unit, CPU211 and lcd controller 213 are equivalent to an example of display control unit, CPU221 is equivalent to control an example of instruction unit, CPU221, the optional connector 240 in optional connector 230 and side is equivalent to constitute an example of test section.
Fig. 9 is the figure of an example of display frame 100b of the LCD 100 of expression second execution mode.In the present embodiment, display frame 100b is provided with the viewing area A of the regulation of representing with chain-dotted line.The integral body of display bitmap image in the A of this viewing area (aspect graph picture) B0.The bitmap images B0 of Fig. 9 is the simulation drawing of the entire system form of (maximum optional formation) under the situation of sheet feed section 50 that connects maximum (is three at this) on the main part 2 and big capacity sheet feed section 80.
In addition, in display frame 100b, viewing area A is divided into a plurality of cut zone R1~R6.The rectangular area of dividing with the chain-dotted line among Fig. 9 one by one is equivalent to cut zone R1~R6 respectively.Five left sides of cut zone R1~R5 on display frame 100b wherein, neighbouring configuration.In the example of Fig. 9, vertically arrange cut zone R1~R5 of five layers.A remaining cut zone R6 is the shape of vertical length, is configured in the right side on the display frame 100b, in this example, cut zone R1~R5 all with cut zone R6 adjacency.In addition, the chain-dotted line of the profile of viewing area A and division cut zone R1~R6 is not presented on the actual display frame 100b.
Figure 10 is the bitmap images B0 of expression second execution mode separately and the figure of cut zone R1~R6.Figure 10 A is the figure of bitmap images B0 integral body of expression second execution mode, and Figure 10 B is the figure of integral body of the cut zone R1~R6 of expression second execution mode.
In Figure 10 A, bitmap images B0 integral body is kept in the display data memory 222 as a video data.Video data can show maybe that by the black and white two-value data of bitmap form the four figures of 16 deep or light levels constitutes according to waiting.
In this bitmap images B0, comprise six single image B1~B6 corresponding to each cut zone R1~R6.Wherein, single image B1 is equivalent to simulate the image of the form of original document feeder shown in Figure 78, and single image B2 is equivalent to simulate the image of the form of main part 2, and is same, and single image B3, B4, B5 are equivalent to simulate the image of the form of each layer sheet feed section 50.Single image B6 is equivalent to simulate the image of the form of big capacity sheet feed section 80 in addition.And, then be the bitmap images B0 that analog image forms the entire system form of device 1b the state of these six single image B1~B6 combination.In addition, the difference of described single image B1~B6 is the difference on visual image just, and the video data of bitmap form is not divided into six data units.
In Figure 10 B, the formation of viewing area A and cut zone R1~R6 as mentioned above, viewing area A is corresponding to the integral body of bitmap images B0, a plurality of cut zone R1~R6 divides according to six single image B1~B6 that comprise among the bitmap images B0.The CPU211 of display control unit 210 can carry out the control that each cut zone R1~R6 is switched between showing or not showing, in being switched the cut zone R1~R6 that becomes not show, then on the display frame 100b of reality, do not show corresponding single image B1~B6.Also to narrate in the back for the demonstration of CPU211 execution or the switching controls that does not show.
The system configuration information that the main body control portion 220 of second execution mode is carried out upgrades to handle and describes below.Figure 11 is used to illustrate that the system configuration information that the main body control portion 220 of second execution mode carries out upgrades the flow chart of handling.
In the power supply of connecting image processing system 1b, main body control portion 220 and the initialization process of display control unit 210 with regard to stipulating respectively.Become the state that can communicate by letter then between main body control portion 220 and display control unit 210, the system configuration information that main body control portion 220 just carries out as shown in figure 11 upgrades processing.In order each step in the program is described below.
At first in step S11, the CPU221 of main body control portion 220 reads video data from display data memory 222, sends display control unit 210 to.The video data that be transmitted this moment is the bitmap images B0 integral body shown in Figure 10 A.At this moment, though not expression in the flow chart of Figure 11, the CPU211 of display control unit 210 carries out the processing of video data deposit in buffer storage 212 that sends.
In step S12, the CPU221 of main body control portion 220 is with reference to the signal that is connected of optional connector 230 and the optional connector 240 in side then.In step S13, CPU221 is according to connecting the signal generating system configuration information then.
In step S14, the CPU221 of main body control portion 220 is by the be connected signal of external interrupt with reference to optional connector 230 and the optional connector 240 in side, and whether judgement connection signal changes then.(be "No" among the step S14) under the situation that the connection signal does not have to change, CPU221 continues to monitor the variation of connection signal.
On the other hand, for example because of optional equipment append or change that system such as removal constitutes causes connecting under the situation that signal changes (being "Yes" among the step S14), CPU221 turns back to the processing of step S13, regenerates system configuration information.Like this, the system configuration information that is stored among the RAM223 is updated to up-to-date content.
Below the control index signal is sent processing and describe, this control index signal sends and handles is the processing that sends the control index signal from main body control portion 220 to display control unit 210.Figure 12 is used to illustrate that the control index signal of second execution mode sends the flow chart of handling, and wherein, main body control portion 220 sends the control index signal to display control unit 210.Main body control portion 220 for example carries out the control index signal with certain cycle and sends processing in the process of image processing system 1b work.
At first in step S21, the CPU221 of main body control portion 220 judges whether to show the aspect graph picture on the display frame 100b of LCD 100.For example in the process that image forms, taken place under the situations such as size specify error of paperboard, disconnected paper and paper, image processing system 1b conveys to the user to the position that situations such as paperboard take place intuitively by display system configuration image on display frame 100b.
Take place in the process that image forms under the situations such as size specify error of paperboard, disconnected paper or paper, the CPU221 of main body control portion 220 is judged as and will shows the aspect graph picture.Being judged as (being "Yes" among the step S21) under the situation that will on display frame 100b, show the aspect graph picture, transfer to the later processing of step S22.And under the situations such as size specify error that paperboard, disconnected paper or paper do not take place in image forms, the CPU221 of main body control portion 220 is judged as and need not shows the aspect graph picture.(be "No" among the step S21) under being judged as the situation that not be used in demonstration aspect graph picture on the display frame 100b, the temporary transient finishing control index signal of the CPU221 of main body control portion 220 sends to be handled.
In step S22, the CPU221 of main body control portion 220 sends the demonstration index signal that is used to show the aspect graph picture to display control unit 210 then.In step S23, CPU221 reads the system configuration information that is stored among the RAM223 then.
Then in step S24, CPU221 is according to the system configuration information of reading from RAM223, and whether showing that notification signal sends to display control unit 210, whether this shows that notification signal represents respectively whether each cut zone R1~R6 will show.
Then the demonstration control and treatment that the display control unit 210 of second execution mode is carried out describes.Figure 13 is the flow chart that is used to illustrate the demonstration control and treatment that the display control unit 210 of second execution mode is carried out.In the process of image processing system 1b work, the CPU211 of display control unit 210 for example carries out with certain cycle and shows control and treatment.
At first in step S31, the CPU211 of display control unit 210 judges whether to receive the control index signal that sends from main body control portion 220.The control index signal of this reception comprises: indication shows the demonstration index signal of aspect graph pictures and notifies whether notification signal of demonstration that whether cut zone R1~R6 will show respectively in LCD 100.
Received the control index signal that sends by main body control portion 220, promptly shown index signal and whether show that the CPU211 of display control unit 210 transfers to the later processing of step S32 under the situation of notification signal (being "Yes" among the step S31) being judged as.On the other hand, (be "No" among the step S31) under being judged as the situation that does not receive the control index signal, CPU211 temporarily finishes to show control and treatment.Here, the CPU211 of display control unit 210 is receiving the demonstration index signal and whether is showing under notification signal both sides' the situation, transfer to step S32 and handle, but show index signal or whether show under one of them the situation of notification signal only receiving, finish to show control and treatment.
In step S32, the CPU211 of display control unit 210 reads the video data of deposit in buffer storage 212 then.The video data of deposit in buffer storage 212 is equivalent to the integral body of bitmap images B0.
Then in step S33, the CPU211 of display control unit 210 processes the video data of reading according to the information that whether shows whether each cut zone R1~R6 that notification signal is notified will show.Specifically, CPU211 is being rewritten as " NULL " (clear data) with the notified cut zone R1 that there is no need to show~corresponding address area of R6 in the two-dimensional address of video data.This revised video data is laid in buffer storage 212 (read modifywrite: read-change-write) again, or writes on the RAM that is contained in the CPU211.
In step S34, CPU211 transmits (duplicating) to the video data after processing to lcd controller 213 from the RAM that cushions memory 212 or be contained in the CPU211 then.In step S35, the lcd controller 213 of display control unit 210 drives LCD 100 according to the video data that sends then.
At this first of second execution mode is shown that example describes.Figure 14 is that execution demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 13 is followed in expression, the figure of the first demonstration example that LCD 100 is carried out.First shows that example is to constitute on (original document feeder 8+ main part 2+ one deck sheet feed section 50) basis corresponding to the standard at image processing system 1b, connects as the system under the situation of the two-layer sheet feed section 50 of optional equipment to constitute again.This formation is different with formation example shown in Figure 7, and image processing system 1b does not possess big capacity sheet feed section 80.
Described system constitutes, send among the step S24 that handles in control index signal shown in Figure 12, the CPU221 of main body control portion 220 sends to display control unit 210 and whether shows notification signal, and cut zone R1~R5 is necessary to show to notify, remaining cut zone R6 there is no need to show.
Therefore in the step S33 of demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 13, the CPU211 of display control unit 210 is rewritten as " NULL " (clear data) to the address area corresponding to cut zone R6 in the video data.Among the cut zone R1~R5 of its result on display frame 100b, the single image B1~B5 in the display bitmap image B 0, and the displaying contents in cut zone R6 becomes blank, as a whole, bitmap images B0 is shown with the state of part mask.The bitmap images B0 of part mask is for correctly having simulated the aspect graph picture of actual system's formation configuration (three layers of sheet feed section 50 of original document feeder 8+ main part 2+) like this.
Below, second of second execution mode is shown that example describes.Figure 15 is that execution demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 13 is followed in expression, the figure of the second demonstration example that LCD 100 is carried out.Second shows that example is to constitute on (original document feeder 8+ main part 2+ one deck sheet feed section 50) basis corresponding to the standard at image processing system 1b, connects as the system under the situation of one deck sheet feed section 50 of optional equipment to constitute again.This formation is different with formation example shown in Figure 7, and image processing system 1b does not have the 3rd layer of sheet feed section 50 and big capacity sheet feed section 80.
System in this case constitutes, send among the step S24 that handles in control index signal shown in Figure 12, the CPU221 of main body control portion 220 sends to display control unit 210 and whether shows notification signal, and notice cut zone R1~R4 is necessary to show, cut zone R5 and cut zone R6 there is no need to show.
Therefore in the step S33 of demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 13, the CPU211 of display control unit 210 is rewritten as " NULL " (clear data) to the address area corresponding to cut zone R5, R6 in the video data.Among the cut zone R1~R4 of its result on display frame 100b, single image B1~B4 in the display bitmap image B 0, and the displaying contents in cut zone R5, R6 all becomes blank, and as a whole, bitmap images B0 is shown with the state of part mask.The bitmap images B0 of part mask is the aspect graph picture that the actual system of correct simulation constitutes configuration (the two-layer sheet feed section 50 of original document feeder 8+ main part 2+) like this.
Then other demonstration examples (not having figure) to second execution mode describe.Upgrade processing because main body control portion 220 carries out system configuration information shown in Figure 11, all the time system configuration information is updated to up-to-date information, the demonstration that the system of the realistic image processing system 1b shown in can being achieved as follows constitutes.
(1) for example the system of image processing system 1b constitute change to only have original document feeder 8, under the situation that the standard of main part 2 and a sheet feed section 50 constitutes, in the step S33 of demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 13, respectively the address area corresponding to cut zone R4, R5, R6 in the video data is rewritten as " NULL " (clear data).Its result does not show single image B4, B5, B6 on display frame 100b, only show the aspect graph picture after single image B1, B2, the B3 combination.
(2) or, requirement according to the user, under the situation that changes to the system's formation that original document feeder 8 is not set, is connecting two-layer sheet feed section 50 on the main part 2, in the step S33 of demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 13, the scope corresponding to cut zone R1, R5, R6 in the video data is rewritten as " NULL " (clear data) respectively.Its result does not show single image B1, B5, B6 on display frame 100b, only show the aspect graph picture after single image B2, B3, the B4 combination.
(3) according to user's requirement, under the situation that changes to the system's formation that original document feeder 8 is not set, is only connecting one deck sheet feed section 50 on the main part 2, in the step S33 of demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 13, the scope corresponding to cut zone R1, R4, R5, R6 in the video data is rewritten as " NULL " (clear data) respectively.Its result does not show single image B1, B4, B5, B6 on display frame 100b, only show the aspect graph picture after single image B2, the B3 combination.
As mentioned above, in the present embodiment, from the video data of main body control portion 220 to display control unit 210 transmission bitmap image B 0 integral body, whether after this system according to reality constitutes, as long as notify cut zone R1~R6 to show respectively.Therefore as long as carrying out the transmission of a video data at first, even under the situation that has after this changed system's formation, also there is no need to transmit video data at every turn, alleviated the burden that transmits data and deal with data, can shorten and transmit data and needed time of deal with data.
In addition, even system's formation changes,,, also there is no need a plurality of video datas are arranged in the data that are combined into transmission usefulness on the storage space so there is no need to constitute a plurality of video datas of transmission according to system owing to can utilize a kind of video data all the time.Therefore by main body control portion 220 and display control unit 210, the burden of data processing can be alleviated, the transmission of data can be carried out effectively.
In addition,, also there is no need to constitute the video data that pattern storage repeats, can control to minimum limit to data quantity stored according to every kind even take place under the situation of multiple variation in the formation pattern of image processing system.
The present invention is not restricted by described execution mode, can carry out various distortion back and implement.In the system of present embodiment constituted, having exemplified can be main part 2 and the example that separates as the sheet feed section 50 of standard device, but also can sheet feed section 50 be housed one in main part 2.
In addition in the present embodiment, viewing area A, cut zone R1~R6 that exemplifies and bitmap images B0 etc. only are preferable examples, also can suitably implement at the distortion back them.
In addition in the present embodiment, as optional attaching part, but also can be that the attaching part of after-treatment device as other is connected on the main part 2 original document feeder 8 and sheet feed section 50.
In addition in the present embodiment, exemplified the example that main part 2 is provided with LCD 100, but LCD 100 can be arranged on the attaching parts such as original document feeder 8 or after-treatment device also.
The 3rd execution mode
With reference to the accompanying drawings the 3rd execution mode of the present invention is described.Figure 16 is the whole vertical cross section front view that constitutes of the image processing system 1c of schematic representation the 3rd execution mode.The front of Figure 16 be equivalent to image processing system 1c the front that is in the face of the user face; Right-hand is the right flank of the image processing system 1c that sees from user side, and left is the left surface of the image processing system 1c that sees from user side.The solid arrow of Figure 16 is illustrated in the transport path and the throughput direction thereof of the paper of image processing system 1c inside in addition.And, adopt identical Reference numeral for the formation unit identical with second execution mode with first execution mode.
Image processing system 1c for example is photocopier, a digital complex machine and network multi-function peripheral (MFP) etc.Image processing system 1c comprises the box-shaped body portion 2 that is called as row's paper mold in the body.Therefore be formed with the paper discharge tray 15 of type in the body in the inboard of main part 2.Paper discharge tray 15 is discharged the paper that is printed to the right from the left side of main part 2 in image processing system 1c.The user can take out the paper that is discharged on the paper discharge tray 15 from front one side or the right side of main part 2.At this, image processing system 1c also can be provided with the paper discharge tray that is not row's paper mold in the body.
Original document feeder 8 is installed on main part 2.When image processing system 1c is used as photocopier, facsimile machine and network scanner, original copy is placed on the original document feeder 8, read original copy.The image reading unit 9 of optical profile type is housed in the upper position inside of main part 2.Image reading unit 9 has the contact glass that does not have expression among the figure, reads photographically to be placed on this original copy above contact glass or the image surface of the original copy that transported by original document feeder 8.
Original document feeder 8 is connected on the main part 2 by the linkage that does not have expression among the figure in addition.Linkage is positioned at the rearward end of main part 2, and original document feeder 8 is a fulcrum with the linkage, can be movable upward comes exposing above the image reading unit 9.
The image processing system 1c of present embodiment can connect and utilize the sheet feed section (attaching part) 50 as standard device or optional equipment at the downside of main part 2.And, in the present embodiment, can be in the side of main part 2 (in the example of Figure 16 at left surface) connect and utilize after-treatment device (attaching part) 70 as optional equipment.For example, if the standard of the formation that connects original copy delivery section 8 and one deck sheet feed section 50 on main part 2 as image processing system 1c constituted, then the example of Figure 16 is to connect two-layer sheet feed section 50 with overlapping state on the standard formation base, and also connects the optional formation of after-treatment device 70 at its left surface.
Sheet feed section 50 as standard device or optional equipment has carton 52, paper supply unit 54, paper passage 56 and conveying roller 58 separately.The carton 52 stacked plurality of sheets of paper P that pack into.Paper supply unit 54 orders are extracted the paper P of the superiors out to the upper left side.The paper P that is extracted out by paper supply unit 54 passes through paper passage 56, is carried vertically upward.The conveying roller 46 of main part 2 receives the paper P that transports upward, is sent in the paper-feeding passage 42.
In addition, sheet feed section 50 is overlapping up and down mutually, and wherein, the upper end of paper passage 56 is connected in the lower end of the paper passage of its upper strata sheet feed section 50.Therefore from three layers of sheet feed section 50, be positioned at the paper P that the sheet feed section 50 below the number second layer is extracted out, be transferred roller 58 thereon in Ceng the paper passage 56 and receive, carried vertically upward.The paper P that sends from sheet feed section 50 delivers to alignment roller 7 by paper-feeding passage 42.
In image processing system 1c, form image and carry out in the following manner.On the downstream position of the paper feeding direction of the paper-feeding passage 42 in main part 2, be provided with print engine 10 and transfer printing portion 11.View data after the image processing that print engine 10 bases have been implemented to stipulate to the image that reads or the view data of sending from external equipment form electrostatic latent image, form (development) toner image by this electrostatic latent image again.
In order to form electrostatic latent images, in main part 2, be adjacent to dispose laser scan unit 20 with print engine 10 right-hand with print engine 10.Shown in the dash-dot arrows of Figure 16, laser scan unit 20 shines scanning light beam on the photosensitive drum surface that print engine 10 had.
Wandering off of 7 couples of paper P of alignment roller proofreaied and correct, and with synchronous with print engine 10 formation toner images, paper P carried to transfer printing portion 11.Transfer printing portion 11 is transferred to toner image on the paper P that is sent here synchronously by alignment roller 7.
Fixing device 12 is configured in downstream one side of the transfer printing portion 11 of paper feeding direction.Being transferred not by transfer printing portion 11, the paper P of the toner image of photographic fixing is sent to fixing device 12.Fixing device 12 portion within it has warm-up mill 12a and backer roll 12b, and by the crack between them time, paper P is heated pressurization, makes toner image.
Do not carrying out under the situation of duplex printing, promptly carrying out under the situation that single face prints, the paper P that discharges from fixing device 12 is discharged from roller 13 and is discharged on the paper discharge tray 15.Under the situation of carrying out duplex printing, at first, the part of paper P is discharged from roller 13 and discharges to paper discharge tray 15, switches throughput direction then, is introduced in paper upset path 32.After paper P is introduced in paper upset path 32,, in paper upset path 32, be transferred downwards, in the upwards upset of the top position of sheet feed section 50, be transported to alignment roller 7 then along the left surface of main part 2.
After-treatment device 70 as optional equipment for example has the function of paper P being bound (staple) processing.In image processing system 1c, be carried out the paper P of single face printing or duplex printing, in the time will carrying out punching or bookbinding, be not discharged on the paper discharge tray 15, and be sent to after-treatment device 70.
Be formed with in the inside of after-treatment device 70 and send into passage 72, send into paper P that passage 72 sends into by this and be admitted to roller 74 and receive.Send into passage 72 and be divided into two-way in the downstream of sending into roller 74, wherein one the tunnel be as about the crooked upward passage 76 of sending " J " word of counter-rotating, another road is the oblique upset path 78 of extending, below left.Be provided with switching mechanism 71 in the position of sending into passage 72 shunt.The throughput direction of 71 couples of paper P in after-treatment device 70 of this switching mechanism switches.Downstream in upset path 78 is provided with upset dish 77.Send into the paper P in upset path 78, after its fore-end is sent on the upset paper disc 77, is pulled to and sends passage 76.
After-treatment device 70 shown in Figure 16 has the function that the paper P that ejects is bound in a pile.Specifically, paper disc 73 in the middle of the downstream position of sending passage 76 is provided with is set at customer requirements under the situation of bookbinding, and paper P is deposited on the middle paper disc 73 and is bound.Then, be discharged on the outside paper disc 75 from middle paper disc 73 by the paper P in a pile after binding.
Paper delivery mode as the paper P in the after-treatment device 70 has following two kinds of patterns: the paper delivery pattern that the surface in the middle of the paper P that sends into is discharged to intact state on paper disc 73 or the outside paper disc 75 makes progress and be discharged to the state of positive and negative upset in the middle of surperficial downward paper delivery pattern on paper disc 73 or the outside paper disc 75.Under the situation of the paper delivery pattern that adopts the surface to make progress, paper P is directly carried to sending passage 76 from sending into passage 72.On the other hand, under the situation that adopts the downward paper delivery pattern in surface, paper P from sending into passage 72 through upset path 78, upset paper disc 77, is carried to sending passage 76.
Operation display part 60 is housed on the cap of image processing system 1c, and this operation display part 60 is provided with various action buttons and LCD etc.Wherein action button receives user's operation input.In addition, in the display frame of LCD, except showing user oriented various Word message (state and actions menu etc.), go back the aspect graph picture of display simulation image processing system 1c and attaching part thereof (sheet feed section 50 and after-treatment device 70 etc.) form.Utilize the purpose of this aspect graph picture for example to be, in the process of image processing system 1c work, the position that paperboard (clogging) takes place, the disconnected paper state of sheet feed section 50 are passed to the user intuitively.Demonstration control to the aspect graph picture in the present embodiment is elaborated below.
Figure 17 is the block diagram of formation that expression is arranged on the display control unit 310 of the LCD 100 in the operation display part shown in Figure 16 60.The control example of LCD 100 is as being undertaken by display control unit 310.Display control unit 310 for example comprises CPU311, buffer storage 312, lcd controller 313 and interface 314.
Display control unit 310 for example can be a circuit board that is contained in the main part 2 of image processing system 1c.The described unit that respectively constitutes is installed on circuit board.Each constitutes the unit and interconnects by cloth ray mode and the bus that does not have expression among the figure.CPU311 and lcd controller 313 can adopt general device.At this, CPU311 also can be the ASIC that vertical application is housed, and can also be the assembly that buffer storage 312 is equipped with in inside.In addition, buffer storage 312 is for example by the formations such as VRAM of the memory capacity with the display performance (ultimate resolution and number of colors etc.) that meets LCD 100.Be transfused to by interface 314 from the operation signal of action button 60a output.
Image processing system 1c also has main body control portion 320 except having display control unit 310 in addition.This main body control portion 320 is the unit that are used to control the image formation work of main part 2.Main body control portion 320 has CPU321, display data memory 322, RAM323 and interface 324 etc.These each component parts are installed on the circuit board, interconnect by cloth ray mode and the bus that does not have expression among the figure.
Preserve control program among the CPU321 ROM that for example portion is equipped with within it, follow and carry out this control program, the image formation work of control image processing system 1c.Display data memory 322 for example possesses storage devices such as ROM or EEPROM.Preserve a plurality of video datas (data bitmap) in the storage area (memory block) of this display data memory 322, these a plurality of video datas are materials of the image that will show on LCD 100.Details about video data is narrated in the back.
Display data memory 322 is predesignated the multiple formation pattern that connects sheet feed section 50 and after-treatment device 70 on main part 2, and, preserve as a plurality of video datas having simulated according to this multiple formation mode combinations a plurality of aspect graph pictures of a plurality of image processing system configurations behind main part 2, sheet feed section 50 and the after-treatment device 70.
In the display frame of LCD 100, be used to show that the viewing area of form integral image is divided into a plurality of cut zone.In the present embodiment, LCD 100 is arranged on the main part 2, but the present invention is not defined in this especially, can be arranged on sheet feed section 50 or the after-treatment device 70 yet.
Buffer storage 312 deposits are used for the video data of display image in the display frame of LCD 100.CPU321 distinguishes the required displaying contents of each cut zone in a plurality of cut zone.And, CPU321 is according to the result that distinguishes of displaying contents, from a plurality of video datas that are kept at display data memory 322, select respectively to comprise by each cut zone and then the video data of selecting respectively by each cut zone is sent to the video data of required displaying contents buffer storage 312 and makes it lay in the video data that this sends.
CPU311 shows the aspect graph picture according to the video data of deposit in buffer storage 312 in display frame.Specifically, CPU311 is from selecting video data respectively by each cut zone the video data of buffer storage 312 deposits, and it is also synthetic to extract its pairing cut zone single image partly respectively out by each cut zone from selected video data, and display image forms the configuration image of device in display frame.
In each sheet feed section 50, for example be provided with the optional connector 330 of pull-type, when being connected in sheet feed section 50 on the main part 2, optional connector 330 also is connected with main part 2.And when sheet feed section 50 overlapping multilayers were connected, optional connector 330 just was connected in series with main part 2.In addition, in after-treatment device 70, for example be provided with the optional connector 340 in side of cable type, when after-treatment device 70 was connected main part 2, the optional connector 340 in side just was connected on the socket of main part 2.At this, the after-treatment device 70 set optional connectors 340 in side also can be pull-types.
Each optional connector 330 and the optional connector 340 in side are connected the reference potential identical with main body control portion 320.Main body control portion 320 is connected signal (conducting or disconnection) according to each optional connector 330 and the optional connector 340 in side, can detect the number of plies of sheet feed section 50, or detects and have or not after-treatment device 70.Under the situation that multiple sheet feed section 50 or after-treatment device 70 are arranged, also comprise in the described connection signal being used to discern the kind of sheet feed section 50 or the kinds of information of after-treatment device 70 (about four).
Main body control portion 320 detects the connection number of plies of sheet feed section 50 or has or not after-treatment device 70, generates the system configuration information of image processing system 1c.This system configuration information is under the situation of the main part 2 that sheet feed section 50 is connected image processing system 1c as standard device or optional equipment, or under the situation of the main part 2 that after-treatment device 70 is connected image processing system 1c as optional equipment, be used for the whole information that constitutes of recognition system.Specifically, system configuration information is that the system that is used for recognition image formation device 1c only comprises main part 2, still connects a sheet feed section 50 on main part 2, still connects two sheet feed sections 50, still connect the sheet feed section 50 more than three or four, still further connect after-treatment device 70 etc.
The CPU321 of main body control portion 320 reads the signal that is connected of optional connector 330 and the optional connector 340 in side, the generation system configuration information when image processing system 1c energized.CPU321 for example is stored in the system configuration information that generates among the RAM323 then.The optional connector 340 in optional connector 330 and side for example supports under the situation of so-called hot plugs such as USB standard and IEEE1394 standard, and CPU321 obtains the connection signal of these connectors by external interrupt, upgrades the system configuration information among the RAM323 at every turn.
In the present embodiment, main part 2 is equivalent to an example of main part, sheet feed section 50 and after-treatment device 70 are equivalent to an example of attaching part, display data memory 322 is equivalent to an example of data preservation portion, LCD 100 is equivalent to an example of image display, buffer storage 312 is equivalent to an example of data reserve portion, CPU321 is equivalent to the example that displaying contents is distinguished portion and data transport unit, CPU311 and lcd controller 313 are equivalent to an example of display control unit, CPU321, the optional connector 340 in optional connector 330 and side is equivalent to constitute an example of test section.
Figure 18 is the sketch of an example of display frame 100c of the LCD 100 of expression the 3rd execution mode.In the present embodiment, display frame 100c is provided with the viewing area A of the regulation of representing with chain-dotted line.In the A of this viewing area, display simulation comprise bitmap images (aspect graph picture) B11 of the entire system form of the main part 2 of image processing system 1c and attaching part (sheet feed section 50 and after-treatment device 70 etc.) thereof.The bitmap images B11 of Figure 18 be connected with on the main part 2 original document feeder 8 and at most (is three at this) sheet feed section 50, also be connected with the simulation drawing of the entire system form under the situation of after-treatment device 70.
In this external display frame 100c, viewing area A is divided into a plurality of cut zone R1~R3.Each rectangular area of dividing with chain-dotted line among Figure 18 is equivalent to cut zone R1~R3 respectively.Two cut zone R1, R2 right sides on display frame 100c wherein, neighbouring arrangement.A remaining cut zone R3 is the shape of vertical length, is arranged in the left side on the display frame 100c.In the example of Figure 18, cut zone R1, R2 are adjacent with cut zone R3.In addition, the chain-dotted line of the profile of viewing area A and division cut zone R1, R2, R3 does not show on the display frame 100c of reality.
Figure 19, Figure 20 and Figure 21 are the figure of the example of expression three kinds of bitmap images B11, B12, B13.Figure 19 is the figure of the integral body of the expression first bitmap images B11 shown in Figure 180, and Figure 20 is the figure of integral body of the second bitmap images B12 of other kinds of expression, and Figure 21 is the figure of integral body that represents again the 3rd bitmap images B13 of other kinds.This multiple bitmap images B11~B13 is kept in the display data memory 322 as video data independently respectively.Each video data can be represented maybe that by the black and white two-value data of bitmap form the four figures of 16 deep or light levels constitutes according to waiting.
As mentioned above, in Figure 19, the first bitmap images B11 is equivalent on main part 2 to connect one deck sheet feed section 50 as standard device, as the aspect graph picture of the formation pattern of the two-layer sheet feed section 50 of optional equipment and after-treatment device 70.
In this first bitmap images B11, comprise six single image b1~b6.Wherein, single image b1 is equivalent to simulate the image of the form of original document feeder shown in Figure 16 8, single image b2 is equivalent to simulate the image of the form of main part 2, equally, single image b3, b4, b5 are equivalent to simulate the image of the form of each layer sheet feed section 50, and single image b6 is equivalent to simulate the image of the form of after-treatment device 70.And, then be the bitmap images that analog image forms the entire system form of device 1c the state of these six single image b1~b6 combination.
The difference of described single image b1~b6 is the difference on visual image just, and the video data of bitmap form is not divided into six data units.But in the storage space of display data memory 322, decided to be used to distinguish the address area of each single image b1~b6 at a video data name and address of sender enclosed microdactylia.
In Figure 20, the second bitmap images B12 is equivalent to being connected on the main part 2 as original document feeder 8 and one deck sheet feed section 50 of standard device, and thereunder connects the aspect graph picture as the formation pattern of the feedboard for paper of optional equipment.For example be equivalent in the horizontal and the sheet feed section of two paper feeding cassettes of row arrangement at this said feedboard for paper, its height is with roughly the same when two-layer sheet feed section shown in Figure 16 50 longitudinal overlaps.In each paper feeding cassette, for example can pack the paper P of A4 size into the direction of vertical length, compare, have bigger delivered payload capability with one deck sheet feed section 50.
In the second bitmap images B12, comprise four single image b1~b3, b7.Wherein single image b1~b3 is identical with single image shown in Figure 19.And remaining single image b7 is equivalent to described feedboard for paper.In the second bitmap images B12, do not comprise the single image that is equivalent to after-treatment device 70, video data herein is blank.And, then be the analog image entire system form that forms a device 1c bitmap images of (on main part 2, connection) as the sheet feed section 50 of standard device with as the formation pattern of the feedboard for paper of optional equipment the state of described four single image b1~b3, b7 combination.
In Figure 21, the 3rd bitmap images B13 is equivalent to connect original document feeder 8 and one deck sheet feed section 50 as standard device on main part 2, and thereunder connect the platform that is provided with as optional equipment, connect aspect graph picture with the formation pattern of the after-treatment device of described after-treatment device different types in the left side.After-treatment device shown here is different with after-treatment device pattern shown in Figure 16, for example except described bookbinding function, also has the bookbinding of on paper P, beating with the function (punching functions) in hole, paper P doubling or carry out the function (brochure bookbinding function) that staple is bound.Platform is set in addition less than function as sheet feed section.
In the 3rd bitmap images B13, comprise five single image b1~b3, b8, b9.Wherein single image b1~b3 and Figure 19 and single image shown in Figure 20 are identical.Another single image b8 is equivalent to simulate the described image that the form of platform is set, and remaining single image b9 is equivalent to simulate the image of form of the after-treatment device of other patterns.And, then be a bitmap images of the analog image entire system form that forms device 1c (on main part 2, connect sheet feed section 50, as the after-treatment device of optional equipment and the formation pattern of platform is set) as standard device the state of these five single image b1~b3, b8, b9 combination.
The system configuration information that the main body control portion 320 of the 3rd execution mode is carried out upgrades to handle and describes below.Figure 22 is used to illustrate that the system configuration information that the main body control portion 320 of the 3rd execution mode carries out upgrades the flow chart of handling.
In the power supply of connecting image processing system 1c, main body control portion 320 and the initialization process of display control unit 310 with regard to stipulating respectively.Become the state that can communicate by letter then between main body control portion 320 and display control unit 310, main body control portion 320 just carries out system configuration information shown in Figure 22 and upgrades processing.In order each step in the program is described below.
At first in step S41, the CPU321 of main body control portion 320 is with reference to the signal that is connected of optional connector 330 and the optional connector 340 in side.In step S42, CPU321 is according to connecting the signal generating system configuration information then.
In step S43, the CPU321 of main body control portion 320 selects video data (data bitmap) according to the system configuration information that generates respectively by the cut zone R1 on the display frame 100c~R3 then.
Wherein cut zone R1~R3 is along having shown and will having divided out on the border of the single image under the situation of the aspect graph picture (bitmap images) that shows on the display frame 100c.In example shown in Figure 180, border along single image b3 and b4, viewing area A is divided into the cut zone R1 and the single image b4, the cut zone R2 of b5 that comprise its below of the single image b1~b3 that comprises the right side, and, viewing area A is divided into cut zone R3 and other cut zone R1, R2 along the border of single image b6 and other single image b1~b5.
Therefore be positioned at the cut zone R1 of viewing area A upper right quarter, on display frame 100c corresponding to main part 2, as the configuration of the sheet feed section 50 and the original document feeder 8 of standard device.The cut zone R2 that is positioned at right lower quadrant in addition corresponding to two-layer sheet feed section 50, feedboard for paper or the configuration of platform is set, is positioned at the configuration of the cut zone R3 in left side corresponding to the after-treatment device of after-treatment device 70 or other patterns on display frame 100c.
Be that the CPU321 of main body control portion 320 by cut zone R1, R2, R3, selects the video data (data bitmap) corresponding to the first bitmap images B11 respectively under the situation of formation shown in Figure 16 in step S43 this moment in the system of image processing system 1c.
In step S44, the CPU321 of main body control portion 320 sends the video data of selecting respectively by cut zone R1, R2, R3 (data bitmap) to display control unit 310 then.
In step S45, the CPU321 of main body control portion 320 comes the signal that is connected of optional connector 330 of reference and the optional connector 340 in side by external interrupt then, and judges whether connect signal changes.(be "No" among the step S45) under the situation that the connection signal does not change, CPU321 continues to monitor the variation that connects signal.
On the other hand, for example because of optional equipment append or change that system such as removal constitutes causes connecting under the situation that signal taken place to change (being "Yes" among the step S45), CPU321 turns back to the processing of step S42, regenerates system configuration information.Like this system configuration information that is stored among the RAM323 is updated to up-to-date content.
Under this external situation of upgrading system configuration information, the processing of CPU321 execution in step S43 and step S44 is reselected video data by cut zone R1, R2, R3, and selected video data is sent to display control unit 310.
The demonstration control and treatment that the display control unit 310 of the 3rd execution mode is carried out describes below.Figure 23 is the flow chart that is used to illustrate the demonstration control and treatment that the display control unit 310 of the 3rd execution mode is carried out.In the process of image processing system 1c work, the CPU311 of display control unit 310 for example carries out with certain cycle and shows control and treatment.
At first in step S51, the CPU311 of display control unit 310 judges whether to receive the video data (data bitmap) that sends from main body control portion 320.
(be "Yes" among the step S51) when being judged as in step S51 under the situation that receives video data, in step S52, CPU311 lays in the video data that sends in the buffer storage 312.On the other hand, (be "No" among the step S51) when being judged as under the situation that does not receive video data in step S51, CPU311 walks around the processing of step S52, transfers to the processing of step S53.
Then in step S53, the CPU311 of display control unit 310 judges whether to receive the demonstration index signal of aspect graph picture that the indicated number analog image that is sent by main body control portion 320 forms the form of device 1c.For example detect under the situations such as paper P is stuck, send the demonstration index signal to display control unit 310 in main body control portion 320.
(be "Yes" among the step S53) under being judged as the situation that receives the demonstration index signal of being sent by main body control portion 320, the CPU311 of display control unit 310 transfers to the later processing of step S54.On the other hand, (be "No" among the step S53) under being judged as the situation that does not receive the demonstration index signal, CPU311 temporarily finishes to show control and treatment.
In step S54, the CPU311 of display control unit 310 transmits (duplicating) to the video data of deposit in buffer storage 312 and gives lcd controller 313 then.Here the video data of Chuan Songing comprises the bitmap images of selecting respectively by cut zone R1, R2, R3 (B11 or B12 or B13).In step S55, the lcd controller 313 of display control unit 310 drives LCD 100 according to the video data that sends then.
At this first of the 3rd execution mode is shown that example describes.Follow and carry out demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 23, for example display frame 100c shown in Figure 180 is shown that as first example shows.First shows that example constitutes on (original document feeder 8+ main part 2+ one deck sheet feed section 50) basis corresponding to the standard at image processing system 1c, connects as the formation pattern under the situation of the two-layer sheet feed section 50 of optional equipment and after-treatment device 70 again.
Below second of the 3rd execution mode is shown that example describes.Figure 24 represents to follow and carries out demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 23, second figure that shows example that LCD 100 is carried out.Second shows that example constitutes on (original document feeder 8+ main part 2+ one deck sheet feed section 50) basis corresponding to the standard at image processing system 1c, connects the formation pattern as the described feedboard for paper and the after-treatment device 70 of optional equipment again.In this case, different with formation example shown in Figure 16, image processing system 1c does not possess the second layer and the 3rd layer of sheet feed section 50, has feedboard for paper and replace.
Under the situation that adopts this formation, in the step S43 that system configuration information renewal shown in Figure 22 is handled, dynamically carry out following selection: for the cut zone R1 in the A of viewing area, R3, select the video data of the first bitmap images B11 (Figure 19), for cut zone R2, select the video data of the second bitmap images B12 (Figure 20).
Then, display control unit 310 drives LCD 100 according to the video data of selecting respectively by cut zone R1, R2, R3.Its result, as shown in figure 24, the image after demonstration on the display frame 100c is synthetic the single image b7 of single image b1, the b2 of the part of the first bitmap images B11, b3, b6 and second a bitmap images B12 part.Image in this case is the aspect graph picture of the configuration (original document feeder 8+ main part 2+ is as the sheet feed section 50+ feedboard for paper+after-treatment device 70 of standard device) of the actual formation pattern of correct simulation.
Below the 3rd of the 3rd execution mode is shown that example describes.Figure 25 is that execution demonstration control and treatment shown in Figure 23 is followed in expression, the figure of the 3rd demonstration example that LCD 100 is carried out.The 3rd shows that example constitutes on (original document feeder 8+ main part 2+ one deck sheet feed section 50) basis corresponding to the standard at image processing system 1c, connects the two-layer sheet feed section 50 as optional equipment, also is connected with the formation of the after-treatment device of other patterns.In this case, different with formation example shown in Figure 16, image processing system 1c has the after-treatment device of other patterns.
Under the situation that adopts this formation, in the step S43 that system configuration information renewal shown in Figure 22 is handled, dynamically carry out following selection: for the cut zone R1 in the A of viewing area, R2, select the video data of the first bitmap images B11 (Figure 19), for cut zone R3, select the video data of the 3rd bitmap images B13 (Figure 21).
Display control unit 310 drives LCD 100 according to the video data of selecting respectively by cut zone R1, R2, R3.Its result, as shown in figure 25, the image after demonstration on the display frame 100c is synthetic the single image b9 of the part of the single image b1~b5 of the part of the first bitmap images B11 and the 3rd bitmap images B13.Image in this case is the aspect graph picture of the configuration (original document feeder 8+ main part 2+ is as the after-treatment device of other patterns of the two-layer sheet feed section 50+ of sheet feed section 50+ of standard device) of the actual formation pattern of correct simulation.
Then other demonstration examples (not having figure) to the 3rd execution mode describe.Upgrade processing because main body control portion 320 carries out system configuration information shown in Figure 22, all the time system configuration information is updated to up-to-date configuration information, the demonstration of the formation pattern of the realistic image processing system 1c shown in for example can being achieved as follows.
For example the system variation at image processing system 1c is under the situation about having on main part 2 bases as one deck sheet feed section 50 of standard device and the formation pattern that platform is set, upgrade among the step S43 that handles at system configuration information shown in Figure 22, for cut zone R1, select the video data of the first bitmap images B11, for cut zone R2, select the video data of the 3rd bitmap images B13,, select the video data (data blank) of the second bitmap images B12 for cut zone R3.Its result is at the aspect graph picture that shows on the display frame 100c after synthesizing the single image b1~b3 of the part of the first bitmap images B11 and as the single image b8 of the part of the 3rd bitmap images B13.
Perhaps at the system variation of image processing system 1c for having on main part 2 bases under the situation as the formation pattern of the after-treatment device of one deck sheet feed section 50, feedboard for paper and other patterns of standard device, upgrade among the step S43 that handles at system configuration information shown in Figure 22, for cut zone R1, select the video data of the first bitmap images B11, for cut zone R2, select the video data of the second bitmap images B12, for cut zone R3, select the video data of the 3rd bitmap images B13.The aspect graph picture of its result after demonstration on the display frame 100c is synthetic the single image b9 of the part of the single image b7 of the part of the single image b1~b3 of the part of the first bitmap images B11, the second bitmap images B12, the 3rd bitmap images B13.
As mentioned above, in the present embodiment, formation pattern according to the image processing system 1c of reality, main body control portion 320 is respectively by cut zone R1, R2, R3 Dynamic Selection video data (data bitmap), and selected video data sent to display control unit 310, show the control (indication of demonstration) of work.Therefore, in whole demonstration work, it is just passable that being transmitted in of video data only carried out once at first, can alleviate the burden that transmits data and deal with data, and shorten and transmit data and needed time of deal with data.
In addition, even under the situation that after this formation pattern of system takes place dynamically to change, also can respectively by cut zone R1, R2, R3 Dynamic Selection video data, and in whole demonstration work, selected video data only be transmitted once according to formation pattern after changing.Therefore there is no need repeatedly to transmit a plurality of (respectively constituting the unit) video data, also there is no need a plurality of video datas are arranged the data that are combined into transmission usefulness on storage space according to the formation pattern.Therefore, main body control portion 320 and display control unit 310 both sides can alleviate the burden of data processing, can carry out the transmission of data effectively.
The present invention is not subjected to the restriction of described execution mode, can carry out various distortion back and implement.In the system of present embodiment constitutes, exemplified main part 2 and as the sheet feed section 50 discerptible examples of standard device, but also can in main part 2, sheet feed section 50 be housed one.
Viewing area A, the cut zone R1~R3 and first that exemplifies in the present embodiment~the 3rd bitmap images B11, B12, B13 etc. are preferable example, can suitably implement at the distortion back them.
Exemplified in the present embodiment the optional attaching part of conducts such as the sheet feed section 50, feedboard for paper, the after-treatment device 70 that append, the after-treatment device that platform and other patterns are set, but also can be connected the attaching part of big capacity sheet feed section (side platform) on the main part 2 as other.
In addition in the present embodiment, exemplified LCD 100 has been arranged on example on the main part 2, but also can be arranged on LCD 100 on the attaching parts such as original document feeder 8 or after-treatment device 70.
The 4th execution mode
With reference to the accompanying drawings the 4th execution mode of the present invention is described.Figure 26 is the figure that the integral body of the image processing system of schematic representation the 4th execution mode constitutes.At this, among Figure 26 schematic representation as the formation of the printer of an example of image processing system 1d.
As shown in figure 26, below main part 2 inside of image processing system 1d, paper reservoir 4 is housed.Paper reservoir 4 has main body box 6 and sheet feed section 61.At the inner laminated of the main body box 6 plurality of sheets of paper P that packs into.Sheet feed section 61 orders are extracted the paper P of the superiors out, and the upper right side of main body box 6 is sent in Figure 26.The paper P that is sent overturns left in the inside of main part 2, keeps this state and is transferred to horizontal direction.
Main body box 6 can under this state that is drawn out, can replenish new paper P, or paper P be changed into the paper of other kinds to body the place ahead of main part 2 to pulling out in main body box 6 in addition.
On the downstream position of the paper feeding direction of the paper reservoir 4 in main part 2, paper-feeding passage 42, alignment roller 7, print engine 10 and transfer printing portion 11 that arranged in order has donor rollers 41, paper supply to use.
Core at print engine 10 has photosensitive drums 18.And above print engine 10, has laser scan unit 20.Shown in chain-dotted line among the figure, laser scan unit 20 is to photosensitive drums 18 irradiating lasers.Transfer printing portion 11 has transfer roll 14 in addition, and this transfer roll 14 contacts with the below of photosensitive drums 18, is formed for toner is looked like to be transferred to transfer printing crack on the paper P.
Toner container 21 is equipped with in the inside of this external main part 2.This toner container 21 is positioned at the top of right-hand, the paper-feeding passage 42 of laser scan unit 20, can install and remove mutually with main part 2.Toner in the toner container 21 is provided for photosensitive drums 18 through developer (developing apparatus) 22.
In addition, at the downstream position of the paper feeding direction of print engine 10 and transfer printing portion 11, be formed with fixing device 12 and discharge the paper-feeding passage 36 of usefulness.Left surface along main part 2 extends this paper-feeding passage 36 upward from the downstream of fixing device 12, and at the upper position of main part 2 again to right-hand bending.Be formed with paper discharge tray 15 on main part 2, this paper discharge tray 15 can receive the paper P that discharges from the terminal of paper-feeding passage 36, and is stacked in short transverse.The user can be easily takes out the paper P after the printing that is discharged on the paper discharge tray 15 from the outside.
On the other hand, be formed with the paper-feeding passage 40 that duplex printing is used below transfer printing portion 11 and the fixing device 12 and between the paper reservoir 4.This paper-feeding passage 40 is along on the position of the left surface of main part 2, from paper-feeding passage 36 along separate routes and extend downwards and form.And this paper-feeding passage 40, extends to horizontal direction after right-hand bending in the inside of main part 2, and converges at downstream position and the paper-feeding passage 42 near sheet feed section 61.
More than be the concise and to the point formation of main part 2, but the image processing system 1d of present embodiment can connect and utilize the sheet feed section (attaching part) 50 as standard device or optional equipment at the downside of main part 2.If for example the standard of the formation that connects one deck sheet feed section 50 on main part 2 as image processing system 1d constituted, then the example of Figure 26 is the optional formation that connects four layers of sheet feed section 50 on the standard formation base with overlapping state.
Sheet feed section 50 has carton 52, paper supply unit 54, paper passage 56 and conveying roller 58 separately.The carton 52 stacked plurality of sheets of paper P that pack into.Paper supply unit 54 orders are extracted the paper P of the superiors out to the upper right side.The paper P that is extracted out by paper supply unit 54 passes through paper passage 56, is carried vertically upward.The paper P that transports upward is sent in the paper-feeding passage 42 of main part 2, is transferred roller 44 and receives, and is sent in the paper-feeding passage 42.
In addition, sheet feed section 50 is overlapping up and down mutually, and wherein, the upper end of paper passage 56 is connected in the lower end of the paper passage of its upper strata sheet feed section 50.Therefore from a plurality of sheet feed sections 50, be positioned at the paper P that the sheet feed section 50 below the number second layer is extracted out, be transferred roller 58 thereon in Ceng the paper passage 56 and receive, carried vertically upward.
Operation display part 60 is housed on the cap of image processing system 1d, and this operation display part 60 is provided with various action buttons and LCD etc.Wherein action button receives user's operation input.In addition, in the display frame of LCD, except showing user oriented various Word message (state and actions menu etc.), go back the aspect graph picture of display simulation image processing system 1d and attaching part form thereof.Utilize the purpose of this aspect graph picture for example to be, in the process of image processing system 1d work, the position that paperboard (clogging) takes place or the disconnected paper state of sheet feed section 50 are conveyed to the user intuitively.Demonstration control to the aspect graph picture of present embodiment is described in detail below.
Figure 27 is the block diagram that expression is arranged on display control unit 410 formations of the LCD 100 on the operation display part shown in Figure 26 60.The control example of LCD 100 is as being undertaken by display control unit 410.Display control unit 410 for example comprises CPU411, lcd controller 412, display data memory 413, list data memory 414, RAM415 and interface 416.At this, adopt identical Reference numeral for the formation unit identical with first execution mode.The position that LCD 100 for example is arranged on the cap surface of image processing system 1d, the user sees easily.
Display control unit 410 for example can be a circuit board that is contained in the main part 2 of image processing system 1d.The described unit that respectively constitutes is housed on circuit board.Each constitutes the unit and interconnects by cloth ray mode and the bus 417 that does not have expression among the figure.CPU411, lcd controller 412 and RAM415 can adopt general device.At this, CPU411 also can be the ASIC that vertical application is housed.In addition, the operation signal of exporting from described action button passes through interface 416, is input to display control unit 410.
Display data memory 413 for example possesses storage devices such as ROM or EEPROM.In the storage area (memory block) of this display data memory 413, preserve single video data, this single video data is the material of the image that will show on LCD 100.Details about single video data will be narrated in the back.
List data memory 414 also for example possesses storage devices such as ROM or EEPROM.In this list data memory 414, store the list data that when CPU411 visit (reading in) display data memory 413, utilizes.Details about list data also will be narrated in the back.
Input is from the system configuration information of main body control portion 420 in display control unit 410.This system configuration information is used to be identified in the formation pattern that connects on the main part 2 of image processing system 1d as the entire system under the situation of the sheet feed section 50 of standard device or optional equipment.Specifically, system configuration information be used for system that recognition image forms device 1d be main part 2 constitutes separately (formation pattern 0), still on main part 2, connect a sheet feed section 50 formation (the standard formation of present embodiment, (formation pattern 1), still connect the formation (formation pattern 2) of two sheet feed sections 50 or connect the sheet feed section 50 of three, four, five (or more than six) formation ( formation mode 3,4,5 ...).
Viewing area in the display frame of LCD 100 is divided into a plurality of cut zone.In the present embodiment, LCD 100 is arranged on the main part 2, but the present invention is defined in this especially, also can be arranged on the sheet feed section 50.
Display data memory 413 is preserved respectively and the corresponding a plurality of single video datas of each cut zone of a plurality of cut zone.CPU411 is according to a plurality of single video data that is kept in the display data memory 413, at each cut zone display image, with the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration after display simulation main part 2 in the display frame of the state that a plurality of cut zone are synthesized and sheet feed section 50 combinations.
List data memory 414 is predesignated on main part 2 the multiple formation pattern that connects a plurality of sheet feed sections 50, and the list data that each cut zone and single video data is associated by each the formation pattern in this multiple formation pattern of storage.
Main body control portion 420 is contained in the main part 2 as the unit of the image formation work functions with control image processing system 1d.Main body control portion 420 generates described system configuration information.Though not expression among the figure in addition, main body control portion 420 also comprises arithmetic processing apparatus, storage device and interfaces etc. such as CPU, and each constitutes the unit and is installed on the circuit board.In each sheet feed section 50, for example be provided with the optional connector 430 of pull-type, when being connected sheet feed section 50 on the main part 2, optional connector 430 also is connected on the main part 2.
During this external overlapping linking number layer sheet feed section 50, optional connector 430 just is connected in series on the main part 2.Each optional connector 430 is connected the reference potential identical with main body control portion 420.Main body control portion 420 can detect the number of plies of sheet feed section 50 according to the connection signal (conducting or disconnection) of each optional connector 430.Under the situation that multiple sheet feed section 50 is arranged, in described connection signal, also comprise being used to discern sheet feed section 50 kinds of information (about four).
In addition in the present embodiment, main part 2 is equivalent to an example of main part, sheet feed section 50 is equivalent to an example of attaching part, LCD 100 is equivalent to an example of image display, display data memory 413 is equivalent to an example of data preservation portion, CPU411 and lcd controller 412 are equivalent to an example of display control unit, list data memory 414 is equivalent to an example of related information storage part, and main body control portion 420 and optional connector 430 are equivalent to constitute an example of test section.
Figure 28 is the sketch of an example of display frame 100d of the LCD 100 of expression the 4th execution mode.The dotted line of trellis shown in Figure 28 is the netting twine of hypothesis regulation on display frame 100d.Along this netting twine, the pixel of arranging is divided into the square that on vertical and horizontal, comprises some pixels respectively on display frame 100d.
In the present embodiment, the cut zone R1~R16 of regulation that the viewing area A of display frame 100d is provided with a plurality of (being 16 in this example), the rectangle part of the least unit of representing with double dot dash line among Figure 28 is equivalent to a cut zone.In each cut zone R1~R16, for example comprise the square of vertical 3 row * horizontal 6 row of dividing with netting twine.Cut zone R1~R16 configuration that adjoins each other on display frame 100d is in addition arranged vertical 8 row * horizontal 2 row and is added up to 16 cut zone R1~R16 in this example.At this, the double dot dash line of netting twine and expression cut zone R1~R16 does not show on the display frame 100d of reality.
Figure 29 A~Figure 29 F and Figure 30 A~Figure 30 J are the figure of the object lesson of the single video data of expression.Figure 29 A~Figure 29 F represents respectively and last several six (vertical 3 row * horizontal 2 row) corresponding each single video data of cut zone R1~R6 that are positioned on the display frame 100d.Figure 30 A~Figure 30 J represents respectively and 10 (vertical 5 row * horizontal 2 row) corresponding each single video datas of cut zone R7~R16 that are connected on behind Figure 29 A~Figure 29 F.These single video datas are kept in the display data memory 413 with the form (for example bitmap of 16 colours, monochrome scale or black and white two-values etc.) of raster data.
Single video data comprises blank parts D1 and image section D2.In Figure 29 A, Figure 29 C, Figure 29 E, Figure 30 A, Figure 30 C, Figure 30 E, Figure 30 G and Figure 30 I, blank parts D1 is configured in the left side, and image section D2 is configured in the right side.On the contrary, in Figure 29 B, Figure 29 D, Figure 29 F, Figure 30 B, Figure 30 D, Figure 30 F, Figure 30 H and Figure 30 J, blank parts D1 is configured in the right side, and image section D2 is configured in the left side.
Wherein blank parts D1 is the zone that is used on display frame 100d the pairing pixel of this blank parts D1 being shown as blank (white image), and this blank parts D1 comprises white data W B.Image section D2 is used for the zone that on display frame 100d the form of image processing system 1d (or sheet feed section 50) shown as image in addition, comprises color data CB and line data L in this image section D2.Though be called line data L here, line data L also is a raster data, is not vector data.
If the single video data of six shown in Figure 29 A~Figure 29 F is arranged the back integrator, then be combined into the aspect graph picture of main part 2.If in addition two single video datas of left and right sides disposed adjacent in Figure 30 A~Figure 30 J are arranged the back integrator, then are combined into the aspect graph picture of sheet feed section 50 respectively.
In addition shown in Figure 30 B, Figure 30 D, Figure 30 F, Figure 30 H and Figure 30 J, corresponding each single video data of following five cut zone R8, R10, R12, R14, R16 with the right side, its image section D2 removes and comprises color data CB and line data L, also comprises the graph data NB of icon shape.These graph datas NB is used for for example " 1 "~boxes such as " 5 " numbering intuitively being shown on display frame 100d." 1 " write in graph data NB~numerals such as " 5 " also is a grating image, is not character font data.
Figure 31 is the figure of an example of the list data of expression the 4th execution mode.In list data, respectively some rank correlation connection of 16 cut zone R1~R16 and a plurality of grade (is four of " A "~" D " at this).Its middle grade " A " is associated with the single video data of expression " not having ".Grade " B " is associated with the single video data of the bitmap (" bitmap a ") shown in Figure 29 A~Figure 29 F and Figure 30 A~Figure 30 J in addition.And grade " C " also is associated with the single video data of other " bitmap b ".In addition, do not determine, but can be associated yet with the single video data of other " bitmap c " in the content of this single video data that is associated with grade " D ".
Putting before this, in the list data, according to system constitute pattern to each cut zone specify with grade " A "~" D " in some being associated.In Figure 31, be illustrated in the list data grade to each cut zone appointment with reticulate pattern.As mentioned above, the formation that has one deck sheet feed section 50 when main part 2 is under the situation of standard formation, and system's formation pattern shown in Figure 26 is to constitute in standard on (in the formation that connects one deck sheet feed section 50 on the main part 2) basis, connects four layers of sheet feed section 50 again.
The formation pattern that list data shown in Figure 31 is corresponding shown in Figure 26 as can be seen in this case, is associated with grade " B " to whole cut zone R1~R16 appointment.In this case, whole cut zone R1~R16 are associated with the single video data of " the bitmap a " shown in Figure 29 A~Figure 29 F and Figure 30 A~Figure 30 J respectively.
The display control program that the display control unit 410 of the 4th execution mode is carried out describes below.Figure 32 is the flow chart that is used to illustrate the display control program that the display control unit 410 of the 4th execution mode is carried out.
At the power supply of connecting image processing system 1d, main body control portion 420 is after the initialization process of stipulating, with reference to the connection signal of optional connector 430, generation system configuration information.Display control unit 410 is transferred to this display control program after the initialization process of stipulating in addition.In order each step in this program is described below.
At first in step S61, the CPU411 of display control unit 410 obtains from the system configuration information of main body control portion 420 transmissions.Then in step S62, the CPU411 of display control unit 410 forms the formation pattern (0~N), and its high-speed cache of device 1d according to the system configuration information recognition image.
Then in step S63, the CPU411 pro forma interview sheet data storage 414 of display control unit 410 selects that (0~N) corresponding list data for example is stored in the list data of selecting among the RAM415 with the formation pattern that identifies.
In step S64, the CPU411 of display control unit 410 is with reference to the list data on the RAM415, and visit display data memory 413, and the single video data of reading is sent to lcd controller 412 then.This moment CPU411 according in list data to grade " A "~" D " of each cut zone R1~R16 appointment, the address of the single video data that appointment will be read.
In step S65, the lcd controller 412 of display control unit 410 drives LCD 100 according to the single video data that sends then.
Figure 33 is used to illustrate follow carry out display control program shown in Figure 32 the figure of the first demonstration example that LCD 100 is carried out.This first demonstration example constitutes (formation pattern 5) corresponding to the system under the situation of appending four layers of sheet feed section 50 on the standard formation of image processing system 1d.
Under the situation that adopts this system to constitute, in step S63, select list data shown in Figure 31, whole cut zone R1~R16 of the viewing area A of display frame 100d is associated with the single video data of " bitmap a ".Its result is because at the bitmap images that shows among cut zone R1~R6 shown in Figure 29 A~Figure 29 F, they integrators, then the aspect graph of display simulation main part 2 forms is as F0.Among this external other cut zone R7~R16, the bitmap images shown in displayed map 30A~Figure 30 J.This moment, the aspect graph of display simulation sheet feed section 50 forms was as F1~F5 by synthetic respectively the left and right sides adjacent two cut zone R7, R8, cut zone R9, R10, cut zone R11, R12, cut zone R13, R14, cut zone R15, R16.On display frame 100d, by synthetic as F0~F5 these aspect graphs, then the system of display simulation image processing system 1d constitutes the aspect graph picture of configuration then.
The following describes and follow the execution display control program, the second demonstration example that LCD 100 is carried out.Show in the example second, except that the single video data of " bitmap a ", also utilize the single video data of other " bitmap b ".
Figure 34 A~Figure 34 D is the figure that second of expression the 4th execution mode shows the single video data of example.Figure 34 A~Figure 34 D represents the single video data of " bitmap b " respectively, and each single video data is associated with cut zone R13~R16 on the display frame 100d.If four single video datas of Figure 34 A~Figure 34 D are arranged the back integrator, then are combined into the data of the aspect graph picture of big capacity sheet feed section.Big capacity sheet feed section for example is the optional attaching part with twice left and right sides carrying capacity of described sheet feed section 50, is equivalent to sheet feed section overlapping two-layer size about in the of 50.
Figure 35 is the figure that second of expression the 4th execution mode shows the list data of example.List data shown in Figure 35 connects the system's formation (formation pattern 6) as the described big capacity sheet feed section of optional equipment again corresponding to the two-layer sheet feed section 50 that connects as optional equipment on the standard formation base of system.At this, big capacity sheet feed section is connected on the undermost position.
In list data shown in Figure 35, cut zone R1~R12 specified be associated, but other cut zone R13~R16 appointment is associated with grade " C " with grade " B ".In this case, cut zone R1~R12 is associated with the single video data of " bitmap a ", and other cut zone R13~R16 is associated with the single video data of " bitmap b ".
Figure 36 is the figure that second of expression the 4th execution mode shows the display frame of LCD 100 in the example.In this case, the cut zone R1 of the viewing area A of display frame 100d~R6 is according to the single video data of " bitmap a ", display bitmap image.Therefore if synthetic them, then the aspect graph of display simulation main part 2 forms is as F0.This is external to be connected among six cut zone R7~R12 of its below, also according to the single video data display bitmap image of " bitmap a ", therefore, by synthetic respectively the left and right sides adjacent two cut zone R7, R8, cut zone R9, R10, cut zone R11, R12, the aspect graph of display simulation sheet feed section 50 forms is as F1~F3.In other four cut zone R13~R16, according to the single video data display bitmap image of " bitmap b ", therefore if synthetic them, then the aspect graph of the big capacity sheet feed section of display simulation form is as F6.Its result is on display frame 100d, and by these aspect graphs are synthesized one as F0~F3, F6, then the system of display simulation image processing system 1d constitutes the aspect graph picture of configuration.
The following describes and follow the execution display control program, the 3rd demonstration example that LCD 100 is carried out.Figure 37 is illustrated in the figure that the 3rd of the 4th execution mode shows the list data that utilizes in the example.List data shown in Figure 37 connects the system's formation (formation pattern 2) as one deck sheet feed section 50 of optional equipment again corresponding on the standard formation base of system.
In list data shown in Figure 37, cut zone R1~R10 specified be associated, but other cut zone R11~R16 appointment is associated with grade " A " with grade " B ".In this case, cut zone R1~R10 is associated with the single video data of " bitmap a ", and other cut zone R11~R16 is associated with the single video data of " not having ".At this, the single video data of " not having " is in display data memory 413, and for example whole pixels has described white data W B, or clear data (=0).
Figure 38 is the figure that the 3rd of expression the 4th execution mode shows the display frame of LCD 100 in the example.In this case, cut zone R1~R6 of the viewing area A of display frame 100d is according to the single video data display bitmap image of " bitmap a ".Therefore if synthetic them, then the aspect graph of display simulation main part 2 forms is as F0.This is external to be connected among four cut zone R7~R10 of its below, also according to the single video data display bitmap image of " bitmap a ", therefore by synthetic respectively the left and right sides adjacent two cut zone R7, R8, cut zone R9, R10, then the aspect graph of display simulation sheet feed section 50 forms is as F1, F2.In other six cut zone R11~R16, according to the single video data of " not having ", the decision displaying contents.Therefore on the display frame 100d of reality, do not show or show blank whatever.Its result is on display frame 100d, and by synthetic as F0~F2 aspect graph, the system of display simulation image processing system 1d constitutes the aspect graph picture of configuration.
The following describes and follow the execution display control program, the 4th demonstration example that LCD 100 is carried out.Figure 39 is illustrated in the figure that the 4th of the 4th execution mode shows the list data that utilizes in the example.List data shown in Figure 39 constitutes (formation pattern 0) corresponding to the modular system that does not append optional equipment.
In list data shown in Figure 39, cut zone R1~R8 specified be associated with grade " B ", other cut zone R9~R16 appointment is associated with grade " A ".In this case, cut zone R1~R8 is associated with the single video data of " bitmap a ", and other cut zone R9~R16 is associated with the single video data of " not having ".
Figure 40 is the figure that the 4th of expression the 4th execution mode shows the display frame of LCD 100 in the example.In this case, cut zone R1~R6 of the viewing area A of display frame 100d, according to the single video data display bitmap image of " bitmap a ", therefore if synthetic them, then the aspect graph of display simulation main part 2 forms is as F0.Be connected in two cut zone R7, the R8 of its below in addition, also according to the single video data display bitmap image of " bitmap a ", therefore if synthetic them, then the aspect graph of display simulation sheet feed section 50 forms is as F1.According to the single video data of " not having ", therefore the decision displaying contents does not show on the display frame 100d of reality whatever in other 8 cut zone R9~R16, or shows blank.Its result, by synthetic as F0, F1 aspect graph on display frame 100d, the modular system of display simulation image processing system 1d constitutes the aspect graph picture of configuration.
As mentioned above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of cut zone R1~R16 of regulation is set on the A of the viewing area of display frame 100d, the single video data that is associated with each cut zone R1~R16 is saved in the display data memory 413.System at image processing system 1d constitutes under the situation of multiple variation, select also with reference to the list data that is stored in advance by the formation pattern in the list data memory 414, according to the single video data that in selected list data, is associated, determine the displaying contents of each cut zone R1~R16 with each cut zone.
In addition in the present embodiment, the size (data capacity) of the single video data (for example single video data of " bitmap a " and " bitmap b ") that for example is associated with each cut zone R1~R16 is all identical.Maintenance when therefore guaranteeing storage area or assigned address in display data memory 413 and management are easily.
Even in addition use as big capacity sheet feed section, under the situation of attaching part that form (size) is different with other sheet feed section 50, because as long as on display frame 100d, each corresponding divided areas is appended the single video data of identical data capacity, so also make up new single video data easily, in addition, its maintenance and management are also easy.
The present invention is not limited to described execution mode, can carry out various distortion back and implement.Paper reservoir 4 can not be equipped with in the system of present embodiment constitutes, exemplified the example that paper reservoir 4 is housed in main part 2, but main part 2 also.
In addition in the present embodiment, exemplified the formation pattern of on main part 2, equipping, but image processing system 1d can constitute the system of the independent formation of main part 2 as standard also as the sheet feed section 50 of standard device.
First~the 4th shows that the example of the list data that exemplifies in the example all is preferable example, can suitably implement at the distortion back them.If described in addition system formation pattern changes, and is corresponding therewith, to prepare other list data certainly.
Exemplified sheet feed section 50 and big capacity sheet feed section as attaching part in the present embodiment, but also can image read-out, the after-treatment device attaching part as other be connected on the main part 2.
In addition in the present embodiment, exemplified LCD 100 has been arranged on example on the main part 2, but also can be arranged on LCD 100 grades on the attaching parts such as image read-out or after-treatment device.
In addition in the present embodiment, exemplified, but image processing system also can be photocopier, facsimile machine or digital complex machine etc. the example of printer as image processing system 1d.
Mainly comprise invention in this external described embodiment with following formation.
The image processing system that one aspect of the present invention provides comprises: main part is printed on the image that forms according to view data on the medium; Attaching part, connection is arranged on the described main part; Data preservation portion the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration after described main part of simulation and the combination of described attaching part, preserves as video data; Image display is arranged on described main part or the described attaching part, in the display frame of this image display, is used to show that the viewing area of described aspect graph picture is divided into a plurality of cut zone; And control part, respectively each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone is made the decision that whether shows, and control described image display, to determine in the cut zone that will show, show described aspect graph picture according to described video data, in decision is in the cut zone that does not show, does not show described aspect graph picture.
Constitute according to this, main part has the image that forms according to view data is printed to function on the medium.The attaching part connection is arranged on the main part in addition, for example function of auxiliary main part, or the function of adding other.In this case, image processing system is that main part and attaching part are associated and carry out a system of work.Data preservation portion preserves the aspect graph picture of simulating the image processing system configuration after main part and attaching part make up as video data.On main part or attaching part, image display is set, and in the display frame of this image display, is used to show that the viewing area of aspect graph picture is divided into a plurality of cut zone.Control part is made the decision that whether shows to each cut zone of a plurality of cut zone respectively, and the control image display, to be in the cut zone that will show, show the aspect graph picture according to video data in decision, and in decision is in the cut zone that does not show, does not show the aspect graph picture.
Thus, by respectively each cut zone in a plurality of cut zone being made the decision that whether shows, can only show the variform image with a kind of video data, even under the situation that the image processing system configuration changes after main part and the attaching part combination, also, can show the aspect graph picture of the form that meets various image processing systems by controlling the demonstration of cut zone according to this variation and not showing.And, even the formation of image processing system changes, also can only utilize a kind of demonstration to get final product all the time with data, owing to there is no need to read in a plurality of demonstration data according to the formation of image processing system, or they are arranged in make up the transmission data on the storage space, so alleviated the burden that transmits data and deal with data, can transmit data and deal with data effectively.
In addition, in described image processing system, preferably, described control part comprises: whether show determination section, respectively each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone is made the decision that whether shows; And display control unit, control described image display, with among described a plurality of cut zone, whether the determination section decision is in the cut zone that will show by described demonstration, show described aspect graph picture according to described video data, in that whether the determination section decision is in the cut zone that does not show by described demonstration, do not show described aspect graph picture.
Constitute according to this, whether show that determination section makes the decision that whether shows to each cut zone of a plurality of cut zone respectively.Display control unit is controlled described image display then, with in a plurality of cut zone, by whether showing that the determination section decision is in the cut zone that will show, show described aspect graph picture according to described video data, in that whether the determination section decision is in the cut zone that does not show by described demonstration, do not show described aspect graph picture.
Therefore, because each cut zone in a plurality of cut zone is made the decision that whether shows, and according to the result of its decision control shows or does not show, so can be easily show image processing system configuration after main part and attaching part made up to the user.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration of described data preservation portion's handle simulation under the maximum described attaching part situation of connection on the described main part is preserved as video data.
Constitute according to this, the aspect graph picture of display simulation entire system form in display frame, wherein, this aspect graph similarly is according to showing at a kind of video data that connects under maximum attaching part situations on the main part.And,, can only utilize a kind of video data to show the variform image by respectively each cut zone in a plurality of cut zone being made the decision that whether shows.
At this, though video data is to be used to show the image processing system configuration image that has main part and can be connected the maximum attaching parts on the main part, but because decision is in the cut zone that does not show in display frame, the state of video data for not showing, so on the picture of reality, the form image section that is equivalent to attaching part is not shown.Therefore, if according to having or not attaching part that each cut zone is switched between showing and not showing, then on picture, can show not connect any attaching part, only have the aspect graph picture of the image processing system that main part constitutes, also can show corresponding to connecting 1~aspect graph picture that the multiple image processing system of maximum attaching part constitutes.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, also comprise the formation test section, detect the actual described attaching part that is connected on the described main part, wherein, described demonstration is determination section whether, according to the testing result of described formation test section, respectively described each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows.
According to this formation, owing to detect the actual attaching part that is connected on the main part, and, each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows, so can show the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration that correct simulation is actual reliably according to the result who detects.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, also comprise the mask graph storage part, store a plurality of mask graphs in advance, these a plurality of mask graphs are according to the formation pattern of the main part and the attaching part of image processing system, represent whether show for each cut zone, wherein, described demonstration is whether in described a plurality of mask graphs of determination section from be stored in described mask graph storage part, selection meets the mask graph according to the formation pattern that testing result determined of described formation test section, and respectively each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows according to the mask graph of selecting.
According to this formation, in the mask graph storage part, store a plurality of mask graphs in advance, these a plurality of mask graphs represent whether show according to the formation pattern of the main part and the attaching part of image processing system for each cut zone.And, whether show in described a plurality of mask graphs of determination section from be stored in described mask graph storage part, selection meets the mask graph of the formation pattern that determines according to detected attaching part, and respectively each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows according to the mask graph of selecting.
Therefore, owing to store in advance for each cut zone and represent a plurality of mask graphs of whether showing, and from a plurality of mask graphs, select the mask graph of the formation pattern of the main part of realistic image processing system and attaching part, so can easily make the decision that whether shows to each cut zone respectively.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, described data preservation portion, simulating described main part and the described attaching part described aspect graph picture of the state after a plurality of single images combination of form separately respectively, preserve as a video data, described viewing area, the described single image according to showing in described viewing area is divided into a plurality of cut zone.
According to this formation, because in display frame, each cut zone is corresponding to the single image of simulation main part form or the single image of simulating each attaching part form, so can have or not attaching part in the formation according to the image processing system of reality, each cut zone is switched between showing and not showing.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, described control part comprises: data reserve portion, and deposit is used for the video data of display image in the display frame of described image display; The data transport unit is sent to described data reserve portion being kept at video data in the described data preservation portion, and makes this data reserve portion lay in the video data that this sends; The control instruction unit, output control index signal, indication shows described aspect graph picture in the display frame of described image display, and respectively each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows, whether indication shows in each cut zone; And display control unit, under the situation that has received the described control index signal of exporting by described control instruction unit, according to the video data of deposit in described data reserve portion, control the work of described image display, and, each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone is switched between showing and not showing according to described control index signal.
Constitute according to this, lay in the video data of display image in the display frame that is used at image display in data reserve portion, and the video data that is kept at data preservation portion is sent to data reserve portion, data reserve portion lays in this video data that sends.Control instruction unit output control index signal, indication shows the aspect graph picture in the display frame of image display, and respectively each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows, whether indication shows in each cut zone.Display control unit is under the situation that has received the control index signal of being exported by the control instruction unit, according to the video data of deposit in data reserve portion, control the work of image display, and respectively each cut zone of a plurality of cut zone is switched between showing or not showing according to the control index signal.
Therefore, indicated number aspect graph picture in the cut zone that indication needs to show, directly shows the aspect graph picture, and in the cut zone that indication does not need to show, does not show the aspect graph picture.Just, though the video data of deposit in data reserve portion is only a kind of, because in the cut zone that on picture, does not need to show, the state of video data for not showing, so, can show the variform image by the switching that shows or do not show.
Therefore for example at first video data is only transmitted once from data preservation portion, and deposit is in data reserve portion, even after this system of image processing system formation changes, also only whether to show in each cut zone by indication, just can respectively each cut zone be switched between showing or not showing according to the actual attaching part that has or not.Its result, can on picture, show not connect any attaching part, only have an aspect graph picture of the image processing system that main part constitutes, or can on picture, show aspect graph picture corresponding to the formation of the multiple image processing system of the attaching part of connection 1~maximum.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, also comprise the formation test section, detect the actual described attaching part that is connected on the described main part, wherein, described control instruction unit generates the control index signal whether indication shows in each cut zone according to the testing result of described formation test section.
Constitute according to this, owing to detect the actual attaching part that connects on main part, and according to the result who detects, whether indication will show in each cut zone, forms the aspect graph picture of device configuration so can show correct simulation real image reliably.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, described data preservation portion, simulating described main part and the described attaching part described aspect graph picture of the state after a plurality of single images combination of form separately respectively, preserve as a video data, described viewing area, the described single image according to showing in described viewing area is divided into a plurality of cut zone.
According to this formation, because in display frame, each cut zone is corresponding to the single image of simulation main part form or the single image of simulating each attaching part form, so can have or not attaching part according to the formation of the image processing system of reality, respectively each cut zone be switched between showing and not showing.
The image processing system that the present invention provides on the other hand comprises: main part is printed on the image that forms according to view data on the medium; Attaching part, connection is arranged on the described main part; Data preservation portion, predesignate the multiple formation pattern that on described main part, connects described attaching part, and simulation according to this multiple formation mode combinations a plurality of aspect graph pictures of a plurality of image processing system configurations behind described main part and the described attaching part, preserve as a plurality of video datas; Image display is arranged on described main part or the described attaching part, in the display frame of this image display, is used to show that the viewing area of described form integral image is divided into a plurality of cut zone; Data reserve portion, deposit is used for the video data of display image in the display frame of described image display; Displaying contents is distinguished portion, distinguishes required displaying contents in each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone; The data transport unit, distinguish the result that distinguishes of portion according to described displaying contents, in a plurality of video datas from be kept at described data preservation portion, select to comprise the video data of required displaying contents by described each cut zone, and a video data of selecting by described each cut zone is sent to described data reserve portion, make this data reserve portion lay in the video data that this sends; And display control unit, according to the video data of deposit in described data reserve portion, in described display frame, show described aspect graph picture.
Constitute according to this, main part has the image that forms according to view data is printed to function on the medium.The attaching part connection is arranged on the main part in addition, for example function of auxiliary main part, or the function of adding other.In this case, image processing system is that main part and attaching part are associated and carry out a system of work.In data preservation portion, predesignate the multiple formation pattern that multiple attaching part is connected main part, and simulation according to this multiple formation mode combinations a plurality of aspect graph pictures of a plurality of image processing system configurations behind main part and the attaching part, preserve as a plurality of video datas.Image display is arranged on main part or the attaching part, and, in the display frame of image display, be used to show that the viewing area of aspect graph picture is divided into a plurality of cut zone.In addition, in data reserve portion, lay in the video data that is used for display image in the display frame of image display.The displaying contents portion of distinguishing is distinguished at the required displaying contents of each cut zone of a plurality of cut zone, the data transport unit is according to the result who distinguishes, in a plurality of video datas from be kept at data preservation portion, select to comprise the video data of required displaying contents by each cut zone, and a video data of selecting by each cut zone is sent in the data reserve portion, and make this data reserve portion lay in the video data that this sends.Then, display control unit shows the aspect graph picture according to the video data of deposit in data reserve portion in display frame.
Therefore, according to multiple formation pattern, preserve the video data of a plurality of aspect graph pictures in advance, and according to the formation pattern of the image processing system of reality, by the video data of the required aspect graph picture of each cut zone Dynamic Selection, so can show the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration of the various formation pattern of correct simulation.In addition, meet in demonstration under the situation of aspect graph picture of formation pattern of various image processing systems, to data reserve portion video data is only transmitted once and get final product.Therefore show aspect graph as the time, there is no need to carry out repeatedly data and transmit, can alleviate the burden of data processing, improve and show that aspect graph as needed data transfer rate, can realize high efficiency.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, constitute test section and detect the actual described attaching part that is connected on the described main part, wherein, described displaying contents is distinguished the testing result of portion according to described formation test section, distinguishes the displaying contents that each cut zone is required.
Constitute according to this, owing to detect the actual attaching part that is connected on the main part, and, distinguish the displaying contents that each cut zone needs according to the result who detects, so can show the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration that correct simulation is actual reliably.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, described data preservation portion, simulating described main part and described attaching part described a plurality of aspect graph pictures of the state after a plurality of single images combination of form separately respectively, preserve as a video data respectively, described viewing area along the border of the described single image that shows in the described viewing area, is divided into a plurality of cut zone.
According to this formation, because in display frame, each cut zone is corresponding to the single image of simulation main part form or the single image of simulating each attaching part form, can have or not attaching part in the formation according to the image processing system of reality, select to comprise the video data of required displaying contents by each cut zone.
This external described image processing system, preferably, described display control unit, select video data by each cut zone, and from the video data of described selection, extracts the single image of the pairing cut zone part of the video data of this selection and synthetic, the described aspect graph picture of demonstration in described display frame by each cut zone.
According to this formation, owing to select video data by each cut zone, and also synthetic by each cut zone pairing cut zone of video data single image partly of this selection of extraction from the video data of selecting, so in display frame, can form device configuration image by display image.
The image processing system that further aspect of the present invention provides comprises: main part is printed on the image that forms according to view data on the medium; Image display is arranged on the described main part, and the viewing area in the display frame of this image display is divided into a plurality of cut zone; Data preservation portion preserves a plurality of single video data corresponding to each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone; And display control unit, according to the described a plurality of single video datas that are kept in the described data preservation portion, display image on each cut zone is with the aspect graph picture of the described main part form of display simulation in the described display frame of the state after a plurality of cut zone are synthesized.
Constitute according to this, main part has the image that forms according to view data is printed to function on the medium.Main part is provided with image display, and the viewing area in the display frame of image display is divided into a plurality of cut zone.At a plurality of single video data of data preservation portion preservation corresponding to each cut zone of a plurality of cut zone.Display control unit is according to a plurality of single video data that is kept in the data preservation portion, and display image in each cut zone is with the aspect graph picture of display simulation main part form in the state display frame after a plurality of cut zone are synthesized.
So, each cut zone of stipulating in display frame is corresponding with single video data, if a plurality of cut zone difference display image, they are synthesized as a result for it, show the aspect graph picture of main part.Therefore, owing to need not be that unit makes up single video data with the formation unit of image processing systems such as main part, as long as it is just passable to be with the cut zone in the display frame that unit makes up single video data, so can make combination, the maintenance and management of data become easy.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, also comprise attaching part, connect and be arranged on the described main part, wherein, described image display is arranged on described main part or the described attaching part, described display control unit, according to the described a plurality of single video datas that are kept in the described data preservation portion, display image on each cut zone, the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration after with display simulation in the described display frame of the state after synthetic described main part and described attaching part being made up a plurality of cut zone.
According to this formation, the attaching part connection is arranged on the main part, for example function of auxiliary main part, or the function of adding other.In this case, image processing system is that main part and attaching part are associated and carry out a system of work.Image display is arranged on main part or the attaching part, and the viewing area in the display frame of image display is divided into a plurality of cut zone.Described display control unit is according to many each the single video datas that are kept in the data preservation portion, at each cut zone display image, with the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration of display simulation in the display frame of the state after synthetic after main part and attaching part combination a plurality of cut zone.
Therefore, each cut zone of stipulating in display frame is corresponding with single video data, if a plurality of cut zone show display image respectively, they are synthesized as a result for it, can show the aspect graph picture of the image processing system integral body after main part and the attaching part combination.Therefore need not be that unit makes up single video data with the formation unit of image processing systems such as main part and attaching part, as long as it is just passable to be with the cut zone in the display frame that unit makes up single video data, so can make combination, the maintenance and management of data become easy.
In this external described image processing system, preferably also comprise: the related information storage part, predesignate on described main part the multiple formation pattern that connects described attaching part, and the related information that each cut zone and described single video data is associated by described multiple formation pattern of storage; And formation test section, detect the actual formation pattern that is connected the described attaching part on the described main part, wherein, described display control unit, according to the detected formation pattern of described formation test section, read the related information that is stored in the described related information storage part, and according to the single video data that in the related information of reading, is associated with each cut zone, at each cut zone display image.
According to this formation, even make because of the difference that constitutes pattern under the situation of image processing system configuration change, by according to various formation patterns, in advance cut zone and single video data are associated, can show the image processing system configuration image that meets the formation pattern.
In this external described image processing system, preferably, described data preservation portion all preserves described a plurality of single video datas with identical memory capacity.
Constitute according to this, owing to preserve all single video datas, in the time of in single video data being kept at device such as physical storage, can guaranteeing its storage area easily and specify the preservation place with identical memory capacity.

Claims (17)

1. image processing system is characterized in that comprising:
Main part is printed on the image that forms according to view data on the medium;
Attaching part, connection is arranged on the described main part;
Data preservation portion the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration after described main part of simulation and the combination of described attaching part, preserves as video data;
Image display is arranged on any one of described main part and described attaching part, in the display frame of this image display, is used to show that the viewing area of described aspect graph picture is divided into a plurality of cut zone; And
Control part, respectively each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone is made the decision that whether shows, and control described image display, to determine in the cut zone that will show, show described aspect graph picture according to described video data, in decision is in the cut zone that does not show, does not show described aspect graph picture.
2. image processing system according to claim 1 is characterized in that,
Described control part comprises:
Whether show determination section, respectively each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone is made the decision that whether shows; And
Display control unit, control described image display, with among described a plurality of cut zone, whether the determination section decision is in the cut zone that will show by described demonstration, show described aspect graph picture according to described video data, in that whether the determination section decision is in the cut zone that does not show by described demonstration, do not show described aspect graph picture.
3. image processing system according to claim 2 is characterized in that, the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration of described data preservation portion's handle simulation under the maximum described attaching part situation of connection on the described main part is preserved as video data.
4. image processing system according to claim 2 is characterized in that, also comprises:
Constitute test section, detect the actual described attaching part that is connected on the described main part,
Wherein, described demonstration is determination section whether, according to the testing result of described formation test section, respectively described each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows.
5. image processing system according to claim 4 is characterized in that, also comprises:
The mask graph storage part is stored a plurality of mask graphs in advance, and these a plurality of mask graphs represent whether show according to the formation pattern of the main part and the attaching part of image processing system for each cut zone,
Wherein, described demonstration is whether in described a plurality of mask graphs of determination section from be stored in described mask graph storage part, selection meets the mask graph according to the formation pattern that testing result determined of described formation test section, and respectively each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows according to the mask graph of selecting.
6. image processing system according to claim 2 is characterized in that,
Described data preservation portion simulating described main part and the described attaching part described aspect graph picture of the state after a plurality of single images combinations of form separately respectively, preserves as a video data,
Described viewing area, the described single image according to showing in described viewing area is divided into a plurality of cut zone.
7. image processing system according to claim 1 is characterized in that,
Described control part comprises:
Data reserve portion, deposit is used for the video data of display image in the display frame of described image display;
The data transport unit is sent to described data reserve portion being kept at video data in the described data preservation portion, and makes this data reserve portion lay in the video data that this sends;
The control instruction unit, output control index signal, whether indication shows described aspect graph picture in the display frame of described image display, and respectively each cut zone is made the decision that whether shows, indicate respectively in each cut zone to show; And
Display control unit, under the situation that receives the described control index signal of exporting by described control instruction unit, according to the video data of deposit in described data reserve portion, control the work of described image display, and, respectively each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone is switched between showing and not showing according to described control index signal.
8. image processing system according to claim 7 is characterized in that, also comprises:
Constitute test section, detect the actual described attaching part that is connected on the described main part,
Wherein, described control instruction unit generates and indicates the control index signal that whether shows in each cut zone respectively according to the testing result of described formation test section.
9. image processing system according to claim 7 is characterized in that,
Described data preservation portion simulating described main part and the described attaching part described aspect graph picture of the state after a plurality of single images combinations of form separately respectively, preserves as a video data,
Described viewing area, the described single image according to showing in described viewing area is divided into a plurality of cut zone.
10. image processing system is characterized in that comprising:
Main part is printed on the image that forms according to view data on the medium;
Attaching part, connection is arranged on the described main part;
Data preservation portion, predesignate the multiple formation pattern that on described main part, connects described attaching part, and simulation according to this multiple formation mode combinations a plurality of aspect graph pictures of a plurality of image processing system configurations behind described main part and the described attaching part, preserve as a plurality of video datas;
Image display is arranged on described main part or the described attaching part, in the display frame of this image display, is used to show that the viewing area of described form integral image is divided into a plurality of cut zone;
Data reserve portion, deposit is used for the video data of display image in the display frame of described image display;
Displaying contents is distinguished portion, distinguishes required displaying contents in each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone;
The data transport unit, distinguish the result that distinguishes of portion according to described displaying contents, in a plurality of video datas from be kept at described data preservation portion, select to comprise the video data of required displaying contents respectively by described each cut zone, and the video data of selecting respectively by described each cut zone is sent to described data reserve portion, make this data reserve portion lay in the video data that this sends; And
Display control unit according to the video data of deposit in described data reserve portion, shows described aspect graph picture in described display frame.
11. image processing system according to claim 10 is characterized in that, also comprises:
Constitute test section, detect the actual described attaching part that is connected on the described main part,
Wherein, described displaying contents is distinguished the testing result of portion according to described formation test section, distinguishes the displaying contents that each cut zone is required.
12. image processing system according to claim 10 is characterized in that,
Described data preservation portion simulating described main part and described attaching part described a plurality of aspect graph pictures of the state after a plurality of single images combinations of form separately respectively, preserves as a video data separately,
Described viewing area along the border of the described single image that shows in the described viewing area, is divided into a plurality of cut zone.
13. image processing system according to claim 12, it is characterized in that, described display control unit, select video data respectively by each cut zone, and from the video data of described selection, extract the single image of the pairing cut zone part of the video data of this selection and synthetic respectively out by each cut zone, in described display frame, show described aspect graph picture.
14. an image processing system is characterized in that comprising:
Main part is printed on the image that forms according to view data on the medium;
Image display is arranged on the described main part, and the viewing area in the display frame of this image display is divided into a plurality of cut zone;
Data preservation portion preserves a plurality of single video data corresponding to each cut zone of described a plurality of cut zone; And
Display control unit, according to the described a plurality of single video datas that are kept in the described data preservation portion, display image on each cut zone is with the aspect graph picture of the described main part form of display simulation in the described display frame of the state after a plurality of cut zone are synthesized.
15. image processing system according to claim 14 is characterized in that, also comprises:
Attaching part, connection is arranged on the described main part, wherein,
Described image display is arranged on described main part or the described attaching part,
Described display control unit, according to the described a plurality of single video datas that are kept in the described data preservation portion, display image on each cut zone, the aspect graph picture of the image processing system configuration after with display simulation in the described display frame of the state after synthetic described main part and described attaching part being made up a plurality of cut zone.
16. image processing system according to claim 15 is characterized in that also comprising:
The related information storage part is predesignated on described main part the multiple formation pattern that connects described attaching part, and the related information that each cut zone and described single video data is associated by each the formation pattern in the described multiple formation pattern of storage; And
Constitute test section, detect the actual formation pattern that is connected the described attaching part on the described main part,
Wherein, described display control unit according to the detected formation pattern of described formation test section, is read the related information that is stored in the described related information storage part, and according to the single video data that in the related information of reading, is associated, at each cut zone display image with each cut zone.
17. image processing system according to claim 14 is characterized in that, described data preservation portion all preserves described a plurality of single video datas with identical memory capacity.
CN2008100937343A 2007-04-17 2008-04-16 Image forming apparatus Expired - Fee Related CN101291380B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (8)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2007108218A JP5080846B2 (en) 2007-04-17 2007-04-17 Image forming apparatus
JP2007108217A JP5080845B2 (en) 2007-04-17 2007-04-17 Image forming apparatus
JP2007-108217 2007-04-17
JP2007-108216 2007-04-17
JP2007-108219 2007-04-17
JP2007108219A JP5049047B2 (en) 2007-04-17 2007-04-17 Image forming apparatus
JP2007108216A JP5049046B2 (en) 2007-04-17 2007-04-17 Image forming apparatus
JP2007-108218 2007-04-17

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
CN101291380A true CN101291380A (en) 2008-10-22
CN101291380B CN101291380B (en) 2010-09-15

Family

ID=40035441

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
CN2008100937343A Expired - Fee Related CN101291380B (en) 2007-04-17 2008-04-16 Image forming apparatus

Country Status (2)

Country Link
JP (1) JP5049046B2 (en)
CN (1) CN101291380B (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN107770402A (en) * 2016-08-23 2018-03-06 京瓷办公信息系统株式会社 Display control unit and computer-readable non-transient recording medium

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP6070922B2 (en) * 2012-06-21 2017-02-01 コニカミノルタ株式会社 Image forming apparatus

Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP3206166B2 (en) * 1992-12-25 2001-09-04 カシオ計算機株式会社 Image display control device and image display control method
JP3483151B2 (en) * 1993-04-16 2004-01-06 日立プリンティングソリューションズ株式会社 Printer display control device
JPH11184591A (en) * 1997-10-13 1999-07-09 Fuji Xerox Co Ltd Method and device for controlling device
JP4049925B2 (en) * 1999-02-04 2008-02-20 株式会社リコー Design support system and design support method
JP2002016749A (en) * 2000-06-30 2002-01-18 Sharp Corp Image forming device
JP2007036997A (en) * 2005-07-29 2007-02-08 Sharp Corp Image forming system

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN107770402A (en) * 2016-08-23 2018-03-06 京瓷办公信息系统株式会社 Display control unit and computer-readable non-transient recording medium

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
JP2008265048A (en) 2008-11-06
CN101291380B (en) 2010-09-15
JP5049046B2 (en) 2012-10-17

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CN104709742B (en) Image forming system, and jam clearing method
CN101655685B (en) Image forming apparatus
CN102045479A (en) Image forming apparatus and method, and apparatus for setting operation conditions of functional unit
CN1326710C (en) Sheet supplying apparatus and image forming system
US9654666B1 (en) Direct scan to package printing
CN101556447B (en) Printing apparatus and method
CN109803062A (en) Image processing apparatus and program
CN109696810A (en) Image formation system and the computer-readable recording medium for storing program
US20180227449A1 (en) Image processing apparatus for arranging marks at scheduled cutting positions
JP2011156751A (en) Image forming system
CN103135388A (en) Image forming apparatus
CN101291380B (en) Image forming apparatus
CN101098379B (en) Image processing apparatus and control method thereof
US8687227B2 (en) Printing index images and file information together
JP2018192774A (en) Image forming device, information processing terminal and computer program
CN102774146B (en) The control method of printing equipment and printing equipment
US8279470B2 (en) Image forming apparatus configuration image simulating an overall configuration of a combination of a main body and an attachment
CN100495248C (en) Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and computer product
CN106293384A (en) Control device, electronic installation and control method
JP3702735B2 (en) Image processing apparatus and data processing apparatus
CN102730470B (en) Opertaing device, image forming apparatus and control method thereof
JP2004045963A (en) Bookbinding system, bookbinding processing method, sheet processing apparatus, and program
JP6551333B2 (en) Image forming device
JPH10186953A (en) Distributed processing type preparing system
JP7413851B2 (en) image forming device

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
C06 Publication
PB01 Publication
C10 Entry into substantive examination
SE01 Entry into force of request for substantive examination
C14 Grant of patent or utility model
GR01 Patent grant
CF01 Termination of patent right due to non-payment of annual fee
CF01 Termination of patent right due to non-payment of annual fee

Granted publication date: 20100915

Termination date: 20170416