JP2003333234A - Image data processor, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily make the same settings of a console panel customized on one MFP (Multiple Function Peripheral) even on the console panel of another MFP. <P>SOLUTION: When one MFP customizes the console panel, panel setting information representing the setting contents is generated by a control part and stored in a panel setting information storage part. The other MFP receives input of the IP address of the above MFP by a user (step S7), accesses it to download the panel setting information (step S8), and sets the console panel of its own device according to the setting information (step S12). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image data processing device such as a digital copying machine or a facsimile device, and more particularly to a technique for customizing an input key in an operation section of the image data processing device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a plurality of copiers are often installed in a large number of workplaces. The operation panel of each copying machine is usually equipped with a liquid crystal display panel with a touch panel mounted on the surface, and the user presses the various input keys displayed on the liquid crystal display panel with his or her finger to input the input key. Is configured to execute the processing content associated with.

[0003]

However, if the manufacturers of the copying machines are different, the key arrangement on the liquid crystal display panel is completely different, and even if the same manufacturer is used, the key arrangement is also different. In many cases. In such a case, the user has to remember the arrangement and operation method of the input keys for each copying machine, which is very inconvenient.

In order to solve the above-mentioned inconvenience, the layout of the input keys displayed on the liquid crystal display plate in each copying machine is made changeable, and the user operates each copying machine to improve the usability. It may be possible to set a common layout, but it is very troublesome to set the layouts of the operation panels one by one.
In particular, recently, the number of multifunctional copying machines has increased, and the number of input keys has also increased accordingly. It is even more troublesome for the user to set the layout for all of these copying machines, and it is considerably difficult for the user. Will be a burden.

The above-mentioned inconvenience occurs not only in the copying machine but also in general image data processing apparatus having a plurality of input keys such as a facsimile apparatus and a scanner apparatus printer. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is an image data processing device capable of easily and easily setting an input key in an operation unit, a program operating in the image data processing device, and It is an object to provide a recording medium recording a program.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is an image data processing apparatus for executing a process associated with an input key of an operation section, the image data processing device comprising: Receiving means for receiving a first input regarding a layout of the input key to be used and a second input regarding a processing content associated with each input key;
Based on the input of 1, input key setting means for setting the layout of the input key to be used, and based on the second input,
An associating unit for associating each of the laid out input keys with the processing content executed by the operation of the input key;
And a second transmitting unit that transmits the second information regarding the processing content associated with each input key to another device.

With such a configuration, the operation panel can be customized by receiving the user's operation and the information on the panel setting can be transmitted to other devices. If the transmission destination has an image data processing device capable of panel setting, it becomes possible to receive the panel setting information and customize the operation panel of the own device in the same manner. Further, the present invention is an image data processing apparatus that executes a process associated with a key by operating an input key of the operation unit, and the first data regarding the layout of the input key to be used from another device. Receiving means for receiving information and second information regarding processing contents associated with each input key, input key setting means for setting a layout of the input key to be used based on the received first information, and the receiving means. Based on the second information, each of the set input keys and an associating unit for associating the processing content executed by the operation of the input key are provided.

With this configuration, the information about the panel setting of the other device can be received, and the same operation panel can be customized in the own device based on this information. Here, the operation unit has a display unit in which a touch panel is mounted on the surface of the display screen, and the first information is information regarding the position and size of each input key on the display screen of the display unit. May be included.

This makes it possible to easily customize the layout of the input keys on the display section of the operation section. Further, the present invention is a program that operates in an image data processing apparatus that executes a process associated with a key by operating an input key of an operation unit, the first input relating to a layout of an input key to be used. And a receiving process for receiving a second input related to the processing content associated with each input key, an input key setting process for setting a layout of the input key to be used based on the first input, and an input key setting process based on the second input. An associating process that associates each laid-out input key with the processing content executed by the operation of the input key, a first information regarding the layout of the set input key, and a first information regarding the processing content associated with each input key. The image data processing apparatus is characterized by causing the image data processing apparatus to execute a transmission process of transmitting the information of No. 2 to another device.

By installing such a program in the image data processing apparatus, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the image data processing apparatus. Furthermore, the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which the above program is recorded. The program can easily operate on an image data processing device including a computer via the recording medium.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an image data processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described as a multifunctional digital copying machine (Multiple Function Peripheral).
pheral: Hereinafter, simply referred to as “MFP”. ) Will be described with reference to the drawings. (1) Configuration of Image Processing System First, the overall configuration of an image processing system (hereinafter, simply referred to as “system”) including the MFP according to the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of this system. As shown in FIG.
0, 20 and the client terminal 30 are LAN (Local Ar
ea Network) 40. Although only one client terminal is shown in the present example for convenience of description, in reality, a plurality of client terminals are connected.

The MFP 10 is, for example, a digital color copying machine, which is provided with a scanner unit 200 and a printer unit 300, respectively, and under the control of an internal control unit 100, has a normal copy function and a client. It has a print function for executing a print job in response to a request from the terminal 30. An operation panel 130 for the user to make a predetermined input is provided at a position on the front surface of the scanner unit 200 where the operation is easy. The MFP 20 also has the same configuration as the MFP 10, and an operation panel 230 is provided on the front surface thereof.

The client terminal 30 is a general-purpose personal computer (PC), has a network communication program installed therein, and uses another communication protocol (TCP / IP or the like) for another terminal or the MFP 1.
It is connected to 0 and 20 to send and receive data. In the following, this client terminal 30
Is simply referred to as "PC30".

(2) Configuration of MFP 10 As described above, the MFP 10 is a digital color copying machine, and controls the scanner unit 200 and the printer unit 300 and their operations and communication with other terminals. The control unit 100. The scanner unit 200 is a well-known device that sends out a bundle of documents placed on the document tray one by one to a document reading unit and converts a document image into an electric signal by a color CCD image sensor to obtain RGB image data. . The printer unit 300 also performs an operation of scanning the photosensitive drum with a laser to form an electrostatic latent image based on the input image data and transferring the toner attached to the electrostatic latent image onto a transfer sheet. Since this is a known electrophotographic method for forming color images by executing four color toners of CMYK, the description thereof will be omitted and the internal control unit 100 will be omitted.
The configuration and the control operation thereof will be mainly described.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit 100. As shown in FIG.
Is a network interface 101, a signal processing unit 102, an image memory 103, a barcode analysis unit 104,
Panel setting information storage unit 105, CPU 107, ROM 1
08, RAM 109, operation panel 130, scanner controller 110, printer controller 120, etc.
It is connected via.

The network interface 101 is
In response to the instruction from the CPU 107, TCP / IP (Transmiss
Ion Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)
A connection is established with the MFP 20 or another PC 30 via the AN 40, and data transmission / reception is executed. In this embodiment, for example, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used as a protocol when transmitting data to another terminal.

Further, the RGB image data of the original obtained by reading with the CCD image sensor of the scanner section 200 is subjected to density conversion and edge enhancement in the signal processing section 102.
Well-known processing such as smoothing processing is performed, and each page of the document is stored in the image memory 103. The barcode analysis unit 104 analyzes the barcode information of the panel setting sheet read by the scanner unit 200 and generates the panel setting information. Details will be described later.

The panel setting information storage unit 105 stores the EEPR.
It is composed of a non-volatile memory such as OM and stores a panel setting table inside. The operation panel control unit 106 includes a display control unit 1061 and a position detection unit 1062.
The display control unit 1061 is the display unit 13 of the operation panel 130.
1 (see FIG. 3) to display the required setting screen. In addition, a touch panel is mounted on the surface of the screen of the display unit, and the position detection unit 1062 detects the position on the screen pressed by the user's finger based on the signal output from the touch panel.

The ROM 108 stores a control program to be executed by the CPU 107, a display control program for the operation panel, a communication program for the LAN 40, etc., and the CPU 107 executes control of each unit based on the program. Further, the RAM 109 is the CPU 1
07 provides a work area for executing the control.

The scanner control unit 110 includes a scanner unit 20.
The operation of 0 is controlled to acquire the image data of the document. The printer control unit 120 controls the operation of the printer unit 300 to perform a print operation on a sheet based on the document information obtained by the scanner unit 200 or the print data transmitted from the PC 30 via the LAN 40. Let it run.

In this embodiment, the operation panel 130 includes a display unit 131 for displaying various setting screens, a panel setting key 132, and a panel setting information transmission key 133, as shown in FIG. . The display unit 131 is
It is configured by stacking a transparent touch panel on the surface of the liquid crystal display board, and by pressing a predetermined input key on the setting screen displayed on the screen, various copy condition settings and other various function settings and The destination can be set when the image transmission function is selected.

Incidentally, FIG. 3 shows a basic setting screen (hereinafter referred to as "main setting screen").
Except for the input keys such as "Start key" and "2 in 1 print", press any other input key to see more detailed setting screens for executing each function.
It is called "Sub-setting screen". ) Is displayed. For example, when the "Multiple copies" key is pressed, a ten-key sub-setting screen is displayed on the display unit 131, and the user inputs the required number of copies on this screen.

The MFP 20 has the same configuration as the MFP 10 and has the same executable functions, but the operation panel 230 is used.
The setting screen on the display unit of is different from that of the MFP 10. (3) Processing Content in Control Unit 100 (3-1) Panel Setting Process FIG. 4 shows the control unit 10 executed when the user selects the operation panel setting mode in the present embodiment.
It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of 0. The selection of the panel setting mode is made by pressing the operation panel setting key 132. Here, for convenience of explanation, only the setting of the main setting screen as shown in FIG. 3 will be described, but the sub setting screen can be processed in exactly the same manner.

First, it is determined whether or not the panel setting information is acquired from another device (step S1). For example, if the operation panel setting key 132 is pressed,
The determination is made by displaying the response key along with the message "Do you want to obtain the panel setting information from another device?" On the screen of the display unit 131 and detecting that the user has operated any of the response keys. . In addition, also in other determination steps S2 and S6 in this flowchart and step S21 in the flowchart of FIG. 11 which will be described later, similarly, a message of the content to be determined in the step is displayed on the display unit 131, and the user “YES”.
The judgment is made by operating the "NO" key.

If "N" in step S1, it is determined in step S2 whether or not the registered panel setting information is used, and if "N" is determined in this case as well,
In step S3, the panel setting input acceptance process is executed. 5 to 8 are examples of setting screens displayed on the display unit 131 when executing the panel setting input process.

First, the CPU 107 causes the display 131 to display a setting screen 410 as shown in FIG. A message prompting the user to select a function to be used is displayed in the message section 411, and a list of functions that can be executed by the MFP 10 is displayed in the function list 412. When the user presses the column of the function that he / she wants to use as indicated by the shaded area in the figure, the column is highlighted and the selection is completed.
By pressing the K key 413, the selected content is confirmed. In this example, "Start" is also included in the functions that should be selected for convenience, but since this is a key that is always required, it should be included in the functions that should be automatically displayed without waiting for the user's selection. You may

Next, as shown in the setting screen 420 of FIG. 6, a plurality of input key layout candidates corresponding to the number of selected functions are displayed. Here, in the setting screen of FIG.
Three functions are selected, and three layout candidates are displayed for this function. When the user touches one of the layouts 1 to 3, the display is highlighted, and the OK key 421 is pressed to confirm.

Now, the user can change the setting screen 410 shown in FIG.
If five functions of “enlargement / reduction”, “density adjustment”, “print multiple copies”, “paper selection”, and “start” are selected, and layout 1 is selected on the setting screen 420 of FIG. 6,
Next, the setting screen 430 as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed.
Here, each input key in the layout 1 is associated with the function executed by the key operation. Specifically, when any one of the keys 1 to 5 of the layout display portion 431 is pressed, it is highlighted, and when any one of the functions listed in the function column 432 is pressed, it is highlighted.
When the OK key 433 is pressed in this state, the association is established for the one set, and the same operation is executed for the remaining four keys.

When the association for the last key is completed, the main setting screen as shown at 440 in FIG. 8 is completed (step S12). At this time, the CPU 107 creates a panel setting table indicating the contents of the panel setting, and stores this in the panel setting information storage unit 105 as panel setting information.

After that, for example, a registration number setting screen consisting of a numeric keypad and an OK key is displayed on the display unit 131 (not shown), and the user inputs a registration number for registering the panel setting table from the numeric keypad, and is OK. By pressing the key and storing the registration number in the panel setting information storage unit 105, it is convenient to read the setting contents registered in the past. In some cases, the ID number of the user may be input instead of the registration number.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a panel setting table corresponding to the panel setting contents of FIG. In the figure, the column of "position" corresponds to the coordinates of the upper left apex of each input key on the liquid crystal display panel. The scale of these coordinates is determined in accordance with the scale of position detection by the touch panel with the horizontal direction of the display plate as the x-axis and the direction orthogonal thereto as the y-axis. Further, this coordinate value may be the number of pixels in the x direction and the y direction on the liquid crystal display panel with the lower left vertex as the origin.

The "size" column indicates the size of the input key and is expressed by "(vertical length) × (horizontal length)". In the "function" column, the function associated with each input key in the panel setting process is input. If the user presses the paper selection key on the main setting screen of FIG. 8, for example, the coordinates (xu, yu) of the pressed position detected by the position detection unit 1062 are x2 <xu <x2 + b1.
Further, since y1 <yu <y1 + a1 holds, the CPU 108 judges that the "paper selection" function has been selected, and displays the setting screen (sub-setting screen) necessary to execute that function. To the display control unit 1061.

If it is determined in step S2 that the user has selected to use the registered panel setting information (step S2: "Y"), a ten key is displayed, and the ten keys are displayed. When the user inputs the registration number, the registration number is accepted (step S4), the panel setting table of the corresponding registration number is read from the panel setting information storage unit 105 (step S5), and the operation panel is set based on this (step S5). Step S12), specifically, the main setting screen is displayed as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the user selects to acquire the panel setting information from another device in step S1, the process proceeds to step S6, and it is determined whether or not the panel setting information is acquired via the network. If the user affirms this, the display screen of the display unit 131 is switched to the input screen (not shown) of the device of the acquisition destination, and the IP address of the device and, if necessary, the panel setting of the other device. The registration number of the information is accepted (step S7).

When FTP is used as the transmission protocol, the destination information accepted here includes not only the IP address of the destination but also the directory name of the destination storing the target file. included. As a method of inputting the IP address, for example, a terminal on the network to which the MFP 10 is connected is registered in advance, the list is displayed on the display unit of the operation panel, and the user selects from the screen. It is convenient if you program it so that you can specify it.

Here, for example, when the IP address of the MFP 20 is input, the CPU 107 establishes communication with the MFP 20 via the network interface 101 and sets the target panel setting information to the MFP 20 according to a known communication protocol. And download it to the panel setting information storage unit 105 of its own device (step S
8) Then, the operation panel is set based on the contents (step S12).

Of course, as a prerequisite for this, it is necessary that the corresponding panel setting information is registered in the panel setting information storage unit of the MFP 20. In the above step S7, even the registration number of the panel setting information was specified, but if only one panel setting information can be registered for one device, the registration number need not be specified, and a plurality of registration numbers can be registered. However, if the configuration is such that only the panel setting information currently used by the MFP 20 is transferred, the registration number need not be input.

If the user does not want to acquire the panel setting information via the network in step S6, steps S9 to S11 are executed to read the information from the panel setting sheet and set the operation panel. To do. Here, the panel setting sheet is a sheet printed out by another MFP 20. The MFP 20 converts the panel setting information set in its own device into an appropriate symbol or bar code that can be read by a scanner, prints it out on normal paper, and uses this as a panel setting sheet.

FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of the panel setting sheet 500 on which the bar code 501 is printed.
The user uses such a sheet to scan the scanner unit 2 of the MFP 10.
When the start key displayed on the display unit 131 is pressed, the panel setting sheet is scanned, the image data of the obtained barcode is analyzed by the barcode analysis unit 104, Convert to panel setting information,
This is sent to and stored in the panel setting information storage unit 105 (step S11), and the operation panel is set based on the information (step S12).

Even in a digital copying machine which is not network compatible, the operation panel can be easily customized through the panel setting sheet as described above, which is very convenient. (3-2) Panel Setting Information Transmission Process Next, a process of transmitting the panel setting information from the MFP 10 to another device will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the present embodiment, this process is started by pressing the panel setting information transmission key 133 of the operation panel 130.

In the transmission process, first, it is determined whether or not the panel setting information is to be transmitted via the network (step S21). If this is affirmed, the input of the IP address of the destination device is accepted (step S21). S2
2) When the start key is pressed, the panel setting information corresponding to the main setting screen of the currently used operation panel is read out from the panel setting information storage unit 105,
This is transmitted to the destination device via the network interface 101 (step S24).

The destination of this panel setting information is a PC.
In the case of 30, the PC 30 receives this, stores it in a predetermined area of its own hard disk, and stores it in another MF.
When there is a transmission request for the panel setting information from P20, the panel setting information is read and transmitted to the requesting MFP. Further, the destination of the panel setting information is another MFP 20.
If so, the MFP 20 receives this, stores it in the panel setting information storage unit 105 of its own device, and determines the layout of the main setting screen on the operation panel based on this information.

If the transmission via the network is denied in step S21, the panel setting information corresponding to the main setting screen of the operation panel currently used is read out and stored in the ROM 108. Bar code information is generated based on the bar code information conversion program (step S25), and this is printed out on a sheet to create a panel setting sheet (step S26).

In the other MFP 20, the panel setting sheet is scanned to set the operation panel of the device itself (see steps S9 to S11 in FIG. 4). In addition,
The panel setting information transmission process of FIG. 11 is only a process executed when the user actively transmits the panel setting information to another device, and the other device executes steps S7 and S8 of FIG. Therefore, when a file transmission request is made, the file of the panel setting information of the own device is transferred by the procedure according to the known communication protocol.

FIG. 12 shows the MFP 10, the MFP 20, and the PC.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a relationship of exchanging panel setting information executed between 30. By transferring the panel setting information of the operation panel set by the MFP 10 to the MFP 20 or acquiring the panel setting information of the operation panel set by the MFP 20 (in FIG. 12), the settings of the operation panels of the MFPs 10 and 20 are shared. Can be converted. On this occasion,
Only one operation panel setting process is required by the user.
Since it is not necessary to go to each device and repeat the same setting operation, the burden on the user in the setting process is reduced.

Further, the MFP 10 (or the MFP 20)
Alternatively, the panel setting information may be temporarily transferred to the PC 30, and the counterpart MFP 20 (or the MFP 10) may acquire the panel setting information from the PC 30 as necessary (FIG. 12,). In the latter case, first MF
If you use P10 and dispose of it and use MFP20, even the panel setting information of MFP10
If it is transferred to C30, this information is acquired by the MFP 20 and the layout of its own operation panel is changed to the previous MFP 10.
The operation can be made the same as the above, and a situation in which a new MFP is operated will not be confused.

Further, as shown in the setting screen 450 of FIG. 13, customization is performed so that the number of input keys is reduced and the size of each key is increased, and the setting is made common to all MFPs. It is very easy for the user to operate, and so-called universal specifications can be easily realized. <Modifications> The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments. However, it goes without saying that the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and the following modifications are considered. You can

In the above-described embodiment, the setting screens of FIGS. 5 to 7 are displayed on the display unit so that the setting can be input easily on the operation panel. However, the input key layout setting method is used. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the coordinates indicating the position of each input key and the size of the key may be directly input from a ten-key pad or the like. By doing so, the degree of freedom in the layout of the input keys can be further increased.

In the above embodiment, the method of setting the operation panel has been described on the assumption that the functions of the two MFPs are common. However, if the functions that can be processed are different, The input keys are set by selecting from the functions that can be executed by both MFPs. In this case, other MFPs are inquired about the functions that can be performed via the network, and only the functions that can be executed by both the own apparatus and the other MFPs are displayed in the function list of FIG. 5 from the obtained answers. It is convenient to program it in.

In the above embodiment, one function is associated with one input key, but it is also possible to associate a plurality of functions as necessary. For example, a user often uses one input key 2
If the functions of in-one printing, printing of a plurality of copies, and sorting are associated with each other, it is very convenient because the three functions can be instantly specified by operating the key.

When the sizes of the display portions on the operation panels of the MFP 10 on the transmitting side of the panel setting information and the MFP 20 on the receiving side are different, the contents of the panel setting information may be arranged in the MFP 20 as follows. That is, when the (vertical × horizontal) sizes of the display units of the MFPs 10 and 20 are A1 × B1 and A2 × B2, respectively, for example, regarding the coordinates (x1, y1) of the input / output key for enlargement / reduction in FIG. , (X1 · B2 / B1, y1 · A2 / A1) and the size a1 × b1 is (a1 · B2 / B1) × (b1 · A2 / A1)
Then, the MFP on the receiving side may perform processing so that the panel setting is performed based on the value. In this case, it is necessary to include information on the panel size (A1 × B1 in this example) of the display unit of the transmission source as one of the contents of the panel setting information.

In some cases, the position of each input key is not expressed by coordinates or size as shown in FIG.
For example, the setting may be made in a roughly rough manner, such as "a range of 1/3 from the upper left half of the panel". Even with such a setting method, the difference in panel size between the transmission destination of the panel setting information and the transmission source of the transmission source does not pose a problem.

In the above embodiment, the setting process for the layout of the main setting screen among the setting screens of the operation panel has been described, but the layout of the sub setting screen is set in the same manner as described above. It is also good. Further, not only the layout of the input keys displayed on the display unit but also the setting of the function associated with the hard key may be changed. For example, referring to FIG.
The input key 132 may be a panel setting information transmission key and the input key 133 may be a panel setting key. In this sense, the “layout of the input keys” can be considered including the selection of existing hard keys.

In the above embodiment, two MFPs are
I explained the example of connecting to AN, but more M
It goes without saying that FP may be connected. The greater the number, the greater the effect in the present invention of saving the trouble of setting a common operation panel for each device. Further, it is possible to set common panels not only for LAN but also for MFPs connected via WAN or Internet.

In the above embodiment, the MFP has been described as an example of the image data processing apparatus, but a facsimile apparatus, a scanner apparatus or the like may be used as long as it has a similar operation panel display function. I do not care.
In the case of a facsimile machine, the panel setting information to be transmitted is converted into a facsimile signal and transmitted to the other party via the public line, and the facsimile machine of the other party analyzes the received facsimile signal to obtain the panel setting information. In this case, the operation panel of the own device may be set based on the information. Further, it is also possible to read a panel setting sheet output from another facsimile apparatus with a scanner and acquire the panel setting information.

Further, one image data processing device does not necessarily have to have both the transmission function and the reception function of the panel setting information, and the contents set on the operation panel of at least one image data processing device are displayed on the panel. If the setting information can be transmitted to another image data processing device or a PC, and the other image data processing device is configured to receive the panel setting information and set the operation panel, The object of the invention can be achieved.

The present invention is not limited to the image data processing device, and may be a program that operates in the image data processing device. The present invention also provides a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk, a hard disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, a DVD,
It may be recorded on a DVD-ROM, a DVD-RAM, a semiconductor memory or the like.

[0059]

As described above, the image data processing apparatus according to the present invention receives the first input regarding the layout of the input key to be used and the second input regarding the processing content associated with each input key, and the reception thereof. In addition to setting the layout of the input keys to be used based on the first and second inputs, the contents of processing executed by the operation of each input key are associated with each other. It is provided with transmitting means for transmitting the information of 1 and the second information related to the processing content associated with each key to another device.

With such a configuration, the operation panel can be customized by receiving the user's operation, and the information of the panel setting can be transmitted to other devices, so that the other image data processing for which the panel setting can be performed. If it is a device, it is possible to receive the panel setting information and customize the operation panel of the device in the same manner. As a result, the user can obtain an operation panel having the same layout in other image data processing devices only by the user performing the setting operation of the operation panel for one image data processing device. It is very easy to use because it eliminates the need for operation.

Further, the image data processing apparatus according to the present invention receives, from another device, the first information regarding the layout of the input key to be used and the second information regarding the processing content associated with each input key. The layout of the input keys is set based on the received first and second information, and the contents of the processing executed by the operation of the input keys are associated with each other.

With such a configuration, the information about the panel setting of the other device is received, and based on this information, the own device can customize the operation panel similar to the other device. Thus, once the panel setting information is generated, it is possible to obtain an operation panel having the same layout in other image data processing devices by using this information, and it is possible to perform the setting operation one by one as in the conventional case. It's gone and it's very easy to use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control unit in the MFP.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an operation panel of the MFP.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of an operation panel setting process in the control unit.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a layout setting screen of the operation panel.

6 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen displayed subsequent to the setting screen of FIG.

7 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen displayed subsequent to the setting screen of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a layout of input keys on the operation panel after setting.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a panel setting table created by the setting process.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a bar code formed on a panel setting sheet.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of panel setting information transmission processing in the control unit.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a relationship of transfer / acquisition of panel setting information between two MFPs and a PC according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of panel settings of universal specifications.

[Explanation of symbols]

10, 20 MFP 30 Client terminal (PC) 40 LAN 100 control unit 101 network interface 102 signal processing unit 103 image memory 104 Bar Code Analysis Unit 105 panel setting information storage unit 106 Operation panel control unit 107 CPU 108 ROM 109 RAM 110 Scanner control unit 120 Printer control unit 130 Operation panel 131 display 132 Operation panel setting key 133 Panel setting information transmission key 410, 420, 430 Panel setting screen 500 panel setting sheet, 1051 panel setting table 1061 display control unit 1062 position detector

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An image data processing apparatus for executing a process associated with a key by operating an input key of an operation unit, wherein the first input relating to the layout of the input key to be used and each input key Receiving means for receiving a second input relating to the processing content to be associated, input key setting means for setting a layout of an input key to be used based on the first input, and each of the laid-out layouts based on the second input. An associating unit for associating the input key with the processing content executed by the operation of the input key, first information regarding the layout of the set input key, and second information regarding the processing content associated with each input key.
An image data processing apparatus, comprising: a transmitting unit that transmits the information of 1. to another device. 2. An image data processing apparatus for executing a process associated with a key by operating an input key of an operation unit, the first information relating to a layout of an input key to be used from another device. And receiving means for receiving second information regarding processing content associated with each input key, input key setting means for setting a layout of the input key to be used based on the received first information, and the received first information. An image data processing apparatus comprising: each of the input keys set based on the information of 2 and an associating unit that associates the processing content executed by the operation of the input key. 3. The operation unit has a display unit in which a touch panel is mounted on the surface of a display screen, and the first information is the position and size of each input key on the display screen of the display unit. The image data processing device according to claim 1, further comprising information regarding 4. A program that operates in an image data processing apparatus that executes a process associated with a key by operating an input key of an operation unit, the first input relating to a layout of an input key to be used, and A receiving process for receiving a second input relating to a process content associated with each input key, an input key setting process for setting a layout of an input key to be used based on the first input, and an input key setting process for setting the layout of the input key to be used based on the second input. An associating process that associates each laid-out input key with the processing content executed by the operation of the input key, a first information regarding the layout of the set input key, and a first information regarding the processing content associated with each input key. Two
A program for causing the image data processing device to execute a transmission process of transmitting the information of 1. to another device. 5. A computer-readable recording medium in which the program according to claim 4 is recorded.