JP2004048349A - Image data processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image data processing apparatus capable of easily processing a read original image to have a form as designated by a user. <P>SOLUTION: The image data processing apparatus (100) includes: an original read means (6) for reading an original image to generate first image data of a prescribed data format form; a file conversion means for converting the first image data into a file with a prescribed format form; and a storage means for consecutively adding at least the first image data converted by the file conversion means to an end of the file of the prescribed format form stored in advance in memories (4a, 18) as a next page and storing the result. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a process for storing document data for storing a read document in a predetermined format.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a storage medium (hereinafter, an external memory) such as a compact flash (R) or a smart media (R) that stores image data shot by a digital camera or the like or created by a personal computer (hereinafter, referred to as a PC) or the like. Is known. In such a printer, image data is read from an external memory mounted in the slot, and the read image data can be printed. Further, there is a so-called multi-function printer in which such a printer is combined with a document reading device capable of reading a document. Some of such multifunctional printers are used as PC printers or as PC scanners by being connected to a PC. Further, there is a printer having a function of using an external memory of a multi-function printer as a virtual drive of a PC.
[0003]
However, such a multifunctional printer does not have a function of directly storing image data corresponding to a document read by the document reading device in an external memory, despite having a document reading device. Therefore, in order to store such image data in the external memory, the following complicated procedure has to be taken. That is, first, a multifunction printer is used as a scanner of the PC, and the original is read by the original reading device, so that image data corresponding to the original is taken into a storage medium (for example, a hard disk) inside the PC. Thereafter, the PC uses the external memory as its own virtual drive to transfer the captured image data to the external memory of the multi-function printer.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Therefore, assuming that such a multi-function printer has a function of directly storing image data corresponding to a document read by a document reading device in an external memory, the following problem may occur. That is, since image data corresponding to a document read by the document reading device is expected to be created as a new file for each page, operations such as file specification become complicated when the document covers a plurality of pages. In addition, it is very inconvenient to check all documents. Therefore, there is a problem that file management becomes complicated and image data is difficult to manage.
[0005]
Accordingly, the present invention provides an image data processing apparatus that has a function of directly storing image data corresponding to a document read by a document reading device in an external memory and that can easily manage a file even when the document extends over a plurality of pages. provide.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configurations. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.
[0007]
An image data processing apparatus (100) according to the present invention includes: a document reading unit (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) for reading a document image and creating first image data in a predetermined data format; File conversion means (2, 3, 4, 5) for converting image data into a file of a predetermined format; and memory (4a, 18-20) capable of storing at least the file converted by the file conversion means. The first image data newly created by the document reading means is successively added as the next page to the end of the file of the predetermined format previously stored in the memory and stored. Storage means (2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 to 13).
[0008]
According to this image data processing device, new first image data can be continuously added as a next page to a file of a predetermined format stored in a memory in advance, and stored as one file. it can.
[0009]
Further, it is preferable that the memory can also store the image data of the predetermined data format.
[0010]
With this configuration, not only a file in a predetermined format but also image data in a predetermined data format can be stored in the memory, so that the memory can be used effectively.
[0011]
Further, when only image data of a predetermined data format is present in the memory in advance, the file conversion means converts the image data into a file of the predetermined format, and the storage means It is desirable that the newly created first image data be continuously added to the end of the file as the next page and stored.
[0012]
According to this structure, when only image data of a predetermined data format exists in the external memory in advance, the image data is converted into a file of the predetermined format by the file conversion unit, and then the end of the converted file is converted. , New first image data can be continuously added as the next page, and stored as one file.
[0013]
If neither the image data in the predetermined data format nor the file in the predetermined format exists in the memory, only the newly created first image data is stored in the memory by the storage unit. It is desirable.
[0014]
With this configuration, if no image data or file is stored in the external memory, the new first image data is stored in the external memory as image data in a predetermined data format or as a file in a predetermined format. can do.
[0015]
Further, the apparatus further comprises file designating means (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) for designating a specific file among the plurality of files previously stored in the memory. When a specific file is designated by the above, the storage means continuously adds the newly created first image data as the next page to the end of the designated specific file. It is desirable to memorize.
[0016]
With this configuration, even if a plurality of files are stored in the memory in advance, the user specifies a specific file from the file using the file specifying unit, and a new file is added only at the end of the specified file. By successively adding the first image data as the next page, it can be stored as a single file.
[0017]
When the specific file is not specified by the file specifying means, the newly created first image data is stored in the storage means as image data of a predetermined data format or as a file of a predetermined format. It can be stored in memory.
[0018]
With this configuration, even when a plurality of files in a predetermined format are stored in the external memory in advance, if no file is specified by the user, only new image data is specified. Can be stored in the memory.
[0019]
The image processing apparatus further includes image data designating means (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) for designating specific image data among the plurality of image data previously stored in the memory. When the specific image data is specified by the image data specifying unit, the file conversion unit converts the specified specific image data into a file of the predetermined format, and the storage unit stores It is desirable that the newly created first image data be continuously added to and stored as the next page with respect to the end of.
[0020]
With this configuration, even if a plurality of image data is stored in the memory in advance, the specific image data specified by the user is converted into a file of a predetermined format, and a new file is added to the end of the file. Image data can be continuously added as the next page and stored as a single file.
[0021]
Further, when the specific image data is not specified by the image data specifying means, it is preferable that only the newly created first image data is stored in the memory by the storage means.
[0022]
With this configuration, even if a plurality of image data are stored in the memory in advance, if no image data is specified by the user, only the new first image data is stored in the memory in a predetermined format. Can be stored.
[0023]
Further, it is preferable that the storage unit stores the newly created first image data in the memory as it is.
[0024]
With this configuration, for example, when nothing is stored in the memory in advance, only the image data can be newly stored.
[0025]
Further, it is preferable that after the file conversion means converts the newly created first image data into a file of a predetermined format, the storage means stores the file in the memory.
[0026]
Further, the original reading means can create image data of a predetermined data format having an area of 1 / N of one page. The image processing apparatus may further include Nin1 image data forming means (2, 3, 4, 5) for forming the second image data.
[0027]
With this configuration, when only new image data is stored in the memory, Nin1 image data can be created as new image data, and a plurality of image data can be converted into one image data or a plurality of image data. In one file, and image data can be easily managed.
[0028]
A Nin1 instruction input unit (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) for inputting an instruction by the user as to whether or not the Nin1 image data forming unit forms the second image data; Counting means (2, 3, 4, 5) for counting the number of the documents newly read by the document reading means, wherein a user causes the Nin1 image data forming means to form second image data. Is input to the Nin1 instruction input means, the document reading means creates image data of a predetermined data format having an area of 1 / N of one page, and the number of the document counted by the counting means is N. If the number is larger than the number of sheets, the file converting means converts the second image data formed by the Nin1 image data forming means into a file of a predetermined format, and the storage means stores the second image data in the second format. It is desirable to store the image data in the memory.
[0029]
With this configuration, when there are a plurality of read originals, the user can instruct whether or not to form predetermined Nin1 image data. More specifically, the number of newly read originals is counted, and if the number is single, new image data is stored in the memory as image data. On the other hand, if the number of originals to be read is plural, new image data is reduced to reduced image data of a predetermined Nin1 format, and a plurality of image data read by the original reading means are merged to obtain a predetermined Nin1 format. And if the number of documents is greater than N, it can be stored in the memory as one file.
[0030]
Further, the original reading means can create image data of a predetermined data format having an area of 1 / N of one page. It is desirable to have Nin1 image data forming means (2, 3, 4, 5) for forming the second image data.
[0031]
With such a configuration, Nin1 image data can be created as new image data, and the Nin1 image data can be collectively stored in a single file in a memory, and image data can be easily managed.
[0032]
Further, there is provided Nin1 instruction input means (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) for inputting an instruction by a user as to whether or not the Nin1 image data forming means should form second image data. If the user has instructed the Nin1 image data forming means to form the second image data on the Nin1 instruction input means, the original reading means has an area of 1 / N of one page. The image data of a predetermined data format is created, and the storage means stores the second image data formed by the Nin1 image data forming means at the end of the file of the predetermined format previously stored in the memory. On the other hand, it is desirable to continuously add and store the next page.
[0033]
With this configuration, new image data can be continuously added as the next page to the end of the Nin1 format file stored in advance in the memory, and can be stored in the memory as one file.
[0034]
Further, it is desirable to provide N instructing means (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) for instructing the Nin1 image data forming means with a positive number N.
[0035]
With this configuration, the number of image data to be merged into one page can be set according to the user's request.
[0036]
A designation unit (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) for designating one image data or file among image data or files stored in advance in the memory; Determining means (2, 3, 4, 5) for determining whether the specified data is image data or a file, wherein the determining means determines whether the specified file is a file. If it is determined that the first image data is newly stored, the newly created first image data may be continuously added as the next page to the end of the designated file and stored. desirable.
[0037]
According to this structure, even if a plurality of image data or files are stored in the memory in advance, a specific file can be specified by the specifying means, so that new image data is designated as one file for the specified file. I can remember.
[0038]
Further, when the determining unit determines that the image data is specified by the specifying unit, the file converting unit converts the specified image data into a file of a predetermined format, It is preferable that the storage means continuously adds the newly created first image data as the next page to the end of the converted file and stores it.
[0039]
With this configuration, even if the image data is specified by the specifying unit, the image data is converted into a file of a predetermined format by the file converting unit, and the converted file is added to the end of the converted file. On the other hand, by continuously adding new image data as the next page, it can be stored as a single file.
[0040]
An image data name input designating means (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) for input designating a name of the first image data created by the document reading means; Detecting means (2, 3, 4, 5) for detecting the name of a file already existing in the file, and the same name as the name input and specified by the image data name input specifying means based on the detection result of the detecting means When the file exists, it is preferable that the storage unit successively adds and stores the first image data as a next page to the end of the file.
[0041]
With this configuration, even if a plurality of files are stored in the memory in advance, the file having the same name is extracted by inputting the name of the image data by the image data name input designating means, and the end of the file is extracted. On the other hand, by continuously adding image data as the next page, the image data can be stored as one integrated file.
[0042]
If there is no file in the memory having the same name as the name input and specified by the image data name input specifying means, the storage means stores only the first image data in the image data name specification. It is desirable to store in the memory under the name specified by the means.
[0043]
With this configuration, even when there is no file having the same name as the name specified by the image data name input unit, the image data can be stored in the memory with the name specified by the input.
[0044]
Further, it is desirable to have a selection means (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) for selecting the predetermined data format.
[0045]
With this configuration, the data format for storing the image data can be specified as desired by the user.
[0046]
Image data name input designation means (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) for inputting a name of new image data and designating a specific file or image data; Detecting means (2, 3, 4, 5) for detecting a file or image data having the same name as the name of the new image data input by the input specifying means; If a file or image data having the same name as the input new image data name exists in the memory, the new image data is stored in addition to the file or image data detected by the detection unit. It is desirable.
[0047]
According to this structure, when a file and / or image data having the same name as the new image data input by the user exists in the memory, the file and / or image data having the same name are added to the end of the file. New image data can be added and stored as one file in the memory.
[0048]
In addition, notification means (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9) for notifying the user and addition destination selection means (2, 3, 4, 5) for selecting an addition destination of the image data. , 7, 8, 9), and when there are a plurality of files or image data in the memory having the same name as the name of the new image data input by the image data name input designating means, the notification is made. It is preferable that the user is notified by means, the addition destination selection means selects the addition destination, and the new image data is added to the selected addition destination and stored.
[0049]
According to this configuration, when a file and / or image data having the same name as the name of the new image data input by the user exists in the memory, the user can select the addition destination. Also, new image data can be added to the end of the file and / or image data selected by the user, and stored as one file in the memory.
[0050]
Further, when a file or image data having the same name as the name of the new image data input by the image data name input designating means does not exist in the memory, the new image data is stored in the image data name input designating means. It is desirable to store the new image data in the memory with the name of the new image data input by the above-mentioned method.
[0051]
According to this structure, when a file and / or image data having the same name as the name of the new image data input by the user does not exist in the external memory, the name of the new image data is input. Can be stored in the memory.
[0052]
An external memory for detachably mounting an external memory for storing the image data or the file, wherein the memory is mounted on the external memory mounting means; Desirably, it is an external memory (18, 19, 20).
[0053]
With this configuration, image data created by reading a document by the document reading unit can be stored in a removable external memory.
[0054]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a plurality of embodiments of an image data processing device according to the present invention will be described in detail.
[0055]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of the image data processing device 100, FIG. 1A is a block diagram, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing a configuration of a keyboard. First, the overall schematic configuration of the image data processing apparatus 100 will be described. In addition, the image data processing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment can directly store the image data read by the document reading unit 6 in an external storage medium in accordance with an instruction input and designated by the user from the keyboard 9 serving as an operation unit. In this case, new image data can be continuously added to the end of a file in a predetermined format. In the present embodiment, image data refers to data corresponding to an image of a document read by the document reading unit 6, and specifically, JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group), GIF (Graphic Interchange Format), TIFF (TIFF). Tagged Image File Format, PNG (Portable Network Graphics), and BMP (BIT MAP). In this embodiment, a file in a predetermined format refers to a data file capable of treating encoded data for a plurality of pages as one unit. Specifically, a PDF (Portable Document Format) file is used. Say. The PDF file is a format proposed by Adobe. However, a file other than the PDF format may be used as long as encoded data for a plurality of pages can be handled as one unit and new image data can be added as a subsequent page to the end of the image data.
[0056]
As shown in FIG. 1A, the image data processing apparatus includes, via a bus 1, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 2 as a control unit, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing a control program, data, and the like. 3 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 4, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) 5, and a MODEM 16 are electrically connected to each other. The RAM 4 has a storage unit functioning as an internal memory 4a, and a Nin1 flag storage area 4b set by a user. In the Nin1 flag storage area 4b, "1" is stored when the Nin1 flag is set on by the user, and "0" is stored when the Nin1 flag is set off. The ASIC 5 includes an original reading unit 6 for reading an original as image data, a panel interface 7, a detachable memory interface 10, a parallel interface 14, and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface 15. It is connected to the. Since the document reading unit 6 of the present embodiment includes an automatic document feeder (ADF: Auto Document Feeder), a document of a plurality of pages is automatically fed one by one to a reading position of the document. However, the user may place the documents one by one on the glass surface at the reading position and read them manually. The panel interface 7 is connected with an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 8 for displaying necessary information to a user, and a keyboard 9 for accepting a user's operation. In addition, a first slot 11, a second slot 12, and a third slot 13 are connected to the removable memory interface 10. External storage media functioning as the first to third external memories 18 to 20 can be removably mounted in the first to third slots 11 to 13 so as to correspond to the respective slots. In the following description of the first to seventh embodiments, for simplicity, the description will be made assuming that image data is stored in only one external memory 18.
[0057]
The external storage medium is, specifically, a compact flash (R), a smart media (R), a memory stick (R), or the like. The storage medium adopted as the external storage medium is not limited to these storage media. For example, a floppy (R) disk, an MO (Magnetic Optical Disk), a CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable), a CD-RW (Compact Disc Re-Writable), a DVD-R (Digital Versatile Disc), and a DVD-R (Digital Versatile Disc RAM) Other storage media such as a Versatile Disc Random Access Memory (DVD) and a DVD-RW (Digital Versatile Disc Re-Writable) may be used. When these storage media are used, it goes without saying that the slot 11 is also constituted by a drive device corresponding to the storage medium.
[0058]
The parallel interface 14 / USB interface 15 can be connected to another electronic device by a parallel cable / USB cable when necessary. The NCU 17 is electrically connected to the ASIC 5 and the MODEM 16. NCU 17 is connected to a public telephone line.
[0059]
The keyboard 9 has various keys. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1B, a “numeric keypad” 9a composed of number keys from 0 to 9, a “Scan To Pcc key” 9b for executing Scan To Pcc, and an item "Arrow key" 9c for selecting an item or the like, "confirmation key" 9d for specifying an item or the like, "transmission start key" 9e for starting FAX transmission, and a file / file stored in the memory. "Erase start key" 9f for erasing image data, "Nin1 key" 9g for combining a plurality of image data into one page (Nin1 process), and "Start key" 9h for starting each process And Each number key of the “numeric keypad” 9a is assigned not only a numeral but also an alphabetic character. When the user operates the “numeric keypad” 9a, the image data processing apparatus 100 can perform various settings. You can enter alphanumeric characters. Here, the “Scan To Pcc” process refers to a process of storing image data of a document read by the document reading unit 6 in an external memory. That is, when the user presses the “Scan To Pcc key” 9b, the image data corresponding to the document read by the document reading unit 6 is stored in the external memory 18 in a predetermined format.
[0060]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 24, the operation of each embodiment of the image data processing device that is processed according to the instruction of the user will be described. Each operation is all related to the "Scan To Pcc" process. The processes in FIGS. 2 to 24 are executed under the control of the control unit.
[0061]
-First embodiment-
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of an image data processing device 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an execution main program according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a process of the external memory attachment determination process shown in S3 of FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the process of the data format selection process shown in S4 of FIG. FIG. 5 is a screen for selecting the data format shown in S41 of FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of the Nin1 format setting processing. FIG. 7A is a screen for selecting a positive number N shown in S61 of FIG. 6, and FIG. 7B is displayed when N input designation of FIG. 7A is selected. Screen. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a process of the first name input process. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of the new image data storage processing. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of the external memory insertion processing.
[0062]
In FIG. 2, the user places a document on a predetermined position of the document reading unit 6 (Step 1: hereinafter, referred to as S1; other steps are the same), and presses a "ScanTo Pcc key" 9b on the keyboard 9. (S2). When the "Scan To Pcc key" 9b is pressed, the execution main program is actually started, and each process is executed.
[0063]
Next, an execution subprogram (FIG. 3) for performing the external memory attachment determination process is started (S3). In this external memory attachment determination process, it is determined whether or not the external memory 18 is attached to the first slot 11 of the image data processing device 100 and the image data corresponding to the original read by the original reading unit 6 is determined. The storage destination is set.
[0064]
First, it is determined whether or not the external memory 18 is installed in the first slot 11 (S31). If the external memory 18 is installed in the first slot 11 (S31: Yes), this execution subprogram is immediately terminated and proceeds to the next step, that is, S4 in FIG. However, if the external memory 18 is not installed in the first slot 11 (S31: No), the display asks the user that the external memory 18 is not installed and whether or not to continue the “Scan ToPcc” process. Is displayed on the LCD 8 (S32). For example, "The external memory is not installed in the slot. To continue, press the "1" key. To cancel, press the "2" key. Is displayed on the LCD 8. Next, it is determined whether or not the “Scan To Pcc” process is continued according to the user's instruction input (S33). That is, when the “1” key is input by the user (S33: Yes), the storage destination of the image data corresponding to the original read by the original reading unit 6 is provisionally set in the internal memory 4a of the RAM 4 ( S34), returning to the execution main program of FIG. On the other hand, if the "2" key is input by the user (S33: No), the "Scan To Pcc" process itself shown in FIG. 2 as well as the execution subprogram shown in FIG. 3 is ended.
[0065]
When a new image data storage destination is set in S3, an execution subprogram (FIG. 4) for executing a data format selection process is started (S4). In the data format selection process, the data format of the image data corresponding to the document read by the document reading unit 6 is set.
[0066]
First, a data format selection screen 24 including data format items as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the LCD 8 (S41). More specifically, for example, “0: default, 1. JPEG, 2. GIF, 3. TIFF, 4. PNG, 5. BMP” correspond to the item 25 of each data format and the item 25. An item number 26 and a cursor 27 indicating one of the items 25 are provided. Further, the default format may be predetermined in some data format at the time of shipment of the image processing apparatus, or may be configured so that the setting can be changed according to a user's instruction. The user can move the cursor 27 to the desired item 25 by using the arrow keys 9c, or use the number keys of the ten keys 9a (in this case, the number keys "0" to "5") to enter the item number of the corresponding item 25. The data format can be selected by inputting the number 26 or the like.
[0067]
Next, it is determined whether or not the data format has been selected by the user pressing one of the arrow keys 9c or one of the numeric keys “0” to “5” from the numeric keypad 9a (S42). ). When the user presses the arrow key 9c or any one of the numeric keys from “0” to “5” (S42: Yes), the process proceeds to S43, where the user presses the arrow key 9c or “0” to “5”. If none of the numeric keys has been pressed (S42: No), the process proceeds to S46. If the user presses any one of the numeric keys “6” to “9”, a negative determination is made in S42.
[0068]
When the user presses the arrow key 9c (S42: Yes), the cursor 27 in FIG. 5 moves to the next item 25 up or down according to the vertical direction of the pressed arrow key 9c. When the user presses any one of the numeric keys “0” to “5” (S42: Yes), the cursor 27 moves to the item 25 corresponding to the pressed numeric key. Next, it is determined whether or not the user presses the enter key 9d (S43). When the user presses the enter key 9d (S43: Yes), the data format of the new image data stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is set to the data format selected in S42, and FIG. Return to the execution main program. On the other hand, if the user has not pressed the enter key 9d (S43: No), the process returns to S42.
[0069]
Further, when the user does not press any of the arrow keys 9c or any of the numeric keys of “0” to “5” (when the user presses any of the numeric keys of “6” to “9”) (S42: No), it is determined whether or not the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S46). If the user presses the enter key 9d (S46: Yes), the data format of the new image data stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is the default data format (JPEG format in the present embodiment). (S47), and returns to the execution main program of FIG. If the user has not pressed the enter key 9d (S46: No), the process returns to S42.
[0070]
Thus, in S4, the data format of the image data (new image data) created by reading the document by the document reading unit 6 is set.
[0071]
When the data format of the new image data is set in S4, it is determined whether the "Nin1 key" 9g has been pressed by the user (S5). If the “Nin1 key” 9g has not been pressed by the user (S5: No), the process proceeds to S7. However, when it is determined that the “Nin1 key” 9g has been pressed by the user (S5: Yes), the execution subprogram for performing the Nin1 setting process shown in FIG. 6 is activated (S6). In the Nin1 setting process, the user sets a positive number N of the image data to be arranged in one page.
[0072]
First, an Nin1 designation input screen composed of Nin1 data format items composed of a predetermined positive number N is displayed on the LCD 8 (S61). Specifically, the Nin1 designation input screen includes, as shown in FIG. 7A, items 30 each including “0. Nin1 nothing, 1.2 in1, 2.4 in1, 3.8 in1, 4.16 in1”, An item 30a consisting of “5. N input designation”, an item number 31 corresponding to each item 30 and 30a, and a cursor 32 are provided. The user moves the cursor 32 to the desired item 30, 30a using the arrow keys 9c, or inputs the number 31 (in this case, “0” to “5”) of the corresponding item 30, 30a using the numeric keypad 9a. A desired item can be selected.
[0073]
It is determined whether or not the item 30, 30a has been selected by the user pressing the arrow key 9c or any of the numeric keys from "0" to "5" from the numeric keypad 9a (S62). . When the user selects one of the items 30 and 30a by pressing the arrow key 9c or one of the numeric keys from “0” to “5” (S62: Yes), the user It is determined whether or not the enter key 9d has been pressed (S63). If the user has not pressed any of the arrow keys 9c or any of the numeric keys from “0” to “5” (S62: No), S62 is repeated. Also, when the user presses any one of the numeric keys of “6” to “9”, a negative determination is made in S62.
[0074]
When the user presses the enter key 9d in a state where any item is selected (S63: Yes), the set positive number N is stored in the RAM 4 and the Nin1 flag is turned on. Is set. However, when "0. Nin1 nothing" is set, the Nin1 flag of the RAM 4 is set to the off state. Therefore, in this case, it is the same as the case where the Nin1 setting is not made. When “5. N input designation” is set, an N input screen 33 is displayed on the LCD 8 as shown in FIG. The user can set a desired value of N by inputting a predetermined positive number N using the numeric keypad 9a or the like. In this case, the set positive number N input by the user himself is stored in the RAM 4 and the Nin1 flag is set to the ON state. Then, the process returns to the execution main program of FIG. Here, the Nin1 flag being on indicates that Nin1 has been set. Specifically, when the user sets a positive number N, the flag “1” is stored in the Nin1 flag storage area 4b. If the Nin1 key 9g is not depressed in S5 of FIG. 2, the Nin1 flag remains off, indicating that Nin1 has not been set. Specifically, the flag “0” continues to be stored in the Nin1 flag storage area 4b.
[0075]
Next, it is determined whether the user has pressed the start key 9h (S7). If the start key 9h is not pressed by the user (S7: No), the process returns to S5. However, when the user presses the start key 9h (S7: Yes), the "SCAN TO PCC" process is executed based on the various settings in S3, S4 or S6.
[0076]
First, 1 is set to the parameter P indicating the number of pages of the document (S8), and the document reading unit 6 reads one page of the document (S9). This parameter P is stored in a predetermined area in the RAM 4. Next, it is determined whether or not Nin1 is currently set (S10). Specifically, this determination is made based on whether or not the Nin1 flag is on, that is, whether or not “1” is stored in the Nin1 flag storage area 4b. If Nin1 is set (S10: Yes), based on the predetermined positive number N stored in the RAM 4, image data having an area of 1 / N of the area of one page of the document is stored in S4. (S11). If Nin1 is not set (S10: No), image data of one page of the document is created in the data format set in S4 (S12).
[0077]
Next, it is determined whether reading of all pages of the document has been completed (S13). This determination is made by detecting the presence or absence of a document using a known document sensor, or by performing an input operation for reading completion by the user. If reading of all pages of the document has not been completed (S13: No), the value of parameter P representing the number of pages of the document is changed by performing an arithmetic process of adding "1" to the value of parameter P. Is performed (S14). After changing the value of the parameter P, the process returns to S9, where the document reading unit 6 reads the next one page of the document. Thus, the processing of S9 to S14 is repeated until all pages of the original placed on the original reading unit 6 are read. If the reading of the originals for all pages has been completed (S13: Yes), it is determined again whether or not the Nin1 setting has been made (S15). If Nin1 is set (S15: Yes), one page of Nin1 image data in the data format set in S4 is converted from the image data of 1 / N of the area of one page of the document created in S11. Is created (S16), and the process proceeds to S17. For example, when N = 4, image data having an area of 1/4 of one page is created in S11, and image data having an area of 1/4 of one page is used in S16 by using four pages. One page of 4-in-1 image data is created. In this case, if the image data created in S11 is within four pages, one page of 4in1 image data is created in S16, and if the image data created in S11 is more than four pages, a plurality of 4in1 image data is created in S16. Needless to say. If the image data having an area of 1/4 is less than four pages, a page of white image data is inserted. That is, when there are three pages of image data having a quarter area, white image data having a quarter area is used as the fourth page. On the other hand, if Nin1 is not set (S15: No), the process immediately proceeds to S17.
[0078]
Then, it is determined whether the PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 in advance (S17). At this time, if it is determined in S3 that the external memory 18 is not mounted, and if the user desires to continue the “Scan To Pcc” process, the PDF file is stored in the internal memory 4a in advance. Is determined. If the PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance (S17: Yes), it is determined whether the new image data created in S12 or S16 is JPEG format image data. (S18). If the new image data created in S12 or S16 is not JPEG format image data (S18: No), this image data is converted into JPEG format image data (S19), and the JPEG format image data is converted. Is added to the end of the PDF file stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a to update the PDF file, and the updated PDF file is stored again in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S20). Thus, the “Scan To Pcc” process ends.
[0079]
On the other hand, if the new image data created in S12 or S16 is JPEG format image data (S18: Yes), the JPEG format image data is stored at the end of the PDF file stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a. And the PDF file is updated, and the updated PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a again (S20), thereby completing the “Scan To Pcc” process.
[0080]
If the PDF file is not stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance (S17: No), is there any form of image data stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance? It is determined whether or not it is (S21).
[0081]
If image data of any format is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance (S21: Yes), the image data created in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is converted into JPEG image data. Is determined (S22). If the image data created in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is JPEG format image data (S22: Yes), the process directly proceeds to S24. If the image data is not JPEG format image data (S22: No), The image data stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is converted into JPEG image data (S23), and the process proceeds to S24.
[0082]
Then, the JPEG image data stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is converted into a PDF file (S24), and the process proceeds to S18.
[0083]
If some form of image data is not stored in advance in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S21: No), an execution subprogram (FIG. 8) for performing the first name input processing is started. (S25). By the first name input processing, the name of the PDF file or the name of the image data when the image data read and newly created by the document reading unit 6 is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is set. Is done.
[0084]
In the first name input process (FIG. 8), first, a screen for inputting the name of image data (new image data) read and created by the document reading unit 6 is displayed on the LCD 8. (S81). The user can input a desired name using the keyboard 9 according to the displayed screen. Next, it is determined whether or not a key input from the numeric keypad 9a or the like has been performed by the user as the name of the new image data (S82). If the user has made a key input from the numeric keypad 9a or the like (S82: Yes), it is determined whether or not the input name has been confirmed (S83). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the user presses the enter key 9d. If it is determined that the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S83: Yes), a new image data name is set with the name input by the user, and the process returns to the execution main program of FIG. If it is not determined that the user presses the enter key 9d (S83: No), the process returns to S82.
[0085]
On the other hand, when the key input from the numeric keypad 9a or the like has not been performed by the user (S82: No), it is determined whether or not the user has pressed the enter key 9d as it is (S85). If it is determined that the user has pressed the enter key 9d as it is (S85: Yes), a name based on a predetermined serial number initial value (eg, img0001) is set as the name of the new image data. Return to the second execution main program. If it is not determined that the user presses the enter key 9d (S85: No), the process returns to S82.
[0086]
As is clear from this description, in the image data processing apparatus 100, when neither the PDF file nor any image data exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (when nothing is stored), the image data processing apparatus 100 is used first. A new image data or PDF file name is set by the user.
[0087]
Next, an execution subprogram (FIG. 9) for newly storing and processing the image data created based on the document read by the document reading unit 6 is started (S26), and read and created by the document reading unit 6. The obtained image data is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a as one PDF file having the name set in S25 or one image data.
[0088]
In the new image data storage process (FIG. 9), first, it is determined whether the Nin1 data format is set (S91). Specifically, it is determined whether “1” is stored in the Nin1 flag storage area 4b of the RAM 4. If "1" is stored in the Nin1 flag storage area 4b (S91: Yes), the value of the total page number P of the document stored in the RAM 4 and the value set in S6 of FIG. The value of P is compared with the value of the positive number N to determine whether the value of P is greater than the value of N (S92). If the value of P is larger than the value of N, that is, if the total number of pages of the document is larger than N (S92: Yes), the document is read and created by the document reading unit 6. It is determined whether the image data (new image data) is in the JPEG format (S93). If the new image data is in the JPEG format (S93: Yes), the new image data is converted to a PDF file (S95). If the new image data is not in the JPEG format (S93: No), the new image data is converted into the JPEG format (S94), and then converted into a PDF file (S95). Then, the name set in S25 (first name input processing) of FIG. 2 is given as the file name of the PDF file, and stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S96), and the execution main program of FIG. Return to
[0089]
On the other hand, if "1" is not stored in the Nin1 flag storage area 4b, it is determined whether the value of the total page number P of the document stored in the RAM 4 is 2 or more (plural) (S97). . If the value of the total page number P of the document is 2 or more (plural) (S97: Yes), the process proceeds to S93 described above, and if the value of the total page number P of the document is not 2 or more (plural) (S97: No) ), And proceed to S96. That is, in this case, there is only one document. Then, the image data created from this one document is given the name set in S25 (first name input processing) in FIG. 2 and stored as it is in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a as image data. Then, the process returns to the execution main program of FIG. 2 (S96).
[0090]
If the value of P is not larger than the value of N, that is, if the total number of pages of the document is equal to or smaller than N (S92: No), the process proceeds to S96. That is, the Nin1 image data created in this case is only for one page. Therefore, the Nin1 image data for one page is given the name set in S25 (first name input processing) of FIG. 2 and stored as it is in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a as image data (S96). ), Returning to the execution main program of FIG.
[0091]
A process when the external memory 18 is inserted into the first slot 11 during or after the “Scan To Pcc” process shown in FIG. 2 is executed will be described with reference to FIG. The execution subprogram for external memory insertion processing is started when the external memory 18 is inserted into the corresponding first slot 11.
[0092]
In this external memory insertion process (FIG. 10), first, it is determined whether a temporary PDF file or image data exists in the internal memory 4a (S101). If the temporary PDF file or the image data exists in the internal memory 4a (S101: Yes), the image data processing apparatus 100 is currently adding new image data to the PDF file in the internal memory 4a. It is determined whether or not there is, or whether the image data processing device 100 is newly storing new image data in the internal memory 4a (S102). When the image data processing apparatus 100 is adding or storing new image data to the internal memory 4a (S102: Yes), the process returns to S101. On the other hand, when the image data processing apparatus 100 is not adding or storing new image data in the internal memory 4a (S102: No), the temporary PDF file or the image data existing in the internal memory 4a is stored in the external memory 18a. (S103), and the process ends. When this process is completed, the destination of addition or storage of new image data thereafter is set in the external memory 18. Although this external memory insertion processing is not described in the second to seventh embodiments, similar to the first embodiment, when the external memory 18 is inserted into the corresponding first slot 11, Needless to say, it is also activated in the second to seventh embodiments.
[0093]
In the present embodiment, when a new image is added to a PDF file and stored, a specific image compression method (JPEG format) is used in unified manner. Since data can be additionally stored at the end as a subsequent page, for example, the GIF format can be unified and used.
[0094]
As is apparent from the above description, in the image data processing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment, when only the PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance, a new The created JPEG format image data is added to the end of the PDF file and stored.
[0095]
When only the image data in some data format is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance, the image data in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is converted into the JPEG format image data. And converted to a PDF file. Then, the newly created JPEG format image data is added to the end of the PDF file and stored.
[0096]
If a PDF file and image data in some data format exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance, the PDF file is preferentially selected, and the image data newly created at the end of the PDF file is selected. Is stored.
[0097]
If neither the PDF file nor the image data is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance, the newly created image data has a new name (set in S25) in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a. Stored as image data or as a PDF file. If the newly created image data is for one page, it is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a with a new name as it is (with the image data created in the set data format). On the other hand, if the newly created image data is for a plurality of pages, it is converted into a PDF file as a predetermined data format and stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a with a new name.
[0098]
-Second Embodiment-
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the image data processing apparatus 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0099]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an execution main program according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a process of specifying a PDF file. FIG. 13 is a view showing the PDF file designation screen in S131 of FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of the new image data storage processing. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of the second name input processing.
[0100]
S111 to S113 of the second embodiment (FIG. 11) are the same as S1 to S3 of the first embodiment, and thus will not be described in detail here. When S113 ends, an execution subprogram (FIG. 12) for performing a PDF file designation process is started (S114). In the PDF file specification processing, when a plurality of PDF files exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a, the user specifies a PDF file to which new image data is to be added.
[0101]
First, a PDF file selection screen 34 (FIG. 13) for specifying a plurality of PDF files stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is displayed on the LCD 8 (S131). The PDF file selection screen 34 includes a plurality of items 35 indicating the PDF files, numbers 37 corresponding to the items 35 of each PDF file, and a cursor 38. Specifically, the PDF file item 35 is composed of a file name portion 35a and a PDF extension 35b, but the PDF extension 35b is not necessarily displayed. The user selects a desired PDF file by moving the cursor 38 to the desired PDF file item 35 by using the arrow keys 9c, or by inputting a number 37 corresponding to the corresponding PDF file item 35 by using the ten keys 9a. be able to.
[0102]
Then, it is determined whether or not the user has selected a specific PDF file using the arrow keys 9c or the numeric keypad 9a (S132). If the user presses the arrow key 9c or presses the numeric keypad 9a and inputs any of the numbers 37 (S132: Yes), it is determined whether the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S133). ). If it is determined that the user has not pressed the enter key 9d (S133: No), the process returns to S132. If it is determined that the user has pressed the determination key 9d (S133: Yes), the PDF file selected by the user in S132 is determined as a PDF file to which image data is newly added (S134), and FIG. Return to the execution main program.
[0103]
On the other hand, if the user has not pressed the arrow key 9c or the numeric keypad 9a (S132: No), it is determined whether or not the user has pressed the determination key 9d as it is (S135). If it is determined that the user has not pressed the enter key 9d (S135: No), the process returns to S132. However, when it is determined that the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S135: Yes), the execution for executing the new storage process of the image data based on the designation of the destination PDF file or the image data (FIG. 14) is performed. The subprogram is started (S136). That is, in the default state on the PDF file selection screen 34 shown in FIG. 13, the cursor 38 indicates the item 36 "new storage process", and if the user presses the enter key 9d at this stage, the user Wants to store new image data in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a instead of adding it to an existing PDF file. In the new image data storage processing, new image data is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a as it is or after being converted into a PDF file.
[0104]
When the new storage process of the image data based on the designation of the addition destination PDF file or the image data in FIG. 14 is started, first, the execution subprogram for the second name input process (FIG. 15) is started ( S141). In the second name input process, for example, image data (new image data) created by reading a document by the document reading unit 6 is converted into a PDF file, or the image data is directly stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a. The name to be stored in is stored. Hereinafter, the second name input processing of FIG. 15 will be described.
[0105]
First, a screen (not shown) for inputting image data or a PDF file name to be newly stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is displayed on the LCD 8. Next, it is determined whether or not the user has entered any number or alphabet as image data or a file name using the numeric keypad 9a or the like (S159). If it is determined that any number, alphabet, or the like has been input as the name (S159: Yes), it is further determined whether or not the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S160). If it is determined that the user presses the enter key 9d (S160: Yes), it is determined whether a PDF file or image data with the same name exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S161). ). If it is determined that the PDF file or the image data with the same name does not exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S161: No), the name input and confirmed by the user in S159 and S160 is replaced with a new name. This is set as a name for storing the image data in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a as a PDF file or image data as it is.
[0106]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the PDF file or the image data with the same name exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S161: Yes), the PDF file or the image data with the same name exists in the user. In addition to the notification, the user is asked whether or not new image data is to be added to and stored in the PDF file or the image data having the same name (S162). This notification or question is displayed on the LCD 8, for example, or is made by voice using a speaker (not shown) or the like. Next, it is determined whether or not the user has instructed addition by input from the keyboard 9 (S163). When the user rejects the addition by input from the keyboard 9 (S163: No), the process returns to S158. However, if the user approves the addition by input from the keyboard 9 (S163: Yes), the process proceeds to S134 in FIG.
[0107]
On the other hand, if it is determined that no numeral, alphabet, or the like has been input (S159: No), it is determined whether the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S165). If it is determined that the user has not pressed the enter key 9d (S165: No), the process returns to S159. However, if it is determined that the enter key 9d has been pressed by the user, that is, if the enter key 9d has been pressed without any name being input in S159 (S165: Yes), the external memory 18 Alternatively, a process of searching for a serial number name in the internal memory 4a is performed (S166). Specifically, a search is made as to whether a PDF file and / or image data with a sequentially created name exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a. Next, in the search process of the serial number name in S166, it is determined whether the PDF file or the image data of the serial number exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S167).
[0108]
If a PDF file or image data with a serial number name exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S167: Yes), the serial number having the largest value among the serial number names searched in S166. An arithmetic process of adding “1” to the last numerical value of the name is performed, and the serial number is set as a new PDF file or image data name (S168). For example, if the retrieved serial number names are “img0001” and “img0002”, “img0003” is set as the name of a new PDF file or image data. Then, the process returns to the execution subprogram of the new storage process of the image data based on the designation of the addition destination PDF file or the image data in FIG.
[0109]
On the other hand, if there is no PDF file or image data with a serial number in the external memory 18 (S167: No), the serial number with the initial value is set as a new PDF file or image data name. (S169). For example, “img0001” is set as the name of a new PDF file or image data. Then, the process returns to the execution subprogram of the new storage process of the image data based on the designation of the addition destination PDF file or the image data in FIG.
[0110]
Next, when a new name is set in the second name input process of FIG. 15, the data format selection process shown in FIG. 4 is executed (S142). However, the processing of S142 to S155 is the same as that of S4 to S16 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2, and thus will not be described again here. Further, the process of S156 is the same as S26 (the new image data storage process of FIG. 9) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2, and therefore will not be described here.
[0111]
When S156 ends, the execution main program shown in FIG. 11 also ends.
[0112]
On the other hand, when the PDF file to which new image data is added is determined in S134 of FIG. 12, the user presses the “Nin1 key” 9g in the execution main program of the second embodiment shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it has been (S115). However, steps S115 to S126 are almost the same as steps S5 to S16 shown in FIG. 2 and will not be described again here. However, in the second embodiment, new image data is added to the end of the PDF file selected by the user, so that in S121, S122, and S126, the selection is made as in the first embodiment. Image data in the JPEG format, not the data format described above.
[0113]
Then, the image data created in S126 or the image data in JPEG format created in S122 is added and stored at the end of the PDF file specified in S114, and the process ends in the second embodiment.
[0114]
As is apparent from the above description, in the image data processing apparatus 100, when a plurality of PDF files exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance, one of the PDF files is designated by the user. New image data is added to the designated PDF file and stored.
[0115]
When the user does not select a specific PDF file, new image data or a PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a with a newly set name. In this case, when the newly created image data for one page is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a with a new name as it is (with the image data created in the set data format). On the other hand, when the newly created image data for a plurality of pages is converted into a PDF file as a predetermined data format, it is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a with a new name.
[0116]
-Third embodiment-
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the image data processing device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0117]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of the third embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the process of the image data designation process.
[0118]
First, S171 to S173 are the same as S1 to S3 of the first embodiment, and thus will not be described again here. When S173 ends, an execution subprogram for performing the image data designation process shown in FIG. 17 starts (S174). In this image data specification process, the user specifies specific image data from a plurality of image data stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a.
[0119]
In FIG. 17, first, an image data selection screen for specifying a plurality of image data stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is displayed on the LCD 8 (S191). Here, the image data selection screen is not shown, but each item 35 in the PDF file selection screen 34 in FIG. 13 is simply replaced with the name of various image data and an extension indicating the data format.
[0120]
Next, whether or not the specific image data has been selected, that is, whether or not the user has moved the cursor to the next image data item by inputting the arrow key 9c, and It is determined whether the corresponding number has been input (S192). If the user presses the arrow key 9c or the numeric keypad 9a and inputs one of the numbers (S192: Yes), it is determined whether the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S193). . If it is determined that the user has not pressed the enter key 9d (S193: No), the process returns to S192. If it is determined that the user has pressed the determination key 9d (S193: Yes), the image data selected by the user in S192 is determined as image data to which new image data is added, and the determined image data is further determined. It is determined whether or not the data format is JPEG format (S194). If the data format of the image data determined by the user is the JPEG format (S194: Yes), the JPEG format image data is converted to a PDF file (S196). If the data format of the image data determined by the user is not the JPEG format (S194: No), the image data is converted to the JPEG format (S195), and then converted to a PDF file (S196). Then, the process returns to the execution main program of FIG.
[0121]
On the other hand, if the user has not pressed the arrow key 9c or the numeric keypad 9a (S192: No), it is determined whether or not the user has pressed the enter key 9d as it is (S197). If it is determined that the user has not pressed the enter key 9d (S197: No), the process returns to S192. However, if it is determined that the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S197: Yes), the execution for executing the new storage process of the image data based on the designation of the destination PDF file or the image data (FIG. 14) is performed. The subprogram is activated (S198). That is, in the default state on the image data selection screen, "new storage processing" is set, and if the user presses the enter key 9d at this stage, the user can transfer the new image data to the existing image data. This means that it is desired to newly store the information in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a instead of adding it. In this new storage process, new image data is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a as it is or after being converted into a PDF file. The new storage processing of the image data based on the designation of the addition destination PDF file or the image data in FIG. Then, if S163 is affirmed in S141 of FIG. 14, that is, the process of the second name process of FIG. 15, the process proceeds to S194 of FIG. When S156 in FIG. 14, that is, when the new image data storage process in FIG. 9 ends, the third embodiment illustrated in FIG. 16 ends.
[0122]
When S196 ends in the image data processing of FIG. 17, it is determined whether the Nin1 key 9g has been pressed by the user (S175). Here, the processing from S175 to S186 is the same as the processing from S115 to S126 of the second embodiment, and thus will not be described in detail.
[0123]
Finally, after the image data created in S186 or the image data created in S182 is added to the end of the PDF file converted from the image data stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a and updated, The updated PDF file is stored again in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a, and the processing of the third embodiment ends.
[0124]
As is clear from the above description, in the image data processing apparatus 100, when a plurality of image data are stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance, the user specifies the image data from the image data. Is designated, and the designated image data is converted into a predetermined format (PDF file). Further, new image data is updated by being added to the PDF file, and the updated PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a.
[0125]
When the user does not select specific image data, new image data or a PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a with a newly set name. In this case, when the newly created image data for one page is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a with a new name as it is (with the image data created in the set data format). On the other hand, when the newly created image data for a plurality of pages is converted into a PDF file as a predetermined data format, it is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a with a new name.
[0126]
-Fourth embodiment-
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the image data processing device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18, 19, and 21. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of the addition destination designation processing shown in S204 of FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a process of the third name input process. Since the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as the second embodiment and the third embodiment except for S204 and S217, the description will be focused on S204 and S217.
[0127]
S201 to S203 are the same as the processing of S111 to S113 of the second embodiment and the processing of S171 to S173 of the third embodiment.
[0128]
Next, an execution subprogram for executing the addition destination designation processing (FIG. 19) is started (S204). In the designation process of the addition destination, the user designates the image data or PDF file to which new image data is to be added from among the plurality of image data or PDF files stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a.
[0129]
In FIG. 19, first, an additional destination selection screen for specifying a plurality of PDF files or image data stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is displayed on the LCD 8 (S221). Here, an addition destination selection screen is not shown, but each item 35 in the PDF file selection screen 34 in FIG. 13 is simply replaced with various PDF files and various image data.
[0130]
Next, it is determined whether or not the specific image data or PDF file is selected, that is, whether or not the user inputs the arrow key 9c to move the cursor to the next image data item or PDF file item, and whether or not the numeric keypad 9a. It is determined whether or not a number corresponding to the corresponding image data item or PDF file has been input (S222). If the user presses the arrow key 9c or the numeric keypad 9a and inputs one of the numbers (S222: Yes), it is determined whether the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S223). . If it is determined that the user has not pressed the enter key 9d (S223: No), the process returns to S222. If it is determined that the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S223: Yes), it is determined whether the destination of the new image data is a PDF file (S226). If the destination of the new image data is a PDF file (S226: Yes), the process returns to the execution main program of FIG.
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If the destination of the new image data is not a PDF file (S226: No), it means that the destination determined in S223 is some form of image data, so that the new image data has the same name as the determined image data. It is determined whether the PDF file exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S227). If it is determined that a PDF file having the same name as the determined image data does not exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S227: No), it is determined whether the data format of the determined image data is the JPEG format. Is determined (S233). If the data format of the image data determined by the user is the JPEG format (S233: Yes), the JPEG format image data is converted to a PDF file (S235). If the data format of the image data determined by the user is not the JPEG format (S233: No), the image data is converted to the JPEG format (S234), and then converted to a PDF file (S235). Then, the process returns to the execution main program of FIG.
[0132]
On the other hand, if it is determined that a PDF file having the same name as the determined image data does not exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S227: No), the name of the selected image data is automatically changed. The name is changed, and the changed name is displayed on the screen (S228). For example, "Since a PDF file with the same name exists, change the name of the image data. The new name is AAA. If the name is OK, press the" 1 "key. If not, press the" 2 "key. please do it. Is displayed. As the name AAA, a name that does not exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a is displayed. Then, the user can change the name of the destination image data according to the displayed instruction.
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Next, it is determined whether the "1" key has been input by the user from the numeric keypad 9a (S229). If the "1" key is input by the user (S229: Yes), the name of the image data determined by the user in S223 is changed to the temporary name AAA currently displayed on the LCD 8 (S230), and S233 is performed. Proceed to. If the user inputs the "2" key (S229: No), it is determined whether to overwrite a newly created PDF file with a PDF file having the same name (S231). For example, "Do you want to overwrite a PDF file with the same name? Press the" 1 "key to overwrite, or press the" 2 "key to enter a new name to change the name of the selected image data instead of overwriting. please do it. Is displayed. The user can select whether to further change the name of the destination image data or overwrite the existing PDF file in accordance with the displayed instruction. If the “1” key is input by the user (S231: Yes), the process proceeds to S233, and if the “2” key is input by the user (S231: No), the execution subprogram of the third name input process Is activated (S232). The execution subprogram for the third name input process (FIG. 21) is started when the user inputs and sets a new name without overwriting the PDF file with the same name.
[0134]
In FIG. 21, first, an input screen for inputting a name is displayed on LCD 8 (S261). The user inputs a new name using the numeric keypad 9a or the like on the keyboard 9 (S262). The input name is displayed on the LCD 8. Then, it is determined whether or not the user presses the enter key 9d (S263). If the enter key 9d is not pressed by the user (S263: No), the process waits until the enter key 9d is pressed. If the user presses the enter key 9d (S263: Yes), a new name of the image data to be added is set, and the process returns to S227 of FIG.
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On the other hand, if the user has not pressed the arrow key 9c or the numeric keypad 9a (S222: No), it is determined whether or not the user has pressed the enter key 9d as it is (S224). If it is determined that the user has not pressed the enter key 9d (S224: No), the process returns to S222. However, if it is determined that the user has pressed the enter key 9d (S224: Yes), the execution for executing the new storage process of the image data based on the designation of the destination PDF file or the image data (FIG. 14) is performed. The subprogram is started (S225). That is, in the default state on the image data selection screen, "new storage processing" is set, and if the user presses the enter key 9d at this stage, the user can transfer the new image data to the existing image data. This means that it is desired to newly store the information in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a instead of adding it. In this new storage process, new image data is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a as it is or after being converted into a PDF file. The new storage processing of the image data based on the designation of the addition destination PDF file or the image data in FIG. Then, if S163 is affirmed in S141 of FIG. 14, that is, the process of inputting the second name of FIG. 15, the process proceeds to S226 of FIG. In addition, when S156 in FIG. 14, that is, the new storage processing of the image data in FIG. 9 ends, the fourth embodiment illustrated in FIG. 18 ends.
[0136]
On the other hand, when the PDF file is set as the addition destination in S223 of FIG. 19, or when the image data of the addition destination is converted into the PDF file in S235, it is determined whether or not the Nin1 key 9g is pressed by the user. It is determined (S205). The processes from S205 to S216 are the same as S115 to S126 in the second embodiment and S175 to S186 in the third embodiment, and thus will not be described in detail.
[0137]
Then, at the end of the PDF file designated as the addition destination in S204 or the image data converted into the PDF file designated as the addition destination, the JPEG format image data created in S216 or the JPEG format image data created in S212 is added. This processing ends when the PDF file is updated by adding the image data and the updated PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S217).
[0138]
As is apparent from the above description, the image data processing apparatus 100 is configured to store image data or PDF files stored in the external memory in advance and to read and create image data by the document reading unit 6 by the user. The destination of (new image data) is specified. If the specified destination is image data, the image data is converted to a PDF file. Then, new image data is added and stored at the end of the PDF file designated as the addition destination or the converted PDF file.
[0139]
In addition, when the destination of addition is image data, if a PDF file having the same name as the name of the image data exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a, a name candidate is automatically presented to the user. Is done. At this time, the user uses the presented name, overwrites the PDF file created by the image data designated as the addition destination on the PDF file of the same name, or inputs another new name again. Or you can choose.
[0140]
-Fifth embodiment-
Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the image data processing device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an execution main program according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a process of the third name input process as described above.
[0141]
S241 to S243 and S245 to S256 correspond to S111 to S113 and S115 to S126 of the second embodiment, S171 to S173 and S175 to S186 of the third embodiment, and S201 to S203 of the fourth embodiment. This is the same as S205 to S216. Also, S244 is the same process as S232 (FIG. 19) of the fourth embodiment, and S259 is the same process as S26 (FIG. 2) of the first embodiment. Will be described focusing on S257 and S258.
[0142]
When S255 or S256 ends, it is determined whether a PDF file having the same name as the name set in S244 exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S257). If a PDF file having the same name as the name set in S244 exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S257: Yes), the JPEG format image data created in S256 or S252 is added to the end of the PDF file. Then, the PDF file is updated, and the updated PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S258), and the processing of the fifth embodiment ends. On the other hand, if a PDF file having the same name as the name set in S244 does not exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S257: No), an execution subprogram for newly storing and processing image data (FIG. 9) ) Is activated (S259). Since the new image data storage processing has been described above, it will not be described here. When S259 ends, the processing of the fifth embodiment ends.
[0143]
As is clear from the above description, in the image data processing apparatus 100, the name of the image data (new image data) created by reading the original by the original reading unit 6 is input by the user, If a PDF file having the same name as the above exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a, new image data is added to the PDF file to be updated, and the updated PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a. It is memorized.
[0144]
If a PDF file having the same name as the name of the new image data input by the user does not exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a, the new image data is newly created with the name input by the user. The data is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a as a PDF file.
[0145]
-Sixth embodiment-
Hereinafter, a sixth embodiment of the image data processing device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an execution program according to the sixth embodiment.
[0146]
Since the processing of S271 to S286 is the same as the processing of S241 to S256 of the fifth embodiment, the sixth embodiment will be described focusing on S287 to S292.
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When S285 or S286 ends, it is determined whether image data having the same name as the name set in S274 exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S287). If image data having the same name as the name set in S274 exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S287: Yes), it is determined whether or not the data format of the image data is the JPEG format (S288). If the data format of the image data is the JPEG format (S288: Yes), the JPEG format image data is converted to a PDF file (S290). If the data format of the image data is not the JPEG format (S288: No), the image data is converted to the JPEG format (S289), and then converted to a PDF file (S290). The PDF file is updated by adding new image data to the end of the converted PDF file, and the updated PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S291). The processing of the embodiment ends.
[0148]
On the other hand, if image data having the same name as the name set in S274 does not exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S287: No), an execution subprogram for newly storing and processing the image data (FIG. 9) ) Is activated (S259). Since the new image data storage processing has been described above, it will not be described here. When S259 ends, the processing of the sixth embodiment ends.
[0149]
As is apparent from the above description, the image data processing apparatus 100 reads the original by the original reading unit 6 when image data of any data format is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a in advance. The name of the image data (new image data) created by the user is input by the user, and if the image data with the same name exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a, the image data is converted into the JPEG format. After the data conversion, the data is further converted into a PDF file, and new image data is added and stored at the end of the PDF file.
[0150]
-Seventh embodiment-
Hereinafter, a seventh embodiment of the image data processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0151]
FIGS. 23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the execution main program of the seventh embodiment.
[0152]
Since the processing of S301 to S316 is the same as the processing of S241 to S256 of the fifth embodiment and the processing of S271 to S286 of the sixth embodiment, the description of the seventh embodiment will focus on S317 and subsequent steps. I do.
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When S315 or S316 ends, it is determined whether a PDF file or image data having the same name as the name set in S304 exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S317). If a PDF file or image data with the same name as the name set in S304 exists in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S317: Yes), the PDF file or image data with the same name is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a. It is determined whether or not there are a plurality of them (S319). If a plurality of PDF files or image data with the same name exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S319: Yes), the PDF file or image data with the same name is extracted and displayed on the LCD 8. Then, the user specifies and sets the PDF file or the image data to be added by the above-described means (S321), and proceeds to S322. On the other hand, if a plurality of PDF files or image data with the same name does not exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S319: No), the process skips S320 and S321 and proceeds to S322. Then, it is determined whether the destination to which the new image data is added is a PDF file (S322). If the destination to which new image data is to be added is a PDF file (S322: Yes), the process proceeds to S332, and if the destination to which new image data is to be added is not a PDF file (S322: No), the process proceeds to S323. However, S322 to S331 are the same as S226 to S235 shown in FIG.
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If the destination to which the new image data is added is a PDF file (S322: Yes), the PDF file is converted because it was set as the destination to which the new image data was added (S331). Is updated by adding new image data to the end of the file, the updated PDF file is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a, and the process of the seventh embodiment ends.
[0155]
On the other hand, if a PDF file or image data having the same name as the name set in S304 does not exist in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a (S317: No), the image data new storage process shown in FIG. 9 is executed (S318). Then, the processing of the seventh embodiment ends.
[0156]
As is apparent from the above description, the image data processing apparatus 100 according to the seventh embodiment stores image data (newly read and created by the document reading unit 6 in the storage process of the document read by the document reading unit 6). User name is input by the user, and a PDF file or image data having the same name as the input new image data name is stored in the external memory 18 or the internal memory 4a. Is notified that there is a plurality of PDF files or image data having the same name, and an additional destination is selected, and new image data is added and stored in the selected additional destination (PDF file or image data). If the selected destination is a PDF file, new image data is added and stored at the end of the PDF file. If the selected destination is image data, the image data is converted into a predetermined format (for example, JPEG format) and then further converted into a PDF file, and new image data is added to the end of the converted PDF file. Added and stored.
[0157]
Further, when both the PDF file and the image data exist, it is preferable that the user makes a selection. Also, it is desirable that priorities be set in advance and selected. At this time, if the user specifies the image data as an addition destination and a PDF file having the same name as the specified image data exists, after changing the name of the specified image data, the specified image data is changed to a predetermined name. After converting to a format (for example, JPEG format) and further converting to a PDF file, new image data is added and stored at the end of the converted PDF file.
[0158]
For ease of explanation, in the present embodiment (first to seventh embodiments), the case where the number of external slots is singular (specifically, only the first slot 11 shown in FIG. 1) Although described, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, when a plurality of external slots 11 to 13 are provided and / or when a plurality of external memories 18 to 20 are mounted in the corresponding slots 11 to 13, May be set by the user selecting a specific storage destination (only a predetermined external slot and / or external memory). Alternatively, the default setting may be such that the read data is stored in all the external memories mounted in the slots in advance. In addition, by default, the read data may be set to be stored in an external memory mounted in a specific slot.
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Also, in the external memory mounting determination process shown in FIG. 3, even when the external memory 18 is mounted in the first slot 11, if the remaining amount is not sufficient, the internal memory 4a is temporarily set as the storage destination. May be set. In this case, it is desirable that a message prompting replacement of the external memory 18 be displayed on the LCD 8.
[0160]
In the above embodiment, the user specifies one image data or one PDF file as a destination to which new image data is added. However, the user is configured to be able to select a plurality of image data or PDF files. New image data may be added to all selected image data or PDF files.
[0161]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the image data processing device of the present invention, the image data corresponding to the read original can be easily stored in the external memory. Further, when there are a plurality of originals, the image data can be managed as one file by using a predetermined format. Further, by using the Nin1 file format, a plurality of image data can be inserted into one page, so that the management of the image data is further facilitated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an image data processing apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 1A is a block diagram, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing a keyboard configuration.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of an external memory attachment determination process.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process of a data format selection process.
FIG. 5 is a data format selection screen for selecting a data format.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a setting process in a Nin1 format.
FIG. 7 shows a setting screen of Nin1, (a) a Nin1 designation screen, and (b) an input screen of a positive number N.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a process of a first name input process.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of new storage processing of image data.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a process of an external memory insertion process.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a process of specifying a PDF file.
FIG. 13 is a file selection screen for selecting a PDF file.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a process of new storage processing of image data.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a process of a second name input process.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a process of designating image data.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of an addition destination designation process.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a process of a third name input process.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the sixth embodiment.
FIG. 23 is a part of a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the seventh embodiment.
FIG. 24 is a part of a flowchart showing a process of the seventh embodiment;
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2 CPU
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Claims (24)

Document reading means for reading a document image and creating first image data in a predetermined data format;
File conversion means for converting the first image data into a file in a predetermined format;
A memory capable of storing at least the file converted by the file conversion means,
The first image data newly created by the document reading means is successively added and stored as the next page to the end of the file of the predetermined format previously stored in the memory. Storage means;
An image data processing device comprising: 2. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the memory is capable of storing image data of a predetermined data format. When only image data of a predetermined data format is present in the memory in advance, the file conversion unit converts the image data to a file of the predetermined format, and the storage unit stores 3. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the newly created first image data is continuously added to the end as a next page and stored. If neither the image data of the predetermined data format nor the file of the predetermined format exists in the memory in advance, it is determined that only the newly created first image data is stored in the memory by the storage unit. The image data processing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein Further, a file specifying means for specifying a specific file among the plurality of files stored in advance in the memory,
When a specific file is designated by the file designating means, the storage means continuously stores the newly created first image data as the next page at the end of the designated specific file. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image data is stored in addition to the image data. 6. The storage device according to claim 5, wherein when the specific file is not specified by the file specifying unit, only the newly created first image data is stored in the memory by the storage unit. Image data processing device. Further, an image data specifying means for specifying a specific image data among the image data stored in advance in the memory,
When the specific image data is specified by the image data specification unit, the file conversion unit converts the specified specific image data into a file of the predetermined format, and the storage unit performs 3. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the newly created first image data is continuously added to the end of the file as a next page and stored. 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein when the specific image data is not specified by the image data specifying unit, only the newly created first image data is stored in the memory by the storage unit. 3. The image data processing device according to claim 1. 9. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the storage unit stores the newly created first image data in the memory as it is. apparatus. 5. The storage device according to claim 4, wherein after the file conversion unit converts the newly created first image data into a file of a predetermined format, the storage unit stores the file in the memory. The image data processing device according to claim 6. The original reading means is capable of creating image data of a predetermined data format having an area of 1 / N of one page, and merging a plurality of image data of an area of 1 / N of one page into a second Nin1 format. 9. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising Nin1 image data forming means for forming image data. A Nin1 instruction input unit for instructing the user to input whether the Nin1 image data forming unit forms the second image data;
Counting means for counting the number of sheets of the document newly read by the document reading means, wherein the user inputs an instruction to the Nin1 instruction input means to cause the Nin1 image data forming means to form second image data. When the document reading means creates image data of a predetermined data format having an area of 1 / N of one page, and the number of documents counted by the counting means is larger than N, The converting means converts the second image data formed by the Nin1 image data forming means into a file of a predetermined format, and the storage means stores the converted file in the memory. The image data processing device according to claim 11. The original reading means is capable of creating image data of a predetermined data format having an area of 1 / N of one page, and merging a plurality of image data of an area of 1 / N of one page into a second Nin1 format. 2. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a Nin1 image data forming unit for forming image data. Further, there is provided a Nin1 instruction input means for inputting an instruction by a user as to whether or not the Nin1 image data forming means should form second image data,
If the user has instructed the Nin1 image data forming means to form the second image data into the Nin1 instruction input means, the document reading means will determine a predetermined area of 1 / N of one page. And the storage means stores the second image data formed by the Nin1 image data forming means at the end of the file of the predetermined format previously stored in the memory. 14. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the image data is successively added and stored as a next page. 14. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising N instructing means for instructing the Nin1 image data forming means to indicate a positive number N. Further, a designation unit for designating specific image data or file among image data or files stored in advance in the memory,
Determining means for determining whether the specified means is image data or a file,
When the determining unit determines that the file specified by the specifying unit is a file, the storage unit stores the newly created first image data in the end of the specified file. 3. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the image data is successively added and stored as a next page. When the determining unit determines that the image data is specified by the specifying unit, the file converting unit converts the specified image data into a file of a predetermined format, and then stores the image data in the storage unit. 17. The image data processing according to claim 16, wherein the newly created first image data is continuously added to the end of the converted file as a next page and stored. apparatus. Further, image data name input designation means for input designation of the name of the first image data created by the document reading means,
Detecting means for detecting the name of a file already existing in the memory;
If a file having the same name as the name input and designated by the image data name input designation means exists based on the detection result of the detection means, the storage means stores the first image data at the end of the file. 2. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image data is successively added as the next page and stored. If there is no file in the memory having the same name as the name input and specified by the image data name input specifying unit, the storage unit stores only the first image data in the image data name specification. 19. The image data processing device according to claim 18, wherein the image data is stored in the memory under a name designated by a means. 2. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a selection unit that selects the predetermined data format. Image data name input designation means for entering a name of new image data and designating a specific file or image data;
A detection unit for detecting a file or image data having the same name as the name of the new image data input by the image data name input designation unit,
If a file or image data having the same name as the name of the new image data input by the image data name input designating means exists in the memory, the new image data is detected by the file detected by the detecting means or 3. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the image data is stored in addition to the image data. Notification means for notifying the user,
An addition destination selection means for selecting an addition destination of the image data,
When there are a plurality of files or image data in the memory having the same name as the new image data input by the image data name input designating means, the notifying means notifies the user and the addition destination 22. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 21, wherein a selection unit is made to select an addition destination, and the new image data is added and stored in the selected addition destination. If a file or image data having the same name as the name of the new image data input by the image data name input designating means does not exist in the memory, the new image data is input by the image data name input designating means. 22. The image data processing apparatus according to claim 21, wherein a name of the new image data is stored in the memory. An external memory mounting means for detachably mounting an external memory for storing the image data or the file is provided, wherein the memory is the external memory mounted on the external memory mounting means. The image data processing device according to claim 1.

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