JP2005004363A - Data input device, image processing device and data input method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a data input device, an image processing device and a data input method that reliably prevents a user's wrong operation of keys and confusion about the keys. <P>SOLUTION: An MFP having the data input device, if receiving a direction involving image data sending, out of a plurality of types of directions to display a destination setting screen for an input of an image data destination on an operation panel part, performs settings with the arrangement of a start key for directing a start of image data sending processing in the destination setting screen (S103). If receiving a direction to register a one-touch start key without image data sending, on the other hand, the MFP performs settings without the start key arrangement in the destination setting screen (S105). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a data input device, an image processing device, and a data input method, and more particularly to a data input device, an image processing device, and a data input method in which data is input through an input screen.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the field of information transmission apparatuses such as facsimiles, operability has been improved with the spread of information transmission apparatuses. For example, a facsimile that can store a destination such as a facsimile number in a memory in association with a one-touch key on an operation panel is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). Such a facsimile automatically calls a destination corresponding to a one-touch key operated by a user, and transmits image data obtained by reading a document to the destination.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-282966
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the conventional facsimile, for example, the start key for instructing the start of the transmission process is a key permanently provided on the operation panel of the facsimile. Therefore, a permanent key such as a start key can be operated on the operation panel when any data is input.
[0005]
However, for example, when inputting a destination of image data, there are a case where image data is transmitted and a case where a one-touch key is registered without transmission of image data. Different. In other words, the start key is necessary when image data is transmitted, but the start key is unnecessary when only registering the one-touch key. If the unnecessary key is operated by mistake, the operation is invalid. Must be controlled to be As described above, the presence of keys unnecessary for operation not only causes an erroneous operation by the user, but also causes an extra confusion for the user.
[0006]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a data input device, an image processing device, and a data input method capable of reliably preventing user's erroneous operation and confusion with respect to keys. Is to provide.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The object of the present invention is achieved by the following means.
[0008]
(1) Accepting means for accepting any of a plurality of types of instructions for displaying an input screen used for inputting predetermined data, and the input screen according to the type of instruction accepted by the accepting means A setting unit that sets only a key image necessary for operation on the input screen, and a display unit that displays the input screen on which the key image set by the setting unit is arranged. Data input device having.
[0009]
(2) An image processing apparatus comprising the data input device according to (1).
[0010]
(3) The image processing apparatus according to (2), wherein an input of data by a user operation is accepted only through an input screen displayed on the display unit.
[0011]
(4) The image processing device is an information transmitting device for transmitting information, the predetermined data is an information destination, and the setting unit accepts an instruction accompanied by information transmission by the accepting unit. A key image for instructing the start of information transmission processing is arranged in the input screen, and when an instruction not accompanied by information transmission is accepted by the accepting means, information in the input screen is displayed. The image processing apparatus according to (2) or (3), wherein setting is made so that a key image for instructing the start of transmission processing is not arranged.
[0012]
(5) A reception stage for accepting any of a plurality of types of instructions for displaying an input screen used for inputting predetermined data, and the input screen according to the type of instruction received in the reception stage A setting stage in which only key images necessary for operation on the input screen are set as key images to be arranged in the display screen, and a display stage in which the input screen on which the key images set in the setting stage are arranged is displayed. Having data input method.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0014]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a multifunction peripheral device (MFP) including a data input device according to an embodiment of the present invention. An MFP 100 as an image processing apparatus includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, an operation panel unit 104, an image reading unit 105, a printing unit 106, a network interface 107, and a telephone line interface 108, which are a bus 109 for exchanging signals. Are connected to each other.
[0015]
CPU 101 controls each component of MFP 100 and performs various arithmetic processes. The ROM 102 stores programs and data. The RAM 103 temporarily stores programs and data as a work area. MFP 100 may have a hard disk as an external storage device.
[0016]
In the ROM 102, a component data part having a display component such as a key image that is individual data for displaying various screens on the operation panel unit 104, and a component association in which an association with each display component in the component data unit is defined. Stores tables. The RAM 103 can store screen control information that is information related to screen control such as an operating mode and a display state during operation. Note that initial information that is an initial value of the screen control information is stored in the ROM 102. The display component of the component data part can be displayed on the operation panel unit 104 after being edited in accordance with the contents of the component association table and the screen control information.
[0017]
The operation panel unit 104 is used for displaying various information and inputting various instructions. The operation panel unit 104 includes a display and a touch panel provided on the screen of the display (none is shown). When a key image in the input screen displayed on the display is pressed by the user, the pressed position is detected by the touch panel, and data (including a command) assigned to the key image corresponding to the detected position is input. Is done. In this specification, the key image is a key (software key) displayed on the operation panel unit 104, which is a key for inputting data preset in the key by a user operation, such as a button. No matter what the name.
[0018]
MFP 100 of the present embodiment does not have a hardware key that is permanently installed on operation panel unit 104. Therefore, keys can be arranged according to various operation methods. MFP 100 accepts data input by a user operation only through the input screen displayed on operation panel unit 104. The user operation here does not include an operation through the telecommunication line from outside the MFP 100. However, some hardware keys can be provided at locations separated from the operation panel unit 104.
[0019]
The image reading unit 105 obtains image data by reading a document. The image reading unit 105 includes a light receiving element such as a CCD for applying light to a document with a light source and photoelectrically converting the reflected light. The printing unit 106 prints various data on a recording material such as paper using a known image forming process such as an electrophotographic process.
[0020]
The network interface 107 is an interface for connecting the MFP 100 to a network such as a LAN (not shown). The telephone line interface 108 is an interface for connecting the MFP 100 to a telephone line (not shown).
[0021]
MFP 100 may include components other than the components described above, or may not include some of the components described above.
[0022]
The MFP 100 functions as a facsimile that transmits and receives image data via a telephone line, functions as a copying machine that copies an original, and is connected to a network to read the original and transfer the image data to other devices on the network. It has both a function as a scanner that transmits and a function as a printer that performs printing based on a print job received from another device on the network.
[0023]
Next, processing performed in MFP 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6 are stored as a program in a storage unit such as the ROM 102 of the MFP 100, and are executed by the CPU 101.
[0024]
When executing various transmission processing applications, the MFP 100 displays the initial screen (top screen) on the operation panel unit 104 using the initial information that is the initial value of the screen control information stored in the ROM 102 (S101). .
[0025]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the top screen. As shown in FIG. 7, an application key group 501 for selecting an application for various transmission processes and a utility button 510 are arranged in the top screen 500. Any key or button displayed on the screen is a key image (software key), and predetermined data can be input using the screen (the same applies to various screens shown below).
[0026]
The application key group 501 includes a FAX key 502 for transmitting the scanned image data by FAX (Scan To FAX). Further, as shown in FIG. 7, keys for selecting an application such as IFAX transmission, e-mail transmission, storage processing on the hard disk, or FTP transmission may be included.
[0027]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the FAX key 502 has been operated (pressed) by the user (S102). When the FAX key 502 is pressed (YES in S102), FAX processing is executed (S103). Details of the FAX processing will be described later.
[0028]
If the FAX key 502 has not been pressed (NO in S102), it is determined whether or not the utility button 510 has been pressed by the user (S104). When the utility button 510 is pressed (YES in S104), utility processing is executed (S105). Details of this utility processing will be described later.
[0029]
When a key for selecting another application is pressed on the top screen 500, a predetermined application corresponding to the pressed key is executed. Further, when the system is shut down in MFP 100, the execution of the processing in FIG.
[0030]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, the FAX process in step S103 of FIG. 2 will be described.
[0031]
First, a destination setting screen is displayed on the operation panel unit 104 (S201). That is, the displayed screen changes to the destination setting screen.
[0032]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a destination setting screen in FAX processing. The destination setting screen 520a shown in FIG. 8 is an input screen used for inputting a destination of information (here, image data). In the destination setting screen 520a, a start key 521, a stop key 522, a numeric keypad 523 for instructing the start of transmission processing, a name (display name) and a facsimile number (FAX number) included in a separately set address book are included. Address book information field 525 to be displayed, destination setting box 526 for setting the destination of image data, setting information list 527 for communication detailed items, detailed setting button 528 for setting communication detailed items, and display immediately before A “return” button 531 for returning to the displayed screen is arranged. The address book may further include information such as an e-mail address and a file transfer server address (FTP address).
[0033]
When the detail setting button 528 is pressed, a communication detail item setting screen (not shown) is displayed, and communication detail items such as a document type (single side / double side) and a reading size can be set using the setting screen.
[0034]
Here, the input of the destination to the destination setting box 526 is performed when the user selects a desired item from the address book information column 525. However, the destination may be input through the numeric keypad 523. A plurality of destinations may be input in the destination setting box 526.
[0035]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “return” button 531 has been pressed by the user (S202). If the “return” button 531 is pressed (YES in S202), the process returns to step S101.
[0036]
If the “return” button 531 has not been pressed (NO in S202), it is determined whether or not the start key 521 has been pressed by the user (S203). If the start key 521 has not been pressed (NO in S203), the process returns to step S201.
[0037]
When the start key 521 is pressed (YES in S203), a reading confirmation screen is displayed on the operation panel unit 104 (S204). That is, the displayed screen changes to a reading confirmation screen. Here, the document set at a predetermined position is read by the image reading unit 105 to acquire image data, and the acquired image data is stored in the RAM 103.
[0038]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reading confirmation screen. As shown in FIG. 9, in the reading confirmation screen 540, a reading continuation button 541 for continuing reading of a document and a reading end button 542 for confirming that reading of the document is completed are arranged. When the reading continuation button 541 is pressed, the added original can be read.
[0039]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the reading end button 542 has been pressed by the user (S205). If the reading end button 542 has not been pressed (NO in S205), the process returns to step S204.
[0040]
When the reading end button 542 is pressed (YES in S205), image data transmission processing is performed (S206). Here, the image data stored in the RAM 102 is converted into a predetermined format and then transmitted to the destination set in step S201.
[0041]
After the image data transmission process is completed, a transmission confirmation screen (not shown) for notifying the completion of the transmission process is displayed for a predetermined time on the operation panel unit 104 (S207), and then a one-touch key registration confirmation screen is displayed. (S208). In other words, the displayed screen sequentially changes to a transmission confirmation screen and then to a one-touch key registration confirmation screen.
[0042]
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a one-touch key registration confirmation screen. As shown in FIG. 10, within the one-touch key registration confirmation screen 560, a “Register” button 561 for instructing to register a one-touch key, and “No registration” for instructing not to register a one-touch key. ”Button 562 is arranged.
[0043]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “not registered” button 562 has been pressed by the user (S209). If “not register” button 562 is pressed (YES in S209), the process returns to step S101.
[0044]
If the “not registered” button 562 has not been pressed (NO in S209), it is determined whether or not the “register” button 561 has been pressed by the user (S210). If “Register” button 561 has not been pressed (NO in S210), the process returns to step S208.
[0045]
When “Register” button 561 is pressed (YES in S210), a password input screen is displayed on operation panel unit 104 (S211). That is, the displayed screen changes to the password input screen.
[0046]
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a password input screen. As shown in FIG. 11, in the password input screen 580, a character key 581 for inputting characters such as alphanumeric characters, an OK button 591 for confirming that the password has been input, and password input A cancel button 592 for canceling is arranged. Here, the input of the password is performed by the user using the character key 581.
[0047]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the cancel button 592 has been pressed by the user (S212). If cancel button 592 is pressed (YES in S212), the process returns to step S208.
[0048]
If the cancel button 592 has not been pressed (NO in S212), it is determined whether or not the OK button 591 has been pressed by the user (S213). If the OK button 591 is not pressed (NO in S213), the process returns to step S211.
[0049]
When the OK button 591 is pressed (YES in S213), a one-touch key name input screen is displayed on the operation panel unit 104 (S214). That is, the displayed screen changes to the one-touch key name input screen.
[0050]
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a one-touch key name input screen. As shown in FIG. 12, in the one-touch key name input screen 600, a character key 601 for inputting characters such as alphanumeric characters, and an OK button 611 for confirming that the input of the one-touch key name has been completed. A cancel button 612 for canceling the input of the one-touch key name is arranged. The input of the one-touch key name is performed by the user using the character key 601.
[0051]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the cancel button 612 has been pressed by the user (S215). If the cancel button 612 has been pressed (YES in S215), the process returns to step S211.
[0052]
If the cancel button 612 has not been pressed (NO in S215), it is determined whether or not the OK button 611 has been pressed by the user (S216). If the OK button 611 has not been pressed (NO in S216), the process returns to step S214.
[0053]
If the OK button 611 is pressed (YES in S216), the process returns to step S201, and the top screen is displayed on the operation panel unit 104.
[0054]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the top screen after the one-touch key registration. As shown in FIG. 13, a registered one-touch key 515 is displayed in the top screen 620. Here, the one-touch key name input in step S214 is assigned to the one-touch key 515. Therefore, when the user presses the one-touch key 515, the image data obtained by reading the document can be easily transmitted to a preset destination.
[0055]
Next, the utility process in step S105 of FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0056]
First, a password input screen is displayed on the operation panel unit 104 (S301). That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the displayed screen is changed to the password input screen. Here, the input of the password is performed by the user using the character key 581.
[0057]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the cancel button 592 has been pressed by the user (S302). If the cancel button 592 is pressed (YES in S302), the process returns to step S101.
[0058]
If the cancel button 592 has not been pressed (NO in S302), it is determined whether or not the OK button 591 has been pressed by the user (S303). If the OK button 591 has not been pressed (NO in S303), the process returns to step S301.
[0059]
When the OK button 591 is pressed (YES in S303), a utility setting screen is displayed on the operation panel unit 104 (S304). That is, the displayed screen transitions to the utility setting screen.
[0060]
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a utility setting screen. As shown in FIG. 14, a utility item group 641 for selecting various utilities and a “return” button 658 are arranged in the utility setting screen 640. The utility item group 641 includes a “one touch key” button 651 for registering a one touch key. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, buttons for selecting a utility such as address book creation, network setting, administrator password setting, or system shutdown may be included.
[0061]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “return” button 658 has been pressed by the user (S305). When the “return” button 658 is pressed (YES in S305), the process returns to step S101.
[0062]
If the “return” button 658 has not been pressed (NO in S305), it is determined whether or not the “one-touch key” button 651 has been pressed by the user (S306). If the “one touch key” button 651 is not pressed (NO in S306), the process returns to step S304.
[0063]
When the “one touch key” button 651 is pressed (YES in S306), a one touch key list screen is displayed on the operation panel unit 104 (S307). That is, the displayed screen changes to the one-touch key list screen. When a button for selecting another utility is pressed on the utility setting screen 640, a predetermined utility corresponding to the pressed button is executed.
[0064]
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the one-touch key list screen. As shown in FIG. 15, in the one-touch key list screen 660, an application key group 661 for selecting an application in which the one-touch key is used, an operation menu 671 for selecting various operations related to the one-touch key, and “Return” ”Button 678 is arranged.
[0065]
The application key group 661 includes a FAX key 662 for instructing an operation related to a one-touch key used for FAX transmission. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, keys for instructing operations related to one-touch keys used for applications such as IFAX transmission, e-mail transmission, storage processing to a hard disk, or FTP transmission may be included.
[0066]
The operation menu 671 includes a new registration button 672 for newly registering a one-touch key. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, buttons for other operations may be included. Note that the new registration button 672 is selected by default, and the selection is switched by pressing another button.
[0067]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “return” button 678 has been pressed by the user (S308). If “return” button 678 is pressed (YES in S308), the process returns to step S304.
[0068]
If the “return” button 678 has not been pressed (NO in S308), it is determined whether or not the user has selected the new registration button 672 and pressed the FAX key 662 (S309). If selection of the new registration button 672 and pressing of the FAX key 662 are not performed (NO in S309), the process returns to step S307. In the one-touch key list screen 660, when a key for instructing an operation related to a one-touch key used for another application is pressed, or when a button for another operation is selected, the pressed key Alternatively, a predetermined process corresponding to the selected button is executed.
[0069]
When the new registration button 672 is selected and the FAX key 662 is pressed (YES in S309), a one-touch key name input screen is displayed on the operation panel unit 104 (S310). That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the displayed screen is changed to the one-touch key name input screen. Here, the input of the one-touch key name is performed by the user using the character key 601.
[0070]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the cancel button 612 has been pressed by the user (S311). If the cancel button 612 is pressed (YES in S311), the process returns to step S307.
[0071]
If the cancel button 612 has not been pressed (NO in S311), it is determined whether or not the OK button 611 has been pressed by the user (S312). If the OK button 611 has not been pressed (NO in S312), the process returns to step S310.
[0072]
When the OK button 611 is pressed (YES in S312), a destination setting screen is displayed on the operation panel unit 104 (S313). That is, the displayed screen changes to the destination setting screen.
[0073]
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a destination setting screen in utility processing. Similarly to the destination setting screen 520a shown in FIG. 8, the destination setting screen 520b shown in FIG. 16 is also an input screen used for inputting a destination of information (here, image data). Similar to the destination setting screen 520a, a numeric keypad 523, an address book information field 525, a destination setting box 526, a communication detailed item setting information list 527, and a detailed setting button 528 are arranged in the destination setting screen 520b. Also, an OK button 532 and a cancel button 533 are arranged in the destination setting screen 520b. However, in the destination setting screen 520b, the start key 521 and the stop key 522 for instructing the start of the transmission processing that exist in the destination setting screen 520a are not arranged.
[0074]
Here, the input of the destination in the destination setting box 526 and the setting of the communication details item are the same as the method using the destination setting screen 520a in FIG.
[0075]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the cancel button 533 has been pressed by the user (S314). If the cancel button 533 has been pressed (YES in S314), the process returns to step S310.
[0076]
If the cancel button 533 has not been pressed (NO in S314), it is determined whether or not the OK button 532 has been pressed by the user (S315). If the OK button 532 has not been pressed (NO in S315), the process returns to step S313.
[0077]
If the OK button 532 is pressed (YES in S315), the process returns to step S307, and the one-touch key list screen is displayed on the operation panel unit 104.
[0078]
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a one-touch key list screen after one-touch key registration. As shown in FIG. 17, registered one-touch keys 665 are displayed in the one-touch key list screen 680. Accordingly, when the user presses the one-touch key registered on the top screen, the image data read from the document can be easily transmitted to a preset destination.
[0079]
As described above, the MFP 100 including the data input device according to the present embodiment involves transmission of image data among a plurality of types of instructions for causing the operation panel unit to display a destination setting screen used for inputting the destination of image data. When the instruction is accepted, a setting is made such that a start key for instructing the start of image data transmission processing is arranged in the destination setting screen. On the other hand, when the MFP 100 receives an instruction to register a one-touch key without transmitting image data, the MFP 100 performs setting so that the start key is not arranged in the destination setting screen. That is, the key image to be arranged on the destination setting screen as the input screen is set only to the key image necessary for operation on the setting screen.
[0080]
Therefore, in the data input device, when there are a plurality of types of instructions for displaying an input screen used for inputting predetermined data such as a destination of image data, keys unnecessary for operation on the input screen are displayed as described above. Excluded from the input screen depending on the type. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent a situation in which a user's erroneous operation is caused by the presence of a key unnecessary for the operation or the user is excessively confused.
[0081]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.
[0082]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the destination is set when registering the one-touch key used for FAX transmission has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be similarly applied to a case where a destination is set when registering a one-touch key used in another transmission processing application such as electronic mail transmission. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied not only to an input screen for inputting a destination of information, but also to an input screen for inputting other data.
[0083]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the data input device of the present invention is incorporated in the MFP has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can also be applied to other image processing apparatuses such as a facsimile, a scanner, a printer, a copier, a computer, and a portable terminal, or an electric device such as a television.
[0084]
In the present invention, the means and method for performing various processes in the data input device can be realized by either a dedicated hardware circuit or a programmed computer. The program may be provided by a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk or a CD-ROM, or may be provided online via a network such as the Internet. In this case, the program recorded on the computer-readable recording medium is usually transferred to and stored in a storage unit such as a hard disk. The program may be provided as a single application software, or may be incorporated into the software of the device as one function of the data input device.
[0085]
In addition to the inventions described in claims 1 to 5 of the claims, the embodiments of the present invention described above include the inventions shown in the following supplementary notes 1 and 2.
[0086]
[Supplementary Note 1] An acceptance procedure for accepting any of a plurality of types of instructions for displaying an input screen used for inputting predetermined data;
In accordance with the type of instruction received in the reception procedure, a setting procedure for setting only a key image necessary for operation on the input screen as a key image to be arranged in the input screen;
A display instruction procedure for instructing a display means to display the input screen on which the key image set in the setting procedure is arranged;
Data input program for causing a computer to execute.
[0087]
[Supplementary Note 2] A computer-readable recording medium on which the data input program according to Supplementary Note 1 is recorded.
[0088]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, when there are a plurality of types of instructions for displaying an input screen used for inputting predetermined data such as an information destination in the data input device, an operation on the input screen is performed. The unnecessary keys are excluded from the input screen according to the type of instruction. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent a situation in which a user's erroneous operation is caused by the presence of a key unnecessary for the operation or the user is excessively confused.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an MFP including a data input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining processing performed in the MFP.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the FAX processing shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the FAX processing continued from FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining utility processing shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining utility processing continued from FIG. 4;
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a top screen.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a destination setting screen in FAX processing.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reading confirmation screen.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a one-touch key registration confirmation screen.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a password input screen.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a one-touch key name input screen.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a top screen after one-touch key registration.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a utility setting screen.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a one-touch key list screen.
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a destination setting screen in utility processing.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a one-touch key list screen after one-touch key registration.
[Explanation of symbols]
100: MFP,
101 ... CPU,
102 ... ROM,
103 ... RAM,
104 ... operation panel section,
105: Image reading unit,
106 ... printing section,
107: Network interface,
108 ... telephone line interface,
109 ... Bus,
500, 620 ... top screen,
520a, 520b ... Destination setting screen,
521 ... Start key,
540 ... Read confirmation screen,
560 ... One-touch key registration confirmation screen,
580 ... Password input screen,
600 ... One touch key name input screen,
640 ... Utility setting screen,
660, 680 ... One-touch key list screen.

Claims (5)

Accepting means for accepting any of a plurality of types of instructions for displaying an input screen used for inputting predetermined data;
Setting means for setting only a key image necessary for operation on the input screen, according to the type of instruction received by the receiving means, the key image to be arranged in the input screen;
A data input device comprising: display means for displaying the input screen on which the key image set by the setting means is arranged. An image processing apparatus comprising the data input device according to claim 1. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein input of data by a user operation is accepted only through an input screen displayed on the display unit. The image processing apparatus is an information transmission apparatus for transmitting information,
The predetermined data is a destination of information,
The setting means arranges a key image for instructing the start of information transmission processing in the input screen when an instruction accompanied by information transmission is accepted by the accepting means, and transmits the information by the accepting means. 4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, when an instruction not accompanied by an instruction is received, a setting is made so that a key image for instructing start of information transmission processing is not arranged in the input screen. A reception stage for accepting any of a plurality of types of instructions for displaying an input screen used for inputting predetermined data;
In accordance with the type of instruction received in the reception step, a setting step for setting only a key image necessary for operation on the input screen as a key image to be arranged in the input screen;
And a display step for displaying the input screen on which the key image set in the setting step is arranged.

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