JP2005348293A - Information reading apparatus, information output device and information reading method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information reading apparatus, information output device and information reading method in which memory information can be accurately and efficiently read from a memory of a sheet with the built-in memory as a processing target. <P>SOLUTION: There are included a scanner means 2 for scanning a memory incorporating sheet 100 on a contact glass surface 120 to read image information from the memory incorporating sheet 100 and a reader means 44 for detecting the position of a memory 110 in the memory incorporating sheet 100 and reading memory information from the memory 110. The scanner means 2 and the reader means 44 are integrally provided. In the case of first scanning, the image information is read from the memory incorporating sheet and the position of the memory 110 is detected. In the case of second scanning, the memory information is read from the memory 110 by stopping at the position of the memory 110. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an information reading device, an information output device, and an information reading method, and more particularly, to an information reading device that reads information from a memory built-in sheet, an information reading method, and an information output device that outputs information read from a memory built-in sheet.

In recent years, a technique called RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) that wirelessly recognizes a small tag having a unique ID has attracted attention. Tags using this technology are called RFID tags, wireless tags, IC tags, and the like. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-151561 describes a copying machine that attaches an RFID tag to a document and copies the document based on information read from the RFID tag. In a conventional copying machine such as Patent Document 1, a reader / writer that reads information from an RFID tag is mounted on a cover that holds a document to be copied or a document tray of a document feeder.
JP 2001-160117 A

  When a reader / writer is attached to a cover that holds a document to be copied, the reader / writer needs to have a radio wave intensity that can cover the entire document placed on the copy surface. Therefore, if there are a plurality of documents with RFID tags near the copying machine, the reader / writer may read information from the plurality of RFID tags. Although it is conceivable to reduce the radio field intensity by keeping the position on the document to which the RFID tag is attached, there is a problem that versatility is lost. Further, when a reader / writer is mounted on the document tray of the document feeder, when a plurality of documents are set on the document tray, the reader / writer sometimes reads information from a plurality of RFID tags.

  As described above, if information is read from a plurality of RFID tags at a time, there is a problem that it is difficult to specify which document is read from the RFID tag.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides an information reading apparatus, an information output apparatus, and an information reading method capable of accurately and efficiently reading memory information from a memory of a processing target memory built-in sheet. Objective.

  The present invention is an information reading apparatus for reading information from a memory built-in sheet, which scans a memory built-in sheet placed on a contact glass surface and reads image information from the memory built-in sheet, and the memory built-in sheet And a reader means for reading memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet, and the scanner means and the reader means are provided integrally, and at the first scanning of the memory built-in sheet The scanner means reads image information from the memory built-in sheet, the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet, and the reader means detects the position of the memory built-in sheet during the second scan of the memory built-in sheet. Stops at the memory position and reads memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet. Characterized in that the take.

  Further, the present invention is an information reading device for reading information from a memory built-in sheet, and includes a document feeding means for feeding one or more set memory built-in sheets one by one, and a fed memory built-in sheet. A scanner unit that scans and reads image information from the memory built-in sheet; and a reader unit that detects the position of the memory of the fed memory built-in sheet and reads the memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet. The scanner means reads image information from the memory built-in sheet during the first feeding of the memory built-in sheet, and the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet, and the second time of the memory built-in sheet. The sheet with built-in memory is stopped so that the reader means is close to the memory position of the sheet with built-in memory when a sheet is fed. To wherein the reading memory information from the memory of the memory built-in seat.

  Further, the present invention is an information reading device for reading information from a memory built-in sheet, and includes a document feeding means for feeding one or more set memory built-in sheets one by one, and a fed memory built-in sheet. A scanner unit that scans and reads image information from the memory built-in sheet; and a reader unit that detects the position of the memory of the fed memory built-in sheet and reads the memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet. The scanner means reads image information from the surface of the memory built-in sheet during the first feeding of the memory built-in sheet, and the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet, During the second sheet feeding, the scanner means reads image information from the back side of the memory-incorporated sheet, and the memory-incorporating system. The reader unit when the third paper feed bets is characterized in that reading the memory information memory built sheet stops from the memory of the memory built-sheets so as to approach the location of the memory of the memory built-in seat.

  Further, the present invention is an information reading device for reading information from a memory built-in sheet, and includes a document feeding means for feeding one or more set memory built-in sheets one by one, and a fed memory built-in sheet. A scanner unit that scans and reads image information from the memory built-in sheet; and a reader unit that detects the position of the memory of the fed memory built-in sheet and reads the memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet. The scanner unit reads image information from the memory built-in sheet when the memory built-in sheet is fed, and the reader unit detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet, and the reader reads the memory built-in sheet when the sheet is discharged. The means stops at the memory position of the memory built-in sheet and reads memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet. Characterized in that the take. The present invention may be an information output device and an information reading method.

  In the present invention, the scanner means reads image information from the memory built-in sheet at the first scanning of the memory built-in sheet, and the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet, and at the second and subsequent scans of the memory built-in sheet. Even if the radio wave intensity of the reader means is weakened by bringing the reader means and the memory of the memory built-in sheet close together in a static state and reading the memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet, the memory information is read from the memory of the memory built-in sheet. It can be read accurately and efficiently.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information reading device, an information output device, and an information reading method capable of accurately and efficiently reading memory information from a memory of a memory-containing sheet to be processed.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described based on the following embodiments with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a hardware configuration diagram of an embodiment of an image processing apparatus according to the present invention. The image processing apparatus is an example of an information reading apparatus or an information output apparatus. The image processing apparatus is configured to include a controller 1, a scanner 2, a plotter 3, a document feeding device 4, a post-processing device 5, an operation unit 6, and a personal authentication device 7.

  The controller 1 is connected to the scanner 2, plotter 3, operation unit 6 and personal authentication device 7, and controls the scanner 2, plotter 3, operation unit 6 and personal authentication device 7. The scanner 2 is connected to the document feeder 4 and controls the document feeder 4. The plotter 3 is connected to the post-processing device 5 and controls the post-processing device 5. The scanner 2 includes an RFID reader / writer.

  FIG. 2 is a software configuration diagram of an embodiment of the image processing apparatus according to the present invention. The image processing apparatus includes a controller 1, an engine I / F 40, a plotter engine 41, a scanner engine 42, an RFID I / F 43, an RFID reader / writer 44, an operation unit I / F 45, an operation unit 46, an authentication device I / F 47, an authentication device. 48 is configured.

  The controller 1 includes an RFID application 10, a copy application 11, a scanner application 12, a FAX application 13, a printer application 14, a stored data application 15, a web application 16, a network application 17, an engine job control unit 21, a file control unit 22, and data transfer. Control unit 23, communication control unit 24, authentication control unit 25, user data control unit 26, system control unit 27, operation control unit 28, memory resource management unit 30, engine resource management unit 31, OS such as UNIX (registered trademark) (Operating system) 32 and device driver 33 are activated. Note that the controller 1 can also activate the download application 18 downloaded from the network 8.

  The controller 1 controls the plotter engine 41 and the scanner engine 42 via the engine I / F 40. The controller 1 controls the operation unit 46 via the operation unit I / F 45. Further, the controller 1 controls the authentication device 48 via the authentication device I / F 47. The controller 1 can also control the new device 50 via the new device I / F 49. The scanner engine 42 controls the RFID reader / writer 44 via the RFID I / F 43.

  The controller 1 directly or indirectly controls the scanner engine 42 and the RFID reader / writer 44 to read image information from a document with an RFID tag (hereinafter simply referred to as a document) and to read memory information from the RFID tag. read. The document is an example of a memory built-in sheet. The RFID tag is an example of a memory of a memory built-in sheet.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the relationship among the scanner, the RFID reader / writer, and the document. The scanner 2 controls the RFID reader / writer 44 to read memory information from the RFID tag 110 of the document 100, while writing memory information to the RFID tag 110. The memory information of the RFID tag 110 includes a unique ID, manufacturer ID, information version, content title, application, user information, table of contents information, table of contents page information, table of contents size information, URL, image data, and the like.

  Hereinafter, with respect to the process of reading image information from a document and reading memory information from an RFID tag, different embodiments of a document feeding method and a document reading method will be sequentially described.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of an image processing apparatus that reads image information and memory information from a document placed on a contact glass surface. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram of a first embodiment of a process for reading and outputting image information and memory information from a document placed on a contact glass surface.

  In step S1, the user places the document 100 on the contact glass surface 120 of the image processing apparatus. In step S <b> 2, the user operates the operation unit 6 to set the RFID mode in which the memory information is read from the RFID tag 110 of the document 100. In step S3, the user presses the start key of the operation unit 6.

  In step S4, the operation unit 6 instructs the controller 1 to start processing. In step S5, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to start scanning in the document trailing edge standby mode. When the scanner 2 is instructed to start scanning by the controller 1, the scanner 2 performs a scanning operation while moving the carriage 130 in the direction of the arrow 140.

  In step S6, the controller 1 notifies the scanner 2 of the image transfer OK. In step S7, the scanner 2 starts transferring image information (image data) scanned from the original 100 to the controller 1. The controller 1 expands the image information transferred from the scanner 2 in the frame memory.

  An RFID reader / writer 44 is attached to the carriage 130. The RFID reader / writer 44 detects the position of the RFID tag 110 of the document 100 when the carriage 130 moves in the direction of the arrow 140 by the scanning operation. When the position of the RFID tag 110 is detected, the RFID reader / writer 44 notifies the scanner 2 of the position of the RFID tag 110.

  In step S8, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 of the position of the RFID tag 110. When the scanning operation for the document 100 is completed, the scanner 2 waits for the carriage 130 at the document trailing edge position. In step S9, the scanner 2 ends the transfer of the image information scanned from the document 100 to the controller 1.

  In step S 10, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to move the RFID reader / writer 44 to the position of the RFID tag 110. The scanner 2 moves the carriage 130 in the direction of the arrow 141 and stops the carriage 130 at a position where the RFID reader / writer 44 is close to the RFID tag 110. In step S 11, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 that the RFID reader / writer 44 has moved to the position of the RFID tag 110.

  In step S12, the controller 1 notifies the scanner 2 of a read command for the RFID tag 110. The scanner 2 reads the memory information from the RFID tag 110 by controlling the RFID reader / writer 44. In step S 13, the scanner 2 transfers the memory information read from the RFID tag 110 to the controller 1.

  In step S14, the controller 1 causes the operation unit 6 to display a screen based on the memory information read from the RFID tag 110. In step S15, the user operates the operation unit 6 to set the image information and memory information read from the document 100 to a mode in which print processing or transfer processing is performed. In step S16, the user presses the start key of the operation unit 6 again. In step S17, the operation unit 6 notifies the controller 1 of the mode set by the user. The controller 1 expands the memory information read from the RFID tag 110 in the frame memory based on the mode set by the user.

  After reading the memory information from the RFID tag 110, the controller 1 proceeds to step S18 and instructs the scanner 2 to return the carriage 130 to the home position. The scanner 2 returns the carriage 130 to the home position. In step S19, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 of the end of scanning.

  In step S20, the controller 1 instructs the plotter 3 to start printing. When the plotter 3 is instructed to start printing from the controller 1, the plotter 3 starts print processing for the image information and memory information developed in the frame memory. In step S20, the controller 1 can start mail transfer processing for image information and memory information developed in the frame memory by instructing mail transfer start.

  When the mail transfer process ends, the process proceeds to step S21, and the controller 1 is notified of the end of the mail transfer. When the printing process ends, the plotter 3 proceeds to step S22 and notifies the controller 1 of the end of printing. In step S23, the controller 1 notifies the operation unit 6 of the end of printing. In step S24, the user can acquire the print output from the plotter 3.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the mounting position of the RFID reader / writer. FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which the contact glass surface 120 of the image processing apparatus is viewed from above. An RFID reader / writer 44 is mounted on the carriage 130 in the vicinity of the center of the document width direction indicated by an arrow 143. The RFID reader / writer 44 sets the required minimum radio wave intensity that can cover the document width indicated by the arrow 143. For example, the RFID reader / writer 44 may have a minimum necessary radio wave intensity that can detect the RFID tag 110 included in the range 142.

  The RFID reader / writer 44 detects the position of the RFID tag 110 of the document 100 placed on the contact glass surface 120 when the carriage 130 moves in the direction of the arrow 140 by the scanning operation. When the RFID reader / writer 44 moves in the direction opposite to the arrow 140, the RFID reader / writer 44 stops at a position where the RFID tag 110 approaches and reads memory information from the RFID tag 110. Therefore, the RFID reader / writer 44 can read memory information from the RFID tag 110 accurately and efficiently even if the radio wave intensity is weakened.

  Note that the image processing apparatus according to the present invention is placed on the contact glass surface 120 according to the procedure shown in FIG. 7 in case the RFID tag 110 cannot be detected or a plurality of RFID tags 110 are detected. Image information and memory information are read from the original.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a first embodiment of a process for reading and outputting image information and memory information from a document. In step S31, the controller 1 determines whether or not the start key is pressed. If the start key is not pressed (NO in S31), the controller 1 repeats the process of step S31. If the start key is pressed (YES in S31), the controller 1 performs the process of step S32 for reading image information from the original 100 and the process of step S33 for detecting the position of the RFID tag 110 of the original 100 in parallel. .

  In step S34, the controller 1 determines whether or not the scanning operation for the document 100 is completed. If the scanning operation for the document 100 is not completed (NO in S34), the controller 1 repeats the processes in steps S32 and S33. If the scanning operation on the document 100 is completed (YES in S34), the controller 1 proceeds to step S35 and determines whether or not an RFID mode for reading memory information from the RFID tag 110 is set.

  If the RFID mode is not set (NO in S35), the controller 1 proceeds to step S48, performs a normal output process for printing or transferring image information read from the document 100, and ends the process. On the other hand, if the RFID mode is set (YES in S35), the controller 1 proceeds to step S36 and determines whether or not the position of the RFID tag 110 of the document 100 has been detected.

  If the position of the RFID tag 110 cannot be detected (NO in S36), the controller 1 proceeds to step S44, indicating that there is no RFID tag 110 and displaying a screen for selecting processing for image information read from the document 100. 6 to display. In step S46, the controller 1 determines whether or not “cancel” has been selected as the process for the image information.

  If “cancel” is selected (YES in S46), the controller 1 ends the process without outputting the image information read from the document 100. If “cancel” is not selected (NO in S46), the controller 1 proceeds to step S47 and determines whether or not “output only original” is selected.

  If “output only document” is not selected (NO in S47), the controller 1 returns to the process of step S46. That is, the controller 1 repeats the processes of steps S46 and S47 until either "cancel" or "output only the original" is selected. If “output only document” is selected (YES in S47), controller 1 proceeds to step S48, performs a normal output process for outputting image information read from document 100, and ends the process.

  If the position of the RFID tag 110 can be detected (YES in S36), the controller 1 proceeds to step S37 and performs RFID authentication processing for selecting the RFID tag 110 that matches the user authentication. In step S38, the controller 1 determines whether or not the number of RFID tags 110 whose positions have been detected is one.

  If the number of RFID tags 110 whose positions could be detected is not one (NO in S38), the controller 1 proceeds to step S45, indicating that there are a plurality of RFID tags 110, and corresponding to image information read from the document 100. After the screen 150 as shown in FIG. 8 for selecting the process is displayed on the operation unit 6, the process proceeds to step S46 described above. FIG. 8 is an image diagram of a screen displayed on the operation unit when a plurality of RFID tags are detected.

  If the number of RFID tags 110 whose positions could be detected is one (YES in S38), the controller 1 proceeds to step S39, moves the carriage 130 in the direction of arrow 141, and the RFID reader / writer 44 moves the RFID tag 110. The carriage 130 is stopped at a position close to.

  In step S40, the controller 1 reads the memory information from the RFID tag 110 and transfers the memory information. In step S 41, the controller 1 causes the operation unit 6 to display a screen based on the memory information read from the RFID tag 110. In step S42, the controller 1 determines whether or not the start key is pressed. If the start key is not pressed (NO in S42), controller 1 repeats the process of step S42. If the start key is pressed (YES in S42), the controller 1 proceeds to step S43, performs an output process for printing or transferring the image information read from the document 100 and the memory information read from the RFID tag 110, and ends the process. To do.

  Therefore, the image processing apparatus according to the present invention selects whether to stop processing or output only the image information read from the document 100 when the RFID tag 110 cannot be detected or when a plurality of RFID tags 110 are detected. it can. When a plurality of RFID tags 110 are detected, only the RFID tags 110 that match user authentication can be selected.

  The content specified by the memory information written in the RFID tag 110 can be imaged. For example, the memory information designates information in the RFID tag 110, the HDD or RAM of the controller 1, the Web called by the URL, or information in the server.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of an image processing apparatus that reads one-side image information and memory information from a document set on a document feeder. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram of a second embodiment of a process for reading and outputting single-sided image information and memory information from a document set on the document feeder. Note that (1) to (7) in FIG. 9 represent the order in which the document 100 moves along the path.

  In step S 101, the user sets the document 100 on the document feeder 4. The processing in steps S102 to S104 is the same as that in steps S2 to S4 in FIG. In step S105, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to start document feeding in the two-side reading mode. In step S106, the scanner 2 instructs the document feeder 4 to start document feeding in the two-sided reading mode. When the document feeding device 4 is instructed to start document feeding from the scanner 2, the document feeding device 4 starts document feeding processing. In step S107, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to start scanning.

  When the document 100 shown in FIG. 9A reaches the image position where the scanning operation is performed, the document feeder 4 proceeds to step S108 and notifies the scanner 2 to that effect. In step S109, the scanner 2 starts a scanning operation and notifies the controller 1 that the image position has been reached.

  In step S110, the controller 1 notifies the scanner 2 of image transfer OK. In step S111, the scanner 2 starts transferring image information scanned from the moving document 100 to the controller 1. The controller 1 expands the image information transferred from the scanner 2 in the frame memory.

  An RFID reader / writer 44 is attached to the carriage 130. The RFID reader / writer 44 detects the position of the RFID tag 110 of the moving document 100. When the position of the RFID tag 110 is detected, the RFID reader / writer 44 notifies the scanner 2 of the position of the RFID tag 110.

  In step S112, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 of the position of the RFID tag 110. When the scanning operation for the document 100 is completed, the scanner 2 proceeds to step S113, and the transfer of the image information scanned from the document 100 to the controller 1 is completed.

  When the document 100 reaches the position shown in FIG. 9 (3), the document feeder 4 proceeds to step S114 and notifies the scanner 2 of the two-sided paper feed preparation OK. In step S115, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 of the two-sided paper feed preparation OK. In step S116, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to start the double-sided paper feed process for starting the second-side paper feed process. In step S117, the scanner 2 instructs the document feeder 4 to start feeding two pages.

  When the document feeding device 4 is instructed to start the two-sided sheet feeding from the scanner 2, the document feeding apparatus 4 starts the second-side sheet feeding process. When the document feeder 4 arrives at the image position from the position in FIG. 9 (4) via the position in FIG. 9 (5), the process proceeds to step S118 and notifies the scanner 2 to that effect. In step S119, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 that the image position has been reached.

  In step S120, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to stop document conveyance at the timing when the RFID tag 110 of the document 100 approaches the RFID reader / writer 44. In step S121, the scanner 2 instructs the document feeder 4 to stop document conveyance. The document feeder 4 stops conveying the document 100 when the RFID tag 110 of the document 100 approaches the RFID reader / writer 44.

  In step S122, the document feeder 4 notifies the scanner 2 that the document 100 is OK. In step S123, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 that the original 100 has been stopped. The processing in steps S124 to S129 is the same as that in steps S12 to S17 in FIG.

  In step S130, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to discharge the document. In step S131, the scanner 2 instructs the document feeder 4 to discharge the document. When the document feeder 4 is instructed to eject the document from the scanner 2, the document feeder 4 starts the document ejection process. When the document 100 reaches the position of FIG. 9 (7), the document feeder 4 proceeds to step S132 and notifies the scanner 2 of the end of document discharge. In addition, since the process of step S133-S138 is the same as that of step S20-S24 of FIG. 5, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The RFID reader / writer 44 detects the position of the RFID tag 110 of the document 100 at the first paper feeding. When the paper is fed for the second time, the document 100 is stopped at a position where the RFID tag 110 is close to the RFID reader / writer 44, and the memory information is read from the RFID tag 110. Therefore, the RFID reader / writer 44 can read memory information from the RFID tag 110 accurately and efficiently even if the radio wave intensity is weakened.

  It should be noted that the mounting position of the RFID reader / writer 44, the processing when the RFID tag 110 cannot be detected or when a plurality of RFID tags 110 are detected, the fact that there are a plurality of RFID tags 110, and the original 100 The screen for selecting the processing for the image information read from the image, the screen for indicating that there is no RFID tag 110 and the screen for selecting the processing for the image information read from the document 100 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. To do.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a third embodiment of an image processing apparatus that reads double-sided image information and memory information from a document set on a document feeder. FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram of a third embodiment of a process for reading and outputting double-sided image information and memory information from a document set on the document feeder. Note that (1) to (15) in FIG. 11 represent the order in which the document 100 moves along the path.

  Since the process of step S201-S219 is the same as that of step S101-S119 of FIG. 10, description is abbreviate | omitted. However, in step S205, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to start document feeding in the three-side reading mode.

  In step S220, the controller 1 notifies the scanner 2 of image transfer OK. In step S221, the scanner 2 starts transferring image information scanned from the moving document 100 to the controller 1. The controller 1 expands the image information transferred from the scanner 2 in the frame memory. When the scanning operation for the document 100 is completed, the scanner 2 proceeds to step S222, and the transfer of the image information scanned from the document 100 to the controller 1 is completed.

  When the document 100 reaches the position shown in FIG. 11 (7), the document feeder 4 proceeds to step S 223, and notifies the scanner 2 of the three-side (one-side) paper feed preparation OK. In step S224, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 of the three-sided paper feed preparation OK. Proceeding to step S225, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to start a three-sided paper feed process for starting the third-side paper feed process. In step S226, the scanner 2 instructs the document feeder 4 to start feeding three pages.

  When the document feeder 4 is instructed by the scanner 2 to start the three-sided paper feed, it starts the third-side paper feed process. When the document feeder 4 reaches the image position from the position shown in FIG. 11 (8) via the position shown in FIG. 11 (9), the process proceeds to step S127 and notifies the scanner 2 to that effect. In step S228, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 that the image position has been reached. The processing in steps S229 to S247 is the same as that in steps S120 to S138 in FIG.

  The RFID reader / writer 44 detects the position of the RFID tag 110 of the document 100 at the first paper feeding. When the paper is fed for the third time, the document 100 is stopped at a position where the RFID tag 110 is close to the RFID reader / writer 44, and the memory information is read from the RFID tag 110. Therefore, the RFID reader / writer 44 can read memory information from the RFID tag 110 accurately and efficiently even if the radio wave intensity is weakened.

  It should be noted that the mounting position of the RFID reader / writer 44, the processing when the RFID tag 110 cannot be detected or when a plurality of RFID tags 110 are detected, the fact that there are a plurality of RFID tags 110, and the original 100 The screen for selecting the processing for the image information read from the image, the screen for indicating that there is no RFID tag 110 and the screen for selecting the processing for the image information read from the document 100 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. To do.

  FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a fourth embodiment of an image processing apparatus that reads image information and memory information on one side from a document set on a document feeder. FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram of a fourth embodiment of processing for reading and outputting single-sided image information and memory information from a document set on a document feeder. Note that (1) to (4) in FIG. 13 represent the order in which the document 100 moves along the path.

  The processing in steps S301 to S313 is the same as that in steps S101 to S113 in FIG. However, in step S305, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to start document feeding in the document reading mode.

  In step S314, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to discharge the document. In step S315, the scanner 2 instructs the document feeder 4 to discharge the document. When the document feeder 4 is instructed to eject the document from the scanner 2, the document feeder 4 starts the document ejection process. In step S316, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to move the carriage 130 for the memory read operation. The scanner 2 moves the carriage 130 in the direction of the arrow 144 and stops the carriage 130 at a position where the RFID reader / writer 44 is close to the RFID tag 110.

  When the document 100 reaches the position shown in FIG. 13 (4), the document feeder 4 proceeds to step S317 and notifies the scanner 2 of the completion of document discharge. In step S318, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 of the end of scanning. In step S 319, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 that the RFID reader / writer 44 has moved to the position of the RFID tag 110 of the discharged document 100. In addition, since the process of step S320-S325 is the same as that of step S124-S129 of FIG. 10, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In step S326, the controller 1 notifies the scanner 2 of a write command for the RFID tag 110. The scanner 2 controls the RFID reader / writer 44 to write memory information to the RFID tag 110. In step S327, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 of the end of writing.

  In step S328, the controller 1 instructs the scanner 2 to return the carriage 130 to the home position. The scanner 2 returns the carriage 130 to the home position. In step S329, the scanner 2 notifies the controller 1 that the carriage 130 has returned to the home position. In addition, since the process of step S330-S334 is the same as that of step S133-S138 of FIG. 10, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The RFID reader / writer 44 detects the position of the RFID tag 110 of the document 100 when the document 100 is fed. After the document 100 is discharged, the RFID reader / writer 44 stops at a position where the RFID tag 110 is close to read the memory information from the RFID tag 110 or write the memory information to the RFID tag 110. Therefore, the RFID reader / writer 44 can read memory information from the RFID tag 110 accurately and efficiently even if the radio wave intensity is weakened.

It should be noted that the mounting position of the RFID reader / writer 44, the processing when the RFID tag 110 cannot be detected or when a plurality of RFID tags 110 are detected, the fact that there are a plurality of RFID tags 110, and the original 100 The screen for selecting the processing for the image information read from the image, the screen for indicating that there is no RFID tag 110 and the screen for selecting the processing for the image information read from the document 100 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. To do.
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Postcards and envelopes that are sent by mail may contain personal information and confidential information, and a mechanism that prevents the contents from being seen even if stolen by others is necessary. Therefore, it is possible to provide a mechanism in which information is written on an RFID tag built in the paper without writing personal information on the paper and the confidentiality is increased so that the contents cannot be seen unless verified.

  In addition, even if it is not an important document, it can be wasted by distributing the RFID tag embedded in paper that outlines it, so that only necessary people from the distributed person can obtain detailed information from the RFID tag. Paper consumption can be reduced.

It is a hardware block diagram of one Example of the image processing apparatus by this invention. It is a software block diagram of one Example of the image processing apparatus by this invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a relationship among a scanner, an RFID reader / writer, and a document. 1 is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of an image processing apparatus that reads image information and memory information from a document placed on a contact glass surface. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram of a first embodiment of processing for reading and outputting image information and memory information from a document placed on a contact glass surface. It is a schematic diagram showing the mounting position of the RFID reader / writer. 3 is a flowchart of a first embodiment of a process for reading and outputting image information and memory information from a document. It is an image figure of the screen displayed on an operation part when a some RFID tag is detected. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of an image processing apparatus that reads image information and memory information on one side from a document set on a document feeder. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram of a second embodiment of processing for reading and outputting single-sided image information and memory information from a document set in a document feeder. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a third embodiment of an image processing apparatus that reads double-sided image information and memory information from a document set on a document feeder. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram of a third embodiment of processing for reading and outputting double-sided image information and memory information from a document set on a document feeder. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a fourth embodiment of an image processing apparatus that reads image information and memory information on one side from a document set on a document feeder. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram of a fourth embodiment of processing for reading and outputting single-sided image information and memory information from a document set in a document feeder.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Controller 2 Scanner 3 Plotter 4 Document feeder 5 Post-processing device 6 Operation part 7 Personal authentication device 44 RFID reader / writer 100 Document 110 RFID tag 120 Contact glass surface 130 Carriage

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An information reading device that reads information from a memory built-in sheet,
A scanner unit that scans a memory-containing sheet placed on a contact glass surface and reads image information from the memory-containing sheet;
A reader means for detecting a memory position of the memory-containing sheet and reading memory information from the memory of the memory-containing sheet;
The scanner unit and the reader unit are provided integrally, and the scanner unit reads image information from the memory-incorporated sheet during the first scan of the memory-incorporated sheet, and the reader unit has a memory position of the memory-incorporated sheet. Detect
The information reading apparatus, wherein the reader means stops at the memory position of the memory built-in sheet and reads memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet during the second scanning of the memory built-in sheet. An information reading device for reading information from a memory built-in sheet,
Document feeding means for feeding one or more set sheets with built-in memory one by one;
Scanner means for scanning a fed sheet with memory and reading image information from the sheet with memory;
A reader means for detecting the memory position of the fed sheet with memory and reading memory information from the memory of the sheet with memory;
The scanner means reads image information from the memory built-in sheet during the first feeding of the memory built-in sheet, and the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet,
The reader means stops the memory built-in sheet and reads memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet so that the reader means approaches the memory position of the memory built-in sheet during the second sheet feeding of the memory built-in sheet. Information reading device. An information reading device that reads information from a memory built-in sheet,
Document feeding means for feeding one or more set sheets with built-in memory one by one;
A scanner unit that scans a fed sheet with memory and reads image information from the memory sheet;
A reader means for detecting the memory position of the fed sheet with memory and reading memory information from the memory of the sheet with memory;
The scanner means reads image information from the surface of the memory built-in sheet during the first feeding of the memory built-in sheet, and the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet,
The scanner means reads image information from the back surface of the memory built-in sheet during the second sheet feeding of the memory built-in sheet,
The reader means stops the memory built-in sheet and reads memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet so that the reader means approaches the memory position of the memory built-in sheet during the third sheet feeding of the memory built-in sheet. Information reading device. An information reading device that reads information from a memory built-in sheet,
Document feeding means for feeding one or more set sheets with built-in memory one by one;
A scanner unit that scans a fed sheet with memory and reads image information from the memory sheet;
A reader means for detecting the memory position of the fed sheet with memory and reading memory information from the memory of the sheet with memory;
The scanner means reads image information from the memory built-in sheet when the memory built-in sheet is fed, and the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet,
The information reading device, wherein when the sheet with built-in memory is discharged, the reader means stops at the memory position of the sheet with built-in memory and reads memory information from the memory of the sheet with built-in memory.   The reader means includes the memory built-in sheet according to a minimum radio wave intensity required to read memory information from a memory built-in sheet placed on the contact glass surface or a memory built-in sheet fed from the document feeding means. 5. The information reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the memory information is read from the memory.   The reader means stops the process of reading memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet when the memory position of the memory built-in sheet is not detected or when a plurality of memory positions of the memory built-in sheet are detected. The information reading device according to claim 1, wherein the information reading device is an information reading device.   When the reader means detects a plurality of memory positions of the memory-incorporated sheet and the number of memory positions in the memory-incorporated sheet that can be authenticated with the user identifier is one, the memory from the memory-incorporated sheet memory 6. The information reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information reading apparatus reads information.   The information reader according to claim 1, wherein the reader unit detects a position of a wireless tag of the sheet with a built-in memory and reads memory information from the wireless tag. An information output device comprising an information reading device for reading information from a memory built-in sheet, and outputting contents based on information read from the memory built-in sheet,
The information reader is
A scanner unit that scans a memory-containing sheet placed on a contact glass surface and reads image information from the memory-containing sheet;
A reader means for detecting a memory position of the memory-containing sheet and reading memory information from the memory of the memory-containing sheet;
The scanner unit and the reader unit are provided integrally, and the scanner unit reads image information from the memory-incorporated sheet during the first scan of the memory-incorporated sheet, and the reader unit has a memory position of the memory-incorporated sheet. Detect
The information output device, wherein the reader means stops at the memory position of the memory built-in sheet and reads memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet during the second scanning of the memory built-in sheet. An information output device comprising an information reading device for reading information from a memory built-in sheet, and outputting contents based on information read from the memory built-in sheet,
The information reader is
Document feeding means for feeding one or more set sheets with built-in memory one by one;
Scanner means for scanning a fed sheet with memory and reading image information from the sheet with memory;
A reader means for detecting the memory position of the fed sheet with memory and reading memory information from the memory of the sheet with memory;
The scanner means reads image information from the memory built-in sheet during the first feeding of the memory built-in sheet, and the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet,
The reader means stops the memory built-in sheet and reads memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet so that the reader means approaches the memory position of the memory built-in sheet during the second sheet feeding of the memory built-in sheet. Information output device. An information output device comprising an information reading device for reading information from a memory built-in sheet, and outputting contents based on information read from the memory built-in sheet,
The information reader is
Document feeding means for feeding one or more set sheets with built-in memory one by one;
A scanner unit that scans a fed sheet with memory and reads image information from the memory sheet;
A reader means for detecting the memory position of the fed sheet with memory and reading memory information from the memory of the sheet with memory;
The scanner means reads image information from the surface of the memory built-in sheet during the first feeding of the memory built-in sheet, and the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet,
The scanner means reads image information from the back surface of the memory built-in sheet during the second sheet feeding of the memory built-in sheet,
The reader means stops the memory built-in sheet and reads memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet so that the reader means approaches the memory position of the memory built-in sheet during the third sheet feeding of the memory built-in sheet. Information output device. An information output device comprising an information reading device for reading information from a memory built-in sheet, and outputting contents based on information read from the memory built-in sheet,
The information reader is
Document feeding means for feeding one or more set sheets with built-in memory one by one;
A scanner unit that scans a fed sheet with memory and reads image information from the memory sheet;
A reader means for detecting the memory position of the fed sheet with memory and reading memory information from the memory of the sheet with memory;
The scanner means reads image information from the memory built-in sheet when the memory built-in sheet is fed, and the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet,
The information output device according to claim 1, wherein when the sheet with built-in memory is discharged, the reader means stops at the memory position of the sheet with built-in memory and reads memory information from the memory of the sheet with built-in memory.   The reader means includes the memory built-in sheet according to a minimum radio wave intensity required to read memory information from a memory built-in sheet placed on the contact glass surface or a memory built-in sheet fed from the document feeding means. The information output apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the memory information is read from the memory.   The reader means stops the process of reading memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet when the memory position of the memory built-in sheet is not detected or when a plurality of memory positions of the memory built-in sheet are detected. The information output apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the information output apparatus is an information output apparatus.   15. The information output device according to claim 14, wherein the process of reading the memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet is stopped and the image information read from the memory built-in sheet is output.   When the reader means detects a plurality of memory positions of the memory-incorporated sheet and the number of memory positions in the memory-incorporated sheet that can be authenticated with the user identifier is one, the memory from the memory-incorporated sheet memory The information output device according to claim 9, wherein the information output device reads information.   The information output device according to any one of claims 9 to 16, wherein the reader means detects a position of a wireless tag of the sheet with built-in memory and reads memory information from the wireless tag.   18. The information output device according to claim 9, wherein contents based on the information read from the memory built-in sheet are output by printing or e-mail.   The information output apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the reader unit reads memory information representing detailed information of the image information from a memory of the memory built-in sheet. An information reading method for reading information from a memory built-in sheet,
Scanning the memory built-in sheet placed on the contact glass surface by the scanner means to read image information from the memory built-in sheet, and the reader means detecting the memory position of the memory built-in sheet;
And a step of reading the memory information from the memory of the sheet with built-in memory when the reader means stops at the detected memory position of the sheet with built-in memory. An information reading method for reading information from a memory built-in sheet,
A scanner unit that scans a memory built-in sheet fed from a document feeding unit to read image information from the memory built-in sheet, and a reader unit that detects a memory position of the memory built-in sheet;
The document feeding means stops the memory built-in sheet and reads the memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet so that the reader means comes close to the detected memory position of the memory built-in sheet. Information reading method. An information reading method for reading information from a memory built-in sheet,
The scanner means scans the memory built-in sheet fed from the document feeding means, reads image information from the surface of the memory built-in sheet, and the reader means detects the memory position of the memory built-in sheet;
The scanner means reading image information from the back surface of the memory-containing sheet;
The document feeding means stops the memory built-in sheet and reads the memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet so that the reader means comes close to the detected memory position of the memory built-in sheet. Information reading method. An information reading method for reading information from a memory built-in sheet,
A scanner unit that scans a memory built-in sheet fed from a document feeding unit to read image information from the memory built-in sheet, and a reader unit that detects a memory position of the memory built-in sheet;
And a step of reading the memory information from the memory of the memory built-in sheet by the reader means stopping at the memory position of the memory built-in sheet when the memory built-in sheet is discharged.

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