JP2006033234A - Image reader - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image reader capable of reliably processing documents. <P>SOLUTION: The image reader comprises an original base; an image reader for photographing a subject; a detector for detecting whether the documents are placed at a prescribed position on the original base; a moving picture output control unit for controlling the image reader so that the documents placed on the original base are photographed as the subject, and outputting moving picture data for indicating the documents placed on the original base to an information processor according to a detection signal; and a still picture output control unit for controlling the image reader so that the documents placed at the prescribed position are imaged as the subject, and outputting still picture data for indicating the documents placed at the prescribed position to the information processor according to the detection signal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an image reading apparatus, and more particularly to an image reading apparatus that captures an image of a subject.

  2. Description of the Related Art A stand-type image reading apparatus that captures an image of a document as a subject is known. The stand-type image reading apparatus includes an image reading unit that captures a still image of a document placed on a workbench, and a stand unit that fixes the image reading unit at a height away from the workbench. Such an image reading apparatus is used in, for example, a financial institution (example: bank) and is provided at a counter of the financial institution. Examples of the manuscript include a form possessed by the customer, and the form describes the customer's name, money associated with the deposit and withdrawal.

  The customer brings a manuscript (form) to the window, and the operator responds to the customer about deposits and withdrawals using the manuscript (form). At the same time, the operator gives / receives money accompanying deposits and withdrawals to the customer, and stamps a stamp on the manuscript (form) in order to prove the delivery of money. After the exchange with the customer, the operator places the manuscript (form) on the manuscript table in order to record the customer's name, deposit and withdrawal money recorded on the manuscript (form). At this time, the image reading unit images the document (form) placed on the document table, and outputs still image data to the information processing apparatus. When the operator places the document (form) on the document table, the processing for the document (form) is completed. In such an image reading apparatus, even if the operator intends to complete the process, if there is an error in the money delivered to the money written on the manuscript (form), the operator forgets to hand over the manuscript (form) or money. In such a case, the operator may not confirm receipt of money.

  Introducing the conventional technology related to images.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-181951 discloses a video input device that automatically switches between moving image output and high-quality still image output. The video input device includes: an image input unit that inputs an image; a detection unit that detects whether there is a change in the image input from the image input unit; and High-resolution still image creation means for creating a high-resolution still image from an image input from the image input means.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-200722 discloses an image input apparatus that can capture a still image with high image quality and simple operation. The image input apparatus includes an imaging unit and a processing unit that compresses a video signal transmitted from the imaging unit. The imaging unit includes a switch unit that switches shooting from a moving image to a still image; Notification means for notifying the processing device of an on / off state of the switch means, wherein the processing means is a first compression means for performing compression suitable for the moving image, and a second compression means for performing compression suitable for the still image. And a selection means for selecting the first compression means or the second compression means based on the notified on / off state.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-199189 discloses an image reading apparatus that can reduce the reading processing time in high-definition image reading. This image reading apparatus reads a form image using a CCD area sensor, and has a first definition obtained from the number of pixels of the CCD area sensor and a predetermined number of pixels that can designate the CCD area sensor. An imaging unit that reads an image with a second definition generated from a plurality of frames of images obtained by shifting, an image memory that stores an image read by the imaging unit, and an image that is read by the imaging unit An image processing unit, and the imaging unit reads an image with the first definition, and when the read image satisfies a predetermined determination condition, the second processing unit determines from the first definition to the second definition. It is characterized in that the image definition is switched to the definition and the image is read.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-132306 discloses an IC tag reader that can read identification data of an IC tag in a short time even when an IC chip that is sufficiently smaller than the wavelength of a microwave to be used is used. Is disclosed. The IC tag reader includes an IC tag that is embedded in a chip-embedded region of a reading object having a prescribed size and stores an identification code in advance, and an IC tag that includes an input circuit, and the reading object at a predetermined prescribed position. An interrogator coupling circuit coupled to the input circuit of the IC tag, the coupling circuit being connected to the IC tag. An interrogator that reads an identification code stored in the IC chip when coupled to an input circuit of a tag, and a chip embedded area of a reading object set in the object holding unit are searched, and the chip embedded area A tag position detecting unit for detecting the position of the embedded IC tag, and the interrogator coupling circuit based on the position information detected by the tag position detecting unit; Together with the position adjusted so as to face the C-tag, closer to the IC tag is characterized by comprising a position adjusting section for coupling the input circuit of the IC tag.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-127277 discloses a method for determining electronic document information relating to a document. The method is a method for storing information about a document, the step of obtaining an electronic representation of a first document, the step of determining a first feature descriptor based on the electronic representation of the first document, Determining a feature descriptor matching the first feature descriptor from the first database, wherein the first database includes information identifying a plurality of feature descriptors, and each feature descriptor in the plurality of feature descriptors; The electronic document information relating to the feature descriptor is stored in the electronic document information relating to the feature descriptor, and the electronic document information associated with the matching feature descriptor is determined from the first database. And the electronic document information associated with the matching feature descriptor is associated with the identification tag so that it is associated with the identification code. Step storing the identification code is, and the electronic document information associated with the matching feature descriptors in the second database, is characterized by more composed.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-313193 discloses a stand-type image scanner device having high flexibility and high utilization efficiency. The image scanner device includes an image forming unit that forms a predetermined image, an image reading unit that converts the image formed by the image forming unit into an electric signal and detects the image, and an illuminating unit that illuminates the predetermined image. And an integrally configured image reading unit, and stand means for holding the image reading unit in a movable state, and the image reading unit has a predetermined height facing the predetermined image when in use. Further, it is characterized in that it is configured so that it can be moved and expanded in space when not in use.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-162893 discloses a display / input device that can easily deal with products and the like and can measure and improve the sales promotion effect. The display / input device includes display means for displaying moving image and / or still image information on a display surface, and an antenna unit that is provided facing the display surface and communicates with an external IC tag in a non-contact manner. Input means for inputting tag information stored in the IC tag, and the display means displays input position information indicating a position of the antenna unit that communicates with the IC tag. When the IC tag is brought close to the displayed area, the input means can input the tag information.

JP-A-9-181951 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-200722 JP 2002-199189 A JP 2003-132306 A JP 2004-127277 A JP 11-313193 A JP 2003-162893 A

An object of the present invention is to provide an image reading apparatus that can reliably process a document.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an image reading apparatus capable of reading an image according to a document.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an image reading apparatus capable of detecting a forged document.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the problem will be described using the numbers and symbols used in [Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. These numbers and symbols are added to clarify the correspondence between the description of [Claims] and the description of [Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. It should not be used to interpret the technical scope of the invention described in “

  The image reading apparatus (1, 20) (41, 50) (41, 60) (41, 70) of the present invention includes a document table (6), an image reading unit (11) for imaging a subject, and the document table. A detection unit (10) (42) for detecting whether or not the document (7) is placed at a predetermined position (9) of (6), and the document (7) is placed at the predetermined position (9). When the detection unit (10) (42) detects that the original has not been detected, the first detection signal (101) is output, and the document (7) is placed at the predetermined position (9). Read switching units (23) (53) (63) (73) for outputting a second detection signal (102) when detected by the detection units (10) (42), and the first detection signal (101) ) So that the document (7) placed on the document table (6) is imaged as the subject. A moving image output control section (11) that controls the image reading section (11) and outputs moving image data (105) representing the original (7) placed on the original table (6) to the information processing apparatus (30). 21) and in response to the second detection signal (102), the image reading unit (11) is controlled so that the document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9) is imaged as the subject. And a still image output control unit (22) for outputting still image data (106) representing the document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9) to the information processing device (30). Yes.

  For example, the image reading apparatus of the present invention is used in a financial institution (example: bank), and the document table (6), the image reading unit (11), and the detection units (10) (42) are provided at the counter of the financial institution. It is done. In addition, the above document (7) is a form, and the document (7) (form) contains a document identifier (example: specific number, specific character, number / character shape), and Your name, money with deposits and withdrawals will be listed. In this case, until the document (7) (form) is placed at a predetermined position (9) on the document table (6), the moving image output control unit (21) exchanges between the operator and the customer (deposit and withdrawal). When the document (7) (form) is placed at a predetermined position (9), the still image is displayed as the moving image data (105) is output to the information processing device (30). The output control unit (22) outputs the document content (document identifier, customer name, money, seal) to the information processing device (30) as still image data (106). When the image data {moving image data (105), still image data (106)} is displayed on the display device (33) of the information processing device (30), the administrator who manages the operator reads the document (7) (form) ), Whether the delivery money is incorrect, whether the operator has forgotten the manuscript (7) (form), money, or whether the operator has confirmed receipt of money, It can be confirmed by the moving image data (105) and the still image data (106). Even when the image data {moving image data (105), still image data (106)} is recorded in the storage device (34) of the information processing device (30), the administrator can prepare the manuscript (7) (form) by the operator. The moving image data (105) and the still image data indicate whether there is an error in the money, whether the operator has not forgotten to hand over the manuscript (7) (form), money, or whether the operator has confirmed receipt of money. (106) can be confirmed later. Thus, according to the image reading apparatus of the present invention, the operator can reliably process the document (7) (form).

  In the image reading apparatus (1, 20) of the present invention, the detection unit detects the document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9) and outputs a document placement detection signal (110). Part (10). The reading switching unit (23) outputs the first detection signal (101) when the document placement detection signal (110) is not received from the sensor unit (10), and the sensor unit (10) When the document placement detection signal (110) is received, the second detection signal (102) is output.

  In the image reading devices (41, 50) (41, 60) (41, 70) of the present invention, an ID tag (43) is affixed to the document (7). The detection unit includes an ID reader (42) that can communicate with the ID tag (43) when the document (7) is placed at the predetermined position (9). The ID reader (42) outputs a document placement detection signal (120) when communicating with the ID tag (43). The reading switching units (53), (63), and (73) output the first detection signal (101) when the document placement detection signal (120) is not received from the ID reader (42), and When the document placement detection signal (120) is received from the ID reader (42), the second detection signal (102) is output.

  The image reading apparatus (41, 60) of the present invention further includes an image reading parameter control unit (64). In the ID tag (43), image reading information (131) including parameters specified in advance for imaging the document (7) is recorded. The ID reader (42) outputs the document placement detection signal (120) when communicating with the ID tag (43), and the image reading information (131) recorded on the ID tag (43). Is read. The image reading parameter control unit (64) determines that the document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9) is in accordance with the image reading information (131) read from the ID tag (43). The image reading unit (11) is controlled so as to be imaged by the parameter. The image reading unit (11) is placed at the predetermined position (9) based on the control performed by the image reading parameter control unit (64) and the control performed by the still image output control unit (22). The original (7) is imaged.

  According to the image reading apparatus of the present invention, the above-mentioned effect {the operator can edit the document (7) by recording the parameters specified in advance for imaging the document (7) (form) on the ID tag (43). ) (Can process the form) reliably}, and can read an image in accordance with the document (7) (form).

  The image reading device (41, 70) of the present invention further includes a document authenticity determination unit (75) that receives the still image data (106) output from the still image output control unit (22). . The document (7) has a document identifier for identifying the document (7). The document identifier (141) is recorded in the ID tag (43). The ID reader (42) outputs the document placement detection signal (120) when communicating with the ID tag (43), and also outputs the document identifier (141) recorded on the ID tag (43). read out. The document authenticity determination unit (75) compares the document identifier shown in the still image data (106) with the document identifier (141) read from the ID tag (43) (142). Is output to the information processing apparatus (30).

  According to the image reading device of the present invention, the still image data (106) and the comparison result (142) are displayed on the display device (33) of the information processing device (30). At this time, when the comparison result (142) indicates a match between the document identifier described in the document 7 (form) and the document identifier (141) recorded in the ID tag (43), the document (7). (Form) is not forged. When the comparison result (142) does not indicate a match between the document identifier written on the document (7) (form) and the document identifier (141) recorded on the ID tag (43), the document (7 ) (Form) is forged. When the manuscript (7) (form) is forged, the administrator who manages the operator can stop the exchange between the operator and the customer before the disaster occurs. Even when the still image data (106) and the comparison result (142) are recorded in the storage device (34) of the information processing device (30), it is proved that the manuscript (7) (form) is forged. can do. As described above, according to the image reading apparatus of the present invention, the document identifier described in the document (7) (form) is recorded as the document identifier (141) in the ID tag (43), thereby achieving the above-described effect. In addition to {the operator can reliably process the document (7) (form)}, a forged document (form) can be detected.

  The image reading apparatus (41, 70) of the present invention further includes an image reading parameter control unit (64) and a document authenticity that receives the still image data (106) output from the still image output control unit (22). And a determination unit (75). The document (7) has a document identifier for identifying the document (7). In the ID tag (43), image reading information (131) including parameters designated in advance for imaging the document (7) and the document identifier (141) are recorded. The ID reader (42) outputs the document placement detection signal (120) when communicating with the ID tag (43), and the image reading information (131) recorded on the ID tag (43). ) And the document identifier (141). The image reading parameter control unit (64) determines that the document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9) is in accordance with the image reading information (131) read from the ID tag (43). The image reading unit (11) is controlled so as to be imaged by the parameter. The image reading unit (11) is placed at the predetermined position (9) based on the control performed by the image reading parameter control unit (64) and the control performed by the still image output control unit (22). The original (7) is imaged. The document authenticity determination unit (75) compares the document identifier shown in the still image data (106) with the document identifier (141) read from the ID tag (43) (142). Is output to the information processing apparatus (30).

  According to the image reading apparatus of the present invention, the above-mentioned effect {the operator can edit the document (7) by recording the parameters specified in advance for imaging the document (7) (form) on the ID tag (43). ) (Can process the form) reliably}, and can read an image in accordance with the document (7) (form). Further, according to the image reading apparatus of the present invention, the document identifier described in the document (7) (form) is recorded in the ID tag (43) as the document identifier (141), in addition to the above effect. Thus, a forged document (form) can be detected.

  In the image reading devices (1, 20) (41, 50) (41, 60) (41, 70) of the present invention, the image reading unit (11) is further raised above the document table (6) by a certain height. When the original (7) is placed at the predetermined position (9), one side of both sides of the original (7) is the image reading unit (3). 11).

  In the image reading devices (1, 20) (41, 50) (41, 60) (41, 70) of the present invention, the detection units (10), (42) are provided on the document table (6). .

  In the image reading method of the present invention, an image reading step (S20) (S30) (S40) (S50) in which the image reading unit (11) images a subject, and a document ( 7) detecting step (S12, S13) (S22, S23) (S32, S33) (S42, S43) for detecting whether or not the document is placed, and the original (7) is placed at the predetermined position (9). The image reading steps (S20) (S30) (S40) (S40) so that the document (7) placed on the document table (6) is imaged as the subject when it is detected that the document is not placed. A moving image output control step (S16-NO, S50) is executed, and moving image data (105) representing the document (7) placed on the document table (6) is output to the information processing device (30). S17) (S26-NO, S27) (S36-NO, S37) (S46-NO, S47) and when it is detected that the original (7) is placed at the predetermined position (9), it is placed at the predetermined position (9). The image reading steps (S20), (S30), (S40), and (S50) are executed so that the document (7) is imaged as the subject, and the document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9). ) Still image output control step (S16-YES, S18) (S26-YES, S28) (S36-YES, S38) (S46-YES) , S48).

  For example, the image reading method of the present invention is used in a financial institution (example: bank), and the document table (6) and the image reading unit (11) are provided at the counter of the financial institution. In addition, the above document (7) is a form, and the document (7) (form) contains a document identifier (example: specific number, specific character, number / character shape), and Your name, money with deposits and withdrawals will be listed. In this case, the moving image output control steps (S16-NO, S17) (S26-NO, S27) (S36) until the document (7) (form) is placed at the predetermined position (9) of the document table (6). -NO, S37) (S46-NO, S47) allows the information processing device (30) to exchange the interaction between the operator and the customer (transfer of money accompanying deposit or withdrawal, seal stamp) as moving image data (105). When the document (7) (form) is placed at the predetermined position (9), the still image output control steps (S16-YES, S18) (S26-YES, S28) (S36-YES, S38) ( Through S46-YES and S48, the document content (document identifier, customer name, money, seal) is output to the information processing device (30) as still image data (106). When the image data {moving image data (105), still image data (106)} is displayed on the display device (33) of the information processing device (30), the administrator who manages the operator reads the document (7) (form) ), Whether the delivery money is incorrect, whether the operator has forgotten the manuscript (7) (form), money, or whether the operator has confirmed receipt of money, It can be confirmed by the moving image data (105) and the still image data (106). Even when the image data {moving image data (105), still image data (106)} is recorded in the storage device (34) of the information processing device (30), the administrator can prepare the manuscript (7) (form) by the operator. The moving image data (105) and the still image data indicate whether there is an error in the money, whether the operator has not forgotten to hand over the manuscript (7) (form), money, or whether the operator has confirmed receipt of money. (106) can be confirmed later. Thus, according to the image reading method of the present invention, the operator can reliably process the document (7) (form).

  In the image reading method of the present invention, an ID tag (43) is affixed to the document (7), and parameters specified in advance for imaging the document (7) are set on the ID tag (43). Including image reading information (131) is recorded. The detection step (S32, S33) includes a step of reading the image reading information (131) recorded on the ID tag (43). In the still image output control step (S36-YES, S38), the document placed at the predetermined position (9) according to the image reading information (131) read from the ID tag (43). (7) includes a step of executing the image reading step (S40) so as to read according to the parameters.

  According to the image reading method of the present invention, the above-mentioned effect {the operator can edit the document (7) by recording the parameters specified in advance for imaging the document (7) (form) on the ID tag (43). ) (Can process the form) reliably}, and can read an image in accordance with the document (7) (form).

  In the image reading method of the present invention, a document identifier for identifying the document (7) is described on the document (7), an ID tag (43) is attached, and the ID tag (43) includes: The document identifier (141) is recorded. The detection step (S42, S43) includes a step of reading the document identifier (141) recorded on the ID tag (43). In the still image output control step (S46-YES, S48), the document identifier displayed in the still image data (106) and the document identifier (141) read out from the ID tag (43). The step of outputting the comparison result (142) to the information processing device (30) is included.

  According to the image reading method of the present invention, the still image data (106) and the comparison result (142) are displayed on the display device (33) of the information processing device (30). At this time, when the comparison result (142) indicates a match between the document identifier described in the document 7 (form) and the document identifier (141) recorded in the ID tag (43), the document (7). (Form) is not forged. When the comparison result (142) does not indicate a match between the document identifier written on the document (7) (form) and the document identifier (141) recorded on the ID tag (43), the document (7 ) (Form) is forged. When the manuscript (7) (form) is forged, the administrator who manages the operator can stop the exchange between the operator and the customer before the disaster occurs. Even when the still image data (106) and the comparison result (142) are recorded in the storage device (34) of the information processing device (30), it is proved that the manuscript (7) (form) is forged. can do. As described above, according to the image reading method of the present invention, the document identifier described in the document (7) (form) is recorded in the ID tag (43) as the document identifier (141). In addition to {the operator can reliably process the document (7) (form)}, a forged document (form) can be detected.

  In the image reading method of the present invention, a document identifier for identifying the document (7) is described on the document (7), an ID tag (43) is attached, and the ID tag (43) includes: Image reading information (131) including parameters designated in advance for imaging the document (7) and the document identifier (141) are recorded. The detection step (S42, S43) includes a step of reading the image reading information (131) and the document identifier (141) recorded on the ID tag (43). In the still image output control step (S46-YES, S48), the document placed at the predetermined position (9) according to the image reading information (131) read from the ID tag (43). A step of executing the image reading step (S50) so that (7) is imaged with the parameters, a reading of the document identifier reflected in the still image data (106), and the ID tag (43) And outputting the comparison result (142) with the original document identifier (141) to the information processing device (30).

  According to the image reading method of the present invention, the above-mentioned effect {the operator can edit the document (7) by recording the parameters specified in advance for imaging the document (7) (form) on the ID tag (43). ) (Can process the form) reliably}, and can read an image in accordance with the document (7) (form). Further, according to the image reading method of the present invention, the document identifier described in the document (7) (form) is recorded in the ID tag (43) as the document identifier (141), in addition to the above effect. Thus, a forged document (form) can be detected.

  According to the image reading program of the present invention, the document table (6), the image reading unit (11) for imaging a subject, and whether the document (7) is placed at a predetermined position (9) of the document table (6). The computer (20) (50) (60) is applied to an image reading apparatus comprising a detection unit (10) (42) for detecting whether or not, and computers (20) (50) (60) (70). (70) is a readable computer program. When the detection unit (10) (42) detects that the original (7) is not placed at the predetermined position (9), the image reading program according to the present invention is configured so that the first detection signal ( 101) and a second detection signal (102) is output when the detection unit (10) (42) detects that the document (7) is placed at the predetermined position (9). In response to the reading switching step (S16) (S26) (S36) (S46) and the first detection signal (101), the original (7) placed on the original table (6) is used as the subject. The image reading unit (11) is controlled so as to be imaged, and moving image data (105) representing the document (7) placed on the document table (6) is output to the information processing device (30). Moving image output control step (S17) (S27) (S37) ( 47) and in response to the second detection signal (102), the image reading unit (11) is controlled so that the document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9) is imaged as the subject. Still image output control steps (S18) (S28) (S38) for outputting still image data (106) representing the document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9) to the information processing device (30). ) (S48), the computer (20) (50) (60) (70) is caused to execute.

  For example, an image reading apparatus to which the image reading program of the present invention is applied is used in a financial institution (example: bank), and a document table (6), an image reading unit (11), and a detection unit (10) (42). Is established at the window of financial institutions. In addition, the above document (7) is a form, and the document (7) (form) contains a document identifier (example: specific number, specific character, number / character shape), and Your name, money with deposits and withdrawals will be listed. In this case, the moving image output control steps (S17), (S27), (S37), and (S47) are performed by the operator until the original (7) (form) is placed at a predetermined position (9) of the original table (6). Exchanges with customers (transfer of money accompanying deposits and withdrawals, seal stamps) are output as moving image data (105) to the information processing device (30), and a manuscript (7) (form) at a predetermined position (9) Is placed in the still image output control steps (S18), (S28), (S38), and (S48), the document content (document identifier, customer name, money, seal) is processed as still image data (106). Output to the device (30). When the image data {moving image data (105), still image data (106)} is displayed on the display device (33) of the information processing device (30), the administrator who manages the operator reads the document (7) (form) ), Whether the delivery money is incorrect, whether the operator has forgotten the manuscript (7) (form), money, or whether the operator has confirmed receipt of money, It can be confirmed by the moving image data (105) and the still image data (106). Even when the image data {moving image data (105), still image data (106)} is recorded in the storage device (34) of the information processing device (30), the administrator can prepare the manuscript (7) (form) by the operator. The moving image data (105) and the still image data indicate whether there is an error in the money, whether the operator has not forgotten to hand over the manuscript (7) (form), money, or whether the operator has confirmed receipt of money. (106) can be confirmed later. Thus, according to the image reading program of the present invention, the operator can reliably process the document (7) (form).

  In the image reading program of the present invention, the detection unit detects the document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9) and outputs a document placement detection signal (110). Is included. The reading switching step (S16) outputs the first detection signal (101) when the document placement detection signal (110) is not received from the sensor unit (10), and the sensor unit (10) A step of outputting the second detection signal (102) when the document placement detection signal (110) is received.

  In the image reading program according to the present invention, an ID tag (43) is affixed to the document (7), and the detection unit detects when the document (7) is placed at the predetermined position (9). The ID reader (42) can communicate with the ID tag (43), and the ID reader (42) outputs a document placement detection signal (120) when communicating with the ID tag (43). The reading switching steps (S26), (S36), and (S46) output the first detection signal (101) when the document placement detection signal (120) is not received from the ID reader (42). A step of outputting the second detection signal (102) when the document placement detection signal (120) is received from the ID reader (42).

  In the image reading program of the present invention, an ID tag (43) is affixed to the document (7), and parameters specified in advance for imaging the document (7) are recorded on the ID tag (43). Is read, and the ID reader (42) outputs the document placement detection signal (120) and communicates with the ID tag (43) when communicating with the ID tag (43). The image reading information (131) recorded in () is read out. In the still image output control step (S38), the original document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9) according to the image reading information (131) read from the ID tag (43). The method includes a step of controlling the image reading unit (11) to read according to the parameters.

  According to the image reading program of the present invention, the above-mentioned effect {the operator can edit the document (7) (form) by recording the parameters designated in advance in the ID tag (43). 7) (Processing of forms) can be reliably performed}, and an image corresponding to the document (7) (form) can be read.

  In the image reading program of the present invention, a document identifier for identifying the document (7) is described in the document (7), an ID tag (43) is attached, and the ID tag (43) The document identifier (141) is recorded, and the ID reader (42) outputs the document placement detection signal (120) when communicating with the ID tag (43), and the ID tag (43). The document identifier (141) recorded in is read. In the still image output control step (S48), the comparison result (142) between the document identifier shown in the still image data (106) and the document identifier (141) read from the ID tag (43). ) To the information processing apparatus (30).

  According to the image reading program of the present invention, the still image data (106) and the comparison result (142) are displayed on the display device (33) of the information processing device (30). At this time, when the comparison result (142) indicates a match between the document identifier described in the document 7 (form) and the document identifier (141) recorded in the ID tag (43), the document (7). (Form) is not forged. When the comparison result (142) does not indicate a match between the document identifier written on the document (7) (form) and the document identifier (141) recorded on the ID tag (43), the document (7 ) (Form) is forged. When the manuscript (7) (form) is forged, the administrator who manages the operator can stop the exchange between the operator and the customer before the disaster occurs. Even when the still image data (106) and the comparison result (142) are recorded in the storage device (34) of the information processing device (30), it is proved that the manuscript (7) (form) is forged. can do. As described above, according to the image reading program of the present invention, the document identifier described in the document (7) (form) is recorded as the document identifier (141) in the ID tag (43). In addition to the effect {the operator can reliably process the document (7) (form)}, a forged document (form) can be detected.

  In the image reading program of the present invention, a document identifier for identifying the document (7) is described in the document (7), an ID tag (43) is attached, and the ID tag (43) The image reading information (131) including parameters specified in advance for imaging the document (7) and the document identifier (141) are recorded, and the ID reader (42) is connected to the ID tag (43). ), The document placement detection signal (120) is output, and the image reading information (131) and the document identifier (141) recorded in the ID tag (43) are read out. In the still image output control step (S48), the document (7) placed at the predetermined position (9) is responsive to the image reading information (131) read from the ID tag (43). The step of controlling the image reading unit (11) so as to be imaged according to the parameters, the document identifier displayed in the still image data (106), and the document read from the ID tag (43) Outputting the comparison result (142) with the identifier (141) to the information processing device (30).

  According to the image reading program of the present invention, the above-mentioned effect {the operator can edit the document (7) (form) by recording the parameters designated in advance in the ID tag (43). 7) (Processing of forms) can be reliably performed}, and an image corresponding to the document (7) (form) can be read. Further, according to the image reading program of the present invention, the document identifier described in the document (7) (form) is recorded as the document identifier (141) in the ID tag (43), thereby achieving the above effect. In addition, a forged document (form) can be detected.

The image reading apparatus of the present invention can reliably process a document.
The image reading apparatus of the present invention can read an image that matches a document.
The image reading apparatus of the present invention can detect a forged document.

  Hereinafter, an image reading apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a stand type image reading apparatus (hereinafter referred to as an image reading apparatus) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The image reading device according to the first embodiment includes an image reading device main body 1, an image reading control device 20, and an information processing device 30. The image reading control device 20 is connected to the image reading device main body 1 and the information processing device 30.

  The image reading apparatus main body 1 includes a foot 2, a stand 3, and a head 4. The head unit 4 includes an image reading unit 11 that images a subject. The foot portion 2 is joined to one end of the stand portion 3 in the same body, and the other end of the stand portion 3 is joined to the head portion 4 in the same body. That is, the foot portion 2 supports the stand portion 3 so that the stand portion 3 is self-supporting when placed on a work surface exemplified on a desk. The stand unit 3 supports the head unit 4 at a position away from the work surface, and maintains the image reading unit 11 at a certain height above the document table 6.

  The foot 2 is formed of a vertically long foot 5-1 and a horizontally long foot 5-2. The vertically long legs 5-1 and the horizontally long legs 5-2 each form a bar shape. One end of the vertical long leg 5-1 is joined to one end of the horizontal long leg 5-2, and the direction in which the vertical long leg 5-1 extends is orthogonal to the direction in which the horizontal long leg 5-2 extends. That is, the vertically long legs 5-1 and the horizontally long legs 5-2 form an L shape.

The image reading apparatus main body 1 further includes a document table 6.
The document table 6 is joined to the foot 2 in the same body to form an area on which the document 7 is placed. The vertically long legs 5-1 and the horizontally long legs 5-2 are further arranged so that the document 7 is placed at a predetermined position 9 on the document table 6, whereby a still image of the document 7 is appropriately captured. Designed to be. When the document 7 is placed at the predetermined position 9, the side 8-1 that is one side of the document 7 is in contact with the vertical long foot 5-1, and the side 8-2 that is the other side of the original 7 is the horizontal long foot 5. -2 is placed in contact. In this case, one side of both sides of the document 7 is directed to the image reading unit 11.

The image reading apparatus main body 1 further includes an optical sensor unit 10.
When the optical sensor unit 10 is arranged so that the side 8-1 of the document 7 is in contact with the vertical long foot 5-1, and the side 8-2 of the document 7 is in contact with the horizontal long foot 5-2, for example, It is provided at a predetermined position 9 on the document table 6 so as to be arranged at the center portion.

  FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the image reading unit 11 of the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The image reader 11 includes a lens 12 and an area image sensor 13. The lens 12 forms an image of the document 7 on the surface of the area image sensor 13 using light emitted from the document 7. The area image sensor 13 generates an electrical signal indicating the image from the formed image.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The optical sensor unit 10 detects whether or not the document 7 is placed at a predetermined position 9 on the document table 6 by detecting the irradiated light. When the document 7 is not placed at the predetermined position 9, the light is irradiated to the optical sensor unit 10. At this time, the optical sensor unit 10 detects that the document 7 is not placed at the predetermined position 9. When the document 7 is placed at the predetermined position 9, no light is irradiated to the optical sensor unit 10. At this time, the optical sensor unit 10 detects that the document 7 is placed at the predetermined position 9 and outputs a document placement detection signal 110 as an electrical signal to the image reading control device 20.

The image reading control device 20 includes a moving image output control unit 21, a still image output control unit 22, and a reading switching unit 23.
The read switching unit 23 outputs the first detection signal 101 to the moving image output control unit 21 when the document placement detection signal 110 is not received from the optical sensor unit 10. When the reading switching unit 23 receives the document placement detection signal 110 from the optical sensor unit 10, the reading switching unit 23 outputs the second detection signal 102 to the still image output control unit 22.
In response to the first detection signal 101, the moving image output control unit 21 outputs a moving image control signal 103 so that the document 7 placed on the document table 6 is imaged as a subject, and the image reading unit 11 is output. The moving image data 105 is output to the information processing apparatus 30 via the reading switching unit 23. At this time, the moving image output control unit 21 outputs the moving image control signal 103 to the image reading unit 11 X times per second (X is an integer). The moving image data 105 represents the document 7 that is read (captured) by the image reading unit 11 and placed on the document table 6.
In response to the second detection signal 102, the still image output control unit 22 outputs a still image control signal 104 so that the document 7 placed at a predetermined position 9 on the document table 6 is imaged as a subject. The reading unit 11 is controlled and the still image data 106 is output to the information processing apparatus 30 via the reading switching unit 23. The still image data 106 represents the document 7 read (captured) by the image reading unit 11 and placed at a predetermined position 9.

  The information processing apparatus 30 includes a computer 31 and a display device 33. The computer 31 is connected to a display device 33 and includes a control unit 32 that is a computer program. The control unit 32 displays the image data (moving image data 105 and still image data 106) output from the image reading control device 20 on the display device 33. The computer 31 further includes a storage device 34, and the control unit 32 records the image data (moving image data 105 and still image data 106) output from the image reading control device 20 in the storage device 34 in time series.

  For example, the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used in a financial institution (example: bank), and the image reading apparatus main body 1 is provided at a counter of the financial institution. Power is always supplied to the information processing apparatus 30 so that the operator of the financial institution can use the information processing apparatus 30 even in the time zone of business other than the window service and the window service. In order for the operator to use the image reading apparatus main body 1 during the window of the counter service, power is supplied to the image reading apparatus main body 1 and the image reading control device 20 during the window of the counter service. Further, the above document 7 is a form, and the document 7 (form) includes a document identifier, and the customer's name, money associated with deposit and withdrawal. Examples of the document identifier include a specific number, a specific character, and a shape of the number / character described in the form.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an image reading method as the operation of the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. When the operator performs a window service, power is supplied to the optical sensor unit 10 of the image reading apparatus main body unit 1 (step S11), and the optical sensor unit 10 detects the irradiated light, thereby detecting the light on the document table 6. It is detected whether or not the document 7 (form) is placed at the predetermined position 9 (step S12; placement detection process). Further, power is supplied to the image reading control device 20 (step S15), and the reading switching unit 23 of the image reading control device 20 monitors a signal output from the optical sensor unit 10 (step S16; first reading switching). processing).

  The customer brings the manuscript 7 (form) to the window, and the operator responds to the customer about deposits and withdrawals using the manuscript 7 (form). At the same time, the operator gives and receives money on the document table 6 to the customer for deposits and withdrawals, and performs stamping on the document 7 (form) on the document table 6 in order to prove the money transfer. . At this time, in the placement detection process (step S12), since the light is irradiated on the optical sensor unit 10, the optical sensor unit 10 detects that the document 7 (form) is not placed at the predetermined position 9. (Step S12-NO). In the first reading switching process (step S16), since the reading switching unit 23 has not received a signal (original placement detection signal 110) from the optical sensor unit 10, the first detection signal 101 is sent to the moving image output control unit. 21 (step S16-NO). At this time, the moving image output control unit 21 performs the first moving image output control process (step S17).

  In the first moving image output control process (step S <b> 17), the moving image output control unit 21 outputs the moving image control signal 103 to the image reading unit 11 X times per second in response to the first detection signal 101. In response to the moving image control signal 103, the image reading unit 11 exchanges between the operator and the customer as a document 7 (form) placed on the document table 6 (transfer of money accompanying deposits and withdrawals, seal stamp) ) As a subject, and the moving image data 105 is output to the moving image output control unit 21 (step S20; image reading process). The moving image output control unit 21 outputs the moving image data 105 to the information processing apparatus 30 via the reading switching unit 23. At this time, the control unit 32 of the information processing device 30 displays the moving image data 105 output from the image reading control device 20 on the display device 33 and records the moving image data 105 in the storage device 34 in time series. The image reading control device 20 performs the first reading switching process (step S16) when the power is supplied even after the first moving image output control process (step S17) is performed (step S19-YES).

  After the exchange with the customer, the operator copies the document 7 (form) to the storage device 34 in order to record the manuscript identifier, the name of the customer, and the money associated with the deposit and withdrawal on the document 7 (form). It is placed at a predetermined position 9 on the table 6. At this time, in the placement detection process (step S12), since light is not irradiated to the optical sensor unit 10, the optical sensor unit 10 detects that the document 7 (form) is placed at the predetermined position 9, The document placement detection signal 110 is output to the image reading control device 20 (step S12—YES). In the first reading switching process (step S <b> 16), the reading switching unit 23 receives a signal (original placement detection signal 110) from the optical sensor unit 10 and outputs the second detection signal 102 to the still image output control unit 22. (Step S16-YES). At this time, the still image output control unit 22 performs a first still image output control process (step S18).

  In the first still image output control process (step S <b> 18), the still image output control unit 22 outputs a still image control signal 104 to the image reading unit 11 according to the second detection signal 102. In response to the still image control signal 104, the image reading unit 11 reads the document contents (documents) representing the contents described in the document 7 (form) as the document 7 (form) placed at the predetermined position 9 on the document table 6. An identifier, a customer's name, money, and a seal) are imaged, and the still image data 106 is output to the still image output control unit 22 (step S20; image reading process). The still image output control unit 22 outputs the still image data 106 to the information processing apparatus 30 via the reading switching unit 23. At this time, the control unit 32 of the information processing device 30 displays the still image data 106 output from the image reading control device 20 on the display device 33 and records the still image data 106 in the storage device 34 in time series. If the power is supplied even after the first still image output control process (step S18) is performed (step S19-YES), the image reading control device 20 performs the first reading switching process (step S16).

  As described above, according to the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the moving image output control unit 21 is connected to the operator until the document 7 (form) is placed at the predetermined position 9 of the document table 6. Communication with the customer (transfer of money accompanying deposit or withdrawal, seal stamp) is output to the information processing device 30 as moving image data 105, and when the document 7 (form) is placed at a predetermined position 9, it is stationary. The image output control unit 22 outputs the document content (document identifier, customer name, money, and seal) to the information processing apparatus 30 as still image data 106. When image data (moving image data 105, still image data 106) is displayed on the display device 33 of the information processing apparatus 30, the administrator who manages the operator delivers the money described in the document 7 (form). The moving image data 105 and the still image data 106 confirm whether there is an error in the money, whether the operator has not forgotten to hand over the manuscript 7 (form), money, or whether the operator has confirmed receipt of money. can do. Even when image data (moving image data 105, still image data 106) is recorded in the storage device 34 of the information processing apparatus 30, the administrator can check whether there is an error in the manuscript 7 (form) by the operator or money. Whether the document 7 (form), money has been forgotten, or whether the operator has confirmed receipt of money can be confirmed later using the moving image data 105 and the still image data 106. Thus, according to the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the operator can reliably process the document 7 (form).

  In the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the image reading control device 20 is a computer, and the hardware configuration (circuit configuration) of the image reading control device 20 can also be realized by a computer program. In this case, the image reading control device 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown) and a storage device (not shown), and the storage device is a computer program (image reading program) that can be read by the CPU. A moving image output control unit 21, a still image output control unit 22, and a reading switching unit 23 are stored.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the sensor unit 10 is used as a detection unit that detects whether or not the document 7 is placed on the predetermined position 9 of the document table 6. However, in the second embodiment, as the detection unit, Even when an RF-ID reader that communicates with an RF-ID (Radio Frequency-Identification) tag at a predetermined distance is used, the same effect as the first embodiment is realized. In the second embodiment, the same description as in the first embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a stand type image reading apparatus (hereinafter referred to as an image reading apparatus) according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The image reading device according to the second embodiment includes an information processing device 30, an image reading device main body 41, and an image reading control device 50. The image reading control device 50 is connected to the image reading device main body 41 and the information processing device 30.

  The image reading apparatus main body 41 includes a foot 2, a stand 3, a head 4, an image reading unit 11, a document table 6, and an RF-ID reader 42. When the RF-ID reader 42 is arranged so that the side 8-1 of the document 7 is in contact with the vertical leg 5-1 and the side 8-2 of the document 7 is in contact with the horizontal leg 5-2, for example, the document 7 Is provided at a predetermined position 9 of the document table 6 so as to be arranged at the center portion of the document platen 6.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
The RF-ID reader 42 can communicate with the RF-ID tag 43 at a predetermined distance. That is, the RF-ID reader 42 transmits a read signal to the RF-ID tag 43 by radio waves. When the RF-ID tag 43 exists at a predetermined distance at which the read signal can be received, the RF-ID tag 43 transmits a response signal (tag identifier) by radio wave in response to the read signal (radio wave). The RF-ID tag 43 is affixed to the document 7. Specifically, the RF-ID tag 43 is different from the surface of the document 7 facing the image reading unit 11 so that the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 can communicate with each other. Affixed to the center of the surface.

  The RF-ID reader 42 communicates with the RF-ID tag 43 to detect whether or not the document 7 is placed at a predetermined position 9 on the document table 6. When the document 7 is not placed at the predetermined position 9, the distance between the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 is longer than the predetermined distance. At this time, since the RF-ID reader 42 cannot detect the RF-ID tag 43, the RF-ID reader 42 detects that the document 7 is not placed at the predetermined position 9. When the document 7 is placed at the predetermined position 9, the distance between the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 is not more than the predetermined distance. At this time, since the RF-ID reader 42 can detect the RF-ID tag 43, it detects that the document 7 is placed at the predetermined position 9, and performs image reading control of the document placement detection signal 120 as an electrical signal. Output to the device 50.

The image reading control device 50 includes a moving image output control unit 21, a still image output control unit 22, and a reading switching unit 53.
The reading switching unit 53 outputs the first detection signal 101 to the moving image output control unit 21 when the document placement detection signal 120 is not received from the RF-ID reader 42. When the reading switching unit 53 receives the document placement detection signal 120 from the RF-ID reader 42, the reading switching unit 53 outputs the second detection signal 102 to the still image output control unit 22.

  For example, the image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention is used in a financial institution (example: bank), and the image reading apparatus main body 41 is provided at a counter of the financial institution. Power is always supplied to the information processing apparatus 30 so that the operator of the financial institution can use the information processing apparatus 30 even in the time zone of business other than the window service and the window service. In order for the operator to use the image reading apparatus main body 41 during the window of the counter service, power is supplied to the image reading apparatus main body 41 and the image reading control device 50 during the window of the counter service. In addition, the above document 7 is a form, and the document 7 (form) includes a document identifier (specific number, specific character, number / character shape), and the customer's name, deposit and withdrawal. The money associated with will be listed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an image reading method as an operation of the image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. When the operator performs a window service, power is supplied to the RF-ID reader 42 of the image reading apparatus main body 41 (step S21), and the RF-ID reader 42 communicates with the RF-ID tag 43, thereby making a document. It is detected whether or not the document 7 (form) is placed at a predetermined position 9 on the table 6 (step S22; placement detection process). Further, power is supplied to the image reading control device 50 (step S25), and the reading switching unit 53 of the image reading control device 50 monitors a signal output from the RF-ID reader 42 (step S26; second reading). Switching process).

  The customer brings the manuscript 7 (form) to the window, and the operator responds to the customer about deposits and withdrawals using the manuscript 7 (form). At the same time, the operator gives and receives money on the document table 6 to the customer for deposits and withdrawals, and performs stamping on the document 7 (form) on the document table 6 in order to prove the money transfer. . At this time, in the placement detection process (step S22), since the document 7 (form) is not placed at the predetermined position 9, the distance between the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 is longer than the predetermined distance. The RF-ID reader 42 cannot communicate with the RF-ID tag 43 (step S22—NO). In the second reading switching process (step S26), since the reading switching unit 53 has not received a signal (original placement detection signal 120) from the RF-ID reader 42, the first detection signal 101 is controlled to be a moving image output control. It outputs to the part 21 (step S26-NO). At this time, the moving image output control unit 21 performs the second moving image output control process (step S27).

  In the second moving image output control process (step S27), the moving image output control unit 21 outputs the moving image control signal 103 to the image reading unit 11 X times per second in response to the first detection signal 101. In response to the moving image control signal 103, the image reading unit 11 exchanges between the operator and the customer as a document 7 (form) placed on the document table 6 (transfer of money accompanying deposits and withdrawals, seal stamp) ) As a subject, and the moving image data 105 is output to the moving image output control unit 21 (step S30; image reading process). The moving image output control unit 21 outputs the moving image data 105 to the information processing apparatus 30 via the reading switching unit 53. At this time, the control unit 32 of the information processing device 30 displays the moving image data 105 output from the image reading control device 50 on the display device 33 and records the moving image data 105 in the storage device 34 in time series. When the power is supplied even after the second moving image output control process (step S27) is performed (step S29-YES), the image reading control device 50 performs the second reading switching process (step S26).

  After the exchange with the customer, the operator copies the document 7 (form) to the storage device 34 in order to record the manuscript identifier, the name of the customer, and the money associated with the deposit and withdrawal on the document 7 (form). It is placed at a predetermined position 9 on the table 6. At this time, in the placement detection process (step S22), since the document 7 (form) is placed at the predetermined position 9, the distance between the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 is equal to or less than the predetermined distance. The RF-ID reader 42 communicates with the RF-ID tag 43 and outputs a document placement detection signal 120 to the image reading control device 50 (step S22—YES). In the second reading switching process (step S <b> 26), the reading switching unit 53 receives a signal (document placement detection signal 120) from the RF-ID reader 42 and sends the second detection signal 102 to the still image output control unit 22. It outputs (step S26-YES). At this time, the still image output control unit 22 performs a second still image output control process (step S28).

  In the second still image output control process (step S <b> 28), the still image output control unit 22 outputs a still image control signal 104 to the image reading unit 11 according to the second detection signal 102. In response to the still image control signal 104, the image reading unit 11 reads the document contents (documents) representing the contents described in the document 7 (form) as the document 7 (form) placed at the predetermined position 9 on the document table 6. An identifier, a customer's name, money, a seal) are imaged, and the still image data 106 is output to the still image output control unit 22 (step S30; image reading process). The still image output control unit 22 outputs the still image data 106 to the information processing apparatus 30 via the reading switching unit 53. At this time, the control unit 32 of the information processing device 30 displays the still image data 106 output from the image reading control device 50 on the display device 33 and records the still image data 106 in the storage device 34 in time series. If the power is supplied even after the second still image output control process (step S28) is performed (step S29-YES), the image reading control device 50 performs the second reading switching process (step S26).

  As described above, according to the image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the moving image output control unit 21 is connected to the operator until the document 7 (form) is placed at the predetermined position 9 of the document table 6. Communication with the customer (transfer of money accompanying deposit or withdrawal, seal stamp) is output to the information processing device 30 as moving image data 105, and when the document 7 (form) is placed at a predetermined position 9, it is stationary. The image output control unit 22 outputs the document content (document identifier, customer name, money, and seal) to the information processing apparatus 30 as still image data 106. When image data (moving image data 105, still image data 106) is displayed on the display device 33 of the information processing apparatus 30, the administrator who manages the operator delivers the money described in the document 7 (form). The moving image data 105 and the still image data 106 confirm whether there is an error in the money, whether the operator has not forgotten to hand over the manuscript 7 (form), money, or whether the operator has confirmed receipt of money. can do. Even when image data (moving image data 105, still image data 106) is recorded in the storage device 34 of the information processing apparatus 30, the administrator can check whether there is an error in the manuscript 7 (form) by the operator or money. Whether the document 7 (form), money has been forgotten, or whether the operator has confirmed receipt of money can be confirmed later using the moving image data 105 and the still image data 106. Thereby, according to the image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the operator can reliably process the document 7 (form).

  In the image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the image reading control device 50 is a computer, and the hardware configuration (circuit configuration) of the image reading control device 50 can also be realized by a computer program. In this case, the image reading control device 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown) and a storage device (not shown), and the storage device is a computer program (image reading program) that can be read by the CPU. A moving image output control unit 21, a still image output control unit 22, and a reading switching unit 53 are stored.

(Third embodiment)
In the third embodiment, parameters specified in advance for capturing an image of the document 7 are recorded in the RF-ID tag 43, so that in addition to the effects of the second embodiment, an image read according to the document 7 is read. It can be performed. In the third embodiment, the same description as in the second embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a stand type image reading apparatus (hereinafter referred to as an image reading apparatus) according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The image reading device according to the third embodiment includes an information processing device 30, an image reading device main body 41, and an image reading control device 60. The image reading control device 60 is connected to the image reading device main body 41 and the information processing device 30.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image reading apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
Image reading information 131 is recorded on the RF-ID tag 43 attached to the document 7. The image reading information 131 includes parameters relating to resolution, color / monochrome, reading size, and reading area position on the document 7. For example, as the parameters to be specified, the parameter relating to resolution is “200 dpi”, the parameter relating to color / monochrome is “color”, the parameter relating to reading size is “A4”, and the parameter relating to the reading area position is “upper half”. ", The image reading unit 11 can read the upper half of the A4 size original 7 in color and 200 dpi by using the image reading information 131. This image reading information 131 is read by the RF-ID reader 42. That is, the RF-ID reader 42 transmits a read signal to the RF-ID tag 43 by radio waves. When the document 7 is placed at the predetermined position 9, the distance between the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 is not more than the predetermined distance. In this case, the RF-ID tag 43 transmits a response signal (tag identifier, the above-described image reading information 131) by radio waves in response to the read signal (radio waves). At this time, the RF-ID reader 42 outputs the document placement detection signal 120 and the image reading information 131 as electrical signals to the image reading control device 60.

The image reading control device 60 includes a moving image output control unit 21, a still image output control unit 22, a reading switching unit 63, and an image reading parameter control unit 64.
The read switching unit 63 outputs the first detection signal 101 to the moving image output control unit 21 when the document placement detection signal 120 is not received from the RF-ID reader 42. When the reading switching unit 63 receives the document placement detection signal 120 from the RF-ID reader 42, the reading switching unit 63 outputs the second detection signal 102 to the still image output control unit 22.
The image reading parameter control unit 64 sets parameters (resolution, color / monochrome, reading size, reading) of the document 7 placed at a predetermined position 9 on the document table 6 in accordance with the image reading information 131 from the RF-ID reader 42. The image reading control signal 132 is output to control the image reading unit 11 so that the image is picked up by the region position).

  For example, the image reading apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention is used in a financial institution (example: bank), and the image reading apparatus main body 41 is provided at a counter of the financial institution. Power is always supplied to the information processing apparatus 30 so that the operator of the financial institution can use the information processing apparatus 30 even in the time zone of business other than the window service and the window service. In order for the operator to use the image reading apparatus main body 41 during the window of the counter service, power is supplied to the image reading apparatus main body 41 and the image reading control device 60 during the window of the counter service. In addition, the above document 7 is a form, and the document 7 (form) includes a document identifier (specific number, specific character, number / character shape), and the customer's name, deposit and withdrawal. The money associated with will be listed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an image reading method as an operation of the image reading apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. When the operator performs a window service, power is supplied to the RF-ID reader 42 of the image reading apparatus main body 41 (step S31), and the RF-ID reader 42 communicates with the RF-ID tag 43, thereby making a document. It is detected whether or not the document 7 (form) is placed at a predetermined position 9 on the table 6 (step S32; placement detection process). Further, power is supplied to the image reading control device 60 (step S35), and the reading switching unit 63 of the image reading control device 60 monitors a signal output from the RF-ID reader 42 (step S36; third reading). Switching process).

  The customer brings the manuscript 7 (form) to the window, and the operator responds to the customer about deposits and withdrawals using the manuscript 7 (form). At the same time, the operator gives and receives money on the document table 6 to the customer for deposits and withdrawals, and performs stamping on the document 7 (form) on the document table 6 in order to prove the money transfer. . At this time, in the placement detection process (step S32), since the document 7 (form) is not placed at the predetermined position 9, the distance between the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 is longer than the predetermined distance. The RF-ID reader 42 cannot communicate with the RF-ID tag 43 (step S32—NO). In the third reading switching process (step S36), since the reading switching unit 63 has not received a signal (original placement detection signal 120) from the RF-ID reader 42, the first detection signal 101 is controlled to be a moving image output control. It outputs to the part 21 (step S36-NO). At this time, the moving image output control unit 21 performs a third moving image output control process (step S37).

  In the third moving image output control process (step S37), the moving image output control unit 21 outputs the moving image control signal 103 to the image reading unit 11 X times per second in response to the first detection signal 101. In response to the moving image control signal 103, the image reading unit 11 exchanges between the operator and the customer as a document 7 (form) placed on the document table 6 (transfer of money accompanying deposits and withdrawals, seal stamp) ) As a subject, and the moving image data 105 is output to the moving image output control unit 21 (step S40; image reading process). The moving image output control unit 21 outputs the moving image data 105 to the information processing apparatus 30 via the reading switching unit 63. At this time, the control unit 32 of the information processing device 30 displays the moving image data 105 output from the image reading control device 60 on the display device 33 and records the moving image data 105 in the storage device 34 in time series. When the power is supplied even after the third moving image output control process (step S37) is performed (step S39-YES), the image reading control device 60 performs the third reading switching process (step S36).

  After the exchange with the customer, the operator copies the document 7 (form) to the storage device 34 in order to record the manuscript identifier, the name of the customer, and the money associated with the deposit and withdrawal on the document 7 (form). It is placed at a predetermined position 9 on the table 6. At this time, in the placement detection process (step S32), since the document 7 (form) is placed at the predetermined position 9, the distance between the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 is equal to or less than the predetermined distance. The RF-ID reader 42 communicates with the RF-ID tag 43 and outputs the document placement detection signal 120 and the image reading information 131 to the image reading control device 60 (YES in step S32). In the third reading switching process (step S36), the reading switching unit 63 receives a signal (original placement detection signal 120) from the RF-ID reader 42 and sends the second detection signal 102 to the still image output control unit 22. It outputs (step S36-YES). At this time, the still image output control unit 22 performs a third still image output control process (step S38).

  In the third still image output control process (step S38), the still image output control unit 22 outputs a still image control signal 104 to the image reading unit 11 in accordance with the second detection signal 102. The image reading parameter control unit 64 generates an image reading control signal 132 including parameters (resolution, color / monochrome, reading size, reading area position) in accordance with the image reading information 131 from the RF-ID reader 42. Output to. In response to the still image control signal 104 and the image reading control signal 132, the image reading unit 11 is described in the document 7 (form) as the document 7 (form) placed at the predetermined position 9 on the document table 6. Document contents representing the contents (document identifier, customer's name, money, seal) are imaged by the above parameters, and the still image data 106 is output to the still image output control unit 22 (step S40; image reading process). The still image output control unit 22 outputs the still image data 106 to the information processing apparatus 30 via the reading switching unit 63. At this time, the control unit 32 of the information processing device 30 displays the still image data 106 output from the image reading control device 60 on the display device 33 and records the still image data 106 in the storage device 34 in time series. When the power is supplied even after the third still image output control process (step S38) is performed (step S39-YES), the image reading control device 60 performs the third reading switching process (step S36).

  As described above, according to the image reading apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the parameters designated in advance for imaging the document 7 (form) are recorded in the RF-ID tag 43, so that In addition to the effects of the second embodiment, it is possible to read an image in accordance with the document 7 (form).

  In the image reading apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the image reading control device 60 is a computer, and the hardware configuration (circuit configuration) of the image reading control device 60 can also be realized by a computer program. In this case, the image reading control device 60 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown) and a storage device (not shown), and the storage device is a computer program (image reading program) that can be read by the CPU. A moving image output control unit 21, a still image output control unit 22, a reading switching unit 63, and an image reading parameter control unit 64 are stored.

(Fourth embodiment)
In the fourth embodiment, the document identifier (example: specific number, specific character, number / character shape) described in the document 7 is recorded in the RF-ID tag 43, so that the third embodiment In addition to the above effect, a forged document can be detected. In the fourth embodiment, the same description as in the third embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a stand type image reading apparatus (hereinafter referred to as an image reading apparatus) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The image reading device according to the fourth embodiment includes an information processing device 30, an image reading device main body 41, and an image reading control device 70. The image reading control device 70 is connected to the image reading device main body 41 and the information processing device 30.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image reading apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
On the RF-ID tag 43 attached to the document 7, image reading information 131 and a document identifier 141 are recorded. The document identifier 141 is the same as the document identifier (specific number, specific character, number / character shape) described in the document 7, and the document identifier described in the document 7 is stored in the RF-ID tag 43. If the document identifier 141 is different from the recorded document identifier 141, the document 7 is forged. The image reading information 131 and the document identifier 141 are read by the RF-ID reader 42. That is, the RF-ID reader 42 transmits a read signal to the RF-ID tag 43 by radio waves. When the document 7 is placed at the predetermined position 9, the distance between the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 is not more than the predetermined distance. In this case, the RF-ID tag 43 transmits a response signal (tag identifier, image reading information 131, the above document identifier 141) by radio waves in response to the read signal (radio wave). At this time, the RF-ID reader 42 outputs the document placement detection signal 120, the image reading information 131, and the document identifier 141 as electrical signals to the image reading control device 70.

The image reading control device 70 includes a moving image output control unit 21, a still image output control unit 22, an image reading parameter control unit 64, a reading switching unit 73, and a document authenticity determination unit 74.
The read switching unit 73 outputs the first detection signal 101 to the moving image output control unit 21 when the document placement detection signal 120 is not received from the RF-ID reader 42. When the reading switching unit 73 receives the document placement detection signal 120 from the RF-ID reader 42, the reading switching unit 73 outputs the second detection signal 102 to the still image output control unit 22. Further, when the reading switching unit 73 outputs the second detection signal 102 to the still image output control unit 22, the reading switching unit 73 is connected to the document authenticity determination unit 74, and the still image data 106 output from the still image output control unit 22 is connected. The data is output to the document authenticity determination unit 74.
The document authenticity determination unit 74 displays a comparison result (determination result) 142 between the document identifier displayed in the still image data 106 from the reading switching unit 73 and the document identifier 141 from the RF-ID reader 42. Output to. The control unit 32 of the information processing device 30 displays the moving image data 105 output from the image reading control device 70 on the display device 33, and displays the still image data 106 output from the image reading control device 70 and the comparison result 142. It is displayed on the display device 33. The control unit 32 of the information processing apparatus 30 records the moving image data 105 output from the image reading control apparatus 70 in the storage device 34 in time series, and the still image data 106 output from the image reading control apparatus 70 and The comparison result 142 is recorded in the storage device 34 in time series.

  For example, the image reading device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is used in a financial institution (example: bank), and the image reading device main body 41 is provided at a counter of the financial institution. Power is always supplied to the information processing apparatus 30 so that the operator of the financial institution can use the information processing apparatus 30 even in the time zone of business other than the window service and the window service. In order for the operator to use the image reading apparatus main body 41 during the window of the counter service, power is supplied to the image reading apparatus main body 41 and the image reading control device 70 during the window of the counter service. Further, the document 7 is a form, and the document 7 (form) describes the document identifier, and the customer's name, money associated with deposit and withdrawal.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an image reading method as an operation of the image reading apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. When the operator performs a window service, power is supplied to the RF-ID reader 42 of the image reading apparatus main body 41 (step S41), and the RF-ID reader 42 communicates with the RF-ID tag 43, thereby making a document. It is detected whether or not the document 7 (form) is placed at a predetermined position 9 on the table 6 (step S42; placement detection process). Further, power is supplied to the image reading control device 70 (step S45), and the reading switching unit 73 of the image reading control device 70 monitors a signal output from the RF-ID reader 42 (step S46; fourth reading). Switching process).

  The customer brings the manuscript 7 (form) to the window, and the operator responds to the customer about deposits and withdrawals using the manuscript 7 (form). At the same time, the operator gives and receives money on the document table 6 to the customer for deposits and withdrawals, and performs stamping on the document 7 (form) on the document table 6 in order to prove the money transfer. . At this time, in the placement detection process (step S42), since the document 7 (form) is not placed at the predetermined position 9, the distance between the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 is longer than the predetermined distance. The RF-ID reader 42 cannot communicate with the RF-ID tag 43 (step S42-NO). In the fourth reading switching process (step S46), since the reading switching unit 73 has not received a signal (original placement detection signal 120) from the RF-ID reader 42, the first detection signal 101 is controlled to be a moving image output control. It outputs to the part 21 (step S46-NO). At this time, the moving image output control unit 21 performs a fourth moving image output control process (step S47).

  In the fourth moving image output control process (step S47), the moving image output control unit 21 outputs the moving image control signal 103 to the image reading unit 11 X times per second in response to the first detection signal 101. In response to the moving image control signal 103, the image reading unit 11 exchanges between the operator and the customer as a document 7 (form) placed on the document table 6 (transfer of money accompanying deposits and withdrawals, seal stamp) ) As a subject, and the moving image data 105 is output to the moving image output control unit 21 (step S50; image reading process). The moving image output control unit 21 outputs the moving image data 105 to the information processing apparatus 30 via the reading switching unit 73. At this time, the control unit 32 of the information processing device 30 displays the moving image data 105 output from the image reading control device 70 on the display device 33 and records the moving image data 105 in the storage device 34 in time series. The image reading control device 70 performs the fourth reading switching process (step S46) when the power is supplied even after the fourth moving image output control process (step S47) is performed (step S49-YES).

  After the exchange with the customer, the operator copies the document 7 (form) to the storage device 34 in order to record the manuscript identifier, the name of the customer, and the money associated with the deposit and withdrawal on the document 7 (form). It is placed at a predetermined position 9 on the table 6. At this time, in the placement detection process (step S42), since the document 7 (form) is placed at the predetermined position 9, the distance between the RF-ID reader 42 and the RF-ID tag 43 is equal to or less than the predetermined distance. The RF-ID reader 42 communicates with the RF-ID tag 43 and outputs the document placement detection signal 120, the image reading information 131, and the document identifier 141 to the image reading control device 70 (step S42-YES). In the fourth reading switching process (step S46), the reading switching unit 73 receives a signal (original placement detection signal 120) from the RF-ID reader 42 and sends the second detection signal 102 to the still image output control unit 22. It outputs (step S46-YES). At this time, the still image output control unit 22 performs a fourth still image output control process (step S48).

  In the fourth still image output control process (step S <b> 48), the still image output control unit 22 outputs a still image control signal 104 to the image reading unit 11 according to the second detection signal 102. The image reading parameter control unit 64 generates an image reading control signal 132 including parameters (resolution, color / monochrome, reading size, reading area position) in accordance with the image reading information 131 from the RF-ID reader 42. Output to. In response to the still image control signal 104 and the image reading control signal 132, the image reading unit 11 is described in the document 7 (form) as the document 7 (form) placed at the predetermined position 9 on the document table 6. The content of the document representing the content (document identifier, customer name, money, seal) is imaged with the above parameters, and the still image data 106 is output to the still image output control unit 22 (step S50; image reading process). The still image output control unit 22 outputs the still image data 106 to the information processing apparatus 30 via the reading switching unit 73, and the reading switching unit 73 outputs the still image data 106 output from the still image output control unit 22. Is output to the document authenticity determination unit 74. The document authenticity determination unit 74 outputs a comparison result 142 between the document identifier shown in the still image data 106 from the reading switching unit 73 and the document identifier 141 from the RF-ID reader 42 to the information processing apparatus 30. At this time, the control unit 32 of the information processing device 30 displays the still image data 106 and the comparison result 142 output from the image reading control device 70 on the display device 33, and displays the still image data 106 and the comparison result 142. The time is recorded in the storage device 34 in time series. The image reading control device 70 performs the fourth reading switching process (step S46) when the power is supplied even after the fourth still image output control process (step S48) is performed (step S49-YES).

  As described above, according to the image reading apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the still image data 106 and the comparison result 142 are displayed on the display device 33 of the information processing apparatus 30. At this time, when the comparison result 142 indicates that the document identifier described in the document 7 (form) matches the document identifier 141 recorded in the RF-ID tag 43, the document 7 (form) is forged. Not. When the above comparison result 142 does not indicate a match between the document identifier written on the document 7 (form) and the document identifier 141 recorded on the RF-ID tag 43, the document 7 (form) is forged. Yes. When the document 7 (form) is forged, the administrator who manages the operator can stop the exchange between the operator and the customer before the catastrophe occurs. Further, even when the still image data 106 and the comparison result 142 are recorded in the storage device 34 of the information processing apparatus 30, it can be proved that the document 7 (form) is forged. As described above, according to the image reading apparatus of the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the document identifier described in the document 7 (form) is recorded as the document identifier 141 in the RF-ID tag 43, so that the third In addition to the effects of the embodiment, a forged document (form) can be detected.

  In the image reading apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the image reading control device 70 is a computer, and the hardware configuration (circuit configuration) of the image reading control device 70 can also be realized by a computer program. In this case, the image reading control device 70 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown) and a storage device (not shown), and the storage device is a computer program (image reading program) that can be read by the CPU. A moving image output control unit 21, a still image output control unit 22, an image reading parameter control unit 64, a reading switching unit 73, and a document authenticity determination unit 74 are stored.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a stand-type image reading apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the image reading unit 11 of the stand-type image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the stand-type image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an image reading method as the operation of the stand-type image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a stand-type image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a stand-type image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an image reading method as an operation of the stand-type image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a stand type image reading apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a stand-type image reading apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an image reading method as an operation of the stand-type image reading apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a stand type image reading apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a stand-type image reading apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an image reading method as an operation of the stand-type image reading apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image reading apparatus main-body part 2 Foot | leg part 3 Stand part 4 Head part 5-1 Vertical long leg 5-2 Horizontal long leg 6 Original stand 7 Original 8-1, 8-2 Side 9 Predetermined position 10 Optical sensor part 11 Image reading part 12 Lens 13 Area image sensor 20 Image reading control device 21 Moving image output control unit 22 Still image output control unit 23 Reading switching unit 30 Information processing device 31 Computer 32 Control unit 33 Display device 101 First detection signal 102 Second detection signal 103 Movie Image control signal 104 Still image control signal 105 Moving image data 106 Still image data 110 Document placement detection signal 41 Image reading device main body 42 RF-ID reader 43 RF-ID tag 50 Image reading control device 53 Reading switching unit 120 Document loading Position detection signal 60 Image reading control device 63 Reading switching unit 64 Image reading parameter control unit 131 Image reading information 132 Image reading control signal 70 Image reading control device 73 Reading switching unit 75 Document authenticity determining unit 141 Document identifier 142 Comparison result (determination result)

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The document table,
An image reading unit for imaging a subject;
A detection unit for detecting whether or not a document is placed at a predetermined position on the document table;
When the detection unit detects that the document is not placed at the predetermined position, the detection unit outputs a first detection signal, and the detection unit detects that the document is placed at the predetermined position. A read switching unit that outputs a second detection signal when
In accordance with the first detection signal, the image reading unit is controlled so that the document placed on the document table is imaged as the subject, and a moving image representing the document placed on the document table is displayed. A moving image output control unit for outputting data to the information processing apparatus;
In response to the second detection signal, the image reading unit is controlled so that the document placed at the predetermined position is imaged as the subject, and a still image representing the document placed at the predetermined position An image reading apparatus comprising: a still image output control unit that outputs data to the information processing apparatus. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1,
The detection unit includes a sensor unit that detects the document placed at the predetermined position and outputs a document placement detection signal;
The reading switching unit outputs the first detection signal when the document placement detection signal is not received from the sensor unit, and the second detection when the document placement detection signal is received from the sensor unit. An image reading device that outputs a signal. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1,
An ID tag is affixed to the document,
The detection unit includes an ID reader capable of communicating with the ID tag when the document is placed at the predetermined position;
The ID reader outputs a document placement detection signal when communicating with the ID tag,
The reading switching unit outputs the first detection signal when the document placement detection signal is not received from the ID reader, and the second detection signal when the document placement detection signal is received from the ID reader. An image reading device that outputs a signal. The image reading apparatus according to claim 3.
Furthermore,
An image reading parameter control unit;
In the ID tag, image reading information including parameters specified in advance for imaging the original is recorded,
The ID reader outputs the document placement detection signal when communicating with the ID tag, and reads the image reading information recorded on the ID tag,
The image reading parameter control unit controls the image reading unit so that the document placed at the predetermined position is imaged by the parameter according to the image reading information read from the ID tag. ,
The image reading unit captures an image of the original placed at the predetermined position based on control performed by the image reading parameter control unit and control performed by the still image output control unit. The image reading apparatus according to claim 3.
Furthermore,
A document authenticity determination unit that receives the still image data output from the still image output control unit;
The document includes a document identifier for identifying the document,
The document ID is recorded on the ID tag,
The ID reader outputs the document placement detection signal when communicating with the ID tag, reads the document identifier recorded on the ID tag,
The image authenticating device, wherein the document authenticity determination unit outputs a comparison result between the document identifier displayed in the still image data and the document identifier read from the ID tag to the information processing apparatus. The image reading apparatus according to claim 3.
Furthermore,
An image reading parameter control unit;
A document authenticity determination unit that receives the still image data output from the still image output control unit;
The document includes a document identifier for identifying the document,
In the ID tag, image reading information including parameters designated in advance for imaging the document and the document identifier are recorded,
The ID reader outputs the document placement detection signal when communicating with the ID tag, and reads the image reading information and the document identifier recorded on the ID tag,
The image reading parameter control unit controls the image reading unit so that the document placed at the predetermined position is imaged by the parameter according to the image reading information read from the ID tag. ,
The image reading unit images the document placed at the predetermined position based on the control performed by the image reading parameter control unit and the control performed by the still image output control unit,
The image authenticating device, wherein the document authenticity determination unit outputs a comparison result between the document identifier displayed in the still image data and the document identifier read from the ID tag to the information processing apparatus. The image reading apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
Furthermore,
A stand unit for maintaining the image reading unit at a certain height above the document table;
An image reading apparatus in which one side of both sides of the original is directed to the image reading unit when the original is placed at the predetermined position. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1,
The detection unit is an image reading device provided on the document table. An image reading step in which the image reading unit images the subject;
A detection step for detecting whether or not a document is placed at a predetermined position on the document table;
When it is detected that the document is not placed at the predetermined position, the image reading step is executed so that the document placed on the document table is imaged as the subject, A moving image output control step of outputting moving image data representing the placed document to an information processing device;
When it is detected that the original is placed at the predetermined position, the image reading step is executed so that the original placed at the predetermined position is imaged as the subject, and the original is placed at the predetermined position. A still image output control step of outputting still image data representing the placed document to the information processing apparatus. The image reading method according to claim 9.
An ID tag is affixed to the document,
In the ID tag, image reading information including parameters specified in advance for imaging the original is recorded,
The detecting step includes
Reading the image reading information recorded on the ID tag,
The still image output control step includes:
An image reading method including a step of executing the image reading step so as to read the document placed at the predetermined position by the parameter according to the image reading information read from the ID tag. The image reading method according to claim 9.
The document has a document identifier for identifying the document, an ID tag attached thereto,
The document ID is recorded on the ID tag,
The detecting step includes
Reading the document identifier recorded on the ID tag,
The still image output control step includes:
An image reading method including a step of outputting, to the information processing apparatus, a comparison result between the document identifier displayed in the still image data and the document identifier read from the ID tag. The image reading method according to claim 9.
The document has a document identifier for identifying the document, an ID tag attached thereto,
In the ID tag, image reading information including parameters designated in advance for imaging the document and the document identifier are recorded,
The detecting step includes
Reading the image reading information and the document identifier recorded in the ID tag,
The still image output control step includes:
Executing the image reading step so that the document placed at the predetermined position is imaged by the parameter according to the image reading information read from the ID tag;
An image reading method comprising: outputting a comparison result between the document identifier displayed in the still image data and the document identifier read from the ID tag to the information processing apparatus. The computer is applied to an image reading apparatus including an original platen, an image reading unit that captures an image of a subject, a detection unit that detects whether or not an original is placed on a predetermined position of the original platen, and a computer. An image reading program that is a readable computer program,
When the detection unit detects that the document is not placed at the predetermined position, the detection unit outputs a first detection signal, and the detection unit detects that the document is placed at the predetermined position. A read switching step for outputting a second detection signal when
In accordance with the first detection signal, the image reading unit is controlled so that the document placed on the document table is imaged as the subject, and a moving image representing the document placed on the document table is displayed. A video output control step for outputting data to the information processing apparatus;
In response to the second detection signal, the image reading unit is controlled so that the document placed at the predetermined position is imaged as the subject, and a still image representing the document placed at the predetermined position An image reading program that causes the computer to execute each step of a still image output control step of outputting data to the information processing apparatus. In the image reading program according to claim 13,
The detection unit includes a sensor unit that detects the document placed at the predetermined position and outputs a document placement detection signal;
The reading switching step outputs the first detection signal when the document placement detection signal is not received from the sensor unit, and the second detection when the document placement detection signal is received from the sensor unit. An image reading program including a step of outputting a signal. In the image reading program according to claim 13,
An ID tag is affixed to the document,
The detection unit includes an ID reader capable of communicating with the ID tag when the document is placed at the predetermined position;
The ID reader outputs a document placement detection signal when communicating with the ID tag,
The reading switching step outputs the first detection signal when the document placement detection signal is not received from the ID reader, and the second detection when the document placement detection signal is received from the ID reader. An image reading program including a step of outputting a signal. The image reading program according to claim 15,
An ID tag is affixed to the document,
In the ID tag, image reading information including parameters specified in advance for imaging the original is recorded,
The ID reader outputs the document placement detection signal when communicating with the ID tag, and reads the image reading information recorded on the ID tag,
The still image output control step includes:
An image reading program including a step of controlling the image reading unit so as to read the document placed at the predetermined position according to the parameter according to the image reading information read from the ID tag. The image reading program according to claim 15,
The document has a document identifier for identifying the document, an ID tag attached thereto,
The document ID is recorded on the ID tag,
The ID reader outputs the document placement detection signal when communicating with the ID tag, reads the document identifier recorded on the ID tag,
The still image output control step includes:
An image reading program including a step of outputting a comparison result between the document identifier shown in the still image data and the document identifier read from the ID tag to the information processing apparatus. The image reading program according to claim 15,
The document has a document identifier for identifying the document, an ID tag attached thereto,
In the ID tag, image reading information including parameters designated in advance for imaging the document and the document identifier are recorded,
The ID reader outputs the document placement detection signal when communicating with the ID tag, and reads the image reading information and the document identifier recorded in the ID tag,
The still image output control step includes:
Controlling the image reading unit so that the document placed at the predetermined position is imaged by the parameter according to the image reading information read from the ID tag;
An image reading program including a step of outputting a comparison result between the document identifier displayed in the still image data and the document identifier read from the ID tag to the information processing apparatus.

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