JP2006086646A - Image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming device for obtaining a duplication that a user desires without any user's troubles. <P>SOLUTION: The image forming device comprises a manuscript reading unit 200 for reading the manuscript data of a manuscript; a storage means 600 for storing manuscript data read by the manuscript reading unit 200; a printing unit 400 for printing the manuscript data; an operation panel 300 for specifying the retrieval conditions of the manuscript data to be printed; and a control unit 700 for determining whether the manuscript data correspond to retrieval conditions, and printing only the manuscript data that are determined to correspond to the retrieval conditions by the printing unit 400. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus, and more particularly to an image forming apparatus capable of printing out a page corresponding to a search condition.

  In the filing system, a technique is known in which a document image corresponding to a desired search condition is searched and printed out (see Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2). On the other hand, in an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine, when a user wants to copy one copy of a document, the user needs to extract the target page from the document and copy it using the image forming apparatus. . For example, if the number of pages to be extracted is one page, it will not take much time, but if the pages to be extracted are scattered and the number of pages to be extracted is different, the pages to be extracted can be searched from the document one page at a time and the target page can be restored As described above, it is necessary to make a note on the position where the document is to be returned or to keep it open. When the user finishes copying the extracted page, the user needs to return the extracted document while confirming the position of the original document for each block for returning the extracted page. As described above, the image forming apparatus has a problem that the user's trouble is complicated when only a desired page is copied from the original.

  Also, it is still good if the extraction position is clear, such as the number of pages and chapters, but if you want to copy a page with a specific keyword, the user must read and specify the contents of the document to some extent. Also, if you read in detail later, there may be omissions or omissions such as important pages that contain the keyword on other pages.

  Furthermore, for the time being, all the originals need to be copied, but there are cases where it is desired to be able to distinguish only a specific page. In this case, after copying all the originals, the user must specify the page to be discriminated, open the page of the paper document copied in the same way, and mark it with a post-it or pen.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-342483 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-97537

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus capable of obtaining a copy desired by a user without the user's effort.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a document reading unit that reads document data of a document, a storage unit that stores document data read by the document reading unit, and prints document data. A search condition specifying means for specifying a search condition for document data to be printed, a search means for determining whether the document data meets the search condition, and the search means And copy control means for causing the printing means to print only the document data determined to be applicable.

  As a result, only document data corresponding to the search condition specified by the search condition specifying means can be printed out, and it is possible to copy a desired page of the document without any user effort. It is possible to provide an image forming apparatus capable of obtaining a copy desired by a user without trouble.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a document reading unit that reads document data of a document, a storage unit that stores document data read by the document reading unit, and prints document data. Printing means, search condition designating means for designating search conditions for document data to be printed, search means for determining whether or not the document data meets the search conditions, and an identification mark combined with the document data The image composition means for performing the process and the document data corresponding to the search condition are printed by the printing means after the identification mark is synthesized by the image composition means, while the document data not satisfying the search condition is left as it is. And a copy control means for causing the printing means to print.

  As a result, an identification mark can be combined with the document data corresponding to the search condition designated by the search condition designating means and printed out, and the desired page of the document can be discriminated without any user effort. Therefore, it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus that can provide a user with a copy, and can obtain a copy desired by the user without requiring the user.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a document reading unit that reads document data of a document, a storage unit that stores document data read by the document reading unit, and prints document data. Printing means, search condition designating means for designating search conditions for document data to be printed, search means for determining whether or not the document data meets the search conditions, and an identification mark combined with the document data A first mode for printing and outputting only original data corresponding to the search condition, or an output of combining an identification mark with the original data corresponding to the search condition, and the search condition A print mode designating unit for designating a second mode for printing out document data not corresponding to the above as it is, and when the first mode is selected, a search is performed by the search unit. Only the original data determined to be applicable to the case is printed by the printing means, and when the second mode is selected, the original data corresponding to the search condition is combined with the identification mark and then the original data. And copy control means for causing the printing means to print the document data not corresponding to the search condition as it is, while printing by the printing means.

  As a result, when the document data corresponding to the search condition specified by the search condition specifying means is printed out, the first mode in which only the document data corresponding to the search condition is printed out, or the search condition is satisfied. The user can select the second mode in which the identification mark is combined with the document data to be printed and printed out, and the document data not corresponding to the search condition is printed out as it is, and the document can be saved without the user's trouble. It is possible to copy the desired page of the document, and it is possible to provide the user with a copy that can determine the desired page of the document without the user's trouble, and without the user's trouble. It is possible to provide an image forming apparatus capable of obtaining a copy desired by a user.

  According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the search condition is a document page number and / or a keyword in the document. As a result, the user can obtain a copy of the document including the desired page number and / or keyword.

  Further, according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, it is desirable to include an automatic document conveying unit that conveys a plurality of documents to the document reading position of the document reading unit in units of pages. As a result, the user can obtain a desired copy by simply setting the document bundle on the automatic document feeder.

  According to the present invention, only document data corresponding to the search condition specified by the search condition specifying means is printed out, or an identification mark is combined with the document data corresponding to the search condition specified by the search condition specifying means and printed. There is an effect that it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus that can output and can obtain a copy desired by the user without requiring the user.

  Hereinafter, an image forming apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiment. In addition, constituent elements in the following embodiments include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art or that are substantially the same.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic hardware configuration of an image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the image forming apparatus 1 includes an ADF 100, a document reading unit 200, an operation panel 300, a printing unit 400, a finisher 500, a storage unit 600, and a control unit 700.

  An ADF 100 (automatic document feeder) conveys documents one by one to the document reading position of the document reading unit 200. The original reading unit 200 is for reading original data of an original, optically reads the original, converts it to an electrical signal, and further performs A / D conversion to generate digital original data. The operation panel 300 is for the operator to set the operation content of the image forming apparatus 1 and give an operation instruction. The storage unit 600 is a memory for storing one page of document data read by the document reading unit 101, and can be composed of, for example, a DRAM. The printing unit 400 prints out the document data held in the storage unit 600 on a transfer sheet.

  The control unit 700 controls the operation of the entire apparatus. For example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a control program of the image forming apparatus 1, a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores data, and It is composed of a microcomputer or the like that reads a control program from a ROM and executes it. The control unit 700 functions as a copy control unit by executing a program for controlling the copy operation. In this case, control signals for controlling the operations of the ADF 100, the document reading unit 200, the operation panel 300, the printing unit 400, the finisher 500, and the storage unit 600 in accordance with an instruction input received by the operation panel 300. By outputting, the image forming apparatus 1 is caused to perform a predetermined copying operation. In addition, the control unit 700 functions as a search unit that determines whether the document data meets the search condition specified by the user on the operation panel 300.

  FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic mechanical configuration of the image forming apparatus 1. In the ADF 100, when a start key on the operation panel 300 is pressed, a bundle of documents placed on the document table 101 with the image surface of the document face up starts from the top document to the feed roller 102 and the feed belt. 103 is fed to a predetermined document reading position on the contact glass 201 of the document document reading unit 200. After the original document data on the contact glass 201 is read by the original document reading unit 200, the read original is discharged by the feeding belt 103 and the discharge roller 104. Further, when it is detected by the document set detection sensor 105 that the next document is on the document table 101, it is fed onto the contact glass 201 in the same manner as the previous document. The feed roller 102, the feed belt 103, and the discharge roller 105 are driven by a conveyance motor (not shown).

  The document scanning unit 200 includes a contact glass 201 on which a document is placed and an optical scanning system. The optical scanning system includes an exposure lamp 202, a first mirror 203, a second mirror 204, a third mirror 205, and a connection mirror. An image lens 206, a CCD image sensor 207, and the like are included. The exposure lamp 202 and the first mirror 203 are fixed on a first carriage (not shown), and the second mirror 204 and the third mirror 205 are fixed on a second carriage (not shown). When reading a document, the first carriage and the second carriage are mechanically scanned at a relative speed of 2: 1 so that the optical path length does not change. This optical scanning system is driven by a scanner drive motor (not shown). The image data of the document is read by the CCD image sensor 207 and converted into an electrical signal, and then processed.

  The printing unit 400 includes a laser output unit 421, an imaging lens 422, and a mirror 423. A polygon mirror (a laser diode that is a laser light source) and a polygon mirror (rotated at a constant speed by a motor) are provided inside the laser output unit 421. Polygon mirror). Laser light output from the laser output unit 421 is irradiated with the photosensitive member 401 through the imaging lens 422 and the mirror 423. A beam sensor (not shown) that generates a main scanning synchronization signal is disposed at a position where the laser beam is irradiated near one end of the photosensitive member 401.

  The transfer sheets stacked on the first tray 402, the second tray 403, and the third tray 404 are fed by the first paper feeding device 405, the second paper feeding device 406, and the third paper feeding device 407, respectively, and are conveyed vertically. The unit 408 is transported to a position where it abuts on the photoreceptor 401. As described above, the document data read by the document reading unit 200 is written on the photosensitive member 401 by the laser from the laser output unit 421 and passes through the developing unit 408 to form a toner image. The toner image on the photoconductor 401 is transferred while the transfer paper is conveyed by the conveyance belt 409 at the same speed as the rotation of the photoconductor 401. Thereafter, the image is fixed by the fixing unit 410 and discharged by the paper discharge unit 411 to the finisher 500 which is a post-processing device.

  The finisher 500 can be guided in the direction of the normally used stacker tray 501 and the direction of the second paper discharge tray 502. By switching the switching plate 503 upward, the sheet can be discharged to the stacker tray 501 side via the transport rollers 504 and 505. Further, by switching the switching plate 503 downward, it can be conveyed to the second paper discharge tray 502 via the conveying rollers 506 and 507. The second paper discharge tray 502 is provided with a drop stopper 508 for preventing the transfer paper from dropping, and further, a drop tray 509 is provided below the finisher 500.

  When forming an image on both sides of the transfer paper, the transfer paper fed from each of the paper feed trays 402 to 404 is not guided to the stacker tray 501 side, and the branching claw 112 for switching the path is placed on the upper side. Is once stocked in the duplex feeding unit 413.

  Thereafter, the transfer paper stocked in the double-sided paper feeding unit 413 is re-fed from the double-sided paper feeding unit 413 to transfer the toner image formed on the photosensitive member 401 again, and the branching claw 412 for switching the path. Is set on the lower side and guided to the stacker tray 501. As described above, the duplex feeding unit 413 is used when creating images on both sides of the transfer sheet.

  The photoconductor 401, the conveyance belt 409, the fixing unit 410, the paper discharge unit 411, and the development unit 408 are driven by a drive mechanism (not shown) under the control of the control unit 700.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the operation panel 300. The operation panel 300 includes a liquid crystal touch panel display 301, a numeric keypad 302, a clear / stop key 303, a start key 304, a preheat key 305, a reset key 306, an initial setting key 308, a search key 309, and the like. The liquid crystal touch panel display unit 301 includes a touch panel on the surface of the liquid crystal display, and can display function keys, the number of copies, a message indicating the state of the machine, and the like. A search key 309 is a key for displaying a search condition setting screen on the liquid crystal touch panel display unit 301. When the search key 309 is pressed, a search condition setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal touch panel display unit 301, and the search condition can be set by the user.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the search condition setting screen 320 displayed on the liquid crystal touch panel display unit 301. In FIG. 4, 321 is a key for setting page designation to “ON”, 322 is a key for setting page designation to “OFF”, 323 is a designated page setting field for setting a page number, 324 is keyword designation “ON”. A key 325 is a key for setting a keyword to “OFF”, and a keyword setting field 326 is for setting a keyword. In the example shown in the figure, the page designation is set to “ON”, and “P2, P5-7, P9” is designated as the page number. Note that a plurality of keywords may be set, and an AND condition and an OR condition may be specified. When only the page number is specified, only the document corresponding to the specified page number is printed out. When only the keyword is specified, only the document including the specified keyword is printed out. When both the specification of the page number to be copied and the keyword are set, the document having the specified page number and including the keyword is printed out.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the copy operation control of the control unit 700 of the image forming apparatus 1. In FIG. 5, when the start key 304 of the operation panel 300 is pressed (“Yes” in step S1), first, the page counter T is initialized to “0” (step S2). Then, the original reading unit 200 is caused to execute an operation of reading one page of original data, and it is determined whether or not the original reading unit 200 has read one page of original data (step S3). If the document cannot be read (“No” in step S3), it is determined that the document to be read is finished, and the copying operation is finished.

  On the other hand, if the document data of the document can be read (“Yes” in step S3), the read document data for one page is stored in the storage means 600 (step S4), and the page counter T is incremented by one (step S4). Step S5). Then, it is determined whether or not a search condition is specified (step S6).

  If the search condition is not specified (“No” in step S6), the printing unit 400 prints the original data for one page held in the storage unit 600 (step S11), and then the storage unit. The original data for one page held in 600 is erased (step S12), and the process returns to step S3 to perform the next original reading process.

  If the search condition is page designation (“page designation” in step S6), it is determined whether or not the designated page = page counter T (step S7), and if the designated page = page counter T. (“Yes” in step S7), the printing unit 400 prints the original data for one page held in the storage unit 600, and then the process proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if the designated page is not the page counter T, (“No” in step S7), the process proceeds to step S12 without printing. In step S12, the original data for one page held in the storage means 600 is erased, and then the process returns to step S3 to perform the next original reading process.

  If the search condition is keyword specification (“keyword specification” in step S6), it is determined whether or not the specified keyword is included in the document data held in the storage means 600 (step S8). If the specified keyword is included (“Yes” in step S8), the printing unit 400 causes the printing unit 400 to print one page of document data held in the storage unit 600, and then proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if the designated keyword is included (“No” in step S8), the process proceeds to step S12 without printing. In step S12, the original data for one page held in the storage means 600 is erased, and then the process returns to step S3 to perform the next original reading process.

  If the search condition is page & keyword designation (“page & keyword designation page designation” in step S6), it is determined whether or not designated page = page counter T (step S7), and designated page = page counter. If it is T (“Yes” in step S9), it is determined whether or not the designated keyword is included in the document data held in the storage means 600 (step S10). If a keyword is included (“Yes” in step S10), the printing unit 400 causes the printing unit 400 to print one page of document data held in the storage unit 600, and then proceeds to step S12. When the designated page is not the page counter T (“No” in step S9) and when the designated keyword is not included (“No” in step S10), the process proceeds to step S12 without printing. In step S12, the original data for one page held in the storage means 600 is erased, and then the process returns to step S3 to perform the next original reading process.

  FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a copying operation when “page designation” is selected as a search condition and pages P2, P5-7, and P9 are designated. FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a copying operation when “keyword designation” is selected as a search condition and a request analysis is designated as a keyword.

  According to the first embodiment, it is possible to print out only the document data corresponding to the search condition specified on the operation panel 300, and it is possible to copy a desired page of the document without the user's trouble. It becomes.

(Embodiment 2)
The image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment is configured to print only document data corresponding to the search condition. On the other hand, the image forming apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment has a configuration in which the identification mark is combined with the document data corresponding to the search condition and printed, and the document data not corresponding to the search condition is printed out as it is.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic hardware configuration of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment. 8, parts having the same functions as those of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and only different parts will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the image forming apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment identifies the original data for one page held in the storage unit 600 in the image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. A print composition unit 800 for composing marks is added.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the control of the copying operation of the control unit 700. In FIG. 9, steps that perform the same processing as in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same step numbers and description thereof is omitted, and only different processing is described.

  In FIG. 9, when the search condition is page designation (“page designation” in step S6), it is determined whether or not designated page = page counter T (step S7), and designated page = page counter T. If there is one (“Yes” in step S7), the print combining unit 800 combines the identification mark with the original data for one page held in the storage unit 600 (step S21), and the process proceeds to step S22. To do. On the other hand, if the specified page is not equal to the page counter T (“No” in step S7), the process proceeds to step S22 without combining the identification marks.

  If the search condition is keyword specification (“keyword specification” in step S6), it is determined whether or not the specified keyword is included in the document data held in the storage means 600 (step S8). ), If the specified keyword is included (“Yes” in step S8), the print combining unit 800 combines the identification mark with the original data for one page held in the storage unit 600. After (step S21), the process proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, if the designated keyword is not included (“No” in step S8), the process proceeds to step S22 without combining the identification marks.

  If the search condition is page & keyword designation (“page & keyword designation page designation” in step S6), it is determined whether or not designated page = page counter T (step S7), and designated page = page counter. If it is T (“Yes” in step S9), it is determined whether or not the designated keyword is included in the document data held in the storage means 600 (step S10). If a keyword is included (“Yes” in step S10), the print combining unit 800 combines the identification mark with the document data for one page held in the storage unit 600 (step S21). The process proceeds to step S22. When the designated page is not the page counter T (“No” in step S9) and when the designated keyword is not included (“No” in step S10), the process proceeds to step S22 without combining the identification marks.

  In step S22, the printing unit 400 prints one page of document data held in the storage unit 600, and then erases one page of document data held in the storage unit 600 (step S22). In step S23, the process returns to step S3, and the next original reading process is performed.

  FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a copying operation when “page designation” is selected as a search condition and pages P2, P5-7, and P9 are designated. FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a copying operation when “keyword designation” is selected as a search condition and “request analysis” is designated as a keyword.

  According to the second embodiment, an identification mark can be combined with the document data corresponding to the search condition specified on the operation panel 300 and printed out, and a desired page of the document can be printed without user effort. It becomes possible to provide a user with a discriminable copy.

(Embodiment 3)
The image forming apparatus according to the third embodiment prints and outputs a first mode in which only original data corresponding to the search condition is printed, and an identification mark combined with the original data corresponding to the search condition. In this configuration, the second mode for printing out the document data that is not applicable can be designated. The hardware configuration of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the search condition setting screen 320 according to the third embodiment. On the search condition setting screen 320, an output condition can be specified. A first mode in which only document data corresponding to the search condition is printed out and an identification mark is combined with the document data corresponding to the search condition. It is possible to select a second mode for printing out and printing out document data that does not meet the search condition as it is. In the drawing, 351 is a key for selecting the first mode (printing the corresponding page), and 352 is a key for selecting the second mode (marking on the corresponding page). In the example shown in the figure, the first mode (printing the corresponding page) is selected.

  When the first mode is set, the control unit 700 prints out only document data corresponding to the search condition (page designation AND / OR keyword designation). Further, when the second mode is set, the control unit 700 synthesizes an identification mark with the document data corresponding to the search condition (page designation AND / OR keyword designation) and prints it out. The search condition (page Document data not corresponding to (designated AND / OR keyword designation) is printed out as it is.

  According to the third embodiment, when the document data corresponding to the search condition specified on the operation panel 300 is printed out, the first mode in which only the document data corresponding to the search condition is printed out and the search condition is set. The user can select the second mode in which the identification mark is combined with the corresponding document data and printed out, and the document data not corresponding to the search condition is printed out as it is. It is possible to copy the desired page, and it is possible to provide the user with a copy that can determine the desired page of the document without the user's trouble.

  As described above, the image forming apparatus according to the present invention is useful for printing out a page corresponding to a search condition, and can be widely used for an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine or a digital multifunction peripheral.

2 is a block diagram showing a schematic hardware configuration of the image forming apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic mechanical configuration of an image forming apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structure of an operation panel. It is a figure which shows an example of a search condition setting screen. It is a flowchart for demonstrating control of the copy operation of a control part. FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a copying operation when “page designation” is selected as a search condition and pages P2, P5-7, and P9 are designated. FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a copying operation when “keyword designation” is selected as a search condition and request analysis is designated as a keyword. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic hardware configuration of an image forming apparatus according to a second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart for explaining control of a copying operation of a control unit according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a copying operation when “page designation” is selected as a search condition and pages P2, P5-7, and P9 are designated. FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a copying operation when “keyword designation” is selected as a search condition and request analysis is designated as a keyword. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a search condition setting screen according to the third embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 Image forming apparatus 100 ADF
200 Document Reading Unit 300 Operation Panel 301 Liquid Crystal Touch Panel Display Unit 309 Search Key 320 Search Condition Setting Screen 400 Printing Unit 500 Finisher 600 Storage Unit 700 Control Unit 800 Print Composition Unit

Claims (5)

Document reading means for reading document data of a document;
Storage means for storing original data read by the original reading means;
Printing means for printing manuscript data;
A search condition specifying means for specifying a search condition for document data to be printed;
Search means for determining whether or not the document data meets a search condition;
A copy control unit that causes the printing unit to print only document data determined to satisfy the search condition by the search unit;
An image forming apparatus comprising: Document reading means for reading document data of a document;
Storage means for storing original data read by the original reading means;
Printing means for printing manuscript data;
A search condition specifying means for specifying a search condition for document data to be printed;
Search means for determining whether or not the document data meets a search condition;
Image compositing means for compositing an identification mark with document data;
The copy control means for causing the image data to be printed by the printing means after the identification mark is combined by the image composition means while the original data that satisfies the search condition is printed by the printing means as it is. When,
An image forming apparatus comprising: Document reading means for reading document data of a document;
Storage means for storing original data read by the original reading means;
Printing means for printing manuscript data;
A search condition specifying means for specifying a search condition for document data to be printed;
Search means for determining whether or not the document data meets a search condition;
Image compositing means for compositing an identification mark with document data;
A first mode in which only document data that meets the search condition is printed out, or an identification mark is combined with the document data that meets the search condition, and the document data that does not meet the search condition is printed as it is. Print mode designating means for designating a second mode to be output;
When the first mode is selected, only the document data determined to satisfy the search condition by the search unit is printed by the printing unit, and when the second mode is selected. A copy control unit that causes the printing unit to print the document data that satisfies the search condition, and prints the document data that does not meet the search condition as it is, after the identification mark is combined and printed by the printing unit;
An image forming apparatus comprising:   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the search condition is a page number of a document and / or a keyword in the document.   5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an automatic document conveying unit that conveys a plurality of documents in a page unit to a document reading position of the document reading unit.

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