JP2006245671A - Data transmission apparatus, image forming apparatus, data transmission method, and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide technology whereby a user can designate transmission conditions for transmitting data to another apparatus in a simpler way than that of prior arts. <P>SOLUTION: Every time an image forming apparatus 1 transmits data to the other apparatus, the image forming apparatus 1 stores transmission history information DT1 including processing conditions at the transmission to a transmission job history database 121. The image forming apparatus 1 displays one or a plurality of transmission history information items DT1 stored in the database 121 on an operation panel, sets transmission condition information DT2 indicating the processing conditions for succeeding transmission of data on the basis of the transmission history information DT1 selected by the user, and stores the information DT2 to a transmission condition management database 122. The image forming apparatus 1 displays one or a plurality of he transmission condition information items DT2 stored in the database 122 on the operation panel 1d, and transmits the data according to the transmission condition information DT2 when the user selects any of the transmission condition information items DT2 in the case that the user gives a transmission command of data to the image forming apparatus 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for transmitting data to another apparatus.

  An image processing apparatus called a multifunction peripheral or MFP (Multi Function Peripherals) having functions such as a copy, a scanner, a FAX, and a network printer is widely used.

Particularly in recent years, the network function has been enhanced, and image data obtained by scanning or the like can be transferred to other apparatuses by various methods such as FAX, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), SMB (Server Message Block) protocol, or e-mail. Can be sent to. This facilitates cooperation with other devices, and the usage of image processing devices is becoming increasingly widespread.
JP 2002-335355 A

  However, with the diversification of image data transmission methods, it has become difficult for users to set transmission conditions. For example, in the case of transmission by FTP, it is necessary to specify transmission conditions such as an IP address of a transmission destination apparatus, a user ID (so-called FTP account), a password, and a storage location (folder, directory). Since these items are different for each transmission destination device and each user, setting is troublesome. For users who do not have knowledge of network technology, setting work must be performed while looking at specialized books or manuals, which is difficult. Furthermore, since the setting items change if the transmission method changes, the user may be confused.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to use the method described in Patent Document 1. According to this method, when there is a setting request for a setting item, a selection is made among a plurality of functions such as a facsimile function, a copy function, a network printer function, and a network scanner function based on the selection state of the switching key. The type of function is detected, and only setting items related to this function are presented as options on the display unit. As a result, the user can easily find a target setting item from among a large number of setting items.

  However, with the method described in Patent Document 1, the user can know the items that need to be set, but cannot determine the contents.

  In view of such problems, it is an object of the present invention to make it possible to specify transmission conditions for transmitting data such as image data to another apparatus more easily than in the past.

  The data transmission device according to the present invention includes a data transmission unit that transmits data to another device, and a transmission execution time process that is a processing condition at the time of transmission of data to another device. A transmission execution time processing condition storage means for storing conditions, and one or a plurality of the transmission execution time processing conditions stored in the transmission execution time processing condition storage means are displayed for selection by the user. A processing condition setting means for preliminarily setting a processing condition when data is transmitted in the future based on the transmission execution time processing condition selected by the user, and a processing condition setting means; The pre-processing condition storage means for storing the set processing conditions as the pre-processing conditions, and one or a plurality of the pre-processing conditions stored in the pre-processing condition storage means are selected by the user. Pre-processing condition display means for displaying, when the user selects one of the pre-processing conditions when giving a data transmission command, the pre-processing condition display means The data is transmitted according to conditions.

  Alternatively, a data transmission unit that transmits data to another device, a processing condition storage unit that stores a processing condition at the time of transmission of data to another device, and the processing condition Processing condition display means for displaying one or a plurality of the processing conditions stored in the storage means for the user to select, wherein the data transmission means gives a data transmission command by the user If any of the processing conditions is selected, the data is transmitted according to the processing conditions.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to specify transmission conditions for transmitting data such as image data to another apparatus more easily than in the past.

  1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of the network system NS, FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the image forming apparatus 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a software configuration of the image forming apparatus 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the image forming apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the network system NS includes an image forming apparatus 1, a terminal device 2, a communication line 3 and the like according to the present invention. The image forming apparatus 1 and the terminal device 2 are connected to each other via a communication line 3. As the communication line 3, an Ethernet (registered trademark), a public line, a dedicated line, or the like is used.

  The image forming apparatus 1 is an apparatus that integrates functions such as copying, network printing, scanner, fax, and document server. Sometimes called a multi-function peripheral or MFP (Multi Function Peripherals).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the image forming apparatus 1 includes a CPU 1a, a RAM 1b, a ROM 1c, an operation panel 1d, a scanner unit 1e, a printing unit 1f, a hard disk 1g, and a communication device 1h.

  The scanner unit 1e includes a document feeding unit, an image reading unit, and the like, such as photographs, characters, pictures, charts, and the like drawn on a document sheet (hereinafter simply referred to as “document”). Image data is read photoelectrically to generate image data.

  The printing unit 1f includes a paper feed unit, a paper discharge unit, a drive system, and the like, and transmits an image read by the scanner unit 1e, an image of image data transmitted from the terminal device 2, or an external FAX terminal. An image of the received FAX data is printed on paper.

  The communication device 1h is an I / O device for communicating with the terminal device 2 and a FAX terminal. As the communication device 1h, a NIC (Network Interface Card), a modem, a TA (Terminal Adapter), or the like is used.

  The operation panel 1d includes a display and a plurality of operation buttons. When the operation button is pressed, a signal indicating the operation button is transmitted to the CPU 1a. The display includes a screen for giving a message or an instruction to a user who directly operates the image forming apparatus 1, a screen for the user to input setting contents and processing contents, and an image and processing formed by the image forming apparatus 1. A screen showing the result of the is displayed. In the present embodiment, a touch panel is used as the display. Therefore, the display has a function of detecting a position touched by the user with a finger and transmitting a signal indicating the detection result to the CPU 1a. As described above, the operation panel 1 d serves as a user interface for a user who directly operates the image forming apparatus 1.

  In order to allow the user to use the image forming apparatus 1 from a remote location, the terminal apparatus 2 includes a driver for controlling the image forming apparatus 1 and processing conditions for the image forming apparatus 1. The software to specify is installed. As the terminal device 2, a personal computer or a workstation is used.

  A program as shown in FIG. 3 is installed in the hard disk 1g. The operating system (OS) is a program for managing the entire image forming apparatus 1. The engine control block, the I / O control block, the panel control block, and the scanner control block are programs for controlling the printing unit 1f, the communication device 1h, the operation panel 1d, and the scanner unit 1e, respectively. These programs may be included in the OS.

  The BOX module is an application program for storing and managing data such as a document (document) by providing a storage area called “box” for each user. The FAX module is an application program for exchanging documents with FAX terminals using FAX data.

  The history management module is an application program for managing the history of jobs executed by the image forming apparatus 1 using the transmission job history database 121 and other job history databases shown in FIG. The transmission condition management module is an application program for managing information related to transmission conditions when transmitting data to a device such as the terminal device 2 or a FAX terminal by the transmission condition management database 122. The transmission condition management module implements the transmission condition information generation unit 103.

  The panel module is an application program for performing processing such as generating a screen to be displayed on the operation panel 1d, and realizes the screen generation unit 101 and the screen display command unit 102.

  The scan module is an application program for performing processing for transmitting or saving image data of a document read by the scanner unit 1e to an apparatus designated by the user.

  The printer module is an application program for performing print processing based on data transmitted from the terminal device 2. The copy module is an application program for performing processing for printing a document read by the scanner unit 1e on a sheet by the printing unit 1f.

  These programs installed in the hard disk 1g are loaded into the RAM 1b as necessary and executed by the CPU 1a. When executing a module, a function prepared in advance in the OS is called by a control layer API (Application Program Interface) to execute processing.

  5 shows an example of the transmission job history database 121, FIG. 6 shows an example of the scan transmission menu screen HG1, FIG. 7 shows an example of the transmission destination designation screen HG2, and FIG. 8 shows a transmission condition management database. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the transmission condition setting screen HG3, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the history selection screen HG4, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the transmission condition selection screen HG5.

  Next, processing contents of each unit in FIG. 4 will be described. The screen generation unit 101 displays a screen (see FIGS. 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11) displayed on the operation panel 1d in accordance with a user operation, a command from the terminal device 2, or a processing result. Generate. The screen display command unit 102 gives a command to the OS to display the screen generated by the screen generation unit 101 on the operation panel 1d. Then, the OS and the panel control block control the operation panel 1d so that the screen is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the transmission job history database 121 stores transmission history information DT1 related to the execution history of a data transmission job (hereinafter referred to as “transmission job”). Each time one transmission job is executed, one transmission history information DT1 is generated and stored in the transmission job history database 121.

  “Date and time” is the date and time when the transmission job is executed. “Address” is identification information of a transmission destination (destination) of data. When data is transmitted by FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or SMB (Server Message Block) protocol, the IP address of the destination device is stored. When the e-mail is sent as an attachment, the e-mail address of the destination is stored.

  “Account” and “Password” are the user account and password used to access the destination device. The “storage location” is a folder (directory) of a data storage location in the transmission destination apparatus.

  The transmission job is executed as follows, for example, and the transmission history information DT1 is stored in the history database 121. When the user presses a predetermined button on the operation panel 1d of the image forming apparatus 1, the screen generation unit 101 generates a scan transmission menu screen HG1 as shown in FIG. 6, and the screen display command unit 102, OS, and panel control block Displays the screen on the operation panel 1d.

  Here, the user designates a data transmission method and presses an “OK” button. For example, when data is to be transmitted by FTP, the buttons are pressed in the order of “FTP” button and “OK” button. Then, the operation panel 1d displays a transmission destination designation screen HG2 as shown in FIG.

  Here, the user enters the IP address of the data transmission destination device in the text boxes of “transmission destination address”, “account”, “password”, and “storage location” in the transmission destination designation screen HG2, respectively. A data transmission condition (transmission job processing condition) is specified by inputting an account (so-called FTP account) for logging into the apparatus, a password, and a data storage location in the apparatus. Then, the original is set on the original feeding portion of the scanner unit 1e, and the “start” button is pressed. Then, the scanner unit 1e reads the image of the original and generates image data, and the communication device 1h transmits the image data based on the transmission condition specified by the user. In this way, the transmission job is executed.

  After the transmission job is executed, one new transmission history information DT1 indicating the contents of the transmission condition and the date and time of execution is generated and stored in the transmission job history database 121.

  The transmission condition management database 122 of FIG. 4 stores transmission condition information DT2 as shown in FIG. This transmission condition information DT2 is used as a transmission condition when executing a transmission job. The user can omit the input operation on the transmission destination designation screen HG2 described above with reference to FIG. 7A by designating any transmission condition information DT2. That is, the transmission condition management database 122 plays a role like an address book in which transmission conditions such as a data transmission destination (destination) are registered in advance.

  The transmission condition information DT2 is stored (registered) in the transmission condition management database 122 as follows. When the user presses the “SET” button from the scan transmission menu screen HG1 in FIG. 6, the operation panel 1d displays a transmission condition setting screen HG3 as shown in FIG. 9A.

  Here, as in the case of the transmission destination designation screen HG2 in FIG. 7A, the user specifies transmission conditions to be registered in advance as “transmission destination address”, “account”, “password”, and “ Enter the text in the “Save Location” text box. Furthermore, a name that can be easily understood by the user, such as the name of the destination device or the last name of the owner, can be freely entered in “Registered Name”. The registered name is used as an index for the user to find desired transmission condition information DT2. Then, after entering, press the “Register” button.

  Then, the transmission condition management database 122 issues a unique registration number for management, newly generates one transmission condition information DT2 indicating the registration number and the input contents, and stores this.

  Alternatively, the user can register the transmission condition information DT2 in the transmission condition management database 122 using the transmission history information DT1 stored in the transmission job history database 121 (see FIG. 5). In this case, the user presses a “call history” button on the transmission condition setting screen HG3. Then, the screen generation unit 101 calls the transmission history information DT1 from the transmission job history database 121, and generates a history selection screen HG4 as shown in FIG. The operation panel 1d displays the history selection screen HG4.

  As can be seen by comparing FIG. 10 and FIG. 5, no password is displayed on the history selection screen HG4. This is to prevent password leakage and protect security. When the image forming apparatus 1 is used personally, a password may be displayed. When using with more than one person, it is desirable to hide.

  The user finds transmission history information DT1 close to the transmission condition that he / she wants to register from the history selection screen HG4, and presses the line of the transmission history information DT1 to select it. If the number of transmission history information DT1 is large, it may not be possible to display all of them at once. In such a case, an up arrow button or a down arrow button on the right side of the screen may be pressed. Then, the list in the screen scrolls, and the contents of other transmission history information DT1 are sequentially displayed. The user presses the “OK” button after selecting the transmission history information DT1.

  Then, the operation panel 1d displays a transmission condition setting screen HG3 in which the contents of the transmission history information DT1 selected by the user are automatically input in each text box, as shown in FIG. 9B. Here, the user corrects the contents of the text box as necessary, and presses the “Register” button. Thereafter, the transmission condition information DT2 is registered in the transmission condition management database 122 by the same method as described above.

  In order to prevent leakage of the password, the password is replaced with “*” (asterisk). For the same reason, the password is displayed as “*” on the transmission destination designation screen HG2 in FIG. When it is desired to further strengthen the security protection, the password itself may not be specified on the transmission condition setting screen HG3. In this case, a password must be entered every time a transmission job is executed, but unauthorized use by a third party can be prevented.

  When performing an operation of transmitting data, the user can use the transmission condition information DT2 registered in the transmission condition management database 122 as follows, for example. A “registration call” button is pressed from the transmission condition setting screen HG3 in FIG. Then, the screen generation unit 101 calls the transmission condition information DT2 from the transmission condition management database 122, and generates a transmission condition selection screen HG5 as shown in FIG. The operation panel 1d displays the transmission condition selection screen HG5. A button such as “001 Suzuki Manager” is linked to the transmission condition information DT2. The user can specify the transmission condition information DT2 by pressing this button once. Hereinafter, this button is referred to as a “one-touch button”.

  Here, the user presses and selects the one-touch button corresponding to the desired transmission condition information DT2, and presses the “OK” button. As in the case of the history selection screen HG4 of FIG. 10, when the number of transmission condition information DT2 is large, the list is scrolled by pressing the up arrow button or the down arrow button on the right side of the screen, and other transmission conditions are set. A one-touch button of information DT2 can be displayed. Further, when it is desired to confirm the contents of the transmission condition information DT2, it is only necessary to press the “detailed confirmation” button after selecting the corresponding one-touch button. Then, the operation panel 1d displays a screen describing the setting contents of the transmission condition information DT2.

  When the “OK” button is pressed, the operation panel 1d displays a destination designation screen HG2 in which the contents of the transmission condition information DT2 selected by the user are automatically entered in each text box, as shown in FIG. 7B. To do. When the user presses a “start” button, the scanner unit 1 e reads the image of the document and generates image data, and the communication device 1 h transmits the image data based on the transmission conditions specified by the user. .

  12 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the overall processing flow of the image forming apparatus 1, FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the flow of the transmission condition registration processing, and FIG. 14 is a modified example of the flow of the transmission condition registration processing. It is a flowchart to explain.

  Next, a flow of processing related to a transmission job in the image forming apparatus 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

  In FIG. 12, when the user selects any one of the “SMB” button, “FTP” button, or “E-Mail” button on the scan transmission menu screen HG1 (see FIG. 6) and presses the “OK” button ( The image forming apparatus 1 displays the transmission destination designation screen HG2 (see FIG. 7A) and waits for the transmission conditions regarding the data transmission destination (destination) to be designated (# in Step # 1). 2).

  Here, when the user opens the transmission condition selection screen HG5 (see FIG. 11) and designates the processing condition (transmission condition) of the transmission job by selecting any one-touch button (Yes in # 3), the image The forming apparatus 1 calls the transmission condition information DT2 corresponding to the one-touch button from the transmission condition management database 122 (see FIG. 8) (# 4), and executes a transmission job based on the transmission condition information DT2 (# 5). . When the user directly specifies the transmission condition in each text box on the transmission destination designation screen HG2 (No in # 3), the transmission job is executed based on the content (# 5).

  After execution of the transmission job, information indicating the processing content is recorded in the transmission job history database 121 (see FIG. 5) as transmission history information DT1 (# 6).

  On the other hand, when the user presses the “SET” button in the scan transmission menu screen HG1 (No in # 1, Yes in # 7), the image forming apparatus 1 generates and registers the transmission condition information DT2. The process is executed (# 8). Such processing is executed in the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  That is, when the user requests that the transmission condition information DT2 be newly registered (# 201 in FIG. 13), the image forming apparatus 1 accepts the request (# 101), and as shown in FIG. A list of transmission history information DT1 of the executed transmission job is displayed (# 102). The user selects transmission history information DT1 to be used as a sample (template) of transmission condition information DT2 to be newly registered from the list (# 202).

  When receiving selection of transmission history information DT1 (# 103), the image forming apparatus 1 automatically inputs the contents of the transmission history information DT1 into each text box on the destination designation screen HG2 (# 104). If necessary, the user edits the contents so as to satisfy the transmission conditions desired by the user (# 203). The image forming apparatus 1 registers the contents of each text box edited as necessary as new transmission condition information DT2 (# 105).

  Or you may perform in a procedure like the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 14, the processes or operations of steps # 121, # 122, # 221, and # 222 are the same as steps # 101, # 102, # 201, and # 202 of FIG. When the transmission history information DT1 to be used as a sample is selected by the user (# 222), the image forming apparatus 1 copies the contents of the transmission history information DT1, generates transmission condition information DT2, and stores it in the transmission condition management database 122. Register (# 123).

  When the user requests editing of the transmission condition information DT2 (# 223), the image forming apparatus 1 automatically inputs and displays the contents of the transmission condition information DT2 in each text box of the transmission destination designation screen HG2 (#). 124, # 125). Then, the contents of the transmission condition information DT2 are updated according to the contents edited by the user (# 224, # 126).

  Returning to FIG. 12, when a command other than a transmission job, such as a copy command or a BOX processing command, is given, the image forming apparatus 1 executes a process according to the command as usual (# 9). .

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to specify transmission conditions for transmitting data such as image data to the terminal device 2 or a FAX terminal more easily than in the past.

  In the present exemplary embodiment, the case where the user causes the image forming apparatus 1 to execute a transmission job or create a one-touch button by operating the operation panel 1d has been described as an example. Can also be performed. In this case, the image forming apparatus 1 causes the terminal device 2 to display screens corresponding to the scan transmission menu screen HG1 to the transmission condition selection screen HG5 by transmitting screen data. Moreover, the data which shows the content which the user designated or selected is received from the terminal device 2, and each above-mentioned process is performed based on this.

  In the present exemplary embodiment, an FTP transmission job has been described as an example. However, the image forming apparatus 1 is also provided with a transmission job history database 121 and a transmission condition management database 122 relating to a transmission job using SMB, electronic mail, and FAX. Yes. Each transmission job history database 121 stores transmission history information DT1 including items necessary for executing each transmission method. Similarly, each transmission condition management database 122 stores transmission condition information DT2 including items necessary to execute each transmission method.

  The items in the text boxes on the destination designation screen HG2 and the transmission condition setting screen HG3 are also changed according to the transmission method selected by the user. On the transmission condition selection screen HG5, a one-touch button of transmission condition information DT2 corresponding to the transmission method is arranged.

  In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 9B, when the transmission condition information DT2 is generated, automatic input to the text box is performed based on the transmission history information DT1 specified by the user. Automatic input may be performed based on information other than information DT1. For example, the user ID indicated in the user information of the user who is currently logged in to the image forming apparatus 1 may be automatically input in the account text box.

  The transmission history information DT1 that can be used as a sample may be limited. For example, the transmission history information DT1 of the transmission job executed by the administrator may not be used. Or, as described above, the use of a specific item such as a password may be prohibited.

  In this embodiment, the one-touch button corresponding to the transmission condition information DT2 is provided on the transmission condition selection screen HG5, but a one-touch button corresponding to the transmission history information DT1 may be provided. Thereby, it is possible to specify the same transmission condition as the transmission job executed in the past. In this case, if the transmission history information DT1 is deleted from the transmission job history database 121, the one-touch button cannot be used. Therefore, when the transmission history information DT1 is deleted, the transmission condition information DT2 may be generated based on the contents of the transmission history information DT1 and registered in the transmission condition management database 122.

  The transmission condition management database 122 may be prepared for each user. The user can only transmit condition information DT2 registered in the user's own transmission condition management database 122 or transmission condition information DT2 registered in another transmission condition management database 122 to which the user is permitted to use. You may comprise so that it cannot be used. Further, as the sample transmission history information DT1 for generating the transmission condition information DT2, only the transmission history information DT1 related to the transmission job executed by the user himself or other transmission history information DT1 to which use permission is given can be used. You may comprise.

  In addition, the entire network system NS, the configuration of the image forming apparatus 1 or each unit, the processing content, the processing order, the configuration of the database, and the like can be appropriately changed in accordance with the spirit of the present invention.

  The present invention is particularly suitable for an image forming apparatus used by a large number of users who do not have network knowledge.

It is a figure which shows the example of the whole structure of a network system. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an image forming apparatus. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a software configuration of an image forming apparatus. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of an image forming apparatus. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a transmission job log | history database. It is a figure which shows the example of a scan transmission menu screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a transmission destination etc. designation | designated screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a transmission condition management database. It is a figure which shows the example of a transmission condition setting screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a log | history selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a transmission condition selection screen. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the overall processing flow of the image forming apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of a transmission condition registration process. It is a flowchart explaining the modification of the flow of a transmission condition registration process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image forming apparatus 102 Screen display command part (transmission execution time processing condition display means, pre-processing condition display means)
103 Transmission condition information generation unit (processing condition setting means)
121 Transmission job history database (transmission execution time processing condition storage means)
122 Transmission condition management database (preprocessing condition storage means)
1d operation panel (transmission execution time processing condition display means, preprocessing condition display means)
1e Scanner unit (image data generating means)
1h Communication device (data transmission means, image data transmission means)
DT1 transmission history information (transmission execution processing conditions)
DT2 transmission condition information (pre-processing conditions)
HG3 transmission condition setting screen HG4 history selection screen HG5 transmission condition selection screen

Claims (6)

Data transmission means for transmitting data to other devices;
A transmission execution time processing condition storage unit that stores a transmission execution time processing condition that is a processing condition at the time of transmission each time data is transmitted to another device;
A transmission execution time processing condition display means for displaying one or a plurality of the transmission execution time processing conditions stored in the transmission execution time processing condition storage means for the user to select;
Based on the transmission execution time processing conditions selected by the user, processing condition setting means for setting in advance processing conditions for data transmission in the future;
Pre-processing condition storage means for storing the processing conditions set by the processing condition setting means as pre-processing conditions;
Pre-processing condition display means for displaying one or more pre-processing conditions stored in the pre-processing condition storage means for the user to select,
The data transmitting means, when the user selects any of the preprocessing conditions when giving a data transmission command, transmits the data according to the preprocessing conditions,
A data transmitting apparatus characterized by that. Editing means for the user to edit the content of the displayed transmission execution time processing conditions,
The processing condition setting means sets a processing condition based on the edited content;
The data transmission device according to claim 1. Data transmission means for transmitting data to other devices;
A processing condition storage unit that stores processing conditions at the time of transmission each time data is transmitted to another device;
Processing condition display means for displaying one or a plurality of the processing conditions stored in the processing condition storage means for allowing a user to select, and
The data transmission means, when the user selects any of the processing conditions when giving a data transmission command, transmits the data according to the processing conditions,
A data transmitting apparatus characterized by that. Image data generating means for generating image data by reading an image drawn on a document;
Image data transmitting means for transmitting the image data to another device;
A transmission execution time processing condition storage means for storing a transmission execution time processing condition that is a processing condition at the time of transmission each time the image data is transmitted;
A transmission execution time processing condition display means for displaying one or a plurality of the transmission execution time processing conditions stored in the transmission execution time processing condition storage means for the user to select;
Based on the transmission execution time processing conditions selected by the user, processing condition setting means for setting in advance processing conditions for transmitting the image data in the future;
Pre-processing condition storage means for storing the processing conditions set by the processing condition setting means as pre-processing conditions;
Pre-processing condition display means for displaying one or more pre-processing conditions stored in the pre-processing condition storage means for the user to select,
The image data transmitting means transmits the image data according to the preprocessing condition when the user selects any of the preprocessing conditions when giving a transmission command of the image data.
An image forming apparatus. Each time data is transmitted to another device, the transmission execution time processing condition that is the processing condition at the time of the transmission is stored in the transmission execution time processing condition storage means,
Displaying one or more of the transmission execution time processing conditions stored in the transmission execution time processing condition storage means for the user to select,
Based on the transmission execution processing conditions selected by the user, the processing conditions for data transmission in the future are set in advance,
Store the set processing conditions as preprocessing conditions in the preprocessing condition storage means,
Displaying one or more of the preprocessing conditions stored in the preprocessing condition storage means for the user to select,
When the user selects any of the preprocessing conditions when giving a data transmission command, the data is transmitted according to the preprocessing conditions.
Data transmission method A computer program used in a computer for transmitting data,
Each time transmission of data to another device is performed, a process for storing a transmission execution time processing condition, which is a processing condition at the time of the transmission, in a transmission execution time processing condition storage unit;
A process of displaying one or a plurality of the transmission execution time processing conditions stored in the transmission execution time processing condition storage means for allowing the user to select;
Based on the transmission execution processing conditions selected by the user, a process for setting processing conditions for data transmission in the future,
Processing to store the set processing conditions in the preprocessing condition storage means as preprocessing conditions;
A process of displaying one or a plurality of the pre-processing conditions stored in the pre-processing condition storage means for causing a user to select the pre-processing conditions;
When the user selects any of the preprocessing conditions when giving a data transmission command, a process of transmitting the data according to the preprocessing conditions;
A computer program for causing a computer to execute.