JP2007013460A - Image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operability in an image forming apparatus which can perform an operation input using a pointing device. <P>SOLUTION: The image forming device is provided with a detection means which detects operation to intend to use the pointing device. If the detection means detects an operation to intend to use the pointing device, a man body control unit controls to change information volume in a screen which displays in a display operation unit from a case that operation is not detected to intend to use the pointing device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus that forms an image on a sheet by, for example, electrophotography.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, electrophotographic image forming apparatuses such as digital copying machines are well known.

  Such an image forming apparatus is provided with a display operation unit that accepts an operation input from an operator such as setting of a processing operation and an instruction for execution, and displays various messages, thereby improving the operability of the image forming apparatus. For this reason, the display operation unit has been conventionally devised.

  For example, the image forming apparatus described in Patent Document 1 proposes an improvement in operability for wheelchair users. In general, since an image forming apparatus is assumed to be a person who operates standing up, a display operation unit is provided on the upper surface thereof, but this is difficult for a wheelchair user to operate. Therefore, in the image forming apparatus described in Patent Document 1, a mouse for operation input is provided at a low position of the image forming apparatus so that a wheelchair user can easily input the operation, and the mouse is operated to operate the image forming apparatus. Input is made possible.

JP 2004-188817 A

  As described above, according to the invention described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to use a pointing device such as a mouse for operation input of the image forming apparatus. However, Patent Document 1 does not discuss further improvement in operability when a pointing device is used.

  Accordingly, the present invention focuses on the fact that, according to the pointing device, it is possible to perform pointing of a small portion on the screen with high accuracy, and to improve the operability in an image forming apparatus that can perform input using the pointing device. Objective.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes an image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium based on image data, a display unit, a display control unit that controls display on the display unit, and a pointing device. Detecting means for detecting an operation to be used, and when the detecting means detects the operation, the display control means determines the amount of information in one screen to be displayed on the display means. It differs from the case where operation is not detected.

  The present invention also detects, based on image data, an image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium, a display unit, a display control unit that controls display on the display unit, and an operation to use a pointing device. Detecting means for performing the operation, and operability priority registering means for registering whether or not to use the pointing device, and the display control means detects the operation by the detecting means, and the operability priority registration is performed. Only when the use of the pointing device is registered by the means, the amount of information in one screen displayed on the display means is different from that when the operation is not detected.

  In the present invention, when the display control unit makes the amount of information in one screen displayed on the display unit different from the case where the operation is not detected, an input by the pointing device is detected after the operation is detected. The presence / absence of input from the pointing device is detected within a predetermined time after the last, and if there is no input of the signal, the amount of information in one screen displayed by the display means is not detected. Control is performed in the same manner as in the case.

  According to the present invention, the display control unit changes the information amount by causing the display unit to display the function items of the image forming apparatus and changing the number of the function items displayed on the display unit. Features.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that the display control means changes the information amount by changing a message amount displayed on the display means.

  According to the present invention, the display control means is such that when the detection means detects the operation, the amount of information in one screen displayed on the display means is larger than when the operation is not detected. It is characterized by controlling.

  The present invention also detects, based on image data, an image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium, a display unit, a display control unit that controls display on the display unit, and an operation to use a pointing device. The display control means, and when the detection means detects the operation, the display control means makes the transition control of the screen displayed on the display means different from the case where the operation is not detected. It is characterized by controlling.

  The present invention also detects, based on image data, an image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium, a display unit, a display control unit that controls display on the display unit, and an operation to use a pointing device. Detecting means for performing the operation, and operability priority registering means for registering whether or not to use the pointing device, and the display control means detects the operation by the detecting means, and the operability priority registration is performed. Only when the use of the pointing device is registered by the means, the transition control of the screen displayed on the display means is controlled to be different from the case where the operation is not detected.

  Further, in the present invention, when the display control unit changes the transition control of the screen displayed on the display unit from the case where the operation is not detected, the input after the detection of the operation or the last by the pointing device is performed. The presence / absence of an input from the pointing device is detected within a predetermined time after being performed, and when there is no input of the signal, the transition control of the screen displayed on the display means is the same as the case where the operation is not detected. It is characterized by controlling as follows.

  According to the present invention, the display control unit has a different amount of information from a next screen displayed when the detection unit detects the operation, and a next screen displayed when the operation is not detected. It is characterized by transitioning to a screen.

  In the invention, it is preferable that the display unit includes a touch panel having a function of an operation unit for performing an operation input.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve operability in an image forming apparatus capable of performing operation input using a pointing device.

  That is, according to the present invention, the amount of information displayed on the operation screen of the display operation unit is different between when the pointing device is used in the image forming apparatus and when the pointing device is not used. A suitable operation screen can be provided, and operability can be improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the pointing device is used in the image forming apparatus, the flow of the transition of the operation screen of the display operation unit is different depending on whether or not the pointing device is used. A suitable operation screen can be provided, and operability can be improved.

  For example, when applied to an image forming apparatus having a touch panel, when a pointing device is used as compared with a case where an operation is input with a finger on the touch panel, a smaller portion in the operation screen can be pointed. According to this, it is possible to display a large amount of information on a single operation screen, and it is possible to refer to various information at a glance and improve operability.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic sectional view showing the configuration of an embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention. In this embodiment, an electrophotographic copying machine will be described as an example of an image forming apparatus.

  Here, the configuration and basic operation of the image forming apparatus main body 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, an image forming apparatus capable of forming a color image will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to an image forming apparatus capable of forming only a monochrome image. Needless to say.

  The image forming apparatus main body 100 includes a plurality of sets of document writing units 153Y, 153M, and 153C for color image forming means, and a document writing unit 154K for monochrome image forming means. The document writing unit 153Y can form a yellow color, the document writing unit 153M can form a magenta color, the document writing unit 153C can form a cyan image, and the document writing unit 154K can form a black image.

  Corresponding to the document writing units 153Y, 153M, 153C, and 154K, respectively, photoreceptors 6Y, 6M, 6C, and 6K, charging units 7Y, 7M, 7C, and 7K, and developing units 8Y, 8M, 8C, and 8K are provided. . Further, an intermediate transfer unit 9 that is common to the color image forming unit and the monochrome image forming unit is provided. The intermediate transfer unit 9 is wound around a plurality of rollers and is rotatably supported so that the photoconductors 6Y and 6M are provided. , 6C, 6K, an endless belt-shaped intermediate transfer member 9a and primary transfer means 9Y, 9M for transferring the image by bringing the intermediate transfer member 9a into contact with the photosensitive members 6Y, 6M, 6C, 6K. , 9C, 9K.

  Next, another configuration will be described. An original reading unit 1 functioning as a scanner unit is provided on the upper side of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and an original is set on a platen on a glass surface. Scanned and read. In the original reading unit 1, a CCD 131 to which the reflected light obtained by the scanning is input is disposed. It is desirable that an ADF (automatic document feeder) 1a is connected to the document reading unit 1 so that both sides of the document can be read.

  In addition, at the lower part of the image forming apparatus main body 100, sheet feeding trays 2, 3, and 4 are arranged, and sheet feeding units 2a, 3a, and 4a are respectively provided. A manual feed tray 5 is provided on the lateral outer wall of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and a paper feeding unit 5 a for the manual feed tray 5 is provided. As described above, since a plurality of paper feed trays and manual feed trays are provided, a plurality of types of sheets having different sizes can be used.

  A registration roller 15 is disposed on the paper feeding side of the paper feeding means 2a to 5a, and a secondary transfer roller 16 capable of pressing the paper against the intermediate transfer body 9a is further disposed on the paper roller side. A fixing unit 17 is provided at the end of the secondary transfer roller 16, and a paper discharge roller 18 is provided at the end of the fixing unit 17. In the present embodiment, a post-processing device 27, which will be described later, is provided after the paper discharge roller 18, and the post-processing device 27 is the final paper discharge destination.

  In the image forming apparatus main body 100, in the case of printing in color according to the image forming command, images formed as necessary by the document writing units 153Y, 153M, 153C, and 154K are the photoreceptors 6Y, 6M. , 6C, 6K, charging means 7Y, 7M, 7C, 7K, developing means 8Y, 8M, 8C, 8K, and primary transfer means 9Y, 9M, 9C, 9K, are transferred to the intermediate transfer member 9a. On the other hand, during monochrome printing, the image formed by the original writing unit 154K is transferred to the intermediate transfer member 9a by the photosensitive member 6K, the charging unit 7K, the developing unit 8K, and the primary transfer unit 9K.

  On the other hand, the paper necessary for image formation is fed from either the paper feed tray 2, 3, 4 or the manual feed tray 5 by the paper feed means 2a, 3a, 4a or 5a according to the paper size or the like, and the registration roller 15 Then, the secondary transfer roller 16 is reached. The sheet is pressed against the intermediate transfer member 9a by the secondary transfer roller 16, and the image on the intermediate transfer member 9a is transferred to the sheet. The sheet onto which the image has been transferred is fixed by the fixing unit 17, and is discharged to the outside of the image forming apparatus main body 100 through the discharge roller 18.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration relating to control of the image forming apparatus main body 100 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the image forming apparatus main body 100 includes a main body control unit 21 that performs overall control of the main body, a document reading unit 1, an image input unit 22 that reads an image from a document, a document writing unit 153Y, 153M, 153C, and 154K. For example, the print control unit 25 forms an image on image forming paper such as paper, the image data read by the image input unit 22, other programs executed by the main body control unit 21, and image formation The storage unit 24 stores parameters necessary for the operation of the apparatus main body 100, an adjustment history to be described later displayed on the display operation unit 26, and the like. Detection operation for detecting the connection between the display operation unit 26 for inputting operations, instructions, and the like to the apparatus main body 100 and the pointing device 29 , And a pointing device that can be used for an input operation of the display operation unit 26 or a post-processing device 27 that staples image-formed paper or punches (punches) a filing. Device 29 may be connected.

  In the present embodiment, the post-processing device 27 connected to the image forming apparatus main body 100 has, for example, a puncher for punching (punching) filing on an output product, and a stapled stapler for image-formed paper. It is assumed that the sheet on which an image is formed can be processed by these punchers or staplers.

  However, the application of the present invention is not limited to the case where there is a post-processing device, and can also be applied to an image forming apparatus having a configuration in which the post-processing device is not provided and the post-processing is not performed. .

  The display operation unit 26 includes, for example, a touch panel type operation panel and a fixed button type operation unit. Although this display operation unit 26 is not shown in FIG. 1, it is preferable to provide the display operation unit 26 at a position on the upper stage of the image forming apparatus main body 100 where the user can easily operate.

  The display operation unit 26 includes a display panel unit such as a CRT, a liquid crystal display, and an EL, and a touch panel that detects a coordinate position corresponding to a button position on the display panel.

  As the detection means 28, for example, a device that can detect connection of a USB device and perform data communication and control with the USB device, such as a USB port, can be used. This is detection means for detecting an operation to use the pointing device. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a mouse capable of USB connection is used as the pointing device 29, and a mouse cursor that can be operated with the pointing device 29 is displayed on the operation panel of the display operation unit 26 as will be described later.

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing for changing the amount of information displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG.

  First, when using the pointing device 29, the operator connects the pointing device 29 to the detection unit 28 of the image forming apparatus main body 100.

  In the main body control unit 21 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, the detection unit 28 detects whether or not the pointing device 29 is connected (A-1).

  If the connection of the pointing device 29 is detected in step (A-1), the amount of information displayed on the operation panel is changed (A-2). This point will be described in detail with reference to a display example on the operation panel.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the operation panel in the display operation unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and illustrates a display example when the pointing device 29 is not connected in step (A-1) in FIG. .

  FIG. 10 is a display example of the operation panel in the display operation unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and is a view showing a display example when the process proceeds to step (A-2) in FIG.

  When the pointing device 29 is not connected in step (A-1) in FIG. 3, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, setting items for the copy operation of the image forming apparatus main body 100 are displayed as the input buttons 30 on the touch panel, and the operation is performed. A person touches these input buttons 30 with, for example, a finger to input an operation to the image forming apparatus main body 100.

  On the other hand, if the connection of the pointing device 29 is detected, the process of step (A-2) in FIG. 3 is performed and, for example, the setting item of the copy operation of the image forming apparatus main body 100 is displayed as the input button 31. At the same time, the mouse cursor 32 is displayed, and the mouse cursor 32 is moved to the position of the desired input button 31 by the pointing device 29 and a mouse click is performed, whereby operation input to the image forming apparatus main body 100 is performed.

  The operation panel shown in FIG. 9 allows an operator to input an operation by pressing it with his / her finger without having a special tool. For this reason, the size of the input button 30 is determined by pressing a plurality of buttons at once. In order to reduce the amount of information to be displayed, an operation panel of a limited size has a large size for each button.

  On the other hand, in the operation panel shown in FIG. 10, since the pointing can be performed with the mouse cursor 32 smaller than the finger, the size of the input button 31 can be reduced accordingly, and thus the size of the operation panel is the same. Even so, the amount of information to be displayed is increased because each button is small. In the process of step (A-2) in FIG. 3, control is performed so that a large amount of information as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the operation panel. At this time, it is desirable to control the operation panel so that it does not react even when it is pressed and only the pointing device 29 can be operated. This is to prevent an erroneous operation input such as simultaneously pressing a plurality of buttons with a finger when the input button 31 is small.

  Comparing FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, for example, in setting the color mode, in FIG. 9, first, the button “monochromatic color” is selected, and the color of the monochromatic color on the screen displayed thereafter is set to what color. Must be specified. However, in FIG. 10, a button such as “single color red” is displayed from the beginning on this screen, and even color designation can be performed on the spot, so that operability is improved.

  Next, screen transition control on the operation panel of the display unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing for changing the transition control of the screen displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG.

  First, when using the pointing device 29, the operator connects the pointing device 29 to the detection unit 28 of the image forming apparatus main body 100.

  In the main body control unit 21 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, the detection unit 28 detects whether or not the pointing device 29 is connected (B-1).

  If the connection of the pointing device 29 is detected in step (B-1), the transition control of the screen displayed on the operation panel is changed (B-2). This point will be described in detail with reference to a display example on the operation panel.

  FIG. 11 is a display example of an operation panel in the display operation unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and shows a display example of a screen that is transitioned when a “reservation list” button is input on the screen of FIG. is there.

  FIG. 12 is a display example of the operation panel in the display operation unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and shows a display example of a screen that is transitioned when the “reservation list” button is input on the screen of FIG. is there.

  As the screen transition control, when the pointing device 29 is not connected in step (B-1) in FIG. 4, the screen transition is made from FIG. 9 to FIG. 11 when the “reservation list” button is input. However, if the connection of the pointing device 29 is detected, the process of step (B-2) in FIG. 3 is performed, and the transition control is not performed as in FIG. And control so that the screen transitions from FIG. 10 to FIG.

  11 and 12, more information can be displayed in the display column 36 of FIG. 12 than in the display column 35 of FIG.

  Next, another display example is shown.

  FIG. 13 is a display example when the process proceeds to step (A-2) in FIG. 3, and is a diagram illustrating an example different from FIG. 10.

  FIG. 14 is a display example when the process proceeds to step (A-2) in FIG. 3, and is a diagram illustrating an example different from FIGS. 10 and 13.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the space obtained because the input button 31 can be made small is used to display an input button for further detailed setting of the setting item. The space is not limited, and the space may be used for various information displays such as status display, error display, and operation guidance display of the image forming apparatus main body 100.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, the setting state of the image forming conditions of the image forming apparatus main body 100 is displayed in the display field 37 which is a space obtained because the input button 31 can be made small. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the machine state of the image forming apparatus main body 100 is displayed in the display field 37.

  Still another display example will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a display example when the process proceeds to step (A-2) in FIG. 3, and is a diagram illustrating an example different from FIGS. 10, 13, and 14.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed when “color mode” of the setting item buttons 50 is clicked by the pointing device 29 on the screen of FIG.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 15, initially, the input button for each setting item is not displayed, and the blank area 51 is secured accordingly. Various information and various input buttons may be displayed in the blank area 51.

  When any one of the setting item buttons 50 is clicked with the pointing device 29 on the screen of FIG. 15, the details about the setting item are displayed, and the setting can be performed. For example, in FIG. 16, when “color mode” is clicked, setting options for “color mode” are displayed in the option display field 52, and the operator can select and set a desired mode from these options.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing another example of the flow of processing for changing the amount of information displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG.

  First, when using the pointing device 29, the operator connects the pointing device 29 to the detection unit 28 of the image forming apparatus main body 100.

  In the main body control unit 21 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, the detection unit 28 detects whether or not the pointing device 29 is connected (C-1).

  If the connection of the pointing device 29 is detected in step (C-1), the registration data of the operation method stored in the storage unit 24 is read, and it is determined whether or not the registration data has a priority on the pointing device operability. (C-2).

  If the registration data is prioritized for pointing device operability in step (C-2), the amount of information displayed on the operation panel is changed (C-3).

  In this example, in step (C-2), whether or not the pointing device operability is prioritized is determined based on the registration data stored in the storage unit 24. Here, a process of registering the registration data in the storage unit 24 will be described.

  FIG. 17 is a display example of the operation panel in the display operation unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and is a diagram illustrating a display example of a screen for registering operability priority in the storage unit 24.

  The screen shown in FIG. 17 includes a selection button 40 for the operator to select either the touch panel priority (for example, the screen of FIG. 9) or the pointing device priority (for example, the screen of FIG. 10), or the selection button. For example, an OK button 41 for validating 40 selection results is provided. The screen in FIG. 17 is displayed on the operation panel of the display operation unit 26 when a fixed button switch (not shown) is turned on or a predetermined operation such as an operation on another screen is performed. This screen allows you to enter expressions.

  Depending on the operator, even if the pointing device 29 is connected to the image forming apparatus main body 100, there is a case where it is desired to perform an operation on the touch panel screen of FIG. Therefore, in this example, when it is desired to perform an operation on the touch panel screen of FIG. 9, the “touch panel priority” selection button 40 is selected on the screen of FIG. 17, and then the OK button 41 is pressed. In response to this, the main body control unit 21 stores the touch panel operability priority registration data in the storage unit 24. This is operability priority registration means. If the operation relating to the registration is not performed, the pointing device priority registration data may be stored in the storage unit 24 as a default.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing another example of the flow of processing for changing the transition control of the screen displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG.

  First, when using the pointing device 29, the operator connects the pointing device 29 to the detection unit 28 of the image forming apparatus main body 100.

  In the main body control unit 21 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, the detection unit 28 detects whether or not the pointing device 29 is connected (D-1).

  If the connection of the pointing device 29 is detected in step (D-1), the registration data of the operation method stored in the storage unit 24 is read, and it is determined whether or not the registration data has a priority on the pointing device operability. (D-2).

  If the registration data is a pointing device operability priority in step (D-2), the transition control of the screen displayed on the operation panel is changed (D-3).

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing another example of the flow of processing for changing the amount of information displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.

  First, when using the pointing device 29, the operator connects the pointing device 29 to the detection unit 28 of the image forming apparatus main body 100.

  In the main body control unit 21 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, the detection unit 28 detects whether or not the pointing device 29 is connected (E-1).

  If the connection of the pointing device 29 is detected in step (E-1), the registration data of the operation method stored in the storage unit 24 is read, and it is determined whether or not the registration data has a priority on the pointing device operability. (E-2).

  If the registration data is prioritized for pointing device operability in step (E-2), the amount of information displayed on the operation panel is changed (E-3).

  After the processing of step (E-3) is performed, a signal from the pointing device 29 is input within a predetermined time after the connection of the pointing device 29 is detected or after the operation by the pointing device 29 is finally performed. Is detected by the detecting means 28 (E-4), and when there is no signal input (when there is no operation by the pointing device 29), the amount of information displayed on the operation panel is restored, that is, the operation of FIG. Return to the screen (E-5).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing another example of the flow of processing for changing the transition control of the screen displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1. is there.

  First, when using the pointing device 29, the operator connects the pointing device 29 to the detection unit 28 of the image forming apparatus main body 100.

  In the main body control unit 21 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, the detection unit 28 detects whether or not the pointing device 29 is connected (F-1).

  If the connection of the pointing device 29 is detected in step (F-1), the registration data of the operation method stored in the storage unit 24 is read, and it is determined whether or not the registration data has a priority on the pointing device operability. (F-2).

  If the registration data is a pointing device operability priority in step (F-2), the transition control of the screen displayed on the operation panel is changed (F-3).

  After the processing of step (F-3) is performed, a signal from the pointing device 29 is input within a predetermined time after the connection of the pointing device 29 is detected or after the operation by the pointing device 29 is finally performed. Is detected by the detecting means 28 (F-4), and when there is no signal input (when there is no operation by the pointing device 29), the transition control of the screen displayed on the operation panel is restored (F-5). ).

  7 and 8, the operability is restored without any operation for a predetermined time in the case of "with pointing device" and "pointing device operability priority". However, the processing of FIGS. The operability may be restored without any operation for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the operability is restored to the conventional operability after a predetermined time has elapsed, so that a person who tries to operate without knowing that the pointing device is connected is confused in operation. Can be prevented.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a mouse is used as the pointing device 29 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pointing device other than a mouse can also be used.

  For example, a stylus pen may be used. In this case, the detection means 28 may be a switch such as a changeover switch for the operator to set whether to use the stylus pen. This is detection means for detecting an operation to use the pointing device. When using a stylus pen, the amount of information displayed on the operation panel of the display operation unit 26 can be changed or the screen fiber control can be changed, but the touch panel type operability needs to be maintained as it is.

1 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of an embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention. In this embodiment, an electrophotographic copying machine will be described as an example of an image forming apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration relating to control of the image forming apparatus main body 100 illustrated in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processing for changing the amount of information displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of processing for changing transition control of a screen displayed on an operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1. 4 is a flowchart showing another example of the flow of processing for changing the amount of information displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1. 5 is a flowchart showing another example of the flow of processing for changing the transition control of the screen displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1. 6 is a flowchart showing another example of the flow of processing for changing the amount of information displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 5. 7 is a flowchart showing another example of the flow of processing for changing the transition control of the screen displayed on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus main body 100 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1. 4 is a display example of an operation panel in the display operation unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and is a view showing a display example when the pointing device 29 is not connected in step (A-1) of FIG. 4 is a display example of an operation panel in the display operation unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and is a diagram showing a display example when the process proceeds to step (A-2) in FIG. FIG. 10 is a display example of an operation panel in the display operation unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and shows a display example of a screen that is transitioned when a “reservation list” button is input on the screen of FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display example of an operation panel in the display operation unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, which is a transition example when a “reservation list” button is input on the screen of FIG. FIG. 11 is a display example when the process proceeds to step (A-2) in FIG. 3, and is a diagram illustrating an example different from FIG. 10. FIG. 14 is a display example when the process proceeds to step (A-2) in FIG. 3, and is a diagram illustrating an example different from FIGS. 10 and 13. FIG. 15 is a display example when the process proceeds to step (A-2) in FIG. 3, and is a diagram illustrating an example different from FIGS. 10, 13, and 14. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a screen that is displayed when “color mode” of setting item buttons 50 is clicked by the pointing device 29 on the screen of FIG. 15. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display example of an operation panel in the display operation unit 26 of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and a display example of a screen for registering operability priority in the storage unit 24.

Explanation of symbols

1 Document reading unit 1a ADF
2, 3, 4 Paper feed tray 2a, 3a, 4a Paper feed means 5 Manual feed tray 5a Paper feed means 6Y, 6M, 6C, 6K Photoconductor 7Y, 7M, 7C, 7K Charging means 8Y, 8M, 8C, 8K Developing means 9 Intermediate transfer unit 9a Intermediate transfer member 9Y, 9M, 9C, 9K Primary transfer means 15 Registration roller 16 Secondary transfer roller 17 Fixing means 18 Paper discharge roller 131 CCD
153Y, 153M, 153C Document writing unit 154K Document writing unit 100 Image forming apparatus body 21 Body control section 22 Image input section 23 Image processing section 24 Storage section 25 Print control section 26 Display operation section 27 Post-processing apparatus 28 Detection means 29 Pointing device

Claims (17)

An image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium based on the image data;
Display means;
Display control means for controlling display in the display means;
Detection means for detecting an operation to use a pointing device;
The display control means, when the detection means detects the operation, makes the amount of information in one screen displayed on the display means different from the case where the operation is not detected. Image forming apparatus. An image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium based on the image data;
Display means;
Display control means for controlling display in the display means;
Detection means for detecting an operation to use a pointing device;
Operability priority registration means for registering whether to use the pointing device;
And the display control means displays on the display means only when the detection means detects the operation and the operability priority registration means registers that the pointing device is to be used. An image forming apparatus, wherein the amount of information in one screen is different from that in the case where the operation is not detected. When the display control means makes the amount of information in one screen displayed on the display means different from the case where the operation is not detected, after the operation is detected or after the input by the pointing device is made last. If the input from the pointing device is detected within a predetermined time, and the signal is not input, the amount of information in one screen displayed by the display means is the same as when the operation is not detected. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus is controlled.   The display control unit displays the function items of the image forming apparatus on the display unit, and changes the amount of information by changing the number of the function items displayed on the display unit. The image forming apparatus according to any one of 1 to 3.   5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit changes the information amount by changing a message amount to be displayed on the display unit. 6.   The display control unit controls the amount of information in one screen displayed on the display unit to be larger when the detection unit detects the operation than when the operation is not detected. The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5. An image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium based on the image data;
Display means;
Display control means for controlling display in the display means;
Detection means for detecting an operation to use a pointing device;
The display control means controls the transition control of the screen displayed on the display means to be different from the case where the operation is not detected when the detection means detects the operation. An image forming apparatus. An image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium based on the image data;
Display means;
Display control means for controlling display in the display means;
Detection means for detecting an operation to use a pointing device;
Operability priority registration means for registering whether to use the pointing device;
And the display control means displays on the display means only when the detection means detects the operation and the operability priority registration means registers that the pointing device is to be used. An image forming apparatus, characterized in that screen transition control is controlled to be different from a case where the operation is not detected.   When the display control means makes the transition control of the screen displayed on the display means different from the case where the operation is not detected, a predetermined time after the operation is detected or after the input by the pointing device is made last The presence or absence of input from the pointing device is detected within the time, and when there is no input of the signal, the transition control of the screen displayed on the display means is controlled to be the same as when the operation is not detected. The image forming apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the image forming apparatus is an image forming apparatus.   When the detection unit detects the operation, the display control unit transitions the next screen displayed on the display unit to a screen having a different information amount from the next screen displayed when the operation is not detected. The image forming apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the image forming apparatus is an image forming apparatus.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display unit includes a touch panel having a function of an operation unit for performing an operation input. An image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium based on image data, a display unit, a display control unit that controls display on the display unit, and a detection unit that detects an operation to use a pointing device. A software program executed by the display control unit of the image forming apparatus provided,
In the display control means,
A software program characterized in that when the detection means detects the operation, the amount of information in one screen displayed on the display means is different from that when the operation is not detected. An image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium based on image data, a display unit, a display control unit that controls display on the display unit, and a detection unit that detects an operation to use a pointing device. A software program executed by the display control unit of the image forming apparatus provided,
In the display control means,
A software program that performs an operation of controlling the transition of a screen displayed on the display unit to be different from a case where the operation is not detected when the detection unit detects the operation. An image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium based on image data; a display unit; a display control unit that controls display on the display unit; a detection unit that detects an operation to use a pointing device; A software program that is executed by the display control unit of the image forming apparatus including an operability priority registration unit that registers whether to use the pointing device;
In the display control means,
Only when the detection unit detects the operation and the use priority registration unit registers the use of the pointing device, the amount of information displayed on the display unit is displayed on the display unit. This is a software program characterized in that it operates differently than when it is not detected. An image forming unit that forms an image on a storage medium based on image data; a display unit; a display control unit that controls display on the display unit; a detection unit that detects an operation to use a pointing device; A software program that is executed by the display control unit of the image forming apparatus including an operability priority registration unit that registers whether to use the pointing device;
In the display control means,
Only when the detection means detects the operation and the operability priority registration means registers that the pointing device is to be used, the transition control of the screen displayed on the display means is detected as the operation. A software program characterized in that it is controlled so that it is controlled differently from when it is not. In the display control means,
When the amount of information in one screen displayed by the display unit is different from the case where the operation is not detected, the information is detected within a predetermined time after the operation is detected or after the input by the pointing device is finally performed. Detects the presence or absence of input from the pointing device, and if there is no input of the signal, the control unit controls the amount of information in one screen displayed on the display unit to be the same as when the operation is not detected. The software program according to claim 12 or 14, characterized in that: In the display control means,
When the transition control of the screen displayed on the display means is different from the case where the operation is not detected, the pointing device is detected within a predetermined time after the operation is detected or after the input by the pointing device is last performed. Detecting whether or not there is an input from the display, and when there is no input of the signal, the operation of controlling the transition control of the screen displayed on the display means to be the same as when the operation is not detected is performed. The software program according to claim 13 or 15.

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