JP2007027817A - Image reader - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To read an image original on the page of, for example, a book, without any complexity by using a flatbed reader 2. <P>SOLUTION: A continuous image read means 10-1 executes the continuous read of the flatbed reader 2. A continuous image succession/cancellation means 10-2 requests the succession confirmation of the continuous read at the flatbed reader 2 every time when page read is completed at the flatbed reader 2, enables the succession of the continuous read when the image original can be detected from the flatbed reader 2, and cancels the continuous read of the flatbed reader 2 when the image original cannot be detected from the flatbed reader 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image reading apparatus that continuously reads image originals, stores them in a memory, and sends them out collectively.

  Conventionally, an ADF (Auto Document Feeder) reading unit that transports an image document consisting of sheets and automatically sets and reads it at a predetermined position and a predetermined position by manual placement for each page as in reading a book or the like In an image reading apparatus provided with a flatt reading unit that reads and sets an image original, an image reading apparatus using an ADF reading unit and a read printing process using a flatbet reading unit are used independently of each other. It was processed separately as it was processed. As a result, when an output image is edited by combining an image original composed of a sheet and an image original composed of a book or the like, a read print process using an ADF reading unit and a read print process using a Flatbet read unit are temporarily performed. Inconveniently, the operator has to edit both output images in a desired combination after executing them independently of each other.

  In order to eliminate such inconvenience, when reading an image original, the flatt reading unit and the ADF reading unit are operated in a reading order in accordance with a desired combination, and image information based on the read information is read into a predetermined storage unit. A technique for collectively storing in order is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

However, with this technique, every time a page of an image original is read, the operator needs to move the cursor to select a desired image reading unit in accordance with an instruction displayed on the operation panel, and the operation is complicated. It was.
JP 2001-197260 A

  The problem to be solved is that, in order to obtain an output image edited in a desired combination, the operator moves the cursor according to the instruction displayed on the operation panel every time the page reading of the image original is completed. It is necessary to select a desired image reading unit, and the operation becomes complicated.

  A first image reading unit that places an image original at a predetermined reading position, reads image information while the image original is stopped, and after the image original is conveyed to the reading start position, while sequentially conveying the image original An image reading apparatus including a second image reading unit that reads image information, the first image reading unit, and a storage unit that collectively stores image information received from the second image reading unit in the order of reception. In the present invention, the continuous image reading unit that performs continuous reading of the first image reading unit and the image original from the second image reading unit are detected every time the page reading in the first image reading unit is completed. If possible, the largest feature is that it further includes an inserted image reading means for interrupting the continuous reading of the first image reading section and executing the continuous reading of the image original inserted into the second image reading section.

  In the present invention, when an output image is edited by combining an image original composed of a sheet and an image original composed of a book or the like, an image in an image original reading section composed of a book or the like is activated by operating a continuous image reading means. It is possible to continue reading, and to operate the inserted image reading means during the continuous reading, and to insert the image reading process in the image original reading unit composed of sheets on the basis of a predetermined editing plan. . Accordingly, every time the page reading of the image original is completed, the operator does not need to move the cursor and select one of the reading units in accordance with an instruction displayed on the operation panel, and only presses one button. In this way, it is possible to arbitrarily set the reading order of the image originals.

  The continuous image reading unit and the inserted image reading unit are controlled by a control unit that operates when a control unit (CPU in the apparatus) executes a predetermined control program stored in advance in a storage unit (memory in the apparatus). Configured.

As a first step to achieve editing of an output image by a simple operation, which is an object of the present invention, in this embodiment, an image that continuously reads only an image original made up of a book or the like by only a simple button operation. A reader is provided. Note that the reading of a sheet-like image original is added sequentially in the following embodiments.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment.
As shown in the figure, an image reading apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment includes an ADF reading unit 1, a flatbed reading unit 2, a storage unit 3, an operation panel 4, a reading sensor 5, a detection sensor 6, and a document size. A sensor 7, a data transmission / reception unit 8, a network I / F unit 9, a control unit 10, and a bus 11 are provided.

  For example, when an operator inserts a plurality of sheet-like image originals, the ADF reading unit 1 temporarily conveys the image originals to a reading start position under the control of the control unit 10. Thereafter, the image information of the image original is read while sequentially conveying the image original with the reading sensor fixed. The details of this mechanism part will be described later again using an overview.

  The flatbed reading unit 2 stops the image original based on the control of the control unit 10 when an operator places an image original with a page such as a book open on a predetermined reading position. This is the part where the reading sensor moves and the image information of the image original is read. The details of this mechanism part will be described later again using an overview.

  The storage unit 3 stores image information acquired by the ADF reading unit 1 and the flatbed reading unit 2 in addition to control programs and control data necessary for the control unit 10 to execute and control the entire image reading apparatus 100. This is a memory for storing as a group of image information in the order of acceptance.

  The operation panel 4 serves as a man-machine interface between the image reading apparatus 100 and the operator, accepts an operator's control request, and displays a control state of the image reading apparatus 100 to the operator. Usually, it includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 4-1, a data input button, a control button, and the like.

  The reading sensor 5 is a reading sensor that acquires image information from an image original, and includes an LED array or the like that receives reflected light from the image original. In the present invention, each of the ADF reading unit 1 and the flatbed reading unit 2 reads the information separately. A sensor 5-1 and a reading sensor 5-2 are arranged. Later, it will be described again using an overview.

The detection sensor 6 is various position sensors that detect the presence or absence of an image original and specify the position of the image original. Later, it will be described again using an overview.
The document size sensor 7 is a sensor that detects the size of the image document placed on the flatbed reading unit 2 and also detects the opening and closing of the cover. Later, it will be described again using an overview.

  Based on the control of the control unit 10, the data transmission / reception unit 8 sends a control signal, image information, and the like from the image reading device 100 to the printing device 19, and receives a control signal from the printing device 19 to the image reading device 100. This is a part that shares the role of the interface between the image reading apparatus 100 and the printing apparatus 19.

  The network I / F unit 9 is an interface part between the image reading device 100 and the network I / F unit 9 that is necessary when the image reading device 100 is connected to a predetermined network, and is usually a hub or a NIC (network interface card). ) Etc. are used. It includes a file creation unit 9-1 that creates a file that conforms to the network protocol for data to be transmitted from the image reading apparatus 100 to the network I / F unit 9.

  The control unit 10 is a CPU (central processing unit) that controls the entire image reading apparatus 100. In this specific example, the control unit 10 is stored in a storage unit in addition to a normal control unit that controls the entire image reading apparatus 100. The continuous image reading unit 10-1 and the continuous image continuation / cancellation unit 10-2 are configured by executing the predetermined program.

Here, the continuous image reading means 10-1 is a means for starting operation when detecting an operator's intention display (depressing a predetermined button) and executing continuous reading of the Flatt reading unit 2. The continuous image continuation / cancellation means 10-2 obtains continuous confirmation of continuous reading every time when the page reading in the flatbed reading unit 2 is completed. If the image original can be detected from the flatt reading unit 2, the continuous reading can be continued. If the image original cannot be detected from the reading unit 2, it is means for canceling the continuous reading.
The bus 11 is a signal line that electrically connects each component.

FIG. 2 is an overview of the image reading apparatus of the present invention.
This figure is a diagram mainly showing the positional relationship between the components described with reference to FIG. Details of each mechanism portion will be described again with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the image reading apparatus 100 and the printing apparatus 19 are connected via a data transmission / reception unit 8. The image reading apparatus 100 and a PC (personal computer) 21 (an example of a network) are connected via a network I / F unit 9. Furthermore, the ADF reading unit 1 is attached to the side surface of the Flatbet reading unit so as to be opened and closed in the direction of arrow B in the figure.

The positional relationship of the mechanism part of the ADF connection unit 1 will be described.
Reference numeral 5-1 denotes a reading sensor, which is fixedly disposed in the conveyance path of the image original 22. Reference numeral 6-1 denotes an image original detection sensor that detects that the image original 22 has been inserted into the conveyance path. Reference numeral 6-2 denotes an image document leading edge detection sensor that detects that the leading edge of the image document 22 has reached the reading start position. Reference numeral 6-3 denotes a sensor for detecting discharge of the image original that detects that the image original 22 has been discharged. A motor 13 conveys the leading edge of the image original 22 to the reading start position. A motor 14 sequentially conveys the image original 22 while the reading sensor 5-1 is reading an image.

The positional relationship of the mechanism part of the flatt reading unit 2 will be described.
A reading sensor 5-2 moves in the direction of arrow B in the figure while the image original 22 is stopped to read an image. Reference numeral 4 denotes an operation panel on which a mechanism part described below is arranged. Reference numeral 4-1 denotes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) that displays messages such as operation transitions and errors, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like. Reference numeral 4-2 denotes a copy button. When this button is pressed, the image reading apparatus 100 shifts to a copy mode. Here, the copy mode is a mode in which a read image is sent to the printing device 19 to obtain a reproduced image.

  4-3 is a Scan to E-Mail mode button. When this button is pressed, the image reading apparatus 100 shifts to the Scan to E-Mail mode. Here, the Scan to E-Mail mode is a mode in which a read image is attached to an e-mail and transmitted. Reference numeral 4-4 denotes a cross-shaped button that is used to change the cursor displayed on the LCD 4-1. Reference numeral 4-5 denotes a copy / send button. When this button is pressed in the Scan to E-Mail mode, memory reading is started. In the manual feed mode (continuous reading mode), the image information stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 1) is collected in the order of reading and sent to the network I / F unit 9 (FIG. 1). The In the copy mode, copy control is started.

  4-6 is a Stop button. When this button is pressed, the operation is interrupted. Reference numeral 4-7 denotes a Manual Feed button. When this button is pressed, the mode is shifted to the continuous reading mode and reading is started. Reference numeral 4-8 denotes a Ten key, which is used for inputting characters and numbers. Reference numeral 7 denotes a document size sensor, which is a sensor that detects the size of the image document and also detects the opening and closing of the cover.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 3 is an operation flowchart of the first embodiment.
The operation of the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described in the order of steps from step S1-1 to step S1-16 in the figure. As an example, a case where the operator transmits an image original by E-mail will be described.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of LCD display during the operation of the first embodiment.
This figure shows the display images on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) required from the description of the flowchart of FIG. 3 from P 1-1 to P 1-7.

Step S1-1
When the operator sets an image original (for example, a book) to be read in the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 2) of the image reading apparatus 100 that is already in the standby state and closes the cover, the original size sensor 7 ( FIG. 2) detects that the cover has been closed and the operation is started. In the standby state of the image reading apparatus 100, the display screen P1-1 is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S1-2
When the operator presses the Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) for continuous reading of the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 2), the process proceeds to step S1-3, and the continuous image reading unit 10-1 (FIG. 1). Starts operation, and if not pressed, proceeds to step S1-14 and normal operation proceeds. First, the case where the process proceeds to step S1-3 will be described.

Step S1-3
The control unit 10 (FIG. 1) starts executing a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 1), the continuous image reading means 10-1 (FIG. 1) is operated, and the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 1) is operated. In 2), a display (display screen P1-2) indicating that the Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) has been pressed is formed.

Step S1-4
Based on the control of the control unit 10 (FIG. 1), the reading sensor 5-2 (FIG. 2) starts reading the image original while moving in the arrow B direction (FIG. 2).

Step S1-5
The acquired image information is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 1) in the reading order based on the control of the control unit 10 (FIG. 1).
Step S1-6
The reading sensor 5-2 (FIG. 2) finishes reading one page of the image original. At this time, the display screen P1-3 is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S1-7
When the reading sensor 5-2 (FIG. 2) completes the reading of one page of the image original, the control unit 10 (FIG. 1) executes a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 1) and continuously. The operation of the image continuation / cancellation means 10-2 is started. The continuous image continuation / cancellation means 10-2 displays on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) a display (display screen) requesting that the next image document is set and the Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) is pressed again. P1-4).

Step S1-8
If there is a next image document, the process proceeds to step S1-9, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1-16. First, the case where the process proceeds to step S1-9 will be described.
Step S1-9
The operator opens the cover, takes out the original image that has been read, and sets the next original image.

Step S1-10
When the manuscript size sensor 7 (FIG. 2) detects that the operator closes the cover, the continuous image continuation / cancellation means 10-2 asks the operator to continuously read the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 2) again, and the Manual is detected. The process waits until the Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) is pressed, and when it is pressed, returns to Step S1-4 to start reading the next page. Hereinafter, step S1-9, step S1-10, step S1-4, step S1-5, step S1-6, step S1-7, step S1- until there is no document image to be read by the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 2). The loop consisting of 8 is repeated, and when there is no document image read by the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 2), the process proceeds from step S1-8 to step S1-11.

Step S1-11
Since there are no more original images to be read, the operator presses the copy / send button 4-5 (FIG. 2) when he / she wants to send the image original by E-mail. At this time, the display screen P1-5 is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S1-12
The control unit 10 (FIG. 1) reads out the image information stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 1) in the storage order, and transmits the E-mail via the network I / F unit 9 (FIG. 1). At this time, the image information is converted into a data file according to the protocol by the file creation unit 9-1 (FIG. 1) built in the network I / F unit 9 (FIG. 1).

Step S1-13
When the E-mail transmission of all the image information stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 1) is completed, the flow ends. At this time, the display screen P1-6 is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).
Next, the case where it progresses to step S1-14 from step S1-2 is demonstrated.
Step S1-14
In the normal copying operation, when the operator wants to send an image document by E-mail, the user presses the copy / send button 4-5 (FIG. 2).

Step S1-15
Based on the control of the control unit 10 (FIG. 1), the reading sensor 5-2 (FIG. 2) starts reading the image original while moving in the arrow B direction (FIG. 2).

Step S1-16
The acquired image information is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 1) in the reading order based on the control of the control unit 10 (FIG. 1). Thereafter, the flow is terminated through steps S1-12 and S1-13.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the flatbed reading unit 2 is used to read a plurality of image originals with pages such as books, for example, the operator performs an operation every time the page is read. According to the instruction displayed on the panel, the operation of moving one of the cursors to select one of the reading units is not necessary, and by simply pressing one Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2), The effect that it can read continuously is acquired.

  In the present embodiment, in an image reading apparatus (Example 1) capable of continuously reading an image original made up of books only by a simple operation, an image made up of sheets or the like during continuous reading of the image original made up of books or the like. Provided is an image reading apparatus which inserts an original at a predetermined reading position, edits an image original made up of a book or the like and an image original made up of a sheet or the like in a predetermined order and outputs them.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment.
As shown in the figure, an image reading apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment includes an ADF reading unit 1, a flatbed reading unit 2, a storage unit 3, an operation panel 4, a reading sensor 5, a detection sensor 6, and a document size. A sensor 7, a data transmission / reception unit 8, a network I / F unit 9, a control unit 20, and a bus 11 are provided. Only differences from the first embodiment will be described below. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment.

  The control unit 20 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls the entire image reading apparatus 200. In this specific example, the control unit 20 is stored in a storage unit in addition to normal control means that controls the entire image reading apparatus 200. This is a part that constitutes the continuous image reading means 10-1, the continuous image continuation / cancellation means 10-2, and the inserted image reading means 20-1 by executing the predetermined program.

Here, the inserted image reading unit 20-1 obtains confirmation of continuous execution of the continuous image reading unit 10-1 every time when the page reading by the Flatt reading unit 2 is completed, and can detect the image original from the ADF reading unit 1. , A means for interrupting the continuous reading of the Flatt reading unit 2 and executing the continuous reading of all image documents inserted into the ADF reading unit 1.
The other components and the positional relationship between the components (FIG. 2) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 6 is an operation flowchart of the first embodiment.
The operation of the image reading apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described in the order of steps from step S2-1 to step S2-21 in the figure. As an example, a case will be described in which when an image document read by the flatt reading unit 2 and an image document read by the ADF reading unit 1 are mixed, the combined image document is transmitted by E-mail.

Step S2-1
When the operator sets an image original (for example, a book) to be read in the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 5) of the image reading apparatus 200 that is already in the standby state and closes the cover, the original size sensor 7 ( FIG. 2) detects that the cover has been closed and the operation is started. In the standby state of the image reading apparatus 200, the display screen P1-1 (FIG. 4) is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S2-2
When the operator presses the Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) for continuous reading of the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 5), the process proceeds to step S2-3 and the continuous image reading means 10-1 (FIG. 5). Starts operation, and if not pressed, proceeds to step S2-19 to proceed with normal operation. First, the case where the process proceeds to step S2-3 will be described.

Step S2-3
The control unit 20 (FIG. 5) starts executing a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 5), the continuous image reading means 10-1 (FIG. 5) is operated, and the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 5) is operated. In 2), a display (display screen P1-2 (FIG. 4)) indicating that the Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) has been pressed is made.

Step S2-4
The image original detection sensor 6-1 monitors that the image original is inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 5) (including the case where it is inserted from the beginning).

Step S2-5
When the image original detection sensor 6-1 detects that the image original is inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 5), the process proceeds to step S2-6, where the inserted image reading means 20-1 (FIG. 5) Start operation. Until the image original is inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 5), the process proceeds to step S2-10 to continue the continuous reading using the flatt reading unit (FIG. 5).

Step S2-6
The inserted image reading unit 20-1 (FIG. 5) acquires image information while sequentially conveying the image original inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 5) page by page.
Step S2-7
The acquired image information is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 5) in reading order based on the control of the control unit 20 (FIG. 5).

Step S2-8
When the image information for one page of the image original is acquired, the process returns to step S2-6 to acquire the image information of the next page, and the image information is acquired from all the image originals inserted in the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 5). When is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S2-12.

A case where the process proceeds from step S2-5 to step S2-9 will be described.
Step S2-9
Based on the control of the control unit 20 (FIG. 5), the reading sensor 5-2 (FIG. 2) starts reading the image original of the Flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 5) while moving in the arrow B direction (FIG. 2). .

Step S2-10
The acquired image information is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 5) in the reading order based on the control of the control unit 20 (FIG. 5).
Step S2-11
The reading sensor 5-2 (FIG. 2) finishes reading one page of the image original. At this time, the display screen P1-3 (FIG. 4) is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S2-12
The control unit 20 (FIG. 5) executes a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 5), and starts operation of the continuous image continuation / cancellation means 10-2 (FIG. 5). The continuous image continuation / cancellation means 10-2 displays on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) a display (display screen) requesting that the next image document is set and the Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) is pressed again. P1-4 (FIG. 4)).

Step S2-13
If there is a next image document using the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 5), the process proceeds to step S2-14, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2-16. First, the case where the process proceeds to step S2-14 will be described.
Step S2-14
The operator opens the cover, takes out the original image that has been read, and sets the next original image.

Step S2-15
When the manuscript size sensor 7 (FIG. 2) detects that the operator closes the cover, the continuous image continuation / cancellation means 10-2 (FIG. 5) again performs continuous reading by the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 2). And waits until the Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) is pressed, and returns to Step S2-4. Thereafter, step S2-5, step S2-9, step S2-10, step S2-11, step S2-12, step S2-13, and step S2 until there are no more original images to be read by the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 2). −14, step S2-15, step S2-4, and step S2-5 are repeated, and when there is no document image to be read by the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 2), the process proceeds from step S2-13 to step S2-16. However, if it is detected that the image original is inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 5) during the loop repetition, the process proceeds from step S2-5 to step S2-6 to insert image reading means 20-1 (FIG. 5). ) Starts operation, processes all of the inserted image original, and then returns to the loop.

Step S2-16
Since there are no more original images to be read, the operator presses the copy / send button 4-5 (FIG. 2) when he / she wants to send the image original by E-mail. At this time, the display screen P1-5 (FIG. 4) is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S2-17
The control unit 20 (FIG. 5) reads out the image information stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 5) in the storage order, and transmits the E-mail via the network I / F unit 9 (FIG. 5). At this time, the image information is converted into a data file according to the protocol by the file creation unit 9-1 (FIG. 5) built in the network I / F unit 9 (FIG. 5).

Step S2-18
When the E-mail transmission of all the image information stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 5) is completed, the flow ends. At this time, the display screen P1-6 (FIG. 5) is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).
Next, a case where the process proceeds from step S2-2 to step S2-19 will be described.
Step S1-19
In the normal copying operation, when the operator wants to send an image document by E-mail, the user presses the copy / send button 4-5 (FIG. 2).

Step S2-20
Based on the control of the control unit 20 (FIG. 5), the reading sensor 5-2 (FIG. 2) starts reading the image original while moving in the arrow B direction (FIG. 2).
Step S2-21
The acquired image information is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 5) in the reading order based on the control of the control unit 20 (FIG. 5). Thereafter, the flow is terminated through steps S2-17 and S2-18.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the flat image reading unit 10-1 (FIG. 5) is operated, and the insertion image reading unit 20-1 (FIG. 5) is operated in the middle thereof, so that the Flatbet reading unit ( Even if the image original to be read in FIG. 5) and the image original to be read in the ADF reading unit (FIG. 5) are mixed, the operator continuously presses one Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2). By inserting a document into the ADF reading unit (FIG. 5) based on a predetermined mixing order, it is possible to obtain a document output in a continuously edited state without complication.

  In the present embodiment, in an image reading apparatus (second embodiment) that edits and outputs an image original made up of books and an image original made up of sheets in a predetermined order, the operator performs continuous image reading at the start of reading. Provided is an image reading apparatus that presses a button for setting and then inserts or places two types of document images in a desired order and edits and outputs the two types of document images in a predetermined order.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the image reading apparatus according to the third embodiment.
As shown in the figure, an image reading apparatus 300 according to the third embodiment includes an ADF reading unit 1, a flatbed reading unit 2, a storage unit 3, an operation panel 4, a reading sensor 5, a detection sensor 6, and a document size. A sensor 7, a data transmission / reception unit 8, a network I / F unit 9, a control unit 30, and a bus 11 are provided. Only differences from the first embodiment or the second embodiment will be described below. The same reference numerals as those in the first or second embodiment are attached to the same parts as those in the first or second embodiment.

  The control unit 30 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls the entire image reading apparatus 200. In this specific example, the control unit 30 is stored in the storage unit in addition to the normal control means that controls the entire image reading apparatus 300. By executing the predetermined program, the continuous image reading means 10-1, the inserted image reading means 20-1, and the continuous image placement requesting means 30-1 are configured. It should be noted that the continuous image continuation / cancellation means 10-2 (FIG. 1) included in the first or second embodiment is replaced with the continuous image placement requesting means 30-1. .

Here, the continuous image placement requesting unit 30-1 continues the continuous reading when the image reading can be detected from the flatt reading unit 2 every time the flat reading unit 2 finishes reading the page. If it is not detected, the unit waits until a document is placed on the flatt reading unit 2.
The other components and the positional relationship between the components (FIG. 2) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 8 is an operation flowchart of the third embodiment.
The operation of the image reading apparatus according to the third embodiment will be described in the order of steps from step S3-1 to step S3-21. As an example, a case will be described in which when an image document read by the flatt reading unit 2 and an image document read by the ADF reading unit 1 are mixed, the combined image document is transmitted by E-mail.

Step S3-1
When the operator sets an image original (for example, a book) to be read in the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 7) of the image reading apparatus 300 already in the standby state and closes the cover, the original size sensor 7 ( FIG. 2) detects that the cover has been closed and the operation is started. In the standby state of the image reading apparatus 300, the display screen P1-1 (FIG. 4) is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S3-2
When the operator presses the Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) for continuous reading of the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 7), the process proceeds to step S3-3, and the continuous image reading unit 10-1 (FIG. 7). Starts operation, and if not pressed, proceeds to step S3-19 to proceed with normal operation. First, the case where the process proceeds to step S3-3 will be described.

Step S3-3
The control unit 30 (FIG. 7) starts executing a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 7), the continuous image reading means 10-1 (FIG. 7) is operated, and the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 7) is operated. In 2), a display (display screen P1-2 (FIG. 4)) indicating that the Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) has been pressed is made.

Step S3-4
The image original detection sensor 6-1 (FIG. 2) monitors whether the image original is inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 7) (including the case where it is inserted from the beginning). Here, monitoring that the image original is inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 7) is performed by detecting whether the image original detection sensor 6-1 (FIG. 2) is turned ON or OFF.

Step S3-5
When the image original detection sensor 6-1 (FIG. 2) detects that the image original is inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 7), the process proceeds to step S3-6 and the inserted image reading means 20-1 (FIG. 7). ) Starts operation, and the process proceeds to step S3-9 until the image original detection sensor 6-1 (FIG. 2) detects that the image original is inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 7).

Step S3-6
The inserted image reading unit 20-1 (FIG. 7) acquires image information while sequentially conveying the image original inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 7) page by page.
Step S3-7
The acquired image information is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 7) in reading order based on the control of the control unit 30 (FIG. 7).

Step S3-8
When the image information for one page of the image original is acquired, the process returns to step S3-6 to acquire the image information of the next page, and the image information is acquired from all the image originals inserted in the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 7). When is completed, the process proceeds to the next Step S3-14.

A case where the process proceeds from step S3-5 to step S3-9 will be described.
Step S3-9
The continuous image placement requesting means 30-1 (FIG. 7) is activated, and detects whether an image document is placed on the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 2) using the document size sensor 7 (FIG. 2).

Step S3-10
The continuous image placement requesting unit 30-1 (FIG. 7) proceeds to step S3-11 if an image document is placed on the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 2), and proceeds to step S3-if not placed. Returning to step 4, the process waits until the image original is placed by repeating steps S3-5, S3-9, and S3-10.

Step S3-11
Based on the control of the control unit 30 (FIG. 7), the reading sensor 5-2 (FIG. 2) starts reading the image original of the Flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 7) while moving in the arrow B direction (FIG. 2). .

Step S3-12
The acquired image information is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 7) in the reading order based on the control of the control unit 30 (FIG. 7).
Step S3-13
The reading sensor 5-2 (FIG. 2) finishes reading one page of the image original. At this time, the display screen P1-3 (FIG. 4) is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S3-14
If there is a next image document using the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 5), the process proceeds to step S3-15, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3-16. First, the case where the process proceeds to step S3-15 will be described.

Step S3-15
The continuous image placement requesting means 30-1 (FIG. 7) waits for the operator to open the cover, take out the original image that has been read, and set the next original image. When the next document image is set and the document size sensor 7 (FIG. 2) detects that the operator closes the cover, the process returns to step S3-4. Hereinafter, step S3-5, step S3-9, step S3-10, step S3-11, step S3-12, step S3-13, and step S3 until there is no document image read by the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 2). −14, step S3-15, and step S3-4 are repeated, and when there is no document image to be read by the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 7), the process proceeds from step S3-14 to step S3-16. However, when it is detected that the image original is inserted into the AFD reading unit 1 (FIG. 7) in the middle of repeating the loop, the process proceeds from step S3-5 to step S3-6 to insert image reading means 20-1 (FIG. 7). ) Starts operation, processes all of the inserted image original, and then returns to the loop.

Step S3-16
Since there are no more original images to be read, the operator presses the copy / send button 4-5 (FIG. 2) when he / she wants to send the image original by E-mail. At this time, the display screen P1-5 (FIG. 4) is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S3-17
The control unit 30 (FIG. 7) reads out the image information stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 7) in the storage order, and transmits the E-mail via the network I / F unit 9 (FIG. 7). At this time, the image information is converted into a data file according to the protocol by the file creation unit 9-1 (FIG. 7) built in the network I / F unit 9 (FIG. 7).

Step S3-18
When the E-mail transmission of all the image information stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 7) is completed, the flow ends. At this time, the display screen P1-6 (FIG. 7) is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).
Next, a case where the process proceeds from step S3-2 to step S3-19 will be described.
Step S3-19
In the normal copying operation, when the operator wants to send an image document by E-mail, the user presses the copy / send button 4-5 (FIG. 2).

Step S3-20
Based on the control of the control unit 30 (FIG. 7), the reading sensor 5-2 (FIG. 2) starts reading the image original while moving in the arrow B direction (FIG. 2).
Step S3-21
The acquired image information is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 7) in the reading order based on the control of the control unit 30 (FIG. 7). Thereafter, the flow is terminated through steps S3-17 and S3-18.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the continuous image reading unit 10-1 (FIG. 7) is operated, and the insertion image reading unit 20-1 (FIG. 7) and the continuous image placement requesting unit 30- 1 (FIG. 7) is activated, even if the image original to be read by the flatbed reading unit (FIG. 5) and the image original to be read by the ADF reading unit (FIG. 5) are mixed, the operator can manually feed By pressing one of the buttons 4-7 (FIG. 2) first, and then inserting the original into the Flatt reading unit (FIG. 7) or ADF reading unit (FIG. 7) based on a predetermined mixing order, An effect is obtained that continuous edited manuscript output can be obtained without complications.

  In the present embodiment, in the image reading apparatuses according to the first to third embodiments, when the memory becomes full during image reading, the image information stored so far is temporarily sent to a predetermined destination. Provided is an image reading apparatus capable of sending out and then starting image reading again.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the image reading apparatus according to the fourth embodiment.
As shown in the drawing, an image reading apparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment includes an ADF reading unit 1, a flatbed reading unit 2, a storage unit 3, an operation panel 4, a reading sensor 5, a detection sensor 6, and a document size. A sensor 7, a data transmission / reception unit 8, a network I / F unit 9, a control unit 40, and a bus 11 are provided. Only differences from the first embodiment will be described below. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment.

  The control unit 40 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls the entire image reading device 400. In this specific example, the control unit 40 is stored in a storage unit in addition to normal control means that controls the entire image reading device 400. By executing the predetermined program, the continuous image reading means 10-1, the continuous image continuation / cancellation means 10-2, and the memory full avoidance means 40-1 are configured.

Here, the memory full avoiding means 40-1 manages the free memory capacity of the storage unit 3, and when the free memory amount becomes a predetermined amount or less, the image information stored so far is once sent to a predetermined destination, This is means for starting image reading again after an appropriate time.
The other components and the positional relationship between the components (FIG. 2) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart of the fourth embodiment.
The operation of the image reading apparatus according to the fourth embodiment will be described in the order of steps S4-1 to S4-9 in the figure. As an example, a case will be described in which the operator transmits an image document read by the flatt reading unit 2 by E-mail.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of LCD display during the operation of the fourth embodiment.
This figure shows the display images on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) that are necessary for explaining the flowchart of FIG. 10 from P 4-1 to P 4-5.

Step S4-1
The operator sets an image original (for example, a book) to be read in the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 9) of the image reading apparatus 400 that is already in the standby state, closes the cover, and the manual feed button 4 When -7 (FIG. 2) is pressed, the continuous image reading means 10-1 (FIG. 9) starts operating. At this time, the memory full avoidance means 40-1 (FIG. 9) also starts operation. The memory full avoidance means 40-1 (FIG. 9) displays the current memory capacity of the storage unit 3 (FIG. 9) on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) as a display screen P4-1 (example).

Step S4-2
The memory full avoiding means 40-1 manages the free memory capacity of the storage unit 3 and detects that the free memory amount is equal to or less than a predetermined amount.
Step S4-3
The memory full avoidance unit 40-1 interrupts the operation of the continuous image reading unit 10-1 and temporarily interrupts the continuous image reading of the Flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 9).

Step S4-4
The memory full avoiding means 40-1 displays the display screen P4-2 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) for 3 seconds.
Step S4-5
The memory full avoiding means 40-1 then displays a display screen P4-3 to send data on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S4-6
The control unit 40 (FIG. 9) reads out the image information stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 9) in the storage order, and transmits the E-mail via the network I / F unit 9 (FIG. 9). At this time, the image information is converted into a data file according to the protocol by the file creation unit 9-1 (FIG. 9) built in the network I / F unit 9 (FIG. 9). The contents will be described below.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a data file.
(A) is an example of a receiving box screen on the E-mail receiving side, and (b) is an example of the Scanner Unit display screen.
As shown in (b), the data to be transmitted is divided into File1 and File2. File 1 is data up to the page immediately before the occurrence of memory full, and File 2 is data after the occurrence of memory full including the page where memory full has occurred. The data transmitted in step S4-6 is File1. Returning to FIG. 10 again, the description of the operation of the fourth embodiment is continued.

Step S4-7
Transmission of File1 is completed. At this time, the memory full avoidance means 40-1 displays the display screen P4-4 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) for 1 second.
Step S4-8
The memory full avoidance unit 40-1 resumes the operation of the continuous image reading unit, and resumes the continuous image reading of the Flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 9). At this time, the memory full avoidance means 40-1 displays the display screen P4-5 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).
Step S4-8
The flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 9) finishes reading continuous images, and the flow ends.
The other operations are the same as the operation contents described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, even when a memory full occurs in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 9) during reading of an image original, it is possible to continue the processing without canceling the continuous reading. . In addition, since the image data read before the memory is full and the image data read after the memory is full are attached as separate files in one mail, it is easy for the recipient to organize the divided files. .

  In the present embodiment, in the image reading apparatuses according to the first to third embodiments, when a jam occurs during image reading, the image reading apparatus is capable of eliminating the jam and then starting image reading again. provide.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an image reading apparatus according to the fifth embodiment.
As shown in the figure, an image reading apparatus 500 according to the fifth embodiment includes an ADF reading unit 1, a flatbed reading unit 2, a storage unit 3, an operation panel 4, a reading sensor 5, a detection sensor 6, and a document size. A sensor 7, a data transmission / reception unit 8, a network I / F unit 9, a control unit 50, and a bus 11 are provided. Only differences from the first embodiment will be described below. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment.

  The control unit 50 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls the entire image reading apparatus 500. In this specific example, the control unit 50 is stored in the storage unit in addition to the normal control means that controls the entire image reading apparatus 500. By executing the predetermined program, the continuous image reading means 10-1, the continuous image continuation / cancellation means 10-2, and the jam occurrence handling means 50-1 are configured.

Here, the jam occurrence coping means 50-1 monitors the jam during image reading, and when the jam is detected, discards the image data read on the jam occurrence page, resolves the jam, and then returns to the jam occurrence page. This is a means for starting reading from the beginning.
The other components and the positional relationship between the components (FIG. 2) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 14 is an operation flowchart of the fifth embodiment.
The operation of the image reading apparatus according to the fifth embodiment will be described in the order of steps S5-1 to S5-10 in the figure. As an example, a case will be described in which the operator transmits an image document read by the flatt reading unit 2 by E-mail.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of LCD display during the operation of the fifth embodiment.
This figure shows the display images on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) required from the description of the flowchart of FIG. 14 from P 5-1 to P 5-4.

Step S5-1
The operator sets an image document (for example, a book) that is requested to be read in the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 13) of the image reading apparatus 500 that is already in the standby state, and closes the cover. When the Manual Feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) is pressed, the continuous image reading unit 10-1 (FIG. 13) starts operating. At this time, the jam occurrence countermeasure 50-1 (FIG. 13) also starts operation. The current state of the memory capacity of the jam occurrence countermeasure 50-1 (FIG. 13) and the storage unit 3 (FIG. 9) is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) as a display screen P4-1 (example).

Step S5-2
The jam occurrence coping means 50-1 (FIG. 13) monitors the occurrence of a jam, but unless there is a jam, the flow proceeds to step S1-12 in FIG. 3 and goes through step S1-13. End the flow. However, when the jam occurrence handling unit 50-1 (FIG. 13) detects the occurrence of a jam, the process proceeds to step S5-3. Here, the monitoring of the jam is executed by monitoring the image original document detection sensor 6-1 (FIG. 2) and the image original document front end detection sensor 6-2 (FIG. 2).

Step S5-3
The jam occurrence handling unit 50-1 (FIG. 13) interrupts the operation of the continuous image reading unit 10-1 and temporarily interrupts the continuous image reading of the Flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 9).
Step S5-4
The jam occurrence handling means 50-1 (FIG. 13) displays the display screen P5-2 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S5-5
The jam occurrence handling means 50-1 (FIG. 13) discards the read image data from the jam occurrence page from the storage unit 3 (FIG. 13).
Step S5-6
The operator clears the jam.

Step S5-7
The jam occurrence handling means 50-1 (FIG. 13) detects the cancellation of the jam and displays the display screen P5-3 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).
Step S5-8
The operator places the original of the page on which the jam has occurred on the flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 9).

Step S5-9
The jam occurrence handling means 50-1 (FIG. 13) returns the display on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) to the display screen P5-1.
Step S5-10
The jam occurrence handling unit 50-1 (FIG. 13) resumes the operation of the continuous image reading unit, and resumes the continuous image reading of the flatt reading unit 2 (FIG. 9). At this time, the jam occurrence countermeasure 50-1 (FIG. 13) displays the display screen P5-1 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).
Step S5-11
The flatbed reading unit 2 (FIG. 13) finishes reading the continuous image, and the flow ends.
The other operations are the same as the operation contents described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, even when a jam occurs during reading of an image original, it is possible to continue the processing without canceling the continuous reading.

  In the present embodiment, in the image reading apparatuses according to the first to third embodiments, when a printer error occurs during the copy mode, the image reading apparatus that stops only the copying operation while continuing the continuous image reading. provide.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram of an image reading apparatus according to the sixth embodiment.
As shown in the drawing, an image reading apparatus 600 according to the sixth embodiment includes an ADF reading unit 1, a flatbed reading unit 2, a storage unit 3, an operation panel 4, a reading sensor 5, a detection sensor 6, and a document size. A sensor 7, a data transmission / reception unit 8, a network I / F unit 9, a control unit 60, and a bus 11 are provided. Only differences from the first embodiment will be described below. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment.

  The control unit 60 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls the entire image reading apparatus 600. In this specific example, the control unit 60 is stored in a storage unit in addition to normal control means that controls the entire image reading apparatus 600. By executing the predetermined program, the continuous image reading unit 10-1, the continuous image continuation / cancellation unit 10-2, and the printer error avoiding unit 60-1 are configured.

Here, the printer error avoiding means 60-1 monitors the printer error during the image reading, stops the copy when the printer error is detected, and continues the continuous image reading even during the copy stop, thereby reading the read image data. Is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 16).
The other components and the positional relationship between the components (FIG. 2) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 17 is an operation flowchart of the sixth embodiment.
The operation of the image reading apparatus according to the sixth embodiment will be described in the order of steps S6-1 to S6-12 in the figure. As an example, a case will be described in which the operator transmits an image document read by the flatt reading unit 2 by E-mail.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of LCD display during the operation of the sixth embodiment.
This figure shows the display images on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) necessary for the description of the flowchart of FIG. 17 from P 6-1 to P 6-4.

Step S6-1
The operator presses the copy mode button 4-2 (FIG. 2) and the manual feed button 4-7 (FIG. 2) of the image reading apparatus 600 (FIG. 16) already in the standby state. At that time, the display screen P6-1 is displayed on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S6-2
In the image reading apparatus 600 (FIG. 16), the continuous image reading unit 10-1 (FIG. 16) and the printer error avoiding unit 60-1 are operated, and the mode is further shifted to the copy mode. The printer error avoiding means 60-1 starts monitoring the printer error and displays the display screen P6-2 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S6-3
When an operator inserts or places an image original in the ADF reading unit 1 (FIG. 16) or the Flatbet reading unit 2 (FIG. 16), the image original detection sensor 6-1 (FIG. 2) or the original size sensor 7 (FIG. 2). Becomes ON.
Step S6-4
The operator presses the copy / send button 4-5 (FIG. 2).

Step S6-5
The ADF reading unit 1 (FIG. 16) or the Flatbet reading unit 2 (FIG. 16) starts reading an image document and starts copying. At that time, the printer error avoiding means 60-1 displays a display screen P6-3 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S6-6
The printer error avoiding means 60-1 (FIG. 16) monitors the occurrence of a printer error. However, as long as no printer error has occurred, the flow proceeds to step S1-12 in FIG. 3, and step S1-13. After that, the flow is finished. However, if the printer error avoiding means 60-1 (FIG. 16) detects the occurrence of the printer error, the process proceeds to step S6-7. Here, the printer error is monitored by waiting for a notification that the read image information cannot be sent from the data transmitting / receiving unit 8 (FIG. 16).

Step S6-7
The printer error avoiding means 60-1 (FIG. 16) receives a notification from the data transmission / reception unit 8 (FIG. 16) that the read image information cannot be transmitted from the data transmission / reception unit 8 (FIG. 16), and generates a printer error. To detect.

Step S6-8
At this time, the printer error avoiding means 60-1 displays a display screen P6-4 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).
Step S6-9
The printer error avoiding means 60-1 (FIG. 16) stops the copy mode while continuing the continuous image reading, and shifts to the memory reading mode in which the read image information is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 16). At this time, the printer error avoiding means 60-1 displays a display screen P6-5 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).

Step S6-10
The continuous image reading unit 10-1 (FIG. 16) finishes reading the document image. At this time, the printer error avoiding means 60-1 displays a display screen P6-6 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2).
Step S6-11
The printer error avoiding means 60-1 displays a display screen P6-7 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) to inform that the read image information is stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 16).

Step S6-12
When the printer error is released and the operator presses the copy / send button 4-5 (FIG. 2) again, the read image information stored in the storage unit 3 (FIG. 16) is stored in the data transmission / reception unit 8 (FIG. 16). ). At this time, the printer error avoiding means 60-1 displays the display screen P6-8 on the LCD 4-1 (FIG. 2) and ends the flow.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, even when a printer error occurs during reading of an image original in the copy mode, it is possible to continue the processing without canceling the continuous reading.

  In the above description of all the embodiments, all of the control means configured by the present invention are described as being configured by the control unit executing a predetermined program stored in advance in the storage unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. That is, all or a part of the control means constituted by the present invention may be constituted by a dedicated electronic circuit.

  The description of all the above embodiments is adapted to the field of computer utilization in which the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in advance in the storage unit, but the present invention is not limited to this example. That is, when all or part of the control means in the above description is configured by a dedicated electronic circuit, it can also be used in the hardware field.

1 is a block configuration diagram of an image reading apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is an overview of an image reading apparatus according to the present invention. 3 is an operation flowchart according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of LCD display during the operation of the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block configuration diagram of an image reading apparatus according to a second embodiment. 6 is an operation flowchart of the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block configuration diagram of an image reading apparatus according to a third embodiment. 10 is an operation flowchart of the third embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block configuration diagram of an image reading apparatus according to a fourth embodiment. 10 is an operation flowchart of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of an LCD display during the operation of the fourth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of a data file. FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an image reading apparatus according to a fifth embodiment. 10 is an operation flowchart of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of LCD display during the operation of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a block configuration diagram of an image reading apparatus according to a sixth embodiment. 10 is an operation flowchart of the sixth embodiment. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of an LCD display during the operation of the sixth embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ADF reading part 2 Flatbet reading part 3 Memory | storage part 4 Operation panel 4-1 LCD
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 5 Reading sensor 6 Detection sensor 7 Document size sensor 8 Data transmission / reception part 9 Network I / F part 9-1 File preparation part 10 Control part 10-1 Continuous image reading means 10-2 Continuous image continuation / cancellation means 19 Printing apparatus 100 Image Reader

Claims (8)

An image original is placed at a predetermined reading position, the first image reading unit reads the image information of the image original while the image original is stopped, and the image original is conveyed to the reading start position. A second image reading unit that reads image information of the image original while sequentially conveying, the first image reading unit, and a storage unit that collectively stores image information received from the second image reading unit in the order of acceptance An image reading apparatus including:
An image reading apparatus comprising continuous image reading means for executing continuous reading of the first image reading unit. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1,
Each time the page reading in the first image reading unit is completed, the continuous confirmation of the continuous reading of the first image reading unit is obtained, and if the image original can be detected from the first image reading unit, the continuous reading is continued. And a continuous image continuation / cancellation means for canceling the continuous reading of the first image reading section when the image original cannot be detected from the first image reading section. . The image reading apparatus according to claim 1,
Each time the page reading in the first image reading unit is completed, confirmation of continuous execution of the continuous image reading unit is obtained, and when the image original can be detected from the second image reading unit, the continuous reading of the first image reading unit is performed. An image reading apparatus, further comprising: an inserted image reading unit that interrupts the process and executes continuous reading of all image originals inserted into the second image reading unit. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1,
Each time the page reading in the first image reading unit is completed, if the image original can be detected from the first image reading unit, continuous reading is continued, and the image original cannot be detected from the first image reading unit. An image reading apparatus further comprising a continuous image placement requesting unit that waits for placement of the first document. In the image reading apparatus according to claim 4,
When an image original can be detected from the second image reading unit every time page reading is completed in the first image reading unit, continuous reading of the first image reading unit is interrupted, and the second image reading unit An image reading apparatus, further comprising an inserted image reading means for reading all of the inserted image originals. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1,
Memory full avoiding means for managing the free memory capacity of the storage unit, and sending the image information stored in the storage unit to a predetermined destination and continuing the continuous reading when the free memory amount falls below a predetermined amount An image reading apparatus further comprising: The image reading apparatus according to claim 1,
The occurrence of a jam is monitored during the continuous reading, and when the occurrence of the jam is detected, image information read on the page where the jam has occurred is discarded, and after the jam is resolved, reading is started from the beginning of the page. An image reading apparatus further comprising a jam occurrence countermeasure. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1,
Monitors the occurrence of a printer error during the continuous reading. When the occurrence of the printer error is detected, the copying is stopped, the continuous reading is continued, and the image information read after the occurrence of the printer error is stored in the storage unit. An image reading apparatus, further comprising: a printer error avoiding unit.

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