JP2007088742A - Image processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing apparatus which can prevent copying of the same page by mistake. <P>SOLUTION: The image processing apparatus 31 processes a plurality of draft images, to which page numbers similar to a book are given sequentially, and is provided with an operation means 33, including a start key and ten keys, an updating means 35 which updates page number to a draft page number to be read next, each time the start key is operated, an image reading means 37 which reads a draft set on a draft table each time the start key is operated, and generates the image data of the draft and a display means 39 which displays the updated page number in the updating means 35. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus applied to, for example, a copying machine or a scanner.

A conventional copier has a function of counting the total number of originals using an automatic document feeder before copying, and displaying the number of copied originals together with the total number of originals while copying the originals. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). According to this, since the user can grasp the progress of copying, it is convenient when copying many originals.
JP 2000-122482 A

  However, when the document is a book page, the automatic document feeder cannot be used and the above function cannot be used. By the way, if the book is copied page by page, it is a simple repetition of operations, so it is not possible to know which page has been copied in the middle, and the same page may be copied by mistake.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus that can prevent the same original from being read by mistake.

  An image processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention is an image processing apparatus that processes an image of a plurality of originals with page numbers attached thereto, an operation unit including a start key and a numeric keypad, and an input using the numeric keypad. An update means for updating the page number to the page number of the original to be read each time the start key is operated based on the page number assigned to the original to be read first, and the start key operated Image reading means for reading the document set on the document table each time it is generated and generating image data of the document, and display means for displaying the page number updated by the updating means.

  In the image processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the document is, for example, a book page.

  An image processing apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention is an image processing apparatus that processes an image of a book page, and includes an operation unit including a start key and a numeric keypad, and a page to be read first input by the numeric keypad. Based on the page number attached and the page on either side of the book spread or an instruction using the operating means, both page numbers of the spread should be read next each time the start key is operated. Update means for updating to both page numbers of the spread, an image reading means for reading the spread set on the platen each time the start key is operated and generating image data of the spread, and updating by the update means Display means for displaying both page numbers.

  According to the image processing apparatus of one aspect of the present invention, when reading a plurality of originals attached with page numbers, the page numbers assigned to the originals to be read first are input, and based on the page numbers. Each time the start key is operated, the page number is updated to the page number of the document to be read next, and the updated page number is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same original from being read by mistake. Thus, if the image processing apparatus according to the present invention is provided in a copying machine, it is possible to prevent the same original from being copied by mistake. Further, if the scanner is provided with the image processing apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the same original from being scanned by mistake.

  According to the image processing apparatus of another aspect of the present invention, when reading a book spread, the page number assigned to the first page to be read is input, and the page indicates which side of the book spread. Each time the start key is operated based on these, both page numbers of the spread are updated to both page numbers of the spread to be read next, and both the updated page numbers are displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same spread from being read by mistake. Therefore, if the copier is provided with another aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the same spread from being copied by mistake, and if the scanner is provided, it is possible to prevent the same spread from being scanned by mistake.

  Further, according to another aspect of the present invention, both page numbers are displayed instead of one page number of the spread, which is convenient for copying and scanning the spread.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the present embodiment. The digital multifunction device 1 has functions of a copy, a printer, a scanner, and a facsimile.

  The digital MFP 1 includes a control unit 3, an image reading unit 5, an image recording unit 7, a display unit 9, an operation unit 11, a modem 13, an NCU 15, a ROM 17, a RAM 19, an image memory 21, a codec 23, a LAN interface 25, and the like. Are connected by a bus 27. The control unit 3 is realized by, for example, a CPU, and controls the hardware configuring the digital multi-function peripheral 1 and executes software necessary for the operation of the digital multi-function peripheral 1.

  The image reading unit 5 reads an image (characters, drawings, photographs, etc.) with a CCD or the like and outputs it as image data. The image recording unit 7 is an electrophotographic printer or the like, and returns image data output from the image reading unit 5 or image data from another facsimile apparatus received by facsimile communication to an image, and the image is recorded. Output paper.

  The display unit 9 displays the operation state of the digital multi-function peripheral 1, destination name, various setting contents, and the like. The display unit 9 is realized by an LCD, a CRT, or the like. The operation unit 11 includes keys (such as a numeric keypad, an abbreviated key, a one-touch key, a start key, a reset key, and various function keys) necessary for operating the digital multi-function peripheral 1.

  The modem 13 has a function of a fax modem for normal facsimile communication. The modem 13 is directly connected to the NCU 15. The NCU 15 has a function of sending a dial pulse corresponding to a telephone number of a communication partner and a function of detecting an incoming call, in addition to the function of closing and opening the public telephone line L. The NCU 15 connects the modem 13 to the public telephone line L as necessary.

  The ROM 17 stores software necessary for the operation of the digital multi-function peripheral 1. The RAM 19 is realized by SRAM, DRAM, flash memory, or the like, and temporarily stores data generated when the software is executed.

  The image memory 21 is realized by a DRAM or the like, and temporarily stores image data to be transmitted, received image data, image data output from the image reading unit 5, and the like. The codec 23 encodes and compresses the image data and decodes the encoded and compressed image data. The LAN interface 25 is an interface through which the digital multi-function peripheral 1 is communicably connected to the LAN.

  The image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is incorporated in the digital multi-function peripheral 1. One feature of this embodiment is that when a book page is copied or scanned, the page number of the page to be copied or scanned next is displayed. This feature will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 by taking a copy as an example. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of an example of a copy operation using the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment.

  A case where a book page is copied onto a sheet of the same size as the book (for example, a case where a page of an A4 size book is copied onto an A4 sheet) will be described. A book is an example of a plurality of documents with page numbers. The page corresponds to the manuscript.

  The operator presses the numeric keypad of the operation unit 11 and inputs the page number of the book copy start page, that is, the page number assigned to the original to be read first (step S1). For example, if copying starts from the sixth page, “6” is entered. The input page number is set to the page number n of the page to be copied (step S3). Here, the page number n is “6”. The process of step S3 is executed by the control unit 3, the RAM 19, and the like.

  The operator presses the numeric keypad of the operation unit 11 and inputs the step page number d (step S5). When copying a book page on a sheet of the same size as the book, the step page number d is “1”. On the other hand, when copying a book spread on a sheet of the same size as the book spread, the step page number d is “2”. Here, the step page number d is “1”.

  The display unit 9 displays the page number n of the page to be copied (step S7). Here, the page number “6” of the copy start page is displayed. The operator sets the page to be copied on the document table (glass surface) (step S9). Here, page 6 is set.

  Next, the operator operates the start key of the operation unit 11 (step S11). As a result, the image of the sixth page, which is the page to be copied, is copied (step S13). That is, the image reading unit 5 reads a document set on a document table and generates image data of the document, and the image recording unit 7 returns this image data to an image, records it on a sheet, and outputs it.

  The process of updating the page number to the page number of the page to be read next is executed n ← n + d (step S15). Here, the process of 7 ← 6 + 1 is executed, which means that the page number of the next page to be copied is “7”.

  The display unit 9 displays the page number n of the next page to be copied (step S17). Here, the page number “7” is displayed. When the operator copies the seventh page (step S19), the process returns to step S9, and the seventh page is set on the document table. Thereafter, the same processing is repeated. That is, each time the start key is operated, the page number is updated to the page number of the page to be read next, and the updated page number is displayed on the display unit 9.

  On the other hand, if the operator determines No in step S19, the operator determines whether to copy another page (step S21). That is, when copying fails or when a page to be copied is skipped (for example, when copying is restarted from the 30th page after copying up to the 20th page), it is determined to copy another page. Then, the operator inputs the page number n of another page to be copied with the numeric keypad of the operation unit 11 (step S23), and returns to step S7. If it is determined in step S21 that there is no other page to be copied, a standby state is entered.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when copying the pages of a book in serial number order (for example, pages 6 to 30), the page number of the copy start page is input, and the start is based on this. Each time the key is operated, the page number is updated to the page number of the page to be read next, and the updated page number is displayed. This display allows the operator to recognize the next page to be copied, thereby preventing the same page from being copied by mistake. Note that when this embodiment is applied to a scanner, it is possible to prevent the same page from being scanned by mistake.

  Next, a case where a book spread is copied onto a sheet having the same size as the book spread (for example, a case where an A5 book spread is copied onto an A4 sheet) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining this. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display state of the display unit 9.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the display unit 9 in the initial state displays “Please enter the page number of the copy start page”. The operator inputs the page number of the copy start page of the book as in step S1 (step T1). For example, when “6” is input, the display state of the display unit 9 is as shown in FIG.

  As in step S3, the input page number is set to the page number n of the page to be copied (step T3). Here, the page number n is “6”. As in step S5, the step page number d is input. Here, the step page number d is “2” (step T5).

  Instead of inputting the step page number d, an image asking whether to copy the spread may be displayed on the display unit 9 to instruct the operator. According to this, the step page number d is automatically set to “2” by the operator instructing the spread copy.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the display unit 9 has an image prompting the operator to indicate which side of the book spread is the sixth page which is the copy start page (the page to be read first). Is displayed. The left image IM1 displayed on the display unit 9 indicates that the sixth page is on the right side of the spread. The right image IM2 shows that the sixth page is on the left side of the spread. The shaded image is the selected image.

  The operator selects the image IM1 or the image IM2 with the cursor key of the operation unit 11, and gives an instruction by pressing the enter key (step T7). Here, the left image IM1 is indicated. The page number n of the page to be copied is displayed on the display unit 9 (step T9). Here, as shown in FIG. 4D, an image that prompts a copy of the spread with the sixth page, that is, the spread of the fifth and sixth pages is displayed. Thereafter, the processes of steps T11, T13, and T15 are executed. These processes are the same as steps S9, S11, and S13.

  Next, a process of updating both page numbers of the spread pages to both page numbers of the spread pages to be read next is executed (steps T17, T19, T21, T25). This will be described in detail. First, n ← n + 2 is executed (step T17). Here, the process of 8 ← 6 + 2 is executed.

  Since the processing differs depending on which side of the double-page spread start page, it is determined which side. Here, it is determined whether the copy start page is on the right side of the spread (step T19), but the reverse is also possible. In step T7, the sixth page which is the copy start page is designated as the right side of the spread (FIG. 4C). Therefore, n-1 obtained by decrementing n and n is set as the page number of both spread pages to be copied next (step T21). That is, page 7 and page 8 are spread pages to be copied next. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4E, an image that prompts copying of the seventh page and the eighth page is displayed on the display unit 9 (step T23).

  On the other hand, if the sixth page which is the copy start page is designated as the left side of the spread (image IM2 in FIG. 4C) in step T7, No is determined in step T19 and the process proceeds to step T25. Here, n + 1 obtained by incrementing n and n is the page number of both spread pages to be copied next. That is, page 8 and page 9 are spread pages to be copied next. Although not shown, an image that prompts copying of the eighth page and the ninth page is displayed on the display unit 9 (step T27).

  When copying the page having the page number displayed in step T23 (T27) (step T29), the process returns to step T11. Thereafter, the same processing is repeated. That is, each time the start key is operated, both page numbers of the spread are updated to both page numbers of the spread to be read next, and the updated page numbers are displayed on the display unit 9. Of course, it is possible to add the processes shown in steps S21 and S23 of FIG.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, it is possible to prevent the same spread from being copied by mistake for the same reason as in the present embodiment described with reference to FIG. Further, according to the present embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, since both page numbers are displayed instead of one page number of the book spread, it is operated that the pages of the book are copied in order of the numbers. This is useful for copying book spreads.

  In the present embodiment, a book is given as an example of a plurality of originals with page numbers. The book referred to here includes a booklet (a book written or printed) in addition to a book. A plurality of originals with page numbers may be unbounded documents. However, since the automatic document feeder cannot be used for bound documents such as a book, this is performed for the bound documents. The form is particularly effective.

  Next, functional blocks of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining this. The operation means 33 of the image processing apparatus 31 includes a start key and a numeric keypad. This function is realized by the operation unit 11 shown in FIG. The updating means 35 updates the page number to the page number of the original to be read next time the start key is operated based on the page number assigned to the original to be read input by the numeric keypad. This function is realized by the control unit 3, ROM 17, and RAM 19.

  Each time the start key is operated, the image reading unit 37 reads a document set on the document table and generates image data of the document. This function is realized by the image reading unit 5. The display unit 39 displays the page number updated by the update unit 35. This function is realized by the display unit 9.

  In the case of processing a book spread image, the updating means 35 uses the page number assigned to the first page to be read input by the numeric keypad and the operation means 33 on which side of the book spread the book is. Based on the received instruction, each time the start key is operated, both page numbers of the spread are updated to both page numbers of the spread to be read next. Each time the start key is operated, the image reading unit 37 reads the spread set on the document table and generates the spread spread image data. The display means 39 displays both page numbers updated by the update means 35.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a digital multifunction peripheral according to an embodiment. 6 is a flowchart of an example of a copy operation using the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of another example of a copy operation using the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display state of a display unit in another example of the copy operation. It is a functional block diagram of the image processing apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Digital multifunction device, 3 ... Control part, 5 ... Image reading part, 7 ... Image recording part, 9 ... Display part, 11 ... Operation part, 13 ... Modem 15 ... NCU, 17 ... ROM, 19 ... RAM, 21 ... Image memory, 23 ... Codec, 25 ... LAN interface, 27 ... Bus, 31 ... Image Processing unit 33... Operation means 35. Update means 37. Image reading means 39. Display means L. Public telephone line, IM 1, IM 2.

Claims (3)

An image processing apparatus for processing images of a plurality of originals with page numbers attached thereto,
Operation means including a start key and a numeric keypad;
Updating means for updating the page number to the page number of the document to be read next time the start key is operated based on the page number assigned to the document to be read first input by the numeric keypad;
Image reading means for reading a document set on a document table and generating image data of the document each time the start key is operated;
An image processing apparatus comprising: display means for displaying a page number updated by the update means. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the document is a page of a book. An image processing apparatus for processing an image of a page of a book,
Operation means including a start key and a numeric keypad;
Each time the start key is operated on the basis of the page number assigned to the first page to be read input by the numeric keypad and the page using the operating means on either side of the book spread. Updating means for updating both page numbers of the spread pages to both page numbers of the spread pages to be read next;
Image reading means for reading the spread set on the platen each time the start key is operated and generating image data of the spread;
An image processing apparatus comprising: display means for displaying both page numbers updated by the update means.

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