JP2007158595A - Image processor, image processing system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processor, an image processing system, and a program whereby scan document information including an image signal or the like obtained by applying read scanning to an original is stored, users can view an image resulting from the original a part region of which is daubed, and only a particular user can view an image resulting from the original itself. <P>SOLUTION: In the case of designating a daubed region in an image displayed on the basis of the image signal obtained by applying the read scanning to the original 30, the image processor allows a user to enter a password, a scan document storage control section 16 stores the scan document information including the read image signal to a storage section 13 while associated with the entered password. An output mode selection control section 163 outputs an image resulting from the original the daubed region of which is daubed when the password received from the user is dissident with a password associated with the scan document information when selecting the scan document information and instructing its output, and outputs the image of the original itself when the password is coincident with the password associated with the scan document information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, an image processing system, and a program for filling a specified area of an image signal obtained by reading and scanning an original to form an image in which the area is filled. Scanned document information including image signals obtained by scanning and scanning is stored, and based on the stored scanned document information, an image in which an area of an original image is filled can be viewed. The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, an image processing system, and a program that allow only a special user to view an original image without a painted portion.

  In an image processing apparatus such as a copying machine, a function of displaying or outputting (printing) an image in which a region is filled by reading an image of a document, converting the image into an image signal, and painting a region in which the image signal exists. The one with is known.

As an example of this type of conventional apparatus, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2004-228561 discloses an area on a recording medium on which an image has been recorded so far when the detection unit detects that the document is a document that prohibits copying, such as banknotes. By controlling the operation of the image recording means by the control means so that a specific image is additionally recorded, for example, by painting, by the image recording means, the normal document is copied as it is, the copying time is hardly changed, and the bill An image recording apparatus that can prevent forgery by partial copying is disclosed.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 02-073283

  By the way, in this type of image processing apparatus, a receipt, a transaction slip, or the like may be used as a document to be read. In this case, an image is output (displayed or displayed) based on the reading result (image signal) of the document. In some cases, it is preferable to output a certain area such as a company name when printing). On auditing, etc., the original (original document) image is viewed as it is without being filled. There is also a demand for it.

  On the other hand, in the conventional apparatus such as the image recording apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is possible to obtain an image in which a portion of the original that is not desired to be displayed is obtained. Could not get no image.

  For this reason, conventionally, an image signal obtained by painting an area such as a company name in a receipt or transaction slip is stored in a memory of a copier body or a server, and the image as it is is viewed for auditing. However, there is a problem that the original image as it is cannot be viewed by restoring the image signal in which the filled area is not filled from the stored image signal.

  The present invention solves the above-described problems, accumulates scanned document information including image signals obtained by reading and scanning an original, and based on the accumulated scanned document information, provides an area in which an original image exists. It is an object to provide an image processing apparatus, an image processing system, and a program that allow only a special user to view an original image without a painted portion while allowing a user to view a painted image. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a paint area designating unit for designating a paint area in an image of the document displayed based on an image signal obtained by reading and scanning the document by the reading unit. User identification information input means for inputting user identification information when the painted area is designated by the painted area designating means, and various types of information relating to the document reading scan and the painted area designation, by the user identification information input means. When selecting scanned document information to be output from the scanned document information stored by the scanned document storage processing unit, the scanned document storage processing unit that stores the scanned document information in association with the input user identification information, User identification information receiving means for receiving input of user identification information and the user identification information receiving means The identification information determination means for determining whether or not the received user identification information matches the user identification information associated with the scanned document information selected as the output target, and the identification information determination means If it is determined that the user identification information does not match, an image in which the fill area in the image of the document is filled based on the scanned document information selected as the output target is output, and the user identification information matches. When the determination is made, output control means for outputting an image of the document based on the scanned document information selected as the output target is provided.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the scanned document storage processing unit is designated as the scanned document information by the image signal obtained by the original reading scanning and the painted area designating unit. The filled area information is stored in association with the user identification information, and the output control means is selected as the output object when the identification information determination means determines that the user identification information does not match. When the image signal in the scanned document information is output based on the image signal obtained by processing the fill area based on the fill area information, and it is determined that the user identification information matches, An image is output based on the image signal in the scanned document information selected as an output target.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the scanned document storage processing unit is configured to specify, as the scanned document information, an image signal obtained by the original reading scan, and the image signal as the fill area designation. An image signal obtained by performing the filling process on the filled area based on the filled area information specified by the means is stored in association with the user identification information, and the output control means uses the identification information determining means to store the user When it is determined that the identification information does not match, an image is output based on the fill-processed image signal in the scanned document information selected as the output target, and when it is determined that the user identification information matches An image is output based on the image signal in the scanned document information selected as the output target.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the scanned document storage processing unit uses the painted area information specified by the painted area specifying unit as the scanned document information and the original reading scan. An image signal obtained by processing the filled area based on the filled area information, and a pre-fill area image signal that is an image signal of the filled area of the image signal obtained by the document reading scan. When the identification information determining unit determines that the user identification information does not match, the output control unit stores the user identification information in association with the user identification information in the scanned document information selected as the output target. When an image is output based on the paint processing image signal and it is determined that the user identification information matches, And outputting an image based on an image signal obtained by merging the pre-region image signal the filling in the filling process the image signal in the scanned document information selected as the output target.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the fill setting means for setting a fill mode including the color, shape and density of the fill area designated by the fill area designating means. When the output control means outputs an image in which the filled area is filled, the output control means outputs an image in which the filled area is filled in the filling mode designated by the fill setting means.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing system comprising an image processing apparatus having a reading unit that scans and scans a document and converts the document into an image signal, and an external information processing apparatus. The apparatus displays a document image based on the image signal received by the receiving unit, the receiving unit that receives the image signal obtained by the reading unit from the image processing apparatus by the document reading scan, and the image A filling area designating means for designating a filling area in the user; a user identification information inputting means for inputting user identification information when the painting area is designated by the filling area designating means; the image signal received by the receiving means; Scan document information including the fill area information specified by the fill area specifying means is sent to the user identification information input means. Scan document storage processing means for storing in the storage unit of the image processing apparatus in association with the input user identification information. The image processing apparatus obtains an image signal obtained by the original reading scan by the reading means. A scan document selection that selects scan document information to be output from the scan document information stored in the storage unit by the scan document storage processing unit of the external information processing apparatus; A user identification information receiving means for receiving input of user identification information and user identification information received by the user identification information receiving means when selecting scanned document information to be output by the document selection means. Identification information for determining whether or not the user identification information associated with the scanned document information selected as the output target matches. When the determination unit and the identification information determination unit determine that the user identification information does not match, an image in which the filled area in the document image is filled based on the scanned document information selected as the output target And output control means for outputting an image of a document based on the scanned document information selected as the output target when it is determined that the user identification information matches.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing program which is mounted on a computer and causes the computer to function as an image processing apparatus that reads and scans a document by a reading unit to convert the document into an image signal and performs image processing on the image signal. , Used for designating a fill area in the image of the document displayed based on an image signal obtained by reading and scanning the document by the reading means, and designating a fill area by the fill area designating process. User identification information input processing for inputting user identification information, and various types of information related to the original scanning and filling area designation are associated with the user identification information input by the user identification information input processing as scanned document information. Scan document storage processing to be stored, and a scan stored by the scan document storage processing When selecting scanned document information to be output from the document information, the user identification information receiving process for receiving input of user identification information, and the user identification information received by the user identification information receiving process are: The identification information determination process for determining whether or not the user identification information associated with the scanned document information selected as the output target matches the identification information determination process, and the identification information determination process determines that the user identification information does not match. If it is determined that the user identification information coincides with the output of the filled area in the image of the document based on the scanned document information selected as the output target, the output target An output process for outputting an image of a document based on the selected scanned document information is executed by the computer.

  According to the present invention, when specifying a fill area in an image of a document displayed based on an image signal obtained by reading and scanning the document by a reading unit, user identification information is input, and the document reading scan and filling are performed. Various information related to area specification is stored as scanned document information in association with the input user identification information, and then used when selecting scanned document information to be output from the stored scanned document information If the received user identification information does not match the user identification information associated with the scanned document information selected as the output target, an image of the original is created based on the scanned document information. Is output as a filled image of the specified filled area, and if it is determined that the user identification information matches, the scanned document information Area fill an image of an original Hazuki is one that performs control for outputting an image that is not filled.

  According to such control, the user identification information stored in association with the scanned document information is output as an image obtained by filling the designated area of the original image based on the scanned document information, or the filled area is filled. Scan document information including image signals obtained by reading and scanning the document is accumulated by using as key information for controlling whether to output as a non-image, and the document is based on the stored scan document information. The user identification associated with the scanned document information to be output when the scanned document information is selected and output (displayed or printed) is instructed. By entering the information, only special users who know the user identification information can view the original image without the painted portion. Can.

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

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an image processing apparatus according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the image processing apparatus 10 reads an image of a document 30 placed at a predetermined reading position (on a platen) and converts it into an electrical image signal (image data) (scanner). Section) 11, image processing section 12 that performs image processing such as a filling process described later on image data (scanned document data) obtained by reading and scanning the original 30 by the reading section 11, scanned document data, an operation program, and the like A recording medium in which an electrophotographic process is executed based on image data obtained by reading and scanning the document 30 by the storage unit 13 for storing various information and the reading unit 11 or image data after the painting processing by the image processing unit 12 An image forming unit 14 for forming (printing) an image corresponding to these image data on (printing paper), and a large bitmap display having a touch panel function A display / operation unit 15 comprising: a control unit 16 for controlling the entire apparatus, such as operation control of corresponding units (facsimile communication function unit not shown) relating to each function such as scanning, copying, printing, facsimile communication, etc. An external interface (I / F) unit 17 that controls a communication interface with an external device such as a PC (personal computer) is provided.

  The image processing apparatus 10 displays an image of the document 30 to be read on the display / operation unit 15 based on the image data obtained by reading the image of the document 30 by the reading unit 11, and partially displays the image. Designation of a fill area to be filled in is received, and the designated processing area in the image of the document 30 is generated based on the fill processing image data generated by painting the designated fill area in the image data obtained by reading the document 30. The display / operation unit 15 has an output control function for displaying an image in which the filled area is filled, or printing by the image forming unit 14. Further, the image data in the painted area is filled. The original original image data is restored, and the original image 30 (an image in which the filled area is not filled) is output based on the image data. And a display or print) to control functions.

  In order to realize this control function, the control unit 16 of the image processing apparatus 10 displays the image of the original document 30 on the display / operation unit 15 based on the image data obtained by reading the document 30 by the reading unit 11. Thus, when receiving the designation of the painted area in the image, the input of personal identification information (user identification information: a password in this example) is received from the user, and the original 30 obtained by scanning scanning by the reading unit 11 is received. The scanned document information composed of the image data and the specified fill area information is associated with the password input by the user and the corresponding scanned document name is attached, for example, in the storage unit 13 A scan document storage control unit 161 for storing in the area is provided.

  Further, the control unit 16 reads out the scanned document information stored by the scanned document storage control unit 161 from the storage unit 13, displays a list of scanned document names, and outputs (displays or displays) the scanned document displayed in the list. (Printing) Accepting selection of the target document, and at the time of selecting the output target document, further accepting an input of a password corresponding to the output target document, and whether the accepted password matches the password associated with the scanned document In accordance with the password match / unmatch determination result by the password determination unit 162 and the password determination unit 162 for determining whether or not, the original image 30 of the scanned document is used as it is using the image data of the scanned document (no filling) (Document image) is output (displayed or recorded) or associated with the scanned document Output mode selection control unit 163 outputs (displays or records) an image that fills the filled areas is provided in accordance Ritsubushi area information.

  Hereinafter, the scan document storage / output process by the scan document storage control unit 161, the password determination unit 162, and the output mode selection control unit 163 will be described in detail with reference to each embodiment.

Example 1:
As shown in FIG. 1, an image processing apparatus 10 according to the present invention includes a reading unit 11 that is a functional unit that reads and scans a document 30 set at a reading position.

  As the original 30 scanned by the image processing apparatus 10, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a receipt 30a with a transaction amount of 10,000 yen issued by the B company XX department to the A company is conceivable.

  In the image processing apparatus 10, when the receipt 30 a is scanned and output (displayed or printed), it may be desirable to fill and output the part of “Company B XX” which is a business partner. For example, there may be a case where it is necessary to output an image of the original receipt 30a as it is without painting the portion of “Company B XX” for auditing or the like.

  In response to such a request, the image processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment selects a fill scan mode, scans the receipt 30a in the fill scan mode, and uses scan document information including image data obtained by the scan. A functional configuration that can be dealt with by storing the password in association with the password input by the user.

  In the fill scan mode, for example, after the scan of the document 30 (receipt 30a) is completed, a fill setting for designating a fill area in the image of the document 30 and a fill mode (color, shape, density) of the fill area is received. At that time, the user is prompted to input a password used as user identification information. When the user inputs a password, the image data obtained by scanning the document 30 at this time, the above-described fill setting The fill area information and the fill setting information such as the fill mode specified at the time are stored as scan document information in association with the input password.

  Accordingly, when an image is output based on the scanned document information that has been scanned and stored in the fill scan mode, the user is prompted to enter a password, and the entered password is selected as the print target. When the password does not match the password stored in association with the scanned document information, the original image is formed by filling the filled area based on the image data and the fill setting information stored in association with the scanned document information. If the input password matches the password associated with the scanned document information, the original document 30 is left as it is based on the image data obtained by the scan (the filled area is not filled). Image) can be controlled.

  In the image processing apparatus 10, the fill scan mode can be set using, for example, a UI screen displayed on the display / operation unit 15.

  For example, in the image processing apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, in the standby state, on the display / operation unit 15, in addition to the “scan start” button for instructing the start of scanning in the normal mode, the “filling” scan mode is designated. A UI screen with a “Scan Mode” button is displayed.

  The user can scan and output the original 30 in the normal mode by pressing the “start scan” button on the UI screen after setting the original 30 at a predetermined reading position. When the “fill scan mode” button is pressed above, the fill scan mode can be set to scan the document 30 and scan document storage processing.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the scan processing operation in the fill scan mode of the image processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, after the user sets the document 30 as the receipt 30a (see FIG. 2) at the reading position, the user presses the “paint scan mode” button on the UI screen of the display / operation unit 15. When the fill scan mode is selected (step S101), the control unit 16 drives the reading unit 11 to read and scan the document 30 (step S102).

  By reading and scanning the document 30 by the reading unit 11, the image on the document 30 is converted into an electrical image signal (image data), and the image data is temporarily captured in the control unit 16.

  When the scanning of the document 30 is completed, the control unit 16 proceeds to a fill setting receiving process (step S103).

  In the fill setting reception process, the control unit 16 first switches the UI screen displayed on the display / operation unit 15 to, for example, a fill area designation screen 51a having display contents shown in FIG.

  On the fill area designation screen 51a, as shown in FIG. 4, the image content of the original 30 is displayed in the area 512 based on the image data corresponding to the original 30 read by the reading unit 11, and the operation guidance area 511 is displayed. Displays a message “Specify the fill area.” Prompting the user to specify the fill area using the image content.

  When the user presses the center portion of the image area desired to be filled (in this example, “Company B XX”) with the finger in the fill area designation screen 51a, The control unit 16 that has detected the touch operation switches the UI screen to, for example, a paint setting screen 51b having display contents shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the fill setting screen 51b, the image of the portion pressed by the user with the finger on the fill area designation screen 51a is displayed in the area 512 on the screen 51b, for example, as shown in FIG. Display in an enlarged manner.

  In accordance with this, the control unit 16 displays an “overall” button 514 for instructing to display the entire image at an appropriate position in the area 512 and an “end” button 515 for instructing to complete the fill setting. To do.

  A tool area 513 provided beside the area 512 includes a “color” button, a “shape” button, a “density” button, and instruction contents for designating the color, shape, and density of the filled area, respectively. A “painting setting” tool composed of an “OK” button for instructing the confirmation of the image is displayed.

  At the same time, the operation guidance area 511 displays a message “Please set the fill.” Prompting the user to set the fill mode using the “fill setting” tool.

  While displaying the fill setting screen 51b, the user designates a desired color, shape, and density using the “color” button, “shape” button, and “density” button of the “fill setting” tool, and the “OK” button. After confirming the instruction conditions by pressing, when the display part of the enlarged image is moved while being pressed with a finger, the image area of the moved part is filled with the color, shape and density designated at this time The setting contents of the painting mode (color, shape, density) are explicitly shown to the user.

  When the user presses the “overall” button 514 after moving the image display portion while pressing with a finger, the UI screen is switched to, for example, the display area fill area designation screen 51c shown in FIG. In the area 512, the entire image reflecting the fill setting content specified by the user on the fill setting screen 51b is displayed.

  On this fill area designation screen 51c, the user can designate areas other than the areas already designated as the fill areas of the document image displayed in the area 512 as the fill areas.

  When the user designates an area other than “Company B XX” on the fill area designation screen 51c (see UI screen operation in FIG. 4), the UI screen display is again the fill setting screen 51b shown in FIG. Returning to (however, an enlarged image of the area designated as the paint area immediately before is displayed), the color, shape and density of the paint for the paint area can be designated.

  Thereafter, by repeatedly performing the above-described procedure, the user designates a plurality of areas in the image of the original 30 scanned at this time as a filled area, and the filling mode (color, shape, Density) can be set.

  While continuing to specify the fill area and fill mode setting operation based on such a procedure, the user presses the “end” button 515 on the fill setting screen 51b (or the fill area designation screen 51c). The completion of the fill setting can be instructed to the image processing apparatus 10.

  In the image processing apparatus 10, during the fill setting reception process performed in the procedure described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6 (step S 103), when the user presses the “end” button 515 on the UI screen ( In step S104, the scanned document storage control unit 161 switches the UI screen display to, for example, the password input screen 51d having the display contents shown in FIG. 7 (step S105).

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the operation guidance area 511 on the password input screen 51d, a message “Please enter your password.” Prompting the user to enter the password is displayed.

  In the central area 512 of the password input screen 51d, a password input area 516 and a “complete” button 517 for instructing completion of password input to the input area 516 are displayed.

  On the password input screen 51d, the user uses the numeric keypad (not shown) provided with the display / operation unit 15 in the password input area 516, for example, to scan the document to be scanned (original 30: receipt 30a). ) Is entered, and the “completion” button 517 is pressed to confirm the password.

  On the other hand, in the image processing apparatus 10, the scanned document storage control unit 161 monitors the password input status in the password input area 516 and the operation status of the “complete” button 517 while the password input screen 51d is displayed. It is checked whether there is a password input (step S106).

  Here, when the “complete” button 517 is pressed without entering the password, the scanned document storage control unit 161 determines that the password has not been input (NO in step S106), and the image obtained by the reading scan in step S102. Data and fill area information received in the fill setting reception process in step S103 (for example, address information of four points of the fill area designated on the fill area designation screens 51a and 51c (see FIGS. 4 and 6), etc.) And the fill setting information [color, shape, and density information of the fill area set by the fill setting screen 51b (see FIG. 5), etc.] are stored in a predetermined area of the storage unit 13 (for example, composed of a hard disk). (Step S107).

  On the other hand, when the password is input and the “complete” button 517 is pressed, the scan document storage control unit 161 determines that the password has been input (YES in step S106), and performs the scanning scan in step S102. 4 points of the image data obtained by the above and the paint area information received in the paint setting reception process in step S103 (for example, the paint areas designated by the paint area designation screens 51a and 51c (see FIGS. 4 and 6)). Address information] and fill setting information (color, shape, and density information of the fill area set on the fill setting screen 51b (see FIG. 5)) and the password input in step S106 are stored in association with each other. It is stored in a predetermined area (scanned document management table) of the unit 13 (step S10). ).

  In both the processes of steps S107 and S108, when image data obtained by scanning the document 30 is stored in the storage unit 13 together with information associated therewith, the image data can be identified for each image data. For example, an appropriate identifier (scan document name) such as scan documents 1, 2, 3,.

  FIG. 8 is a table showing the configuration of the scanned document information stored in the scanned document management table 131a of the storage unit 13 by the process of step S108 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, at the stage where each of the plurality of originals 30 has been scanned in the fill scan mode, the scanned document management table 131a includes the scan document name, Stored is image data (current image data) obtained by scanning and scanning an image of the document 30, fill area information, fill setting information, and scanned document information associated with a password.

  According to the storage structure of the scanned document information in the scanned document management table 131a, for each scanned document (scanned documents 1, 2,...), An image in which the designated filled area in the image of the corresponding document 30 is filled is displayed. Information that can generate an original document image (current image data, fill area information, fill setting information) and information (current image data) that can output an original original image 30 (an unfilled image) are passwords. After that, when the scanned document is selected and output as an image, the user is prompted to input a password, and the password input by the user is associated with the scanned document. By judging the match with the password, the original document 30 is output as it is, or the specified fill Can address one of the selected embodiments the output control outputs an image filled the band.

  Next, the scan document output processing operation in the image processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When starting the scan document output processing operation, the user can select each button provided for individually selecting a plurality of operation menus on the UI screen displayed on the display / operation unit 15 in the standby state. A “scanned document display / print” button provided to instruct display / printing (printing) of the scanned document is pressed.

  On the other hand, in the image processing apparatus 10, during standby, the control unit 16 monitors whether the “scanned document / print” button has been pressed (step S <b> 201).

  Here, when the “scanned document / print” button is pressed by the user (YES in step S201), the control unit 16 then, based on the scanned document information stored in the scanned document management table 131a, at that time. The document names (scanned documents 1, 2,...) Of the stored scanned document information are listed, and these scanned documents are displayed as a list (step S202).

  In a state where the scanned documents are displayed as a list, the control unit 16 accepts selection of the scanned document based on an operation such as a user touching a desired scanned document name.

  When any one of the scan documents displayed as a list is selected by the user while waiting for the scan document selection acceptance (YES in step S203), the password determination unit 162 displays the UI screen, for example, The screen is switched to the password input screen 53 having the display contents shown in FIG. 10 (step S204).

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the password input screen 53 when displaying / printing a scanned document, the central area 532 includes the name of the scanned document to be output selected by the user in step S203 (in this example, “scanned document”). 1 ″) 5321, a password input area 5322, and a “complete” button 5323 for instructing completion of password input to the input area 516 are displayed.

  A tool area 533 provided beside the central area 532 has a “display” button 5331 for instructing to display the scanned document as an output type, and also “print” for instructing to print the scanned document. An “output type designation” tool consisting of buttons 5332 is displayed.

  In addition, in the operation guidance area 531, an output type is designated using the “output type designation” tool, a message “output type (display or print) for prompting the user to input a password is selected, and the password is set. Please enter. "Is displayed.

  While the password input screen 53 is being displayed, the user presses either the “display” button 5331 or the “print” button 5332 of the “output type” tool to specify the output type, and then enters the password input area 5332. For example, by using a numeric keypad (not shown) or the like to input the password input at the time of scanning the document “scanned document 1” selected as the output target, and pressing the “complete” button 5323, the output target document The output type and password for “scan document 1” can be determined.

  On the other hand, in the image processing apparatus 10, the output mode selection control unit 163 monitors the pressing state of the “display” button 5331 or the “print” button 5332 of the “output type” tool while the password input screen 53 is displayed. It is checked whether or not an output type has been selected (step S205).

  If the output type is selected (YES in step S205), the output mode selection control unit 163 then monitors the password input status for the password input area 5322 and the operation status of the “complete” button 5323, It is checked whether there is a password input (step S206).

  Here, when the “completion” button 5323 is pressed without entering a password, the output mode selection control unit 163 determines that there is no password input (NO in step S206), and relates to the scanned document selected in step S203. Then, the current image data, the fill area information, and the fill setting information stored in the scanned document management table 131a (see FIG. 8) are specified, and the designation in the current image data is performed based on the fill area information and the fill setting information. Control is performed so as to generate fill-processed image data obtained by filling the specified fill area with the specified fill mode (color, shape, density) and to output an image based on the fill-processed image data (step S208).

  In the fill image output control in step S208, the output mode selection control unit 163 selects “display” as the output type in step SS205 by pressing the “display” button 5331 of the “output type” tool. If it is determined that the specified fill area in the image of the original document 30 of the scanned document is specified on the display / operation unit 15 based on the generated fill processing image data (color, shape, density). ) Is displayed.

  In step SS205, if “print” is selected as the output type by pressing the “print” button 5332 of the “output type” tool, the output mode selection control unit 163 generates the generated fill. The processed image data is transferred to the image forming unit 14, and an image in which the designated fill area in the image of the original document 30 of the scanned document is filled with the designated fill mode (color, shape, density) is printed out.

  On the other hand, when the password is input and the “complete” button 5323 is pressed, the password determination unit 162 determines that the password has been input (YES in step S206), and then the input password, The password stored in the scanned document management table 131a (see FIG. 8) in relation to the scanned document selected in step S203 is compared and checked to check whether they match (step S207).

  If the password input in step S206 does not match the password associated with the scanned document selected in step S203 (NO in step S207), the output mode selection control unit 163 receives the password in step S206. Similarly to the case where there is not (NO in step S206), the current image data, the fill area information, and the fill setting information stored in the scan document management table 131a (see FIG. 8) related to the scan document selected in step S203 are stored. Based on the fill processing image data generated based on the fill processing image data, the fill processing image data is generated by filling the specified fill area in the current image data with the specified fill mode (color, shape, density). Display or print) Flop S208).

  On the other hand, when the password input in step S206 matches the password related to the scanned document selected in step S203 (YES in step S207), the output mode selection control unit 163 is selected in step S203. Current image data stored in the scanned document management table 131a (see FIG. 8) in association with the scanned document is read, and image output control based on the current image data is performed (step S209).

  Also in the image output control in step S209, the output mode selection control unit 163 selects “display” as the output type when the “display” button 5331 of the “output type” tool is pressed in step SS205. If it is, the original image 30 of the original document 30 of the scanned document (an unfilled image) is displayed on the display / operation unit 15 based on the current image data read from the scanned document management table 131a. In step SS205, if “print” is selected as the output type by pressing the “print” button 5332 of the “output type” tool, the current image data read from the scanned document management table 131a. Is transferred to the image forming unit 14 and the original image 30 of the scanned document is copied. Image (filled with no image) remain to be printed out.

  FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an output example of a scanned document according to the first embodiment.

  11A shows an example of the output image 60a based on the fill-processed image data in step S208 of FIG. 9, and FIG. 11B shows the output based on the current image data in step S209 of FIG. An example of an image 60b is shown.

  Note that the scan document information to be output in the example of FIG. 11 sets the fill scan mode and reads the document 30 as the receipt 30a shown in FIG. 2 in step S102 of FIG. 3, and then in step S103 of FIG. 3, after designating the area “B company XX part” of the document 30 as a paint area and setting the paint mode (shape, color, density) in the procedure shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The scanned document information stored in the scanned document management table 131a in association with the input password together with the painted area information and the painted setting information in steps S105 to S108.

  After such scanned document information is selected as an output target (step S203 in FIG. 9), the password input using the password input screen 53 does not match the password associated with the scanned document information (or the password (No in step S206, step S207NO), the receipt 30a (scanned original 30 at this time is shown in FIG. 11A) by the processing in step S208 in FIG. In the image of FIG. 2), an image painted in a painting mode (shape = rectangle, color = black, density = 50%) in which the area “B company XX section” designated as a painted area is set together. 60a is output (displayed or printed).

  Further, after the scanned document information is selected as an output target (step S203 in FIG. 9), the password input using the password input screen 53 matches the password associated with the scanned document information (same as above). , Step S207 YES), even if “B company XX section” is set as the fill area and the fill mode (color, shape, density) is set for the image of the original document 30, FIG. After step S209 of step S209, as shown in step FIG. 11 (b), the receipt 30a as the scanned document 30 is left as it is, where the area of “Company B XX” designated as the filled area is not filled. The image 60b is output (displayed or printed).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the image data obtained by scanning the document 30, the specified fill area information and the fill setting information are stored as scan document information in association with the input password, and thereafter , When selecting and outputting the stored scanned document information, whether or not the password input from the user is accepted and the password input by the user matches the password associated with the scanned document information Accordingly, the image (original image without filling) is recorded using the image data of the scanned document information, or the area indicated by the filling area information of the image data is filled in the designated filling mode. Using the processed image data, an image in which the filled area of the original document 30 is filled is output. In order to selectively control whether or not the document 30 is, for example, a receipt 30a (see FIG. 2) is scanned, and based on the fill setting, as shown in FIG. For a scanned document in which an image with a filled area is output, when a user who knows the password stored in association with the scanned document selects and outputs the scanned document, the password is set. By inputting, as shown in FIG. 11B, the original image (receipt 30a) in which the portion of “Company B XX” is not filled can be output.

Example 2:
In the image processing apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment, the processing function of the scan document storage control unit 161 in the control unit 16 is different from that in the first embodiment in the functional configuration shown in FIG.

  In the first embodiment, the scanned document storage control unit 161 scans the document 30 and converts it into image data as shown in step S108 of FIG. 3 and FIG. The image data, the fill area information, and the fill setting information obtained by the scan in association with the input password are stored as scan document information. In this embodiment, the scan document storage control unit 161 stores the document 30. From the image data obtained by scanning, fill area image data set for the image of the document 30 and the fill process image data in which the fill area is filled based on the fill setting information based on the fill setting information are generated. And the filled area information from the image data. The image data of the filled area (the image data of the filled area before filling) is cut out in accordance with the above, and the filling processing image data, the image data of the filled area before filling, the filling area information and the filling setting information are filled and scanned. Stored in association with the password entered by the user during the mode (see FIG. 13).

  In this embodiment, when the scanned document information stored in association with the password as described above is selected and output, the output mode selection control unit 163 provided in the control unit 16 prompts the user to input the password, When the input password does not match the password associated with the scanned document information (or when the password is not input), the filled area is filled based on the above-described filled image data of the scanned document information. If the input password matches the password associated with the scanned document information, the filled area is not filled by merging the image data of the filled area before filling with the filled image data. Specific processing to restore and output the original original image Cormorant.

  First, the scan processing operation in the fill scan mode of the image processing apparatus 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 12, the processing of steps S101 to S106 is the same as the processing of the same step code in the series of processing shown in FIG. 3 (scan processing operation in the fill scan mode in the first embodiment), and detailed description thereof will be given. Omit.

  Here, the processing operations of steps S111 and S112 unique to the present embodiment will be mainly described.

  In FIG. 12, the image processing apparatus 10 reads and scans a document by setting a paint scan mode (steps S101 and S102), and then displays / operates a paint area designation screen 51a (51c) and a paint area setting screen 51b. 15 and accepts the setting of the painting area and the painting mode (step S103), and confirms the completion of the painting setting operation (step S104), displays the password input screen 51d on the display / operation unit 15 and displays the password. The input is accepted (step S105).

  While the password input screen 51d is displayed, the scanned document storage control unit 161 monitors the password input status for the password input area 516 on the screen 51d and the operation status of the “complete” button 517, thereby inputting the password. It is checked whether or not there is (step S106).

  If the “completion” button 517 is pressed without entering a password, the scan document storage control unit 161 determines that no password has been input (NO in step S106), and proceeds to the scan document information storage process in step S111.

  That is, in step S111, the scanned document storage control unit 161 uses the fill area information received by the fill setting reception process in step S103 from the image data obtained by the scanning in step S102 (for example, a fill area designation screen). Address information of four points of the fill area designated by 51a, 51c (see FIGS. 4 and 6)] and fill setting information [color and shape of the fill area set by the fill setting screen 51b (see FIG. 5)] , Density information] is generated based on the fill setting information on the fill area (the area defined by the address of the four points), and the fill process image data is stored in the storage unit. 13 predetermined areas (scanned document management table 131b And stores it in.

  On the other hand, when the password is input and the “complete” button 517 is pressed, the scanned document storage control unit 161 determines that the password has been input (YES in step S106), and stores the scanned document information in step S112. Proceed to processing.

  That is, in step S112, the scanned document storage control unit 161 uses the fill area information received in the fill setting reception process in step S103 from the image data obtained by the reading scan in step S102 (for example, a fill area designation screen). Address information of four points of the fill area designated by 51a, 51c (see FIGS. 4 and 6)] and fill setting information [color and shape of the fill area set by the fill setting screen 51b (see FIG. 5)] , Each density information], the paint processing image data is generated by painting the paint area (the area defined by the address of the four points) based on the paint setting information.

  Further, from the image data obtained by the reading scan in step S102, the image data of the filled area (image data of the filled area before filling) is cut according to the filled area information received in the fill setting receiving process in step S103. put out.

  In addition, the scan document storage control unit 161 generates the generated fill process image data, the image data of the fill area before filling that is cut out from the image data, and the fill area information and the fill setting information received in step S103. In step S106, it is stored in a predetermined area (scanned document management table 131b) of the storage unit 13 in association with the password input by the user.

  In any of the processes of steps S111 and S112, when storing the image data to be processed and the image data of the area to be filled before being associated with the password, the image data can be identified, for example, Appropriate identifiers (scan document names) such as scan documents 1, 2, 3,.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of the scanned document information stored in the scanned document management table 131b of the storage unit 13 by the process of step S112 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, at the stage where each of the plurality of originals 30 has been scanned in the fill scan mode, the scanned document management table 131b includes the scan document name, Filled image data, image data of a filled area before filling, filled area information, filled setting information, and scanned document information associated with a password are stored together.

  According to the storage structure of the scanned document information in the scanned document management table 131b, for each scanned document (scanned documents 1, 2,...), An image in which the designated filled area in the image of the corresponding document 30 is filled is displayed. Information that can be output (filled image data) and information that can restore an unfilled image of the original document 30 (image data of the painted area before painting, painted area information, and painted setting information) are associated with the password. After that, when the scanned document information is selected and output as an image, the user is prompted to input a password, and the consistency between the input password and the password associated with the scanned document information is confirmed. By determining, the original image 30 is output as it is, or the specified paint is applied. Department Shi becomes possible corresponding to one of the output mode selection control for outputting an image filled the area.

  Next, the scanned document output processing operation in the image processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 14, the processes of steps S201 to S207 are the same as the processes of the same step codes in the series of processes shown in FIG. 9 (scanned document output processing operation in the first embodiment), and detailed description thereof is omitted. To do.

  Here, the processing operations of steps S211 and S212 unique to the present embodiment will be mainly described.

  In FIG. 14, the image processing apparatus 10 displays a list of stored scan documents (step S202) by a scan document display / print operation on the UI screen displayed on the display / operation unit 15 (step S201). Then, after the user selects a scan document to be output (step S203), a password input screen 53 including, for example, the display contents shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display / operation unit 15 (step S204).

  While the password input screen 53 is displayed, the output mode selection control unit 163 selects the output type by monitoring the pressing state of the “display” button 5331 or the “print” button 5332 of the “output type” tool on the screen 53. It is checked whether or not it has been done (step S205).

  If the output type is selected (YES in step S205), the output mode selection control unit 163 then monitors the password input status for the password input area 5322 and the operation status of the “complete” button 5323, It is checked whether there is a password input (step S206).

  Here, when the “complete” button 5323 is pressed without entering a password, the output mode selection control unit 163 determines that there is no password input (NO in step S206), and the scanned document information selected in step S203 is added. Relatedly, the fill processing image data stored in the scanned document management table 131b (see FIG. 13) is selected, and based on the fill processing image data, the fill area (color, shape, density) is designated. Control is performed to output a filled image (step S211).

  In the fill image output control in step S211, the output mode selection control unit 163 selects “display” as the output type in step S205 by pressing the “display” button 5331 of the “output type” tool. If it is determined that the specified fill area in the image of the original document 30 of the scanned document information is specified on the display / operation unit 15 based on the above-described fill processing image data (color, shape, density). ) Is displayed.

  In step SS205, when “print” is selected as the output type by pressing the “print” button 5332 of the “output type” tool, the output mode selection control unit 163 performs the above-described filling process. The image data is transferred to the image forming unit 14, and an image in which the specified fill area in the image of the original document 30 of the scanned document information is filled with the specified fill condition (color, shape, density) is printed out.

  According to the output processing in step S211, the scan document information to be output is read in the fill scan mode of the original 30 as the receipt 30a shown in FIG. When the area of “Company B XX” is set with the same fill mode (shape, color, density) as in the first embodiment, the output image is output as shown in FIG. The image 60a (the same mode as the first embodiment) is obtained.

  On the other hand, when the password is input and the “complete” button 5323 is pressed, the password determination unit 162 determines that the password has been input (YES in step S206), and then the input password, The password stored in the scanned document management table 131b (see FIG. 13) in relation to the scanned document information selected in step S203 is compared and checked to check whether the two match (step S207). .

  If the password input in step S206 and the password related to the scanned document information selected in step S203 do not match (NO in step S207), the output mode selection control unit 163 inputs the password in step S206. Similarly to the case where it has not been performed (NO in step S206), image output control (display or printing) based on the painted image data is performed (step S211).

  On the other hand, if the password input in step S206 matches the password related to the scanned document information selected in step S203 (YES in step S207), the output mode selection control unit 163 is selected in step S203. Fill processing image data based on the fill processing image data stored in the scanned document management table 131b (see FIG. 13) in relation to the scanned document information, the image data of the fill area before filling, and the fill area information. Then, image data obtained by merging the image data of the painted area before filling is generated (restored), and image output control based on the image data is performed (step S212).

  Also in the image output control in step S212, the output mode selection control unit 163 selects “display” as the output type when the “display” button 5331 of the “output type” tool is pressed in step SS205. If the image data obtained by merging the image data of the pre-fill area with the fill-processed image data read from the scan document management table 131b, the scanned document information is displayed on the display / operation unit 15 based on the image data. An original image 30 of the original document 30 (an unfilled image) is displayed, and the “print” button 5332 of the “output type” tool is pressed in step SS205, so that “print” is set as the output type. If it is selected, the scanned document management table 131b The image data obtained by merging the image data of the pre-fill area with the fill-processed image data read out from the image data is passed to the image forming unit 14 and the original image 30 of the original document 30 of the scanned document information (an unfilled image) ) Is printed out.

  In the output process of step S212, the scanned document information to be output is read in the scan mode in which the document 30 which is the receipt 30a shown in FIG. In the case where the area “XX” is image data in which the same painting mode (shape, color, density) as in Example 1 is set, the output image is an output image as shown in FIG. 60b (the same mode as Example 1).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the fill processing image data generated by filling the image data obtained by scanning the document 30, the image data of the fill area before filling, the fill area information, and the fill setting information are described above. After storing the scanned document information in association with the password input by the user when accepting the fill setting, when selecting and outputting the stored scanned document information, the password input from the user is received. Depending on whether the password entered by the user matches the password associated with the scanned document information, an image based on the image data obtained by merging the image data of the filled area before filling with the filled image data is displayed. Based on the output or fill processing image data, In order to selectively control whether or not to output an image filled with a filling mode (color, shape, density) in which the filled area is designated, as in the first embodiment, for example, a receipt 30a (see FIG. As shown in FIG. 11A based on the fill setting, the scanned document that outputs the image in which the area of “Company B XX” is filled is also related to the scanned document. When a user who knows the stored password selects the scanned document and issues an output instruction, the user inputs the password, and as shown in FIG. "Can be output as the original (receipt 30a) in which the portion" "is not painted.

  In either of the first and second embodiments, the password stored in association with the scanned document information is output as an image in which the image of the original document 30 is filled with the designated painted area based on the scanned document information, or the painted area Is used as key information for controlling whether an image is output as an unfilled image. Therefore, scanned document information including image data obtained by reading and scanning the document 30 is accumulated, and the accumulated scanned document information is stored in the scanned document information. On the basis of this, it is possible to see an image in which an area of the image of the original document 30 is filled, but when selecting and outputting (displaying or printing) the scanned document information, it is associated with the scanned document information to be output. By entering the password, only the special user who knows the password can You can see the raw image.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above and shown in the drawings, and can be implemented by being appropriately modified within a range not changing the gist thereof.

  For example, in the image processing apparatus 10 according to the present invention, when a password is input using the password input screen 51d (see FIG. 7) in the scan processing in the fill scan mode, step S108 in FIG. 3 or FIG. In the scanned document information storage process corresponding to step S112, the image data obtained by the previous document scan and the fill processed image data generated by the same method as in the second embodiment are stored in association with the input password. On the other hand, in the scan document information output process, when the password input using the password input screen 53 (see FIG. 10) does not match the password associated with the output scan document information (or when the password is not input). Is the above-mentioned filling process in the scanned document information. When image data is simply selected and an image is output based on the painted image data, and the passwords match, the image data in the scanned document information is simply selected and the image data is used as the basis. It is good also as a structure which outputs an image.

  In the above-described embodiment, a multifunction peripheral to which a large bitmap display is added is taken as an example of a UI device. However, the present invention can be applied to all image processing apparatuses having a copying function.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the image processing apparatus 10 alone stores the scanned document information including the image data obtained by the document reading scan and the information on the designated fill area in association with the input password. Although an example of performing is given, a system configuration in which these processes are performed in cooperation with an external device (for example, a PC) may be employed.

  In such an image processing system, a PC is connected to the image processing apparatus 10 having the functional configuration shown in FIG. 1 via an external I / F unit 17, and the reading unit 11 reads the document from the image processing apparatus 10 to the PC. Receiving means for receiving an image signal obtained by scanning, an image of the original 30 based on the received image signal, a paint area designating means for designating a paint area in the image, and a paint area by the paint area designating means User identification information input means for inputting user identification information at the time of designation, and scanned document information including the received image signal and the fill area information designated by the fill area designation means are inputted by the user identification information input means. A scan document storage processing unit for storing in the storage unit 14 of the image processing apparatus 10 in association with the user identification information. The processing apparatus 10 includes a transfer unit that transfers an image signal obtained by scanning the document by the reading unit 11 to the PC through the external I / F unit 17 and a scan stored in the storage unit 14 by the scan document storage processing unit of the PC. This can be realized by newly providing a scan document selection means for selecting the scan document information to be output from the document information.

  Other configurations in the image processing apparatus 10 (when selecting scanned document information to be output by the scanned document selection unit, a unit that accepts input of user identification information, a password determination unit 162, an output mode selection control unit 163, and the like) The functional configuration as described in the above embodiment can be used.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be applied to all image processing apparatuses that fill a specified area of an image signal obtained by scanning and scanning a document to form an image in which the area is filled, and stores it in association with scanned document information. User identification information is used as key information for controlling whether to output an image of a document based on the scanned document information as an image in which a designated fill area is filled or as an image in which the fill area is not filled. Thus, when the scanned document information is selected and output (displayed or printed) is instructed, the user identification information associated with the scanned document information to be output is input, so that the user identification information is known. Only the user can view the original image without the painted portion.

1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an image processing apparatus according to the present invention. The figure which shows an example of the receipt used as a scanning object original. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a scan processing operation in a fill scan mode of the image processing apparatus according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display of a filling area | region designation | designated screen. The figure which shows the example of a display of a fill setting screen. The figure which shows another example of a display of a filling area designation | designated screen. The figure which shows the example of a display of the password input screen at the time of scanning document storage. 6 is a table showing an example of storing scanned document information in the scanned document management table of Embodiment 1. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a scanned document output processing operation in the image processing apparatus according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display of the password input screen at the time of scanning document output. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an output example of a scanned document according to the first embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a scan processing operation in a fill scan mode of the image processing apparatus according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a table showing an example of storing scanned document information in a scanned document management table according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a scanned document output processing operation in the image processing apparatus according to the second embodiment.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Image processing apparatus, 11 ... Reading part, 12 ... Image processing part, 13 ... Memory | storage part, 131a, 131b ... Scan document management table, 14 ... Image forming part, 15 ... Display / operation part, 16 ... Control part, 161 ... Scanned document storage control unit 162 ... Password judgment unit 163 ... Output mode selection control unit 17 ... External interface (I / F) unit 30 ... Document 30a ... Receipt 51a, 51c ... Filled area designation screen 51b ... Fill setting screen, 51d, 53 ... Password input screen, 60a, 60b ... Output image

Claims (7)

A fill area designating unit for designating a fill area in the image of the document displayed based on an image signal obtained by reading and scanning the document by the reading unit;
User identification information input means for inputting user identification information when designating a paint area by the paint area designating means;
Scan document storage processing means for storing various information related to the document reading scan and the fill area designation as scan document information in association with the user identification information input by the user identification information input means,
User identification information receiving means for receiving input of user identification information when selecting scanned document information to be output from the scanned document information stored by the scanned document storage processing means;
Identification information determining means for determining whether or not the user identification information received by the user identification information receiving means matches the user identification information associated with the scanned document information selected as the output target;
If the identification information determination means determines that the user identification information does not match, outputs an image in which the filled area in the document image is filled based on the scanned document information selected as the output target, An image processing apparatus comprising: output control means for outputting an image of a document based on scanned document information selected as the output target when it is determined that the user identification information matches. The scanned document storage processing means includes:
As the scanned document information, the image signal obtained by the document reading scan and the fill area information designated by the fill area designation means are stored in association with the user identification information,
The output control means includes
When it is determined by the identification information determination means that the user identification information does not match, the image signal in the scanned document information selected as the output target is filled with the fill area based on the fill area information. An image is output based on the processed image signal, and when it is determined that the user identification information matches, the image is output based on the image signal in the scanned document information selected as the output target. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The scanned document storage processing means includes:
As the scanned document information, an image signal obtained by the original reading scan and an image signal obtained by painting the filled area based on the filled area information designated by the filled area designation unit are used. Stored in association with the user identification information,
The output control means includes
When the identification information determination unit determines that the user identification information does not match, an image is output based on the fill-processed image signal in the scanned document information selected as the output target, and the user The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when it is determined that the identification information matches, an image is output based on the image signal in the scanned document information selected as the output target. The scanned document storage processing means includes:
As the scanned document information, the paint area information designated by the paint area designating means, the image signal obtained by painting the paint area based on the paint area information based on the paint area information, and the original document A pre-fill area image signal that is an image signal of the fill area of the image signal obtained by reading scanning is stored in association with the user identification information;
The output control means includes
When the identification information determination unit determines that the user identification information does not match, an image is output based on the fill-processed image signal in the scanned document information selected as the output target, and the user When it is determined that the identification information matches, an image is output based on an image signal obtained by merging the pre-fill area image signal with the fill-processed image signal in the scanned document information selected as the output target. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1. A fill setting means for setting a fill mode including the color, shape and density of the fill area designated by the fill area designating means;
5. The output control unit according to claim 1, wherein, when outputting an image in which the fill area is filled, the output control unit outputs an image in which the fill area is filled in a fill mode designated by the fill setting unit. The image processing apparatus according to any one of the above. In an image processing system in which an image processing apparatus having a reading unit that scans and scans a document and converts it into an image signal and an external information processing apparatus are communicably connected,
The external information processing apparatus
Receiving means for receiving an image signal obtained by the reading means by the reading means from the image processing apparatus;
A fill area designating means for displaying an image of the document based on the image signal received by the receiving means and designating a fill area in the image;
User identification information input means for inputting user identification information when designating a paint area by the paint area designating means;
Scanning image information including the image signal received by the receiving unit and the fill area information specified by the fill area specifying unit is associated with user identification information input by the user identification information input unit, and the image processing is performed. Scan document storage processing means for storing in the storage unit of the apparatus,
The image processing apparatus includes:
Transfer means for transferring an image signal obtained by the original reading scanning by the reading means to the external information processing apparatus;
A scan document selection unit that selects scan document information to be output from the scan document information stored in the storage unit by the scan document storage processing unit of the external information processing apparatus;
A user identification information receiving means for receiving input of user identification information when selecting scanned document information to be output by the document selection means;
Identification information determining means for determining whether or not the user identification information received by the user identification information receiving means matches the user identification information associated with the scanned document information selected as the output target;
If the identification information determination means determines that the user identification information does not match, outputs an image in which the filled area in the document image is filled based on the scanned document information selected as the output target, An image processing system comprising: output control means for outputting an image of a document based on the scanned document information selected as the output target when it is determined that the user identification information matches. In an image processing program that is mounted on a computer and causes the computer to read and scan a document by a reading unit, convert the document into an image signal, and function as an image processing apparatus that performs image processing of the image signal
A paint area designating process for designating a paint area in an image of the document displayed based on an image signal obtained by reading and scanning the document by the reading unit;
A user identification information input process for inputting user identification information when designating a painted area by the painted area designating process;
Scan document storage processing for storing various information related to the document reading scan and the fill area designation as scan document information in association with the user identification information input by the user identification information input processing;
A user identification information receiving process for receiving input of user identification information when selecting scanned document information to be output from the scanned document information stored by the scanned document storage process;
Identification information determination processing for determining whether the user identification information received by the user identification information reception processing matches the user identification information associated with the scanned document information selected as the output target;
If it is determined by the identification information determination process that the user identification information does not match, an image in which the filled area in the image of the document is filled based on the scanned document information selected as the output target is output, An image processing program for causing the computer to execute an output process for outputting an image of a document based on scanned document information selected as the output target when it is determined that the user identification information matches.

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