JP2007164691A - Tablet, information processing system including tablet and terminal, connected terminal operation method by tablet, and control program for tablet and information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tablet capable of operating a terminal connected to the tablet, an information processing system, a connected terminal operation method by tablet, and a program for making a computer execute functions of the tablet and the information processing system. <P>SOLUTION: The tablet 40 comprises a storage means 42 for storing execution processing information in which a coordinate on an operation sheet is conformed with processing to be executed for each operation sheet with an identification mark assigned thereto; an identification mark reading means 43 for reading the identification mark assigned to the operation sheet; a coordinate data acquisition means 44 for acquiring coordinate data designated on the operation sheet, and a processing execution means 45 for referring to the storage means 43 based on the identification mark read by the reading means 43 and the coordinate data acquired by the acquisition means 44, and executing predetermined processing to the terminal connected to the tablet 40. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a tablet, an information processing system including a tablet and a terminal, a connection terminal operating method using a tablet, and a program for realizing functions of the tablet and the information processing system according to the present invention on a computer.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a tablet is used when a writing locus added to a printed document is digitized and stored. The writing trajectory saved in the tablet is synthesized with this manuscript data in a terminal such as a personal computer having manuscript data that is the origin of the printed manuscript, thereby obtaining an electronic document having the same content as the printed manuscript after the writing. it can. On the other hand, in an apparatus in which a display such as a portable information terminal and a tablet are integrated, the original data stored in the apparatus is displayed on the display, and the original data is converted into the original data by performing pen input directly on the display. Since writing can be performed, it is easy to synthesize the original manuscript data and the written writing trajectory.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-14095 (see Patent Document 1) discloses a tablet that can easily synthesize original document data and a written writing locus, a coordinate input method using a tablet, a printing apparatus, and coordinate input. An invention relating to a system is disclosed. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1. In FIG. In the system 1, the control unit 123 of the printing apparatus 12 controls the printing unit 121 to print the page identification symbol together with the image data on the recording paper. At this time, the corresponding page generation unit 124 generates corresponding data indicating which region (which page) of the image data corresponds to the page identification symbol. The correspondence data is sent to the tablet 11 through the external input / output unit 122 together with the image data. In the tablet 11, the correspondence data input via the external input / output unit 112 is stored in the storage unit 113. In addition, the storage unit 113 stores a writing trajectory with respect to a print document placed on the tablet as coordinate data via the coordinate input unit 111. This and the image data are combined by the combining unit 116. At that time, the synthesizing unit 116 refers to the corresponding data, and automatically determines to which region of the image data the page identification symbol read by the identifying unit 115 corresponds. In this way, a combining unit that combines image data as original document data and coordinate data corresponding to the written writing locus is incorporated on the tablet side, and an identification symbol representing the page is printed on each printed document. Then, by generating corresponding data corresponding thereto, the original document data and the written writing trajectory can be easily synthesized on the tablet.
JP 2001-14095 A

  However, in the above-described conventional tablet, a device in which the display and the tablet are integrated causes the menu screen stored in the device to be displayed on the display, and the pen input or the like is directly performed on the menu screen. As with the operation, the tablet and the terminal connected to the tablet cannot be operated by, for example, writing on a printed document placed on the tablet.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a tablet capable of operating a terminal connected to a tablet, an information processing system comprising a tablet and a terminal, a connection terminal operating method using a tablet, and a function of the tablet and information processing system according to the present invention. The purpose of this program is to provide a program that can be realized by using.

  In addition, this invention presupposes the tablet and coordinate input system which are disclosed by patent document 1. FIG.

  In order to achieve the above object, the tablet of the present invention has the following characteristics.

  The tablet of the present invention is provided with storage means for storing execution processing information in which the coordinates on the operation sheet and the processing to be executed are associated with each operation sheet to which an identification symbol is assigned, and the operation sheet. An identification symbol reading means for reading the identification symbol, coordinate data acquisition means for acquiring coordinate data designated on the operation sheet, and an identification symbol read by the identification information reading means and acquired by the coordinate data acquisition means And a processing execution unit that refers to the storage unit based on the coordinate data and performs a predetermined process on the terminal connected to the tablet.

  Thereby, the terminal connected to the tablet from the tablet can be operated via the operation sheet placed on the tablet.

  The “operation sheet” in the means for solving the claims and the problems is the “print document”.

  Moreover, the tablet of this invention WHEREIN: The said process execution means performs the said predetermined process with respect to the said tablet instead of performing a predetermined process with respect to the terminal connected to the said tablet.

  Thereby, not only the terminal connected to the tablet but also the tablet itself can be operated via the operation sheet placed on the tablet.

  In the tablet of the present invention, the process execution unit executes the predetermined process when the coordinate data acquisition unit acquires coordinate data of a predetermined coordinate range on the operation sheet.

  As a result, it is possible to set a plurality of commands to be executed by the tablet on the operation sheet, and commands that cannot be operated using only the operation buttons provided on the tablet can be set via the operation sheet placed on the tablet. Can be executed.

  The tablet according to the present invention further includes a processing status notifying unit for notifying a processing status by the processing execution unit.

  Thereby, the user can know the content and progress of the processing by the tablet.

  In the tablet of the present invention, the processing status notifying unit may be configured to execute the predetermined processing by the processing execution unit even though the coordinate data acquiring unit has acquired coordinate data of a predetermined coordinate range on the operation sheet. This is characterized by notifying that if is not executed.

  Thereby, the user can know whether or not the processing by the tablet has been normally completed.

  In the tablet of the present invention, the process execution unit may close the opened file of the terminal before executing the next process when the process of opening the file of the terminal connected to the tablet is executed. It is characterized by selecting whether or not.

  Thereby, the user can use the tablet while recognizing the number of display windows displayed on the display of the terminal.

  In the tablet of the present invention, when the process execution unit executes a process of opening a file of a terminal connected to the tablet, the process file is opened within a predetermined time from the process or the file of the terminal. During the interval, a request related to the same process as the above process is not accepted.

  Thereby, it can avoid performing the same process in multiple times.

  The tablet of the present invention further includes an operation mode switching means for switching an operation mode for the operation sheet by instructing a predetermined portion of the operation sheet.

  This eliminates the need to provide a switch or the like for switching the operation mode in advance on the tablet.

  Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the information processing system of the present invention is an information processing system in which the above-described tablet of the present invention and a terminal are connected, and the terminal includes: The processing information generation means for generating the execution processing information, the processing information storage means for storing the execution processing information generated by the processing information generation means, and the execution processing information stored in the processing information storage means in the tablet Processing information transmitting means for transmitting, wherein the tablet has processing information receiving means for receiving execution processing information transmitted from the processing information transmitting means.

  Thereby, the operation content for operating the terminal connected from the tablet to the tablet via the operation sheet placed on the tablet can be set on the terminal side.

  In the information processing system of the present invention, the processing information generation unit includes a selection region for selecting processing by the processing execution unit and a writing region for performing writing on the operation sheet in the operation sheet. It is characterized by setting.

  As a result, both input and selection can be made on a single operation sheet, and a comment or the like can be added to the file opened on the terminal by the selection input. Further, when a plurality of rewriting areas are set on the operation sheet, it is possible to prevent rewriting input to the erroneous rewriting area.

  Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the information processing system of the present invention has the following features.

  An information processing system according to the present invention is an information processing system in which a terminal capable of displaying a file and a tablet are connected, wherein the tablet reads an identification symbol attached to a document placed on the tablet Server access means for accessing a predetermined server based on the identification symbol read by the identification symbol reading means, and coordinates on the document from the server accessed by the server access means. Process information acquisition means for acquiring execution process information associated with the process to be executed and storage means for storing the execution process information acquired by the process information acquisition means. It is provided in a terminal.

  Thereby, even if the tablet does not store the execution process information including the processing content corresponding to the document in advance by the document in which the identification symbol is printed and the area for operating the process executed by the tablet is set, This can be obtained by accessing the server from the terminal. That is, even if the document placed on the tablet is not a document created by the user himself, it is possible to perform processing operations using the tablet.

  In the information processing system of the present invention, the identification symbol reading unit reads the identification symbol given to the document when an arbitrary area of the document placed on the tablet is designated, and the processing information The acquisition means further acquires a print document data file for designating a coordinate range of the document from the server.

  As a result, when only the identification symbol is printed on the document obtained by the user, the data of the print document in which the area for operating the process executed by the tablet is set, and the execution process information corresponding to the print document are displayed. Obtaining from the server, printing out the printed document, and placing it on the tablet makes it possible to perform processing operations by the tablet.

  In the information processing system of the present invention, the terminal connects the print data of the document to the terminal based on the print document data file after an arbitrary area of the document placed on the tablet is designated. The processing until the image is output from the image forming apparatus is automatically executed.

  The printed document output based on the printed document data file is printed on an operation sheet for operating a terminal connected to the tablet from the tablet by placing it on the tablet and instructing predetermined coordinates. There is, of course, need to be printed for use. Thereby, the user can avoid the trouble of selecting a print data file and printing.

  Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the connection terminal operation method using the tablet according to the present invention is executed in which the coordinates on the operation sheet are associated with the processing to be executed for each operation sheet to which the identification symbol is assigned. A storage step for storing processing information; an identification symbol reading step for reading the identification symbol given to the operation sheet; a coordinate data acquisition step for acquiring coordinate data designated on the operation sheet; and the identification A process execution step of referring to the storage unit based on the identification symbol read by the information reading unit and the coordinate data acquired by the coordinate data acquisition unit and executing a predetermined process on the terminal connected to the tablet It is characterized by having.

  Thereby, the terminal connected to the tablet from the tablet can be operated via the operation sheet placed on the tablet.

  Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the tablet control program of the present invention associates the computer with the coordinates on the operation sheet and the processing to be executed for each operation sheet to which an identification symbol is assigned. Storage means for storing execution processing information, identification symbol reading means for reading the identification symbol given to the operation sheet, coordinate data acquisition means for acquiring coordinate data designated on the operation sheet, and the identification information reading Referencing the storage means based on the identification symbol read by the means and the coordinate data obtained by the coordinate data obtaining means, and causing the terminal connected to the tablet to function as a process execution means for executing a predetermined process. Can do.

  By incorporating such a program according to the present invention, it is possible to operate a terminal connected to the tablet from the tablet via an operation sheet placed on the tablet even in a conventional tablet.

  To achieve the above object, an information processing system control program according to the present invention is an information processing system control program in which a file display terminal and a tablet are connected, and the computer is connected to the tablet. Identification symbol reading means for reading an identification symbol given to a document placed thereon, server access means for accessing a predetermined server based on the identification symbol read by the identification symbol reading means, accessed by the server access means Functioning as processing information acquisition means for acquiring execution processing information in which coordinates on the document and processing to be executed are associated from a server, and storage means for storing the setting file acquired by the processing information acquisition means Can do.

  By incorporating such a program according to the present invention, even in an information processing system in which a conventional terminal and a tablet are connected, an identification symbol is printed, and a document in which an area for operating a process executed by the tablet is set. Even if the tablet does not previously store execution processing information including processing contents corresponding to the document, it can be obtained by accessing the server from the terminal.

  According to the present invention, a tablet capable of operating a terminal connected to the tablet, an information processing system including the tablet and the terminal, a connection terminal operating method using the tablet, and a function of the tablet and the information processing system according to the present invention are realized by a computer. It is possible to provide a program for making it happen.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Configuration of information processing system]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing system of the present invention. The system 20 includes a host computer 21 such as a personal computer (PC), a tablet 22, an image forming apparatus 23 such as a laser printer (LP) and a multifunction printer (MFP), and a personal computer (PC). And a local computer 24. The host computer 21, the tablet 22, and the image forming apparatus 23 are connected to the network at the point A. The local computer 24 is installed at a point B which is a place away from the host computer 21 and the like.

  The host computer 21 sets processing to be executed by the tablet 22. Specifically, the name, type, and content of the process, and the coordinate range in the document that is a trigger for executing the process are set. These are stored in the host computer 21 as execution processing information. In this embodiment, the processing contents include (1) access to a predetermined WEB server, (2) opening a predetermined file in the computer, (3) specifying a transfer destination of additional data by a tablet, and (4 ) There is an operation from the tablet for a predetermined operation of the computer. The execution processing information stored in the host computer 21 is sent to the tablet 22 via the network and stored. Further, the host computer 21 creates an operation sheet for performing processing operations on the tablet 22. The operation sheet is given an identification symbol and printed out by the image forming apparatus 23. The identification symbol is different for each operation sheet, and may be a symbol such as a barcode including information such as a drive name, a directory name, a document file name, and a page number. The image forming apparatus 23 transmits image data of the printed operation sheet to the tablet, and the tablet 22 stores the data.

The operation sheet printed by the tablet 22 and the image forming apparatus 23 storing the execution processing information is taken out from the point A to the point B, the tablet 22 is connected to the local computer 24, and the operation sheet is placed on the tablet 22. The connection method between the tablet 22 and the computer 24 may be USB (Universal Serial Bus), wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or the like. By adding or touching a predetermined coordinate range of the operation sheet placed on the tablet 22, it is possible to cause the local computer 24 to execute processing contents set in advance by the host computer 21.
[Configuration and operation of host computer]
Next, processing setting and operation sheet creation performed in the host computer 21 of FIG. 2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the host computer of the present invention.

  In FIG. 3, the host computer 30 includes an operation device 301, a user interface unit 302, a control unit 303, a display image storage unit 304, a display control unit 305, a display 306, a processing information generation unit 307, an identification A symbol generation unit 308, a document creation unit 309, a processing information storage unit 310, a processing information transmission unit 311, a document storage unit 312, and a document data transmission unit 313 are included. The operation device 301 is input means for the host computer 30 operated by a user such as a mouse and a keyboard, and the user interface unit 302 receives input from the operation device 301. The control means 303 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and controls each part of the host computer 30. The display image storage unit 304 is an HDD (hard disk), a non-volatile memory, or the like, and is a unit that stores an image displayed on the display 306. The display control unit 305 is a unit that controls display on the display 306. The processing information generating unit 307 is a unit that generates execution processing information including processing contents executed by the tablet. The identification symbol generation unit 308 is a unit that generates an identification symbol given to an operation sheet for operating processing by a tablet printed by the image forming apparatus. The processing information storage unit 309 is an HDD (hard disk) or a volatile or non-volatile memory, and stores the execution processing information generated by the processing information generation unit 307 and the identification symbol generated by the identification symbol generation unit 308. It is means to do. The processing information transmission unit 310 is a unit that transmits the execution processing information stored in the processing information storage unit 309 to the tablet. The document creating unit 311 is a unit that creates a document to be printed by the image forming apparatus. The document storage unit 312 is an HDD (hard disk), a volatile or nonvolatile memory, or the like, and stores the document created by the document creation unit 311. The document data transmission unit 313 is a unit that transmits the document stored in the document storage unit 312 as data to the image forming apparatus.

  When processing content software for setting processing to be executed by the tablet is started in the host computer 30, the control unit 303 loads a menu screen for selecting processing content from the display image storage unit 304, and This is transmitted to the display control means 305 and displayed on the display 306. When the user selects “Access to WEB server” from the menu screen displayed on the display 306 using the operation device 301, the control unit 303 performs access processing to the WEB server from the display image storage unit 304. The image file in which the contents inputted by the user are written is loaded, and this is transmitted to the display control means 305 and displayed on the display 306. When the user inputs the address of the WEB server for accessing the image file displayed on the display 306 through the operation device 301, the control unit 303 causes the display image storage unit 304 to instruct the processing for accessing the WEB server. A screen for setting the coordinate input range to be set in the document printed by the image forming apparatus is loaded, and this is transmitted to the display control means 305 and displayed on the display 306. On the screen displayed on the display 306, the user selects a coordinate input range by a method such as enclosing by dragging the mouse or specifying a vertex of the coordinate range. After the selection is completed, the control unit 303 displays the selected coordinate input range and the processing content (that is, processing for accessing a WEB server having a predetermined address designated by the user) as processing information generation unit 307. Send to. The processing information generation unit 307 generates execution processing information that is a file in which a processing name, processing content, and a coordinate input range are described. The execution processing information generated by the processing information generation unit 307 is stored in the processing information storage unit 309.

  When the user activates the processing content software and selects “open file” as the processing content, the control unit 303 opens the file storage location and file from the display image storage unit 304. An image file for inputting application software is loaded, transmitted to the display control means 305, and displayed on the display 306. When the user inputs the above two items with respect to the image file displayed on the display 306 using the operation device 301, the control unit 303 sets a coordinate input range serving as a trigger for instructing processing for opening the file from the display image storage unit 304. A screen for setting in a document to be printed by the image forming apparatus is loaded, and this is transmitted to the display control unit 305 and displayed on the display 306. On the screen displayed on the display 306, the user selects a coordinate input range by a method such as enclosing by dragging the mouse or specifying a vertex of the coordinate range. After the selection is completed, the control unit 303 sends the selected coordinate input range and the processing content (that is, a process for opening a predetermined file instructed by the user) to the processing information generation unit 307. The processing information generation unit 307 generates execution processing information that is a file in which a processing name, processing content, and a coordinate input range are described. The execution processing information generated by the processing information generation unit 307 is stored in the processing information storage unit 309.

  In addition, when the user activates the processing content software and selects “transfer added data” as the processing content, the control unit 303 receives a transfer destination (for example, in the case of a PC) from the display image storage unit 304. The image file for inputting the IP address.) And the transfer means (for example, network or communication) is loaded, transmitted to the display control means 305, and displayed on the display 306. When the user inputs the above two items with respect to the image file displayed on the display 306 using the operation device 301, the control unit 303 sets a coordinate input range serving as a trigger for instructing processing for opening the file from the display image storage unit 304. A screen for setting in a document to be printed by the image forming apparatus is loaded, and this is transmitted to the display control unit 305 and displayed on the display 306. On the screen displayed on the display 306, the user selects a coordinate input range by a method such as enclosing by dragging the mouse or specifying a vertex of the coordinate range. After the selection is completed, the control unit 303 generates processing information on the selected coordinate input range and the processing content (that is, the processing of transferring the additional data by the tablet to a predetermined transfer destination instructed by the user). Send to means 307. The processing information generation unit 307 generates execution processing information that is a file in which a processing name, processing content, and a coordinate input range are described. The execution processing information generated by the processing information generation unit 307 is stored in the processing information storage unit 309.

  In addition, when the user activates the processing content software and selects “computer operation from tablet” as the processing content, the control unit 303 uses the tablet from several operations of the computer from the display image storage unit 304. A selection screen for the user to select an operation to be operated is loaded, and the selection screen is transmitted to the display control unit 305 and displayed on the display 306. When the user selects the operation of the computer operated by the tablet from the screen displayed on the display 306, the control unit 303 forms an image of the coordinate input range serving as a trigger for instructing the file opening process from the display image storage unit 304. A screen for setting in a document to be printed by the apparatus is loaded, and this is transmitted to the display control means 305 and displayed on the display 306. On the screen displayed on the display 306, the user selects a coordinate input range by a method such as enclosing by dragging the mouse or specifying a vertex of the coordinate range. After the selection is completed, the control unit 303 sends the selected coordinate input range and the processing content (that is, the operation processing from the tablet for a predetermined operation of the computer) to the processing information generation unit 307. The processing information generation unit 307 generates execution processing information that is a file in which a processing name, processing content, and a coordinate input range are described. The execution processing information generated by the processing information generation unit 307 is stored in the processing information storage unit 309.

After the execution processing information is generated and stored as described above, the manuscript creation unit 311 operates the manuscript on which the selected coordinate input range is set, that is, an operation sheet for performing processing operations by adding or touching on the tablet. Create The identification symbol generation unit 308 generates an identification symbol for the operation sheet created by the document creation unit 311. The identification symbol generated by the identification symbol generation unit 308 is stored in the processing information storage unit 309 together with the execution processing information, and is also given to the operation sheet by the document creation unit 311. The operation sheet created by the document creation unit 311 and given an identification code is stored in the document storage unit 321, sent from the document data transmission unit 313 to the image forming apparatus via the network, and printed. On the other hand, the execution processing information and the identification symbol information stored in the processing information storage unit 309 are sent from the processing information transmission unit 310 to the tablet via the network and stored.
[Configuration and operation of tablet]
Next, storage of processing contents and the like performed in the tablet 22 of FIG. 2 and execution of the processing will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the tablet of the present invention.

  4A, the tablet 40 includes an external input / output unit 41, a storage unit 42, an identification symbol reading unit 43, a coordinate data acquisition unit 44, a processing execution unit 45, a processing status notification unit 46, A timer 47 and a combining unit 48 are included. The external input / output unit 41 is a unit that performs data communication with an external apparatus such as a PC or an image forming apparatus, and includes a processing information receiving unit 411, an image data receiving unit 412, and an execution processing instruction unit 413. The processing information receiving unit 411 is a unit that receives execution processing information including information on processing executed by the tablet 40 transmitted from a network-connected host computer and identification symbol information. The image data receiving unit 412 is a unit that receives image data of an operation sheet for performing processing operations on the tablet 40 transmitted from an image forming apparatus connected to the network. The processing signal communication means 413 is a means for transmitting a signal for instructing a local computer, which is a terminal different from the host computer, to execute a predetermined processing, and receiving a signal for informing the execution status of the processing from the local computer. is there. The storage means 42 is means for storing the execution processing information and the identification symbol information received by the processing information receiving means 411 and the image data received by the image data receiving means 412. The identification symbol reading unit 43 is a unit that reads the identification symbol printed on the operation sheet placed on the tablet 40. The coordinate data acquisition means is means for acquiring the coordinate data when an operation sheet placed on the tablet 40 is added or touched. The process execution unit 45 refers to the storage unit 42 based on the identification symbol read by the identification activation reading unit 43 and the coordinate data acquired by the coordinate data acquisition unit 44, and processes the signal to the local computer. 413 is a means for executing a predetermined process via 413. The processing status notification means 46 is means for notifying the user of the status of processing by the processing execution means 45. The timer 47 is a means for measuring the time required for processing by the processing execution means 45. The composition unit 48 synthesizes the coordinate data of the writing trajectory and the image data of the original operation sheet when writing is performed on the operation sheet placed on the tablet 40 or a document other than the operation sheet. This is a means for creating additional data.

  First, the case where the tablet is connected to the host computer and the image forming apparatus via a network as shown at point A in FIG. 2 will be described.

  When execution processing information including processing contents to be executed by the tablet 40 and an operation sheet to which an identification symbol printed out by the image forming apparatus is created in the host computer, the host computer transmits the operation sheet via the network. The execution process information created in the tablet 40 and the information of the identification symbol given to the operation sheet are transmitted. The tablet 40 receives these pieces of information by the processing information receiving unit 411. Further, when the operation sheet assigned with the identification code is printed out by the image forming apparatus, the image data of the printed operation sheet is transmitted from the image forming apparatus to the tablet 40 via the network. The tablet 40 receives this image data with the image data receiving means 412. The execution processing information and identification symbol information received by the processing information receiving unit 411 and the image data received by the image data receiving unit 412 are stored in the storage unit 42.

  Next, a case where the tablet is connected to a local computer, which is a terminal different from the host computer, as at point B in FIG. 2 will be described.

  When the operation sheet is placed on the tablet 40, the identification symbol reading unit 43 reads the identification symbol printed on the operation sheet. Next, when writing or touching is performed within a predetermined coordinate range of the operation sheet, the coordinate data acquisition unit 44 acquires the coordinate data of the area where the writing or touching is performed on the operation sheet. The processing execution unit 45 is included in the execution processing information stored in the storage unit 42 based on the identification symbol read by the identification symbol reading unit 43 and the coordinate data acquired by the coordinate data acquisition unit 44. Load the processing contents. When the processing contents are “access to WEB server”, “open file” and “computer operation from tablet”, the processing execution means 45 sends them to the local computer via the processing signal communication means 413. To execute the process. In response to this, the local computer executes the instructed process. On the other hand, when the processing content is “transfer of the retouched file”, the process executing means 45 extracts the retouched data created by the synthesizing means 48 and stored in the storage device, and designated by the predetermined communication means. To the terminal (in this case, the local computer).

  When the local computer executes the process instructed by the tablet 40, it transmits an ACK (acknowledgment response) signal to the tablet 40. The process execution means 45 receives the ACK signal via the process signal communication means 413 and notifies the user that the process has been executed by the process status notification means 46. The processing status notification means 46 is an indicator, a buzzer, a display, or the like, and may be a combination thereof. When the process execution unit 45 executes the above process, a timer 47 set with a predetermined time is started. If the ACK signal from the local computer is not received within the predetermined time set in the timer, the processing signal execution means 45 notifies the user that the processing has not been executed normally by the processing status notification means 46.

  In addition, if the tablet instructs the local computer to access the WEB server and open the file, the same processing contents will be used until a predetermined time elapses after the processing is executed on the local computer. In order not to accept the instruction, the timer 47 is started after the user operates to execute any one of the above processes via the operation sheet placed on the tablet 40, and the predetermined time set in the timer 47 is set. The operation content is stored in the storage means 42 until the time elapses. When the user performs an operation to execute some process via the operation sheet before the predetermined time has elapsed, the process execution unit 45 has the same operation content as the operation content stored in the storage unit 42. If it is the same, the process is not executed. Further, the process execution means 45 confirms the file opened on the local computer, prevents access to the same WEB server, and prevents the same file in the local computer from being opened. On the other hand, if the operation content is not the same as the operation content stored in the storage means 42, the process execution means 45 selects whether or not to close the file currently opened on the local computer for the user. You may display a message via the process status notification means 46 or the display of a local computer. This selection operation can be performed by an operation device such as a tablet switch or button, a corresponding coordinate input range of the operation sheet, or a mouse of a local computer. When the user chooses to execute the next process after closing the currently opened file, the process execution means 45 executes the process to close the file and performs the next process after the file is closed. Execute. If the user selects to execute the next process without closing the currently opened file, the process execution unit 45 executes the next process as it is.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of the tablet of FIG. Means corresponding to FIG. 4 (a) are indicated by the same reference numerals.

4B, the tablet 40 has one USB terminal as the external input / output means 41, but has dedicated terminals as the processing information receiving means 411, the image data receiving means 412 and the processing signal communication means 413, respectively. May be. The identification symbol reading means 43 is a conventional bar code reader. The coordinate data acquisition means 44 is a handwriting input surface composed of a conventional electromagnetic induction type digitizer. The processing status notification means 46 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display and a lamp. For example, the display device displays the processing contents currently being executed, and the lamp does not execute the processing. Lights only when notifying abnormality.
[Situation in which the present invention is used]
The case where the information processing system and tablet of the present invention described above are used in a presentation will be described.

  The user creates the operation sheet 50 shown in FIG. 5 on the host computer as preparation for the presentation. The operation sheet 50 includes coordinate ranges 51, 52, and 53 in which access processing to different predetermined WEB servers can be operated, and coordinate ranges in which processing for opening predetermined files of different predetermined terminals can be operated. 54, 55 and 56. The user takes the operation sheet 50 and the tablet storing the execution processing information corresponding to the operation sheet 50 to a place where the presentation is performed, connects the tablet to a computer located on the site, and connects the operation sheet 50 to the tablet. Placed on. By adding or touching the operation sheet 50 placed on the tablet, it is possible to display a WEB server and a file screen used for presentation on a display or the like.

  Next, the case where the information processing system and the tablet of the present invention described above are used in a questionnaire survey will be described.

In preparation for conducting the questionnaire survey, the user creates a necessary number of questionnaire entry sheets and a questionnaire result sending sheet on the host computer. Different questionnaires are printed on the questionnaire entry form and the questionnaire sending form. The questionnaire result sending form is set with a coordinate range in which the process of transferring the added data to a predetermined terminal can be operated. The user takes the questionnaire entry form prepared by the host computer and the tablet storing the image data and identification symbol information of the questionnaire entry form to the place where the questionnaire is conducted, and places the questionnaire form on the tablet. Respondents of the questionnaire fill in responses on a questionnaire sheet placed on the tablet. The entered answer is stored in the tablet as additional data for each questionnaire entry form. After the questionnaire survey is completed, the user connects the tablet to the host computer or other terminal and places the questionnaire result sending form on the tablet. The tablet also stores execution processing information corresponding to the questionnaire result sending form, and the user can add or touch the questionnaire result sending form placed on the tablet by a predetermined communication means. The retouched data stored in the tablet can be transferred to the terminal.
[Modification of Example 1]
In the above, the processing executed by the tablet includes (1) access to a predetermined WEB server, (2) opening a predetermined file in the computer, (3) specifying a transfer destination of additional data by the tablet, and (4 Although the above four operations from the tablet for a predetermined operation of the computer have been described, it is also possible to operate the tablet itself. That is, the present invention is advantageous when it is desired that the tablet perform various functions, but the number of switches or buttons that can be provided is limited.

[Tablet operation mode switching operation]
In the above-described tablet of the present invention, the operation mode of the tablet can be switched to either the writing input mode or the selection input mode by touching a predetermined coordinate input range of the document placed on the tablet. Note that the retouching input mode is an operation state in which characters or the like can be newly added to the original placed on the tablet with a writing instrument, etc., and the selective input mode refers to the original placed on the tablet. This is an operation state in which the processing content of the tablet can be selected by touching a predetermined coordinate range.

  Such switching of the operation mode of the tablet can be realized by providing a changeover switch on the tablet, but the number of switches provided on the tablet is limited due to the problem of the hardware structure of the tablet, which is difficult to realize. There may be. If the tablet is equipped with a display device, the display content of the display device can be switched using an existing menu button, etc., and a screen for selecting the operation mode of selection input or writing input can be displayed. good. This is a method for executing the operation mode switching selection function by software in an existing tablet, but has a drawback that the operation becomes complicated. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide the tablet with operation mode switching means that is easy to operate without mechanically providing a new dedicated switch.

  The operation mode switching in the tablet of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the tablet of the present invention in which the operation mode switching means as described above is incorporated. The tablet 60 includes an identification symbol reading unit 43, a coordinate data acquisition unit 44, and a processing status notification unit 46 that is a display device. A document 61 is placed on the coordinate data acquisition unit 44. The document 61 has an identification symbol 611 and a coordinate input range 612 for selecting operation mode switching.

  In FIG. 6A, the coordinate input range 612 for selecting the operation mode switching is set in an area between the end of the document 61 facing the identification symbol reading unit 43 and the identification symbol 611. This is because this region is considered to be a region where writing or touching is not performed on the document, or a region which is not frequently performed. Naturally, the setting of the area of the coordinate input range 612 is arbitrary, and may be set other than the area shown in FIG. In addition, the coordinate input range 612 is printed with a mark such as an operation button so that the user can recognize that it is a region for operating an operation mode switching of a writing input or a selection input by touching with a writing instrument or the like. May be. Whether or not to print such a mark may be determined by a user setting whether or not to print an operation mode switching button for additional input or selection input when a document is created.

  Next, the operation mode switching in the tablet of the present invention described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6B is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the tablet in FIG. In FIG. 6B, the tablet 60 has an operation mode switching unit 601. The rest of the configuration is the same as that of the tablet of FIG.

  Assume that the tablet 60 is initially used in the selection input mode. At this time, the processing status notification means 46 displays that the current operation mode of the tablet 60 is the selection input mode. When the user touches the coordinate input range for selecting the operation mode switching of the document, the coordinate data acquisition unit 44 acquires the coordinate data of the area where the touch on the document is performed. The processing execution unit 45 is included in the execution processing information stored in the storage unit 42 based on the identification symbol read by the identification symbol reading unit 43 and the coordinate data acquired by the coordinate data acquisition unit 44. Load the processing contents. The processing content in this case is a “switching of tablet operation mode” processing. When the processing execution unit 45 recognizes that the processing content is “tablet operation mode switching” processing, it instructs the identification symbol reading unit 43 to temporarily stop the identification symbol reading operation. At the same time, the timer 47 is started. The timer 47 is set so that the identification symbol reading means 43 resumes the identification symbol reading operation when the touch is released. Next, the process execution unit 45 instructs the operation mode switching unit 601 to switch the operation mode. The operation mode switching means 601 switches from the selection input mode, which is the current operation mode, to the writing input mode. When the operation mode is switched, the processing status notification means 46 changes to display that the current operation mode is the writing input mode. The user confirms that the operation mode has been switched from the display of the processing status notification means 46 and releases the touch on the document. When the touch is released, the identification symbol reading unit 43 resumes reading the identification symbol.

In this embodiment, the coordinate input range for selecting the operation mode switching of the document is set in an area between the end of the document 61 facing the identification symbol reading means 43 and the identification symbol 611 as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the user touches the coordinate input range using a writing instrument or the like, the writing instrument becomes an obstacle, and the identification symbol reading means 43 cannot accurately read the identification symbol. Therefore, as described above, the identification symbol reading unit 43 is temporarily stopped during the operation mode switching process.
[Modification of Example 2]
Further, since there exists a document that allows only one of a writing input and a selection input depending on the type of the document, the operation mode switching operation as described above can be invalidated. In this case, when the original is created by the host computer, the original is added to the identification symbol printed on the original, execution processing information including processing contents, or the composite file of the original image data and the identification symbol. Information indicating that the document has an input format for only one of the selected inputs is embedded. Based on the embedded information, the process execution means of the tablet sets the operation mode.

  In the information processing system and tablet of the present invention described above, setting of an input area for adding and selecting a document will be described.

  The input area is set by the host computer 30 connected to the tablet and the image forming apparatus at the time of document creation. In FIG. 3, in the host computer 30, processing content software for setting processing to be executed by the tablet is activated. When the processing content software is activated, the control unit 303 loads a menu screen for selecting the processing content from the display image storage unit 304, transmits it to the display control unit 305, and displays it on the display 306. The user selects from the menu screen displayed on the display 306 using the operation device 301 so that the input area is set to one of a selection area that triggers processing by the tablet or a writing area for adding a comment or the like. When the selection area is selected, processing contents are further selected. When the format of the input area is set, the control unit 303 sets, from the display image storage unit 304, a coordinate input range serving as a trigger for instructing processing of access to the WEB server in the document printed by the image forming apparatus. A screen for loading is loaded, transmitted to the display control means 305, and displayed on the display 306. On the screen displayed on the display 306, the user selects a coordinate input range by a method such as enclosing by dragging the mouse or specifying a vertex of the coordinate range.

  This method will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a coordinate input range set according to the present invention, where (a) is a case where the coordinate input range is a polygon, and (b) is an irregular shape such as a circular coordinate input range. This is the case. In FIG. 7A, a document 70 has rectangular coordinate input ranges 701 and 702 and a triangular coordinate input range 703. The coordinate input ranges 701, 702, and 703 are set by instructing the corners of the input range, that is, the vertices of the polygon by an operating device of the host computer such as a mouse when a document is created by the host computer. . In FIG. 7B, the document 71 has a coordinate input area 711 having an irregular shape. The coordinate input area 711 is set by tracing an area to be an input range surrounded by an operation device of the host computer such as a mouse when a document is created by the host computer.

  When the coordinate input range is set by the above method, the control unit 303 sends the format of the input area, the processing content, and the selected coordinate input range to the processing information generation unit 307. The processing information generation unit 307 generates execution processing information that is a file in which the format of the input area, the processing content, the coordinate input range, and the like are described. The execution processing information generated by the processing information generation unit 307 is stored in the processing information storage unit 309.

  On the other hand, the document creating unit 311 creates print document data of a document in which an input area is set. The identification symbol generation unit 308 generates an identification symbol for the print document data created by the document creation unit 311. The identification symbol generated by the identification symbol generation unit 308 is stored in the processing information storage unit 309 together with the execution processing information, and is added to the print document data by the document creation unit 311. The print document data created by the document creation unit 311 and given an identification code is stored in the document storage unit 321, sent from the document data transmission unit 313 to the image forming apparatus via the network, and printed out. . On the other hand, the execution processing information and the identification symbol information stored in the processing information storage unit 309 are sent from the processing information transmission unit 310 to the tablet via the network and stored.

Next, referring to FIG. 4A, when the document set with the input area is placed on the tablet, the tablet 40 reads the identification symbol printed on the document by the identification symbol reading unit 43. Next, the processing execution unit 45 refers to the storage unit 42 based on the read identification symbol, and loads the coordinate data of the coordinate input range set for the document. Thereby, the tablet can recognize the coordinate input range of the placed document.
[Setting of the retouch area corresponding to the selected area]
According to the present invention, when a plurality of different types of input areas are set for one document, it is possible to set a writing area corresponding to a predetermined selection area. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an example of a document in which a plurality of different types of input areas are set.

  In FIG. 8, a document 80 has selection areas 81 and 82 and writing areas 83 and 84, and is placed on a tablet connected to a terminal having a display such as a PC. The selection area 81 is an area for operating access processing to a predetermined WEB server. When the user touches this area, the tablet accesses the predetermined WEB server on the terminal and displays the content on the display. To instruct. The writing area 83 is associated with the selection area 81, and the user touches the selection area 81 to see the contents of a predetermined WEB server displayed on the terminal and writes a comment or the like in the writing area 83. Similarly, the selection area 82 is an area for operating a process for opening a predetermined file on the terminal. When the user touches this area, the tablet opens the predetermined file on the terminal and displays the contents on the display. Instruct to display. The writing area 84 is associated with the selection area 82, and the user touches the selection area 82 to see the contents of a predetermined file displayed on the terminal and writes a comment or the like in the writing area 84.

When writing is performed in an area other than the writing areas 83 and 84 in the document placed on the tablet, the tablet is placed on the tablet when touching any coordinates within the writing area range on the document. A warning is issued to the user by means of processing status notification means such as a lamp and a buzzer provided.
[Modification of Example 3]
In the above description, the input area setting in the host computer is performed by setting the corresponding coordinate input range after setting the input area format. However, this order may be reversed. In other words, it is possible to set the input area after setting the coordinate input range.

In the above-described tablet of the present invention, when a document printed with an identification symbol in which a predetermined WEB server address is embedded is placed, the address is accessed to acquire necessary information. An information processing system will be described.
[Configuration of information processing system]
FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a configuration example of an information processing system according to the present invention for accessing a predetermined WEB server address embedded in an identification symbol printed on a document and acquiring a necessary file. is there. The system 90 includes a terminal 91 having file display means such as a personal computer (PC), a tablet 92, and an image forming apparatus 93 such as a laser printer (LP) and a multifunction printer (MFP). The terminal 91, the tablet 92, and the image forming apparatus 93 are connected to a network.

  When the document 95 on which the identification symbol 96 in which the address of the WEB server 94 is embedded is printed is placed on the tablet 92, the tablet 92 reads the identification symbol 96 by the built-in identification symbol reading means, If it is determined that the document placed on the document 92 is a document in which a selection area as shown in FIGS. 5 and 8 is set, is execution processing information corresponding to the document 95 stored in the storage means in the tablet? Search for no. If stored, the tablet 93 operates to execute a predetermined process using the document 95 as an operation sheet. If not stored, the same search is performed on the terminal 91 connected to the network. If the execution processing information corresponding to the document 95 exists in the terminal 91, the tablet 93 duplicates and stores it. If the terminal 91 does not exist, the tablet instructs the terminal 91 to access the WEB server 94 having the address embedded in the identification symbol 96. In response thereto, the terminal 91 accesses the WEB server 94, downloads necessary execution processing information, and stores it in the storage means in the terminal and the storage means in the tablet.

  If the document 95 is a document for which the selection input area is not set, the tablet 93 has an address directly embedded in the identification symbol 96 in the terminal 91 without searching for execution processing information. An instruction to access the WEB server 94 is given. In response to this, the terminal 91 accesses the WEB server 94, downloads a print document data file having print data of the document in which the selected area is set, and execution processing information corresponding to the document, and stores it in the terminal. Store in the storage means. The terminal 91 prints out a print document 97 based on the print document data file from the image forming apparatus 93 connected to the network. Similarly, an identification symbol is printed on the printed document 97 output from the image forming apparatus 93. When the print original 97 is placed on the tablet 92, the tablet 92 reads the identification symbol printed on the print original 97 by the built-in identification symbol reading means, and the original in which the selected area is set as shown in FIGS. Is determined, the execution process information corresponding to the print document 97 stored in the terminal 91 is duplicated and stored. Thereafter, the tablet 93 operates to execute a predetermined process using the document 97 as an operation sheet.

  With reference to FIG. 4A and FIG. 9B, the operation of accessing the WEB server and acquiring information will be described in more detail.

  First, the operation on the tablet side will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4A, the identification symbol 43 reads the identification symbol printed on the document placed on the tablet. Based on the identification symbol read by the identification symbol 43, the process execution means 45 determines whether or not the placed document is a document in which the selection area is set, and the document in which the selection area is set. If it is determined that the execution processing information corresponding to the document placed in the storage means 93 is stored, it is searched. If stored, the process execution unit 45 operates to execute a predetermined process using the placed document as an operation sheet. If not stored, the process execution means 45 instructs the terminal connected to the network via the process signal communication means 413 to search for execution process information. If there is execution processing information corresponding to the document placed on the terminal, the processing execution means 45 instructs the terminal to copy it to the terminal via the processing signal communication means 413 and send it to the tablet. To do. The execution process information transmitted from the terminal is received by the process information receiving unit 411 and stored in the storage unit 42. On the other hand, if there is no execution processing information corresponding to the document placed on the terminal, the processing execution means 45 is a WEB server having an address embedded in the identification symbol via the processing signal communication means 413. Instruct the terminal to access

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9B, an operation on the terminal side when an instruction to access a predetermined WEB server from the tablet is given. FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the terminal 91 in FIG. In FIG. 9B, the terminal 900 is accessed by an external communication unit 910 for communicating with a network-connected tablet, a server access unit 911 for communicating with a WEB server via the Internet, and the server access unit 911. It has processing information acquisition means 912 for acquiring information from the WEB server, and storage means 913 for storing information acquired from the WEB server by the processing information acquisition means 912. The external communication unit 910 receives an instruction to access a predetermined WEB server issued from the tablet, and notifies the server access unit 911 to that effect. Upon receiving this notification, the server access means 911 accesses a predetermined WEB server. The processing information acquisition unit 912 downloads a setting file in which execution processing information corresponding to the document placed on the tablet is described from the WEB server accessed by the server access unit 911 and stores the setting file in the storage unit 913. The setting file stored in the storage unit 913 is sent to the tablet via the external communication unit 910 and stored in the storage unit of the tablet.

  Further, a case where the document placed on the tablet is a document for which the selection input area is not set will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 (a) and 9 (b). In FIG. 4A, the process execution means 45 accesses the WEB server having the address embedded in the identification symbol printed on the original on the terminal connected to the tablet without performing the search for the execution process information. Instruct them to do so. Next, in FIG. 9B, the terminal 900 receives an instruction to access a predetermined WEB server issued from the tablet by the external communication unit 910. The external communication unit 910 notifies the server access unit 911 of the received instruction. Upon receiving this notification, the server access means 911 accesses a predetermined WEB server. The processing information acquisition unit 912 downloads from the WEB server accessed by the server access unit 911 a print document data file having print data of a document in which the selected area is set, and execution processing information corresponding to the document. And stored in the storage means 913. Further, the terminal 900 sends print data included in the print document data file stored in the storage unit 913 to an image forming apparatus connected to the network via a printer driver (not shown). The print data is output as a print document by the image forming apparatus. An identification symbol is printed on the printed document, and when placed on the tablet, the tablet reads the identification symbol by the identification symbol reading means 43 in FIG. Based on the identification symbol read by the identification symbol 43, the process execution means 45 determines whether or not the placed document is a document in which the selection area is set, and the document in which the selection area is set. If it is determined, the execution signal is copied to the terminal connected to the network via the processing signal communication unit 413 and transmitted to the tablet. The execution process information transmitted from the terminal is received by the process information receiving unit 411 and stored in the storage unit 42. Thereafter, the process execution unit 45 operates to execute a predetermined process using the placed print document as an operation sheet.

With the information processing system according to the present invention, for example, a catalog that is conventionally distributed at a manufacturer's exhibition or the like replaces a catalog with only a very simple description or a business card of the person in charge of the manufacturer. Accordingly, the exhibitor of the exhibition can reduce the work cost of creating and printing the catalog, and the visitor of the exhibition does not have to bring back a large amount of catalog as in the past.
[Modification of Example 4]
In the above system, when the document placed on the tablet is a document for which the selection input area is not set, the document is placed on the tablet, the identification symbol printed on the document is read, and then acquired from the WEB server. All processes from the image forming apparatus to outputting a print document based on the printed document data file may be automatically executed. The printed document output based on the printed document data file is an operation sheet for printing, placing it on the tablet, and operating the processing by the tablet by instructing predetermined coordinates. In order to do so, it needs to be printed. Thereby, the user can avoid the trouble of selecting a print data file and printing.
[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the reading of the identification symbol of the document placed on the tablet may be executed constantly or at predetermined time intervals. Further, reading of the identification symbol may be started with a user's writing or touching an arbitrary area of the document as a trigger.

  The tablet and the information processing system according to the present invention may be realized by a program stored in a memory such as a hard disk (HDD) or a read-only memory (ROM) of a tablet and a terminal to which the tablet is connected. That is, the means for the tablet and the information processing system of the present invention is realized by executing a program for the tablet and the information processing system for realizing the processing operation by the tablet as described above by an information processing apparatus such as a computer. be able to.

10 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the information processing system of this invention. It is a block diagram showing the example of a structure of the host computer of this invention. It is a block diagram showing the structural example of the tablet of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the external appearance of the tablet of this invention. It is an example of the operation sheet | seat by this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the external appearance of the tablet of this invention incorporating the operation mode switching means. It is a block diagram showing the example of a structure of the tablet of this invention incorporating the operation mode switching means. It is a figure showing the n-angled coordinate input range set by this invention. It is a figure showing the coordinate input range of the irregular shape set by this invention. This is an example of a document in which a plurality of different types of input areas are set. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the information processing system by this invention for accessing the address of the predetermined | prescribed WEB server embedded in the identification symbol, and acquiring a file. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the terminal by this invention for accessing the address of a predetermined WEB server and acquiring a file.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Coordinate input system 11, 22, 40, 60, 92 Tablet 12 Printing device 111 Coordinate input part 112,122 External input / output part 113 Storage part 114,123 Control part 115 Identification part 116 Composition part 121 Printing part 124 Corresponding data generation part 20, 90 Information processing system 21, 30 Host computer 23, 93 Image forming device 24 Local computer 301 Operating device 302 User interface unit 303 Control unit 304 Display image storage unit 305 Display control unit 306 Display 307 Processing information generation unit 308 Identification symbol generation Means 309 Processing information storage means 310 Processing information transmission means 311 Document preparation means 312 Document storage means 313 Document data transmission means 41 External input / output means 411 Processing information reception means 412 Image data reception means 413 Processing Number communication means 42, 913 Storage means 43 Identification symbol reading means 44 Coordinate data acquisition means 45 Processing execution means 46 Processing status notifying means 47 Timer 48 Combining section 50 Operation sheets 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 612 , 701, 702, 703, 711 Coordinate input range 601 Operation mode switching means 61, 70, 71, 80, 95, 97 Document 611, 96 Identification symbol 81, 82 Selection area 83, 84 Writing area 91, 900 Terminal 94 WEB server 910 External communication means 911 Server access means 912 Processing information acquisition means

Claims (16)

Storage means for storing execution processing information in which coordinates on the operation sheet are associated with the processing to be executed for each operation sheet to which an identification symbol is assigned;
An identification symbol reading means for reading the identification symbol given to the operation sheet;
Coordinate data acquisition means for acquiring coordinate data designated on the operation sheet;
A process execution unit that refers to the storage unit based on the identification symbol read by the identification information reading unit and the coordinate data acquired by the coordinate data acquisition unit and executes a predetermined process on the terminal connected to the tablet A tablet characterized by comprising:   The tablet according to claim 1, wherein the process execution unit executes the predetermined process on the tablet instead of performing the predetermined process on a terminal connected to the tablet.   The tablet according to claim 1, wherein the processing execution unit executes the predetermined processing when the coordinate data acquisition unit acquires coordinate data of a predetermined coordinate range on the operation sheet.   The tablet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising processing status notifying means for notifying the status of processing by the processing execution means.   The processing status notifying means notifies that when the predetermined processing is not executed by the processing execution means even though the coordinate data acquisition means has acquired coordinate data of a predetermined coordinate range on the operation sheet. The tablet according to claim 4, wherein notification is performed.   The process execution means, when executing a process of opening a file of a terminal connected to the tablet, selects whether or not to close the opened file of the terminal before executing the next process. A tablet according to any one of claims 1, 3 to 5.   When the process execution means executes a process of opening a file of a terminal connected to the tablet, the process execution means is the same as the process within a predetermined time from the process or while the file of the terminal is open. The tablet according to claim 1, wherein the tablet does not accept a request for processing.   The tablet according to claim 1, further comprising an operation mode switching unit that switches an operation mode for the operation sheet by instructing a predetermined portion of the operation sheet. In the information processing system in which the tablet and the terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 8 are connected,
The terminal
Processing information generating means for generating the execution processing information;
Processing information storage means for storing execution processing information generated by the processing information generation means;
Processing information transmitting means for transmitting execution processing information stored in the processing information storage means to the tablet;
The tablet
An information processing system comprising processing information receiving means for receiving execution processing information transmitted from the processing information transmitting means.   The processing information generation unit sets a selection region for selecting processing by the processing execution unit and a writing region for performing writing on the operation sheet in the operation sheet. Item 9. The information processing system according to item 9. In an information processing system where a device that can display files and a tablet are connected,
The tablet
Having an identification symbol reading means for reading an identification symbol given to a document placed on the tablet;
The terminal
Server access means for accessing a predetermined server based on the identification symbol read by the identification symbol reading means;
Processing information acquisition means for acquiring execution processing information in which coordinates on the document and processing to be executed are associated with each other from a server accessed by the server access means;
An information processing system, characterized in that storage means for storing execution processing information acquired by the processing information acquisition means is provided in the tablet and / or the terminal. The identification symbol reading means reads an identification symbol given to the document when an arbitrary area of the document placed on the tablet is designated,
12. The information processing system according to claim 11, wherein the processing information acquisition unit further acquires a print document data file for designating a coordinate range of the document from the server.   The terminal is instructed to output print data of the document from an image forming apparatus connected to the terminal based on the print document data file after an arbitrary area of the document placed on the tablet is designated. The information processing system according to claim 12, wherein the processing is automatically executed. A storage step for storing execution processing information in which coordinates on the operation sheet are associated with the processing to be executed for each operation sheet to which an identification symbol is assigned;
An identification symbol reading step for reading the identification symbol given to the operation sheet;
A coordinate data acquisition step of acquiring coordinate data designated on the operation sheet;
And executing a predetermined process for the terminal connected to the tablet with reference to the storage unit based on the identification symbol read by the identification information reading unit and the coordinate data acquired by the coordinate data acquisition unit A connection terminal operating method using a tablet. Computer
Storage means for storing execution processing information in which coordinates on the operation sheet are associated with the processing to be executed for each operation sheet to which an identification symbol is assigned;
An identification symbol reading means for reading the identification symbol given to the operation sheet;
Coordinate data acquisition means for acquiring coordinate data designated on the operation sheet;
And executing a predetermined process for the terminal connected to the tablet with reference to the storage unit based on the identification symbol read by the identification information reading unit and the coordinate data acquired by the coordinate data acquisition unit Tablet control program for functioning as a means. In a control program for an information processing system in which a terminal capable of displaying a file and a tablet are connected,
Computer
An identification symbol reading means for reading an identification symbol given to a document placed on the tablet;
Server access means for accessing a predetermined server based on the identification symbol read by the identification symbol reading means;
Processing information acquisition means for acquiring execution processing information in which coordinates on the document and processing to be executed are associated with each other from a server accessed by the server access means;
And an information processing system control program for functioning as storage means for storing execution processing information acquired by the processing information acquisition means.

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