JP2009237730A - Image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming apparatus for changing receipt information added to a receipt. <P>SOLUTION: Multifunction equipment 100 connected to a charging device 200 is provided with: a receipt information storage means 402 for storing receipt information other than money information among information added to a receipt to be output by the charging device 200; a receipt information accepting means 401 for accepting new receipt information input by a user; and a receipt information changing means 403 for changing the receipt information stored in the receipt information storage means 402 to the accepted receipt information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus, and more particularly, to an image forming apparatus capable of changing receipt information added to a receipt.

  Coin-vendor type image forming apparatuses (image forming apparatuses with a charging apparatus) that perform image forming processing and the like by putting money such as money into the charging apparatus have appeared on the market. The image forming apparatus includes, for example, a copying machine, a printer, a facsimile machine, a multifunction machine, and the like. The image forming apparatus is installed in a convenience store, a public facility, or the like, and is widely used by an unspecified number of people.

  This image forming apparatus with a billing device is usually configured to issue a receipt (including a receipt) indicating details of the received and received money, in order to send and receive money. The issued receipt includes information on the amount of money that has been input and paid, and information regarding the details of the receipt, as well as the store where the image forming apparatus with the charging device is installed, and the contractor. The image of the logo, the store name, the trader name, the address, and the receipt information such as the phone number are printed, and it is at a glance how much money was paid by the receipt and where and how many copies were printed. Can be recognized.

  The receipt information is hardly updated once an image forming apparatus with a charging device is installed, and is different information depending on the installation store, etc. A method in which a manufacturer or a user stores data in a memory at the time of manufacture or installation has been adopted.

  However, when storing receipt information at the time of manufacture, it is necessary to collect receipt information to be stored in advance. However, as described above, since the information is different for each unit, there is a problem that it takes time to collect. . In addition, when storing the receipt information at the time of installation, a personal computer (for example, a portable laptop computer) capable of communicating the receipt information is prepared, and the receipt information is stored in the memory for each unit. There is a problem that it is necessary and it takes time to carry a personal computer. As another method, for example, there is a method of newly preparing an input unit such as a personal computer or an input device equivalent to the personal computer or a keyboard in the image forming apparatus with a charging device, but there is a problem that the cost increases. Therefore, the receipt information could not be changed easily.

In order to solve the above problem, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-24918 (Patent Document 1) discloses a storage medium loading means (recording medium) and an information reading means for reading information from the storage medium loaded in the loading means. In an information processing vending machine that has a (recording medium insertion slot) and executes processing of the information based on the read information, the loading means changes the setting of the apparatus in addition to the image information storage medium The information processing unit is capable of loading a control information storage medium, and the information reading unit reads information on the control information storage medium for changing the setting of the apparatus and changes the setting of the apparatus. A vending machine (a vending machine printer) is disclosed. With the above configuration, if you want to change the information to be printed on the receipt, edit the modified file with general PC software, save it on the recording media, and place it in the recording media insertion slot of the image printing vending machine. It will be possible to do just by overwriting.
JP 2002-24918 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to store new receipt information on the recording medium at the place where the personal computer is installed. For example, at the place where the vending machine printer is installed. There is a problem that the receipt information cannot be changed. Therefore, for example, if the receipt information stored in the recording medium contains incorrect information, or if the receipt printed with new receipt information is poor, it is stored in the recording medium again. There was a problem that the information had to be edited with a personal computer.

  In addition, although the receipt information often includes image data such as a supplier's logo, the receipt information is used by appropriately utilizing the function of reading the original image of the image forming apparatus with a charging device. There is a problem that it cannot be changed. Furthermore, the development of image forming devices in recent years has been remarkable, and it has become possible to perform processing in accordance with a personal computer by improving the functions of the touch panel, adding memory, etc. The computer modification method has been reviewed.

  In addition, because of the convenience of the manufacturer, the image forming apparatus and the billing apparatus are usually manufactured separately, so there is a current situation that new receipt information is directly stored in the memory of the billing apparatus. There is also the actual situation that it was difficult to create a technology in which a device and a billing device cooperate.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides an image forming apparatus capable of changing receipt information added to a receipt.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a billing device is connected, and among the information added to the receipt output by the billing device, the receipt information that is information other than the money information is stored. In the image forming apparatus provided with the receipt information storage means, the receipt information receiving means for receiving new receipt information input by the user and the receipt information stored in the receipt information storage means are received. And a receipt information changing means for changing to the receipt information.

  The money information includes, for example, information corresponding to the details of the receipt such as the total amount of money inserted by the user, the deposit amount, and the change amount, depending on the processing executed by the image forming apparatus by the user as needed. Information to be changed. Furthermore, information combining the print unit price, the number of printed sheets, and the like may be added.

  Receipt information includes, for example, information relating to the store where the image forming apparatus is installed, the image relating to the company's logo, the store name, the company name, the address, the telephone number, etc. Information that is not normally changed or updated It is. Furthermore, campaign information, profit information, advertisements, messages, etc. may be added.

  Examples of the method for outputting a receipt include a method for printing a sheet and outputting it, a method for outputting a receipt on thermal paper, a method for outputting to a predetermined destination by e-mail, and the like.

  The receipt information storage means may be provided in the charging apparatus, may be provided in the image forming apparatus to which the charging apparatus is connected, may be provided in both, and one may be provided for backup.

  The user corresponds to, for example, an administrator who manages the image forming apparatus, a store manager where the image forming apparatus is installed, or the like.

  The receipt information receiving means can be configured to receive new receipt information input by a user using an operation unit provided in the image forming apparatus.

  The method of receiving new receipt information input by the user using the operation unit is, for example, a method of receiving receipt information by pressing a predetermined operation key provided in the operation unit, or a touch panel provided in the operation unit. Displaying items and screens related to receipt information and accepting receipt information by pressing the item, etc. In addition, a touch pen that can input handwritten information is prepared near the touch panel, and input is made with the touch pen For example, a method of accepting handwritten information as receipt information. Furthermore, an authentication unit that can authenticate a specific user may be provided, and the receipt information receiving unit may allow only the user to accept.

  The receipt information receiving means can be configured to receive new receipt information input by a user using a terminal capable of communicating with the image forming apparatus.

  Examples of the terminal capable of communicating with the image forming apparatus include a personal computer and an input device according to the personal computer, and the communication method may be wired communication or wireless communication. Further, similar to the above, the authentication unit may be provided so that the receipt information receiving unit permits the reception to only a specific terminal.

  The receipt information receiving means can be configured to receive new receipt information input by the user using the image reading means of the image forming apparatus.

  The new receipt information input using the image reading means includes, for example, not only graphic image data corresponding to a trader's logo, but also image data corresponding to characters and symbols of a document, and further, the image For example, correction means for correcting data with an attached operation key, a touch pen, or the like may be provided.

  The receipt information receiving means may be configured such that the user can select the above-described receipt information receiving method.

  According to the paper conveying apparatus of the present invention, new receipt information input by the user is received, and the stored receipt information is changed to the received receipt information.

  As a result, the receipt information can be changed at the installation location of the image forming apparatus where the receipt is output. For this reason, even when wrong information is included in the receipt information or when a bad receipt is output, the information can be immediately changed or corrected. As a result, when changing the receipt information, it is not necessary to prepare a personal computer capable of transmitting new receipt information or a recording medium storing the new receipt information according to each image forming apparatus, It does not take time and effort.

  Further, it can be configured to accept new receipt information input by the user using the operation unit provided in the image forming apparatus.

  Accordingly, the user can input new receipt information and change the receipt information using the operation unit attached to the image forming apparatus. This eliminates the need for a personal computer for inputting the receipt information, makes it possible to appropriately utilize the existing equipment, and to easily change the receipt information on the spot.

  Further, it can be configured to accept new receipt information input by a user using a terminal capable of communicating with the image forming apparatus.

  Accordingly, even if the user does not input to the image forming apparatus, the receipt information can be easily changed by allowing the image forming apparatus to acquire the receipt information from a terminal capable of communicating with the image forming apparatus. It becomes possible. Therefore, for example, image data that has been processed and corrected in advance in the terminal can be stored as receipt information, and it can be used. Also, by using an address book already stored in the terminal, Receipt information can be changed based on an address book or the like.

  Further, it can be configured to receive new receipt information read by the user using the image reading means of the image forming apparatus.

  As a result, the user can easily incorporate, for example, a graphic such as a logo, which has been difficult to include as receipt information, into the receipt information, and can fully utilize the original functions of the image forming apparatus. Become.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings for understanding of the present invention. In addition, the following embodiment is an example which actualized this invention, Comprising: The thing of the character which limits the technical scope of this invention is not. In addition, the alphabet “S” added in front of the numbers in the flowcharts means steps.

<Image forming apparatus>
The image forming apparatus according to the present invention will be described below.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an image forming apparatus to which a charging apparatus is connected. However, details of each part not directly related to the present invention are omitted.

  The image forming apparatus according to the present invention corresponds to, for example, a printer, a scanner alone, or a multi-function machine equipped with a printer, a copy, a scanner, a fax, and the like, and includes a copy service, a scanner service, a facsimile service, a printer service, and the like. It functions as an image forming apparatus. The operation of the multi-function device 100 when using a copy service, for example, will be briefly described below.

  For example, when the user realizes a copy service of the document P, the document P is placed on the document table 101 provided in the multifunction peripheral 100, and a predetermined number of money is inserted in the coin insertion slot 201 provided in the charging apparatus 200. Is input. Then, the charging apparatus 200 can input from the operation unit 102 provided in the vicinity of the document table 101 via the cable 109a, that is, can provide a copy service. Since the operation unit 102 displays a plurality of function items related to the functions provided by the multifunction peripheral 100 on the screen, the user inputs settings related to the copy service according to his / her intention while viewing the screen. .

  After completing the setting input, the user presses a start key provided on the operation unit 102 to cause the multifunction peripheral 100 to start a printing process. When the printing process is started, the light irradiated from the light source 104 is reflected by the image reading unit 103 on the document P placed on the document table 101. The reflected light is guided to the image sensor 108 by the mirrors 105, 106, and 107. The guided light is photoelectrically converted by the image sensor 106, and the image of the original P is subjected to basic correction processing, image quality processing, compression processing, and the like, and becomes image data. Here, the image data may be received by the multifunction device 100 from another device via the cable 109b connected to the multifunction device 100.

  When image data is generated, the image data is sent to the image forming unit 110, subjected to expansion processing, and transferred as a toner image. The image forming unit 110 is provided with a photosensitive drum 111. The photosensitive drum 111 rotates in a predetermined direction at a constant speed, and around the charger 112, in order from the upstream side in the rotation direction. An exposure unit 113, a developing unit 114, a transfer unit 115, a cleaning unit 116, and the like are arranged.

  The charger 112 uniformly charges the surface of the photosensitive drum 111. The exposure unit 113 irradiates the charged surface of the photosensitive drum 111 with a laser based on the image data to form an electrostatic latent image. The developing device 114 forms a toner image by attaching toner to the conveyed electrostatic latent image. The formed toner image is transferred to a recording medium (for example, a sheet) by the transfer device 115. The cleaning unit 116 removes excess toner left on the surface of the photosensitive drum 111. A series of these processes is executed by rotating the photosensitive drum 111.

  The above-described sheet is conveyed from a plurality of paper feed cassettes 117 provided in the multifunction peripheral 100. When the sheet is conveyed, the sheet is pulled out from any one of the sheet feeding cassettes 117 to the conveying path by the pickup roller 118. Each of the paper feed cassettes 117 stores sheets of different paper types, and the sheets are fed based on settings input by the user.

  The sheet pulled out to the conveyance path is sent between the photosensitive drum 111 and the transfer device 115 by the conveyance roller 119 and the registration roller 120. When the sheet is fed, the toner image is transferred to the sheet by the transfer unit 115 and conveyed to the fixing device 121. Note that the sheet conveyed to the conveyance roller 119 may be conveyed from the manual feed tray 122 provided in the multifunction peripheral 100.

  When the sheet on which the toner image is transferred passes between the heating roller 123 and the pressure roller 124 provided in the fixing device 121, heat and pressure are applied to the toner image, and the visible image is fixed on the sheet. The The amount of heat of the heating roller 123 is optimally set according to the paper type, and the above-described fixing is performed appropriately. The sheet on which the visible image is fixed is discharged to the discharge tray 125 through the fixing device 121.

  When the provision of the copy service is completed and the user presses the change refund button 202 of the charging apparatus 200, the money corresponding to the balance is paid back to the coin return slot 203, and the receipt printer 204 provided in the charging apparatus 200 is displayed. Driven and a predetermined receipt is issued.

  Through the above procedure, the multifunction peripheral 100 provides a copy service to the user. Also, when the multifunction peripheral 100 provides other services, the image reading unit 103 and the image forming unit 110 are driven and provided.

  An image reading means is a means for reading the image of the original P as image data after irradiating the light source 104 to the original P, and an image forming means is a means for performing an image forming process on the sheet based on the read image data. Means for communicating with another device, for example, a terminal connected to the network, is assumed to be communication means, means for managing the amount of money put into the billing apparatus, and money information management means (described later).

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of the operation unit 102 provided in the multifunction peripheral 100. The user uses the operation unit 102 to input the setting conditions for the image formation as described above, check the setting conditions, and change the receipt information. When setting conditions and receipt information are input, the touch panel 211, the touch pen 212, and the operation keys 213 provided in the operation unit 102 are used.

  The touch panel 211 has both a function for inputting setting conditions and receipt information and a function for displaying the setting conditions. That is, by pressing an item in the setting screen displayed on the touch panel 211, a setting condition and a setting command associated with the item are input. Further, since the background color of the item is changed from white to gray in conjunction with the input setting condition and receipt information, the input setting condition is confirmed by the background color of the item.

  A touch pen 212 is provided in the vicinity of the touch panel 211, and when a user brings the tip of the touch pen 212 into contact with the touch panel 211, a sensor provided below the touch panel 211 detects the touch destination. Therefore, it becomes possible to input handwritten data corresponding to the coordinates of the contact destination. The displayed item can be selected by touching the touch pen 212. Furthermore, by forming two contact points of the touch pen 212, it is possible to form a rectangular frame having two points as diagonal lines, and to process image data in the frame.

  Further, a predetermined number of operation keys 213 are provided in the vicinity of the touch panel 211, and for example, a ten key 214, a start key 215, a clear key 216, a stop key 217, a reset key 218, and a power key 219 are provided. The numeric keypad 214 is used to input specific numbers when setting the number of copies and the magnification.

  Next, the configuration of control system hardware of the multifunction peripheral 100 and the charging apparatus 200 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of control system hardware in the multifunction peripheral 100 and the charging apparatus 200. However, details of each part not directly related to the present invention are omitted.

  The control circuit of the MFP 100 corresponds to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 301, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 302, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 303, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 304, an internal interface 305, and each drive unit. A driver 306 is connected by an internal bus 307. The CPU 301 uses, for example, the RAM 303 as a work area, executes a program stored in the ROM 302, the HDD 304, etc., and receives data and instructions from the driver 306 and the operation unit 102 (not shown) based on the execution result. Exchanges and controls operation | movement of each drive part etc. which were shown in the said FIG. Also, each means (shown in FIG. 4) described later other than the above-described drive unit is realized by the CPU 301 executing a program. The ROM 302, the HDD 304, and the like store programs and data for realizing each unit described below.

  The internal interface 305 connects the multifunction peripheral 100 and the charging apparatus 200 via the cable 109a. The CPU 301 exchanges data and instructions with the multifunction device 200 through the internal interface 305, and controls the operation of each drive unit.

  The control circuit of the charging apparatus 200 is connected to the CPU 308, ROM 309, RAM 310, driver 311 corresponding to each drive unit, and internal interface 312 via an internal bus 313. Similarly to the above, the CPU 308 uses the RAM 310 as a work area, executes a program stored in the ROM 309 or the like, exchanges data and instructions with the driver 311 based on the execution result, and inputs money. Control the calculation of employees and refund of balance. Data and instructions are exchanged with the multi-function device 100 via the internal interface 312. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the charging apparatus 200 may include an HDD.

<First embodiment>
Next, a procedure for changing the receipt information added to the receipt by the MFP 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the MFP 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for illustrating the operation of the MFP 100 according to the first embodiment.

  First, when an administrator who manages the multifunction device 100 presses a predetermined “Receipt Change” button (for example, a button arranged at a position that cannot be viewed by a normal user) provided in the multifunction device 100, The receipt information receiving means 401 refers to the receipt information storage means 402 provided in the charging apparatus 200 to obtain the already stored receipt information, and on the touch panel 211, a receipt preview image and A receipt information change screen displaying a predetermined number of selection items is displayed (FIG. 5: S101).

  On the receipt information change screen, as shown in FIG. 6A, a preview image 601 of a receipt generated based on the receipt information acquired by the receipt information receiving means 401, and a predetermined number of selection items 602, for example, A “character input” button 603, a “communication” button 604, an “image reading” button 605, a “read image determination” button 606, an “input determination” button 607, a “return” button 608, and a “change determination” button 609 are displayed. The Further, the displayed receipt preview image 601 is, in order from the top, a fixed character area 610 in which a fixed character “receipt” is displayed, and a receipt header image in which an image corresponding to a trader's logo is displayed. An area 611, a receipt header text area 612 in which characters corresponding to an address and a telephone number are displayed, and a detail area in which money information (part corresponding to the details of the receipt) indicating information on the inserted money is displayed. 613, which is divided into a receipt footer text area 614 in which characters corresponding to the issue number or message are displayed. For each divided area, the administrator can select and input receipt information, and the arrangement of the area can be replaced with the touch pen 212 or the like.

  Therefore, when the administrator selects the receipt header text area 612 using the touch pen 212 and presses the “character input” button 603, the receipt information receiving means 401, as shown in FIG. A predetermined number of character input selection items 615 that are selection items related to character input are displayed near the “input” button 603. In the character input selection item 615, for example, an “alphabet” button 616, a “handwriting” button 617, and an “application” button 618 are displayed. When the “handwriting” button 617 is pressed, handwritten information can be added to the selected preview image area. When an “application” button 618 is pressed, processing (information correction, addition, etc.) stored in advance by the administrator can be performed. When the button is pressed, the background color of the button is changed from white to gray.

  Subsequently, when the administrator presses the “alphabet” button 616, as shown in FIG. 7C, the receipt information receiving means 401 has an alphabet key 701 and a numeric keypad as a separate screen at the top of the receipt information change screen. 702, character data 703 corresponding to the previous address and telephone number displayed in the receipt header text area 612, a field 704 in which character data can be input, and a “Kanji” button for converting the input alphabetic characters into Kanji 705, a “kana” button 706 for converting hiragana, a “kana” button 707 for converting katakana, and a “decision” button 708 for determining the character data input in the field 704 are displayed (FIG. 5: S102). The column 704 corresponds to the alphabet key 701 and the numeric keypad 702. When a predetermined key is pressed among the alphabet key 701 or the numeric keypad 702, an alphabetic character or a number corresponding to the key is displayed in the column 704. Will be entered and displayed.

  The administrator inputs a new address and telephone number into the field 704 using the alphabet key 701 and the like while looking at the previous address and telephone number 703 and presses the “OK” button 708 to receive receipt information. Means 401 obtains the character data of the new address and telephone number, erases the above screen, changes the character data in the receipt header text region 612 displayed previously to the character data, and changed A receipt information change screen is displayed (FIG. 5: S103).

  When the administrator presses an “enter” button 607 while viewing the changed receipt information change screen, the receipt information receiving means 401 transmits the acquired character data to the receipt information changing means 403, and the receipt is received. The information changing unit 403 refers to the receipt information storage unit 402 and changes (rewrites) the previous character data corresponding to the receipt header text region 612 to character data corresponding to the received new address and telephone number. (FIG. 5: S104). If the “Return” button 608 is pressed before the “Enter” button 607 is pressed, the input character data is deleted, and the previously displayed character data in the receipt header text area 612 is changed. It will be displayed again.

  When the changed receipt information is printed on the sheet and the receipt is checked, when the administrator presses the check button on the charge device 200, the money information management unit 405 , The default clerk information (for example, the clerk information in which the setting condition, the print unit price, the number of printed sheets, and the amount of money are stored as “**”) is transmitted to the output unit 406, and the output unit 406 receives the receipt information storage unit. Receipt information is acquired from 402, and as shown in FIG. 7D, a receipt 709 is issued based on the receipt information and money information (FIG. 5: S105). In the receipt header text area 710 of the issued receipt 709, the previous address and telephone number are changed to the new address and telephone number entered earlier. The completion confirmation button may be provided in the multi-function peripheral 100, and is configured to automatically print the receipt information that has been changed on the sheet when the “enter” button 607 is pressed. It doesn't matter.

  When the administrator presses the “change end” button 609 on the receipt information change screen, the MFP 100 shifts to a state where the function can be provided. For example, the receipt information receiving unit 401 receives a signal indicating that the “change end” button 609 has been pressed, and transmits a signal to the effect that the initial screen is displayed to the receiving unit 404. The receiving unit 404 changes the receipt information change. The screen is switched to the initial screen which is a screen for inputting copy setting conditions from the screen.

  When the user uses the multifunction peripheral after changing the receipt information, the procedure is as follows.

  First, when the user inserts a predetermined number of money into the coin insertion slot 201 of the billing apparatus 200, the money information management means 405 calculates the total amount of money inserted and also accepts means 404 of the multifunction machine 100. Display the initial screen. Further, when the user inputs the setting condition regarding the copy service while viewing the initial screen, the accepting unit 404 calculates the amount corresponding to the input setting condition based on the unit price table stored in advance, and the amount is calculated. This information is transmitted to the money information management means 405. The clerk information management unit 405 compares the total amount with the received amount, and if the total amount is equal to or greater than the received amount, causes the accepting unit 404 to display that copying can be performed.

  When the user presses the start key 215 while copying is possible, the image reading unit 406 reads the image data of the document, and the image forming unit 407 forms an image on the sheet based on the image data.

  When the copy service ends, the money information management unit 405 causes the receiving unit 404 to display the remaining amount obtained by subtracting the received amount from the total amount, and temporarily stores the remaining amount, the total amount, the received amount, and the setting conditions. The temporarily stored information is money information.

  When the user presses the change refund button 202 of the billing apparatus 200, the money information management means 405 returns the money corresponding to the balance to the change return port 203 and transmits the money information to the output means 406 for output. The means 406 issues a receipt based on the money information and the receipt information. The receipt header text area of the issued receipt will be changed to a new address and telephone number.

  Thus, the new receipt information input by the administrator is received, and the stored receipt information is changed to the received receipt information.

  As a result, the receipt information can be changed at the installation location of the image forming apparatus where the receipt is output. For this reason, even when wrong information is included in the receipt information or when a bad receipt is output, the information can be immediately changed or corrected. As a result, when changing the receipt information, it is not necessary to prepare a personal computer capable of transmitting new receipt information or a recording medium storing the new receipt information according to each image forming apparatus, It does not take time and effort.

  Further, it can be configured to accept new receipt information input by the administrator using the operation unit provided in the multifunction peripheral.

  As a result, the administrator can input new receipt information and change the receipt information using the operation unit attached to the multifunction peripheral. This eliminates the need for a personal computer for inputting the receipt information, makes it possible to appropriately utilize the existing equipment, and to easily change the receipt information on the spot.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a procedure for changing the receipt information added to the receipt by the MFP 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Compared to the first embodiment, the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it is configured to accept new receipt information input by an administrator using a terminal capable of communicating with the multifunction peripheral 100. . Since the other points are the same as in the first embodiment, the second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings (FIGS. 1 to 8) used in the description of the first embodiment as appropriate. . FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the MFP 100 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for illustrating the operation of the MFP 100 according to the second embodiment.

  First, when the administrator presses the “Change Receipt” button, the receipt information receiving unit 401 refers to the receipt information storage unit 402 to acquire the receipt information and also displays the receipt on the touch panel 211. An information change screen is displayed (FIG. 9: S201).

  Next, when the administrator selects the receipt header text area 612 using the touch pen 212 and presses the “communication” button 604, the receipt information receiving means 401 displays “communication” as shown in FIG. 10E. ”Button 604 is displayed in the vicinity of a predetermined number of communication selection items 1001 which are selection items related to communication. The communication selection item 1001 includes, for example, a communication destination item 1002 indicating a communication destination that is frequently used, a “direct input” button 1003 that allows a communication destination to be directly input on a screen on which alphabet keys and the like are displayed, a network A “search” button 1004 for searching for a communication destination related to the character or the like based on the character or the like input by the administrator among a plurality of terminals connected above is displayed. In the communication destination item 1002, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the address (abc / def / ghi) of the terminal 801 capable of communicating with the multifunction peripheral 100 and the location of the receipt information stored in the terminal 801 are stored. The location information (address book A) to be displayed is displayed.

  Therefore, when the administrator presses the communication destination item “abc / def / ghi / address book A” 1002, the information “abc / def / ghi / address book A” of the communication destination item for which the receipt information receiving means 401 has been pressed. The receipt information stored in the terminal 801 for the information is acquired via the network 803 using the communication means 802 (FIG. 9: S202). The acquired receipt information includes a predetermined address and a predetermined telephone number. Further, as shown in FIG. 10F, the receipt information accepting unit 401 displays a message 1005 prompting whether or not to change as a separate screen at the top of the receipt information change screen, and a receipt header text area. The previous address and telephone number 1006 displayed in 612, the acquired receipt information (new address and telephone number) 1007, an “OK” button 1008 indicating the decision, and a “CANCEL” button 1009 for returning to the original processing Is displayed (FIG. 9: S203).

  When the administrator presses an “OK” button 1008 while looking at the previous address and telephone number 1006 and the new address and telephone number 1007, the receipt information receiving means 401 deletes the above screen and The displayed address and phone number 1006 in the receipt header text area 612 are changed to the new address and phone number 1007, and the changed receipt information change screen is displayed (FIG. 9: S204).

  When the administrator presses an “enter” button 607 while viewing the changed receipt information change screen, the receipt information receiving means 401 transmits the acquired character data to the receipt information changing means 403, and the receipt is received. The information changing unit 403 changes the previous character data corresponding to the receipt header text region 612 to the character data corresponding to the received new address and telephone number 1007 among the information stored in the receipt information storage unit 402. (FIG. 9: S205).

  For example, when the administrator confirms the receipt status, when the confirmation button is pressed, the money information management means 405 transmits the default money information to the output means 406, and the output means 406 communicates with the communication means. A receipt is issued based on the receipt information and the money information acquired through the means 802 (FIG. 9: S206). When the administrator presses the “change end” button 609 on the receipt information change screen, the MFP 100 shifts to a state where the function can be provided.

  In this way, it is configured to accept new receipt information input by the administrator using a terminal capable of communicating with the multifunction peripheral.

  As a result, the administrator can easily change the receipt information by allowing the multifunction device to obtain receipt information from a terminal that can communicate with the multifunction device, without inputting it to the multifunction device. Become. Therefore, for example, image data that has been processed and corrected in advance in the terminal can be stored as receipt information, and it can be used. Also, by using an address book already stored in the terminal, Receipt information can be changed based on an address book or the like.

<Third embodiment>
Next, a procedure for changing the receipt information added to the receipt by the MFP 100 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Compared with the first embodiment, the third embodiment is different in that it is configured to accept new receipt information read by the administrator using the image reading means of the multifunction peripheral 100. . Since the other points are the same as in the first embodiment, the third embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings (FIGS. 1 to 8) used in the description of the first embodiment as appropriate. FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram of the MFP 100 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for illustrating the operation of the MFP 100 according to the third embodiment.

  First, when the administrator presses the “Change Receipt” button, the receipt information receiving unit 401 refers to the receipt information storage unit 402 to acquire the receipt information and also displays the receipt on the touch panel 211. An information change screen is displayed (FIG. 12: S301).

  Therefore, the administrator places a document on which three types of logos are printed on the document table 101, selects a receipt header image region 611 using the touch pen 212, as shown in FIG. When the “image reading” button 605 is pressed, the receipt information receiving unit 401 sends a signal to the image reading unit 407 to read the image of the document, and the image reading unit 407 starts reading the document image (FIG. 12 :). S302).

When the reading of the document image is completed, the image reading unit 407 transmits the read image data to the receipt information receiving unit 401, and the receipt information receiving unit 401 previews three types of logos corresponding to the received image data. An image is generated and switched from the receipt preview image 601 to the three types of logo preview images 1301 as shown in FIG. 13H. (Fig. 12: S303)
While viewing the preview images 1301 of the three types of logos, the administrator specifies a predetermined logo image 1302 to be displayed in the receipt header image area 611, forms a rectangular frame 1303 using the touch pen 212, and the rectangle A predetermined logo image 1302 is included in the frame 1303. Further, when the administrator presses the “determine read image” button 606, the receipt information receiving unit 401 acquires image data corresponding to the included logo image, and stores the previously displayed receipt header image area 611. The image data is changed to the image data, and the changed receipt information change screen is displayed (FIG. 12: S304).

  As shown in FIG. 14I, when the administrator presses the “OK” button 607 while looking at the changed receipt information change screen, the receipt information receiving means 401 changes the receipt information to the previously acquired image data. The receipt information changing unit 403 refers to the receipt information storage unit 402, and among the information stored in the receipt information storage unit 402, the previous image corresponding to the receipt header image region 611 is transmitted. The data is changed to the received image data (FIG. 12: S305).

  For example, when the administrator confirms the receipt status, when the receipt issuance button is pressed, the money information management means 405 transmits default money information to the output means 406, and the output means 406 displays the image. The receipt with the logo image read by the reading means 407 is issued (FIG. 12: S306). When the administrator presses the “change end” button 609 on the receipt information change screen, the MFP 100 shifts to a state where the function can be provided.

  In this way, it can be configured to receive new receipt information read by the administrator using the image reading means of the multifunction peripheral.

  As a result, the administrator can easily incorporate, for example, graphics such as logos that were difficult to include as receipt information into the receipt information, and can fully utilize the original functions of the image forming apparatus. It becomes.

  In the first embodiment, items and screens related to the receipt information are displayed on the touch panel provided in the operation unit, and the receipt information is received by pressing the item or the like. You may adopt. For example, handwritten data input with a touch pen may be received as receipt information.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14J, when the administrator presses the receipt footer text area 614 and the “handwriting” button 617 on the receipt information change screen while the receipt information change screen is displayed, the receipt is displayed. The information accepting unit 401 drives a sensor below the touch panel 211 corresponding to the receipt footer text area 614 to accept input of handwritten information from that area. The administrator draws “We will wait for the next use.” 1401 on the receipt footer text area 614 using the touch pen 212, and the receipt information receiving means 401 displays the drawn “We will wait”. “for the next use.” 1401 is detected, black image data corresponding to black dots is added to the position information, and the character data displayed in the previous receipt footer text area 614 is handwritten. You may comprise so that it may change into data.

  In the first to third embodiments, when the administrator presses a predetermined “Receipt Change” button provided in the multifunction peripheral, the receipt information receiving means receives the receipt information. However, as another embodiment, a “change receipt” button may be displayed on the initial screen. Further, an authentication unit that can authenticate a specific user may be provided, and the receipt information receiving unit may allow only the specific user to accept. With the above configuration, since the receipt information is not easily changed, it is extremely safe for security.

  In the second embodiment, the receipt information receiving means is configured to receive the receipt information of a terminal that can communicate with the multifunction peripheral. However, other methods may be used. For example, when a signal to change the receipt information of the MFP and the receipt information are sent from the terminal, the receipt information receiving means accepts the fact and the receipt information, and the receipt information changing means changes. You may comprise so that it may carry out. With the above configuration, even if the receipt information is not created / edited by the multifunction peripheral, it can be created / edited by the terminal, and the receipt information can be changed from the terminal. Further, as described above, for example, if the communication means is provided with an authentication means that can authenticate a specific terminal, and the receipt information receiving means is configured to permit only the specific terminal to accept, it is extremely safe for security. .

  In the third embodiment, the receipt information receiving unit is configured to receive new receipt information read by the user using the image reading unit of the multifunction peripheral. You may comprise so that the correction means which can correct information (mainly graphic image data corresponding to a logo etc.) with an attached operation key, a touch pen, etc., for example may be provided. With the above configuration, even if the read image includes dirt and stains and does not match the user's intention, it can be easily corrected and the multifunction device can be flexibly adapted. .

  In the first embodiment to the third embodiment, the receipt information receiving unit divides the receipt information into a predetermined number of areas, and receives new receipt information for each of the divided areas. Although configured, the preview image of the receipt may be accepted as one inputable area without being divided.

  In the first embodiment to the third embodiment, the receipt information changing unit is configured to change the stored receipt information to the received receipt information as it is. Change prohibition means for prohibiting the change of information to be performed may be newly provided. With the above configuration, even when the user mistakenly changes or deletes information regarding the fixed character, the change or deletion can be prevented. The fixed character includes, for example, “receipt”, serial number, date, and the like.

  Further, in the first embodiment to the third embodiment, the billing apparatus is configured to include the clerk information management means, the receipt information storage means, and the output means. However, the multifunction device includes each means. You may comprise.

  In the first embodiment to the third embodiment, the receipt information receiving unit is configured to receive the receipt information by individual modes (for example, an operation unit, a communicable terminal, an image reading unit, etc.). However, a selection unit that allows the user to select the mode may be provided so that receipt information can be received by combining the modes. Moreover, you may comprise it combining a predetermined means, or comprising all the means.

  Moreover, in 1st embodiment thru | or 3rd embodiment, although a coin etc. are assumed as an input money member, it cannot be overemphasized that a coin may be substituted for a banknote, a credit card, a point card, etc.

  In the first to third embodiments, the MFP and the billing apparatus are configured to include each unit. However, a program that realizes each unit is stored in a storage medium, and the storage medium is provided. You may comprise. In the above-described configuration, the above-described program is read by, for example, a multi-function peripheral, and the multi-function peripheral implements the above-described units. In that case, the program itself read from the recording medium exhibits the effects of the present invention. Furthermore, it is also possible to provide a storage method for storing the steps executed by each means in a hard disk.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the copy service is used. However, the copy service may be used for a facsimile service, a scanner service, a printer service, a network scan service post-processing service, and the like.

  As described above, the image forming apparatus according to the present invention is useful for a copying machine, a printer, a scanner, a multifunction machine, and the like, and is effective as an image forming apparatus capable of changing receipt information added to a receipt.

It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole internal structure of the multifunctional device which concerns on 1st embodiment, and the charging device connected to it. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole structure of the operation part which concerns on 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the control system hardware of the invention which concerns on 1st embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a multifunction machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart for showing the execution procedure of 1st embodiment. It is a 1st figure which shows the screen displayed on the touchscreen which concerns on 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen and receipt which were displayed on the touchscreen which concerns on 1st embodiment. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of a multifunction machine according to a second embodiment. It is a flowchart for showing the execution procedure of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the touchscreen which concerns on 2nd embodiment. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of a multifunction machine according to a third embodiment. It is a flowchart for showing the execution procedure of 3rd embodiment. It is a 1st figure which shows the screen displayed on the touchscreen which concerns on 3rd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the touchscreen which concerns on 3rd embodiment and other embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 MFP 102 Operation part 200 Charging apparatus 211 Touch panel 212 Touch pen 213 Operation key 401 Receipt information reception means 402 Receipt information storage means 403 Receipt information change means 404 Reception means 405 Money information management means 406 Output means 407 Image reading means 408 Image forming means 802 Communication means

Claims (4)

In an image forming apparatus provided with a receipt information storage means for storing receipt information, which is information other than money information, among information added to a receipt output by a billing apparatus.
Receipt information receiving means for receiving new receipt information entered by the user;
An image forming apparatus comprising: receipt information changing means for changing receipt information stored in the receipt information storage means to received receipt information.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the receipt information receiving unit receives new receipt information input by a user using an operation unit provided in the apparatus.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the receipt information receiving unit receives new receipt information input by a user using a terminal capable of communicating with the apparatus. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the receipt information receiving unit receives new receipt information input by a user using an image reading unit of the apparatus.

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