JP2009276887A - Information processor and tape printing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processor and a tape printing device for easily protecting information being edited and preventing leakage of the information by setting whether to store input information when a power is turned off. <P>SOLUTION: This information processor is provided with: an input means 3 for inputting information; a storage setting means for setting whether to store information input previously when the power is turned off; a storage means 44 for storing the information in a non-volatile manner; and a control means 41 for controlling power-off processing when the power is turned off. The control means 41 performs stores or deletes the information according to the setting of the storage setting means when the power is turned off. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and a tape printing apparatus that execute predetermined processing when an apparatus power supply is turned on / off.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a tape printing apparatus (information processing apparatus) that prints information (for example, text or image) input by a user's key input or the like on a tape is known. When the tape printer is instructed to turn off the power by pressing the power key by the user, or automatically turned off after a predetermined time without any operation (auto power off), various control flags Save (record) various setting information such as the contents of and turn off the power. On the other hand, when power-on is instructed, initial settings such as restoring various control flags that have been saved are performed to return to the previous power-off state, and then the previous display screen is used as the initial screen. Display (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-122381 A

By the way, the above-described tape printing apparatus is often used in a shared manner among a plurality of users at work, for example. In this way, when sharing with a plurality of users, the information (text data, image data, etc.) input by the previous user (previous user) remains in the above tape printing apparatus. When the user turns on the power of the tape printer, the information input by the previous user is displayed on the screen. Therefore, if other users are not aware of the importance of the displayed information, whether or not the information (information entered by the previous user) should be saved (can be deleted) It may be troubled by the judgment.
In general, tape printers often create personal name labels and address labels. Personal information such as name data and addresses remains after creating these labels from the viewpoint of personal information protection. There is a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can set whether to save input information when the power is turned off, and can easily protect the information and prevent leakage. It is an object of the present invention to provide a processing apparatus and a tape printing apparatus.

  An information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes an input unit for inputting information, a storage setting unit for setting whether or not information input at the time of power-off of the device is stored at the time of power-off, and information stored in a nonvolatile manner Storage means and control means for controlling power-off processing when the power is turned off. The control means saves or erases information according to the setting of the save setting means when the power is turned off.

According to this configuration, whether or not to save information (text data, image data, etc.) input at that time is set when the information processing apparatus is powered off. Then, when the apparatus is turned off, according to this setting, the information is stored in the storage means or the information is erased. That is, when the apparatus is turned off, information input by the user can be automatically saved or deleted according to the above settings (according to the user's preference).
When “Save” is set, the information entered by the user is securely protected. For example, even if the power is turned off while editing information, the work can be continued from the previous state. Is good. On the other hand, when “do not save” is set, the user who uses the information processing device next time can use it in the initial state regardless of the usage status of the previous user. As a result, when the user uses the information processing apparatus as in the past, it is difficult to determine whether or not the information input by the previous user should be saved (whether or not it can be deleted). In addition, the information processing apparatus can be used.
In addition, by setting to automatically delete information that is entered when the power is turned off, for example, personal information entered when creating a personal name label or address label is leaked to other users. This is effective from the viewpoint of protecting personal information.
The apparatus may be turned off by an artificial operation (for example, pressing a power button), or may be automatically turned off by an auto power off function or the like. Further, when the information is stored in the storage means when the power is turned off, the information may be displayed on the screen when the power is turned on next time, or may not be displayed.
Further, the save setting means may set either “save” or “do not save” for the input information, or “save” is set as a default setting and “save” is not set. You may make it set only.

  In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, the storage unit further includes a storage setting storage area for storing the setting by the storage setting unit as a default setting, and the control unit stores the default setting stored in the storage setting storage area. It is preferable to control the power-off process based on the setting.

  According to this configuration, the information set by the storage setting unit is stored as a default setting, and the information processing apparatus controls the power-off process based on the default setting. That is, when “Save” is set, this becomes the default setting, and thereafter, when the power is turned off, the information input at that time is always saved. Also, when “not saved” is set, this becomes the default setting, and thereafter, when the power is turned off, information input at that time is always deleted. Thus, when the power is turned off, the user does not have to set whether to save the input information each time, which is convenient.

  In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, when the information is set to “save” when the power is turned off by the display means for displaying information and the save setting means, the information is displayed on the display means at the next power-on. It is preferable to further include display setting means for setting whether or not to do so.

According to this configuration, it is possible to set whether or not the information stored when the power is turned off is displayed on the display means when the power is turned on next time. Thereby, by setting to “not display”, it is possible to prevent information leaking to other users while protecting the information by saving the information input by the user. Also, other users can be provided with an input environment in the initial state regardless of the usage status of the previous user, and whether or not the information input by the previous user should be stored as in the past. The information processing apparatus can be used without worrying about whether or not it is determined.
On the other hand, by setting it to “Display”, even if the power is turned off against the user's will, the information can be displayed when the power is turned on. Is good.

  The information processing apparatus of the present invention further includes power-off operation means for turning off the apparatus power at a desired timing, and auto power-off means for automatically turning off the apparatus power, and the display setting means is configured to turn off the power. It is preferable to individually set for each of the time when the power is turned off by the operation means and the time when the power is turned off by the auto power-off means.

  According to this configuration, when the user turns off the apparatus power at a desired timing (for example, power off by pressing the power button) and when the power is automatically turned off by the auto power off function, Since display settings can be made individually, it is possible to make settings that meet the needs of the user, which is convenient.

  In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, the storage means further includes a file storage area for storing information as a file, and further includes file calling means for calling the file stored in the file storage area at a desired timing. It is preferable.

  According to this configuration, the input information is stored as a file, and the user can call it at a desired timing. As a result, it is possible to reuse previously created information, saving the trouble of inputting the same information over and over, and improving work efficiency. In addition, by storing the file as a file, for example, when the user turns on the information processing apparatus, even if the information input by the previous user is displayed on the screen, the user has input the information. It can be determined that the information may be deleted. As a result, when the user uses the information processing apparatus as in the past, it is difficult to determine whether or not the information input by the previous user should be saved (whether or not it can be deleted). In addition, the information processing apparatus can be used.

  A tape printer of the present invention is characterized by comprising each means in the information processing apparatus described above and a printing means for printing information on a tape.

  According to this configuration, when the apparatus is turned off, whether or not to automatically save the information input at that time can be set according to the user's preference. A tape printer can be provided.

[First embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a tape printer that creates a label by printing on a tape-like medium will be described as an example of the information processing apparatus.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the tape printer 1 according to the present embodiment with the opening / closing lid 4 opened. As shown in FIG. 1, the tape printer 1 has an exterior formed by a device case 2, and a keyboard 3 (input means) having various input keys is disposed on the front upper surface of the device case 2, and a rear upper surface. Open / close lid 4 is attached to the left part thereof, and display screen 5 (display means) is arranged on the right part thereof. A cartridge mounting portion 6 for mounting a tape cartridge C is recessed inside the opening / closing lid 4, and the tape cartridge C is detachably mounted on the cartridge mounting portion 6 with the opening / closing lid 4 opened. The The open / close lid 4 is formed with a viewing window 7 for visually confirming mounting / non-mounting of the tape cartridge C in the closed state.

  On the keyboard 3, a character key group 3a and a function key group 3b for designating various operation modes are arranged. The character key group 3a has a full key configuration based on the JIS layout, and is similar to a general word processor or the like, including a shift key for suppressing an increase in the number of keys to be operated. The function key group 3b includes a [print] key 11 for instructing execution of printing, a [power] key 12 (power-off operation means) for operating power on / off (power on / off), and cursor movement. Cursor keys ([↓], [↑], [←], [→]) 13 for performing scrolling operations, [Environment setting] keys 14 for setting environment of the device, file operations (calling files) [Delete] key ([Cancel] key), [Selection] key 16 for selecting and confirming selection candidates (options), [Cancel] key ([Cancel] key) for canceling selection of selection candidates ) 17 and the like are included. These key inputs may be individually provided for each key input as in a general keyboard, or may be input using a smaller number of keys in combination with a shift key or the like. .

  The display screen 5 is formed of a liquid crystal display. The display screen 5 allows the user to input desired information (text, images, etc.) using the keyboard 3 to create / edit print data such as text data and image data, and to visually check (confirm) the results. Used when The display screen 5 is also used when displaying a confirmation message accompanying the power-off process (power-off process) of the apparatus. Note that the size of the display screen 5 of the present embodiment is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, a medium-sized medium capable of displaying display image data of general 96 dots (X direction) × 64 dots (Y direction). It may be a liquid crystal panel or a large liquid crystal panel capable of displaying larger display image data.

  A tape discharge port 21 is formed on the left side of the apparatus case 2 to communicate the cartridge mounting portion 6 with the outside. The tape discharge port 21 is exposed to a tape cutter 22 for cutting the printing tape T that has been sent out. It is out. Then, the printed printing tape T is fed out from the tape discharge port 21 by a predetermined length, and the printed printing tape T is cut by the tape cutter 22 in a state where the feeding is temporarily stopped. Create a label. As for the cutting process, the driving of the cutter motor 23 (see FIG. 2) can be set depending on whether automatic cutting is performed or not.

  On the other hand, the cartridge mounting unit 6 has a head unit 24 in which a thermal type print head 26 is built in a head cover 25, a platen drive shaft 27 facing the print head 26, and a winding for winding an ink ribbon R described later. A drive shaft 28 and a positioning projection 29 of a tape reel 32 described later are provided. In addition, a tape feed motor 30 (see FIG. 2) for rotating the platen drive shaft 27 and the take-up drive shaft 28 is incorporated below the cartridge mounting portion 6.

  The tape cartridge C has a tape reel 32 in which a printing tape T having a certain width (about 4.5 mm to 48 mm) is wound at the upper center portion inside the cartridge case 31, and a ribbon in which an ink ribbon R is wound in the lower right portion. The reel 33 is accommodated, and the printing tape T and the ink ribbon R are configured with the same width. A through-hole 34 is formed in the lower left part of the tape reel 32 to be inserted into the head cover 25 that covers the head unit 24. Further, the head unit 24 inserted into the through-hole 34 is provided with a platen roller 35 that is fitted to the platen drive shaft 27 and rotated to correspond to a portion where the printing tape T and the ink ribbon R overlap. . On the other hand, a ribbon take-up reel 36 is arranged in the vicinity of the ribbon reel 33, and the ink ribbon R fed out from the ribbon reel 33 is arranged so as to go around the head cover 25 and is taken up by the ribbon take-up reel 36. It is like that.

  When the tape cartridge C is mounted on the cartridge mounting portion 6, the through hole 34 is formed in the head cover 25, the center hole of the tape reel 32 is formed in the positioning protrusion 29, and the center hole of the ribbon take-up reel 36 is formed in the winding drive shaft 28. Then, the print head 26 is brought into contact with the platen roller 35 with the print tape T and the ink ribbon R interposed therebetween, and printing becomes possible. Thereafter, when the user inputs desired text (characters such as letters, numbers, symbols, and simple figures) and an image with the keyboard 3 while confirming the editing result of the display screen 5 and instructs printing, the tape printer 1 The print tape T is fed from the tape cartridge C by the tape feed motor 30 and the heat generating elements of the print head 26 are selectively heated to perform desired printing on the print tape T. The printed portion of the printing tape T is sent to the outside from the tape discharge port 21 as needed, and when printing is completed, the tape feeding motor 30 feeds the printing tape T to the position of the tape length including the margin, The feeding is stopped (then, the process proceeds to the cutting process).

  On the other hand, the printing tape T is composed of a recording tape Ta having an adhesive layer formed on the back surface, and a release tape Tb attached to the recording tape Ta by the adhesive layer. The printing tape T is wound in a roll shape with the recording tape Ta on the outside and the release tape Tb on the inside, and is accommodated in the cartridge case 31. In addition, a plurality of types of printing tape T having different tape types (tape width, tape ground color, ground pattern, material (texture), etc.) are prepared, and each of the cartridge cases 31 has one type. The printing tape T and the ink ribbon R are accommodated. A plurality of holes (not shown) for specifying the type of the tape cartridge C are provided on the back surface of the cartridge case 31. A plurality of tape identification sensors (such as microswitches) 37 (see FIG. 2) for detecting these are provided in the cartridge mounting portion 6 corresponding to the plurality of holes. By detecting the state of the hole, the tape type can be determined.

  Next, the control configuration of the tape printer 1 will be described with reference to the control block diagram of FIG. The tape printer 1 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 41, a random access memory (RAM) 42, a read only memory (ROM) 43, a flash ROM 44 (storage means), a display screen 5, and a keyboard. 3, a cutter motor 23, a tape cutter 22, a tape feed motor 30, a print head 26, a tape identification sensor 37, and a power control unit 45. The CPU 41 is connected to the ROM 43, the flash ROM 44, the display screen 5, the keyboard 3, the cutter motor 23, the tape feed motor 30, the print head 26, the tape identification sensor 37, and the power supply controller 45 via the bus 46.

  The RAM 42 is directly connected to the CPU 41 and is used as a work area when the CPU 41 performs various controls. The ROM 43 stores a control program and control data for the CPU 41 to perform various controls.

  The flash ROM 44 has a display data storage area 51, a file storage area 52, and a default setting storage area 53 (a storage setting storage area). The display data storage area 51 is an area for storing data (text data and image data; hereinafter referred to as “display data”) of display contents (text, images, etc.) currently displayed on the display screen 5. . That is, the display data in the display data storage area 51 is updated as needed each time the user inputs a character or the like. The display data is called when the tape printer 1 is turned on except for a specific case, and the display content based on the display data is displayed as an initial screen.

  The file storage area 52 is an area for storing (saving) the display data as a file. The file stored in the file storage area 52 can be called by the user at a desired timing and displayed on the display screen 5 (details will be described later). By storing the display data as a file, for example, even when information such as text input by the previous user is displayed on the display screen 5 when the user turns on the power of the tape printer 1, the user It can be determined that the information input by the previous user may be deleted. Whether or not the display data is stored as a file (whether or not it is stored) can be set according to the user's preference by “power-off setting” described later.

  The default setting storage area 53 stores information set in “power-off setting” described later as default settings in the power-off processing of the tape printer 1 (details will be described later).

  The cutter motor 23 is connected to the tape cutter 22 and functions as a cutting means. The tape feed motor 30 and the print head 26 function as printing means for performing printing on the printing tape T. As described above, the print head 26 and the tape identification sensor 37 are provided in the cartridge mounting unit 6, and the tape identification sensor 37 detects the type of the print tape T accommodated in the tape cartridge C.

  The power control unit 45 turns on / off the apparatus power by operating (pressing) the [power] key 12. Further, the tape printer 1 of the present embodiment has an auto power off function (auto power off means), and when no operation is performed by the user for a predetermined time (for example, there is no key input for 5 minutes). The CPU 41 issues a power-off instruction to the power control unit 45, and the power control unit 45 performs power-off based on this instruction. When the power is turned off by the [power] key 12 and the power is turned off by auto power off, the CPU 41 executes a power-off process based on the setting content of “power-off setting” set by the user.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the setting content of “power-off setting” will be described. "Power off setting" can be set in the environment setting menu (pressing the [environment setting] key 14), and selection candidates of "always save (save setting means)" and "always delete (save setting means)" Have. “Always save” is composed of two selection candidates of “save display data (display setting means)” and “erase display data (display setting means)”. The former is a power source using the auto power-off function. The latter is referred to when the power is turned off, and the latter is referred to when the user turns off the power (for example, when the [power] key 12 is pressed to turn off the power). “Save display data” and “Erase display data” have selection candidates for setting “Yes” / “No”, respectively. In this way, the display data can be saved / erased individually when the power is turned off by the auto power off function and when the user turns off the power. Can be convenient.

  The information set in the “power-off setting” is stored as a default setting in the default setting storage area 53, and the tape printer 1 controls the power-off process based on this default setting when the power is turned off thereafter. To do. Thus, when the power is turned off, the user does not have to set whether to save the input information each time, which is convenient.

  Here, the flow of processing when the power is turned off will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, when the tape printer 1 starts the power-off process (S01), the “power-off setting” is confirmed, and “always save” is set (selected) or “always erased” is set (selected). Is determined (S02). When “always save” is set (S03), the tape printer 1 determines whether the power-off process is power-off by the auto power-off function or power-off by the user.

  When the power is turned off by the auto power off function (S04), the tape printer 1 confirms the setting content of “save display data” (S05). When “Yes” is set in “Save Display Data” (S06), the tape printer 1 saves the display data stored in the display data storage area 51 as a file in the file storage area 52, and The display data stored in the display data storage area 51 is stored (saved) as it is (S07). Then, the apparatus is turned off (S08).

  On the other hand, when “No” is selected in “Save display data” (S09), the tape printer 1 saves the display data stored in the display data storage area 51 in the file storage area 52 and then displays it. The display data is erased from the data storage area 51 (the display data is not saved, S10). Then, the apparatus is turned off (S08).

  On the other hand, when the power-off process is a power-off by the user (S11), the tape printer 1 confirms the setting content of “erasure of display data” (S12). When “YES” is set in “DISPLAY DATA ERASE” (S13), the tape printer 1 stores the display data stored in the display data storage area 51 in the file storage area 52 and then stores the display data. The display data is erased from the area 51 (S14). Then, the apparatus is turned off (S08).

  On the other hand, when “NO” is set in “DISPLAY DATA ERASE” (S15), the tape printer 1 stores the display data stored in the display data storage area 51 as a file in the file storage area 52, In addition, the display data stored in the display data storage area 51 is kept as it is stored (the display data is not erased, S16). Then, the apparatus is turned off (S08).

  If “Yes” is set in “Save display data” and “No” is set in “Erase display data”, the device is turned off again after the device is turned off. When the power is turned on, the contents displayed before the power is turned off (the contents of the display data) are displayed again on the display screen 5.

  On the other hand, if “No” is set in “Save Display Data” and “Yes” is set in “Erase Display Data”, the power of the device is turned on again after the device is turned off. When is turned on, an initial display screen 5 (display screen 5 in which nothing is input) is displayed. In any of the above cases, the file can be called at a timing desired by the user and displayed on the display screen 5 by the file call procedure described later.

  As described above, by setting the display data to be displayed on the display screen 5 when the apparatus is turned on, even when the power is turned off against the user's will, the information is displayed when the power is turned on. Therefore, the user can continue to work, which is convenient. Also, by preventing the display data from being leaked to other users by setting the display data not to be displayed on the display screen 5 (displaying the initial display screen 5) when the apparatus is turned on. Can do. Also, other users can be provided with an input environment in the initial state regardless of the usage status of the previous user, and whether or not the information input by the previous user should be stored as in the past. The tape printer 1 can be used without worrying about the determination.

  Further, when “always erase” is set in the “power off setting” (S17), the tape printer 1 determines whether the power off process is the power off by the auto power off function or the power off by the user. Regardless, the display data is deleted from the display data storage area 51 without saving the display data in the file storage area 52 (S18). In this case, when the apparatus is turned on again, the initial display screen 5 (display screen 5 in which nothing is input) is displayed.

  Next, a procedure for calling a file stored in the file storage area 52 (file calling procedure) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, when the user presses the [File] key 15 at a desired timing, the tape printer 1 displays a file screen (S21). When “temporary storage” is selected by the user on this file screen, the tape printer 1 displays a temporary storage screen (S22). In this screen, options of “calling (file calling means)” for calling a file stored in the file storage area 52 and “erasing” for deleting (deleting) the file are displayed in the power-off process described above.

  When "calling" is selected by the user on this screen (S23), the tape printer 1 displays a saved file, that is, a callable file on the screen (calling screen) (S24). On this screen, every time the user presses the cursor key 13, the tape printer 1 sequentially displays the saved files. When the target file is selected by the user, the tape printer 1 calls the corresponding file (S25) and displays the contents of the file on the display screen 5 (S26). As a result, it is possible to reuse previously created text, images, etc., and it is possible to save the trouble of inputting the same text over and over, and to improve work efficiency.

  On the other hand, when “Erase” is selected by the user (S27), the tape printer 1 displays the file to be erased on the screen (erase screen) (S28). In this state, every time the user presses the cursor key 13, the tape printer 1 sequentially displays files to be erased. When the user selects a file to be erased, the tape printer 1 erases the corresponding file (S29).

[Second Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the tape printer 1 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In addition, since the structure of the tape printer 1 of 2nd Embodiment is the same as 1st Embodiment (refer FIG. 1 and FIG. 2), only a different part is demonstrated here.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the setting content of “power-off setting” according to the second embodiment. “Power off setting” can be set in the environment setting menu (pressing the [environment setting] key 14), and has selection candidates of “always save” and “always erase”. Further, “always save” is composed of two selection candidates “display data save” and “display data erase”, and these selection candidates are referred to when the user turns off the power.

  Here, the flow of processing when the power is turned off will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, when the tape printer 1 starts the power-off process (S31), it confirms “power-off setting” and determines whether “always save” is set or “always erase” is set ( S32). When “always save” is set (S33), the tape printer 1 determines whether the power-off processing is power-off by the auto power-off function or power-off by the user.

  When the power is turned off by the auto power off function (S34), the tape printer 1 stores the display data stored in the display data storage area 51 as a file in the file storage area 52 and stores it in the display data storage area 51. The displayed display data is stored (saved) as it is (S35). Then, the apparatus is turned off (S36). That is, in the second embodiment, when the power is turned off by the auto power off function, there is no option, and the display data is always automatically saved in the display data storage area 51 and the file storage area 52.

  On the other hand, when the power is turned off by the user (S37), the tape printer 1 determines whether “display data storage” or “display data deletion” is set. When “save display data” is set (S38), the tape printer 1 saves the display data stored in the display data storage area 51 as a file in the file storage area 52, and also displays the display data storage area. The display data stored in 51 is kept stored (saved) as it is (S39). Then, the apparatus is turned off (S36).

  On the other hand, when “deletion of display data” is set (S40), the tape printer 1 stores the display data stored in the display data storage area 51 in the file storage area 52 and then the display data storage area 51. The display data is erased from (S41). Then, the apparatus is turned off (S36).

  When the power is turned off by the above-described auto power-off function and when “save display data” is set, when the power of the device is turned on again after the power of the device is turned off, the display screen 5 The contents displayed before turning off (display data contents) are displayed again. On the other hand, when “Erase display data” is set, when the apparatus is turned on again after the apparatus is turned off, an initial display screen 5 (display screen 5 in which nothing is input) is displayed. Is done. In any case, the file can be called at a timing desired by the user and displayed on the display screen 5 by the above-described file calling procedure.

  Further, when “always erase” is selected in “power off setting” (S42), the tape printer 1 determines whether the power off processing is the power off by the auto power off function or the user power off. Regardless, the display data is deleted from the display data storage area 51 without saving the display data in the file storage area 52 (S43). In this case, when the apparatus is turned on again, the initial display screen 5 (display screen 5 in which nothing is input) is displayed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment (the first embodiment and the second embodiment), when the tape printer 1 is turned off, the information (text, image, etc.) inputted at that time is changed to “power supply”. Depending on the setting content of “off setting” (according to user preference), it can be automatically saved or deleted. When set to “Save”, the information entered by the user is reliably protected. For example, even if the power is turned off during editing of information, the work can be continued from the previous state. Is good. On the other hand, when “do not save (delete)” is set, for example, the user who uses the tape printer 1 next time can use it in the initial state regardless of the usage status of the previous user. As a result, when the user uses the tape printer 1 as in the prior art, it is difficult to determine whether the information input by the previous user should be stored (whether or not it can be deleted). The tape printer 1 can be used without any problems.

  In addition, by setting to automatically delete information that is entered when the power is turned off, for example, personal information entered when creating a personal name label or address label is leaked to other users. This is effective from the viewpoint of protecting personal information.

  It should be noted that a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to execute these processes may be displayed to the user when the display data is stored or deleted. For example, to delete the display data, display a confirmation screen with options such as “Turn off the power after deleting display data. [Yes] / [No]” and the user selects [Yes]. If you select, the display data is erased and the device is turned off. If No is selected, the device is turned off without erasing the display data (that is, saving the display data). . Alternatively, when the user selects [No], the power-off process may be interrupted to return to the state before the power-off process. Thereby, the user can grasp the state of the power-off process, and can prevent the process not intended by the user from being performed.

  Further, the tape printer 1 may be provided with notifying means such as an indicator indicating the setting status of “power off setting”. Thereby, the user can grasp | ascertain the present setting condition easily.

  Further, regardless of the embodiment described above, the apparatus configuration of the tape printer 1 and each step of the power-off process can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

1 is an external perspective view of a tape printer according to an embodiment of the present invention in an open state. It is a control block diagram of the tape printer concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the setting content of the "power-off setting" which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of power-off which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure for calling a file. It is a figure explaining the setting content of the "power-off setting" which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of power-off which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Tape printer 3 ... Keyboard 5 ... Display screen 12 ... [Power] key 41 ... CPU 44 ... Flash ROM 51 ... Display data storage area 52 ... File storage area 53 ... Default setting storage area

Claims (6)

An input means for inputting information;
Save setting means for setting whether to save the information input at the time of power-off of the device at the time of power-off;
Storage means for storing the information in a nonvolatile manner;
Control means for controlling a power-off process at the time of power-off,
The control means includes
An information processing apparatus that stores or deletes the information according to the setting of the storage setting means when the power is turned off. The storage means
A storage setting storage area for storing the setting by the storage setting means as a default setting;
The control means includes
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the power-off process is controlled based on the default setting stored in the storage setting storage area. Display means for displaying the information;
When the information is set to "save" at the time of power-off operation by the storage setting means, a display setting means for setting whether to display the information on the display means at the next power-on, The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: Power-off operation means for turning off the apparatus power at a desired timing;
An auto power-off means for automatically turning off the apparatus power,
The display setting means includes
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the information processing apparatus is individually set for each of a power-off state associated with the power-off operation unit and a power-off state performed by the auto power off unit. The storage means
A file storage area for storing the information as a file;
5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a file calling unit that calls the file stored in the file storage area at a desired timing. Each means in the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A tape printing apparatus comprising: a printing unit that prints the information on a tape.

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