JP2011076461A - Image processor, image processing method, system, management server device and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide various technology of circulating an electronic document. <P>SOLUTION: When an electronic document received from a management server device 1 is not printed, a user terminal device 6 generates area information on an imprint area on the electronic document, and transmits the generated area information, the received electronic document, and an imprint image to the management server device 1. When printing the electronic document, the user terminal device 6 combines identification information managed by the management server device 1 in association with file information received from the management server device 1 and the received electronic document to create a composite electronic document, and causes a printer 99 to print the composite electronic document. The user terminal device 6 causes an image reader 5 to read the electronic document printed on a print medium, and transmits the electronic document to the management server device 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic document circulation technique.

  In Japan, seals are traditionally used as tools for identifying individuals. A seal is tied to its owner and is used in public documents to prove that it is authentic. In recent years, electronic seal stamp systems that embed a seal image in an electronic document as if using a seal stamp on a terminal have become widespread.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a system that does not allow a user to add approval / disapproval of a document by determining a document delivery destination based on the presence / absence of an electronic seal on the document in a workflow system having a seal composition function. Yes.

JP-A-8-241355

  However, in the workflow system disclosed in Patent Document 1, when it is desired to stamp a document with a handwritten signature or the like, the document must be printed once. However, once printing is performed, there is a problem that the workflow for the document is broken.

  In addition, in a system (for example, a workflow system) created by specifying the procedure of the procedure so that the information and work between the related parties can smoothly flow, There is a problem that information cannot be sent to a person and an error occurs.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide various circulation techniques for electronic documents.

  In order to achieve the object of the present invention, for example, an image processing apparatus of the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is, an information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a management server apparatus that associates and manages a file of an electronic document, file information that identifies the file, and identification information issued to the file information, A receiving unit that receives the file of the electronic document to be stamped transmitted from the management server device and the file information of the file; a unit that receives an instruction as to whether or not to print the electronic document file received by the receiving unit; When the instruction is a non-printing instruction, the receiving unit receives the designation instruction for the target area to be stamped on the electronic document, and when the designation instruction is input, the position of the designated target area to be stamped is received. And area information indicating the size, and the generated area information, the electronic document file received by the receiving means, and the stamp to be combined with the stamp target area. Transmitting information for transmitting an image to the management server device, and identification information managed by the management server device in association with file information received by the receiving device when the instruction is a print command Requesting to the management server device, and receiving the identification information transmitted from the management server device in response to the transmission request by the requesting device, and receiving the received identification information and the receiving device. A synthesized electronic document is created by synthesizing with the printed electronic document, and the created synthesized electronic document is printed on a printing apparatus capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus; and the printing is performed by printing control by the printing control means. An acquisition unit configured to acquire an electronic document by causing a reading device capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus to read the electronic document printed on a print medium by the apparatus; There characterized in that it comprises a means for transmitting the acquired electronic document to the management server apparatus.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, various circulations of electronic documents can be performed.

The block diagram which shows the function structural example of a system. 5 is a flowchart of the operation of the management server device 1. The block diagram which shows the hardware structural example of the computer applicable to the management server apparatus 1 and the user terminal device 6. FIG. The figure which shows workflow information. The flowchart of operation | movement of the user terminal device 6. FIG. The figure which shows an example of a synthetic | combination electronic document. The figure which shows an example of a printed printing medium.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below shows an example when the present invention is specifically implemented, and is one of the specific examples of the configurations described in the claims.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of a system according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the system according to this embodiment includes a management server device 1, a user terminal device 6, an image reading device 5, and a printing device 99. The management server device 1 and the user terminal device 6 are connected to a network 10 such as a LAN so that they can communicate with each other. The user terminal device 6 is connected to an image reading device 5 (for example, a scanner device) for reading an electronic document recorded on a print medium such as paper as electronic data. Since the image reading device 5 only needs to be able to communicate with the user terminal device 6, the connection between these devices may not be direct. For example, the image reading device 5 may be connected to the network 10. . The user terminal device 6 is further connected to a printing device 99 (printer or the like) that prints recording information such as an electronic document on a printing medium such as paper. Note that the printing device 99 need only be able to communicate with the user terminal device 6 as in the case of the image reading device 5, and thus the connection between these devices may not be direct. May be connected.

  Further, it is assumed that both the management server device 1 and the user terminal device 6 are general personal computers that function as information processing devices. However, any device may be applied to the management server device 1 and the user terminal device 6 as long as the device has an arithmetic processing capability equal to or greater than that of a general personal computer.

  First, the management server device 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the management server device 1 includes a workflow information DB (database) 2, an electronic seal stamp DB 3, a stamping unit 4, a document conversion unit 7, and a management DB 9.

  Workflow information including two tables having a configuration illustrated in FIG. 4 is registered in the workflow information DB 2. In the table of FIG. 4A, document names (file names) of electronic documents to be circulated among a plurality of user terminal devices and identification information (Users 1 to 4) of the user terminal devices are arranged in the circulation order of the electronic documents. The circulation order information is registered in association with each other. The document name is an example of file information of the electronic document, and may be other information as long as it is information for uniquely identifying the electronic document.

  When the user of the user terminal device 6 wants to circulate one electronic document among a plurality of user terminal devices, the electronic document to be circulated, file information of the electronic document, circulation order information about the electronic document, Are transmitted to the management server device 1. The management server device 1 converts the electronic document received from the user terminal device 6 into the management DB 9 after being converted by the document conversion unit 7 described later. The file information and the circulation order information are associated with each other, as shown in FIG. Register in the table shown in a). When registering file information and circulation order information in the table, the management server device 1 issues a unique workflow ID for the set of file information and circulation order information. The issued workflow ID is associated with this set and registered in the table. Thereby, the management server apparatus 1 can comprise the table shown to Fig.4 (a).

  The table shown in FIG. 4B is registered in the workflow information DB 2 for each workflow ID. In this table, the electronic document having the document name associated with the workflow ID and registered in the table of FIG. 4A is circulated between the user terminal devices (User 1, 2, 3, 4 in FIG. 4B). In this case, the circulation state for each user terminal device is registered. The example shown in FIG. 4B indicates that a stamped electronic document has been acquired (approved) for the user terminal device of User1. In addition, the user terminal device of User 2 indicates that a stamped electronic document has not yet been acquired (request). The workflow ID is identification information indicating that it is for circulation or authentication.

  In the electronic seal stamp DB 3, account information of a user who can use this system is stored in association with a seal impression file including a plurality of seal impression images that can be used by this user. That is, the set of account information and seal stamp file is registered in the electronic seal stamp DB 3 for every user who can use this system (for each user). The new imprint image may be additionally registered in the imprint file associated with the account information by transmitting a new imprint image together with the account information from the user terminal device 6. In addition, by sending the imprint image deletion designation together with the account information from the user terminal device 6, the designated imprint image in the imprint file associated with the account information may be deleted.

  The stamping unit 4 synthesizes the imprint image received from the user terminal device 6 in the stamp target area indicated by the area information received from the user terminal apparatus 6 on the electronic document received as the stamp target electronic document from the user terminal apparatus 6. By doing so, a stamped electronic document (synthetic electronic document) is created.

  When the electronic document transmitted from the user terminal device 6 as an electronic document to be circulated among a plurality of user terminal devices is an electronic document that does not depend on a specific format such as a text document, the document conversion unit 7 The image information is converted into a synthesizable electronic document (such as PDF). The document conversion unit 7 registers the converted electronic document in the management DB 9. Note that when the electronic document transmitted from the user terminal device 6 as an electronic document to be circulated among a plurality of user terminal devices is already an electronic document in which image information can be combined, the document conversion unit 7 does not perform the conversion process. The received electronic document is registered in the management DB 9 as it is. In any case, the file information of the electronic document registered in the management DB 9 is registered in the table of FIG.

  In the management DB 9, in addition to the above-described electronic document, various information such as a template of a seal impression image can be registered. It is also possible to store a template of a seal image in the management DB 9, and the management server device 1 can create and register a seal image by combining the input information from the user terminal device 6 with this template. is there.

  For example, in the user terminal device 6, the user's name / department is input, and the management server device 1 combines the input name / department (input information) with the template, thereby obtaining the user's name / department. A user-specific seal image with a department name can be created.

  Furthermore, when the user's name / department is to be corrected due to personnel changes, the management server device 1 combines the input information retransmitted from the user terminal device 6 with the template, and corrects and re-registers the seal image. It is also possible.

  It is also possible to register a user name in the electronic seal stamp DB 3 in advance and create and register a seal image containing the user name by the management server device 1 combining the registered user name and the template. is there.

  It is also possible to read the date / time information timed by the management server device 1 or the user terminal device 6 and synthesize the read date / time information and the template. In this case, it goes without saying that the combined seal image is corrected and re-registered every time the read date / time information is different.

  Next, the user terminal device 6 will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the user terminal device 6 includes a registration unit 98, an area instruction unit 8, and a print control unit 12.

  When the user of the user terminal device 6 wants to circulate one electronic document among a plurality of user terminal devices, the user specifies the file information of the electronic document to be circulated and the circulation order information about the electronic document. Therefore, the registration unit 98 transmits the electronic document to be circulated and the designated file information and circulation order information to the management server device 1.

  When the user terminal device 6 receives the electronic document circulated from the management server device 1, the user terminal device 6 prompts the user to select whether or not to print the electronic document. When the user inputs a non-printing instruction (an instruction indicating that printing is not performed), the area instructing unit 8 prompts the user to set a stamp target area on the received electronic document. When the user sets the stamp target area, the area instruction unit 8 generates area information indicating the position and size of the set stamp target area. Of course, the user may designate a plurality of target areas for the electronic document. Then, the area instruction unit 8 transmits the circulated electronic document to the management server apparatus 1 as an electronic document to be stamped, and also generates the generated area information and a seal image selected by processing to be described later. Send to.

  The print control unit 12 operates when a user inputs an instruction to print an electronic document circulated from the management server device 1. The print control unit 12 requests the management server apparatus 1 for a workflow ID registered in the workflow information DB 2 in association with the file information received from the management server apparatus 1 together with the electronic document circulated from the management server apparatus 1. When the management server apparatus 1 receives the workflow ID transmitted in response to this request (transmission request), the received workflow ID is synthesized on the electronic document circulated from the management server apparatus 1 to generate the synthesized electronic document. create. Then, the created composite electronic document is printed on the printing apparatus 99.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of a computer applicable to the management server device 1 and the user terminal device 6.

  The CPU 31 controls the entire computer using computer programs and data stored in the ROM 32 and RAM 33. When this computer is applied to the management server apparatus 1, the CPU 31 executes each process described later as what the management server apparatus 1 performs. When this computer is applied to the user terminal device 6, the CPU 31 executes processing described later as what the user terminal device 6 performs.

  The ROM 32 is an example of a computer-readable storage medium, and stores setting data, a boot program, and the like of the computer.

  The RAM 33 is an example of a computer-readable storage medium, and has an area for temporarily storing computer programs and data loaded from an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 34, data received from an external device via an interface 37, and the like. . Further, the RAM 33 has a work area used when the CPU 31 executes various processes. That is, the RAM 33 can provide various areas as appropriate.

  The HDD 34 is an example of a computer-readable storage medium, and stores a computer program, data, and the like for causing the CPU 31 to execute various processes performed by an OS (operating system) and an apparatus to which the computer is applied.

  When this computer is applied to the management server device 1, the computer program includes a computer program for causing the CPU 31 to execute each process described later as what the management server device 1 performs. Further, the workflow information DB 2, the electronic seal stamp DB 3, and the management DB 9 are provided in the HDD 34.

  When this computer is applied to the user terminal device 6, the computer program causes the CPU 31 to execute each process performed by the user terminal device 6 including each process performed by the registration unit 98, the area instruction unit 8, and the print control unit 12. A computer program is included.

  Computer programs and data stored in the HDD 34 are appropriately loaded into the RAM 33 under the control of the CPU 31 and are processed by the CPU 31.

  The input device 35 is configured by a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, and a user of the computer can input various instructions to the CPU 31 by operating the input device 35.

  The display device 36 is configured by a CRT, a liquid crystal screen, or the like, and can display a processing result by the CPU 31 with an image, text, or the like.

  The interface 37 is composed of various interfaces. For example, the interface 37 includes a network interface for connecting the computer to the network 10 and a device interface for connecting the printing device 99 and the image reading device 5 to the computer.

  Reference numeral 38 denotes a bus connecting the above-described units.

  In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, the management server device 1 and the user terminal device 6 are both assumed to be computers having the configuration shown in FIG. 3, but the configuration of the computer is related to the configuration. It is not limited. In addition, each of the management server device 1 and the user terminal device 6 may be realized by computers having different configurations.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of processing performed by the user terminal device 6 when an electronic document is received from the management server device 1 as a circulation document. A computer program for causing the CPU 31 of the user terminal device 6 to execute the process according to the flowchart of FIG. 5 is stored in the HDD 34. The computer program includes a computer program for causing the CPU 31 to realize the functions of the area instruction unit 8 and the print control unit 12. The computer program stored in the HDD 34 is appropriately loaded into the RAM 33 according to the control by the CPU 31. Then, when the CPU 31 executes the computer program loaded on the RAM 33, the user terminal device 6 executes processing according to the flowchart of FIG.

  The management server device 1 refers to the circulation order information of the workflow ID = X in the table of FIG. 4A, and specifies the user terminal device to which the electronic document is next circulated. Here, it is assumed that the identified user terminal device is the user terminal device 6. In this case, the management server device 1 transmits the electronic document and its file information to the user terminal device 6.

  Therefore, in step S51, the user terminal device 6 acquires the electronic document transmitted from the management server device 1 and its file information as an authentication request to the RAM 33 via the interface 37.

  In step S52, whether the user terminal device 6 prints the electronic document received in step S51 and then performs stamping (including a signature), or does it perform stamping by synthesizing a seal image on the electronic document without printing? Is displayed on the display device 36. The user uses the input device 35 to input a method for performing the stamping. That is, one of a plurality of modes for performing processing for circulation or authentication is selected.

  If the input is a print instruction (second mode), the process proceeds to step S53. On the other hand, if the input is a non-print instruction (first mode), the process proceeds to step S56.

  The acquisition of the electronic document and the file information thereof in step S51 may be configured such that the user terminal device 6 acquires each after the mode is selected in step S52, that is, in steps S53 and S56.

  Next, in step S56, first, the user terminal device 6 prompts the user to input account information in order to obtain an imprint file from the management server device 1. For example, a screen for inputting account information is displayed on the display screen of the display device 36. In this case, the user inputs account information using the input device 35 on this screen. When the user inputs an account information transmission instruction using the input device 35, the user terminal device 6 transmits the account information to the management server device 1, and the seal file stored in the electronic seal stamp DB 3 in association with the account information. Acquisition request (second request).

  The account information may be input and stored in the RAM 33 when the user terminal device 6 communicates with the management server device 1 for the first time before step S51. In this case, in step S56, the account information input in advance is read from the RAM 33 and transmitted to the management server device 1.

  In addition, when the account information is received from the user in step S52, the CPU 31 of the user terminal device 6 may acquire the account information of the user terminal device 6 and transmit it to the management server device 1.

  In step S <b> 56, the user terminal device 6 further receives the seal stamp file transmitted from the management server device 1 in response to the above-described seal stamp file acquisition request via the interface 37 and acquires it in the RAM 33. In step S56, the user terminal device 6 further displays a list of a plurality of imprint images included in the imprint file acquired in the RAM 33 on the display screen of the display device 36, and prompts the user to select one of them. Therefore, the user uses the input device 35 to select any one of the seal impression images displayed in the list.

  In step S57, the user terminal device 6 displays on the display screen of the display device 36 an operation screen for setting a stamp target area for the electronic document received in step S51. Accordingly, the user operates the operation screen using the input device 35 to set a stamp target area on the electronic document (inputs a designation instruction for the stamp target area). Since an operation method for setting an area on an image displayed on the screen is general, a description of the operation method and an area designation screen is omitted.

  When the user sets a stamp target area using the input device 35, in step S57, the user terminal device 6 further generates area information indicating the position and size of the set stamp target area.

  When the user sets an area to be imprinted using the input device 35, in step S58, the user terminal apparatus 6 selects the selected imprint image, the electronic document received in step S51, and the area information generated in step S57. It transmits to the management server device 1. That is, the user terminal device 6 transmits approval information indicating approval to the electronic document to the management server device 1.

  As a result, the management server device 1 synthesizes the imprint image transmitted from the user terminal device 6 in the seal target area indicated by the region information transmitted from the user terminal device 6 of the electronic document transmitted from the user terminal device 6. By doing so, a stamped electronic document can be created. Then, the management server device 1 transmits the stamped electronic document and its file information to the user terminal device in the next circulation order of the user terminal device 6. The user terminal device in the next circulation order of the user terminal device 6 can be identified by referring to the table of FIG. 4A, and the circulation state for the user terminal device 6 is determined in the table of FIG. 4B. The device 6 may be “approved”.

  On the other hand, in step S53, the user terminal device 6 transmits the file information received in step S51 to the management server device 1, and makes an acquisition request for the workflow ID registered in the workflow information DB 2 in association with the file information. When the management server device 1 receives the file information, the management server device 1 acquires the workflow ID registered in the workflow information DB 2 in association with the file information from the workflow information DB 2 and transmits it to the user terminal device 6. Accordingly, the user terminal device 6 stands by in step S54 until the workflow ID transmitted from the management server device 1 is received, and if received, the process proceeds to step S55. The workflow ID is received by acquiring it in the RAM 33 via the interface 37.

  Next, in step S55, the user terminal device 6 generates a combined electronic document by combining the workflow ID received in step S54 with a predetermined position on the electronic document received in step S51. In step S55, the user terminal device 6 further outputs the created composite electronic document to the printing apparatus 99, and prints the composite electronic document on a print medium as shown in FIG. 6A.

  Note that the workflow ID to be combined with the electronic document may be any information (identification information) indicating the workflow ID, such as a barcode. Further, generation of a composite electronic document by combining the workflow ID on the electronic document may be performed on the management server device 1 side. In that case, the generated synthesized electronic document is received by the user terminal device 6.

  In step S55, the printing apparatus 99 may be controlled to print the received workflow ID with invisible ink (for example, ultraviolet fluorescent ink).

  When printing, a display such as “How many people will sign-in?” May be displayed on the display screen of the display device 36 to select and instruct the number of people to sign. For example, in the case of the table state shown in FIG. 4B, when the user terminal devices of Users 2 and 3 continue to stamp, “2 people” is selected. Then, when the information indicating the selected number of people is transmitted to the management server device 1, the management server device 1 updates the circulation state of the users 2 and 3 to “request” in the table of FIG. 4B in the workflow information DB2. Note that this table update is the same in this embodiment.

  Next, processing performed when the management server device 1 receives an electronic document from the user terminal device 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that a computer program for causing the CPU 31 of the management server apparatus 1 to execute processing according to the flowchart of FIG. 2 is stored in the HDD 34. This computer program stored in the HDD 34 is appropriately loaded into the RAM 33 in accordance with control by the CPU 31. Then, when the CPU 31 executes the computer program loaded in the RAM 33, the management server apparatus 1 executes processing according to the flowchart of FIG.

  Here, when the user terminal device 6 side selects a method for synthesizing an imprint image on the electronic document as a method for stamping the electronic document transmitted from the management server device 1 to the user terminal device 6, it is already stamped as described above. The management server apparatus 1 creates the electronic document. As a result, the management server device 1 can acquire the electronic document that has been stamped. However, after the electronic document transmitted from the management server device 1 to the user terminal device 6 is printed on the print medium by the printing device 99, the user terminal device 6 side performs a method of stamping (including a signature) on the print medium. When the user terminal 6 is selected, the user terminal device 6 operates as follows.

  First, the user sets the printed (signed) print medium in the image reading device 5 as shown in FIG. 6B, and inputs an instruction to read the print medium to the user terminal device 6 using the input device 35. When detecting this instruction, the user terminal device 6 controls the image reading device 5 to read information recorded on the print medium as image information. Then, the read image information is read and transmitted as an electronic document to the management server apparatus 1 (second transmission).

  Therefore, the management server device 1 can obtain the electronic document from the user terminal device 6 regardless of the method of stamping the electronic document transmitted from the management server device 1 to the user terminal device 6.

  The management server device 1 stands by in step S61 until the electronic document transmitted from the user terminal device 6 is received. Upon reception, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S62, when the management server device 1 receives the electronic document transmitted from the user terminal device 6, the management server device 1 checks whether or not a workflow ID is combined in the electronic document.

  When the workflow ID is printed with invisible ink (for example, ultraviolet fluorescent ink), when scanning is performed, normal scanning with visible light and scanning with a light source as ultraviolet light are performed. As a result, the workflow ID can be cut out from the scanning image using ultraviolet rays as a light source.

  As a result of the check, if the workflow ID is synthesized, the process proceeds to step S63. If the workflow ID is not synthesized, the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S63, the management server device 1 extracts the workflow ID synthesized in the electronic document received from the user terminal device 6, and determines whether or not the extracted workflow ID is registered in the workflow information DB2. To check. As a result of the check, if it is determined that the extracted workflow ID is not registered in the workflow information DB 2, it is determined that the electronic document is not a regular one that has been circulated or the circulation has ended, and this processing is performed. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the extracted workflow ID is registered in the workflow information DB 2, the file information registered in the workflow information DB 2 in association with the extracted workflow ID is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S64. Proceed to

  In step S64, the management server device 1 specifies the next circulation destination with reference to the table of FIG. 4A, and the electronic document received from the user terminal device 6 and the electronic document received from the user terminal device 6 are specified. Send file information. If the process proceeds directly from step S62 to step S64, in step S64, the electronic document and file information received from the user terminal device 6 are transmitted to the next circulation destination. On the other hand, when the processing is subsequently performed from step S63 to step S64, in step S64, the electronic document received from the user terminal device 6 and the file information acquired from the workflow information DB 2 in step S63 are sent to the next circulation destination. Send.

  In step S65, the management server device 1 updates the workflow information in the workflow information DB 2 as described above.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, even when signing directly on a print medium instead of an electronic seal stamp, a workflow ID is added when an electronic document is printed, so that the workflow system is broken. The process can proceed without any problems. That is, it is possible to provide a technique that does not depend on the stamping method.

  Also, even when signing directly on a print medium instead of an electronic seal stamp, the workflow system can be processed, so an electronic document with a third party (for example, another company) that cannot introduce the workflow system (For example, a contract) can be stored. Thereby, it is possible to improve a user's usability.

  In addition, it is possible to save electronic documents with non-PC owners (for example, people who work at factories) who cannot introduce a workflow system, and the workflow system can be completed between PC owners and non-owners. .

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which a workflow ID associated with an electronic document is combined and printed on the electronic document in accordance with a print instruction for the electronic document from the user. However, an operation other than printing may be performed by an approval instruction (output instruction) other than the electronic seal from the user. For example, a workflow ID associated with an electronic document may be added to the electronic document in accordance with an approval instruction from the user and output as a synthesized electronic document.

  In this case, when the management server device 1 receives the electronic document transmitted from the user terminal device 6, the management server device 1 checks whether or not a workflow ID is added to the electronic document.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since various electronic documents can be circulated without printing, it is possible to reduce costs and reduce environmental burdens by reducing paper.

Claims (8)

An information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a management server apparatus that associates and manages a file of an electronic document, file information that identifies the file, and identification information issued for the file information,
Receiving means for receiving the file of the electronic document to be stamped transmitted from the management server device, and file information of the file;
Means for receiving an instruction as to whether or not to print the electronic document file received by the receiving means;
If the instruction is a non-printing instruction, the receiving unit receives a designation instruction for a target area on the electronic document received, and when the designation instruction is input, the position of the designated target area for printing and Generate area information indicating the size, and transmit the generated area information, the electronic document file received by the receiving unit, and the imprint image to be combined with the stamp target area to the management server device. Sending means to
If the instruction is a print instruction, request means for requesting the management server apparatus to transmit identification information associated with the file information received by the reception section and managed by the management server apparatus;
The identification information transmitted from the management server device is received in response to the transmission request by the request unit, and the received identification information and the electronic document received by the reception unit are combined to create a composite electronic document, and the creation Print control means for printing the synthesized electronic document on a printing apparatus capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus;
An acquisition unit that acquires an electronic document by causing the reading device that can communicate with the information processing device to read the electronic document printed on the print medium by the printing device by the print control by the print control unit;
Means for transmitting the electronic document obtained by the obtaining means to the management server device. The management server device associates user account information and an imprint file including a plurality of imprint images, and manages each user,
The information processing apparatus further includes:
Second request means for making a transmission request for an imprint file managed by the management server device in association with account information of a user of the information processing device to the management server device;
Selection means for receiving an imprint file transmitted from the management server device in response to a transmission request from the second request means, and selecting any one of the plural imprint images in the received imprint file; With
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the transmission unit transmits the seal image selected by the selection unit. The file information of the file of the electronic document is the file name of the file,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the identification information of the file of the electronic document is an ID assigned in advance to the file. An information processing method performed by an information processing apparatus that can communicate with a management server apparatus that manages an electronic document file, file information that identifies the file, and identification information issued for the file information in association with each other. And
A receiving step in which the receiving means of the information processing apparatus receives a file of an electronic document to be stamped transmitted from the management server apparatus, and file information of the file;
The means of the information processing apparatus accepting an instruction as to whether or not to print the electronic document file received in the receiving step;
When the instruction is a non-print instruction, the transmission unit included in the information processing apparatus accepts a designation instruction for a target area on the electronic document received in the reception step, and when the designation instruction is input, Generating region information indicating the position and size of the designated seal target region, the generated region information, the file of the electronic document received in the reception step, and an imprint image to be combined with the seal target region; Transmitting to the management server device;
When the instruction is a print instruction, the request unit included in the information processing apparatus sends an identification information transmission request managed by the management server apparatus in association with the file information received in the reception step. A required process for the device;
The print control means included in the information processing apparatus receives the identification information transmitted from the management server apparatus in response to the transmission request in the requesting process, and the received identification information and the electronic document received in the receiving process A print control step of combining and creating a composite electronic document, and printing the generated composite electronic document on a printing apparatus capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus;
An acquisition unit included in the information processing apparatus causes an electronic document printed on a print medium by the printing apparatus by print control in the print control step to be read by a reading apparatus that can communicate with the information processing apparatus. An acquisition process to acquire;
The means included in the information processing apparatus includes a step of transmitting the electronic document acquired in the acquisition step to the management server device. A management server device that associates and manages a file of an electronic document, file information that identifies the file, and identification information issued to the file information, and an information processing device that can communicate with the management server device , A system composed of
The information processing apparatus includes:
Receiving means for receiving the file of the electronic document to be stamped transmitted from the management server device, and file information of the file;
Means for receiving an instruction as to whether or not to print the electronic document file received by the receiving means;
If the instruction is a non-printing instruction, the receiving unit receives a designation instruction for a target area on the electronic document received, and when the designation instruction is input, the position of the designated target area for printing and Generate area information indicating the size, and transmit the generated area information, the electronic document file received by the receiving unit, and the imprint image to be combined with the stamp target area to the management server device. Sending means to
If the instruction is a print instruction, request means for requesting the management server apparatus to transmit identification information associated with the file information received by the reception section and managed by the management server apparatus;
The identification information transmitted from the management server device is received in response to the transmission request by the request unit, and the received identification information and the electronic document received by the reception unit are combined to create a composite electronic document, and the creation Print control means for printing the synthesized electronic document on a printing apparatus capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus;
An acquisition unit for acquiring an electronic document by causing the reading device that can communicate with the information processing device to read the electronic document printed on the print medium by the printing device by the print control by the print control unit;
Second transmission means for transmitting the electronic document acquired by the acquisition means to the management server device,
The management server device
Means for generating a stamped electronic document by synthesizing the imprint image transmitted by the transmission means in the area indicated by the area information transmitted by the transmission means in the electronic document transmitted by the transmission means;
Means for transmitting the stamped electronic document to another device;
Means for transmitting identification information managed in association with file information received by the receiving means to the information processing apparatus in response to a transmission request by the requesting means;
Identification information synthesized in the electronic document transmitted by the second transmission means, file information managed in association with the extracted identification information, and an electronic document transmitted by the second transmission means, And means for transmitting to the other device.   A computer program for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A management server device that associates and manages an electronic document and identification information indicating circulation or authentication, and an information processing device capable of communication,
Receiving means for receiving the electronic document from the management server device;
An instruction unit that selects and instructs one of a plurality of modes for performing processing for circulation or authentication of the electronic document received by the receiving unit; and when the first mode is selected by the instruction unit, the electronic document Transmission means for transmitting approval information indicating approval to the management server;
An information processing apparatus comprising: output means for outputting a synthesized electronic document in which the identification information is added to the electronic document when the second mode is selected by the instruction means. A management server device capable of communicating with an information processing device,
A holding unit that holds an electronic document file, file information that identifies the file, and identification information issued to the file information in association with each other;
A transmission means for transmitting a file of an electronic document to be sealed to the information processing apparatus and file information of the file;
Means for transmitting the identification information to the information processing apparatus when receiving a transmission request for the identification information from the information processing apparatus;
When receiving from the information processing apparatus region information indicating a target region to be imprinted and an imprint image to be combined with the target region to be imprinted, the imprint image is combined with the region indicated by the region information in the electronic document. And a means for generating a stamped electronic document.

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