JP2011164154A - Display input device and image forming device including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a user's convenience in inputting a name considering the intent of the user while avoiding unlimited naming, using predefined alert conditions. <P>SOLUTION: A display input device includes: a display part; an input part for accepting pressing down of a key displayed on the display part and input to name data to be registered; a storage part which associates and stores the input name and the data; and a determination part which determines whether the input name satisfies the predefined alert conditions or not, before storing the data in the storage part. When the determination part determines that the input name satisfies the predefined alert conditions, the display part displays an alert screen for notifying that the input name satisfies the predefined alert conditions. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a display input device having a display portion and an input portion such as a touch panel, and an image forming apparatus such as a copier, a multifunction peripheral, a printer, and a FAX device provided with the same.

  A storage unit such as a semiconductor memory or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and a display input device with a screen having a liquid crystal display unit or a touch panel, for example, may be provided in an electric or electronic device (for example, a copier, a multifunction device, etc.) Image forming apparatus). For example, an image forming apparatus has a large number of functions (for example, enlargement / reduction, consolidated printing, double-sided printing, etc.), and various electric and electronic devices are becoming more and more multifunctional. A display input device including a liquid crystal display unit and a touch panel has an advantage that it is easy to see visually and a user can easily select and set a use function, and is often used.

  When storing data in the storage unit, the display input device may accept input of a name attached to the data. For example, the image forming apparatus stores, as a kind of data, a program and image data for enabling easy setting input when performing input to the display input device. The display input device accepts an input of a name attached to this program or image data. An example of a facsimile machine provided with such a display input device is described in Patent Document 1.

  Specifically, Patent Document 1 has a name registration mode for registering name data as transmission source information in a table for each one-touch or abbreviated dial key, and for an arbitrarily selected one-touch or abbreviated dial key. Facsimile apparatus provided with means for retrieving name data registered in the table from the table, and means for registering the name data retrieved by the means in the table as name data for the one-touch or speed dial key to be registered Is described. Thereby, it is intended to easily and quickly register the same or similar name data (see Patent Document 1: Claim 1, paragraph [0008], etc.).

JP-A-6-164895

  In recent years, the storage capacity of the storage unit has been increased and benefited, and the number of data such as programs and image data that can be stored in the storage unit has increased compared to the conventional case. For this reason, for example, in order to efficiently search for data such as data with the same or similar name, or a name that does not show any content such as only a symbol, there may be a lot of data having a problem with the name. is there. When the data having a problem with the name increases, it becomes difficult for the user to find the data to be used when calling the data. Also, the more data that has a problem in the name, the harder it is to grasp the contents of the data. Whether or not to give a problematic name to the data depends on the intention of the user. As described above, it is problematic in terms of data retrieval efficiency to enable the problematic naming without limitation and without warning. On the other hand, if the registration of the problematic name is not allowed at all, it may be contrary to the intention of the user, and the convenience for the user may be deteriorated.

  Here, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, although there is no clear definition of what a one-touch key or an abbreviated dial key is, it is understood as a key for setting a transmission destination with an input shorter than a normal FAX number. . The number of one-touch keys in the invention of Patent Document 1 is unknown, but if the number of one-touch keys increases, it is difficult for the user to find the target key (program), for example, the same or similar It takes time to confirm the contents of the key with the name. Therefore, the invention described in Patent Document 1 cannot cope with the above problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art, and uses a predetermined warning condition to avoid unrestricted naming while considering the user's intention and using it for name input. The problem is to improve the convenience of the user.

  In order to solve the above problem, a display input device according to claim 1 includes a display unit that displays a screen for registering one or a plurality of data, pressing of a key displayed on the display unit, and data to be registered. An input unit for accepting an input for naming, a storage unit for storing the input name and data input as appended to the data in association with each other, and before storing the data in the storage unit, the input name is: A determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined warning condition is satisfied, and when the determination unit determines that the input name satisfies a predetermined warning condition, the display unit A warning screen for notifying that the input name satisfies a predetermined warning condition is displayed.

  According to this configuration, a warning screen is displayed informing that the input name satisfies a predetermined warning condition. Thereby, the user can recognize the possibility that there is a problem in the name given to the data to be stored in the storage unit. Therefore, it is possible to avoid giving a problematic name to the data, such as it becomes difficult to search.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the warning condition includes a predetermined condition in which the name of the data already stored in the storage unit and the input name are the same. Based on the rules, the similarity condition that the input name and the name of the data already stored in the storage unit are similar, the name of the data already stored in the storage unit and a part of the input name are the same There are continuous conditions in which the difference part is a continuous relationship in numbers and / or characters, the input name does not include characters and is an insufficient condition consisting only of symbols and / or numbers, and the input name does not include characters and is only blank Any one, all, or a plurality of conditions among blank conditions consisting of:

  According to this configuration, the warning condition includes any one, all, or a plurality of conditions of the same condition, similar condition, continuous condition, insufficient condition, and blank condition. As a result, the user can grasp when it is difficult to find out the contents of the data and it becomes difficult to grasp the contents of the data by storing (registering) the data with the name satisfying the warning condition. Thus, naming that can be problematic is avoided.

  In the invention according to claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or 2, when the warning screen is displayed on the display unit, the input unit inputs an input for correcting the input name, and the input name. The storage unit accepts an input to be stored as it is, the storage unit stores warning name permission data indicating that the name satisfying the warning condition is stored in the storage unit as it is, and the display unit Even if the input name satisfies the warning condition, the warning screen is not displayed if the warning name permission data is stored.

  According to this configuration, an input for correcting the input name and an input for storing the input name as it is in the storage unit are selectively received. Thereby, the name reflecting the user's intention can be performed. If warning name permission data is stored, the warning screen is not displayed. For a user who allows a problem name that satisfies the warning condition to be attached to the data, the warning screen may be unnecessary and troublesome. Accordingly, the fact that the name satisfying the warning condition is stored in the storage unit as it is in the past is left as a history of warning name permission data. And a warning screen is not displayed with respect to the user who may attach | subject the name which satisfy | fills warning conditions to data. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from giving a troublesome feeling.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the second or third aspect of the invention, when the warning condition includes a plurality of conditions, the storage unit is configured for all or some of the plurality of conditions. The warning name permission data is individually stored, and the display unit satisfies the warning condition, and the warning condition is a condition corresponding to the warning name permission data stored. The warning screen is not displayed.

  For example, there are cases where it is desired to avoid registration (memory) with the same name, but registration (memory) with a similar name is acceptable, and registration may or may not be allowed depending on conditions. Therefore, according to this configuration, when the warning name permission data is stored separately for each condition, and the warning condition included in the input name is a condition corresponding to the stored warning name permission data, the warning screen Is not displayed. Thereby, it is possible to display the warning screen only in the case of a condition that the user does not want to register. Therefore, the warning screen can be displayed or hidden according to the user's intention, which is highly convenient.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the invention, when the input screen satisfies the warning condition and the warning screen is not displayed, the display unit stores the warning name permission data stored therein. For each condition corresponding to, a name that satisfies the warning condition is given, and a disapproval key for performing an input that does not permit the storage of data in the storage unit is displayed, and the storage unit displays the non-permitted key. The warning name permission data under the condition corresponding to the permission key is deleted.

  According to this configuration, when the input unit accepts pressing of the disapproval key, the warning name permission data is deleted. Thereby, once warning name permission data is memorize | stored, the user can restart the display of a warning screen. In addition, since the warning name permission data corresponding to the non-permission key is deleted, even if the registration is permitted for a plurality of conditions included in the warning condition, the user again displays the warning screen only for some conditions. Can be displayed. Therefore, the user can set display / non-display of the warning screen in detail, and the degree of freedom of setting is high.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the third to fifth aspects of the invention, if the warning screen is not displayed even if the input name satisfies the warning condition, the display unit is already stored in the storage unit. Display a name list screen display key for displaying a name list screen in which a list of names of the recorded data is displayed. When the name list screen display key is pressed, the name list screen is displayed. The input for selecting one name from the names in the displayed name list screen is accepted as an input for attaching a name to the data, and the storage unit assigns the name selected on the name list screen to the data. And stored in association with the data.

  According to this configuration, the name list screen is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the naming state, tendency, etc., such as what kind of name exists. Therefore, when naming that satisfies the warning condition, it is easy to determine whether the data can be stored as it is. Also, one name selected from the names in the name list screen is stored in association with the data as a name attached to the data. Thus, when a name that satisfies the same or similar warning conditions is attached to the data, the input for naming is completed only by selecting the name. Therefore, when a name that satisfies the warning condition is assigned, the naming auxiliary function works, and the name can be determined easily and quickly.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the third to seventh aspects of the present invention, the determination unit inputs identification information for identifying a user to the input unit, or stores the identification information. Based on the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit, the user is identified, the storage unit stores the warning name permission data for each user, and the display unit is the warning name permission data. However, the warning screen is not displayed for the user stored in the storage unit, and the warning screen is displayed for the user whose warning name permission data is not stored in the storage unit. It was decided to.

  A display input device or a device having a display input device may be shared by specific members. Therefore, according to this configuration, the user is specified, and the warning name permission data is stored for each user. The display / non-display of the warning screen is determined for the name satisfying the warning condition for each user, and the display / non-display of the warning screen is determined for each user. Therefore, it is possible to perform naming according to each user's intention.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 7, wherein when the warning condition includes a plurality of conditions, the storage unit stores the warning name permission data for each user among the plurality of conditions. The warning name permission data is individually stored for all or a part of the conditions, and the display unit allows the warning name permission data in which the input name satisfies the warning conditions and the warning conditions are stored. If the condition corresponds to the above, the warning screen is not displayed.

  According to this configuration, for each user, the warning name permission data is stored individually for all or some of the plurality of conditions. Thereby, even if the display input device is shared, it is possible to display and hide the warning screen according to the intention of each user, depending on the case of each user. Therefore, convenience is high.

  An image forming apparatus according to a ninth aspect includes the display input device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus that can easily avoid storing (registering) data with a problematic name that makes it difficult to find data.

  As described above, by using the display input device of the present invention, a warning screen is displayed using a predetermined warning condition, so that unlimited naming can be avoided. In addition, since a warning screen is displayed in consideration of the user's intention, a display input device and an image forming apparatus that are highly convenient for the user can be provided.

It is a front model sectional view showing an example of a compound machine concerning an embodiment. It is a top view which shows an example of the operation panel which concerns on embodiment. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a multifunction machine according to an embodiment. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the login screen in the operation panel which concerns on embodiment, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a soft keyboard. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the calling screen at the time of selecting the workflow which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of a setting at the time of displaying a workflow in a wizard format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the menu screen of a workflow. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the selection screen of a setting item. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display format determination screen in order to determine the display format at the time of calling a workflow. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the workflow name input screen which concerns on embodiment, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a registration completion screen. It is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of the warning conditions which concern on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a warning display, (a) shows the case of the same condition, (b) shows the case of a similar condition, (c) shows the case of a continuous condition. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a warning display, (a) shows the case of insufficient conditions, (b) shows the case of blank conditions. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a name input screen. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a name input screen, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a name list screen. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a name input screen, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a name list screen. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a name input screen, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a name list screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the display control at the time of name input with the operation panel which concerns on embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, the present invention can be applied to various display input devices, but the operation panel 1 (corresponding to the display input device) is taken as an example, and the case where it is attached to the multifunction peripheral 100 (corresponding to the image forming device) is taken as an example. Will be described. However, each element such as configuration and arrangement described in this embodiment does not limit the scope of the invention and is merely an illustrative example.

(Outline of image forming apparatus)
First, an outline of a multifunction peripheral 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of a multifunction peripheral 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation panel 1 for making various settings for the multifunction device 100 is provided in front of the multifunction device 100 (details will be described later). Further, the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the present embodiment is provided with the image reading unit 3 and the document conveying device 4 at the top. The multifunction peripheral 100 includes a sheet feeding unit 5a, a conveyance path 5b, an image forming unit 6, an intermediate transfer unit 7a, a fixing unit 7b, a discharge conveyance unit 8a, a double-side conveyance path 8b, and the like.

  The document transport device 4 has a document tray 41 on which a document to be read is placed. Then, the document conveying device 4 automatically and continuously conveys the documents from the document tray 41 one by one to the reading position (feed reading contact glass 31). The document conveying device 4 is attached to the image reading unit 3 so that it can be opened and closed in the vertical direction with the back side of the paper in FIG. 1 as a fulcrum, and the contact glass of the image reading unit 3 (the feed reading contact glass 31 and the placement reading). It functions as a cover for pressing the contact glass 32) from above.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 1, the image reading unit 3 includes a feed reading contact glass 31 on the upper surface and a placement reading contact glass 32 on which a document is placed when reading a document such as a book one by one. Arranged. In the image reading unit 3, a lamp, a mirror, a lens, an image sensor and the like (not shown) are arranged. The image sensor reads the original based on the reflected light of the original passing through the feed reading contact glass 31 or the original placed on the placement reading contact glass 32. The image sensor converts the reflected light into an analog electrical signal corresponding to the image density, and then performs quantization to obtain image data of the document. Note that the image reading unit 3 of the present embodiment can also read in color, and can also read in black and white.

  The plurality of paper feeding units 5a in the main body of the multi-function peripheral 100 are each of a size (for example, A type, A type such as A4, B4, B type paper, etc.) and various papers (for example, copy paper, recycled paper, cardboard, OHP sheet) Etc.). Each paper feed unit 5a includes a paper feed roller 51 that is driven to rotate, and feeds paper one by one to the transport path 5b during printing.

  The conveyance path 5b is a path through which the sheet is conveyed from the sheet feeding unit 5a to the image forming unit 6 in the apparatus. Then, on the conveyance path 5b, a guide plate for guiding the sheet, a pair of conveyance rollers 52 that are rotationally driven during conveyance of the sheet (in FIG. 2, a total of three of 52A, 52B, and 52C from the top) are conveyed. A registration roller pair 53 or the like is provided that waits for the sheet to be printed in front of the image forming unit 6 and feeds the sheet in accordance with the transfer timing of the formed toner image.

  The image forming unit 6 includes a plurality of image forming units 60 (60Bk for black, 60Y for yellow, 60C for cyan, 60M for magenta) and an exposure device 61. The exposure device 61 outputs laser light while turning it on and off based on image data read by the image reading unit 3, image data stored in a storage device 92 described later, and the like, and scans and exposes each photosensitive drum. The image forming unit 60 includes a photosensitive drum that is rotatably supported, and a charging device, a developing device, a cleaning device, and the like disposed around the photosensitive drum. Then, a toner image is formed on the peripheral surface of the photosensitive drum by each image forming unit 60 and the exposure device 61.

  The intermediate transfer unit 7 a receives the primary transfer of the toner image from each image forming unit 60 and performs the secondary transfer on the sheet. The intermediate transfer unit 7a includes primary transfer rollers 71Bk to 71M, an intermediate transfer belt 72, a driving roller 73, a plurality of driven rollers 74, a secondary transfer roller 75, a belt cleaning device 76, and the like. Each primary transfer roller 71 </ b> Bk to 71 </ b> M sandwiches a corresponding photosensitive drum and an endless intermediate transfer belt 72. A transfer voltage is applied to each of the primary transfer rollers 71 </ b> Bk to 71 </ b> M, and the toner image is transferred to the intermediate transfer belt 72.

  The intermediate transfer belt 72 is stretched around a drive roller 73 and the like, and rotates around the drive roller 73 connected to a drive mechanism (not shown) such as a motor. The intermediate transfer belt 72 and the drive roller 73 sandwich the intermediate transfer belt 72 with the secondary transfer roller 75. The toner images (black, yellow, cyan, and magenta) formed by each image forming unit 60 are sequentially transferred to the intermediate transfer belt 72 in a superimposed manner without misalignment, and then applied with a predetermined voltage. The image is transferred onto the sheet by the secondary transfer roller 75.

  The fixing unit 7b fixes the toner image transferred to the paper. The fixing unit 7b is mainly composed of a heating roller 77 containing a heating element and a pressure roller 78 in pressure contact therewith. When the sheet passes through the nip between the heating roller 77 and the pressure roller 78, the toner is melted and heated, and the toner image is fixed on the sheet. The sheet discharged from the fixing unit 7b is sent toward the discharge tray 81.

  The discharge conveyance unit 8a sorts the printed paper in the discharge tray 81 direction, the double-sided conveyance path 8b direction, and the sheet conveyance direction. The discharge conveyance unit 8a includes a discharge roller pair 82 that feeds the paper in the direction of the discharge tray 81 or reversely rotates for double-sided printing and performs switchback. In addition, the discharge transport unit 8a includes a switching valve 83, for example, to switch the paper transport direction. The switching valve 83 rotates and guides the paper to the discharge tray 81, or guides the single-side printed paper to the double-sided conveyance path 8b during double-sided printing.

  The duplex conveyance path 8 b connects the downstream side of the fixing unit 7 b and the upstream side of the registration roller pair 53. The double-sided conveyance path 8b is provided with a plurality of double-sided conveyance roller pairs 84 (a total of 84A, 84B, and 84C) that are rotationally driven for double-sided printing, and single-sided printed paper is conveyed.

(Operation panel 1)
Next, an example of the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the operation panel 1 is provided on the upper front side of the multifunction device 100, and menus and keys for giving settings and operation instructions for the multifunction device 100 and the post-processing device 2 (see FIG. 4 and the like). And a liquid crystal display unit 11 (corresponding to a display unit) for displaying various images such as status messages of the multifunction peripheral 100 and the screen. The user can press various keys displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 to perform various settings and operation instructions for copying and data transmission of the multifunction peripheral 100.

  In addition, a transparent touch panel unit 12 (corresponding to an input unit) is provided on the upper surface of the liquid crystal display unit 11, and the touch panel unit 12 is for detecting the position and coordinates of the part pressed by the user on the liquid crystal display unit 11. It is. The detected coordinates using the touch panel unit 12 are compared with the positions and coordinates of various keys shown on the liquid crystal display unit 11, and the key selected by pressing by the user is specified. In addition, as the touch panel part 12, those of each system such as a resistive film system, a surface acoustic wave system, an infrared system, and a capacitance system can be adopted, and there is no particular limitation.

  The operation panel 1 is provided with the following hardware keys (buttons). For example, a numeric keypad 13 (corresponding to an input unit) for inputting numbers, a start key 14 (corresponding to an input unit) for instructing to start processing such as copying after various settings are provided. Further, a copy key 15 (corresponding to an input unit) pressed when using the copy function, a transmission key 16 (corresponding to the input unit) pressed when using the scanner function, and the FAX function are provided. Also provided is a workflow key 17 (corresponding to an input unit) that is pressed when creating or registering a workflow or calling a workflow (details will be described later). As described above, in order to perform various settings, mode selections, and the like for each function of the multifunction peripheral 100, the operation panel 1 is provided with the touch panel unit 12 and various hard keys as input units.

(Hardware configuration of MFP 100 etc.)
Next, an example of a hardware configuration of the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the multifunction peripheral 100 and the like according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main body side of the multifunction device 100 will be described. A main body control unit 9 (corresponding to a determination unit) is provided in the main body of the multifunction peripheral 100. The main body control unit 9 is connected to, for example, the operation panel 1, the document conveyance device 4, the image reading unit 3, the paper feeding unit 5a, the conveyance path 5b, the image forming unit 6, the fixing unit 7b, the discharge conveyance unit 8a, and the like. Control.

  The main body control unit 9 includes elements such as a CPU 91, for example. The CPU 91 is stored in a storage device 92 (corresponding to a storage unit), performs calculations based on a developed control program, and controls each unit of the multifunction peripheral 100. The main body control unit 9 performs various functions such as a main control unit that performs overall control and image processing, an engine control unit that controls printing by performing ON / OFF of a motor that rotates an image forming and various rotating bodies, and the like. A plurality of types may be provided. In this description, a form in which these control units are combined is shown and described.

  The storage device 92 is connected to the main body control unit 9. The storage device 92 is configured by combining nonvolatile and volatile storage devices 92 such as ROM, RAM, and HDD. The storage device 92 can store various data such as a control program, control data, setting data, and image data for the multifunction peripheral 100.

  The main body control unit 9 is connected to an interface unit (hereinafter referred to as an I / F unit 93) including various connectors, sockets, a FAX modem, and the like. The I / F unit 93 is connected to a plurality of external computers 200 (for example, personal computers) and a partner FAX apparatus 300 (only one is shown for convenience in FIG. 6) via a network, a public line, or the like. For example, the image data obtained by the image reading unit 3 can be stored in the storage device 92 or transmitted to the external computer 200 or the counterpart FAX device 300 (scanner function, FAX function). It is also possible to perform printing, FAX transmission, etc. based on image data transmitted from the external computer 200 or the partner FAX apparatus 300 and input to the multifunction peripheral 100 (printer function, FAX function).

  In addition, the main body control unit 9 recognizes an input made on the operation panel 1 and controls the multifunction peripheral 100 so that copying or the like is performed according to the setting of the user. In addition, for example, the main body control unit 9 performs various image processing (for image data obtained by reading an original with the image reading unit 3 or image data input to the multi-function device 100 via the I / F unit 93). For example, an image processing unit 94 that performs reduction, rotation, density conversion, and the like) is provided. The image data processed by the image processing unit 94 is transmitted to, for example, the exposure device 61 and used for scanning / exposure of the photosensitive drum.

  The operation panel 1 of this embodiment includes a display control unit 2 (corresponding to a determination unit), a memory 10 (corresponding to a storage unit), a driver circuit 102, a liquid crystal display unit 11, and a touch panel unit 12. The display control unit 2 includes a CPU, an IC, and the like, controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 11, receives the output of the touch panel unit 12, and specifies the coordinates pressed on the liquid crystal display unit 11. Data such as a table indicating the correspondence between the output of the touch panel unit 12 and the coordinates is stored in the memory 10. The display control unit 2 identifies and recognizes the key selected (pressed) on the setting screen DS by comparing the coordinates of the pressed position with the image data of each setting screen DS.

  Specifically, in order to select setting items for each function of the multifunction peripheral 100 and set the setting values, the selection of keys displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 is repeated from the uppermost display on the liquid crystal display unit 11. Then, each time the key is selected, the display control unit 2 switches the display on the liquid crystal display unit 11, and finally the setting value of the function to be selected and set is set. The display control unit 2 recognizes that this function has been selected and set, and transmits the contents to the main body control unit 9 of the main body. Accordingly, the main body control unit 9 causes each unit such as the image forming unit 6 to perform an operation reflecting the function selected and set on the operation panel 1, and the user's intention is reflected in printing or the like (for example, Density setting and scaling).

  The screen and image data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 are stored in, for example, the memory 10 in the operation panel 1. Accordingly, the display control unit 2 reads the image data of the screen to be displayed next from the memory 10 every time a key in the setting item selection screen DF or each setting screen DS is pressed.

  The screen and image data displayed by the liquid crystal display unit 11 may be stored in the storage device 92 on the main body side, for example. In this case, the operation panel 1 receives image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 from the storage device 92 via the main body control unit 9 and temporarily stores the image data in the memory 10, for example. Upon receiving this image data, the display control unit 2 gives an instruction to the driver circuit 102 that actually controls the display of the liquid crystal screen. The operation panel 1 is provided with only the driver circuit 102, the liquid crystal display unit 11 and the touch panel unit 12, and the functions of the display control unit 2 and the memory 10 are substituted for the configuration on the main body side (CPU 91 and storage device 92). Also good.

(Authentication in MFP 100)
Next, an example of authentication in the MFP 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a login screen D1 on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the soft keyboard D2.

  First, the main body control unit 9 basically puts the multifunction device 100 in an unusable state (logout state). Further, the operation panel 1 does not accept setting of various functions such as copying and a job start instruction. For example, in an unusable state, even if an operation / input for performing a copy or FAX transmission is performed on the operation panel 1, the operation panel 1 is ignored and the main body control unit 9 ignores the input. Even if image data is transmitted from the external computer 200, printing is not performed, and the main body control unit 9 does not perform printing even if it receives the transmission of image data and temporarily stores it in the storage device 92 or the like.

  On the other hand, when authentication with a usable person is obtained, the login state is entered, and the main body control unit 9 makes the multifunction device 100 usable. The operation panel 1 also accepts settings for various functions such as workflows and job start instructions. In the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the present embodiment, the user is authenticated by performing input on the operation panel 1 or by causing the reader / writer 95 (corresponding to an identification information acquisition unit) to read the card 400. In order to give the multifunction device 100 an authentication function, it is only necessary to be able to either input the operation panel 1 or read the card 400 with the reader / writer 95.

  First, authentication based on input to the operation panel 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the user receives the authentication by the input to the operation panel 1 and logs in, as shown in FIG. 4A, the user specifies the user name (or user ID) and the login password on the login screen D1. Is input as information (identification information) for identifying. The liquid crystal display unit 11 displays a login screen D1 when the multifunction peripheral 100 is in a logout state.

  For example, when the user presses the login user name key K1, the display control unit 2 displays a soft keyboard D2 shown in FIG. When the login password key K2 is pressed, the display control unit 2 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display the soft keyboard D2. Then, the user inputs his login user name and login password. And the display control part 2 displays an input result in the login user name display column B1 and the login password display column B2. For example, the characters displayed in the login password display field B2 are “*” or the like for the number of characters of the password, and the password itself is not displayed.

  When the user completes the input of the login user name and the login password (input of identification information), the user presses the login key K3. When the display control unit 2 recognizes that the login key K3 is pressed, an authentication operation is performed. For example, when authentication is performed on the operation panel 1, authentication information for all users of the MFP 100 (in this case, login user name and login password input data) is stored in advance in the memory of the operation panel 1. 10 is stored. The display control unit 2 compares the authentication information with the input identification information and confirms whether they match. If they match, the display control unit 2 transmits data indicating that the MFP 100 may be used by the main body control unit 9 and data regarding the user. The display control unit 2 releases the lock, and the operation panel 1 accepts any setting of various functions and a job start instruction.

  Further, for example, the authentication may be performed using the main body control unit 9 or the storage device 92. In this case, authentication information of the user of the multifunction device 100 is stored in advance in the storage device 92. When the login key K3 is pressed, data indicating the login user name and login password is sent from the display control unit 2 to the main body control unit 9. The main body control unit 9 compares the authentication information in the storage device 92 with the received identification information and confirms whether they match. If they match, the main body control unit 9 recognizes that the multifunction device 100 may be in a usable state, and data indicating that the multifunction device 100 may be used by the display control unit 2 or information specifying the user (for example, User name). Thereby, the display control unit 2 releases the lock, and the operation panel 1 accepts setting of various functions such as copying and an instruction for starting a job.

  Next, authentication based on reading of the card 400 will be described with reference to FIG. For example, information (identification information) for identifying the user, such as a user name and a login password, is stored in advance in the card 400 (for example, written in the card 400 by the reader / writer 95). The reader / writer 95 is provided at an arbitrary place such as the right side surface of the multifunction peripheral 100, for example. An authentication device 96 is connected between the reader / writer 95 and the main body control unit 9. The authentication device 96 includes a controller that performs data communication, data processing, and the like, and an authentication storage unit that stores authentication information of the user of the multifunction peripheral 100 in advance.

  When the stored content of the card 400 is read by the reader / writer 95, the read data is input from the reader / writer 95 to the authentication device 96. The authentication device 96 compares the read data with the authentication information in the authentication storage unit (in this case, it may be the same as the identification information stored in the card 400 possessed by each user) and confirms whether they match. If they match, the authentication device 96 transmits data indicating that the main body control unit 9 may use the multifunction device 100 and information (for example, a user name) specifying the user. The main body control unit 9 transfers the data to the display control unit 2. Upon reception of the transfer data, the display control unit 2 releases the lock, and the operation panel 1 accepts setting of various functions such as copying and an instruction for starting a job.

  As described above, in the multi-function device 100 of the present embodiment, the display control unit 2 and the memory 10 of the operation panel 1, the main body control unit 9 and the storage device 92, and the authentication device 96, a plurality of parts in the multi-function device 100 are configured. It can function as an authentication unit that performs authentication.

(Call and use of workflow)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7, an example of the outline of the workflow and the call and use of the workflow according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a call screen D3 when selecting a workflow according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a setting flow when a workflow is displayed in a wizard format. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the menu screen D4 when the workflow is displayed in the menu format.

  The multi-function device 100 of this embodiment has a wide range of settable functions and has various setting items. Then, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays a selection screen DF for selecting a setting item to be set from a plurality of setting items, and the user selects (presses) a setting item (function) used for printing or transmission. ). For example, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays each setting item as a key. The liquid crystal display unit 11 displays a setting screen DS for the selected setting item. The user can select and set various functions by pressing keys displayed on each setting screen DS, hard keys arranged around the liquid crystal display unit 11, and the like. Since there are too many types of setting items and setting screens DS for the setting items, for convenience, illustration (except for the case described later) is avoided and only functions (setting items) that can be set are listed below.

  First, when used as a copy (when the copy key 15 is pressed to enter the copy mode), the MFP 100 includes, for example, document image quality (character, photo, character + photo, etc.), copy density, paper selection, magnification, Eco print, margin, center shift, frame erase, duplex / split (single-sided / double-sided, double-sided / single-sided, double-paged / double-sided, etc.), booklet, cover attachment, original set orientation, original size, sorting, sorting, black and white reversal, mirror image Setting items such as printing, pagination, image composition, aggregation (2-in-1, 4-in1, etc.), margin addition, continuous reading batch printing, trial copying, re-copying, stapling, and punching are prepared. The user sets the setting value in the setting item by inputting the setting item displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 to the setting screen DS.

  Next, when the multifunction device 100 is used as a scanner (the multifunction device 100 can be used as a scanner by pressing the transmission key 16), for example, the multifunction device 100 stores the document size, transmission size, resolution, document set orientation, and storage. File format, image quality (density, color mode, compression rate, image quality of documents such as photos and text, etc.), division, frame erasing, page-by-page output, continuous reading, file name input, center movement, destination selection, destination registration Setting items such as password, e-mail transmission, and other party reception confirmation are prepared. The user sets the setting value in the setting item by inputting the setting item displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 to the setting screen DS.

  Next, when the MFP 100 is used as a FAX (the MFP 100 can be used as a scanner by pressing the transmission key 16), for example, the MFP 100 has its own station information registration (FAX number, ID, etc.), direct Transmission, memory transmission, rotation communication, batch transmission, F-code communication, reception when out of paper, abbreviated number, original density, original size, transmission destination selection, transmission destination registration, redial, duplex transmission, enlargement / reduction transmission, reserved transmission, Setting items such as interrupt transmission, time designation communication, polling communication, relay transmission, reception image data transfer, encryption communication, communication result notification, paper size confirmation, aggregation (2-in-1 etc.), and double-sided reception are facilitated. The user sets the setting value in the setting item by inputting the setting item displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 to the setting screen DS.

  Here, for example, there are setting items that are frequently combined when the user uses the multifunction device 100, such as a combination of aggregation and double-sided, in order to reduce paper consumption. However, as described above, the setting items (functions) of the multifunction device 100 are diverse, and it is troublesome to perform the same setting every time the multifunction device 100 is used.

  Therefore, in the MFP 100 of the present embodiment, combinations of setting items that are frequently used in advance can be selected and created in advance, and the combinations of setting items can be stored as a workflow (a type of program or data) (details will be described later). . Then, when the user calls a stored workflow (a program including data indicating preselected setting items and display order and display format), a screen for setting the preselected setting items is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11. Is displayed.

  For example, the user presses the workflow key 17 when calling a workflow registered in advance. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, a calling screen D3 for selecting a workflow to be used (called) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11. For example, in FIG. 5, an image showing a workflow named “clean copy”, “saving copy”, “easy fax”, “easy mail”, “easy folder”, “save to my folder” is displayed. An example is shown. When an image indicating each workflow is pressed, the workflow corresponding to the image is called from the storage device 92 or the memory 10, and a screen for setting by the workflow is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11.

  Also, below the call screen D3, a registration / edit key K4 that is pressed when creating a new workflow or editing an already registered workflow is arranged. As shown in FIG. 5, the workflows that can be displayed on one screen are limited. Therefore, when the next key K5 is pressed, the screen is switched to the call screen D3 of the next page. When the previous key K6 is pressed, the screen is switched to the call screen D3 for the previous page.

  Next, display and setting when a workflow is called will be described. When the workflow is called, a wizard display format, a menu display format, and a list display format are prepared as display formats for setting screens. Which display format is used for display can be set, for example, when a workflow is registered. Therefore, the setting when the workflow is called for each display format will be described.

[Wizard display format]
First, the wizard display format in the workflow will be described with reference to FIG. For example, FIG. 6 shows an example of a workflow in the wizard format when the “saving copy” workflow in FIG. 5 is called.

  The workflow shown in FIG. 6 is created and registered so as to include setting items of “paper selection”, “aggregation”, and “double-sided / divided”. The workflow is created and registered so that the setting screen DS of each setting item is displayed in the order of the setting screen DS1 of “paper selection” → the setting screen DS2 of “aggregation” → the setting screen DS3 of “double-sided / divided”. ing. Note that the black line arrows in FIG. 6 indicate the display order. Therefore, the number of setting items included and the setting screen DS differ depending on the contents of the workflow.

  In each setting screen DS, a previous key K7 and a next key K8 are arranged. When the previous key K7 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays the previous setting screen DS. When the next key K8 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays the next setting screen DS. The user can set a setting value for each setting item by pressing a setting key arranged in each setting screen DS. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the pressed setting key is displayed in a black and white reversed state (white character on a black background).

  When creating and registering a workflow, default values of setting values that are selected and set can be determined when each setting screen DS is displayed (details will be described later). For example, when a workflow is created so that “4 in 1” is the default value for aggregation, when the “aggregation” setting screen DS2 is displayed, the 4 in 1 key is already selected as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11.

  When setting is completed for all setting items registered in advance as a workflow, a setting list D5 is displayed. In the setting list D5, setting items included in the workflow and setting values in the setting items are displayed. In the setting list D5, an execution start key K8 and a setting change key K9 are displayed. When the execution start key K8 is pressed, the main body control unit 9 grasps the contents shown in the setting list D5, controls the multifunction peripheral 100 with the grasped contents, and performs copying. When the setting change key K9 is pressed, for example, the “paper selection” setting screen DS1 is displayed again, and the user can set the setting items included in the workflow again.

[Menu display format]
Next, a menu display format in the workflow will be described with reference to FIG. For example, FIG. 7 shows an example of the menu screen D4 in the menu display format when the “saving copy” workflow in FIG. 6 is called.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the menu display format, when the “saving copy” workflow is called, a “paper selection” menu image i 1, an “aggregation” menu image i 2, and a “duplex / division” menu image i 3 are displayed. Is done. Therefore, the menu image displayed on the menu screen D4 differs depending on the content of the workflow. Each menu image also displays a default setting value. Thus, in the menu display format, the setting items included in the workflow are displayed as a menu.

  The user presses the menu image of the setting item whose setting value is to be changed. Thereby, the display of the liquid crystal display unit 11 is switched to the setting screen DS for each setting item as shown in FIG. 6, for example. Then, when the setting on the setting screen DS is completed, the display on the liquid crystal display unit 11 is switched again to the menu screen D4 shown in FIG.

  The menu screen D4 is provided with an OK key K10 and a cancel key K11. When the OK key K10 is pressed, the setting list D5 shown in FIG. The details of the setting list D5 may be the same as those described with reference to FIG. When the cancel key K11 is pressed, the setting using the workflow is canceled.

[List display format]
Next, a list display format in the workflow will be described with reference to FIG. In this list display format, when a workflow to be used is selected by pressing on the call screen D3 in FIG. 6, the setting list D5 shown in FIG. 6 is suddenly displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11. The details of the setting list D5 may be the same as those described in the wizard display format with reference to FIG.

(Create and register workflow)
Next, an outline of workflow creation and registration in the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the setting item selection screen DF according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display format determination screen D6 for determining a display format for calling a workflow.

  First, creation and registration of a workflow related to the copy function will be described with reference to FIG. For example, after the workflow key 17 is pressed and the registration / edit key K4 is pressed on the call screen D3 (see FIG. 5), an input for instructing creation of a workflow related to copying by pressing the copy key 15 or the like is displayed on the operation panel. When set to 1, new registration of a workflow related to copying is started.

  FIG. 8A is an example of a selection screen DF1 for setting items to be included in the workflow regarding the copy function. The selection screen DF1 may be the same as the setting item selection screen DF at the time of normal copy setting. As shown in FIG. 8A, the liquid crystal display unit 11 includes a plurality of tabs such as a document / paper / finishing tab TB1, an image quality tab TB2, a layout / editing tab TB3, and an application / others tab TB4 in the selection screen DF1. indicate. Note that a plurality of tabs may be provided.

  For example, when the document / paper / finishing tab TB1 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays setting items related to the document / paper / finishing as shown in FIG. Each setting item (function) is arranged as a key. For example, when the manuscript / paper / finishing tab TB1 is pressed, the manuscript size key K12 for setting the size of the manuscript to be read, the paper selection key K13 for setting the paper used for printing, and the placement reading contact glass 32. Also, a document setting direction key K14 for setting the document setting direction on the document conveying device 4 and a sort / sorting key K15 for setting the printing order of each page when printing a plurality of copies are arranged. .

  Although not shown, when the layout / edit tab TB3 is pressed, setting items (keys) relating to the layout and editing of pages and images in copying are displayed (for example, enlargement / reduction, aggregation, duplex printing, etc.). When the image quality tab TB2 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays a setting item corresponding to a setting item relating to image quality (for example, density setting) as a key. When the application / others tab TB4 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays application setting items relating to copying (for example, mirror image printing, black and white reversal printing, etc.) as keys.

  Next, creation and registration of a workflow relating to a transmission function (image data transmission and FAX transmission to a computer or storage unit as a scanner) will be described with reference to FIG. For example, after the workflow key 17 is pressed and the registration / edit key K4 is pressed on the call screen D3 (see FIG. 9), an input for instructing creation of a workflow related to transmission is performed by pressing the transmission key 16 or the like. Then, new registration of a workflow related to transmission is started.

  FIG. 8B is an example of a selection screen DF2 for setting items to be included in the workflow regarding the transmission function (image data transmission or FAX transmission to a computer or storage unit as a scanner). This selection screen DF2 may be the same as the setting item selection screen DF at the time of normal transmission setting. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the liquid crystal display unit 11 includes a plurality of destination tabs TB5, document / transmission format tab TB6, color / image quality tab TB7, application / others tab TB8 in the transmission selection screen DF2. Display the tab. Note that a plurality of tabs may be provided.

  For example, for transmission, each setting item is arranged as a key. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the document / transmission format tab TB6 is pressed, setting items regarding the document to be read and the transmission format of the image data are displayed. For example, the liquid crystal display unit 11 includes a document size key K16 for setting the size of a document to be read, a transmission size key K17 for setting the size of image data to be transmitted, and a document placed on the document transport device 4. In order to set the original size mixed key K18 for setting whether to perform automatic discrimination when the sizes of the originals are not uniform, the number of pages to be included in one page of image data, etc. A single-sided / double-sided selection key K19, a file format key K20 for setting the format of image data to be transmitted (for example, PDF or TIFF), etc. are arranged (although functions are also assigned to other setting item keys). The explanation is omitted).

  Although not shown, when the destination tab TB5 is pressed, setting items and setting screens DS relating to the destination of the image data obtained by reading by the image reading unit 3 are displayed. (For example, transmission method distinction, address book, etc.). When the color / image quality tab TB7 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays the setting items corresponding to the setting items relating to the image quality (for example, the density, the color setting of transmission image data such as full color and gray) as keys. To do. When the application / others tab TB8 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays application setting items relating to transmission (for example, frame deletion) as keys.

  When a key as a setting item is pressed on these selection screens DF (DF1, DF2, etc.), the display control unit 2 defaults in the selected setting item as shown in FIG. In order to set the set value, a setting screen DS for each setting item is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11. Each setting screen DS at the time of creating a workflow may be the same as when using the normal multifunction device 100.

  After the selection of the setting item and the setting of the default setting value are repeated, the display control unit 2 determines whether the input indicating that the display control unit 2 ends the selection of the setting item to be included in the workflow has been performed. Check. There can be a plurality of types of input for ending selection of setting items to be included in the workflow. For example, it can be arbitrarily determined such as pressing the start key 14 or pressing the workflow key 17 on the setting item selection screen DF.

  If an input indicating that selection of setting items to be included in the workflow is completed is performed, the display control unit 2 displays a display format determination screen D6 as shown in FIG. The display format determination screen D6 is a screen for determining the display format when the workflow is called. For example, the user presses one of the menu format key K21 (menu display format), the shortcut method key K22 (list display format), and the wizard format key K23 (wizard display format) on the display format determination screen D6. . The display control unit 2 grasps the display format corresponding to the key selected when the next key K24 is pressed as the display format of the workflow being created.

  When the selection input of the display format is made and the next key K24 displayed on the display format determination screen D6 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 performs naming of the workflow stored in the storage device 92 or the memory 10 or the like. The name input screen D7 is displayed.

  It should be noted that a new workflow may be created and registered using a template or a previously registered workflow. For example, when the template or any workflow is selected after the workflow key 17 is pressed and the registration / edit key K4 is pressed on the call screen D3 (see FIG. 8), the template or the previously registered workflow is selected. Creation and registration of a new workflow using is started.

  The template is a workflow created by the manufacturer of the multifunction device 100 for setting items that are necessary for the user and are considered to be selected by the user for each purpose of the workflow. By using a template, a user who is not familiar with the operation of the multifunction peripheral 100 can easily create a workflow.

  When a new workflow is created and registered using a template or a previously registered workflow, the setting items included in the newly created workflow are the same as the setting items included in the template. You can change the default settings. Even when a new workflow is created and registered using a template or a previously registered workflow, a new setting item may be added.

(Input of name, overview of registration)
Next, input and registration of a workflow name in the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a workflow name input screen D7 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a registration completion screen.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the name input screen D7 is provided with a number change key K25, a name change key K26, a registration key K27, a cancel key K28, and the like. When the number change key K25 is pressed, the display control unit 2 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display the soft keyboard D2. The soft keyboard D2 to be displayed may be the same as that shown in FIG. When the soft keyboard D2 is closed, the display control unit 2 displays the result input with the soft keyboard D2 in the number display field B3. Note that the number may be automatically assigned without being determined by the user's input.

  Even when the name change key K26 is pressed, the display control unit 2 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display the soft keyboard D2. In this case, the soft keyboard D2 to be displayed may be the same as that shown in FIG. When the soft keyboard D2 is closed, the display control unit 2 displays the result input with the soft keyboard D2 in the name display field B4.

  When the display control unit 2 recognizes that the registration key K27 has been pressed, the workflow is registered if there is no problem, for example, a warning condition (details will be described later) is satisfied. The workflow may be stored in the storage device 92. When storing in the storage device 92, for example, the display control unit 2 displays the name of the workflow, the display format, the setting items included, the display order of the setting items (matching the selection order of the setting items when creating the workflow), Is transmitted to the main body control unit 9 as a workflow, and the storage device 92 stores the data. The cancel key K28 is pressed to cancel the registration (storage) of the workflow.

  Further, the workflow may be stored in the memory 10 of the operation panel 1. When storing in the memory 10, for example, the display control unit 2 displays the workflow name, the display format, the setting items included, the display order of the setting items (matching the selection order of the setting items when creating the workflow), Data including default setting values and the like is stored in the memory 10.

  It should be noted that the workflow creator (user name of the logged-in user) may be included as data to be stored when the workflow is registered (stored), and the workflow can be used only by the creator. For example, since the MFP 100 according to the present embodiment has an authentication function for identifying a user, when the logged-in user opens the workflow call screen D3, the display control unit 2 displays the template or logged-in user. Only the workflow created by may be displayed on the call screen D3. The created workflow may be called by all users of the multifunction device 100. In other words, workflows may be shared. For example, when the authentication function of the multifunction device 100 is not used, the workflow is shared.

  When the storage (registration) of the workflow is completed, a registration completion window D8 as shown in FIG. 10B is displayed. When the OK key K29 in the registration completion window D8 is pressed, the registration completion window D8 is closed.

(Warning condition for name)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a warning condition for a name attached to the workflow according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of a warning condition according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the operation panel 1 of the present embodiment, when the registration key K27 is pressed, it is confirmed whether there is a problem with the name (hereinafter referred to as “input name”) input to the workflow. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the input name satisfies (has a predetermined warning condition). For example, this determination may be performed by the display control unit 2 or may be performed by the main body control unit 9.

  For example, when the main body control unit 9 makes a determination, the warning condition is stored in the storage device 92. Then, data indicating the input name is transmitted from the display control unit 2 to the main body control unit 9, and the main body control unit 9 confirms the name of the workflow already stored in the storage device 92 and the warning condition, and makes a determination. Do. On the other hand, for example, when the display control unit 2 makes a determination, the warning condition is stored in the memory 10. The display control unit 2 confirms the data indicating the input name, the name of the workflow already stored in the memory 10 and the warning condition, and makes a determination. Thus, the display control unit 2 and the main body control unit 9 can be used as a determination unit.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the warning conditions in the present embodiment include, for example, the same conditions, similar conditions, continuous conditions, insufficient conditions, and blank conditions. It is not always necessary to include all of the above conditions, and other conditions may be included.

First, the same condition is a condition for the display control unit 2 and the main body control unit 9 to check the name of the registered workflow for whether there is the same input name. Assuming that <XXX> is the input name and <<XXX> is one of the registered workflows (also shown in the following example), in the following cases, the display control unit 2 or the body control The unit 9 determines that the input name satisfies the same condition among the warning conditions.
Examples <ABCDEF>-<ABCDEF>, <Aiueo>-<Aiueo>, <ABC123>-<ABC123>

Next, the similar condition is a condition for the display control unit 2 and the main body control unit 9 to check whether there is a registered workflow name similar to the input name. In the following cases, the display control unit 2 and the main body control unit 9 determine that the input name satisfies the similarity condition of the warning conditions.
Examples <ABCDE>-<ABCZZ>, <Aiueo X>-<Aiueo Z>, <Ai ABCDEF>-<ABCDEF>
In the present embodiment, a similar condition is set when there is a registered workflow in which the input name and a part of the name are common and the number of common character strings is larger than the number of character strings not common. Note that there are various criteria for determining whether or not they are similar, and for example, they may be arbitrarily defined such that they are similar when only one character is different.

Next, the continuous condition is a condition for the display control unit 2 and the main body control unit 9 to check whether there is a registered workflow name that has a continuous relationship with the input name. In the following cases, the display control unit 2 and the main body control unit 9 determine that the input name satisfies the continuous condition among the warning conditions.
Examples <ABC001>-<ABC002>, <Aiueo A>-<Aiueo B>, <5ABC>-<6ABC>
In the present embodiment, if the input name and a part of the name are common, and the character string that is not common is continuous (sequential number) in numbers or alphabets, it is determined that the continuous condition is satisfied. Note that there are various criteria for determining whether or not they are continuous, and they may be arbitrarily defined.

Next, the inadequate condition is a condition in which the display control unit 2 or the main body control unit 9 confirms whether or not the input name is only one character or only a symbol or number, and the name is insufficient. is there. In the following cases, the display control unit 2 and the main body control unit 9 determine that the input name satisfies the insufficient condition among the warning conditions.
Examples <A>, <A>, <123>, <123 @ $%>,

Next, the blank condition is a condition for the display control unit 2 and the main body control unit 9 to check whether the input name is not given a name or is only blank. In the following cases, the display control unit 2 and the main body control unit 9 determine that the input name satisfies the blank condition of the warning conditions.
Example <>, <>

  That is, in the warning condition, the input name and the name of the data already stored in the storage unit are based on the same condition that the name of the data already stored in the storage unit and the input name are the same, and a predetermined rule. The similarity condition is similar, the name of the data already stored in the storage unit and the input name are partly the same and the difference is a continuous relationship in numbers and / or characters, the input name is Any one, all, or a plurality of conditions including an insufficient condition that does not include characters and includes only symbols and / or numbers, a blank condition that does not include characters and includes only blanks, and the like.

  When a workflow with an input name that satisfies these warning conditions is registered, when the workflow is called, it is confused due to difficulty in grasping the contents (for example, the same condition, similar condition, continuous condition), or the target workflow is unknown (Insufficient conditions, blank conditions, etc.) can occur. Therefore, the warning screen A when the input name satisfies the warning condition will be described.

(Warning screen A)
Next, an example of the warning screen A in the name registration on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a warning display in name registration on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is the same condition, (b) is the similar condition, (c ) Indicates the case of continuous conditions. FIG. 13 is also an explanatory diagram showing an example of a warning display in name registration on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, where (a) shows an insufficient condition and (b) shows a blank condition. .

  When the registration key K27 is pressed, if the display control unit 2 or the main body control unit 9 determines that one of the conditions included in the warning condition is included in the input name, the display control unit 2 displays the liquid crystal display. The warning screen A is displayed on the part 11. That is, the display input device (operation panel 1) of the present invention includes a display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) for displaying a screen for registering one or a plurality of data, pressing of a key displayed on the display unit, An input unit (such as the touch panel unit 12) for accepting an input for assigning a name to data to be registered, and a storage unit (the storage device 92 or the memory 10) that stores the input name and data input as attached to the data in association with each other. ) And a determination unit (display control unit 2 or main body control unit 9) for determining whether the input name satisfies a predetermined warning condition before storing the data in the storage unit, When the determination unit determines that the input name satisfies a predetermined warning condition, the display unit displays a warning screen A for notifying that the input name satisfies a predetermined warning condition.

  The warning screen A is different for each condition as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, and the warning type (condition) is displayed in the warning type display column in each warning screen A. FIG. 12A is an example of the warning screen A1 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 when the name of the registered workflow includes the same name as the input name (when the same condition is satisfied). FIG. 12B is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 when the display control unit 2 determines that there is a name similar to the input name among the registered workflow names (when the similarity condition is satisfied). This is an example of the warning screen A2. FIG. 12C shows the liquid crystal display unit 11 when the display control unit 2 determines that there is a name that has a continuous lower relationship with the input name in the registered workflow names (when the continuous condition is satisfied). This is an example of the warning screen A3 displayed on the screen. FIG. 13A is an example of a warning screen A4 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 when the display control unit 2 determines that the input name is insufficient (when a similar condition is satisfied). FIG. 13B is an example of a warning screen A5 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 when the input name is blank or the display control unit 2 determines that there is no name (when a similar condition is satisfied). is there.

  Each warning screen A is provided with a correction key K30. When the display control unit 2 recognizes that the correction key K30 has been pressed, the display control unit 2 displays the soft keyboard D2 (see FIG. 4B) on the liquid crystal display unit 11. The user corrects the input name by inputting to the displayed soft keyboard D2. When the correction is completed, for example, the screen returns to the name input screen D7 shown in FIG. In addition, various warning screens A include screens on which a registration key K31 is arranged. When the display control unit 2 recognizes that the registration key K31 is pressed, the input name is registered (stored) as the workflow name even if the warning condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, for example, in the case of an input name that satisfies the blank condition, it is clearly inappropriate as a workflow name. It becomes extremely difficult to grasp the contents and call the target workflow. Therefore, on the warning screen A5 for the input name that satisfies the blank condition, the correction key K30 may be displayed without displaying the registration key K31, and the correction may be made without fail.

  Also, each warning screen A has an explanatory effect and action when the correction key K30 and the registration key K31 are pressed. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the input name satisfies the insufficient condition, it is difficult to consider the input name indicating the content of the workflow. The warning screen A4 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 without fail.

  On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, if the input name satisfies the same condition, similar condition, and continuous condition, the content of the workflow is shown to some extent or the intention of the user is reflected. Registration is permitted even if the warning conditions are met. Then, as described in the operation and effect of the registration key K31 in FIGS. 12A to 12C, for the same condition, similar condition, and continuous condition, once names satisfying these conditions are registered, Thereafter, the warning screen A is not displayed.

  Specifically, warning name permission data, which is data indicating that registration has been performed, is stored in the storage device 92 and the memory 10 even if the same condition, similar condition, and continuous condition are satisfied. The warning name permission data may be stored in the storage device 92 or may be stored in the memory 10. The warning name permission data may be stored individually for each of the same condition, similar condition, and continuous condition.

  For example, if the registration key K31 is pressed on the displayed warning screen A1 that satisfies the same condition and the workflow (data) is stored as it is, the warning name that the name is given while satisfying the same condition The permission data is stored in the storage device 92 or the memory 10. Also, for example, if the registration key K31 is pressed on the warning screen A2 that is displayed while satisfying the similar condition and the data is stored with the name, the warning name permission data indicating that the name is given while satisfying the similar condition Is stored in the storage device 92 or the memory 10. Also, for example, if the registration key K31 is pressed on the warning screen A3 displayed satisfying the continuous condition and the data is stored with the name, the warning name permission data indicating that the name is given while satisfying the continuous condition Is stored in the storage device 92 or the memory 10.

  As a result, if the same condition, similar condition, and continuous condition are registered without being corrected even if each warning screen A is displayed, the warning screen A of the same condition is not displayed thereafter. For example, if the user does not want to register a name that satisfies the same condition but may register a name that satisfies the similar condition, the user can enter the registration key without correcting it when the similar condition warning screen A2 is displayed. What is necessary is just to press K31. As a result, the warning screen A2 is not displayed even when a name that satisfies the similarity condition is attached.

  That is, when the warning screen A is displayed on the display unit (the liquid crystal display unit 11), the input unit (the touch panel unit 12 or the like) inputs the input name to be corrected, or the input name is stored as it is in the storage unit (the storage device 92 or The memory 10) accepts an input to be stored, the storage unit stores warning name permission data indicating that the name satisfying the warning condition is stored in the storage unit as it is, and the display unit displays the warning condition with the warning condition. Even if it is satisfied, the warning screen A is not displayed if the warning name permission data is stored. In addition, when the warning condition includes a plurality of conditions, the storage unit individually stores warning name permission data for all or some of the plurality of conditions, and the display unit has the input name of the warning condition. And the warning condition is a condition corresponding to the stored warning name permission data, the warning screen A is not displayed.

  Further, the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the present embodiment can identify a user by authentication. Therefore, the storage device 92 and the memory 10 can store warning name permission data of the same condition, warning name permission data of similar conditions, and warning name permission data of continuous conditions for each user. As a result, even if the multifunction device 100 is shared, a screen with a name according to each user's intention is displayed. When the MFP 100 is used without using the authentication function and specifying the user, the warning name permission data of the same condition, the warning name permission data of the similar condition, and the warning of the continuous condition are used. The name permission data relates to all users.

  That is, the determination unit (the display control unit 2 or the main body control unit 9) inputs identification information for identifying the user to the input unit (the touch panel unit 12 or the like), or identifies the storage medium that stores the identification information. Based on the identification information acquired by the information acquisition unit (reader / writer 95), the user is specified, and the storage unit (storage device 92 or memory 10) stores the warning name permission data for each user, and the display unit ( The liquid crystal display unit 11) does not display the warning screen A for the user whose warning name permission data is stored in the storage unit, and does not display the warning name permission data in the storage unit. The warning screen A is displayed. Furthermore, when a plurality of conditions are included in the warning condition, the storage unit individually outputs warning name permission data for each user, and warning name permission data for all or some of the plurality of conditions. If the input name satisfies the warning condition and the warning condition is a condition corresponding to the stored warning name permission data, the display unit does not display the warning screen A.

(Name input screen D7 when warning screen A is not displayed)
Next, an example of the name input screen D7 when the warning screen A is not displayed on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a name input screen D7 when warning name permission data is stored.

  As described above, the warning name permission data is stored in the storage device 92 or the memory 10. FIG. 14 is an example of a name input screen D7 when warning name permission data is stored for any of the same condition, similar condition, and continuous condition.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14, for the condition in which the warning name permission data is stored, a disapproval key K40 is displayed in the name input screen D7 (in the case of FIG. Three keys labeled "permit", "non-permission of similar names" and "non-permission of consecutive names"). If there are too many workflows with the same or similar names and it becomes difficult to understand the contents of the workflow, there is a case where it is still desired to display the warning screen A.

  Therefore, the user presses the non-permission key K40. Then, a warning screen A with a condition corresponding to the pressed non-permission key K40 is displayed. Specifically, when the display control unit 2 recognizes that the non-permission key K40 has been pressed, the display control unit 2 instructs the storage destination of the warning name permission data such as the storage device 92 or the memory 10 to be pressed. The warning name permission data of the condition corresponding to the non-permission key K40 is deleted. As a result, the warning name permission data disappears, and the warning screen A is displayed thereafter. In other words, the display control unit 2 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display the warning screen A with no warning name permission data.

  That is, when the warning screen A is not displayed even if the input name satisfies the warning condition, the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) selects a name that satisfies the warning condition for each condition corresponding to the stored warning name permission data. In addition, a non-permission key K40 for performing an input that does not allow the data to be stored in the storage unit (storage device 92 or memory 10) is displayed, and the storage unit (storage device 92 or memory 10) is pressed. The warning name permission data of the condition corresponding to the non-permission key K40 is deleted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a name list screen display key K41 corresponding to the condition in which the warning name permission data is stored is displayed in the name input screen D7 (in the case of FIG. 14, “the same name”). ”,“ Similar names ”and“ sequential names ”. The name list screen display key K41 is provided to assist in inputting a name. The input assist function of this name will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Name input support function)
Next, an example of a name input assist function on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the name input screen D7 when the warning screen A1 with the same condition is not displayed, and FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the name list screen E1 with the same condition. It is. FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the name input screen D7 when the similar condition warning screen A2 is not displayed, and FIG. 16B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the name list screen E2 of similar conditions. It is. FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the name input screen D7 when the continuous condition warning screen A is not displayed, and FIG. 17B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the continuous condition name list screen E3. It is.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15B, an input assist function regarding the same condition will be described. FIG. 15A is an example of a name input screen D7 when warning name permission data of the same condition is stored. Here, when the display control unit 2 recognizes that the name list screen display key K41 indicated as “same name” is pressed, the display control unit 2 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display the name list screen E1 for the same condition.

  The display control unit 2 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to list and display the names of workflows already registered in the storage device 92 and the memory 10 as the name list screen E1 for the same condition. A scroll bar B5 is provided for cases where there are many registered workflows and names cannot be listed on one screen. When the scroll bar B5 is operated by the user, the display control unit 2 changes the display of the name list screen E1. Thereby, all registered workflow names can be displayed.

  A radio button R is attached to each name displayed on the name list screen E1. When the display control unit 2 recognizes that the name displayed on the name list screen E1 is pressed, the display control unit 2 sets the radio button R of the pressed name to a checked state (in FIG. 15, the radio button R is filled). )

  In the name list screen E1, a setting key K51 and a cancel key K52 are provided at the bottom of the screen. When the display control unit 2 recognizes that the setting key K51 is pressed, the display control unit 2 switches the display to the name input screen D7 and displays the name selected on the name list screen E1 in the name display field B4. Thereby, the user can input a name simply by selecting on the name list screen E1, and can input a name simply and quickly.

  Next, the input assistance function regarding the similar condition will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16A is an example of a name input screen D7 when warning name permission data of similar conditions is stored. Here, when the display control unit 2 recognizes that the name list screen display key K41 labeled “similar name” is pressed, the display control unit 2 displays the name list screen E2 for similar conditions on the liquid crystal display unit 11.

  The display control unit 2 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display a name list screen E2 similar to the name list screen E1 for the same condition. Each displayed name is given a radio button R, and the point where the pressed radio button R is in a check state may be the same as in the name list screen E1.

  In the name list screen E2, a setting key K51 and a cancel key K52 are provided at the bottom of the screen. When the display control unit 2 recognizes that the setting key K51 has been pressed, the display control unit 2 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display a soft keyboard D2 as shown in FIG. When the soft keyboard D2 is displayed, the display control unit 2 displays the name selected on the name list screen E2 in a state where the name has already been input to the soft keyboard D2. The user changes a part of the name with the soft keyboard D2. When the input with the soft keyboard D2 is completed, the display control unit 2 switches the display to the name input screen D7, and displays the name input with the soft keyboard D2 in the name display field B4.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17A and 17B, the input assist function regarding the continuous condition will be described. FIG. 16A is an example of a name input screen D7 when warning name permission data of continuous conditions is stored. Here, when the display control unit 2 recognizes that the name list screen display key K41 indicated as “continuous name” is pressed, the display control unit 2 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display the name list screen E3 for continuous conditions.

  In the name list screen E3 for continuous conditions, among the names of workflows already registered, for example, names including numbers and alphabets at the beginning and end are selected and displayed. In other words, not all registered workflow names are displayed as in the name list screen E1 and the name list screen E2.

  Then, on the name list screen E3 for continuous conditions, the display control unit 2 displays some words and phrases of the registered name that is the name backbone and the numbers and alphabets attached to the name backbone (“registration” Displayed to the side of the “done” character). The display control unit 2 also displays the name (displayed in the name display field B4 of the name input screen D7) that is set when the setting key K51 is pressed (side of the “set name” character). In the name candidate display field B6).

  Further, a radio button R is attached to the left side of the basic portion of each name, and the radio button R of the pressed name is in a checked state, which may be the same as the name list screen E1. In the name list screen E3, a setting key K51 and a cancel key K52 are provided at the bottom of the screen. When the display control unit 2 recognizes that the setting key K51 has been pressed, the display control unit 2 switches the display to the name input screen D7 and displays the candidate name displayed in the name candidate display field B6 in the name display field B4. Thereby, the user can input a name simply by selecting on the name list screen E3, and can input a name simply and quickly.

  That is, when the warning screen A is not displayed even if the input name satisfies the warning condition, the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) displays a list of names of data already stored in the storage unit (storage device 92 or memory 10). A name list screen display key K41 for displaying the written name list screen E is displayed. When the name list screen display key K41 is pressed, the name list screen E is displayed, and the input unit (touch panel unit 12 or the like) The input for selecting one name from the names in the displayed name list screen E is accepted as an input for setting a name for the data, and the storage unit assigns the name selected on the name list screen E to the data. And stored in association with the data.

  Note that each name list screen E only needs to display the workflow registered by the logged-in user. Note that if the MFP 100 is used without using the authentication function and the MFP 100 is used without specifying the user (when the authentication function is not used in the MFP 100), all use Each name list screen E is displayed for the workflow created and registered by the user.

(Display control by name input)
Next, an example of display control when inputting a name on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of display control at the time of inputting a name on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the start of FIG. 18 is the time when a workflow naming process is reached. Then, the display control unit 2 displays the name input screen D7 on the liquid crystal display unit 11 (step # 1). Further, the display control unit 2 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display a non-permission key K40 and a name list screen display key K41 for a condition with warning name permission data (step # 2). If there is no warning name permission data, the non-permission key K40 and the name list screen display key K41 are not displayed.

  Then, the display control unit 2 confirms whether or not the non-permission key K40 has been pressed (step # 3). If the non-permission key K40 is not pressed (No in Step # 3), the input of the name by the user is accepted (Step # 5). On the other hand, if the disapproval key K40 is pressed, the storage device 92 and the memory 10 erase the warning name permission data of the conditions (same conditions, similar conditions, continuous conditions) corresponding to the disapproval key K40 (step # 4). ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step # 5.

  In the input of the user's name in step # 5, the soft keyboard D2 or the above-described name input assist function (see FIGS. 14 to 17) is used, and the display control unit 2 registers with the input name ( It is confirmed whether or not an input to the effect of storing is made (step # 6). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the registration key K27 is pressed on the name input screen D7 (for example, an operation other than pressing the registration key K27, such as recognizing that the start key 14 is registered as an input name) It may be)

  If there is no input to register (store) with the input name (No in step # 6), for example, the process returns to step # 1. On the other hand, if an input to register (store) the input name is made (Yes in step # 6), the display control unit 2 checks whether the input name satisfies the warning condition (step # 7). If the warning condition is not satisfied (No in Step # 7), the storage device 92 and the memory 10 store the workflow in association with the input name (Step # 8), and this control is ended (End).

  On the other hand, when the warning condition is satisfied (Yes in step # 7), the display control unit 2 checks whether the blank condition is satisfied (step # 9). If the blank condition is satisfied (Yes in step # 9), the display control unit 2 displays a warning screen A5 (step # 10) and displays, for example, a soft keyboard D2 for correction by the user. (Step # 11). Then, after the input with the soft keyboard D2 is completed, for example, the process returns to step # 1. On the other hand, if the blank condition is not satisfied (No in step # 9), the display control unit 2 confirms whether the insufficient condition is satisfied (step # 12).

  If the insufficient condition is satisfied (Yes in step # 12), the display control unit 2 displays the warning screen A (step # 13) and confirms whether registration is performed as it is (step # 14). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the registration key K31 is pressed on the warning screen A4. When registration is performed as it is (Yes in step # 14), for example, the process may be shifted to step # 8. On the other hand, when the registration is not performed as it is (No in step # 14), the process may be shifted to step # 11.

  On the other hand, when the insufficient condition is not satisfied (No in step # 11), the warning condition is any of the same condition, the similar condition, and the continuous condition. Therefore, the display control unit 2 confirms the warning name permission data (step # 15). Then, the display control unit 2 confirms whether or not the condition of the warning name permission data and the type of the warning condition in the name to be attached to the workflow do not match and it is necessary to display the warning screen A (step #). 16).

  If it is not necessary to display the warning screen A (No in step # 16), registration may be performed with the input name as it is, and the process may be shifted to step # 8. On the other hand, if it is necessary to display the warning screen A (Yes in Step # 16), the display control unit 2 displays any one of the warning screen A1, the warning screen A2, and the warning screen A3 (Step # 17). It is confirmed whether registration is performed (step # 18). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the registration key K31 is pressed on each warning screen A. When registration is performed as it is (Yes in Step # 18), for example, the storage device 92 and the memory 10 store warning name permission data of conditions for performing registration (Step # 19). Thereafter, the process may move to step # 8. On the other hand, when registration is not performed as it is (No in step # 18), the process may be shifted to step # 11.

  Thus, according to the present invention, the warning screen A is displayed informing that the input name satisfies a predetermined warning condition. Thereby, the user can recognize the possibility that there is a problem in the name given to the data to be stored in the storage unit (the storage device 92 or the memory 10). The warning conditions include any one, all, or a plurality of conditions of the same condition, similar condition, continuous condition, insufficient condition, and blank condition. As a result, the user can grasp that it is difficult to find out and that it is difficult to grasp the contents of the data and that the user has been warned if the data is stored (registered) with a name satisfying the warning condition. Thus, naming that can be problematic is avoided.

  Further, an input for correcting the input name and an input for storing the input name in the storage unit (the storage device 92 or the memory 10) as they are are selectively received. Thereby, the name reflecting the user's intention can be performed. If warning name permission data is stored, the warning screen A is not displayed. For a user who allows a name having a problem that satisfies the warning condition to be attached to the data, the warning screen A may be unnecessary and troublesome. Accordingly, the fact that the name satisfying the warning condition is stored in the storage unit as it is in the past is left as a history of warning name permission data. Then, the warning screen A is not displayed for the user who may attach a name satisfying the warning condition to the data. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from giving a troublesome feeling. In addition, for example, registration (memory) with the same name is desired to be avoided, but registration (memory) with a similar name is acceptable. Therefore, according to this configuration, the warning name permission data is stored individually for each condition, and when the warning condition included in the input name is a condition corresponding to the stored warning name permission data, the warning screen A Is not displayed. As a result, the warning screen A can be displayed only under conditions that the user does not want to register. Therefore, the warning screen A can be displayed or hidden according to the user's intention, and the convenience is high.

  When the input unit (touch panel unit 12 or the like) accepts pressing of the disapproval key K40, the warning name permission data is deleted. Thus, once the warning name permission data is stored, the user can resume the display of the warning screen A. Also, the warning name permission data corresponding to the non-permission key K40 is erased. Even when registration is permitted for a plurality of included conditions, the user can display the warning screen A again only for some conditions. Therefore, the user can finely set display / non-display of the warning screen A, and the degree of freedom of setting is high. In addition, the name list screen E is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the naming state, tendency, etc., such as what kind of name exists. Therefore, when naming that satisfies the warning condition, it is easy to determine whether the data can be stored as it is. Also, one name selected from the names in the name list screen E is stored in association with the data as a name attached to the data. Thus, when a name that satisfies the same or similar warning conditions is attached to the data, the input for naming is completed only by selecting the name. Therefore, when a name that satisfies the warning condition is assigned, the naming auxiliary function works, and the name can be determined easily and quickly.

  In addition, a display input device (operation panel 1) and a device including the display input device may be shared by specific members. Therefore, the user is specified, and the warning name permission data is stored for each user. The display / non-display of the warning screen A is determined for the name satisfying the warning condition for each user, and the display / non-display of the warning screen A is determined for each user. Therefore, it is possible to perform naming according to each user's intention. For each user, the warning name permission data is individually stored for all or some of the plurality of conditions. Thus, even if the display input device is shared, the warning screen A can be displayed or hidden according to the intention of each user, depending on the case of each user. Therefore, convenience is high. Further, it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus that can easily avoid storing (registering) data with a problematic name that makes it difficult to find data.

  Hereinafter, other embodiments will be described. In the above embodiment, the name given to the workflow has been described as an example, but the present invention may also be applied to assigning other types of names. For example, when image data obtained by reading by the image reading unit 3 is stored in the storage device 92, it can be applied to naming the image data. Alternatively, it is a key for storing a state in which the user has made settings for copying and sending, and a setting storage key (one-touch key or program key for setting the state stored by simply pressing the key) This can also be applied to the case where a name is attached to a name.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described, the scope of the present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  The present invention is applicable to a display input device having a display unit such as the operation panel 1 and an input unit, and an image forming apparatus.

1 Operation panel (display input device) 10 Memory (storage unit)
11 Liquid crystal display unit (display unit) 12 Touch panel unit (input unit)
2 Display control unit (determination unit) 9 Main unit control unit (determination unit)
92 Storage Device (Storage Unit) 95 Reader / Writer (Identification Information Acquisition Unit)
A (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) Warning screen E (E1, E2, E3) Name list screen K40 Disallowed key K41 Name list screen display key

Claims (9)

A display unit for displaying a screen for registering one or more data;
An input unit for accepting an input of a key pressed on the display unit or a name for data to be registered;
A storage unit for storing the input name and data input as attached to the data in association with each other;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the input name satisfies a predetermined warning condition before storing data in the storage unit;
When the determination unit determines that the input name satisfies a predetermined warning condition,
The display unit displays a warning screen for notifying that the input name satisfies a predetermined warning condition. The warning conditions include
The same condition that the name of the data already stored in the storage unit and the input name are the same,
Based on a predetermined rule, a similarity condition in which the input name is similar to the name of data already stored in the storage unit,
A continuous condition in which the name of the data already stored in the storage unit and a part of the input name are the same and the difference is a continuous relationship in numbers and / or characters,
The input name does not include letters and is an insufficient condition consisting only of symbols and / or numbers,
The display input device according to claim 1, wherein the input name includes any one, all, or a plurality of blank conditions including only blanks without including characters. When the warning screen is displayed on the display unit,
The input unit receives an input for correcting the input name and an input for storing the input name as it is in the storage unit,
The storage unit stores warning name permission data indicating that the name satisfying the warning condition is stored in the storage unit as it is,
The display input according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display unit does not display the warning screen if the warning name permission data is stored even if the input name satisfies the warning condition. apparatus. When the warning condition includes a plurality of conditions,
The storage unit individually stores the warning name permission data for all or some of the plurality of conditions,
The display unit does not display the warning screen when the input name satisfies the warning condition and the warning condition is a condition corresponding to the stored warning name permission data. The display input device according to claim 2. Even if the input name satisfies the warning condition and does not display the warning screen,
For each condition corresponding to the stored warning name permission data, the display unit is not permitted to perform an input that does not allow the storage unit to store data with a name that satisfies the warning condition. Display the key,
The display input device according to claim 4, wherein the storage unit erases the warning name permission data under a condition corresponding to the pressed non-permission key. Even if the input name satisfies the warning condition and does not display the warning screen,
The display unit displays a name list screen display key for displaying a name list screen on which a list of data names already stored in the storage unit is displayed, and when the name list screen display key is pressed Display the name list screen,
The input unit accepts an input for selecting one name from the names in the displayed name list screen as an input for attaching a name to data,
The display input device according to claim 3, wherein the storage unit stores a name selected on the name list screen in association with data as a name to be attached to data. The determination unit inputs the identification information for identifying the user to the input unit or the user based on the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit that reads the storage medium storing the identification information. Identify,
The storage unit stores the warning name permission data for each user,
The display unit does not display the warning screen for a user whose warning name permission data is stored in the storage unit, and the user whose warning name permission data is not stored in the storage unit The display input device according to claim 3, wherein the warning screen is displayed. When the warning condition includes a plurality of conditions,
The storage unit stores, for each user, the warning name permission data, the warning name permission data individually for all or some of the plurality of conditions,
The display unit does not display the warning screen when the input name satisfies the warning condition and the warning condition is a condition corresponding to the stored warning name permission data. The display input device according to claim 7.   An image forming apparatus comprising the display input device according to claim 1.

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