JP2013150262A - Image processor management device, control method of image processor management device, and control program of image processor management device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processor management device, a control method of the image processor management device, and a control program of the image processor management device capable of causing image processors to perform associative operation with each other, by a simple method.SOLUTION: An operation terminal 200 as an image processor management device manages an MFP 100a and an MFP 100b communicable with each other. When at least one of the MFP 100a and the operation terminal 200 receives operation, the operation terminal 200 detects that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b. When detecting the approach, the operation terminal 200 receives an instruction relating to associative operation being operation performed by the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b in association with each other. The operation terminal 200 transmits the received instruction to the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b and causes the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b to execute the associative operation on the basis of the instruction.

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus management apparatus, an image processing apparatus management apparatus control method, and an image processing apparatus management apparatus control program, and more specifically, first and second images that can communicate with each other. The present invention relates to a management apparatus for an image processing apparatus that manages the processing apparatus, a control method for the management apparatus for the image processing apparatus, and a control program for the management apparatus for the image processing apparatus.

  In recent years, portable information terminals (portable terminals) have become highly functional, and individuals have portable information terminals instead of PCs (Personal Computers). In the portable information terminal, the digitized document can be freely viewed and edited at an arbitrary place. The portable information terminal is used in various scenes of business and life.

  With the enhancement of functionality of portable information terminals, in an image forming system including an image forming apparatus and a portable information terminal, cooperation between the image forming apparatus and the portable information terminal is required.

  In order to meet the above requirements, a remote panel function has been proposed for image forming apparatuses. The remote panel function means that an operation of the image forming apparatus is accepted by a portable information terminal connected to the image forming apparatus via a network or the like, and information on the operation is sent from the portable information terminal to the image forming apparatus. This is a function for performing processing based on operation information and transmitting information on an update screen accompanying the processing to the portable information terminal. According to the remote panel function, the operation panel of the image forming apparatus can be operated from the portable information terminal.

  Further, in an image forming system, mutual cooperation by a plurality of image forming apparatuses is required. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses a technique for distributing one print job to an MFP and another MFP when communication between the other MFP and the terminal device is performed after a print job is input from the terminal device to the MFP. Is disclosed.

JP 2011-111988

  However, the technique of Patent Document 1 has a problem in that it is necessary to designate another MFP on the terminal device to operate in cooperation with the MFP, and the operation when the MFPs operate in cooperation with each other is complicated.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that the image processing apparatus management apparatus and the image processing apparatus management apparatus control method can operate the image processing apparatuses in cooperation with each other by a simple method. And a control program for the management apparatus of the image processing apparatus.

  An image processing apparatus management apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention is an image processing apparatus management apparatus that manages a first image processing apparatus and a second image processing apparatus that can communicate with each other, and the first image processing apparatus, and An operation accepting unit that accepts an operation on at least one of the operation terminals that can operate the first image processing apparatus, and the operation terminal receives the second image when the operation accepting unit accepts the operation. A detection unit that detects that the processing device is approached by the operation terminal, and an instruction related to a cooperative operation that is an operation that the first and second image processing devices perform in cooperation with each other when the detection unit detects the approach. An instruction receiving unit that is received by the operation terminal, a first transmission unit that transmits the instruction received by the instruction receiving unit from the operation terminal to the first image processing apparatus, and an instruction that is received by the instruction receiving unit Second transmission means for transmitting to the processing apparatus, and cooperative operation execution means for causing the first and second image processing apparatuses to execute a cooperative operation based on the instructions transmitted by the first and second transmission means. Prepare.

  Preferably, the management apparatus of the image processing apparatus further includes a display unit that displays a screen for receiving a setting of a condition related to the cooperative operation on the display unit of the operation terminal when the approach is detected by the detection unit. Then, an instruction regarding the cooperative operation is received through the screen displayed by the display means.

  Preferably, in the management apparatus of the image processing apparatus, the instruction receiving unit receives setting of a condition for an operation performed by the first image processing apparatus and setting of a condition for an operation performed by the second image processing apparatus, The operation condition setting common to the second image processing apparatus is accepted as a common setting.

  Preferably, in the management apparatus of the image processing apparatus, the instruction receiving unit receives at least one instruction of scanning and printing of the document as an instruction related to the cooperative operation.

  Preferably, in the management apparatus of the image processing apparatus, the second transmission unit wirelessly transmits the instruction received by the instruction receiving unit from the operation terminal to the second image processing apparatus without passing through the first image processing apparatus. Send by communication.

  Preferably, in the management apparatus of the image processing apparatus, the cooperation operation executing unit is configured to link the document scanning to the first and second image processing apparatuses when the instruction receiving unit receives an instruction of the document scanning cooperation operation. The first reading operation executing means for executing the operation, the merging means for merging the image data generated by the scan executed by each of the first and second image processing apparatuses, and the image data merged by the merging means are combined. Image data output means for outputting to the output destination.

  Preferably, in the management apparatus of the image processing apparatus, the cooperation operation executing unit is configured to link the document scanning to the first and second image processing apparatuses when the instruction receiving unit receives an instruction of the document scanning cooperation operation. Second reading operation executing means for executing the operation, first file output means for outputting the image data generated by the scan executed by the first image processing apparatus with the first file name, and second image processing Second image output means for outputting image data generated by scanning executed by the apparatus with a second file name common to a part of the first file name.

  Preferably, in the management apparatus of the image processing apparatus, the cooperative operation execution unit includes an image data acquisition unit that acquires image data from one acquisition source when the instruction reception unit receives a print instruction, and an image data acquisition unit The first printing operation executing means for causing the first image processing apparatus to execute the printing of the image data acquired in step 1 under the first condition, and the printing of the image data acquired by the image data acquiring means in the first condition. And a second printing operation execution means for causing the second image processing apparatus to execute under a second condition different from the first condition.

  Preferably, in the management apparatus of the image processing apparatus, the first printing operation execution means causes the first image processing apparatus to execute printing of the first portion in the image data acquired by the image data acquisition means, and The printing operation execution means causes the second image processing apparatus to print a second portion different from the first portion in the image data acquired by the image data receiving means.

  An image processing apparatus management apparatus control method according to another aspect of the present invention is a control method for an image processing apparatus management apparatus that manages a first image processing apparatus and a second image processing apparatus that can communicate with each other. An operation accepting step for accepting an operation on at least one of the image processing apparatus and the operation terminal capable of operating the first image processing apparatus, and an operation when the operation is accepted at the operation accepting step. A detection step of detecting that the terminal has approached the second image processing apparatus by the operation terminal, and an operation performed by the first and second image processing apparatuses in cooperation with each other when the approach is detected in the detection step. An instruction receiving step for receiving an instruction regarding a certain cooperative operation at the operation terminal, and a first transmission step for transmitting the instruction received at the instruction receiving step from the operation terminal to the first image processing apparatus. And the second transmission step for transmitting the instruction received in the instruction reception step to the second image processing apparatus, and the first and second instructions based on the instructions transmitted in the first and second transmission steps. A cooperative operation execution step for causing the image processing apparatus to execute the cooperative operation.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a control program for a management apparatus for an image processing apparatus is a control program for a management apparatus for an image processing apparatus that manages first and second image processing apparatuses that can communicate with each other. An operation accepting step for accepting an operation on at least one of the image processing apparatus and the operation terminal capable of operating the first image processing apparatus, and an operation when the operation is accepted at the operation accepting step. A detection step of detecting that the terminal has approached the second image processing apparatus by the operation terminal, and an operation performed by the first and second image processing apparatuses in cooperation with each other when the approach is detected in the detection step. An instruction receiving step for receiving an instruction regarding a certain cooperative operation at the operation terminal, and an instruction received at the instruction receiving step is transmitted from the operation terminal to the first image processing apparatus. Based on the first transmission step, the second transmission step of transmitting the instruction received in the instruction reception step to the second image processing apparatus, and the instructions transmitted in the first and second transmission steps, A computer is caused to execute a cooperative operation execution step for causing the first and second image processing apparatuses to execute a cooperative operation.

  According to the present invention, there are provided an image processing apparatus management apparatus, an image processing apparatus management apparatus control method, and an image processing apparatus management apparatus control program capable of linking image processing apparatuses in a simple manner. be able to.

1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an image processing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram showing configurations of MFP 100 and operation terminal 200. FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the cooperation possible table which the memory | storage part 205 of the operating terminal 200 memorize | stores. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation performed by a user in the first embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an initial screen displayed on a display operation unit 202 of the operation terminal 200. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a normal operation screen related to a scan job displayed on a display operation unit 202 of the operation terminal 200. FIG. In the 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows typically the cooperation operation screen displayed on the display operation part 202 of the operating terminal 200. FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the display of the process end which the operation terminal 200 performs in the display operation part 202 when cooperation operation | movement is complete | finished. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the image processing system in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining operation which a user performs in a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. In the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows typically the cooperation operation screen displayed on the display operation part 202 of the operating terminal 200. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the image processing system in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining operation which a user performs in a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a normal operation screen related to a copy job displayed on a display operation unit 202 of the operation terminal 200. FIG. In the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows typically the cooperation operation screen displayed on the display operation part 202 of the operating terminal 200. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the image processing system in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The image processing system according to the present embodiment includes first and second image processing apparatuses that can communicate with each other, and a management apparatus for the image processing apparatus that manages the first and second image processing apparatuses. In the present embodiment, the first and second image processing apparatuses are MFPs (Multifunction Peripherals) having a scanner function, a facsimile function, a copying function, a function as a printer, a data communication function, and a server function. The management apparatus of the image processing apparatus is an operation terminal (portable operation terminal) capable of operating the first image processing apparatus.

  Note that the first and second image processing apparatuses may be MFPs, or may be image forming apparatuses other than MFPs such as facsimile machines, copiers, and printers, scanners, PCs, and the like. The management apparatus of the image processing apparatus may be a PC or a mobile phone, for example, in addition to the operation terminal. The management apparatus of the image processing apparatus may be the first image processing apparatus or the second image processing apparatus itself, or a management server that can communicate with the first and second image processing apparatuses and the operation terminal. It may be.

[First Embodiment]
First, a schematic configuration of the image processing system in the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image processing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, an image processing system includes an MFP 100a (an example of a first image processing apparatus), an MFP 100b (an example of a second image processing apparatus), and an MFP 100c (hereinafter, any of these MFPs). MFP 100) and operation terminal 200. MFP 100a, MFP 100b, MFP 100c, and operation terminal 200 are connected to each other via network 300.

  The network 300 is a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network). The network 300 connects various devices using a TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) protocol. Devices connected to the network 300 can exchange various data with each other. Instead of the network 300, each device may be connected using a wide area network such as the Internet or a dedicated line. Here, MFP 100a, MFP 100b, and MFP 100c are connected to each other by, for example, a wired LAN 300a, and each of MFP 100a, MFP 100b, and MFP 100c and operation terminal 200 are connected to each other by, for example, a wireless LAN 300b. ing.

  The operation terminal 200 includes a display operation unit (touch panel) 202. MFP 100 can accept an operation of MFP 100 from each of operation unit 102 (FIG. 2) and display operation unit 202 of MFP 100 itself. When the operation of MFP 100 is accepted, MFP 100 performs processing based on the accepted operation.

  For example, the MFP 100 performs printing based on the read image data of the document MS or print data received from the operation terminal 200 or the like, and outputs a printed matter PM. The print data is, for example, a drawing command issued by the operating system or application program of the operation terminal 200 converted into a page description language that can be processed by the MFP 100 by the printer driver. The print data may be document data described in a file format such as PDF, TIFF, JPEG, or XPS.

  The MFP 100 can also transmit image data of a document to the operation terminal 200 via the network 300. Furthermore, the MFP 100 can store the document data received from the operation terminal 200 in the storage unit 105 (FIG. 2) in the MFP 100.

  Further, the MFP 100 can perform a cooperative operation. The cooperative operation means an operation in which a plurality of MFPs cooperate with each other to execute one job.

  Note that the image processing system may further include devices other than the MFP 100 and the operation terminal 200, or may include a plurality of operation terminals 200 that can communicate with the MFP 100. MFP 100 and operation terminal 200 may be able to communicate with each other using short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). The operation terminal 200 only needs to be able to operate at least the MFP 100a, and may not be able to operate other MFPs.

  Next, configurations of MFP 100 and operation terminal 200 will be described.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of MFP 100 and operation terminal 200. In FIG. 2, the illustration of the MFP 100c is omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 2, MFP 100 includes a system controller 101, an operation unit 102, a memory 103, a communication unit 104, a storage unit 105, an image forming unit 106, an image processing unit 107, and an image capturing unit 108. A document detection unit 109 and the like. To the system controller 101, an operation unit 102, a memory 103, a communication unit 104, a storage unit 105, an image forming unit 106, an image processing unit 107, an image capturing unit 108, and a document detection unit 109 are connected.

  The system controller 101 controls the entire MFP 100 for various jobs such as a scan job, a copy job, a mail transmission job, and a print job. The system controller 101 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a ROM (Read Only Memory). The CPU executes a control program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores various programs for operating the MFP 100 and various fixed data. The system controller 101 reads data from the memory 103 and writes data to the memory 103 by performing predetermined processing.

  The operation unit 102 includes, for example, a hardware key and a software key. The operation unit 102 receives settings related to jobs executed by the MFP 100 from the user.

  The memory 103 is a RAM (Random Access Memory), and is used for temporarily storing data and image data necessary when the CPU executes a control program.

  The communication unit 104 communicates with an external device via the network 300 using a communication protocol such as TCP / IP according to an instruction from the system controller 101.

  Storage unit 105 is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and stores various data related to the operation of MFP 100. The storage unit 105 also includes a box area for storing data such as print data sent from an external device or the like via the network 300.

  The image forming unit 106 performs a printing process on paper or the like based on the image data processed by the image processing unit 107.

  The image processing unit 107 performs RIP (Raster Image Processing) processing for print data, conversion processing for converting the format of the data when the data is transmitted to an external device, and the like. The image processing unit 107 creates image data read by the image capturing unit 108.

  The image capturing unit 108 reads (captures) an image of a document.

  Document detection unit 109 detects the presence or absence of a document on the document tray in MFP 100.

  The operation terminal 200 includes a system controller 201, a display operation unit 202, a memory 203, a communication unit 204, a storage unit 205, and an approach detection unit 206. To the system controller 201, a display operation unit 202, a memory 203, a communication unit 204, a storage unit 205, and an approach detection unit 206 are connected.

  The system controller 201 controls the entire operation terminal 200. The system controller 201 includes a CPU and a ROM. The CPU executes a control program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores various programs for operating the operation terminal 200 and various fixed data. The system controller 201 reads data from the memory 203 and writes data to the memory 203 by performing predetermined processing.

  The memory 203 is a RAM, and is used for temporarily storing data and image data required when the CPU executes a control program.

  The communication unit 204 communicates with the MFP 100 via the wireless LAN 300b by a communication protocol such as TCP / IP according to an instruction from the system controller 201.

  The storage unit 205 is an HDD, for example, and stores various data related to the operation of the operation terminal 200. The storage unit 205 stores a cooperation enable table.

  The approach detection unit 206 detects the approach of the operation terminal 200 to the MFP 100b or the MFP 100c in a predetermined case. The approach detection unit 206 acquires the position information of the operation terminal 200 using, for example, a motion sensor, a proximity sensor, a human sensor, a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, or a motion tracking device, and the position information, The approach may be detected based on the position information of the MFP 100b or the MFP 100c. A motion sensor is a sensor that detects acceleration. The proximity sensor is a sensor that detects that a detection object has approached in a non-contact manner based on a change in impedance of a detection coil, a change in capacitance, a change in frequency of high-frequency oscillation, or the like. A human sensor is a sensor that detects the location of an object using infrared rays, ultrasonic waves, visible light, or the like. The GPS receiver obtains a position from the arrival time difference of radio waves received from GPS satellites. A motion tracking device is a device that records a trajectory of movement of an object. The position information of the MFP 100b or the MFP 100c may be stored in advance by the system controller 201 or the like, or may be acquired from the MFP 100b or the MFP 100c through the network 300.

  The operation terminal 200 detects that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b or the MFP 100c when an operation is accepted by at least one of the MFP 100a and the operation terminal 200. When detecting an approach to MFP 100b or MFP 100c, operation terminal 200 accepts an instruction related to a cooperative operation, transmits the received instruction to each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b or MFP 100c, and cooperates with each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b or MFP 100c. Is executed.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating a collaborative table stored in the storage unit 205 of the operation terminal 200. In the description after FIG. 3, the MFP 100 a may be referred to as MFP 1, the MFP 100 b may be referred to as MFP 2, and the MFP 100 c may be referred to as MFP 3.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the storage unit 205 of the operation terminal 200 stores a cooperation enable table. In the horizontal direction (row direction) of the linkable table, device names that the MFP 100a can link to and a list of link operations (link functions) that the MFP 100a can perform with the devices are arranged. In the vertical direction (column direction) of the linkable table, devices that can perform a link operation with the MFP 100a (MFP1) are arranged. According to the cooperable table in FIG. 3, the MFP 100 b can perform cooperative operations of scanning (reading) a document, storing a conference material box, and copying a conference material together with the MFP 100 a. The MFP 100c can perform cooperative operations of document scanning, facsimile transmission, and mail transmission together with the MFP 100a.

  When the operation terminal 200 detects that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b or 100c, the operation terminal 200 refers to the cooperation possible table and recognizes a cooperation function that the MFP 100a can perform with the MFP. The operation terminal 200 displays a cooperation operation screen on the display operation unit 202 based on the recognized cooperation function.

  Next, the operation of the image processing system will be described. In the present embodiment, the operation of the image processing system when MFP 100a and MFP 100b cooperate to scan a document will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operation performed by the user in the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 4, first, the user approaches MFP 100a while holding operation terminal 200, and scans document MS1 (for example, a 1000-page document, for example), which is the first half of the document, on document placing tray 110a in MFP 100a. In order to do so, an operation for setting a portion of pages 1 to 500 is performed. When this operation is accepted, MFP 100a detects document MS1 at document detection unit 109, and notifies operation terminal 200 of the detection of the document. Upon receiving this notification, operation terminal 200 displays an initial screen (FIG. 5) on display operation unit 202, and approach detection unit 206 determines (detects) whether operation terminal 200 has approached MFP 100b.

  Next, as indicated by an arrow AR1, the user approaches the MFP 100b while holding the operation terminal 200, and reads the original MS2 (for example, 1000 originals) that is the latter half of the original into the original placement tray 110b in the MFP 100b. In this case, an operation of setting a portion of pages 501 to 1000) is performed. When the user approaches the MFP 100b, the operation terminal 200 detects that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b by the approach detection unit 206. When the operation terminal 200 detects that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b, the operation terminal 200 refers to the cooperation possible table, identifies the cooperation operation (cooperation function) that the MFP 100a can perform with the MFP 100b, and identifies the identified cooperation operation. Is displayed on the display operation unit 202. FIG. As a result, the operation terminal 200 is in a state where it can accept an instruction regarding the cooperative operation from the user through the cooperative operation screen.

  The user sets conditions relating to the cooperative operation of document scanning and instructs the cooperative operation through the cooperative operation screen. When operation terminal 200 accepts an instruction relating to a document scanning cooperative operation from the user, operation terminal 200 transmits the instruction to each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b. Each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b executes a cooperative operation based on the received instruction. Specifically, each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b performs document scanning based on the received instruction. Each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b transmits image data generated by scanning to a storage destination or the like selected by the user through the cooperative operation screen, and the storage destination device (such as MFP 100a, MFP 100b, or operation terminal 200) receives the received image. Merge (and store) data.

  For example, when the storage destination is storage unit 105 of MFP 100a, MFP 100b transmits image data DT2 (image data of pages 501 to 1000 of the document) generated by scanning the document to MFP 100a. The MFP 100a merges the document image data DT1 (image data of pages 1 to 500 of the document) read by the image capturing unit 108 of the MFP 100a with the received image data DT2, and stores the merged image data DT in the MFP 100a. Stored in the unit 105. Any device that merges image data may be used.

  The operation terminal 200 detects whether or not the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b when an operation (for example, an operation related to the MFP 100a) is received by the operation terminal 200 in addition to the case where the operation is received by the MFP 100a as described above. May be.

  The operation terminal 200 preferably transmits an instruction relating to the cooperative operation directly from the operation terminal 200 to the MFP 100b via the wireless communication without going through the MFP 100a. However, when the operation terminal 200 cannot directly operate the MFP 100b, for example. The MFP 100a may transmit an instruction regarding the cooperative operation to the MFP 100 via the wired LAN 300a.

  The approach detection unit 206 may determine that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b when the distance between the operation terminal 200 and the MFP 100b is within a certain value, or the distance between the operation terminal 200 and the MFP 100b is When the distance between the terminal 200 and the MFP 100a becomes smaller, it may be determined that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing an initial screen displayed on the display operation unit 202 of the operation terminal 200.

  Referring to FIG. 5, when operation terminal 200 receives a notification that a document has been detected from MFP 100a, operation terminal 200 displays an initial screen for accepting selection of a job to be executed by MFP 100a on display operation unit 202. . This initial screen includes, for example, a key K1 for accepting selection of a scan job for an original, a key K2 for accepting selection of a copy job, a key K3 for accepting selection of a print job, and a key K4 for accepting selection of a facsimile transmission job, And a key K5 for accepting selection of a mail transmission job.

  When the key K1 is pressed on this initial screen, the operation terminal 200 displays the normal operation screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating a normal operation screen related to a scan job displayed on the display operation unit 202 of the operation terminal 200.

  Referring to FIG. 6, when key K <b> 1 is pressed on the initial screen, operation terminal 200 displays on display operation unit 202 a normal operation screen that accepts setting of conditions for a scan job of a document executed by MFP 100 a. The normal operation screen includes, for example, a key K6 for accepting settings for scan modes such as a color mode and a photo mode, a key K7 for accepting settings for resolution when scanning, and a key K8 for accepting selection of a storage destination (storage destination). And a key K9 for receiving an instruction to execute a scan job, and a key K10 for receiving a cancel key for setting scan job conditions.

  When the key K9 is pressed on the normal operation screen, the operation terminal 200 transmits the set condition and the scan job execution instruction to the MFP 100a. When MFP 100a receives these, it scans the document under the set conditions. This operation is not an operation performed in cooperation with MFP 100a and MFP 100b, but an operation performed by MFP 100a alone.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a cooperative operation screen displayed on the display operation unit 202 of the operation terminal 200 in the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7, the operation terminal 200 is represented in a direction in which the left side 200 a of the operation terminal 200 in FIG. 5 is located at the lower part (a direction rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the direction in FIG. 5).

  Referring to FIG. 7, when the approach detection unit 206 detects that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100 b, the operation terminal 200 receives a setting of a document scanning cooperative operation condition and an instruction for the cooperative operation Is displayed on the display operation unit 202. This cooperative operation screen includes a main screen DP1 and a common setting screen DP2. Main screen DP1 includes a key K11 for accepting selection of whether or not a document is to be scanned by MFP 100a and a key K12 for accepting selection of whether or not a document is to be scanned by MFP 100b. The common setting screen DP2 is a screen for receiving setting of document scanning conditions common to the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b. The common setting screen DP2 includes keys K6 to K10 similar to the keys included in the normal operation screen shown in FIG. With key K10, the box area of MFP 100a is selected as the storage destination.

  When the key K9 is pressed while “valid” is selected in the key K11, the operation terminal 200 instructs the MFP 100a to scan the document placed on the placement tray 110a, and the key K11 is used. If the key K9 is pressed while “invalid” is selected, the MFP 100a is not instructed to scan the document. Similarly, when key K9 is pressed while “valid” is selected in key K12, operation terminal 200 instructs MFP 100b to scan the document placed on placement tray 110b, and When the key K9 is pressed while “invalid” is selected in the key K12, the MFP 100b is not instructed to scan the document. That is, when the key K9 is pressed in a state where “valid” is selected with both the key K11 and the key K12, the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b scan the document in parallel under the set conditions.

  Note that the operation terminal 200 displays the merge condition (for example, which data comes first) between the image data of the document read by the MFP 100a and the image data of the document read by the MFP 100b on the cooperative operation screen shown in FIG. Settings such as the name of the image data to be generated (document name) and the file format of the image data to be generated may be accepted. Further, operation terminal 200 may accept setting of different document scanning conditions between MFP 100a and MFP 100b.

  The cooperation operation screen of FIG. 7 is a screen displayed when the tab TB1 is pressed among the tabs TB1 to TB3 (cooperation function selection tabs) displayed on the display operation unit 202. When the tab TB2 or TB3 is pressed, the operation terminal 200 displays a cooperative operation screen corresponding to the pressed tab, as will be described in second and third embodiments described later.

  Each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b notifies operation terminal 200 of the end of the operation when the cooperative operation ends, and operation terminal 200 receives this notification from both MFP 100a and MFP 100b as shown in FIG. In addition, display of processing end may be performed on the display operation unit 202.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the image processing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 9, when the user approaches MFP 100a while holding operation terminal 200, system controller 201 of operation terminal 200 starts communication with MFP 100a (S1). When the user sets the first half of the document on the MFP 100a (S101), the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a detects the document (S103) and notifies the operation terminal 200 of the detection of the document (S105). When the system controller 201 of the operation terminal 200 receives a document detection notification from the MFP 100a (S3), the system controller 201 displays an initial screen (FIG. 5) on the display operation unit 202 (S5).

  When the user approaches the MFP 100b while holding the operation terminal 200 and sets the latter half of the document on the document tray 110b in the MFP 100b (S201), the system controller 201 of the operation terminal 200 causes the operation terminal 200 to operate the MFP 100b. Is detected (S7). Next, the system controller 201 refers to the cooperation possible table, identifies the cooperation operation that the MFP 100a can perform with the MFP 100b (S9), and displays a cooperation operation screen including the identified cooperation operation (S11). Subsequently, when the system controller 201 receives an instruction from the user regarding the setting of the document scanning condition and the linked operation of the document scanning (S13), the system controller 201 notifies the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b of the condition and the instruction (S15).

  When the system controller 101 of the MFP 100b receives an instruction from the operation terminal 200 regarding the document scanning condition and the document scanning cooperative operation, the system controller 101 scans the document under the conditions in cooperation with the MFP 100a (S203). Next, the system controller 101 of the MFP 100b transmits image data (scan data) generated by scanning to the MFP 100a (S205), notifies the operation terminal 200 of the end of scanning of the document (S207), and ends the processing.

  When the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a receives an instruction from the operation terminal 200 regarding the document scanning condition and the document scanning cooperation operation, the system controller 101 scans the document under the conditions (S107). Next, the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a receives the image data from the MFP 100b (S109), and merges the image data generated by the MFP 100a with the image data received from the MFP 100b (S111). Subsequently, the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a stores the merged image data in the storage unit 105 of the MFP 100a that is the storage destination (S113), notifies the operation terminal 200 of the end of document scanning (S115), and ends the processing. .

  When the system controller 201 receives notification of the end of scanning of the document from each of the MFP 100b and MFP 100a (S17 and S19), the system controller 201 displays the processing end on the display operation unit 202 (S21), and ends the processing.

[Second Embodiment]
In the present embodiment, an operation of the image processing system when the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b cooperate to save a box of conference material will be described. The box saving of the conference material means an operation of reading the conference material including the text (text for original) and the attached material (attached original) and saving the image data in the storage destination.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an operation performed by the user in the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 10, the user performs an operation of setting document MS3, which is the text of the conference material, on document placement tray 110a in MFP 100a, and attaches the conference material to the document placement tray 110b in MFP 100b. The original MS4 is set. When the user approaches the MFP 100b as indicated by the arrow AR2 in order to set the document MS4, the operation terminal 200 detects that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b by the approach detection unit 206, and the cooperative operation shown in FIG. A screen is displayed on the display operation unit 202. When the tab TB2 is pressed on this cooperation operation screen, the operation terminal 200 displays the cooperation operation screen shown in FIG. As a result, the operation terminal 200 is in a state where it can accept from the user an instruction regarding the cooperative operation of the box storage of the conference material.

  The user sets conditions related to the cooperative operation for saving the box of the conference material and instructs the cooperative operation through the cooperative operation screen. When operation terminal 200 accepts an instruction related to box storage of conference materials from a user, it transmits the instruction to each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b. Each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b executes a cooperative operation based on the received instruction. Specifically, each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b performs document scanning based on the received instruction. Each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b outputs (for example, stores) data DT3 and DT4 generated by scanning to a storage destination or the like selected by the user through the cooperative operation screen. Storage destination devices (such as MFP 100a, MFP 100b, or operation terminal 200) assign file names to data DT3 received from MFP 100a and data DT4 received from MFP 100a, and store (save) data DT3 and DT4 separately. . Note that the storage device may be arbitrary.

  The storage device preferably stores the data DT4 with a file name common to a part of the file name of the data DT3. The operation terminal 200 may receive a character setting of a portion common to the file name of the data DT3 and the file name of the data DT4 from the user.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a cooperative operation screen displayed on the display operation unit 202 of the operation terminal 200 in the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 11, this cooperative operation screen is a screen that accepts setting of a cooperative operation condition for box storage of conference materials and an instruction for the cooperative operation. The cooperative operation screen includes a main screen DP3 and a common setting screen DP4. Main screen DP1 includes a key K13 for accepting selection of the type of document read by MFP 100a from the text and attached material, and a key K14 for accepting selection of the type of document read by MFP 100b from the text and attached material. It is out. The common setting screen DP2 is a screen for accepting setting of document scanning conditions, which are operation conditions common to the MFPs 100a and 100b. The common setting screen DP4 includes a key K6 for accepting scan mode settings such as a color mode and a photo mode, a key K8 for accepting selection of a storage destination (storage destination), and a name (document name) of image data generated by scanning the original ), A key K9 for accepting an instruction for a cooperative operation for storing the box of the conference material, and a key K10 for accepting a cancel key for setting the scan job condition of the document.

  When operation terminal 200 receives an instruction from the user regarding the cooperative operation for storing the box of the conference material, the operation terminal 200 transmits the instruction to each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b. Each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b executes a cooperative operation based on the received instruction. Specifically, each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b scans the conference material based on the received instruction. Each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b assigns a name to the data generated by the scan, and outputs this data to a storage destination or the like selected by the user through the cooperation operation screen. The storage destination device (such as MFP 100a, MFP 100b, or operation terminal 200) stores the received data separately. For example, when the document read by MFP 100a is a body text and the document read by MFP 100b is an attached material, MFP 100a adds ““ document name (name accepted by key K15) ”+“ The MFP 100b names the generated data “document name (name accepted by the key K15)” + “attachment”. For example, when the document name is “XX meeting material”, the MFP 100a assigns the name “XX meeting material text” to the generated data, and the MFP 100b reads “XX meeting material attached” to the generated data. Give it a name.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the image processing system in the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 12, when the user approaches MFP 100a while holding operation terminal 200, system controller 201 of operation terminal 200 starts communication with MFP 100a (S41). When the user sets the text of the conference material on the MFP 100a (S141), the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a detects the original (S143) and notifies the operation terminal 200 of the detection of the original (S145). When the system controller 201 of the operation terminal 200 receives a document detection notification from the MFP 100a (S43), the system controller 201 displays an initial screen (FIG. 5) on the display operation unit 202 (S45).

  When the user approaches the MFP 100b while holding the operation terminal 200 and sets the attached material of the conference material on the document placing tray 110b in the MFP 100b (S241), the system controller 201 of the operation terminal 200 displays the operation controller 200. It is detected that the MFP 100b is approached (S47). Next, the system controller 201 refers to the cooperation possible table, identifies the cooperation operation that the MFP 100a can perform with the MFP 100b (S49), and displays a cooperation operation screen including the identified cooperation operation (S51). Subsequently, when the system controller 201 receives an instruction from the user regarding the setting of the meeting material box storage condition and the cooperation operation of the conference material box storage (S53), the system controller 201 notifies the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b of the condition and instruction ( S55).

  When the system controller 101 of the MFP 100b receives an instruction from the operation terminal 200 regarding the condition for storing the box of the conference material and the cooperation operation for the box storage of the conference material, the system controller 101 scans the document under the conditions (S243). Next, the system controller 101 of the MFP 100b assigns the name ““ document name ”” + “attachment” to the image data (scan data) generated by scanning, and stores it in the storage destination (S245). Thereafter, the system controller 201 of the MFP 100b notifies the operation terminal 200 of the end of the box saving of the conference material (S247), and the process is ended.

  When the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a receives from the operation terminal 200 an instruction regarding the document scanning condition and the document scanning cooperation operation, the system controller 101 scans the document under the conditions (S147). Next, the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a assigns the name ““ document name ”+“ text ”” to the image data (scan data) generated by scanning, and stores it in the storage location (S149). Thereafter, the system controller 201 of the MFP 100a notifies the operation terminal 200 of the completion of the box storage of the conference material (S151), and ends the process.

  When the system controller 201 receives a document scan end notification from each of the MFPs 100b and 100a (S57 and S59), the system controller 201 displays a process end display on the display operation unit 202 (S61), and ends the process.

  Since the configuration and operation of the image processing system other than those described above are the same as the configuration and operation of the image processing system in the case of the first embodiment, description thereof will not be repeated.

[Third Embodiment]
In the present embodiment, an operation of the image processing system when MFP 100a and MFP 100b cooperate to copy or print a document (for example, a meeting material) will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an operation performed by the user in the third embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 13, first, the user approaches MFP 100a while holding operation terminal 200, and performs an operation of setting document MS (for example, a 1000-page document) on document tray 110a of MFP 100a. When this operation is accepted, the MFP 100a detects the document MS by the document detection unit 109, and notifies the operation terminal 200 of the detection of the document. Upon receiving this notification, operation terminal 200 displays an initial screen (FIG. 5) on display operation unit 202, and approach detection unit 206 determines (detects) whether operation terminal 200 has approached MFP 100b.

  Next, as indicated by an arrow AR3, the user approaches the MFP 100b while holding the operation terminal 200. When the user approaches the MFP 100b, the operation terminal 200 detects that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b by the approach detection unit 206. When the operation terminal 200 detects that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b, the operation terminal 200 refers to the cooperation possible table, identifies the cooperation operation (cooperation function) that the MFP 100a can perform with the MFP 100b, and identifies the identified cooperation operation. Is displayed on the display operation unit 202. FIG. When the tab TB3 is pressed on this cooperation operation screen, the operation terminal 200 displays the cooperation operation screen shown in FIG. As a result, the operation terminal 200 is in a state where it can accept an instruction relating to the cooperative operation of copying from the user.

  The user sets conditions relating to the cooperative operation of document copying and instructs the cooperative operation through the cooperative operation screen. When operation terminal 200 accepts an instruction related to a document copying cooperative operation from a user, it transmits the instruction to each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b. Each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b executes a cooperative operation based on the received instruction. Specifically, MFP 100a scans a document based on the received instruction and generates image data. The MFP 100a transmits, to the MFP 100b, image data for the MFP 100b to print out of the generated image data. The MFP 100a executes printing under the set conditions based on the image data to be printed by the MFP 100a in the generated image data, and outputs a printed matter PM1. The MFP 100b executes printing under the set conditions based on the image data acquired from the MFP 100a, and outputs a printed matter PM2.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating a normal operation screen related to a copy job displayed on the display operation unit 202 of the operation terminal 200.

  Referring to FIG. 14, when key K <b> 2 is pressed on the initial screen, operation terminal 200 displays on display operation unit 202 a normal operation screen that accepts setting of conditions for a copy job executed by MFP 100 a. The normal operation screen includes, for example, a key K16 for accepting settings for copy modes such as a color mode and a photo mode, a key K17 for accepting settings for single-sided printing or double-sided printing for scanning or printing, and a key K18 for accepting settings relating to layout. , A key K19 for receiving a copy job execution instruction, a key K20 for receiving a copy job condition setting cancel key, and a key K21 for receiving a copy number setting. In the default state, the monochrome mode, single-sided printing, and non-allocation conditions are set, and the initial value of the number of copies is set to one.

  When the key K19 is pressed on this normal operation screen, the operation terminal 200 transmits the set condition and an instruction to execute the copy job to the MFP 100a. Upon receiving these, MFP 100a scans the document under the set conditions and prints the image of the document. This operation is not an operation performed in cooperation with MFP 100a and MFP 100b, but an operation performed by MFP 100a alone.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating a cooperative operation screen displayed on the display operation unit 202 of the operation terminal 200 in the third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 15, the operation terminal 200 is shown in a direction in which the left side 200a of the operation terminal 200 in FIG. 14 is located at the lower part (a direction rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the direction in FIG. 14).

  Referring to FIG. 15, this cooperative operation screen includes a main screen DP5 and an MFP-specific setting screen DP6. Main screen DP5 is a guidance screen, and includes a key K22 that is pressed when setting conditions for copying performed by MFP 100a and a key K23 that is pressed when setting conditions for copying performed by MFP 100b. When the press of the key K22 is accepted, the operation terminal 200 displays the setting items for the print conditions performed by the MFP 100a on the MFP setting screen DP6. When the press of the key K23 is accepted, the operation terminal 200 is performed by the MFP 100b. The print condition setting items are displayed on the MFP-specific setting screen DP6. The MFP-specific setting screen DP6 includes keys K16 to K21 similar to the keys included in the normal operation screen shown in FIG. Thereby, each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b can execute printing under different conditions.

  In the cooperative operation screen shown in FIG. 15, the conditions for copying conference materials for external distribution are set as conditions for copying performed by the MFP 100a, and the conditions for copying conference materials for internal distribution are set as conditions for copying performed by the MFP 100b. The condition is set. Specifically, a condition for copying 5 copies without assigning in single-sided printing in the color mode is set as a condition for copying performed by the MFP 100a. As a condition for copying performed by the MFP 100b, a condition for copying 10 copies by performing 2-in-1 allocation in single-sided printing in monochrome mode is set. When the press of the key K19 is accepted in a state where the copy condition is set, the operation terminal 200 prints (copies) the document placed on the placement tray 110a with the set condition, so that the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b. To instruct.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the image processing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 16, when the user approaches MFP 100a while holding operation terminal 200, system controller 201 of operation terminal 200 starts communication with MFP 100a (S71). When the user sets a document on the MFP 100a (S171), the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a detects the document (S173), and notifies the operation terminal 200 of the detection of the document (S175). When the system controller 201 of the operation terminal 200 receives a document detection notification from the MFP 100a (S73), the system controller 201 displays an initial screen (FIG. 5) on the display operation unit 202 (S75).

  When the user approaches the MFP 100b while holding the operation terminal 200 (S271), the system controller 201 of the operation terminal 200 detects that the operation terminal 200 has approached the MFP 100b (S77). Next, the system controller 201 refers to the cooperation possible table, identifies the cooperation operation that the MFP 100a can perform with the MFP 100b (S79), and displays a cooperation operation screen including the identified cooperation operation (S81). Subsequently, when the system controller 201 receives an instruction from the user regarding the setting of the original copy condition and the linked operation of the original copy (S83), the system controller 201 notifies the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b of the condition and instruction (S85).

  When the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a receives from the operation terminal 200 an instruction regarding the original copy conditions and the original copy cooperative operation, the system controller 101 scans the originals under those conditions (S177). Next, the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a transmits the image data generated by the scan to the MFP 100b (S179), and performs printing under the set conditions based on the image data generated by the scan (S181). Thereafter, the system controller 101 of the MFP 100a notifies the operation terminal 200 of the end of the copy of the document (S183), and ends the process.

  When the system controller 101 of the MFP 100b receives an instruction regarding the copy condition of the original and an instruction regarding the cooperative operation of the original copy from the operation terminal 200 (S273), the system controller 101 receives the image data from the MFP 100a (S275). Next, the system controller 101 of the MFP 100b performs printing under the set conditions based on the image data received from the MFP 100a (S277), notifies the operation terminal 200 of the end of copying of the original (S279), and performs the processing. finish.

  When the system controller 201 receives notification of the end of copying of the document from each of the MFP 100b and MFP 100a (S87 and S89), the system controller 201 displays a process end on the display operation unit 202 (S91), and ends the process.

  In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which operation terminal 200 receives an instruction for a cooperative operation of copying, and each of MFP 100a and MFP 100b performs printing based on image data generated by scanning with MFP 100a. In this embodiment, in addition to such a case, the operation terminal 200 accepts an instruction for cooperative operation of output (for example, printing), and each of the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b acquires image data from a common acquisition destination (input source). However, the data may be output. The acquisition destination of the image data in this case may be, for example, an image reading device, a storage area for image data in an external device, or a reception destination for image data.

  In MFP setting screen DP6, as a condition for copying performed by MFP 100a, setting of conditions for printing the first portion of image data (for example, the portion of pages 1 to 500 when copying a document of 1000 pages) is performed. As a condition for copying performed by the MFP 100b, a condition for printing a second portion different from the first portion of the image data (for example, a portion of pages 501 to 1000 when a document of 1000 pages is copied) is printed. The settings may be accepted, and the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b may execute printing under these conditions.

[Effect of the embodiment]
According to the above-described embodiment, the user can operate the MFP 100a and the MFP 100b in cooperation with each other by approaching the MFP 100b while operating the MFP 100a or the operation terminal 200. For example, when scanning is performed in cooperation with MFP 100a and MFP 100a, a user's action approaching MFP 100b to set a document directly triggers the cooperation operation. For this reason, there is no trouble of designating another MFP to be linked to the MFP, and the MFPs can be linked to each other by a simple method. In addition, since a plurality of MFPs cooperate to execute one job, it is possible to speed up jobs such as scanning and printing.

  Further, when accepting the setting of job conditions for each of a plurality of MFPs, the plurality of MFPs can execute jobs under different conditions.

  Furthermore, since one job can be distributed and processed between the job executed by the MFP 100a and the job executed by the MFP 100b, the speed of jobs such as scanning and printing can be increased. You can execute the job.

[Others]
The MFP may be able to cooperate with operations other than those described in the above-described embodiments, and the operation terminal 200 can display a cooperation operation screen other than that shown in FIG. 7, FIG. 11, or FIG. Also good. Moreover, the above-mentioned embodiment can be combined suitably.

  The processing in the above-described embodiment may be performed by software or may be performed using a hardware circuit. It is also possible to provide a program for executing the processing in the above-described embodiment, and record the program on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk, a hard disk, a ROM, a RAM, or a memory card and provide it to the user. You may decide to do it. The program is executed by a computer such as a CPU. The program may be downloaded to the apparatus via a communication line such as the Internet.

  The above-described embodiment is to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

100, 100a, 100b, 100c MFP
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101,201 System controller 102 Operation part 103,203 Memory 104,204 Communication part 105,205 Storage part 106 Image formation part 107 Image processing part 108 Image pick-up part 109 Original detection part 110a, 110b Loading tray 200 Operation terminal 202 Display operation Unit 206 Approach detection unit 300 Network 300a Wired LAN
300b Wireless LAN
DP1, DP3, DP5 Main screen DP2, DP4 Common setting screen DP6 MFP-specific setting screen DT, DT1-DT4 Data K1-K23 Key MS, MS1-MS4 Original PM, PM1, PM2 Printed material TB1-TB3 Tab

Claims (11)

A management apparatus for an image processing apparatus that manages first and second image processing apparatuses that can communicate with each other,
Operation accepting means for accepting an operation on at least one of the first image processing apparatus and an operation terminal capable of operating the first image processing apparatus;
Detecting means for detecting, when receiving an operation by the operation receiving means, that the operating terminal approaches the second image processing apparatus;
Instruction accepting means for accepting an instruction related to a cooperative operation, which is an operation performed by the first and second image processing apparatuses in cooperation with each other, when the approach is detected by the detecting means;
First transmission means for transmitting an instruction received by the instruction reception means from the operation terminal to the first image processing apparatus;
Second transmitting means for transmitting the instruction received by the instruction receiving means to the second image processing apparatus;
A management apparatus for an image processing apparatus, comprising: cooperative operation execution means for causing the first and second image processing apparatuses to execute a cooperative operation based on instructions transmitted by the first and second transmission means. When the detection unit detects an approach, the display unit further includes a display unit configured to display a screen for accepting setting of conditions related to the cooperative operation on the display unit of the operation terminal,
The image processing apparatus management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the instruction receiving unit receives an instruction related to a cooperative operation through a screen displayed by the display unit.   The instruction accepting unit accepts setting of a condition of an operation performed by the first image processing apparatus and setting of a condition of an operation performed by the second image processing apparatus, and the first and second image processing apparatuses The management apparatus for an image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the setting of the common operation condition is accepted as a common setting.   The image processing apparatus management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the instruction receiving unit receives at least one instruction of scanning and printing of a document as an instruction related to a cooperative operation.   The second transmission unit transmits the instruction received by the instruction reception unit from the operation terminal to the second image processing device by wireless communication without going through the first image processing device. Item 5. The management apparatus for an image processing apparatus according to any one of Items 1 to 4. The cooperative operation execution means includes
First reading operation executing means for causing the first and second image processing devices to execute a document scanning cooperative operation when the instruction receiving unit receives an instruction of a document scanning cooperative operation;
Merging means for merging image data generated by a scan executed by each of the first and second image processing devices;
The image processing apparatus management apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: an image data output unit that outputs the image data merged by the merge unit to a single output destination. The cooperative operation execution means includes
Second reading operation executing means for causing the first and second image processing apparatuses to execute a document scanning cooperative operation when the instruction receiving unit receives an instruction of a document scanning cooperative operation;
First file output means for outputting image data generated by a scan executed by the first image processing apparatus with a first file name;
2. A second file output unit configured to output image data generated by a scan executed by the second image processing apparatus with a second file name common to a part of the first file name. The management apparatus of the image processing apparatus in any one of 1-6. The cooperative operation execution means includes
An image data acquisition unit that acquires image data from one acquisition source when the instruction reception unit receives a print instruction;
First printing operation execution means for causing the first image processing apparatus to execute printing of the image data acquired by the image data acquisition means under a first condition;
And a second printing operation execution unit that causes the second image processing apparatus to execute printing of the image data acquired by the image data acquisition unit under a second condition different from the first condition. Item 8. The management apparatus for an image processing apparatus according to any one of Items 1 to 7. The first printing operation execution means causes the first image processing apparatus to execute printing of a first portion in the image data acquired by the image data acquisition means,
The first printing operation execution unit causes the second image processing apparatus to execute printing of a second portion different from the first portion in the image data acquired by the image data receiving unit. Item 9. The management apparatus for an image processing apparatus according to Item 8. A control method for a management device of an image processing device for managing first and second image processing devices that can communicate with each other,
An operation accepting step for accepting an operation on at least one of the first image processing device and an operation terminal capable of operating the first image processing device;
A detection step of detecting at the operation terminal that the operation terminal has approached the second image processing apparatus when an operation is received in the operation reception step;
An instruction receiving step for receiving, on the operation terminal, an instruction relating to a cooperative operation, which is an operation performed by the first and second image processing devices in cooperation with each other when an approach is detected in the detection step;
A first transmission step of transmitting the instruction received in the instruction reception step from the operation terminal to the first image processing apparatus;
A second transmission step of transmitting the instruction received in the instruction reception step to the second image processing apparatus;
And a cooperative operation execution step for causing the first and second image processing devices to execute a cooperative operation based on the instructions transmitted in the first and second transmission steps. Control method. There is a control program for a management apparatus for an image processing apparatus that manages first and second image processing apparatuses that can communicate with each other.
An operation accepting step for accepting an operation on at least one of the first image processing device and an operation terminal capable of operating the first image processing device;
A detection step of detecting at the operation terminal that the operation terminal has approached the second image processing apparatus when an operation is received in the operation reception step;
An instruction receiving step for receiving, on the operation terminal, an instruction relating to a cooperative operation, which is an operation performed by the first and second image processing devices in cooperation with each other when an approach is detected in the detection step;
A first transmission step of transmitting the instruction received in the instruction reception step from the operation terminal to the first image processing apparatus;
A second transmission step of transmitting the instruction received in the instruction reception step to the second image processing apparatus;
Management of an image processing apparatus that causes a computer to execute a cooperative operation execution step for causing the first and second image processing apparatuses to execute a cooperative operation based on the instructions transmitted in the first and second transmission steps. Device control program.

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