JP2016009902A - Image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem of a presently mainstream technique for an image forming device in which a basic copy (standard copy) menu containing a processing condition under which the magnification of display means of a screen is set to 100%, sheet selection is automated, etc. is executed by stepwise instructions, needs much labor and thus is not a settled menu, so that a precedent user may make an erroneous instruction because the precedent user does not perceive that an antecedent user has changed the menu.SOLUTION: For example, a basic copy (standard copy) menu is surely executed on the basis only one start instruction by means for settling and reserving the setting of the menu in advance at the copy start time so that the processed content cannot be directly changed, whereby copy miss can be prevented and a labor for a work and power can be reduced.

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus of a multifunction machine equipped with a copy function and a scanner function.

  The multifunctional image forming apparatus equipped with the current copy function and scanner function has many processing conditions that can be selected by the user, and in order to execute a menu consisting of these many processing conditions, It is unclear and inconvenient to manage this process by arranging many keys on one control panel.

  The screen display means (for example, Non-Patent Document 1), which is the mainstream technology of the current image forming apparatus, is first a high-level concept menu (for example, a processing menu for selecting functions such as copy and scanner). This is a means to display the screen of, and to switch the screen to take out and display the screen of the required lowest concept menu (for example, individual copy menus composed of a plurality of processing conditions such as magnification and paper size). It is a means of organizing complex display contents in an easy-to-understand manner and making it convenient.

  On the other hand, the screen display means (for example, Non-Patent Document 1 etc.), which is the mainstream technology of the current image forming apparatus, is basically composed of processing conditions such as 100% magnification and automatic selection of paper. The implementation of the copy menu and other copy menus has the following disadvantages:

  (1) First, it is a means for displaying the upper concept menu screen and switching to the necessary lowest concept menu screen, and displaying the desired lowest concept menu in a single screen display after turning on the power. Owns a fault that cannot be taken out.

  (2) Furthermore, this basic copy menu screen is automatically displayed when the copy function selection instruction section on the upper concept menu screen (home screen) is selected. After visually confirming the screen contents, the start button is pressed. The basic copy menu displayed in this screen is not a fixed menu until you press the start button, so you will not notice the menu changed by the previous user. This is a technology that may cause a post-user to give an erroneous instruction. Alternatively, this is a technique in which a user may forget a menu that has been changed before and a user may give an incorrect instruction later.

If you write this in detail, for example, turn on the power switch → automatic display of the home screen → selection of the copy function selection instruction section → automatic display of the basic copy menu screen → menu change by user A (registration) Copy A screen) → Menu change by user B (Registered copy B screen) → Turn off the power switch. Turn ON the power switch → Automatic display of the home screen → Selection of the copy function selection instruction section → Automatic display of the basic copy menu screen → User A menu change (registered copy A screen) → User B menu Change (registration copy B screen) ...
“The start button was pressed for basic copy, but registered copy A and registered copy B were implemented.” “The start button was pressed for registered copy A, but basic copy and registered copy B were performed. The menu contents are artificially and automatically changed at one setting place (screen) regardless of the user's intention, and a factor that easily induces copy mistakes is created.

  In addition, since this basic copy menu screen has a screen for changing the menu of this screen, this screen is displayed even when the screen for changing the menu is unnecessary. Electricity is consumed.

  Above all, the technology operated by the screen is a technology that requires time for screen display and screen switching and consumes power.

  The copy mistakes related to these basic copy menus and the labor and power consumption for retrieving the basic copy menus are serious problems relating to the copy menus that are most frequently used every day.

  The technique of Patent Document 1 is a technique proposed in order to solve the problem of screen display means (for example, Non-Patent Document 1) which is the mainstream technique of the current image forming apparatus. Technology by a person.

The outline of this technology is suitable for frequently used copy menus such as the basic copy menu. “In addition to the main screen display means, there is a notification section that can always notify the processing details related to copying, and processing related to copying. , An image forming apparatus provided with an instruction unit having an instruction unit for performing one instruction after the power is turned on ”(Claim 1),“ Processing relating to copying, whether this main screen is in a non-display state or a display state. 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means capable of performing the operation.
(Claim 2).

With these technologies, there is no room to change the processing contents artificially and automatically, and it is possible to prevent the user from changing the planned menu without permission and easily inducing mistakes in the processing contents. And eliminate unnecessary work.
Eliminates power and time related to unnecessary screen display and unnecessary screen switching.

  However, in the case of performing image forming processing with the technique of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to select desired processing content at the time of processing. (For example, in FIG. 4, it is necessary to select either “standard copy”, “A4 size” or “production daily report”.)

Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-090149

FujiXeroxDocuCentreIVC3375 Instructions

  The summary of the “problem to be solved by the invention” of the present invention is to solve the problem of the display means and instruction means of the screen etc. mentioned in the background art in the image forming apparatus mentioned in the background art. is there.

That is, it is possible to prevent an error in processing instructions by a user of an image forming apparatus (Non-patent Document 1 or the like) which is the current mainstream technology, eliminate unnecessary labor and time of the instruction means, and display unnecessary screens. It is to eliminate power and time related to unnecessary screen switching.
In particular, the most frequently used menu such as basic copy (standard copy in this application) is set to the original image, and one start instruction (automatic instruction or human instruction) after the power is turned on. ) Only to provide a processing content reservation means for performing processing, and prevent a user from being aware of a scheduled menu being changed without being noticed.

  Furthermore, there is a need to eliminate the labor for setting the machining at the start of machining in Patent Document 1.

  Specifically, it provides the means of writing in the following “Means for Solving the Problems”.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a screen display means for dividing the display contents relating to the execution of the processing such as selection, change, confirmation, etc. into a plurality and switching to the necessary display contents, and means for executing the display of this screen In the image forming apparatus provided with this, the processing content to be processed after the next time is set in advance, so that the processing content can be processed only by giving one start instruction after turning on the power at the next processing time or later. The image forming apparatus includes a reservation processing start means for reliably starting the processing.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the processing contents set for reservation are processing contents set so as not to be changed until a reservation setting / cancellation section or reservation cancellation section is selected.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising means for automatically starting a reserved process without requiring an artificial start instruction.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising means for starting the reserved processing simultaneously with the setting of the original document.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided means for starting processing or canceling reservation processing at or near the handle of the cover on the glass board, and means for starting reservation processing simultaneously with setting of the original document. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising means for starting a fixed menu operation simultaneously with the setting of the original document.

  A seventh aspect of the present invention is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, further comprising means for starting the reserved processing without requiring any display of the main screen.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for switching the main screen between display and non-display by an artificial means.

  A ninth aspect of the present invention is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising means for starting the reserved processing regardless of whether the main screen is displayed or not.

  The summary of “Effects of the Invention” of the present invention is to solve the problems of display means and instruction means such as screens mentioned in the background art in the image forming apparatus mentioned in the background art.

In other words, the display content relating to the execution of processing such as processing selection, change, confirmation, etc. is divided into a plurality of parts, and image forming means provided with a screen display means for switching to the required display contents and a means for executing the display of this screen In the device
Prevents mistakes in processing instructions by users of image forming apparatuses (Non-patent Document 1, etc.), which are the current mainstream technology, eliminates unnecessary labor and time of instruction means, and displays and eliminates unnecessary screens It eliminates the power and work time associated with switching between different screens.
Furthermore, the work of Patent Document 1 is eliminated.

Specifically, there are provided screen display means for dividing the display content related to the execution of processing such as processing selection, change, confirmation, etc. into multiple, and switching to the required display content, and means for executing this screen display. In the image forming apparatus,
By setting the processing contents to be processed after the next time in advance, in order to ensure that the processing of the processing contents is started by simply giving one start instruction after turning on the power at the next and subsequent processing. By providing an image forming apparatus equipped with a reserved processing start means, it is possible to prevent mistakes in the user's processing instructions, eliminate unnecessary work and unnecessary work time, and display unnecessary screens and unnecessary screens. It is to eliminate the power and work time related to switching.

  Further, the processing contents set for reservation are processing contents set so as to be unchangeable until a reservation setting / cancellation section or a reservation cancellation section is selected. Prevent mistakes.

  Furthermore, the provision of the image forming apparatus of claim 1 provided with means for automatically starting a reserved process without requiring an artificial start instruction eliminates unnecessary labor and unnecessary work time of the instruction means, Prevent mistakes in user's processing instructions.

  Furthermore, by providing the image forming apparatus according to claim 1 provided with means for starting the reserved processing at the same time as setting the original document image, unnecessary work and unnecessary work time of the instruction means are eliminated, and the user is instructed to process. Prevent mistakes.

  2. The image according to claim 1, further comprising means for starting processing or canceling reservation processing near the handle of the cover on the glass board, or means for starting reservation processing simultaneously with setting of the original document. By providing the forming device, unnecessary labor and unnecessary work time of the instruction means are eliminated, and a processing instruction mistake of the user is prevented.

  Furthermore, the waiting time can be shortened by providing the image forming apparatus according to claim 1 provided with means for activating the determined menu operation simultaneously with the setting of the original document.

  Furthermore, by providing the image forming apparatus according to claim 1 provided with means capable of starting reservation processing without requiring any display of the main screen, power and work time relating to screen display and screen switching are eliminated. .

  Furthermore, by providing the image forming apparatus according to claim 1 provided with means for switching the main screen between display and non-display by human means, the power relating to screen display and screen switching is actively reduced.

  Further, the provision of the image forming apparatus according to claim 1 provided with means capable of starting reservation processing regardless of whether the main screen is displayed or not, eliminates troublesome screen switching for a lazy user.

Schematic which shows the outline | summary of the apparatus of this invention. Schematic which shows the detail (main screen) of the apparatus of this invention. Schematic which shows the detail (operation part) of the apparatus of this invention. Schematic which shows the detail (menu button, the screen display change part of a main screen) of the apparatus of this invention. Schematic which shows the detail (handle of the cover on a glass board) of the apparatus of this invention.

The present invention is a means for setting one of the processing contents related to copying in advance, so that it does not require any trouble related to the setting of the processing contents at the next and subsequent processing. Become.
(1) Reservation setting means ...... Means for setting in advance the processing contents to be processed after the next time.
(2) Reservation canceling means .......... Means for canceling the processing content set for reservation.
(3) Reserving processing starting means: means for starting processing of processing contents set for reservation.
(4) Reservation status notification means: means for notifying the user of the reservation status.

  (1) Reservation setting means: ............ The processing content selected and set by the user in advance, and the processing after the next time is performed with only one start instruction after the power is turned on. However, the processing content information is not automatically deleted but is recorded and stored in the storage device.

  The purpose (object) of this processing is, for example, a copy menu reservation comprising processing conditions such as a magnification for copying original document information and paper selection, a reservation for storing original document information, and a storing of original document information. Processing reservations related to copying, such as processing condition reservations at the time, and copy reservations of stored original document information, are targeted.

  In particular, “standard copy” (“basic copy”), “to A4 size”, storage of documents and forms such as slips, reports, reports, and contact lists, and stored slips, reports, reports, and reports Suitable for processing frequently used copies such as documents such as tables and paper.

  The “standard copy” corresponds to the “basic copy” of the prior art. In other words, 100% magnification, automatic paper selection, 1 processed sheet, single-sided printing, no integrated printing, no watermark printing, no bookbinding printing, no show-through printing, no seal printing, no book support This is a menu for executing processing conditions such as no printing and binding margin printing with one instruction.

  “A4 size” is A4 size paper selection, automatic magnification, 1 processed sheet, single-sided printing, no integrated printing, no watermark printing, no bookbinding printing, no show-through prevention printing, no seal printing This is a menu for executing processing conditions such as “No”, “Book-compatible printing” and “Binding margin printing” with one instruction.

  This reservation setting is performed after selecting or setting various copy menus, information on the original image to be saved, information on the saved original image, and processing conditions when saving the original image information. -Implement by selecting the release part.

  (2) The reservation canceling means is a means for canceling the saving of the processing content recorded (reserved and set) in the storage device and returning it to the normal (conventional technology) processing content.

  The method for canceling the reservation setting is performed by selecting the reservation setting / cancellation unit again after setting the reservation.

The usage (setting contents) of the reservation setting / cancellation section can be classified into “conditional reservation”, “information reservation”, and “reservation”.
For example, the reservation setting / cancellation part displayed as “Conditional reservation” ………… Reservation setting / cancellation of copy menu consisting of processing conditions such as magnification and paper selection for copying the original document, Carry out processing conditions displayed on the display.

  For example, a reservation setting / cancellation section displayed as “information reservation”... Executes reservation setting and reservation cancellation of original document information under the processing conditions displayed on the display section.

  For example, the reservation setting / cancellation part that displays “Reservation” is a copy menu reservation setting, canceling reservation, and saving, including processing conditions such as magnification and paper selection for copying the original document. Set and cancel the reservation for copying the original original image information under the processing conditions displayed on the display.

  (3) Reservation processing start means: ... With a single start instruction after the power is turned on, the reservation setting / release unit calls the processing content information recorded in the storage device and starts processing with the reserved processing content. The information of the called processing content is controlled by a control unit for controlling processing, and reserved processing is performed.

  The method for starting the reserved processing is divided into an artificial instruction means and an automatic instruction means, and further, the artificial instruction means is divided into a manual instruction means and a voice instruction means.

The manual instructing means is implemented by selecting a start button or a reservation processing start portion for giving a dedicated instruction to start reservation processing according to the present invention.
The voice instruction means is implemented by recognizing a voice registered in advance to start reservation processing.
The automatic instruction means is executed without requiring an artificial start instruction such as an auxiliary work means such as setting of an original document or a means using a sensor for detecting a human body.

  (4) The reservation status notification means is a means for notifying the reservation status selected and set by the user, and is classified into notification contents and notification methods.

The notification content is further divided into the following.
Announcement of presence / absence of reservation .... For example, the user is notified of the presence / absence of reservation such as “reservation is made”, “reservation is not made”, etc.
Notification of reservation contents ………… For example, “Standard copy (basic copy)”, “A4 size copy”, “Original document information reservation”. "," Production daily report "manuscript is saved. "," Save the saved "Production Daily" manuscript. ”Etc., and inform the user of the reserved processing content.
Other notices ......... For example, "If you want to make another copy, press the release button.""If you want to make a reservation, press the start button." Announce notices, supplements, etc.

  The above-mentioned notification contents can be combined with a plurality of notification contents, for example, “Now, the standard copy is being reserved. To perform another copy, press the release button.”

  The notification method is divided into visual sensing means and auditory sensing means. Further, the visual sensing means is a reservation for notifying the flashing of the light bulb, the main screen, and the processing contents of the reservation of the present invention. Situation notification section.

  The flashing of the light bulb ………… The light bulb provided in the reservation status notification section lights up by reserving the processing content, and the light bulb provided in the reservation status notification portion turns off by canceling the reserved processing content .

  The main screen is a means to provide a reservation status notification section on the main screen of the prior art, especially at the same position on the screen that is displayed first after the power is turned on, or on multiple screens that have been fully switched. By providing a reservation status notification section in the same form, it is possible to transmit the reservation status to the user in a timely manner.

The reservation status notification section for notifying the processing details of the reservation of the invention of the present application can notify the reservation processing whether the main screen is displayed or not.
It should be noted that the main screen screen display changing unit enables the main screen to be switched to “automatic”, “display”, “erase”, and “eco”.

  The auditory sensing means is a voice notification means. In particular, this is detected by a human body approaching the device or a sensor that senses image forming work, and the recorded reservation voice is automatically recorded. An effective means of notification by reproduction is effective.

  Note that the visual sensing means is suitable for a means that always notifies after the power is turned on, and the auditory sensing means is suitable for a means for notifying immediately before starting the reservation process.

  As described above, the booked reservation setting means can specify the number of sheets, color mode, and other processing conditions.

  As described above, the outlines of (1) reservation setting means, (2) reservation cancellation means, (3) reservation processing start means, and (4) reservation status notification means have been written. I will write about each part.

First, the display content of the main screen 5 shown in FIG. 2 relates to the mainstream technology (for example, Non-Patent Document 1) of the current image forming apparatus, and is a high-level concept menu for selecting functions such as copying and scanning. This is the basic copy (standard copy) menu that is displayed first after switching the screen.
If the displayed basic copy (standard copy) menu is not the copy menu desired by the user, the desired copy menu is displayed by changing the display screen.
After displaying the desired copy menu screen, copy processing is performed by selecting the start button.

  The reservation setting / cancellation unit 1A that displays “conditional reservation” shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1B that displays “conditional reservation” shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 are shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. Reservation of the copy menu of the processing conditions displayed on the main screen 5 and the copy menu of the processing conditions displayed on the main screen 5 and changed and set is performed by this one selection (one touch, one push).

  The reservation setting / cancellation unit 1D that displays “information reservation” shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1E that displays “information reservation” shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 are shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. Reserving a copy of the information of the original document that has been set is performed with this one selection (one-touch, one-push) under the processing conditions displayed on the main screen 5 or the processing conditions displayed and changed on the main screen 5. .

  After the reservation setting, the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1A, 1B or the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1D, 1E is selected again (one touch, one push), the set reservation is cancelled.

If other machining conditions are selected and set without canceling the reservation after setting the reservation, it is possible to start machining with other machining conditions. However, after machining with other machining conditions and after turning off the power The processing contents reserved and set by selecting ON or the reset button are restored.
That is, the processing content set for reservation is the processing content set so that it cannot be changed until the reservation setting / cancellation unit or the reservation cancellation unit is selected.

  In addition to the conventional purpose, the start button 4 shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 starts the processing of the processing content reserved by the reservation setting / cancellation unit with one push.

  The cover handle 7A on the glass plate shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 5 is used to open the cover 7 on the glass plate and supply the original document when the original document image is supplied manually in addition to the conventional purpose. By closing the cover 7 on the board, all or part of these operations are detected, and the processing contents reserved by the reservation setting / cancellation unit are issued by means of issuing an instruction to automatically start processing with the processing contents set for reservation. Start processing automatically.

  The automatic original supply place 7B of the original document image on the cover 7 on the glass board shown in FIG. 1 has an original original image automatically supplied to the original original image supply area 7B in addition to the conventional purpose. A reservation setting / cancellation section is provided by means for sensing this work by supplying, or detecting a human body by the human body sensor 8 shown in FIG. Automatically start machining of the machining content reserved in.

  Note that switching between manual start and automatic start is performed by this switching means.

  The reservation status notification units 3B and 3E shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 are display means by flashing light bulbs attached to the reservation setting / cancellation units 1B and 1E, and the reservation setting / cancellation units 1A, 1D, 1B and 1E. Turns on when a reservation is set by selection, and turns off when the reservation is canceled by selecting the reservation setting / release unit 1A, 1D, 1B, 1E again.

Reservation status notification units 3A and 3D shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are display means provided on the screen in addition to reservation setting / cancellation units 1A and 1D. By selecting reservation setting / cancellation units 1A, 1D, 1B and 1E, When the reservation is set, for example, “Condition reservation”, “Information reservation”, etc. are displayed, “Reservation is being set”, “Standard copy reservation is being set”, “Production daily report”, etc. The display changes and the display part is highlighted.
When the reservation is canceled by selecting the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1A, 1D, 1B, or 1E again, for example, from the display of “reservation setting”, “standard copy reservation setting”, “production daily report”, etc. The display returns to “Reservation”, “Information Reservation” and the like indicating that the reservation has been canceled, and the highlighted portion of the display portion is canceled.

  First, FIG. 4 relates to Patent Document 1, and a plurality of processing contents (“standard copy”, “A4 size”, “production daily report” in the illustrated example) are registered outside the main screen in advance, and desired processing is performed. This indicates that machining is performed with only one instruction to select a content button (displayed as “Start” in the example).

The reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 reserves the processing content set outside the main screen by this one selection (one push).
After the reservation is set, the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C selects again (one push) to cancel the set reservation.
Incidentally, “production daily report” in the figure is information of the original document, and is a document name and a paper name.

  The reservation status notification unit 3C shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 is a display means by flashing a light bulb attached to the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C, and lights up when a reservation is set by selection of the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C. When the reservation is canceled by the selection of the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C again, it is turned off.

  In the example shown in the drawing, the processing content when saving the “daily production report” (original document information) is preset to the processing conditions of “100% magnification, automatic paper selection” (“standard copy”). .

  The cover handle 7A on the glass board shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 is provided with a reservation processing start section 2 and a reservation status notification section 3F.

  The cover handle 7A on the glass board must be obtained during manual setting of the original document for copy processing. The cover handle 7A on the glass board or in the vicinity thereof, the reservation setting / release part and the reservation processing By providing an instruction section such as a start section and a start button, the instruction operation of the instruction section is the same as the operation of grasping the cover handle 7A on the glass board (cover opening / closing operation), and it is carried out reliably and without labor. .

  The reservation processing start unit 2 shown in the figure is provided with means for starting the reservation processing only when this part is selected (at the time of pushing), so that the reservation processing is not started when the reservation processing is not desired (an erroneous operation is performed). Not to be).

  It should be noted that it is possible to provide a means for starting the processing only by setting the original document image by locking the start state and setting the original document image at the reservation processing start portion 2.

  The cover handle 7A on the glass board or the reservation status notification section 3F provided in the vicinity of the handle 7A is in a place where it can be easily reached when the original document is manually set, so that it is surely notified.

The speaker 10 shown in FIG. 1 detects a user by, for example, the human body sensor 8 shown in FIG. 1 at the start of processing, or sets the original document by a sensor provided at the original image supply location. By detecting it, it automatically announces the processing content reserved and set with the pre-recorded audio content.
The notification contents are, for example, “Standard copy automatically starts when the original is set.”, “If you want to make another copy, please cancel before setting the original”, “Select the start button, Copy the “Production Daily” manuscript. "Others."

  Further, the speaker 10 shown in FIG. 1 automatically announces that the reservation or cancellation has been made when the processing content is reserved or canceled by the reservation setting / cancellation unit.

The microphone 9 shown in FIG. 1 relates to voice instruction means, and issues a voice instruction for reservation such as reservation setting, reservation cancellation, and reservation processing start.
This voice instruction means senses the coincidence between the voice content of the user and the preset voice content, and automatically starts the processing content set for reservation.

  Specific instruction contents by voice include, for example, “standard copy reservation”, “copy reservation”, “original document information reservation”, “start reservation processing”, and others.

The screen display changing unit 6 of the main screen shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 switches the screen display of the main screen to “automatic” 6A, “display” 6B, “erase” 6C, and “eco” 6D.
In the illustrated example, the screen switching is indicated by manual means, but other artificial means such as voice means are possible.
Regardless of which screen display is selected, the reserved processing can be started.

The selection of “automatic” 6A in the screen display change section 6 of the main screen is made by selecting the reservation setting / cancellation section and setting the reservation, the main screen is hidden by turning on after the power is turned off, and the reservation status is notified. Department is in operation.
After the reservation is set, when the reservation setting / cancellation part is selected again to cancel the reservation, the main screen is displayed by turning on the power and the reservation status notification part is deactivated.

  That is, the selection of “automatic” 6A by the screen display changing unit 6 of the main screen switches the display of the main screen between display and non-display as appropriate, thereby saving the power of screen display.

The selection of “display” 6B of the screen display changing unit 6 of the main screen is always displayed regardless of whether the reservation is set or the reservation is canceled.
It should be noted that the image forming process can be performed regardless of whether or not the reservation status notification unit is in operation.

  The selection of “display” 6B of the screen display change unit 6 of the main screen is made by providing the reservation contents notification contents on the screen displayed at the beginning of the main screen or on a plurality of screens that are switched over. , Make the content of the announcement rich.

  The selection of “Erase” 6C and “Eco” 6D of the screen display changing unit 6 of the main screen is not displayed at the time of reservation setting or when the reservation is canceled, and the reservation status notification unit is always operated.

  In other words, the selection of “Erase” 6C and “Eco” 6D of the screen display change unit 6 of the main screen always hides the main screen and saves power for screen display.

In addition, “Erase” 6C of the screen display change unit 6 of the main screen is a non-display state in which the main screen is not energized.
Note that the “eco” 6D of the screen display changing unit 6 of the main screen is in a state in which the main screen is not displaying the standby power.

  As described above, as a method for setting and canceling other reservations, as shown in Patent Document 1, a copy menu consisting of a plurality of registered processing conditions and a list of stored original document information are displayed on the screen. A reservation setting / cancellation section (not shown) for selecting the desired reservation setting or reservation cancellation from the list and selecting it is provided from this list (not shown).

Alternatively, a reservation setting section (not shown) is provided for performing only the reservation setting professionally, and the reservation setting is performed by selecting this.
In addition, a reservation canceling unit for performing only the canceling of the reservation is provided (not shown), and the reservation is canceled by selecting this.

Alternatively, the producer can make a reservation for specific processing contents in advance.
For example, it is possible to use an equipment equipped with a reservation setting / cancellation section that reserves and cancels the “standard copy”, which is the most frequently used copy menu, and has processing conditions such as 100% magnification and automatic paper selection. It is.

  Each of the above-described parts can be installed as a single unit or a plurality of units.

As mentioned above, although it wrote about each part, next, it writes about the typical process sequence example which combined these each part.
(Processing procedure example 1)
Contents of reservation ……………… Copying standard copy menu Screen display condition ………… Automatic original document supply method …… Manual setting Reservation processing start method …… Starting by visual means Under the above processing conditions, When performing [Reservation Setting] and <Processing after Reservation Setting>.

  <Reservation Setting> Select “Automatic” 6A of the screen display change section 6 of the main screen in FIG. 4 → Turn on the power → Display the main screen 5 → Switch the main screen to the standard copy menu screen in FIG. Select the reservation setting / cancellation section 1A displayed as “conditional reservation” → the display of the reservation status notification section 3A in the screen changes from “conditional reservation” to “during reservation setting” → turn off the power. → <Processing after reservation setting> Select “Manual” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, and the reservation status notification section 3F in FIG. % Performs automatic paper selection. ”→ Lift the cover handle 7A on the glass board in FIG. 5 to set the original document, and simultaneously press the reserved processing start part 2 in FIG. 5 → Reserved processing The start of the.

(Processing procedure example 2)
Contents of reservation ……………… Copying standard copy menu Screen display condition ………… Display Original document supply method …… Manual setting Reservation processing start method …… Starting by visual means Under the above processing conditions, When performing [Reservation Setting] and <Processing after Reservation Setting>.

  <Reservation Setting> Select “Display” 6B of the screen display change section 6 of the main screen in FIG. 4 → Turn on the power → Display the main screen 5 → Switch the main screen to the standard copy menu screen in FIG. Select the reservation setting / cancellation section 1A displayed as “conditional reservation” → the display of the reservation status notification section 3A in the screen changes from “conditional reservation” to “during reservation setting” → turn off the power. -> <Processing after reservation setting> Select "Manual" as the processing start method (not shown)-> Turn on the power-> Main screen 5 is displayed. The notification of automatic paper selection will be displayed (not shown), and the reservation status notification part 3F in Fig. 5 will display "Reservation is being set and 100% paper copy will be automatically copied" → Lift the cover handle 7A on the glass plate in FIG. 5 to set the original document, and simultaneously press the reservation processing start part 2 in FIG. 5 → Start the reserved processing.

(Processing procedure example 3)
Contents of the reservation ……………… Copying of the standard copy menu Screen display conditions ………… Hide Original document supply method …… Manual setting Reservation processing start method …… Starting by visual means With the above processing conditions When <Reservation setting> and <Processing after reservation setting> are performed.

  <Reservation Setting> Select “Erase” 6C or “Eco” 6D of the screen display change section 6 of the main screen in FIG. 4 → Turn on the power → Hide the main screen 5. The reservation setting / cancellation part 1C displayed as “reservation” in the “standard copy” menu of FIG. 4 is selected → the reservation state notification part 3C is changed from being turned off to being lit → the power is turned off. → <Processing after reservation setting> Select “Manual” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, and the reservation status notification section 3F in FIG. % Automatic copy of paper selection "is displayed → Lift the cover handle 7A on the glass board in Fig. 5 to set the original document, and at the same time press the reserved processing start part 2 in Fig. 5 → start.

(Processing procedure example 4)
Contents of the reservation ……………… Copying of the standard copy menu Screen display conditions ………… Automatic original document supply method …… Manual setting Reservation processing start method …… Starting by voice means Under the above processing conditions, When processing after setting a reservation>.

<Processing after Reservation Setting> Select “Voice” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, the user is detected by the human body sensor 8 in FIG. The speaker 10 announces “Reserving standard copy menu” → Lift the cover handle 7A on the glass board in FIG. 5 to set the original document → Head to the microphone 9 “Reservation processing start”, “Start”, “ Sounds “OK”, “Copy”, etc. → Starts reserved processing.

(Processing procedure example 5)
Contents of reservation ……………… Copying of standard copy menu Screen display condition ………… Automatic original document supply method …… Manually setting Scheduled processing starting method …… Automatic When processing.

<Processing after Reservation Setting> Select “Automatic” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, the user is detected by the human body sensor 8 in FIG. The speaker 10 announces that “Copying of the standard copy menu will start. To perform other processing, press the reservation cancel button” → Lift the handle 7A of the cover on the glass plate in FIG. Set → Start the reserved processing.
The announced reservation cancel button is not shown. When the reservation cancel button is provided, it is provided on the handle 7A in the same manner as the reservation processing start part 2 of FIG.
(Processing procedure example 6)
Contents of the reservation ……………… Copying of the “daily production report” Screen display conditions ………… Automatic original document supply method …… Manual setting Reservation processing start method …… Starting by visual means With the above processing conditions When <Reservation setting> and <Processing after reservation setting> are performed.

  <Reservation Setting> Select “Automatic” 6A of the screen display changing section 6 of the main screen in FIG. 4 → Turn on the power → Set the manuscript of “daily production report” → the main screen 5 is displayed → the main screen is shown in FIG. Switch to the standard copy menu screen → Select the reservation setting / cancellation section 1D displayed as “Information reservation” → The display of the reservation status notification section 3D in the screen changes from “Information reservation” to “Reserving set” → Turn off the power. → <Processing after reservation setting> Select “Manual” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, and the reservation status notification section 3F in FIG. "Copy original original image information" is displayed. → Start button 4 in FIG. 3 or start button 2 of reserved processing in FIG. 5 is pressed. → Start of reserved processing.

(Processing procedure example 7)
Contents of the reservation ……………… Copy of the “daily production report” Screen display conditions ………… Hide Original document supply method …… Manually set Reservation processing start method …… Start by visual means The above processing conditions When <Reservation Setting> and <Processing after Reservation Setting> are executed in.

  <Reservation Setting> Select “Erase” 6C or “Eco” 6D of the screen display change section 6 of the main screen in FIG. 4 → Turn on the power → Hide the main screen 5. The reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C displayed as “Reservation” in the “Production Daily” menu of FIG. 4 is selected. → The reservation status notification unit 3C is changed from being turned off to being lit. → <Processing after reservation setting> Select “Manual” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, and the reservation status notification section 3F in FIG. "Copy original original image information" is displayed. → Start button 4 in FIG. 3 or start button 2 of reserved processing in FIG. 5 is pressed. → Start of reserved processing.

  As mentioned above, although several examples of processing procedures combining each part have been written, other processing procedures combining each part are possible.

1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E Reservation setting / cancellation part 2 Reservation processing start part 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F Reservation status notification part 4 Start button 5 Main screen 6 (6A, 6B, 6C, 6D) Main screen display change section 7 Cover on glass board 7A Handle on cover on glass board 7B Automatic original document supply place 8 Human body sensor 9 Microphone 10 Speaker

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus.

  The current image forming apparatus has many processing conditions that can be selected by the user, and in order to execute a menu consisting of the many processing conditions, many keys are provided on one operation panel of the image forming apparatus. Managing this process side by side is unclear and inconvenient.

  The screen display means (for example, Non-Patent Document 1), which is the mainstream technology of the current image forming apparatus, is first a high-level concept menu (for example, a processing menu for selecting functions such as copy and scanner). This is a means to display the screen of, and to switch the screen to take out and display the screen of the required lowest concept menu (for example, individual copy menus composed of a plurality of processing conditions such as magnification and paper size). It is a means of organizing complex display contents in an easy-to-understand manner and making it convenient.

  On the other hand, the screen display means (for example, Non-Patent Document 1 etc.), which is the mainstream technology of the current image forming apparatus, is basically composed of processing conditions such as 100% magnification and automatic selection of paper. The implementation of the copy menu and other copy menus has the following disadvantages:

  (1) First, it is a means for displaying the upper concept menu screen and switching to the necessary lowest concept menu screen, and displaying the desired lowest concept menu in a single screen display after turning on the power. Owns a fault that cannot be taken out.

  (2) Furthermore, this basic copy menu screen is automatically displayed when the copy function selection instruction section on the upper concept menu screen (home screen) is selected. After visually confirming the screen contents, the start button is pressed. The basic copy menu displayed in this screen is not a fixed menu until you press the start button, so you will not notice the menu changed by the previous user. This is a technology that may cause a post-user to give an erroneous instruction. Alternatively, this is a technique in which a user may forget a menu that has been changed before and a user may give an incorrect instruction later.

If you write this in detail, for example, turn on the power switch → automatic display of the home screen → selection of the copy function selection instruction section → automatic display of the basic copy menu screen → menu change by user A (registration) Copy A screen) → Menu change by user B (Registered copy B screen) → Turn off the power switch. Turn ON the power switch → Automatic display of the home screen → Selection of the copy function selection instruction section → Automatic display of the basic copy menu screen → User A menu change (registered copy A screen) → User B menu Change (registration copy B screen) ...
“The start button was pressed for basic copy, but registered copy A and registered copy B were implemented.” “The start button was pressed for registered copy A, but basic copy and registered copy B were performed. The menu contents are artificially and automatically changed at one setting place (screen) regardless of the user's intention, and a factor that easily induces copy mistakes is created.

  In addition, since this basic copy menu screen has a screen for changing the menu of this screen, this screen is displayed even when the screen for changing the menu is unnecessary. Electricity is consumed.

  Above all, the technology operated by the screen is a technology that requires time for screen display and screen switching and consumes power.

  The copy mistakes related to these basic copy menus and the labor and power consumption for retrieving the basic copy menus are serious problems relating to the copy menus that are most frequently used every day.

  The technique of Patent Document 1 is a technique proposed in order to solve the problem of screen display means (for example, Non-Patent Document 1) which is the mainstream technique of the current image forming apparatus. Technology by a person.

  The outline of this technology is suitable for frequently used copy menus such as the basic copy menu. “In addition to the main screen display means, there is a notification section that can always notify the processing details related to copying, and processing related to copying. , An image forming apparatus provided with an instruction unit having an instruction unit for performing one instruction after the power is turned on ”(Claim 1),“ Processing relating to copying, whether this main screen is in a non-display state or a display state. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 provided with means that can be implemented (claim 2).

With these technologies, there is no room to change the processing contents artificially and automatically, and it is possible to prevent the user from changing the planned menu without permission and easily inducing mistakes in the processing contents. And eliminate unnecessary work.
Eliminates power and time related to unnecessary screen display and unnecessary screen switching.

  However, in the case of performing image forming processing with the technique of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to select desired processing content at the time of processing. (For example, in FIG. 4, it is necessary to select either “standard copy”, “A4 size” or “production daily report”.)

Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-090149

FujiXeroxDocuCentreIVC3375 Instructions

  The summary of the “problem to be solved by the invention” of the present invention is to solve the problem of the display means and instruction means of the screen etc. mentioned in the background art in the image forming apparatus mentioned in the background art. is there.

That is, it is possible to prevent an error in processing instructions by a user of an image forming apparatus (Non-patent Document 1 or the like) which is the current mainstream technology, eliminate unnecessary labor and time of the instruction means, and display unnecessary screens. It is to eliminate power and time related to unnecessary screen switching.
In particular, the most frequently used menu such as basic copy (standard copy in this application) is set to the original image, and one start instruction (automatic instruction or human instruction) after the power is turned on. It is intended to provide a processing content reservation means for performing processing alone, and prevents a user from noticing easily because a scheduled menu is changed without permission.

  Furthermore, there is a need to eliminate the labor for setting the machining at the start of machining in Patent Document 1.

  Specifically, it provides the means of writing in the following “Means for Solving the Problems”.

The invention of claim 1 is an image forming apparatus for carrying out the process of the image forming is carried out after the next without requiring an indication of the call processing contents of the processing to be carried out after the next time by the user of the image forming apparatus processing This is an image forming apparatus provided with means for performing processing in which the processing content is set in advance .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a means for setting in advance the content of processing to be performed next time without requiring an instruction to call the processing content to be performed next time by the user of the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus according to Item 1.

The invention according to claim 3 is the image forming apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 , further comprising means for notifying a reservation status provided in the vicinity of the handle of the cover on the glass board or in the vicinity of the handle. .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image forming apparatus according to the first or second aspect , further comprising means for starting processing by voice .

  The summary of “Effects of the Invention” of the present invention is to solve the problems of display means and instruction means such as screens mentioned in the background art in the image forming apparatus mentioned in the background art.

That is, it is possible to prevent an error in processing instructions by a user of an image forming apparatus (Non-patent Document 1 or the like) which is the current mainstream technology, eliminate unnecessary work and work time of the instruction means, and display an unnecessary screen. Eliminates power and work time associated with unnecessary screen changes.
Furthermore, the labor of Patent Document 1 is eliminated.

  Specifically, by setting the processing content to be processed after the next time in advance, the processing of this processing content can be processed by simply issuing one start instruction after turning on the power at the next processing. By providing an image forming apparatus with a reserved processing start means for starting reliably, it is possible to prevent mistakes in the user's processing instructions, eliminate unnecessary work and unnecessary work time of the instruction means, and eliminate unnecessary screens. Eliminates power and work time related to display and unnecessary screen switching.

Furthermore, by providing an image forming apparatus having a processing content that has been reserved so that it cannot be changed until a reservation setting / cancellation unit or a reservation cancellation unit is selected, a user's processing instruction error is prevented.

  Furthermore, by providing an image forming apparatus equipped with means for automatically starting a reserved process without requiring an artificial start instruction, unnecessary labor and unnecessary work time of the instruction means are eliminated, and the user's processing Prevent misdirection.

  Further, by providing an image forming apparatus provided with means for starting a reserved process when an original document is set, unnecessary work and unnecessary work time of the instruction means are eliminated, and a user's processing instruction error is prevented.

  Further, by providing an image forming apparatus provided with means for starting processing or canceling reserved processing in the vicinity of the handle of the cover on the glass board, or canceling reserved processing, and having means for starting reserved processing when an original document is set This eliminates unnecessary labor and unnecessary work time of the instruction means, and prevents an error in processing instructions by the user.

  Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the waiting time by providing an image forming apparatus provided with means for starting a fixed menu operation when setting an original document.

  Furthermore, by providing an image forming apparatus provided with means that can start reservation processing without requiring any display of the main screen, power and work time related to screen display and screen switching are eliminated.

  Furthermore, by providing an image forming apparatus provided with means for switching the main screen between display and non-display by human means, the power relating to screen display and screen switching is actively reduced.

  Further, by providing an image forming apparatus provided with means for starting reservation processing regardless of whether the main screen is displayed or not, it is possible to eliminate troublesome screen switching for a lazy user.

Schematic which shows the outline | summary of the apparatus of this invention. Schematic which shows the detail (main screen) of the apparatus of this invention. Schematic which shows the detail (operation part) of the apparatus of this invention. Schematic which shows the detail (menu button, the screen display change part of a main screen) of the apparatus of this invention. Schematic which shows the detail (handle of the cover on a glass board) of the apparatus of this invention.

The present invention is a means for setting one of the processing contents in advance, so that the processing for setting the processing contents is not required at the next and subsequent processing, and includes the following means.
(1) Reservation setting means ...... Means for setting in advance the processing contents to be processed after the next time.
(2) Reservation canceling means .......... Means for canceling the processing content set for reservation.
(3) Reserving processing starting means: means for starting processing of processing contents set for reservation.
(4) Reservation status notification means: means for notifying the user of the reservation status.

  (1) Reservation setting means: ............ The processing content selected and set by the user in advance, and the processing after the next time is performed with only one start instruction after the power is turned on. However, the processing content information is not automatically deleted but is recorded and stored in the storage device.

  The purpose (object) of this processing is, for example, a copy menu reservation comprising processing conditions such as a magnification for copying original document information and paper selection, a reservation for storing original document information, and a storing of original document information. Processing reservations such as processing condition reservations at the time and copy reservations of saved original document information are targeted.

In particular, "standard copy"("basiccopy"),"to A4 size", storage of information such as slips, notifications, reports, contact sheets, and other information, and saved slips, notifications and reports Suitable for frequently used processing, such as copying information such as documents and forms such as contact lists.

  The “standard copy” corresponds to the “basic copy” of the prior art. In other words, 100% magnification, automatic paper selection, 1 processed sheet, single-sided printing, no integrated printing, no watermark printing, no bookbinding printing, no show-through printing, no seal printing, no book support This is a menu for executing processing conditions such as no printing and binding margin printing with one instruction.

  “A4 size” is A4 size paper selection, automatic magnification, 1 processed sheet, single-sided printing, no integrated printing, no watermark printing, no bookbinding printing, no show-through prevention printing, no seal printing This is a menu for executing processing conditions such as “No”, “Book-compatible printing” and “Binding margin printing” with one instruction.

  This reservation setting is performed after selecting or setting various copy menus, information on the original image to be saved, information on the saved original image, and processing conditions when saving the original image information. -Implement by selecting the release part.

  (2) The reservation canceling means is a means for canceling the saving of the processing content recorded (reserved and set) in the storage device and returning it to the normal (conventional technology) processing content.

  The method for canceling the reservation setting is performed by selecting the reservation setting / cancellation unit again after setting the reservation.

The usage (setting contents) of the reservation setting / cancellation section can be classified into “conditional reservation”, “information reservation”, and “reservation”.
For example, the reservation setting / cancellation part displayed as “Conditional reservation” ………… Reservation setting / cancellation of copy menu consisting of processing conditions such as magnification and paper selection for copying the original document, Carry out processing conditions displayed on the display.

  For example, a reservation setting / cancellation section displayed as “information reservation”... Executes reservation setting and reservation cancellation of original document information under the processing conditions displayed on the display section.

  For example, the reservation setting / cancellation part that displays “Reservation” is a copy menu reservation setting, canceling reservation, and saving, including processing conditions such as magnification and paper selection for copying the original document. Set and cancel the reservation for copying the original original image information under the processing conditions displayed on the display.

  (3) Reservation processing start means: ...... After turning on the power, the reservation setting / cancellation unit calls the processing content information recorded in the storage device with one start instruction, and starts processing with the reserved processing content. The information of the called processing content is controlled by a control unit for controlling processing, and reserved processing is performed.

  The method for starting the reserved processing is divided into an artificial instruction means and an automatic instruction means, and further, the artificial instruction means is divided into a manual instruction means and a voice instruction means.

The manual instructing means is implemented by selecting a start button or a reservation processing start portion for giving a dedicated instruction to start reservation processing according to the present invention.
The voice instruction means is executed by recognizing the contents of the voice registered in advance for starting the reservation processing.
The automatic instruction means is executed without requiring an artificial start instruction such as an auxiliary work means such as setting of an original document or a means using a sensor for detecting a human body.

  (4) The reservation status notification means is a means for notifying the reservation status selected and set by the user, and is classified into notification contents and notification methods.

The notification content is further divided into the following.
Announcement of presence / absence of reservation .... For example, the user is notified of the presence / absence of reservation such as “reservation is made”, “reservation is not made”, etc.
Notification of reservation contents ………… For example, “Standard copy (basic copy)”, “A4 size copy”, “Original document information reservation”. "," Production daily report "manuscript is saved. "," Save the saved "Production Daily" manuscript. ”Etc., and inform the user of the reserved processing content.
Other notices ......... For example, "If you want to make another copy, press the release button.""If you want to make a reservation, press the start button." Announce notices, supplements, etc.

  The above-mentioned notification contents can be combined with a plurality of notification contents, for example, “Now, the standard copy is being reserved. To perform another copy, press the release button.”

  The notification method is divided into visual sensing means and auditory sensing means. Further, the visual sensing means is a reservation for notifying the flashing of the light bulb, the main screen, and the processing contents of the reservation of the present invention. Situation notification section.

  The flashing of the light bulb ………… The light bulb provided in the reservation status notification section lights up by reserving the processing content, and the light bulb provided in the reservation status notification portion turns off by canceling the reserved processing content .

  The main screen is a means to provide a reservation status notification section on the main screen of the prior art, especially at the same position on the screen that is displayed first after the power is turned on, or on multiple screens that have been fully switched. By providing a reservation status notification section in the same form, it is possible to transmit the reservation status to the user in a timely manner.

The reservation status notification section for notifying the processing details of the reservation of the invention of the present application can notify the reservation processing whether the main screen is displayed or not.
It should be noted that the main screen screen display changing unit enables the main screen to be switched to “automatic”, “display”, “erase”, and “eco”.

  The auditory sensing means is a voice notification means. In particular, this is detected by a human body approaching the device or a sensor that senses image forming work, and the recorded reservation voice is automatically recorded. An effective means of notification by reproduction is effective.

The visual sensing means is suitable as a means for constantly notifying during operation after the power is turned on, and the auditory sensing means is suitable as a means for notifying immediately before starting reservation processing.

  As described above, the booked reservation setting means can specify the number of sheets, color mode, and other processing conditions.

  As described above, the outlines of (1) reservation setting means, (2) reservation cancellation means, (3) reservation processing start means, and (4) reservation status notification means have been written. I will write about each part.

First, the display content of the main screen 5 shown in FIG. 2 relates to the mainstream technology (for example, Non-Patent Document 1) of the current image forming apparatus, and is a high-level concept menu for selecting functions such as copying and scanning. This is the basic copy (standard copy) menu that is displayed first after switching the screen.
If the displayed basic copy (standard copy) menu is not the copy menu desired by the user, the desired copy menu is displayed by changing the display screen.
After displaying the desired copy menu screen, copy processing is performed by selecting the start button.

  The reservation setting / cancellation unit 1A that displays “conditional reservation” shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1B that displays “conditional reservation” shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 are shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. Reservation of the copy menu of the processing conditions displayed on the main screen 5 and the copy menu of the processing conditions displayed on the main screen 5 and changed and set is performed by this one selection (one touch, one push).

  The reservation setting / cancellation unit 1D that displays “information reservation” shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1E that displays “information reservation” shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 are shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. Reserving a copy of the information of the original document that has been set is performed with this one selection (one-touch, one-push) under the processing conditions displayed on the main screen 5 or the processing conditions displayed and changed on the main screen 5. .

  After the reservation setting, the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1A, 1B or the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1D, 1E is selected again (one touch, one push), the set reservation is cancelled.

  That is, the processing content set for reservation is the processing content set so that it cannot be changed until the reservation setting / cancellation unit or the reservation cancellation unit is selected.

  In addition to the conventional purpose, the start button 4 shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 starts the processing of the processing content reserved by the reservation setting / cancellation unit with one push.

  The cover handle 7A on the glass plate shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 5 is used to open the cover 7 on the glass plate and supply the original document when the original document image is supplied manually in addition to the conventional purpose. By closing the cover 7 on the board, all or part of these operations are detected, and the processing contents reserved by the reservation setting / cancellation unit are issued by means of issuing an instruction to automatically start processing with the processing contents set for reservation. Start processing automatically.

  The automatic original supply place 7B of the original document image on the cover 7 on the glass board shown in FIG. 1 has an original original image automatically supplied to the original original image supply area 7B in addition to the conventional purpose. A reservation setting / cancellation section is provided by means for sensing this work by supplying, or detecting a human body by the human body sensor 8 shown in FIG. Automatically start machining of the machining content reserved in.

Incidentally, manual starting and switching automatic initiation, the switching means is provided as required, carried out by the switching if necessary.

  The reservation status notification units 3B and 3E shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 are display means by flashing light bulbs attached to the reservation setting / cancellation units 1B and 1E, and the reservation setting / cancellation units 1A, 1D, 1B and 1E. Turns on when a reservation is set by selection, and turns off when the reservation is canceled by selecting the reservation setting / release unit 1A, 1D, 1B, 1E again.

Reservation status notification units 3A and 3D shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are display means provided on the screen in addition to reservation setting / cancellation units 1A and 1D. By selecting reservation setting / cancellation units 1A, 1D, 1B and 1E, When the reservation is set, for example, “Condition reservation”, “Information reservation”, etc. are displayed, “Reservation is being set”, “Standard copy reservation is being set”, “Production daily report”, etc. The display changes and the display part is highlighted.
When the reservation is canceled by selecting the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1A, 1D, 1B, or 1E again, for example, from the display of “reservation setting”, “standard copy reservation setting”, “production daily report”, etc. The display returns to “Reservation”, “Information Reservation” and the like indicating that the reservation has been canceled, and the highlighted portion of the display portion is canceled.

  First, FIG. 4 relates to Patent Document 1, and a plurality of processing contents (“standard copy”, “A4 size”, “production daily report” in the illustrated example) are registered outside the main screen in advance, and desired processing is performed. This indicates that machining is performed with only one instruction to select a content button (displayed as “Start” in the example).

The reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 reserves the processing content set outside the main screen by this one selection (one push).
After the reservation is set, the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C selects again (one push) to cancel the set reservation.
Incidentally, “production daily report” in the figure is information of the original document, and is a document name and a paper name.

  The reservation status notification unit 3C shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 is a display means by flashing a light bulb attached to the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C, and lights up when a reservation is set by selection of the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C. When the reservation is canceled by the selection of the reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C again, it is turned off.

  In the example shown in the drawing, the processing content when saving the “daily production report” (original document information) is preset to the processing conditions of “100% magnification, automatic paper selection” (“standard copy”). .

  The cover handle 7A on the glass board shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 is provided with a reservation processing start section 2 and a reservation status notification section 3F.

  The cover handle 7A on the glass board must be obtained during manual setting of the original document for copy processing. The cover handle 7A on the glass board or in the vicinity thereof, the reservation setting / release part and the reservation processing By providing an instruction section such as a start section and a start button, the instruction operation of the instruction section is the same as the operation of grasping the cover handle 7A on the glass board (cover opening / closing operation), and it is carried out reliably and without labor. .

  The reservation processing start unit 2 shown in the figure is provided with means for starting the reservation processing only when this part is selected (at the time of pushing), so that the reservation processing is not started when the reservation processing is not desired (an erroneous operation is performed). Not to be).

  It should be noted that it is possible to provide a means for starting the processing only by setting the original document image by locking the start state and setting the original document image at the reservation processing start portion 2.

  The cover handle 7A on the glass board or the reservation status notification section 3F provided in the vicinity of the handle 7A is in a place where it can be easily reached when the original document is manually set, so that it is surely notified.

The speaker 10 shown in FIG. 1 detects a user by, for example, the human body sensor 8 shown in FIG. 1 at the start of processing, or sets the original document by a sensor provided at the original image supply location. By detecting it, it automatically announces the processing content reserved and set with the pre-recorded audio content.
The notification contents are, for example, “Standard copy automatically starts when the original is set.”, “If you want to make another copy, please cancel before setting the original”, “Select the start button, Copy the “Production Daily” manuscript. "Others."

  Further, the speaker 10 shown in FIG. 1 automatically announces that the reservation or cancellation has been made when the processing content is reserved or canceled by the reservation setting / cancellation unit.

The microphone 9 shown in FIG. 1 relates to voice instruction means, and issues a voice instruction for reservation such as reservation setting, reservation cancellation, and reservation processing start.
This voice instruction means senses the coincidence between the voice content of the user and the preset voice content, and automatically starts the processing content set for reservation.

  Specific instruction contents by voice include, for example, “standard copy reservation”, “copy reservation”, “original document information reservation”, “start reservation processing”, and others.

The screen display changing unit 6 of the main screen shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 switches the screen display of the main screen to “automatic” 6A, “display” 6B, “erase” 6C, and “eco” 6D.
In the illustrated example, the screen switching is indicated by manual means, but other artificial means such as voice means are possible.
Regardless of which screen display is selected, the reserved processing can be started.

The selection of “automatic” 6A in the screen display change section 6 of the main screen is made by selecting the reservation setting / cancellation section and setting the reservation, the main screen is hidden by turning on after the power is turned off, and the reservation status is notified. Department is in operation.
After the reservation is set, when the reservation setting / cancellation part is selected again to cancel the reservation, the main screen is displayed by turning on the power and the reservation status notification part is deactivated.

  That is, the selection of “automatic” 6A by the screen display changing unit 6 of the main screen switches the display of the main screen between display and non-display as appropriate, thereby saving the power of screen display.

The selection of “display” 6B of the screen display changing unit 6 of the main screen is always displayed regardless of whether the reservation is set or the reservation is canceled.
It should be noted that the image forming process can be performed regardless of whether or not the reservation status notification unit is in operation.

  The selection of “display” 6B of the screen display change unit 6 of the main screen is made by providing the reservation contents notification contents on the screen displayed at the beginning of the main screen or on a plurality of screens that are switched over. , Make the content of the announcement rich.

  The selection of “Erase” 6C and “Eco” 6D of the screen display changing unit 6 of the main screen is not displayed at the time of reservation setting or when the reservation is canceled, and the reservation status notification unit is always operated.

  In other words, the selection of “Erase” 6C and “Eco” 6D of the screen display change unit 6 of the main screen always hides the main screen and saves power for screen display.

In addition, “Erase” 6C of the screen display change unit 6 of the main screen is a non-display state in which the main screen is not energized.
Note that the “eco” 6D of the screen display changing unit 6 of the main screen is in a state in which the main screen is not displaying the standby power.

  As described above, as a method for setting and canceling other reservations, as shown in Patent Document 1, a copy menu consisting of a plurality of registered processing conditions and a list of stored original document information are displayed on the screen. A reservation setting / cancellation section (not shown) for selecting the desired reservation setting or reservation cancellation from the list and selecting it is provided from this list (not shown).

Alternatively, a reservation setting section (not shown) is provided for performing only the reservation setting professionally, and the reservation setting is performed by selecting this.
In addition, a reservation canceling unit for performing only the canceling of the reservation is provided (not shown), and the reservation is canceled by selecting this.

Alternatively, the producer can make a reservation for specific processing contents in advance.
For example, it is possible to use an equipment equipped with a reservation setting / cancellation section that reserves and cancels the “standard copy”, which is the most frequently used copy menu, and has processing conditions such as 100% magnification and automatic paper selection. It is.

  Each of the above-described parts can be installed as a single unit or a plurality of units.

As mentioned above, although it wrote about each part, next, it writes about the typical process sequence example which combined these each part.
(Processing procedure example 1)
Contents of reservation ……………… Copying standard copy menu Screen display condition ………… Automatic original document supply method …… Manual setting Reservation processing start method …… Starting by visual means Under the above processing conditions, When performing [Reservation Setting] and <Processing after Reservation Setting>.

  <Reservation Setting> Select “Automatic” 6A of the screen display change section 6 of the main screen in FIG. 4 → Turn on the power → Display the main screen 5 → Switch the main screen to the standard copy menu screen in FIG. Select the reservation setting / cancellation section 1A displayed as “conditional reservation” → the display of the reservation status notification section 3A in the screen changes from “conditional reservation” to “during reservation setting” → turn off the power. → <Processing after reservation setting> Select “Manual” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, and the reservation status notification section 3F in FIG. % Performs automatic paper selection. ”→ Lift the cover handle 7A on the glass board in FIG. 5 to set the original document, and simultaneously press the reserved processing start part 2 in FIG. 5 → Reserved processing The start of the.

(Processing procedure example 2)
Contents of reservation ……………… Copying standard copy menu Screen display condition ………… Display Original document supply method …… Manual setting Reservation processing start method …… Starting by visual means Under the above processing conditions, When performing [Reservation Setting] and <Processing after Reservation Setting>.

  <Reservation Setting> Select “Display” 6B of the screen display change section 6 of the main screen in FIG. 4 → Turn on the power → Display the main screen 5 → Switch the main screen to the standard copy menu screen in FIG. Select the reservation setting / cancellation section 1A displayed as “conditional reservation” → the display of the reservation status notification section 3A in the screen changes from “conditional reservation” to “during reservation setting” → turn off the power. -> <Processing after reservation setting> Select "Manual" as the processing start method (not shown)-> Turn on the power-> Main screen 5 is displayed. The notification of automatic paper selection will be displayed (not shown), and the reservation status notification part 3F in Fig. 5 will display "Reservation is being set and 100% paper copy will be automatically copied" → Lift the cover handle 7A on the glass plate in FIG. 5 to set the original document, and simultaneously press the reservation processing start part 2 in FIG. 5 → Start the reserved processing.

(Processing procedure example 3)
Contents of the reservation ……………… Copying of the standard copy menu Screen display conditions ………… Hide Original document supply method …… Manual setting Reservation processing start method …… Starting by visual means With the above processing conditions When <Reservation setting> and <Processing after reservation setting> are performed.

  <Reservation Setting> Select “Erase” 6C or “Eco” 6D of the screen display change section 6 of the main screen in FIG. 4 → Turn on the power → Hide the main screen 5. The reservation setting / cancellation part 1C displayed as “reservation” in the “standard copy” menu of FIG. 4 is selected → the reservation state notification part 3C is changed from being turned off to being lit → the power is turned off. → <Processing after reservation setting> Select “Manual” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, and the reservation status notification section 3F in FIG. % Automatic copy of paper selection "is displayed → Lift the cover handle 7A on the glass board in Fig. 5 to set the original document, and at the same time press the reserved processing start part 2 in Fig. 5 → start.

(Processing procedure example 4)
Contents of the reservation ……………… Copying of the standard copy menu Screen display conditions ………… Automatic original document supply method …… Manual setting Reservation processing start method …… Starting by voice means Under the above processing conditions, When processing after setting a reservation>.

<Processing after Reservation Setting> Select “Voice” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, the user is detected by the human body sensor 8 in FIG. The speaker 10 announces “Reserving standard copy menu” → Lift the cover handle 7A on the glass board in FIG. 5 to set the original document → Head to the microphone 9 “Reservation processing start”, “Start”, “ Sounds “OK”, “Copy”, etc. → Starts reserved processing.

(Processing procedure example 5)
Contents of reservation ……………… Copying of standard copy menu Screen display condition ………… Automatic original document supply method …… Manually setting Scheduled processing starting method …… Automatic When processing.

<Processing after Reservation Setting> Select “Automatic” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, the user is detected by the human body sensor 8 in FIG. The speaker 10 announces that “Copying of the standard copy menu will start. To perform other processing, press the reservation cancel button” → Lift the handle 7A of the cover on the glass plate in FIG. Set → Start the reserved processing.
The announced reservation cancel button is not shown. When the reservation cancel button is provided, it is provided on the handle 7A in the same manner as the reservation processing start part 2 of FIG.

(Processing procedure example 6)
Contents of reservation ……………… Copy of “Production Daily”
Screen display conditions ………… Auto
Original document supply method …… Set manually
Reservation processing start method …… Start by visual means
When <Reservation setting> and <Processing after reservation setting> are performed under the above processing conditions.
<Reservation Setting> Select “Automatic” 6A of the screen display changing section 6 of the main screen in FIG. 4 → Turn on the power → Set the manuscript of “daily production report” → the main screen 5 is displayed → the main screen is shown in FIG. Switch to the standard copy menu screen → Select the reservation setting / cancellation section 1D displayed as “Information reservation” → The display of the reservation status notification section 3D in the screen changes from “Information reservation” to “Reserving set” → Turn off the power. → <Processing after reservation setting> Select “Manual” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, and the reservation status notification section 3F in FIG. "Copy original original image information" is displayed. → Start button 4 in FIG. 3 or start button 2 of reserved processing in FIG. 5 is pressed. → Start of reserved processing.

(Processing procedure example 7)
Contents of the reservation ……………… Copy of the “daily production report” Screen display conditions ………… Hide Original document supply method …… Manually set Reservation processing start method …… Start by visual means The above processing conditions When <Reservation Setting> and <Processing after Reservation Setting> are executed in.

  <Reservation Setting> Select “Erase” 6C or “Eco” 6D of the screen display change section 6 of the main screen in FIG. 4 → Turn on the power → Hide the main screen 5. The reservation setting / cancellation unit 1C displayed as “Reservation” in the “Production Daily” menu of FIG. 4 is selected. → The reservation status notification unit 3C is changed from being turned off to being lit. → <Processing after reservation setting> Select “Manual” as the processing start method (not shown) → Turn on the power → Main screen 5 is not displayed, and the reservation status notification section 3F in FIG. "Copy original original image information" is displayed. → Start button 4 in FIG. 3 or start button 2 of reserved processing in FIG. 5 is pressed. → Start of reserved processing.

  As mentioned above, although several examples of processing procedures combining each part have been written, other processing procedures combining each part are possible.

1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E Reservation setting / cancellation part 2 Reservation processing start part 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F Reservation status notification part 4 Start button 5 Main screen 6 (6A, 6B, 6C, 6D) Main screen display change section 7 Cover on glass board 7A Handle on cover on glass board 7B Automatic original document supply place 8 Human body sensor 9 Microphone 10 Speaker

Claims (9)

  In an image forming apparatus provided with a screen display means for switching display to necessary display contents and a means for performing display of this screen by dividing display contents related to processing execution such as processing selection, change, confirmation, etc. By pre-setting the processing content to be processed after the next time in advance, at the time of subsequent processing, the processing of this processing content can be surely started simply by giving one start instruction after turning on the power. An image forming apparatus provided with a reservation processing start means.   2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processing contents set for reservation are processing contents set so as not to be changed until a reservation setting / cancellation section or reservation cancellation section is selected.   2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for automatically starting a reserved process without requiring an artificial start instruction.   2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for starting a reserved process simultaneously with setting of the original document.   2. An image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for starting processing or a means for canceling reservation processing at or near the handle of the cover on the glass board, and means for starting reservation processing simultaneously with setting of the original document. .   2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for starting a fixed menu operation simultaneously with setting of the original document.   2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means capable of starting reservation processing without requiring any display of a main screen.   2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for switching the main screen between display and non-display by artificial means.   2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means capable of starting reserved processing regardless of whether the main screen is displayed or not.

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