JP2016072813A - Printing system, printing device, and storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a printing system capable of surely printing the image of information requested by a user.SOLUTION: A printing system is configured to read the image of an original, and to compare image data based on the image of the read original with the image data of a stored original (S12), and to determine whether or not a predetermined mark exists in the image data based on the read image (S13), and to, when determining that the mark exists (S13: YES), transmit the information of the determined mark to a server side (S14). The server is configured to, when receiving the information of the mark, extract the detail information of the image corresponding to the mark (S15), and to transmit the extracted detail information as data to a digital composite machine (S16). The digital composite machine is configured to form the image on the basis of the data of the received detail information (S17), and to print the formed image (S18).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a printing system, a printing apparatus, and a storage device, and in particular, a printing apparatus that performs printing by inputting information, a printing system including such a printing apparatus, and a storage included in such a printing system. It relates to the device.

  An image processing apparatus typified by a digital multifunction machine is provided with a printing unit that forms an image and prints it on a sheet, and an image reading unit that reads an image of a document. An image processing apparatus is generally connected to a network such as the Internet or an intranet, and receives image data transmission and print requests from a personal computer (personal computer) also connected to the network, thereby Provides services such as printing. When connected to the Internet, the screen displayed on the browser can be printed in response to a print request from a personal computer.

  Here, regarding the image processing system, technologies related to services via a network are disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-135697 (Patent Document 1) and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-118774 (Patent Document 2). According to Patent Document 1, as an image processing system, a multi-function peripheral transmits its own settings, status, information on operations performed by a user, data to be transmitted to a function server, and the like as service search data to a directory server. Yes. Based on the received service search data, the directory server infers the possibility that the multifunction device will request the function server for each service that can be executed by the function server according to a predetermined analogy rule. A list of services that are highly likely to be requested from the server is sent to the MFP.

  According to Patent Document 2, a print medium on which an image based on an HTML document is read is read using a scanner unit, and character string identification information in the print medium surrounded by handwritten lines is determined based on the read result. To identify the character string. Then, link destination URL information associated with the character string is extracted from the hyperlink information embedded in the HTML document. If the handwritten line is red, the web print process is executed to download the linked HTML document and print an image based on the HTML document on the recording paper.

JP 2006-135697 A JP 2004-118774 A

  The technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 transmits a list of services that are highly likely to be requested according to a predetermined analogy rule to a multi-function peripheral based on received service search data. In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, since a list of services is transmitted according to an analogy rule, information requested by the user may not necessarily be obtained as a result. In addition, in the technology disclosed in Patent Document 2, an HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) document in which URL (Uniform Resource Locator) information is embedded is prepared, and the embedded link destination URL information can be acquired. There is a possibility that the information requested by the user cannot always be obtained.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a printing system capable of reliably printing an image of information requested by a user.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a printing apparatus capable of reliably printing an image of information requested by a user.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a storage device capable of reliably printing an image of information requested by a user.

  A printing system according to the present invention includes a printing apparatus that prints an image, and a storage apparatus that is provided separately from the printing apparatus, can communicate data with the printing apparatus, and stores data. The printing apparatus includes an image reading unit that reads an image of a document and a printing unit that prints the image. The storage device includes a first data storage unit that stores image data of information related to an image of a document. The printing system determines whether the image data based on the image of the original read by the image reading unit has a predetermined mark, and if the determination unit determines that the predetermined mark is present, the first data An image is formed based on extraction means for extracting image data of information related to an image of a document corresponding to a predetermined mark and stored in the storage unit, and image data of information related to the image of the document extracted by the extraction means And a control unit that controls printing by the printing unit.

  According to such a printing system, it is determined whether or not the image data based on the image of the original read by the image reading unit has a predetermined mark. If it is determined that there is a predetermined mark, an image of information stored in the first data storage unit and related to the document image corresponding to the predetermined mark is extracted from the first data storage unit. Thereafter, image data of information related to the extracted document image is extracted, an image is formed based on the image data of information related to the extracted document image, and printing is performed. Then, an image of information related to the image of the document requested by the user can be printed based on a predetermined mark attached to the image of the document by the user. Therefore, an image of information requested by the user can be printed reliably.

  In another aspect of the present invention, the printing apparatus can communicate data with an external apparatus provided separately, and prints an image. The printing apparatus includes: an image reading unit that reads an image of a document; a printing unit that prints an image; and a determination unit that determines whether image data based on the image of the document read by the image reading unit has a predetermined mark If the determination means determines that there is a predetermined mark, an extraction means for extracting image data of information stored in the external device and related to the image of the original corresponding to the predetermined mark, and the original extracted by the extraction means And a control unit that controls to form an image based on image data of information related to the image and print the image by the printing unit. According to such a printing apparatus, it is possible to reliably print an image of information requested by the user.

  In still another aspect of the present invention, the storage device can communicate data with a printing device that prints an image provided separately, and stores the data. The storage device determines whether or not there is a predetermined mark in the image data based on the image of the document read by the image reading unit and a first data storage unit that stores image data of information related to the image of the document. A discriminating means, and an extracting means for extracting image data of information stored in the first data storage unit and related to the image of the document corresponding to the predetermined mark if the discriminating means discriminates that the predetermined mark is present; And a control unit that controls to form an image based on image data of information related to the image of the document extracted by the extracting unit and to print the image using the printing apparatus. According to such a storage device, it is possible to reliably print an image of information requested by the user.

  According to such a printing system, it is determined whether or not the image data based on the image of the original read by the image reading unit has a predetermined mark. If it is determined that there is a predetermined mark, an image of information stored in the first data storage unit and related to the document image corresponding to the predetermined mark is extracted from the first data storage unit. Thereafter, image data of information related to the extracted document image is extracted, an image is formed based on the image data of information related to the extracted document image, and printing is performed. Then, an image of information related to the image of the document requested by the user can be printed based on a predetermined mark attached to the image of the document by the user. Therefore, an image of information requested by the user can be printed reliably.

  Further, according to such a printing apparatus and storage apparatus, it is possible to reliably print an image of information requested by the user.

1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an external appearance of a digital multifunction peripheral when a printing apparatus provided in a printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the digital multifunction peripheral. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a digital multifunction peripheral when a printing apparatus provided in a printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the digital multifunction peripheral. It is an external view which shows the schematic structure of an operation part. It is the schematic which looked at a part of image reading part from the upper direction. It is the schematic which shows the image of the original at the time of a user making a travel application. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the content of the data stored in the server hard disk. It is the schematic which shows the image of the original document which was marked by the user. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the case of printing using the printing system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image formed based on the data of the detailed information relevant to an accommodation plan. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen displayed on the display screen contained in an operation part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the case of printing using the printing system which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the case of printing using the printing system which concerns on further another embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the printed application form. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an image of a document with marks attached over a plurality of areas.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. First, the configuration of a printing apparatus provided in a printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an external appearance of a digital multi-function peripheral when a printing apparatus provided in a printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the digital multi-function peripheral. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral when the printing apparatus provided in the printing system according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied to the digital multifunction peripheral.

  Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a digital multifunction machine 11 as a printing apparatus includes a digital multifunction machine controller 12 that controls the entire digital multifunction machine 11, information transmitted from the digital multifunction machine 11, and user input. It includes a display screen 21 for displaying contents, an operation unit 13 for inputting image forming conditions such as the number of copies and gradation, and power on / off, and an ADF (Auto) that automatically conveys a set document to a reading unit. (Document Feeder) 22, an image reading unit 14 that reads an image of a document, and a developing unit 23 that performs development using toner, and an image based on the read image and image data transmitted via the network 25. An image forming unit 15 to be formed, and a digital multi-function peripheral hard disk 16 for storing transmitted image data, input image forming conditions, and the like And a facsimile communication unit 17 connected to the public line 24 for performing facsimile transmission and reception, and a digital multi-function peripheral network interface unit 18 for connecting to the network 25. The digital multi-function peripheral 11 includes a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) that writes and reads image data, a paper transport unit that transports paper, and the like, and illustration and description thereof are omitted. In addition, arrows in FIG. 2 indicate the flow of data regarding control signals, control, and images.

  The digital multifunction machine 11 operates as a copying machine by forming an image in the image forming unit 15 using the original read by the image reading unit 14. Further, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 forms an image in the image forming section 15 and prints it on a sheet using image data transmitted from the computers 26a and 26b connected to the network 25 through the digital multifunction peripheral network interface section 18. By doing so, it operates as a printer. That is, the image forming unit 15 operates as a printing unit that prints the requested image. Further, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 forms an image in the image forming unit 15 via the DRAM using the image data transmitted from the public line 24 through the facsimile communication unit 17, and also by the image reading unit 14. The image data of the read original is transmitted to the public line 24 through the facsimile communication unit 17, thereby operating as a facsimile apparatus. That is, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 has a plurality of functions such as a copying function, a printer function, and a facsimile function with respect to image processing. Further, each function has functions that can be set in detail.

  The printing system 27 including the digital multifunction peripheral 11 includes the digital multifunction peripheral 11, a plurality of computers 26 a and 26 b, and a server 19 as a storage device that stores data. Specifically, the printing system 27 includes the digital multifunction peripheral 11 configured as described above, a plurality of computers 26 a and 26 b connected to the digital multifunction peripheral 11 via the network 25, and the digital multifunction peripheral similarly via the network 25. 11 is connected to the server 19. In this embodiment, two computers 26a and 26b are shown. The server 19 is a kind of so-called computer, and is provided separately from the printing apparatus 11. The server 19 includes a server hard disk 28 that stores various data such as image data and user registration information, a server network interface unit 29 for connection to the network 25, and a server control unit 30 that controls the entire server 19. It is the structure containing. Each of the computers 26 a and 26 b and the server 19 can make a print request to the digital multi-function peripheral 11 via the network 25 to perform printing. The digital multi-function peripheral 11, the computers 26 a and 26 b, and the server 19 may be connected by a wired connection using a LAN (Local Area Network) cable or the like, or may be connected wirelessly. A configuration in which another digital multi-function peripheral or server is connected may also be used. In this embodiment, the server hard disk 28 provided in the server 19 is referred to as a first data storage unit, and the digital multi-function peripheral hard disk 16 provided in the digital multi-function peripheral 11 is referred to as a second data storage unit. Note that such a printing system is effectively used when an image of a product is described on a paper such as catalog shopping.

  Next, the configuration of the operation unit 13 described above will be described in more detail. FIG. 3 is an external view showing a schematic configuration of the operation unit 13. 1 to 3, the operation unit 13 includes a numeric keypad 31 for inputting numbers 0 to 9 for inputting the number of copies to be printed, and symbols “*” and “#”, and start of printing. A start key 32 for instructing the start of facsimile transmission, a power key 33 for inputting power on / off of the digital multi-function peripheral 11, and a menu key 34 for instructing selection of a printer function, a copy function, etc. of the digital multi-function peripheral 11. A registration key 35 for instructing various image forming conditions and user registration; a reset key 36 for canceling the contents of an instruction input by the user using the numeric keypad 31; and the display screen 21 described above. . The display screen 21 has a liquid crystal touch panel function, and allows the user to input image forming conditions and the like from the display screen 21 and select a function by pressing with a user's finger.

Next, the configuration of the image reading unit 14 will be briefly described. FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a part of the image reading unit 14 as viewed from above. 1 to 4, the image reading unit 14 is movable in a sub-scanning direction indicated by a platen 41 on which a document for reading an image is placed and an arrow D _{1 in} FIG. 4 or the opposite direction. And a carriage 42 that causes a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor (not shown) as an image sensor to read an image of the document based on reflected light from the document. The platen 41 is fitted into the opening of the housing 43, and in this embodiment, contact glass is used. The carriage 42 is guided by two metal rods 44 a and 44 b provided in parallel in the housing 43, and moves by obtaining power from a motor (not shown). The carriage 42 includes an exposure lamp 45 that emits light upward from a lower region of the platen 41, a plurality of mirrors (not shown), and a lens (not shown) that collects light. The carriage 42 irradiates light from the exposure lamp 45 toward the platen 41 while moving in the sub-scanning direction when reading an image of the document. Then, the reflected light reflected from the platen 41 side, specifically, the original placed on the platen 41 is collected by a plurality of mirrors and lenses and input to the CCD sensor, thereby being placed on the platen 41. Read the image of the placed document. The carriage 42 is provided beside a reference plate 46 indicating a reference position when placing a document on the platen 41 in the sub-scanning direction, and is held at a predetermined position 47 made of a transparent member. In this state, the image of the document conveyed by the ADF 22 is read. The image reading unit 14 can read not only black and white originals but also color information in color originals.

  Next, a case where printing is performed using the printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, a case where a user makes a travel application using the printing system 27 will be described.

  First, an image of a manuscript when a user applies for travel will be described. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an image of a manuscript when the user applies for travel. Referring to FIG. 5, image 52a of document 51 used when applying for a trip is composed of a plurality of category selection images, here, a total of seven category selection images. Specifically, the manuscript 51 includes a category selection image 53a related to the accommodation facility, a category selection image 53b related to the accommodation plan, a category selection image 53c related to the surrounding facility, a category selection image 53d related to cooking, and traffic. A category selection image 53e related to the route, a category selection image 53f related to the accommodation service, and a category selection image 53g related to the charge discount are described. In addition, from the viewpoint of easy understanding, the category selection images 53a to 53g are represented by different images that are easily abstracted, but in reality, images such as characters and photographs are also used. The category is explained.

  The image data of the image 52 a of the document 51, that is, the image 52 a including the seven category selection images 53 a to 53 g shown on the document 51 is stored in the server hard disk 28 of the server 19. The server hard disk 28 stores position information data of the category selection images 53a to 53g in addition to the data of the category selection images 53a to 53g. The position information is information indicating which images are located in the seven regions 54a, 54b, 54c, 54d, 54e, 54f, and 54g, which are indicated by the dotted lines in FIG. Specifically, the category selection image 53a is in the first region 54a, the category selection image 53b is in the second region 54b, the category selection image 53c is in the third region 54c, and the category selection image 53d is in the fourth region. 54d, the category selection image 53e is located in the fifth region 54e, the category selection image 53f is located in the sixth region 54f, and the category selection image 53g is located in the seventh region 54g. The server hard disk 28 stores these pieces of position information. The dotted lines indicating the boundaries between the areas 54a to 54g are not actually included in the image 52a of the document 51 and are not visible, and are stored in the server hard disk 28 as position information.

  Here, in the server hard disk 28, detailed information related to the accommodation facility, detailed information related to the accommodation plan, detailed information related to the surrounding facility, detailed information related to the dish, and details related to the traffic route Information, detailed information related to the accommodation service, and detailed information related to the charge discount are stored. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of data stored in the server hard disk 28. Referring to FIG. 6, detailed information and the like related to these accommodation facilities are stored in association with each category selection image 53a to 53g. Specifically, in the storage area 55 of the server hard disk 28, the information 56a of the first area 54a where the category selection image 53a is located, the detailed information 57a related to the accommodation facility, and the second where the category selection image 53b is located. The information 56b of the area 54b and the detailed information 57b related to the accommodation plan, the information 56c of the third area 54c where the category selection image 53c is located, the detailed information 57c related to the surrounding facility, and the category selection image 53d are located. Information 56d in the fourth area 54d and detailed information 57d related to cooking, information 56e in the fifth area 54e in which the category selection image 53e is located, detailed information 57e in relation to the traffic route, and the category selection image 53f in position Information 56f of the sixth area 54f and detailed information 57f related to the accommodation service, Tegori selected image 53g and the detailed information 57g associated with the information 56g and discount of the seventh area 54g is stored in association with the position. In this embodiment, the image data of the image 52 a including the seven category selection images 53 a to 53 g shown on the document 51 stored in the server hard disk 28 and the storage area 55 of the server hard disk 28 are stored. The stored data is also stored in the digital multi-function peripheral hard disk 16 provided in the digital multi-function peripheral 11.

  The user uses the document 51 shown in FIG. 5 to mark the area of the category selection image for which detailed information is to be obtained in advance. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an image of a document on which a predetermined mark is given by the user. Referring to FIG. 7, image 52b of document 51 is attached with a handwritten line in second region 54b corresponding to category selection image 53b among seven category selection images 53a to 53g shown in FIG. An oblong mark 58 is attached. That is, the user requests to obtain detailed information related to the accommodation plan.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when printing is performed using the printing system 27 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8 and the like, the digital multi-function peripheral 11 reads the document 51 with the mark 58 added by the user by the image reading unit 14 (in FIG. 8, step S11, hereinafter “step” is omitted). In this case, for the document 51 set on the ADF 22 by the user, when the digital multi-function peripheral 11 detects pressing of the start key 32, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 reads an image using a CCD sensor or the like included in the image reading unit 14. Then, after reading the image 52b of the original 51, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 reads the image data based on the read image 52b of the original 51 and the image data of the original stored in the digital multifunction peripheral hard disk 16 of the digital multifunction peripheral 11. Are compared (S12), and it is determined whether or not the image data based on the read image 52b has a predetermined mark 58 (S13). Specifically, by comparing the difference in image data between the image 52 a stored in advance in the digital multi-function peripheral hard disk 16 and the image 52 b read by the image reading unit 14, what shape is in which position , And what color mark 58 is present.

  In this case, it is determined that the handwritten oval mark 58 is in the second region 54b where the category selection image 53b of the image 52b of the document 51 is located (YES in S13). Here, the digital multi-function peripheral control unit 12 and the like operate as discrimination means. Thereafter, the information of the determined mark 58 is transmitted to the server 19 side (S14).

  When the server 19 receives the information of the mark 58, the server 19 extracts detailed information of the image corresponding to the mark 58 from the server hard disk 28 (S15). Here, the server control unit 30 and the like operate as extraction means. In this case, detailed information 57b related to the accommodation plan is extracted. Thereafter, the detailed information 57b related to the extracted accommodation plan is transmitted as data to the digital multi-function peripheral 11 (S16).

  Next, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 forms an image based on the data of the detailed information 57b related to the received accommodation plan (S17), and prints the formed image (S18). In this way, the user obtains a printed matter on which detailed information related to the accommodation plan is printed as an image. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image formed based on detailed information data related to the accommodation plan. Referring to FIG. 9, image 62 formed on printed matter 61 includes detailed character information image 63 related to the accommodation plan and detailed three information related to the accommodation plan as detailed information related to the accommodation plan. Images 64a, 64b and 64c of figures and photographs are formed and printed as an image 62. The user obtains a printed material 61 on which such an image 62 is formed. In this way, processing by the printing system 27 is performed.

  That is, according to such a printing system 27, it is determined whether or not the image data based on the image 52b of the document 51 read by the image reading unit 14 has a predetermined mark 58. If it is determined that there is a predetermined mark 58, an image of information stored in the server hard disk 28 and related to the original image corresponding to the predetermined mark 58 is extracted from the server hard disk 28. Thereafter, image data of information related to the extracted document image is extracted, an image is formed based on the image data of information related to the extracted document image, and printing is performed. Then, the image 62 of information related to the image 52b of the document 51 requested by the user can be printed based on the predetermined mark 58 attached to the image 52b of the document 51 by the user. Therefore, an image of information requested by the user can be printed reliably.

  In this case, the determination unit compares the image data based on the image of the document read by the image reading unit 14 with the image data of the document stored in the digital multi-function peripheral hard disk 16 and compares the image data of the document read by the image reading unit. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the predetermined mark 58 is present on the digital multi-function peripheral 11 side. Then, if it is determined that the mark 58 is not present, processing can be performed without performing communication with the server 19. Even when it is determined that the mark 58 is present, only the information on the mark 58 is transmitted. Therefore, the communication burden can be reduced.

  In this case, since the image of the information related to the image of the document corresponding to the predetermined mark is extracted based on the position in the document with the predetermined mark, the user attaches the predetermined mark. In this case, the requested image can be printed more easily without requiring any complicated work.

  In this case, since the handwritten line is determined as the predetermined mark, the user can easily perform the printing of the requested image when attaching the predetermined mark. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S13 that there is no predetermined mark (NO in S13), the fact that the mark cannot be determined is displayed on the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13 (S19). Here, the case where it is determined that there is no predetermined mark means that there is no difference between the compared image data, and even if there is a difference, it is represented by a faint line instead of an oval mark. Even when an image due to dirt on the original to be printed or an image of an attached material that has been attached to the original at the time of reading the original is identified, it is determined that there is no predetermined mark. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the selection screen 66 displayed on the display screen 21 included in the operation unit 13 in this case. Referring to FIG. 10, on selection screen 66 displayed on display screen 21 of operation unit 13, guidance display 67 is displayed as “The mark cannot be determined. Please mark again and read the document”. In addition to the display, the touch button 68a described as “reading start” and the touch button 68b described as “cancel” are displayed. About these two touch buttons 68a and 68b, the input regarding each content can be performed by pressing down the position of each touch button 68a and 68b. That is, when it is detected that the “reading start” touch button 68 a is pressed, reading of the original set on the ADF 22 is started again. On the other hand, when it is detected that the “cancel” touch button 68b is pressed, all the processes are terminated.

  Here, after displaying that the mark cannot be determined on the selection screen 66 of the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13, the digital multi-function peripheral 11 forms an image of the document (S20). That is, the image without the mark shown in FIG. 5 is printed again.

  As described above, if the digital multifunction peripheral control unit 12 determines that the predetermined mark is not present, the image forming unit 15 performs control so that the image of the document is printed. The user can be prompted to apply the predetermined mark again, and the requested image can be printed more reliably. In this case, the user sets the mark on the ADF 22 after marking it. When the digital multi-function peripheral 11 detects that the “reading start” touch button 68a is pressed, reading of the original is started again. On the other hand, to end the process, the user presses the “Cancel” touch button 68b. When the digital multi-function peripheral 11 detects that the “cancel” touch button 68b is pressed, the processing is terminated.

  In the above embodiment, the image data of the document stored in the digital multifunction device hard disk 16 provided in the digital multifunction device 11 is compared with the image data of the image read by the image reading unit 14. Although it is determined whether or not there is a predetermined mark, the present invention is not limited to this, and image data of a document stored in the server hard disk 28 which is a first data storage unit provided in the server 19 and image reading The image data of the image read by the unit 14 may be compared to determine whether there is a predetermined mark.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when printing is performed using a printing system according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 11, first, after reading an image (S21), the read image is transmitted to the server 19 side as it is (S22).

  Thereafter, the server 19 compares the transmitted image data with the image data of the document stored in the server hard disk 28, and determines whether or not the transmitted image data has a predetermined mark 58 (S23). . Specifically, by comparing the difference in image data between the image 52a stored in the server hard disk 28 and the transmitted image 52b, what shape and what color in which position is obtained. It is determined whether the mark 58 is attached. In this case, control is performed by the server control unit 30.

  Thereafter, when it is determined that there is a predetermined mark (YES in S23), detailed information of the image corresponding to the mark is extracted from the server hard disk 28 (S24), and the detailed information data is extracted from the digital multifunction peripheral 11. (S25). Thereafter, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 forms an image based on the received data (S26), and prints the formed image (S27). On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no predetermined mark (NO in S23), the fact that the mark cannot be determined is displayed on the display screen (S28) and the document image is printed as in the case shown in FIG. (S29). By doing so, it is not necessary to store the image 52a data in the digital multi-function peripheral 11 side, specifically, in the digital multi-function peripheral hard disk 16, and the burden on the digital multi-function peripheral hard disk 16 side can be reduced.

  If it is determined that there is no mark (NO in S23), the fact that the mark cannot be determined is displayed on the display screen 21 (S28) as in the case shown in FIG. In order to prompt the user, an image of the document is printed (S29).

  Here, if it is determined that there is a mark, an image may be formed based on image data of information related to the image of the document, printed, and information about a user registered in advance may be printed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when printing is performed using a printing system according to still another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 12, before reading an image, user information is registered in advance (S31). In this case, information such as the user's address, name, and contact information is input using the touch panel function on the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13, the numeric keypad 31 provided on the operation unit 13, the registration key 35, and the like. The registration information is stored in the digital multi-function peripheral hard disk 16, but may be stored in the server hard disk 29. That is, at least one of the first data storage unit and the second data storage unit stores user information regarding the user.

  Thereafter, as in the case shown in FIG. 8, the image is read (S32), the image data is compared (S33), and it is determined whether there is a predetermined mark (S34). If it is determined that there is a predetermined mark (YES in S34), the information of the predetermined mark is transmitted to the server 19 (S35), and the server 19 side extracts detailed information of the image corresponding to the predetermined mark (S35). S36). Thereafter, detailed information data is transmitted to the digital multi-function peripheral 11 (S37). Next, an image is formed based on the received data (S38), and the formed image is printed (S39).

  Here, the formed image is printed, and an application form is printed based on the registered user information. More specifically, an application form image is formed based on the registered user information (S40). Thereafter, an application form is printed based on the formed image (S41).

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an application form in this case. Referring to FIG. 13, an application form image 72 as printed matter 71 is provided with an area 73 a for describing an address, an area 73 b for describing a name, and an area 73 c for describing a contact address. The image provided with the areas 73a to 73c is based on a format determined at the time of application for travel. Then, when forming an image corresponding to the application form, images are formed for items to be described in the respective areas 73a to 73c based on the registered user information. In this case, based on the registered user information, an image of “XXXX” as the user address information 74a, “XXX” as the name information 74b, and “ΔΔΔ” as the contact information 74c, They are formed in regions corresponding to the regions 73a to 73c, respectively. Then, printing is performed.

  By configuring in this way, when the user wishes to apply for travel after reading the detailed information printed, the specified items on the application form, here, specifically the address, name, contact information, etc. You can save time and effort. The user can make a travel application by causing the image reading unit 14 to read the image that is the printed matter 71 formed in this way and transmitting it to a server or the like. In this case, only the name including the meaning of confirmation may be written by the user, and only the address and contact address images may be formed and printed.

  If it is determined that there is no mark (NO in S34), similar to the case shown in FIG. 8 described above, the fact that the mark cannot be determined is displayed on the display screen 21 (S42), and re-reading is performed by the user. In order to prompt the user, an image of the document is printed (S43).

  In the above embodiment, the image data of information related to the document image is image data of detailed information of the document image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The image data may be, for example, image data of information closely related to the original image.

  In the above-described embodiment, the image of information related to the image of the document corresponding to the predetermined mark is extracted based on the position where the predetermined mark is added. For example, an image of information related to the image of the document corresponding to the predetermined mark may be extracted depending on the shape of the predetermined mark and the color of the predetermined mark. In other words, the extracting means is configured to store image data of information related to a plurality of stored document images based on at least one of a predetermined mark position, a predetermined mark shape, and a predetermined mark color. You may comprise so that the image data of the information relevant to the image of the original corresponding to a predetermined mark may be extracted from the inside. Specifically, when the shape of the mark is a line, information of the creator of the information is extracted, and when the color of the mark is red, information on points of caution regarding the information is extracted. Further, when a plurality of marks are attached to a plurality of areas, information related to each image may be extracted and printed.

  In addition, when a predetermined mark is added across a plurality of areas, information related to an image in each area may be extracted. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an image of a document in which the mark in this case is attached over a plurality of areas. For example, like the image 52c of the manuscript 51 shown in FIG. 14, the first area 54a in which the category selection image 53a related to the accommodation facility is illustrated and the second area in which the category selection image 53b related to the accommodation plan is illustrated. If the mark 59 is added across the area 54b, both the first area 54a, that is, the detailed information related to the accommodation facility and the detailed information related to the accommodation plan are extracted and printed. May be performed. When overlapping contents are shown, image formation may be omitted for the overlapping part.

  In the above embodiment, the mark is attached with a handwritten line. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mark may be attached by stamping or printing. You may comprise so that it may discriminate | determine.

  The printing device is a printing device that can communicate data with an external device provided separately, and that prints an image, and includes an image reading unit that reads an image of a document, and a printing unit that prints an image. And determining means for determining whether or not the image data based on the image of the document read by the image reading unit has a predetermined mark, and if the determining means determines that there is a predetermined mark, the image data is stored in the external device, An image is formed on the basis of image data of information related to the image of the document extracted by the extracting means and extraction means for extracting information related to the image of the document corresponding to the predetermined mark, and printed by the printing unit The control part which controls so that it may be sufficient. According to such a printing apparatus, it is possible to reliably print an image of information requested by the user.

  Further, the storage device is capable of data communication with a separately provided printing device that prints an image, and stores data, and stores image data of information related to an image of a document. If it is determined that there is a predetermined mark in the first data storage unit, a determination unit that determines whether or not the image data based on the image of the original read by the image reading unit has a predetermined mark, Extraction means for extracting image data of information related to an image of a document corresponding to a predetermined mark, stored in the first data storage unit, and image data of information related to the image of the document extracted by the extraction means. And a control unit that controls to form an image and print the image using a printing apparatus. According to such a storage device, it is possible to reliably print an image of information requested by the user.

  In the above embodiment, the digital multifunction peripheral control unit that controls the entire digital multifunction peripheral and the server control unit that controls the entire server are provided, and control is performed by each control unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and only one of the control units may be provided, and all control may be performed by the control unit.

  In the above-described embodiment, the printing system uses a network. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a printing system using facsimile communication. As for image reading, an image of a document may be read by placing it on a platen without using an ADF.

  It should be understood that the embodiments and examples disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and are not restrictive in any respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

  The printing system, printing device, and storage device according to the present invention are particularly effectively used when it is desired to obtain information requested by the user more reliably in catalog shopping or the like.

  11 Digital MFP, 12 Digital MFP Control Unit, 13 Operation Unit, 14 Image Reading Unit, 15 Image Forming Unit, 16 Digital MFP Hard Disk, 17 Facsimile Communication Unit, 18 Digital MFP Network Interface Unit, 19 Server, 21 Display Screen, 22 ADF, 23 Developer, 24 Public line, 25 Network, 26a, 26b Computer, 27 Printing system, 28 Server hard disk, 29 Server network interface, 30 Server controller, 31 Numeric keypad, 32 Start key, 33 Power key , 34 Menu key, 35 Registration key, 36 Reset key, 41 Platen, 42 Carriage, 43 Housing, 44a, 44b Metal rod, 45 Exposure lamp, 46 Reference plate, 47 Position, 5 1 Original, 52a, 52b, 52c, 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d, 53e, 53f, 53g, 62, 63, 64a, 64b, 64c, 72 Images, 54a, 54b, 54c, 54d, 54e, 54f, 54g, 55, 73a, 73b, 73c area, 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, 56e, 56f, 56g, 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d, 57e, 57f, 57g, 74a, 74b, 74c information, 58, 59 mark, 61 , 71 printed matter, 66 selection screen, 67 guidance display, 68a, 68b touch buttons.

Claims (9)

A printing apparatus that prints an image, and a printing system that is provided separately from the printing apparatus, is capable of data communication with the printing apparatus, and includes a storage device that stores data.
The printing apparatus includes an image reading unit that reads an image of a document, and a printing unit that prints an image.
The storage device includes a first data storage unit that stores image data of information related to an image of a document,
If the printing system determines that there is a predetermined mark in the image data based on the image of the original read by the image reading unit, and the determination unit determines that the predetermined mark is present, Extraction means for extracting image data of information related to the image of the original corresponding to the predetermined mark and stored in the first data storage unit, and information related to the image of the original extracted by the extraction means And a control unit that controls to form an image based on the image data and to print the image using the printing unit. The printing apparatus includes a second data storage unit that stores image data of a document,
The determination unit compares the image data based on the image of the document read by the image reading unit with the image data of the document stored in the second data storage unit, and compares the image data of the document read by the image reading unit. The printing system according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether or not a predetermined mark is attached to image data based on an image. At least one of the first data storage unit and the second data storage unit stores user information about a user,
The control unit forms an image based on image data of information related to the image of the document, prints the image using the printing unit, and controls the printing unit to print an image related to the user information; The printing system according to claim 1 or 2. The first data storage unit stores a plurality of image data of information related to an image of a document,
The extraction unit is configured to store a plurality of pieces of information related to the document image stored based on at least one of the position of the predetermined mark, the shape of the predetermined mark, and the color of the predetermined mark. The printing system according to claim 1, wherein image data of information related to an image of the document corresponding to the predetermined mark is extracted from image data. 5. The printing system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the printing unit to print an image of the document if the determination unit cannot determine that the predetermined mark is present. 6. The printing system according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines a handwritten line as the predetermined mark. The printing system according to claim 1, wherein the printing device and the storage device can communicate with each other via the Internet. A printing apparatus capable of data communication with an external apparatus provided separately, and for printing an image,
An image reading unit for reading an image of the document;
A printing section for printing an image;
Determining means for determining whether or not there is a predetermined mark in the image data based on the image of the document read by the image reading unit;
If the determining means determines that there is the predetermined mark, an extracting means for extracting image data of information stored in the external device and related to the image of the document corresponding to the predetermined mark;
A control unit configured to form an image based on image data of information related to the image of the original document extracted by the extraction unit, and to control printing by the printing unit; A storage device for storing data, capable of data communication with a printing device for printing an image provided separately,
A first data storage unit for storing image data of information related to an image of a document;
Determining means for determining whether or not there is a predetermined mark in the image data based on the image of the document read by the image reading unit;
An extracting unit for extracting image data of information stored in the first data storage unit and related to the image of the original corresponding to the predetermined mark if the determining unit determines that the predetermined mark is present; ,
A storage unit including a control unit configured to form an image based on image data of information related to the image of the original document extracted by the extraction unit and to perform printing using the printing apparatus;

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