JP2018069729A - Information processing device, information processing method, information processing program and operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing device capable of automatically executing initialization processing during component replacement when an operation part fails after shipping and even when a storage medium of a body part side is replaced.SOLUTION: The information processing device includes: a first storage part for storing a model type value for discriminating initialization processing adjusted to specifications of the information processing device; a first data write part for storing a body model type value in the first storage part; a first data read part for reading the body model type value; a second storage part for storing the body model type value as an operation part model type value; a second data read part for reading the operation part model type value from the second storage part; an initialization processing determination part for determining the necessity of the initialization processing on the basis of a second model type value and a first model type value; and an initialization execution part for executing the initialization processing on the basis of a result of the necessity determination, and uses the operation part model type value to rewrite the body model type value stored in the first storage part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, an information processing program, and an operation device.

  An image forming apparatus is known as an example of an information processing apparatus that combines a main body apparatus and an operation apparatus (operation panel) that are independently produced. The image forming apparatus includes a main body device that executes processing functions such as an image forming function and an image reading function, and an operation device that inputs an instruction for executing the processing function of the main body device. In the image forming apparatus, the main body apparatus is manufactured to have a different hardware configuration depending on the types and specifications of available processing functions. On the other hand, a common operating device can be used even if the specifications of the main unit are different. Therefore, the operating device requires an initialization process to match the specifications of the main unit when manufacturing the image forming apparatus.

  The operation device initialization processing is, for example, processing for deleting unnecessary application software from application software preinstalled in the operation device, or processing for performing settings required for the application software. Since the initialization process of the operating device is performed based on the specifications of the main unit, if the operating device is to be replaced due to a failure or the like, it is necessary to perform the same initialization process for the new operating device. is there.

  A technique applicable to transferring information stored in the main body device to the operation device when the operation device attached to the main body device is replaced with a new one is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1). See).

  The technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 automatically transfers information stored in another device to a new substrate when the substrate is replaced. For example, a memory that stores information to be transferred in the main device. Not applicable when media is changed and information to be transferred is lost. In other words, when the operation device is also replaced after the storage medium has failed in the main device, the initialization process for the operation device cannot be executed even if the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 is applied.

  In addition, when a new operating device is attached to the main device after replacing the failed operating device, it is necessary to delete unnecessary application software, for example, in addition to transferring information from the main device. Since such processing is not automatically performed, the customer engineer CE needs to perform it manually. In this case, the complexity of maintenance work and the like increases.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of automatically executing necessary initialization for an apparatus after replacement in maintenance accompanying apparatus replacement.

  In order to solve the above technical problem, one embodiment of the present invention is an information processing device configured by combining a first device and a second device, and the first device matches a specification of the information processing device. A first storage unit that stores a body part model type value that is identification information for distinguishing the initialization process; a first data writing unit that stores the body part model type value in the first storage part; A first data reading unit that reads out the main body model type value from one storage unit; and a first communication unit that notifies the second device of a notification including the main body model type value, wherein the second device is A second communication unit that receives a notification from the first communication unit, a second storage unit that stores the main body model type value as an operation unit model type value, and the operation unit model type from the second storage unit Second data read to read value An initialization process determination unit that determines whether or not an initialization process is necessary based on the operation unit model type value and the main body model type value, and the initialization process based on the determination result. An initialization execution unit to be executed, and the initialization process determination unit is stored in the second storage unit when the notification from the first device does not include the main body model type value. The operation unit model type value is notified to the first device, and the first data writing unit uses the notified operation unit model type value to determine the model type value stored in the first storage unit. It is characterized by rewriting.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to automatically execute necessary initialization for a device after replacement in maintenance accompanied by device replacement.

It is a hardware block diagram which shows embodiment of the information processing system which concerns on this invention. It is a functional block diagram concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the structure of the model type value data used for the initialization process with respect to the information processing apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows a part of example of the flow of the initialization process which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows another part of the example of the flow of the initialization process which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows a part of another example of the flow of the initialization process which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows another part of another example of the flow of the initialization process which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows a part of another example of the flow of the initialization process which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows another part of another example of the flow of the initialization process which concerns on this embodiment.

  Embodiments of an information processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an image forming apparatus 1 including an operation device 20 that is an embodiment of an information processing apparatus according to the present invention.

  The image forming apparatus 1 is an information processing apparatus having a plurality of image processing and image forming processing functions, such as a printer, a scanner, a copier, and a facsimile machine, and is an apparatus called a digital multifunction peripheral (MFP). The image forming apparatus 1 is configured by combining a main body device 10 that is a first device and an operation device 20 that is a second device. After the main body device 10 and the operation device 20 are independently manufactured, the operation device 20 is assembled to the main body device 10 to complete the image forming apparatus 1.

  The main unit 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 14, a communication I / F (Interface) 15, and a connection I / F 16. And a print engine 17. The main unit 10 is connected to each other through the common bus 18 in the above configuration.

  The operation device 20 includes a CPU 21, a ROM 22, a RAM 23, a flash memory 24 that is a nonvolatile recording medium, a communication I / F 25, a connection I / F 26, an operation panel 27, and an external connection I / F 28. The operation device 20 is connected to each other via a common bus 29 in the above configuration.

  The connection I / F 16 of the main body device 10 and the connection I / F 26 of the operation device 20 are connected via the interface cable 300 in a state where they can communicate with each other. The communication I / F 15 and the communication I / F 25 are connected to a network 30 such as a local area network LAN.

  The image forming apparatus 1 is configured to execute an information processing program stored in a storage medium such as the ROM 12 or the HDD 14 of the main body apparatus 10 by the arithmetic processing function of the CPU 11 and to exhibit a predetermined processing function. In this case, the RAM 13 functions as a work area for the information processing program. Note that the predetermined processing functions exhibited in the main body device 10 include a printer function, a scanner function, a copy function, a facsimile function, and functions related thereto.

  Further, the image forming apparatus 1 is configured to execute an information processing program stored in a storage medium such as the ROM 22 of the operation device 20 by using the arithmetic processing function of the CPU 21 and to exhibit a predetermined processing function. In this case, the RAM 23 functions as a work area for the information processing program. Note that the processing function exhibited in the operation device 20 includes provision of a user interface used for the processing function exhibited in the main device 10, execution of application software used in cooperation with the processing function, and the like. The flash memory 24 of the controller device 20 stores application software and data that are targets of initialization processing of the controller device 20 realized by executing the information processing program.

  Part or all of the functions (initialization processing, user interface control, etc.) provided by executing the information processing program in the operation device 20 may be realized using the hardware resources of the main body device 10. In this case, the operation device 20 uses the result processed in the main body device 10 as a main function to provide a user interface via the operation panel 27.

  Further, the process of updating the model type value stored in the main device 10 may be executed by executing the information processing program in the operation device 20. Details of the model type value will be described later.

  The image forming apparatus 1 also corresponds to an information processing system including a main body device 10 and an operation device 20 which are different devices. The connection between the main unit 10 and the operation device 20 is not realized by a dedicated interface, but can be operated via a communication network so that the main unit 10 and the operation device 20 can be operated at physically separated locations. It is.

  Next, functional configurations of the main body device 10 and the operation device 20 constituting the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Each functional block shown in FIG. 2 is a function realized by the cooperation of the hardware resources of the main body device 10 and the operation device 20 already described and the information processing program described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main body unit 100 that is a functional block of the main body device 10 includes a main body model type value writing unit 101, a main body side storage unit 102, a main body model type value reading unit 103, and main body side communication. Part 104.

  The operation unit 200, which is a functional block on the controller device 20, includes an operation side communication unit 201, an initialization process determination unit 202, an operation model type value reading unit 203, an initialization execution unit 204, and an operation model type value. A writing unit 205 and an operation side storage unit 206 are included.

  The body model type value writing unit 101 is a first data writing unit. In the manufacturing stage of the image forming apparatus 1, a process of writing the model type value input based on the specifications of the main body apparatus 10 in the main body side storage unit 102 is executed. The main body model type value writing unit 101 executes a process of writing the model type value notified from the controller device 20 into the main body side storage unit 102.

  The model type value is data for uniquely identifying the specification of the image forming apparatus 1, and the specification of the image forming apparatus 1 is distinguished by the model type value. Therefore, in conjunction with the distinction of the model type value, the contents of the initialization process in accordance with the specification are uniquely determined. The model type value held in the main body unit 100 (written in the main body side storage unit 102) is referred to as a “main body unit model type value”. Further, as described below, a model type value held in the controller device 20 (written in the operation-side storage unit 206) is referred to as an “operation unit model type value”.

  The main body storage unit 102 is a first storage unit. The main body storage unit 102 stores the model type value written by the processing of the main body model type value writing unit 101 as a main body model type value.

  The body model type value reading unit 103 is a first data reading unit. The main body model type value reading unit 103 reads out the main body model type value stored in the main body side storage unit 102 and executes processing for notifying the main body side communication unit 104. When the main body model type value is not stored in the main body storage unit 102, the main body model type value reading unit 103 notifies the main body side communication unit 104 of data (first notification data) indicating that fact. .

  The main body side communication unit 104 is a first communication unit. The main body side communication unit 104 notifies the operation device 20 of information (main body model type value or first notification data) notified from the main body model type value reading unit 103. Further, when the operation unit model type value is notified from the controller device 20, the main body side communication unit 104 receives this and executes a process of notifying the main body model type value writing unit 101.

  The operation side communication unit 201 is a second communication unit. When the operation-side communication unit 201 receives the “main unit model type value” or the “first notification data” notified from the main unit communication unit 104, the operation-side communication unit 201 initializes the received main unit model type value or the first notification data. A process of notifying the process determination unit 202 is executed. In addition, the operation-side communication unit 201 executes processing for notifying the main body unit 100 of the operation unit model type value read from the operation model type value reading unit 203.

  The initialization process determination unit 202 performs initialization based on the main unit model type value notified from the main unit 100 or the operation unit model type value read from the first notification data and the operation model type value reading unit 203. Determine whether processing is necessary.

  When the “main body part model type value” is notified from the operation side communication unit 201, the initialization processing determination unit 202 stores the operation unit model stored in the operation side storage unit 206 with respect to the operation model type value reading unit 203. Instructs reading of type value. Thereafter, the main body part model type value notified from the operation side communication unit 201 is compared with the read operation part model type value, and a determination process is performed to determine whether or not they are the same. If the main body model type value and the operation unit model type value are not the same as a result of the determination process, the initialization execution unit 204 is notified of this, and the main body model type value is recorded in the operation model type value document. Processing for notifying the insertion unit 205 is executed.

  When the operation unit model type value cannot be read in the operation unit model type value after the notification of the “main body unit model type value” from the operation side communication unit 201, the initialization process determination unit 202 determines the operation model type. The value writing unit 205 is notified of the body model type value.

  When the “first notification data” is notified from the operation side communication unit 201, the initialization process determination unit 202 stores the operation unit model type stored in the operation side storage unit 206 with respect to the operation model type value reading unit 203. An instruction is given to read the value and notify the operation side communication unit 201.

  The operation model type value reading unit 203 is a second data reading unit. The operation model type value reading unit 203 reads the operation unit model type value from the operation side storage unit 206 in response to an instruction from the initialization process determination unit 202, and operates the initialization model determination unit 202 or the operation side communication unit 201. Notify the part model type value. In addition, when the operation unit model type value is not stored in the operation-side storage unit 206 and cannot be read out, the operation model type value reading unit 203 initializes data indicating the fact (second notification data). The determination unit 202 is notified.

  The initialization execution unit 204 receives a notification from the initialization process determination unit 202 that the main unit model type value and the operation unit model type value are not the same, and also notifies that the operation unit model type value cannot be read. Is received, the initialization process based on the body model type value is executed. The initialization process is executed based on an initialization process table stored in the operation side storage unit 206. Details of the initialization processing table will be described later.

  The operation model type value writing unit 205 is a second data writing unit. The operation model type value writing unit executes a process of rewriting the operation side model type value stored in the operation side storage unit 206 using the main body unit model type value notified from the initialization process determination unit 202.

  The operation side storage unit 206 is a second storage unit. The operation side storage unit 206 stores an operation unit model type value. In addition, the operation side storage unit 206 stores an initialization processing table 500.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the initialization processing table 500 is a data group in which data indicating the contents of “model type value” and “initialization processing” is associated. The model type value is identification information for uniquely identifying the application software executable in the image forming apparatus 1 and the setting value thereof, and is indicated by an 8-bit value, for example. There are cases where the specifications of the image forming apparatus 1 differ between wide machines and office machines, and the hardware configuration of the main body apparatus 10 and the information processing program on the main body apparatus 10 side differ accordingly. On the other hand, the operating device 20 can use common hardware even if the specifications of the main device 10 are different, and application software adapted to the main device 10 can be automatically changed by an information processing program. Yes. Therefore, the controller device 20 is manufactured in a state in which unnecessary application software is included in the specification of a specific model.

  The initialization process in the controller device 20 is a process in which the initialization execution unit 204 refers to the initialization process table using the received model type value and executes the processing content associated with the model type value. For example, it includes a process for deleting unnecessary application software.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 3, if the model type value is “00000000”, the content of the initialization process is a process of “deleting other than application software for office machines”. Also, if the model type value is “00000001”, the process is “delete other than application software for wide-width devices”. If the model type value is “00000010”, the processing is “delete other than the application software for the office machine and the printer function”. If the model type value is “00000011”, And delete application software other than the printer function application software ”.

  As an example of the content of the initialization process, the case where the main body device 10 is a main body device of a digital multifunction peripheral (MFP) has been illustrated. However, in the present embodiment, the content of the initialization process is not limited to this. The model type value is similar. For example, whether the main body device 10 is wide, office machine, or only a printer function like a laser printer (LP), whether a scanner function or a FAX function is further installed, the function types and settings of the main body device 10 are uniquely set. The model type value may be set so that it can be identified.

  Next, an embodiment of an information processing program according to the present invention will be described. The processing flow of the information processing program described below can also be applied as an embodiment of the information processing method according to the present invention.

  First, the flow of initialization processing at the stage of manufacturing the image forming apparatus 1 will be described. 4 and 5 are sequence diagrams showing a flow of initialization performed by the manufacturing staff for the main body device 10 and the operation device 20 before shipment from the factory.

  First, a user who is a manufacturing staff activates the image forming apparatus 1, inputs a model type value to the main body apparatus 10, and inputs an initialization process execution request to the main body apparatus 10 from the user (S401). The input model type value is written and stored in the main body storage unit 102 by the main body model type value writing unit 101 (S402). Subsequently, the model type value input in S401 is notified from the main body model type value writing unit 101 to the main body side communication unit 104 (S403). The main body side communication unit 104 notifies the operation unit 200 of the notified model type value (S404). As described above, the model type value is notified from the main body device 10 to the controller device 20.

  Next, the flow of initialization processing in the operation unit 200 after receiving the model type value in S404 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operation side communication unit 201 notifies the initialization process determination unit 202 of the model type value received from the main device 10 (S501). The initialization process determination unit 202 instructs the operation model type value reading unit 203 to read the model type value (operation unit model type value) stored in the operation side storage unit 206 (S502). The operation model type value reading unit 203 acquires a read result from the operation side storage unit 206 (S503). When the operation model type value reading unit 203 reads the model type value, the initialization type determination unit 202 is notified of the model type value as the operation unit model type value. When the model type value cannot be read from the operation-side storage unit 206, data indicating the fact (second notification data) is notified to the initialization process determination unit 202 (S504).

  The initialization process determination unit 202 receives the second notification data, or receives the model type value from the operation model type value reading unit 203, and the model type notified from the model type value and the operation side communication unit 201. When the values are different from each other, in any case, the initialization execution unit 204 is notified of the main body model type to instruct the execution of the initialization process (S505).

  The initialization execution unit 204 refers to the operation-side storage unit 206 using the main body model type value, determines the content of the initialization process as illustrated in FIG. 3, and based on the determined content of the initialization process An initialization process for the operation unit 200 is executed (S506). After execution of the initialization process, the initialization process determination unit 202 notifies the operation model type value writing unit 205 of the body part model type value received from the body part 100 (S507). The operation model type value writing unit 205 stores the received main body model type value in the operation side storage unit 206 as the operation unit model type value (S508). If the model type value received by the initialization process determination unit 202 in S504 is the same as the model type value notified from the operation side communication unit, the processes after S505 are not executed.

  Next, the flow of initialization processing that is automatically executed after the image forming apparatus 1 is started will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 for the image forming apparatus 1 that has been shipped from the manufacturing factory.

  First, the user turns on the image forming apparatus 1 and activates the main body apparatus 10 (S601). Subsequently, the main body model type value reading unit 103 reads the “main body model type value” from the main body side storage unit 102 and notifies the main body side communication unit 104 (S602). The main body side communication unit 104 notifies the operation unit 200 of the notified model type value (S603).

  Next, the flow of initialization processing in the operation unit 200 after receiving the model type value in S603 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operation side communication unit 201 notifies the initialization process determination unit 202 of the model type value received from the main device 10 (S701). The initialization process determination unit 202 instructs the operation model type value reading unit 203 to read out the model type value (operation unit model type value) stored in the operation side storage unit 206 (S702). The operation model type value reading unit 203 reads the model type value from the operation side storage unit 206 and notifies the initialization process determination unit 202 of the model type value as the operation unit model type value (S703).

  When the model type value received from the operation model type value reading unit 203 and the model type value notified from the operation side communication unit 201 are different from each other, the initialization processing determination unit 202 The main body model type value is notified and execution of initialization processing is instructed (S704). The initialization execution unit 204 refers to the operation-side storage unit 206 using the main body model type value, grasps the contents of the initialization process illustrated in FIG. 3, and based on the grasped contents of the initialization process. An initialization process for the operation unit 200 is executed (S705). After that, the initialization processing determination unit 202 notifies the operation model type value writing unit 205 of the main body model type value received from the main body unit 100 (S706). The operation model type value writing unit 205 stores the received main unit model type value in the operation side storage unit 206 as an operation unit model type value (S707). If the model type value received by the initialization process determination unit 202 in S703 is the same as the model type value notified from the operation side communication unit, the processes after S704 are not executed.

  Next, the flow of initialization processing at the start-up after the recording medium such as the RAM 13, the ROM 12, and the HDD 14 is exchanged in the image forming apparatus 1 shipped from the manufacturing factory and the main body model type value disappears. 8 will be used for explanation.

  First, the user turns on the image forming apparatus 1 and activates the main body apparatus 10 (S801). Subsequently, the main body model type value reading unit 103 reads the “main body model type value” from the main body side storage unit 102 and notifies the main body side communication unit 104 of the result (S802). Here, since “main body model type value” is not stored in main body side storage section 102, in S 802, data indicating “no main body section model type value” to main body side communication section 104 (first notification data) ) Is notified. The main body side communication unit 104 notifies the operation unit 200 of the first notification data notified from the main body side storage unit 102 (S803).

  Next, the flow of initialization processing after receiving “no body part model type value” in S803 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operation-side communication unit 201 notifies the initialization process determination unit 202 of first notification data indicating “no main body model type value” notified from the main body device 10 (S901). The initialization processing determination unit 202 reads out the model type value (operation unit model type value) stored in the operation side storage unit 206 from the operation model type value reading unit 203 and notifies the operation side communication unit 201 of the model type value. Is instructed to do so (S902). The operation model type value reading unit 203 notifies the operation side communication unit 201 of the read operation unit model type value (S903). The operation side communication unit 201 notifies the main unit 100 of the “operation unit model type value” notified from the operation model type value reading unit 203 (S904).

  The main body side communication unit 104 notifies the main body model type value writing unit 101 of the “operation unit model type value” received from the operation side communication unit 201 (S905). The body model type value writing unit 101 stores the received “operation unit model type value” in the body side storage unit 102 (S906).

  According to the embodiment described above, when the user who uses the function of the image forming apparatus 1 activates the main body apparatus 10, if the main body model type value is not stored, the operation apparatus 20 automatically Thus, the “operation unit model type value” can be acquired and recorded as the main unit model type value. As a result, the initialization process after the replacement can be automatically executed in the maintenance stage involving the replacement of the main unit 10 or the replacement of some components (recording media such as the ROM 12, RAM 13, and HDD 14) included in the main unit 10. .

  That is, both the main body device 10 and the operation device 20 according to the present embodiment have a function capable of storing model type values. In addition, a process of determining whether or not the model type value (main body part model type value) stored in the main body device 10 matches the value of the model type value (operating part model type value) stored in the operating device 20 at a predetermined timing. And the model type value of the main device 10 or the operating device 20 is rewritten using the result.

  Even if any part of the RAM 13 of the main unit 10 or the RAM 23 of the operation device 20 is replaced, the initialization process can be performed automatically and accurately, and the settings when the application software is introduced are automatically reflected. I can. As a result, even if the main body device 10 is an OEM device of a brand product of another company, it is possible to obtain a device state equivalent to that in which a customer engineer manually performs initialization processing and sets application software.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image forming apparatus 10 Main body apparatus 20 Operation apparatus 100 Main body part 101 Main body model type value writing part 102 Main body side memory | storage part 103 Main body model type value reading part 104 Main body side communication part 200 Operation part 201 Operation side communication part 202 Initialization process Determination unit 203 Operation model type value reading unit 204 Initialization execution unit 205 Operation model type value writing unit 206 Operation side storage unit

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Claims (8)

An information processing apparatus configured by combining a first device and a second device,
The first device includes:
A first storage unit that stores a main body model type value that is identification information for distinguishing initialization processing according to the specifications of the information processing apparatus;
A first data writing unit for storing the body part model type value in the first storage unit;
A first data reading unit for reading out the main body model type value from the first storage unit;
A first communication unit for notifying the second device of a notification including the main body model type value,
The second device includes:
A second communication unit that receives a notification from the first communication unit;
A second storage unit that stores the body unit model type value as an operation unit model type value;
A second data reading unit for reading the operation unit model type value from the second storage unit;
An initialization process determination unit that determines whether or not an initialization process is necessary based on the operation unit model type value and the main body model type value;
An initialization execution unit that executes the initialization process based on the result of the necessity determination,
The initialization process determination unit
When the main unit model type value is not included in the notification from the first device, the operation unit model type value stored in the second storage unit is notified to the first device,
The first data writing unit
Using the notified operation unit model type value, rewrite the model type value stored in the first storage unit,
An information processing apparatus characterized by that. The initialization execution unit is stored in the main body model type value included in the notification received by the second communication unit and the second storage unit in the necessity determination in the initialization process determination unit. When the operation unit model type values are not the same, an initialization process determined based on the main body model type value is performed.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1. The second device writes the second data write for rewriting the operation unit model type value stored in the second storage unit with the main body model type value after execution of the initialization process in the initialization execution unit. Including parts,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is an information processing apparatus. The initialization process executed in the initialization execution unit is a process of deleting unnecessary application software in the specifications of the information processing apparatus.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The notification from the first device to the second device is executed when the information processing device is activated.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is an information processing apparatus. An information processing method in an information processing apparatus configured by combining a first device including a first storage unit and a second device including a second storage unit,
The first device comprises:
Storing a model type value, which is identification information for distinguishing initialization processing according to the specification of the information processing apparatus, in the first storage unit;
Reading the model type value from the first storage unit;
Notifying the second device of a notification including the model type value;
The second device comprises:
Receiving a notification from the first device;
Storing the model type value in the second storage unit as an operation unit model type value;
Read the operation unit model type value from the second storage unit,
Based on the operation unit model type value and the main body model type value that is a model type value included in the notification, it is determined whether or not an initialization process is necessary,
Based on the result of the necessity determination, initialization is performed to execute the initialization process,
When the main unit model type value is not included in the notification from the first device, the operation unit model type value is notified to the first device;
The first device rewrites the stored model type value using the notified operation unit model type value.
An information processing method characterized by the above. An information processing program executed in an information processing apparatus configured by combining a first device including a first storage unit and a second device including a second storage unit,
First data writing for storing a main body model type value in a first storage section that stores a model type value that is identification information for distinguishing initialization processing according to the specifications of the information processing apparatus as a main body model type value Means and first data reading means for reading the body part model type value from the first storage part;
Second data reading means for reading the operation unit model type value from the second storage unit that stores the model type value as the operation unit model type value;
Initialization process determination means for determining whether or not an initialization process is necessary based on the operation unit model type value and the main body model type value;
Initialization executing means for executing the initialization process based on the result of the necessity determination,
When the main body model type value is not included in the first storage unit, the first data writing means uses the operation unit model type value stored in the second storage unit to store the first memory. Causing the model type value stored in the part to be rewritten.
An information processing program characterized by that. An operating device that constitutes an information processing device in combination with a main device,
An operation side communication unit that receives a notification from the main unit;
An operation side storage unit for storing a model type value notified from the main unit;
A model type value reading unit that reads a model type value from the operation side storage unit in response to a notification from the main unit;
An initialization process determination unit that determines whether or not the initialization process of the operation device is necessary based on the model type value notified from the main device and the model type value read from the operation-side storage unit;
An initialization execution unit that executes the initialization process based on the result of the necessity determination,
The initialization process determination unit
When the model type value is not included in the notification from the main device, the main device is notified of the model type value stored in the operation-side storage unit,
An operating device characterized by that.