JP2018191339A - Data processing device, control method of the same and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mechanism to prevent registration of an address corresponding to an unavailable transmission protocol in an address book.SOLUTION: A data processing device that enables transmission of data in accordance with a plurality of transmission protocols comprises: registration means for registering an address corresponding to a transmission protocol which is available by a user specified based on user information in an address book; display means for displaying the address registered by the registration means; setting means for setting the address selected from the addresses displayed by the display means; and transmission means for transmitting data to the address which is set by the setting means. The address corresponding to the transmission protocol which is unavailable by the user specified based on the user information is prevented from being registered in the address book by the registration means in accordance with the user information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a data processing device, a control method for the data processing device, and a program.

  Conventionally, there is known an image processing apparatus capable of transmitting image data using a transmission protocol such as fax, e-mail, and various file transmissions. As a protocol used for file transmission, for example, SMB (Server Message Block) and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) are known. As another protocol used for file transmission, WebDAV (Distributed Authoring and Versioning protocol for the WWW) is known. The destination corresponding to each transmission protocol can be registered in the address book, and it is possible to save the user from manually inputting the destination for each transmission.

  Conventionally, it is known that use of a specific transmission protocol among a plurality of transmission protocols can be restricted for security purposes (such as prevention of leakage of confidential information). If the use of a specific transmission protocol is restricted, a transmission error occurs when attempting to transmit image data by selecting a destination corresponding to the transmission protocol from the destinations registered in the address book. In this case, the user has to reselect a destination corresponding to another transmission protocol that is not restricted, which is troublesome.

  On the other hand, Patent Document 1 does not display a destination corresponding to a restricted transmission protocol among destinations registered in the address book, and prevents an erroneous destination selection by the user in advance. It has been shown.

JP 2011-234169 A

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-133867 does not display a destination corresponding to a restricted transmission protocol among destinations registered in the address book, and unusable destinations are registered in the address book itself. In other words, at the stage of registering a destination in the address book, it is difficult for the user to know that image data cannot be transmitted using the destination, and this is not until the stage of use. From another viewpoint, when the number of destinations that can be registered in the address book is limited, a situation may occur in which a necessary destination cannot be registered in the address book if an unusable destination is registered in the address book.

  Furthermore, these problems are not limited to the address book. For example, in recent years, an image processing apparatus having an operation key of “send file to myself” is known. In this image processing apparatus, the folder information of the user who is currently operating the image processing apparatus is automatically set as the destination of the image data in response to the operation of the “Send file to myself” operation key. As a result, the user can transmit (store) the image data to his / her folder with a simple operation.

  It is conceivable that the folder information set in “Send file to yourself” is registered in advance in association with each user. However, if folder information corresponding to the restricted transmission protocol is registered, after setting the destination using the “Send file to me” operation key, you will notice that you cannot send the image data for the first time. It will be.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism that prevents a destination corresponding to a transmission protocol that cannot be used from being registered in an address book.

  In order to achieve the above object, a data processing apparatus of the present invention is a data processing apparatus capable of transmitting data in accordance with a plurality of transmission protocols, and sets a destination in an address book in accordance with a user instruction specified based on user information. A registration unit for registration, a display unit for displaying a destination registered by the registration unit, a setting unit for setting a destination selected from the destinations displayed by the display unit, and a destination set by the setting unit. A transmission unit that transmits data; and a management unit that allocates permission or prohibition of use with respect to the plurality of transmission protocols and manages the user information, and the management unit uses the plurality of transmission protocols. For users identified on the basis of user information for which transmission is prohibited, the destination corresponding to the transmission protocol Characterized by the inability to register by the registering means to the address book.

  The control method of the present invention is a control method in a data processing apparatus capable of transmitting data according to a plurality of transmission protocols, and a registration step of registering a destination in an address book in accordance with a user instruction specified based on user information A display step for displaying the destination registered in the registration step, a setting step for setting a destination selected from the destinations displayed in the display step, and transmitting data to the destination set in the setting step A transmission step and a management step of assigning and managing permission or prohibition of use of the plurality of transmission protocols with respect to the user information, and the use of the plurality of transmission protocols is prohibited in the management step. For the user specified based on the user information, the registration step to the address book of the destination corresponding to the transmission protocol Characterized in that it can not be registered.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the destination corresponding to the transmission protocol which cannot be used can be prevented from being registered into an address book, and usability can be improved.

1 is an overall view of an image processing system in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the authentication server 102, the file server 103, and PC104 in embodiment of this invention. 6 is a diagram showing an operation screen of the MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation screen of the MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation screen of the MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a transmission operation of the MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a folder registration operation of the MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a diagram showing an operation screen of the MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation screen of the MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation screen of the MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the address book data in embodiment of this invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an address book registration operation of the MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a diagram showing an operation screen of the MFP 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an address book registration operation of the MFP 101 and the PC 104 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an address book registration operation of the MFP 101 and the PC 104 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are not necessarily essential to the solution means of the invention.

<First Embodiment>
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an overall view of an image processing system. On a LAN (Local Area Network) 100, an MFP (Multifunction Peripheral) 101, an authentication server 102, a file server 103, and a PC 104 are communicably connected. The MFP 101 is an example of an image processing apparatus. In the present embodiment, an MFP will be described as an example of an image processing apparatus. However, the MFP may not be an MFP as long as it has a function of registering image data destinations, such as a single-function scanner apparatus.

  The authentication server 102 is an example of an authentication device. In the present embodiment, an example in which the authentication server 102 is provided separately from the MFP 101 will be described. However, the authentication function of the authentication server 102 may be incorporated in the MFP 101. The file server 103 is an example of a file management device. The MFP 101 can transmit a file of image data using SMB, FTP, or WebDAV with a folder in the file server 103 as a destination. The PC 104 is an example of an external device. The MFP 101 can receive destination data (import data) from the PC 104 and register it in the address book.

  Further, the MFP 101 can send and receive e-mails with image data via a mail server (not shown). Note that the image processing system includes the MFP 101, the authentication server 102, the file server 103, and the PC 104, but only a part (one or more) of these may be referred to as an image processing system.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the MFP 101. A control unit 210 including a CPU 211 controls the overall operation of the MFP 101. The CPU 211 reads out a control program stored in the ROM 212 and performs various controls such as reading control and transmission control. The RAM 213 is used as a temporary storage area such as a main memory or work area for the CPU 211. In the MFP 101, one CPU 211 executes each process shown in a flowchart described later using one memory (RAM 213 or HDD 214), but other modes may be used. For example, a plurality of CPUs, a plurality of RAMs, or HDDs can be cooperated to execute each process shown in a flowchart described later.

  The HDD 214 stores image data and various programs. The operation unit I / F 215 connects the operation unit 219 and the control unit 210. The operation unit 219 includes a liquid crystal display unit having a touch panel function, a keyboard, and the like, and functions as a reception unit that receives user instructions.

  A printer I / F 216 connects the printer 220 and the control unit 210. Image data to be printed by the printer 220 is transferred from the control unit 210 via the printer I / F 216 and printed on a recording medium by the printer 220.

  The scanner I / F 217 connects the scanner 221 and the control unit 210. The scanner 221 reads an image on a document, generates image data (image file), and inputs the data to the control unit 210 via the scanner I / F 217. The MFP 101 can send the image data generated by the scanner 221 to a file or mail.

  A network I / F 218 connects the control unit 210 (MFP 101) to the LAN 100. The network I / F 218 transmits various types of information to an external device on the LAN 100 and receives various types of information from the external device on the LAN 100. Further, the MFP 101 has a modem (not shown), and can perform fax transmission / reception via a telephone line.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the authentication server 102. A control unit 310 including a CPU 311 controls the operation of the entire authentication server 102. The CPU 311 reads out the control program stored in the ROM 312 and executes various control processes. The RAM 313 is used as a temporary storage area such as a main memory or work area of the CPU 311. In the authentication server 102, one CPU 311 executes each process shown in a flowchart to be described later using one memory (RAM 313 or HDD 314), but other modes may be used. For example, a plurality of CPUs, a plurality of RAMs, or HDDs can be cooperated to execute each process shown in a flowchart described later.

  The HDD 314 stores image data and various programs. The network I / F 315 connects the control unit 310 (server 102) to the LAN 100. The network I / F 315 transmits and receives various information to and from other devices on the LAN 100.

  The configuration of the file server 103 is the same as that of the authentication server 102. In addition to having the same configuration as that of the authentication server 102, the PC 104 is provided with a keyboard and a display that serve as a user interface.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen displayed on the operation unit 219. When starting to use the MFP 101, the user needs to input user information (user ID and password) via the screen of FIG. An area 401 is an area for receiving an input of a user ID. An area 402 is an area that accepts input of a password. The user information input here is transmitted to the authentication server 102. The authentication server 102 identifies (authenticates) the user based on the received user information and responds to the MFP 101 with the success or failure of the authentication. The MFP 101 allows the user to use the MFP 101 when notified of the success of user authentication.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen displayed on the operation unit 219. The user can select a function by operating the operation key 501 or 502 on the screen of FIG. FIG. 5 shows a state where the operation key 501 is selected. In FIG. 5, “scan and send” and “copy” are illustrated as functions, but the MFP 101 may have other functions.

  The user who has selected the operation key 501 can set the destination of the image data to be transmitted by operating any of the operation keys 511 to 513. When the operation key 511 is operated, the contents of the address book held in the HDD 214 are displayed, and the user can refer to the contents registered in the address book and set it as the destination of the image data.

  When the operation key 512 is operated, a screen for accepting a new input of a destination from the user is displayed. The user can input a new destination via the displayed screen and set it as the destination of the image data. The operation key 513 is an operation key that is operated when the user wants to set his / her own folder as the destination of the image data (when the user wants to send the image data to the file with the own folder as the destination). When the user operates the operation key 513, the user's own folder is automatically set as the destination of the image data.

  The operation key 521 is an operation key used when performing reading settings such as color / monochrome. The operation key 522 is an operation key used when setting the reading resolution. The operation key 523 is an operation key used when setting a file format of image data to be transmitted. The operation key 524 is an operation key used when setting single-sided / double-sided reading. The operation key 525 is an operation key used when setting a reading size.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen displayed on the operation unit 219. The user can register in advance the destination (folder information) set in accordance with the operation of the operation key 513 via the screen of FIG.

  An area 601 is an area for receiving selection of a transmission protocol. Here, SMB, FTP, and WebDAV are displayed as options in the drop-down list, but other transmission protocols may be included in the options.

  An area 602 is an area for receiving a host name of a server (file server 103) that manages a folder serving as a destination of image data. An area 603 is an area for receiving a folder path as a destination of image data. Areas 604 and 605 are areas for receiving authentication information (user name and password) necessary for accessing a folder serving as a destination of image data.

  Folder information registered through this screen is stored in the HDD 214. FIG. 6 shows an example of a screen when registering the folder information of the user “user_a”, but the same screen is displayed when another user registers his / her folder information. The HDD 214 stores folder information of each user in association with each of a plurality of users.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the destination setting operation in the MFP 101. Each operation (step) shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 is realized by the CPU 211 of the MFP 101 executing a control program stored in the HDD 214.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not the operation key 511 has been operated. If the operation key 511 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S702; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S705. In step S702, an address book screen including the contents of the address book stored in HDD 214 is displayed. On the address book screen, destinations corresponding to fax, e-mail, SMB, FTP, and WebDAV are displayed.

  In step S703, it is determined whether determination is instructed in a state where at least one of the destinations registered in the address book is selected. If the determination is instructed, the process proceeds to step S704. If the determination is not instructed, the process waits until the determination is instructed. In step S704, the selected destination is set as the destination of the image data.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the operation key 512 has been operated. If the operation key 512 is operated, the process proceeds to step S706, and if not, the process proceeds to step S709. In step S706, a screen for accepting an input of a new address from the user is displayed, and an input of the new address from the user is accepted. As a new destination, a destination corresponding to FAX, E-mail, SMB, FTP, or WebDAV can be input.

  In step S707, it is determined whether determination is instructed while a new destination is input. If the determination is instructed, the process proceeds to step S708. If the determination is not instructed, the process waits until the determination is instructed. In step S708, the input destination is set as the destination of the image data.

  In step S709, it is determined whether or not the operation key 513 has been operated. If the operation key 513 is operated, the process proceeds to step S710, and if not, the process returns to step S701. In step S710, a destination (folder information) registered in advance via the screen of FIG. 6 is acquired and set as the destination of the image data. Here, the folder information is specified based on the user information input on the screen of FIG. 4, but the folder information of the user who is currently operating the MFP 101 is specified using another method. Also good.

  In step S711, it is determined whether transmission is instructed (a start key (not shown) is pressed). If transmission is instructed, the process proceeds to step S712, where the scanner 221 reads the original (generates image data). If transmission is not instructed, the process returns to step S701 to set the second and subsequent destinations (broadcast transmission destinations). In step S713, the image data generated in step S712 is transmitted to the destination set in steps S704, S708, and S710.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a folder registration operation in the MFP 101. The flowchart of FIG. 8 is started when folder information registration is instructed by operating an operation key (not shown). Each operation (step) shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is realized by the CPU 211 of the MFP 101 executing a control program stored in the HDD 214.

  In step S801, the screen of FIG. 6 is displayed. In step S802, it is determined whether transmission protocol selection has been started by operating the region 601. If selection of the transmission protocol is started, the process proceeds to step S803. If selection of the transmission protocol is not started, input of information other than the transmission protocol is accepted, and the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S803, the function restriction information of the user who is currently operating the MFP 101 is acquired. The function restriction information is set in advance for the MFP 101 by the administrator in association with each user, and is managed by a management table stored in the HDD 214.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen displayed on the operation unit 219. The administrator can set function restrictions for each user via the screen of FIG. In the example illustrated in FIG. 9, the user “user_a” is permitted to perform fax transmission, SMB file transmission, and WebDAV file transmission, and is prohibited from transmitting e-mail and FTP file. The function restriction may not be set independently for each user, but may be set as common to all users. Although only the items related to image data transmission (transmission protocol) have been described here, other items such as availability of color printing may be set together.

  In step S804, choices of transmission protocols are displayed in a drop-down list as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 10, it can be seen that SMB and WebDAV are selectable, while FTP is grayed out and cannot be selected. This is because the function restriction information (shown in FIG. 9) acquired in step S803 indicates that the use of SMB and WebDAV is permitted and the use of FTP is prohibited. If the content of the restriction changes depending on the user, what is grayed out (displayed in a non-selectable state) also changes.

  In this way, by preventing the user from selecting a transmission protocol whose use is restricted, the user erroneously registers folder information (unusable folder information) corresponding to the transmission protocol whose use is restricted. Can be prevented.

  In step S805, the transmission protocol selected by the user from the list displayed in step S804 is determined, and the process proceeds to step S806. In step S806, it is determined whether or not the operation for folder registration has been completed (whether or not the user has instructed completion). If the operation is completed, the process proceeds to step S807, and if not, the process returns to step S802. In step S807, the input folder information is registered.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, when registering a destination (folder information) that is set in accordance with the operation of the operation key 513 (“file transmission to yourself” key), a destination corresponding to the limited transmission protocol is registered. An example of controlling so as not to be performed has been described. In the second embodiment, in addition to the operation described in the first embodiment, control is performed so that a destination corresponding to a restricted transmission protocol is not registered when a destination is registered in the address book. . In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation screen displayed on the operation unit 219. When the operation key 511 in FIG. 5 is operated, the screen in FIG. 11A is displayed. The MFP 101 is provided with two types of address books, a shared address book and a personal address book. The personal address book is an address book managed in association with each user. Each user can refer / register a destination / edit a destination for his / her address book, but cannot reference / register a destination / edit a destination for another person's address book. On the other hand, the shared address book is an address book that is commonly used by a plurality of users (all users), and any user who can use the MFP 101 refers to / registers a destination / edits a destination. Can do.

  FIG. 11A shows a shared address book screen. Information 1101 is information indicating the type of destination. Information 1102 is information indicating the name of the destination. Information 1103 is information indicating the contents of the destination. When the type is fax, the information 1103 is a telephone number (fax number). When the type is E-mail, the information 1103 is an e-mail address. When the type is SMB, FTP, or WebDAV, the information 1103 is the host name of the file server.

  An operation key 1104 is an operation key for switching from the shared address book screen to the personal address book screen. When the operation key 1104 is operated, the personal address book screen shown in FIG. 11B is displayed. The content displayed in FIG. 11B is different for each user who operates the MFP 101. An operation key 1105 is an operation key for newly registering a destination in the shared address book. An operation key 1106 is an operation key for displaying details of a destination registered in the shared address book. An operation key 1107 is an operation key for determining a destination selected by the user on the screen as a destination of image data.

  Information 1111 to 1113 in FIG. 11B is the same as the information 1101 to 1103 described with reference to FIG. In the screen of FIG. 11B, an operation key 1114 is displayed instead of the operation key 1104 in the screen of FIG. The operation key 1114 is an operation key for switching from the personal address book screen to the shared address book screen. When the operation key 1114 is operated, the shared address book screen of FIG. 11A is displayed.

  An operation key 1115 is an operation key for newly registering a destination in the personal address book. An operation key 1116 is an operation key for displaying details of a destination registered in the personal address book. The operation key 1117 is an operation key for determining the destination selected by the user on the screen as the destination of the image data.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of address book data stored in the HDD 214. As shown in the figure, the address book data includes a personal address book data area and a shared address book data area. The personal address book data area includes address book data for each user. FIG. 12 shows only the personal address book data of “user_a” among the personal address book data of each user. Actually, the personal address book data associated with each user from “user_a” to “user_x” is shown. Is remembered.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining an address book registration operation in the MFP 101. The flowchart of FIG. 13 is started when the operation key 1105 or 1115 is operated. Each operation (step) shown in the flowchart of FIG. 13 is realized by the CPU 211 of the MFP 101 executing a control program stored in the HDD 214.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether the destination registration destination is a personal address book or a shared address book. If the flowchart is started by operating the operation key 1105, it is determined that the registration destination is the shared address book, and the process proceeds to step S1304. On the other hand, if the flowchart is started by operating the operation key 1115, it is determined that the registration destination is the personal address book, and the process proceeds to step S1302.

  In step S1302, the function restriction information (FIG. 9) of the user who is currently operating the MFP 101 is acquired. In steps S1303 and 1304, a list of a plurality of transmission protocols is displayed to allow the user to select the type (transmission protocol) of the destination to be registered (FIG. 14). At this time, in step S1304, all transmission protocols included in the MFP 101 are displayed in a selectable list (FIG. 14A).

  On the other hand, in step S1303, only the transmission protocols that are not restricted by the user among the transmission protocols provided in the MFP 101 are displayed in a list (FIG. 14B). In the illustrated example, since the use of e-mail and FTP is prohibited, it can be seen that these items are grayed out and displayed in a non-selectable state.

  In this way, by preventing the user from selecting a transmission protocol that is restricted in use, the user may accidentally register a destination corresponding to the transmission protocol that is restricted in use in the personal address book. Can be prevented. In the case of registration in the shared address book, registration of a destination corresponding to a transmission protocol whose use is restricted is permitted. This is because a shared address book can be referred to by a plurality of users, and a case of registering a destination for another user is considered.

  In step S1305, a detailed input screen (screen for inputting a destination name and destination content) corresponding to the type (transmission protocol) selected in steps S1303 and S1304 is displayed. In step S1306, destination registration in the address book is performed based on the content input by the user.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the example in which the user operates the operation unit 219 to perform destination registration in the address book has been described. In the third embodiment, a case will be described in which import data transmitted from an external device (PC 104) on a network is received and a destination is registered in the address book. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the structure similar to 2nd Embodiment, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining an address book registration operation in the MFP 101 and the PC 104. Each operation (step) shown on the left side in the flowchart of FIG. 15 is realized by the CPU 211 of the MFP 101 executing a control program stored in the HDD 214. On the other hand, each operation (step) shown on the right side in the flowchart of FIG. 15 is realized by the CPU 311 of the PC 104 executing a control program stored in the HDD 314.

  In step S1501, the PC 104 requests the MFP 101 to start importing in accordance with an instruction from the user. In step S1502, the MFP 101 that has received the request from the PC 104 authenticates the user based on the user information (user ID and password) included in the request. More specifically, the MFP 101 transmits the received user information to the authentication server 102 and receives an authentication result response from the authentication server 102.

  If the user authentication is successful, the MFP 101 responds to the PC 104 with permission to start importing in step S1503. Upon receiving this response, the PC 104 generates import data in step S1504. This import data includes destination data (including type, name, and destination contents) input by the user and information indicating the address book (shared or individual) of the registration destination. In step S1505, the PC 104 transmits the import data generated in step S1504 to the MFP 101.

  In step S1506, the MFP 101 determines whether the address book of the destination registration destination is a personal address book or a shared address book. If it is determined that the registered address book is a personal address book, the process proceeds to step S1507; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1509.

  In step S1507, the MFP 101 acquires the function restriction information (FIG. 9) of the user specified by the authentication in step S1502. In step S1508, the MFP 101 deletes the destination corresponding to the transmission protocol whose use is restricted from the import data received from the PC 104. If it is determined in step S1506 that the registered address book is a shared address book, this process is not performed.

  In step S1509, the MFP 101 registers the destination included in the import data in the address book. In step S1510, the MFP 101 notifies the PC 104 of completion of address registration.

<Fourth Embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the example in which the MFP 101 deletes the destination corresponding to the restricted transmission protocol has been described. In the fourth embodiment, a case will be described in which the destination corresponding to the restricted transmission protocol is deleted on the PC 104 side. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the structure similar to 3rd Embodiment, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining an address book registration operation in the MFP 101 and the PC 104. Each operation (step) shown on the left side in the flowchart of FIG. 16 is realized by the CPU 211 of the MFP 101 executing a control program stored in the HDD 214. On the other hand, each operation (step) shown on the right side in the flowchart of FIG. 16 is realized by the CPU 311 of the PC 104 executing a control program stored in the HDD 314.

  In step S1601, the PC 104 requests the MFP 101 to start importing in accordance with an instruction from the user. In step S1602, the MFP 101 that has received the request from the PC 104 authenticates the user based on the user information (user ID and password) included in the request. Specifically, the MFP 101 transmits user information to the authentication server 102 and receives an authentication result response from the authentication server 102.

  If the user authentication is successful, in step S1603, the MFP 101 acquires the function restriction information (FIG. 9) of the user specified by the authentication in step S1602. In step S1604, the MFP 101 responds to the PC 104 with permission to start importing together with the function restriction information acquired in step S1603.

  Upon receiving this response, the PC 104 generates import data in step S1605. This import data includes destination data (including type, name, and destination contents) input by the user and information indicating the address book (shared or individual) of the registration destination. In step S1606, the PC 104 determines whether the address book of the destination registration destination is a personal address book or a shared address book. If it is determined that the registered address book is a personal address book, the process proceeds to step S1607; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1608.

  In step S1607, the PC 104 deletes the destination corresponding to the transmission protocol whose use is restricted from the import data generated in step S1605. If it is determined in step S1606 that the registered address book is a shared address book, this process is not performed. Here, after the import data is generated in step S1605, the determination in step S1606 and the deletion in step S1607 are performed. However, the determination may be performed before the import data is generated. In this case, if it is determined that the registered address book is a personal address book, a destination corresponding to a transmission protocol whose use is restricted is not input to the PC 104 (in the first place, it is not included in the import data). Can do.

  In step S 1608, the PC 104 transmits import data to the MFP 101. In step S1609, the MFP 101 registers the destination included in the import data received from the PC 104 in the address book. In step S1610, the MFP 101 notifies the PC 104 of completion of address registration.

  As described above, with the configuration described in the first to fourth embodiments, it is possible to prevent registration of a destination corresponding to a limited transmission protocol. Note that the configurations described in the first to fourth embodiments may be implemented singly or in combination with a plurality of embodiments. Further, in particular, in the first and second embodiments, by restricting the selection of the restricted transmission protocol, the destination corresponding to the restricted transmission protocol is prevented from being registered. It does not matter. For example, it is permitted to select a restricted transmission protocol, and is limited by a method of displaying an error screen when registration is finally instructed by the user (when the operation for registration is completed). The destination corresponding to the transmission protocol can be prevented from being registered.

<Other embodiments>
The object of the present invention can also be achieved by executing the following processing. That is, a storage medium that records a program code of software that realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to a system or apparatus, and a computer (or CPU, MPU, etc.) of the system or apparatus is stored in the storage medium. This is the process of reading the code.

  In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments, and the program code and the storage medium storing the program code constitute the present invention.

101 MFP
210 Control unit 211 CPU
212 ROM
213 RAM
214 HDD

The data processing apparatus of the present invention in order to achieve the above object, there is provided a data processing apparatus capable of transmitting data in accordance with a transmission protocol corresponding to the specified from the address book destination and the destination indication Yoo over THE The data processing for the user information that can specify the user, the registration means for registering the destination in the address book according to the above, the transmission means for sending data to the destination selected from the destinations registered in the address book A management unit that assigns and manages permission or prohibition of use for each of a plurality of functions provided by the apparatus, and the plurality of functions include a function related to transmission, and the function related to transmission by the management unit for users who use is identified based on the user information is prohibited, use a transmission protocol corresponding to the function of which use is prohibited Characterized by the inability to register by the registering means to the address book that destination.

The control method of the present invention is a control method in a data processing apparatus capable of transmitting data in accordance with a destination specified from the address book and a transmission protocol corresponding to the destination, and the destination is specified in the address book according to a user instruction. A plurality of data processing devices provide a registration step for registering to a user, a transmission step for transmitting data to a destination selected from destinations registered in the address book, and user information that can identify a user. Each of the functions has a management step of assigning and managing permission or prohibition of use, and the plurality of functions include a function related to transmission, and the use of the function related to transmission is prohibited in the management step For the user specified based on the user information, the destination address using the transmission protocol corresponding to the function prohibited from use is used. Characterized by the inability to register in the registration process of the address book.

Claims (7)

A data processing apparatus capable of transmitting data according to a plurality of transmission protocols,
Registration means for registering a destination in the address book in accordance with a user instruction specified based on the user information;
Display means for displaying a destination registered by the registration means;
Setting means for setting a destination selected from the destinations displayed by the display means;
Transmitting means for transmitting data to the destination set by the setting means;
Managing means for assigning and managing permission or prohibition of use of the plurality of transmission protocols with respect to the user information,
For the user specified based on the user information forbidden to use the plurality of transmission protocols by the management means, the registration means cannot register the address book corresponding to the transmission protocol in the address book. Characteristic data processing device. The address book includes a personal address book of a user specified based on the user information and a shared address book shared by a plurality of users.
A user specified based on user information prohibited from being used for the plurality of transmission protocols by the management means cannot be registered by the registration means in the personal address book of a destination corresponding to the transmission protocol. The data processing apparatus according to claim 1.   For the user specified based on the user information prohibited from use for the plurality of transmission protocols by the management means, registration by the registration means to the shared address book of the destination corresponding to the transmission protocol is possible. The data processing apparatus according to claim 2.   The data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of transmission protocols include a fax.   The data processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the plurality of transmission protocols include electronic mail, SMB, and FTP. A control method in a data processing apparatus capable of transmitting data according to a plurality of transmission protocols,
A registration step of registering a destination in the address book in accordance with a user instruction specified based on the user information;
A display step for displaying the destination registered in the registration step;
A setting step for setting a destination selected from the destinations displayed in the display step;
A transmission step of transmitting data to the destination set in the setting step;
A management step of assigning and managing use permission or prohibition for the plurality of transmission protocols with respect to the user information, and
For users specified based on user information that is prohibited from being used for the plurality of transmission protocols in the management step, registration in the address book of destinations corresponding to the transmission protocol cannot be performed. A control method characterized by the above.   The program for controlling a computer as each means of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5.

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