JP2019061430A - Image forming apparatus and system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an image forming apparatus for preventing merchandise which does not match with the dimensions of an object from being purchased.SOLUTION: An image forming apparatus 20 includes an acquisition part 22, a specification part 23 and an image formation part 24. The acquisition part 22 acquires first dimension information S11 to S14 showing the dimensions of an object, a keyword, and a plurality of pieces of second dimension information S2 different from one another showing the dimensions of merchandise related to the keyword. The specification part 23 specifies second dimension information S2 corresponding to the first dimension information S11 to S14 from among the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S2. The image formation part 24 forms an image including the specified second dimension information S2 on a sheet P1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus and system.

  In recent years, websites for selling goods are provided on the Internet. A user of the Internet, for example, purchases clothes (goods) on a website. In the method of virtual fitting on the Internet described in Patent Document 1, a user tries on clothing by three-dimensional computer graphics on the Internet. Users order clothes on the spot if they like the clothes. Then, the clothes ordered are delivered to the user several days later.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2002-32640

  However, in the method of virtual fitting on the Internet described in Patent Document 1, the dimensions of the clothes (articles) and the dimensions of the user's body (object) are not compared. Therefore, there is a risk of purchasing clothes that do not match the size of the user's body.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide an image forming apparatus and system that suppress purchase of a product that does not match the dimensions of an object.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, an image forming apparatus includes an acquiring unit, a specifying unit, and an image forming unit. The acquisition unit acquires first dimension information indicating a dimension of an object, a keyword, and a plurality of different second dimension information indicating dimensions of a product related to the keyword. The identifying unit identifies second dimension information corresponding to the first dimension information from among the plurality of second dimension information. The image forming unit forms an image including the specified second dimension information on the sheet.

  According to a second aspect of the invention, a system comprises an image forming device and a server. The image forming apparatus includes an acquisition unit, a specifying unit, and an image forming unit. The acquisition unit acquires first dimension information indicating a dimension of an object and a keyword. The server includes a storage unit. The storage unit stores, for each of the plurality of keywords, a plurality of different pieces of second dimension information indicating the dimensions of the product in association with the keywords. The acquisition unit acquires, from the server, a plurality of pieces of second dimension information of a product associated with the acquired keyword. The specifying unit specifies second dimension information corresponding to the acquired first dimension information out of the plurality of acquired second dimension information. The image forming unit forms an image including the specified second dimension information on a sheet.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that the goods which do not conform to the dimension of a target object are purchased.

It is a figure which shows the system concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention. (A) shows a display part when the communication terminal concerning Embodiment 1 measures the size of a subject. (B) shows the display part which displays the measurement result of the dimension of the target object which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. (C) shows the display part which displays the input screen of the brand information which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. The 1st table which the storage part concerning Embodiment 1 memorizes is shown. The image forming part concerning Embodiment 1 shows the 1st sheet in which the image was formed. The display part which displays the input screen of the item information which concerns on Embodiment 1 is shown. The image forming part concerning Embodiment 1 shows the 2nd sheet in which the image was formed. (A) shows the display part when the communication terminal which concerns on Embodiment 2 measures the dimension of a target object. (B) shows the display part which displays the measurement result of the dimension of the target object which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. (C) shows the display part which displays the input screen of the item information which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. The 2nd table which the storage part concerning Embodiment 2 memorizes is shown. The 3rd sheet in which the image formation part concerning Embodiment 2 formed the image is shown. It is a figure which shows the system which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. (A) shows an order sheet before the image reading unit according to the third embodiment reads an image. (B) shows an order sheet on which an image is formed by the image forming unit according to the third embodiment. The 3rd table which the storage part concerning Embodiment 3 memorizes is shown.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. In the drawings, the same or corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference characters and description thereof will not be repeated. In addition, although description may be suitably abbreviate | omitted about the location where description overlaps, it does not limit the summary of invention.

(Embodiment 1)
First, the system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system 1. The system 1 includes a communication terminal 10, an image forming apparatus 20, and a server 30. In the present embodiment, the image forming apparatus 20 is installed, for example, at the home or convenience store of the user of the communication terminal 10. In addition, the server 30 is installed outside the user's home and a convenience store. That is, the server 30 and the image forming apparatus 20 are installed at different places.

  The communication terminal 10 and the image forming apparatus 20 are connected via the network 40. The network 40 includes, for example, the Internet and a LAN (Local Area Network). Also, the image forming apparatus 20 and the server 30 are connected via the network 50. The network 50 includes, for example, the Internet.

  Next, the communication terminal 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The communication terminal 10 is, for example, a computer operable by a user. Specifically, the communication terminal 10 is, for example, a mobile computer such as a smartphone, a tablet computer, or a personal computer. The communication terminal 10 includes a communication unit 11, a measurement unit 12, a display unit 13, and a central processing unit (CPU). The communication unit 11 is, for example, a communication device. Specifically, the communication unit 11 includes, for example, a receiver and a transmitter.

  FIG. 2A shows the display unit 13 when the measurement unit 12 measures the dimensions of the object. The display unit 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal display with a touch panel function. The CPU of the communication terminal 10 functions as the measurement unit 12 by executing a computer program. The measurement unit 12 includes, for example, an imaging device. The imaging device is, for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor.

  The measurement unit 12 measures the dimensions of the object to generate first dimension information S11 to S14. The object is, for example, the user's body or a room in which the user lives. In the present embodiment, the measuring unit 12 measures the user's body as an object. Specifically, the measurement unit 12 captures an image of the user's body by the imaging device. And measurement part 12 measures dimensions for every part of a user's body, for example using triangulation, and generates 1st size information S11-S14. In the present embodiment, the first dimension information S11 indicates the dimension of the shoulder width of the user. The first dimension information S12 indicates the size of the width of the user. The first dimension information S13 indicates the dimension of the sleeve length of the user. The first dimension information S14 indicates the dimension of the user's length.

  FIG. 2B shows the display unit 13 that displays the measurement result. On the display unit 13, first dimension information S <b> 11 to S <b> 14 are displayed as measurement results of the dimensions of each part of the user's body by the measurement unit 12. Further, on the display unit 13, a back button 13a and a next button 13b are displayed. When the back button 13a is touched, the measurement unit 12 captures an image of the user's body again, and generates the first dimension information S11 to S14 again. On the other hand, when the next button 13b is touched, the display unit 13 displays a keyword input screen.

  FIG. 2C shows the display unit 13 displaying a keyword input screen. In the present embodiment, a keyword is input to the communication terminal 10. In the present embodiment, the keywords include product brand information B1 and B2. Further, on the display unit 13, the determination button 13 c is displayed. When the determination button 13c is touched, the measurement unit 12 determines the first dimension information S11 to S14 and determines the brand information B1 and B2 as a keyword.

  Next, the image forming apparatus 20 and the server 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The image forming apparatus 20 is, for example, a multifunction peripheral. The image forming apparatus 20 includes a communication unit 21, an acquisition unit 22, a specifying unit 23, and an image forming unit 24. The image forming apparatus 20 also includes, for example, a CPU (not shown). The CPU of the image forming apparatus 20 functions as an acquisition unit 22 and a specification unit 23 by executing a computer program. The communication unit 21 is, for example, a communication device. Specifically, the communication unit 21 includes, for example, a receiver and a transmitter. The communication unit 21 communicates with the communication unit 11 of the communication terminal 10 via the network 40, for example. The image forming unit 24 forms an image on a sheet. Details of the acquisition unit 22 and the identification unit 23 will be described later.

  The server 30 includes a communication unit 31 and a storage unit 32. The communication unit 31 is, for example, a communication device. Specifically, the communication unit 31 includes, for example, a receiver and a transmitter. The communication unit 31 communicates with the communication unit 21 of the image forming apparatus 20 via, for example, the network 50. The storage unit 32 includes a memory such as a semiconductor memory. In addition, the storage unit 32 may include an HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

  FIG. 3 shows the first table 32a. In the present embodiment, the storage unit 32 stores a first table 32a. The storage unit 32 associates a plurality of pieces of second dimension information S21 to S28 different from each other with the keyword information indicating the dimensions of the product in association with the brand information B1 to B4 as the keyword and the item information N1 and N2 as the keyword. Information is stored for each of the information B1 to B4. For example, in the second dimension information S21 of the S size of the top of the brand information B1, the storage unit 32 stores that the length is 67 cm and the width is 47 cm. Hereinafter, in the present specification, the second dimension information S21 to S28 may be collectively referred to as a second dimension information S2. The item information N1 and N2 will be described later.

  Further, although not shown, the storage unit 32 sells maps M1 to M4 of respective shops of a plurality of products provided with any of the brand information B1 to B4 in addition to the first table 32a, and Store telephone numbers T1 to T4 and coupons C1 and C2 available at the store are stored. The store clerk of each store of the plurality of products provided with any of the brand information B1 to B4 can update the information on the store where the user works for the first table 32a. For example, when the store has moved, the store clerk updates the map M1 of the store stored in the storage unit 32.

  Next, the acquisition unit 22 and the identification unit 23 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. The acquisition unit 22 acquires first dimension information S11 to S14 generated from the communication terminal 10 via the communication unit 21 and a keyword. In the present embodiment, the acquiring unit 22 acquires first dimension information S11 to S14 generated from the communication terminal 10 and brand information B1 and B2 as keywords.

  Next, the acquisition unit 22 acquires a plurality of different second dimension information S2 indicating dimensions of the product related to the keyword. Specifically, the acquisition unit 22 acquires, from the server 30, a plurality of pieces of second dimension information S2 of a product associated with the acquired keyword via the communication unit 21. In the present embodiment, the acquiring unit 22 receives, from the server 30, different second dimension information S21 to S24 indicating dimensions of each of a plurality of products provided by attaching the brand information B1 and B2 acquired from the communication terminal 10. get. In addition to the plurality of second dimension information S21 to S24, the acquiring unit 22 acquires maps M1 and M2, telephone numbers T1 and T2, and coupons C1 and C2 from the server 30.

  Next, the specifying unit 23 specifies second dimension information S21 to S24 corresponding to the first dimension information S11 to S14 among the plurality of second dimension information S21 to S24 acquired from the server 30 for each of a plurality of products. . Here, the specifying unit 23 sets the second dimension information S21 to S24 corresponding to the first dimension information S11 to S14 among the plurality of second dimension information S21 to S24 among the plurality of second dimension information S21 to S24. The second dimension information S21 to S24 may be specified with a smaller error between each and the first dimension information S11 to S14. Further, the identifying unit 23 may be configured such that, among the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S21 to S24, an error between each of the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S21 to S24 and the first dimension information S11 to S14 is within a predetermined range. The two dimensional information S21 to S24 may be specified. In the present embodiment, the specifying unit 23 indicates a second M size indicating a smaller error between each of the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S21 and the first dimension information S11 to S14 among the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S21. The dimension information S21 is specified. Similarly, the identifying unit 23 identifies the second dimension information S22 to S24.

  Further, the specifying unit 23 calculates differences D1 and D2 between the first dimension information S11 to S14 and the specified second dimension information S21 to S24. In the present embodiment, the difference D1 indicates the difference between the identified second dimension information S21 and S22 and the first dimension information S11 to S14. The difference D2 indicates the difference between the identified second dimension information S23 and S24 and the first dimension information S11 to S14.

  FIG. 4 shows the first sheet P1 on which the image forming unit 24 has formed an image. As shown in FIG. 4, the image forming unit 24 forms an image including the specified second dimension information S21 to S24 on the first sheet P1 (sheet). Specifically, the image forming unit 24 forms an image including the second dimension information S21 to S24 specified for each of the plurality of products on the first sheet P1. Further, in addition to the specified second dimension information S21 to S24, the image forming unit 24 adds differences D1 and D2, maps M1 and M2 of a store, telephone numbers T1 and T2, and coupons C1 and C2. An image to be included is formed on the first sheet P1.

  The communication unit 21 transmits the image data of the image formed on the first sheet P <b> 1 by the image forming unit 24 to the communication terminal 10 via the network 40. In response to the image forming unit 24 forming the image on the first sheet P1, the image forming apparatus 20 erases the data of the image formed on the first sheet P1 from the image forming apparatus 20.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, according to the present embodiment, among the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S2 different from each other indicating the dimensions of the product, the first dimension information S11 to S14 corresponds. The second dimension information S2 is identified, and an image including the identified second dimension information S2 is formed on the first sheet P1. Therefore, the user knows the second dimension information S2 of the product that matches the dimensions of the object before purchasing the product. As a result, it is possible to suppress the purchase of a product that does not match the dimensions of the object. For example, when the user purchases clothes on a website via the Internet, the user refers to the first sheet P1 on which the image including the specified second dimension information S2 is formed before selecting the clothes to be purchased . As a result, it is possible to suppress the purchase of a product that does not fit the size of the user's body.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, an image including differences D1 and D2 is formed on the first sheet P1 in addition to the specified second dimension information S2. Therefore, the user can select a product to purchase while referring to the differences D1 and D2. As a result, it is possible to further suppress the purchase of a product that does not match the dimensions of the object.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the specified second dimension information S2, an image is formed on the first sheet P1 including the maps M1 and M2 of the merchandise store. Therefore, the user can go to a store of existing goods with reference to the maps M1 and M2. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the specified second dimension information S2, an image including coupons C1 and C2 that can be used at a merchandise store is formed on the first sheet P1. Therefore, the user can select a product to purchase while referring to the coupons C1 and C2. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the image data of the image formed on the first sheet P <b> 1 by the image forming unit 24 is transmitted to the communication terminal 10 via the network 40. Therefore, the user can confirm the specified second dimension information S2 in the communication terminal 10 in addition to the first sheet P1. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in response to the image forming unit 24 forming an image on the first sheet P1, the data of the image formed on the first sheet P1 is erased from the image forming apparatus 20. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the identified second dimension information S2 from being notified to a third party.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the dimensions of each part of the user's body are measured only by imaging the user's body, and the first dimension information S11 to S14 is generated. Therefore, it is possible to save the user himself the trouble of measuring the user's body.

  Next, the case where the keyword input to the communication terminal 10 is the item information N1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3, FIG. 5 and FIG. FIG. 5 shows the display unit 13 that displays a keyword input screen after the next button 13b (see FIG. 2B) displayed on the display unit 13 is touched. In the present embodiment, the keyword includes item information N1. When the determination button 13 c is touched, the measuring unit 12 determines the first dimension information S 11 to S 14 and determines the item information N 1 as a keyword.

  Next, the acquisition unit 22 acquires, from the communication terminal 10, the generated first dimension information S11 to S14 and item information N1 as a keyword. Then, the acquiring unit 22 acquires, from the server 30, a plurality of different pieces of second dimension information S21, S23, S25, and S27 indicating the dimensions of the product indicated by the item information N1 for each of the brand information B1 to B4. Further, the acquisition unit 22 acquires maps M1 to M4 and telephone numbers T1 to T4 from the server 30 in addition to the plurality of second dimension information S21, S23, S25, and S27.

  Next, the identifying unit 23 selects second dimension information S21, S23, S25, S27 corresponding to the first dimension information S11 to S14 among the plurality of second dimension information S21, S23, S25, S27 acquired from the server 30. Are identified for each of the brand information B1 to B4. In the present embodiment, the specifying unit 23 indicates a second M size indicating a smaller error between each of the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S21 and the first dimension information S11 to S14 among the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S21. The dimension information S21 is specified. Similarly, the specifying unit 23 specifies the second dimension information S23, S25, and S27. The identifying unit 23 also calculates, for each of the brand information items B1 to B4, the difference D3 between the first dimension information items S11 to S14 and the specified second dimension information items S21, S23, S25, and S27.

  FIG. 6 shows the second sheet P2 on which the image forming unit 24 has formed an image. As shown in FIG. 6, the image forming unit 24 forms an image including the second dimension information S21, S23, S25 and S27 specified for each of the brand information B1 to B4 on the second sheet P2 (sheet). In addition to the specified second dimension information S21, S23, S25, and S27, the image forming unit 24 also uses the difference D3 and the maps M1 to M4 of the store of the product indicated by the item information N1, and the telephone number T1. An image including T4 to T4 is formed on the second sheet P2.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, according to the present embodiment, an image including the second dimension information S2 specified for each of the brand information B1 to B4 is formed on the second sheet P2. . Therefore, by referring to the second sheet P2 before purchasing a product, the user can know the brand information B1 to B4 for selling the product matching the size of the user's body among the brand information B1 to B4. As a result, it is possible to suppress the purchase of a product that does not fit the size of the user's body.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the specified second dimension information S2, an image including the difference D3 calculated for each of the brand information B1 to B4 is formed on the second sheet P2. Therefore, by referring to the difference D3 before purchasing a product, the user can select brand information B1 to B4 for selling a product matching the size of the user's body. As a result, it is possible to further suppress the purchase of a product that does not fit the size of the user's body.

Second Embodiment
A system 1 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 7 to 9. The system 1 according to the second embodiment includes a point that the image forming apparatus 20 and the server 30 are installed inside a merchandise store, and a point that the communication terminal 10 and the image forming apparatus 20 execute short distance wireless communication. Except for this, the system is the same as the system 1 according to the first embodiment. The differences between the second embodiment and the first embodiment will be mainly described below.

  The image forming apparatus 20 is installed inside the store and can be operated freely by the user. Also, the server 30 is installed inside the store, and managed by a store clerk in the store. The user can not operate the server 30. The communication terminal 10 and the image forming apparatus 20 execute near field communication according to Bluetooth (registered trademark), for example. The image forming apparatus 20 and the server 30 are connected via the network 50. In the present embodiment, the network 50 includes, for example, the Internet and a LAN. The communication terminal 10 stores personal information of the user such as the name Q1 and the telephone number Q2.

  FIG. 7A shows the display unit 13 when the measurement unit 12 measures the dimensions of the object. In the present embodiment, the measurement unit 12 measures a portion of the user's body as an object to generate first dimension information S11 to S14. FIG. 7B shows the display unit 13 that displays the measurement result. On the display unit 13, first dimension information S <b> 11 to S <b> 14 are displayed as measurement results of the dimensions of each part of the user's body by the measurement unit 12. When the next button 13 b is touched, the display unit 13 displays a keyword input screen.

  FIG. 7C shows the display unit 13 that displays a keyword input screen. In the present embodiment, the keyword includes item information N2. When the determination button 13 c is touched, the measuring unit 12 determines the first dimension information S 11 to S 14 and determines the item information N 2 as a keyword.

  Next, the user causes the communication terminal 10 and the image forming apparatus 20 to perform near field communication with each other. For example, the user brings the communication terminal 10 closer to the image forming apparatus 20. When the communication terminal 10 is brought close to the image forming apparatus 20, the acquiring unit 22 of the image forming apparatus 20 transmits the generated first dimension information S11 to S14 and the item information N2 from the communication terminal 10 via the communication unit 21. get. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 22 acquires personal information of the user such as the name Q1 and the telephone number Q2 from the communication terminal 10 via the communication unit 21.

  FIG. 8 shows the second table 32b. The storage unit 32 stores a second table 32 b. In the present embodiment, the second table 32 b is managed by a store clerk of a store. The storage unit 32 stores, for each item information N1 and N2, a plurality of different second dimension information S29 and S30 indicating the dimensions of the product indicated by the item information N1 and N2. For example, in the second dimension information S21 of the S size of the item information N1, the storage unit 32 stores that the length is 67 cm and the width is 47 cm. Hereinafter, in the present specification, the second dimension information S29 and S30 may be collectively referred to as a second dimension information S2. The storage unit 32 stores, in addition to the second table 32b, the coupon C3 that can be used at the store, and the inventory information of the product indicated by the item information N1 and N2.

  The acquisition unit 22 acquires, from the server 30, a plurality of different second dimension information S30 indicating dimensions of a product indicated by the item information N2 acquired from the communication terminal 10. In addition to the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S30, the acquiring unit 22 also has a coupon C3 that can be used at a store where the image forming apparatus 20 and the server 30 are installed, and inventory information of goods indicated by the item information N2. And get.

  Next, the identifying unit 23 identifies second dimension information S30 corresponding to the first dimension information S11 to S14 among the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S30 acquired from the server 30. In the present embodiment, the specifying unit 23 specifies second dimension information S30 indicating an L size having a smaller error from the first dimension information S11 to S14 among the plurality of second dimension information S30. The specifying unit 23 also calculates a difference D4 between the first dimension information S11 to S14 and the specified second dimension information S30. Furthermore, when the acquired stock information indicates that the item of the specified second dimension information S30 is not present in the store, the acquiring unit 22 is information indicating that the item of the specified second dimension information S30 is to be reserved. Get R from the server 30.

  FIG. 9 shows the third sheet P3 on which the image forming unit 24 has formed an image. As shown in FIG. 9, the image forming unit 24 forms an image including the specified second dimension information S30 on the third sheet P3 (sheet). Further, the image forming unit 24 forms an image including the item information N2, the difference D4, the coupon C3, and the information R in addition to the specified second dimension information S30. The information R formed on the third sheet P3 includes personal information such as the user's name Q1 acquired from the communication terminal 10 and the user's telephone number Q2. When the stock information acquired from the server 30 indicates that the item of the specified second dimension information S30 is in the store, the image forming unit 24 forms an image including the information R on the third sheet P3. do not do.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 7 to 9, according to the present embodiment, an image including information R indicating that a product is to be reserved in addition to the specified second dimension information S2 Is formed on the third sheet P3. Therefore, when the item of the specified second dimension information S30 is not in the store, the user can reserve the item only by passing the third sheet P3 to the store clerk in the store. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, an image including the difference D4 between the first dimension information S11 to S14 and the specified second dimension information S30 is formed on the third sheet P3. Therefore, the user can know the second dimension information S2 of the product that matches the size of the user's body before purchasing the product. As a result, it is possible to suppress the purchase of a product that does not fit the size of the user's body.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the information R formed on the third sheet P3 includes personal information of the user such as the name Q1 and the telephone number Q2 acquired from the communication terminal 10. Therefore, when the item of the specified second dimension information S30 is not found in the store, the user merely passes the third sheet P3 to the store clerk of the store without filling the third sheet P3 with the user's personal information. , You can book products. As a result, it is possible to save the user the trouble of handwriting personal information on the third sheet P3.

(Embodiment 3)
A system 1 according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. The system 1 according to the third embodiment is the same as the system 1 according to the first embodiment except that the image forming apparatus 20 further includes the image reading unit 25. The differences between the third embodiment and the first embodiment will be mainly described below.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the system 1. In the present embodiment, the image forming apparatus 20 is installed at the home of a user of the communication terminal 10 or at a convenience store. In addition, the server 30 is installed outside the user's home and a convenience store. The image forming apparatus 20 further includes an image reading unit 25. The image reading unit 25 has, for example, an optical character recognition (OCR) function. The OCR function is a function of optically recognizing characters (for example, hiragana, katakana, alpha bed, kanji, numerals, symbols) included in an image formed on a read document and converting the characters into character codes.

  FIG. 11A shows an order sheet P4 in which a keyword is entered. The order sheet P4 (sheet) is a sheet for ordering a product. The order sheet P4 is a dedicated sheet for the user to order a product, for example, in a mail order system for purchasing a product listed in a catalog. In the present embodiment, the user writes item information N3 indicating a product to be ordered on the order sheet P4 as a keyword.

  Next, the user operates the communication terminal 10 to transmit the first dimension information S11 to S14, the name Q3 of the user, the address Q4 and the telephone number Q5 to the image forming apparatus 20. The acquisition unit 22 of the image forming apparatus 20 acquires, from the communication terminal 10, the first dimension information S11 to S14, the name Q3 of the user, the address Q4, and the telephone number Q5 via the communication unit 21. Then, the user sets the order sheet P4 in which the item information N3 is written in the image reading unit 25. The image reading unit 25 executes the OCR function to read the item information N3 described in the order sheet P4. The acquisition unit 22 acquires item information N3 from the order sheet P4 via the image reading unit 25. Next, the acquiring unit 22 acquires, from the server 30, a plurality of pieces of second dimension information S31 of the product associated with the item information N3 acquired through the image reading unit 25.

  FIG. 12 shows the third table 32c. The storage unit 32 stores a third table 32c. The storage unit 32 stores a plurality of different pieces of second dimension information S31 and S32 which are associated with the item information N3 and N4 and indicate the dimensions of the product. For example, in the second dimension information S31 of the S size of the item information N3, the storage unit 32 stores that the length is 60 cm, the shoulder width is 36 cm, and the sleeve length is 49 cm. Hereinafter, in the present specification, the second dimension information S31 and S32 may be collectively referred to as a second dimension information S2.

  Next, the identifying unit 23 identifies second dimension information S31 corresponding to the first dimension information S11 to S14 among the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S31 acquired from the server 30. In the present embodiment, the identifying unit 23 indicates a second M size indicating a smaller error between each of the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S31 and the first dimension information S11 to S14 among the plurality of pieces of second dimension information S31. The dimension information S31 is specified. Next, the user sets the order sheet P4 in a feed cassette (not shown) of the image forming apparatus 20.

  FIG. 11B illustrates the order sheet P4 on which the image forming unit 24 has formed an image. As shown in FIG. 11B, the image forming unit 24 forms an image including the specified second dimension information S31 on the order sheet P4 set in the feeding cassette. In addition to the specified second dimension information S31, the image forming unit 24 forms an image including the name Q3 of the user, the address Q4 and the telephone number Q5 on the order sheet P4.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12, according to the present embodiment, the keyword is acquired from the order sheet P4 via the image reading unit 25, and the second dimension of the product related to the acquired keyword Information S31 is specified, and an image including the specified second dimension information S31 is formed on the order sheet P4. Therefore, the second dimension information S31 of the product that matches the user's body is entered on the order sheet P4. As a result, it is possible to suppress the purchase of a product that does not fit the size of the user's body.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, on the order sheet P4, the name Q3 of the user, the address Q4 and the telephone number Q5 are formed. Therefore, it is possible to save the user the trouble of entering the personal information of the user on the order sheet P4. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings (FIGS. 1 to 12). However, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, It is possible to implement in a various aspect in the range which does not deviate from the summary (for example, (1)-(8) shown below). In order to facilitate understanding, the drawings schematically show each component as a main component, and the thickness, length, number, etc. of each component shown are different from the actual for convenience of drawing preparation. . Further, the shapes, dimensions, and the like of the components shown in the above embodiment are merely examples and are not particularly limited, and various modifications can be made without departing from the effects of the present invention.

  (1) As described with reference to FIG. 4, the image forming unit 24 determines the specified second dimension information S21 to S24, the differences D1 and D2, the maps M1 and M2 of the store of the product, and the telephone An image including the numbers T1 and T2 and the coupons C1 and C2 was formed on the first sheet P1. However, the first sheets which are different from the specified second dimension information S21 to S24, the differences D1 and D2, the maps M1 and M2 of the store of goods, the telephone numbers T1 and T2, and the coupons C1 and C2, respectively. It may be formed in P1. In addition, as long as the specified second dimension information S21 to S24 is formed in the first sheet P1, the differences D1 and D2, maps M1 and M2 of stores for goods, telephone numbers T1 and T2, and the coupon C1 and At least one of C2 and C2 may not be formed on the first sheet P1.

  (2) As described with reference to FIG. 6, the image forming unit 24 determines the specified second dimension information S21, S23, S25, S27, the difference D3, and the maps M1 to M4 of the store of the product. , And telephone numbers T1 to T4 were formed on the second sheet P2. However, the specified second dimension information S21, S23, S25, S27, the difference D3, the maps M1 to M4 of the store of goods, and the telephone numbers T1 to T4 are respectively formed in different second sheets P2. It may be In addition, the image forming unit 24 may form, on the second sheet P2, a coupon that can be used at a store of a product provided with the brand information B1 to B4.

  (3) As described with reference to FIG. 2, the measurement unit 12 measures the body part of the user as the object. However, the measurement unit 12 may measure the room in which the user lives. Thus, it is possible to prevent the purchase of furniture that does not fit the dimensions of the room in which the user lives. In addition to the room in which the user lives, the measurement unit 12 measures the entrance of the house in which the user lives. When the user purchases furniture as a product, the image forming apparatus 20 can determine whether the furniture can be carried to the user's home before purchasing the furniture. Therefore, it is suppressed that the furniture which can not carry in to a user's home is purchased.

  (4) As described with reference to FIG. 4, the communication unit 21 transmits the image data of the image formed on the first sheet P <b> 1 by the image forming unit 24 to the communication terminal 10 via the network 40. However, as long as the image forming unit 24 forms an image on the first sheet P1, the communication unit 21 does not transmit the image data of the image formed on the first sheet P1 by the image forming unit 24 to the communication terminal 10. Good.

  (5) As described with reference to FIG. 4, in response to the image forming unit 24 forming an image on the first sheet P1, the image forming unit 24 generates data of the image formed on the first sheet P1. The image forming apparatus 20 was erased. However, as long as the image forming unit 24 forms an image on the first sheet P1, the image forming unit 24 does not have to delete data of the image formed on the first sheet P1 from the image forming apparatus 20.

  (6) As described with reference to FIG. 7C, the acquisition unit 22 acquires the personal information of the user such as the name Q1 and the telephone number Q2 from the communication terminal 10 via the communication unit 21. However, as long as the acquiring unit 22 acquires the first dimension information S11 to S14 and the keyword from the communication terminal 10, the acquiring unit 22 may not acquire the personal information of the user from the communication terminal 10. In this case, personal information of the user is not formed on the third sheet P3.

  (7) As described with reference to FIG. 4, in the first sheet P1, the specified second dimension information S21 to S24, the differences D1 and D2, the map M1 and M2 of the store, and the telephone number An image was formed comprising T1, T2 and coupons C1, C2. However, as long as an image including the second dimension information S21 to S24 specified in the first sheet P1 is formed, the first sheet P1 can be used as a store of a product store located near the installation location of the image forming apparatus 20. An image including a list may be formed.

  (8) As described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the first dimension information S11 to S14 are generated by the communication terminal 10 imaging an object. However, as long as the first dimension information S11 to S14 is generated, the first dimension information S11 to S14 may be generated by scanning the object with the 3D scanner.

  The present invention is applicable to the field of image forming apparatus and has industrial applicability.

1 system 10 communication terminal 20 image forming apparatus 22 acquisition unit 23 identification unit 24 image forming unit 30 server B1 to B4 brand information (keyword)
D1 to D4 Difference M1 to M4 Map N1, N2 Item information (keyword)
P1 1st sheet (sheet)
P2 second sheet (sheet)
P3 third sheet (sheet)
P4 ordering sheet (sheet)
R Information S11 to S14 First Dimension Information S2 Second Dimension Information

Claims (9)

An acquisition unit configured to acquire first dimension information indicating dimensions of an object, a keyword, and a plurality of second dimension information indicating dimensions of products related to the keyword and different from each other;
An identifying unit that identifies second dimension information corresponding to the first dimension information among the plurality of second dimension information;
An image forming unit configured to form an image including the specified second dimension information on a sheet. The identification unit calculates a difference between the first dimension information and the identified second dimension information.
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming unit forms an image including the difference on the sheet in addition to the specified second dimension information.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming unit forms an image including a map of a store of the product on a sheet in addition to the specified second dimension information.   The image forming unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the image forming unit forms an image on a sheet including information indicating that the product is to be reserved, in addition to the specified second dimension information. Image forming device. The acquisition unit acquires the keyword and a plurality of different pieces of second dimension information.
The keywords include product brand information,
The plurality of second dimension information indicates dimensions of each of a plurality of articles provided with the brand information,
The specifying unit specifies, for each of the plurality of products, second dimension information corresponding to the first dimension information from among the plurality of second dimension information,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming unit forms an image including the specified second dimension information for each of the plurality of products on a sheet. The acquisition unit acquires, for each of a plurality of pieces of brand information, the keyword and a plurality of pieces of second dimension information different from each other.
The keywords include item information,
The second dimension information indicates a dimension of a product indicated by the item information,
The specifying unit specifies, for each of the brand information, second dimension information corresponding to the first dimension information among the plurality of second dimension information,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming unit forms an image including the second dimension information specified for each of the brand information on a sheet. The communication apparatus further includes a communication unit that communicates with a communication terminal that measures the dimensions of the object and generates the first dimension information.
The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the acquisition unit acquires the generated first dimension information and the keyword from the communication terminal via the communication unit. The image reading unit further reads the keyword described in the order sheet for ordering a product.
The acquisition unit acquires the keyword from the order sheet via the image reading unit,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming unit forms the image including the specified second dimension information on the order sheet as the sheet. Equipped with an image forming device and a server,
The image forming apparatus is
An acquisition unit that acquires first dimension information indicating a dimension of the object and a keyword, a specifying unit, and an image forming unit;
The server includes a storage unit that stores, for each of a plurality of keywords, a plurality of different second dimension information pieces that are associated with the keywords and that indicate the dimensions of the product.
The acquisition unit acquires, from the server, a plurality of second dimension information of a product associated with the acquired keyword,
The identification unit identifies second dimension information corresponding to the acquired first dimension information from the acquired plurality of second dimension information,
The image forming unit forms an image including the specified second dimension information on a sheet.

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