JP2019097094A - Image forming apparatus and image forming system - Google Patents

Abstract

To automatically set a setting value related to a job so that a result desired by a carrier of a portable communication device can be obtained according to behavior (movement) of the carrier.SOLUTION: An image forming apparatus comprises: a communication unit; a storage unit; and a control unit. The storage unit stores setting information including setting value data and route data. When becoming communicable with a portable communication device, the communication unit acquires current route data from the portable communication device. When the current route data is acquired, the control unit extracts, from the setting information, setting information having the same route data as the acquired current route data. The control unit reproduces a setting value of setting value data in the extracted setting information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus. The present invention also relates to an image forming system including an image forming apparatus and a portable communication device.

  Mobile terminals are in widespread use. The mobile terminal is, for example, a mobile phone. There are cases where the setting of the image forming apparatus can be performed by the portable terminal. Patent Document 1 describes an example of a technique for setting an image forming apparatus using such a portable terminal.

  Patent Document 1 performs contactless wireless communication, sets setting information of a function to be executed by a target device, stores the set setting information, and stores the stored setting information to the target device by contactless wireless communication. A portable terminal to transmit is described. With this configuration, the setting information of the function is registered, and the setting information can be set to a desired device simply by bringing the portable terminal close to the target device (Patent Document 1: Claim 1, paragraph [0006] See etc.).

JP, 2015-099565, A

  In recent years, image forming apparatuses have been advanced. Various setting items are prepared for the image forming apparatus. The user selects setting items so as to obtain a desired result. The user sets the setting value of the selected setting item so as to obtain a desired result. For example, when it is desired to obtain double-sided printed matter, the user selects a setting item for double-sided printing. Then, the user sets a setting value that enables double-sided printing.

  The setting values that the user wants to set may differ from time to time. When you execute a job, the settings are not always the same. In the setting information registered in the portable terminal, a desired result may not be obtained. In this case, the user performs setting operation on the operation panel. For example, the user performs an operation of adding necessary setting values. In addition, the user performs an operation to correct an inappropriate setting value. Even when setting information is sent from the portable terminal, there is a problem that the user's operation burden can not often be reduced. In addition, registering a plurality of setting information in the portable terminal is conceivable. However, when registering a plurality of setting information, it is necessary to select the setting information suitable for the purpose of use. Since it must be selected, the burden on the user's operation increases.

  According to the technology described in Patent Document 1, only one setting information can be registered for one model. It is not possible to even register multiple setting information per model. Therefore, the above problems can not be solved.

  In view of the above-described problems of the prior art, the present invention automatically sets a setting value related to a job so as to obtain a desired result of the carrier according to the pattern of the behavior (movement) of the carrier of the mobile communication device. Do.

  An image forming apparatus according to the present invention includes a communication unit, a storage unit, and a control unit. The communication unit communicates with the mobile communication device. The storage unit stores current setting value information and setting information. The control unit causes a job to be performed based on the current setting value information. The current setting value information is data indicating the setting value of each setting item currently set for the job to be executed from now. The setting information includes setting value data and route data. The setting value data indicates setting values of setting items of the executed job. The route data indicates a movement route until the portable communication device can communicate with the communication unit when a job corresponding to the setting value data is executed. The communication unit acquires current route data from the mobile communication device when communication with the mobile communication device is enabled. The current route data indicates a movement route of a portable person of the portable communication device until communication with the image forming device is possible this time. When the communication unit acquires the current route data, the control unit extracts the setting information in which the acquired current route data and the route data are the same among the setting information in the storage unit. The control unit causes the storage unit to update the current setting value information so that the setting value of the setting value data of the extracted setting information is reproduced.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to automatically set the setting value related to the job according to the pattern of the action (movement) of the carrier of the mobile communication device. The settings for the job can be set automatically so as to obtain the desired result of the carrier.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an image forming system according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the portable communication device concerning an embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of determination of possessions by the image forming apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure for explaining an example of storage of movement history data concerning an embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of acquisition of the present route data by the image forming apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the memory contents of the image forming device concerning an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of accumulation of setting information of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of automatic setting of set values of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of automatic setting of set values of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of change of setting information (setting value data) concerning an embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an image forming apparatus 1 and an image forming system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12. However, each element of the configuration, arrangement, and the like described in the present embodiment does not limit the scope of the invention, and is merely an illustrative example.

(Image formation system 100)
An example of the image forming system 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an image forming system 100 according to the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the image forming system 100 includes an image forming apparatus 1 and a portable communication apparatus 2. In the following description, an example in which the image forming apparatus 1 is a multifunction peripheral will be described. The image forming apparatus 1 may be a printer or a copier. Also, in the following description, a person who moves while holding the mobile communication device 2 is referred to as a carrier.

  There are multiple types of jobs that can be executed by the image forming apparatus 1 (multifunctional peripheral). For example, a copy job, a scan storage job, a scan transmission job, and a memory connection print job can be performed. The copy job is a job to print based on image data obtained by reading an original. A copy job is a job for obtaining a copy of a document. The scan storage job is a job for storing image data obtained by document reading in the storage 11 c of the image forming apparatus 1. The scan transmission job is a job for transmitting image data obtained by document reading to a set destination. The memory connection print job is a job for reading data from the portable memory 3 connected to the image forming apparatus 1 and performing printing based on the read data. The portable memory 3 is, for example, a USB memory or a memory card.

  The mobile communication device 2 is carried (carried) by the user. The mobile communication device 2 moves with the user. As shown in FIG. 1, an example in which a smartphone is used as the mobile communication device 2 will be described. The mobile communication device 2 is not limited to a smartphone. The portable communication device 2 may be a tablet computer 200, a notebook PC, or a head mounted display 22. A portable communication device 2 can be used which is carried and has a function of communicating with other communication devices.

(Image forming apparatus 1)
An example of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the image forming apparatus 1 includes a control unit 10, a first storage unit 11, an operation panel 12, an image reading unit 13, a printing unit 14, a communication unit 15, a memory interface 16, and a camera 17.

  Control unit 10 controls the operation of image forming apparatus 1. The control unit 10 includes a CPU 10a and an image processing unit 10b. The first storage unit 11 includes a RAM 11a, a ROM 11b, and a storage 11c. The storage 11 c is a large capacity nonvolatile storage device. For example, the storage 11 c is an HDD or an SSD. The first storage unit 11 stores data, settings, and programs for controlling the image forming apparatus 1. The CPU 10 a controls the image forming apparatus 1 based on programs and data stored in the first storage unit 11. The image processing unit 10 b includes a circuit that processes image data. The image processing unit 10 b processes image data to generate image data used for a job.

  In the case of a job for reading a document (copy job, scan storage job, scan transmission job), the control unit 10 causes the image reading unit 13 to read the document. The image reading unit 13 generates image data of a document.

  The operation panel 12 receives the setting operation of the user. The operation panel 12 includes a display panel 12a, a touch panel 12b, and a hard key 12c. The display panel 12a is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The control unit 10 causes the display panel 12a to display the setting screen and the operation image. The operation image is, for example, a button, a soft key, or a tab. The user operates (touches) the operation image displayed on the display panel 12a. Thus, the user can input various settings of the image forming apparatus 1.

  The touch panel 12 b is provided on the top surface of the display panel 12 a. The touch panel 12 b detects a position touched by the user and coordinates. The touch panel 12 b receives the user's operation. The output of the touch panel 12 b is input to the control unit 10. The control unit 10 recognizes the touch position of the user. Based on the output of the touch panel 12b, the control unit 10 recognizes an operation image operated by the user. The control unit 10 recognizes the setting operation of the user. Based on the setting of the user, the control unit 10 operates the image reading unit 13, the printing unit 14, and the communication unit 15 (performs a job). For example, the hard key 12 c is a ten key or a start key. A ten key is a key for inputting numbers. The start key is a key for instructing job start. The hard key 12c also accepts the user's operation.

  Operation panel 12 receives a selection of a job type. The user can select the type of job to be executed on the operation panel 12. Examples of job types that can be selected include a copy job, a scan transmission job, a scan storage job, and a memory connection print job. A plurality of setting items are provided for each job type. For example, with regard to a copy job, setting items such as a sheet size used for printing and a scaling factor are provided. Operation panel 12 receives the selection of the setting item.

  Further, the operation panel 12 receives the setting of the setting value of the selected setting item. For example, in the case of the setting item of the paper size, the paper size to be used can be set as a setting value (for example, letter size). The scaling factor can be set as the setting value for the scaling setting item. In scan transmission and scan storage jobs, it is necessary to set a set value of a transmission destination (storage destination) of image data of a document.

  The printing unit 14 includes, for example, a sheet feeding unit 14 a, a sheet conveyance unit 14 b, an image forming unit 14 c, and a fixing unit 14 d. When the job involves printing, the control unit 10 causes the printing unit 14 to perform printing based on the image data. The control unit 10 supplies the sheet to the sheet feeding unit 14a. The control unit 10 conveys the sheet to the sheet conveyance unit 14 b. The control unit 10 causes the image forming unit 14c to form a toner image. The control unit 10 causes the image forming unit 14 c to transfer the formed toner image to a sheet. The control unit 10 causes the fixing unit 14 d to fix the toner image on the sheet.

  The communication unit 15 can communicate with the computer 200 via a network. The communication unit 15 receives the print data transmitted from the computer 200. The control unit 10 causes the printing unit 14 to print based on the received printing data. Further, the communication unit 15 can communicate with the wireless communication unit 28 of the mobile communication device 2 by short distance wireless communication. For example, the communication unit 15 can communicate with the wireless communication unit 28 based on the Wi-Fi standard. The communication unit 15 may communicate with the wireless communication unit 28 based on the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard. The communication unit 15 includes hardware (communication circuit) for performing communication based on the standard, and communication software.

  The memory interface 16 is a portion that connects the portable memory 3 to the image forming apparatus 1. The memory interface 16 includes sockets, terminals, communication circuits and communication software for communicating with the portable memory 3. The control unit 10 can read data from the portable memory 3 connected to the memory interface 16. The control unit 10 causes the printing unit 14 to perform printing based on the read data (memory connection print job).

  The image forming apparatus 1 includes a camera 17. One or more cameras 17 may be provided. The control unit 10 causes the camera 17 to capture a portable person approaching the image forming apparatus 1. The camera 17 includes a lens, an image sensor, and a photographing data generation circuit. The lens is directed in such a way as to be able to capture a person approaching the image forming apparatus 1.

  The image sensor includes a plurality of two-dimensionally arranged light receiving elements. Each light receiving element of the image sensor outputs an analog signal (charge) having a magnitude corresponding to the amount of light received. For example, the image sensor outputs analog signals of R, G, B color components. The imaging data generation circuit processes an analog signal output from the image sensor. The imaging data generation circuit A / D converts the processed analog signal. The imaging data generation circuit outputs imaging data (digital data). The imaging data is stored in the first storage unit 11.

(Portable communication device 2)
Next, an example of the mobile communication device 2 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the mobile communication device 2 according to the embodiment.

  The mobile communication device 2 includes a processing unit 20, a second storage unit 21, a display 22, a touch panel 23, an audio processing unit 24, a microphone 25, a reproduction processing unit 26, a speaker 27, and a wireless communication unit 28.

  The processing unit 20 is a circuit that controls the operation of the mobile communication device 2. The processing unit 20 includes a CPU 20a and an image processing circuit 20b. The processing unit 20 controls the operation of the mobile communication device 2 based on the OS, the program, the application, and the data. The image processing circuit 20 b performs image processing of image data.

  The second storage unit 21 includes a ROM, a RAM, and a flash memory. The second storage unit 21 stores the OS, program, application, and data of the mobile communication device 2 in a non-volatile manner. The processing unit 20 controls each unit of the mobile communication device 2 in accordance with the storage content of the second storage unit 21. In response to the user's application activation request via the touch panel 23, the processing unit 20 reads the application from the second storage unit 21 to the second storage unit 21 and executes the application.

  The route acquisition application 29 is installed in the second storage unit 21 as an application. The second storage unit 21 stores the path acquisition application 29 in a non-volatile manner. The route acquisition application 29 is an application for automatically transmitting current route data to the image forming apparatus 1 when the wearer approaches the image forming apparatus 1 (details will be described later).

  The display 22 displays various information according to the request from the processing unit 20. The display 22 is a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The display 22 displays an operation image. The operation image is, for example, an icon, a button, a key, or a tab. The touch panel 23 is connected to the processing unit 20. The processing unit 20 recognizes the touch position based on the output of the touch panel 23, and recognizes the operated (touched) operation image. By pressing an icon, button or key, the user can activate and use the application. The voice processing unit 24 performs signal processing to convert voice input from the microphone 25 into data that can be transmitted from the wireless communication unit 28. The reproduction processing unit 26 causes the speaker 27 to reproduce data of a sound (voice) from the other party received by the wireless communication unit 28.

  The wireless communication unit 28 includes a circuit for performing short distance wireless communication and software. The wireless communication unit 28 communicates with the wireless device 4 within the communicable distance according to the instruction of the processing unit 20. The wireless communication unit 28 (portable communication apparatus 2) can also communicate with the image forming apparatus 1 by near field communication. For example, the wireless communication unit 28 can perform communication based on the IEEE 802.11 series (Wi-Fi) standard. The wireless communication unit 28 can also perform communication based on the Bluetooth standard. The wireless communication unit 28 includes hardware (communication circuit) for performing communication based on a communication standard, and communication software. The wireless communication unit 28 may perform communication based on another communication standard.

(Judgment of possession of the carrier)
Next, an example of the flow of the determination of the belongings by the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of determination of possessions by the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment.

  The communication unit 15 of the image forming apparatus 1 and the wireless communication unit 28 of the mobile communication device 2 can communicate wirelessly. When the mobile communication device 2 enters the short distance wireless communication area, the communication unit 15 and the wireless communication unit 28 start communication with each other. The communication unit 15 recognizes that the portable communication device 2 has entered the area where it can perform near field communication. The start of FIG. 4 is when the communication unit 15 can communicate with the mobile communication device 2.

  First, the control unit 10 of the image forming apparatus 1 causes the camera 17 to capture an owner (porter) of the mobile communication device 2 (step # 11). In other words, the control unit 10 causes the camera 17 to capture the portable person approaching the image forming apparatus 1. And based on the photography data obtained by photography, control part 10 judges possession.

  The shooting data is a type of image data. The control unit 10 (image processing unit 10b) determines the possession of the carrier based on the shooting data. First, the control unit 10 recognizes a moving object portion in each piece of shooting data. When the carrier approaches the image forming apparatus 1, the carrier also approaches the camera 17. When the portable person approaches the camera 17, the size of the portable person in the imaging data changes. The moving object portion can be recognized by comparing a plurality of pieces of shooting data.

  In order to recognize the moving object part, the control unit 10 causes a plurality of photographings at predetermined time intervals. While the communication unit 15 can communicate with the mobile communication device 2, the control unit 10 may periodically cause the camera 17 to capture an image. Alternatively, the number of times of imaging may be determined in advance. Thereby, a plurality of pieces of shooting data can be obtained. The control unit 10 compares a plurality of pieces of shooting data. The control unit 10 determines the changing pixel area for each piece of shooting data. The control unit 10 determines that the changing pixel area is a moving object part.

  The control unit 10 recognizes a flesh color pixel area in the pixel area determined to be a moving object part. The control unit 10 recognizes the skin color pixel area for each piece of shooting data. The pixel value to be treated as skin color is predetermined. The control unit 10 determines a hand part of the recognized skin color pixel area for each piece of shooting data. When the user is photographed, the face-to-neck portion and the hand portion are usually determined to be skin-colored pixel areas. In the photographed data, the skin color pixel area of the face is positioned at the top. Therefore, for example, the control unit 10 determines that the skin color pixel area below the uppermost skin color pixel area is a hand part.

  Then, the control unit 10 determines whether the possession of the carrier is paper or not (step # 12). Specifically, the control unit 10 confirms pixels in the vicinity of the skin color pixel area of the hand in each piece of shooting data. In a plurality of or all shooting data, it is confirmed whether or not a white area of a predetermined size or more is shot near the hand. Pixel values to be treated as white are predetermined. When there is a white area of a certain size or more in the vicinity of the hand, the control unit 10 determines that the possession of the carrier is paper (Yes in Step # 12). When it is determined that the possessed item is paper, the determination of the possessed item is completed, and the flow ends (END). When there is no white area of a certain size or more in the vicinity of the hand, the control unit 10 determines that the wearer does not have a sheet (No in Step # 12). Note that the control unit 10 may determine whether or not paper is held based on another algorithm.

  In the case of No at step # 12, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the possession of the carrier is the portable memory 3 (step # 13). The portable memory 3 is a USB memory or a memory card. For example, the first storage unit 11 stores a plurality of template images of the portable memory 3. The template image may be only a part of the portable memory 3 like the connector part of the USB memory. The control unit 10 confirms whether or not each photographed data includes the same pattern as the template image or a similar pattern. When the shooting data includes an image having a similarity of a predetermined value or more with the template image, the control unit 10 determines that the portable memory 3 is held (Yes in step # 13). When it is determined that the possessed thing is the portable memory 3, the determination of the possessed thing is finished, so this flow is ended (END).

  If none of the photographed data includes an image whose degree of similarity with the template image is a predetermined value or more, the control unit 10 determines that the portable memory 3 is not held (No in step # 13). Note that the control unit 10 may determine whether or not the portable memory 3 is provided based on another algorithm. When it can not be determined that the paper or the portable memory 3 is possessed in the plurality or all of the photographed data (No in step # 13), the control unit 10 determines that the belonging is unknown (step # 14). Then, the flow ends (end).

(Storage of movement history data 5)
Next, storage of the movement history data 5 in the mobile communication device 2 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of storage of the movement history data 5 according to the embodiment.

  Storage of the movement history data 5 in the office will be described with reference to FIG. The upper center part of FIG. 5 shows the image forming apparatus 1. The lower central view in FIG. 5 shows the work place (desk) of the carrier. The figure on the right side of FIG. 5 shows the working place of the superior of the carrier. The figure on the left side of FIG. 5 is a warehouse (library) in which materials and documents are stored. In the following description, the movement of the portable person in the office will be described. Storage of the movement history data 5 is also performed when moving outside the office.

  Further, in FIG. 5, a circle including upper case letters of the alphabet indicates the wireless device 4 based on the Wi-Fi standard. In other words, a circle including upper case letters is an access point. The access point is a wireless device 4 for establishing a wireless local network. For example, the access point is installed on the ceiling. Further, in FIG. 5, a square including lower case letters of Greek letters indicates the wireless device 4 based on the Bluetooth standard installed indoors. The mobile communication device 2 communicates with the image forming device 1. Therefore, the image forming apparatus 1 of FIG. 5 is also a kind of the wireless device 4.

  The second storage unit 21 of the mobile communication device 2 stores the movement history data 5. The movement history data 5 indicates the movement history of the carrier. A route acquisition application 29 is operating in the mobile communication device 2. Based on the route acquisition application 29, the processing unit 20 stores the movement history data 5 in the second storage unit 21. Specifically, the mobile communication device 2 may newly enter the communicable area of the wireless device 4 with the movement of the carrier. For example, the mobile communication device 2 receives a beacon signal from the wireless device 4.

  At this time, the processing unit 20 causes the wireless communication unit 28 to communicate with the wireless device 4 that has become newly communicable. The processing unit 20 recognizes the wireless device 4 that has newly become communicable. The processing unit 20 causes the wireless communication unit 28 to acquire identification information of the wireless device 4. The processing unit 20 stores data in which the identification information is arranged in the order of acquisition (in time series) in the second storage unit 21 as the movement history data 5. The identification information of the image forming apparatus 1 can be registered in the second storage unit 21 using the route acquisition application 29. The processing unit 20 can recognize that it has approached the image forming apparatus 1 by newly acquiring identification information of the image forming apparatus 1.

  The processing unit 20 may cause the wireless communication unit 28 to acquire the MAC address of the wireless device 4 as identification information. The processing unit 20 may cause the wireless communication unit 28 to obtain identification information other than the MAC address. For example, the processing unit 20 may acquire ID information such as an SSID.

  For example, in FIG. 5, consider a case where the image forming apparatus 1 copies a document after the user stands up and takes out the document (material) in the library. In this case, the wireless communication unit 28 can communicate in the order of the wireless device 4A, the wireless device 4α, the wireless device 4C, the wireless device 4γ, and the image forming apparatus 1. The processing unit 20 causes the wireless communication unit 28 to acquire identification information each time the new wireless device 4 can enter the communicable area. Every time the identification information is acquired, the processing unit 20 causes the second storage unit 21 to add (update) the newly acquired identification information to the movement history data 5. In this example, the movement described in the order of identification information of the wireless device 4A, identification information of the wireless device 4α, identification information of the wireless device 4C, identification information of the wireless device 4γ, and identification information of the image forming apparatus 1 The history data 5 is stored in the second storage unit 21.

  Another example will be described. For example, consider a case where you stand up at your desk, receive a supervisor's signature on a document, and execute a scan storage job for the document. At this time, the carrier goes from the work place (desk) to the desk of the superior. After obtaining the signature of the superior, the carrier goes to the image forming apparatus 1. The movement path of the portable person is: work place (your desk) → superior's desk → image forming apparatus 1. From another point of view, it can be inferred that, in the case where the movement route is work place (your desk) → superior's desk → image forming apparatus 1, there is a high possibility of executing a scan storage job. That is, the carrier may make a certain movement before executing a specific job.

  In addition, the handling of documents may be defined in business. For example, a storage destination of image data of a document signed by a superior may be determined. In this case, in the scan storage job, a specific folder (storage destination, destination) is set as a setting value. In addition, the file format of image data to be stored may be defined. In this case, in the scan storage job, a specific file format is set as a setting value. Depending on the movement pattern, the set value to be set may be constant.

  Therefore, the image forming apparatus 1 learns the moving route to the image forming apparatus 1, the type of job frequently executed for the moving route, and the well-set setting value. The control unit 10 of the image forming apparatus 1 stores the setting information 6 in the first storage unit 11 for learning. The setting information 6 includes setting value data 7 and route data 8 (see FIG. 7). The setting value data 7 indicates the type of the executed job and the setting value of each setting item. The route data 8 indicates a moving route until the portable communication device 2 (portable person) can communicate with the communication unit 15 (image forming device 1) when the job corresponding to the setting value data 7 is executed. The control unit 10 sets the setting value based on the setting information 6 (the setting value data 7 and the route data 8) (details will be described later).

(Acquisition of current route data)
Next, an example of the flow of acquisition of current route data by the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of acquisition of current route data by the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment.

  The start of FIG. 6 is when the communication unit 15 can communicate with the portable communication device 2. When communication with the portable communication device 2 is newly enabled (when the portable communication device 2 capable of wireless communication appears), the control unit 10 of the image forming device 1 directs the current communication path data to the portable communication device 2. The communication unit 15 is made to transmit the transmission request of (step # 21).

  When the wireless communication unit 28 receives the transmission request for the current route data, the processing unit 20 of the mobile communication device 2 generates the current route data (step # 22). Then, the processing unit 20 causes the wireless communication unit 28 to transmit the generated current route data to the communication unit 15 of the image forming apparatus 1 (step # 23).

  The current route data is data based on the movement history data 5. The current route data is data indicating the moving route of the carrier until communication with the image forming apparatus 1 is possible. The processing unit 20 generates current route data. The processing unit 20 extracts, from the movement history data 5, identification information for identification of the wireless devices 4 for a predetermined number of continuous units as current route data. The predetermined number is determined as appropriate. For example, the predetermined number can be several to dozens or more. Of the current route data, the last identification information in time series is the wireless device 4 that has become communicable one unit before the image forming apparatus 1. The last identification information may be identification information of the image forming apparatus 1.

  For example, in the movement history data 5, it is assumed that identification information is stored in the order of priority of the wireless device 4A → wireless device 4α → wireless device 4C → wireless device 4γ → image forming apparatus 1. When the predetermined number is three, the processing unit 20 generates, as current route data, a combination of identification information of the wireless device 4α, identification information of the wireless device 4C, and identification information of the wireless device 4γ. Communication unit 15 of image forming apparatus 1 receives (acquires) current route data (step # 24). Control unit 10 stores the received current route data in first storage unit 11 (RAM 11a) (step # 25). Then, the flow ends (end).

(Accumulation of setting information 6)
Next, an example of accumulation of setting information 6 in the image forming system 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of storage contents of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of accumulation of setting information 6 of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment.

  The control unit 10 of the image forming apparatus 1 stores the setting information 6 in the first storage unit 11 in order to learn the type of job and the setting value corresponding to the movement path. The first storage unit 11 (storage 11c) stores a plurality of setting information 6 in a non-volatile manner. The setting information 6 is information automatically used for setting of setting values. The setting information 6 includes setting value data 7, route data 8, and a usage frequency value 6 a. The details of the setting of the automatic setting value based on the setting information 6 will be described later.

  Here, the control unit 10 stores the current setting value information 9 in the first storage unit 11 (RAM 11a) (see FIG. 2). The current setting value information 9 indicates the setting value of each setting item currently set for the job to be executed from now. The current setting value information 9 is data indicating the current setting value. The control unit 10 stores all of the setting values of the setting items of the selected job type as the current setting value information 9.

  When the user approaches the image forming apparatus 1 without the portable communication device 2 or when the control unit 10 does not automatically set the setting value based on the setting information 6 of the first storage unit 11, the operation panel 12. The setting values of all setting items when the job selection is accepted are default values. The first storage unit 11 (storage 11c) stores the default setting value data 9a in a non-volatile manner. The default setting value data 9a is data in which a default setting value of each setting item is defined. In these cases, when the operation panel 12 receives the selection of the job type, the control unit 10 reads the default setting value data 9a. Then, the control unit 10 sets the read data as the current setting value information 9.

  The wearer changes the setting values so as to obtain the desired result. For example, duplex printing is disabled by default. When performing double-sided printing, the carrier effectively changes the setting value of the double-sided printing function. When the set value is changed, the control unit 10 updates the current set value information 9. The control unit 10 writes the changed setting value into the current setting value information 9.

  When all the set values are desired set values, the carrier gives a job execution start instruction. For example, the carrier operates the start key of the operation panel 12. Operation panel 12 receives a job execution start instruction. When a job execution start instruction is issued (when the start is operated), the control unit 10 causes the printing unit 14, the image reading unit 13 or the communication unit 15 to execute a job based on the current setting value information 9.

  The start of FIG. 8 is when the portable user (portable communication apparatus 2) approaches the image forming apparatus 1 and causes the image forming apparatus 1 to start executing a job. In other words, it is the time when the job is started while being able to communicate with the portable communication device 2 that has exchanged the current route data. Before execution of the job, the carrier selects necessary setting items and sets setting values. In addition, the mobile communication device 2 transmits the current route data to the image forming device 1. The control unit 10 starts processing for accumulating the setting information 6.

  First, control unit 10 checks whether first storage unit 11 stores the same information (step # 31). The same information is that the current route data and the route data 8 are the same, and the current setting value information 9 of the job that has started execution and the setting value data 7 are the same setting information 6. At step # 31, it is checked whether a job having the same movement path and the same set value as the job executed this time has been executed in the past.

  When the same information is not stored (No in step # 31), control unit 10 of image forming apparatus 1 newly stores setting information 6 in first storage unit 11 (step # 32). The setting information 6 to be stored has the current route data as route data 8 and the current setting value information 9 as setting value data 7. Then, the flow ends (end). As a result, the movement pattern of the carrier and the setting value of the job corresponding to the movement pattern are accumulated.

  When the same information is stored (Yes in Step # 31), control unit 10 of image forming apparatus 1 adds usage frequency value 6a of the same information (Step # 33). Then, the flow ends (end). For example, the control unit 10 adds 1 to the use frequency value 6a of the setting information 6 determined to be the same information. The use frequency value 6a makes it possible to learn a combination of commonly used setting values for a certain moving route.

(Automatic setting of set values of image forming apparatus 1)
Next, an example of automatic setting of set values of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of automatic setting of set values of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view showing an example of the selection screen S1 according to the embodiment.

  When using the image forming apparatus 1, the wearer approaches the image forming apparatus 1. The start of FIG. 9 is when the image forming apparatus 1 and the portable communication apparatus 2 become communicable. In other words, it is the time when the image forming apparatus 1 acquires current route data from the portable communication device 2 that has entered the communicable area. When the current route data is acquired, the control unit 10 of the image forming apparatus 1 extracts the setting information 6 having the same route data 8 as the current route data from the setting information 6 stored in the first storage unit 11 (step #). 41). In the following description, setting information 6 extracted by control unit 10 in step # 41 is referred to as primary extraction information. Next, control unit 10 checks whether or not a plurality of setting information 6 have been extracted (whether primary extraction information is plural) (step # 42).

  When one setting information 6 is extracted (No in step # 42), control unit 10 sets a setting value of each setting item based on setting value data 7 of extracted setting information 6 (step # 43). Specifically, the control unit 10 rewrites the current setting value information 9 in the first storage unit 11. The control unit 10 writes the setting value data 7 of the extracted setting information 6 into the storage area of the current setting value information 9. Thereby, the set value corresponding to the movement pattern can be automatically set. It is possible to reproduce the setting state of the job that was executed when the same action pattern was taken before. Then, control unit 10 causes display panel 12a to display the setting screen (step # 44 → end).

  The control unit 10 causes the display panel 12a to display a setting screen of the job type corresponding to the extracted setting information 6. For example, when the extracted setting information 6 includes setting value data 7 of a copy job, the control unit 10 causes the display panel 12a to display a setting screen of the copy job. Further, the control unit 10 causes the display panel 12a to display a setting screen on which the setting value defined by the setting value data 7 of the extracted setting information 6 is reflected. The control unit 10 may display a list of setting values different from the default value on the display panel 12a in order to indicate what setting values are automatically set. It is possible to notify the user who has reached the image forming apparatus 1 of the setting contents.

  When the extracted setting information 6 (primary extraction information) is plural (Yes in step # 42), the control unit 10 confirms whether or not the possession of the carrier is determined to be paper (step # 45). ). When it is determined that the possessed item is paper (Yes in step # 45), control unit 10 further extracts setting information 6 of the job using image reading unit 13 from the plurality of primary extraction information (step # 46). . For example, the control unit 10 further extracts setting information 6 of a copy job, a scan storage job, and a scan transmission job from the extracted setting information 6. In the following description, the setting information 6 further extracted from the primary extraction information based on the belongings is referred to as secondary extraction information.

  When it is not determined that the possessed item is paper (No in Step # 45), the control unit 10 confirms whether or not the possessed item of the portable person is determined to be the portable memory 3 (Step # 47). When it is determined that the belonging is the portable memory 3 (Yes in step # 47), the control unit 10 further extracts setting information 6 of the job using the portable memory 3 from the plurality of primary extraction information (step # 48). For example, the control unit 10 further extracts setting information 6 of the memory connection print job from the extracted setting information 6.

  After step # 46 or # 48, control unit 10 confirms whether or not the secondary extraction information is plural (step # 49). When there is one secondary extraction information (No in step # 49), control unit 10 sets the setting value of each setting item based on setting value data 7 of the secondary extraction information (step # 410). Specifically, the control unit 10 causes the first storage unit 11 to update the current setting value information 9 so that the setting value of the setting value data 7 of the secondary extraction information is reproduced. Thereby, the setting value corresponding to the combination of a movement pattern and possession can be set automatically. In addition, while holding the paper or portable memory 3 before, it is possible to reproduce the setting state of the job executed when the same action pattern is taken. Then, control unit 10 causes display panel 12a to display the setting screen (step # 411 → end).

  At step # 411, control unit 10 causes display panel 12a to display a setting screen of the type of job corresponding to the secondary extraction information. Further, the control unit 10 causes the display panel 12a to display a setting screen on which the setting value defined by the setting value data 7 of the secondary extraction information is reflected. The control unit 10 may display a list of setting values different from the default value on the display panel 12a in order to indicate what setting values are automatically set.

  When a plurality of primary extraction information is extracted but the belongings can not be determined (No in Step # 47), or when a plurality of secondary extraction information is in progress (Yes in Step # 49), the control unit 10 extracts The priority of the setting information 6 is determined (step # 412). Specifically, when it is not possible to determine the belongings of the plurality of pieces of primary extraction information extracted, the control unit 10 determines the priority of each piece of primary extraction information. When a plurality of pieces of secondary extraction information are extracted, the control unit 10 determines the priority of each piece of secondary extraction information. The control unit 10 makes the priority higher as the use frequency value 6a is larger.

  Control unit 10 (image forming apparatus 1) causes display panel 12a to display selection screen S1 (step # 413). FIG. 11 shows an example of the selection screen S1. The selection screen S1 is a screen for allowing the user to select the setting value data 7 included in the primary extraction information or the secondary extraction information.

  The selection screen S1 is divided into a plurality of areas. In the example of FIG. 11, two areas among the divided areas are set as the selection area F1. The selection area F1 is an area for displaying the content of the setting value data 7 included in the extracted setting information 6. The number of selection areas F1 is not limited to two. Three or more may be sufficient. Specifically, when it is not possible to determine the belongings of the plurality of primary extraction information extracted, the control unit 10 sets value data included in one primary extraction information in one selection area F1. Display the contents of 7. When a plurality of pieces of secondary extraction information are extracted, the control unit 10 displays the contents of the setting value data 7 included in one piece of secondary extraction information in one selection area F1. FIG. 11 shows an example in which setting item names and setting values different from the job type and the default value are displayed inside the selection area F1.

  The control unit 10 selects from the extracted setting information 6 the same number of display candidates as the number of selection areas F1. The control unit 10 selects display candidates in order from the setting information 6 having the highest priority. In the case of FIG. 11, the setting information 6 with the highest priority and the setting information 6 with the second priority are selected. Specifically, when it is not possible to determine the belongings of the extracted plurality of primary extraction information, the control unit 10 selects display candidates in descending order of priority from the plurality of primary extraction information. When a plurality of pieces of secondary extraction information are extracted, display candidates are selected in descending order of priority from the plurality of pieces of secondary extraction information.

  The user (carried person) touches the selection area F1 including the setting value to be used. Operation panel 12 receives the selection of setting information 6 (setting value data 7, selection area F1). Based on the output of the touch panel 23, the control unit 10 recognizes the selected setting information 6. As a result, when there are a plurality of patterns of setting values that are often set with respect to the movement path (movement pattern), desired setting value data 7 can be extracted.

  Then, based on the setting value data 7 of the setting information 6 (primary extraction information or secondary extraction information) selected on the selection screen S1, the control unit 10 (image forming apparatus 1) sets the setting value of each setting item. Step # 414. Specifically, the control unit 10 causes the first storage unit 11 to update the current setting value information 9 so that the setting value of the selected setting value data 7 is reproduced. Then, control unit 10 causes display panel 12a to display the setting screen (step # 415 → end). Step # 415 is the same as step # 44 or step # 411.

(Switching of setting information 6 to be used)
Next, an example of switching of setting information 6 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of switching of setting information 6 (setting value data 7) according to the embodiment.

  Although setting information 6 (setting value data 7) is selected on the selection screen S1, there are cases where it is desired to set based on other setting information 6. The image forming apparatus 1 can switch the setting information 6 to be used. When switching the setting information 6 to be used, the carrier performs switching operation. Operation panel 12 receives the switching operation. It is possible to appropriately determine what kind of operation is to be treated as the switching operation. FIG. 12 illustrates an example in which an operation of performing a flick operation (swipe operation) on a background area (an area having no operation image) in the setting screen is treated as a switching operation. The flick operation is an operation of sliding the touch position while touching.

  Then, when the switching operation is performed so that the touch position moves in a predetermined first direction, the control unit 10 newly selects setting information 6 of the next priority of the currently selected setting information 6. Do. When the switching operation is performed so that the touch position moves in a predetermined second direction, the control unit 10 newly selects setting information 6 having one higher priority than the currently selected setting information 6. Do. The second direction is the direction opposite to the first direction. The first direction is appropriately determined. For example, the first direction can be left. In this case, the second direction is the right direction. The first direction may be downward. In this case, the second direction is upward.

  When the operation panel 12 receives the switching operation, the control unit 10 sets the setting value of each setting item based on the setting value data 7 included in the newly selected setting information 6. The control unit 10 treats the setting value data 7 of the newly selected setting information 6 as the current setting value information 9. Then, the control unit 10 changes the screen displayed on the display panel 12a.

  The control unit 10 causes the display panel 12 a to display a setting screen of the job type corresponding to the setting value data 7 of the setting information 6 newly selected. Further, the control unit 10 causes the display panel 12a to display a setting screen on which the setting value defined by the setting value data 7 of the newly selected setting information 6 is reflected. The control unit 10 may display a list of setting values different from the default values on the display panel 12a for a certain period of time. FIG. 12 shows an example of the change of the setting value and the setting screen by the switching operation. The upper diagram in FIG. 12 shows an example of the setting screen before the switching operation. The lower part of FIG. 12 shows an example of the setting screen after the switching operation.

  When a job is executed by combining specific setting values, the carrier may be performing a predetermined action (movement) before reaching the image forming apparatus 1. For example, when a document is signed by a boss and the signed document is copied, the document is moved by the following route: self desk → desk desk → image forming apparatus 1. When copying a signed document, setting values to be set in the image forming apparatus 1 may be determined. Depending on the movement route, the user may be able to predict a desired setting value.

  Therefore, the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment includes the communication unit 15, the first storage unit 11, and the control unit 10. The communication unit 15 communicates with the mobile communication device 2. The first storage unit 11 stores current setting value information 9 and setting information 6. The control unit 10 performs a job based on the current setting value information 9. The current setting value information 9 is data indicating setting values of setting items currently set for a job to be executed from now. The setting information 6 includes setting value data 7 and route data 8. The setting value data 7 indicates setting values of setting items of the executed job. The route data 8 indicates a moving route until the mobile communication device 2 can communicate with the communication unit 15 when the job corresponding to the setting value data 7 is executed. The communication unit 15 acquires current route data from the mobile communication device 2 when communication with the mobile communication device 2 becomes possible. The current route data indicates the moving route of the portable person of the portable communication device 2 until communication with the image forming device 1 is possible this time. When the communication unit 15 acquires the current route data, the control unit 10 determines that the acquired current route data and the route data 8 are the same in the setting information 6 of the first storage unit 11. Extract 6 The control unit 10 causes the first storage unit 11 to update the current setting value information 9 so that the setting value of the setting value data 7 of the extracted setting information 6 is reproduced.

  Thereby, the set value corresponding to the movement route (action pattern) of the carrier can be automatically set. Based on the movement route up to the image forming apparatus 1, it is possible to automatically set a setting value that is highly likely to be set by the user. The setting values of the image forming apparatus 1 can be automatically set so that the probability that the job can be started without performing the setting operation is high.

  The image forming apparatus 1 includes a camera 17 for photographing a carrier. When the communication unit 15 can communicate with the portable communication device 2, the control unit 10 causes the camera 17 to capture an image of the portable person. The control unit 10 determines the possession of the carrier based on the imaging data obtained by imaging. When a plurality of setting information 6 are extracted, the control unit 10 further extracts setting information 6 of a job to be performed using a possession from primary extraction information which is the extracted setting information 6. The control unit 10 updates the current setting value information 9 to the first storage unit 11 so that the setting value of the setting value data 7 of the secondary extraction information which is the setting information 6 further extracted from the primary extraction information is reproduced. Let As a result, it is possible to determine the possession of the portable person who approaches the image forming apparatus 1. Based on the belongings, it is possible to further narrow down the setting value data 7 (setting information 6) which is highly likely to be set by the portable person. It is possible to automatically narrow down the setting information 6.

When the carrier has a sheet of paper, it is highly likely that the document is used (read) for the job.
The image forming apparatus 1 includes an image reading unit 13 that reads an original. The control unit 10 determines whether the belonging is paper or not on the basis of the photographing data. When it is determined that the possessed item is paper, the control unit 10 extracts, from the primary extraction information, setting information 6 of a job using the image reading unit 13 as secondary extraction information. Thus, it can be determined whether or not the possession of the carrier approaching the image forming apparatus 1 is paper. When the possession is paper, there is a high possibility of performing a job for reading a document. When the possessed item is paper, setting information 6 of the job using the image reading unit 13 can be automatically selected. Only the setting value data 7 (setting information 6) corresponding to the setting value that the portable operator wants to set can be selected. It is possible to further increase the probability that the job can be started without performing the setting operation.

  The image forming apparatus 1 includes a memory interface 16 for connecting the portable memory 3 and performing reading and writing of the portable memory 3. The control unit 10 determines whether or not the belonging is the portable memory 3 based on the shooting data. When it is determined that the possessed thing is the portable memory 3, the control unit 10 extracts, from the primary extraction information, the setting information 6 of the job using the portable memory 3 as secondary extraction information. As a result, it can be determined whether or not the possession of the carrier approaching the image forming apparatus 1 is the portable memory 3. When the possession is the portable memory 3, there is a high possibility of performing a job using the portable memory 3. When the possession is the portable memory 3, the setting information 6 of the job using the portable memory 3 can be automatically selected. It is possible to select only the setting information 6 corresponding to the setting value that the user wants to set. It is possible to further increase the probability that the job can be started without performing the setting operation.

  The image forming apparatus 1 includes an operation panel 12. Operation panel 12 includes a display panel 12a and receives an operation. When a plurality of primary extraction information is extracted but the possession can not be determined, or when a plurality of secondary extraction information is extracted, the control unit 10 performs a plurality of primary extraction information or a plurality of 2 A selection screen S1 for selecting the setting information 6 to be used from the next extraction information is displayed on the display panel 12a. The control unit 10 causes the first storage unit 11 to update the current setting value information 9 so that the setting value of the setting value data 7 included in the setting information 6 selected on the selection screen S1 is reproduced. Thereby, when the setting information 6 can not be narrowed down only by the image forming apparatus 1, the portable person can select the setting information 6 (setting value data 7) to be used by himself. A desired set value can be set simply by selecting the set value data 7.

  The control unit 10 causes the display panel 12a to display the setting value set by the setting value data 7 included in the setting information 6 selected on the selection screen S1. The set value set based on the set value data 7 can be confirmed.

  When the job is executed, the control unit 10 sets the same information in which the current route data and the route data 8 are the same and the current setting value information 9 of the executed job and the setting value data 7 are the same setting information 6. It is confirmed whether the first storage unit 11 is stored. When the same information is stored, the control unit 10 adds the use frequency value 6a of the same information. When a plurality of primary extraction information is extracted but the possession can not be determined, or when a plurality of secondary extraction information is extracted, the control unit 10 has a higher priority as the use frequency value 6a is larger. Thus, the priority of each setting information 6 extracted is set. The control unit 10 selects a plurality of setting information 6 as display candidates in order from the one with the highest priority. The control unit 10 causes the content of the setting value data 7 included in the setting information 6 selected as the display candidate to be displayed on the selection screen S1. Thereby, the setting information 6 with the highest frequency of use can be selected as a display candidate from among the setting information 6 corresponding to the movement route (action pattern) of the carrier. The behavior of the portable person can be learned, and setting information 6 adapted to the movement route can be selected as a display candidate.

  When the same information is not stored, the control unit 10 causes the first storage unit 11 to newly store setting information 6 in which the current route data is the route data 8 and the current setting value information 9 is the setting value data 7. As a result, the combination of the new travel route and the new setting value data 7 (new setting information 6) can be automatically registered in the image forming apparatus 1.

  The operation panel 12 receives a switching operation for switching the setting information 6 to be used. When the switching operation is performed, the control unit 10 stores the current setting value information 9 in the first storage unit so that the setting value of the setting value data 7 included in the setting information 6 newly selected by the switching operation is reproduced. Update to 11 As a result, when the setting information 6 (setting value data 7) is incorrectly selected, it is possible to easily switch to the correct setting value data 7. Desired set value data 7 can be easily selected.

  The image forming system 100 includes the image forming apparatus 1 and the portable communication apparatus 2 described above. The portable communication device 2 transmits the current route data to the communication unit 15 when communication with the communication unit 15 becomes possible. With this configuration, the setting value of the image forming apparatus 1 can be automatically set only by approaching the image forming apparatus 1 while holding the mobile communication device 2. Based on the movement route to the image forming apparatus 1, it is possible to automatically set a setting value that is highly likely to be set by the user. It is possible to provide the image forming system 100 having a high probability that the job of the image forming apparatus 1 can be started without performing the setting operation.

  Further, although the embodiment of the present invention has been described, the scope of the present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  The present invention is applicable to an image forming apparatus and an image forming system.

100 image forming system 1 image forming apparatus 10 control unit 11 first storage unit 12 operation panel 12a display panel 15 communication unit 17 camera 2 portable communication device 6 setting information 7 setting value data 8 route data 9 current setting value information S1 selection screen

Claims (10)

A communication unit that communicates with the mobile communication device;
A storage unit that stores current setting value information and setting information;
A control unit for performing a job based on the current setting value information;
The current setting value information is data indicating setting values of setting items currently set for a job to be executed from now on,
The setting information includes setting value data and route data.
The setting value data indicates setting values of setting items of the executed job.
The path data indicates a movement path until the portable communication device can communicate with the communication unit when a job corresponding to the setting value data is executed.
The communication unit acquires current route data from the mobile communication device when communication with the mobile communication device becomes possible.
The current route data indicates a movement route of a portable person of the portable communication device until communication with the image forming device is possible this time.
When the communication unit acquires the current route data,
The control unit
Among the setting information in the storage unit, the acquired current route data and the route data are the same.
An image forming apparatus, wherein the current setting value information is updated in the storage unit so that the setting value of the setting value data of the extracted setting information is reproduced. Including a camera for capturing the carrier;
When the communication unit can communicate with the mobile communication device,
The control unit
Causing the camera to capture the portable person,
Determining the possession of the portable person on the basis of shooting data obtained by shooting;
When a plurality of pieces of setting information are extracted, the setting information of a job to be performed using the possession is further extracted from primary extraction information which is the extracted setting information;
The storage unit is made to update the current setting value information so that the setting value of the setting value data of the secondary extraction information which is the setting information further extracted from the primary extraction information is reproduced. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1. Includes an image reader that reads documents
The control unit
It is determined whether the belonging is paper or not based on the photographed data.
3. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the setting information of the job using the image reading unit is extracted as the secondary extraction information among the primary extraction information when it is determined that the possession is paper. Image forming device. Including a memory interface for connecting a portable memory and reading and writing the portable memory,
The control unit
Based on the shooting data, it is determined whether the belonging is the portable memory or not.
When it is determined that the possession is the portable memory, the setting information of the job using the portable memory is extracted as the secondary extraction information among the primary extraction information. The image forming apparatus according to 2 or 3. Including operation panel,
The operation panel includes a display panel, and receives an operation.
When a plurality of pieces of primary extraction information are extracted but the belongings can not be determined, or a plurality of pieces of secondary extraction information are extracted,
The control unit
Displaying on the display panel a selection screen for selecting the setting information to be used from among the plurality of primary extraction information or the plurality of secondary extraction information;
The present setting value information is updated in the storage unit so that the setting value of the setting value data included in the setting information selected on the selection screen is reproduced. The image forming apparatus according to any one of the above.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the control unit causes the display panel to display a setting value set by the setting value data included in the setting information selected on the selection screen. When the job is run
The control unit
Whether the storage unit stores the same information in which the current route data and the route data are the same, and the current setting value information of the executed job and the setting value data are the same as the setting information. Confirmed,
When the same information is stored, the use frequency value of the same information is added,
When a plurality of pieces of primary extraction information are extracted but the belongings can not be determined, or when a plurality of pieces of secondary extraction information are extracted, the priority becomes higher as the use frequency value is larger. Set the priority of each setting information extracted in
A plurality of pieces of setting information are selected as display candidates in order from the one with the highest priority,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the content of the setting value data included in the setting information selected as the display candidate is displayed on the selection screen. When the same information is not stored,
8. The control unit according to claim 7, wherein the control unit causes the storage unit to newly store the setting information in which the current route data is the route data and the current setting value information is the setting value data. Image forming apparatus. The operation panel receives a switching operation for switching the setting information to be used,
When the switching operation is performed,
The control unit causes the storage unit to update the current setting value information so that the setting value of the setting value data included in the setting information newly selected by the switching operation is reproduced. The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 5 to 8. An image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
An image forming system including: a portable communication device that transmits the current route data to the communication unit when communication with the communication unit becomes possible.