JP2021068122A - Display system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a display system that can easily find out and display an image of a page corresponding to an operation screen from all the pages of an instruction manual.SOLUTION: A control unit of an image forming apparatus, when displaying a copy screen 90 on a display 15, generates a two-dimensional code 98 indicating the URL of an instruction manual and a page number corresponding to the copy screen 90, and displays the two-dimensional code 98 on the display 15 together with the copy screen 90. A control unit of a portable terminal device causes an imaging unit to pick up an image of the two-dimensional code 98 to acquire the two-dimentional code 98, receives the instruction manual stored in the URL indicated by the two-dimensional code 98 from a web server through a communication unit, and displays an image of a page corresponding to the page number indicated by the two-dimensional code 98 in the received instruction manual on a display of the portable terminal device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a display system, and more particularly to a technique for acquiring and displaying a manual stored in a server device.

A technique for displaying an instruction manual on a display unit of a mobile terminal device or the like is known based on the information indicated by a two-dimensional code attached to an electronic device.

For example, in Patent Document 1, a two-dimensional code attached to an electronic device is photographed, and an instruction manual is received from an address indicated by the captured two-dimensional code via a communication network. A mobile phone that displays an instruction manual on a display unit is disclosed.

In Patent Document 2, an error screen displayed on the display unit of the image forming apparatus is photographed, an error code in the captured image is read to identify an error occurring in the image forming apparatus, and the operation manual describes the error. , An error cancellation support device for displaying a page related to the cancellation of the specified error on the display unit is disclosed.

JP-A-2007-193603 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-118519

In the mobile phone disclosed in Patent Document 1, the image of the page on which the table of contents in the instruction manual is described is displayed on the display unit. The error cancellation support device disclosed in Patent Document 2 displays an image of a page relating to error cancellation in the operation manual on the display unit.

In general technology as disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, when a user wants to know how to operate an operation screen displayed on a display unit of an electronic device, the user wants to know how to operate the operation screen. It is necessary to operate the touch panel or the like to find the image of the page on which the operation method is described from all the pages of the manual displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal device, which is troublesome.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to save the user the trouble of finding and displaying the image of the page corresponding to the operation screen from all the pages of the manual. To do.

The display system according to one aspect of the present invention includes an electronic device and a mobile terminal device. The electronic device stores the storage destination in the network of the first display unit and the manual for operating the electronic device, and sets the page number of the manual corresponding to the operation screen for operating the electronic device for each operation screen. When the operation screen is displayed on the first display unit and the storage unit stored in, a code indicating the save destination and the page number corresponding to the operation screen is generated, and the generated code is displayed together with the operation screen. It includes a first control unit that executes a first process to be displayed on the first display unit. The mobile terminal device includes an imaging unit that captures an image of a subject, a communication unit that communicates with a server device that manages manuals and is connected via a network, a second display unit, and an imaging unit. 1 The code displayed on the display unit is imaged to acquire an image of the code, and the manual stored in the storage destination indicated by the code indicated by the acquired image is transmitted to the server device via the communication unit. It is provided with a second control unit that displays an image of the page corresponding to the page number indicated by the acquired code in the received manual on the second display unit.

According to the present invention, when the operation screen is displayed on the first display unit of the electronic device, the image of the page corresponding to the operation screen in the manual is displayed on the second display unit of the mobile terminal device. .. Therefore, it is possible to save the user the trouble of finding the image of the page corresponding to the operation screen from all the pages of the manual and displaying it on the second display unit.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the display system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of an image forming apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a mobile terminal device. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st page number information. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st 2D code display processing. It is a flowchart which shows the instruction manual display processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a home screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an input screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a copy screen. It is a figure which shows the display example of a manual. It is a figure which shows an example of a transmission screen. It is a figure which shows the other display example of a manual. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd page number information. It is a figure which shows an example of history information. It is a flowchart which shows the 2D code display process. It is a figure which shows the other display example of a manual. It is a figure which shows the other display example of a manual. It is a figure which shows an example of the 3rd page number information. It is a flowchart which shows the 3rd 2D code display processing. It is a figure which shows the other display example of a manual. It is a figure which shows the other display example of a manual. It is a figure which shows an example of a selection screen.

Hereinafter, a display system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a display system according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 1, the display system 1 includes an image forming device 2 and a mobile terminal device 3. The image forming apparatus 2 is a multifunction device having a plurality of functions such as a copy function, a transmission function, a printer function, and a facsimile function. The mobile terminal device 3 is connected to a Web server 4 that manages an image file (hereinafter, simply referred to as "manual") of a manual relating to the operation of the image forming device 2 via a network. The image forming apparatus 2 is an example of an electronic device within the scope of claims. The Web server 4 is an example of a server device within the scope of claims.

[Structure of image forming apparatus 2]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the image forming apparatus. With reference to FIG. 2, the housing of the image forming apparatus 2 houses a plurality of devices for realizing various functions of the image forming apparatus 2. For example, the housing includes an image reading unit 11, an image forming unit 12, a fixing unit 13, a paper feeding unit 14, and the like.

The image forming apparatus 2 includes a control unit 100. The control unit 100 includes a processor, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like. The processor is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or the like.

The control unit 100 functions as a control unit 10 when a control program stored in a ROM or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 17 is executed by the processor. The control unit 10 is an example of the first control unit within the scope of claims. The control unit 10 may be configured by a logic circuit regardless of the operation based on the control program.

The control unit 10 controls the overall control of the image forming apparatus 2. More specifically, the control unit 10 controls the operation of each unit of the image forming apparatus 2 and the communication with the PC (Personal Computer) 23 or the like connected via the network. The control unit 10 also displays a first two-dimensional code for generating and displaying a two-dimensional code corresponding to the operation screen displayed on the display unit 15 by operating according to the first control program described later. Execute the process.

The control unit 100 includes an image reading unit 11, an image forming unit 12, a fixing unit 13, a paper feeding unit 14, a display unit 15, an operation unit 16, HDD 17, a transport mechanism 18, an image processing unit 19, an image memory 20, and a facsimile communication unit. It is electrically connected to 21 and the communication unit 22 and the like.

The image scanning unit 11 optically reads the document transporting unit 6 for transporting the document placed on the platen and the document transported by the document transporting unit 6 or the document placed on the platen glass 7. An ADF (Auto Document Feeder) that includes a scanner. The image reading unit 11 irradiates the document with the light irradiation unit and receives the reflected light with the CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensor to read the document and generate image data.

The image forming unit 12 includes a photoconductor drum, a charging device, an exposure device, a developing device, and a transfer device. The image forming unit 12 forms an image composed of a toner image on the recording paper P conveyed from the paper feeding unit 14 based on the image data or the like generated by the image reading unit 11.

The fixing unit 13 fixes the toner image on the recording paper P by heating and pressurizing the recording paper P on which the toner image is formed by the image forming unit 12. The recording paper P on which the toner image is fixed by the fixing unit 13 is discharged to the discharge tray 8.

The paper feed unit 14 includes a manual feed tray and a plurality of paper feed cassettes. The paper feed unit 14 pulls out the recording paper P housed in the paper feed cassette or the recording paper P placed on the manual feed tray one by one, and feeds the paper to the image forming unit 12.

The display unit 15 is a display device composed of a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display, or the like. The display unit 15 displays an operation screen for operating the image forming apparatus 2 under the control of the control unit 10. The operation screen includes, for example, a home screen for selecting one of a plurality of functions that can be executed by the image forming apparatus 2, and a setting screen for setting setting items for each function. The setting screen includes, for example, a copy screen and a transmission screen. The display unit 15 is an example of the first display unit within the scope of claims.

The operation unit 16 includes a plurality of hard keys such as a start key 16A for instructing the start of execution of various processes. The operation unit 16 also includes a touch panel 16B which is arranged so as to overlap the display unit 15. The user inputs various information such as instructions for each function that can be executed by the image forming apparatus 2 via the operation unit 16. The operation unit 16 is an example of an input unit within the scope of claims.

The HDD 17 is a large-capacity storage device for storing various data such as image data generated by the image reading unit 11. The HDD 17 stores various control programs for realizing the general operation of the image forming apparatus 2. The HDD 17 stores, as one of various control programs, a first control program for executing the first two-dimensional code display process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The HDD 17 stores a general two-dimensional code generation program as one of various control programs. The control unit 10 generates a two-dimensional code indicating information specified by the user, for example, by operating according to the two-dimensional code generation program. The two-dimensional code is not particularly limited as long as it is generally used, and is, for example, a QR (Quick Response) code (registered trademark).

The HDD 17 stores a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) (hereinafter, referred to as “URL of the manual”) indicating a storage destination in the network of the manual relating to the operation of the image forming apparatus 2.

The HDD 17 stores image data indicating an operation screen. For example, the HDD 17 stores image data indicating a home screen, image data indicating a copy screen, and image data indicating a transmission screen.

The HDD 17 stores the page numbers of the manuals corresponding to the setting screens as the first page number information for each setting screen. Here, it is assumed that the HDD 17 stores, as the first page number information, the first page number of the portion in which the explanation regarding the operation of the setting screen is described in the manual for each setting screen.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the first page number information. With reference to FIG. 4, in this case, the HDD 17 copies the value "100", which is the first page number of the part where the explanation of the copy screen is described in the manual, as the first page number information 40. It is stored in association with the screen. The HDD 17 also stores, as the first page number information 40, a value of "200", which is the first page number of the portion in which the description of the transmission screen is described in the manual, in association with the transmission screen. .. In this case, the HDD 17 does not store the first page number information 40 for the home screen.

The transport mechanism 18 is composed of a transport roller pair 18A, a discharge roller pair 18B, and the like. The transport mechanism 18 transports the recording paper P along the transport path T toward the discharge tray 8 set as the discharge destination.

The image processing unit 19 executes image processing on the image data generated by the image reading unit 11 as necessary. The image memory 20 includes an area for temporarily storing the image data to be output generated by the image reading unit 11. The facsimile communication unit 21 connects to a public line and transmits / receives image data via the public line.

The communication unit 22 includes a communication module such as a LAN (Local Area Network) board. The image forming apparatus 2 performs data communication with a PC 23 or the like connected via a network via a communication unit 22.

A power supply is connected to each part of the image forming apparatus 2, and each part of the image forming apparatus 2 operates by supplying electric power from this power source.

[Configuration of mobile terminal device 3]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the mobile terminal device. With reference to FIG. 3, the mobile terminal device 3 is, for example, a smartphone. The mobile terminal device 3 includes a control unit 200, a display unit 31, a touch panel 32, a storage unit 33, a communication unit 34, an imaging unit 35, a telephone communication unit 36, a voice input unit 37, and a voice output unit. 38 and.

The control unit 200 includes a processor, RAM, and the like. The processor is, for example, a CPU, MPU, ASIC, or the like. The control unit 200 functions as the control unit 30 when the control program stored in the storage unit 33 is executed by the above-mentioned processor. The control unit 30 is an example of a second control unit within the scope of claims. The control unit 30 may be configured to be operable by a logic circuit regardless of the operation based on the control program.

The control unit 30 controls the entire control of the mobile terminal device 3. More specifically, the control unit 30 controls the operation of each unit of the mobile terminal device 3 and the communication with the Web server 4 and the like connected via the network. The control unit 30 also executes a manual display process for displaying an image corresponding to the operation screen displayed on the display unit 15 on the display unit 31 by operating according to a display control program described later.

The control unit 200 is electrically connected to a display unit 31, a touch panel 32, a storage unit 33, a communication unit 34, an image pickup unit 35, a telephone communication unit 36, a voice input unit 37, a voice output unit 38, and the like.

The display unit 31 is a display device composed of a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like. The display unit 31 displays various screens related to various functions that can be executed by the mobile terminal device 3. The display unit 31 is an example of a second display unit within the scope of claims.

The touch panel 32 is arranged so as to overlap the display unit 31. The touch panel 32 detects the touch operation by the user's finger together with the position of the touch operation. The user inputs various information such as instructions about various functions that can be executed by the mobile terminal device 3 via the touch panel 32.

The storage unit 33 is a storage device such as a flash memory. The storage unit 33 stores various control programs for realizing the general operation of the mobile terminal device 3. The storage unit 33 stores a display control program for executing the manual display process according to the present embodiment as one of various control programs.

The storage unit 33 stores a general two-dimensional code reading program as one of various control programs. The control unit 30 analyzes the image of the two-dimensional code by operating according to the two-dimensional code reading program, and acquires the information indicated by the two-dimensional code.

The communication unit 34 includes a communication module such as a LAN board. The mobile terminal device 3 performs data communication with a Web server 4 or the like connected via a network via a communication unit 34.

The image pickup unit 35 is a digital camera composed of an image pickup device, a lens, and the like. The image pickup unit 35 takes an image of the subject and generates image data indicating the captured image.

The telephone communication unit 36 connects to a public line and transmits / receives voice data via the public line. The voice input unit 37 includes a microphone, an analog / digital conversion circuit, and the like. The audio output unit 38 includes a digital / analog conversion circuit, a speaker, an amplifier, and the like.

A power supply is connected to each part of the mobile terminal device 3, and each part of the mobile terminal device 3 operates by supplying electric power from this power supply.

[motion]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the first two-dimensional code display process. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a manual display process. Hereinafter, the operation of the display system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 and the like. In the following description, it is assumed that the power of the mobile terminal device 3 is turned on.

(1) When the home screen is displayed With reference to FIG. 5, when the power of the image forming apparatus 2 is turned on, the control unit 10 starts executing the first two-dimensional code display process. The URL of the manual is read from the HDD 17 (step S10).

After the process of step S10, the control unit 10 generates a two-dimensional code indicating the read URL by using the two-dimensional code generation program stored in the HDD 17 (step S11). After the process of step S11, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the generated two-dimensional code together with the home screen (step S12).

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a home screen displayed together with a two-dimensional code. With reference to FIG. 7, the control unit 10 displays a key 72 for inputting a selection instruction for selecting the copy function and a selection instruction for selecting the transmission function as soft keys on the home screen 70. The key 74 and the like for input are displayed. The control unit 10 also causes the display unit 15 to display the two-dimensional code 76 generated in the process of step S11 on the home screen 70.

After the process of step S12, the control unit 10 waits until the key 72, the key 74, or the like is pressed. At this time, the control unit 10 repeats the process (NO in step S13) of determining that the selection instruction for selecting one of the plurality of executable functions is not received.

It is assumed that the user confirms the home screen 70 and inputs an execution instruction for executing the manual display process via the touch panel 32 of the mobile terminal device 3. When the execution instruction is received via the touch panel 32 with reference to FIG. 6, the control unit 30 starts executing the manual display process and gives an imaging instruction for imaging the two-dimensional code via the touch panel 32. I'm waiting until I accept. At this time, the control unit 30 repeats the process of determining that the imaging instruction is not received (NO in step S20).

It is assumed that the user points the lens of the mobile terminal device 3 toward the two-dimensional code 76 and inputs an imaging instruction via the touch panel 32. When the control unit 30 determines that the image pickup instruction is received (YES in step S20), the control unit 30 causes the image pickup unit 35 to image the two-dimensional code 76 displayed on the display unit 15 to indicate the two-dimensional code 76. Image data is generated (step S21).

After the processing of step S21, the control unit 30 analyzes the image of the two-dimensional code 76 indicated by the generated image data by using the two-dimensional code reading program stored in the storage unit 33, and explains. Acquire the URL of the book (step S22). After the process of step S22, the control unit 30 determines whether or not the page number has been acquired from the two-dimensional code 76 (step S23).

In this case, since only the URL of the manual is acquired from the two-dimensional code 76, the control unit 30 determines that the page number has not been acquired (NO in step S23), and via the communication unit 34. , The acquired URL and the transmission request of the input screen for inputting the instruction for acquiring the instruction manual stored in the acquired URL are transmitted to the Web server 4 (step S24).

After the process of step S24, the control unit 30 waits until the input screen is received via the communication unit 34. At this time, the control unit 30 repeats the process of determining that the input screen has not been received (NO in step S25).

When the Web server 4 receives a transmission request or the like on the input screen, the Web server 4 uses the received URL as a search key to download the received URL from a plurality of image data stored in the storage unit of the Web server 4. The image data indicating the Web page on which the link is created is read, and the read image data is transmitted to the portable terminal device 3 as an input screen.

When the control unit 30 receives the image data transmitted from the Web server 4 via the communication unit 34, the control unit 30 determines that the input screen is being received (YES in step S25), and the display unit 31 receives the image data. The Web page indicated by the image data is displayed as an input screen (step S26). After the process of step S26, the control unit 30 ends the instruction manual display process.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an input screen. With reference to FIG. 8, the control unit 30 causes the display unit 31 to display a Web page 80 on which a download link 82 for downloading the manual from the URL of the manual is created as an input screen. It is assumed that the user touches the download link 82.

When the control unit 30 detects a touch operation on the download link 82 via the touch panel 32, the control unit 30 sends a transmission request of the manual stored in the URL of the link destination of the download link 82 via the communication unit 34 to the Web server. Send to 4.

When the Web server 4 receives the request for transmission of the manual, the Web server 4 reads the manual stored in the URL of the link destination of the download link 82 and transmits the read manual to the mobile terminal device 3. When the control unit 30 receives the instruction manual transmitted from the Web server 4 via the communication unit 34, the control unit 30 stores the received instruction manual in the storage unit 33, and the display unit 31 stores the received instruction manual. The image of the first page in is displayed.

(2) When the copy screen is displayed It is assumed that the user touches the key 72 of the home screen 70. With reference to FIG. 5, when the touch panel 16B detects a touch operation on the key 72, the control unit 10 determines that the selection instruction is being accepted (YES in step S13), and the URL of the manual is transmitted from the HDD 17. At the same time as reading, the page number corresponding to the function setting screen indicated by the selection instruction is read from the first page number information 40 stored in the HDD 17 (step S14). In this case, the control unit 10 reads the URL of the manual and the page number "100" associated with the copy screen from the HDD 17.

After the process of step S14, the control unit 10 uses the two-dimensional code generation program stored in the HDD 17 to generate a two-dimensional code indicating the URL and page number of the read manual (step S15). After the process of step S15, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the generated two-dimensional code together with the function setting screen indicated by the selection instruction (step S16). In this case, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the copy screen and the generated two-dimensional code.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a copy screen displayed together with the two-dimensional code. With reference to FIG. 9, the control unit 10 displays the copy screen 90 as soft keys, a setting item key 92 for adjusting the print density, and a setting item key 94 for aggregating a plurality of originals into one sheet. In addition, the end key 96 and the like for inputting the end instruction for ending the display of the copy screen 90 are displayed.

The control unit 10 also causes the display unit 15 to display the two-dimensional code 98 generated in the process of step S15 on the copy screen 90. After the process of step S16, the control unit 10 waits until the end key 96 is touched. At this time, the control unit 10 repeats the process of determining that the end instruction has not been received (NO in step S17).

It is assumed that the user confirms the copy screen 90 and the two-dimensional code 98, and inputs the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 of the mobile terminal device 3. When the control unit 30 receives the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 with reference to FIG. 6, the control unit 30 executes the process of step S20 in the same manner as described above.

It is assumed that the user points the lens of the mobile terminal device 3 toward the two-dimensional code 98 and inputs an imaging instruction via the touch panel 32. When the control unit 30 determines that the image pickup instruction is received (YES in step S20), the control unit 30 causes the image pickup unit 35 to image the two-dimensional code 98 displayed on the display unit 15 to indicate the two-dimensional code 98. Image data is generated (step S21).

After the processing of step S21, the control unit 30 analyzes the image of the two-dimensional code 98 indicated by the generated image data, and acquires the URL and page number of the manual (step S22). After the process of step S22, the control unit 30 determines whether or not the page number has been acquired from the two-dimensional code 98 (step S23).

In this case, since the page number "100" is acquired from the two-dimensional code 98, the control unit 30 determines that the page number has been acquired (YES in step S23), and via the communication unit 34. , The acquired URL and the transmission request of the manual are transmitted to the Web server 4 (step S27). After the process of step S27, the control unit 30 waits until the instruction manual is received via the communication unit 34. At this time, the control unit 30 repeats the process of determining that the instruction manual has not been received (NO in step S28).

When the Web server 4 receives the instruction manual transmission request or the like, the Web server 4 reads the instruction manual stored in the received URL and transmits the read instruction manual to the mobile terminal device 3. When the control unit 30 receives the instruction manual transmitted from the Web server 4 via the communication unit 34 (YES in step S28), the display unit 31 tells the display unit 31 in the process of step S22 in the received instruction manual. The image of the page corresponding to the acquired page number is displayed (step S29). After the process of step S29, the control unit 30 ends the instruction manual display process.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of the manual. With reference to FIG. 10, the control unit 30 causes the display unit 31 to display the image 102 on the “100” page in the received manual. The user confirms the image 102 or the like displayed on the display unit 31, and inputs the settings for each setting item of the copy function via the operation unit 16 of the image forming apparatus 2.

After inputting the setting, it is assumed that the user places the document on the platen glass 7 and presses the start key 16A. When the press of the start key 16A is detected, the control unit 10 causes the image reading unit 11 to read the document placed on the platen glass 7 to generate image data, and the image forming unit 12 or the like generates the image data. An image based on the obtained image data is formed on the recording paper P.

After forming the image, it is assumed that the user touches the end key 96 of the copy screen 90. When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation on the end key 96 via the touch panel 16B, it determines that the end instruction has been received (YES in step S17), and returns to the process of step S10.

(3) When the transmission screen is displayed It is assumed that the user touches the key 74 of the home screen 70. With reference to FIG. 5, when the touch panel 16B detects a touch operation on the key 74, the control unit 10 determines that the selection instruction is being accepted (YES in step S13), and in the same manner as described above, the step The process of S14 is executed. In this case, in step S14, the control unit 10 reads the URL of the manual and the page number "200" associated with the transmission screen from the HDD 17.

After the process of step S14, the control unit 10 executes the process of step S15 and the process of step S16 in the same manner as described above. In this case, in step S16, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the transmission screen and the generated two-dimensional code.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a transmission screen displayed together with the two-dimensional code. With reference to FIG. 11, the control unit 10 displays the transmission screen 110 as soft keys, a setting item key 112 for setting the reading size of the original, and a setting item key 114 for selecting the size of the image to be transmitted. In addition, the end key 116 and the like for inputting the end instruction for ending the display of the transmission screen 110 are displayed.

The control unit 10 also causes the display unit 15 to display the two-dimensional code 118 generated in the process of step S15 on the transmission screen 110. After the process of step S16, the control unit 10 executes the process of step S17 in the same manner as described above.

It is assumed that the user confirms the transmission screen 110 and inputs the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 of the mobile terminal device 3. When the control unit 30 receives the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 with reference to FIG. 6, the control unit 30 executes the process of step S20 in the same manner as described above.

It is assumed that the user points the lens of the mobile terminal device 3 toward the two-dimensional code 118 and inputs an imaging instruction via the touch panel 32. When the control unit 30 determines that the image pickup instruction is received (YES in step S20), the control unit 30 executes the process of step S21 and the process of step S22 in the same manner as described above. In this case, in step S22, the control unit 30 acquires the URL of the manual and the page number "200" from the two-dimensional code 118.

After the process of step S22, the control unit 30 determines that the page number has been acquired (YES in step S23), and executes the processes from step S27 to step S29 in the same manner as described above. After the process of step S29, the control unit 30 ends the instruction manual display process.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another display example of the manual. With reference to FIG. 12, the control unit 30 causes the display unit 31 to display the image 120 on the “200” page in the received manual. The user confirms the image 120 or the like displayed on the display unit 31, and inputs the settings for each setting item of the transmission function via the operation unit 16 of the image forming apparatus 2.

After inputting the setting, it is assumed that the user places the document on the platen glass 7 and presses the start key 16A. When the pressing of the start key 16A is detected, the control unit 10 causes the image reading unit 11 to read the document placed on the platen glass 7 to generate image data, and the image data is generated via the communication unit 21. Send the image data to the set destination.

After transmitting the image data, it is assumed that the user touches the end key 116. When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation on the end key 116 via the touch panel 16B, it determines that the end instruction has been received (YES in step S17), and returns to the process of step S10.

According to the above embodiment, the control unit 10 of the image forming apparatus 2 corresponds to the URL of the manual and the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110 when the display unit 15 displays the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110. A two-dimensional code 98 or a two-dimensional code 118 indicating the page number is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code 98 or the two-dimensional code 118 is displayed on the display unit 15 together with the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110.

The control unit 30 of the mobile terminal device 3 causes the imaging unit 35 to image the two-dimensional code 98 or the two-dimensional code 118 to acquire the two-dimensional code 98 or the two-dimensional code 118, and the acquired two-dimensional code 98 or two. The instruction stored in the URL indicated by the dimension code 118 is received from the Web server 4 via the communication unit 34, and the acquired two-dimensional code 98 or the two-dimensional code 118 in the received instruction is received. The display unit 31 displays the image 102 or the image 120 of the page corresponding to the page number indicated by.

In this way, when the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110 is displayed on the display unit 15 of the image forming apparatus 2, the display unit 31 of the mobile terminal device 3 corresponds to the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110 in the manual. The image 102 or the image 120 of the page to be displayed is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to save the user the trouble of finding the image of the page corresponding to the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110 from all the pages of the manual and displaying it on the display unit 31.

Further, according to the above embodiment, when the display unit 15 displays the home screen 70, the control unit 10 generates a two-dimensional code 76 indicating only the URL of the manual, and homes the generated two-dimensional code 76. It is displayed on the display unit 15 together with the screen 70. The control unit 30 acquires an image of the two-dimensional code 76 captured by the imaging unit 35, and a Web page on which a download link 82 to the URL indicated by the two-dimensional code 76 indicated by the acquired image is created. 80 is received from the Web server 4 via the communication unit 34, and the received Web page 80 is displayed on the display unit 31.

As a result, when the home screen 70 is displayed on the display unit 15, that is, when the function to be used by the user is not selected, the user can obtain the manual from the Web page 80 as needed. Will be. Therefore, the convenience of the user is improved.

(First modification)
Hereinafter, the display system 1 according to the first modification of the present invention will be described. The configuration of the display system 1 according to the first modification is described above, except that the HDD 17 of the image forming apparatus 2 further stores the second control program, the second page number information, and the history information described later. It is the same as the configuration of the display system 1 according to the embodiment. Hereinafter, the points different from the above-described embodiment will be described.

[Structure of image forming apparatus 2]
As one of the various control programs, the HDD 17 has a second two-dimensional code according to the first modification of the present invention, instead of the first control program for executing the first two-dimensional code display process described above. The second control program for executing the display process is stored.

The HDD 17 stores, together with the first page number information 40, the page numbers of the manuals corresponding to the setting items for each function that can be executed by the image forming apparatus 2 as the second page number information for each setting item. doing. Here, the HDD 17 stores, as the second page number information, the first page number of the portion in the manual in which the description of the operation for setting the setting item is described, for each setting item. It is assumed that there is.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the second page number information. With reference to FIG. 13, in this case, the HDD 17 has the second page number information 130 as the first page number of the portion in which the description of the setting item "aggregate" for the copy function is described in the manual. A certain value "113" is stored in association with a setting item "aggregation". The HDD 17 also has, as the second page number information 130, a value of "212", which is the first page number of the part in which the explanation of the setting item "transmission size" for the transmission function is described in the manual. It is stored in association with the setting item "transmission size".

The HDD 17 stores the number of operations for each setting item as history information for each function. Here, the control unit 10 counts the number of touch operations for each setting item key detected via the touch panel 16B as the number of operations for each setting item key, and stores the counting result in the HDD 17 as history information.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of history information. With reference to FIG. 14, in this case, the HDD 17 associates the value “300” indicating the number of touch operations with respect to the setting item key 94 of the copy screen 90 with the setting item “aggregate” as the history information 140. I remember. The HDD 17 also stores, as the history information 140, a value of "230" indicating the number of touch operations on the setting item key 114 of the transmission screen 110 in association with the setting item of "transmission size".

[motion]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a second two-dimensional code display process. Hereinafter, the operation of the display system 1 according to the first modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 6. In the second two-dimensional code display process, the processes from step S30 to step S33 and the process of step S39 are the processes from steps S10 to S13 and the steps of the first two-dimensional code display process described above. It is the same as the process of S17. Hereinafter, in the operation of the display system 1 according to the first modification, the same operation as that of the above embodiment will not be repeatedly described.

(1) When the copy screen is displayed It is assumed that the user touches the key 72 of the home screen 70. With reference to FIG. 15, when the touch panel 16B detects a touch operation on the key 72, the control unit 10 determines that the selection instruction is being accepted (YES in step S33), and the history information 140 is stored in the HDD 17. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S34).

In this case, the control unit 10 determines that the history information 140 is stored in the HDD 17 (YES in step S34), and the setting item having the largest number of operations for the function indicated by the selection instruction by the history information 140. Read the setting item shown as (step S35). In this case, the control unit 10 reads from the history information 140 a setting item called "aggregation" in which the value "300", which is the largest number of operations, is stored in association with the copy function.

After the process of step S35, the control unit 10 reads the URL of the manual from the HDD 17, and the page number corresponding to the setting item read in step S35 is stored in the HDD 17 as the second page number information. Read from 130 (step S36). In this case, the control unit 10 reads the URL of the manual and the page number "113" associated with the setting item "aggregate" from the HDD 17.

After the process of step S36, the control unit 10 uses the two-dimensional code generation program stored in the HDD 17 to generate a two-dimensional code indicating the URL and page number of the read manual (step S37). After the process of step S37, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the generated two-dimensional code together with the function setting screen indicated by the selection instruction (step S38). In this case, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the copy screen 90 and the generated two-dimensional code.

It is assumed that the user confirms the copy screen 90 and the two-dimensional code, and inputs the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 of the mobile terminal device 3. When the control unit 30 receives the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 with reference to FIG. 6, the control unit 30 executes the process of step S20 in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

It is assumed that the user points the lens of the mobile terminal device 3 toward the two-dimensional code displayed together with the copy screen 90 and inputs an imaging instruction via the touch panel 32. When the control unit 30 determines that the imaging instruction is being received (YES in step S20) with reference to FIG. 6, the processes from step S21 to step S23 and step S27 are performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. To step S29 is executed.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing another display example of the manual. With reference to FIG. 16, the control unit 30 causes the display unit 31 to display the image 160 on the “113” page in the received manual. The user confirms the image 160 and the like displayed on the display unit 31, and inputs the setting for the setting item "aggregation" via the operation unit 16 of the image forming apparatus 2.

When the control unit 10 determines that the history information 140 is not stored in the HDD 17 (NO in step S34), the control unit 10 is the same as the processes from steps S14 to S16 in the first two-dimensional code display process described above. Then, the processes of step S40, step S37, and step S38 are executed.

(2) When the transmission screen is displayed It is assumed that the user touches the key 74 of the home screen 70. When the touch panel 16B detects a touch operation on the key 74 with reference to FIG. 15, the control unit 10 determines that the selection instruction is being accepted in the same manner as described above (YES in step S33). It is determined that the history information 140 is stored in the HDD 17 (YES in step S34), and the process of step S35 and the process of step S36 are executed.

In this case, in step S35, the control unit 10 sets a setting item called "transmission size" in which the value "230", which is the largest number of operations, is stored in association with the plurality of setting items for the transmission function. Read from the history information 140. In step S36, the control unit 10 reads the URL of the manual and the page number "212" associated with the setting item "transmission size" from the HDD 17.

After the process of step S36, the control unit 10 executes the process of step S37 and the process of step S38 in the same manner as described above. In this case, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the transmission screen 110 and the two-dimensional code generated in step S37 in step S38.

It is assumed that the user confirms the transmission screen 110 and the two-dimensional code, and inputs the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 of the mobile terminal device 3. When the control unit 30 receives the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 with reference to FIG. 6, the control unit 30 executes the process of step S20 in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

It is assumed that the user points the lens of the mobile terminal device 3 toward the two-dimensional code displayed together with the transmission screen 110 and inputs an imaging instruction via the touch panel 32. When the control unit 30 determines that the imaging instruction is being received (YES in step S20) with reference to FIG. 6, the processes from step S21 to step S23 and step S27 are performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. To step S29 is executed.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing another display example of the manual. With reference to FIG. 17, the control unit 30 causes the display unit 31 to display the image 170 on the “212” page in the received manual. The user confirms the image 170 or the like displayed on the display unit 31, and inputs the setting for the setting item "transmission size" via the operation unit 16 of the image forming apparatus 2.

According to the first modification, the control unit 10 displays the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110 on the display unit 15, and the history information 140 is stored in the HDD 17. , The URL of the manual and the history information 140 generate and generate a two-dimensional code indicating the page number corresponding to the setting item indicated as the setting item with the largest number of operations for the copy function or the transmission function. The two-dimensional code is displayed on the display unit 15 together with the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110.

Further, when the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110 is displayed on the display unit 15, and the history information 140 is not stored in the HDD 17, the URL of the manual and the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen are displayed. A two-dimensional code 98 or a two-dimensional code 118 indicating a page number corresponding to 110 is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code 98 or two-dimensional code 118 is displayed on the display unit 15 together with the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110. Let me.

As a result, when the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110 is displayed on the display unit 15 of the image forming apparatus 2, and the history information 140 is stored in the HDD 19, the display unit 31 of the mobile terminal device 31 In the manual, the image of the page relating to the setting item most likely to be used by the user for the function corresponding to the copy screen 90 or the transmission screen 110 is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to save the user the trouble of finding the image of the page corresponding to the frequently used setting item from all the pages of the manual and displaying it on the display unit 31. Therefore, the convenience of the user is further improved.

(Second modification)
Hereinafter, the display system 1 according to the second modification of the present invention will be described. The configuration of the display system 1 according to the second modification is described above, except that the HDD 17 of the image forming apparatus 2 further stores the third control program, the third page number information, and the error information described later. It is the same as the configuration of the display system 1 according to the embodiment. Hereinafter, the points different from the above-described embodiment will be described.

[Structure of image forming apparatus 2]
As one of various control programs, the HDD 17 has a third two-dimensional code according to a second modification of the present invention, instead of the first control program for executing the first two-dimensional code display process described above. The third control program for executing the display process is stored.

The HDD 17 stores the page number of the manual corresponding to the error that may occur in the image forming apparatus 2 together with the first page number information 40 described above as the third page number information for each error. ing. Here, it is assumed that the HDD 17 stores, as the third page number information, the first page number of the part in which the explanation regarding the operation for canceling the error is described in the manual for each error. ..

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the third page number information. With reference to FIG. 18, in this case, the HDD 17 is the first page number of the portion in which the explanation for canceling the error "no paper remaining" is described as the third page number information 180 in the manual. The value "312" is stored in association with the error "no paper remaining". As the third page number information 180, the HDD 17 also sets the value of "320", which is the first page number of the part in which the explanation for clearing the "paper jam" error is described in the manual, to "paper". It is stored in association with the error "clogging".

The HDD 17 stores error information indicating an error occurring in the image forming apparatus 2. For example, when the paper stored in the paper cassette of the paper feed unit 14 runs out, the control unit 10 stores the error "no paper remaining" in the HDD 17 as error information. When the error indicated by the error information is cleared, the control unit 10 deletes the error information corresponding to the cleared error from the HD17.

[motion]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a third two-dimensional code display process. Hereinafter, the operation of the display system 1 according to the second modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 6. In the third two-dimensional code display process, the process of step S55 and the process of step S60 are the same as the process of step S13 and the process of step S17 in the above-mentioned first two-dimensional code display process. Hereinafter, in the operation of the display system 1 according to the second modification, the same operation as that of the above embodiment will not be repeatedly described.

(1) When the home screen is displayed With reference to FIG. 19, when the power of the image forming apparatus 2 is turned on, the control unit 10 starts executing the third two-dimensional code display process. It is determined whether or not the error information is stored in the HDD 17 (step S50). At this time, it is assumed that the image forming apparatus 2 is in a state where a paper jam of the recording paper P has occurred in the transport path T. The control unit 10 stores the error information indicating the error "paper jam" in the HDD 17.

In this case, the control unit 10 determines that the error information is stored in the HDD 17 (YES in step S50), reads the URL of the manual from the HDD 17, and responds to the error indicated by the error information. The page number is read from the third page number information 180 stored in the HDD 17 (step S51). In this case, the control unit 10 reads the URL of the manual and the page number "320" associated with the error "paper jam" from the HDD 17.

After the process of step S51, the control unit 10 uses the two-dimensional code generation program stored in the HDD 17 to generate a two-dimensional code indicating the URL of the read manual and the page number (step S52). .. After the process of step S52, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the generated two-dimensional code together with the home screen 70 (step S53).

It is assumed that the user confirms the home screen 70 and the two-dimensional code, and inputs the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 of the mobile terminal device 3. When the control unit 30 receives the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 with reference to FIG. 6, the control unit 30 executes the process of step S20 in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

It is assumed that the user points the lens of the mobile terminal device 3 toward the two-dimensional code displayed together with the home screen 70 and inputs an imaging instruction via the touch panel 32. When the control unit 30 determines that the imaging instruction is being received (YES in step S20) with reference to FIG. 6, the processes from step S21 to step S23 and step S27 are performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. To step S29 is executed.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing another display example of the manual. With reference to FIG. 20, the control unit 30 causes the display unit 31 to display the image 202 on the “320” page in the received manual. The user confirms the image 202 displayed on the display unit 31 and performs an operation for clearing the error "paper jam".

When the control unit 10 determines that the error information is not stored in the HDD 17 (NO in step S50), the control unit 10 performs the same as the processes from step S10 to step S12 in the first two-dimensional code display process described above. Then, the processes of step S54, step S52, and step S53 are executed.

(1) When the copy screen is displayed It is assumed that the user touches the key 72 of the home screen 70. With reference to FIG. 19, when the touch panel 16B detects a touch operation on the key 72, the control unit 10 determines that the selection instruction is being accepted (YES in step S55), and the error information is stored in the HDD 17. (Step S56).

At this time, it is assumed that the image forming apparatus 2 is in a state where the paper stored in the paper feed cassette of the paper feed unit 14 is exhausted. The control unit 10 stores the error information indicating the error "no paper remaining" in the HDD 17. In this case, the control unit 10 determines that the error information is stored in the HDD 17 (YES in step S56), reads the URL of the manual from the HDD 17, and responds to the error indicated by the error information. The page number is read from the third page number information 180 stored in the HDD 17 (step S57). In this case, the control unit 10 reads the URL of the manual and the page number "312" associated with the setting item "no paper remaining" from the HDD 17.

After the process of step S57, the control unit 10 uses the two-dimensional code generation program stored in the HDD 17 to generate a two-dimensional code indicating the URL of the read manual and the page number (step S58). .. After the process of step S58, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the generated two-dimensional code together with the function setting screen indicated by the selection instruction (step S59). In this case, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the copy screen 90 and the generated two-dimensional code.

It is assumed that the user confirms the copy screen 90 and the two-dimensional code, and inputs the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 of the mobile terminal device 3. When the control unit 30 receives the execution instruction via the touch panel 32 with reference to FIG. 6, the control unit 30 executes the process of step S20 in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

It is assumed that the user points the lens of the mobile terminal device 3 toward the two-dimensional code displayed together with the copy screen 90 and inputs an imaging instruction via the touch panel 32. When the control unit 30 determines that the imaging instruction is being received (YES in step S20) with reference to FIG. 6, the processes from step S21 to step S23 and step S27 are performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. To step S29 is executed.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing another display example of the manual. With reference to FIG. 21, the control unit 30 causes the display unit 31 to display the image 210 on the “312” page in the received manual. The user confirms the image 210 displayed on the display unit 31 and performs an operation for clearing the error "no paper remaining".

When the control unit 10 determines that the error information is not stored in the HDD 17 (NO in step S56), the control unit 10 performs the same as the processes from step S14 to step S16 in the first two-dimensional code display process described above. Then, the processes of step S61, step S58, and step S59 are executed.

When the key 74 of the home screen 70 is touched by the user, the processes from step S55 to step S59 are executed in the same manner as described above, and the control unit 10 displays the transmission screen 110 and the transmission screen 110 on the display unit 15. Display the generated 2D code.

According to the second modification, the control unit 10 displays the home screen 70 or the copy screen 90 on the display unit 15, and the error information is stored in the HDD 17. A two-dimensional code indicating the URL of the manual and the page number corresponding to the error indicated by the error information is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the display unit 15 together with the home screen 70 or the copy screen 90. Display it.

Further, the control unit 10 corresponds to the URL of the manual and the copy screen 90 when the display unit 15 displays the copy screen 90 and the error information is not stored in the HDD 17. A two-dimensional code 98 indicating the page number is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code 98 is displayed on the display unit 15 together with the copy screen 90.

As a result, when an error occurs in the image forming apparatus 2, the image of the page corresponding to the currently occurring error is displayed on the display unit 31 of the mobile terminal device in the manual. Will be. Therefore, it is possible to save the user's trouble of finding the image of the page corresponding to the error from all the pages of the manual and displaying it on the display unit 31. Therefore, the convenience of the user is further improved.

(Other variants)
The control unit 10 of the image forming apparatus 2 executes the first two-dimensional code display process in the above embodiment, executes the second two-dimensional code display process in the first modification, and executes the second two-dimensional code display process in the second modification. Although the third two-dimensional code display process has been executed, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment.

For example, the control unit 10 may be configured to selectively execute the first two-dimensional code display process or the second two-dimensional code display process. In this case, the HDD 17 stores the first page number information 40, the second page number information 130, and the history information 140 together with the first control program and the second control program. The control unit 10 has a process for displaying the manual page according to the operation history (first process) rather than a process for displaying the manual page according to the setting screen (first process) via the operation unit 16. When the first instruction for preferentially executing the second process) is received, the setting for executing the second two-dimensional code display process is performed. When the control unit 10 does not receive the first instruction via the operation unit 16, the control unit 10 makes a setting for executing the first two-dimensional code display process.

Further, the control unit 10 may be configured to selectively execute the first two-dimensional code display process or the third two-dimensional code display process. In this case, the HDD 17 stores the first page number information 40, the third page number information 180, and the error information together with the first control program and the third control program. When the control unit 10 receives the second instruction for preferentially executing the process (third process) for displaying the page of the manual corresponding to the error via the operation unit 16, the control unit 10 receives the second instruction. Make settings to execute the third two-dimensional code display process. When the control unit 10 does not receive the second instruction via the operation unit 16, the control unit 10 makes a setting for executing the first two-dimensional code display process.

Further, the control unit 10 may be configured to selectively execute the first two-dimensional code display process, the second two-dimensional code display process, or the third two-dimensional code display process. In this case, the HDD 17 together with the first control program, the second control program, and the third control program has the first page number information 40, the second page number information 130, the third page number information 180, and the history information 140. , And error information is stored.

In this case, for example, when an instruction for displaying a selection screen for selecting a process to be prioritized is input by the user by input via the operation unit 16, the control unit 10 sends the display unit 15 to the display unit 15. Display the selection screen. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the selection screen. With reference to FIG. 22, the control unit 10 has a box 221 for selecting a process (fourth process) for always displaying the Web page 80 on the selection screen 220, and a box for selecting the first process. 222, a box 223 for selecting the second process, a box 224 for selecting the third process, and a softkey 225 for determining the process to be prioritized are displayed.

When the user detects via the touch panel 16B that only the box 222 is checked and the key 225 is touched, the control unit 10 gives a third instruction for preferentially executing the first process. It is determined that the two-dimensional code is accepted, and the setting for executing the first two-dimensional code display process is performed.

When it is detected via the touch panel 16B that only the box 222 and the box 223 are checked and the key 225 is touched by the user, the control unit 10 determines that the first instruction is accepted, and the first instruction is received. Make settings to execute the two-dimensional code display process of 2.

When the user detects that only the box 222 and the box 224 are checked and the key 225 is touched via the touch panel 16B, the control unit 10 determines that the second instruction is being accepted, and the second instruction is received. Make settings for executing the two-dimensional code display process of 3.

When it is detected via the touch panel 16B that only the box 221 is checked and the key 225 is touched by the user, the control unit 10 displays the home screen 70, the copy screen 90, the transmission screen 110, and the like. When displaying any of the operation screens, a setting for generating a two-dimensional code indicating only the URL of the manual and performing the above-mentioned fourth process for displaying the generated two-dimensional code together with the operation screen. To do.

As a result, the user can select a desired two-dimensional code display process and have the image forming apparatus 2 execute the process, which further improves the convenience of the user.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first modification, and the second modification, the control unit 10 of the image forming apparatus 2 indicates only the URL of the manual when the display unit 15 displays the home screen 70. Although a dimensional code has been generated, the invention is not limited to such embodiments. For example, the HDD 17 stores in advance the page number of the manual corresponding to the home screen 70 as the first page number information, and the control unit 10 displays the home screen 70 on the display unit 15. , The two-dimensional code indicating the URL of the manual and the page number of the manual corresponding to the home screen 70 may be generated.

Further, in the second modification, only one error information is stored in the HDD 17, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the HDD 17 may store a plurality of error information. In this case, it is assumed that the HDD 17 stores the priority order for each error information. When the control unit 10 generates the two-dimensional code, the control unit 10 corresponds to the error indicated by the URL of the manual and the error information having the highest priority among the plurality of error information stored in the HDD 17. Generate a two-dimensional code indicating the page number of the manual.

Further, in the above embodiment, a two-dimensional code is shown as an example of the code, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. The code is not particularly limited as long as it can indicate the URL and page number information of the manual, and may be, for example, a one-dimensional code such as a barcode.

The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the above embodiment, a color multifunction device is used as an electronic device, but this is only an example, and another image forming apparatus such as a monochrome multifunction device, a copier, or a facsimile machine may be used. However, a PC may be used.

Further, the configuration and processing of the above-described embodiment shown with reference to FIGS. 1 to 22 are merely one embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not intended to be limited to the configuration and processing.

1 Display system 2 Image forming device 3 Mobile terminal device 4 Web server 10, 30 Control unit 15, 31 Display unit 16 Operation unit 17 HDD
34 Communication unit 35 Imaging unit

Claims (6)

A display system that includes an electronic device and a mobile terminal device.
The electronic device is
1st display and
A memory that stores the storage destination in the network of the manual relating to the operation of the electronic device and stores the page number of the manual corresponding to the operation screen for operating the electronic device for each operation screen. Department and
When the operation screen is displayed on the first display unit, a code indicating the save destination and the page number corresponding to the operation screen is generated, and the generated code is used together with the operation screen. 1 A first control unit that executes the first process to be displayed on the display unit is provided.
The mobile terminal device is
An imaging unit that captures the subject and
A communication unit that communicates with the server device that manages the manual, which is connected via the network.
2nd display and
The imaging unit is made to image the code displayed on the first display unit to acquire an image of the code, and an instruction manual stored in the storage destination indicated by the acquired code is provided. , The image of the page corresponding to the page number indicated by the code indicated by the acquired image in the manual received from the server device via the communication unit is displayed in the second display unit. A display system including a second control unit for displaying on the screen. When the first control unit of the electronic device causes the first display unit to display a home screen for selecting one of a plurality of functions that can be executed by the electronic device as the operation screen. , A code indicating only the save destination is generated, and the generated code is displayed on the first display unit together with the home screen.
The second control unit of the mobile terminal device acquires an image of the code displayed on the first display unit of the electronic device, which is captured by the imaging unit, and the code indicated by the acquired image. An input screen for inputting an instruction for acquiring the manual from the storage destination indicated by is received from the server device via the communication unit, and the received input screen is received by the second input screen. The display system according to claim 1, which is displayed on a display unit. The storage unit of the electronic device further stores the page numbers of the manuals corresponding to the setting items for each function that can be executed by the electronic device for each setting item, and operates for each setting item. The number of times is stored as history information,
The first control unit is a case where the first display unit displays a setting screen for setting the setting items as the operation screen, and the history information is stored in the storage unit. If so, the page corresponding to the setting item indicated as the setting item having the largest number of operations for the function corresponding to the setting item by the save destination and the history information. This is a case where a code indicating a number is generated, the second process of displaying the generated code on the first display unit together with the setting screen is executed, and the setting screen is displayed on the first display unit. The display system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first process is executed when the history information is not stored in the storage unit. The electronic device further includes an input unit into which user's instructions are input.
When the first control unit receives the first instruction for preferentially executing the second process via the input unit, whether or not the history information is stored in the storage unit. 3. The first process is executed according to the above, and the first process is executed when the first instruction is not received via the input unit. Display system. The storage unit of the electronic device further stores the page number of the manual corresponding to the error that may occur in the electronic device for each error, and also stores the error occurring in the electronic device. It remembers the error information that indicates
When the first control unit displays the operation screen on the first display unit and the error information is stored in the storage unit, the storage destination and the error information are stored. A third process is executed in which a code indicating the page number corresponding to the error indicated by the above is generated, and the generated code is displayed on the first display unit together with the operation screen. 1. The first process is executed when the operation screen is displayed on the display unit and the error information is not stored in the storage unit, according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The display system described in either. The electronic device further includes an input unit into which user's instructions are input.
When the first control unit receives the second instruction for preferentially executing the third process via the input unit, whether or not the error information is stored in the storage unit. 5. The first process is executed according to the above, and the first process is executed when the second instruction is not received via the input unit. Display system.

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