JP2021087110A - Image reading device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an image reading device that can easily delete scan data without repeating reading of a document.SOLUTION: In an image reading device that can automatically generate a file name of scan data in order to accept and execute a scan job on an operation screen and save the generated scan data, every time the scan data for which the file name is automatically generated is saved, the ID, the save destination, the file name, and the save date and time of the file are saved in a deletion target list, and a file deletion button 805 for instructing the deletion of the file registered in the deletion target list is displayed on the operation screen. When the file deletion button 805 is pressed, the deletion list display screen is displayed and the file selected by the user is deleted from the list.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present disclosure relates to image readers, and in particular to techniques for improving the user interface for managing scan data.

The image reading device reads the original and generates scan data. The generated scan data is saved in a storage location specified by the user.

When saving the scan data, it is necessary to specify the file name of the scan data in addition to the storage location. When the image reader uses an automatic document feeder (ADF) to read most documents by the so-called sheet-through method and generate scan data for each page, specify the file name. The effort becomes enormous.

For this reason, the image reading device is equipped with a function for automatically generating a file name, and is widely used regardless of the scanning method and the number of originals.

On the other hand, the storage capacity of the storage device, which is the storage destination of the scan data, continues to increase, and a large amount of data can be stored. Recently, cloud storage, which has become popular as a storage destination for scan data, also has a large capacity and a large amount of data is stored. The folder structure for organizing and storing a large amount of data is also becoming more complicated, and it is not uncommon for users to mistake the folder for storing scan data.

Also, since the automatically generated file name is not notified to the user, it is not always easy to identify which file was saved in the wrong folder, for example, to delete the file saved in the wrong folder. The effort is unnecessarily increased.

For such a problem, for example, the same document as the data to be deleted is read again to generate scan data, the scan data is compared with the stored data, and the data corresponding to the scan data is searched for. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

According to this prior art, the user can check and delete the contents of the found file without knowing the automatically generated file name. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the problem that the file left undeleted causes a security problem or wastefully occupies the storage area of the storage device.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-034923

However, if it takes time and effort to repeatedly read the original in order to search for the data to be deleted, the convenience of the user is impaired. For example, the user often notices that the scan data was saved in the wrong place immediately after saving, immediately after scanning the original for the saving, and this time for deleting the original. Repeating the above will give the user an unreasonable impression, and it is hard to say that it is comfortable.

In addition, after saving scan data by specifying multiple save destinations at the same time, you may want to save the user's trouble required for scanning the document by deleting the scan data only for some of the save destinations. ..

The present disclosure has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide an image reading device capable of easily deleting scan data without repeating reading of a document.

In order to achieve the above object, the image reading device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure has a screen display means for displaying an operation screen for accepting user operations, and when a document scanning instruction is received on the operation screen, the document is read and scanned. When the scan data generation means for generating data, the save destination receiving means for accepting the designation of the save destination of the scan data on the operation screen, and the automatic generation instruction of the file name of the scan data are received on the operation screen, A file name generating means that automatically generates the file name, a scan data saving means that saves the scan data in the specified save destination with the automatically generated file name, and a scan data that saves the scan data with the automatically generated file name. When this happens, the operation screen is provided with a display means for displaying a display for receiving an instruction to delete the scan data.

In this case, the storage means for storing the specified save destination and the save date and time of the scan data in association with the automatically generated file name, and the user operation for the display for receiving the deletion instruction of the scan data are accepted. If so, the file name, save destination, and save date and time stored in the storage means are displayed in a list, and the scan data selection receiving means for accepting the selection of scan data to be deleted and the selected scan data are deleted. A scan data deletion means may be provided.

In addition, the scan data deleting means may delete the file name, the saving destination, and the saving date and time stored in the storage means with respect to the selected scan data in addition to deleting the selected scan data.

Further, the storage means includes a login receiving means for accepting a user login, and when the scan data is saved during the login, the storage means associates the automatically generated file name with the designated save destination and the scan data. Even if the scan data selection receiving means stores the save date and time of the file, displays a list of the file names, save destinations, and save dates and times stored by the storage means during the login, and accepts the selection of scan data to be deleted. Good.

Further, after logging out, the display for accepting the deletion instruction may be deleted from the operation screen.

Further, the scan data selection receiving means has a file name, a saving destination, and a saving date and time stored by the storage means within a predetermined time from the time when the user operation for the display for receiving the deletion instruction of the scan data is received. May be displayed in a list to accept the selection of scan data to be deleted.

Further, a login receiving means for accepting user login is provided, the storage means associates with the automatically generated file name, and further stores the login name of the user who has given the scan instruction, and the scan data selection receiving means , The login names may also be displayed in a list.

Further, a set determination for determining whether or not the document related to the next scan instruction is set at a position where scanning can be started while the display means is displaying for accepting the deletion instruction. The means and the display for accepting the deletion instruction may be erased when it is determined that the document has been set at the position.

Further, as a next operation determination means for determining whether or not a user operation has been performed for the next scan instruction on the operation screen while the display means is displaying for receiving the deletion instruction. , When it is determined that the user operation has been performed for the next scan instruction, the display for accepting the deletion instruction may be deleted.

Further, a box storage means for storing scan data is provided in a box in the own device, the storage means stores information in the box in which the scan data is stored as the storage destination, and the scan data deletion means is selected. A deletion request may be made to the box in which the scanned data is stored.

Further, the SMB server is provided with an SMB storage means for storing scan data, and the storage means uses the information of the SMB server that stores the scan data, the information for logging in to the SMB server, and the SMB server as the storage destination. The scan data deletion means may send an SMB deletion command to the SMB server in which the selected scan data is stored, storing the information of the directory in which the scan data is stored.

Further, the FTP server is provided with an FTP storage means for storing scan data, and the storage means uses the information of the FTP server that stores the scan data, the information for logging in to the FTP server, and the FTP server as the storage destination. The scan data deletion means may send an FTP deletion command to the FTP server in which the selected scan data is stored by storing the information of the directory in which the scan data is stored.

Further, a cloud storage means for storing scan data in the cloud storage is provided, and the storage means has information on the cloud storage in which the scan data is stored, information for logging in to the cloud storage, and the cloud storage as the storage destination. The scan data deletion means transmits a deletion command specified by the Web API of the cloud storage to the cloud storage in which the selected scan data is stored. You may.

In addition, when a remote scan instruction including a designation of a save destination of scan data and an instruction to automatically generate a file name of the scan data is received from another device, a second scan data generation that reads the document and generates scan data is received. The means, the second file name generation means for automatically generating the file name in response to the automatic generation instruction of the file name included in the remote scan instruction, and the scan data are specified in the remote scan instruction. The second scan data saving means for saving with the automatically generated file name in the save destination, and when the scan data is saved with the automatically generated file name, the other device receives an instruction to delete the scan data. A second display means for displaying the data may be provided.

In this way, since the display for accepting the scan data deletion instruction is displayed, the scan data can be easily deleted without repeating the scanning of the original.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing a main configuration of the image forming apparatus 1. It is a top view which shows the main structure of operation panel 140. It is a block diagram which shows the main structure of the control system of an image forming apparatus 1. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the main routine which an image forming apparatus 1 executes. It is a flowchart explaining the scanning process executed by the image forming apparatus 1. It is a table which exemplifies the deletion target list which recorded the information about the scan data which automatically generated the file name. It is a flowchart explaining the file deletion process executed by the image forming apparatus 1. (A) exemplifies an operation screen in which a file deletion button is displayed on the menu screen displayed during user login, and (b) is an operation screen in which a file deletion button is displayed on the menu screen displayed without user login. (C) illustrates the deletion list display screen displayed during user login, and (d) illustrates the deletion list display screen displayed without user login. It is a sequence diagram explaining the procedure of deleting a file stored in a BOX 122. It is a sequence diagram explaining the procedure of deleting the file stored in the SMB server 152. It is a sequence diagram explaining the procedure of deleting the file stored in the FTP server 153. It is a sequence diagram explaining the procedure of deleting the file stored in the cloud storage 154. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the recording process of the deletion handling list, which is a difference from the embodiment of the scan process according to the modified example of the present disclosure, and (b) is the embodiment of the file deletion process. It is a flowchart explaining the difference part with. It is a flowchart explaining the main routine which concerns on another modification of this disclosure. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the recording process of the deletion handling list, which is a difference from the embodiment in the scan process according to another modification of the present disclosure, and (b) explains the file deletion process. It is a flowchart. It is a sequence diagram explaining the procedure related to the scan data between the image forming apparatus 1 and PC 151 which concerns on the modification of this disclosure.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the image reading device according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.
[1] Configuration of Image Forming Device First, the configuration of the image forming apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the image forming apparatus 1 is a so-called multi-function peripheral (MFP), which includes a scanner unit 100, an automatic document feeder (ADF: Automatic Document Feeder) 110, a printer unit 120, and a feeder unit. It includes a paper unit 130 and an operation panel 140.

The image forming apparatus 1 is a PC (Personal Computer) 151, an SMB (Server Message Block) server 152, an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server 153, and a cloud storage 154 via a communication network 160 such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet. Etc. are connected. As the cloud storage 154, OneDrive (registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States), Evernote (registered trademark of Evernote Corporation), and Google Drive (registered trademark of Google LLC) can be used.

When scanning a document by the so-called sheet-through method, the scanner unit 100 scans the document by using the automatic document transport device 110 while transporting the documents one by one from the bundle of documents placed on the document tray 111. Generate data. After scanning, the originals are sequentially ejected onto the output tray 112. Further, when the original is read by the platen set method, the scanner unit 100 reads the original placed on the platen glass (not shown) and generates scan data.

The scan data generated by scanning the document by the scanner unit 100 can be stored by using the BOX 122 of the image forming apparatus 1. The BOX 122 is a function of storing data in a hard disk mounted on the image forming apparatus 1 and taking it out and using it when necessary. In addition to the BOX 122, scan data can be stored using the SMB server 152, the FTP server 153, and the cloud storage 154.

The printer unit 120 forms an image on the recording sheet supplied by the paper feeding unit 130 by using the scan data generated by the scanner unit 100 and the image data received from an external device such as the PC 151 via the communication network 160. The recording sheet on which the image is formed is discharged onto the output tray 121.

The image forming apparatus 1 receives and executes a job such as a printer job or a scan job from an external device such as a PC 151 via a communication network 160. The image forming apparatus 1 presents information to the user and accepts operation input by the user by using the operation panel 140.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operation panel 140 includes a touch panel 200, a speaker 201, a power key 211, a hard key 212, a start key 213, a stop key 214, a reset key 215, a menu key 216, and an ID key 217. The touch panel 200 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) and a touch pad, and displays a screen for a user or accepts a touch input by the user.

As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the user displays the file deletion button on the liquid crystal display of the touch panel 200 and detects the pressing of the file deletion button by using the touch pad, so that the user can delete the scan data file. Make it easy to delete. The speaker 201 is for outputting audio to the user.

The power key 211 is a key for turning on the power of the image forming apparatus 1, and the hard key 212 is customized by the user to set a function to be executed when pressed. The start key 213 is a key for starting the execution of the job after the setting of the execution conditions of the job is completed. The stop key 214 is a key for stopping a running job. The reset key 215 is a key for resetting the setting on the displayed screen.

The menu key 216 is a key for displaying the top menu. The ID key 217 is a key for starting the authentication process when the operation panel 140 is in the logout state and for logging out when the operation panel 140 is in the login state. Further, the operation panel 140 is provided with a short-range wireless communication interface 218 for linking with a mobile terminal or the like.
[2] Control system of the image forming apparatus 1 Next, the control system of the image forming apparatus 1 will be described.

The image forming apparatus 1 has a built-in control unit 300 as shown in FIG. The control unit 300 is a so-called computer system including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 301, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 302, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 303, and the like. The CPU 301 reads the boot program from the ROM 302 and starts the boot program when the reset signal is input, and executes the OS (Operating System), the control program, and the like read from the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 304 using the RAM 303 as a work storage area. ..

The control program includes an operation panel control program for controlling the operation panel 140, a deletion file management program that executes processing related to the deletion file management list described later, and a file that executes processing for deleting a file selected by the user. There are a deletion program, a BOX management program that manages the BOX 122, and the like.

A part of the HDD 304 is used as a BOX 122, for example, for storing scan data. The control unit 300 includes a timer 306, and can acquire the current time, the elapsed time, and the like by referring to the timer value of the timer 306. The NIC (Network Interface Card) 306 executes a process for communicating with a device such as a PC 151, an SMB server 152, an FTP server 153, and a cloud storage 154 via a communication network 160. This makes it possible to accept jobs from other devices and save scan data in other devices.

The control unit 300 controls the scanner unit 100, the automatic document transfer device 110, the printer unit 120, and the paper feed unit 130 according to the setting contents of the job received from the user, and executes the job. It also controls the operation panel 140 in order to present information to the user and accept user operations.
[3] Operation of the image forming apparatus 1 Next, the operation of the image forming apparatus 1 will be described with particular attention to the generation, storage, and deletion of scan data.
(3-1) Main Routine Regarding the generation, storage, and deletion of scan data, the image forming apparatus 1 first accepts a user's login operation using the operation panel 140 as shown in FIG. 4, and the login authentication is performed. If successful (S401: YES), then if a scan instruction is received from the user (S402: YES), the scan process described later is executed (S406). Further, when the delete button displayed on the operation panel 140 is pressed instead of the scan instruction (S402: NO) (S403: YES), the file deletion process described later is executed (S407).

If the delete button is not pressed (S403: NO) and the user logs out (S404: YES), the delete button displayed on the operation panel 140 is deleted (S405), and the process proceeds to step S401. , The above process is repeated. Further, after the processing of steps S406 and S407, and when the user has not logged out (S404: NO), the process proceeds to step S402 and the above processing is repeated.
(3-2) Scan processing (S406)
In the scanning process, as shown in FIG. 5, first, the scanner unit 100 is controlled to read the document and execute a scan to generate scan data (S501). Next, when the scan job specifies that the file name is automatically generated, or when the user operation to automatically generate the file name after scanning is accepted (S501: YES), the file name is automatically generated (S501: YES). S502).

In the present embodiment, a character string that lists the date and time when the scan was executed, in other words, the date and time when the scan data was generated, is automatically generated, starting with the character string "Scan" that laughs at the scan data as the file name. To do. For example, the file name of the scan data in PDF (Portable Document Format) format generated at 15:32:18 on October 22 is "Scan1022153218.pdf". The extension "pdf" indicates that the file is in PDF format.

Needless to say, the rule used when automatically generating the file name is not limited to the above, and the file name may be automatically generated using another rule. For example, since the image forming apparatus 1 can generate only one scan data at a time, the scan data are distinguished from each other by using the date and time, but there is a possibility that a plurality of users log in and generate the scan data at the same time. In some cases, the files generated at the same time may be distinguished from each other by including the user's login name in the automatically generated file name.

After the file name is automatically generated, if the save destination is specified in the scan job, the scan data is saved in the save destination or the save destination received by the user operation after scanning (S504). Then, the file name, save destination, user name (the login name or the name associated with the login name) and the save date and time of the scan data are recorded in the deletion target list (S505). As illustrated in FIG. 6, the deletion target list 6 records an ID, a user name, a file name, a save destination, login information, and a save date and time for each scan data. The login information is information required to access the storage destination server or the like.

After saving the file name of the scan data in the deletion target list, the deletion button is displayed on the operation panel 140 (S506). As a result, as illustrated in FIG. 8 (a), the delete button on the operation screen 801 (in the example of FIG. 8 (a), it is described as a "file delete button" for the user to understand) 805. Is displayed. In the example of FIG. 8A, the file delete button 805 is displayed on the menu screen 801. However, the file is not limited to the menu screen until the user logs out and the delete button 805 is deleted (S405). , The delete button 805 may be displayed on all the operation screens 801.

If the file name is not automatically generated (S501: NO), the operation panel 140 is used to accept the file name (S507). The file name may be specified in advance in the scan job. After accepting the file name, if the save destination is specified in the scan job, the scan data is saved with the file name in the save destination or the save destination accepted by the user operation after scanning (S508).

After the processing of steps S506 and S508, the process returns to the main routine.
(3-3) File deletion process (S407)
In the file deletion process, as shown in FIG. 7, among the information related to the scan data recorded in the deletion target list, the user who is currently logged in to the image forming apparatus 1 executes the scan during the current login period. The files of the scanned data are displayed in a list on the operation panel 140 (S701). In the example of FIG. 8C, the deletion list display screen 821 displays the character string 822 "Yamada" indicating the currently logged-in user, the deletion list 823, and the deletion button 824.

In the deletion list 823, "ID", "file name", "save destination", and "save date" are listed for each scan data file that the user "Yamada" scanned during the current login period. ing. The deletion list 823 is provided with a "selection" field, and when the "selection" field of the file to be deleted is checked and the delete button 824 is pressed (S702: YES), the "selection" field is checked. The file is deleted (S703).

When deleting a file selected by the user, the save destination and login information recorded in the deletion target list are referred to, and the deletion process of the file is executed using this information. In the following, the procedure of file deletion processing will be described for each save destination.
(3-3-1) Deletion of File Saved in BOX 122 When deleting a file saved in BOX 122, the user of the image forming apparatus 1 is displayed on the menu screen 801 or the like as shown in FIG. When the delete button 824 is pressed, the operation panel control program sends a list information acquisition request to the delete file management program. When the list information acquisition request is received, the deleted file management program refers to the deleted file management list, creates list information, and sends it to the operation panel control program. Upon receiving the list information, the operation panel control program displays the deletion list display screen 821 as illustrated in FIG. 8C.

Next, when the user selects a file on the deletion list display screen 821 and presses the delete button 824, the operation panel control program sends a deletion request to the file deletion program together with the ID of the file included in the list information. Send. When the deletion request is received, the file deletion program sends the deletion file information request to the deletion file management program together with the ID received together with the deletion request.

When the deleted file information request is received, the deleted file management program refers to the deleted file management list, acquires the deleted file information corresponding to the ID received together with the deleted file information request, and sends the deleted file information to the file deletion program. To do. When the file is saved in the BOX 122, the BOX name and the file name are transmitted as the deleted file information.

Upon receiving the deleted file information, the file deletion program sends the received BOX name and file name as the deleted file information to the BOX management program, and requests the deletion of the file. After executing the deletion of the file, the BOX management program notifies the file deletion program of the deletion result. The deletion results include, for example, successful deletion and failure to delete because the corresponding file does not exist.

The file deletion program notifies the operation panel control program of the deletion result in response to the deletion request received from the operation panel control program. The operation panel control program displays according to the deletion result received from the file deletion program, and presents the information regarding the file deletion to the user.
(3-3-2) Deleting a file saved in the SMB server 152 The procedure to be executed when deleting a file saved in the SMB server 152 is that the file deletion program deletes the file information in the operation panel control program. Up to the point of sending the request, it is the same as the case of deleting the file saved in the BOX 122, so the explanation is omitted.

When the file to be deleted is stored in the SMB server 152, as shown in FIG. 10, the SMB server name, login information, storage directory, and file name are transmitted as the deleted file information.

Upon receiving the deleted file information, the file deletion program negotiates a protocol with the SMB server 152. If the protocol negotiation is successful and the SMB server 152 returns OK, the file deletion program sends the user name and password as login information for session setup.

When the session setup is successful and OK is returned from the SMB server 152, the file deletion program sends the save directory name to the SMB server 152 for tree connection. When the tree connection is successful and OK is returned from the SMB server 152, the file deletion program sends the file name to the SMB server 152 to request deletion.

When the SMB server 152 succeeds in deleting the file and returns OK, the file deletion program sends the deletion result to the operation panel control program.
(3-3-3) Deleting a file stored in the FTP server 153 The procedure executed when deleting a file stored in the FTP server 153 is also a file deletion program deleted in the operation panel control program. Up to the point where the information request is sent, the explanation is omitted because it is the same as the case of deleting the file saved in the BOX 122.

When the file to be deleted is stored in the FTP server 153, as shown in FIG. 11, the FTP server name, the FTP login information, the storage directory, and the file name are transmitted as the deletion file information.

Upon receiving the deleted file information, the file deletion program requests the FTP server 153 to make an FTP connection by designating 21 as the port number used for the control TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) session. When the FTP connection is successful and the response code 220 (Service ready for new user) is returned from the FTP server 153, the file deletion program sends a USER command including the user name of the FTP login information.

When the response code 331 (User name okay, need password) is returned from the FTP server 153 to the USER command, the file deletion program sends the password to the FTP server 153. When the authentication is successful and the response code 230 (User logged in, proceed) is returned from the FTP server 153, the file deletion program sends a TYPE command for specifying the transfer mode to the FTP server 153.

When the FTP server 153 returns a response code 200 (Command okay: type set), the file deletion program sends a PORT command for specifying the port number to the FTP server 153. When the FTP server 153 alters the response code 200 (Command okay: port command successful), the file deletion program sends a DELE command specifying the save directory and the file name to the FTP server 153.

When the FTP server 153 returns the response code 200 (Command okay: dele command successful), it is determined that the file deletion is successful, and the file deletion program sends the deletion result to the operation panel control program.
(3-3-4) Deletion of files stored in cloud storage 154 Here, a case where cloud storage 154 is Google Drive (registered trademark of Google LLC) will be described as an example. The procedure executed when deleting the file stored in the cloud storage 154 is also the file stored in the BOX 122 until the file deletion program sends the deletion file information request to the operation panel control program. Since it is the same as the case of deleting, the explanation is omitted.

When the cloud storage 154 is Google Drive (registered trademark of Google LLC), as shown in FIG. 12, the Google drive, access token, file name and field are transmitted as deleted file information.

Upon receiving the deleted file information, the file deletion program sends a DELETE command to Google Drive (a registered trademark of Google LLC). In this DELETE command, https: // www. googleapis. com / drive / v3 / field (access token) is specified.

When Google Drive (registered trademark of Google LLC) returns a response code 200 (OK) when the specified file is successfully deleted in response to the DELETE command, the file deletion program sends the deletion result to the operation panel control program. To do.
[4] Modified Examples Although the present disclosure has been described above based on the embodiments, it goes without saying that the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the following modified examples can be implemented. ..
(4-1) In the above embodiment, the case where the user logs in to the image forming apparatus 1 and instructs scanning has been described as an example, but it goes without saying that the present disclosure is not limited to this, and instead of this. Or, in addition to this, the following may be performed.

That is, when adding new scan data information to the deletion target list in the scan process (S406), the file name, save destination, and save date and time are recorded as shown in FIG. 13 (a) (S1301). , The user name is not recorded because the user is not logged in and the user name cannot be identified. Further, since it is before login, the file deletion button 815 is also displayed on the login screen 811 as illustrated in FIG. 8 (b).

Further, in the file deletion process (S407), as shown in FIG. 13B, the user is not logged in and the time when the current user starts using the image forming apparatus 1 cannot be specified. First, the current date and time is acquired with reference to the timer 305 (S1311). Next, among the scan data recorded in the deletion target list, the scan data that was scanned within a predetermined period in which the storage date and time dates back to the current date and time is selected and illustrated in FIG. 8 (d). The list is displayed (S1312).

By doing so, even when the user is using the image forming apparatus 1 without logging in, by applying the present disclosure, the file saved in the wrong save destination can be easily deleted. Can be done.
(4-2) In the above embodiment, the case where the file deletion button 824 is deleted at the timing when the user logs off has been described as an example, but it goes without saying that the present disclosure is not limited to this. Alternatively, in addition to this, the following may be performed.

That is, when the user executes the scan without logging in to the image forming apparatus 1, the user does not log off. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, after the previous scanning process is completed, the document tray of the automatic document conveying device 110 When a bundle of documents is placed on 111 and scanning can be started (S1403: YES), the user determines that the scan data generated by the previous scan process can be saved in the correct save destination. Since there is a high possibility that this has been done, the delete button 824 is deleted (S1407).

Further, even when the user starts setting the job using the operation panel 140 in order to cause the image forming apparatus 1 to execute the next job (S1404: YES), the same possibility as described above is high, so the deletion is performed. Button 824 may be erased (S1407).

By erasing the delete button 824 in this way, it is possible to delete the display that is likely to be unnecessary for the user from the operation screen of the operation panel 140, so that the operation screen becomes easier to see and the convenience of the user is improved. be able to.
(4-3) In the above embodiment, a case where a user inputs a scan job using the operation panel 140 included in the image forming apparatus 1 has been described as an example, but it goes without saying that the present disclosure is not limited to this. , Alternatively or in addition to this, the following may be done.

That is, even when a scan job is input to the image forming device 1 from a device different from the image forming device 1 such as PC 151, the delete button is displayed on the operation screen of the device different from the image forming device 1. You may.

Specifically, to explain the case where the other device is PC 151 as an example, as shown in FIG. 15A, after adding new scan data information to the deletion target list in the scan process (S406). In (S505), in response to the operation screen request from the PC 151, the operation screen displaying the file deletion button is transmitted to the PC 151 (S1501).

Further, in the file deletion process (S407), as shown in FIG. 15B, among the information related to the scan data recorded in the deletion target list, the user who is currently logged in to the PC 151 is the current login period. The list information of the scan data for which the scan is executed is transmitted to the PC 151 so that the files can be displayed in a list on the operation screen of the PC 151 (S1511).

After that, when the notification about which file the user has selected is received from the PC 151 (S1512: YES), the selected file is deleted (S1513), and the deletion result is notified to the PC 151 (S1514). Further, in response to the operation screen request from the PC 151, the operation screen that does not display the file deletion button is transmitted to the PC 151 (S1515). After that, it returns to the main routine.

The file deletion process (S407) is executed when the image forming apparatus 1 receives from the PC 151 that the user presses the file deletion button displayed on the operation screen of the PC 151.

FIG. 16 shows a processing sequence when a scan job is input to the image forming apparatus 1 from the PC 151. As shown in FIG. 16, when the user of the PC 151 tries to display the operation screen in the driver program of the image forming apparatus 1 mounted on the PC 151, the PC 151 requests the image forming apparatus 1 for the operation screen. In response to this request, the image forming apparatus 1 transmits an operation screen that does not display the file deletion button to the PC 151.

When the user specifies to automatically generate the file name of the scan data and requests the execution of the scan job, the PC 151 requests the image forming apparatus 1 to execute the scan job having the contents. Upon receiving the request, the image forming apparatus 1 executes a scan job and notifies the PC 151 of the result. FIG. 16 illustrates the case where the scan job is successful. When the PC 151 receives the job execution result, the PC 151 requests the operation screen from the image forming apparatus 1. In response to this request, the image forming apparatus 1 transmits an operation screen displaying the file deletion button to the PC 151.

After that, when the user presses the file deletion button displayed on the operation screen of the PC 151, the PC 151 specifies the file selected by the user and instructs the image forming apparatus 1 to delete the file. When the image forming apparatus 1 deletes the file and notifies the PC 151 of the file deletion result, the PC 151 transmits a display screen request to the image forming apparatus 1. In response in this way, the image forming apparatus 1 transmits a display screen that does not display the file deletion button to the PC 151.

In this way, even if the user is using the image forming apparatus 1 from another apparatus, by applying the present disclosure, the file saved in the wrong storage destination can be easily deleted. Can be done.
(4-4) In the above embodiment, the case where the file selected by the user is deleted from the listed files has been described as an example, but it goes without saying that the present disclosure is not limited to this. Alternatively, or in addition, the user-selected file may be moved to a user-newly specified destination.

Further, when the image forming apparatus 1 can save the scan data in a plurality of storage destinations in one scan, only the files saved in some of the plurality of storage destinations are saved. You may delete it.

In either case, in the file deletion process (S407), if a field for specifying the movement of the file is provided in the list display or the necessity of deletion can be selected for each save destination, the user can use the file deletion process (S407). The convenience can be further improved.
(4-5) In the above embodiment, the case where the image forming apparatus 1 which is the embodiment of the image reading apparatus according to the present disclosure is a multifunction device has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Needless to say, instead of this, the present disclosure may be applied to a single-function device having a scanning function such as a scanner device, a copying device, or a facsimile device. Even in this case, the same effect as when the present disclosure is applied to the multifunction device can be obtained.

The image reading device according to the present disclosure is useful as a device having an improved user interface for managing scan data.

1 ... Image forming device 100 ... Scanner unit 110 ... Automatic document transfer device 122 ... BOX
140 ... Operation panel 151 ... PC
152 ... SMB server 153 ... FTP server 154 ... Cloud storage

Claims (14)

Screen display means to display the operation screen that accepts user operations,
A scan data generation means that reads a document and generates scan data when a document scan instruction is received on the operation screen.
On the operation screen, a storage destination receiving means for receiving the designation of the storage destination of the scan data, and
When the automatic generation instruction of the file name of the scan data is received on the operation screen, the file name generation means for automatically generating the file name and the file name generation means.
A scan data saving means for saving the scan data in the designated save destination with the automatically generated file name, and
An image reading device comprising: a display means for receiving a display for receiving an instruction to delete the scan data on the operation screen when the scan data is saved with the automatically generated file name. A storage means for storing the specified save destination and the save date and time of the scan data in association with the automatically generated file name, and
When a user operation for the display for receiving the deletion instruction of the scan data is received, the file name, the save destination, and the save date and time stored in the storage means are displayed in a list, and the scan data to be deleted can be selected. Scan data selection acceptance means to accept,
The image reading device according to claim 1, further comprising a scan data deleting means for deleting selected scan data. The claim for deleting scan data is characterized in that, in addition to deleting the selected scan data, the file name, storage destination, and storage date and time stored by the storage unit with respect to the selected scan data are deleted. Item 2. The image reading device according to item 2. Equipped with a login reception means that accepts user login
When the scan data is saved during the login, the storage means stores the designated save destination and the save date and time of the scan data in association with the automatically generated file name.
2. The scan data selection receiving means may display the file name, the saving destination, and the saving date and time stored by the storage means during the login in a list, and accept the selection of the scan data to be deleted. The image reading device according to 3. The image reading device according to claim 4, further comprising a display erasing means for erasing the display for receiving the deletion instruction from the operation screen after logging out. The scan data selection receiving means lists a file name, a saving destination, and a saving date and time stored by the storage means within a predetermined time from the time when the user operation for the display for receiving the deletion instruction of the scan data is received. The image reading device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the image reading device is displayed and accepts selection of scan data to be deleted. Equipped with a login reception means that accepts user login
The storage means stores the login name of the user who has given the scan instruction in association with the automatically generated file name.
The image reading device according to claim 6, wherein the scan data selection receiving means also displays a list of the login names. With the display means displaying for accepting the deletion instruction, the set determination means for determining whether or not the document related to the next scan instruction is set at a position where scanning can be started. ,
The image reading device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein when it is determined that the document has been set at the position, the display for receiving the deletion instruction is erased. While the display means is displaying for accepting the deletion instruction, the next operation determination means for determining whether or not the user operation has been performed for the next scan instruction on the operation screen, and the next operation determination means.
The image reading device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein when it is determined that a user operation has been performed for the next scan instruction, the display for accepting the deletion instruction is erased. Equipped with a box storage means to store scan data in a box inside the own device
The storage means stores the information of the box in which the scan data is stored as the storage destination, and stores the information in the box.
The image reading device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the scan data deleting means makes a deletion request to a box in which the selected scan data is stored. Equipped with SMB storage means to store scan data on the SMB server
The storage means stores the information of the SMB server that stores the scan data, the information for logging in to the SMB server, and the information of the directory that stores the scan data in the SMB server as the storage destination.
The image reading device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the scan data deleting means transmits an SMB deletion command to an SMB server in which the selected scan data is stored. Equipped with an FTP storage means to store scan data on an FTP server
The storage means stores the information of the FTP server that stores the scan data, the information for logging in to the FTP server, and the information of the directory that stores the scan data in the FTP server as the storage destination.
The image reading device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the scan data deleting means transmits an FTP deletion command to an FTP server in which the selected scan data is stored. Equipped with a cloud storage method to store scan data in cloud storage
The storage means stores, as the storage destination, information on the cloud storage in which the scan data is stored, information for logging in to the cloud storage, and information on the directory in which the scan data is stored in the cloud storage.
The scan data deletion means according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the scan data deletion means transmits a deletion command specified by WebAPI of the cloud storage to the cloud storage in which the selected scan data is stored. The image reader described. When a remote scan instruction including the specification of the save destination of the scan data and the automatic generation instruction of the file name of the scan data is received from another device, the second scan data generation means for scanning the document and generating the scan data. ,
A second file name generation means for automatically generating the file name in response to the file name automatic generation instruction included in the remote scan instruction, and
A second scan data saving means for saving the scan data in the save destination specified in the remote scan instruction with the automatically generated file name, and
A claim characterized in that, when scan data is saved with the automatically generated file name, the other device is provided with a second display means for displaying a display for receiving a deletion instruction of the scan data. Item 2. The image reading device according to any one of Items 1 to 13.

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