JP2021106312A - Image reading system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an image reading system that is further convenient for a user.SOLUTION: In a push scan mode for transmitting image data read by an image reading device to a transmission destination based on an operation for the image reading device, an image reading system integrally manages push scan operations such that it can specify, with selectable identification information, two of a first push scan operation to, when the operation is performed in the image reading device, read the image data and transmit the image data to the transmission destination in accordance with a first job from an information processing apparatus, a second push scan operation to, when the operation is performed in the image reading device, read the image data and directly transmit the image data to an arbitrary destination being a transmission destination in accordance with a second job, and a third push scan operation to, when the operation is performed in the image reading device, read the image data and transmit the image data to a transmission destination in accordance with a third job designated by the information processing apparatus connected with the image reading device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an image reading system that supports push scanning in which a scanning instruction for reading an image and an image transmission process for transmitting the read image to an information processing apparatus are performed on various terminals.

Conventionally, a pull scan function that connects a scanner device that reads an image of a document and a personal computer and sends and saves the image data read by the scanner device to the personal computer based on the user operation accepted by the personal computer, and a user that receives the image by the scanner device. An image reading system that implements a push scan function that transmits and saves image data read by a scanner device based on an operation to a predetermined storage destination is known (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-91531 Japanese Patent No. 03595752

The push scan function of the conventional image reading system is based on the premise that the image reading device independently performs operations, scanning instructions, and transmission processing. However, some push scan functions start scanning with an operation on the image reader, but from the viewpoint of resources and performance, the actual scan instruction and transmission processing are performed by a device different from the image reader. include. Since the scanning and transmitting processes are performed by a device different from the image reading device, processing different from the push scanning function of the conventional image reading system is required.

That is, in the conventional image reading system, the pull scan function, the push scan function performed by the image reading device independently, and the push scan function performed by another terminal device for a part of the processing are used properly according to each function. I had to switch to processing. In that case, it took a lot of time and effort for the switching operation, and it was not convenient for the user.

In view of the above, the image reading system according to the present invention is
An image reader and a plurality of information processing devices are connected via a network, and image data read by the image reader according to set image reading conditions is transmitted to one of the plurality of information processing devices. It's a system
The image data is read by the image reading device according to the first job set in association with the first information processing device among the plurality of information processing devices, and the image data is transmitted to the first information processing device. 1 push scan operation and
The image data read by the image reading device is read by the image reading device according to a second job set to directly transmit the image data read by the image reading device to an arbitrary destination which is a transmission destination, and the image data is sent to the transmission destination. It has a second push scan operation to transmit to the second information processing device.
It is connected to the image reading device and a plurality of information processing devices via a network, and has a management device that centrally manages the first push scan operation and the second push scan operation so as to be identifiable by selectable identification information. It is characterized by that.

Further, the image reading device and the plurality of information processing devices are connected via a network, and the image data read by the image reading device according to the set image reading conditions is transmitted to one of the plurality of information processing devices. It is an image reading system
The image data is read by the image reading device according to the first job set in association with the first information processing device among the plurality of information processing devices, and the image data is transmitted to the first information processing device. 1 push scan operation and
The image data is read by the image reading device according to a third job in which the setting data is stored in the third information processing device connected to the image reading device among the plurality of information processing devices, and the plurality of image data are read. It has a third push scan operation of transmitting to a fourth information processing device which is a transmission destination of the information processing devices of the above.
It is connected to the image reading device and a plurality of information processing devices via a network, and has a management device that centrally manages the first push scan operation and the third push scan operation so as to be identifiable by selectable identification information. It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, since it is possible to automatically switch and execute a plurality of types of scanning operations, it is possible to realize an image reading system that is easy for the user to use.

It is a schematic block diagram of the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic of the sheet feed type scanner as a scanner apparatus in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the control part of the image reading apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the discharge tray of the image reader which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention in the unfolded state. It is a figure for demonstrating the network adapter NW / AD which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is the figure which shows the structure by function, and (b) is the flowchart for demonstrating the control example. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure example of the PC which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing of the application on the PC side in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating scan transmission processing in image reading apparatus A which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of the job setting in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the job setting process by a PC in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the dialog box for job setting displayed on the PC in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the dialog box for job setting displayed on the PC in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the pull scan mode in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the 1st push scan operation in the push scan mode in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the 2nd push scan operation in the push scan mode in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the 3rd push scan operation in the push scan mode in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process on the user operation terminal side in the 1st push scan mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process on the user operation terminal side in the 2nd push scan mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing on the image reader side in the 2nd push scan mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process on the user operation terminal side in the 3rd push scan mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the execution process of the export function in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the dialog box for job management displayed on the display part of the PC which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the dialog box for job management which shows the communication error displayed on the display part of the PC which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the execution process of the import function in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed processing in execution of the import function in the image reading system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the dialog box for job management which confirms the overwrite which is displayed on the display part of the PC which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the dialog box for job management which notifies that the job could not be registered in the PC which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the dialog box for job management which notifies that the job is registered by changing the job number in the PC which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
<Configuration of image reading system>
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an image reading system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the image reading system of the present embodiment includes a plurality of PC500s serving as information processing devices, scanner devices DR1 and DR2, and a network adapter NW / AD in which the scanner devices DR2 are individually connected by USB or the like. , A mobile terminal M such as a smartphone or a tablet, which is an example of a user operation terminal, and a server S, which is a management device, are connected via a predetermined network (here, a local network) NW. That is, the network adapter NW / AD has a role as a scanner control device for directly controlling the scanner device DR2 in relation to the scanner device DR2, although the details will be described later.

The mobile terminal M is wirelessly connected to the wireless router R and is connected to each network adapter NW / AD via the network NW. Further, the plurality of PC500s and each network adapter NW / AD communicate with each other through various network protocols (for example, SMB (Server Message Block)).

Further, the plurality of PC500s and the mobile terminal M are installed with a dedicated application capable of communicating with the network adapter NW / AD or remotely controlling the scanner devices DR1 and DR2.

Further, the scanner devices DR1 and DR2 incorporated in the image reading system shown in FIG. 1 may be a flatbed type scanner or a sheet feed type scanner that carries a transport medium and reads an image. The scanner device DR1 is directly connected to the network NW, and the scanner device DR2 is directly connected to the network NW via the network adapter NW / AD.
<Configuration of image reader>
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a sheet feed type scanner as the scanner devices DR1 and DR2 in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Examples of the scanner devices DR1 and DR2 in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention include a sheet feed type scanner (image reading device A) as shown in FIG.

The image reading device A shown in FIG. 2 is a device that transports one or more transport media S loaded on the mounting table 1 one by one into the device by a path RT, reads the image, and discharges the image to the discharge tray 2. Is. The transport medium S on which the image can be read is, for example, a sheet of OA paper, a check, a check, a business card, a card, or the like, and may be a thick sheet or a thin sheet. Examples of cards include insurance cards, driver's licenses, credit cards and the like.

The transport medium S includes not only the various sheets described above but also a booklet such as a passport (passport). When targeting a booklet, a holder can be used. By accommodating the booklet in the spread state in the transparent holder and placing it on the mounting table 1, the booklet is conveyed together with the holder and the image can be read.
<Paper>
The image reading device A shown in FIG. 2 is provided with a first transport unit 10 as a feed mechanism (feed means) for feeding the transport medium S along the path RT, which is a transport path. In the case of the present embodiment, the first transport unit 10 includes a feed roller 11 and a separation roller 12 arranged to face the feed roller 11, and sequentially transfers the transport media S on the mounting table 1 in the transport direction D1. Transport.

The feed roller 11 is rotationally driven in the direction of the arrow in the figure (the forward direction in which the transfer medium S is conveyed along the path RT) by transmitting the driving force from the drive unit 3 of the motor or the like via the transmission unit 5. The transmission unit 5 is, for example, an electromagnetic clutch, and intermittently transmits the driving force from the driving unit 3 to the roller 11.

Although not shown, in the feeding mechanism of the present embodiment, for example, separate feeding in which the separating load of the separation roller 12 is applied to a plurality of conveying media S to separate the conveying media S one by one, and conveying. It may be possible to switch between non-separable feeding and feeding without applying the separating load of the separating roller 12 to the medium S. When the passport is housed in a bag-shaped holder and transported as described above, it is preferable to switch to non-separable feeding.
<Drive>
The transmission unit 5 that connects the drive unit 3 and the feed roller 11 is, for example, in the present embodiment, in a state in which the drive force is transmitted in a normal state, and when the transport medium S is reversely fed or stopped, the drive force is applied. Cut off. When the transmission of the driving force is cut off by the transmission unit 5, the feed roller 11 is in a state where it can freely rotate. It should be noted that such a transmission unit 5 may not be provided when the feed roller 11 is driven in only one direction.
<Separation structure>
The separation roller 12 arranged to face the feed roller 11 is a roller for separating the transport media S one by one, and is in pressure contact with the feed roller 11 at a constant pressure. In order to secure this pressure contact state, the separation roller 12 is provided so as to be swingable and is urged to the feed roller 11. A driving force is transmitted from the driving unit 3 via the torque limiter 12a, and the separation roller 12 is rotationally driven in the direction of the solid arrow (the direction opposite to the forward direction of the feed roller 11).

Since the torque limiter 12a regulates the transmission of the driving force, the separation roller 12 rotates in the direction (dashed line arrow direction) when it is in contact with the feed roller 11. As a result, when a plurality of transport media S are transported to the pressure contact portion between the feed roller 11 and the separation roller 12, two or more transport media S are dammed so as not to be transported downstream, leaving one. ..

In the present embodiment, the separation roller 12 and the feed roller 11 form a separation mechanism, but such a separation mechanism does not necessarily have to be provided, and the transport media S are sequentially fed to the path RT one by one. It may be a feeding mechanism. Further, when the separation mechanism is provided, instead of the configuration like the separation roller 12, a separation pad that applies a frictional force to the transport medium S is pressed against the feed roller 11 to have the same separation action. You may.
<Transport structure>
The second transport unit 20 as a transport mechanism (transport means) on the downstream side of the first transport unit 10 in the transport direction includes a drive roller 21 and a driven roller 22 driven by the drive roller 21, and the first transport unit 10 is provided. The transport medium S transported from the above is transported to the downstream side thereof. A driving force is transmitted to the driving roller 21 from a driving unit 4 such as a motor, and is rotationally driven in the direction of the arrow in the drawing.

The driven roller 22 presses against the drive roller 21 at a constant pressure and is brought around to the drive roller 21. The driven roller 22 may be configured to be urged with respect to the drive roller 21 by an urging unit (not shown) such as a spring.

The third transport unit 30 located downstream of the second transport unit 20 in the transport direction includes a drive roller 31 and a driven roller 32 driven by the drive roller 31, and has been transported from the second transport unit 20. The transport medium S is transported to the discharge tray 2 via the discharge port 92. That is, the third transport unit 30 functions as a discharge mechanism.

A driving force is transmitted to the driving roller 31 from a driving unit 4 such as a motor, and is rotationally driven in the direction of the arrow in the drawing. The driven roller 32 is pressed against the drive roller 31 at a constant pressure and is brought around to the drive roller 31. The driven roller 32 may be urged with respect to the drive roller 31 by an urging unit (not shown) such as a spring.

The discharge tray 2 is pivotally supported via a first hinge 101 provided below the image reading device A so as to be rotatable with respect to the image reading device A. Further, the discharge tray 2 includes a first discharge tray 2a on the first hinge 101 side, a first extension tray 2b, a second extension tray 2c, and a third extension tray 2d connected to the tip end side of the first discharge tray 2a. It is composed of.

The first extension tray 2b is slidably supported with respect to the first discharge tray 2a, the second extension tray 2c is slidably supported with respect to the first extension tray 2b, and the third extension tray 2c is slidably supported. The 2d is slidably supported with respect to the second extension tray 2c.
<Image reading structure, control>
Here, in the image reading device A of the present embodiment, since the image is read by the image reading unit 70 arranged between the second transport unit 20 and the third transport unit 30, the second transport unit 20 and the second transport unit 20 3 The transport unit 30 transports the transport medium S at a constant speed. By setting the transport speed to be equal to or higher than the transport speed of the first transport unit 10, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the succeeding transport medium S catches up with the preceding transport medium S.

For example, in the present embodiment, the transfer speed of the transfer medium S by the second transfer unit 20 and the third transfer unit 30 is controlled so as to be faster than the transfer speed of the transfer medium S by the first transfer unit 10. did.

Even when the transport speed of the transport medium S by the second transport unit 20 and the third transport unit 30 and the transport speed of the transport medium S by the first transport unit 10 are the same conditions, the drive unit 3 is controlled. It is also possible to form a minimum distance between the preceding transport medium S and the succeeding transport medium S by intermittently shifting the feed start timing of the succeeding transport medium S.
<Double feed detection>
When the double feed detection sensor 40 arranged between the first transport unit 10 and the second transport unit 20 has the transport media S such as paper in close contact with each other due to static electricity or the like and has passed through the first transport unit 10 ( That is, it is an example of a detection sensor (a sensor that detects the behavior and state of the sheet) for detecting this in the case of a double feed state in which the sheets are transported in an overlapping manner.

Various types of double feed detection sensors 40 can be used, but in the case of the present embodiment, they are ultrasonic sensors, which include an ultrasonic wave transmitting unit 41 and an ultrasonic wave receiving unit 42, and transporting paper or the like. The double feed is detected on the principle that the amount of attenuation of the ultrasonic waves passing through the transport medium S is different between the case where the medium S is double-fed and the case where the medium S is transported one by one.
<Resist sensor>
The medium detection sensor 50 arranged on the downstream side in the transport direction from the double feed detection sensor 40 is a transport path arranged on the upstream side of the second transport unit 20 and on the downstream side of the first transport unit 10. This is an example as a detection sensor (sensor that detects the behavior and state of the sheet) on the upstream side of the RT, and is located at the position of the transport medium S transported by the first transport unit 10, specifically, at the detection position of the medium detection sensor 50. Detects whether or not the end of the transport medium S has reached or passed.

Various media detection sensors 50 can be used, but in the case of the present embodiment, the medium detection sensor 50 is an optical sensor, includes a light emitting unit 51 and a light receiving unit 52 thereof, and receives light when the transport medium S reaches or passes through. The transport medium S is detected on the principle that the intensity (light receiving amount) changes.

In the case of the present embodiment, when the tip of the transport medium S is detected by the medium detection sensor 50, the transport medium S has reached a position where double feed can be detected by the double feed detection sensor 40. The medium detection sensor 50 is provided on the downstream side in the vicinity of the double feed detection sensor 40.

The medium detection sensor 50 is not limited to the above optical sensor, and for example, a sensor (image sensor or the like) capable of detecting the end of the transport medium S may be used, or a lever type sensor protruding from the path RT may be used. It may be a sensor.

Further, a medium detection sensor 60 different from the medium detection sensor 50 is arranged on the upstream side of the image reading unit 70. The medium detection sensor 60 is an example of a detection sensor on the downstream side arranged on the downstream side of the second transport unit 20, and detects the position of the transport medium S transported by the second transport unit 20.

Various media detection sensors 60 can be used, but in the case of the present embodiment, the medium detection sensor 60 is an optical sensor similar to the medium detection sensor 50, and includes a light emitting unit 61 and a light receiving unit 62, and is a transport medium S. The transport medium S is detected on the principle that the light receiving intensity (light receiving amount) changes depending on the arrival or passage. In the present embodiment, the medium detection sensors 50 and 60 are arranged on the upstream side and the downstream side of the second transport unit 20 in the transport direction, respectively, but either the upstream side or the downstream side of the second transport unit 20 in the transport direction. The medium detection sensor may be arranged on only one of them.
<Arrangement of CIS>
The image reading unit 70 located on the downstream side of the medium detection sensor 60 is, for example, a contact image sensor that is optically scanned, converted into an electric signal, and read as image data. It is equipped with a lens array and the like.

For example, in the case of the present embodiment, the image reading units 70 are arranged one by one on both sides of the path RT, and read the front and back surfaces of the transport medium S. One may be arranged only on one side of the path RT, and only one side of the transport medium S may be read. Further, in the present embodiment, the image reading units 70 are arranged to face each other on both sides of the path RT, but for example, they may be arranged at intervals in the direction of the path RT.
<Explanation of the control unit of the image reader>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control unit of the image reading device A according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 80 of the image reading device A according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a CPU 81, a storage unit 82, an operation unit 83, a communication unit 84, and an interface unit 85. The CPU 81 controls the entire image reading device A by executing the program stored in the storage unit 82. The storage unit 82 is composed of, for example, a RAM, a ROM, or the like. The operation unit 83 is composed of, for example, a switch, a touch panel, or the like, and receives an operation from the operator.

The communication unit 84 is an interface for performing information communication with an external device. When a PC (personal computer) is assumed as the external device, examples of the communication unit 84 include a USB interface, a SCSI interface, and a network interface.

Further, in addition to such a wired communication interface, the communication unit 84 may be used as a wireless communication interface, and may include both wired communication and wireless communication interfaces. In the present embodiment, the communication unit 84 includes a USB interface for connecting the image reader A and the network adapter NW / AD.

The interface unit 85 is an I / O interface that inputs / outputs data to / from the actuator 86 and the sensor 87. The actuator 86 includes drive units 3 and 4, transmission units 5, and the like. The sensor 87 includes a double feed detection sensor 40, medium detection sensors 50, 60, an image reading unit 70, and the like.
<Drive by receiving start instruction from PC (pull scan operation)>
The basic operation of the image reader A will be described. When the control unit 80 is instructed to start image reading by, for example, a PC 500 (external personal computer) connected to the image reading device A, a mobile terminal M, an operation unit 83 of the own device, or the like, the first transport unit 10, the first transport unit 80, 2 The driving of the transport unit 20 and the third transport unit 30 is started, and the image reading process is performed.

That is, the control unit 80 functions as a control means for starting or stopping the drive of the first transport unit 10, the second transport unit 20, and the third transport unit 30, and the drive of the image reading unit 70. As a result, when the transport media S loaded on the mounting table 1 are transported one by one from the transport medium S located at the bottom thereof, the control unit 80 controls the image reading unit 70 to read the image of the original. , Control a series of image scanning processes (scanning processes). Details will be described later.
<Display panel configuration>
FIG. 4 is a front view of the discharge tray 2 of the image reading device A according to the embodiment of the present invention in an unfolded state. More precisely, it is a view seen from a direction perpendicular to the front panel provided inclined to the front side of the image reading device A shown in FIG. 2, and is slightly more than the front in the state where the device is mounted. It is the figure of the state seen from above.

As shown in FIG. 4, the front panel 90 provided on the upper front surface of the image reading device A according to the embodiment of the present invention is provided with a display panel 93 as an operation unit 83 of the image reading device A. An operation key group 122 as an example of the operation unit 83 is provided inside. In the operation key group 122, for example, in the present embodiment, the start key 122a, the stop key 122b, the OK key 122c, the menu key 122d, and the up / down key 122e for starting the operation of the image reading device A are provided. It is provided.

Further, a display unit 94 such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is provided adjacent to the operation key group 122, and a power button 122f is provided in the center of the upper part of the main body of the image reading device A. The display unit 94 can represent a JOB number that serves as identification information with a number from 0 to 9, and the alpha bed and some symbols can be used as an error status notification or an extended number of the JOB number. As such a display unit 94, it is conceivable to use one composed of 7SEG LEDs.
<Network adapter NW / AD configuration>
Here, the configuration of the network adapter NW / AD shown in FIG. 1 for each function and its control example will be described in detail. The network adapter NW / AD shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the communication unit 84 (USB interface) of the image reading device A described above through a USB cable.

5A and 5B are diagrams for explaining a network adapter NW / AD according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a configuration for each function, and FIG. 5B is a diagram for explaining a control example thereof. It is a flowchart.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the network adapter NW / AD according to the embodiment of the present invention is connected to the USB interface unit (USB I / F) 801 to which the image reading device A of the present embodiment is connected by a USB cable. , A network interface (NW I / F) wired LAN 802 connected to the network NW, and a network interface (NW I / F) wireless LAN 803 connected to the network NW.

Further, the network adapter NW / AD has, in addition to various interfaces, an LED unit 804 for displaying a status, a power connector unit 805 for supplying power from the outside, and a power supply unit 806, all of which are used. The control unit 807 controls the functional units (each interface, display, power supply, etc.).

Here, the wired LAN 802 and the wireless LAN 803 can be switched. When the network cable is connected to the wired LAN 802, the wired LAN 802 is enabled and the wireless LAN 803 is disabled. When the network cable is not connected to the wired LAN 802, the wired LAN 802 is disabled and the wireless LAN 803 is enabled.

The network adapter NW / AD may be provided with a switch for switching between the wired LAN 802 and the wireless LAN 803 in the main body so that the user can switch arbitrarily. Further, in the network adapter NW / AD of the present embodiment, power is supplied from the power cable to the power connector unit 805, and the power of the network adapter NW / AD is taken.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the power connector unit 805 is connected to the power supply unit 806, and the power supply to the image reading device A (DR) uses the power supply cable. This is performed via the power supply unit 806 (network adapter NW / AD).

Further, the image reading device A is provided with a main power button (not shown). When this main power button is turned on, an inrush current flows through the network adapter NW / AD, and the network adapter NW / AD detects this in hardware to start the network adapter NW / AD.

As shown in FIG. 5B, when the image reading device A is activated (step S801), the network adapter NW / AD configured as described above first receives a button information transmission command from the PC500 or the like. Is confirmed (step S802). Information on the job number and job title that can identify the job is added to this button information transmission command.

When the button information transmission command is received from the PC 500 or the like, the image reading device A acquires the button information based on the operation on the operation panel 93 on the image reading device A, and transmits the button information to the PC 500 connected to the network NW. Transmit (step S803).

After that, the network adapter NW / AD associates the IP address of the PC500 that issued the button information transmission command with the job information (job number and job title) received from the PC500 and stores them as a list (step S804).
<PC configuration>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the PC 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The PC 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be connected to a network NW, and its hardware configuration includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that is a central processing unit that performs various arithmetic processes, and a ROM (ROM). It includes a Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an operation unit, a display unit, and an interface.

Various control programs for controlling the image reading device A are installed in the HDD. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, examples of the control program include a job application 523, a general-purpose application 525, a scanner driver 524, and the like, which are read into the RAM by a user operation or a call from another program. A predetermined function is realized by executing the CPU.

When the power is turned on to the PC 500, the operating system (OS) 521 starts up. When OS521 starts, the job monitor 522 is called. The job monitor 522 resides on the RAM and monitors whether or not the start button 122a or the like of the operation panel 93 on the image reading device A is pressed.

For example, pressing the start button 122a is an example of a user operation for starting reading an image. Further, for example, instead of the buttons, a touch panel, an electrostatic switch, or the like may be provided in the image reading device to perform user operations.

The job monitor 522 transmits a button information transmission command including information indicating whether or not the start button 122a has been pressed to the image reading device A via the scanner driver 524 at predetermined time intervals.

Further, the job monitor 522 realizes the monitoring process by confirming the response from the image reading device A to the button information transmission command. When it is detected that the start button 122a on the operation panel 93 is pressed, the job monitor 522 starts the job application 523.

The job application 523 can acquire image data from the image reading device A via the scanner driver 524. In the present embodiment, the job application 523 and the job monitor 522 are described separately, but these may be used as one application (capture application). It is also possible to create and set a job for the image reading device, and the job can be transmitted to the image reading device via a communication means (not shown).

Here, the procedure for controlling the image reading device A through the job application 523 and the job monitor 522 installed on the PC 500 shown in FIG. 6 will be described in detail.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the processing of the application on the PC500 side in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the PC 500 is started (step S1001), the job monitor 522 first detects the image reading device A connected to the network NW via the network adapter NW / AD (step S1001). Step S1002). In step S1002, an image reader having a network interface is referred to as a network scanner.

When the job monitor 522 detects the image reading device A (Yes in step S1002), the job monitor 522 transmits a button information transmission command to the image reading device A to perform a user operation on the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A (Yes). Here, pressing the start button) is monitored (step S1003).

On the other hand, if the job monitor 522 does not detect the image reading device A (No in step S1002), the job monitor 522 continues monitoring in step S1002 until the image reading device A is detected.

When the job monitor 522 detects the pressing of the start button by receiving the response from the image reading device A to the button information transmission command (Yes in step S1003), the PC500 determines the job operation number in the image reading device A. (Job number) is acquired via the network adapter NW / AD (step S1004). The job number is specified by the operation on the operation panel 93 on the image reading device A, and is included in the response from the image reading device A to the button information transmission command as described above.

On the other hand, if the job monitor 522 does not detect the pressing of the start button (No in step S1003), the job monitor 522 continues monitoring in step S1003 until the pressing of the start button is detected.

Although it is common to the subsequent flow processing, if the job monitor 522 cannot communicate with the network adapter NW / AD, or if the power of the image reading device A is turned off or the like, the start button is pressed. Since the monitoring of the above and the execution of the subsequent jobs cannot be continued, the monitoring process represented by step S1002 and step S1003 shall time out. In that case, the process shown in FIG. 7 ends by notifying the user of a timeout error. The processing of the timeout is not described in the flow because it has nothing to do with the present invention in the present invention, but it may be considered that it actually operates. Even if each process including monitoring ends with a timeout, the effect of the present invention is not affected.

The job application 523 confirms whether the job setting (image reading condition) corresponding to the job number acquired in step S1004 exists (step S1005). Since the image reading conditions for reading an image by the image reading device A are registered in the PC 500 as job settings for each preset job in association with the job number, the PC 500 reads the image. When the job number is acquired from the device A, it is possible to confirm whether or not the job setting corresponding to the acquired job number exists.

If there is a job setting corresponding to the job number acquired in step S1004 (Yes in step S1005), the PC 500 transmits a scan instruction to the image reader A via the network NW and the network adapter NW / AD. ..

As a result, the image reading process and the transmission of the image data in the image reading device A are started (step 1006), and when the PC 500 acquires the image data acquired by the image reading device A, the process returns to the process shown in FIG. , A series of image reading processes is completed (step 1007).

The above-mentioned operation is a scanning operation based on the operation on the image reading device A, but the operation on the PC 500 is also performed in the same manner. In that case, it is sufficient to confirm whether or not the job is registered in the image reading device A.

Here, the scan transmission process on the image reading device A side when notifying the image reading device A of the image reading conditions corresponding to the above-mentioned job settings via the network NW and the network adapter NW / AD will be described. In this description, after selecting the PC500a for which image data is to be saved on the mobile terminal M, a job operation is performed on the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A in which the original is set, and the PC500a specified by the user is desired. After specifying the job to save the image data (first push scan operation described later) and the data save destination to save the image data on the mobile terminal M, the job operation is performed on the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A in which the document is set. The desired image data is saved in the data saving destination specified by the user (second push scan operation described later).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a scan transmission process in the image reading device A according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When the image reading device A according to the embodiment of the present invention receives job information via the network NW and the network adapter NW / AD, the image reading device A first extracts a job number from the received job information and obtains an image. It is determined whether or not the job is registered, that is, whether or not the job number is feasible by comparing with the registered job number stored in the reading device A (step S2901).

If a matching job number exists (registered) (Yes in step S2901), it is determined whether or not the scan instruction device included in the job information is the same as the image reading device A (step S2902). On the other hand, if the matching job number does not exist (it is an empty number) (No in step S2902), the job cannot be executed, so the process ends as it is.

If the scan instruction device included in the job information is the same as the image reading device A (Yes in step S2902), it is determined that the second push scan operation is performed by the device, and the scanning instruction device is registered and stored in the image reading device A. Among the jobs, the scan operation for the second push scan operation is started according to the job specified by the job number extracted from the job information received via the network NW and the network adapter NW / AD (step S2904).

After that, the image data is actually transmitted to the destination specified by the job (step S2905), and the scan transmission process ends after the transmission is completed.

On the other hand, when the scan instruction device included in the job information is different from the image reader A (No in step S2902), the image reader A first establishes communication with the scan instruction device because it is not the second push scan operation. (Step S2903).

When the communication with the scan instruction device is established, the image reading device A receives the scan instruction transmitted from the scan instruction device and performs the first push scan as instructed (step S2906).

After that, when the image data is transmitted to the scan instruction device (step S2907), the scan instruction device transmits the image data to the final destination, and the scan transmission process ends.

On the other hand, if the job setting corresponding to the job number acquired in step S1004 does not exist (No in step S1005), the process returns to the process in step S1003 and the monitoring of pressing the start button is continued.

The general-purpose application 525 is started at an arbitrary timing by the user's operation when the above-mentioned job application 523 is not started. Similar to the job application 523, the general-purpose application 525 can also acquire image data from the image reader A via the scanner driver 524.

Here, the PC 500 holds the job settings related to the scanning job for executing the document scanning process in the image reading device A on the hard disk, and holds the job settings for the image reading device A and the mobile terminal M via the network adapter NW / AD. offer.

The job setting is arbitrarily set by the user by an operation using a mouse, a keyboard, or the like in advance on the PC 500, and is stored (retained) in the PC 500. The job settings may be transferred to the image reading device A in advance and held in the image reading device A instead of being stored in the PC 500.

The job settings include, for example, "color mode" for setting color or gray, black and white, "size" for setting automatic or A4, letter, etc., 150/200/240/300 dpi, etc. "Resolution" for setting, "Reading surface" for setting one side or both sides, "File format" such as PDF or JPEG, "Destination setting" for saving images, etc. ..

Further, in the job setting, a plurality (for example, 99) can be set as one job by combining one or a plurality of image reading conditions, and at that time, each job has a job name such as a number serving as identification information. (Title) can be arbitrarily given by the user. Then, the application or the mobile terminal M on the PC 500 displays a shortcut button for each job displaying the number and the title on the display unit, and the user can select an arbitrary job by operating the screen. In this way, the job is identifiablely registered by a number or the like that serves as identification information.

The job setting may be performed by the user by displaying the setting screen on the display unit of the PC 500. For example, in the present embodiment, a user operation terminal other than the PC 500 (specifically, a smartphone, a mobile terminal, etc.) ) It may be set on the screen of M.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of job setting in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the job title 602, the scan setting value 603 such as the reading condition, and the scan instruction device 604 are associated with each other so as to be identifiable by the job number 601 as identification information. The created job setting 600 is registered. The job setting process is performed by the following procedure, for example, using a dialog box displayed on the display unit of the PC500.
<Job setting process>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a job setting process by the PC 500 in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When setting a job in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the PC 500 displays a dialog box for job setting on the display unit when the application for job setting is started by a predetermined operation of the user. (Step S301).

11 and 12 are diagrams showing an example of a dialog box for setting a job displayed on the PC 500 in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

A dialog box 700 as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the display unit of the PC 500. The dialog box 700 includes a list of job settings, and those for which the title name is not displayed for each job number are unset jobs, and those for which the title name is displayed are jobs that have already been set. ..

The user can set the job corresponding to the job number by selecting any job number in the dialog box 700. In addition, the user can change the setting value by selecting the job number whose title name has already been displayed.

After that, the PC 500 determines whether or not to end the job setting process (step S302). The determination process is executed, for example, by determining whether or not the "close" button 701 of the dialog box 700 has been pressed.

When the PC 500 determines that the job setting process is completed (Yes in step S302), the PC 500 closes the job setting dialog box and ends the process (step S306). On the other hand, if it is determined that the job setting process is not completed (No in step S302), the job setting process is executed.

When executing the job setting process, the PC 500 first detects the job number selected by the user's operation (step S303). Further, the PC 500 newly displays a dialog box corresponding to the detected job number on the display unit (step S304). For example, the PC 500 displays the dialog box 710 shown in FIG. 12 on the display unit.

The user can use the dialog box 710 shown in FIG. 12 to set the job title, various image reading conditions, the file name, and the scan instruction device that actually executes the job. The file name is used when the PC 500 saves the image data generated by the reading process. After inputting the set value, the user presses the "Save" button 711 of the dialog box 710 to actually perform the hard disk (not shown) of the PC 500 and the storage unit 82 in the image reading device A according to the scanning instruction device. , The set value can be saved in any of the flash media (not shown) in the network adapter NW / AD, the flash media (not shown) of the mobile terminal M, and the like.

After that, the PC 500 saves the set value in the scan instruction device according to the above-mentioned user operation (step S305), and returns to the determination process of step S302.

The user can set the above-mentioned job setting process for each job number displayed in the dialog box 700. However, the user does not necessarily have to perform the job setting process for all job numbers.
<Job display processing>
The PC 500 transmits a display command including the job number of the job and text data indicating the title to the network adapter NW / AD, and the image reading device A receives the display command via the network adapter NW / AD. In the image reading device A, the title included in the received display command is displayed on the display unit 94.

When the job title is displayed on the display unit 94, the user can update the job number and title of the displayed job by operating the operation panel 93. The process is realized, for example, by an operation using the operation key group 122.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, which will be described later, a “scannable screen” (“job selection screen”) is displayed on the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A, and the registered job is displayed on the display unit 94. It is possible to select a registered job while displaying the contents.

The maximum number of job items displayed on the display unit 94 is set up to, for example, 99. The listed jobs can be selected by pressing the "△" and "▽" keys 122e. When the OK key 122c is pressed, the selected job is executed.

On the other hand, the PC500 (job monitor 522) transmits a button information transmission command to confirm that the button is pressed. From the image reading device A that has received this button information transmission command, button information is transmitted to the PC 500 as a response. On the other hand, the PC500 transmits a new display command according to the following procedure, for example.

Upon receiving the above-mentioned information from the image reading device A, the PC 500 determines whether or not the "▽" lower button 122e is pressed based on the information.

Here, when it is determined that the lower button 122e is pressed, the PC 500 selects a job number obtained by incrementing (+1) the job number associated with the title currently being displayed on the display unit 94.

On the other hand, when the PC500 cannot determine that the lower button 122e has been pressed and determines that the upper button 122e (“Δ” button) has been pressed, the PC500 is associated with the title currently displayed on the display unit 94. Select the job number with the job number reduced by 1 (-1).

The PC 500 transmits the title associated with the selected job number to the image reading device A by using the display command. The image reading device A newly displays the job number and the title included in the received display command on the display unit 94. By this process, the display of the display unit 94 is updated.

The user can select a job to be executed by the image reading device A based on the information displayed on the display unit 94 and press the start button 122a to execute the job. As described above, the image reading device A does not need to hold the set values and the like in advance for the job setting.

In the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A of the present embodiment, various operations other than the above-mentioned job operations can be performed. For example, the next process when the original is double-fed can be temporarily selected from the operation panel 93.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14 described later, when "2: Catalog (color)" is selected from the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A and the OK button 122c is pressed, the job is executed by the image reading device A.

Since the operation of the image reading device A is realized by the control of each functional unit in the CPU 81, it is set so that the cooperation with the PC 500 does not occur. That is, the image reading device A controls within its own device based on the operation of the user's operation panel 93.

On the other hand, "1: document (black and white)" and "3: driver's license" are set so as to be linked with the PC500. Only "2: Catalog (color)" is the second push scan operation in which scanning and transmission processing are performed only by the image reading device A. As a method of determining whether or not the second push scan operation is performed, in the present embodiment, a “★” mark is displayed next to “2: Catalog (color)”. The second push scan operation, the other push scan operation, and the pull scan operation differ in whether or not they are completed in the image reading device A, so that they can be distinguished. In the present embodiment, the “★” mark is displayed, but of course, different characters may be used as distinction marks. Further, as described above, when the job number is expressed by 7SEG, since the display area is limited, the LED point status of the power switch 122f and the 7SEG display are represented by alternating numbers and alpha beds. Is also good.

In this way, by displaying the job related to the scanning operation on the display unit of the PC 500, the image reading device A, or the mobile terminal M, the job is executed from the scanning operation displayed on the display unit by the job selection means. You can select a job. Then, the image reading device A determines which scanning operation job the selected job is by the scanning operation determining means.

As a result, even when the user uses an image reading device that does not have a user operation unit such as the operation unit 83 or the display unit 94 described above, the user can similarly perform the job scan described above using the mobile terminal M. .. If there is no LCD unit or 7SEG that displays the job number on the operation panel 93 and the user cannot select the job number, the job number specified in advance on the PC500 or mobile terminal M is used when the start button is pressed. The scanning operation may be executed.

Hereinafter, various image scanning modes, that is, pull scan mode and push scan mode, until the user reads the image and saves it in a predetermined storage destination using the image scanning system of the present embodiment described above will be described in detail. ..

FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a pull scan mode in the image scanning system according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is a first push of the push scan modes in the image scanning system according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is the schematic which shows the scanning operation. FIG. 15 is a schematic view showing a second push scan operation in the push scan mode in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a schematic view showing a third push scan operation in the push scan mode in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the processing on the user operation terminal side in the first push scan mode. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the processing on the user operation terminal side in the second push scan mode. FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the processing on the image reading device side in the second push scan mode. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the processing on the user operation terminal side in the third push scan mode.
<Pull scan mode>
As shown in FIG. 13, the pull scan mode is a mode operated by a user on one of a plurality of PCs 500 (referred to as PC500a). The user operates the PC500a and selects the image reading device A (here, the scanner device DR1) that he / she wants to use.

Next, the user operates the PC500a, sets image reading conditions such as resolution, and instructs the execution of scanning, so that the set reading conditions are read via the network NW and the network adapter NW / AD. It is transmitted to the device A (DR1).

The image reading device A (DR1) that has received the reading conditions reads the image data according to the reading conditions and transmits the image data to the PC 500a. As a result, the image data can be stored in the PC 500a operated by the user. The same image reading process can be individually performed by another user on another PC 500.

The pull scan mode described above is a mode in which a user operation is accepted by any of a plurality of PC 500s connected to the network NW, and image data is acquired by the PC 500 that has received the user operation.

Therefore, the user moves to the nearest image reading device A (DR1), sets the original in the image reading device A (DR1), moves to the PC 500 where the image is to be saved, and gives an image reading instruction by the PC 500. After that, the image-read original is collected from the image reading device A (DR1) again.

That is, in such a pull scan mode, it is convenient for the user when the distance between the image reading device A and the PC 500 where the image is to be stored is relatively short, but it is difficult for the user to use when the distance is long. Therefore, in this embodiment, the following push scan modes are provided in order to provide an image reading system that is easy for the user to use.
<Push scan mode>
In the push scan mode, the original is set in the image reading device A in order to read and transmit the image to the destination specified by the user (PC500 connected to the network NW or other data storage destination such as a hard disk device). This mode allows the user to issue an image reading instruction on the spot (that is, without the user moving to the installation location of the PC500), and can collect the original immediately after scanning the image. The following three operations can be mentioned. can. In the push scan mode, user operations can be accepted even through an application installed on the mobile terminal.

In the present embodiment, the user can combine the pull scan mode described above with at least one of the following three push scan operations, more preferably two operations, and even more preferably all three operations. The number of options for selecting each mode according to the usage environment increases, making it easier for users to acquire image data efficiently.
<(1) First push scan operation>
As shown in FIG. 14, the first push scan operation is a mode in which the user performs a job execution operation on the operation panel 93 of the image reading device while operating the mobile terminal M which is an information processing device. At this time, the network adapter NW / AD has acquired the job number and the title information.

Specifically, the network adapter NW / AD connects to the network NW when the power supply is started and started by pressing the main power button of the image reading device A. Then, after the connection between the network adapter NW / AD and the network NW is established, the network adapter NW / AD uses each PC identification information (for example, three PCs 500a to 500c in FIG. 14) connected to the network NW. Job-related information associated with (IP address, etc.), a job number preset in each PC 500, and title information (information in the dialog box shown in FIG. 12) is acquired from the job application 523 of the PC 500.

That is, the network adapter NW / AD is activated by turning on the main power of the image reading device A, and in conjunction with this, the job-related information of the PC 500 connected to the network NW is acquired.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the first push scan operation, when the mobile terminal M, which is a user operation terminal, is first activated (step S2201), the mobile terminal M is connected to the network NW by the user's operation and is connected to the network NW. A list of the connected image reading devices A (DR1 to DR3) is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal M (step S2202).

When the network adapter NW / AD is connected to the network NW, the mobile terminal M uses the individual identification number (IP address and model number) of the image readers A (DR1 to DR3) connected to the network adapter NW / AD. Etc.) to get. Further, here, the image reading devices A (DR1 to DR3) are described as being activated.

Next, the mobile terminal M confirms whether or not the user operates the mobile terminal M to select one image reading device A (step S2203). Here, the mobile terminal M displays a list of image reading devices A connected to the network, and the user can select one image reading device A from the list.

When the user operates the mobile terminal M and selects, for example, the image reading device A (DR1) (Yes in step S2203), the mobile terminal M is the PC 500 connected to the network NW from the network adapter NW / AD. Acquire PC identification information (IP address, etc.) (step S2204). As a result, the user can select the PC 500 as the destination of the image data read by the image reading device A (DR1) by operating the mobile terminal M.

Next, the user selects the PC500 (here, PC500a) for which the image data is to be saved from the list of each PC500 displayed on the mobile terminal M (step S2205). At this time, the network adapter NW / AD transmits the job number and title information associated with the selected PC500a to the image reading device A, and the mobile terminal M receives the IP address and job of the PC500a from the image reading device A. Acquire the list (step S2206).

As a result, in the image reading device A, the job number and the title are displayed on the screen (“scannable screen” display) on the display unit 94 of the operation panel 93. In the present invention, the acquired job list information is associated with the job number, the title, the scan setting value, and the scan instruction device for each job as shown in FIG. 9, and the storage unit 82 of the image reader A is associated with the acquired job list information. It is stored in. However, although the stored device is the image reading device A for easy understanding, it may be a PC1 or a mobile terminal M.

When the start button of the image reading device A is pressed, the network adapter NW / AD or the image reading device A serves as scan start information indicating whether or not a scan start operation has been performed from the mobile terminal M, PC1, or the like. Check if the transmission command has been received.

When the network adapter NW / AD determines that the scan start information has been received, the network adapter NW / AD outputs the scan start information consisting of the start button press and the job number according to the user's operation on the image reading device A to the PC500a selected by the user. Notice.

Since the network adapter NA / AD and the image reading device A acquire and receive the above-mentioned scan start information by operating the image reading device A, the network adapter NA / AD and the image reading device A still receive the scanning start information. If not, the user operates the operation key group 122 of the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A shown in FIG. 14, selects a job, and executes the job. Such an operation of the operation panel 93 is monitored by the job monitor 522 of the PC 500a via the network adapter NW / AD. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the start key 122a, which is the start button, is pressed. (Step S2207). In addition to the start button of the image reading device A, a start button may be provided on the mobile terminal M. In this case, the information of pressing the start button on the mobile terminal M is sent from the mobile terminal M to the image reading device A, and the image reading device A performs the same processing as in step S2207 of FIG. 17, and operates as pressing the start key 122a.

When the start key 122a of the image reading device A is pressed (Yes in step S2207), the job setting (image reading condition) corresponding to the job number selected by the operation on the image reading device A is set from the PC 500a to the image reading device A (Yes). DR1) is notified (step S2208). Then, the image reading device A reads the image of the original according to the image reading conditions notified from the PC 500a. The image data read here is transmitted from the image reading device A (DR1) to the PC500a via the network adapter NW / AD, and is stored in the PC500a.

As described above, in the above-described first push scan operation, the image data is recorded by the image reading device A according to the first job set in association with the first information processing device among the plurality of information processing devices connected to the network NW. Is read, and the read data is transmitted to the first information processing apparatus. Specifically, the PC 500a designated from the plurality of PC 500s from the mobile terminal M monitors the user operation on the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A, and the operation by the user on the operating panel 93 of the monitored image reading device A ( When the first operation such as a job selection operation) is performed, the image data read by the image reading device A according to the job (first job) set in association with the first operation is transferred to the PC500a specified by the user. It is to be saved.

That is, the user who uses this first push scan operation simply selects the PC500a for which the image data is to be saved on the mobile terminal M, and then selects the job on the operation panel 93 of the image reader A in which the document is set. The desired image data can be stored in the PC 500a specified by. Further, the user can set the image data transmission destination through the mobile terminal M, which is very convenient.
<(2) Second push scan operation>
As shown in FIG. 15, the second push scan operation is the first push scan operation in which the user operates the mobile terminal M to set the job and the job execution operation is performed on the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A. This is the same push scan mode in which the job setting save destination and the source and data transmission destination settings are different.

The network adapter NW / AD associates the PC 500 connected to the network NW with job number and title information (information in the dialog box 710 shown in FIG. 12) among the job settings preset in each PC 500. Obtained from the job application 523 of the PC500. However, this job number and title information is not used in this second push scan operation, but is used when the above-mentioned first push scan operation is used.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the second push scan operation, when the mobile terminal M, which is a user operation terminal, is first activated (step S2401), the mobile terminal M is connected to the network NW by the user's operation and is connected to the network NW. A list of the connected image reading devices A (DR1 to DR3) is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal M (step S2402).

Further, the mobile terminal M acquires the individual identification number (IP address, model number, etc.) of the image readers A (DR1 to DR3) connected to the network adapter NW / AD, and of each PC500 and the file server 550. Acquire the identification information respectively. Further, here, the image reading devices A (DR1 to DR3) and the file server 550 are described as being in the activated state.

Next, the mobile terminal M confirms whether or not the user operates the mobile terminal M to select one image reading device A (step S2403). When the user operates the mobile terminal M and selects, for example, the image reading device A (DR1) (Yes in step S2403), the mobile terminal M is connected to each PC 500 connected to the network NW from the network adapter NW / AD. Get a list of file servers 550. As a result, the user can select the destination of the image data read by the image reading device A (DR1) by operating the mobile terminal M.

Next, the user sets the file server 550 as the storage destination of the image data from the PC 500 and the file server 550 displayed on the mobile terminal M. Subsequently, the user sets the reading setting (job setting) of the image to be saved in the file server 550 (actually, the shared folder) by operating the mobile terminal M.

Specifically, on the job setting screen of the mobile terminal M (for example, the layout screen by the dialog box 710 as shown in FIG. 12), the file server 550 is specified as the save destination of the image data, and further, it is associated with this. Then, set the image reading conditions desired by the user according to the job title, color mode, size, resolution, reading surface (single-sided / double-sided), file format, and file name.

Next, the job settings set by the user on the mobile terminal M are saved in the network adapter NW / AD. From the network adapter NW / AD, the job number and title information of the job settings acquired from the mobile terminal M is transmitted to the image reading device A. As a result, in the image reading device A, the job number and the title are displayed on the screen (“scannable screen screen” display) on the display unit 94 of the operation panel 93.

Next, the user operates the operation key group 122 of the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A shown in FIG. 15, selects a job, and executes the job. As shown in FIG. 18, the network adapter NW / AD monitors such an operation of the operation panel 93 (step S2404), and when the start key 122a (job execution button) is pressed, the operation panel 93 is monitored. The network adapter NW / AD notifies the image reading device A (DR1) of the job setting (image reading condition) corresponding to the job number corresponding to the operation.

Then, the image reading device A reads the image of the original according to the image reading conditions notified from the network adapter NW / AD. The image data read here is transmitted from the image reading device A (DR1) to the file server 550 via the network adapter NW / AD, and is stored in the file server 550.

In the second push scan operation, if the job is set in the network adapter NW / AD on the mobile terminal M, the user operates the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A without operating the mobile terminal M. The desired image data can be push-transmitted to the file server 550 only by itself.

The mobile terminal M confirms whether or not an error has occurred during the execution of the image reading operation according to the job in the image reading device A (step S2406). If an error occurs during the image reading operation of the image reading device A (Yes in step S2406), the mobile terminal M displays an error on the screen of its own device (step S2407).

On the other hand, if no error has occurred, the mobile terminal M confirms whether or not the job has ended (step S2408), and if it determines that the job has ended (Yes in step S2408), the process proceeds to the process in step S2403. do.

Here, with reference to FIG. 19, the processing flow on the image reading device A side in the above-described second push scan operation will be described in detail.

When the image reading device A is activated (step S2501), the image reading device A first confirms whether or not a job command has been received (step S2502). When the image reading device A receives the job command (Yes in step S2502), the image reading device A reads the image from the document according to the job (step S2503).

At this time, the image reading device A confirms whether an error has occurred (step S2504), and if an error occurs (Yes in step S2504), displays an error on the display unit 94 of the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A. (Step S2505).

On the other hand, if no error has occurred (No in step S2504), the image reading device A confirms whether or not the job has been completed (step S2506).

If the job is not completed (No in step S2506), the process returns to the process in step S2504, and if the job is completed (Yes in step S2506), the end notification is sent to the mobile terminal M (step S2507). ).

As described above, the above-mentioned second push scan operation is performed on the image reading device A according to the second job set to directly transmit the image data read by the image reading device A to an arbitrary destination which is the transmission destination. The image data is read, and the read image data is transmitted to a second information processing device as a transmission destination. Specifically, the mobile terminal M (user operation terminal) is associated with the user operation (for example, a second operation such as a job selection operation) on the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A together with the data storage destination (second data storage destination). In this mode, the image data read by the image reading device A according to the job (second job) set in is saved in the data saving destination (second data saving destination).

That is, if the user who uses this second push scan operation sets the job in advance, the job number, the title, the scan setting value, and the scan instruction device are associated with each other and saved in the image reading device A. After specifying the save destination of the data for which you want to save the image data on the mobile terminal M, simply select a job on the operation panel 93 of the image scanner A in which the original is set, and the data will be saved in the data save destination specified by the user. The desired image data can be stored.

Further, since the user can arbitrarily set the image data transmission destination through the mobile terminal M, not only can the image be read from the original set on the spot as in the first push scan operation, but also the reading is completed. It is very convenient because the manuscript can be collected immediately.
<(3) Third push scan operation>
As shown in FIG. 16, the third push scan mode is a mode in which the user remotely controls the reading of the image reading device by operating only the mobile terminal M. The network adapter NW / AD acquires each identification information (for example, IP address, etc.) of the PC 500 (two PCs 500a and 500b in FIG. 16) and the file server 550 connected to the network NW.

At the same time, the network adapter NW / AD associates the PC 500 with the job number and title information (information in the dialog box 710 shown in FIG. 12) among the job settings preset in each PC 500. Obtained from job application 523. However, the job number and title information are not used in this third push scan operation, but are used when the first push scan operation described above is used.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the third push scan operation, when the mobile terminal M, which is a user operation terminal, is first activated (step S2601), the mobile terminal M is connected to the network NW by the user's operation and is connected to the network NW. A list of the connected image reading devices A (DR1 to DR3) is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal M (step S2602).

Further, the mobile terminal M acquires the individual identification number (IP address, model number, etc.) of the image readers A (DR1 to DR3) connected to the network adapter NW / AD, and of each PC500 and the file server 550. Acquire the identification information respectively. Further, here, the image reading devices A (DR1 to DR3) and the file server 550 are described as being in the activated state.

Next, the mobile terminal M confirms whether or not the user operates the mobile terminal M to select one image reading device A (step S2603). When the user operates the mobile terminal M and selects, for example, the image reading device A (DR1) (Yes in step S2603), the mobile terminal M is connected to each PC 500 connected to the network NW from the network adapter NW / AD. Get a list of file servers 550. As a result, the user can select the destination of the image data read by the image reading device A (DR1) by operating the mobile terminal M.

Next, the user sets the file server 550 as the storage destination of the image data from the list of PC 500 displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal M and the file server 550. Subsequently, the user sets the reading setting (job setting) of the image to be saved in the file server 550 by operating the mobile terminal M.

Specifically, on the job setting screen of the mobile terminal M (for example, the layout screen by the dialog 710 as shown in FIG. 12), the file server 550 is specified as the save destination of the image data, and further, in correspondence with this. , Job title, color mode, size, resolution, scanning surface (single-sided / double-sided), file format, and file name to set the image scanning conditions desired by the user.

Subsequently, the user displays a job selection screen as shown in FIG. 16 on the screen of the mobile terminal M, and on the job selection screen, either the job number 1 “photograph” or the job number 2 “document”. Select the registration button or "Add new" (button for creating a registration button).

The mobile terminal M confirms whether or not the registration button has been pressed on the job selection screen displayed on the mobile terminal M (step S2604). When any of the registration buttons is pressed (Yes in step S2604), the mobile terminal M sets the job corresponding to the pressed registration button to the image reader A (DR1) via the network adapter NW / AD. (Image reading condition) and information (job information registration command) related to the execution instruction are transmitted (step S2605). As a result, the image reading device A (DR1) that has received the job command reads the image of the original according to the job.

Further, the mobile terminal M confirms whether an error has occurred in the image reading device A (step S2606), and if an error occurs (Yes in step S2606), displays the error on the display unit of the mobile terminal M (step S2607). ).

On the other hand, if no error has occurred (No in step S2606), it is confirmed whether the job has been completed (step S2608). If the job is completed (No in step S2608), the process returns to the process in step S2606, and if the job is completed (Yes in step S2608), the process returns to the process in step S2603.

Since the processing on the image reading device A side is the same as the description of FIG. 19 in the second push scan operation described above, duplicate description will be omitted.

Here, the display unit of the mobile terminal M is a touch panel, and when the icon indicating the job number is tapped on the job selection screen, the image reading device A (DR1) starts scanning with the tapped job. Further, when the icon indicating the job number is long-pressed on the job selection screen, the screen changes to the job change screen.

Furthermore, when the user taps the "Add new" icon on this job selection screen, the screen transitions to the setting screen for adding a new job. As a result, even if the user wants to scan by changing the job settings or adding a job, the user can respond flexibly on the spot.

As described above, the above-mentioned third push scan operation is performed by the image reading device according to the third job in which the setting data is stored in the third information processing device connected to the image reading device among the plurality of information processing devices. The data is read and the image data is transmitted to a fourth information processing device which is a transmission destination among the plurality of information processing devices. Specifically, it is set in the image reading device A in advance together with the data storage destination (third data storage destination) in association with the user operation (third operation such as job selection operation) received by the mobile terminal M (user operation terminal). In this mode, the image data read by the image reading device A according to the job (third job) is saved in the data saving destination (third data saving destination).

That is, when the user who uses the third push scan operation selects the third push scan operation, he / she simply sets the document in the image scanning device A and performs the subsequent operation on the mobile terminal M, and the image is displayed. Image data can be stored in a predetermined data storage destination without operating the operation panel 93 included in the scanning device A. Further, the user can set the image data transmission destination, the job setting, and the like through the mobile terminal M, which is very convenient.

The mobile terminal used in the above-mentioned three push scan modes may be a terminal carried by the user or a fixed terminal installed near the image reading device A, and in any case, a user who accepts user operations. It may be an operation terminal.

In addition, the above-mentioned user operations such as "first operation (first job)", "second operation (second job)", "third operation (third job)", or "third" which is a data storage destination. The "2 data storage destination" and the "third data storage destination" may have the same operation or setting, but may have different operations or settings.

Further, in the above-mentioned three push scan operations, a configuration in which the image data is transmitted to only one destination is described as an example in order to make the image data transmission operation easy to understand. In one push scan operation, if a plurality of destinations (information processing devices) are registered as the destinations of the image data, the image data can be transmitted to the plurality of destinations. Here, the plurality of destinations may be of a plurality of types, and for example, an e-mail, an FTP server, a shared folder, etc. may be set as destinations at the same time.
<Job management>
As described above, the first to third push scan operations constituting the three push scan modes described above are unified in one list so as to be identifiable on the server S in a state where selectable job numbers are assigned. It is managed. Therefore, by selecting the job number, it is possible to automatically switch between the three operations.

Here, an export function from the image reader A or PC500, a network adapter NW / AD, or a mobile terminal M for centralized management of jobs, and an import function to the image reader A for batch distribution of jobs are provided on the PC500. The processing when it is realized by the application of.
<Job export>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the execution process of the export function in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Although the job information is centrally managed by the server S, the PC 500 may function as a management device to centrally manage the job information. In the following, the PC 500 functions as a management device to centrally manage the job information. The case of management will be described as an example.

In the job export function of the PC500, when the application for job management (job management tool) is started by the user's predetermined operation on the PC500 (step S4001), the PC500 first displays a dialog box for job management. Display in.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a dialog box for job management displayed on the display unit of the PC 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 22, the PC 500 includes a list of job-managed devices, a selection check box 901 for selecting a device that stores a job, and an IP address 902 of the device that stores the job. , A dialog box 900 is displayed with the device name 903 of the device storing the job, the button 904 for instructing the selected device to export the job, and the button 905 for instructing the import. The device name 903 is an image reading device A or PC500 to be job-managed, a network adapter NW / AD, or a mobile terminal M.

The user can manage the job corresponding to the job management target device by selecting any of the job management target devices in the dialog box 900.

When the PC500 detects the job management target device selected by the user's operation (step S4002), it confirms whether one or more job management target devices are selected (step S4003). If no job management target device is selected (No in step S4003), the process returns to the process in step S4002.

On the other hand, when one or more job management target devices are selected (Yes in step S4003), the PC500 instructs the job management target device selected in step S4002 to export based on pressing the export button 904. (Step S4004).

Next, the PC 500 determines whether or not it is possible to communicate with the job management target device instructed to export via the network NW (step S4005). The determination method may be determined by whether there is a response by ping.

When the PC500 determines that it is impossible to communicate with the job management target device instructed to export (No in step S4005), it notifies the user that communication with the job management target device could not be performed (step S4006). ).

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a dialog box for job management indicating a communication error displayed on the display unit of the PC 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When the PC 500 cannot communicate with the job management target device, a message 906 indicating that the communication could not be performed is displayed in the dialog box 900 shown in FIG. 22 as shown in FIG. 23 on the display unit of the PC 500. Is displayed.

If the PC 500 determines that it can communicate with the job management target device instructed to export (Yes in step S4005), the PC 500 executes export to the job management target device (step S4007), and the hard disk of the PC 500 (step S4007). The exported job is saved in (not shown) (step S4008).

The exported file is an example of the job setting 600 shown in FIG. 9 described in the file according to rules such as CSV, XML, and JSON.
<Job import>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the execution process of the import function in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Although the job information is centrally managed by the server S, the PC 500 may function as a management device to centrally manage the job information. In the following, the PC 500 functions as a management device to centrally manage the job information. The case of management will be described as an example. Further, the same processing as the above-mentioned job export function is designated by the same reference numerals as those in FIG.

After instructing the selected job management target device to import by pressing the import button 905 (step S5004), the PC 500 executes the import if communication with the job management target device is possible (step S5007).

FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining detailed processing in execution of the import function in the image reading system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In executing the import process, the PC 500 first confirms whether or not the job can be registered for the image reading device A selected in step S4002 (step S6001). Specifically, the PC 500 confirms whether or not the image reading device A has a free number for newly registering a job.

If the image reading device A has a free number for newly registering a job (Yes in step S6001), the PC500 extracts the job number from the job information to be imported to the image reading device A. Then, it is confirmed whether the extracted job number is the same as the job number held by the image reading device A (step S6003).

If the extracted job number is different from the job number held by the image reading device A (Yes in step S6003), the PC500 executes job registration for the image reading device A (step S6008), and then the user. Is notified that the job registration is completed, and the process ends (step S6009).

On the other hand, if the image reading device A does not have a free number for newly registering a job (No in step S6001), the PC500 has a job that can overwrite the existing job held by the image reading device A. It is confirmed whether or not (step S6010). Specifically, the job number is extracted from the job information to be imported, it is confirmed whether the extracted job number is the same as the job number held by the image reader A, and the job information to be imported is checked. Extract the items of the scan instruction device and check if the scan instruction devices are not equal.

If both the job number and the scan instruction device are the same, the PC500 determines that the job can be overwritten (Yes in step S6010), and asks the user whether to overwrite the job existing in the image reader A (step S6011). ).

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a dialog box for job management for confirming overwriting displayed on the display unit of the PC 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When it is determined in step S6010 that the job information can be overwritten, as shown in FIG. 26, whether or not to overwrite the job existing in the image reading device A in the job management dialog box 900 shown in FIG. 22 is displayed. A confirmation message 909 is displayed to the user.

When the user permits overwriting in the dialog box shown in FIG. 26 (Yes in step S6011), the process proceeds to the process in step S6008, and job registration is executed for the image reading device A.

If the job cannot be overwritten (No in step S6010) or the user does not allow overwriting in the dialog box shown in FIG. 26 (No in step S6011), the PC500 informs the user. Notify the image reader A that the job could not be registered (step S6012).

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a dialog box for job management that notifies that a job could not be registered in the PC 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

If it is determined in step S6010 that the job cannot be overwritten, or if the user does not allow the job to be overwritten, the job management dialog box 900 shown in FIG. 22 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 27. , A message 907 indicating that the job could not be registered is displayed for the image reading device A.

If the job number extracted in step S6003 is the same as the job number held by the image reading device A (No in step S6003), the PC500 is included in the job information to be imported into the image reading device A. The scan instruction device is extracted from the image reader A, and it is confirmed whether the extracted scan instruction device is the same as the scan instruction device held by the image reading device A (step S6004).

If the extracted scan instruction device is the same as the scan instruction device held by the image reader A (Yes in step S6004), the figure shows whether or not the PC 500 overwrites the job existing in the image reader A. The dialog box shown in 26 is displayed and confirmed by the user (step S6007).

When the user permits overwriting in the dialog box shown in FIG. 26 (Yes in step S6007), the process proceeds to the process in step S6008, and job registration is executed for the image reading device A.

If the scan instruction device extracted in step S6004 is different from the scan instruction device held by the image reader A (No in step S6004), the PC500 inquires the image reader A of a free job number (step). S6005).

Then, the PC 500 changes the job number extracted from the job information to be imported to an empty job number as a result of inquiring to the image reading device A (step S6006), shifts to the processing in step S6008, and proceeds to the processing in the image reading device A. Job registration is executed for.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a dialog box for job management that notifies that a job has been registered by changing the job number in the PC 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When the job number is changed and the job is registered, as shown in FIG. 28, a message 908 indicating that the job number is changed and the job is registered is displayed in the job management dialog box 900 shown in FIG. Will be done.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the PC 500 requests the image reading device A to import the job setting data, the job with the same job number as the job number of the job for which the import request has been made is When registered as a job of the image reading device A, the PC500 notifies whether to overwrite the job of the job number, and then the image reading device A notifies the job of the job number if the overwriting is permitted. And if overwriting is not allowed, change the job number and import the job.

In this embodiment, when the job is imported to the user, the user is confirmed to be overwritten. However, the priority of the job to be overwritten is specified in advance for each scan instruction device, and the job is overwritten without being confirmed by the user. Also, if a job with the same job number as the job number of the job for which the import request was made is registered as a job of the image reader A, without obtaining the user's permission, simply You may change the job number of the job for which the import request was made and import it.

Further, in this embodiment, the completion of job registration and the like are displayed as a message on the dialog box 900, but the message may be notified not only on the dialog box but also by e-mail or the like.
<Scan mode switching setting>
In the pull scan mode described above, the mode is switched immediately when the scan instruction transmitted from the PC 1 or the mobile terminal M is received by the image reading device A. In the first to third push scan operations of the push scan mode, as shown in FIG. 9, the scan setting values 603 such as the reading conditions and the scan instruction device 604 perform the first push scan operation and the second push scan operation. And the third push scan operation are not individually associated with the job number, but are identifiable and associated with the job number 601 as identification information by the registration means and registered as one list. Therefore, the three operations can be automatically switched by selecting the job number. That is, for example, when job number 601 "1" is set to only one job information in all of the first to third push scan operations, and thereby "1" is selected as job number 601. Will be operated by one job information associated with it. In this case, the application of the mobile terminal M functions by simply switching between starting the application of the mobile terminal M in the pull scan mode and starting the application of the mobile terminal M in the push scan mode. Further, also in the operation of the pull scan mode, as in the first to third push scan operations of the push scan mode, the job number 601 which is the identification information may be associated with each other and registered as one list.

For example, the user may be able to set either the pull scan mode or the push scan mode as the initial startup screen by setting the startup screen of the application of the mobile terminal M. In this case, as for the push scan mode, it is preferable to provide the user with the above-mentioned first push scan operation and second push scan operation, or the first push scan operation and the third push scan operation as options.

As described above, according to the image scanning system of the present embodiment, in addition to the pull scan mode, the three push scan operations of the push scan mode can be automatically and seamlessly selected, for example, image scanning. Various user requests and usage environments, such as users who want to perform job operations on device A, users who want to perform job operations on mobile terminal M, and users who want to control image reader A on the PC500 that stores image data. It is possible to increase the choices of the user's push scan function corresponding to the above, and to provide a system that is easy for the user to use.

In particular, in the three push scan operations of the push scan mode, the document is set on the image reading device A that the user wants to use, and the screen of the mobile terminal M can be effectively used like the operation panel 93 of the image reading device A. Since the scanned document can be immediately collected from the image scanning device A, it is easy to use and very convenient.

Further, the image reading device A illustrated in the present embodiment has a configuration having an operation panel 93 for accepting user operations, but even if the configuration does not have an operation panel for accepting user operations, the present embodiment If you use the image reading system of, you can read the image by the same job, which is very convenient.

In the image reading system described above, a configuration example in which a network adapter NW / AD is interposed between the network NW and the image reading device A as a relay device has been described, but the present invention is of course not limited to this, and for example, An image reader having a network connection function may be directly connected to the network.

In this case, regarding the operation in which the user selects one network adapter NW / AD from the plurality of network adapters NW / AD connected to the network NW in the above-described embodiment, for example, the user may use a mobile terminal M or the like. This will replace the operation of designating a plurality of image readers connected to the network NW from the user operation terminal.

(Other embodiments)
Although the present invention has been described in detail by taking one embodiment as an example, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

In the above-described embodiment, the image data read by the image reading device A has been described by way of exemplifying an embodiment in which the image data is directly transmitted to a predetermined destination. The image data read by the device A may be preview-displayed on the mobile terminal M and sent to a predetermined destination by operating the "send" operation button displayed on the mobile terminal M.

As a result, the user can confirm the image data before saving by the preview display of the mobile terminal M in advance. In this case, if the mobile terminal M is provided with an operation button for "cancel transmission", the user can quickly redo the operation on the spot by operating the operation button for "cancel transmission". be able to.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pull scan mode and the plurality of push scan modes are switched based on the operation of any of the mobile terminal, the image reading device, and the PC. For example, in the main body of the network adapter or the image reading device, a changeover switch for switching between the pull scan mode and the push scan mode, a changeover switch for switching between a plurality of push scan operations in the push scan mode, and the like. Various function mode switching means may be provided.

Further, when the image reading device is provided with the above-mentioned switching means, it is possible to switch a plurality of push scan operations or switch to a pull scan mode based on a button operation on the operation panel of the image reading device. May be good.

Alternatively, in the above-mentioned pull scan mode or push scan mode in a PC connected to a network, a mobile terminal connected to a network adapter, or a mobile terminal capable of directly communicating with an image reader capable of network connection. A setting screen that can accept various mode switching operations of a plurality of push scan operations may be displayed.

When such mode switching is performed, the mode may be switched by the control unit of the network adapter, or the mode may be switched by the control unit of the image reader to which the network adapter is connected. You may be broken.

Further, in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, a single system form in which a scanner device serving as one image reading device is connected to a network adapter has been illustrated and described, but the present invention is of course included in this. The present invention is not limited, and for example, as described below, it may be a composite system form in which a plurality of scanner devices are connected to one network adapter.

In the case of such a composite system form, a plurality of scanner devices are selected from, for example, a group consisting of a sheet feed type scanner, a flatbed type scanner, and a flatbed scanner with an ADF (Auto Document Feeder). It is possible to combine the two.

Specifically, the flatbed scanner may be relayed to the network adapter to connect the sheet feed scanner in series, or the network adapter may be provided with multiple interfaces or a hub device may be used. A plurality of scanner devices may be connected in parallel to one network adapter.

Further, in such a composite system form, a job can be executed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. For example, if the network adapter can monitor, display, and control a scanner device having an operation unit among a plurality of scanner devices, a job can be executed as in the above-described embodiment.

In this case, in a plurality of scanner devices, if one scanner device has an operation unit capable of performing a job operation, the other scanner device may not have an operation unit, but in the above-described embodiment. In the case of the third push scan operation described, since the operation unit of the mobile terminal can be used, even if all the scanner devices do not have the operation unit for executing the job, it is based on the remote control by the mobile terminal. It goes without saying that the job can be executed.

Further, regarding the relationship between the network adapter and the plurality of scanner devices, one network adapter may centrally manage a plurality of scanner devices, or one network adapter controls one scanner device, and the scanner device controls one scanner device. Coordination control between scanner devices such as controlling other scanner devices may be involved.

Further, regarding the cooperation between the scanner devices, in one job setting, each image data read in a predetermined order by each scanner device may be transmitted to the network adapter through one scanner device. In that case, for example, the network adapter may be integrated as one image data, and the network adapter may transmit the image data to a predetermined data storage destination according to the job setting.

Further, the reading command to each scanner device may be distributed by the network adapter to each scanner device, or one scanner device connected to the network adapter may transmit at least a part of the reading command from the network adapter. It may be distributed as a reading command to another scanner device.

Further, the display mode of the display unit of the scanner device may be changed according to the three push scan operations of the pull scan mode and the push scan mode described above. As a result, the user can perform the scanning operation after confirming the current scanning mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first to third push scan operations in the push scan mode are separated from each other in the first push scan operation, the second push scan operation, and the third push scan operation. It is not associated with the job number, but is associated with the job number as identification information by the registration means, registered as one list, and centrally managed by the server S or PC500. , If it is registered at the same time by the job number and centrally managed, it is not limited to the one registered as one list and centrally managed. For example, if they are identifiablely registered in storage devices such as a plurality of memories in the server S or PC500 by different job numbers, the job numbers are selected to automatically switch between the three operations. be able to.

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A Image reader DR1, DR2 Scanner device M Mobile terminal NW network NW / AD network adapter R router S server

Claims (6)

An image reader and a plurality of information processing devices are connected via a network, and image data read by the image reader according to set image reading conditions is transmitted to one of the plurality of information processing devices. It's a system
The image data is read by the image reading device according to the first job set in association with the first information processing device among the plurality of information processing devices, and the image data is transmitted to the first information processing device. 1 push scan operation and
The image data read by the image reading device is read by the image reading device according to a second job set to directly transmit the image data read by the image reading device to an arbitrary destination which is a transmission destination, and the image data is sent to the transmission destination. It has a second push scan operation to transmit to the second information processing device.
It is connected to the image reading device and a plurality of information processing devices via a network, and has a management device that centrally manages the first push scan operation and the second push scan operation so as to be identifiable by selectable identification information. An image reading system characterized by this. An image reader and a plurality of information processing devices are connected via a network, and image data read by the image reader according to set image reading conditions is transmitted to one of the plurality of information processing devices. It's a system
The image data is read by the image reading device according to the first job set in association with the first information processing device among the plurality of information processing devices, and the image data is transmitted to the first information processing device. 1 push scan operation and
The image data is read by the image reading device according to a third job in which the setting data is stored in the third information processing device connected to the image reading device among the plurality of information processing devices, and the plurality of image data are read. It has a third push scan operation of transmitting to a fourth information processing device which is a transmission destination of the information processing devices of the above.
It is connected to the image reading device and a plurality of information processing devices via a network, and has a management device that centrally manages the first push scan operation and the third push scan operation so as to be identifiable by selectable identification information. An image reading system characterized by this. The management device stores the setting data of the jobs of the first push scan operation and the second push scan operation, and stores the setting data.
The image reading system according to claim 1, wherein when the management device requests import of job setting data, the image reading device imports the setting data of the job for which the import request has been made. The management device stores the setting data of the jobs of the first push scan operation and the third push scan operation, and stores the setting data.
The image reading system according to claim 2, wherein when the management device requests import of job setting data, the image reading device imports the setting data of the job for which the import request has been made. The image reading device imports when there is a job setting data import request from the management device and a job with the same identification information as the identification information of the job for which the import request is made is registered. The image reading system according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the identification information of the requested job is changed and imported. When the management device requests the image reading device to import job setting data, a job having the same identification information as the identification information of the job for which the import request has been made is registered as a job of the image reading device. If so, notify whether to overwrite the job with the identification information.
The image reading device overwrites the job of the identification information when the overwriting is permitted, and changes and imports the identification information of the job when the overwriting is not permitted. Item 5. The image reading system according to item 5.

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