JP3312958B2 - Electronic filing equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic filing apparatus for storing an image of a document read by a document reading device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional electronic filing apparatus, when a plurality of types of image reading apparatuses having different reading orders of documents are selectively connected, an operator operates the image reading apparatus for each connected image reading apparatus. The order of reading the document, whether the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document can be detected, the change range of the reading density, whether the background removal function of the document can be specified, and the like have been specified.

In order to enhance operability for image processing to prevent erroneous operations and eliminate malfunctions,
2. Description of the Related Art There has been an image processing apparatus that stops a predetermined function among a plurality of operation functions of an image reading apparatus based on a signal from an external device (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 64-31272).

[0004]

However, the conventional electronic filing apparatus has the following problems. (1) When a document reading device having a different document reading order is selectively connected, the document reading order of the connected document reading device has to be specified. Must be remembered, and there is a risk that the reading order of the originals may be specified incorrectly. For example, when a document reading device that reads from the last page is connected, the document is stored in the reverse order to the page order unless the document reading order is specified.

(2) When a document reading device having a different reading order of a document is selectively connected to read a document one by one and store images on both sides, the front or back page of the document is left as it is. They are stored in the reverse order. For example, when a document reading device that reads from the first page is connected, pages on the front side of the document are stored in the document reading order, but pages on the back side are in the reverse order to the page order unless the document reading order is specified. Will be memorized.

(3) A case where a document reading device having a different reading order of a document is selectively connected, and a newly read document image is added to each image of the already stored document (including insertion). If the document reading order of the connected document reading apparatus is to read from the last page, the image of the document to be added is stored in the order reverse to the page order.

(4) When a document reading device having a different reading order of a document is selectively connected to replace an image of a newly read document with each image of a document already stored, the connection is performed. If the document reading order of the document reading device is to read from the last page, the read image is replaced in the reverse order of the page order.

(5) When a document reading device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction when reading a document is selectively connected to a document reading device that cannot detect the number of lines, for example, a line in the sub-scanning direction is used. When it is desired to connect a document reading device capable of detecting the number and use the detection function, it is necessary to specify that the document reading device has the function, so that the operation is complicated.

(6) When a plurality of types of document readers having different read density change ranges that can be set when reading a document are selectively connected, the change range of the document read density for each connected document reader is determined. If not specified, there is a possibility that the change range of the reading density of the document for the document reading device is erroneously specified. In addition, since it is necessary to remember the change range of the reading density of each document for each document reading apparatus, it is complicated.

(7) When one of a document reading device that can designate a background removal function and a document reading device that cannot be designated when reading a document is selectively connected, for example, the background removal function of the document When the user wants to connect a document reading apparatus equipped with a function to use the background removal function, he / she must specify that the document reading apparatus has the function, so that the operation is complicated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when a document reading device is connected, it is possible to automatically determine the document reading order of the document reading device. The apparatus can automatically determine whether or not the apparatus can detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction. The apparatus can automatically determine the range of the reading density of the document reading apparatus. It is an object of the present invention to automatically determine whether or not a device has a background removal function.

[0012]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is capable of selectively connecting a plurality of types of document reading devices having different reading orders of a set document. In an electronic filing apparatus having means for storing each image of a document sequentially read by the document reading device, each of the documents read by the document reading device based on the document reading order or type information of the connected document reading device. There is provided means for determining whether or not to store the images in the reverse order of the reading order.

Further, it is preferable to provide a means for indicating that the document read by the document reading apparatus is a document having images on both sides (double-sided document). Further, it is preferable to provide a means for indicating that the image of the document read by the document reading apparatus is an addition, and indicating an addition location. Further, it is preferable to provide means for indicating that the image of the document read by the document reading device is replacement and a replacement range thereof.

Further, when reading a set document, either a document reading device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document or a document reading device that cannot detect the number of lines can be selectively connected. In an electronic filing apparatus having means for storing each image of a document sequentially read by a read document reading apparatus, information or type of information on whether or not the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction for the connected document reading apparatus can be detected. Based on the information, it is determined whether or not to perform processing by determining whether each image read by the document reading device is an image of a document to be registered or an image of a partition paper indicating a break of the document. Means may be provided.

Further, a plurality of types of document readers having different reading densities that can be set when reading the set document can be selectively connected, and the originals read sequentially by the connected document readers can be connected. In an electronic filing apparatus having a unit for storing each image, a density that can be set in a connected document reading apparatus based on information of a change range or a type of a density that can be set for a connected document reading apparatus. It is preferable to provide a means for displaying the change range of.

[0016] Further, it is possible to selectively connect one of a document reading device capable of designating the background removal function and a document reading device that cannot be designated when reading the set document, In an electronic filing apparatus provided with means for storing each image of a document sequentially read by a connected document reading apparatus, information or type of whether or not the background reading function of the document is provided for the connected document reading apparatus It is preferable to provide a means for determining whether or not to perform display and processing related to the designation of background removal based on the information of.

Further, a means may be provided for holding information on the type of the connected document reading apparatus, or a means for obtaining type information from the connected document reading apparatus.

[0018]

According to the electronic filing apparatus of the present invention, based on the document reading order or type information of the connected document reading device, each image of the document read by the document reading device is placed in an order reverse to the reading order. It is not necessary for the operator to specify the document reading order of the connected document reading device when reading the document. Also,
If it is possible to indicate that the document to be read by the document reading device is a document having images on both sides (double-sided document), the both sides read according to the reading order of the connected document reading device and whether or not the document is a double-sided document. Document images can be easily output in page order.

Further, by indicating that the image of the original read by the original reading device is to be added and indicating the location of the addition, the image of the original read in accordance with the reading order of the connected original reading device can be paged. Can be added in order. Further, if the image of the original read by the original reading device is replaced and the replacement range is indicated, the images of the original read in accordance with the reading order of the connected original reading device are arranged in page order. Can be replaced.

In addition, based on the information as to whether or not the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the connected document reading device can be detected or the type information, each image read by the document reading device is registered. If it is determined whether or not to perform processing by determining whether an image of a document to be read or an image of a partition sheet indicating a break of the document is to be processed, the operator can operate the document reading device connected at the time of document reading in the sub-scanning direction. There is no need to specify whether the number of lines can be detected.

Further, the change range of the density which can be set by the connected document reading device is displayed based on the information of the change range or the type of the read density which can be set for the connected document reading device. This eliminates the need for the operator to specify the changeable range of the reading density that can be set by the connected document reading apparatus when reading the document.

Also, it is determined whether display and processing relating to designation of background removal are to be performed based on information as to whether or not the background removal function of the document is provided for the connected document reader or information on the type. This eliminates the need for the operator to specify whether or not the document reading device connected at the time of reading the document has the function of removing the background of the document.

Furthermore, if the information on the type of the connected document reading device is held, the order of reading the documents by the connected document reading device can be automatically determined based on the information on the type. Further, the order of reading the originals by the original reading device can be automatically determined when the original reading device is connected so that the type information is obtained from the connected original reading device.

[0024]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electronic filing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention together with a document reading apparatus. The electronic filing device 1 can selectively connect a plurality of types of document reading devices 2.

The document reading devices include a plurality of types of devices having different reading orders of the documents, a device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction when reading a document, and a device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction. There are a plurality of types of devices having different density change ranges, a device capable of designating a background removal function of a document, and a device capable of not specifying a function.

The electronic filing apparatus 1 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 3, a read-only memory unit (ROM) 4,
A random access memory (RAM) 5, an image information storage interface (I / F) 6, an image information storage 7, a hard disk (HDD) controller 8, and a hard disk (HDD) 9 are provided.

A display controller 10, a compression / expansion controller 11, a dynamic memory access controller (DMAC) 12, an image memory unit 13,
Graphic controller 14, display unit 15, video ram unit (VRAM) 16, input unit 17, input control unit 18,
A printing control unit 19, a printing unit 20, a document reading (scanner) control unit 21, a program bus B1, and an image bus B2 are also provided.

The CPU 3 has the following functions, in addition to the function of registering each image of the document read by the document reading device. (1) When a plurality of types of document reading devices having different reading orders of the set documents are selectively connected, the reading is performed based on the document reading order or type information of the connected document reading devices. Means for determining whether or not to store each image in the reading order of the document in the order reverse to the reading order in order to store the images in the page order

(2) When a plurality of types of document reading devices having different reading orders of a document are selectively connected, the connection is performed based on an instruction to read a document having images on both sides (double-sided document). Determining a storage order for storing each image in the reading order of the document read by the read document reading device in page order

(3) When a plurality of types of original reading devices having different reading orders of the originals are selectively connected, the additional original reading device reads the image of the additional image and, based on the instruction of the added portion, the connected original reading device. Means for determining an additional storage order for additionally storing each image in the reading order of the read document in the page order

(4) When a plurality of types of document reading devices having different reading orders of the documents are selectively connected, the replacement image is read by the connected document reading device based on the reading of the replacement image and the instruction of the replacement range. For determining the replacement order for replacing each image in the reading order of the scanned document in page order

(5) When one of a document reading device that can detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction and a document reading device that cannot detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction when reading a set document is selectively connected, Based on the information as to whether or not the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the connected document reading device can be detected or the type information, each image read by the document reading device is the image of the document to be registered or the image of the document. Means for judging whether or not to perform processing by judging whether the image is a partition paper image indicating a break

(6) When a plurality of types of document readers having different read density change ranges that can be set when reading a set document are selectively connected, the density that can be set for the connected document reader. Means for displaying a change range of the density that can be set for the connected document reading apparatus based on the information of the change range or the type information of

(7) When one of a document reading device capable of specifying the background removal function and a document reading device that cannot be specified when the set document is read is selectively connected, Based on the information as to whether or not the background removal function of the document is provided or the type information of the connected document reader, it is determined whether or not to perform the display and the process related to the designation of the background removal for the document reader. means

The ROM 4 is a memory for storing various processing programs for the CPU 3 to perform the above functions. The RAM 5 is a code memory used when the CPU 3 executes various processes for performing the above functions.
The image information storage I / F unit 6 controls writing and reading of an image of a document with respect to the image information storage unit 7. The image information storage unit 7 is a memory that stores an image of a document.

The HDD controller 8 controls writing and reading of various data to and from the HDD 9. H
DD9 is information on the document reading order or type of the document reading device 2, information on whether or not the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction can be detected or type information, information on a settable density change range or information on type, This is a memory for storing information as to whether or not it has the background removal function or information of the type.

The display controller 10 controls the display of the display 15. A compression / expansion controller 11 performs a process of compressing or expanding an image of a document. The DMAC 12 performs control for performing a write operation at predetermined time intervals in order to hold recorded contents in each memory. The image memory unit 13 is a page buffer for temporarily storing an image of a document. The display / graphics controller 14 controls various displays and graphics.

The display unit 15 is a CR for displaying an image of a document or the like.
It is a display device such as T or LCD. VRAM16
Stores display data to be displayed on the display unit 15. The input unit 17 is an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse for inputting various operation information from the operator. The input control unit 18 controls input of the input unit 17. The print control unit 19 controls the print unit 20.

The printing unit 20 is a printing device such as a laser printer, a dot printer, and an ink jet printer for printing an image of a document on paper. The scanner control unit 21 controls input of an image from the document reading device 2 and also corresponds to a unit for obtaining type information from the connected document reading device 2. The program bus B1 and the image bus B2 are communication lines for various data.

Next, various processes performed by the electronic filing apparatus when reading a document will be sequentially described. (1) When a plurality of types of document reading devices having different document reading orders are selectively connected In this processing, an image of a document is read using data of the document reading order of a plurality of types of document reading devices that can be connected to the electronic filing device. In the reading process, it is determined whether the connected document reading device reads from the first page or the last page of the document, and based on the determination result, each image of the read document is determined. It is determined whether or not a process of storing the images in the order opposite to the reading order is performed, and each image is registered.

First, a document reading apparatus for reading a set document from the first page will be briefly described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the internal configuration of a document reading apparatus for sequentially reading from the first page of the document, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an optical system for reading the document, and FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram when reading sequentially from the first page of the document. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the reading order.

As shown in FIG. 3, the original reading apparatus
DC motor separation roller 30, pre-feed roller 31,
Document set detection switch (SW) 32, reverse roller (separation roller) 33, feed rollers 34 and 40, paper edge detection switch (SW) 35, feed roller pair 36,
Stepping motor transport section 37, shading correction plate 3
8, a lamp 39, a cover opening / closing switch (SW) 41, a paper discharge roller 42, a paper discharge pulley 43, a paper discharge belt 44, and the like. The image is read while being conveyed to the side.

As shown in FIG. 4, an optical system for reading an original includes a light source 45, a shading plate 46, a roller 47, a glass plate 48, mirrors 49 and 50, a lens 51, and a CC.
A document set with the information recording surface facing down is transported from the front side to the rear side of the apparatus (in the direction of arrow A), and the information recording surface is irradiated with light from a light source 45 and reflected therefrom. The light is focused on a linear CCD 52 of, for example, 2048 pixels by a lens 51 to read an image.

That is, as shown in FIG.
3 are stacked in this order, and the information recording surface is set downward, the document P1 is sequentially conveyed into the apparatus from the document P1 (in the direction of arrow B), for example, the image is read by the fixed reading unit 53 and discharged. You. When the images of the originals P1 to P3 are read in this way, the reading order is P1, P2, and P3 in the direction of arrow C as shown in FIG.

Next, a document reading device for reading a set document from the last page will be briefly described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the internal configuration of a document reading apparatus for sequentially reading from the last page of the document, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for sequentially reading from the last page of the document, and FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the reading order.

The original reading apparatus includes an original table 54,
Document set detector 55, lever 56, separation belt 57,
Pulse generator 58, length detector 59, separation roller 6
0, registration (document width detection) unit 61, call roller 6
2, a conveyor belt 63, a contact glass 64, a document receiving cover 65, a stop claw 66, a discharge roller 67, a reversing switching claw 68, a discharge detection 69, and the like.

First, when an original is placed on the original table 54 and inserted until it is slightly touched, the original set detecting section 55 detects the original, and, together with a start instruction, a lever 5.
6 comes in contact with the call roller 62, and the original is fed by driving the transport motor. The document passes through a separation roller 60, passes through a registration (document width detection) section 61, is sent to a contact glass 64 by a transport belt 63, and an image on an information recording surface thereof is read. When the discharge motor rotates in response to the document replacement signal and the stop claw 66 is lowered to discharge the document and feed the next document, the document is fed from the last page (the bottom document). The image is read.

That is, as shown in FIG.
3 are stacked in this order and the information recording surface is set on the upper side, the document P3 is conveyed into the apparatus in order from the document P3 (in the direction of arrow B). For example, the movable reading unit 70 moves in the direction of arrow A, The image is read and discharged. When the images of the originals P1 to P3 are read in this manner, the reading order is P3, P2, P in the direction of arrow C as shown in FIG.
The order is 1.

(1-1) Single-sided original reading (1-1-1) When information on the original reading order of a connectable original reading device is stored in the system (electronic filing device) In this processing, electronic filing is performed. When reading an image of a document using the data of the document reading order of a plurality of types of connectable document reading devices held in the device, the connected document reading device reads from the first page or from the last page of the document. It is determined whether the image is to be read or not, and based on the result of the determination, it is determined whether or not to perform processing for storing each image of the read document in an order reverse to the reading order, and to determine each image. Register in page order. The correspondence may be specified by, for example, a system management operator.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on the reading order of a document reading device which can be connected to the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, “0” is set for a document reading apparatus that reads documents from the first page in the reading order,
For the document reading device that reads from the last page, “1” is stored in the document reading order information area of the HDD 9. The document reading order information may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing an image registration process when a plurality of types of document reading devices having different document reading orders are selectively connected. In this process, information on the document reading order of the connected document reading device is read, and it is determined whether or not each image of the document read based on the information is stored in an order reverse to the reading order. If the information is "0", the connected document reading device determines that the device reads the first page of the document, performs a process A (reading order registration process) for registering each read image in the reading order, and ends. . On the other hand, if the information is "1", the connected document reading device is determined to be a device for reading from the last page of the document, and processing B (reverse reading order) for registering each read image in the reverse order to the reading order is performed. Registration processing) and the process ends.

FIG. 11 shows the processing A (reading order registration processing) of FIG.
5 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of. In this process, at the start of document registration (start of document image registration), pre-processing such as file opening is performed, parameters are set to register the first page, and document image reading processing is performed. The writing process of the image is performed. Then, determine if there is no original to read,
If so, determine whether or not there is an instruction to suspend registration,
If not, a parameter is set so that the image of the document to be read next is registered in the page next to the image registered immediately before, and the process returns to the reading process to read the image of the next document.

In this way, the images read in order from the first page are registered in the reading order, and if there are no more documents to be read, it is determined whether or not the processing is completed. Judge whether the original to be added has been added, and if added, set the parameters so that the image of the original to be read next is registered in the next page of the image registered immediately before, and read the image of the next original To return to the reading process. If the processing is completed, the document registration is completed together with post-processing such as file closing, and the process returns.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the detailed processing of the processing B (reverse reading order registration processing) of FIG. In this process, the document registration (document image registration start)
Preprocessing such as opening of a file is performed, parameters are set so as to register the first page, reading processing of an image of a document is performed, and writing processing of the image is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a document to be read, and if so, it is further determined whether or not there is an instruction to interrupt registration. If not, the image of the next document to be read is immediately before the image registered immediately before. The parameter is set so as to be registered in the first page, and the process returns to the reading process to read the image of the next document.

In this manner, the images read sequentially from the last page are registered in the reverse order of the reading order. When there are no more documents to be read, it is determined whether or not the processing is completed. It is determined whether or not a document to be further read has been added by the processing of, and when added, a parameter is set so that the image of the document to be read next is registered in the page immediately before the image registered immediately before, and the next The process returns to the reading process to read the image of the document. If the processing is completed, the document registration is completed together with post-processing such as file closing, and the process returns.

(1-1-2) When Information of Type of Connectable Document Reading Device is Stored in System (Electronic Filing Device) In this processing, the connectable document held in the electronic filing device is stored. Using the data of the type of the reading device, when reading the image of the document, determine whether the connected document reading device reads from the first page or the last page of the document, and determines the determination result. Based on this, it is determined whether or not processing for storing each image of the read document in the reverse order of the reading order is performed, and each image is registered in the page order. The correspondence may be specified by, for example, a system management operator.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on the type of the document reading apparatus connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, information “0” “1”... Of the type corresponding to the type of the document reading apparatus is stored in the HDD 9.
In the type information area. Note that this type of information may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a process for determining an original reading order and registering an image based on information on the type of the original reading device. In this process, the type information of the connected document reading device is read out, and based on the type information, the connected scanner (document reading device) reads an a type from the first page of the document and a b type reads from the last page of the document. Judge either.

If the type is a type, the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is read from the first page of the document, performs processing A (reading order registration processing) for registering the read images in reading order, and ends the processing. If the type is b, the connected document reading device determines that the document is to be read from the last page of the document, and performs a process B (reverse reading order registration process) of registering the read image in an order reverse to the reading order. finish.

(1-1-3) When Information on the Type of the Connected Document Reading Device is Obtained by the Scanner Control Unit 21 in the System (Electronic Filing Device) In this processing, the scanner control unit 21 in the electronic filing device performs The data of that type is obtained directly from the connected document reading device, and it is determined whether the connected document reading device reads from the first page or the last page of the document, and based on the determination result. Then, at the time of reading the image of the document, it is determined whether or not to perform the process of storing each image of the read document in the reverse order of the reading order, and register each image in page order.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a process for judging the document reading order based on the type information obtained from the connected document reading device and registering an image. In this process, type information is obtained by inquiring about the type of the connected document reading apparatus, and based on the type information, the connected scanner (document reading apparatus) reads the type a from the first page of the document. One of the b types to be read from the last page of the document is determined.

If the type is a type, the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is to be read from the first page of the document, performs processing A for registering the read images in reading order (reading order registration processing), and ends. If the type is b, the connected document reading device determines that the document is to be read from the last page of the document, and performs a process B (reverse reading order registration process) of registering the read image in an order reverse to the reading order. finish.

In this way, even if a plurality of document reading devices having different document reading orders when reading a document are selectively connected, each read image is paged according to the document reading order of the connected document reading device. They can be stored in order.

(1-2) Double-sided original reading (1-2-1) When original reading order information of a connectable original reading device is stored in a system (electronic filing device) In this processing, electronic filing is performed. When reading an image of a two-sided document, the connected document reading device reads from the first page and the last page of the document using the document reading order data of the connectable document reading device held in the device. Based on the result of the determination and the instruction indicating that the original to be read is a two-sided original, each image on each side of the read original is stored in an order reverse to the reading order. Each image is registered in page order by determining whether or not to perform the process of performing the processing.

The instruction for the double-sided document may be such that it always indicates simply that the document is a double-sided original when reading from the front side first. When reading the back side, an instruction may be given to indicate that it is the back side. Furthermore, in the case where the reading is performed from either the front surface or the back surface first, an instruction indicating the front surface and the back surface may be given at the time of reading the front surface and the back surface, respectively. The correspondence may be specified by, for example, a system management operator.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on the document reading order of the document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, “0” is set for a document reading apparatus that reads documents from the first page in the reading order,
For the document reading device that reads from the last page, “1” is stored in the document reading order information area of the HDD 9. The document reading order information may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a process for selectively connecting a plurality of types of document reading devices having different reading orders of a document to read and store images on both sides of the document. In this process, information on the document reading order of the connected document reading device is read, and based on the information, it is determined whether or not each image of the read document is to be stored in an order reverse to the reading order.

If the information is "0", the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is to be read from the first page of the document, and the read document image is read in the front side in the reading order and the back side in the reverse order. Processing I for registration (front reading order-reverse reading order registration processing) is performed, and the processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the information is "1", the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is read from the last page of the document, and reads the image of the read document in the reverse order of the front side in the reading order. A process J for registration (front-reverse reading order-back-side reading order registration process) is performed, and the process ends.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the detailed processing of the processing I (front reading order-reverse reading order registration processing) of FIG. In this process, pre-processing such as opening a file is performed along with the start of document registration (start of image registration of a document).
A parameter is set so as to register the first page, reading processing of an image of the document is performed, and writing processing of the image is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to interrupt the registration. If so, it is determined whether or not the registration has been terminated. If so, the document registration is terminated and the process returns. If not completed, the process proceeds to the process of checking the document set and determining whether or not to register the back side.

On the other hand, if there is no instruction to interrupt registration, it is determined whether or not there is a document to be read. If there is no document to be read, the process proceeds to end. If not, the parameter is set so that the image of the read document is registered after the last page stored immediately before, and the process returns to the reading process.

In the case of backside registration, a parameter for backside registration is set, the parameter of the next writing position (the page two pages before the previously written page) is set, and the process returns to the reading process. In this manner, as shown in FIG. 20, the images P1, P3, and P5 on the front surface of the document are registered in the reading order, and the images P6, P4, and P2 on the back surface are registered in the reverse order. register.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the detailed processing of the processing J (front / reverse reading order / back reading order registration processing) in FIG. In this process, pre-processing such as opening a file is performed along with the start of document registration (start of image registration of a document).
A parameter is set so as to register the first page, reading processing of an image of the document is performed, and writing processing of the image is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to end the registration. If so, it is determined whether or not the registration has been completed. If not completed, the process proceeds to the process of checking the document set and determining whether or not to register the back side.

On the other hand, if there is no instruction to end registration, it is determined whether there is no original to be read, and if there is no original to be read, the process proceeds to end. Is determined, the parameters are set so that the image of the read document is registered in the first page stored immediately before, and the process returns to the reading process. In the case of backside registration, a parameter for backside registration is set, the parameter of the next writing position (the page after the last written two pages) is set, and the process returns to the reading process. In this way, as shown in FIG. 21, each image P5, P
3 and P1 are registered in the reverse order of the reading order, and the images P2, P4 and P6 on the back surface are registered in the reading order.

(1-2-2) When Information of Type of Connectable Document Reading Device is Stored in System (Electronic Filing Apparatus) In this processing, the connectable document held in the electronic filing apparatus is stored. Using the data of the type of the reading device, when reading images on both sides of the document, determine whether the connected document reading device is a device that reads from the first page of the document or a device that reads from the last page of the document, Based on the discrimination result and the instruction indicating that the document is a two-sided document, it is determined whether or not to perform processing for storing the images on both sides of the read document in an order reverse to the reading order, and determine each image. Register in page order. The correspondence is, for example,
It is recommended that the operator of the system management designates it.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on the type of a document reading apparatus connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, information “0” “1”... Of the type corresponding to the type of the document reading apparatus is stored in the HDD 9.
In the type information area. Note that this type of information may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a process for determining the order of reading originals based on information on the type of the original reading device and registering images on both sides of the original. In this process, the type information of the document reading device is read, and based on the type information, a connected scanner (document reading device) reads an a type from the first page of the document or a b type to read from the last page of the document. Is determined.

If the type is a type, the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is read from the first page of the document, and registers the read document image in the reading order of the front side and the back side in the reverse order. Front reading order-reverse reading order registration processing)
And exit. If the type is b, the connected document reading device determines that the document is to be read from the last page of the document, and registers the read image of the document in the reverse order of the reading order on the front side and the back side in the reading order J ( (Reverse reading order-back reading order registration processing) is performed, and the process ends.

(1-1-3) When Information on the Type of the Connected Document Scanning Device is Obtained by the Scanner Control Unit 21 in the System (Electronic Filing Device) In this processing, the scanner control unit 21 in the electronic filing device performs The type data is directly obtained from the connected document reading device, and it is determined whether the connected document reading device is a device reading from the first page of the document or a device reading from the last page of the document. Is determined based on the instruction indicating that the two-sided image of the document is to be stored in the order opposite to the reading order when reading the two-sided image of the document. And register each image in page order.

FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing a process for judging the reading order of originals based on the type information obtained from the connected original reading device and registering images on both sides of the original. In this process, type information is obtained by inquiring about the type of the connected document reading apparatus, and based on the type information, the connected scanner (document reading apparatus) reads the document from the first page of the document. , To determine which type is the b type read from the last page of the document.

If the type is a type, the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is read from the first page of the document, and registers the read document image in the reading order of the front side and the back side in the reverse order. Front reading order-reverse reading order registration processing)
In the case of the b type, the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is read from the last page of the document, and registers the read document image in the reverse order to the reading order of the front side in the reading order of the back side in the reading order J ( (Reverse reading order-back reading order registration processing), respectively, and the process ends.

In this way, even if a plurality of document reading devices having different document reading orders are selectively connected, the read images on the front and back surfaces of the double-sided document are stored in page order regardless of the document reading order of the document reading device. can do. In other words, in the case of an apparatus that reads from the first page of the document, each image on the front side is stored in the reading order, and each image on the back side is stored in the order reverse to the reading order. Each image can be stored in the order reverse to the reading order, and each image on the back surface can be stored in the reading order.

When reading and storing the images on both sides of the document described above, each image on the front side of the read document is stored with a storage area for one page at every other page, and stored on the back side. The images can be output in the page order by recalling them in the order of registration if the images are stored in the areas opened when each image of the front surface is stored. Further, by storing each image on the front side and each image on the back side of the document in page order, and alternately calling and outputting the images on the front side and back side, each image can be output in page order.

(1-3) Reading of Additional Document (1-3-1) When Information of Document Reading Order of Connectable Document Reading Devices is Stored in System (Electronic Filing Device) In this processing, electronic filing is performed. When reading an image of a document to be added, using the document reading order data of the connectable document reading devices held in the device, the connected document reading device reads from the first page of the document and the last page of the document. , And determines whether to perform processing for storing each read image in the reverse order of the reading order based on the result of the determination and the indication of addition and addition location. And register it in the specified additional location in page order. The correspondence may be specified by, for example, a system management operator.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on the document reading order of a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, “0” is set for a document reading apparatus that reads documents from the first page in the reading order,
For the document reading device that reads from the last page, “1” is stored in the document reading order information area of the HDD 9. The document reading order information may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a process of registering an image of an additional document when a plurality of types of document reading devices having different document reading orders are selectively connected. In this process,
The information of the connected document reading order is read, and it is determined based on the information whether or not each image of the added document read is stored in an order reverse to the reading order.

If the information is "0", the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is to be read from the first page of the document, and a process K (reading) for registering the read document image in an additional position in the reading order. If the information is "1", the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is to be read from the last page of the document, and adds the read document image in the reverse order of the reading order. A process L (reverse reading order additional registration process) for registering the location is performed, and the process ends.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the detailed process K (reading order additional registration process) in FIG. In this process, pre-processing such as opening of a file and designation of an addition start page is performed together with page addition start processing, parameters are set so as to add a page after a designated page, and image reading processing of a document is performed. The writing process of the image is performed. After that, it is determined whether there is no paper (original) to be read, and if not, it is determined whether or not it is finished.
If it is completed, the page addition is completed and the process returns. If it is not finished, the document set is confirmed and parameters are set so as to be added after the last page added, and the process returns to the reading process.

On the other hand, if there is paper to be read, it is determined whether or not an instruction to interrupt registration has been made. If there is, the process proceeds to whether or not the registration has been completed. The parameters are set so as to be added later, and the process returns to the reading process. In this way, as shown in FIG. 29, each image of the document to be added is registered in the reading order as P (n + 1), P (n + 2), and P (n + 3) after the nth page of the added portion.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the detailed processing of the processing L (reverse reading order additional registration processing) in FIG. In this process, pre-processing such as opening of a file and designation of an addition start page is performed together with page addition start processing, parameters are set so as to add a page after a designated page, and image reading processing of a document is performed. Then, the image is written. Thereafter, it is determined whether there is no paper (original) to be read, and if not, it is determined whether or not to end. If it is not finished, the document set is confirmed, parameters are set so as to be added after the page specified to be added first, and the process returns to the reading process.

On the other hand, if there is paper to be read, it is determined whether or not an instruction to interrupt registration has been made. If so, the process proceeds to processing to determine whether or not to end. The parameter is set so as to be added after the page, and the process returns to the reading process. In this way,
As shown in FIG. 30, each image of the document to be added is added to P (n + 1), P (n + 2), P (n
+3) is registered in the reverse order of the reading order.

(1-3-2) When Information on Type of Connectable Document Reading Apparatus is Stored in System (Electronic Filing Apparatus) In this processing, the connectable document held in the electronic filing apparatus is stored. Using the data of the type of the reading device, when reading the image of the document to be added, determine whether the connected document reading device is a device that reads from the first page of the document or a device that reads from the last page, Based on the result of the determination and the indication of addition and addition, it is determined whether or not to perform processing for storing each read image in an order reverse to the reading order. Register with. The correspondence may be specified by, for example, a system management operator.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on the type of a document reading apparatus connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, information “0” “1”... Of the type corresponding to the type of the document reading apparatus is stored in the HDD 9.
In the type information area. Note that this type of information may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing a process for judging the reading order of the originals based on the information of the type of the original reading device and registering the image of the additional original. In this process,
The type information of the connected document reading device is read, and the scanner (document reading device) connected based on the type information is read.
Determines which of the a type to read from the first page of the document and the b type to read from the last page of the document,
If the type is b type, the connected document reading device determines that the document is read from the first page of the document, and performs a process K (read order additional registration process) of registering the read document image in an additional position in the reading order. The connected document reading device determines that the document is to be read from the last page of the document, and performs processing L (reverse reading order additional registration processing) for registering the read image of the document in an additional position in the reverse order of the reading order. To end.

(1-3-3) When Information on the Type of the Document Scanner Connected by the Scanner Control Unit 21 in the System (Electronic Filing Apparatus) is Obtained In this processing, the scanner control unit 21 in the electronic filing apparatus performs The data of that type is obtained directly from the connected document reading device, and it is determined whether the connected document reading device is a device that reads from the first page of the document or a device that reads from the last page of the document. At the time of reading the image of the document to be added, it is determined whether or not to perform processing for storing each read image in an order reverse to the reading order when reading the image of the document to be added, based on the instruction of addition and the location to be added. Register the pages in the order of addition.

FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing a process for judging the order of reading originals based on the type information obtained from the connected original reading apparatus and registering an image of an additional original.
In this process, type information is obtained by inquiring about the type of the connected document reading apparatus, and based on the type information, the connected scanner (document reading apparatus) reads the document from the first page of the document. , To determine which type is the b type read from the last page of the document.

If the type is "a", the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is read from the first page of the document, and registers the read document image in an additional position in the reading order K (reading order additional registration process). And exit. If the type is b, the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is to be read from the last page of the document, and registers the read document image in an additional location in the reverse order to the reading order.
(Reverse reading order additional registration processing) is performed, and the processing ends.

In this way, even when a plurality of document reading devices having different document reading orders when reading a document are selectively connected, each of the additional documents is read in accordance with the document reading order of the connected document reading device. Scanned images can be added and stored in page order. That is, in the case of a device that reads from the first page of the document, each image of the additional document is additionally stored in the reading order, and in the case of a device that reads from the last page of the document, each image of the additional document is stored in the order opposite to the reading order. Add and memorize.

(1-4) Reading of Replacement Document (1-4-1) When Information of Document Reading Order of Connectable Document Reading Devices is Stored in System (Electronic Filing Device) In this processing, electronic filing is performed. When reading the image of the replacement document using the data of the document reading order of the connectable document reading devices held in the device, the connected document reading device reads the document from the first page and the last page from the last page of the document. A process of storing each image of the read document in a reverse order to the reading order is performed based on the result of the determination together with the result of the determination together with the replacement and the replacement range instruction. It is determined whether or not each of the images is within the designated replacement range, and the images are replaced and registered in the reading order or the reverse order. The correspondence may be specified by, for example, a system management operator.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on the document reading order of a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, “0” is set for a document reading apparatus that reads documents from the first page in the reading order,
For the document reading device that reads from the last page, “1” is stored in the document reading order information area of the HDD 9. The document reading order information may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a process of registering an image of a replacement document when a plurality of types of document reading devices having different reading orders of the document are selectively connected. In this process, the information of the connected document reading order is read, and it is determined whether or not each image of the replaced document read is stored in the order reverse to the reading order based on the information.

If the information is "0", the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is read from the first page of the document, and replaces the read document image in the reading order and registers the image. Replacement registration processing), and ends. On the other hand, if the information is "1", the connected document reading device determines that the document is read from the last page of the document,
A process N (reverse reading order replacement registration process) for replacing and reading the image of the read document in the reverse order of the reading order is performed, and the process ends.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the detailed processing of the processing M (reading order replacement registration processing) in FIG. In this process, together with the page replacement start process, preprocessing such as file opening and replacement range designation is performed, parameters are set so as to replace the first page (first page <last page) designated for replacement, and The image is read, and the image is written. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is no paper (original) to be read, and if not, it is determined whether or not to end the processing. If not completed, the document set is confirmed, and it is determined whether the number of pages has exceeded the range specified for replacement.

If the replacement does not exceed the specified replacement range, a parameter is set so as to replace the page next to the last page replaced in the replacement process. If the replacement specified range is exceeded, the writing mode is set to the additional mode. Then, a parameter is set so as to be added to the last page registered in the replacement process, and the process returns to the reading process. In this manner, as shown in FIG. 38, when the replacement designation range is 5 to 7 pages, P5, P6, and P7 are replaced in the reading order.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the detailed processing of the processing N (reverse reading order replacement registration processing) in FIG. In this process, together with the page replacement start process, pre-processing such as file opening and replacement range designation is performed, parameters are set so as to replace the replacement designated end page, and the image of the document is read. The writing process of the image is performed. afterwards,
It is determined whether there is no paper (original) to be read, and if not, it is determined whether or not to end. If it is completed, page replacement end processing 1 or 2 is performed. If not completed, the document set is confirmed, and it is determined whether the number of pages has exceeded the range specified for replacement.

If the replacement does not exceed the specified replacement range, parameters are set so as to replace the page before the last page replaced in the replacement process. If the replacement does not exceed the specified replacement range, a write mode is added. In the mode, parameters are set so as to be added before the replacement start page, and the process returns to the reading process. In this way, as shown in FIG. 39, when the replacement designation range is 5 to 7 pages, P7, P6, P
5 are replaced in the reverse order of the reading order.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the detailed processing of the page replacement end processing 1 of FIG. 36 or 37. In this process, it is determined whether or not the replacement is completed on the pages within the replacement specification range. If the replacement is not completed, the post-page replacement process is executed and the processing ends, but if the replacement is not completed, the replacement within the replacement specification range is performed. The remaining pages are deleted, the post-page replacement process is executed, and the process ends. FIG.
1 is a flowchart showing a detailed process of the page replacement end process 2 of FIG. 36 or FIG. In this process, a post-page replacement process is executed and the process ends.

(1-4-2) When Type Information on Connectable Document Scanning Device is Stored in System (Electronic Filing Device) In this processing, the connectable document held in the electronic filing device is stored. Using the data of the type of the reading device, when reading the image of the replacement document, it is determined whether the connected document reading device is a device that reads from the first page of the document or a device that reads from the last page of the document. Based on the replacement and the replacement range instruction together with the determination result, it is determined whether or not to perform processing for storing each image of the read document in the reverse order of the reading order, and determine whether or not to perform processing for storing the specified replacement range. In the order of reading or the reverse order. The correspondence may be specified by, for example, a system management operator.

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on the type of a document reading apparatus connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, information “0” “1”... Of the type corresponding to the type of the document reading apparatus is stored in the HDD 9.
In the type information area. Note that this type of information may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a process for determining the order of reading originals based on the information of the type of the original reading device and registering the image of the replacement original. In this process, the type information of the connected document reading device is read, and based on the type information, the connected scanner (document reading device) reads from the first page of the document a type or reads from the last page of the document b Determine which type is.

If the type is a type, the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is read from the first page of the document, and performs a process M (reading order replacement registration process) for replacing and reading the read document image in the reading order. Ends with a line. If the type is b, the connected document reading device determines that the document is read from the last page of the document, and replaces and registers the read document image in the reverse order of the reading order.
(Reverse reading order replacement registration processing) is performed, and the process ends.

(1-3-3) When obtaining information on the type of the document reading device connected by the scanner control unit 21 in the system (electronic filing device) In this processing, the scanner control unit 21 in the electronic filing device performs The data of that type is obtained directly from the connected document reading device, and it is determined whether the connected document reading device is a device that reads from the first page of the document or a device that reads from the last page of the document. Based on the instructions of replacement and replacement range, when reading the image of the replacement document, determine whether to perform processing to store each image of the read document in the reverse order of the reading order, The pages are replaced with the pages within the designated replacement range in the reading order or the reverse order and registered.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a process for determining the order of reading originals based on the type information obtained from the connected original reading device and registering the image of the replacement original. In this process, type information is obtained by inquiring about the type of the connected document reading apparatus, and based on the type information, the connected scanner (document reading apparatus) reads the document from the first page of the document. , To determine which type is the b type read from the last page of the document.

If the type is the a type, the connected document reading apparatus determines that the document is read from the first page of the document, and performs a process M (reading order replacement registration process) for replacing and reading the read document image in the reading order. Ends with a line. If the type is b, the connected document reading device determines that the document is read from the last page of the document, and replaces and registers the read document image in the reverse order of the reading order.
(Reverse reading order replacement registration processing) is performed, and the process ends.

In this way, even when a plurality of document reading devices having different document reading orders when reading a document are selectively connected, each of the replacement documents is read in accordance with the document reading order of the connected document reading device. The read images can be replaced and stored in page order. In other words, in the case of a device that reads from the first page of a document, each image of the replacement document is replaced with each image in the replacement range in the reading order and stored, and in the case of a device that reads from the last page of the document, each image of the replacement document is stored. Each image in the replacement range is replaced and stored in the reverse order of the reading order.

(2) When one of a document reading device capable of detecting the number of lines of the document in the sub-scanning direction and a document reading device that cannot detect the number is selectively connected. In this processing, the electronic filing device can be connected. Whether or not the connected document reading device can detect the number of lines of the document in the sub-scanning direction using the data indicating whether the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document can be detected or the type data. In the case of a device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of a document by determining the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction when reading the image of the document, Then, it is determined whether or not to perform image registration by determining whether the image is an image of a partition sheet or an image of a partition paper, and image registration is enabled based on the determination result.

First, a description will be given of a process of determining whether or not an image is a partition sheet indicating a document break based on the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document. FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram when it is determined whether or not an image is a partition sheet image indicating a document break based on the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document. When the length of the document S in the sub-scanning direction when reading an image is L, the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction is NL. When the line number NL is larger than the predetermined minimum line number Nmin and smaller than the predetermined maximum line number Nmax, that is, the document having the line number NL in the sub-scanning direction that satisfies Nmin <NL <Nmax is used to separate the document. If the partition paper is set, it is possible to determine whether the image should be registered or not, based on the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the read document image.

(2) When one of a document reading device capable of detecting the number of lines of the document in the sub-scanning direction and a document reading device that cannot detect the number is selectively connected. In this processing, an electronic filing device can be connected. Whether or not the connected document reading device can detect the number of lines of the document in the sub-scanning direction using the data indicating whether the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document can be detected or the type data. In the case of a device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of a document by determining the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction when reading the image of the document, Then, it is determined whether or not to perform image registration by determining whether the image is an image of a partition sheet or an image of a partition paper, and image registration is enabled based on the determination result.

First, a description will be given of a process of judging whether or not an image is a partition paper indicating a document break based on the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document. FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram when it is determined whether or not an image is a partition sheet image indicating a document break based on the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document. When the length of the document S in the sub-scanning direction when reading an image is L, the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction is NL. When the line number NL is larger than the predetermined minimum line number Nmin and smaller than the predetermined maximum line number Nmax, that is, the document having the line number NL in the sub-scanning direction that satisfies Nmin <NL <Nmax is used to separate the document. If the partition paper is set, it is possible to determine whether the image should be registered or not, based on the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the read document image.

(2-1) When Information on Whether the Number of Lines in the Sub-scanning Direction Can be Detected for a Document Scanner Connectable in the System (Electronic Filing Apparatus) is Stored In this processing, the information is held in the electronic filing apparatus. When reading an image of a document, the connected document reading device can detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction using data on whether the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction can be detected for the connectable document reading device. It is determined whether the device is a device or an impossible device, and based on the result of the determination, a device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction and an image registration corresponding to the impossible device are determined, In the case of an apparatus capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction, it is possible to register an image on a partition using the detected number of lines.

FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on whether or not the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of a document can be detected for a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, if the connected document reading device can detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document, the information of “0” is stored in the line number detection possibility information area of the HDD 9 if the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction cannot be detected. . Note that information on whether or not the number of lines of the document in the sub-scanning direction can be detected may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing a process for selectively connecting a document reading device capable of detecting the number of lines of a document in the sub-scanning direction and a document reading device which is not capable of registering an image. In this process, information on whether or not the number of lines can be detected by the connected document reading device is read, and based on the information, it is determined whether or not the connected image reading device can detect the number of lines.

If the information is "0", the connected document reading device determines that the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document can be detected, and the image reading device can detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document. The image registration process C (line number detectable device registration process) by the reading device is performed, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the information is "1", the connected document reading apparatus determines that the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document cannot be detected, and the image reading device cannot detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document. The apparatus performs image registration processing D (line number undetectable apparatus registration processing) and ends the processing.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the detailed processing of the processing C (the processing for registering a device capable of detecting the number of lines) in FIG. 47. In this process, it is determined whether or not it is a one-document registration instruction. If it is a one-document registration instruction, one-document registration processing is executed. If it is a registration instruction, a partition paper registration process is executed and the processing ends. If it is not a partition sheet registration instruction, it is determined whether or not it is cancelled. If it is not canceled, the process returns to the first process. If it is canceled, this process ends and returns.

FIG. 49 is a flow chart showing the detailed processing of the processing D (the processing for registering a device that cannot detect the number of lines) in FIG. 47. In this process, it is determined whether or not the instruction is a one-document registration, and if the instruction is a one-document registration, the one-document registration process is executed.
If it is not a one-document registration instruction, it is determined whether or not it is cancelled. If not, the process returns to the first process. If it is cancelled, this process ends and returns.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart of one document registration process in FIGS. 48 and 49. In this process, when the document registration is started and parameters are set, the image of the document is read, the read image is written, and it is determined whether there is any document to be read. It is determined whether or not the instruction is not to be interrupted, and the process returns to the parameter setting process. When there is no original to be read or when an instruction for interruption is made, it is determined whether or not the process is completed. If not, the process returns to the parameter set process after the document set confirmation process. Finish the leverage process.

FIG. 51 is a flow chart of the partition paper registration process of FIG. In this process, when document registration is started and parameters are set, the image of the document is read, and it is determined whether or not the document is a partition sheet. That is, if the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document is not within the range of the preset number of lines, it is determined that the image of the document is to be registered. If it is not a partition sheet, the read image is written, and it is determined whether there is no original to be read.

If there is no original to be read, it is determined whether or not an instruction to interrupt reading of the original has been issued. If not, the process returns to the parameter setting process. On the other hand, if it is a partition sheet, the document registration is terminated and the process returns to the initial processing. When there is no original to be read or when an instruction for interruption is made, it is determined whether or not the processing is to be terminated. If not, the processing returns to the parameter set after the processing for confirming the original set. The leverage processing ends.

(2-2) When the information on the type of the document reading device is stored in the system (electronic filing device) In this processing, the type of the connectable document reading device held in the electronic filing device is The connected document reading device can detect whether the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document can be detected or not, and can detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document based on the determination result. In the case of such an apparatus, it is determined whether or not to perform processing for registering an image of a document using a partition sheet, and image registration can be performed according to the result of the determination.

FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on whether or not the number of lines of a document in the sub-scanning direction of the document reading device can be detected in the HDD 9 of FIG.
For example, the type information “0”, “1”,... Corresponding to each type of connectable document reading device is stored in the type information area of the HDD 9.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a process for registering an image by determining whether or not the original reading device can detect the number of lines of the original in the sub-scanning direction based on the type information of the original reading device. . In this process, the type information of the scanner (document reading device) is read out, and based on the type information, the connected scanner (document reading device) detects the c type capable of detecting the number of lines of the document in the sub-scanning direction. Determine any of the impossible d-types.

If the type is c, the connected document reading device determines that the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document can be detected, and the image registration by the image reading device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document. (C) (the number-of-lines-detectable-device registration process). If the type is d, the connected document reading device judges that the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document cannot be detected, and the image reading device that cannot detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document does not register the image. Process D (line number undetectable device registration process) is performed, and the process ends.

(2-3) When Information on the Type of the Document Scanning Device Connected by the Scanner Control Unit 21 in the System (Electronic Filing Device) is Obtained In this processing, the information is connected by the scanner control unit 21 in the electronic filing device. The data of that type is directly obtained from the original reading apparatus, and it is determined whether or not the connected original reading apparatus can detect the number of lines of the original in the sub-scanning direction as a detection value. In the case of an apparatus capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction, it is determined whether or not to perform processing for registering an image of a document using a partition sheet, and image registration can be performed according to the determination result.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a process for judging whether or not the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of a document can be detected based on the type information obtained from the connected document reading device and registering the image. . In this process, type information is obtained by inquiring the type of the connected document reading apparatus, and the connected scanner (document reading apparatus) determines the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document based on the type information. It is determined whether it is a detectable c type or an undetectable d type.

If the type is the c type, the connected document reading device determines that the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document can be detected, and the image registration by the image reading device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document. (C) (the number-of-lines-detectable-device registration process). If the type is d, the connected document reading device judges that the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document cannot be detected, and the image reading device that cannot detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document does not register the image. Process D (line number undetectable device registration process) is performed, and the process ends.

When a document reading device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document is connected in this way, the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document can be detected without performing a complicated designation operation. The image of the document can be registered.

(3) When a plurality of types of document reading devices having different read density change ranges that can be set when reading a document are selectively connected In this process, the settings of the document reading device that can be connected to the electronic filing device are set. Using the data of the change range of the reading density or the information of the type of the document reading device, the change range of the reading density that can be set for the connected document reading device is determined, and the reading that can be set according to the determination result is performed. Displays the density change range.

(3-1) When the information of the change range of the reading density which can be set when reading the original for the connectable original reading device in the system (electronic filing device) is stored. Using the data of the change range of the read density that can be set for the connectable document reading device held in the display of the change range of the read density that can be set when reading the document of the connected document reader, The density can be set within the change range.

FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an example of a format when information on a change range of the read density which can be set by the document reading apparatus is stored in the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, when the change range of the reading density of the document reading apparatus is three steps, the information of “0” is set to HD.
It is stored in the density step information area of D9. Alternatively, "1" may be stored when the read density change range is one step, "3" when the read density change range is three steps, and "7" when the read density change range is seven steps. It should be noted that the information on the settable read density change range may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 56 is a flow chart showing a process for selectively connecting a plurality of types of document reading apparatuses having different read density changing ranges which can be set when reading a document and setting the reading density. In this process, the information of the density level of the connected document reading apparatus is read, and it is determined whether the density level of the change range of the read density that can be set is three levels or seven levels based on the information, If there are three steps, processing E (three-step density setting processing) of setting based on three reading densities
If there are seven levels, processing F (seven-level density setting processing) for setting with seven levels of reading densities is performed, and the processing is terminated.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the detailed processing of the processing E (three-step density setting processing) of FIG. In this process, a density setting window based on the reading density of a small number of steps (three steps) is displayed, the initial density is highlighted by default, and it is determined whether or not the density is changed. If the density is changed, the read density after the change is stored. Then, the read density in the density setting window after the change is inverted and displayed, and the process returns to the determination process of whether or not the density is changed. If the density is not changed, then it is determined whether or not to cancel. If it is canceled, the initial density is output and the process returns.If not, it is determined whether or not to execute further. The process returns to the determination process of whether or not, and if it is executed, the read density after the change is output and the process returns.

FIG. 58 is a flow chart showing the detailed processing of processing F (seven-step density setting processing) of FIG. In this processing, a density setting window based on the reading density of multiple steps (seven levels) is displayed, the initial density is highlighted by default, and it is determined whether or not the density is changed. If the density is changed, the read density after the change is stored. Then, the read density in the density setting window after the change is inverted and displayed, and the process returns to the determination process of whether or not the density is changed. If the density is not changed, then it is determined whether or not to cancel, if it is canceled, the initial density is output and the process returns.If not, it is determined whether or not to execute further. Then, if it is executed, the read density after the change is output and the process returns.

FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a display example of a density setting window for three levels of reading densities. In this density setting window, a three-level density specification field 22, a cancel button 23, and an execution button 24 are displayed. The central field 22a of the density specification field 22 is a standard density specification field, which is highlighted by default. Have been. The left column 22b is a designation column for dark density, and the right column 22c is a designation column for light density. For example, when the reading density is changed to be dark, when the left column 22b is selected with the mouse cursor MC and the execution button 24 is designated, the reading density is changed from the standard to dark. If the cancel button 23 is designated, the change of the reading density is canceled.

FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a display example of a density setting window for seven levels of reading densities. In the density setting window, seven levels of density specification fields 25 are displayed, and a central field 25a of the density specification field 25 is a standard density specification field.
It is highlighted by default. Also, the central column 25
Each column on the left side of a is a column for designating the reading density to be high, and the density can be specified in a predetermined step toward the left side. On the other hand, each column on the right side of the central column 25a is a column for designating the reading density lightly, and the density can be designated in a predetermined step toward the right side. For example, the mouse cursor MC causes the right column 25
By selecting b and specifying the execute button 24, the reading density can be changed to the lightest.

(3-2) When Type Information of Document Reading Device is Stored in System (Electronic Filing Device) In this processing, the type of connectable document reading device held in the electronic filing device is Is used to display a change range of the reading density that can be set when reading a document by the connected document reading apparatus, and the density can be set within the change range.

FIG. 61 is a diagram showing an example of a format when the information of the type of the document reading apparatus is stored in the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, the type information “0” “1”... For each type of connectable document reading device is stored in the type information area of the HDD 9. Note that this type of information may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 62 is a flow chart showing a process for displaying a change range of the reading density which can be set when reading a document based on the information of the type of the document reading device which can be connected. In this process, the type information of the connected document reading device is read out, and based on the type information, the connected scanner (document reading device) is an e-type device having a reading density change range of three levels, It is determined which type is the f-type device, which is the range of the change of the reading density in the step, and if the type is the e-type, the processing E (three-step density setting processing) of setting the reading density in three steps is performed. If it is the type, the processing F (seven-step density setting processing) of setting based on the seven-step reading density is performed, and this processing ends.

(3-3) When Information on the Type of the Document Scanning Device Connected by the Scanner Control Unit 21 in the System (Electronic Filing Apparatus) is Obtained In this processing, the information is connected by the scanner control unit 21 in the electronic filing apparatus. The data of the type is obtained directly from the original reading apparatus, and the change range of the reading density of the connected original reading apparatus is determined, and the setting process based on the reading density change range of the determination result is enabled.

FIG. 63 is a flow chart showing a process for setting the density in the read density change range based on the type information obtained from the connected document reading apparatus. In this process,
Type information is obtained by inquiring of the type of the connected document reading device, and the connected scanner (document reading device) is a device having a reading density change range of three stages based on the type information. It is determined whether the type is the f type or the f type which is a device having a change range of the read density of 7 levels. If the type is e type, the processing E (three levels of density setting processing) of setting with three levels of read densities is performed. In the case of the f type, a process F (seven-stage density setting process) of setting using seven levels of reading densities is performed, and this process ends.

As described above, even when a plurality of original reading devices having different settable reading densities at the time of reading an original are selectively connected, the reading of the original according to the connected original reading device is performed. A change range of the density can be displayed, and the reading density within the range can be set.

(4) When a document reading device capable of designating a background removal function when reading a document and a document reading device that cannot be selected are selectively connected. In this processing, a document reading device connectable to an electronic filing device is used. Using the data of whether the document has a background removal function or information of the type of the document reading device,
It is determined whether or not the connected document reading apparatus has a background removal function for a document, and display and processing relating to designation of background removal can be performed according to the determination result.

(4-1) In the case where information on whether or not the document reading device which can be connected to the system (electronic filing device) has the background removal function of the document is stored in this system (electronic filing device). Display related to designation of background removal when a document is read by the connected document reading device using data on whether or not the document background removing function of the connectable document reading device held in the HDD 9 is provided. And processing can be performed.

FIG. 64 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information as to whether or not the HDD 9 of FIG. 2 has the background removing function of the document reading apparatus. For example, information “0” about the document reading device having the background removal function and information “1” about the document reading device not having the background removal function are stored in the background removal mode setting availability information area of the HDD 9. This information may be stored in a memory other than the HDD 9.

FIG. 65 is a flow chart showing a process for selectively connecting a document reading device having a background removing function and a document reading device not having the background removing function when reading a document and designating the background removal. In this process, the information of the background removal mode of the connected document reading device is read,
Based on the information, it is determined whether the background removal mode can be set, and if it can be set, the processing G when the background removal mode can be set G
If the setting is not possible, the processing H when the setting of the background removal mode is not possible (the processing for confirming the background removal function) is performed, and the processing is terminated.

FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing a detailed process of the process G (background removal function setting process) of FIG. In this process, the background removal mode setting window is displayed,
The initial mode is highlighted by default, and it is determined whether or not the mode is changed. If the mode is changed, the changed mode is stored, and the changed mode is highlighted in the background removal mode setting window to determine whether to change the mode. It returns to the determination process of whether or not it is. In addition, if the mode is not changed, then it is determined whether or not to cancel,
If canceled, output the initial mode and return.If not canceled, determine whether to execute further.If not, return to the mode change determination process.If executed, output the changed mode and return. I do.

FIG. 67 is a flow chart showing a detailed process of the process H (the background removal function non-confirmation process) of FIG.
In this process, a confirmation window is displayed to inform that the background removal mode cannot be designated, it is determined whether or not a confirmation instruction has been given, and if there is a confirmation instruction, this process ends.

FIG. 68 is a view showing a display example of the background removal mode setting window. In the background removal mode setting window, a button 26 for not specifying the background removal function and a button 27 for designating the background removal function are displayed, and the button 26 for not specifying the background removal function is highlighted. Cancel button 23
And an execution button 24 are also displayed. Here, when the background removal mode is designated, when the button 27 is selected with the mouse cursor MC and the execution button 24 is instructed, the background removal mode is set, and the background removal processing is performed when reading the original.

FIG. 69 shows a display example of the confirmation window. A message “The background removal function cannot be specified” is displayed in this confirmation window to inform the operator that the document reading apparatus connected to the apparatus does not have the background removal function. When the confirmation button 28 is instructed by the mouse cursor MC, the processing shifts to a document reading process.

(4-2) When the information of the type of the document reading device is stored in the system (electronic filing device) In this processing, the type of the connectable document reading device held in the electronic filing device is Is used to determine whether or not the connected document reading apparatus has the background removal function, and display and processing relating to the designation of background removal are performed based on the determination.

FIG. 70 is a diagram showing an example of a format when the information of the type of the original reading apparatus is stored in the HDD 9 of FIG. For example, the type information “0”, “1”,... Corresponding to each type of connectable document reading device is stored in the type information area of the HDD 9. This type of information is stored in the HDD
9 may be stored.

FIG. 71 is a flowchart of a process related to background removal based on information on the type of the document reading apparatus. In this processing, the type information of the connected document reading device is read out, and based on the type information, the connected scanner (document reading device) is either a g type having a background removal function or an h type not having a background removing function. In the case of the g type, a process G (background removal function setting process) for displaying and processing the designation of the background removal is performed, and in the case of the h type, it is confirmed that the device does not have the background removal function. Process H (background removal function non-confirmation process) is performed, and this process ends.

(4-3) When Information on the Type of the Document Scanning Device Connected by the Scanner Control Unit 21 in the System (Electronic Filing Apparatus) is Obtained In this processing, the information is connected by the scanner control unit 21 in the electronic filing apparatus. The type of data is obtained directly from the original reading device, and it is determined whether or not the connected original reading device has a background removal function for the original, and whether or not the background removal function is designated based on the determination result. A process for giving an instruction or a process for confirming that the device does not have the background removal function is performed.

FIG. 72 is a flow chart showing processing relating to the background removal function of a document based on the type information obtained from the connected document reading apparatus. In this processing, data of the type is directly obtained from the connected document reading device by the scanner control unit 21 in the electronic filing device, and the scanner (document reading device) connected based on the type information is obtained.
Is a device that can be set in the background removal mode, for example, whether it is a g-type that can be set or an h-type that cannot be set. For the g type, the processing G when the background removal mode can be set (the background removal function setting processing) is performed, and for the h type, the processing H when the background removal mode cannot be set (the background removal function no confirmation processing). To end.

In this way, even when a device capable of designating the background removal function of a document when reading a document is selectively connected to a device that is not capable of designating the same, the function of the connected document reading device is determined. A change range of the reading density of the document is displayed, and the reading density within the range can be set.

[0164]

As described above, according to the electronic filing apparatus of the present invention, the operator does not need to specify the order of reading the originals by the connected original reading apparatus when reading the originals. Further, images of a double-sided document read according to the reading order of the connected document reading apparatuses can be easily output in page order. Further, the image of the document read in accordance with the reading order of the connected document reading device can be added in page order. Furthermore, the images of the originals read in accordance with the reading order of the connected original reading device can be replaced in the page order.

Further, the operator does not need to specify whether or not the document reading device connected at the time of reading the document can detect the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction. Further, the operator does not need to specify a changeable range of the reading density that can be set by the connected document reading apparatus when reading the document. Further, the operator does not need to specify whether or not the document reading device connected at the time of reading the document has the function of removing the background of the document.

Furthermore, it is possible to automatically determine the document reading order of the connected document reading device based on the information of the type of the document reading device. Further, when the original reading device is connected, the original reading order of the original reading device can be automatically determined. Therefore, a complicated design operation by the operator can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating an image registration process when a plurality of types of document reading devices having different document reading orders are selectively connected.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electronic filing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention together with a document reading apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a document reading apparatus that sequentially reads a document from a first page.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an optical system for reading the original.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram when sequentially reading from the first page of a document by the document reading device of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a reading order of images of the original.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a document reading device that sequentially reads from the last page of the document.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram when sequentially reading from the last page of a document.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram when sequentially reading from the last page of a document by the document reading device of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a format when storing document reading order information of a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a process A (reading order registration process) of FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a process B (reverse reading order registration process) of FIG. 1;

13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a format when storing information of a type of a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a process for determining an original reading order based on the type information and registering an image.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a process for determining an original reading order based on information of a type obtained directly from an original reading device and registering an image.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a format when storing document reading order information of a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a process when a plurality of types of document reading devices having different document reading orders are selectively connected to register a double-sided document image.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a process I (front reading order—reverse reading order registration process) of FIG. 17;

19 is a flowchart of a process J (front reverse reading order-back reading order registration process) of FIG. 17;

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of an image storage order by the processing of FIG. 18;

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of an image storage order by the processing of FIG. 19;

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a format when storing information of a type of a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a process when a document reading order is determined based on information on a type of a document reading device and an image of a double-sided document is registered.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a process in a case where a document reading order is determined based on information of a type obtained from a document reading device and images on both sides of the document are registered.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a format when storing document reading order information of a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a process of registering an image of an additional document when a plurality of types of document reading apparatuses having different document reading orders are selectively connected.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of processing K (reading order additional registration processing) of FIG. 26;

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a process L (reverse reading order additional registration process) in FIG. 26;

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of the order in which the images of the original are stored by the processing of FIG. 27;

30 is an explanatory diagram of the order in which images of a document are stored by the processing of FIG. 28;

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a format when storing information on the type of a document reading apparatus connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a process when a document reading order is determined based on information on a type of a document reading device and an image of an additional document is registered.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a process for determining a document reading order based on information of a type obtained from a document reading device and registering an image of an additional document.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a format when storing document reading order information of a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a process of registering an image of a replacement document when a plurality of types of document reading apparatuses having different document reading orders are selectively connected.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart of a process M (reading order replacement registration process) of FIG. 35;

FIG. 37 is a flowchart of a process L (reverse reading order replacement registration process) in FIG. 35;

38 is an explanatory diagram of the order in which the images of the document are stored by the processing of FIG. 36;

39 is an explanatory diagram of the order in which the images of the original are stored in the process of FIG. 37;

FIG. 40 is a flowchart of page replacement end processing 1 shown in FIGS. 36 and 37.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart of page replacement end processing 2 of FIGS. 36 and 37;

42 is a diagram showing an example of a format when storing information of a type of a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 of FIG. 2; FIG.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a process for determining a document reading order based on information on a type of a document reading device and registering an image of a replacement document.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a process for determining a document reading order based on type information obtained from a document reading device and registering an image of a replacement document.

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram when it is determined whether or not an image is a partition sheet image indicating a document break based on the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the document.

46 is a diagram showing an example of a format for storing information on whether or not the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of a document can be detected for a document reading device connectable to the HDD 9 in FIG. 2;

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing processing when an image registration is performed by selectively connecting a document reading device capable of detecting the number of lines of a document in the sub-scanning direction and a document reading device that is not capable of detecting the number of lines.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart of a process C (line number detectable device registration process) in FIG. 47.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart of processing D (line number undetectable device registration processing) in FIG. 47.

50 is a flowchart of one document registration process of FIGS. 48 and 49. FIG.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart of a partition sheet registration process of FIG. 48.

FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example of a format when storing information on whether or not the number of lines of a document in the sub-scanning direction of the document is detected in the document reading apparatus in the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a process of determining whether or not the number of lines of a document in the sub-scanning direction can be detected based on the type information of the document reading device and registering an image.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing processing for determining whether or not the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of a document can be detected based on information of the type obtained from the document reading apparatus and registering an image.

55 is a diagram showing an example of a format when information on a change range of a read density that can be set by the document reading device is stored in the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a process for selectively connecting a plurality of types of document reading apparatuses having different reading density changing ranges when reading a document and setting the reading density.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart of a process E (three-step density setting process) in FIG. 56.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart of a process F (seven-stage density setting process) in FIG. 56.

FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a density setting window for three levels of reading densities.

FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a display example of a density setting window for seven levels of reading densities.

FIG. 61 is a diagram showing an example of a format when storing information on the type of the document reading apparatus in the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a process for displaying a change range of the reading density that can be set when reading a document based on information on the type of the document reading apparatus.

FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a process for setting a density in a change range of a reading density based on information of a type obtained from a document reading apparatus.

FIG. 64 is a diagram showing an example of a format when storing information as to whether or not the HDD 9 of FIG. 2 has the background removal function of the document reading apparatus.

FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing processing relating to background removal by selectively connecting a document reading apparatus having a background removing function when reading a document and an original reading apparatus not having the function.

FIG. 66 is a flowchart of a process G (background removal function setting process) in FIG. 65.

67 is a flowchart of a process H (background removal function non-confirmation process) in FIG. 65. FIG.

FIG. 68 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a background removal mode setting window.

FIG. 69 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a confirmation window.

70 is a diagram showing an example of a format when information on the type of a document reading device is stored in the HDD 9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 71 is a flowchart of processing relating to background removal based on information on the type of the document reading apparatus.

FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing processing relating to a background removal function based on information of a type obtained from a document reading apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Electronic filing device 2: Original reading device 3: Central processing operation unit (CPU) 4: Read only memory unit (ROM) 5: Random access memory unit (RAM) 6: Image information storage interface (I / F) unit 7 : Image information storage unit 9: Hard disk (HDD) 8: Hard disk (HDD) controller 10: Display controller 11: Compression / expansion controller 12: Dynamic memory access controller (DM
AC) 13: Image memory unit 14: Display / graphic controller 15: Display unit 16: Video RAM unit (VRAM) 17: Input unit 18: Input control unit 19: Print control unit 20: Printing unit 21: Document reading (scanner) Control unit B1: Program bus B2: Image bus

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Yuki Kitamura 1-3-6 Nakamagome, Ota-ku, Tokyo Inside Ricoh Company (72) Inventor Masami Nishida 1-3-6 Nakamagome, Ota-ku, Tokyo Stock Company Ricoh (56) References JP-A-4-3265 (JP, A) JP-A-63-136878 (JP, A) JP-A-3-44271 (JP, A) JP-A-2-166961 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G06T 1/00 H04N 1/00

Claims (9)

(57) [Claims] A plurality of types of document reading devices having different reading orders of the set documents can be selectively connected; and means for storing respective images of the documents sequentially read by the connected document reading devices are provided. In the electronic filing device, whether to store each image of a document read by the document reading device in an order reverse to the reading order based on the document reading order or the type information of the connected document reading device. An electronic filing apparatus, characterized in that a means for judging whether or not is provided. 2. An electronic filing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for indicating that the original read by said original reading apparatus is an original having images on both sides. 3. The electronic filing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for indicating that an image of the document read by said document reading device is to be added, and means for indicating an added portion. . 4. An electronic filing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for indicating that the image of the document read by said document reading device is replacement and indicating a replacement range. . 5. An original reading device capable of detecting the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction of the original when reading the set original, or an original reading device that is not capable of detecting the number of lines, is selectively connectable. In an electronic filing apparatus comprising means for storing each image of a document sequentially read by a read document reading apparatus, information or type of whether or not the number of lines in the sub-scanning direction for the connected document reading apparatus can be detected The image of the document to be registered or the image of a partition indicating the separation of the document for each image read by the document reading device based on the information of the document reading device. An electronic filing apparatus, comprising: 6. A plurality of types of document reading devices having different read density changing ranges that can be set when reading a set document can be selectively connected, and a plurality of document reading devices sequentially read by the connected document reading devices can be connected. In an electronic filing apparatus having a unit for storing each image, the electronic document filing apparatus can be set by a connected document reading apparatus based on information on a settable density change range or information on a type of the connected document reading apparatus. An electronic filing apparatus comprising means for displaying a range of change in density. 7. A document reading device capable of designating a background removal function when reading a set document and a document reading device that cannot be designated can be selectively connected. An electronic filing apparatus comprising means for storing each image of a document sequentially read by a read document reading apparatus, wherein information or type of whether or not the connected document reading apparatus has a background removal function of the document. An electronic filing apparatus provided with means for judging whether or not to perform display and processing relating to designation of background removal based on the above information. 8. The electronic filing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for holding information on a type of the connected document reading apparatus. 9. The electronic filing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for obtaining type information from a connected document reading apparatus.