JP4133501B2 - Data output device and program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention provides a data output device for outputting data such as books to a recording medium.PlacementAnd programs.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional data output apparatus is an IC in which a copier is provided with a non-contact reading type data carrier “RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)” storing a user access right and an RFID with a confidential level of a confidential document. When the reading right is read by a reader / writer and the access right clears the confidential level, the copying machine is configured to copy the confidential document (for example, see Patent Document 1). Further, Patent Document 2 describes a non-contact type IC card technology (technology including RFID). The RFID incorporates an IC chip for data storage and a communication antenna, and plastic cards and tags have been developed.
[0003]
In addition, there are some that detect unauthorized take-out and return by attaching a band-like IC seal (corresponding to the above-mentioned RFID) to an object to be taken out and returned, and reading information stored in the IC sticker. (For example, refer to Patent Document 3).
[0004]
Some barcode readers are provided and unauthorized copying is prohibited by using barcodes (see, for example, Patent Document 4).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-160117 (FIGS. 1 and 2)
[0006]
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-242754 (FIG. 1)
[0007]
[Patent Document 3]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-19922 (FIGS. 1, 2, and 7)
[0008]
[Patent Document 4]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-8965 (FIGS. 9, 10, and 11)
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a conventional data output device, when the output of confidential document or book data is managed using the above-described RFID, it is determined whether or not all the data related to the confidential document and the book can be output. However, there is a problem in that only a part of the output conditions are output depending on the output conditions, and the user's diverse needs cannot be sufficiently met. For example, it has not been possible to cope with copying of confidential documents and books only to a part of data due to copying conditions such as predetermined information disclosure standards and copying fees.
[0010]
The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and provides a data output device, a recording medium, and a program capable of managing output of a part of output target data.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The data output device of the present invention according to claim 1 is an output target.Sentences recorded on the first recording mediumData storage means for storing information data;AboveAttached to the first recording medium,TextManagement information reading means for reading management information data from a second recording medium, in which management information data for managing output of information data is recorded;TextInstruction input means for inputting instruction information so as to output a part or all of the information data;Text information reading means for reading text information recorded on the first recording medium;By the management information and the instruction information,TextOutput control means for controlling the output of data of information, and the control of the output control means,TextInformation dataOn a third recording mediumA data output device comprising a data output means for outputting, wherein the management informationTextWhen output of a limited portion of information data is permitted, the output control meansAt least two first page identification information included in the sentence information read by the sentence information reading unit is detected, and output is permitted by the detected at least two first page identification information and the management information. The second page identification information corresponding to a limited part of the sentence information data, and the second page identification information among the detected at least two first page identification information. Document information data corresponding to any of the first page identification information included in the range is stored in the third recording medium as data included in the limited part.It has a configuration to output.
[0012]
With this configuration, when a limited part of data such as a book is permitted to be output, only the data included in the limited part of the part or all of the data instructed to be output is output. Therefore, for example, partial information of a recording medium (such as a book) to which management information data such as “ID number” and “printable page number” is attached can be appropriately managed.
[0013]
  The data output device of the present invention according to claim 2 is an output target.Sentences recorded on the first recording mediumInformational data, and saidTextManagement information data for managing the output of information data,TextData storage means for storing information corresponding to identification information data for identifying information;AboveIdentification information reading means for reading the identification information data from a second recording medium attached to the first recording medium and recording the identification information data, and the identification information corresponding to the identification informationTextInstruction input means for inputting instruction information so as to output a part or all of the information data;Text information reading means for reading text information recorded on the first recording medium;According to the management information and the instruction information corresponding to the identification information,TextOutput control means for controlling the output of data of information, and the control of the output control means,TextInformation dataOn a third recording mediumA data output device comprising a data output means for outputting, wherein the management informationTextWhen output of a limited portion of information data is permitted, the output control meansAt least two first page identification information included in the sentence information read by the sentence information reading unit is detected, and output is permitted by the detected at least two first page identification information and the management information. The second page identification information corresponding to a limited part of the sentence information data, and the second page identification information among the detected at least two first page identification information. Document information data corresponding to any of the first page identification information included in the range is stored in the third recording medium as data included in the limited part.It has a configuration to output.
[0014]
With this configuration, when a limited part of data such as a book is permitted to be output, only the data included in the limited part of the part or all of the data instructed to be output is output. Therefore, for example, partial information of a recording medium with ID data (such as a book) can be appropriately managed.
[0015]
  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the data output device according to the first or second aspect, wherein the output control means detects a predetermined paragraph or a predetermined sentence included in the sentence information read by the sentence information reading means. Comparing the detected predetermined paragraph or predetermined sentence with a predetermined paragraph or predetermined sentence corresponding to a limited part of the data of the sentence information permitted to be output by the management information, Among the detected predetermined paragraph or the predetermined sentence, any one of the detected predetermined paragraph or the predetermined paragraph included in a predetermined paragraph or a predetermined sentence range corresponding to a limited part of the data of the sentence information A predetermined text data is output to a third recording medium as data included in the limited part.
[0016]
  With this configuration, when a predetermined paragraph or a predetermined sentence corresponding to a limited part of data such as a book is permitted to be output, the limited part of or all of the data instructed to be output is limited. Since only data of a predetermined paragraph or a predetermined sentence corresponding to a part is output, for example, partial information of a recording medium with ID data (such as a book) can be appropriately managed in units of paragraphs or sentences.
[0017]
  A data output device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the data output device according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein when the instruction input unit is instructed to output a part excluding the limited part, The output control means is configured to prohibit the output of the text information data.
[0018]
  According to this configuration, since the output of the data is prohibited when the portion of the data instructed to be output is other than the portion permitted by the management information, the portion of the recording medium (such as a book) to which the management information data is attached Information can be managed appropriately.
[0019]
  A data output apparatus according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the data output apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising network connection means for connecting the data output apparatus to a network, wherein the data storage means is acquired via the network. The data of the sentence information is stored.
[0020]
  With this configuration, data of output text information can be acquired via a network, so that an increase in the storage unit of the data output device can be suppressed, and the storage unit can be operated efficiently.
[0021]
  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the data output device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the data storage means stores data of related information related to the first recording medium, and the instruction input means. However, when the instruction information is input so as to output the related information data, the data output means outputs the related information data.
[0022]
  With this configuration, since related information related to output target information such as a book is output, it is possible to assist the user in determining whether to acquire data such as a book.
[0023]
  A data output device according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the data output device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein when the output control means outputs the data included in the limited part, the output data is permitted to be output. It has a configuration in which permission information indicating that it has been added is added.
[0024]
  With this configuration, permission information indicating that the acquired data is valid is added, so that unauthorized output of the data can be suppressed and the user can use the acquired data with peace of mind.
[0025]
  A data output device according to an eighth aspect of the present invention provides the data output device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the instruction information includes change information for changing a range of output permitted by the management information, The output control means is configured to change a range in which the limited partial output is permitted according to the change information.
[0026]
  With this configuration, the limited change information such as authentication information is added to the instruction information instructing the output of data such as a book, and the range in which the output of the data is permitted is changed according to the change information. Partial information of a recording medium (such as a book) to which data is attached is appropriately managed for each instruction information, and the data output service is diversified.
[0027]
  A data output device according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the data output device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein a part including data of arbitrary search information is searched from the text information data stored in the data storage means. Mode setting means for setting a mode to be output, and when any search information is input by the instruction input means in the mode, the output control means A portion including data is retrieved and output from the data output means.
[0028]
  With this configuration, a page including search information such as a keyword is searched and output only by setting a mode. For example, only a page containing a user's desired article can be searched and printed. Therefore, convenience for the user is improved.
[0029]
  The program of the present invention according to claim 10 is output to a computer.Sentences recorded on the first recording mediumA first step instructing to output part or all of the data of the information;AboveAttached to the first recording medium,TextA second step of reading the management information data from the second recording medium on which the management information data for managing the output of the information data is recorded;A third step of reading the text information recorded on the first recording medium by the text information reading means, and a case where a limited part of the text information data is output by the management information. The output control means detects at least two first page identification information included in the text information read in the third step, and the detected at least two first page identification information and the management information. Is compared with second page identification information corresponding to a limited part of the text information data that is permitted to be output, and of the detected at least two first page identification information, The document information data corresponding to any one of the first page identification information included in the range of the second page identification information is output to the third recording medium as data included in the limited part.Steps are executed.
[0030]
As described above, this program realizes a data output device capable of appropriately managing partial information of a recording medium (such as a book) to which management information data such as “ID number” and “printable page number” is attached. It will be possible.
[0031]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a digital copying machine (included in a “data output device”) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0032]
  In the digital copying machine 80, the document setting unit 801 on the contact glass hasAs shown in FIG.Book manuscript 900 (Included in “first recording medium”) Or the like is placed with the image surface facing downward. The operation display unit 802 (included in the “instruction input unit”) includes a display device such as a liquid crystal display 802a, a numeric keypad 802b, a start / stop key, a function key, a Yes / No key, a cursor key, various mode setting keys, and the like. Keys are provided for use by the user to input operation information of the digital copying machine 80, instruction information for output instructions to be described later, and the like. Scanner unit 803(Text information reading means)Includes a pressure plate 806 for pressing a document placed on a contact glass, and an image such as a sheet document or a book document (corresponding to the book 900 in FIG. 3).(Included in “Text Information”)Is stored in the main memory of the control unit 90 (shown in FIG. 2) or the buffer memory of the storage unit 89. Further, the pressure plate 806 is connected to the upper portion of the scanner unit 803 by a connecting member such as a hinge so as to be able to open and close, and presses the document on the contact glass, and the bottom surface thereof is used as a white reference when reading an image. The pressure plate open / close sensor 808 detects the open / close state of the pressure plate 806. Also, detection information of the pressure plate opening / closing sensor 808 is sent to the control unit 90. An IC reader 807 (included in “management information reading means” and “identification information reading means”) is recorded on an IC chip 901a (shown in FIG. 3) attached to a book document placed on a contact glass. The management information data is read. Further, the management information read by the IC reader 807 is transmitted to the control unit 90. The management information includes “ID number” and “printable page number” assigned to the book.(Included in “second page identification information”)"It is included. A printer unit 804 (included in the “data output unit”) converts an original image, a compressed image input from the scanner unit 803 or a book image stored in the storage unit 89 (shown in FIG. 2). Print paper (Included in “third recording medium”). A paper feeding unit 805 feeds printing paper to the printer unit 804.
[0033]
FIG. 2 shows a control system of the digital copying machine 80.
[0034]
  In this control system, the control unit 90 (included in the “output control means”) is composed of a microcomputer or the like, and includes a microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as MPU) and a main memory. The MPU controls the entire apparatus and realizes the output control function of this embodiment. MPU is the number of pages written in the book manuscript.(Included in “first page identification information”)Has a character recognition (OCR) function for recognizing characters by reading them with the scanner unit 801. The main memory is composed of a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and stores an MPU control program, and also holds information that is created when the control program is executed by the MPU.
[0035]
Further, the control unit 90 includes a pressure plate open / close detection unit 88 (corresponding to the pressure plate open / close sensor 808), a storage unit 89 (included in “data storage unit”), a document setting unit 801, and an IC reading unit 87 (IC reader 807). An operation unit 82b (including keys such as a numeric keypad 802b), a display unit 82a (including a liquid crystal display 802a), a printer unit 804, and the like, and the above-described units 82a, 82b, 87, 88. , 801 and 804 are connected to drive units (for example, stepping motors, solenoids, etc.). Further, the control unit 90 receives detection information from sensors such as the pressure plate opening / closing detection unit 88, status information of the document setting unit 801, printer unit 804, IC reading unit 87, and input information from the operation unit 82b. The drive unit is driven and controlled based on the information.
[0036]
The storage unit 89 is a storage device including a hard disk drive, a hard disk, and the like. The hard disk is used as a “buffer memory” for temporarily storing input / output information, and also includes information (description contents) of books and books. It is used as a “storage memory” for storing electronic data (hereinafter referred to as “data”) including management information used for output control when outputting related related information and book information. . Here, the book data includes “page image data”, “text data”, and “sample data”, and the related information data includes “book review data” and “bibliographic data”. The data includes “ID number data”, “book title data”, “printable page number data”, “user identification number data”, and “log data”.
[0037]
FIG. 3 shows a book document to be read and output in this embodiment.
[0038]
The description content of the book (book manuscript) 900 shown in FIG. 3 (included in “first recording medium (corresponding to recording paper)” is digitized in advance, and data for each book is stored in the storage unit 89. Has been. Further, on the spine of the book 900, a book name “XXXXXX” is written, and a known non-contact reading type data carrier “RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)” 901 is attached (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000) -242754 and JP-A-2001-160117). The RFID 901 includes a data storage IC chip 901a (included in the “second recording medium”) and a communication antenna 901b. The digital copier 80 includes a book 900 on the IC chip 901a. Management information data for managing the output of the data is stored. Further, the IC reader 807 reads the management information via the antenna 902b while the book 900 is placed on the contact glass. The read management information is sent to the control unit 90.
[0039]
Next, an output control program according to the present embodiment will be described. This output control program causes the MPU (included in the computer) to execute the steps shown in FIG. Here, a case where the user turns over the pages of the book document 900 and copies each desired page (both facing pages) is shown.
[0040]
First, the MPU determines whether or not the pressure plate 806 is opened, the book document 900 is placed on the contact glass, and the pressure plate 806 is closed (S101). Here, based on the detection signal of the pressure plate opening / closing sensor 808, it is determined whether or not the pressure plate 806 has moved from the closed state to the open state and has again moved to the closed state. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S102, and if “NO”, no processing is performed.
[0041]
In S102, it is determined whether or not the start key of the operation unit 802b has been pressed. Here, it is determined whether or not a start key signal (corresponding to a start signal) is sent from the operation unit 802b. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S103, and if “NO”, no processing is performed.
[0042]
In S103, the IC reader 807 reads the management information data stored in the IC chip 901a attached to the spine of the book document 900 in a non-contact manner. This management information is sent to the control unit 90.
[0043]
Next, the MPU searches the storage unit 89 based on the “ID number” of the book document 900 included in the management information (S104), and determines whether there is data with a matching ID number (S105). If this determination is “YES”, data with the same ID number is read from the storage unit 89 (S106). If “NO”, the flow proceeds to S113.
[0044]
Next, the MPU causes the document setting unit 801 to read both open pages of the book document 900, and detects the page number (page number of the copied page) from this page image (S107). Here, when there is an independent character at a predetermined position (for example, “lower center”) of the page of the book document 900, this character is recognized by the above-described character recognition function.
[0045]
Next, the MPU determines whether the output of the copy page data satisfies the copy condition according to the management information (S108). Here, it is determined whether or not the page numbers of the copied pages (both pages) are included in the range of “printable page numbers” included in the management information. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S109, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S110.
[0046]
In S109, the MPU extracts the copied page data from the data of the book 900 read in S106, sends it to the printer unit 804 as print data, and instructs output. At this instruction timing, a predetermined size of printing paper is fed from the paper feeding unit 805 to the printer unit 804. The printer unit 804 outputs the copy page data to the printing paper from the paper supply unit 805.
[0047]
In S110, it is determined whether or not the output of any data of the copy page (both pages) satisfies the copy condition according to the management information. Here, it is determined whether or not any of the page numbers of the copied pages (both pages) is included in the range of “printable page numbers” included in the management information. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S111, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S113.
[0048]
In S111, a logical product operation of the page number of the copy page detected in S107 and the “printable page number” is performed, and the copy page (both pages of both pages) included in the range of the “printable page number” is performed. Either one of the data is output to the printing paper. The processing procedure at this time conforms to S109.
[0049]
In S112, a “message” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 802a. In this case, “the fact that only a printable page of the copied pages has been printed because part of the copied page data is not included in the range of“ printable page number ”” is displayed.
[0050]
In S113, an “error message” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 802a. In this case, “the data of the book document 900 is not stored in the storage unit 89” is displayed.
[0051]
In S114, an “error message” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 802a. In this case, “the fact that printing cannot be performed because all the data of the copied page is not included in the range of“ printable page number ”” is displayed. Here, printing may be made possible when a predetermined additional fee is paid or payment is made with a prepaid card.
[0052]
S101 and S102 are included in the “first step”. Further, S103 is included in the “second step”. Further, S110 and S111 are included in the “third step”.
[0053]
As described above, the digital copying machine 80 (included in the “data output device”) according to the first embodiment of the present invention transmits management information for managing the data of the book 900 from the IC chip 901 a to the IC reading unit 87. By reading and comparing the “printable page number” of the management information with the page instructed to copy, only the printable page is output, so the partial information of the recording medium with ID (such as a book) It can be managed properly. Further, illegal copying of pages that are not permitted to be printed can be prevented. In addition, since printing is performed using the data stored in the storage unit 89, distortion, dust marks, skew, and the like are eliminated compared to the case where a book is directly copied, and the image can be copied more clearly.
[0054]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the RFID 901 is attached to the spine of the book document 900 has been described. However, the present invention can obtain the same effect even if the RFID is attached to a packaging container such as a CD or a DVD. Is. Note that the number of RFIDs or IC chips is not limited to one and may be plural.
[0055]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where “ID number” and “printable page number” are used as management information has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to “book title”, “total number of pages of book”, The same effect can be obtained by using “non-printable page number”, “book review”, “sample image”, “copyright information (author, copyright holder)”, and the like. In other words, there is no particular limitation as long as it is possible to determine whether or not data output of a book to which an IC chip is attached can be made based on management information.
[0056]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the IC reader 807 is mounted on the upper part of the document setting unit 801 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the IC reader 807 inside the apparatus (for example, below the contact glass) or the apparatus housing. The same effect can be obtained when the apparatus is mounted outside the body or when the apparatus is connected through an interface such as a USB provided in the apparatus.
[0057]
In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the IC reader 807 is driven when the book document 900 is placed on the contact glass and the pressure plate 806 is closed. The same effect can be obtained when the IC reader 807 is driven when the pressure plate 806 is opened or when a human body facing the operation display unit 802 is detected by an infrared sensor or the like.
[0058]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the data of the book 900 is associated with the management information data and stored in the hard disk of the storage unit 89 has been described. The same effect can be obtained even if it is stored in an external server in association with. In this case, a network connection device (included in “network connection means”) for connecting the digital copying machine 80 to the network is provided, and the data is downloaded from the external server to the storage unit 89 by the management information. .
[0059]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not the data can be output for each reading operation (both spread pages) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The same effect can be obtained by determining whether or not the book document data can be output when the reading operation is completed and outputting the output page data. In this case, it is necessary to determine whether or not there is a next reading operation for each reading operation. For example, a message “Do you have a page to read next?” May be displayed on the liquid crystal display 802a, and the determination may be made by the user's key operation.
[0060]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the printing instruction by the printer unit 804 is instructed by the output instruction of the operation display unit 802 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The same effect can be obtained by instructing "screen display by 802a" and "save data to recording medium").
[0061]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the output of the page data of “printable page number” is permitted by the management information of the book 900 has been described. Even if the output is permitted when the number of pages is equal to or less than the “number of pages” or “predetermined data amount”, the same effect can be obtained. Alternatively, only the output of “predetermined paragraph” or “predetermined sentence” may be prohibited. Here, when a paragraph or sentence whose output is not permitted extends over the designated page of the copy request, control is performed so that the print data of the non-permitted portion is not printed as “white pixel data”.
[0062]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where output of only the data of the page of “printable page number” is permitted has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to output when data permitted by the management information is output. The same effect can be obtained by adding permission information indicating that data to be output is permitted to be output. For example, when printing paper is used as a recording medium for copying, “permission mark” may be printed on this printing paper. Further, when a memory such as a CD-ROM is used as a recording medium for copying, the data of the book 900 and “permission information” may be linked. This configuration is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 6.
[0063]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where a “copy” instruction is input from the operation display unit 802 and the output range of data is limited by the instruction and management information (printable page number) of the IC chip 901a has been described. However, the present invention also includes, for example, “user authentication information (ID number of ID card, member number, etc.)” in the information input from the operation display unit 802, and the data of the data according to the authentication information. Even if output control is performed so as to change the output permission range, the same effect can be obtained. In this case, the data output service can be further diversified. This configuration is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 7, wherein the “user authentication information” is included in the “limited change information”.
[0064]
[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 5 shows a data output apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the data output apparatus of the present invention is configured using a general-purpose processing apparatus such as a personal computer, and the output control function is realized by software. Note that the book document to be output is substantially the same as in the first embodiment, and therefore FIG. 3 is used, and the same components are assigned the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0065]
In the data output apparatus 100, a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 12 controls the entire apparatus and realizes the output control function of this embodiment. In this output control function, when reading out and outputting the book data stored in the external storage device 16 (included in the “data storage means”) by the instruction input from the user, the output condition is set in advance. Control to output all or part of the indicated data is included. The ROM 11 and the RAM 13 constitute a main memory (included in the “output control means”), store a control program of the CPU 12 (included in the “output control means”), and when the control program is executed by the CPU 12 -Holds information that is created from time to time. The external storage device 16 includes a hard disk drive and a hard disk. The hard disk stores, for each book, data of a book to be output, data of related information (including “book review”) related to the book, and management information for managing the output of the book data. It is. This management information includes “ID number”, “book title”, “total number of pages of book”, “number of printable pages”, “printable page number”, “non-printable page number”, “book review”. ”,“ Sample image ”,“ copyright information (author, copyright holder) ”, and the like. The external storage device 16 is used as a “buffer memory” for temporarily storing data to be input / output. A CRT display (included in the “data output means”) 14 displays an instruction input from a user, whether data output is possible, a message, and the like. The CD-ROM drive 9 is used for loading and reading a CD-ROM 10 on which programs and data are recorded and storing them in the RAM 13. The printer 20 (included in the “data output means”) prints data stored in the external storage device 16 by an electrophotographic method. The CD-ROM 10 (included in the recording medium) stores programs, data, and the like for realizing the output control function and output control processing procedure of the present embodiment. A keyboard 17 and a mouse (registered trademark) 15 are used for inputting data output instructions and information related to operations of the printer 20. These are included in the “instruction input means”. The IC reader 18 (included in “identification information reading means” and “management information reading means”) is management information data recorded on an IC chip 901a (shown in FIG. 3) attached to a book (book document) 900. Is read in a non-contact manner. This management information includes “ID number” and “book title”. The management information read by the IC reader 18 is transmitted to the CPU 12. The devices 9 to 18 and 20 described above are connected by a bus 19.
[0066]
Further, as the recording medium described above, in addition to the CD-ROM 10, a semiconductor medium (for example, ROM, IC memory card, etc.), an optical medium (for example, digital versatile disk (DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), mini-disk, etc. A disk (MD), a writable CD (CD-R), etc.), a magnetic medium (eg, magnetic tape, flexible disk (FD), etc.) may be used.
[0067]
Further, as a program installed from the above-described recording medium, in other words, as a program stored in the above-described recording medium, there is an output control program used for realizing the output control function of the present embodiment. Here, the output control program is written in a recording medium such as a CD-ROM 10 in advance, the CD-ROM 10 is loaded in a medium driving device such as a CD-ROM drive 9 and read, and the output control program is stored in the RAM 13. When executed by the CPU 12, the output control function of this embodiment is realized. Further, when the output control program is recorded on a semiconductor recording medium, it is directly loaded into the RAM 13 and executed.
[0068]
Note that by executing the output control program loaded into the RAM 13, not only the output control function of the present embodiment is realized, but also the operating system or the like can perform part of the actual processing or The present invention also includes a case where the output control function of the present embodiment is realized by performing all the processing.
[0069]
FIG. 6 shows an output control program according to the second embodiment of the present invention. This output control program causes the CPU 12 (included in the computer) to execute the steps shown in FIG. Here, the user places the book document 900 in the readable range of the IC reader 18 and copies the page number of the desired page (designated page) or the page number range from the mouse 15 or the keyboard 17 for copying. Show the case.
[0070]
First, the CPU 12 determines whether or not an instruction to copy the book 900 is input by operating the keyboard 17 or the mouse 15 (S196). Here, it is determined whether or not “copy” has been selected from a menu (corresponding to “book service” in FIG. 11 described later) displayed on the CRT display 14. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S197, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S211.
[0071]
In S197, driving of the IC reader 807 is started, and when the book 900 is placed in the readable range of the IC reader 807, the management information data stored in the IC chip 901a attached to the spine of the book document 900 is not stored. Read by contact. This management information includes the “ID number” and “book name” of the book 900. The read management information is sent to the CPU 12.
[0072]
Next, the CPU 12 searches the hard disk of the external storage device 16 based on the ID number of the book document 900 included in the management information (S198), and determines whether there is data with the matching ID number (S199). If this determination is “YES”, data such as a book with a matching ID number, related information related to this book (including “book review”), management information of this book, and the like are read from the external storage device 16 (S200). . If "NO", the process proceeds to S210.
[0073]
Next, the CPU 12 determines whether or not a page number to be output has been designated when "copy" is instructed and input by the mouse 15 or the keyboard 17 (S201). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S202, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S204. The page number to be output is designated together with the “copy” instruction determined in S196.
[0074]
In S202, it is determined whether or not the output of the designated page number data satisfies the copy condition according to the management information. Here, it is determined whether or not the designated page number is included in the range of “printable page numbers” included in the management information. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S203, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S206.
[0075]
In S203, the CPU 12 extracts data corresponding to the designated page number from the data of the book 900 read in S200, sends it to the printer 20 as print data, and instructs output. The printer 20 outputs the data of the designated page on the printing paper.
[0076]
In S <b> 206, it is determined whether or not any data on the designated page further satisfies the copy condition based on the management information. Here, it is determined whether or not any of the designated page numbers is included in the range of “printable page numbers” included in the management information. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S208, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S207.
[0077]
In S210, an “error message” is displayed on the CRT display 14. Here, since none of the specified page numbers is included in the range of “printable page numbers” included in the management information, “the data corresponding to the specified page numbers cannot be output. Is displayed.
[0078]
In S208, a logical product operation of the page number of the copy page designated by the user with the keyboard 17 or the like and the “printable page number” is performed, and the designated page included in the range of the “printable page number”. Is output to the printing paper by the printer 20.
[0079]
In S209, an “error message” is displayed on the CRT display 14. For example, when the book 900 has 100 pages in total and copying of “1-5 pages” is permitted, when the user instructs copying of “1-6 pages” using the keyboard 17, “1” is displayed. Only “.about.5 pages” are printed, and “page 6” is displayed as being unprintable. Specifically, "Page 6 of this book is copyrighted and cannot be copied without permission. For inquiries to the copyright holder, please contact" TEL: XX- △△△ -XXXXXX " To do. "Is displayed.
[0080]
In S210, an “error message” is displayed on the CRT display 14. Here, “the data of the book 900 is not stored in the external storage device 16” is displayed.
[0081]
If the determination in S201 is “NO”, the CPU 12 determines that it has been instructed to output all pages of the book 900, and outputting the data of all pages of the book 900 in S204 is the management information. It is determined whether or not the copying condition by is satisfied. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S205, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S213. In S205, the printer 20 outputs data of all pages of the book 900. Here, since the data of the book 900 is downloaded from the external storage device 16 on demand, the printing paper is bound by the printer 20. It should be noted that the data of the books whose copyright has been invalidated due to the expiration of the period is stored in a server outside the data output device 100 and downloaded from the server via the network according to the management information of the books 900. Also good.
[0082]
In S213, it is further determined whether or not output is not permitted for all pages of the book 900. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S214, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S208.
[0083]
In S214, an “error message” is displayed on the CRT display 14. In this case, “the output of the data of the book 900 is prohibited” is displayed. Further, in S214, in addition to the display, the CPU 12 may stop the apparatus operation. Moreover, it is preferable that CPU12 acquires a log. In step S208, all the data of the “printable page number” is output.
[0084]
If the determination in S196 is “NO”, the CPU 12 determines that it is not an instruction to output data of the book 900, and further determines whether or not it is an instruction to output related information of the book 900 in S211. Here, it is determined whether or not an instruction to output related information is input by operating the keyboard 17 or the mouse 15. If “YES”, the process proceeds to S212. If “NO”, no processing is performed.
[0085]
In S <b> 212, the printer 20 outputs related information data of the book 900. This related information includes “book review”, “publisher name”, and “sales record (for example, bookstore ranking, number of copies issued, edition number, etc.)” of the book 900.
[0086]
Note that S196 is included in the “first step”. Further, S197 is included in the “second step”. Further, S206 and S208 are included in the “third step”.
[0087]
As described above, the data output device 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention reads the management information for managing the data of the book 900 from the IC chip 901a by the IC reader 18, and the “ID number” of the management information or If the external storage device 16 matches the “book name”, the “printable page number” of the management information of the book 900 stored in the external storage device 16 is compared with the page instructed to be copied. Since only printable pages are output, the partial information of the ID-added recording medium (such as a book) can be appropriately managed. Further, illegal copying of pages that are not permitted to be printed can be prevented. Further, since printing is performed using data stored in the external storage device 16, distortion, dust marks, skew, and the like are eliminated compared to the case where a book is directly copied, and the book can be copied more clearly.
[0088]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the RFID 901 is attached to the spine of the book document 900 has been described. However, the present invention can obtain the same effect even if the RFID is attached to a packaging container such as a CD or a DVD. Is. Note that the number of RFIDs or IC chips is not limited to one and may be plural.
[0089]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where “ID number” and “printable page number” are used as management information has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to “book title”, “total number of pages of book”, The same effect can be obtained by using “non-printable page number”, “book review”, “sample image”, “copyright information (author, copyright holder)”, and the like. In other words, there is no particular limitation as long as it is possible to determine whether or not data output of a book to which an IC chip is attached can be made based on management information.
[0090]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the data of the book 900 is associated with the management information data and stored in the hard disk of the storage unit 89 has been described. The same effect can be obtained even if it is stored in an external server in association with. In this case, a network connection device (included in “network connection means”) for connecting the data output device 100 to the network is provided, and the data is downloaded from the external server to the storage unit 89 by the management information. .
[0091]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the printing instruction by the printer 20 is instructed by the output instruction of the keyboard 17 or the like has been described. However, the present invention also includes an output instruction (corresponding to instruction information) by the keyboard 17 or the like. The same effect can be obtained when an instruction of an output form (“printing by the printer 20”, “screen display by the CRT display 14”, “data storage in a recording medium”, etc.) is included. For example, in the case of instructing data storage for a CD-ROM, a CD-ROM for storing data is loaded into the CD-ROM drive 9 and the data of the book 900 read from the external storage device 16 is stored in the CD-ROM. Record.
[0092]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the output of the page data of “printable page number” is permitted by the management information of the book 900 has been described. Even if the output is permitted when the number of pages is equal to or less than the “number of pages” or “predetermined data amount”, the same effect can be obtained. Alternatively, only the output of “predetermined paragraph” or “predetermined sentence” may be prohibited. Here, when a paragraph or sentence whose output is not permitted extends over the designated page of the copy request, control is performed so that the print data of the non-permitted portion is not printed as “white pixel data”.
[0093]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where output of only the data of the page of “printable page number” is permitted has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to output when data permitted by the management information is output. The same effect can be obtained by adding “permission information” indicating that the data to be output is permitted to be output. For example, when printing paper is used as a recording medium for copying, “permission mark” may be printed on this printing paper. Further, when a memory such as a CD-ROM is used as a recording medium for copying, the data of the book 900 and “permission information” may be linked. This configuration is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 6.
[0094]
  In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a “copy” instruction is input from the keyboard 17 or the like, and the output range of data is limited by this instruction and management information (printable page number) of the IC chip 901a. In addition, the present invention includes, for example, “user authentication information (ID card ID number, membership number, etc.)” in the information input from the keyboard 17 or the like, and data output permission according to this authentication information. Even if output control is performed so as to change the range, the same effect can be obtained. In this case, the data output service can be further diversified. For example, a member may be able to see a more detailed sample than usual. Or you may make it prohibit browsing a predetermined book according to age. The configuration described above is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 7, wherein the “user authentication information” is “ChangeIncluded in "information". In addition, it is good also as a structure which changes so that an output permission range may be expanded, when a predetermined additional charge is paid or the payment settlement by a prepaid card is performed.
[0095]
In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the book 900 having a desired title is searched and notified by the “book title” of the IC chip 901a read by the IC reader 18, but the present invention is not limited to this. “Arbitrary search information (keywords etc.)” is designated from the above, the data in the external storage device 16 is searched with this keyword, the page containing the keyword is detected, the title of the book having the page, and the output availability The same effect can be obtained by displaying information on the CRT display 14 or transmitting print data to the printer 20 for printing. In this case, the book title list of the corresponding book and the page that can be output may be displayed, or the title of the book having the page that can be output may be displayed with a “mark” attached thereto.
[0096]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where a desired book is designated as a copy target has been described. However, the present invention can also achieve the same effect by designating “a page including arbitrary search information (such as a keyword)”. Is obtained. For example, a “mode” that searches for and outputs a page including the keyword from data stored in the external storage device 16 is input from the keyboard 17 or the like and set in the RAM 13. When the keyword is specified, the CPU 12 A page including the keyword may be searched from the data, and the print data of the page may be transmitted to the printer 20 and output. This configuration is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 8, and the mouse (registered trademark) 15, the keyboard 17, and the CPU 12 are included in the “mode setting means”.
[0097]
[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 7 shows a data output system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Here, a case where a desired one is searched from a plurality of books 900 stored in a bookshelf such as a library by the IC reading function of the portable terminals 100a and 100b is shown. In addition, a book title list of any of the plurality of books 900 is displayed, and when a desired book is selected from the displayed book title list, a book review of the selected book is displayed on the screen. Note that an output target book (book manuscript) 900 is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore, FIG. 3 is used, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0098]
In the data output system 200 shown in FIG. 7, a mobile phone 100a and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) 100b are mobile communication terminals (corresponding to 100 in FIG. 8) incorporating an IC reader. It communicates with a WWW (World Wide Web) server (hereinafter referred to as “web server”) 500. The book server 300a manages the output of the output target book data (here, the copyright period has expired), the related information (including “book review”) related to each book, and the output of the book data. Data of management information (including “ID number” and “book title”) is stored in the storage unit 304 (shown in FIG. 9), and print data of a book or related information is received in response to a request from the mobile communication terminal 100. It is a web server that transmits to the management server 400. Further, the book server 300 a communicates with the mobile communication terminal 100 via the relay station 600 and the network 500 and also communicates with other web servers on the network 500. The bookstore server 300b stores, as data, sales information (bookstore ranking), inventory information, publisher information (waiting for overprinting, suspended publication, out of print, etc.), related book information by the same author, mail order information, etc. The web server is stored in the unit 304 (shown in FIG. 9), and is a site that provides sales information for each book in response to a request from the mobile communication terminal 100. The management server 400 manages output of books to be output (excluding books whose copyright period has expired), related information (including “book reviews”) related to each book, and output of the book data. Management information (including “ID number”, “book title”, “printable page number”) and the like are stored in the storage unit 404 (shown in FIG. 10), and in response to a request from the mobile communication terminal 100 The web server transmits print data of the book to the printer 450 and transmits related information of the book to the mobile communication terminal 100. The management server 400 communicates with the mobile communication terminal 100 via the relay station 600 and the network 500, and communicates with other web servers on the network 500. The printer 450 outputs print data sent from the management server 400, and has a network connection unit for connecting to the network 500. The network 500 is a communication network for connecting the book server 300a, the bookstore server 300b, the management server 400, and the printer 450 to communicate with each other.
[0099]
Communication between servers including the book server 300a, the bookstore server 300b, and the management server 400 is performed using SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) over HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). Of course, other protocols may be used without using HTTP. However, since HTTP is a protocol that is usually used on the Internet, it is often used even at sites with high security, which is convenient. Also, other protocols may be used without using SOAP, but SOAP is convenient because it is a protocol that is easy to use to use web services on other servers.
[0100]
FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the mobile communication terminal 100. This configuration is common to the mobile phone 100a and the PDA 100b.
[0101]
The communication unit 101 of the mobile communication terminal 100 communicates with a device connected on the network 500. The display unit 102 displays a “book service” menu, a book title list, book review image information, image information for selecting or setting a book output range, and the like. The operation unit 103 (included in “instruction input means” and “mode setting means”) is for the user to operate. In particular, the operation unit 103 is an operation in which the user selects a desired service from the book service menu, an operation in which an output target is selected from books or related information data stored in the management server 400 or the book server 300a, It is used to perform an operation for selecting or setting an output range of a book, and accepts an operation by a user. The storage unit 104 includes information such as “book name” read from the IC chip 901 a by the IC reading unit 108, “book review” from the management server 400, and search information (“keyword” or the like) input by operating the operation unit 103. It stores information on book review requests, information on copy requests, and other information necessary for operations. The storage unit 104 stores reception notification information (such as “reception number”) for a book output request. This reception notification information is displayed on the display unit 102 by the operation of the operation unit 103. The voice input unit 106 is used by the user when transmitting voice information. The voice output unit 107 is used when, for example, a search result by the “search service” is output by voice and notified. The IC reading unit 108 (included in “management information reading unit” and “identification information reading unit”) is an IC reader, and stores management information (“ID number”, “ID number”) stored in the IC chip 901a attached to the book 900. (Including “book title”). The control unit 105 (included in the “mode setting unit”) controls each unit of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 105 operates the operation unit 103 to perform a “search mode” that provides a “search service” described later, a “book review mode” that provides a “book review service”, and a “copy mode” that provides a “copy service”. I'm trying to set one of them.
[0102]
FIG. 9 shows the configuration of the web server 300. This configuration is common to the book server 300a and the bookstore server 300b.
[0103]
The communication unit 301 of the web server 300 communicates with devices (including the management server 400 and the relay device 600) connected on the network 500. The display unit 302 displays information. The operation unit 303 is operated by a user. The storage unit 304 (included in the “data storage unit”) is a database in which various types of information (including the above-described data) are stored and managed. The control unit 305 (included in the “output control unit”) controls each unit of the web server 300.
[0104]
FIG. 10 shows the configuration of the management server 400.
[0105]
The communication unit 401 (included in the “network connection unit”) of the management server 400 acquires a book review request and a copy request for the book 900 from the mobile communication terminal 100, and is read from the storage unit 404 or transmitted from the book server 300a. The output book or book review data is sent as print data to the printer 450 (included in the “data output means”). The communication unit 401 transmits a “reception notice” to the mobile communication terminal 100. The storage unit 404 (included in the “data storage unit”) stores data such as books and book reviews in association with, for example, “ID numbers”. The storage unit 404 is used as a buffer memory for holding data read from the storage unit 404 and data transmitted from the book server 300 a as display data of the mobile communication terminal 100 or print data of the printer 450. A control unit 405 (included in the “output control unit”) controls each unit of the management server 400 to cause the printer 450 to print book data.
[0106]
FIG. 11 shows a “book service” menu screen according to the present embodiment.
[0107]
In this book service, a menu screen is displayed on the screen of the display unit 102 by operating the operation unit 103 of the mobile communication terminal 100, and "1. Search service", "2. Book review service", "3. Copy service" are displayed. When any one is selected, the control unit 105 sets the mode in the storage unit 104 and executes the service, or requests the management server 400 for the service and receives the service.
[0108]
12 and 13 show a book service program in the mobile communication terminal 100. FIG. This book service program causes the control unit 105 (included in the computer) of the mobile communication terminal 100 to execute the steps shown in FIGS.
[0109]
As shown in FIG. 12, first, the control unit 105 determines whether or not the “search mode” is set by the operation of the operation unit 103 (S301). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S302, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S306. Here, the search service is that the user inputs search information from the operation unit 103 and moves around the bookshelf with the mobile communication terminal 100, so that the IC reading unit 108 moves to the IC chip 901 a of the desired book 900. The stored management information is detected, and the voice output unit 107 notifies it.
[0110]
In S302, it is determined whether search information used for searching whether there is a desired book is input. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S303, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S301. Here, an arbitrary character string (corresponding to a keyword) including “book title” is input as the search information.
[0111]
In S303, as the mobile communication terminal 100 moves, the IC reading unit 108 sequentially reads management information stored in the IC chip 901a of the book 900 accommodated in the book shelf within the radio wave reception range.
[0112]
Next, the control unit 105 compares the “book title” included in the management information read in S303 with the “character string” input in S302, and determines whether or not this character string is included in the management information. Judgment is made (S304). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S305, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S301.
[0113]
In S 305, the voice output unit 107 outputs a voice message “A book with a title including the input keyword has been detected”.
[0114]
If the determination in S301 is “NO”, in S306, it is determined whether or not “book review mode” has been set by the operation of the operation unit 103. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S307, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S311. Here, the book review service is to display a book review of a desired book 900 on the screen of the display unit 102 when a desired book name is selected by the operation of the operation unit 103 by the user.
[0115]
In step S307, as the mobile communication terminal 100 moves with the movement of the user, the IC reading unit 108 sequentially reads management information stored in the IC chip 901a of the book 900 accommodated in the book shelf. The read management information is sent to the control unit 105.
[0116]
Next, the control unit 105 extracts “book title” from the management information, collects a predetermined number of book titles, creates a “book title list”, and displays it on the screen of the display unit 102 (S308). Here, the title list displayed on the screen is sequentially switched as the mobile communication terminal 100 moves.
[0117]
Next, the control unit 105 determines whether one of “book titles” has been selected by the operation of the operation unit 103 from the book title list displayed in S308 (S309). If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to S310, and if “NO”, no processing is performed.
[0118]
In S <b> 310, the communication unit 101 requests the “book review” of the book 900 with the “book name” selected in S <b> 309 to the management server 400. This request for book review includes either or both of “book title”, “ID number”.
[0119]
If the determination in S306 is “NO”, it is determined in S311 whether or not “copy mode” has been set by the operation of the operation unit 103. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S312. If “NO”, no processing is performed. Here, the copying service is to output data of a desired book 900 from the printer 450 when the user designates a book to be copied and a copy range from the operation unit 103.
[0120]
In S <b> 312, it is determined whether or not a book 900 to be copied is specified by operating the operation unit 103. Here, it is determined whether or not “book title” or “ID number” of the book 900 has been input. If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to S313, and if “NO”, no processing is performed.
[0121]
In S313, it is determined whether or not the copy range of the book 900 to be copied has been designated by the operation of the operation unit 103. Here, the copy range is designated by the “page number” of the book 900. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S314, and if “NO”, no processing is performed.
[0122]
In S <b> 314, the communication unit 101 sends a copy request including one or both of “book title” and “ID number” specified in S <b> 312 and “page number” specified in S <b> 313 to the management server 400. Send.
[0123]
After that, as shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 105 determines whether or not the book review data (book review data) requested in S310 of FIG. 12 has been received by the communication unit 101 (S401). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S402, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S405.
[0124]
In S <b> 402, it is determined whether or not “book review mode” is set by the control unit 105. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S403, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S404.
[0125]
In S403, the book review data received in S401 is displayed on the screen of the display unit 102. This book review data is transmitted directly from the management server 400 or from the book server 300a via the management server 400. Further, the book review data includes an address (here, URL) of a site that provides sales information of the corresponding book. This URL display enables the user to make an inquiry to the site and to refer to the home page of a publisher or bookstore.
[0126]
In S404, the book review data received in S401 is stored in the storage unit 104. The book review data held here is displayed when the book review mode is set next time.
[0127]
If the determination in S401 is “NO”, in S405, it is determined whether or not “copy acceptance notification” or “message” from the management server 400 has been received by the communication unit 101. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S406, and if “NO”, no processing is performed.
[0128]
In S 406, it is determined whether or not “copy mode” is set by the control unit 105. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S407, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S408.
[0129]
In S 407, the “copy acceptance notice” or “message” received in S 405 is displayed on the screen of the display unit 102. This copy acceptance notification or message is transmitted from the management server 400. This copy acceptance notification includes a “reception number” to be presented when the user receives a printed book.
[0130]
In S <b> 408, the “copy acceptance notification” or “message” received in S <b> 405 is stored in the storage unit 104. The copy acceptance notification or message held here is displayed when the copy mode is set next time.
[0131]
FIG. 14 shows a book service program in the management server 400. This book service program causes the control unit 405 (included in the computer) of the management server 400 to execute the steps shown in FIG.
[0132]
First, the control unit 405 determines whether or not a “book review request” from the mobile communication terminal 100 has been received by the communication unit 401 (S501). If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to S502, and if “NO”, the process moves to S507. The book review request includes management information such as “book title” and “ID number”.
[0133]
In S502, the data in the storage unit 404 is searched using the management information obtained in S501. Next, it is determined whether or not management information matching the management information has been detected by the search in S502 (S503). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S504, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S506.
[0134]
In S504, the data detected in S503 is read. Next, the control unit 405 transmits the book review data in the data and the address (here, URL) of the site providing the sales information of the corresponding book to the mobile communication terminal 100 through the communication unit 401. . The book review and the address are included in the related information of the book.
[0135]
In S506, the book review request information received in S501 is transmitted to the book server 300a, and the book server 300a is inquired as to whether or not data matching the management information data is accumulated.
[0136]
If the determination in S501 is “NO”, in S507, the communication unit 401 determines whether the communication unit 401 has received a “copy request” from the mobile communication terminal 100. If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to S508, and if “NO”, no processing is performed.
[0137]
In S508, the data in the storage unit 404 is searched based on the management information obtained in S507. Next, it is determined whether or not management information data matching the management information has been detected by the search in S508 (S509). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S510, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S516.
[0138]
In S510, it is determined whether or not the “copy request” acquired in S507 satisfies the management information output condition stored in the storage unit 404. Here, it is determined whether or not all the page numbers of the designated page included in the copy request are included in the “printable page number” in the management information. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S511, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S513.
[0139]
In step S <b> 511, the communication unit 401 transmits a “reception notice” to the mobile communication terminal 100 that has transmitted the “copy request”. This reception notification includes a “reception number” presented by the user when a book copied by the printer 450 is received.
[0140]
Next, the control unit 405 transmits a “print instruction” to the printer 450. This print instruction includes book data corresponding to the page number specified in the “copy request” and the “reception number”.
[0141]
If the determination in S510 is “NO”, in S513, whether or not a part of the page number of the designated page included in the copy request is included in “printable page number” in the management information. Judging. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S514, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S515.
[0142]
In S <b> 514, the communication unit 401 causes the mobile communication terminal 100 to transmit a message that “printing only the printable page is not permitted because printing of all the specified pages is not permitted”. This message includes the “reception number”.
[0143]
Next, the control unit 405 performs an AND operation between the page number specified in the “copy request” and the “printable page number” of the management information stored in the storage unit 404, and based on the calculation result, A “print instruction” is transmitted to the printer 450 (S515). This print instruction includes book data corresponding to the page number included in the page number permitted by the management information stored in the storage unit 404 among the page numbers specified in the “copy request”, and the “ "Reception number".
[0144]
If the determination in S513 is “NO”, in S517, the communication unit 401 indicates to the mobile communication terminal 100 that “printing cannot be performed because printing of the designated page is not permitted”. Send a message.
[0145]
If the determination in S509 is “NO”, in S516, the copy request information received in S507 is transmitted to the book server 300a, and whether or not data matching the management information is accumulated in the book server 300a. Inquire.
[0146]
FIG. 15 shows a book service program in the book server 300a. This book service program causes the control unit 305 (included in the computer) of the book server 300a to execute the steps shown in FIG.
[0147]
First, the control unit 305 of the book server 300a determines whether or not a “book review request” from the mobile communication terminal 100 has been received by the communication unit 301 as an “inquiry” via the management server 400 (S601). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S602, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S607. The book review request includes management information such as “book title” and “ID number”.
[0148]
In S602, the data in the storage unit 304 of the book server 300a is searched based on the management information obtained in S601. Next, it is determined whether or not management information data matching the management information has been detected by the search in S602 (S603). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S604, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S606.
[0149]
In S604, the data detected in S603 is read. Next, the control unit 605 transmits the book review data in the data and the address (here, URL) of the site providing the sales information of the corresponding book to the management server 400 via the communication unit 301. The book review and the address are included in the related information of the book. Note that the management server 400 transfers the book review and the address transmitted from the book server 300 a to the mobile communication terminal 100.
[0150]
In S <b> 606, the communication unit 301 of the book server 300 a transmits an error message “notifying that the inquiry book review is not held” to the management server 400. Note that the management server 400 transfers the error message transmitted from the book server 300a to the mobile communication terminal 100.
[0151]
If the determination in S601 is “NO”, in S607, the communication unit 301 of the book server 300a determines whether the “copy request” from the mobile communication terminal 100 is received via the management server 400. If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to S608, and if “NO”, no processing is performed.
[0152]
In S608, data in the storage unit 304 of the book server 300a is searched based on the management information obtained in S607. Next, it is determined whether or not management information that matches the management information is detected by the search in S608 (S609). If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to S610, and if “NO”, no processing is performed.
[0153]
In S610, the book information corresponding to the management information that matches the management information is read from the storage unit 304 of the book server 300a.
[0154]
Next, the control unit 305 of the book server 300a determines whether a print page of the corresponding book is designated by the “copy request” (S611). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S612, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S613.
[0155]
In S612, the communication unit 301 of the book server 300a transmits the data of the designated page of the corresponding book to the management server 400 by the “copy request”. The management server 400 adds a “reception notice” to the data of the designated page of the book transmitted from the book server 300 a and transfers it to the mobile communication terminal 100.
[0156]
In S613, the communication unit 301 of the book server 300a transmits the data of all pages of the corresponding book to the management server 400 by the “copy request”. The management server 400 adds “acceptance notification” to the data of all pages of the book transmitted from the book server 300 a and transfers the data to the mobile communication terminal 100.
[0157]
Note that S311 to S314 are included in the “first step”. Further, S513 to S515 are included in the “third step”.
[0158]
As described above, the data output system 200 according to the third embodiment of the present invention reads management information of a plurality of books 900 from the IC chip 901a by the IC reading unit 108 of the mobile communication terminal 100 in the “search mode”. Since the “book title” of the management information is displayed as a title list on the display unit 102, a desired recording can be performed from a bookshelf storing a plurality of books with IC chips using the mobile communication terminal 100 with IC reader. You can easily search for media (such as books). Note that, in accordance with the first and second embodiments, it is possible to prevent fraud when copying a book with an IC chip.
[0159]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where “book title” is included in the management information read by the IC reading unit 108 in the “book review mode” has been described. The same effect can be obtained when stored in the storage unit 404 of 400, the storage unit 304 of the book server 300a, or another external storage device. In this case, “book title” may be acquired from the external storage device by wireless communication and displayed on the display unit 102 of the mobile communication terminal 100 as a list.
[0160]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where only the book review is displayed in the “book review mode” has been described. However, the present invention can obtain the same effect even when “price”, “sale”, etc. are displayed. Is. In this case, the management server 400 may access the bookstore server 300b to acquire book sales information and display it together with the book review.
[0161]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the “book service mode” is selected by selecting the “book service” menu displayed on the display unit 102 of the mobile communication terminal 100 has been described. The user is authenticated by inputting the individual “identification information (including a password)” from the operation unit 103 or “identification information (including the password)” preset in the storage unit 104 of the mobile communication terminal 100. If the “identification information (including password)” registered in advance in the storage unit 404 of the management server 400 matches, the same effect can be obtained even if data such as book reviews can be downloaded. is there. This can be used for “member priority service” as a privilege when the user is a predetermined member.
[0162]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the management server 400 transfers the data transmitted from the book server 300a to the mobile communication terminal 100 in the “copy mode” has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Even if data is transmitted directly from the book server 300a to the mobile communication terminal 100, the same effect can be obtained. In this case, the book server 300a adds the reception notification and transmits it.
[0163]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the voice output unit 107 outputs a voice message as a notification method in the “search mode” has been described. However, the present invention also vibrates the mobile communication terminal 100 using a vibration unit. The same effect can be obtained by using a lighting method, a lighting method of lighting a predetermined part of the mobile communication terminal 100, or the like.
[0164]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the mobile communication terminal 100 equipped with the IC reader is brought close to the bookshelf to detect a desired book in the “search mode” has been described. The same effect can be obtained by sending data such as “book title” and “ID number” of a desired book directly from the communication terminal 100 to the management server 400 and returning whether there is a match from the management server 400. It is obtained. Here, if there is a match, it may be possible to access the data of the matched book and perform a keyword search for the description in the text.
[0165]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the output control is performed so as to prohibit the copying of the book when all or a part of the predetermined output condition is not satisfied in the “copying mode” has been described. In addition, the photographing of the description of the book may be controlled. For example, in a portable communication terminal with an IC reader that incorporates a digital camera with a high resolution (1024 × 768 dots or more), when the IC reader detects an IC chip 901a attached to a book 900, the digital The activation of the camera may be prohibited and notification may be given to select any one of “search mode”, “book review mode”, and “copy mode”.
[0166]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the output of page data of “printable page number” is permitted by the management information of the book 900 in the “copy mode” has been described. The same effect can be obtained even if the output is permitted when the copy request is “predetermined number of pages” or “predetermined amount of data”. Alternatively, only the output of “predetermined paragraph” or “predetermined sentence” may be prohibited. Here, when a paragraph or sentence whose output is not permitted extends over the designated page of the copy request, control is performed so that the print data of the non-permitted portion is not printed as “white pixel data”.
[0167]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where “book name” or the like is directly designated from the operation unit 103 of the mobile communication terminal 100 in the “copy mode” has been described. However, the present invention first also starts from the mobile communication terminal 100. Requests a title list (genre, author, etc.) from the management server 400, then sends the title list of books held in the storage unit 404 from the management server 400 to the mobile communication terminal 100, The portable communication terminal 100 displays the title list on the display unit 102, and then the copy target (corresponding to the copy target specified in S312) selected by the operation of the operation unit 103 and the copy range (specified in S313) The same effect can be obtained even if it is received.
[0168]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where output of only the data of the page of “printable page number” is permitted has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to output when data permitted by the management information is output. The same effect can be obtained by adding “permission information” indicating that the data to be output is permitted to be output. For example, when printing paper is used as a recording medium for copying, “permission mark” may be printed on this printing paper. Further, when a memory such as a CD-ROM is used as a recording medium for copying, the data of the book 900 and “permission information” may be linked. This configuration is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 6.
[0169]
  In the above-described embodiment, “copy service” is selected from the operation unit 103 of the mobile communication terminal 100, an output target and an output range are input, and this output range and management information (printable) of the storage unit 404 of the management server 400 are input. However, the present invention also includes, for example, “user authentication information (ID number of ID card, member number) in the information input from the operation unit 103. The same effect can be obtained even if output control is performed so that the output permission range of data is changed according to the authentication information. In this case, the data output service can be further diversified. For example, a member may be able to see a more detailed sample than usual. Or you may make it prohibit browsing a predetermined book according to age. The configuration described above is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 7, wherein the “user authentication information” is “ChangeIncluded in "information". In addition, it is good also as a structure which changes so that an output permission range may be expanded, when a predetermined additional charge is paid or the payment settlement by a prepaid card is performed.
[0170]
In the above-described embodiment, in the “search mode”, the “search information” input from the operation unit 103 of the mobile communication terminal 100 and the “book title” of the IC chip 901a read by the IC reading unit 108 are used. In addition to the above, the case where the book 900 having the title of the title is searched and notified has been described, but the present invention also includes that the management server 400 searches the data in the storage unit 404 using the “search information” and includes the “search information”. The page is detected, and the title of the book having the corresponding page and the output availability information are transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 100 and displayed on the display unit 102, or the print data is transmitted to the printer 450 for printing. The same effect can be obtained. In this case, the book title list of the corresponding book and the page that can be output may be displayed, or the title of the book having the page that can be output may be displayed with a “mark” attached thereto.
[0171]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where a desired book is specified as a copy target in the “copy mode” has been described. However, the present invention also includes a page including “any search information (such as a keyword) as a copy target. The same effect can be obtained even if "" is specified. For example, the control unit 105 sets a “mode” for searching and outputting a page including “keyword” from the data stored in the management server 400 or the book server 300 a by operating the operation unit 103 of the mobile communication terminal 100. When the “copy request” including the keyword is transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 100, the control unit 405 of the management server 400 searches the page including the keyword from the data and transmits the print data of the page to the printer 450. May be output. This configuration is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 8, and the operation unit 103 and the control unit 105 of the mobile communication terminal 100 are included in the “mode setting means”.
[0172]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, the present invention is based on management information.TextWhen the limited part of the information data (including “book data”) is permitted to be output, the output is instructed by the instruction input means (including the operation display unit).TextData output having an excellent effect of being able to output and manage a part of the data to be output by outputting data included in the limited part of all or part of the information data An apparatus can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a digital copying machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system of the digital copying machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a book document according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an output control method of the digital copying machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a data output apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an output control method of the data output apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a data output system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a book server or a bookstore server according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a management server according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a book service menu screen according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an output control method (when a service is requested) of a data output system (mobile communication terminal) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an output control method (when receiving a service) of a data output system (mobile communication terminal) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an output control method of a data output system (management server) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an output control method of a data output system (book server) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
80 Digital copier
82a Display section
82b Operation unit
87 IC reader
88 Pressure plate open / close detector
89 Memory
90 Control unit
801 Document set section
802 Operation display section
802a liquid crystal display
802b numeric keypad
803 Scanner unit
804 Printer section
805 Paper feed unit
806 pressure plate
807 IC reader
808 Pressure plate open / close sensor

Claims (10)

Data storage means for storing text information data recorded in the first recording medium to be output;
Attached to the first recording medium, data management information for managing the output of the data of the sentence information is recorded, the management information reading means from the second recording medium reading data of the management information,
Instruction input means for inputting instruction information so as to output a part or all of the text information data;
Text information reading means for reading text information recorded on the first recording medium;
Output control means for controlling the output of the text information data according to the management information and the instruction information;
A data output device comprising data output means for outputting the text information data to a third recording medium under the control of the output control means;
When output of a limited part of the text information data is permitted by the management information, the output control means includes at least two second information included in the text information read by the text information reading means. A second page corresponding to a limited part of the sentence information data which is permitted to be output by the detected at least two first page identification information and the management information. Document information corresponding to any of the first page identification information included in the range of the second page identification information out of the detected at least two first page identification information. The data output apparatus is characterized in that the data is output to the third recording medium as data included in the limited part . Data recorded text information on the first recording medium to be output, and the data management information for managing the output of the data of the sentence information, data identification information for identifying the sentence information Data storage means for storing in correspondence with,
Attached to the first recording medium, the second recording medium in which data of the identification information is recorded, and the identification information reading means for reading the data of the identification information,
Instruction input means for inputting instruction information so as to output part or all of the text information data corresponding to the identification information;
Text information reading means for reading text information recorded on the first recording medium;
Output control means for controlling the output of the text information data according to the management information and the instruction information corresponding to the identification information;
A data output device comprising data output means for outputting the text information data to a third recording medium under the control of the output control means;
When output of a limited part of the text information data is permitted by the management information, the output control means includes at least two second information included in the text information read by the text information reading means. A second page corresponding to a limited part of the sentence information data which is permitted to be output by the detected at least two first page identification information and the management information. Document information corresponding to any of the first page identification information included in the range of the second page identification information out of the detected at least two first page identification information. The data output apparatus is characterized in that the data is output to the third recording medium as data included in the limited part . The output control means detects a predetermined paragraph or a predetermined sentence included in the sentence information read by the sentence information reading means, and permits output based on the detected predetermined paragraph or the predetermined sentence and the management information. A predetermined paragraph or a predetermined sentence corresponding to a limited part of the sentence information data that has been detected, and the sentence information data of the detected predetermined paragraph or the predetermined sentence is limited. The data of the detected predetermined paragraph or predetermined sentence included in the range of the predetermined paragraph or predetermined sentence corresponding to the part that has been detected is limited. 3. The data output device according to claim 1, wherein the data is output to a third recording medium as data included in a predetermined part. The output control means prohibits the output of the text information data when the instruction input means instructs to output a portion excluding the limited part. The data output device according to claim 1. Network connection means for connecting the data output device to a network;
5. The data output device according to claim 1, wherein the data storage unit stores data of the text information acquired via the network. When the data storage means stores related information data related to the first recording medium, and the instruction input means inputs instruction information to output the related information data, the data output means 6. The data output device according to claim 1, wherein data of the related information is output. The output control means, when outputting data included in the limited part, adds permission information indicating that the output data is permitted to be output. The data output device according to any one of 1 to 6. The instruction information includes change information for changing a range in which output is permitted by the management information, and the output control unit is allowed to output the limited part of the information according to the change information. 8. The data output device according to claim 1, wherein the range is changed. A mode setting means for setting a mode for searching and outputting a portion including data of arbitrary search information from the text information data stored in the data storage means,
In the mode, when arbitrary search information is input by the instruction input unit, the output control unit searches the text information data for a part including the data of the arbitrary search information, and from the data output unit 9. The data output device according to claim 1, wherein the data output device outputs the data. A computer, a first step of instructing to output part or all of the data of the recorded text information on the first recording medium to be output, attached to the first recording medium, wherein A second step of reading management information data from a second recording medium on which management information data for managing output of sentence information data is recorded; and the first recording by the sentence information reading means. A third step of reading the sentence information recorded on the medium, and the output control means, when the output of a limited part of the data of the sentence information is permitted by the management information, the third step At least two pieces of first page identification information included in the text information read in step S1 are detected, and output is permitted by the detected at least two pieces of first page identification information and the management information. The second page identification information corresponding to a limited part of the data of the written text information is compared, and the range of the second page identification information among the detected at least two first page identification information And a fourth step of outputting the document information data corresponding to any of the first page identification information included in the data to the third recording medium as data included in the limited part. Program.

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