JP4174110B2 - Image processing apparatus and image processing apparatus control method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus such as a copying machine, a facsimile, or a printer. And control method thereof It is about.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventional copying machines and printers do not accept new image data when the memory for storing images and the hard disk are full.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a case, processing from the client is allowed until the memory or hard disk is freed up, and processing of the client user or other host computer is interrupted, resulting in a decrease in print productivity. I was letting.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object thereof is to provide means for solving the above problems.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Therefore, the present invention intends to achieve the above object by providing an image processing apparatus and a control method for the image processing apparatus shown in any one of the following items (1) to (16).
(1) An image processing apparatus comprising: an image input unit for inputting image data; and a first storage unit and a second storage unit capable of storing the image data input by the image input unit, When the amount of data stored in the first storage unit exceeds a predetermined amount, the user is operated via the operation unit. Received from For transferring high priority data from the first storage means to the second storage means. , High priority data based on the first setting is transferred from the first storage means to the second storage means, and the high priority data of the first storage means is transferred to the first storage means. Control means for deleting from the storage means, The image processing apparatus includes: The first storage when the data storage amount of the first storage means does not exceed the predetermined amount and there is data transferred from the first storage means to the second storage means Data transferred from the means, and Same as the operation means for receiving the first setting from the user User via operating means Received from For transferring high priority data from the second storage means to the first storage means; , High priority data based on the second setting is transferred from the second storage means to the first storage means, and the high priority data from the second storage means is transferred to the first storage means. An image processing apparatus characterized in that it is stored in one storage means.
(2) An image processing apparatus comprising image input means for inputting image data, storage means for storing image data input by the image input means, and communication means for performing data communication with an external device. When the amount of data stored in the storage unit included in the image processing apparatus exceeds a predetermined amount, the user is notified via the operation unit. Received from For transferring high priority data from the storage means to the external device , Data having a high priority based on the first setting is transferred from the storage means included in the image processing apparatus to the external apparatus, and the high priority data in the storage means of the image processing apparatus is transferred. Control means for deleting from the storage means, The image processing apparatus includes: When the amount of data stored in the storage means included in the image processing device does not exceed the predetermined amount and there is data transferred from the image processing device to the external device, transfer from the image processing device And the data Same as the operation means for receiving the first setting from the user User via operating means Received from For transferring high-priority data from the external device to the image processing device , Data having high priority based on the second setting is transferred from the external device to the image processing device, and the data processing device includes the data having high priority from the external device. An image processing apparatus characterized by being stored in
(3) The image processing apparatus further includes a printing unit that prints image data input from at least one of a document reading unit and an external device, and the first setting and the second setting are The image processing apparatus according to (1) or (2), wherein the image processing apparatus can be executed by a user via an operation unit of the image processing apparatus.
(4) The image processing apparatus further includes a printing unit that prints image data input from at least one of a document reading unit and an external device, and the first setting and the second setting are The image processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the image processing apparatus is executable by a user via an operation unit of an external apparatus.
(5) The image data printed by the printing unit is deleted from the storage unit of the image processing apparatus when the setting for re-outputting is not made. Image processing apparatus.
(6) In the preceding item (1), both the first setting and the second setting executed by the user via the operation unit are settings for setting the priority order of data to be transferred. The image processing apparatus according to any one of 1) to (5).
(7) Both the first setting and the second setting executed by the user via the operation unit are: priority setting for date, setting priority for use frequency, setting priority for size The image processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein any of the settings is set.
(8) The image processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the predetermined amount can be set in advance by a user via the operation unit.
(9) A control method for an image processing apparatus, comprising: an image input unit for inputting image data; and a first storage unit and a second storage unit capable of storing the image data input by the image input unit. If the amount of data stored in the first storage means exceeds a predetermined amount, the user is notified via the operation means. Received from For transferring high priority data from the first storage means to the second storage means. , High priority data based on the first setting is transferred from the first storage means to the second storage means, and the high priority data of the first storage means is transferred to the first storage means. And the control method transfers the data from the first storage means to the second storage means when the data storage amount of the first storage means does not exceed the predetermined amount. Data transferred from the first storage means when data is present, and Same as the operation means for receiving the first setting from the user User via operating means Received from For transferring high priority data from the second storage means to the first storage means; , High priority data based on the second setting is transferred from the second storage means to the first storage means, and the high priority data from the second storage means is transferred to the first storage means. A method for controlling an image processing apparatus, comprising: storing in one storage unit.
(10) Control of an image processing apparatus comprising image input means for inputting image data, storage means for storing image data input by the image input means, and communication means for performing data communication with an external device In the method, when the amount of data stored in the storage unit included in the image processing apparatus exceeds a predetermined amount, the user is notified via the operation unit. Received from For transferring high priority data from the storage means to the external device , Data having a high priority based on the first setting is transferred from the storage means included in the image processing apparatus to the external apparatus, and the high priority data in the storage means of the image processing apparatus is transferred. The data stored in the storage means is deleted from the storage means, and the control method includes data transferred from the image processing apparatus to the external device when the data storage amount of the storage means included in the image processing apparatus does not exceed the predetermined amount. Is transferred from the image processing apparatus when the data exists, and the Same as the operation means for receiving the first setting from the user User via operation means Received from For transferring high-priority data from the external device to the image processing device , Data having high priority based on the second setting is transferred from the external device to the image processing device, and the data processing device includes the data having high priority from the external device. And a method for controlling the image processing apparatus.
(11) The image processing apparatus further includes a printing unit that prints image data input from at least one of a document reading unit and an external device, and the first setting and the second setting are configured as described above. The control method for an image processing apparatus according to the item (9) or (10), wherein the image processing apparatus can be executed by a user via an operation unit of the image processing apparatus.
(12) The image processing apparatus further includes a printing unit that prints image data input from at least one of a document reading unit and an external device, and the first setting and the second setting are The method for controlling an image processing apparatus according to any one of (9) to (11), wherein the image processing apparatus can be executed by a user via an operation unit of an external apparatus.
(13) The image data printed by the printing unit is deleted from the storage unit of the image processing apparatus when the setting for re-outputting is not made. Method for controlling the image processing apparatus.
(14) Both the first setting and the second setting executed by the user via the operation means are settings for setting the priority order of data to be transferred. 9) A method for controlling an image processing apparatus according to any one of (13).
(15) Both the first setting and the second setting executed by the user via the operation unit are: priority setting for date, setting priority for use frequency, setting priority for size The control method for an image processing apparatus according to any one of (9) to (14), wherein any of the settings is set.
(16) The control method for an image processing apparatus according to any one of (9) to (15), wherein the predetermined amount can be set in advance by a user via the operation unit.
[0020]
[Action]
With the above-described configuration of the present invention, it is possible to solve the problems in the conventional example and prevent a decrease in print productivity.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail based on a plurality of examples with reference to the drawings.
[0022]
【Example】
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image input / output apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0023]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 101 denotes a digital copying machine main body, which includes an operation unit 102, a reader unit 103, and a printer unit 104. The operation unit 102 is used to operate the digital copying machine main body 101 and the image input / output control unit 105. The reader unit 103 reads an image of a document and outputs image data corresponding to the document image to the image input / output control unit 105. The image data output to the image input / output control unit 105 is temporarily stored in the hard disk 108 or the image storage memory 112 via the control unit 109.
[0024]
The printer unit 104 records an image corresponding to the image data extracted from the hard disk 108 or the image storage memory 112 via the image input / output control unit 105 on a recording sheet. The image data extracted from the hard disk 108 or the image storage memory 112 is deleted from the hard disk 108 or the image storage memory 112 when there is no setting for re-outputting the image data.
[0025]
The image input / output control unit 105 is connected to the reader unit 103 and includes a facsimile unit 106, a computer interface unit 107, a hard disk 108, a control unit 109, and an image storage memory 112.
[0026]
The facsimile unit 106 decompresses the compressed image data received via the telephone line, transfers the decompressed image data to the control unit 109, and compresses and compresses the image data transferred from the control unit 109. The compressed image data thus transmitted is transmitted via a telephone line. The compressed image data received by the facsimile unit 106 can be temporarily stored in the hard disk 108 or the image storage memory 112.
[0027]
A computer interface 107 is an interface between a personal computer or a workstation (PC / WS) 110 or a network scanner 111 and a control unit 109. Code data (PDL) representing an image transferred from the PC / WS 110 and a network The image data from the scanner 111 is developed into image data that can be recorded by the printer unit 104, and is recorded in the hard disk 108 or the image storage memory 112 via the control unit 109. The control unit 109 controls the flow of data among the reader unit 103, the facsimile unit 106, the computer interface unit 107, the hard disk 108, and the image storage memory 112.
[0028]
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the reader unit 103 and the printer unit 104.
[0029]
The document feeder 201 of the reader unit 103 feeds documents one by one onto the platen glass 202 in the final order, and discharges the documents on the platen glass 202 after the document reading operation is completed. When the document is conveyed onto the platen glass 202, the lamp 203 is turned on, and the movement of the scanner unit 204 is started to expose and scan the document. Reflected light from the original at this time is guided to a CCD image sensor (hereinafter referred to as a CCD) 209 by each mirror 205, 206, 207 and lens 208. In this way, the scanned image of the original is read by the CCD 209, and the image data output from the CCD 209 is transferred to the control unit 109 of the image input / output control unit 105 shown in FIG. Is done.
[0030]
The laser driver 221 of the printer unit 104 drives the laser emission unit 210 and causes the laser emission unit 210 to emit laser light corresponding to the image data output from the image input / output control unit 105. The laser beam is irradiated onto the photosensitive drum 211, and a latent image corresponding to the laser beam is formed on the photosensitive drum 211. A developer is attached to the latent image portion of the photosensitive drum 211 by the developing device 212. Then, at the timing synchronized with the start of laser light irradiation, the recording paper is fed from either the cassette 213 or the cassette 214 and conveyed to the transfer unit 215, and the developer attached to the photosensitive drum 211 is transferred to the recording paper. To do.
[0031]
The recording paper on which the developer is placed is conveyed to the fixing unit 216, and the developer is fixed to the image recording paper by the heat and pressure of the fixing unit 216. The recording paper that has passed through the fixing unit 216 is discharged by the discharge roller 217, and the sorter 220 stores the discharged recording paper in each bin and sorts the recording paper or staples the sorted recording paper. Note that the sorter 220 stores recording paper in the uppermost bin when sorting is not set.
[0032]
If double-sided recording is set, the recording paper is conveyed to the discharge roller 217, and then the rotation direction of the discharge roller 217 is reversed and guided to the refeed conveyance path 219 by the flapper 218. When multiple recording is set, the recording paper is guided to the refeed conveyance path 219 by the flapper 218 so as not to be conveyed to the discharge roller 217. The recording sheet guided to the refeed conveyance path 219 is fed to the transfer unit 215 at the timing described above.
[0033]
FIG. 3 shows a key layout of the operation unit 102 (FIG. 1) of the digital copying machine.
[0034]
A main power lamp 301 is lit when the power is turned on. A power switch (not shown) is disposed on the side of the main body and controls energization to the main body. Reference numeral 302 denotes a preheating key, which is used to turn on / off the preheating mode. A copy mode key 303 is used to select a copy mode from a plurality of functions. A fax mode key 304 is used to select a fax mode from a plurality of functions. Reference numeral 305 denotes a print key, which is used to display function settings and print status when the copier is used as a printer.
[0035]
Reference numeral 306 denotes a copy start key, which is used to instruct the start of copying. 307 is a stop key so Yes, this key is used to interrupt or cancel copying.
[0036]
A reset key 308 operates as a key for returning to the standard mode during standby. Reference numeral 309 denotes a guide key, which is used when it is desired to know each function. A user mode key 310 is used when the user changes the basic setting of the system. Reference numeral 311 denotes an interrupt key, which is used when an interrupt occurs during copying and copying is desired. Reference numeral 312 denotes a numeric keypad which is used when inputting numerical values. A clear key 313 is used to clear a numerical value.
[0037]
Reference numeral 314 denotes 20 one-touch dial keys which are used when dialing with one touch in facsimile transmission. Reference numeral 315 denotes a pair of lids, each key portion of the one-touch dial key 314 being cut out to form a double lid. A sensor switch (not shown) detects a first state in which the two lids are closed, a second state in which only the first lid is opened, and a third state in which the two lids are opened. Since the operation of the key of the one-touch dial key 314 is determined in combination with the opening / closing states of these three types of lids, this embodiment has an effect equivalent to that of 20 × 3 = 60 keys. .
[0038]
Reference numeral 316 denotes a touch panel composed of a combination of a liquid crystal screen and a touch sensor. An individual setting screen is displayed for each mode, and various detailed settings can be performed by touching the drawn keys. is there.
[0039]
Next, a control processing procedure according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 shows a sequence flowchart (part 1) showing the control processing procedure of the image data.
[0040]
In step S401, the storage amount of the image storage memory 112 (FIG. 1) that temporarily stores image data is monitored. Next, in step S402, it is determined whether or not the storage amount of the image storage memory 112 exceeds the setting amount 1 set and input in step S502 of the flowchart of FIG. If it exceeds the set amount 1, the process proceeds to step S403, and if not, the process proceeds to step S404. If the process proceeds to step S403, the data having a higher priority order is moved from the image storage memory 112 to the hard disk 108 in accordance with the setting of the transfer setting priority order, and the process returns to step S401.
[0041]
When the process proceeds to step S404, it is determined whether or not the storage amount of the image storage memory 112 is smaller than the set amount 2. When the number is small, the process returns to step S405. When the number is large, the process returns to step S401. When the process proceeds to step S405, it is determined whether or not there is data moved from the image storage memory 112 on the hard disk. If there is moved data, the process proceeds to step S406; otherwise, the process returns to step S401.
[0042]
In step S406, the data size of data having a high priority order is checked in accordance with the retransfer setting priority order. Next, it is determined whether or not the amount stored in the image storage memory 112 does not exceed the set amount 1 even if the data checked in step S407 is moved. If it is determined that it does not exceed, the process proceeds to step S408, and if it is determined that it does not exceed, the process returns to step S401. If the process proceeds to step S408, the data having a higher priority order is moved from the hard disk 108 to the image storage memory 112 according to the retransfer setting priority order, and the process returns to step S401.
[0043]
FIG. 5 shows each setting input process of the setting amount 1 in step S402, the setting amount 2 in step S404, the transfer setting priority order in step S403, and the retransfer setting priority order in step S406 described in the explanation of the control procedure in FIG. It is the process sequence sequence flowchart for the (1).
[0044]
In step S501, the setting input from the personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 110 is monitored through the operation unit 102 or the computer interface unit 107. If there is a setting input, the process proceeds to step S502, and if the setting amount 1 is set, the process proceeds to step S506. If the setting amount 1 is not set, the process proceeds to step S503.
[0045]
When the process proceeds to step S503, it is determined whether or not the setting quantity 2 is set. If the setting quantity 2 is set, the process proceeds to step S508. If the setting quantity 2 is not set, the process proceeds to step S504. If the process proceeds to step S504, it is determined whether or not the transfer setting priority order is set. If the transfer setting priority order is set, the process proceeds to step S510. If the transfer setting priority order is not set, the process proceeds to step S505. move on. If the process proceeds to step S505, it is determined whether or not the re-transfer setting priority order is set. If the re-transfer setting priority order is set, the process proceeds to step S511. The process returns to step S501.
[0046]
When the process proceeds to step S506, it is determined whether or not the value input in step S501 is larger than the set amount 2. If it is determined that the value is large, the process returns to step S507. If it is determined that the value is small, the setting is not accepted and the process returns to step S501. When the process proceeds to step S507, the value input in step S501 is set to the set amount 1, and the process returns to step S501.
[0047]
When the process proceeds to step S508, it is determined whether or not the value input in step S501 is smaller than the set amount 1. If it is determined that the value is small, the process returns to step S509. If it is determined that the value is large, the setting is not accepted and the process returns to step S501.
[0048]
When the process proceeds to step S509, the value input in step S501 is set to the set amount 2, and the process returns to step S501. When the process proceeds to step S510, the priority order input in step S501 is set to the transfer setting priority order. The priority order can be set to date order, usage frequency order, or size order. When the setting is completed, the process returns to step S501.
[0049]
When the process proceeds to step S511, the priority order input in step S501 is set to the retransfer setting priority order. The priority order can be set to date order, usage frequency order, and size order. When the setting is completed, the process returns to step S501.
[0050]
With these controls, only high-priority data is left on the image storage memory 112, and a certain area can be left as an area for new data, and the image storage memory can become insufficient. Sexuality decreases. Further, by leaving high priority data in the image storage memory 112, the image storage memory 112 has a higher read / write speed than the hard disk 108, so that there is an effect that data read / write processing can be performed quickly.
[0051]
Further, the reading / writing of the hard disk 108 described here may be replaced with a storage memory or a hard disk on a personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 110 through the computer interface unit 107.
[0052]
(Second embodiment)
Next, the control procedure of the second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a sequence flowchart (part 2) of the image data control processing procedure of the second embodiment.
[0053]
In step S601, the storage amount of the hard disk 108 (FIG. 1) that temporarily stores image data is monitored. Next, in step S602, it is determined whether or not the storage amount of the hard disk 108 exceeds the setting amount 1 set and input in the flowchart of FIG. If it exceeds the set amount 1, the process proceeds to step S603, and if not, the process proceeds to step S604.
[0054]
When the processing proceeds to step S603, the personal computer or workstation designated in advance in the setting input of FIG. 7 to be described later from the hard disk 108 through the computer interface unit 107 according to the setting of the transfer setting priority order. Move to (PC / WS) 110 and return to step S601.
[0055]
When the processing proceeds to step S604, it is determined whether or not the storage amount of the hard disk 108 is smaller than the set amount 2. When the number is small, the process returns to step S605. When the number is large, the process returns to step S601. If the process proceeds to step S605, it is determined whether there is data moved from the hard disk 108 on a personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 110 designated in advance. If there is moved data, the process proceeds to step S606; otherwise, the process returns to step S601.
[0056]
In step S606, the data size of data having a high priority order is checked according to the retransfer setting priority order. Next, it is determined whether or not the storage amount of the hard disk 108 does not exceed the set amount 1 even if the data checked in step S607 is moved. If it is determined that it does not exceed, the process proceeds to step S608. If it is determined that it does not exceed, the process returns to step S601.
[0057]
When the process proceeds to step S608, data having a high priority order is transferred from the personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 110 designated in advance to the hard disk 108 through the computer interface unit 107 in accordance with the priority order of the retransfer settings. Return to step S601.
[0058]
FIG. 7 shows the setting amount 1 in step S601, the setting amount 2 in step S604, the transfer setting priority order in step S603, and the retransfer setting priority in step S608 described in the explanation of the control procedure of the second embodiment in FIG. FIG. 10 is a processing procedure sequence flowchart (part 2) for setting input processing of an order and a designated host.
[0059]
In step S701, the setting input from the personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 110 is monitored through the operation unit 102 or the computer interface unit 107. If there is a setting input, the process proceeds to step S702. If the setting amount 1 is set, the process proceeds to step S706. If not, the process proceeds to step S703.
[0060]
When the process proceeds to step S703, it is determined whether or not the set quantity 2 is set. If the set quantity 2 is set, the process proceeds to step S708. If the set quantity 2 is not set, the process proceeds to step S704. If the process proceeds to step S704, it is determined whether or not the transfer setting priority order is set. If the transfer setting priority order is set, the process proceeds to step S710. If the transfer setting priority order is not set, step S705 is performed. Proceed to each. If the process proceeds to step S705, it is determined whether or not the retransfer setting priority order is set. If the retransfer setting priority order is set, the process proceeds to step S711. The process proceeds to step S712.
[0061]
When the process proceeds to step S706, it is determined whether or not the value input in step S701 is larger than the set amount 2. If it is determined that the value is large, the process returns to step S707. If it is determined that the value is small, the setting is not accepted and the process returns to step S701. If the process proceeds to step S707, the value input in step S701 is set to the set amount 1, and the process returns to step S701.
[0062]
When the process proceeds to step S708, it is determined whether or not the value input in step S701 is smaller than the set amount 1. If it is determined that the value is small, the process returns to step S709. If it is determined that the value is large, the setting is not accepted and the process returns to step S701. When the process proceeds to step S709, the value input in step S701 is set to the set amount 2, and the process returns to step S701.
[0063]
When the process proceeds to step S710, the priority order input in step S701 is set as the transfer setting priority order. The priority order can be set to date order, usage frequency order, and size order. When the setting is completed, the process returns to step S701.
[0064]
When the process proceeds to step S711, the priority order input in step S701 is set to the retransfer setting priority order. The priority order can be set to date order, usage frequency order, and size order. When the setting is completed, the process returns to step S701.
[0065]
If the process proceeds to step S712, it is determined whether or not the host is set. If the host is set, the process returns to step S713. If the host is not set, the process returns to step S701. If the process proceeds to step S713, the host input in step S701 is set as the designated host.
[0066]
With these controls, only high-priority data is left on the hard disk 108, and a certain area can be left as an area for new data, which may cause a shortage of hard disk storage capacity. decrease. Further, by leaving high priority data in the hard disk 108, the hard disk 108 has a higher reading / writing speed than the storage medium on the personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 110 through the computer interface unit 107. This has the effect of being able to quickly read and write data. In addition, since a host can be set, large data can be distributed and stored in a storage medium on a personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 110.
[0067]
(Third embodiment)
Next, the control procedure of the third embodiment according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is a sequence flowchart (part 3) of the image data control processing sequence of the third embodiment.
[0068]
In step S801, the storage amount of the image storage memory 112 that temporarily stores image data is monitored. Next, in step S802, it is determined whether or not the storage amount of the image storage memory 112 exceeds the set amount 1 set and input in the flowchart of FIG. 4 described above. If it exceeds the set amount 1, the process proceeds to step S803, and if not, the process proceeds to step S806.
[0069]
When the process proceeds to step S803, data having a high priority order is retrieved from the image storage memory 112 according to the setting of the transfer setting priority order, and the process proceeds to step S804. In step S804, it is determined whether the data retrieved in step S803 exists on the hard disk 108. When it does not exist, it progresses to step S805, and when it exists, it returns to step S801. If the process proceeds to step S805, the data searched in step S803 is copied to the hard disk 108, and the process returns to step S801.
[0070]
When the process proceeds to step S806, it is determined whether or not the storage amount of the image storage memory 112 is smaller than the set amount 2. When the number is small, the process returns to step S807. When the number is large, the process returns to step S801. When the process proceeds to step S807, it is determined whether or not there is data moved from the image storage memory 112 on the hard disk. If there is moved data, the process proceeds to step S808; otherwise, the process returns to step S801.
[0071]
In step S808, the data size of data having a high priority order according to the re-transfer setting priority order and the same data not existing in the image storage memory 112 is checked. Next, it is determined whether or not the storage amount of the image storage memory 112 does not exceed the set amount 1 even if the data checked in step S809 is moved. If it is determined that it does not exceed, the process proceeds to step S810. If it is determined that it does not exceed, the process returns to step S801. When the process proceeds to step S810, the data having a higher priority order is moved from the hard disk 108 to the image storage memory 112 according to the retransfer setting priority order, and the process returns to step S801.
[0072]
The processing procedures for the setting input processing of the setting amount 1, the setting amount 2, the transfer setting priority order, and the retransmission setting priority order described in the description of the control procedure in FIG. 8 are the same as those in FIG. The same.
[0073]
With these controls, the image storage memory 112 and the hard disk 108 can have a plurality of the same data with high priority, and the risk of data destruction or the like can be reduced. Further, by leaving the high priority data also in the image storage memory 112, the image storage memory 112 has a higher read / write speed than the hard disk 108, so that there is an effect that the data read / write process can be performed quickly. Furthermore, the image storage memory 112 is read compared to the hard disk 108 by automatically moving the high priority data that exists on the hard disk 108 and does not exist on the image storage memory 112 to the image storage memory 112. Because of its high speed, the data can be read and written quickly.
[0074]
Further, the reading / writing of the hard disk 108 described here may be replaced with a storage memory or a hard disk on a personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 110 through the computer interface unit 107.
[0075]
The above-described movement of data from the image storage memory 112 to the hard disk 108 means that the image data stored in the image storage memory 112 is stored in the hard disk 108 and the image data stored in the hard disk 108 is transferred from the image storage memory 112. The process of deleting is to be performed.
[0076]
In addition, moving data from the hard disk 108 to the image storage memory 112 is a process of storing image data stored in the hard disk 108 in the image storage memory 112 and deleting the image data stored in the image storage memory 112 from the hard disk 108. Is to do.
[0077]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, claim 1, 9 According to the present invention The first storage of an image processing apparatus comprising: image input means for inputting image data; and first storage means and second storage means capable of storing image data input by the image input means When the storage amount of the data of the means exceeds a predetermined amount, a high-priority data received from the user via the operation means is transferred from the first storage means to the second storage means. High priority data based on the setting of 1 is transferred from the first storage means to the second storage means, and the high priority data of the first storage means is transferred to the first storage means. Control means for deleting from the storage means, wherein the image processing apparatus is configured to store the first storage means from the first storage means when the storage amount of the data does not exceed the predetermined amount. There is data transferred to 2 storage means In this case, the high-priority data received from the user via the same operation means as the operation means for receiving the first setting from the user is the data transferred from the first storage means. High-priority data based on the second setting for transferring from the second storage means to the first storage means is transferred from the second storage means to the first storage means; and The high-priority data from the second storage means is stored in the first storage means, and according to the present invention, the image input means for inputting image data; The amount of data stored in the storage means of the image processing apparatus having a storage means capable of storing the image data input by the image input means and a communication means for performing data communication with an external device exceeds a predetermined amount Through the operating means High-priority data based on a first setting for transferring high-priority data received from a user from the storage unit to the external device is stored in the image processing apparatus from the storage unit. Control means for transferring the data to the external device and deleting the high priority data of the storage means of the image processing apparatus from the storage means, and the image processing apparatus comprises the image processing apparatus. When the amount of data stored in the storage means does not exceed the predetermined amount and there is data transferred from the image processing device to the external device, the data is transferred from the image processing device, In addition, the high-priority data received from the user via the same operation unit as the operation unit that receives the first setting from the user is transferred from the external device to the image processing device. High-priority data based on the second setting for transfer is transferred from the external device to the image processing device, and the high-priority data from the external device is transferred by the image processing device. Because it is stored in the storage means As pointed out in the problem of the prior art, “The processing from the client is made to wait until the memory and the hard disk are free, and the processing of the client user and other host computers is interrupted. Was able to solve the problem that had reduced the productivity of ”and kept the high-priority data in the memory, leaving a certain area free for new data” Effective use of areas Figure And By receiving the first setting and the second setting from the user via the same operation means, the data to be transferred from the memory and the data to be retransferred to the memory can be received from the user via the operation means. High priority data based on each received setting, Flexible operation is possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of an image input / output device according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a reader unit and a printer unit.
[Fig. 3] Key layout of the operation unit of the digital copying machine
FIG. 4 is a sequence flowchart of image data control processing procedure according to the first embodiment (part 1).
FIG. 5 is a setting input control processing procedure sequence flowchart of the first embodiment (part 1);
FIG. 6 is a sequence flowchart of the image data control processing procedure of the second embodiment (part 2).
FIG. 7 is a setting input control process sequence sequence flowchart of the second embodiment (part 2).
FIG. 8 is a sequence flowchart of the image data control processing procedure according to the third embodiment (part 3).
[Explanation of symbols]
101 Image input / output device
102 Operation unit
103 Reader part
104 Printer section
105 Image input / output control unit
106 Facsimile part
107 Computer interface unit
108 hard disk
109 Control unit
110 Personal Computer / Workstation
111 Network scanner
112 Image storage memory
201 Document feeder
202 platen glass
203 Lamp
204 Scanner unit
208 lenses
209 CCD image sensor
210 Laser emitter
211 Photosensitive drum
212 Developer
215 Transfer section
216 Fixing part
217 Discharge roller
220 Sorter
301 Main power lamp
303 Copy mode key
305 Print key
306 Copy start key
312 numeric keypad

Claims (16)

An image processing apparatus comprising: image input means for inputting image data; and first storage means and second storage means capable of storing image data input by the image input means,
When the amount of data stored in the first storage means exceeds a predetermined amount,
Accepted from the user via the operating unit, the high priority data from said first storage means for transferring to said second storage means, the high priority data based on the first set,
Transferring from the first storage means to the second storage means;
and,
Control means for causing the high-priority data of the first storage means to be deleted from the first storage means,
The image processing apparatus includes:
When the amount of data stored in the first storage means does not exceed the predetermined amount and when there is data transferred from the first storage means to the second storage means,
High-priority data received from the user through the same operation means as the operation means for receiving the first setting from the user , the data being transferred from the first storage means from the storage means for transferring to said first storage means, the high priority data based on the second setting,
Transferring from the second storage means to the first storage means; and
Storing the high priority data from the second storage means in the first storage means;
An image processing apparatus. An image processing apparatus comprising image input means for inputting image data, storage means for storing image data input by the image input means, and communication means for performing data communication with an external device,
When the amount of data stored in the storage means included in the image processing apparatus exceeds a predetermined amount,
Accepted from the user via the operating unit, the high priority data from said storage means for transferring to the external device, the high priority data based on the first set,
Transfer from the storage means included in the image processing apparatus to the external apparatus;
and,
Control means for causing the high-priority data of the storage means of the image processing apparatus to be deleted from the storage means,
The image processing apparatus includes:
When the amount of data stored in the storage means included in the image processing apparatus does not exceed the predetermined amount and there is data transferred from the image processing apparatus to the external device,
Wherein a data transferred from the image processing apparatus, and was accepted from the user via the same operating means and said operating means for receiving said first set from the user, the image of high priority data from the external device for transferring to the processing device, the high priority data based on the second setting,
Transferring from the external device to the image processing device; and
Storing the high priority data from the external device in the storage means included in the image processing device;
An image processing apparatus. The image processing apparatus further includes a printing unit that prints image data input from at least one of a document reading unit and an external device,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first setting and the second setting can be executed by a user via an operation unit of the image processing apparatus. The image processing apparatus further includes a printing unit that prints image data input from at least one of a document reading unit and an external device,
4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first setting and the second setting can be executed by a user through an operation unit of the external apparatus. 5. .   5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the image data printed by the printing unit is deleted from the storage unit of the image processing apparatus when the setting for re-outputting is not made.   6. The first setting and the second setting executed by a user via the operation unit are settings for setting a priority order of data to be transferred. The image processing apparatus according to any one of the above.   Both the first setting and the second setting executed by the user via the operation unit are any one of a priority setting for date, a priority setting for usage frequency, and a priority setting for size. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing apparatus is an image processing apparatus.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined amount can be set in advance by a user via the operation unit. A control method for an image processing apparatus, comprising: image input means for inputting image data; and first storage means and second storage means capable of storing image data input by the image input means,
When the amount of data stored in the first storage means exceeds a predetermined amount,
Accepted from the user via the operating unit, the high priority data from said first storage means for transferring to said second storage means, the high priority data based on the first set,
Transferring from the first storage means to the second storage means; and
Deleting the high priority data of the first storage means from the first storage means;
The control method is:
When the amount of data stored in the first storage means does not exceed the predetermined amount and when there is data transferred from the first storage means to the second storage means,
High-priority data received from the user via the same operation means as the operation means for receiving the first setting from the user , the data being transferred from the first storage means from the means for transferring to said first storage means, the high priority data based on the second setting,
Transferring from the second storage means to the first storage means; and
Storing the high priority data from the second storage means in the first storage means;
And a control method for the image processing apparatus. An image processing apparatus control method comprising: image input means for inputting image data; storage means for storing image data input by the image input means; and communication means for performing data communication with an external device. And
When the amount of data stored in the storage means included in the image processing apparatus exceeds a predetermined amount,
Accepted from the user via the operating unit, the high priority data from said storage means for transferring to the external device, the high priority data based on the first set,
Transferring from the storage means included in the image processing apparatus to the external apparatus; and
Deleting the high priority data of the storage means of the image processing apparatus from the storage means;
The control method is:
When the amount of data stored in the storage means included in the image processing apparatus does not exceed the predetermined amount and there is data transferred from the image processing apparatus to the external device,
Wherein a data transferred from the image processing apparatus, and was accepted from the user via the same operating means and said operating means for receiving said first set from the user, the image of high priority data from the external device for transferring to the processing device, the high priority data based on the second setting,
Transferring from the external device to the image processing device; and
Storing the high priority data from the external device in the storage means included in the image processing device;
And a control method for the image processing apparatus. The image processing apparatus further includes a printing unit that prints image data input from at least one of a document reading unit and an external device,
11. The method of controlling an image processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the first setting and the second setting can be performed by a user via an operation unit of the image processing apparatus. The image processing apparatus further includes a printing unit that prints image data input from at least one of a document reading unit and an external device,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein both the first setting and the second setting can be performed by a user via an operation unit of the external apparatus. Control method.   13. The control of an image processing apparatus according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the image data printed by the printing means is deleted from the storage means of the image processing apparatus when the setting for re-outputting is not made. Method.   14. The first setting and the second setting executed by a user via the operation unit are settings for setting a priority order of data to be transferred. The control method of the image processing apparatus as described in any one of.   Both the first setting and the second setting executed by the user via the operation unit are any one of a priority setting for date, a priority setting for usage frequency, and a priority setting for size. The method of controlling an image processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein:   The method for controlling an image processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the predetermined amount can be set in advance by a user via the operation unit.

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