JP5590750B2 - Display input device and image forming apparatus having the same - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a display input device having a display unit and a program function, and an image forming apparatus such as a copier, a multifunction machine, a printer, and a FAX device having the display input device.

  In recent years, image forming apparatuses such as copiers, multifunction machines, printers, and fax machines are equipped with many functions, and the operation procedure for setting such as printing tends to be complicated. Accordingly, various ideas have been made to facilitate the setting in the image forming apparatus. For example, Patent Document 1 describes an invention in which display on a display operation unit is devised.

  Specifically, Patent Document 1 discloses a storage unit that stores image data, an image forming unit that forms an image on a sheet based on the image data stored in the storage unit, information display for the user, and an operation from the user, There is described an image forming apparatus including a display operation unit that accepts an instruction input and a control unit that controls a display name of a predetermined portion being displayed so that the display name can be changed during display by the display operation unit. With this configuration, for example, the name of the button described on the button of the display operation unit is changed according to, for example, the person who operates, thereby improving operability. In addition, since only the above configuration cannot identify who is operating, the name of the button cannot be changed depending on the person who operates it. In practice, the user is specified by inputting a password or the like. (See Patent Document 1: Claim 1, paragraphs [0017], [0018], etc.).

JP 2006-027043 A

  The setting contents of the image forming apparatus (for example, one or more selected functions and their setting values) may be registered (stored) as a program so that they can be easily set in a short time (“program function”). Sometimes called). When the program (registered setting contents) is called, the setting contents of the program are set. As a result, it is possible to simultaneously set a plurality of functions in one step of calling a program.

  The image forming apparatus is used in a manner such as one for each department or floor and is shared. Therefore, the program may be shared by multiple people. However, setting values and program names in registered programs may include information that should be protected for information security, such as personal information and confidential information. For example, in the case of a program relating to transmission of a document read by an image forming apparatus, the name and address information of a transmission destination are often included. Therefore, when a person other than the registrant uses a shared program, there is a problem that information to be protected for information security may be leaked.

  Here, the image forming apparatus described in Patent Document 1 is intended to improve operability in that the name of the button is changed in accordance with the person who operates the apparatus, and is not related to program sharing. As a matter of course, there is no mention of dealing with a case where the name of the button includes information to be protected for information security. For these reasons, the image forming apparatus described in Patent Document 1 cannot solve the above problem.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention, when sharing a program, automatically prevents leakage of information that should be protected for information security, promotes program sharing while enhancing safety for information security, and a display input device The challenge is to improve the ease of use.

In order to solve the above problem, a display input device according to claim 1 includes an authentication unit for specifying a user based on an input, a display unit for displaying a screen for setting a function of a device, a selected function, and its A program that includes data indicating setting values and is called and used, a storage unit that stores a registrant who is a user who has registered the program in association with the program, a function selection, and a setting value for the selected function A setting input, an input unit that accepts input of registration of the program and call of the program, and a display control unit, and the display unit registers the program when displaying the called program A security protection display is performed so that a predetermined portion of the content of the content is not displayed as it is registered, and the input unit is related to data transmission. When the program is called in which input is accepted and the destination information of the transmission destination is set as a setting value, the display unit performs the security protection display to make the destination information invisible, and the storage unit When the program is called by a person other than the registrant and the job is executed, the input unit is associated with the program called by a person other than the registrant and replaced with the destination information invisible. If the person who called the program is not a registrant of the program, the display control unit is the person who called the program before. the check whether to enter new destination information to the display unit, the registration person who calls the program of the program In the absence but that the program by the user associated with the program to the person who has entered the new destination information previously called, in place of the destination information set as a set value, calls the program The new destination information previously input by the user is displayed.

  According to this configuration, when displaying the called program, the display unit performs a security protection display that does not display a predetermined portion of the registered program content as it is. As a result, when the program is used, it is possible to prevent the portion in which information that should be protected for information security such as personal information and confidential information is displayed as it is. Therefore, information leakage can be automatically prevented. In addition, programs can be shared with peace of mind. Furthermore, the number of shared programs can be increased, and the usability of the display input device can be improved.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the program for receiving transmission destination data is received and the destination information of the transmission destination is set as a set value, the display unit makes the destination information invisible. The security protection display is performed.

  In the case of data transmission, the destination information is indispensable because it cannot be transmitted without the destination information. According to this configuration, the display unit sets the destination information as a predetermined part in an invisible state. Perform security protection display. As a result, the destination information is not displayed. Accordingly, leakage of personal information related to the destination can be prevented. In addition, the program including the destination information can be shared with peace of mind, although the registrant has been troubled by whether the sharing of the program can be avoided or can be shared from the viewpoint of preventing information leakage.

  Further, in the invention of claim 1, the storage unit associates with the called program when the program is called by a person other than the registrant and is made invisible. The new destination information input to the input unit in place of the destination information and the user who called the program are stored, and the display unit, when the program is called by the user associated with the program, Instead of the destination information set as a setting value, the new destination information previously input by the user who called the program is displayed.

  According to this configuration, the display unit displays the new destination information instead of the destination information set as the setting value when the program is called by the user associated with the program. Thus, once the program is called and destination information is input, new destination information is automatically displayed in subsequent calls to the program. Therefore, it is not necessary for the user other than the registrant to input the destination every time, and usability can be improved.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the display unit displays the security protection display when the program is called by a person other than the registrant.

  According to this configuration, the display unit performs security protection display when the program is called by a person other than the registrant. When the registrant calls the program, it is not necessary to consider information leakage, so the security protection display is not performed and the program can be used with the registered settings. Also, when a person other than the registrant calls the program, a security protection display is made and information leakage can be prevented.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the destination information is address information and / or a destination name.

  According to this configuration, the destination information is address information and / or a destination name. The address information is information indicating an address such as a mail address or a FAX number, and the destination name is, for example, a personal name or a company name.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects of the present invention, the storage unit is provided with a protection object consisting of letters, symbols, numbers, and / or a combination thereof as one to prevent leakage. A plurality of protection target data is stored, and when the program is called that includes the protection target as a set value, the display unit displays at least the security protection display that makes the portion that matches the protection target invisible. I decided to do it.

  According to this configuration, when a program including a protection target as a set value is called, the display unit performs security protection display that makes at least a portion matching the protection target invisible. Thereby, for information security, protection objects (characters, symbols, numbers, etc.) that should not be displayed are not automatically displayed, and information leakage can be prevented.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the program according to the invention of claim 4 in which an e-mail transmission function is selected, and when the program including the protection target in the contents of e-mail is called, The display unit performs the security protection display in which at least a portion matching the protection target is invisible.

  When an e-mail is transmitted by creating a body text or a subject, information to be protected is often included in the e-mail for information security. Therefore, according to this configuration, security protection display is performed in which at least a portion matching the protection target is invisible. As a result, the portion that is included in the e-mail and should be prevented from leaking for information security is not reliably displayed.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, the storage unit is provided with a protection object consisting of letters, symbols, numbers, and / or a combination thereof as 1 or A plurality of data to be protected are stored, and the display unit displays a call screen for selecting the program to be called and displays at least one of the program names, and the protection screen displays the protection screen. The security protection display for changing the program name having a portion that matches the target is performed.

  According to this structure, a display part performs the security protection display which changes the program name with a matching part with a protection target in the call screen which displays at least 1 program name. Thereby, a security protection display is also performed on the program name, and information leakage can be prevented. Therefore, when registering the program, the user can give the name with peace of mind without taking special consideration (without considering whether there is a problem in information security).

  The invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to claim 6, wherein the storage unit stores a naming rule for changing the program name by the security protection display, and the display unit includes the naming rule. Based on the above, the program name is changed and the security protection display is performed.

  According to this configuration, the display unit performs security protection display by changing the program name based on the naming rule. Thereby, leakage of personal information and the like from the program name can be prevented. In addition, since the program name is changed based on a certain naming rule, the contents of the program can be easily predicted based on the changed name, and the target program can be easily found.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 7, wherein the input unit is one or more of a registration date, a registrant name, and a function name selected in the program. An input designating a combination of the above as the naming rule is accepted.

  According to this configuration, the input unit accepts an input that specifies one or a plurality of combinations as a naming rule from among the program registration date, the registrant name, and the function name selected in the program. Thereby, the user can define a naming rule according to his / her preference and can increase the degree of freedom in setting.

  The invention according to claim 9 is the invention according to claims 4 to 8, wherein the input unit accepts an input for adding or modifying the protection target, and the storage unit is an input for adding or modifying the protection target. Thus, the protection target data is updated.

  According to this configuration, the storage unit updates the protection target by inputting the addition or modification of the protection target. Thereby, the protection target can be determined according to the actual situation of use. Therefore, security protection display can be performed without omission according to the actual situation.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the first to ninth aspects of the invention, the input unit accepts a selection input for selecting whether or not to share the program, and the display unit is selected to be shared. When the program is called, the security protection display is performed, and when the program selected to be not shared is called, the program is displayed only to the registrant of the program.

  According to this configuration, the display unit performs security protection display when the shared program is called, and displays the program only for the registrant when the non-shared program is called. Thus, the program protection display can be performed only when leakage of information to be protected occurs by calling the program.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the first to tenth aspects of the invention, the input unit accepts a selection input for selecting whether or not to perform the security protection display, and the display unit displays the security protection display. When the selection is made, the security protection display is performed.

  There are cases where the number of users is small and security protection indications are not particularly required. Therefore, according to this configuration, the display unit performs the security protection display when the selection to perform the security protection display is performed. Thereby, according to a user's intention, a security protection display is performed only when necessary, and the usability of the display input device can be improved.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the first to eleventh aspects of the invention, the input unit accepts an input for selecting a function for performing the security protection display, and the display unit performs the security protection display. The security protection display is performed for the selected function.

  According to this configuration, the display unit performs security protection display for the selected function when security protection display is performed. Thereby, in accordance with the user's intention, the security protection display is performed only for the function that the user has recognized that the security protection display is necessary, and the usability of the display input device can be improved.

  An image forming apparatus according to a thirteenth aspect includes the display input device according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus that does not leak information that should be protected for information security, such as personal information and confidential information displayed when using a program related to the setting of the image forming apparatus. A program relating to the setting of the image forming apparatus can be shared with peace of mind, and an easy-to-use image forming apparatus that can increase the number of available programs can be provided.

  As described above, leakage of personal information and confidential information in the shared program is automatically prevented, and information security can be improved. In addition, sharing of programs can be promoted, and the usability of the display input device and the image forming apparatus can be improved.

1 is a schematic front sectional view illustrating an example of a multifunction peripheral according to an embodiment. It is a top view which shows an example of the operation panel which concerns on embodiment. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a multifunction machine according to an embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the function selection screen which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the destination setting screen which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the software keyboard screen for performing a character input with the operation panel which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the mail setting screen which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the sharing confirmation screen which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the login screen which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the call screen of the program which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the protection display of the shared program which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the security protection display in the shared program which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the protection display in the shared program which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the data which defined the protection target which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the security protection display on the program call screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the display control of the program name with the operation panel which concerns on embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the protection display setting screen which concerns on embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In this description, an operation panel 1 (corresponding to a display input device) mounted on the multifunction peripheral 100 (corresponding to an image forming apparatus) will be described as an example. However, each element such as configuration and arrangement described in this embodiment does not limit the scope of the invention and is merely an illustrative example.

(Outline of MFP 100)
First, a multifunction peripheral 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic front cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a multifunction peripheral 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the multifunction device 100 has a document cover 101 at the top, and the multifunction device 100 main body includes an operation panel 1 (details will be described later), an image reading unit 2, a paper feeding unit 3, a conveyance path. 4, an image forming unit 5, a fixing unit 6, a discharge conveyance unit 7, and the like are provided.

  First, the document cover 101 has a fulcrum on the top surface and the back surface of the multifunction peripheral 100 and can be opened and closed so as to swing up and down. The document cover 101 presses the document placed on the placement reading contact glass 102A when the document is copied. Instead of the document cover 101, a document conveying device that automatically and continuously feeds the documents one by one toward the reading position of the image reading unit 2 (feed reading contact glass 102B) may be provided.

  The image reading unit 2 reads a document and forms image data of the document. The image reading unit 2 is provided with optical system members (not shown) such as an exposure lamp, a mirror, a lens, and an image sensor (for example, CCD). Then, using these optical system members, the document placed on the placement reading contact glass 102A is irradiated with light, and the output value of each pixel of the image sensor receiving the reflected light of the document is A / D converted. Then, image data is generated. The multi-function device 100 can perform printing based on image data obtained by reading (copy function). The multi-function device 100 can also send image data obtained by reading to the outside (scanning function, FAX function).

  The paper feed unit 3 accommodates a plurality of sheets (for example, various sheets such as copy sheets, recycled sheets, thick sheets, and OHP sheets) and sends them one by one to the conveyance path 4. The paper feed unit 3 includes a cassette 31 on which stored paper is placed (in FIG. 1, reference is made to the upper one by 31A and the lower one by 31B). In addition, a feed roller 32 that is rotationally driven to send it out from the cassette 31 to the transport path 4 is provided (in FIG. 1, 32A is attached to the upper one and 32B is assigned to the lower one). For example, at the time of printing, the paper feed roller 32 is driven to rotate, and print sheets are sent out one by one to the transport path 4.

  The transport path 4 is a path for transporting paper from the paper feed unit 3 to the discharge tray 71. An image forming unit 5, a fixing unit 6 and the like are arranged on the conveyance path. In the conveyance path 4, a guide for guiding the paper, a pair of conveyance rollers 41 that are rotationally driven during the conveyance of the sheet, and the conveyed sheet are made to wait in front of the image forming unit 5 to form a toner image. A registration roller pair 42 and the like for feeding the paper at the same timing are provided.

  The image forming unit 5 forms a toner image based on the image data, and transfers the toner image to the conveyed paper. Therefore, the image forming unit 5 includes a photosensitive drum 51 supported so as to be rotatable in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 1, and a charging device 52, an exposure device 53, and a developing unit disposed around the photosensitive drum 51. A device 54, a transfer roller 55, a cleaning device 56, and the like are provided.

  The toner image formation and transfer process will be described. A photosensitive drum 51 that is provided substantially at the center of the image forming unit 5 and is driven to rotate in a predetermined direction is a charging device that is provided obliquely to the upper right of the photosensitive drum 51 in FIG. 52 is charged to a predetermined potential. In FIG. 4, an exposure device 53 outputs laser light based on the image data, scans and exposes the surface of the photosensitive drum 51, and forms an electrostatic latent image according to the image data. As the image data, image data obtained by the image reading unit 2, image data transmitted from an external computer 200 or a counterpart FAX apparatus 300 (see FIG. 3) connected via a network or the like is used.

  In FIG. 1, a developing device 54 provided obliquely below and to the right of the photosensitive drum 51 supplies toner to the electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive drum 51 for development. The transfer roller 55 is pressed against the photosensitive drum 51 to form a nip. The sheet enters the nip while being timed according to the toner image. When the paper enters, a predetermined voltage is applied to the transfer roller 55, and the toner image on the photosensitive drum 51 is transferred to the paper. The cleaning device 56 removes the toner remaining on the photosensitive drum 51 after the transfer.

  The fixing unit 6 fixes the toner image transferred to the paper. The fixing unit 6 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a heating roller 61 and a pressure roller 62 that incorporate a heating element. The heating roller 61 and the pressure roller 62 are in pressure contact to form a nip. Then, as the sheet passes through the nip, the toner on the sheet surface is melted and heated, and the toner image is fixed on the sheet. The discharge conveyance unit 7 conveys the printed paper toward the discharge tray 71 and discharges it. In this way, image formation (printing) is performed when the copy function and printer function are used.

(Operation panel 1)
Next, an example of the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the operation panel 1 is provided on the front upper side of the multifunction device 100, and various images and screens such as menus and keys for giving settings and operation instructions of the multifunction device 100 and status messages of the multifunction device 100. Has a liquid crystal display unit 11 (corresponding to a display unit). The user can input various settings of the functions of the multifunction device 100 by pressing a key displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11.

  A touch panel unit 12 (corresponding to an input unit) is provided on the upper surface of the liquid crystal display unit 11. The touch panel unit 12 is for detecting the position and coordinates of the part where the user presses the liquid crystal display unit 11. The detected coordinates using the touch panel unit 12 are compared with the positions and coordinates of various keys shown on the liquid crystal display unit 11, and the key selected by pressing by the user is specified. In addition, as the touch panel part 12, those of each system such as a resistive film system, a surface acoustic wave system, an infrared system, and a capacitance system can be adopted, and there is no particular limitation.

  The operation panel 1 is provided with the following hardware keys (buttons). For example, a numeric keypad 13 for inputting numbers and a start key 14 for instructing to start processing such as copying and transmission are provided. Further, a copy key 15 that is pressed when using the copy function, a transmission key 16 that is pressed when using the scanner function, and the FAX function are provided. In addition, a program key 17 (corresponding to an input unit) that is pressed when registering a program or calling a program is also provided. As described above, the various hard keys also function as an input unit for performing selection and the like for each function of the multifunction peripheral 100.

(Hardware configuration of MFP 100)
Next, an example of a hardware configuration of the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main body side of the multifunction device 100 will be described. A main body control unit 8 is provided in the main body of the multifunction peripheral 100. The main body control unit 8 is connected to, for example, the operation panel 1, the image reading unit 2, the paper feeding unit 3, the conveyance path 4, the image forming unit 5, the fixing unit 6, the discharge conveyance unit 7, and the like, and performs these controls.

  The main body control unit 8 includes elements such as a CPU 81, for example. The CPU 81 is stored in the storage unit 82 and performs calculations based on the developed control program to control each unit of the multifunction peripheral 100. The main body control unit 8 is for each function such as a main control unit that performs overall control and image processing, an engine control unit that controls printing by performing ON / OFF of a motor that rotates an image forming and various rotating bodies, and the like. A plurality of types may be provided. In this description, a configuration in which these control units are combined as the main body control unit 8 will be shown and described.

  The storage unit 82 is connected to the main body control unit 8. The storage unit 82 is configured by combining nonvolatile and volatile storage devices such as ROM, RAM, and HDD. The storage unit 82 can store various data such as a control program, control data, setting data, and image data of the multifunction peripheral 100.

  In addition, for example, the main body control unit 8 performs image processing on image data obtained by reading a document by the image reading unit 2 or image data input to the multifunction peripheral 100 via the communication unit 84. A portion 83 is provided. For example, the image processing unit 83 performs various operations such as rotation, enlargement / reduction, density conversion, image quality adjustment (edge enhancement, etc.), image data processing for external transmission (eg, resolution conversion, file format conversion, etc.) Perform image processing. The image processing unit 83 operates according to the function set on the operation panel 1. The image data processed by the image processing unit 83 is transmitted to, for example, the exposure device 53, used for scanning / exposure of the photosensitive drum, or transmitted from the communication unit 84.

  The main body control unit 8 is connected to a communication unit 84 (communication interface) including various connectors, sockets, a FAX modem, and the like. The communication unit 84 is connected to a plurality of external computers 200 (for example, personal computers) and a counterpart FAX apparatus 300 (only one is shown for convenience in FIG. 3) via a network, a public line, or the like. For example, the image data obtained by the image reading unit 2 can be stored in the storage unit 82 or transmitted to the external computer 200 or the counterpart FAX apparatus 300 (scanner function, FAX function). The multi-function device 100 can use the communication unit 84 to attach image data to an e-mail and transmit it to the external computer 200 or the counterpart FAX apparatus 300 (Internet FAX function). It is also possible to perform printing based on image data transmitted from the external computer 200 or the counterpart FAX apparatus 300 and input to the multifunction peripheral 100 (printer function, FAX function).

  Further, the main body control unit 8 recognizes an input made on the operation panel 1 and controls the multifunction peripheral 100 so that copying or the like is performed in accordance with the setting of the user. Looking at the hardware configuration of the operation panel 1, the operation panel 1 includes a display control unit 10, a storage unit 18 (for example, composed of a ROM or a RAM), a driver circuit 19, a liquid crystal display unit 11, and a touch panel unit 12. . The display control unit 10 includes a CPU, an IC, and the like, gives an instruction to the driver circuit 19, and controls the display on the liquid crystal display unit 11. Further, the display control unit 10 receives the output of the touch panel unit 12 and specifies the coordinates pressed on the liquid crystal display unit 11. Data such as a table indicating correspondence between the output of the touch panel unit 12 and coordinates is stored in the storage unit 18. The display control unit 10 identifies and recognizes the key selected (pressed) on the setting screen by comparing the coordinates of the pressed position with the image data of each setting screen.

  In operation, in order to select each function of the multifunction peripheral 100 and set a set value, the key (button) displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 is repeatedly pressed from the uppermost display on the liquid crystal display unit 11. Each time the key is pressed, the display control unit 10 changes the display on the liquid crystal display unit 11, and finally, the setting value of the function is set. The display control unit 10 recognizes this function selection and setting content, and transmits the setting content to the main body control unit 8. Thereby, the main body control unit 8 causes each unit such as the image forming unit 5 to perform an operation reflecting the function selected and set on the operation panel 1, and the user's intention is reflected in printing or the like (for example, Density setting and scaling).

  The screen and image data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 are stored in, for example, the storage unit 18 in the operation panel 1. Therefore, the display control unit 10 reads out the image data of the screen to be displayed next from the storage unit 18 every time a setting item selection screen or a key or button in each setting screen is pressed. .

  The storage unit 18 includes, for example, one or a plurality of ROMs and RAMs. The storage unit 18 can store a program (details will be described later). Therefore, the storage unit 18 stores program setting contents (setting conditions, selected functions, setting values for functions, registrants, and the like). Further, in the multifunction peripheral 100 (operation panel 1) of the present embodiment, a program can be registered with a name. Therefore, the storage unit 18 can store the program name in association with the program. The storage unit 18 can store protection target data D (details will be described later) for security protection display (details will be described later).

(Program registration)
Next, an outline of program registration in the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the multifunction peripheral 100 of the present embodiment has a number of functions that can be set. Since the functions mounted on the multifunction peripheral 100 and the types of setting screens thereof are too numerous, for convenience, the functions that can be set are listed below for the sake of convenience, except in the case described later, for example.

  For example, when the multifunction device 100 is used as a scanner (the multifunction device 100 can be used as a scanner by pressing the transmission key 16), for example, the multifunction device 100 includes a document size, a transmission size, a resolution, a document set direction, and a storage file. Format, image quality (density, color mode, compression ratio, image quality of originals such as photos and text, etc.), division, frame erasing, page-by-page output, continuous reading, file name input, center movement, destination setting, password, email Functions such as transmission and other party's reception confirmation are prepared. The user operates the operation panel 1 regarding scanning, selects a function regarding scanning, and sets a setting value for the function.

  Next, when the MFP 100 is used as a FAX (including the Internet FAX function) (the MFP 100 can be used as a scanner when the transmission key 16 is pressed), for example, the MFP 100 registers its own station information (FAX). Number, ID, etc.), direct transmission, memory transmission, rotation communication, batch transmission, F-code communication, reception when out of paper, abbreviated number, document density, document size, destination selection, destination setting, redial, duplex transmission, enlargement / Reduced transmission, reserved transmission, interrupt transmission, time designation communication, polling communication, relay transmission, transfer of received image data, encryption communication, communication result notification, paper size confirmation, aggregation (2-in-1 etc.), duplex reception, email transmission / Functions such as creation are prepared. The user operates the operation panel 1 regarding FAX, selects a function regarding FAX, and sets a setting value for the function.

  For example, when the MFP 100 is used as a copy (when the copy key 15 is pressed to enter the copy mode), the MFP 100 includes, for example, document image quality (characters, photos, characters + photos, etc.), copy density, and paper. Select, Magnification, Eco Print, Margin, Center Move, Frame Eraser, Double Sided / Split (Double Sided, Double Sided, Double Sided, Single Sided, Facing, Double Sided, etc.), Booklet, Cover Attachment, Original Set Orientation, Original Size, Sort, Sort, Functions such as black and white reversal, mirror image printing, pagination, image composition, aggregation (2 in 1, 4 in 1, etc.), margin addition, continuous reading batch printing, trial copying, re-copying, stapling, punching, etc. are prepared. When copying, the user operates the operation panel 1 to select a function relating to copying, and sets a setting value for the function.

  Here, in order to reduce the combination of the transmission method (FAX, Internet FAX, etc.) of the image data obtained by the image reading unit 2 to the customer and the transmission destination, and the consumption of paper and toner, aggregate printing and duplex printing are performed. There are functions that are frequently combined when using the multi-function peripheral 100, such as when setting in combination. However, as described above, the multifunction device 100 has various functions, and it is bothersome and inconvenient to perform the same setting every time the multifunction device 100 is used.

  Therefore, in the MFP 100 according to the present embodiment, the state in which one or a plurality of functions are selected once and the setting values are set can be stored (registered) in the storage unit 18 as a program, for example. Although there are small differences, basically, the setting operation for program registration is not much different from the setting operation for normal copying and transmission. Then, the operation panel 1 can be set to a plurality of functions based on the contents of the program simply by calling the stored program.

  Next, an example of program registration on the operation panel 1 will be specifically described. Here, an example of registering a program regarding transmission of the image data (FAX function, Internet FAX function, scan function) obtained by the image reading unit 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. The program can register not only for data transmission but also for copying.

《Function selection》
First, the selection of functions in transmission will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the function selection screen S1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The liquid crystal display unit 11 displays a function selection screen S1 in order to select a function to be set. On the function selection screen S1, for example, function names are displayed side by side as keys. Then, the user selects (presses) a function used for transmission or printing. Further, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays each setting screen for the selected function. The user presses a key displayed on each setting screen or a hard key arranged around the liquid crystal display unit 11 to select and set various functions.

  When the transmission key 16 is pressed (when the transmission function is selected), as shown in FIG. 4, the display control unit 10 is a function relating to transmission of image data obtained by reading a document, such as FAX or scanning. The function selection screen S1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the liquid crystal display unit 11 has a plurality of functions such as a destination tab TB1, a document / transmission format tab TB2, a color / image quality tab TB3, and an application / other tab TB4 in the function selection screen S1 for transmission. Display tabs. Note that a plurality of tabs may be provided.

  Each function is arranged as a key. As shown in FIG. 4, when the document / transmission format tab TB2 is pressed, functions (keys) relating to the transmission format of the document to be read and image data are displayed. For example, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays a document size key K1 for setting the size of a document to be read, a transmission size key K2 for setting the size of image data to be transmitted, and a format of image data to be transmitted (for example, PDF And the file format key K3 for setting (etc., TIFF) etc. (some functions are assigned to other keys, but the description is omitted).

  When the destination tab TB1 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays a screen related to destination setting. When the color / image quality tab TB3 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays a function relating to image quality in transmission (for example, density setting of a document, resolution setting of image data to be transmitted, etc.) as a key. When the application / others tab TB4 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays an application related function (for example, e-mail transmission / creation) as a key.

  When a function is selected on the function selection screen S1, the display control unit 10 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display various setting screens for setting setting values in the selected function.

<Setting value>
An example of a function setting screen relating to transmission will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the destination setting screen S2 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a software keyboard screen S3 for inputting characters on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the mail setting screen S4 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The destination setting screen S2 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed when, for example, the destination tab TB1 is pressed. The destination setting screen S2 is a screen for inputting destination information such as address information and a destination name. In the destination setting screen S2, for example, an address input field B1 and a destination name input field B2 are provided. The user inputs the address information of the transmission destination of the image data in the address input field B1. For example, when image data is transmitted by FAX, the FAX number of the other party is input. When image data is transmitted by Internet FAX, the mail address of the other party is input. For example, when transmitting image data to the computer 200, the user inputs the path and network address of the computer 200.

  The address information can be input using the numeric keypad 13. In addition, input of address information may require input of characters and symbols. Therefore, when the address input field B1 is pressed, the display control unit 10 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display a software keyboard screen S3 as shown in FIG. The software keyboard supports input of alphabet, Japanese (including kana and kanji), and symbols. Thereby, the user can input address information including characters and symbols such as e-mail addresses. In this way, a FAX number, a mail address, and the like are set as address information setting values in the destination setting function.

  In addition, the user inputs the name (name) of the transmission destination in the destination name input field B2. There are cases where characters and symbols are input even when the destination name is input. Therefore, even if the destination name input field B2 is pressed, the display control unit 10 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display a software keyboard screen S3 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the user can input the destination name.

  The destination setting screen S2 is provided with an OK key K4 and a cancel key K5. When the OK key K4 is pressed, the display control unit 10 recognizes that transmission is performed using the input address information and the like, and transmits destination information such as address information to the main body control unit 8. Thereby, the main body control unit 8 causes the communication unit 84 to transmit image data toward the set address. The cancel key K5 is pressed when canceling the setting.

  In addition, there is an e-mail transmission / creation function as a function for the user to arbitrarily input characters and the like. For example, when an e-mail creation key (not shown) displayed in the function selection screen S1 corresponding to the application / others tab TB4 is pressed, the display control unit 10 displays a mail setting screen S4 as shown in FIG. The image is displayed on the display unit 11 (Internet FAX function when image data is attached to an e-mail).

  In the mail setting screen S4, for example, a subject input field B3 and a text input field B4 are provided. The user inputs the subject of the email in the subject input field B3. In addition, the user inputs the body part of the e-mail (greeting, explanation of transmitted contents, etc.) in the body text input field B4. In addition to the subject and text, a header and a footer may be input.

  When inputting an e-mail text or the like, it is necessary to input characters and symbols. Therefore, when the subject input field B3 or the text input field B4 is pressed, the display control unit 10 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display a software keyboard screen S3 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the user can input characters, sentences, and phrases. In this way, characters, sentences, phrases, etc. are set as set values for the text in the e-mail transmission function.

  The mail setting screen S4 is provided with an OK key K6 and a cancel key K7. When the OK key K6 is pressed, the display control unit 10 recognizes that transmission is to be made with the input subject, text content, etc., and informs the main body control unit 8 of the input content. Based on this input content, the main body control unit 8 causes the communication unit 84 to transmit an e-mail. The cancel key K7 is pressed when canceling the setting.

  To select the function and set the setting value and register the setting contents as a program, for example, the user presses the program key 17. The operation mode up to the program registration instruction and program registration is not limited to this. Then, for example, after the user performs a selection input of a program registration number or the like, the display control unit 10 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display the software keyboard shown in FIG.

  When the OK key K8 is pressed on the software keyboard screen S3 and the naming is completed, the display control unit 10 grasps the contents when the OK key K8 is pressed as the name to be given to the program being created.

  Next, a description will be given with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the sharing confirmation screen S5 according to the embodiment of the present invention. When the OK key K8 is pressed on the software keyboard screen S3 and the naming is completed, the display control unit 10 further causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display a sharing confirmation screen S5 as shown in FIG. The sharing confirmation screen S5 is a screen for selecting and determining whether to share the program to be registered. A Yes key K9 and a No key K10 are arranged on the sharing confirmation screen S5. The user presses the Yes key K9 when sharing the program. If the user does not want to share the program, the user presses the No key K10. Whether or not the program is shared is stored in the storage unit 18. When shared, users other than the program registrant can call and use the program. That is, the input unit (touch panel unit 12 or the like) accepts a selection input for selecting whether or not to share a program, and the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) receives a security when a program selected to be shared is called. A protection display is performed, and when a program selected not to be shared is called, the program is displayed only to the program registrant.

  When the selection on the sharing confirmation screen S5 is performed, the storage unit 18 stores data (setting conditions in the program) indicating the setting contents of the program (the selected function and the setting value in the selected function). In addition, the storage unit 18 stores a program name and a setting as to whether or not to share the program in association with the program. The storage unit 18 can store several tens (for example, 50) or more programs. Further, when the registrant of the program is authenticated (specified), the storage unit 18 also stores the registrant in association with the program. Next, authentication in the operation panel 1 and the multifunction peripheral 100 of this embodiment will be described.

(Authentication in operation panel 1, multifunction device 100)
Next, an example of authentication on the multifunction peripheral 100 and the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the login screen S6 on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the operation panel 1 of the present embodiment, when a person other than the program registrant calls a shared program, a display that protects security is provided for a portion that should not be displayed as it is for information security (details will be described later). .

  Therefore, the operation panel 1 and the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the present embodiment authenticate the user and identify the user who is handling the operation panel 1 (who is handling the operation panel 1). In the operation panel 1 and the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the present embodiment, a user can input the operation panel 1 and receive authentication.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in order to receive authentication, the user inputs information (identification information) for identifying the user, such as a user name (or user ID) and a login password, on the login screen S6. To do. In the operation panel 1 of the present embodiment, the user is requested to input identification information on the login screen S6 shown in FIG. 9 before setting various functions. Only after receiving authentication can various functions be set. In other words, the liquid crystal display unit 11 needs to log in in order to display the login screen S6 and perform various settings when the multifunction peripheral 100 is in the logout state. For example, when a specific key is pressed on the operation panel 1 or when no operation is performed on the operation panel 1 for a predetermined time (for example, several seconds to several minutes) after the job is finished, the operation panel 1 is in a login state. Transition to logout state.

  For example, when the user presses the login user name key K11, the display control unit 10 displays the software keyboard screen S3 shown in FIG. Even when the login password key K12 is pressed, the software keyboard screen S3 is displayed. Then, the user inputs his login user name and login password, respectively. And the display control part 10 displays an input result in the login user name display column B5 and the login password display column B6.

  When the input of the identification information is completed, the user presses the login key K13. When the display control unit 10 recognizes that the login key K13 is pressed, an authentication process is performed. For example, in the present embodiment, authentication information (login user name and login password data of each user corresponding to the identification information) is stored in the storage unit 18. Then, the display control unit 10 (corresponding to the authentication unit) compares the input identification information with the authentication information stored in the storage unit 18 and confirms whether they match. If they match, the display control unit 10 recognizes the user and releases the lock. As a result, the operation panel 1 is in a state where it can accept setting of various functions such as copying and a job start instruction.

  The authentication process may be performed not by the display control unit 10 but by the main body control unit 8. In this case, for example, the authentication information is stored in the storage unit 82 on the main body side. The input identification information is transmitted from the display control unit 10 to the main body control unit 8, and the main body control unit 8 compares the identification information with the authentication information stored in the storage unit 82 and confirms whether they match. . If they match, the main body control unit 8 transmits to the operation panel 1 (display control unit 10) that the input may be accepted (to be in a login state) and data indicating the specified user. .

  Further, user authentication may be performed based on a storage medium such as an IC card. For example, when a card is used, information for identifying the user (identification information, user name, login password, etc.) is stored in the card in advance. Then, a card reader (not shown) is provided in the multifunction device 100 and the operation panel 1. The card reader reads the card. Then, the display control unit 10 or the main body control unit 8 compares the identification information obtained by reading with the authentication information, and identifies the user.

  As described above, the MFP 100 and the operation panel 1 according to the present embodiment can perform authentication processing using the display control unit 10 and the storage unit 18, the main body control unit 8, and the storage unit 82 of the operation panel 1. In order to provide the operation panel 1 and the multifunction peripheral 100 with an authentication function, it is sufficient that either input to the operation panel 1 or card reading is possible.

(Calling and using programs)
Next, an example of calling a program according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a program call screen S6 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  For example, when calling a registered program, the user presses the program key 17 (see FIG. 2). Then, a call screen S6 for selecting a registered program is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11, as shown in FIG. Each program is listed as a program button 9 in parallel. A program name is displayed in each program button 9 associated with the registered program. It should be noted that the program button 9 having a number for which no program has been registered is blank.

  For example, FIG. 10 shows that three programs named “Send Inc. abcdef”, “Scan Approval Document”, and “Client Distribution” are registered and displayed as buttons (program buttons 90 to 92) on the call screen S6. An example is shown. When the program button 9 including the name is pressed, the corresponding program is called from the storage unit 18. Then, the display control unit 10 brings the operation panel 1 into a state in which the program settings are set.

  A plurality of tabs are provided below the call screen S6. The call tab TB5 is pressed when calling a registered program. The registration tab TB6 is pressed when a program is registered, when a program registration number is designated (when a program button 9 to be associated is selected), or the like. The edit tab TB7 is pressed when modifying the program contents, such as deleting a registered program, adding or changing a setting value, or redoing whether or not to share a program.

  Furthermore, since several tens or more programs can be registered, for example, there are cases where not all programs can be displayed within one screen. Therefore, a scroll bar SB is provided on the right side of the call screen S6. When the scroll bar SB is operated, the display control unit 10 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display different program buttons 9.

(Security protection display / setting value)
Next, a protection display for a set value in a shared program according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In this example, an example of a program protection display for destination information and the contents of an e-mail will be described as setting values in the program.

<< Security protection display for destination information >>
First, an example of a security protection display for destination information set as a setting value in the program will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the protection display in the shared program according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the security protection display in the shared program according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The specific address information and the destination name can be included in a program registered as a setting value. Information such as address information should be protected as personal information or confidential information. When such a program is shared, anyone who called the program can know specific address information and destination information. End up.

  To prevent leakage of information that should be protected for information security, do not register a program that includes address information, or if there is an authentication function, only the registrant can call a program that includes address information (registration). It was designed to be a program dedicated to those who are using it. However, in this case, in particular, the program for transmission is not shared, and each user has to create a program or make settings for each transmission, and the program function may be difficult to use. . Therefore, the operation panel 1 and the multifunction peripheral 100 of the present embodiment perform security protection display for destination information (address information and destination name) among the setting values set by the program.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a security protection display in a program in which destination information (address information or destination name) is set as a setting value. For example, when a program in which destination information is set as a setting value is called by a person other than the registrant, the display control unit 10 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display the destination information in an invisible state. For example, the display control unit 10 changes the destination information to blank or deletes it to make it invisible.

  For example, among the screens shown in FIG. 11, the destination setting screen S2 on the left side is a screen displayed when the registrant calls the program. If you are a program registrant, no information leaks. Therefore, when the program registrant calls the program himself, the destination information is displayed as set at the time of program registration. For example, FIG. 11 shows an example in which the setting value of the address information is “lmn@xxx.com” and the setting value of the destination name is “abcdef Inc.” in the program.

  On the other hand, among the screens shown in FIG. 11, the upper right destination setting screen S2 is an example of a screen displayed when a person other than the registrant calls the program. When a person other than the registrant calls the program, the information to be protected is displayed blank and invisible (the information to be protected may be deleted instead of the blank). In other words, even when a program other than the registrant is called up even if a program in which destination information or the like is set as a set value is called, the destination information or the like as a set value is not displayed. Since the security protection display is performed in this way, a person other than the registrant who calls the program needs to input address information and a destination name.

  That is, the display input device (operation panel 1) has an authentication unit (for example, the display control unit 10) for specifying a user based on the input, and the storage unit 18 registers the program in association with the program. The registrant who is the user is stored, and the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) performs security protection display when the program is called by a person other than the registrant. Also, the input unit (touch panel unit 12 or the like) accepts input related to data transmission, and when a program in which destination information of a destination is set as a set value is called, the display unit makes the destination information invisible. Perform security protection display.

  Of the screens shown in FIG. 11, the lower right destination setting screen S2 is an example of a screen displayed when a person other than the registrant calls the program. As shown in the upper right part of FIG. 11, when a person other than the registrant calls the program, the destination information is not displayed at first. However, when the user newly inputs destination information and executes a transmission job, the storage unit 18 stores the newly input destination information (new destination information) and the user who called the program in association with the program. To do.

  When the same program is called up by the same user after the next time, the display control unit 10 accesses the storage unit 18 to confirm the association of the program, and displays the new destination information according to the user on the liquid crystal display unit 11. To display. In this way, once the shared program is called and the destination information is set once, no further input is required. That is, when the program is called by a person other than the registrant, the storage unit 18 associates with the called program and replaces the invisible destination information with the new information input to the input unit (the touch panel unit 12 or the like). The destination information and the user who called the program are stored, and the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) replaces the destination information set as a set value when the program is called by the user associated with the program. Display new destination information.

  In this way, leakage of information to be protected can be prevented even if the program is shared. The program registrant can share the program without hesitation. As a result, sharing of the program is promoted, and many programs are registered and accumulated. As a result, setting on the operation panel 1 becomes easier and usability is improved.

  Next, based on FIG. 12, an example of display control when a program including destination information according to an embodiment of the present invention as a set value is called will be described.

  First, the start of FIG. 12 is the time when the program key 17 is pressed and the call screen S6 is displayed, and then the program button 9 is pressed and a program including destination information as a set value is called.

  The display control unit 10 first confirms whether the person who called the program is a program registrant (step # 11). If the user is a program registrant (Yes in step # 11), there is no need to perform security protection display, so the display control unit 10 sets the operation panel 1 according to the program setting contents and sets the set value. Without changing, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 as it is (step # 12). Then, various settings are made on the operation panel 1 and a transmission job is executed, and display control for security protection ends (END).

  On the other hand, if the calling person is not a program registrant (No in step # 11), the display control unit 10 checks the storage unit 18, and the user who called the program previously inputs new destination information. (Step # 13).

  If new destination information has been input before (Yes in step # 13), the display control unit 10 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display the new destination information in place of the original setting value (destination information) ( Step # 14). As a result, the display control unit 10 sets the operation panel 1 according to the setting contents of the program with the setting value obtained by changing the destination information to the new destination information. As a result, display that prevents leakage of information to be protected is performed while making use of other settings in the program (for example, the size of a document to be transmitted).

  On the other hand, if the user has not previously input new destination information (No in step # 13), the display control unit 10 sets the original setting value (destination information) to an invisible state (blank or deleted) and displays the liquid crystal display. It is displayed on the display unit 11 (step # 15). As a result, the display control unit 10 deletes the setting value of the destination information, and sets the rest according to the setting contents of the program.

  After step # 14 and step # 15, the transmission job is executed by pressing the start key 14 or the like. A job such as transmission is executed. The storage unit 18 stores the new destination information input by the user in place of the invisible destination information and the user in association with the called program (step # 16). Then, display control for security protection ends (end).

《Security protection indication for registrant optional input part》
Next, an example of a security protection display on the contents of the registrant arbitrary input part set as a set value by the program will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the protection display in the shared program according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of data defining a protection target according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  When registering a program, instead of selecting a desired setting value from among a plurality of setting values prepared in advance (for example, selecting the paper size), the registrant can input (freely) and set There is a function that can determine the value.

  Therefore, an e-mail transmission function will be described as an example of a function that allows a registrant to arbitrarily (freely) input and set a set value. As described above, in the operation panel 1 and the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the present embodiment, a program can be registered using the text and subject of an email as setting values. However, personal information and confidential information may be included in the text of the email. Therefore, the display control unit 10 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display a security protection display for the information (part) to be protected among the setting values of the email transmission function included in the program.

  For example, the display control unit 10 displays a part on the liquid crystal display unit 11 with a part to be protected for information security, that is, a protection target (characters, symbols, numbers, or a combination thereof) in the invisible state among set values such as texts. Let it be done. For example, the display control unit 10 changes the destination information to blank or deletes it to make it invisible. The storage unit 18 stores in advance data that defines a protection target (protection target data D, data that defines a portion on which a security protection display is to be performed).

  For example, among the screens shown in FIG. 13, the upper mail setting screen S4 is an example of a screen displayed when the registrant calls the program. When a program registrant calls the program himself, there is no need to consider information leakage. Therefore, when the registrant calls the program registered by himself / herself, the display control unit 10 does not perform security protection display, and the contents of the e-mail text, subject, etc. are displayed as set in the program registration.

  On the other hand, among the screens shown in FIG. 13, the lower mail setting screen S4 is an example of a screen displayed when a person other than the registrant calls the program. As shown in FIG. 13, when a person other than the registrant calls the program, the display control unit 10 displays the portion to be protected on the liquid crystal display unit 11 in an invisible state (in the example shown in FIG. 13, a blank display). . In other words, when a person other than the registrant calls, the portion corresponding to the protection target as the set value is not displayed. That is, the storage unit 18 stores protection target data D in which one or a plurality of protection targets including characters, symbols, numbers, and / or combinations of these are to be prevented from leaking, and a display unit (liquid crystal display unit) 11), when a program including a protection target as a set value is called, at least a security protection display for making a portion matching the protection target invisible. Specifically, when the e-mail transmission function is selected, when a program that includes a protection target is called up in the e-mail content, the display unit displays at least a portion that matches the protection target as an invisible display. Perform security protection display.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the protection target data D is in a table format, for example. Then, letters, numbers, symbols, and combinations thereof as protection targets are determined in the table. Then, the display control unit 10 compares a plurality of predetermined protection targets with the contents of the registrant's arbitrary input portion. Then, the display control unit 10 recognizes a portion to be protected (protection target) in the set value, and performs security protection display on the protection target portion.

  In the display control of the security protection display for the registrant arbitrary input portion, when the program is called, the display control unit 10 checks whether or not the person who called the program is a registrant. Then, when a person other than the registrant calls the program, the display control unit 10 compares the registrant arbitrary input part as the set value, such as the body of the e-mail, and the protection target data D, and finds the matching part. The invisible display is made on the liquid crystal display unit 11.

(Security protection display / program name)
Next, the security protection display for the program name in the shared program according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, an example of the security protection display related to the program name will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a security protection display on the program call screen S6 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Each user can appropriately (arbitrarily) assign a program name when registering a program. However, the program name may include information to be protected such as the name and address information of the transmission partner in the name. If a program with such a name is shared, anyone who calls the program can know the information to be protected.

  In view of this, in the operation panel 1 and the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the present embodiment, the display control unit 10 causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to perform security protection display for the portion of the program name that should be protected for information security. For example, the display control unit 10 changes the protection target to be protected for information security in the program name and causes the liquid crystal display unit 11 to display it.

  For example, of the program call screen S6 shown in FIG. 15, the upper call screen S6 is an example of a screen displayed when the program registrant of the program button 9 calls the program. When a registrant of a program name including a portion to be protected calls the program by itself, there is no need to consider information leakage. Therefore, when the registrant calls the program himself, the display control unit 10 displays the program name as it is (as it is).

  On the other hand, among the call screens S6 shown in FIG. 15, the lower call screen S6 is an example of a screen displayed when a person other than the program registrant of each program button 9 calls the program. As shown in FIG. 15, when a person other than the registrant calls the program, the display control unit 10 changes the protection target and displays it on the liquid crystal display unit 11. In other words, the display control unit 10 does not display the program name as it is (as it is).

  The display control unit 10 determines whether or not the program name includes a protection target based on the protection target data D. For example, the protection target data D is stored in advance in the storage unit 18 (see FIG. 14), as in the case of setting values for e-mail (text and subject). The protection target data D may be the same as the data used for the security protection display of the setting value of the email (differentiating, a plurality of types of protection target data D may be prepared).

  A specific example will be described with reference to FIG. The description will be made on the assumption that the original program name “abcdef, Inc.” shown on the program button 90 is a protection target (included in the protection target data D). In this case, when the registrant views the call screen S6, the display control unit 10 displays the program name as it is as shown in the upper diagram of FIG.

  On the other hand, when viewing the shared program on the calling screen S6 for the user other than the registrant, the display control unit 10 changes and displays the “abcdef Co., Ltd.” portion. Although the naming rule in this change can be set as appropriate, the display control unit 10 determines the registrant name (illustrated as “Kyocera” in FIG. 15), the function name included in the program (“destination”, “mail” in FIG. 15). The name is changed and displayed on the basis of (example), and the name may be changed based on other elements such as a program registration date).

  That is, the storage unit 18 stores protection target data D in which one or a plurality of protection targets including characters, symbols, numbers, and / or combinations of these are to be prevented from leaking, and a display unit (liquid crystal display unit) 11) is a screen for selecting a program to be called, and displays a call screen S6 that displays at least one program name. In the call screen S6, a security that changes a program name having a portion that matches a protection target is displayed. Protect indication. The storage unit 18 stores a naming rule for changing the program name by the security protection display, and the display unit performs security protection display by changing the program name based on the naming rule.

  Next, an example of display control of the program name on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of program name display control on the operation panel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the display control unit 10 confirms the contents of the storage unit 18, and grasps a program created by the user and not shared (step # 21). The display control unit 10 stores the setting for displaying the program name of the program registered by the user as it is in the storage unit 18 (step # 22).

  Next, the display control unit 10 confirms the contents of the storage unit 18 and grasps the shared program (step # 23). For example, the grasped program name is temporarily stored in the memory in the display control unit 10 or the storage unit 18. The display control unit 10 compares each program name grasped in step # 23 with the protection target data D (step # 24). Further, the display control unit 10 stores in the storage unit 18 (for example, RAM, the same applies hereinafter) the setting for displaying the program name that does not include the portion that matches the protection target data D (not including the protection target). # 25).

  Further, the display control unit 10 changes a part (or all) of the program name of the shared program including the part that matches the protection target data D based on the naming rule (step # 26). Then, the display control unit 10 stores the setting for displaying the changed program name in the storage unit 18 (step # 27). Then, the display control unit 10 displays the program name of each program on the liquid crystal display unit 11 in accordance with the setting stored in the storage unit 18 (step # 28). And this display control is complete | finished by selection of the program which a user desires to use, or the transition from the calling screen S6 to another screen (end).

(Settings related to security indication)
Next, based on FIG. 17, an example of the setting regarding the security protection display according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a security protection display setting screen (protection display setting screen S7) according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  On the operation panel 1 of the present embodiment, settings relating to security protection display can be performed. By operating the operation panel 1, a protection display setting screen S7 as shown in FIG. 17 can be displayed.

  The protection display setting screen S7 is provided with an OK key K14 and a cancel key K15. When the OK key K14 is pressed, the display control unit 10 stores the content set on the protection display setting screen S7 in the storage unit 18 and performs display according to the stored content. The cancel key K15 is pressed to stop the security protection display setting.

  The protected display setting screen S7 is provided with a key K16 and a key K17. The key K16 is pressed when setting to perform security protection display. When the key K16 is pressed and the OK key K14 is pressed, the display control unit 10 performs security protection display thereafter. The no-key K17 is pressed when setting not to perform security protection display. When the no key K17 is pressed and the OK key K14 is pressed, the display control unit 10 does not perform security protection display thereafter. That is, the input unit (the touch panel unit 12 or the like) accepts a selection input for selecting whether or not to perform security protection display, and the display unit (the liquid crystal display unit 11) performs security when the selection for performing security protection display is performed. Protect indication.

  Three check boxes C1, C2, and C3 are provided below the key K16. The check box C1 is pressed (checked) when setting to perform security protection display (invisibility) for the destination information (destination setting function). When the check box C1 is checked and the OK key K14 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 subsequently performs security protection display on the destination information (destination setting function).

  The check box C2 is pressed (checked) when setting to perform security protection display (invisibility) for E-mail (e-mail transmission function such as text and subject). When the check box C2 is checked and the OK key K14 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 performs security protection display on the contents of the e-mail with the called program.

  The check box C3 is pressed (checked) when setting to perform security protection display (name change) for the program name (program call screen S6). When the check box C3 is checked and the OK key K14 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 performs a security protection display for changing the name if the program name includes a protection target. That is, the input unit (touch panel unit 12 or the like) receives an input for selecting a function for performing security protection display, and the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) displays the security protection display for the selected function when performing security protection display. Do.

  Further, three check boxes (check box C4, check box C5, and check box C6) are also provided on the right side of the item “program name change”. Check boxes C4 to C6 relate to a naming rule when the name is changed.

  The check box C4 is pressed (checked) when changing the program name to change the program registration date to change the name. When the check box C4 is checked and the OK key K14 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 subsequently includes the program registration date in the changed program name.

  The check box C5 is pressed (checked) when changing the program name to replace the part to be changed with the program registrant and change the name. When the check box C5 is checked and the OK key K14 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 thereafter includes the program registrant in the changed program name.

  The check box C6 is pressed (checked) when changing the program name to replace the part to be changed with the function name included in the program and change the name. When the check box C6 is checked and the OK key K14 is pressed, the liquid crystal display unit 11 thereafter includes the function name selected by the program in the changed program name. That is, the input unit (touch panel unit 12 or the like) accepts an input that specifies one or a plurality of combinations as a naming rule from among the program registration date, the registrant name, and the function name selected in the program.

  Further, an additional key K18 is provided at the right end portion of the protection display setting screen S7. The additional key K18 is pressed when a new protection target is added to the protection target data D. When the additional key K18 is pressed, for example, the liquid crystal display unit 11 displays a software keyboard screen S3 (FIG. 6). Then, the user inputs the protection target to be added. And the memory | storage part 18 will add and memorize | store the character, number, and symbol which were input when it added, to the protection target data D. That is, the input unit (the touch panel unit 12 or the like) accepts an input for adding or modifying a protection target, and the storage unit 18 updates the protection target data D in response to the addition or modification input of the protection target.

  In this manner, the display input device (operation panel 1) of the present invention includes a display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) for displaying a screen for setting the functions of the device, data indicating the selected function and its set value. A storage unit 18 that stores a program to be called and used, an input unit (touch panel unit 12 or the like) that receives a function selection, a setting value input of a selected function, and a program registration and program call input. When the displayed program is displayed, the display unit performs a security protection display that does not display a predetermined portion of the registered program content as it is.

  As a result, when the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) displays the called program, the security protection display that does not display a predetermined part of the registered program content as it is, I do. As a result, when the program is used, it is possible to prevent the portion in which information that should be protected for information security such as personal information and confidential information is displayed as it is. Therefore, information leakage can be automatically prevented. In addition, programs can be shared with peace of mind. Further, the number of shared programs is easily increased, and the usability of the display input device (operation panel 1) can be improved.

  The display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) performs security protection display when the program is called by a person other than the registrant. When the registrant calls the program, it is not necessary to consider information leakage, so the security protection display is not performed and the program can be used with the registered settings. Also, when a person other than the registrant calls the program, a security protection display is made and information leakage can be prevented.

  In addition, when data is transmitted, it cannot be transmitted without the destination information. Therefore, the destination information is indispensable. However, the display unit displays the security protection display that makes the destination information as a predetermined portion invisible. I do. As a result, the destination information is not displayed. Therefore, leakage of personal information related to the destination can be prevented. In addition, the program including the destination information can be shared with peace of mind, although the registrant has been troubled by whether the sharing of the program can be avoided or can be shared from the viewpoint of preventing information leakage. Further, the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) displays new destination information instead of the destination information set as a set value when the program is called by the user associated with the program. Thus, once the program is called and destination information is input, new destination information is automatically displayed in subsequent calls to the program. Therefore, it is not necessary for the user other than the registrant to input the destination every time, and usability can be improved. The destination information is, for example, address information and / or destination name.

  Further, the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) performs security protection display in which at least a portion matching the protection target is made invisible when a program including the protection target as a set value is called. Thereby, for information security, protection objects (characters, symbols, numbers, etc.) that should not be displayed are not automatically displayed, and information leakage can be prevented. In addition, when an e-mail is transmitted by creating a text or a subject, information to be protected is often included in the e-mail for information security. Therefore, security protection display is performed so that at least a portion matching the protection target is invisible. As a result, the portion that is included in the e-mail and should be prevented from leaking for information security is not reliably displayed.

  Further, the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) performs security protection display for changing the program name having a matching part with the protection target in the calling screen S6 displaying at least one program name. Thereby, a security protection display is also performed on the program name, and information leakage can be prevented. Therefore, when registering the program, the user can give the name with peace of mind without taking special consideration (without considering whether there is a problem in information security). Further, the display unit performs security protection display by changing the program name based on the naming rule. Thereby, leakage of personal information and the like from the program name can be prevented. In addition, since the program name is changed based on a certain naming rule, the contents of the program can be easily predicted based on the changed name, and the target program can be easily found. Further, the input unit (touch panel unit 12 or the like) receives an input for designating one or a plurality of combinations as a naming rule from among the program registration date, the registrant name, and the function name selected in the program. Thereby, the user can define a naming rule according to his / her preference and can increase the degree of freedom in setting.

  Further, the storage unit 18 updates the protection target data D by inputting the addition or modification of the protection target. Thereby, the protection target can be determined according to the actual situation of use. Therefore, security protection display can be performed without omission according to the actual situation. The display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) displays a security protection when the shared program is called, and displays the program only to the registrant when the non-shared program is called. Thus, the program protection display can be performed only when leakage of information to be protected occurs by calling the program. In some cases, the number of users is small and a security protection display is not particularly required. Therefore, the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) performs the security protection display when the selection to perform the security protection display is performed. Thereby, according to a user's intention, a security protection display is performed only when necessary, and the usability of the display input device (operation panel 1) can be improved. The display unit (liquid crystal display unit 11) performs security protection display for the selected function when security protection display is performed. Thereby, in accordance with the user's intention, the security protection display is performed only with the function that the user has recognized that the security protection display is necessary, and the usability of the display input device (operation panel 1) can be improved.

  The image forming apparatus (multifunction device 100) includes a display input device (operation panel 1). To provide an image forming apparatus (multifunction apparatus 100) that does not leak information that should be protected for information security such as personal information and confidential information displayed when using a program related to the setting of the image forming apparatus (multifunction apparatus 100). Can do. Programs relating to the settings of the image forming apparatus (multifunction machine 100) can be shared with peace of mind, and it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus (multifunction machine 100) that is easy to use and easy to use.

  Next, another embodiment will be described. In the above embodiment, the screen image data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 in the storage unit 18 of the operation panel 1, the program, the authentication information, the registrant, the new destination information, the protection target data D, An example of storing the security protection display setting was shown. However, these data may be stored in the storage unit 82 on the main body side. In this case, the storage unit 82 also functions as a storage unit of the operation panel 1. The display control unit 10 communicates with the storage unit 82 to acquire and confirm image data, a program, and function name data.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the display control unit 10 performs security protection display control, processing such as comparison, and the setting contents of the program and the registrant. However, the main body control unit 8 may perform part or all of the processing described as being performed by the display control unit 10. In this case, the main body control unit 8 also functions as a control unit of the operation panel 1. For example, the main body control unit 8 communicates with the storage unit 18 or the storage unit 82 to acquire or check data, and instructs the display control unit 10.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described, the scope of the present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  The present invention is applicable to a display input device having a display unit such as the operation panel 1 and an input unit, and an image forming apparatus.

1 Operation panel (display input device) 10 Display control unit (authentication unit)
11 Liquid crystal display part (display part) 12 Touch panel part (input part)
17 Program Key (Input Unit) 18 Storage Unit 8 Main Body Control Unit 82 Storage Unit 100 Multifunction Device (Image Forming Apparatus) S6 Call Screen

Claims (13)

An authentication unit for identifying the user based on the input;
A display for displaying a screen for setting the function of the device;
A program that includes data indicating the selected function and its setting value, and is called and used; a storage unit that stores a registrant who is a user who has registered the program in association with the program;
An input unit for receiving selection of a function and setting input of a set value of the selected function, and registration of the program and input of the program;
A display control unit ,
When displaying the called program, the display unit performs a security protection display that does not display a predetermined portion of the registered content of the program as it is,
The input unit accepts input related to data transmission;
When the program with the destination information of the destination set as a setting value is called,
The display unit performs the security protection display to make the destination information invisible,
The storage unit associates with the program called by a person other than the registrant when the program is called by a person other than the registrant, and makes the destination information invisible. Instead of storing the new destination information input to the input unit and the user who called the program,
If the person who called the program is not a registrant of the program,
The display control unit confirms whether the person who called the program has previously input the new destination information,
The display unit, when the program is called by a user associated with the program who has entered the new destination information before, but the person who called the program is not a registrant of the program, Instead of the destination information set as a setting value, the new destination information previously input by the user who called the program is displayed.
  The display input device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit performs the security protection display when the program is called by a person other than the registrant.   The display input device according to claim 1, wherein the destination information is address information and / or a destination name. The storage unit stores protection target data in which one or a plurality of protection targets composed of letters, symbols, numbers, and / or combinations thereof are to be prevented from leaking,
The said display part performs the said security protection display which makes the part which corresponds to the said protection object invisible at least, when the said program containing the said protection object as a setting value is called. 4. The display input device according to any one of 3 above. When the e-mail transmission function is selected and the program including the protection target in the e-mail content is called,
The display input device according to claim 4, wherein the display unit performs the security protection display in which at least a portion matching the protection target is displayed invisible. The storage unit stores protection target data in which one or a plurality of protection targets composed of letters, symbols, numbers, and / or combinations thereof are to be prevented from leaking,
The display unit is a screen for selecting the program to be called, and displays a call screen that displays at least one of the program names, and the program name includes a portion that matches the protection target in the call screen. The display input device according to claim 1, wherein the security protection display for changing the display is performed. The storage unit stores a naming rule for changing the program name by the security protection display,
The display input device according to claim 6, wherein the display unit performs the security protection display by changing the program name based on the naming rule.   The input unit receives an input designating one or a plurality of combinations as the naming rule among a registration date of the program, a registrant name, and a function name selected in the program. The display input device according to claim 7. The input unit receives an input for adding or modifying the protection target,
The display input device according to claim 4, wherein the storage unit updates the protection target data by inputting the protection target addition or modification. The input unit accepts a selection input for selecting whether to share the program,
The display unit performs the security protection display when the program selected to be shared is called, and when the program selected to be not shared is called, only the registrant of the program The display input device according to claim 1, wherein the program is displayed. The input unit accepts a selection input for selecting whether to perform the security protection display;
The display input device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit performs the security protection display when selection to perform the security protection display is performed. The input unit receives an input for selecting a function for performing the security protection display;
The display input device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit performs the security protection display for a function selected when the security protection display is performed.   An image forming apparatus comprising the display input device according to claim 1.