JP5630711B2 - Data processing method, image forming apparatus, electronic pen, and data processing program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a data processing method, an image forming apparatus, an electronic pen, and a data processing program, and in particular, a data processing method for printing a handwritten image drawn with an electronic pen, an image forming apparatus for executing processing based on the data processing method, and The present invention relates to an electronic pen and a data processing program.

  In recent years, electronic pens having a data transmission function have become widespread. For example, when an electronic pen is moved on a sheet on which a specific pattern represented by an Anoto (registered trademark) pattern is printed, a camera built in the electronic pen is used. Reads the specific pattern, detects the position on the paper, and transmits data indicating the movement path of the electronic pen (electronic pen data) to the computer device. Then, the computer device analyzes electronic pen data using an application to identify a handwritten image, and instructs the image forming device to print the handwritten image using a printer driver.

  As a system using such an electronic pen, for example, in Patent Document 1 below, written content written on a dedicated paper having a predetermined pattern is used as handwritten information in which the writing position is associated based on the pattern. The digital pen capable of acquiring and transmitting the handwritten information to the outside, the handwritten information transmitted by the digital pen are received, and the writing content and the writing position are based on the writing information in the handwritten information. A printing system comprising a computer that recognizes and reflects the written content in a predetermined file, and prints the print data based on the predetermined file and the pattern on the paper, thereby making the paper the special paper A configuration provided with a print output means for printing out is disclosed.

JP 2006-268758 A

  In the method of instructing printing to the image forming apparatus based on the handwritten image after the electronic pen data is once analyzed by the computer apparatus and the handwritten image is acquired as in Patent Document 1, the handwritten image is obtained without the computer apparatus. Is inconvenient because it cannot be printed. In addition, since a dedicated application or printer driver for analyzing electronic pen data must be installed in each computer device in advance, the operation is complicated.

  To solve this problem, the image forming device can have a function for interpreting electronic pen data so that direct printing can be performed without using a computer device. Therefore, it is necessary to set printing conditions such as paper size, bookbinding conditions, and page allocation conditions by operating the electronic pen or operating the panel of the image forming apparatus. However, in the former case, setting is very difficult because the display window of the electronic pen is small, and in the latter case, it is troublesome because the printing conditions must be set by visiting the image forming apparatus during printing. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a main object thereof is to provide a data processing method, an image forming apparatus, and an electronic pen that can easily set printing conditions when printing a handwritten image. And providing a data processing program.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a data processing method in a system in which an electronic pen capable of detecting a position detection code and an image forming apparatus that prints an image drawn with the electronic pen are communicably connected. there, the image forming apparatus, comprising: a first step of printing a handwriting sheet formed by combining the said position detection code, said electronic pen detects the position detection code on one of the handwriting sheet, the 1 A second step of acquiring a plurality of position information corresponding to one handwritten paper; and the image forming apparatus acquiring the plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper from the electronic pen or the electronic pen, extracting positional information relating to the setting of the printing condition from the plurality of position information corresponding to one of the handwriting sheet, and a third step of setting a printing condition based on the extracted positional information, wherein Image forming apparatus, converts the of the plurality of position information corresponding to one of the handwriting sheet, the moving locus of the electronic pen is defined by the position information other than the positional information related to setting of the print condition to the intermediate data And at least a fourth step of rasterizing the intermediate data to generate bitmap data and printing an image based on the bitmap data on a print sheet in accordance with the set printing conditions.

The present invention is also an image forming apparatus capable of communicating with an electronic pen that detects the position detection code from handwritten paper on which a position detection code is printed, wherein the electronic pen detects the position of one handwritten paper. codes obtained by detecting the electronic pen data including a plurality of position information corresponding to said one of the handwriting sheet, and a communication unit that acquires from the electronic pen, by analyzing the electronic pen data, the one Position information related to setting of printing conditions is extracted from a plurality of position information corresponding to the handwritten paper, and the printing conditions are set based on the extracted position information, and a plurality of positions corresponding to the one handwritten paper are set . in the position information, a language analysis unit for converting the movement locus of the electronic pen is defined by the position information other than the positional information related to setting of the print condition to the intermediate data, rasterizes the intermediate data An image processing unit for generating bitmap data, in accordance with the print condition set, and a print unit that prints an image based on the bitmap data to the print paper, the one in which at least comprises.

Further, the present invention is an electronic pen to detect the position detection code from the handwriting sheet position detection code is printed, obtained by detecting the position detection code of one said handwriting sheet, the one A data processing unit that extracts position information related to setting of printing conditions from a plurality of position information corresponding to one handwritten paper, sets the printing conditions based on the extracted position information, and corresponds to the one handwritten paper Generating electronic pen data in which print instruction information for specifying the set print condition is added to a movement locus defined by position information other than the position information related to the setting of the print condition among the plurality of position information. And at least a printing instruction unit.

The present invention is also a data processing program that operates in a system that prints an image handwritten with an electronic pen on handwritten paper on which a position detection code is printed, and the electronic pen includes a device that constitutes the system. Position information relating to setting of printing conditions is extracted from a plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper obtained by detecting the position detection code of the one handwritten paper, and the extracted position information It functions as a data processing unit that sets printing conditions based on the above.

  According to the data processing method, the image forming apparatus, the electronic pen, and the data processing program of the present invention, it is possible to easily set printing conditions when printing a handwritten image.

  The reason is that, in an electronic pen or an image forming apparatus that receives data from an electronic pen, a position related to setting of printing conditions from a plurality of pieces of position information of the electronic pen on one handwritten paper on which a specific pattern is printed. Information (for example, position information in a specific area, position information representing a specific figure, position information representing a specific character string, etc.) is extracted, print conditions are set based on the position information, and print conditions are set This is because the handwritten image defined by the position information other than the position information related to can be printed according to the set printing conditions.

  Thus, in order to be able to set the print condition of the handwritten image on the paper for drawing the handwritten image to be printed, it is not necessary to set the print condition on the electronic pen or the panel of the image forming apparatus, In addition, since it is not necessary to prepare a dedicated sheet for setting the printing conditions, the convenience for the user can be greatly improved.

1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a printing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic pen which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of an Anoto (trademark) pattern. It is a figure explaining handwriting operation using an electronic pen. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image forming apparatus according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a diagram illustrating an external configuration example of a display unit of an image forming apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating processing (processing for printing handwritten paper) of the image forming apparatus according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the handwritten paper which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other example of the handwritten paper which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other example of the handwritten paper which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the coordinate of the printing condition setting area | region of handwritten paper. It is an example of the table which associates the setting item of printing conditions and position information (coordinates). It is a flowchart figure which shows the process of the electronic pen which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. 1 is a flowchart showing overall processing of an image forming apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating processing (language analysis processing) of the image forming apparatus according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating processing (electronic pen data analysis processing) of the image forming apparatus according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating processing (association function verification processing) of the image forming apparatus according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between electronic pen data and intermediate data. It is a figure which shows an example of the printed matter which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows the process (input process) of the electronic pen which concerns on 2nd Example of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows the process (data transmission process) of the electronic pen which concerns on 2nd Example of this invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an overall process of an image forming apparatus according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows the process (language analysis process) of the image forming apparatus which concerns on 2nd Example of this invention.

  As shown in the background art, when printing a handwritten image drawn with an electronic pen, the electronic pen data indicating the movement trajectory of the electronic pen is analyzed by a computer device to obtain the handwritten image, and then based on the handwritten image A method of instructing the image forming apparatus to perform printing is used, but this method is inconvenient because a handwritten image cannot be printed without a computer apparatus, and a dedicated application or printer driver is installed in each computer apparatus in advance. Since installation is necessary, the operation becomes complicated.

  On the other hand, in an image forming apparatus, a language analysis unit that generates intermediate data by analyzing print data described in a page description language (PDL) such as PS (Post Script) or PCL (Printer Control Language) Etc. Therefore, if the language analysis unit of the image forming apparatus has a function of analyzing position information on the sheet, direct printing can be performed by the image forming apparatus without using a computer device.

  In this direct printing, the printing conditions must be set using the display window of the electronic pen or the operation panel of the image forming apparatus. In the former case, however, the setting is very difficult because the display window of the electronic pen is small. In the latter case, the operation becomes complicated because the panel must be operated by visiting the image forming apparatus during printing. Another method for setting print conditions is to print a set sheet to which each setting item of the print condition is assigned at a predetermined position on the sheet on which the specific pattern is printed, and then operate the electronic pen on the set sheet. Although a method of setting conditions is also conceivable, in this method, a dedicated setting sheet must be prepared in advance, and work must be performed using two sheets, a handwritten sheet and a dedicated setting sheet, and the operation becomes complicated. .

  Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, in order to be able to easily set printing conditions for a handwritten image drawn on handwritten paper, a single handwritten paper in which a specific pattern is printed on an image forming apparatus or an electronic pen. Extracts position information (for example, position information in a specific area, position information indicating a specific figure, position information indicating a specific character string, etc.) related to setting of printing conditions from a plurality of position information on the paper Then, a printing condition is set based on the position information, and a handwritten image defined by position information other than the position information related to the setting of the printing condition can be printed according to the set printing condition.

  This eliminates the need to use the display window of the electronic pen or the operation panel of the image forming apparatus, so that the print condition setting operation can be easily performed. In addition, it is not necessary to prepare a dedicated setting sheet for setting printing conditions, and drawing of handwritten images and setting of printing conditions can be performed on a single sheet. Can be improved.

  To describe the above-described embodiment of the present invention in more detail, refer to FIGS. 1 to 17 for the data processing method, the image forming apparatus, the electronic pen, and the data processing program according to the first embodiment of the present invention. To explain. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a printing system according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic pen according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is an example of an Anoto (registered trademark) pattern. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a handwriting operation using the electronic pen, FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image forming apparatus of this embodiment, and FIG. 6 is an external view of the display unit of the image forming apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a procedure for printing handwritten paper, and FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of handwritten paper. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the coordinates of each setting item in the print condition setting area of handwritten paper, and FIG. 10 is an example of a table that associates each setting item with position information (coordinates). FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating processing of the electronic pen according to the present exemplary embodiment, and FIGS. 12 to 15 are flowcharts illustrating processing of the image forming apparatus according to the present exemplary embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the electronic pen data and the intermediate data, and FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a printed material on which a handwritten image is printed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the printing system 10 of the present embodiment is a paper (hereinafter referred to as handwritten paper) on which a position detection code represented by an Anoto (registered trademark) pattern (hereinafter referred to as a specific pattern) is printed. .) Based on the electronic pen 20 that transmits data (hereinafter referred to as electronic pen data) including a plurality of position information indicating the movement trajectory of the upper pen tip, and the electronic pen data transmitted from the electronic pen 20 And an image forming apparatus 30 such as a color printer or a color multi-function peripheral that prints characters or figures to be printed (hereinafter referred to as handwritten images) on paper. Hereinafter, each device will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Electronic pen]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic pen 20, which includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, a communication module 24, and a battery. 25, an image sensor 26, a pen pressure detection sensor 27, a writing module 28, a clock module 29, and the like.

  The CPU 21 is a data processing device that operates according to a program. The ROM 22 is an information storage unit that stores various programs. The RAM 23 is an information storage unit that stores various data such as specific pattern data. A control unit is configured by the CPU 21 and a memory such as the ROM 22 or the RAM 23.

  The communication module 24 communicates with the electronic pen communication unit 39 of the image forming apparatus 30 by short-range wireless communication represented by Bluetooth (registered trademark) or wired communication. The battery 25 is a primary battery or a secondary battery that is a power source of the electronic pen 20. The image sensor 26 is a small CCD (Charge Coupled Devices) or CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) video camera for reading a pattern. The pen pressure detection sensor 27 is a piezoelectric element that detects the writing pressure of the electronic pen 20. The writing module 28 specifies the position of the electronic pen 20 on the handwritten paper based on the specific pattern read by the image sensor 26, and generates electronic pen data including a plurality of position information indicating the movement locus of the pen tip. The clock module 29 is a device that holds time information.

  The electronic pen 20 only needs to have a function of specifying a position on handwritten paper and transmitting electronic pen data including position information (coordinates) to the image forming apparatus 30. The configuration, shape, communication method, etc. Is not particularly limited. For example, an operation button or a display window for performing various settings with the electronic pen 20, a speaker or a lamp for notifying a warning, and the like may be provided. Further, the electronic pen 20 may be configured to identify the position by identifying the pattern configuration, density, density, and the like, or in conjunction with a device installed near the handwritten paper (for example, an angle or a distance to the device). The position may be specified based on the above. In this embodiment, an Anoto (registered trademark) pattern is used.

  FIG. 3 is an example of an Anoto (registered trademark) pattern. This Anoto (registered trademark) pattern is a dot pattern arranged in a grid pattern, and each dot is slightly shifted from the grid perpendicular to each other at intervals of 0.3 mm in either the upper, lower, left, or right direction. The data is read in a matrix unit of 6 dots vertically and 6 dots horizontally, for a total of 36 dots. Since this Anoto (registered trademark) pattern is a unique value at any point, if the layout of the Anoto (registered trademark) pattern to be combined with handwritten paper and handwritten paper is determined (that is, from which position in the pattern space) The electronic pen 20 can recognize an arbitrary position on the handwritten paper if it is determined whether to synthesize the cut Anoto (registered trademark) pattern on the handwritten paper. The Anoto (registered trademark) pattern data is stored in the electronic pen 20 and the image forming apparatus 30, but may be stored in a server on the network and acquired and used via the network each time. it can.

  FIG. 4 is an example in which an image is handwritten on the handwritten paper 40 on which the specific pattern is printed using the electronic pen 20 having the above configuration. The electronic pen 20 stores information such as the movement locus (position information) of the pen tip, the writing speed, the writing pressure, the writing date and time, and the tilt of the pen, and forms an image of electronic pen data including the position information indicating the movement locus. To device 30. The image forming apparatus 30 analyzes the electronic pen data to specify the printing conditions, generates intermediate data from the movement locus, rasterizes the intermediate data to generate bitmap data, and specifies the generated bitmap data Print according to the printing conditions. The image forming apparatus 30 having such a function will be described with reference to FIG.

[Image forming apparatus]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the image forming apparatus 30 according to the present exemplary embodiment. The image forming apparatus 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32a, a RAM 32b, an HDD 33, a LAN I / F 34, an image processing unit 35, a printing unit 36, and a display. Unit 37, language analysis unit 38, electronic pen communication unit 39, and the like, which are connected via a bus.

  The CPU 31 is a data processing device that operates according to a program. The ROM 32a is an information storage unit that stores various programs. The RAM 32b is an information storage unit that stores electronic pen data received via the electronic pen communication unit 39, data of a specific pattern, and various data such as a table described later. A control unit is configured by the CPU 31 and a memory such as the ROM 32a or the RAM 32b.

  The HDD 33 includes print data received via the LAN I / F unit 34, electronic pen data received via the electronic pen communication unit 39, intermediate data generated from the print data and electronic pen data, and bits generated from the intermediate data. Stores map data, specific pattern data, tables to be described later, and the like.

  The LAN I / F unit 34 is an expansion card for connecting to a user's computer device or the like via a LAN (Local Area Network), and inputs print data transmitted from the user's computer device or the like. The image data generated based on the image signal obtained by scanning is transmitted to the user's computer device or the like.

  The image processing unit 35 rasterizes the intermediate data created by the language analysis unit 38 and converts it into bitmap data that can be printed by the printing unit 36. If necessary, scaling, image rotation, density adjustment, edge processing Image processing such as enhancement, smoothing and binarization is performed.

  The printing unit 36 includes constituent elements necessary for image formation using an image forming process such as an electrophotographic method or an electrostatic recording method, and is designated based on the bitmap data created by the image processing unit 35. An image is formed on a sheet.

  The display unit 37 includes a pressure-sensitive touch panel in which transparent electrodes are arranged in a lattice pattern on an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (electroluminescence) display, and hard keys. FIG. 6 is a specific example of the display unit 37. Functions can be set by the touch panel 37a, the mode switching key 37b, and the numeric keypad 37c. Further, the setting is returned to the initial setting value by the reset key 37d. In addition, operations such as copying, printing, and transmission are started by the start key 37e, and the operation state is stopped by the stop key 37f. The utility key 37g is used to perform system settings and adjustment functions of the image forming apparatus 30 main body. The handwriting paper printing key 37h is used to perform handwriting paper printing operation.

  The language analysis unit 38 includes a PJL processing unit 38a, a Post Script processing unit 38b, a PCLXL processing unit 38c, and an electronic pen data processing unit 38d. The PJL processing unit 38a, the Post Script processing unit 38b, and the PCLXL processing unit 38c are functions generally provided in the language analysis unit of the image forming apparatus, and print data input from a computer device or the like via the LAN I / F 34 (PJL (Printer Job Language) command, page description language such as PS, PCLXL, or PDF (Portable Document Format) data) is analyzed to generate intermediate data. The electronic pen data processing unit 38 d is an extended function of the language analysis unit, analyzes the electronic pen data input via the electronic pen communication unit 39, and selects from a plurality of pieces of position information on one handwritten paper 40. , Extracting position information (for example, position information in a specific area, position information indicating a specific figure, position information indicating a specific character string, etc.) related to the setting of the print conditions, and printing conditions based on the position information And intermediate data is created from position information other than the position information related to the print setting setting (that is, position information related to the handwritten image). Also, if necessary, it is determined whether the set printing conditions are inconsistent (whether different setting items are selected for the same function). Only one selected setting item is validated, or the user is notified that the printing conditions are inappropriate.

  The electronic pen communication unit 39 communicates with the communication module 24 of the electronic pen 20 by short-range wireless communication or wired communication represented by the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication method, and receives electronic pen data from the electronic pen 20. And stored in the RAM 32b.

  The language analysis unit 38 of the image forming apparatus 30 may be configured as hardware, or may be configured as a data processing program that causes the image forming apparatus 30 to function as the language analysis unit 38 (at least the electronic pen data processing unit 38d). The data processing program may be operated by the control unit.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the printing system 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, the procedure for creating the handwritten paper 40 using the image forming apparatus 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the user presses the handwritten paper print key 37h of the display unit 37 to instruct printing of the handwritten paper 40 (S110), the image processing unit 35 of the image forming apparatus 30 stores specific pattern data stored in the RAM 32b or the HDD 33 in advance. The printing unit 36 creates the handwritten paper 40 by printing the image on the paper.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the handwritten paper 40 includes a handwriting region 41a for drawing a handwritten image such as a character or a graphic to be printed, and a printing condition setting for setting a printing condition for the handwritten image. Region 42. When the user handwrites the content to be printed in the handwriting area 41 and taps (tap) within the frame of a desired setting item arranged in the printing condition setting area 42 with the electronic pen 20, the tapped setting item is displayed. It is set as a printing condition when printing a handwritten image in the handwriting area 41a. When the same function (for example, paper) is tapped a plurality of times (for example, A3 is tapped after tapping A4), the setting item tapped later becomes valid (position information is overwritten). Alternatively, the setting item tapped later may be ignored (the setting item tapped first is maintained). In addition, when an inappropriate setting item is selected (for example, when page assignment is set to 2 in 1 with the first handwritten paper 40, the paper is set to A4, and the paper is set to A3 with the second handwritten paper 40) Or the like) emits a warning sound from the speaker of the electronic pen 20, blinks the lamp of the electronic pen 20, or displays error information on the display unit 37 of the image forming apparatus 30 when a handwritten image is printed. May be notified that the settings are inappropriate.

  FIG. 8A shows the basic configuration of the handwritten paper 40 according to the present embodiment. However, in this configuration, the tap position does not remain on the handwritten paper 40, so that the setting contents of the printing conditions cannot be confirmed. When the setting items for the printing conditions increase, the handwriting area 41 becomes narrow accordingly. In such a case, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the entire paper is set as the handwritten area 41a, and the setting items of the printing conditions may be printed in a predetermined area (lower area in the drawing) of the handwritten area 41a. Is possible. In this case, since it is necessary to distinguish between the operation of handwriting the content to be printed and the operation of setting the printing conditions, when performing the operation of setting the printing conditions, for example, a predetermined setting frame is used. A specific figure (for example, a mark, a cross, or a mark Z) is written. Then, the image forming apparatus 30 extracts a specific graphic from the movement locus of the electronic pen 20 and specifies a setting item corresponding to the position where the specific graphic is written. In this form, the handwriting of a specific figure remains, so the setting details of the printing conditions can be confirmed, and the movement locus other than the specific figure is recognized as a handwritten image, so printing is also performed on the setting item. The desired content can be written and the handwriting area 41 can be expanded. Even in this form, when a specific figure is drawn on a plurality of setting items for the same function, the setting item drawn later may be effective, or the setting drawn later The item may be ignored. If the setting is inappropriate, a warning sound is emitted from the speaker of the electronic pen 20, the lamp of the electronic pen 20 is blinked, or error information is displayed on the display unit 37 of the image forming apparatus 30 when a handwritten image is printed. Alternatively, the user may be notified that the setting is inappropriate.

  In FIG. 8B, the contents to be printed can be written on the setting items of the printing conditions. However, if the setting items overlap with the handwritten image, it may be difficult to see the handwritten image. In such a case, for example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the entire sheet can be set as the handwriting area 41a, and the setting items of the printing conditions can be handwritten at an arbitrary position in the handwriting area 41a. In this case, since it is necessary to distinguish between the operation of handwriting the content to be printed and the operation of handwriting the setting item of the printing condition, when performing the operation of handwriting the setting item, for example, the identification corresponding to the setting item Is written (or a specific character string and a frame surrounding the character string). Then, the image forming apparatus 30 extracts a specific character string (or a specific character string and a frame surrounding the character string) from the movement locus of the electronic pen 20, and specifies a setting item corresponding to the specific character string. . In this form, since the setting item can be written in the blank area where the handwritten image is not drawn, the handwritten image does not become difficult to see and the handwritten area 41 can be used effectively. The specific character string preferably matches the setting item of the print condition. For example, a character string in which the setting item is omitted, a character string in which upper / lower case is converted, a character in which vertical writing / horizontal writing is converted, and the like. A table may be provided so that association can be made even in a column or the like. Also in this form, when a specific character string corresponding to a plurality of setting items is drawn for the same function, the setting item corresponding to the specific character string drawn later is enabled. Alternatively, setting items corresponding to a specific character string drawn later may be ignored. If the setting is inappropriate, a warning sound is emitted from the speaker of the electronic pen 20, the lamp of the electronic pen 20 is blinked, or error information is displayed on the display unit 37 of the image forming apparatus 30 when a handwritten image is printed. Alternatively, the user may be notified that the setting is inappropriate.

  8A and 8B, since the position of the setting item on the sheet is known, the image forming apparatus 30 defines each setting item and the position on the sheet (specified by a specific pattern). Coordinate). FIG. 9 is a diagram showing coordinates in the printing condition setting area 42 of the handwritten paper 40 shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, and the coordinate position is defined for each setting item. Therefore, the image forming apparatus 30 creates a table associating print condition setting items (functions and options) and position information (coordinates) as shown in FIG. 10 and stores them in the RAM 32b, HDD 33, or the like. Accordingly, the image forming apparatus 30 can specify the setting item corresponding to the tap position or the position where the specific figure is drawn based on the position information transmitted from the electronic pen 20.

  Hereinafter, the procedure for printing the handwritten image written on the handwritten paper 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the following description, it is assumed that the handwritten paper 40 in the form of FIG. 8A is used, and the above-described table is stored in advance in the RAM 32b or the HDD 33 of the image forming apparatus 30.

[Operation of electronic pen 20]
As shown in FIG. 11, when the user moves the electronic pen 20 on the handwritten paper 40 on which the specific pattern is printed, the writing module 28 of the electronic pen 20 detects the pressure with the pen pressure detection sensor 27. An electronic device that acquires positional information (coordinates on the paper) from the specific pattern read by the image sensor 26 (when the user is drawing on the handwritten paper 40) and includes a plurality of positional information indicating the movement locus of the pen tip. Generate pen data. Then, the electronic pen data is transmitted to the image forming apparatus 30 using the communication module 24 (S210), and the communication is terminated when the transmission of all the data is completed (S220).

[Operation of Image Forming Apparatus 30]
As shown in FIG. 12, the control unit of the image forming apparatus 30 receives electronic pen data from the electronic pen 20 using the electronic pen communication unit 39 (S310), and stores it in the RAM 32b or the HDD 33. When the reception of the electronic pen data is completed, the communication is terminated (S320).

  Thereafter, the language analysis unit 38 performs language analysis processing of the input data (S330). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the language analysis process. First, it is determined whether or not the input data is electronic pen data (data in which position information is listed) (S410), and the input data is electronic pen data. In the case (Yes in S410), the electronic pen data processing unit 38d analyzes the electronic pen data and converts it into intermediate data (S420).

  This step will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 14, first, position information in the printing condition setting area 42 is extracted from a plurality of position information included in the electronic pen data (S510), and the association function verification is performed. The process is executed (S520).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether the X coordinate of the extracted position information is within the range of X _{A1-1 to} X _A1-2 (S610). It is determined whether the Y coordinate of the position information is within the range of Y _A1-1 to Y _A1-2 (S620). If both S610 and S620 are Yes, it is determined with reference to the table of FIG. 10 that the function associated with the position information is “paper” and the option is “A4” (S630).

When S610 or S620 is No, it is determined whether the X coordinate of the extracted position information is within the range of X _{A2-1 to} X _A2-2 (S640). It is determined whether the Y coordinate is within the range of Y _A2-1 to Y _A2-2 (S650). If both S640 and S650 are Yes, it is determined with reference to the table of FIG. 10 that the function associated with the position information is “paper” and the option is “A3” (S660).

The same process is repeated, X-coordinate of the extracted positional information is judged whether it is within the range of X _C3-1 ~X _C3-2 (S670), if within the range, Y-coordinate of the extracted position information Y _C3-1 or the determining is in the range of ~Y _C3-2 (S680). If both S670 and S680 are Yes, it is determined with reference to the table of FIG. 10 that the function associated with the position information is “page allocation” and the option is “6in1” (S690).

  When an inappropriate setting item is selected (for example, when a plurality of options are selected for the same function), any one option may be enabled, or the display unit 37 May be notified of error information. When the handwritten paper 40 in the form of FIG. 8B is used, the printing conditions may be specified based on the coordinates of a specific graphic extracted from the electronic pen data, and the form of FIG. In the case of the handwritten paper 40, the printing condition may be specified by recognizing a specific character string extracted from the electronic pen data.

  Returning to FIG. 14, the electronic pen data processing unit 38 d determines whether there is a printing function associated in the associating function collating process (S 530), and if there is, sets a printing condition according to the function and options ( If not, the default printing conditions of the image forming apparatus 30 are set (S550).

  Next, position information in the area of the handwriting area 41 is extracted from the electronic pen data (S550). Then, a handwritten image is specified from the extracted position information, and the handwritten image is converted into intermediate data for printing under the specified printing conditions (S560). FIG. 16 shows an example of electronic pen data and intermediate data. The electronic pen data describing the position information of the start point and the end point, and the intermediate position describing the position information of each vertex of the rectangle surrounding the line connecting the start point and the end point Corresponds to the data. Although the electronic pen data is vector data here, even if the electronic pen data is an enumeration of position information of the filled image, it is similarly converted into intermediate data by specifying a rectangle surrounding the filled image. be able to.

  Returning to FIG. 13, if the input data is not electronic pen data (No in S410), it is determined whether the input data is PS data (S430). If the input data is PS data (Yes in S430). The Post Script processing unit 38b analyzes the PS data and converts it into intermediate data (S440). If the input data is not PS data (No in S430), it is determined whether the input data is PCL data (S450). If the input data is PCL data (Yes in S450), the PCLXL processing unit 38c. Analyzes the PCL data and converts it into intermediate data (S460). If the input data is not PCL data (No in S450), it is determined whether the input data is in a format that supports other direct printing, and an analysis process suitable for each data format is performed to convert it into intermediate data. To do. Note that the processing after S430 is the same as the normal print processing.

  Returning to FIG. 12, when the language analysis process of S330 is completed, the image processing unit 35 rasterizes the intermediate data and converts it into bitmap data that can be printed by the printing unit 36. Image processing such as rotation, density adjustment, edge enhancement, smoothing and binarization is performed (S340). Thereafter, the printing unit 36 prints a handwritten image based on the printing conditions specified in the language analysis process of S330 and the bitmap data generated in S340 (S350). Then, it is determined whether there is a next page (S360). If there is a next page, the process returns to S330 and the same processing is repeated.

  FIG. 17 is an example of a printed matter 50 printed by the above-described procedure, and a handwritten image written in the handwritten area 41 of the handwritten paper 40 is printed on the printed matter 50. In the case of the handwritten paper 40 shown in FIG. 8A, the lower part of the paper is the print condition setting area 42, so the handwritten image written in the handwritten area 41 is printed at a biased position. In that case, the image processing unit 35 may perform centering so as to be printed at the center of the printed matter 50, or the image forming apparatus 30 may be able to designate the printing position. In addition, when the default setting is used, the size of the bitmap data may not match the paper size set by default. In this case, the image processing unit 35 converts the bitmap data according to the paper size. Image processing such as reduction / enlargement or trimming may be performed, or the control unit may be configured to notify information that prompts the user to load paper of a size suitable for bitmap data.

  As described above, when the image forming apparatus 30 according to the present exemplary embodiment receives the electronic pen data from the electronic pen 20, the printing condition is selected from a plurality of pieces of position information of one handwritten paper 40 included in the electronic pen data. Position information (position information in the print condition setting area 42, position information representing a specific graphic, position information representing a specific character string) is extracted, and print conditions are set based on the position information, Since the handwritten image is printed according to the set printing conditions, it is not necessary to set the printing conditions by operating the image forming apparatus 30 or the electronic pen 20, and it is also necessary to prepare a dedicated sheet for setting the printing conditions. The convenience of the user can be improved.

  Next, a data processing method, an image forming apparatus, an electronic pen, and a data processing program according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing processing of the electronic pen of this embodiment, and FIGS. 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing processing of the image forming apparatus of this embodiment.

  In the first embodiment described above, the electronic pen data processing unit 38d of the image forming apparatus 30 extracts position information related to setting of printing conditions from a plurality of position information included in the electronic pen data, and the position information The electronic pen 20 itself extracts the position information related to the setting of the printing condition from the position information of the handwritten paper 40, specifies the printing condition based on the position information, and specifies the printing condition. It is also possible to add the instruction information for specifying the printing conditions to the electronic pen data and transmit it to the image forming apparatus 30.

  In this case, the configuration of the printing system 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the printing condition setting items and position information (coordinates) acquired from the image forming apparatus 30 are stored in the storage unit such as the RAM 23 of the electronic pen 20. ) Are associated with each other (the table in FIG. 10). In addition, the control unit of the electronic pen 20 selects position information (for example, position information in a specific region or a specific figure) related to setting of printing conditions from a plurality of position information read from one handwritten paper 40. Position information to be represented, position information representing a specific character string, and the like, and a data processing unit for setting printing conditions based on the position information, position information other than position information related to setting of printing conditions (that is, a handwritten image) A print instruction unit for adding the instruction information designating the set print condition to the electronic pen data including the position information related to the image forming apparatus 30, and if necessary, whether the set print condition contradicts ( When different setting items are selected for the same function), if the printing conditions conflict, only one setting item selected from multiple setting items is enabled, or the printing conditions Functions as an error detecting unit or to inform the user that is inappropriate. The data processing unit, the print instruction unit, and the error detection unit may be configured as hardware, or may be configured as a data processing program that causes the control unit of the electronic pen 20 to function as the data processing unit, the print instruction unit, and the error detection unit. The data processing program may be operated by the control unit.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the printing system 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In this embodiment, the handwritten paper 40 in the form of FIG. 8A is used, and the above-described table is transmitted from the image forming apparatus 30 to the electronic pen 20 and stored in the RAM 23 of the electronic pen 20 or the like. And

[Operation of electronic pen 20]
When the user moves the electronic pen 20 on the handwritten paper 40 on which the specific pattern is printed, the writing module 28 of the electronic pen 20 detects the pressure with the pen pressure detection sensor 27 (the user is on the handwritten paper 40). Position information (coordinates on the paper) is acquired from the specific pattern read by the image sensor 26. Then, as shown in FIG. 18, the control unit of the electronic pen 20 determines whether the position of the pen tip is within the handwriting region 41 (S 710). The data is stored in the RAM 23 (S720). Subsequently, the control unit determines whether the position of the pen tip is within the printing condition setting area 42 (S730), and if within the printing condition setting area 42, stores the tap position in the RAM 23 or the like (S740).

  When the input is completed, the control unit of the electronic pen 20 extracts the position information tapped in the print condition setting area 42 from the position information stored in the RAM 23 or the like, and refers to the table stored in advance to determine the position. Print conditions corresponding to the information are specified, and print instruction information for specifying the specified print conditions is generated. Then, electronic pen data is created from the movement trajectory of the handwriting area 41, and print instruction information for specifying the specified printing condition is added to the electronic pen data (for example, specified by a PJL command or the like).

  In the above flow, after the input with the electronic pen 20 is completed, the printing condition corresponding to the position information tapped in the printing condition setting area 42 is specified. Thus, the printing condition corresponding to the position information may be specified. Further, when the specified printing condition is inappropriate (for example, when a plurality of setting items are selected for the same function), any one of the setting items may be enabled, or the electronic pen A warning sound may be emitted from the 20 speakers or the lamp of the electronic pen 20 may blink to notify that the printing conditions are inappropriate.

  Further, when the handwritten paper 40 having the form shown in FIG. 8B is used, it is determined whether the movement locus of the pen tip represents a specific figure. The printing conditions may be specified based on the coordinates. In the case of the handwritten paper 40 in the form of FIG. 8C, it is determined whether or not the movement locus of the pen tip represents a specific character string (or a specific character string and a frame surrounding the character string). If this character string is represented, the specific character string may be recognized to specify the printing conditions.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 19, the control unit of the electronic pen 20 uses the communication module 24 to transmit the electronic pen data to which the print instruction information specifying the printing conditions is added to the image forming apparatus 30 (S810). When the transmission of all data is completed, the communication is terminated (S820).

[Operation of Image Forming Apparatus 30]
As shown in FIG. 20, the control unit of the image forming apparatus 30 receives the electronic pen data from the electronic pen 20 using the electronic pen communication unit 39 (S910), and stores it in the RAM 32b or the HDD 33. When the reception of the electronic pen data is completed, the communication is terminated (S920).

  Thereafter, the language analysis unit 38 performs language analysis processing of the input data (S930). FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the language analysis processing. First, it is determined whether or not the input data is electronic pen data (data in which position information is listed) (S1010), and the input data is electronic pen data. In the case (Yes in S1010), the electronic pen data processing unit 38d analyzes the electronic pen data, extracts print instruction information composed of PJL commands and the like, specifies the printing conditions, and moves the handwriting area 41. The trajectory is converted into intermediate data (S1020). At that time, if the specified printing conditions are inappropriate (for example, when a plurality of setting items are selected for the same function), any one of the setting items may be enabled or displayed. The error information may be notified to the unit 37.

  If the input data is not electronic pen data (No in S1010), it is determined whether the input data is PS data (S1030). If the input data is PS data (Yes in S1030), Post Script processing is performed. The unit 38b analyzes the PS data and converts it into intermediate data (S1040). If the input data is not PS data (No in S1030), it is determined whether the input data is PCL data (S1050). If the input data is PCL data (Yes in S1050), the PCLXL processing unit 38c. The PCL data is analyzed and converted into intermediate data (S1060). If the input data is not PCL data (No in S1050), it is determined whether the input data is in a format that supports other direct printing, and an analysis process suitable for each data format is performed to convert it into intermediate data. To do. The processes after S1030 are the same as the normal print process.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the language analysis processing in S930 is completed, the image processing unit 35 rasterizes the intermediate data and converts it into bitmap data that can be printed by the printing unit 36. Image processing such as rotation, density adjustment, edge enhancement, smoothing and binarization is performed (S940). Thereafter, the printing unit 36 prints the handwritten image based on the printing conditions specified in the language analysis process of S930 and the bitmap data generated in S940, and outputs the printed matter 50 (S950). Then, it is determined whether there is a next page (S960). If there is a next page, the process returns to S930 and the same processing is repeated.

  When the handwritten image is printed in S950, the image processing unit 35 may center the handwritten image and print it at the center of the printed matter 50, as in the first embodiment, or the image forming apparatus 30. Thus, the print position may be designated. When the default setting is used, if the size of the bitmap data does not match the default paper size, the image processing unit 35 reduces or enlarges the bitmap data according to the paper size. Image processing such as trimming may be performed, or the control unit may notify instruction information that prompts the user to load a sheet having a size suitable for bitmap data.

  As described above, the electronic pen 20 according to the present exemplary embodiment includes position information (position in the print condition setting area 42) related to setting print conditions from among a plurality of pieces of position information detected from one handwritten paper 40. Information, position information representing a specific figure, position information representing a specific character string), setting printing conditions based on the position information, and setting the electronic pen data indicating the movement locus of the handwriting area 41 Printing instruction information for specifying printing conditions is added and transmitted to the image forming apparatus 30. The image forming apparatus 30 extracts the printing instruction information from the electronic pen data and specifies the printing conditions. It is not necessary to operate the pen 20 to set the printing conditions, and it is not necessary to prepare a dedicated sheet for setting the printing conditions, so that convenience for the user can be improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the configuration and control of each device can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the method for setting the printing conditions when printing the handwritten image written on the handwritten paper 40 is described. However, when the handwritten image written on the handwritten paper 40 is stored in a storage unit such as the HDD 33 or the like. The same applies to the setting of arbitrary functions that can be executed by the image forming apparatus 30, such as the setting of the storage location and the storage format, and the setting of the destination when the handwritten image written on the handwritten paper 40 is sent by e-mail. can do.

  The present invention relates to an electronic pen that reads a specific pattern and transmits position information, an image forming apparatus that prints a handwritten image based on position information acquired from the electronic pen, an electronic pen, a data processing method using the image forming apparatus, and an electronic The present invention can be used for a data processing program that operates with a pen or an image forming apparatus.

10 Printing System 20 Electronic Pen 21 CPU
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23 RAM
24 Communication Module 25 Battery 26 Image Sensor 27 Pen Pressure Detection Sensor 28 Writing Module 29 Clock Module 30 Image Forming Apparatus 31 CPU
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35 Image processing unit 36 Printing unit 37 Display unit 37a Touch panel 37b Mode switching key 37c Numeric keypad 37d Reset key 37e Start key 37f Stop key 37g Utility key 37h Handwritten paper printing key 38 Language analysis unit 38a PJL processing unit 38b Post Script processing unit 38c PCLXL Processing unit 38d Electronic pen data processing unit 39 Electronic pen communication unit 40 Handwritten paper 41 Handwritten area 42 Function setting area 50 Printed matter

Claims (27)

A data processing method in a system in which an electronic pen capable of detecting a position detection code and an image forming apparatus that prints an image drawn with the electronic pen are communicably connected,
A first step in which the image forming apparatus prints handwritten paper obtained by combining the position detection codes;
A second step in which the electronic pen detects the position detection code on one piece of the handwritten paper and acquires a plurality of pieces of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper ;
The image forming apparatus that has acquired the electronic pen or a plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper from the electronic pen sets print conditions from among the plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper. A third step of extracting position information related to the image and setting printing conditions based on the extracted position information;
The image forming apparatus uses, as intermediate data, a movement trajectory of the electronic pen defined by position information other than the position information related to the setting of the printing condition among a plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper. Converting, rasterizing the intermediate data to generate bitmap data, and printing an image based on the bitmap data on printing paper according to set printing conditions, at least, and a fourth step. Data processing method. The data processing method according to claim 1, wherein the print condition to be set is paper size setting, single-sided / double-sided selection setting, or page allocation setting . The image forming apparatus includes:
An image forming apparatus that generates data in an intermediate data format by analyzing the print data when PS, PCLXL, or PDF format data is input as print data.
Converting the movement trajectory of the electronic pen defined by position information other than the position information related to the setting of the printing condition, among the plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper, into data of the intermediate data format The data processing method according to claim 1, wherein the bitmap is generated by rasterizing the converted data. The positional information related to the setting of the printing conditions is positional information in an area allocated in advance to the one handwritten paper,
In the first step, the image forming apparatus creates a table associating one or more setting items arranged in the region of the one handwritten paper with position information of the setting items,
In the third step, the electronic pen or the image forming apparatus that has acquired the table from the image forming apparatus extracts position information in the region from the plurality of position information, and refers to the table. , extracted to identify the setting items associated with the position information, setting a printing condition according to the setting item identified, the data processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that. The position information related to the setting of the printing conditions is position information representing a predetermined specific figure,
In the first step, the image forming apparatus creates a table associating one or more setting items arranged on the one handwritten paper with position information of the setting items,
In the third step, the electronic pen or the image forming apparatus that has acquired the table from the image forming apparatus extracts position information representing the specific figure from the plurality of position information, and refers to the table. to the extracted specified setting items associated with the position information, setting a printing condition according to the setting item identified, the data processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that. The position information related to the setting of the printing conditions is position information representing a predetermined specific character string,
In the third step, the electronic pen or the image forming apparatus extracts position information representing the specific character string from the plurality of position information, and specifies a setting item corresponding to the specific character string. , setting print condition according to the setting item identified, the data processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that. In the third step, when a plurality of setting items are specified and the printing conditions set in accordance with the plurality of setting items contradict each other, the electronic pen or the image forming apparatus performs the setting of the plurality of setting items. 7. Only one setting item selected from the above is validated, or the user is notified that the setting of printing conditions is inappropriate. Data processing method . In the fourth step, the image forming apparatus moves the position of the image or enlarges / reduces the image so that an image based on the bitmap data is printed on a central portion of the printing paper. The data processing method according to claim 1, wherein the data processing method is a data processing method . An image forming apparatus capable of communicating with an electronic pen that detects the position detection code from handwritten paper on which a position detection code is printed,
A communication unit that acquires, from the electronic pen, electronic pen data including a plurality of pieces of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper, obtained by the electronic pen detecting the position detection code of the one handwritten paper. When,
Analyzing the electronic pen data, extracting position information related to setting of printing conditions from a plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper, and setting printing conditions based on the extracted position information , A language analysis unit that converts the movement trajectory of the electronic pen defined by position information other than the position information related to the setting of the printing condition, among a plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper, into intermediate data When,
Rasterizing the intermediate data to generate bitmap data; and
An image forming apparatus comprising at least a printing unit that prints an image based on the bitmap data on a printing paper according to set printing conditions . The image forming apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the printing condition to be set is paper size setting, single-sided / double-sided selection setting, or page allocation setting . When the PS, PCLXL or PDF format data is input as print data , the language analysis unit analyzes the print data and creates intermediate data format data.
Converting the movement trajectory of the electronic pen defined by position information other than the position information related to the setting of the printing condition, among the plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper, into data of the intermediate data format to the image forming apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that. The positional information related to the setting of the printing conditions is positional information in an area allocated in advance to the one handwritten paper,
The image forming apparatus includes a storage unit that stores a table that associates one or more setting items arranged in the area of the one handwritten paper with position information of the setting items,
The language analysis unit extracts position information in the region from the plurality of position information, refers to the table, identifies a setting item associated with the extracted position information, and identifies the specified setting item The image forming apparatus according to claim 9, wherein printing conditions are set according to the above . The position information related to the setting of the printing conditions is position information representing a predetermined specific figure,
The image forming apparatus includes a storage unit that stores a table associating one or more setting items arranged on the one handwritten sheet and position information of the setting items.
The language analysis unit extracts position information representing the specific graphic from the plurality of position information, refers to the table, specifies a setting item associated with the extracted position information, and specifies The image forming apparatus according to claim 9, wherein printing conditions are set according to the setting item . The position information related to the setting of the printing conditions is position information representing a predetermined specific character string,
The language analysis unit extracts position information representing the specific character string from the plurality of position information, specifies a setting item corresponding to the specific character string, and sets printing conditions according to the specified setting item The image forming apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the image forming apparatus is an image forming apparatus . In the case where a plurality of setting items are specified and the printing conditions set in accordance with the plurality of setting items contradict each other, the language analysis unit only selects one setting item selected from the plurality of setting items. The image forming apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the image forming apparatus is configured to be effective, or the user is notified that the setting of printing conditions is inappropriate . An electronic pen that detects the position detection code from handwritten paper on which the position detection code is printed,
Position information relating to setting of printing conditions is extracted from a plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper obtained by detecting the position detection code of the one handwritten paper, and the extracted position information A data processing unit for setting printing conditions based on
Print instruction information for designating the set print condition is set in a movement locus defined by position information other than the position information related to the setting of the print condition among a plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper. An electronic pen comprising: at least a print instruction unit that generates added electronic pen data . The electronic pen according to claim 16, wherein the printing condition to be set is paper size setting, single-sided / double-sided selection setting, or page allocation setting . The positional information related to the setting of the printing conditions is positional information in an area allocated in advance to the one handwritten paper,
The electronic pen includes a storage unit that stores a table that associates one or more setting items arranged in the region of the one handwritten paper with position information of the setting items,
The data processing unit extracts position information in the area from the plurality of position information, refers to the table, specifies a setting item associated with the extracted position information, and specifies the specified setting item The electronic pen according to claim 16 or 17, wherein printing conditions are set according to the above. The position information related to the setting of the printing conditions is position information representing a predetermined specific figure,
The electronic pen includes a storage unit that stores a table associating one or more setting items arranged on the one handwritten paper with position information of the setting items,
The data processing unit extracts position information representing the specific graphic from the plurality of position information, refers to the table, specifies a setting item associated with the extracted position information, and specifies 18. The electronic pen according to claim 16, wherein printing conditions are set according to the setting item. The position information related to the setting of the printing conditions is position information representing a predetermined specific character string,
The data processing unit extracts position information representing the specific character string from the plurality of position information, specifies a setting item corresponding to the specific character string, and sets printing conditions according to the specified setting item The electronic pen according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that: In the case where a plurality of setting items are specified and the printing conditions set in accordance with the plurality of setting items contradict each other, the data processing unit only selects one setting item selected from the plurality of setting items. 21. The electronic pen according to claim 18, wherein the electronic pen is notified or the user is notified that the setting of printing conditions is inappropriate.   A data processing program that operates in a system that prints an image handwritten with an electronic pen on handwritten paper on which a position detection code is printed,
  An apparatus constituting the system is
  Position information relating to setting of printing conditions is extracted from a plurality of position information corresponding to the one handwritten paper obtained by the electronic pen detecting the position detection code of the one handwritten paper; A data processing program that functions as a data processing unit that sets printing conditions based on extracted position information.   23. The data processing program according to claim 22, wherein the print condition to be set is paper size setting, single-sided / double-sided selection setting, or page allocation setting.   The positional information related to the setting of the printing conditions is positional information in an area allocated in advance to the one handwritten paper,
  The data processing unit extracts position information in the region from the plurality of pieces of position information of the one sheet, and is arranged in the region of the one handwritten paper stored in advance in a storage unit. Referring to the table associating the above setting items with the position information of the setting items, specifying the setting items associated with the extracted position information, and setting print conditions according to the specified setting items The data processing program according to claim 22 or 23.   The position information related to the setting of the printing conditions is position information representing a predetermined specific figure,
  The data processing unit extracts position information representing the specific graphic from the plurality of position information, and is stored in advance in a storage unit, and one or more setting items arranged on the one handwritten paper; The table associating the position information of the setting item with reference to the setting item associated with the extracted position information is specified, and the printing condition is set according to the specified setting item. The data processing program according to 23.   The position information related to the setting of the printing conditions is position information representing a predetermined specific character string,
  The data processing unit extracts position information representing the specific character string from the plurality of position information, specifies a setting item corresponding to the specific character string, and sets printing conditions according to the specified setting item The data processing program according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that:   In the case where a plurality of setting items are specified and the printing conditions set in accordance with the plurality of setting items contradict each other, the data processing unit only selects one setting item selected from the plurality of setting items. 27. The data processing program according to claim 24, wherein the data processing program is configured to enable the user or to notify the user that the printing condition setting is inappropriate.

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