JP5857656B2 - CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a control device that can be connected to a recording device capable of recording an image based on stored registered image data, a control method for the control device, and a program for controlling the control device.

Conventionally, a recording apparatus that records a logo such as a top logo on a receipt is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In this type of recording apparatus, logo image data (hereinafter referred to as “registered image data”) is stored (registered) in advance, and when the logo is recorded on a recording medium, the logo registered in itself is stored in the logo. Some perform recording based on such registered image data.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-228021

By the way, registration of registered image data in a recording device is usually performed by the control device using a function of a printer driver (control program) installed in a control device (such as a host computer) connected to the recording device. Done. In general, the recording apparatus is configured to store a plurality of registered image data and selectively record an image based on any registered image data.
Here, in the recording apparatus, the size of the storage area in which the registered image data is stored is finite. Accordingly, when registering registered image data by the control device, it is desired to efficiently use the storage area of the recording device as much as possible, and to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the registration image data cannot be registered due to insufficient storage area. There is a need.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to use a storage area as efficiently as possible when registering registered image data in a recording apparatus.

The control device of the present invention executes a control program, outputs a control command to the recording device to control the recording device, and first registered image data registered in a storage area of the recording device A storage unit that acquires and stores the first file name and the first identification information, and an application that executes the application, generates image information about an image to be recorded on the recording medium, and outputs the image information to the control program execution unit The application execution unit outputs a second file name and second identification information of the second registered image data to the control program execution unit, and the control program execution unit receives the input Determining whether the second file name and the second identification information are the same as the first file name and the first identification information stored in the storage unit , The same case, characterized in that to erase the first registration image data registered in the recording apparatus from the storage area.
In the control device of the present invention, the control program execution unit determines whether or not a free area for storing the second registered image data is secured in the storage area of the recording device. In this case, the second registered image data is registered. If the second registered image data is not secured, the second registered image data is not registered.
In the control device of the present invention, the control program execution unit records an image related to the second registered image data in the recording device when the second registered image data is not registered. In the case of generating the control command, a control command including image data related to the second registered image data is generated and output to cause the recording apparatus to record an image based on the image data included in the control command.
In the control device of the present invention, the control program execution unit may receive the second file when the second file name and the second identification information are input from the application execution unit in the registration process. It is determined whether the image data relating to the name and the image data relating to the first file name are identical, and if so, registration of the second registered image data to the recording device is performed. Instead, the recording apparatus is caused to associate the first registered image data with the second identification information.
Also, the control method of the control device according to the present invention acquires the first file name and the first identification information of the first registered image data registered in the recording device, stores them in the control device, and stores them in the second by the application. The second file name and the second identification information of the registered image data are output to a control program, and the second file name and the second identification information input from the application by the control program are It is determined whether or not the first file name and the first identification information stored in the control device are the same, and if the same, the recording device is caused to delete the first registered image data from the storage area. Features.
The program of the present invention is a program executed by a control unit that controls a control device that can be connected to the recording device, and includes the first file name and the first registered image data registered in the recording device. 1 is obtained and stored in the control device, and when the second file name and the second identification information of the second registered image data are output by the application, the input second file name and It is determined whether or not the second identification information is the same as the stored first file name and the first identification information. If the same, the first information registered in the recording device is stored in the recording device. The registered image data is erased from the storage area and functions as a control unit that stores the second registered image data.
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a control device that stores registration image data and can be connected to a recording device that can record an image on a recording medium based on the registration image data, and includes a control program. A control program execution unit that controls the recording apparatus by outputting a control command to the recording apparatus by executing, and image information that is information relating to an image to be recorded on the recording medium by executing a predetermined application An application execution unit that generates and outputs to the control program execution unit, and the application execution unit corresponds to the registered image data when the recording apparatus records an image based on the registered image data. The image information including the identification information to be output is output to the control program execution unit, and the control program execution unit Generating a control command including identification information included in the image information and outputting the control command to the recording device based on the registered image data corresponding to the identification information, and causing the recording device to When performing registration processing for registering the registered image data, the application execution unit includes a file name of image data to be registered as the registered image data, and identification information for identifying the registered image data. The control program execution unit outputs the file name and the identification information that are the same as the file name and the identification information in the registration process performed in the past. If they are the same, the recording device is registered with the recording device in the registration process performed in the past. Characterized in that to erase the registration image data from the storage area.
Here, for an image recorded on a recording medium for a specific purpose, when registering registered image data related to the changed image in order to change the content of the image, registered image data related to the image before the change is registered. May be deleted from the storage area. For example, when registering registered image data related to the changed top logo in order to change the contents of the top logo on the receipt, since the top logo before the change is not recorded thereafter, the registration related to the top logo before the change is made. The image data may be deleted from the storage area.
Also, in the case where the application execution unit and the control program execution unit cooperate to register the registered image data in the recording apparatus as described above, image data with a predetermined file name is prepared in advance for registration. Then, the file name is output from the application execution unit to the control program execution unit. At that time, as in the case described above, when registering the registered image data related to the changed image in order to change the content of the image recorded on the recording medium for a specific purpose, The file name is considered to be shared between the file name before the change and the file name after the change. Because, by doing so, it is possible to unify the file name of the image data related to the specific target image regardless of the change of the image content, the management of the image data is easy, and the content of the image is changed. In this case, it is only necessary to edit the image data without changing the file name of the image data, and it is much more convenient than the case where the image data is not changed.
Further, in the case where the application execution unit and the control program execution unit cooperate to record an image on the recording apparatus as in the above configuration, information output from the application execution unit to the printer driver can be recorded as much as possible when the image is recorded. There is a need to avoid changes and thereby avoid having to modify the application.
Based on the above, according to the above configuration, in the registration process, the control program execution unit, the file name input from the application execution unit, and each of the identification information, the file name in the registration process performed in the past, and If it is the same as each of the identification information, the image recorded on the recording medium for the common purpose is registered in the registration process performed in the past, assuming that the registration process is being performed to change the content of the image. Delete registered image data. For this reason, when registering registered image data related to a changed image in order to change the content of an image recorded on a recording medium for a specific purpose, the file name of the image data prepared in advance is changed before the change. It is possible to store newly registered image data to be registered after deleting the registered image data that will not be used after that, using the commonality between the related one and the one after the change. The storage area can be used efficiently. Furthermore, according to the above configuration, when the recording apparatus performs image recording based on newly registered image data, the file name and identification information output from the application execution unit to the control program execution unit are registered. Since it is the same as before, there is no need to modify the application resulting from the registration.

In the present invention, the control program execution unit determines whether or not a free area for storing the registered image data to be newly registered is secured in the registration process. The registration image data to be newly registered is registered, and if the registration image data is not secured, the registration image data is not registered.
According to this configuration, in the registration process, when a free area for registering newly registered image data to be registered is not secured, registration is not performed, so that a part of the registered image data is not stored, It is possible to prevent an error such as an overflow from occurring.

In the present invention, the control program execution unit does not register the registered image data because the storage area for storing the registered image data to be newly registered is not secured. When causing the recording apparatus to record an image related to the registered image data to be newly registered, a control command including the image data related to the registered image data to be newly registered is generated and output. Thus, the recording apparatus records an image based on the image data included in the control command.
According to this configuration, even when the registration image data is not registered because the storage area for storing the registration image data to be newly registered is not secured, the recording apparatus can be used. The image to be recorded can be recorded.

In the present invention, the control program execution unit, when the control program execution unit receives a file name and identification information from the application execution unit in the registration process, image data related to the file name. And whether or not the registered image data having the same identity is stored in the recording device, and if stored, the registration image data to be newly registered is registered in the recording device. First, the recording apparatus is caused to associate the registered image data having the identity with the identification information.
According to this configuration, when the registered image data to be newly registered has already been registered, it is prevented from being registered again, and the registration is already performed while realizing more efficient use of the storage area. It is possible to appropriately record an image based on the registered image data.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention stores registered image data and is configured to be connectable to a recording apparatus capable of recording an image on a recording medium based on the registered image data, and executes a control program. A control program execution unit that outputs a control command to the recording apparatus to control the recording apparatus, and image information that is information about an image to be recorded on the recording medium by executing a predetermined application. An application execution unit that generates and outputs to the control program execution unit, and when the recording apparatus records an image based on the registered image data, the application execution unit corresponds to the registered image data The image information including identification information is output to the control program execution unit, and the control program execution unit is input A control method for a control device that causes the recording device to record an image based on the registered image data corresponding to the identification information by generating and outputting a control command including the identification information included in the image information When performing registration processing for registering the registered image data in the recording device, the application execution unit stores the file name of the image data to be registered as the registered image data, and the registered image data. Identification information for identification is output to the control program execution unit, and the file name input from the application execution unit by the control program execution unit and each of the identification information is performed in the past. Determine whether it is the same as the file name and identification information in the registration process. The recording apparatus, characterized in that to erase the registered image data registered in the recording apparatus in the registration processing performed in the past from the storage area.
According to this control method, in the registration process, the control program execution unit determines that the file name and the identification information input from the application execution unit are the file name and the identification information of the registration process performed in the past. In the case where each is the same, the registered image data registered in the past registration process is assumed to have undergone the registration process to change the content of the image recorded on the recording medium for a common purpose. To erase. For this reason, when registering registered image data related to a changed image in order to change the content of an image recorded on a recording medium for a specific purpose, the file name of the image data prepared in advance is changed before the change. It is possible to store the registered image data to be newly registered after deleting the registered image data that will not be used thereafter by using the commonality between the related one and the one after the change. The area can be used efficiently. Furthermore, according to the above configuration, when the recording apparatus performs image recording based on newly registered image data, the file name and identification information output from the application execution unit to the control program execution unit are registered. Since it is the same as before, there is no need to modify the application resulting from the registration.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention stores a registered image data, and controls a control device that can be connected to a recording device capable of recording an image on a recording medium based on the registered image data. A control program execution unit that outputs a control command to the recording apparatus to control the recording apparatus by executing a control program for controlling the recording apparatus by the control unit. And, by executing a predetermined application, generates image information that is information relating to an image to be recorded on the recording medium, and functions as an application execution unit that outputs the information to the control program execution unit. When the recording apparatus records an image based on the registered image data, the image including identification information corresponding to the registered image data is stored. By generating and outputting the application execution unit that outputs information to the control program execution unit, and a control command including identification information included in the input image information, the identification information and When functioning as the control program execution unit for recording an image based on the corresponding registered image data, and further performing registration processing for registering the registered image data in the recording device, the image is registered as the registered image data. The application execution unit that outputs the file name of the image data to be processed and the identification information for identifying the registered image data to the control program execution unit, the input file name, and the identification information Each of the file name and identification information in the registration process performed in the past In this case, the recording device stores the registered image data for erasing the registered image data registered in the recording device from the storage area in the registration process performed in the past. It functions as the control program execution unit.
If this program is executed, during the registration process, the control program execution unit, the file name and identification information input from the application execution unit, respectively, the file name and the identification information of the registration process performed in the past. In the case where each is the same, the registered image data registered in the past registration process is assumed to have undergone the registration process to change the content of the image recorded on the recording medium for a common purpose. To erase. For this reason, when registering registered image data related to a changed image in order to change the content of an image recorded on a recording medium for a specific purpose, the file name of the image data prepared in advance is changed before the change. It is possible to store the registered image data to be newly registered after deleting the registered image data that will not be used thereafter by using the commonality between the related one and the one after the change. The area can be used efficiently. Furthermore, according to the above configuration, when the recording apparatus performs image recording based on newly registered image data, the file name and identification information output from the application execution unit to the control program execution unit are registered. Since it is the same as before, there is no need to modify the application resulting from the registration.

  According to the present invention, the storage area can be used as efficiently as possible when registering the registered image data in the recording apparatus.

It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a recording system. It is a figure which shows typically the content of the identification information management table. It is a figure which shows typically the registration image data storage possible area | region. It is a figure which shows typically the content of the identification information management table. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of a host computer. It is a figure which shows typically the registration image data storage possible area | region.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the recording system 10.
The recording system 10 is a system that is applied to a store such as a supermarket or a convenience store, and issues a receipt in response to payment for a customer who has visited the store. As shown in FIG. 1, a host computer 11 (control device) And a POS server 25 and a printer 26 (recording device).

  The POS server 25 is communicably connected to the host computer 11 via a network such as a LAN, and is necessary for issuing receipts such as product codes, names, and amounts of products sold in stores. Data indicating information is stored as a database. When the receipt is issued, the host computer 11 refers to the database stored in the POS server 25 as appropriate, and acquires necessary information.

The host computer 11 includes a host side control unit 28, a host side display unit 29, a host side input unit 30, an interface unit (I / F) 31, and a host side storage unit 32.
The host-side control unit 28 centrally controls each unit of the host computer 11 and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, and other peripheral circuits. As shown in FIG. 1, the host-side control unit 28 includes a POS application execution unit 34 (application execution unit) and a printer driver execution unit 35 (control program execution unit), which will be described later. .
The host side display unit 29 includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal display panel, and displays various types of information on the display panel under the control of the host side control unit 28.
The host-side input unit 30 is connected to input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, a barcode reader, and a card reader, and outputs output signals from these input devices to the host-side control unit 28. The bar code reader is used for reading a bar code recorded on a product wrapping paper or the like, and the card reader is used for reading information recorded on a credit card, a member card or the like. Information acquired using an input device such as a barcode reader or a card reader is used for processing relating to receipt issuance.
The interface unit 31 performs communication based on the communication standard with the printer 26 under the control of the host-side control unit 28.
The host-side storage unit 32 includes a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The host-side storage unit 32 stores the POS application 20 and the printer driver 21 in an executable state, and stores application management image data 60 and application management identification information 61. These will be described later.

On the other hand, the printer 26 conveys the thermal roll paper wound in a roll shape by a roller-like platen, and applies heat to the recording surface of the thermal roll paper by a line thermal head 37 provided with a heating element, thereby generating an image. Is a thermal head type printer that issues a receipt by cutting the thermal roll paper at a predetermined position by the cutter unit 38.
As shown in FIG. 1, the printer 26 includes a printer-side control unit 40, a printer-side display unit 41, a printer-side input unit 42, a print engine 43, a printer-side storage unit 44, and an interface unit 45. I have.
The printer-side control unit 40 centrally controls the printer 26 and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and other peripheral circuits.
The printer-side display unit 41 includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal display panel that displays various types of information such as the operating state of the printer 26, and displays various types of information on the display panel under the control of the printer-side control unit 40. The printer-side display unit 41 includes an LED, and turns on / off the LED to notify the state of the printer 26.
The printer-side input unit 42 is connected to an operation switch provided in the printer 26, detects an operation on the operation switch, and outputs it to the printer-side control unit 40.
The print engine 43 conveys thermal roll paper in addition to the above-described line thermal head 37 while monitoring detection values of various sensors such as a paper edge sensor and a paper remaining amount sensor under the control of the printer-side control unit 40. The conveyance motor for driving the platen roller and the cutter drive motor for driving the cutter provided in the cutter unit 38 described above are operated to record an image on the thermal roll paper and cut the thermal roll paper on which the image has been recorded. Issue a receipt.
The interface unit 45 performs communication based on the communication standard with the printer 26 under the control of the printer-side control unit 40.
The printer-side storage unit 44 includes a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM and stores various data in a rewritable manner. In the printer-side storage unit 44, firmware for controlling the operation of the printer 26 is stored in an executable state, and an identification information management table 50, registered image data 46, and printer management identification information 47 are stored. Is done. These will be described later.

Next, basic operations when the recording system 10 issues a receipt will be described through the description of the POS application execution unit 34 and the printer driver execution unit 35.
The POS application execution unit 34 (application execution unit) executes the POS application 20 (application) installed in advance on the host computer 11 to access the POS server 25 as appropriate for each transaction, and purchases the transaction. Information to be recorded on the receipt, such as information indicating the received product, information indicating the unit price of the product, information indicating the purchase price, etc., and making the image to be recorded on the receipt based on the acquired information. Then, image information including information necessary for recording the image is output to the printer driver execution unit 35.
The printer driver execution unit 35 (control program execution unit) executes a printer driver 21 (control program) preinstalled in the host computer 11, thereby performing a printer operation based on the image information input from the POS application execution unit 34. A control command corresponding to the 26 command specifications is generated and output to the printer-side control unit 40. This control command includes a command for transporting the thermal roll paper to the transport mechanism, a command for driving the line thermal head 37 to record an image on the thermal roll paper, a command for causing the cutter unit 38 to cut the thermal roll paper, and the like. Various commands for causing the printer 26 to issue a receipt are included.
The printer-side control unit 40 to which the control command is input controls the print engine 43 based on this control command and issues a receipt.

  The POS application 20 and the printer driver 21 are programs compliant with the UPOS (UnifiedPOS) standard. A program (so-called control object) that functions as a software interface between the POS application 20 and the printer driver 21 is installed in the printer driver 21. Information is exchanged between the POS application execution unit 34 and the printer driver execution unit 35 in accordance with the UPOS standard, for example, data transfer via arguments, common variables, parameters, etc. This is done in the form of settings.

The host computer 11 according to the present embodiment can cause the printer 26 to record an image using registered image data 46 registered in advance. For example, with respect to the top logo and the bottom logo that are routinely recorded on the receipt, the host computer 11 can cause the printer 26 to record using registered image data 46 registered in advance.
The top logo is an image that is routinely recorded at the top of the receipt. For example, the top logo is an image showing a mark of a subject that issues the receipt. The bottom logo is an image that is routinely recorded at the end of the receipt. For example, the bottom logo is an image that indicates the telephone number or address of the issuer of the receipt.
Hereinafter, a basic operation of the recording system 10 when the “top logo” is recorded on the printer 26 based on the registered image data 46 will be briefly described with an example.

The registered image data 46 is image data in a format that can be developed in an image buffer (data that holds information on gradation and color for each pixel, such as bitmap data). A plurality of registered image data 46 can be stored in the printer-side storage unit 44.
As shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, registered top logo data 46 a is stored in the printer-side storage unit 44 as registered image data 46 for the top logo, and registered bottom data is registered as the registered image data 46 for the bottom logo. Logo data 46 b is stored in the printer-side storage unit 44.
As shown in FIG. 1, printer management identification information 47 is stored in association with each registered image data 46. The printer management identification information 47 is a code uniquely assigned to each registered image data 46 in order for the printer-side control unit 40 to identify the registered image data 46. In the present embodiment, the value of the printer management identification information 47 of the registered top logo data 46a is “PS1”, and the value of the printer management identification information 47 of the registered bottom logo data 46b is “PS2”. Shall.

On the other hand, the host-side storage unit 32 of the host computer 11 stores application management image data 60 corresponding to each of the registered image data 46. More specifically, application management top logo data 60a is stored corresponding to the registered top logo data 46a, and application management bottom logo data 60b is stored corresponding to the registered bottom logo data 46b. Corresponding application management image data 60 and registered image data 46 are identical. “Having the same” includes not only the case where the image data completely match, but also the difference in the data format, or the difference in the image data due to data compression.
Each of the application management image data 60 is stored as a file having a predetermined file name in a predetermined folder (hereinafter referred to as “dedicated folder”). In the present embodiment, the file name of the application management top logo data 60a is the file name “toplogo.bmp”, and the file name of the application management top logo data 60b is the file name “bottomlogo.bmp”. Shall.
Each of the application management image data 60 is associated with application management identification information 61. This is a code uniquely assigned to each application management image data 60 by the POS application execution unit 34 to identify the application management image data 60. In the present embodiment, the application management identification information 61 of the application management top logo data 60a is “AS1”, and the application management identification information 61 of the application management bottom logo data 60b is “AS2”. Shall.
The application management identification information 61 is a value compliant with the UPOS standard. This is because, as described above, the POS application 20 and the printer driver 21 exchange information conforming to UPOS.

When the top logo is recorded on the printer 26 based on the registered top logo data 46a, the POS application execution unit 34 uses the application management top logo data which is the image data 60 for application management corresponding to the registered top logo data 46a. Image information including at least the file name “toplogo.bmp” of 60 a and the corresponding application management identification information 61 is output to the printer driver execution unit 35. This image information includes information indicating the position where the top logo should be recorded on the receipt, and other information necessary for recording the image based on the other registered top logo data 46a.
When image information is input from the POS application execution unit 34, the printer driver execution unit 35 is a control command including at least the application management identification information 61 included in the image information, and displays an image based on the registered image data 46. A control command to be recorded is generated and output to the printer 26. The control command does not include image data.
The printer-side control unit 40 of the printer 26 to which the control command is input acquires the application management identification information 61 included in the control command and refers to the identification information management table 50 to record an image (this example) In this example, the registered image data 46 (in this example, registered top logo data 46a) is specified.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the identification information management table 50.
The identification information management table 50 is a table that stores application management identification information 61, printer management identification information 47, and position information of registered image data 46 in association with each other.
The positional information of the registered image data 46 refers to the registered image data in the registered image data storable area TA (FIG. 3), which is a storage area allocated as a storage area in which the registered image data 46 can be recorded in the printer-side storage unit 44. 46 is information indicating a location where the registered image data 46 is stored, for example, information indicating a combination of the start address and the end address of the area where the registered image data 46 is stored. This is information indicating a combination of the start address of the stored area and the size of the registered image data. The registered image data 46 may not be stored in a continuous area in the registered image data storable area TA. In this case, the position information is information that appropriately indicates each area.

Here, when the new registered image data 46 is stored in the printer-side storage unit 44, the new registered image data 46 is stored in a predetermined location in the above-described registered image data storage area TA. At that time, the printer-side control unit 40 allocates unique printer management identification information 47 to the stored registered image data 46, generates one record in the identification information management table 50, and allocates the record in the record. The printer management identification information 47 and the position information of the registered image data 46 are stored in association with each other. Furthermore, when storing the new registered image data 46, if the corresponding application management identification information 61 is specified from the host computer 11, the printer-side control unit 40 specifies the application management identification specified in the record. Information 61 is associated and stored.
In the example of the identification information management table 50 shown in FIG. 2, the application management identification information 61 (value “AS1”) of the application management top logo data 60a and the printer of the registered top logo data 46a in the first record R1. The management identification information 47 (value “PS1”) and the position information of the registered top logo data 46a are stored in association with each other. Further, in the second record R2, application management identification information 61 (value “AS2”) of the application management bottom logo data 60b and printer management identification information 47 (value “PS2”) of the registered bottom logo data 46b. And the position information of the registered bottom logo data 46b are stored in association with each other.

Here, when the new registered image data 46 is stored in the printer-side storage unit 44, the printer-side control unit 40 allocates printer management identification information 47 different from the application management identification information 61, and the printer management identification information is assigned. The registered image data 46 is identified by the information 47 for the following reason. That is, when storing the new registered image data 46, the application management identification information 61 corresponding to the registered image data 46 may not be specified, such as when the registered image data 46 is stored by the function of a dedicated software tool. This is because when new registered image data 46 is stored, it is necessary to allocate printer management identification information 47 by the function of the firmware so that the registered image data 46 can be reliably identified.
In the following description, storing the new registered image data 46 in the printer-side storage unit 44 is expressed as registering the registered image data 46 in the printer 26 as appropriate.

The printer-side control unit 40 of the printer 26 to which the control command is input from the printer driver execution unit 35 of the host computer 11 acquires the application management identification information 61 included in the control command, and stores the identification information management table 50. The location information of the registered image data 46 corresponding to the acquired application management identification information 61 is acquired, and the registered image data 46 stored in the area indicated by the location information is acquired. If the identification information management table 50 is in the state shown in FIG. 2, in this example, the printer-side control unit 40 refers to the record R1, which is a corresponding record, and acquires the position information of the registered top logo data 46a. The registered top logo data 46a stored in the area indicated by the position information is acquired.
Next, the printer-side control unit 40 develops the acquired registered image data 46 in a predetermined image buffer, and controls the line thermal head 37 and other accompanying mechanisms based on the developed data, thereby making a thermal roll paper. Record an image on
Thus, when recording an image based on the registered image data 46, the control command output from the host computer 11 to the printer 26 does not include image data with a large amount of data, so the amount of data to be communicated between these devices. Can be reduced, the time required for processing can be reduced, and the risk of occurrence of communication errors can be reduced.

By the way, the contents of the image of the top logo and the bottom logo are not fixed but are changed as appropriate. For example, the design of the top logo is changed according to the season and the event.
Based on this, taking the case where the design of the top logo has been changed as an example, first, the registration image data 46 regarding how the registered image data 46 related to the changed top logo is registered in the printer 26 will be described. The host computer 11 in the case of cumulative storage will be described to clarify the problem in this case, and then the case of the host computer 11 configured to be able to use the storage area efficiently will be described.
Conventionally, the registered image data 46 is registered by a method of storing the registered image data 46 cumulatively.

<When storing registered image data cumulatively>
First, when there is a change in the design of the top logo, the host computer in which the registered image data 46 when the registered image data 46 related to the changed top logo is registered in the printer 26 is stored cumulatively 11 and the operation of the printer 26 will be described.
The top logo before the change and the top logo after the change are recorded on the recording medium (the heat-sensitive roll paper constituting the receipt) for the specific purpose in common, for example, to clearly indicate the subject that issued the receipt. It is an image to be.

When the design of the top logo is changed, the user generates image management image data 60 related to the changed top logo (hereinafter referred to as “changed application management top logo data” as appropriate). The processed image data is stored in the above-described dedicated folder (a dedicated folder in which the application management image data 60 is stored). At this time, the file name is the same file name (“toplogo.bmp”) as the application management top logo data 60a related to the top logo before the change.
As described above, the file name of the application management image data 60 is the same before and after the top logo change for the following reason.
That is, by making the file names the same, it is possible to unify the file names of the application management image data 60 related to the top logo regardless of changes in the image contents, and the management of the application management image data 60 is easy. Become. In addition, when changing the contents of the top logo, the user can generate the top logo data for application management after the change by editing the top logo data 60a for application management without changing the file name or the like. In addition, the newly created application management top logo data can be overwritten and updated with the application management top logo data, which is much more convenient. As described above, when the top logo is recorded on the printer 26, the POS application execution unit 34 sends the image information including the file name of the application management image data 60 related to the top logo to the printer driver execution unit 35. Although it is output, the file name to be output before and after the change of the top logo can be made common, and therefore there is an advantage that the application need not be modified when the top logo is changed.

Next, the POS application execution unit 34 sends the file name of the changed application management top logo data and the application management identification information 61 together with information for instructing registration of the registered image data 46 to the printer 26 to the printer driver. The data is output to the execution unit 35. The value of the application management identification information 61 output here is the same as the value of the application management identification information 61 corresponding to the application management top logo data 60a. The application management identification information 61 is stored in association with the file name of the application management image data 60, and the file names of the changed application management top logo data and the application management top logo data 60a. Because they are the same. As will be apparent from the following description, the value of the application management identification information 61 output here is the same as the value of the application management identification information 61 corresponding to the application management top logo data 60a. When the top logo is recorded, the value of the application management identification information 61 included in the image information output from the POS application execution unit 34 to the printer driver execution unit 35 is before and after the change of the top logo. Therefore, it is not necessary to modify the application when changing the top logo.
Next, the printer driver execution unit 35 refers to the dedicated folder described above, acquires a file with the input file name (= changed application management top logo data), and acquires the acquired updated application management top logo data, A control command that includes the input application management identification information 61 and registers the changed application management top logo data as the registered image data 46 is generated and output to the printer 26.
Based on the input control command, the printer-side control unit 40 of the printer 26 executes registration of the registered image data 46 related to the changed top logo as follows.

FIG. 3 is a diagram used for explaining the operation of the printer-side control unit 40 when registering the registered image data 46, and is a diagram schematically showing the registered image data storage area TA. As described above, the registered image data storage area TA is a storage area allocated as a storage area where the registered image data 46 can be recorded, and all the registered image data 46 is stored in the registered image data storage area TA. Stored in.
In the following description, it is assumed that the state of the registered image data storage area TA before registration of the registered image data 46 related to the changed top logo is the state shown in FIG. That is, in the registered image data storage area TA, the registered top logo data 46a (registered image data 46 relating to the top logo before change) is stored in the area ta1, and the registered bottom logo data 46b is stored in the area ta2. Other areas are free areas.
When the registration image data storage area TA is in the state shown in FIG. 3A, when performing registration based on the control command input from the printer driver execution unit 35, the printer-side control unit 40 displays the registered image. The post-change application management top logo data included in the control command is stored in an empty area of the data storage area TA. Hereinafter, the stored data is referred to as “post-change registered top logo data”.
FIG. 3B is a diagram showing the registered image data storage area TA after the changed registered top logo data is stored. As shown in FIG. 3B, the post-change registered top logo data is stored in the area ta3 which is an empty area. As described above, the reason why the new registered image data 46 is stored in the empty area is that the printer-side control unit 40 can delete the registered image data 46 already stored in the registered image data storage area TA. This is because it cannot be managed.
Further, the printer-side control unit 40 allocates unique printer management identification information 47 to the newly registered post-change registered top logo data, generates one record in the identification information management table 50, and the record , The application management identification information 61 included in the control command, the allocated printer management identification information 47, and the position information of the changed registered top logo data are stored in association with each other.
Here, in the identification information management table 50, it is limited that there are a plurality of records related to the application management identification information 61 having the same value. When a new record is generated, the new record, the application If there is another record having the same value of the management identification information 61, the other record is deleted. When there are a plurality of records related to the application management identification information 61 having the same value, when a control command including the application management identification information 61 having the same value is input, processing is performed based on which record. It is because it is not known whether it should carry out.

FIG. 4 shows the application management identification information 61 included in the control command, the allocated printer management identification information 47, and the position information of the registered top logo data after the change in the record newly generated by the printer-side control unit 40. Is a diagram showing a state of the identification information management table 50 after being stored in association with each other.
In the following description, it is assumed that the value of the printer management identification information 47 allocated to the post-change registered top logo data by the printer-side control unit 40 is “PS3”.
As is clear from the comparison between FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, the record R1 (record related to the registered top logo data 46a) in FIG. 2 is deleted, and a new record R3 is generated. In this record R3, the application management identification information 61 (value “AS1”), the printer management identification information 47 (value “PS3”), and the position information of the registered top logo data after change are associated with each other. Remembered.

As described above, when there is a change in the contents of an image recorded for a specific purpose, the host in the case of registering the registered image data 46 in the case of registering the registered image data 46 related to the changed image is cumulatively stored. The operations of the computer 11 and the printer 26 have been described. In this case, there is room for improvement as follows.
That is, the registered image data storable area TA is a storage area allocated for storing the registered image data 46, but the capacity of the storage area is finite. Accordingly, when the new registered image data 46 is stored in the registered image data storage area TA, the registered image data storage area TA is efficiently used in order to prevent the capacity of the free area from being insufficient as much as possible. Is required. However, the method of accumulating the registered image data 46 in the registered image data storable area TA has room for improvement in the efficient use of the storage area.
Based on the above, the host computer 11 according to the present embodiment performs the following operation.

<When the storage area can be used efficiently>
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the printer driver execution unit 35 to which the present invention is applied when registering the registered image data 46.
In the following, as in the case of cumulatively storing the registered image data 46 described above, there is a change in the design of the top logo, and when registering the registered image data 46 related to the changed top logo, The operation of the printer driver execution unit 35 will be described while appropriately exemplifying whether such processing is performed.
As shown in FIG. 5, when registering the registered image data 46, first, a file of the application management image data 60 together with information indicating that the registered image data 46 is registered in the printer 26 from the POS application execution unit 34. The name and the application management identification information 61 corresponding to the data are input to the printer driver execution unit 35 (step SA1). As described above, when the registered image data 46 is registered so as to change the content of the image recorded for the same purpose, the file name input to the printer driver execution unit 35 and the application management Each of the identification information 61 is the same as the file name before the change and the application management identification information 61. In the example of the design change of the top logo, the file name of the top logo data for application management after change (file name “toplogo.bmp”) and the corresponding application management from the POS application execution unit 34 to the printer driver execution unit 35 Identification information 61 (value “AS1”) is input.
Next, the printer driver execution unit 35 refers to the dedicated folder and acquires the application management image data 60 relating to the input file name (step SA2). In the example of the top logo design change, the printer driver execution unit 35 acquires the changed application management top logo data.

Next, the printer driver execution unit 35 communicates with the printer 26, and the registered image data 46 having the same identity as the application management image data 60 acquired in step SA 2 is stored in the registered image data storage of the printer side storage unit 44 of the printer 26. It is determined whether or not it is already stored in the possible area TA (step SA3).
The determination in step SA3 is performed as follows, for example.
For example, the printer driver execution unit 35 communicates with the printer 26 to sequentially acquire each of the plurality of registered image data 46 stored in the printer 26, and the acquired registered image data 46 and the application management image The determination is performed by sequentially comparing the data 60 with an existing image data comparison algorithm. In addition, a hash value of the changed application management top logo data and each hash value of the registered image data 46 stored in the printer-side storage unit 44 are obtained by a predetermined hash function, and the hash values are compared. Alternatively, the determination may be performed, or the application management image data 60 may be output to the printer 26, and the determination may be performed by the firmware function of the printer 26. At that time, it is assumed that image processing necessary for comparison of image data is appropriately performed.
Here, as a case where the registered image data 46 having the same identity as the application management image data 60 acquired in step SA2 is already stored in the printer 26, there are the following cases.
For example, with respect to the registered image data 46 that a certain user intends to register, a registered image data 46 having the same contents has already been registered by another user, or registered image data 46 used for other purposes. In case of accidental coincidence, or in the example of top logo design change, the content of the top logo before the change and the content of the top logo after the change actually match, etc. Can be considered.

If the registered image data 46 having the same identity is already stored in the printer 26 as a result of the determination in step SA3 (step SA3: YES), the printer driver execution unit 35 manages the application input from the POS application execution unit 34. By generating and outputting a control command for causing the identification information 61 to be associated with the registered image data 46 having the same identity, the printer 26 is caused to perform the association (step SA4).
The printer-side control unit 40 to which the control command is input specifies the registered image data 46 having the same identity, generates one record in the identification information management table 50, and in the record, the identity is the same. The printer management identification information 47 corresponding to the registered image data 46 having the same, the positional information of the registered image data 46 having the same identity, and the application management identification information 61 specified by the printer driver execution unit 35 are associated with each other. And remember. As a result, the printer driver execution unit 35 subsequently records an image based on the registered image data 46 having the same identity stored in the printer 26 based on the application management identification information 61 input in step SA1. It can be executed.

  In this way, the printer driver execution unit 35 does not register the new registered image data 46 when the registered image data 46 having the same identity is already registered when registering the new registered image data 46. The printer 26 associates the registered image data 46 having the same identity with the application management identification information 61, and thereby the registered image data 46 having the same identity using the application management identification information 61 as a key. It is assumed that an image can be recorded based on the above. As a result, the registered image data 46 having the same identity is prevented from being registered twice, and the registered image data 46 that has already been registered is realized while realizing more efficient use of the registered image data storage area TA. It is possible to appropriately record an image based on the above.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step SA3, if the registered image data 46 having the same identity is not stored in the printer 26 (step SA3: NO), the printer driver execution unit 35 determines whether the registered image data 46 that has been previously obtained is stored. In registration, the file name input from the POS application execution unit 34 in step SA1 and the application management identification information 61 are the same as each file name and application management identification information 61. It is determined whether or not there has been input from the unit 34 (step SA5).
The printer driver execution unit 35 is configured to cumulatively store and manage the file name input from the POS application execution unit 34 and the application management identification information 61 when registering the registered image data 46. For all registrations that have been made in the past, it is possible to acquire what the file name and application management identification information 61 related to each registration are.
In the following description, processing related to registration of the registered image data 46 is appropriately referred to as “registration processing”.
Further, in the following description, the registered image data 46 registered by the registration processing performed in the past related to the same file name and the application management identification information 61 is appropriately referred to as “past registered image data”. "

Here, the file name input from the POS application execution unit 34 in the registration process currently being performed, the application management identification information 61, the file name input in the registration process performed in the past, and The fact that each of the application management identification information 61 is the same will be specifically described by taking a change in the design of the top logo as an example.
As described above, when the design of the top logo is changed, the file name of the image data for application management 60 (top logo data for application management after change) related to the changed top logo is related to the top logo before change. The file name of the application management image data 60 (the application management top logo data 60a) is the same. When the registered image data 46 relating to the changed top logo is registered, the file name output from the POS application execution unit 34 to the printer driver execution unit 35 and the application management identification information 61 are the top logo before the change. The file name of the application management image data 60 and the application management identification information 61 are the same. Based on this, each of the file name and the application management identification information 61 related to the registration process currently performed, and each of the file name and the application management identification information 61 related to the registration process performed in the past, , Are the same, that is, in the past, registration image data 46 related to the top logo has already been registered (in this example, registration top logo data 46a), and the registration currently being performed is registered. The process is a registration process performed in accordance with a change in the content (design) of the top logo.
More generalized, each of the file name and application management identification information 61 related to the registration process currently being performed, and each of the file name and application management identification information 61 related to the registration process performed in the past. In the past, registration image data 46 relating to images recorded for a specific specific purpose has already been registered in the past, and the registration process currently being performed That is, the registration process is performed in accordance with the change.

  As a result of the determination in step SA5, in the registration processing performed in the past, the file name input in step SA1 and the same file name as the application management identification information 61 and the application management identification information 61 are obtained. If it is determined that it has been input (step SA5: YES), the printer driver execution unit 35 outputs an appropriate control command, and is registered in the printer 26 in the registration process performed in the past. When the registered image data 46 (the past registered image data) is deleted from the registered image data storage area TA, the capacity of the free area of the registered image data storage area TA that is expected is calculated (step SA6). A function for performing the calculation is implemented in the firmware function of the printer 26.

Next, the printer driver execution unit 35 acquires the data size of the application management image data 60 acquired in step SA2 (step SA7), and the data size and the past registered image data calculated in step SA6. The capacity of the free area of the registered image data storage area TA expected after erasure is compared, and it is determined whether or not the application management image data can be stored as the registered image data 46 in the free area. (Step SA8). In this case, the determination is performed by appropriately taking into account a necessary margin, a change in data size due to necessary image processing, and the like. In the example of the design change of the top logo, the printer driver execution unit 35 determines the data size of the changed application management top logo data and the capacity of the free area of the registered image data storage area TA shown in FIG. Are compared, and it is determined whether or not the changed application management top logo data can be stored as the registered image data 46 in the empty area.
When the application management image data 60 can be stored in the free area (step SA8: YES), the printer driver execution unit 35 outputs an appropriate control command to the printer 26 from the registered image data storage area TA. The past registered image data is deleted (step SA9). In the example of changing the top logo design, the printer driver execution unit 35 stores the registered top logo data 46a, which is the registered image data 46 registered in the past registration process, in the printer 26 from the registered image data storage area TA. Let it be deleted.

  Next, the printer driver execution unit 35 outputs an appropriate control command including the application management image data 60 and the application management identification information 61, and the past registered image data is erased in the registered image data storage area TA. The changed application management top logo data is stored as registered image data 46 in an area corresponding to the storage area that has been set (step SA10). As described above, according to the storage of the post-change application management top logo data, the printer-side control unit 40 deletes the predetermined record in the identification information management table 50 and also manages the application management in the identification information management table 50. The identification information 61 for printer, the identification information 47 for printer management, and the newly registered image data 46 are associated with each other.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the state of the registered image data storage area TA after performing the process of step SA10 in the example of changing the design of the top logo.
As is clear from comparison between FIG. 3B and FIG. 6, in the example of changing the design of the top logo, the registered top logo data 46 a that has already been stored is stored in the area by the series of processes of steps SA <b> 9 and SA <b> 10. The changed registered top logo data (registered image data 46 related to the changed top logo as described above) is stored in the area ta1 ′ corresponding to the area ta1. Note that the mode in which the registered top logo data after change is arranged in the registered image data storage area TA is arbitrary. For example, the size of the registered top logo data after change is larger than the capacity of the area ta1. Is divided into an area ta1 and an empty area, and the data is stored. Even in such a case, since the determination in step SA8 is performed, the changed registered top logo data can be reliably stored in the registered image data storage area TA.
Here, when the design of the top logo is changed, the top logo after the change is recorded instead of the top logo before the change, and the registered top logo data 46a related to the top logo before the change is recorded. Will not be used. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when the registered image data 46 related to the changed top logo is registered, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the registered top logo data 46a is deleted from the registered image data storage area TA. Then, since the registered image data 46 relating to the changed top logo is stored, unnecessary data that is not used is appropriately deleted, and new registered image data 46 is stored. Effective use of the storage area of the data storage area TA can be appropriately executed.
In the present embodiment, when the top logo is changed, the POS application execution unit 34 outputs the top logo to the printer driver execution unit 35 when the printer 26 records the top logo based on the registered image data 46. The file name included in the image information and the application management identification information 61 are the same before and after the change of the top logo. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform a complicated operation of modifying the POS application 20 in response to the change.
As described above, the printer driver execution unit 35 according to the present embodiment has a specific purpose using the file name input from the POS application execution unit 34 and the application management identification information 61 during the registration process. The registered image data 46 is a registered image that has already been registered and is no longer used, as it is understood that there is a change in the recorded image and the registration process has been performed due to the change. Since the configuration is such that the data 46 is accurately determined, the unused registered image data 46 is deleted from the storage area, and the new registered image data 46 after the change is registered, effective use can be appropriately performed.

On the other hand, if the application management image data 60 cannot be stored in the free area in step SA8 (step SA8: NO), the printer driver execution unit 35 outputs an appropriate control command and manages the application for registration. The storage of the image data 60 as the registered image data 46 is not executed (step SA11).
Subsequently, when the printer driver execution unit 35 causes the printer 26 to record an image based on the registered image data 46, the application management identification information 61 input in step SA1 from the POS application execution unit 34, and When a predetermined file name is input, by generating a control command including the application management image data 60 related to the predetermined file name instead of the application management identification information 61, and outputting the control command to the printer 26, the Settings are made to record an image based on the application management image data 60 (step SA12). The setting is performed using variables, flags, and the like defined in the printer driver 21.
As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the registration image data 46 to be newly registered is not registered because the free area of the registration image data storage area TA is not secured. The printer driver execution unit 35 registers the registered image data 46 to be registered based on the file name included in the image information input from the POS application execution unit 34 and the application management identification information 61 when recording the image. Can be recorded by the printer 26.

  As a result of the determination in step SA5, in the registration processing performed in the past, the file name input in step SA1 and the same file name as the application management identification information 61 and the application management identification information 61 are obtained. If it is determined that the file has never been input (step SA5: NO), the printer driver execution unit 35 outputs an appropriate control command to the printer 26 for the application management image data 60 relating to the file name. Various processes related to registration are performed (step SA13). At this time, after appropriately determining whether or not a sufficient free area is secured for storing the application management image data 60 as the registered image data 46 in the registered image data storage area TA. As the storage is executed, the application management identification information 61, the printer management identification information 47 in the identification information management table 50, and the position information of the newly registered registered image data 46 are appropriately associated with each other.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the printer driver execution unit 35 of the host computer 11 receives the file name input from the POS application execution unit 34 and the application management identification information 61 during the registration process. When the file name and the application management identification information 61 in the past registration processing are the same, the registered image data 46 registered in the printer 26 in the past registration processing is registered in the printer 26. The registered image data 46 to be newly registered is erased from the storable area TA and stored.
According to this configuration, when there is a change in the content of an image recorded for a specific purpose such as a design change of the top logo, the printer driver execution unit 35 receives the file name input from the POS application execution unit 34, Then, using the application management identification information 61, the registered image data 46 that is already registered in the printer 26 and that is not used in the future is accurately determined, and the registered image data 46 is deleted. In addition, since the registered image data 46 to be newly registered is stored, the storage area can be used efficiently. Furthermore, according to the above configuration, when there is a change in the content of an image recorded for a specific purpose, such as a design change of the top logo, the printer 26 records an image based on the newly registered image data 46. In this case, since the file name output from the POS application execution unit 34 to the printer driver execution unit 35 and the application management identification information 61 are the same before and after registration, the POS application 20 resulting from the registration. There is no need to modify

In the present embodiment, the printer driver execution unit 35 newly registers image data to be registered when the registered image data 46 registered in the printer 26 in the registration process performed in the past is deleted. It is determined whether or not a free area for storing 46 is secured. If the free area is not secured, registration of the registered image data 46 is not performed.
According to this configuration, in the registration process, if a free area for registering newly registered image data 46 to be registered is not secured, the registration is not performed, and thus a part of the registered image data 46 is not stored. Or an error such as an overflow can be prevented.

In this embodiment, the printer driver execution unit 35 does not register the registered image data 46 because the storage area for storing the newly registered image data 46 to be newly registered is not secured. When the printer 26 records an image related to the newly registered image data 46 to be newly registered, a control command including the image data related to the newly registered image data 46 to be newly registered is generated and output. Thus, the printer 26 records an image based on the image data included in the control command.
According to this configuration, even if the registration image data 46 is not registered because the storage area for storing the registration image data 46 to be newly registered is not secured, the printer 26 is not registered. The corresponding image can be recorded.

In the present embodiment, when the file name and the application management identification information 61 are input from the POS application 20 in the registration process, the printer driver execution unit 35 includes the application management image data 60 associated with the file name and the application management image data 60. Then, it is determined whether or not the registered image data 46 having the same identity is stored in the printer 26. If the registered image data 46 is stored, the registered image data 46 to be newly registered is not registered and has the same identity. The printer 26 associates the registered image data 46 with the application management identification information 61.
According to this configuration, when the registered image data 46 to be newly registered is already registered, it is prevented that the registered image data 46 is registered, and more efficient use of the storage area is achieved while already being performed. It is possible to appropriately record an image based on the registered image data 46 registered.

The above-described embodiment is merely an aspect of the present invention, and can be arbitrarily modified and applied within the scope of the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the recording device connected to the host computer 11 serving as the control device is a thermal printer. However, the recording format of the recording device is not limited to this, and an inkjet type, a dot impact type, or the like. There may be. That is, any recording apparatus that can record an image based on the registered image data 46 may be used.
Further, for example, each functional block shown in FIG. 1 can be arbitrarily realized by cooperation of hardware and software, and does not suggest a specific hardware configuration.
Further, for example, the function of the host-side control unit 28 may be provided in another device externally connected to the host computer 11.
Further, each step of each flowchart shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 may be executed by executing a program stored in an externally connected storage medium.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Host computer (control apparatus), 20 ... POS application (application), 21 ... Printer driver (control program), 26 ... Printer (recording apparatus), 34 ... POS application execution part (application execution part), 35 ... Printer driver Execution unit (control program execution unit) 46 ... registered image data, 46a ... registered top logo data (registered image data), 46b ... registered bottom logo data (registered image data), TA ... registered image data storage area (storage area) ).

Claims (5)

A control program execution unit that executes a control program and outputs a control command to the recording apparatus to control the recording apparatus;
A storage unit for acquiring and storing the first file name and the first identification information of the first registered image data registered in the storage area of the recording device;
An application execution unit that executes an application, generates image information relating to an image to be recorded on a recording medium, and outputs the image information to the control program execution unit;
The application execution unit outputs a second file name and second identification information of the second registered image data to the control program execution unit,
When the second file name and the second identification information are input from the application execution unit,
The control program execution unit
The second file name and the second identification information entered is the same whether determining that said stored in the storage unit the first file name and the first identification information, the same case, the Deleting the first registered image data registered in the recording device from the storage area ;
It is determined whether or not the image data related to the second file name and the image data related to the first file name have the same, and if they have the same, the recording of the second registered image data without registration to the device, the first registration image data, the control device according to claim Rukoto to perform the correlation between the second identification information to the recording device. The control program execution unit
Determining whether a free area for storing the second registered image data is secured in the storage area of the recording apparatus;
If secured, register the second registered image data,
The control device according to claim 1, wherein when the second registered image data is not secured, the second registered image data is not registered. The control program execution unit
When recording the image related to the second registered image data when the second registered image data is not registered,
Said image data to generate a control command including a according to the second registration image data, in the recording apparatus to output, according to claim 2 for recording an image on the basis of images data that is included in the control command Control device. Acquiring the first file name and the first identification information of the first registered image data registered in the recording device and storing them in the control device;
The application outputs the second file name and the second identification information of the second registered image data to the control program,
When the second file name and the second identification information are input from the application,
In the control program,
It is determined whether or not the second file name and the second identification information input from the application are the same as the first file name and the first identification information stored in the control device. In the case, the recording device deletes the first registered image data from the storage area ,
It is determined whether or not the image data related to the second file name and the image data related to the first file name have the same, and if they have the same, the recording of the second registered image data without registration in the apparatus, a control method of a control apparatus according to the a first registered image data, characterized Rukoto the association between the second identifying information to perform the recording apparatus. A program executed by a computer that controls a control device connectable to a recording device,
The computer,
The recording apparatus is stored in the first file name and the first identification information acquired by the control apparatus of the first registration image data registered in,
When the application outputs the second file name and the second identification information of the second registered image data,
It is determined whether or not the input second file name and the second identification information are the same as the stored first file name and the first identification information. Deleting the first registered image data registered in the recording device from the storage area and storing the second registered image data ;
It is determined whether or not the image data related to the second file name and the image data related to the first file name have the same, and if they have the same, the recording of the second registered image data without registration to the device, the a first registered image data, program characterized the association between the second identifying information be made to function as means causes Ru performed in the recording apparatus.

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