JP6237817B2 - Display control device, service device, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a display control device, a service device, and a program.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 is an operation unit for operating / setting an image forming apparatus having a copying function, a facsimile function, a printing function, etc., and a normal display screen for displaying a general operation / setting menu, Display means capable of switching display with a simplified display screen for enlarging and displaying only the operation / setting menu, and when the display means switches between the normal display screen and the simplified display screen, the display screen before switching. The operation unit of the image forming apparatus is described in which all the various information set in the above is canceled.

  Patent Document 2 discloses an operation display unit that displays operation condition items of the image forming apparatus and receives operation condition settings by a user's operation, a display unit that displays the operation condition items, and a predetermined unit. Display control that can be displayed on the display means by switching between a basic screen that displays operating condition items and a simple screen that displays fewer operating condition items than the predetermined operating condition items displayed on the basic screen. And an operation display unit.

JP 2006-191328 A Japanese Patent No. 2007-181993

  An object of the present invention is to provide a display control device, a service device, and a program that make it easy for a user to understand a service processing function that can be set in a selection unit.

In order to achieve the above object, the display control device according to claim 1 is set when a first selection unit for selecting a service process and a selection of the first selection unit are selected by a user. and a second selecting section which can be set for some of the functions of a plurality of functions available, were displayed on the same screen of the display unit, in the region of the second selector, the second selector is selected Control means for controlling to display an image corresponding to a function set for the service processing that can be set in this case.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the display control apparatus according to the first aspect, when the first selection unit is selected, the control unit displays a setting screen for setting the function on the display unit. Control to display.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the display control device according to the first aspect, when the second selection unit is selected, the control means displays the image displayed in the area of the second selection unit. The display unit is controlled to display a setting screen for setting the function corresponding to.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the display control apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, the second selection unit is a user in advance when the second selection unit is selected. The setting determined by is reflected in the function of the service processing.

On the other hand, in order to achieve the above object, a service device according to claim 5 includes service processing means for executing service processing, and a display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Prepare.

On the other hand, in order to achieve the above object, the program according to claim 6 is set when a first selection unit for selecting a service process is selected by a user and when the first selection unit is selected. When a second selection unit capable of setting some of a plurality of possible functions is displayed on the same screen of the display means, and the second selection unit is selected in the area of the second selection unit This is for causing a computer to execute a control process for controlling to display an image corresponding to a function set with respect to the service process that can be set.

  According to the first, third, fourth, and fifth aspects of the present invention, compared to a case where an image corresponding to a function set for a settable service process is not displayed, the user is informed. This makes it easy to understand the service processing functions that can be set in the selection unit.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to make it easier for the user to recognize the current setting state than when the setting predetermined by the user is not reflected in the service processing function. .

It is a schematic block diagram which shows schematic structure of an example of the image processing apparatus which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a top view for demonstrating a specific example of the display operation part which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the display control process performed with the display control apparatus which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of the menu screen which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of the simple copy selection button which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of the normal copy selection button which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of the normal display screen in the copy service which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of the simple display screen in the copy service which concerns on this Embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of a normal display screen in the fax service according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of the simple display screen in the fax service which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example in case the simple copy selection button concerning this Embodiment is in an ON state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating concretely the other example of the display position of the icon which concerns on this Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, as a specific example, an image processing apparatus that is a multifunction machine having a copy service processing function, a fax service processing function, and a scanner service processing function will be described in detail.

  FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration diagram of an example of an image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment.

  The image processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a display control device 10, an image forming unit 12, and an external communication unit 14.

  The image forming unit 12 has a so-called scanner function and a copy function for performing image processing such as reading an image formed on a sheet and forming an image on the sheet. The external communication unit 14 has a so-called fax function that performs image processing and transmits / receives image data to / from the outside via a wired, wireless, network, or the like.

  The display control apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of controlling the display (details will be described later) of various screens (images) in the display operation unit 30, and includes a control unit 20, an LCD driver 22, a panel driver 24, and storage. The unit 26 and the display operation unit 30 are provided. Here, the display control apparatus 10 is configured to include the display operation unit 30, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the display control apparatus 10 may be provided outside the display control apparatus 10 (in the image processing apparatus 1).

  The control unit 20 controls the display control apparatus 10 as a whole, and includes a CPU 32, a ROM 34, and a RAM 36. The ROM 34 stores a display control processing program 35 whose details will be described later. In this embodiment, the CPU 35 executes the display control processing whose details will be described later when the program 35 is executed by the CPU 32. In the present embodiment, the program 35 is stored in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the program 35 is stored in a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a removable disk, and the ROM 34 or the like is recorded from the recording medium. It may be installed on the ROM 34 or the like from an external device via a communication line such as the Internet. The RAM 36 secures an area for work when the CPU 32 executes the program 35.

  In addition, when the start button (see FIG. 2) of the buttons 42 is pressed, the control unit 20 according to the present embodiment performs the image forming unit 12 or the external communication to execute each service with the current set value. The unit 14 is instructed.

  The display operation unit 30 of the present embodiment includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 38, a touch panel 40, and buttons 42. A specific example of the display operation unit 30 is shown in FIG. The display operation unit 30 of the present embodiment is provided in a portion that is easy to see and operate by the user, such as an upper surface of the main body of the image processing apparatus 1 (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the display operation unit 30 of the present embodiment is provided with an operation panel made up of a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) having a function of an LCD 38 and a touch panel 40 at the center. Around the operation panel, buttons 42 such as a numeric keypad 50, a start button 52, a reset button 54, a clear button 56, and a menu button 58 are provided. The numeric keypad 50 is used for the user to set a number such as setting the number of copies, and the start button 52 is used to start execution of each service. The reset button 54 The clear button 56 is used for resetting or clearing the setting value of each function (details will be described later). The menu button 58 displays a menu screen (details will be described later) on the operation panel (LCD 38). It is used for this purpose.

  The LCD driver 22 has a function of driving the LCD 38. The panel driver 24 has a function of driving the touch panel 40 and the button 42 (detecting that the touch panel 40 and the button 42 are pressed).

  The storage unit 26 stores setting values and the like for each function. Specific examples include a memory and a hard disk.

  The image forming unit 12, the external communication unit 14, the control unit 20, the LCD driver 22, the panel driver 24, and the storage unit 26 are connected so that various data and the like are exchanged through the communication line 16 such as a network or a LAN line. Yes.

  Next, the display control processing operation of the display operation unit 30 in the display control apparatus 10 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the display control process executed by the display control apparatus 10. Here, in order to simplify the description, a case where the user selects a copy service as a service process (hereinafter referred to as a service) will be described in detail. The copy service includes two processes: a normal copy service (hereinafter referred to as normal copy) and a simple copy service (hereinafter referred to as simple copy). The normal copy has a plurality of functions (details will be described later such as magnification selection, paper selection, erase, etc.), and is a service that allows the user to set detailed functions (items) in copying. On the other hand, the simple copy has a part of the functions of the normal copy (details will be described later), and is a service that allows the user to set a limited function. In general, the simple copy has a function often used by the user. In the present embodiment, a service that can set all functions that can be set by the user in the service, such as the above-described normal copy, is referred to as a normal service. Further, a service in which a part of functions that can be set by the user regarding the service, such as the above simple copy, is referred to as a simple service.

  In the state where the menu screen is displayed on the LCD 38, the processing shown in FIG. 3 is executed. A specific example of the menu screen in the present embodiment is shown in FIG. The menu screen of this embodiment includes a normal copy selection button 60, a simple copy selection button 61, a normal fax selection button 62, a simple fax selection button 63, a normal scanner selection button 64, a simple scanner selection button 65, and a message display field 66. It is comprised including.

  When no service is selected by the user, a message prompting the user to select a service to be used is displayed in the message display field 66 as shown in FIG.

  A normal copy selection button 60, a simple copy selection button 61, a normal fax selection button 62, a simple fax selection button 63, a normal scanner selection button 64, and a simple scanner selection button 65 are buttons for the user to select each service. Yes, in this embodiment, since it is the touch panel 40, each selection button is each image displayed on the LCD 38, and the user touches the image of the service that the user wants to use (it is considered that the button has been pressed down). ) To select each service.

  In the present embodiment, the simple copy selection button 61 includes a service name and images (icons) 70, 72, 74 for each function that represent all functions that the simple copy service has and can be set by the user. 76, 78, 80, 82, 84 are displayed. A detailed view of the simple copy selection button 61 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the simple copy has a magnification selection function, a paper selection function, a copy density selection function, and a copy number selection function as basic functions, and other functions include a color mode selection function, duplex / Single-sided selection function, a function that prints images on two sheets at once (hereinafter collectively referred to as one sheet), and a function that staples one upper left corner of the sheet (hereinafter referred to as one upper left staple) have. The simple copy selection button 61 displays icons corresponding to these functions. In the present embodiment, the setting value (parameter) of each function and the function reflecting the setting value are displayed on the icon corresponding to each function. In the present embodiment, when the icons (icons 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84) representing all functions that can be set by the user are displayed on the simple copy selection button 61, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and some of all the functions that can be set by the user (for example, a function set by the user to display an icon on the simple copy selection button 61) are displayed. You may comprise.

  The magnification selection icon 70 indicates that it has a magnification selection function, and FIG. 5 indicates that a magnification of 100% is set. The color mode selection icon 72 indicates that a color mode selection function is provided, and FIG. 5 indicates that a color copy is set. The staple selection icon 74 indicates that the stapler has a function at one upper left position of the stapler, and FIG. 5 indicates that it is set to be stapled at one upper left position of the sheet. When stapling is not performed, “x” is displayed on the icon image, or the icon is displayed in a different color (for example, lighter) from the other icons. The paper selection icon 76 indicates that it has a paper selection function. In FIG. 5, the paper storage unit 1 (in this embodiment, the image processing apparatus 1 includes a plurality of paper storage units. This indicates that the paper stored in (Yes) is set. The double-side / single-side selection icon 78 indicates that the double-side / single-side selection function is provided, and in FIG. 5, single-side → double-side is set. The copy density selection icon 80 indicates that it has a copy density selection function, and FIG. 5 indicates that a normal (intermediate) density is set. The single-sheet selection icon 82 indicates that the single-sheet function has a single-sheet function, and in FIG. 5, the image on two sheets is set to be copied on one sheet. It is shown that. The copy number selection icon 84 indicates that it has a copy number selection function, and FIG. 5 indicates that one copy is set as the copy number.

  In the present embodiment, the normal copy selection button 60 displays, for each function, functions that the simple copy service does not have among the functions that the normal service has. In the present embodiment, among the functions that the normal service has, there are a plurality of functions that the simple copy service does not have. Therefore, among these functions, the function frequently used by the user is selected as the normal copy selection button. 60 is displayed on the screen. Specifically, among these functions, the function displayed on the basic screen of the normal display screen (details will be described later) displayed when normal copy is selected, and specified by the user or the administrator of the image processing apparatus 1 The selected function is displayed on the normal copy selection button 60.

  FIG. 6 shows a detailed view of the normal copy selection button 60 in the present embodiment. Details of the functions of the normal copy will be described later. As shown in FIG. 6, the normal copy selection button 60 includes a service name, a scroll selection icon 90 indicating that it has a blank function, and a bookbinding selection indicating that it has a bookbinding function. An icon 92 and a copy position / margin selection icon 94 indicating that the copy position / margin function is provided are displayed. Note that the icon corresponding to each function not only indicates that the function is present, but also the setting value (parameter) of each function, similar to the icon for each function displayed on the simple copy selection button 61. ) May be displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the normal copy selection button 60 displayed on the menu screen displays functions that are not included in the simple copy by icons, and the simple copy selection button 61 has a simple function. All functions of the copy are displayed with icons. Accordingly, if only the function displayed on the simple copy selection button 61 is sufficient, the user who uses the copy service may select the simple copy with the simple copy selection button 61, or the simple copy selection button 61 If it is desired to use a function that is not displayed, the normal copy may be selected by the normal copy selection button 60.

  When the user selects a service on the menu screen, the display control process shown in FIG. 3 is executed. In step 1000, it is determined whether a copy service has been selected. If it is selected (when the normal copy selection button 60 or the simple copy selection button 61 is pressed), the determination is affirmative and the routine proceeds to step 1004. In step 1004, it is determined whether simple copy has been selected. When the normal copy is selected (when the normal copy selection button 60 is depressed), the result is negative and the process proceeds to step 1006. After the normal display screen displaying the function of the normal copy is displayed on the LCD 38, the process proceeds to step 1010. .

  A specific example of the normal display screen of the present embodiment is shown in FIG. FIG. 7 shows a basic screen (first page screen displayed when normal copy is selected) 100 of the normal display screens. As shown in FIG. 7, on the basic screen 100 of the normal display screen of the present embodiment, a magnification selection button 102 and a paper selection button 104 corresponding to the basic function are displayed on the left half side of the screen. On the right half of the screen, a color mode selection button 106, a duplex / single-sided selection button 108, a frame setting button 110, a copy position / margin setting button 112, and a single sheet setting button corresponding to applied functions are displayed. 114 and a copy density setting button 116 are displayed. The selection buttons and the like displayed on the basic screen 100 are not limited to the specific example shown in FIG. 7. For example, only the basic functions may be displayed, and the area for displaying the applied functions is shown in FIG. The location, size, etc. may be different from the specific example.

  Among the functions displayed on the basic screen 100 shown in FIG. 7, the erase function and the copy position / margin setting function are functions that are not included in the simple copy. In this embodiment, FIG. As shown, an erase selection icon 90 and a copy position / margin selection icon 94 are displayed on the normal copy selection button 60 on the menu screen. The bookbinding selection icon 92 displayed on the normal copy selection button 60 is a function that is not displayed on the basic screen 100, but is a screen of another page of the normal selection screen (for example, an output format screen). Is displayed, the setting screen for the function is displayed.

  The user refers to the normal display screen, selects a function with the touch panel 40 or the button 42, sets a setting value, etc., and further presses the start button 52 to instruct copying. As a result, the image forming unit 12 performs copying according to the set value.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 1004 that the simple copy has been selected, the determination is affirmative and the process proceeds to step 1008. After the simple display screen is displayed on the LCD 38, the process proceeds to step 1010.

  A specific example of the simple display screen of this embodiment is shown in FIG. On the simple display screen, buttons for setting all functions of the simple copy are displayed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a paper selection button 120, a magnification selection button 122, a copy density setting button 124, a duplex / single-sided selection button 126, a single sheet selection button 128, a color mode selection. A button 130 and a staple upper left one-point selection button 132 are displayed.

  The user refers to the simple display screen, selects a function with the touch panel 40 or the button 42, sets a setting value, etc., and further presses the start button 52 to instruct copying. As a result, the image forming unit 12 performs copying according to the set value.

  In the next step 1010, it is determined whether or not an instruction to display a menu screen has been given. In the present embodiment, when the menu button 58 is pressed down or when a predetermined time has passed after the image processing by the image forming unit 12 or the external communication unit 14 is affirmed, the process proceeds to step 1012. In other cases, it is denied and enters a standby state.

  In step 1012, it is determined whether the setting value of each function has been changed. If the set value has not been changed, the determination is negative and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if the set value is changed, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 1014. In step 1014, the setting value to be displayed on the icon of each function displayed on the simple copy selection button 61 is changed to the changed setting value. Then, the process proceeds to step 1016, the menu screen is displayed on the LCD 38, and this processing is performed. Exit. As a result, the setting value of each function is displayed on the simple copy selection button 61 on the menu screen anew by an icon indicating each function, so that the user can see the current setting state at a glance. I will understand.

  Here, the case where the copy service is selected as described above has been described in detail. However, if a copy service other than the copy service is selected, the result in step 1000 of this process is negative, and the process proceeds to step 1002, and another service is selected. As the processing in, the same processing is performed for each service corresponding to step 1004 to step 1014 described above. For example, when a fax service is selected and a normal fax having all the functions of the fax service is selected, a normal display screen is displayed. In addition, when a simple fax machine having basic functions such as a destination setting function, a transmission image quality selection function, a document image quality setting function, and a double-sided document feed function is selected from the fax service functions, a simple display screen is displayed. . A specific example of the normal display screen in the fax service of this embodiment is shown in FIG. 9, and a specific example of the simple display screen is shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, since normal fax and simple fax have the above-described functions, redial indicating a redial function, which is a function not available in simple fax, is displayed on the normal fax selection button 62 on the menu screen (FIG. 4). An icon 150, a transmission density selection icon 152 indicating a function for selecting a transmission density, and a destination selection icon 154 indicating a function for selecting a destination by displaying a destination table are displayed. Further, on the simple fax selection button 63 on the menu screen (FIG. 4), a transmission image quality selection icon 156, an original image quality setting icon 158, and a double-sided original document feed icon 160 are displayed as icons indicating all functions of the simple fax. Is done. Here, in the case of a fax service, since the destination is a function that is set every time a fax is transmitted, it is not displayed on the menu screen.

  Further, if the setting value is changed on the normal display screen and the simple display screen, the same processing as described above is performed so that the changed setting value is reflected in the icon image on the menu screen.

  Although not described, the same processing is performed when the scanner service is selected.

  Although the case where the simple display screen (FIG. 8) is displayed immediately after the simple copy selection button 61 is selected on the menu screen has been described here, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the initial state (a general state in which the menu screen is displayed), the user or the administrator of the image processing apparatus 1 or the like so that the simple copy selection button 61 is always selected (on). You may set it. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, the simple copy selection button 61 is displayed in a different display state (color, etc.) so as to indicate that the simple copy service is selected. In this case, when the start button 52 is depressed, copying is performed with the setting values displayed on the icons of the functions on the simple copy selection button 61. If it is desired to change the number of copies here, the number of copies may be input using the numeric keypad 50. Further, when it is desired to make the setting value different from the setting value displayed on the icon, the simple copy selection button 61 is further selected (touched) by the user so that the simple display screen (see FIG. 8) is displayed. May be. Further, for example, as in the copy service, in the fax service, the simple fax selection button 63 is turned on, only the destination is set, and when the start button 52 is pressed, the fax is performed with the setting value displayed on the icon. You may be made to be. Furthermore, the same may be applied to the scanner service. In the initial state, any of the simple copy service, the simple fax service, and the simple scanner service may be in the on state, but it is preferable that the service frequently used by the user is in the on state. The setting may be made by a user or an administrator of the image processing apparatus 1 or the like. In this way, when the user wants to execute each service with the setting value displayed on the icon, the user can execute the service only by pressing the start button 52. Accordingly, there is no need to display a simple display screen, and an appropriate service can be easily provided to the user.

  In the present embodiment, the icons indicating the respective functions displayed on the simple copy selection button 61, the simple fax selection button 63, and the simple scanner selection button 65 on the menu screen are currently set for the respective functions. Although the setting values are reflected, each setting value can be changed by the user or the administrator of the image processing apparatus 1 in addition to the above. For example, a fixed value determined in advance according to the specification of the image processing apparatus 1 may be used. Further, it may be a set value when each service is used last time. By doing in this way, since each service is provided to a user on the same conditions as the last time, an appropriate service is simply provided to a user. Further, the setting value used most often (set) may be used by referring to the history of setting values of each function stored in the storage unit 26. In addition, when referring to the history of setting values of each function stored in the storage unit 26, the history may be appropriately cleared by the user or the administrator of the image processing apparatus 1. By doing in this way, since each condition service used most often is provided to a user, an appropriate service is simply provided to a user.

  In the above description, the icon indicating each function is an image representing the function or an image reflecting the setting of the function. However, not only these but also an image accompanied by an image representing each service may be used.

  In the above description, the normal copy selection button 60, the normal fax selection button 62, and the normal scanner selection button 64 on the menu screen have been described as displaying functions that are not included in the simple copy, simple fax, and simple scanner, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, icons indicating functions of simple copy, simple fax, and simple scanner, functions set by the user, and the like may be displayed. In this case, it is preferable to display icons indicating functions that the simple copy, simple fax, and simple scanner do not have so that they can be distinguished from others by, for example, changing colors.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a description has been given in detail of a mode in which icons indicating the functions described above are displayed on the normal copy selection button 60, the normal fax selection button 62, and the normal scanner selection button 64, respectively, on the menu screen. The display position of the icon is not limited to this, and if the position is related to the corresponding button, such as the vicinity or vicinity of the button (a position where the user recognizes which button corresponds to the icon). There is no particular limitation. A specific example of such display is shown in FIG. 12 in the case where icons 90, 92, and 94 are displayed at positions related to the normal copy selection button 60 on the menu screen.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which icons indicating the respective functions are displayed has been described in detail. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not particularly limited as long as the image allows the user to recognize each function. For example, it may be a moving image such as an animation in which an image is switched every predetermined time instead of a fixed still image like an icon. As an example of such a moving image, in the case of a copy service, a plurality of forms of a result of a function that can be set are displayed side by side or switched, and an image (a plurality of settings that can be set) is displayed. A moving image displaying an image in which the function is reflected, an animation showing a process of processing the service, and the like.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the copy service, the fax service, and the scanner service are provided, and for each service, a user provides a function for providing a normal service and a function among the functions of the normal service. In the image processing apparatus 1 having a simple service having only a part of functions such as frequently used functions, a normal copy selection button 60, a simple copy selection button 61, and a normal fax selection button 62 are displayed on the menu screen. A simple fax selection button 63, a normal scanner selection button 64, and a simple scanner selection button 65 are displayed. On the normal copy selection button 60, icons 90, 92, and 94 indicating the functions that the normal copy has and the functions that the simple copy does not have are displayed. Similarly, icons 150, 152, and 154 indicating functions not included in the simple fax are displayed on the normal fax selection button 62, and icons 170 and 172 indicating functions not included in the simple scanner are displayed on the normal scanner selection button 64. indicate. Further, on the simple copy selection button 61, icons 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, and 84 reflecting all function functions of the simple copy and reflecting the setting values of the respective functions are displayed. Similarly, on the simple fax selection button 63, icons 156, 158, and 160 reflecting all the functions of the simple fax and reflecting the setting values of each function are displayed. On the simple scanner selection button 65, The icons 174, 176, and 178 that indicate all the functions of the simple scanner and reflect the setting values of each function are displayed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, all functions of each service are displayed as icons on the simple copy selection button 61, the simple fax selection button 63, and the simple scanner selection button 65 displayed on the menu screen. Therefore, the functions of each simple service are presented to the user in an easy-to-understand manner. As a result, functions that each simple service does not have are presented to the user in an easy-to-understand manner. Therefore, the user can easily select the simple service or the normal service.

  In the present embodiment, the icons displayed on the simple copy selection button 61, the simple fax selection button 63, and the simple scanner selection button 65 are images reflecting the settings of the respective functions. The current setting value of the function is presented to the user in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In the present embodiment, functions that are not possessed by each simple service are displayed as icons on the normal copy selection button 60, the normal fax selection button 62, and the normal scanner selection button 64 displayed on the menu screen. Therefore, functions that each simple service does not have are presented to the user in an easy-to-understand manner. Therefore, the user can easily select the simple service or the normal service.

  In this embodiment, the configuration applied to the copy service, the fax service, and the scanner service has been described for specific description. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The service processing is not limited to such image processing, and may be other service processing. For example, the type of service to be applied, such as a mail transmission service process, an image editing process, and a search process, is not particularly limited.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image processing apparatus 10 Display control apparatus 12 Image forming part 14 External communication part 20 Control part 30 Display operation part 35 Program 60 Normal copy selection button 61 Simple copy selection button 62 Normal fax selection button 63 Simple fax selection button 64 Normal scanner selection button 65 Simple scanner selection button 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 90, 92, 94, 150, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160, 170, 172, 174, 176, 178 Icon

Claims (6)

A first selection unit for selecting a service process by a user selection, and a second selection capable of setting some of a plurality of functions that can be set when the first selection unit is selected Are displayed on the same screen of the display means, and an image corresponding to the function set for the service processing that can be set when the second selection unit is selected is displayed in the area of the second selection unit A display control device, comprising control means for controlling the display. The control unit controls the display unit to display a setting screen for setting the function when the first selection unit is selected.
The display control apparatus according to claim 1. When the second selection unit is selected, the control unit causes the display unit to display a setting screen for setting the function corresponding to the image displayed in the area of the second selection unit. Control,
The display control apparatus according to claim 1. In the second selection unit, when the second selection unit is selected, a setting predetermined by a user is reflected in the function of the service processing.
The display control apparatus of any one of Claims 1-3. Service processing means for executing service processing;
The display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Service equipment with A first selection unit for selecting a service process by a user selection, and a second selection capable of setting some of a plurality of functions that can be set when the first selection unit is selected Are displayed on the same screen of the display means, and an image corresponding to the function set for the service processing that can be set when the second selection unit is selected is displayed in the area of the second selection unit A program for causing a computer to execute a control process for controlling the control.