JP6246958B2 - Image forming apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus and the like.

  In recent years, various operation methods using a touch panel have been proposed so that a user can operate intuitively. For example, touch (tap) operation to select one target, double touch (double tap) operation, pinch operation (pinch-in, pinch-out) used when enlarging / reducing the display screen, selecting multiple locations Multi-touch operations and the like are known.

  Also known is a swipe operation for moving a page or an item on the screen by moving a finger or the like so as to lightly touch the touch panel. The swipe operation is used not only for selecting various items but also for operating instructions, for example.

  Among them, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a CPU that controls a touch panel display displays an image editing mode screen including a plurality of pages of preview images that are movably displayed on a display panel. Then, when it is detected that any one of the plurality of preview images is selected (first press) based on a user operation on the touch panel, the plurality of previews excluding the selected preview image. It is determined whether or not a movement instruction (second pressing and flicking operation) has been made on the image based on a user operation on the touch panel. If it is determined that a movement instruction has been made, the selected preview image is excluded. A technique for scrolling a plurality of preview images is also known.

JP 2012-48525 A

  However, according to the contents proposed in the past, it is possible to easily move to the displayed range, but it is related to movement by a simple operation to a distant place such as the head and tail, and control other than movement. The operation could not be instructed.

  In other words, it is necessary to display another selection screen when performing an operation on the selected item, or to display the moving position again when moving to the beginning or end. Was not realized.

  For example, when used for operation of an image forming apparatus such as a digital multifunction peripheral, the user is not necessarily used to the operation. In this case, intuitive operation leads to improvement of user usability, but it has not always been realized by the conventional method.

  In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus or the like that allows a user to perform intuitive operations.

In order to solve the above-described problems, an image forming apparatus of the present invention
A display unit for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
Among the preview images displayed on the display unit, an input detection unit that detects an input to one preview image;
An image selection unit that selects a preview image as a selected image by detecting a movement operation in the one preview image;
With
The image selection unit selects the one preview image when a moving operation in the first direction is detected, and selects all preview images when a moving operation in the second direction is detected. It is characterized by selecting.

The image forming apparatus of the present invention includes:
A display unit for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
Among the preview images displayed on the display unit, an input detection unit that detects an input to one preview image;
An image selection unit that selects a target preview image as a selection image by detecting a movement operation in the one preview image;
With
The image selection unit
If a movement operation in the first direction is detected, select all preview images,
When the movement operation in the second direction is detected, the one preview image is selected,
An image moving unit that moves the one preview image when the one preview image is selected by the movement operation in the second direction is further provided.

The image forming apparatus of the present invention includes:
A display unit for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
Among the preview images displayed on the display unit, an input detection unit that detects an input to one preview image;
An image selection unit that selects a preview image to be processed as a selection image;
A processing candidate display unit that displays candidates for processing to be performed on the selected image;
With
The processing candidate display unit displays the processing candidates by detecting a movement operation of the selected image,
It further includes a process execution unit that executes a process on an image corresponding to the selected image by detecting a movement operation of the selected image in the direction of the process candidate displayed by the process candidate display unit. It is characterized by.

The program of the present invention
On the computer,
A display function for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
An input detection function for detecting an input to one preview image among the preview images displayed in the display function;
An image selection function for selecting a target preview image as a selected image by detecting a moving operation in the one preview image;
A program characterized by realizing
The image selection function selects the one preview image when a moving operation in the first direction is detected, and selects all preview images when a moving operation in the second direction is detected. It is characterized by selecting.

The program of the present invention
On the computer,
A display function for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
Of the preview images displayed in the display function, an input detection function for detecting an input to one preview image;
An image selection function for selecting a target preview image as a selected image by detecting a moving operation in the one preview image;
A program characterized by realizing
The image selection function selects all preview images when a movement operation in the first direction is detected, and selects the one preview image when a movement operation in the second direction is detected. Select
When the one preview image is selected by the movement operation in the second direction, an image moving function for moving the one preview image is further realized.

The program of the present invention
On the computer,
A display function for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
An input detection function for detecting an input to one preview image among the preview images displayed in the display function;
An image selection function for selecting a preview image to be processed as a selected image;
A processing candidate display function for displaying candidates for processing to be performed on the selected image;
A program that realizes
The processing candidate display function displays the processing candidates by detecting a movement operation of the selected image,
A process execution function for executing a process on an image corresponding to the selected image is further realized by detecting a movement operation of the selected image in the direction of the process candidate displayed by the process candidate display function. It is characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, a display unit that displays a preview image based on a plurality of images, an input detection unit that detects an input to one preview image among the preview images displayed on the display unit, and one preview An image selecting unit that selects a target preview image as a selected image by detecting a moving operation in the image, and when the moving operation in the first direction is detected, the one preview When an image is selected and a movement operation in the second direction is detected, all preview images can be selected. Thereby, when a plurality of preview images are displayed, the user can select whether all the preview images are one preview image by simply switching the direction of the moving operation.

  Accordingly, the user can intuitively select an image and can provide an easy-to-use image forming apparatus.

1 is a diagram for explaining an external appearance of a digital multifunction peripheral according to an embodiment. FIG. FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram of a digital multifunction peripheral according to the present embodiment. It is an operation | movement flow for demonstrating the process in this embodiment. It is an operation | movement flow for demonstrating the process in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example in this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment when the operation control device of the present invention is applied will be described. In the present embodiment, a case where the operation control device is applied to a digital multi-function peripheral that is an image forming apparatus will be described.

[1. overall structure]
First, the overall configuration of the digital multifunction machine 10 will be described. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the digital multifunction peripheral 10, and FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram of the digital multifunction peripheral 10.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, the digital multifunction peripheral 10 includes a control unit 100, an image input unit 110, an image forming unit 120, an image processing unit 130, an image output unit 140, a communication unit 150, and a storage unit 160. The input unit 170, the input detection unit 175, and the display unit 180 are connected.

  The control unit 100 is a functional unit for controlling the entire digital multi-function peripheral 10. The control unit 100 realizes various functions by reading and executing various programs stored in the storage unit 160, and is configured by, for example, a CPU (Central Process Unit).

  The image input unit 110 reads an image of a document and generates image data. The image input unit 110 includes, for example, a scanner device including a device that converts optical information such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) into an electrical signal. . In addition to the scanner device, the image input unit 110 may capture an image captured by a digital camera or the like from the outside, a storage medium such as a USB memory or a compact flash (registered trademark), a communication Document data may be input (received) from another terminal via the unit 150. The image data is stored in the image data storage area 162 of the storage unit 160.

  The image forming unit 120 is a functional unit for forming image data on a recording medium (for example, recording paper). For example, the recording paper is fed from the paper feed tray 132 in FIG. 1, and after the image is formed on the surface of the recording paper in the image forming unit 120, the paper is discharged from the paper discharge tray 134. The image forming unit 120 is constituted by, for example, a laser printer using an electrophotographic method.

  The image processing unit 130 is a functional unit that performs various types of image processing on the image data. For example, image data sharpening processing or color conversion processing is performed. In the present embodiment, a preview image is generated. The generated preview image is stored in the preview storage area 164 of the storage unit 160.

  The image output unit 140 is a functional unit that outputs image data (electronic data). For example, the image data is converted into electronic data such as JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) or PDF (Portable Document Format) and output. For example, the image output unit 140 may output the image data to an external storage device such as a USB memory attached to the digital multifunction peripheral 10, or may output image data to another terminal or the like via the communication unit 150.

  The communication unit 150 is a functional unit that provides an interface for communication between the digital multi-function peripheral 10 and an external terminal. For example, it is configured by a NIC (Network Interface Card) that can be connected to Ethernet (registered trademark).

  The storage unit 160 is a functional unit that stores various programs and various data necessary for the operation of the digital multi-function peripheral 10. The storage unit 160 includes, for example, a semiconductor memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or the like.

  The storage unit 160 also has an image data storage area 162 for storing image data and a preview storage area 164 for storing preview images.

  The input unit 170 is a functional unit for a user to instruct an operation or to instruct a setting, and includes various key switches, a device that detects an input by contact, and the like. The display unit 180 is a functional unit for notifying the user of various types of information, and includes, for example, an LCD.

  Here, in this embodiment, the touch panel in which the input part 170 and the display part 180 are integrally formed is provided. When a user inputs an input on the touch panel, the input detection unit 175 detects an input on the touch panel. Here, as a method for the input detection unit 175 to detect an input, a general detection method is used. For example, any method such as a resistance film method, an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, or a capacitance method is used. Also good.

  The input detection unit 175 can detect various input methods such as detecting that the user has touched (tapped) or detected that the user has moved (flick input).

[2. Process flow]
Subsequently, the flow of processing in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. First, a preview image is displayed on the display unit 180 (step S100).

  Subsequently, it is detected whether or not the touch panel is pressed (touch operation) in a state where the preview image is displayed (step S102). Here, when the touch panel is pressed (touch operation) (step S102; Yes), the first flick guide is displayed on the display unit 180 (step S104).

  Then, it waits until a flick operation is performed (step S106; No-> Step S108; No-> Step S106). If the pressed state is released here, the process is repeated from step S102 (step S106; No → step S108; Yes → step S102).

When the flick operation is performed (step S106; Yes), the flick direction is detected (step S110). For example, if the flick direction is upward (step S110; upward), the selected page is displayed at the flick position (step S112). Then, the second flick guide for the selected page is displayed (step S114). Here, it waits until it is detected that the flick operation is again performed or the pressing is released (Step S116; No → Step S128; No → Step S116).

  When the pressing is released after the flick operation is performed again (step S116; Yes), the guide function in the flick direction re-executed is executed (step S118), and the processing is repeatedly executed from step S102.

  On the other hand, when the press is released without flicking (step S116; No → step S128; Yes), the display is returned to the position before the movement (step S130), and the processing is repeatedly executed from step S102.

  If the flick direction is detected in the left-right direction in step S110 (step S110; left-right direction), the selected page is displayed at the flick position (step S120). This display is repeated until the pressing is released (Step S124; No → Step S110). When the press is released, the selected page is moved to the flick position (step S124; Yes → step S126), and the processing is repeatedly executed from step S102.

  In step S110, when the flick direction is detected downward (step S110; downward direction), the selected images of all pages are displayed (step S140 in FIG. 4). Then, the image is displayed at the flick position (step S142), and the second flick guide for the file is displayed (step S144). After the second flick guide is displayed, the process is executed from step S116 of FIG.

[3. Example of operation]
Subsequently, an operation example in the present embodiment will be described using a screen example. First, FIG. 5 shows a state in which four preview images A, B, C, and D are displayed. Here, it is assumed that the user touches (presses) an area of the B preview image (original).

  Here, when the touch operation is performed by the user P, the flick guide G50 is displayed. When a flick operation is detected, processing corresponding to the detection of the first flick operation is executed.

  FIG. 6 illustrates an example in which a flick operation is performed in the upward direction (Y100). In the B image R102, when a flick operation is performed in the upward direction, a candidate for processing to be executed is displayed around as a second flick guide. Here, as processing candidates, M100 that performs deletion processing, M102 that performs storage processing, M104 that performs printing processing, M106 that performs movement processing to the top, M108 that performs copy insertion processing, M110 that performs processing to move to the end, M112 that performs the FAX processing is displayed around the candidate image R102 at the touch position. Here, each of the cases where the second movement process (flick operation) is performed from the position after the first flick will be described.

  That is, when the second flick operation is performed in the direction of each displayed process from the position where the first flick operation is completed (hereinafter referred to as the first flick position), the process is executed according to the flick operation. The

(1) Move to head (Fig. 7)
When the flick operation is performed in the direction Y102, that is, M106 displayed to move to the head (FIG. 7A), the preview image B is at the head of the candidate preview image (hereinafter referred to as a preview image group). Move (FIG. 7B).

(2) Copy insertion processing (FIG. 8)
When the flick operation is performed in the direction Y104, that is, M108 that is displayed to perform copy insertion processing (FIG. 7B), the preview image B is copied and inserted (FIG. 8B). ).

(3) Move to end (Fig. 9)
When the flick operation is performed in the direction Y106, that is, M110 displayed to move to the end (FIG. 9A), the preview image B moves to the end of the preview image group (FIG. 9B).

(4) Deletion process (FIG. 10)
When the flick operation is performed in the direction Y108, that is, M100 in which the deletion process is displayed (FIG. 10A), the preview image B is deleted from the preview image group (FIG. 10B).

(5) Saving process (FIG. 11)
When the flick operation is performed in the direction Y110, that is, M102 in which the saving process is displayed (FIG. 11A), a process for saving the preview image B is executed. For example, the screen is switched to a screen for specifying the storage destination, and the storage destination is specified by the user. Then, the image B is stored in the designated storage destination (FIG. 11B).

(6) Printing process (FIG. 12)
When the flick operation is performed in the direction Y112, that is, M104 in which the printing process is displayed (FIG. 12A), a process for printing the preview image B is executed (FIG. 12B).

(7) FAX processing (FIG. 13)
When the flick operation is performed in the direction Y114, that is, M112 in which the FAX processing is displayed (FIG. 13A), the preview image B is transmitted by FAX (FIG. 13B).

(6) Multiple processing (FIG. 14)
Although the case where the first flick operation is upward has been described, FIG. 14 illustrates the case where the first flick operation is downward. When the first flick operation is downward, the entire preview image group is selected.

  In this case, for example, when the flick operation is performed in the direction Y200, that is, M100 in which the deletion process is displayed (FIG. 15A), all the images are deleted (FIG. 15B).

[4. effect]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the touch panel image editing system has a two-step flick operation of the page operation instruction and the target instruction after selecting the operation target, and the operation instruction window and the work area display window. The display makes it possible to perform a page editing operation instruction and a page output operation display without impairing the image display content to be operated.

[5. Modified example]
The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and the design and the like within the scope of the present invention are also within the scope of the claims. include.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the operation control device is applied to a digital multifunction peripheral has been described. However, the operation control device may be applied to other devices. For example, it can be applied to various devices such as a tablet terminal, a computer, a game device, and a mobile phone that similarly perform touch panel control.

  In addition, the program that operates in each device in the embodiment is a program (a program that causes a computer to function) that controls the CPU and the like so as to realize the functions of the above-described embodiments. Information handled by these devices is temporarily stored in a temporary storage device (for example, RAM) at the time of processing, then stored in various ROM or HDD storage devices, and read and corrected by the CPU as necessary. • Writing is performed.

  Here, as a recording medium for storing the program, a semiconductor medium (for example, ROM, a non-volatile memory card, etc.), an optical recording medium / a magneto-optical recording medium (for example, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), MO (Magneto Optical), etc. Disc), MD (Mini Disc), CD (Compact Disc), BD, etc.), magnetic recording medium (for example, magnetic tape, flexible disk, etc.), etc. In addition, by executing the loaded program, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also based on the instructions of the program, the processing is performed in cooperation with the operating system or other application programs. The functions of the invention may be realized.

  In addition, when distributing to the market, the program can be stored and distributed in a portable recording medium, or transferred to a server computer connected via a network such as the Internet. In this case, of course, the storage device of the server computer is also included in the present invention.

  In addition, a part or all of each device in the above-described embodiments may be realized as an LSI (Large Scale Integration) that is typically an integrated circuit. Each functional block of each device may be individually chipped, or a part or all of them may be integrated into a chip. Further, the method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI, and may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. In addition, when integrated circuit technology that replaces LSI appears due to progress in semiconductor technology, it is of course possible to use an integrated circuit based on this technology.

  In addition, according to the description of the present specification, an object is to solve the above-described problem by designating a target page in the first-stage moving operation and instructing the work in the second-stage moving operation. It is also possible to provide an operation control device, an image forming apparatus, and the like.

Specifically, for example, as an aspect of the first invention,
A display unit for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
Among the preview images displayed on the display unit, an input detection unit that detects an input to one preview image;
An image selection unit that selects a target preview image as a selection image by detecting a movement operation in the one preview image;
A processing candidate display unit that displays candidates for processing to be performed on the selected image;
With
As the image forming apparatus, the image selecting unit selects the one preview image by a moving operation in a first direction and selects all the preview images by a moving operation in a second direction. Also good.

As an aspect of the second invention,
The image processing apparatus may further include a process execution unit that performs a process on an image corresponding to the selected image by moving the selected image in a direction displayed by the process candidate display unit.

  As an aspect of the third invention, the moving operation may be a flick operation.

As an aspect of the fourth invention,
A plurality of the processing candidates displayed by the processing candidate display unit may be arranged and displayed around the selected image.

As an aspect of the fifth invention,
The selection image selected by the image selection unit may be displayed with a display form changed.

As an aspect of the sixth invention,
In the image selection unit, when the movement operation in the second direction is detected, the display form of the preview image may be changed and displayed.

As an aspect of the seventh invention,
A display unit for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
Among the preview images displayed on the display unit, an input detection unit that detects an input to one preview image;
An image selection unit that selects a target preview image as a selection image by detecting a movement operation in the one preview image;
When the one preview image is selected by the movement operation in the first direction, a candidate for processing to be performed on the selected image is displayed, and the selected image is displayed in the direction of the displayed candidate for processing. A processing execution unit that executes processing on an image corresponding to the selected image by moving the image;
An image moving unit configured to move the selected image by the moving operation when the one preview image is selected by the moving operation in the second direction;
It is good also as providing.

As an aspect of the eighth invention,
On the computer,
A display function for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
An input detection function for detecting an input to one preview image among the preview images displayed in the display function;
An image selection function for selecting a target preview image as a selected image by detecting a moving operation in the one preview image;
A processing candidate display function for displaying candidates for processing to be performed on the selected image;
Is a program for realizing
The image selection function may select the one preview image by a movement operation in a first direction and select all the preview images by a movement operation in a second direction.

As an aspect of the ninth invention,
On the computer,
A display function for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
An input detection function for detecting an input to one preview image among the preview images displayed in the display function;
An image selection function for selecting a target preview image as a selected image by detecting a moving operation in the one preview image;
When the one preview image is selected by the movement operation in the first direction, a candidate for processing to be performed on the selected image is displayed, and the selected image is displayed in the direction of the displayed candidate for processing. A processing execution function for executing processing on an image corresponding to the selected image by moving;
An image moving function for moving the selected image by the moving operation when the one preview image is selected by the moving operation in the second direction;
May be realized.

  By adopting such an aspect of the invention, a preview image is displayed based on a plurality of images, an input to one preview image among the displayed preview images is detected, and a moving operation on the one preview image is detected. , The target preview image is selected as the selected image, the candidates for processing to be executed on the selected image are displayed, and the selected image is moved in the direction displayed by the processing candidate display unit. Thus, it is possible to execute processing on an image corresponding to the selected image.

  That is, input (for example, tap operation) is first performed on the displayed preview image, and then movement operation (for example, flip operation) is performed. Thereby, the image selected by the tap operation is selected as the selected image. In addition, a process can be selected by performing an operation (for example, a flip operation) on the selected image in the direction in which the process candidate is displayed.

  Thereby, the user can continuously and intuitively select images and processes, and can provide a user-friendly operation method.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10: Digital multifunction peripheral 100: Control part 110: Image input part 120: Image formation part 130: Image processing part 132: Paper feed tray 134: Paper discharge tray 140: Image output part 150: Communication part 160: Storage part 162: Image Data storage area 164: Preview storage area 170: Input unit 175: Input detection unit 180: Display unit

Claims (8)

A display unit for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
Among the preview images displayed on the display unit, an input detection unit that detects an input to one preview image;
An image selection unit that selects a preview image as a selected image by detecting a movement operation in the one preview image;
With
The image selection unit selects the one preview image when a moving operation in the first direction is detected, and selects all preview images when a moving operation in the second direction is detected. An image forming apparatus. The image selection unit selects the one preview image as a selection image when a movement operation in the third direction is detected;
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: an image moving unit configured to move the selected image selected by the moving operation in the third direction to the selected image by the moving operation in the third direction. apparatus.   2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein when the movement operation in the first direction is detected in the image selection unit, the selected preview image is displayed with a display form changed from another preview image. The image forming apparatus according to 2.   3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the movement operation in the second direction is detected in the image selection unit, the display form of the preview image is changed and displayed. A display unit for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
Among the preview images displayed on the display unit, an input detection unit that detects an input to one preview image;
An image selection unit that selects a target preview image as a selection image by detecting a movement operation in the one preview image;
With
The image selection unit
If a movement operation in the first direction is detected, select all preview images,
When the movement operation in the second direction is detected, the one preview image is selected,
An image forming apparatus, further comprising an image moving unit that moves the one preview image when the one preview image is selected by the movement operation in the second direction.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 5, wherein when the movement operation in the second direction is detected in the image selection unit, the display form of the preview image is changed and displayed. On the computer,
A display function for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
An input detection function for detecting an input to one preview image among the preview images displayed in the display function;
An image selection function for selecting a target preview image as a selected image by detecting a moving operation in the one preview image;
A program characterized by realizing
The image selection function selects the one preview image when a moving operation in the first direction is detected, and selects all preview images when a moving operation in the second direction is detected. A program characterized by selecting. On the computer,
A display function for displaying a preview image based on a plurality of images;
An input detection function for detecting an input to one preview image among the preview images displayed in the display function;
An image selection function for selecting a target preview image as a selected image by detecting a moving operation in the one preview image;
A program characterized by realizing
The image selection function selects all preview images when a movement operation in the first direction is detected, and selects the one preview image when a movement operation in the second direction is detected. Select
A program that further realizes an image moving function of moving the one preview image when the one preview image is selected by the movement operation in the second direction.