JP6255820B2 - Multifunction machine, information processing method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a multifunction device including an operation unit and an operation unit, an information processing method in the multifunction device , and a program for causing a computer to control the operation unit.

Conventionally, in an information processing apparatus such as a multifunction peripheral (MFP), an operation unit and an operation unit (main body) are provided, and the operation unit performs various processes according to user operations received by the operation unit, The state is displayed on the operation unit.
It is also known that such an information processing apparatus is connected to an external server so as to be communicable, and functions are added or updated by downloading and installing data such as programs from the external server.

As a technique related to the addition or update of such a function, for example, a technique described in Patent Document 1 is known.
In Patent Document 1, a control program is stored in a process cartridge that is an exchange member, and when the process cartridge of the image forming apparatus is replaced, the control program of the image forming apparatus main body is stored in the program stored in the process cartridge. It is described to rewrite.

According to the technique described in Patent Document 1, since the control program can be updated only by exchanging the process cartridge, a user who is not familiar with the apparatus can also update the control program.
However, since the technique of Patent Document 1 rewrites the original control program with a new control program, it has been difficult to respond easily when adding a new function to the main body. That is, since the program for replacing the previous control program is stored in the process cartridge, the capacity becomes large, and the program itself has to be developed as a whole replacement control program including additional functions.

  Further, since the program cannot be updated until the process cartridge is replaced, there is a problem that it is difficult to quickly update the program in an environment where the number of printed sheets is small and the process cartridge is not replaced for a long period of time.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to allow a user who is not familiar with the apparatus to add functions quickly and flexibly in a multifunction machine .

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes an operation unit that receives an input of an instruction, and an operation unit that includes at least an image forming unit or an image reading unit and performs an information processing operation based on the instruction received by the operation unit. In a multifunction device capable of connecting and disconnecting the operation unit to and from the operation unit ,
A first storage unit that is provided in the operation unit and stores data to be set in the operation unit; and a function information storage unit that is provided in the operation unit and stores function information indicating a function of the operation unit. And a setting means for reading the data from the first storage means and setting the data in the operation section when it is detected that the operation section and the operation section are connected .
The data stored in the first storage means is associated with required function information indicating a mounted function necessary for setting the data, and the setting means is stored in the first storage means. Is downloaded to the operation unit together with the corresponding requested function information, stored in the second storage means included in the operation unit, and the data among the data stored in the second storage unit Based on the requested function information corresponding to the function information and the function information stored in the function information storage means, the data determined to be settable in the operating unit is set in the operating unit, and the success or failure of the setting of each data is determined. The operation unit is notified, and a function that is insufficient in the operation unit corresponding to data that cannot be set is displayed as a message on the operation panel of the operation unit.

  According to the above configuration, even a user who is not familiar with the apparatus can add functions quickly and flexibly.

It is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of an image processing system according to an embodiment of the multifunction peripheral according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows the function structure of the main body shown in FIG. 1, and an operation part. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation sequence relating to setting of data in a main body when an operation unit and the main body are connected in the image processing system illustrated in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the data information for main bodies. It is a figure which shows the example of main body structure information.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of an image processing system which is an embodiment of a multifunction machine according to the present invention.

An image processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is an MFP (Multifunction Peripheral) having a communication function, and has, for example, a printer function, a scanner function, a copy function, and a FAX (facsimile) communication function. Processing related to these functions can be executed by the user directly operating the image processing system 1. It can also be executed in accordance with instructions received from an external device such as a client PC (personal computer) (not shown).
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the image processing system 1 includes an operation unit 20 that receives an instruction input from a user, and a main body 10 that is an operation unit that operates based on the instruction received by the operation unit 20. Are communicably connected to each other via the communication path 30. However, the operation unit 20 can be connected to and disconnected from the main body 10. In the case of wired connection, connection and disconnection may be performed by attaching / detaching the operation unit 20 to / from the mounting unit of the main body 10.

  In addition, the main body 10 can perform not only the operation according to the instruction received by the operation unit 20 but also the operation according to the instruction received from the external device as described above. The communication path 30 may be, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard. However, any standard may be used regardless of wired or wireless. One-to-one communication or network communication may be used. For example, it is conceivable to use serial, wired or wireless LAN (local area network), Bluetooth (registered trademark), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), etc. in addition to USB.

  The main body 10 includes a CPU 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, an HDD 14 (hard disk drive), a communication I / F (interface) 15, a connection I / F 16, and an engine unit 17, which are connected via a system bus 18. And CPU11 controls the whole main body 10 by executing the program memorize | stored in ROM12 or HDD14 by making RAM13 into a work area, and performs control regarding communication control with the operation part 20 mentioned later, or addition or update of a function. Implement various functions including the beginning.

The HDD 14 is a nonvolatile storage medium (storage means) and stores various data including various programs executed by the CPU 11 and main body configuration information (operation unit configuration information) indicating the hardware and software configurations of the main body 10 ( Remember). These various programs and various data may be stored in the ROM 12.
The communication I / F 15 is an interface for communicating with an external device such as a client PC (not shown) via a network.

The connection I / F 16 is an interface for communicating with the operation unit 20 via the communication path 30. Here, a USB standard interface is used.
The communication I / F 15 and the connection I / F 16 can be of any standard regardless of wired or wireless, and one I / F can serve as both the communication I / F 15 and the connection I / F 16. May be. Conversely, the main body 10 may include three or more I / Fs used for communication.

  The engine unit 17 is hardware that performs processing other than general-purpose information processing and communication for realizing a printer function, a scanner function, a copy function, and a FAX function. For example, a scanner (image reading unit) that scans and reads an image of a document, a plotter (image forming unit) that performs printing on a sheet material such as paper, a communication unit that performs facsimile communication, and the like are provided. Further, a specific option such as a finisher for sorting printed sheet materials or an ADF (automatic document feeder) for automatically feeding a document can be provided.

  The operation unit 20 includes a CPU 21, a ROM 22, a RAM 23, a flash memory 24, a communication I / F 25, a connection I / F 26, and an operation panel 27, which are connected via a system bus 28. Then, the CPU 21 controls the entire operation unit 20 by executing a program stored in the ROM 22 or the flash memory 24 using the RAM 23 as a work area, and performs control related to communication with the main body 10 and addition and update of functions. Implement various functions.

The flash memory 24 is a non-volatile storage medium (storage means), and stores (stores) various types of data including various programs executed by the CPU 21 and programs to be installed in the main body 10. These various programs and various data may be stored in the ROM 22.
The communication I / F 25 is an interface for communicating with an external device via a network. It is also conceivable to access the distribution server so that main body data such as various programs executed by the CPU 21 and programs to be set in the main body 10 can be downloaded.

The connection I / F 26 is an interface for communicating with the main body 10 via the communication path 30. Here, a USB standard interface is used.
The communication I / F 25 and the connection I / F 26 can adopt any standard regardless of wired or wireless, and one I / F can serve as both the communication I / F 25 and the connection I / F 26. May be. Conversely, the operation unit 20 may include three or more I / Fs used for communication.

  The operation panel 27 is an operation display unit that includes an operation unit that receives instruction operations such as execution and setting of various operations from a user, and a display unit that displays an operation state and a setting state of the image processing system 1. This operation panel can be constituted by, for example, a liquid crystal display device (LCD) in which touch panels are stacked. Further, in addition to or instead of this, an operation unit such as a hardware key and a display unit such as a lamp may be provided.

In the image processing system 1 described above, the main body 10 and the operation unit 20 can individually operate by installing an OS. Communication between the main body 10 and the operation unit 20 is performed as communication between different devices, not communication between processes within one device.
The operation of transmitting the instruction content from the user received by the operation unit 20 to the main body 10 and the operation of transmitting information to be displayed on the operation unit 20 from the main body 10 to the operation unit 20 correspond to this. The information displayed on the operation unit 20 includes, for example, the execution status of the operation in the main body 10 and the contents of the settings made in the main body 10.
However, this configuration is not essential, and the operation unit 20 is handled as a peripheral device of the main body 10, and the operation unit 20 is controlled by the OS of the main body 10 when the operation unit 20 and the main body 10 are connected. obtain.

The feature of this embodiment is the operation when the image processing system 1 adds or updates the function of the main body 10. Hereinafter, this point will be described.
First, a configuration of functions of the image processing system 1 related to addition or update of functions of the main body 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the main body 10 and the operation unit 20 illustrated in FIG. 1. In FIG. 2 , illustration of parts not related to addition or update of the function of the main body 10 is omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 10 includes a connection I / F 16, a scanner 17a, a plotter 17b, an OS 19, a communication control unit 101, a print control unit 102, a transmission control unit 103, an update processing unit 104, a configuration information management unit 105, A connection detection unit 106 is provided.
Among these, the connection I / F 16 is as described in FIG. 1 and has a function of transmitting and receiving data to and from the operation unit 20. Note that the communication I / F 15 is not shown in FIG. 2 because it is not used for adding or updating the function of the main body 10 described here.

The scanner 17a and the plotter 17b more specifically show the configuration of the engine unit 17 shown in FIG.
The OS 19 is basic software used for controlling the main body 10. A known appropriate OS may be employed. Further, the OS 29 on the operation unit 20 side does not need to be the same OS as long as it can communicate with each other.

  The communication control unit 101 has a function of controlling data communication via the connection I / F 16 and the communication I / F 15 (not shown in FIG. 2). Then, the data received via these I / Fs, the print control unit 102, the transmission control unit 103, the update processing unit 104, the configuration information management unit 105, the connection according to the designated destination or the type of command, etc. Among various processing units such as the detection unit 106, the data is transferred to a processing unit that processes the corresponding data. Further, data to be transmitted from these processing units to the outside is transferred to the I / F used for the transmission. Furthermore, it also handles data exchange between processing units.

The print control unit 102 controls the engine unit 17 such as the scanner 17a and the plotter 17b, and manages jobs to be executed by the engine unit 17 such as print jobs.
The transmission control unit 103 manages transmission jobs such as FAX transmission, electronic mail transmission, and folder transmission (data transfer to an external device in the LAN).

  The update processing unit 104 adds or updates data such as a program stored in the ROM 12 or the HDD 14 in order to add or update the function of the main body 10. Further, as will be described later, when the connection detection unit 106 detects that the operation unit 20 and the main body 10 are connected, the update processing unit 104 stores the data in the main body data storage unit 202 of the operation unit 20. Data for the main body 10 is acquired and set in the main body 10. In this setting, the update processing unit 104 functions as a setting unit, and can add or update a function to the main body 10.

  The setting here means, for example, that the data is a program so that it can be executed, and if the data is a document file or setting data, it can be referred to as necessary. Is to save. In addition, the update processing unit 104 checks a compatible model and the like when setting data, which will be described later.

  The configuration information management unit 105 has a function of managing body configuration information indicating the hardware and software configurations of the body 10. The configuration information management unit 105 checks the status of the hardware and software included in the main body 10 at the time of activation, and updates the main body configuration information according to the result. When software is added or updated, the main body configuration information is updated according to the addition or update. The same applies to the case where data other than software related to the addition or update of functions provided in the main body 10 is added or updated. The main body configuration information described above can be provided to the operation unit 20 in response to a request from the operation unit 20. Note that this main body configuration information can also be regarded as function information indicating functions provided in the main body 10.

  The connection detection unit 106 has a function of detecting this when the operation unit 20 and the main body 10 are connected. In addition to electrical connection, when a communication path capable of transmitting and receiving information is established, it may be detected as a connection. As a detection method, a known method can be adopted as appropriate. Further, a means for confirming connection (detection of an electrical signal indicating connection and transmission / reception of a test signal for confirming establishment of a communication path) is provided on the operation unit 20 side, and a connection detection unit on the main body 10 side The configuration may be such that the connection is detected simply by receiving notification of the confirmation result.

On the other hand, the operation unit 20 includes a communication I / F 25, a connection I / F 26, an operation panel 27, an OS 29, a communication control unit 201, a main body data storage unit 202, and a configuration information management unit 204 .
Among these, the communication I / F 25 is as described in FIG. 1, and has a function of transmitting and receiving data to and from an external device such as a distribution server via a network.
The connection I / F 26 is also as described in FIG. 1 and has a function of transmitting and receiving data to and from the main body 10 .

The operation panel 27 is also as described in FIG. 1, and has a function of accepting various instruction operations from the user and presenting various information to the user.
The OS 29 is basic software used for controlling the operation unit 20. A known appropriate OS may be employed. Further, the OS 19 on the main body 10 side need not be the same OS as long as it can communicate with each other.

  The communication control unit 201 has a function of controlling data communication via the communication I / F 25 and the connection I / F 26. Then, the processing unit that processes the data received through these I / Fs among the various processing units including the main body data storage unit 202 according to the designated destination or the type of command. To pass. Further, data to be transmitted from these processing units to the outside is transferred to the I / F used for the transmission. Furthermore, it also handles data exchange between processing units.

The main body data storage unit 202 is a first storage unit that stores data such as programs to be installed in the main body 10. Further, it has a function of transmitting stored data to the update processing unit 104 in response to a request from the update processing unit 104 of the main body 10.

Next, the operation of each unit relating to the setting of data in the main body 10 accompanying the connection between the operation unit 20 and the main body 10 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation sequence related to setting of data in the main body 10 when the operation unit 20 and the main body 10 are connected in the image processing system 1 illustrated in FIG. 1. This operation is an operation when one embodiment of the information processing method of the present invention is executed.
In the image processing system 1 , when the user 500 connects the operation unit 20 and the main body 10 via the communication path 30 (S1), the connection detection unit 106 detects the connection (S2). Further, the connection detection unit 106 notifies the update processing unit 104 that a connection has been detected (S3).

Upon receiving this notification, the update processing unit 104 stores information on main body data (data to be set in the main body 10) stored in the main body data storage unit 202 with respect to the main body data storage unit 202. A request for transmission of the data for use is requested, and this is received and acquired from the data storage unit 202 for the main body (S4).
Further, the update processing unit 104 accesses the configuration information management unit 105 to acquire the above-described main body configuration information (S5).

FIG. 4 shows an example of main body data information.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main body data information includes items of an object file name, a compatible model, and a requested function.
The object file name is the name of data to be installed in the main body 10.
The compatible model is model information indicating the model of the main body 10 to which the corresponding data can be set.

The requested function is information on a function (mounted function) that the main body 10 should be mounted to set the corresponding data. The required functions should be described according to the requirements of internal hardware such as memory and processor, the requirements of external hardware such as scanner unit, ADF (automatic document feeder) and finisher, and software such as installed programs. Can do.
In addition, in the corresponding model and the requested function, not only data can be set, but also a condition for enabling the data function (data can be used) is described.

In the example of FIG. 4, the data in the first row indicates that the application A1 is compatible with the MFP of model AAZ and can operate when the main body 10 is equipped with a scanner unit. The data on the eighth line indicates that the document file D1 corresponds to the MFP of model AAZ and can be used when the application C1 is installed in the main body 10.
Based on the main body data information described above, main body data, model information, and requested function information are associated with each other.

Next, FIG. 5 shows an example of the main body configuration information.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main body configuration information includes value information as described in the value column for each item described in the information name column. Is the information describing. In the main body configuration information, information other than the model name includes internal hardware requirements, external expansion hardware requirements, software requirements, and the like, as in the case of the required function included in the main body data information. However, it is not essential that all of these are included.
The items described in the meaning column are information for the user to recognize the meaning of the information of each item, and may not be included in the main body configuration information.

Returning to the description of FIG.
When the update processing unit 104 acquires the main body data information in step S4 and the main body configuration information in step S5, the update processing unit 104 compares these and determines whether there is new main body data that has not been set in the main body 10 yet. To do. For example, if the object file name in the main body data information is compared with the information on the mounting data in the main body configuration information, the presence or absence of new main body data can be grasped.
If there is no new main body data, the update processing unit 104 ends the operation of FIG.

  However, if the presence of new main body data is confirmed (S6), then the corresponding model of the new main body data is confirmed (S7). That is, it is determined whether or not the new main body data can be set for the model of the main body 10. If the information on the corresponding model in the main body data information is compared with the information on the model name in the main body configuration information, whether or not each data can be set can be grasped.

  Next, the update processing unit 104 requests the main body data storage unit 202 to transmit data determined to be settable in the main body 10, and receives and acquires the data from the main body data storage unit 202 (S8). Then, the update processing unit 104 stores the acquired main body data in the HDD 14 serving as the second storage unit (S9). Of course, a plurality of main body data may be acquired and stored.

  Next, the update processing unit 104 checks whether or not the function of the main body 10 satisfies the function for requesting each acquired main body data (S10). By comparing the information on the requested function in the main body data information with the information on various functions in the main body configuration information, it is possible to grasp whether each data satisfies the required function.

  Then, the update processing unit 104 sets the main body data that satisfies the requested function and is determined to be settable in the main body 10 (S11). As described above, this setting refers to installation of a program and storage of data other than the program in a place where the function can be exhibited. In addition, the main body data that has been successfully set in step S11 may be deleted from the position saved in step S9. Although not shown, the configuration information management unit 105 updates the main body configuration information according to the setting in step S11.

Thereafter, the update processing unit 104 notifies the main body data storage unit 202 of the success or failure of setting of the acquired main body data (S12). Upon receiving this notification, the main body data storage unit 202 deletes the main body data that has been successfully set (S13).
The update processing unit 104 also notifies the user of the success or failure of setting the acquired main body data. At this time, the data for the main body that could not be set may be notified together with the function that the main body 10 lacks. In this way, when it is desired to use the main body data that could not be set this time, the user can grasp what kind of hardware and software of the main body 10 can be added to make the setting. Further, this notification can be performed, for example, by displaying a message on the operation panel 27 of the operation unit 20.

  In the image processing system 1, when each unit performs the above operation and detects that the operation unit 20 and the main body 10 are connected, the program is read from the storage unit of the operation unit 20 and set in the main body 10. can do. Thus, the user can add a program and data to the main body 10 simply by connecting the operation unit 20 to the main body 10. Therefore, even a user who is not familiar with the apparatus can add functions quickly and flexibly.

  The update processing unit 104 can set data that can be set for the model of the main body 10 among the data stored in the storage unit of the operation unit 20 based on the model information. As a result, the main body data for a plurality of models is stored in the storage means, and the operation unit 20 is a highly versatile device capable of supplying appropriate main body data to any of the plurality of models. be able to. A device with high versatility can also be obtained by considering functional information.

  Further, the data for which the update processing unit 104 has completed the setting in the main body 10 can be deleted from the storage unit of the operation unit 20. Thereby, after the setting is completed, the resources of the storage area of the operation unit 20 can be released and used effectively for other purposes. When the operation unit 20 is used by replacing the plurality of main bodies 10 and it is assumed that the same main body data should be set for all of the main bodies 10, it is desirable not to delete step S13. Conversely, if it is assumed that the operation unit 20 is once connected to the main body 10 and is not connected to another main body, in step S13, the main body data that does not match the model of the main body 10 is also deleted. May be. In this way, the resources of the operation unit 20 can be used more efficiently.

  Further, when acquiring the main body data in step S8, the update processing unit 104 takes into consideration only the corresponding model and stores it in the HDD 14 without depending on the requested function information of the main body data. ing. Therefore, even if the data for the main body does not satisfy the required function at the time of acquisition, it can be quickly set regardless of whether or not the operation unit 20 is connected when the required function is satisfied. .

In this regard, when the configuration information management unit 105 changes the main unit configuration information, the update processing unit 104 is notified of this fact, and the required function is satisfied by this change in the main unit data stored in step S9. You may make it confirm whether there is what became. Further, when there is corresponding main body data, the update processing unit 104 may set the main body data in the main body 10 automatically or after confirming with the user.

The description of the embodiment is completed as above. However, in the present invention, the specific configuration of each unit, the operation procedure, the data format, and the like are not limited to those described in the embodiment.
For example, when the update processing unit 104 sets data for the main body by including the version item in the main body data information, the new version of the data with the same name is replaced with the previous version instead of being added. You may make it set with.
In addition, it is not hindered to provide the operation unit 20 with a function related to confirmation of the corresponding model and the requested function performed by the update processing unit 104. If the main body data that meets the conditions can be transmitted and set to the main body 10, a setting request may be made from the operation unit 20 side.

Further , the multi-function peripheral that is the image processing system 1 is not limited to a configuration in which the main body 10 and the operation unit 20 are fixedly combined. The operation unit and the main body (operation unit) may be completely separate devices as hardware components. For example, the operation unit of the mobile terminal such as a smart phone may be configured MFP image processing apparatus such as an MFP as an operation unit. In particular, when the operation unit and the operation unit are wirelessly connected, they can be configured as completely independent devices.

The operation unit and the operation unit do not have to be one-to-one. For example, it is conceivable that an image processing apparatus having an operation unit wired to the main body can be operated from a mobile terminal. Alternatively, it may be possible to operate one image processing apparatus from a plurality of mobile terminals. Alternatively, it may be possible to operate a plurality of image processing apparatuses while switching the operation target from one mobile terminal.
Further, it is not necessary that all functions of the operation unit are realized by a single device. The structure which implement | achieves the function of an operation | movement part in cooperation with several apparatuses may be sufficient. The same applies to the operation unit.

  Further, it is not essential that the operation unit includes an image processing engine such as a scanner or a plotter. Any information processing apparatus may be used as long as the information processing operation is performed based on the instruction received by the operation unit. Of course, a device that performs physical output other than information processing may be used.

  The program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a program for causing the CPU that controls the main body 10 or the operation unit 20 to realize the function of the update processing unit 104 described above. Then, by causing the computer to execute such a program, the above-described effects can be obtained.

Such a program may be stored in an HDD (hard disk device) provided in the computer from the beginning, or in a ROM or other nonvolatile storage medium (flash memory, EEPROM, etc.). However, it can also be provided by being recorded on a nonvolatile recording medium such as a memory card, CD, DVD, or Blu-ray disc. Each procedure described above can be executed by installing the program recorded in the recording medium in a computer and executing the program.
Furthermore, it is also possible to download from an external device that is connected to a network and has a recording medium that records the program, or an external device that stores the program in the storage means, and install and execute the program on a computer.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that all the technical matters included in the technical idea described in the scope of claims are targeted.
Furthermore, it goes without saying that the configurations of the embodiments and the modified examples described above can be implemented in any combination as long as they do not contradict each other.

1: image forming system, 10: main body, 11, 21: CPU, 12, 22: ROM, 13, 23: RAM, 14: HDD, 15, 25: communication I / F, 16, 26: connection I / F, 17: engine unit, 18, 28: system bus, 19, 29: OS, 20: operation unit, 27: operation panel, 30: communication path, 101, 201: communication control unit, 102: print control unit, 103: transmission Control unit 104: Update processing unit 105: Configuration information management unit 106: Connection detection unit 202: Data storage unit for main body

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-24806

Claims (6)

An operation unit that receives an instruction input; and an operation unit that includes at least an image forming unit or an image reading unit and that performs an information processing operation based on the instruction received by the operation unit, and connects the operation unit to the operation unit And a disconnectable multifunction device ,
First storage means provided in the operation unit and storing data to be set in the operation unit;
A function information storage unit that is provided in the operation unit and stores function information indicating a function included in the operation unit, and the first storage when the operation unit and the operation unit are detected to be connected. Setting means for reading the data from the means and setting the data in the operation unit ,
The data stored in the first storage means is associated with required function information indicating a mounted function necessary for setting the data,
The setting means downloads the data stored in the first storage means together with the corresponding requested function information to the operation unit, stores the data in the second storage unit included in the operation unit, and stores the second Among the data stored in the storage means, the data determined to be settable in the operation unit based on the requested function information corresponding to the data and the function information stored in the function information storage means In addition to setting to the operation unit, the operation unit is notified of the success or failure of the setting of each data, and the function that is insufficient in the operation unit corresponding to the data that could not be set is displayed as a message on the operation panel of the operation unit. A multi-function machine characterized by The multifunction device according to claim 1,
The data stored in the first storage means is associated with model information indicating the model of the operation unit capable of setting the data,
The multifunction device according to claim 1 , wherein the setting means sets data that can be set for a model of the operation unit among data stored in the first storage means based on the model information. The multifunction device according to claim 1 or 2,
A multifunction device comprising: means for deleting the data for which the setting means has completed the setting to the operation unit from the first storage means. A multifunction machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A multifunction machine, wherein the operation unit is a mobile terminal such as a smartphone . An operation unit that receives an instruction input; and an operation unit that includes at least an image forming unit or an image reading unit and that performs an information processing operation based on the instruction received by the operation unit, and connects the operation unit to the operation unit And an information processing method in a multifunction device capable of being disconnected,
The operation unit stores data to be set in the operation unit,
In the operation unit, function information indicating a function included in the operation unit is stored,
The data to be set in the operation unit stored by the operation unit is associated with requested function information indicating a mounted function necessary for setting the data,
When the operation unit detects that the operation unit and the operation unit are connected, data stored in the connected operation unit is read from the operation unit and set in the operation unit ,
At the time of the setting, the data stored in the operation unit is downloaded to the operation unit together with the corresponding requested function information, stored in the storage unit included in the operation unit, and stored in the storage unit. Of the data, based on the requested function information and the function information corresponding to the data, the data determined to be set in the operation unit is set in the operation unit, and the success or failure of the setting of each data is set in the operation unit The information processing method is characterized in that a function lacking in the operation unit corresponding to the data that could not be set is displayed as a message on the operation panel of the operation unit . The computer includes an operation unit that receives an input of an instruction, and an operation unit that includes at least an image forming unit or an image reading unit, and performs an information processing operation based on the instruction received by the operation unit. A program for controlling a multi-function peripheral provided with a first storage means capable of connecting and disconnecting to the operating unit and storing data to be set in the operating unit .
The computer,
When it is detected that a function information storage unit that stores function information indicating a function included in the operation unit and a connection between the operation unit and the operation unit is detected, the first storage unit included in the operation unit It is a program for reading data and functioning as a setting means for setting in the operation unit ,
The data stored in the first storage means is associated with required function information indicating a mounted function necessary for setting the data,
The setting means downloads the data stored in the first storage means together with the corresponding requested function information to the operation unit, stores the data in the second storage unit included in the operation unit, and stores the second Among the data stored in the storage means, the data determined to be settable in the operation unit based on the requested function information corresponding to the data and the function information stored in the function information storage means In addition to setting in the operation unit, the operation unit is notified of the success or failure of the setting of each data, and a function that is insufficient in the operation unit corresponding to the data that could not be set is displayed as a message on the operation panel of the operation unit A program characterized by that .

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