JP7000853B2 - Information processing equipment, image processing equipment and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an image processing device and a program.

For example, in Patent Document 1, when it is detected that a device is newly connected, the device identification information is acquired from the connected device and notified to the display control unit, and the display control unit is notified. In addition to the identification information, the operation screen prepared for operating the newly connected device is displayed on the display unit based on the type of screen displayed on the display unit before the identification information is notified. A display device for determining whether or not it is present is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-139648

A technique for controlling the display of a screen when an operator operates using an external device is known. For example, when an operator operates using an external device, a function selection screen for selecting a function to be executed based on this operation may be displayed. Here, for example, if the function selection screen is displayed at the timing when the operator closes the screen, the function selection screen is displayed even though the operator intends to interrupt the execution of the function. Will be displayed, and it may be necessary to close the screen again.
An object of the present invention is to provide a function to be executed based on an operation of an operator using an external device at the timing of closing a screen transitioned from the screen related to the operation. Function for selection Compared with the configuration that newly displays the selection screen, the purpose is to reduce the operation of the operator who closes the screen.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a display means for displaying a screen and a first screen satisfying a predetermined condition are displayed on the display means when an operator operates using an external device. If so, when the first screen or the screen transitioned from the first screen is closed, a function selection screen for selecting a function to be executed based on the operation is controlled to be displayed, and the display means is displayed. When the second screen related to the operation is displayed, the first screen is newly displayed, and when the first screen or the screen transitioned from the first screen is closed, the function selection screen is displayed. It is an information processing device provided with a display control means for controlling so as not to be used.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, even when the display control means displays the first screen satisfying the predetermined conditions when the operation is performed, the first screen is displayed . The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when is a screen transitioned from the second screen, the function selection screen is controlled so as not to be displayed.
The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the predetermined condition is a screen requesting an operation of an operator and is displayed after a function to be executed by the own device is selected. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2.
In the invention according to claim 4, the second screen selects whether or not to execute a specific function selected as a function to be executed by the own device based on an operation of an operator using the external device. The display control means is an authentication for performing the specific function as the first screen when the second screen is displayed when the operation is performed. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a screen is displayed.
The invention according to claim 5 further includes a creating means for creating the function selection screen when the operation is performed, and the display control means displays the second screen when the operation is performed. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the function selection screen created by the creation means is deleted.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the display control means displays the second screen when the operation is performed, the display control means displays the first screen and then the first screen or the first screen. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the function selection screen is deleted by the time the screen transitioned from one screen is closed.
The invention according to claim 7 is the operation of connecting the own device and the external device, and the function selection screen selects a function to be executed by using the connected external device. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the screen is a reception screen.
The invention according to claim 8 is generated by reading the data recorded in the external device and executing the function, or by executing the function, when the connected external device is used. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the data is written to the external device.
The invention according to claim 9 is defined in advance in the display means when an image processing means for performing image processing, a display means for displaying a screen, and an operator using an external device are operated. When the first screen satisfying the conditions is displayed, the process selection screen for selecting the image process to be executed based on the operation when the first screen or the screen transitioned from the first screen is closed. Is controlled to display, and when the second screen related to the operation is displayed on the display means, the first screen is newly displayed, while the transition from the first screen or the first screen is performed. It is an image processing apparatus including a display control means for controlling not to display the process selection screen when the screen is closed .
The invention according to claim 10 is the case where the computer displays a first screen satisfying a predetermined condition on the display unit when the operator operates using an external device. A function for controlling to display a function selection screen for selecting a function to be executed based on the operation when the first screen or a screen transitioned from the first screen is closed, and when the operation is performed. When the second screen related to the operation is displayed on the display unit, the first screen is newly displayed, while the first screen or the screen transitioned from the first screen is closed. It is a program to realize a function to control not to display the function selection screen.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when an operator's operation using an external device is performed, the operation is executed based on the operation at the timing of closing the screen transitioned from the screen related to the operation. Compared with the configuration in which the function selection screen for selecting the function to be performed is newly displayed, the operation of the operator who closes the screen can be reduced.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when a screen satisfying a predetermined condition is displayed, a comparison is made with a configuration in which a function selection screen is displayed regardless of whether or not a transition has occurred from the second screen related to the operation. Therefore, the operation of the operator who closes the screen can be reduced.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, even if the screen that requests the operation of the operator and is displayed after the function to be executed by the own device is selected, the screen is displayed. When is a screen transitioned from the second screen, it can be controlled not to display the function selection screen.
According to the invention of claim 4, when an operator's operation using an external device is performed, an authentication screen for performing authentication for executing a specific function can be displayed.
According to the invention of claim 5, even if the configuration is such that the function selection screen is created when the operator operates using an external device, the created function selection screen is controlled not to be displayed. be able to.
According to the invention of claim 6, it is possible to control so as not to display the created function selection screen more reliably.
According to the invention of claim 7, it is possible to control so as not to display the screen for accepting the selection of the function to be executed by using the external device connected to the own device.
According to the invention of claim 8, it is possible to control not to display the screen for selecting to read the data recorded in the connected external device or to write the generated data to the external device. ..
According to the invention of claim 9, when an operator's operation using an external device is performed, the operation is executed based on the operation at the timing of closing the screen transitioned from the screen related to the operation. Compared with the configuration in which the process selection screen for selecting the image processing to be performed is newly displayed, the operation of the operator who closes the screen can be reduced.
According to the invention of claim 10, when an operator's operation using an external device is performed, the operation is executed based on the operation at the timing of closing the screen transitioned from the screen related to the operation. A function that reduces the operation of the operator who closes the screen can be realized by the computer as compared with the configuration in which the function selection screen for selecting the function to be performed is newly displayed.

It is a figure which shows the hardware configuration example of the image processing apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. (A) and (b) are diagrams for explaining an example of screen display control when a USB memory is connected to an image processing device. (A) and (b) are diagrams for explaining an example of screen display control when a USB memory is connected to an image processing device. (A) and (b) are diagrams for explaining an example of screen display control when a USB memory is connected to an image processing device. (A) to (c) are diagrams for explaining an example of screen display control when a USB memory is connected to an image processing device. (A) to (d) are diagrams for explaining an example of screen display control when a USB memory is connected to an image processing device. It is a block diagram which showed the functional structure example of the image processing apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of a screen layout configuration. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the processing procedure of the display control of an authentication screen. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the processing procedure of the display control of a USB function selection screen. (A) to (c) are diagrams for explaining an example of screen transition when a USB memory is connected. It is a figure which showed the hardware configuration example of the computer to which this embodiment is applied.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Hardware configuration of image processing device>
First, the hardware configuration of the image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration example of the image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the image processing device 100 is used as an example of an information processing device and an image processing device.

The image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is provided with various image processing functions such as an image reading function (scan function), a print function (print function), a copy function (copy function), and a facsimile function, so-called. It is a multifunction device. However, it does not have to be an image processing device having all of these functions, and for example, a device specialized for any one function, such as a copier, a scanner (including a three-dimensional scanner), a fax transmitter / receiver, and a printer ( It may include a three-dimensional printer.).

As shown in the figure, the image processing device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit 110, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 120, an operation panel 130, an image reading unit 140, an image forming unit 150, and a communication interface. It includes 160 (hereinafter referred to as "communication I / F") and 170 for an interface for an external device (hereinafter referred to as "I / F for an external device") 170. Each of these functional units is connected to a bus 180, and data is exchanged via the bus 180.

The control unit 110 controls the operation of each unit of the image processing device 100. The control unit 110 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 110a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 110b, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 110c.
The CPU 110a realizes each function in the image processing apparatus 100 by loading various programs stored in the ROM 110c or the like into the RAM 110b and executing the programs. The RAM 110b is a memory (storage unit) used as a working memory or the like of the CPU 110a. The ROM 110c is a memory (storage unit) that stores various programs and the like executed by the CPU 110a.

The HDD 120 is a storage unit that stores various data. The HDD 120 stores, for example, image data generated by image reading by the image reading unit 140, image data received from the outside by communication I / F 160, and the like.

The operation panel 130 displays various information and accepts operations from the user. The operation panel 130 includes a display panel composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, a touch panel arranged on the display panel to detect a position touched by the user, a physical key pressed by the user, and the like. Then, the operation panel 130 displays various screens such as the operation screen of the image processing device 100 on the display panel, and accepts operations from the user by the touch panel and physical keys.

The image reading unit 140 reads an image formed on a recording material such as paper set on a document table, and generates image information (image data) indicating the read image. Here, the image reading unit 140 is, for example, a scanner, and a CCD method in which the reflected light for the light radiated from the light source to the document is reduced by a lens and received by a CCD (Charge Coupled Devices), or the LED light source irradiates the document in order. It is preferable to use a CIS system that receives the reflected light with respect to the light generated by the CIS (Contact Image Sensor).

The image forming unit 150 is a printing mechanism that forms an image on a recording material such as paper. Here, the image forming unit 150 is, for example, a printer, and forms an image by an electrophotographic method in which toner attached to a photoconductor is transferred to a recording material to form an image or by ejecting ink onto the recording material. It is preferable to use an inkjet method.

The communication I / F 160 is a communication interface for transmitting and receiving various data to and from other devices via a network (not shown).

The external device I / F 170 is an interface for connecting an external device such as a recording medium to the image processing device 100. For example, when the external device is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory (USB flash drive), the USB port (USB connector) that serves as the insertion port of the USB memory is used as the I / F170 for the external device.

In the following, as an example, the external device will be described as a USB memory, and the I / F 170 for the external device will be described as a USB port, but the present embodiment is not limited to such a configuration. The external device may be any device that communicates with the image processing device 100 and is used to execute the function of the image processing device 100, for example, a recording medium such as a memory card, an HDD, or an SSD, or an IC (Integrated Circuit). ) It may be a card, a mobile information terminal, or the like. Further, the I / F 170 for an external device may use an interface corresponding to the connected external device.

In the image processing device 100, under the control of the control unit 110, the image reading unit 140 realizes the scanning function, the image forming unit 150 realizes the printing function, and the image reading unit 140 and the image forming unit 150 copy. The function is realized, and the facsimile function is realized by the image reading unit 140, the image forming unit 150, and the communication I / F 160. In this embodiment, these functional units (control unit 110, image reading unit 140, image forming unit 150, communication I / F 160) that realize image processing such as a scan function, a print function, a copy function, and a facsimile function). Is used as an example of image processing means.

<Explanation of the screen displayed when a USB memory is connected>
Next, a screen displayed when the operation of connecting the image processing device 100 and the USB memory is performed will be described. 2 to 6 are diagrams for explaining an example of screen display control when a USB memory is connected (inserted) to the image processing device 100.

First, the examples shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B are examples in which the operator connects the USB memory to the image processing device 100 while the home screen 11 is displayed. The home screen 11 is an initial screen displayed at a stage where a function to be executed by the image processing device 100 has not yet been selected. For example, the home screen is a screen that accepts selection of a function to be executed by the image processing device 100. A plurality of selection buttons (icons) 12 are displayed on the home screen 11 shown in FIG. 2A, and when any one of the selection buttons 12 is selected by the user, it is associated with the selection button 12. The selected function is selected.

Here, if the USB memory is connected while the home screen 11 is displayed, a new screen for performing processing (image processing) using the connected USB memory is displayed. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 2B, a screen 13 for accepting selection of a function to be executed using the connected USB memory (hereinafter referred to as a USB function selection screen) 13 is displayed.

More specifically, the USB function selection screen 13 is provided with, for example, a print function item 14 and a scan function item 15 as functions executed using the USB memory. Item 14 is an item for selecting a function (hereinafter referred to as a PrintFromUSB function) for reading image data stored in a USB memory and executing printing. Further, the item 15 is an item for selecting a function (hereinafter referred to as a ScanToUSB function) for writing the image data generated by executing the scan function to the USB memory.

As described above, when the USB memory is connected while the home screen 11 is displayed, a screen for performing processing using the USB memory (in this example, the USB function selection screen 13) is displayed. In this embodiment, the functions executed by using the USB memory are not limited to the PrintFromUSB function and the ScanToUSB function. Further, the USB function selection screen 13 is used as an example of a function selection screen (process selection screen) for selecting a function (image processing) to be executed based on an operation of an operator using an external device.

Next, in the example shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the operator installs the USB memory in the image processing device 100 while the print function selection screen (hereinafter referred to as print selection screen) 16 is displayed. This is an example of connecting. The print selection screen 16 shown in FIG. 3A is a screen for selecting a save destination in which image data to be printed is saved for the print function. In other words, the print selection screen 16 is a screen that accepts selection of whether or not to execute the print function using the USB memory. The print selection screen 16 is displayed after the print function is selected as a function to be executed by the image processing apparatus 100, for example, by an operator or the like.

More specifically, the print selection screen 16 is provided with, for example, items 17 and 18 as items for selecting a storage destination in which the image data to be printed is stored. Item 17 is an item for selecting a recording medium inside an image processing device 100 such as an HDD 120 as a storage destination of image data. When the item 17 is selected by the operator, it is selected to print the image data stored in the HDD 120 or the like. Item 18 is an item for selecting a USB memory as a storage destination of image data. When item 18 is selected by the operator, printing of image data stored in the USB memory is selected. That is, when item 18 is selected, it is selected to execute the PrintFromUSB function.

When the USB memory is connected while the print selection screen 16 is displayed, a new screen for performing processing (printing processing) using the USB memory is displayed. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, a screen for setting the PrintFromUSB function (hereinafter referred to as PrintFromUSB screen 19) is displayed. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 3, it is already selected to use the print function when the print selection screen 16 is displayed. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the USB function selection screen 13 is displayed when the USB memory is connected, but in the example shown in FIG. 3, the PrintFromUSB function is set without selecting the PrintFromUSB function or the ScanToUSB function. The PrintFromUSB screen 19 for performing the above is displayed.

Further, the PrintFromUSB screen 19 is a screen displayed when the save destination of the image data to be printed is a USB memory, in other words, a screen displayed when the item 18 is selected on the print selection screen 16. It can also be regarded as. The PrintFromUSB screen 19 is provided with setting items for the PrintFromUSB function, and the operator can select and set conditions (parameters) for each setting item.

In this way, when the USB memory is connected while the print selection screen 16 is displayed, a screen for performing processing (print processing) using the USB memory (PrintFromUSB screen 19 in this example) is displayed. To. In the present embodiment, the print selection screen 16 is used as an example of a second screen relating to the operation of the operator using an external device.

Next, in the example shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the operator installs the USB memory in the image processing device 100 while the scan function selection screen (hereinafter referred to as scan selection screen) 20 is displayed. This is an example of connecting. The scan selection screen 20 shown in FIG. 4A is a screen for selecting a save destination for saving the generated image data for the scan function. In other words, the scan selection screen 20 is a screen that accepts the selection of whether or not to execute the scan function using the USB memory. The scan selection screen 20 is displayed after the scan function is selected as a function to be executed by the image processing apparatus 100, for example, by an operator or the like.

More specifically, the scan selection screen 20 is provided with, for example, items 21 and 22 as items for selecting a storage destination of the generated image data. Item 21 is an item for selecting, for example, an external FTP (File Transfer Protocol) / SMB (Server Message Block) server or the like as a storage destination of image data. When the item 21 is selected by the operator, it is selected to save the image data generated by the scanning function in the FTP / SMB server or the like. Item 22 is an item for selecting a USB memory as a storage destination of image data. When the item 22 is selected by the operator, it is selected to save the image data generated by the scanning function in the USB memory. That is, when item 22 is selected, it is selected to execute the ScanToUSB function.

When the USB memory is connected while the scan selection screen 20 is displayed, a new screen for performing processing (scan processing) using the USB memory is displayed. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a screen for setting the ScanToUSB function (hereinafter referred to as ScanToUSB screen 23) is displayed. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 4, it is already selected to use the scan function when the scan selection screen 20 is displayed, as in the example shown in FIG. Therefore, the ScanToUSB screen 23 for setting the ScanToUSB function is displayed without selecting the PrintFromUSB function or the ScanToUSB function.

Further, the ScanToUSB screen 23 is a screen displayed when the save destination of the image data generated by the scan function is a USB memory, in other words, it is displayed when the item 22 is selected on the scan selection screen 20. It can also be regarded as a screen to be displayed. The ScanToUSB screen 23 is provided with setting items for the ScanToUSB function, and the operator can select and set conditions (parameters) for each setting item.

In this way, when the USB memory is connected while the scan selection screen 20 is displayed, a screen for performing processing (scan processing) using the USB memory (ScanToUSB screen 23 in this example) is displayed. Ru. In the present embodiment, the scan selection screen 20 is used as an example of a second screen relating to the operation of the operator using an external device.

Next, in the example shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, the operator displays the screen for making an inquiry to the operator (hereinafter referred to as an inquiry screen) on the image processing device 100. This is an example of connecting a USB memory. The inquiry screen is a screen that asks the operator to confirm information and input information, and it is assumed that the screen will not switch to another screen (other screens will not be newly displayed) unless there is an operation from the operator. It is a defined screen.

More specifically, the inquiry screen is, for example, a screen displayed after a function to be executed by the image processing device 100 is selected, and responds that an operation for inputting information about the function or confirmation of the display content has been confirmed. This is a screen that requests the operator to perform operations. In the example shown in FIG. 5A, the authentication screen 24 for authenticating the operator is shown as the inquiry screen. The authentication screen 24 of FIG. 5A is displayed after the copy function is selected to be executed, and is a screen for requesting the input of the password (passcode) required for the authentication for executing the copy function. In this embodiment, an inquiry screen is used as an example of a screen that satisfies a predetermined condition. Further, as an example of the first screen, the authentication screen 24 is used.

Then, even if the USB memory is connected while the inquiry screen such as the authentication screen 24 is displayed, the screen does not switch and the inquiry screen remains displayed. Here, when the operator inputs the password on the authentication screen 24 and selects the "OK" button 25, if the authentication is successful, the next screen is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 (b). The copy setting screen 26 for setting the copy function is newly displayed (transitions to the copy setting screen 26). Next, when the operator closes the copy setting screen 26, the USB function selection screen 13 is newly added as shown in FIG. 5 (c) so that the operator can select the process using the USB memory. Is displayed on. Alternatively, even when the operator closes the authentication screen 24 itself without selecting the "OK" button 25, the USB function selection screen 13 is newly displayed.

In this way, if the USB memory is connected while the inquiry screen is displayed, the screen does not switch at that point. Then, when the operation of closing the screen transitioned from the inquiry screen or the inquiry screen itself is performed, a screen for performing processing using the USB memory (in this example, the USB function selection screen 13) is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the inquiry screen is not limited to the authentication screen 24. For example, the copy setting screen 26 shown in FIG. 5B is also a screen that asks the operator to input the setting of the copy function, and is an inquiry screen that does not switch to another screen unless the operator operates. .. As described above, the inquiry screen also includes a setting screen for setting various image processing functions such as a copy function, a print function, and a scan function. Further, the inquiry screen also includes, for example, a screen showing information on an error (failure) that has occurred in the image processing apparatus 100, and a screen showing a recovery procedure (recovery procedure) when an error occurs.

Next, a case where a new inquiry screen is displayed in the process of screen transition shown in FIG. 3 or 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (d). In other words, it is an example when the PrintFromUSB function and the ScanToUSB function are provided with an authentication process. In the examples shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, a case where the PrintFromUSB function is provided with an authentication process will be described in particular.

First, the operator connects the USB memory to the image processing device 100 while the print selection screen 16 shown in FIG. 6A is displayed. When the operator connects the USB memory, if the PrintFromUSB function is provided with the authentication process, the authentication screen 24 shown in FIG. 6B is displayed next to the print selection screen 16, for example. That is, when the USB memory is connected while the print selection screen 16 is displayed, the authentication screen 24 is displayed instead of the PrintFromUSB screen 19 as shown in FIG.

Then, when the operator inputs the password on the authentication screen 24 and selects the "OK" button 25, for example, the PrintFromUSB screen 19 is newly displayed as the next screen as shown in FIG. 6 (c). .. Here, when the operator closes the PrintFromUSB screen 19 or closes the authentication screen 24 itself without selecting the "OK" button 25, the operator uses the USB memory. It is highly possible that the PrintFromUSB screen 19 and the authentication screen 24 were closed with the intention of interrupting the use and printing. Nevertheless, as shown in FIG. 6D, when the USB function selection screen 13 for selecting the function to be executed using the USB memory is displayed, the operator selects the USB function again. The operation of closing the screen 13 will be performed.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, even if the PrintFromUSB screen 19 of FIG. 6C and the authentication screen 24 of FIG. 6B are closed, the USB function selection screen 13 is not newly displayed. Control. Hereinafter, the image processing device 100 and the like for realizing such control will be described.

<Functional configuration of image processing device 100>
Next, the functional configuration of the image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. The image processing device 100 according to the present embodiment includes an external device connection detection unit 111, a display unit 112, an inquiry screen insertion unit 113, and a display control unit 114.

The external device connection detection unit 111 detects that the USB memory is connected (inserted) to the external device I / F 170.

The display unit 112 as an example of the display means is, for example, a display of the operation panel 130, and displays a screen under the control of the display control unit 114.

The inquiry screen insertion unit 113 inserts the inquiry screen in the process of screen transition when a predetermined condition (hereinafter referred to as an inquiry screen insertion condition) is satisfied as a condition for inserting the inquiry screen. The inserted inquiry screen is displayed on the display unit 112 under the control of the display control unit 114.

Here, for example, when the inquiry screen is the authentication screen 24, the inquiry screen insertion condition is that the target function executed by the image processing apparatus 100 is provided with the authentication process. More specifically, for example, when the USB memory is connected while the print selection screen 16 is displayed, the inquiry screen insertion unit 113 sets the inquiry screen insertion condition if the PrintFromUSB function is provided with an authentication process. Judge to meet. Further, the inquiry screen insertion unit 113 determines that the inquiry screen insertion condition is satisfied if the ScanToUSB function is provided with an authentication process when the USB memory is connected while the scan selection screen 20 is displayed, for example. do.

In the present embodiment, when the authentication process is provided, for example, it may be provided for each function using the USB memory such as the PrintFromUSB function and the ScanToUSB function, and the print function, the scan function, and the copy function may be provided. Authentication processing may be provided in units of various image processing functions. Further, the image processing device 100 may be provided with authentication processing collectively (that is, each image processing function of the image processing device 100 may be collectively provided with authentication processing).

Further, as an example of another inquiry screen, for example, when an error occurs in the target function executed by the image processing apparatus 100, the inquiry screen insertion unit 113 determines that the inquiry screen insertion condition for the error is satisfied. In this case, the inquiry screen insertion unit 113 inserts a screen showing error information such as a print function and a scan function as the inquiry screen.

The display control unit 114 as an example of the display control means and the creation means generates a control signal for controlling the display of the display unit 112 and controls the screen to be displayed on the display unit 112. More specifically, the display control unit 114 saves the layout configuration (order of displaying the screens) of the screens to be displayed on the display unit 112, and by changing the layout of the screens in this layout configuration, the display unit 114 Controls the display of 112.

For example, when the display control unit 114 displays a new screen on the display unit 112, the display control unit 114 arranges the new screen in front of the screen previously displayed on the display unit 112 in the screen arrangement configuration. That is, the new screen is placed in the foreground. By arranging the new screen in this way, the arranged screen is newly displayed on the display unit 112. Here, the display unit 112 may display only the foreground screen in the screen arrangement configuration, and for screens other than the foreground screen, the screen behind the foreground screen (below the foreground screen) may be displayed. ) May be displayed. However, in the present embodiment, the "screen displayed on the display unit 112" refers to a screen arranged and displayed in the foreground.

8 (a) and 8 (b) are diagrams showing an example of a screen layout configuration.
For example, when the print selection screen 16 is displayed on the display unit 112, the display control unit 114 has an authentication screen 24 on the front surface of the print selection screen 16 as a screen layout configuration as shown in FIG. 8A. To place. In this case, the authentication screen 24 arranged in the foreground of the arrangement configuration is newly displayed on the display unit 112.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the display control unit 114 arranges the USB function selection screen 13 on the back surface just behind the authentication screen 24 as a screen arrangement configuration. In addition, the display control unit 114 inserts the USB function selection screen 13 between the authentication screen 24 and the print selection screen 16. In this case, for example, when the operator who closes the authentication screen 24 (or the screen transitioned from the authentication screen 24) is operated, the USB function selection screen 13 is newly displayed on the display unit 112.

The layout of the screens may be any one that determines the order in which the screens are displayed, and is not limited to the configuration in which a plurality of screens are arranged in the front-rear direction as shown in FIG. For example, a plurality of screens may be arranged on the left and right, or a number may be assigned to each of the plurality of screens to determine the order of the screens.

Then, the display control unit 114 performs display control processing of the authentication screen 24 and display control processing of the USB function selection screen 13 as display control when the USB memory is connected.

First, the display control of the authentication screen 24 will be described.
When the USB memory is connected to the image processing device 100, the display control unit 114 determines whether or not the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20.

Here, when it is determined that the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20, the display control unit 114 has the PrintFromUSB function (the displayed screen is the print selection screen 16). ) Or the ScanToUSB function (when the displayed screen is the scan selection screen 20) determines whether or not the authentication process is provided.
When the PrintFromUSB function or the ScanToUSB function includes the authentication process, the authentication screen 24 is inserted by the inquiry screen insertion unit 113 as described above. Then, the display control unit 114 arranges the inserted authentication screen 24 in the foreground and displays it on the display unit 112.
On the other hand, when the PrintFromUSB function or the ScanToUSB function does not have the authentication process, the display control unit 114 uses the PrintFromUSB screen 19 (when the displayed screen is the print selection screen 16) or the ScanToUSB screen 23 (displayed screen). Is the scan selection screen 20) is arranged in the foreground and displayed on the display unit 112.

Next, the display control of the USB function selection screen 13 will be described.
After the processing of the display control of the authentication screen 24 is completed, the display control unit 114 determines whether or not the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is the PrintFromUSB screen 19 or the ScanToUSB screen 23. Here, when the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is the PrintFromUSB screen 19 or the ScanToUSB screen 23, the PrintFromUSB screen 19 or the ScanToUSB screen 23 is displayed as it is, and the operation of the operator is accepted.
On the other hand, when the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is neither the PrintFromUSB screen 19 nor the ScanToUSB screen 23, the display control unit 114 creates the USB function selection screen 13. Next, the display control unit 114 performs a process of displaying or deleting the created USB function selection screen 13.

More specifically, the display control unit 114 determines whether or not the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is an inquiry screen. Here, when the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is not the inquiry screen, the display control unit 114 arranges the created USB function selection screen 13 in the foreground and displays it on the display unit 112.
On the other hand, when the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is an inquiry screen, the display control unit 114 is a screen in which this inquiry screen is a transition from either the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20. Judge whether or not.

Here, when the inquiry screen is a screen transitioned from either the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20, the display control unit 114 does not display the created USB function selection screen 13 on the display unit 112. delete. On the other hand, when the inquiry screen is not a screen transitioned from either the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20, the display control unit 114 uses the created USB function selection screen 13 as the screen immediately following the inquiry screen. Deploy. Then, when the operator closes the inquiry screen (or the screen transitioned from the inquiry screen), the USB function selection screen 13 is controlled to be displayed on the display unit 112.

In the present embodiment, the display control unit 114 processes the display control of the authentication screen 24 as the display control when the USB memory is connected, but the inquiry screen insertion condition is satisfied for the inquiry screens other than the authentication screen 24. If so, control is performed to display the inquiry screen.

Each functional unit constituting the image processing apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 7 is realized by the cooperation of software and hardware resources. Specifically, when the image processing device 100 is realized by the hardware configuration shown in FIG. 1, for example, an OS program or an application program stored in the ROM 110c is read into the RAM 110b and executed by the CPU 110a. As a result, each functional unit such as the external device connection detection unit 111, the inquiry screen insertion unit 113, and the display control unit 114 is realized. Further, the display unit 112 is realized by, for example, the operation panel 130.

<Processing procedure for display control of authentication processing screen>
Next, the procedure of display control of the authentication screen 24 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing procedure of the display control of the authentication screen 24.

When the external device connection detection unit 111 detects the connection of the USB memory (step 101), the display control unit 114 determines whether or not the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20. Is determined (step 102). If a negative determination (No) is made in step 102, this processing flow ends.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination (Yes) is made in step 102, the inquiry screen insertion unit 113 determines whether or not the inquiry screen insertion condition of the authentication screen 24 is satisfied (step 103). Here, for example, when the displayed screen is determined to be the print selection screen 16 in step 102, the inquiry screen insertion unit 113 determines whether or not the PrintFromUSB function is provided with the authentication process. Further, for example, when the displayed screen is determined to be the scan selection screen 20 in step 102, the inquiry screen insertion unit 113 determines whether or not the ScanToUSB function is provided with the authentication process.

When a negative determination is made in step 103 (No in step 103), the display control unit 114 newly displays the PrintFromUSB screen 19 or the ScanToUSB screen 23 on the display unit 112 (step 104). In addition, the process of step 104 is the process performed in the example shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. Further, for example, when the displayed screen is determined to be the print selection screen 16 in step 102, the display control unit 114 displays the PrintFromUSB screen 19 (that is, the process of FIG. 3). On the other hand, for example, when the displayed screen is determined to be the scan selection screen 20 in step 102, the display control unit 114 displays the ScanToUSB screen 23 (that is, the process of FIG. 4). Then, this processing flow ends.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination (Yes) is made in step 103, the display control unit 114 newly displays the authentication screen 24 on the display unit 112 (step 105). Then, this processing flow ends.

<Process of display control of USB function selection screen>
Next, the processing procedure of the display control of the USB function selection screen 13 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing procedure of the display control of the USB function selection screen 13. The process shown in FIG. 10 is executed after the process shown in FIG. 9 is completed.

First, the display control unit 114 determines whether or not the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is the PrintFromUSB screen 19 or the ScanToUSB screen 23 (step 201). If a positive judgment (Yes) is made in step 201, this processing flow ends. In addition, if a positive judgment is made in step 201, for example, the PrintFromUSB screen 19 or ScanToUSB screen 23 is displayed when the USB memory is connected, and if a negative judgment is made in step 102 of FIG. 9, or This is the case where the process of step 104 in FIG. 9 is performed.

On the other hand, if a negative determination (No) is made in step 201, the display control unit 114 creates the USB function selection screen 13 (step 202). Next, the display control unit 114 determines whether or not the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is an inquiry screen (step 203).

If a negative determination (No) is made in step 203, the display control unit 114 arranges the USB function selection screen 13 created in step 202 in the foreground of the arrangement configuration and displays it on the display unit 112 (step). 204). Then, this processing flow ends. In addition, when a negative judgment is made in step 203, for example, a screen other than the inquiry screen (for example, the home screen) is displayed when the USB memory is connected, and the negative judgment is made in step 102 of FIG. If.

If a positive judgment (Yes) is made in step 203, the display control unit 114 shifts the inquiry screen displayed on the display unit 112 from either the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20. It is determined whether or not the screen has been printed (step 205). Here, the display control unit 114 determines, for example, whether or not a screen of either the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20 exists on the back surface of the inquiry screen in the screen layout configuration. The print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20 may be arranged at any position as long as it is behind the inquiry screen. For example, the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20 may be arranged as a screen two or three behind the inquiry screen. If so, a positive decision (Yes) is made in step 205.

If a positive determination (Yes) is made in step 205, the display control unit 114 deletes the USB function selection screen 13 created in step 202 (step 206). Then, this processing flow ends. On the other hand, when a negative determination (No) is made in step 205, the display control unit 114 arranges the USB function selection screen 13 as a screen immediately after the inquiry screen (step 207). Then, this processing flow ends.

Here, when an affirmative judgment is made in step 205, for example, it is a case where the authentication screen 24 is displayed after transitioning from the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20 in the process of step 105 in FIG. .. Further, for example, when the inquiry screen transitioned from the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20 is already displayed at the time of USB connection, a positive judgment is made in step 205. If an affirmative judgment is made in step 205, the USB function selection screen 13 is deleted, so that the USB function selection screen 13 is not displayed on the display unit 112.

Further explaining, when the inquiry screen transitioned from the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20 is displayed and the operator closes the inquiry screen, the operator uses the USB memory. It is likely that you have interrupted printing or scanning. Further, for example, even when the operator enters the password on the authentication screen 24, selects the "OK" button 25, and closes the screen after transitioning to the next screen, the operator also uses the USB memory. It is likely that you have interrupted printing or scanning. In the present embodiment, even if the inquiry screen or the screen transitioned from the inquiry screen is closed, the USB function selection screen 13 is not displayed because the USB function selection screen 13 is deleted.

On the other hand, when a negative judgment is made in step 205, for example, the inquiry screen is displayed at the time of USB connection, but the inquiry screen is not a screen transitioned from the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20. .. In this case, even if the inquiry screen or the screen transitioned from the inquiry screen is closed, it is considered that the operator does not interrupt the printing or scanning using the USB memory. Therefore, in such a case, the USB function selection screen 13 is arranged as a screen immediately after the inquiry screen. Then, when the inquiry screen or the screen transitioned from the inquiry screen is closed, the USB function selection screen 13 is displayed.

<Example of screen transition when connecting to USB memory>
Next, the screen transition at the time of connecting the USB memory according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to specific examples. 11 (a) to 11 (c) are diagrams for explaining an example of screen transition when a USB memory is connected. In the example shown in FIG. 11, for comparison with the case of FIG. 6, a case where the operator connects the USB memory to the image processing device 100 while the print selection screen 16 is displayed will be described. In addition, it is assumed that the PrintFromUSB function is equipped with an authentication process. The steps shown below correspond to the steps of FIGS. 9 and 10.

When the operator connects the USB memory to the image processing device 100, the display control unit 114 determines whether the screen displayed on the display unit 112 is the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20 (step 102). .. In this example, since the print selection screen 16 is displayed on the display unit 112, a positive judgment (Yes) is made in step 102. Next, the inquiry screen insertion unit 113 determines whether or not the inquiry screen insertion condition of the authentication screen 24 is satisfied (step 103). In this example, since the PrintFromUSB function is provided with an authentication process, a positive judgment (Yes) is made. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, the authentication screen 24 is displayed (step 105).

Next, the display control unit 114 determines whether or not the PrintFromUSB screen 19 or the ScanToUSB screen 23 is displayed on the display unit 112 (step 201). In this example, since the authentication screen 24, which is an inquiry screen, is displayed on the display unit 112, a negative determination (No) is made. Next, the display control unit 114 creates the USB function selection screen 13 (step 202). Here, since the inquiry screen (authentication screen 24) is displayed on the display unit 112, a positive judgment (Yes) is made in step 203.

Then, the display control unit 114 determines whether or not the inquiry screen displayed on the display unit 112 is a screen transitioned from either the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20 (step 205). .. In this example, since the authentication screen 24 is an inquiry screen transitioned from the print selection screen 16, a positive judgment (Yes) is made. Next, the display control unit 114 deletes the USB function selection screen 13 created in step 202 (step 206).

As a result, for example, even if the operator closes the authentication screen 24, the USB function selection screen 13 is not displayed. Also, when the operator closes the PrintFromUSB screen 19 after the operator selects the "OK" button 25 on the authentication screen 24 and the PrintFromUSB screen 19 of FIG. 11C is displayed, the USB function selection screen is also displayed. 13 is not displayed. When the operator closes the authentication screen 24 or the PrintFromUSB screen 19, for example, the print selection screen 16 is displayed as a screen arranged one behind the authentication screen 24 (or PrintFromUSB screen 19). It is displayed at 112.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 6D, when the operator closes the authentication screen 24 or the PrintFromUSB screen 19, the USB function selection screen 13 is displayed on the display unit 112. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the operator closes the authentication screen 24 or the PrintFromUSB screen 19, the USB function selection screen 13 is not displayed, so that the operator who closes the USB function selection screen 13 does not need to operate. ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the USB function selection screen 13 is created, the display control unit 114 transitions from the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20 as in the authentication screen 24, for example. When the inquiry screen is displayed, the created USB function selection screen 13 is deleted and controlled so as not to be displayed on the display unit 112.

Therefore, for example, even if the operator closes the inquiry screen or the screen transitioned from the inquiry screen, the USB function selection screen 13 is not displayed. Since it is highly possible that the operator closed the inquiry screen (or the screen transitioned from the inquiry screen) with the intention of interrupting printing or scanning using the USB memory, for example, the inquiry screen (or inquiry screen). The operation of the operator who closes the screen is reduced as compared with the configuration in which the USB function selection screen 13 is displayed at the timing when the screen transitioned from) is closed.

In the above example, the display control unit 114 is a USB function selection screen when the inquiry screen displayed on the display unit 112 is a screen transitioned from either the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20. 13 was deleted. The deletion of the USB function selection screen 13 may be performed so that the USB function selection screen 13 is not displayed on the display unit 112, and may be performed at any timing.

For example, the display control unit 114 may delete the USB function selection screen 13 at the timing when the inquiry screen is determined to be a screen transitioned from either the print selection screen 16 or the scan selection screen 20. Further, for example, the display control unit 114 may delete the USB function selection screen 13 at the timing when the operation of the operator who closes the inquiry screen (or the screen transitioned from the inquiry screen) is performed. In addition, for example, the display control unit 114 deletes the USB function selection screen 13 after displaying the inquiry screen on the display unit 112 before closing the inquiry screen (or the screen transitioned from the inquiry screen). Just do it.

Further, for example, when the created USB function selection screen 13 is deleted, the display control unit 114 may arrange the USB function selection screen 13 in the screen arrangement configuration and delete the arranged USB function selection screen 13. However, the created USB function selection screen 13 may be deleted as it is without being arranged. Further, the display control unit 114 may not be displayed on the display unit 112 by, for example, saving the USB function selection screen 13 in a state where it is not arranged in the screen layout configuration without deleting it.

Further, in the above-mentioned example, the display control unit 114 is deleted after creating the USB function selection screen 13, but the configuration is not limited to this. The display control unit 114 creates the USB function selection screen 13 when displaying the USB function selection screen 13, but when deleting the USB function selection screen 13 without displaying it, the display control unit 114 displays the USB function selection screen 13 in advance. You may not create it. In this case, for example, after a negative determination (No) is made in step 203 of FIG. 10, the process of step 202 is performed and the process of step 204 is performed. Further, for example, after a negative determination (No) is made in step 205, the process of step 202 is performed, and the process of step 207 is performed. On the other hand, if a positive judgment (Yes) is made in step 205, the process of step 202 is not performed.

Further, in the above-mentioned example, the case where the operator connects the USB memory to the image processing device 100 has been described, but instead of the USB memory, for example, a recording medium such as a memory card, an HDD, or an SSD is connected to the image processing device 100. If this is the case, the display control of the display control unit 114 described above may be performed. Further, the connection between the image processing device 100 and the external device may be performed wirelessly. For example, when communication is performed without contacting the image processing device 100 with a non-contact type IC card or the like, the above-mentioned display is performed. The display control of the control unit 114 may be performed. Further, when the communication between the image processing device 100 and the external device is indirectly performed via another device, the display control of the display control unit 114 described above may be performed.

<Description of applicable computer>
By the way, although an example using the image processing device 100 has been described as the present embodiment, the device that realizes the processing according to the present embodiment is not limited to the image processing device 100. The present embodiment can be applied to any device that has a display means for displaying a screen and accepts operations using an external device. For example, the processing by the image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment may be realized by a general-purpose computer such as a PC (Personal Computer). Therefore, as an example, the hardware configuration will be described assuming that the processing of the image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is realized by the computer 200.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration example of the computer 200 to which the present embodiment can be applied. The computer 200 is used as an example of an information processing device.

The computer 200 includes a CPU 201 which is a calculation means, a main memory 202 which is a storage means, and a magnetic disk device (HDD) 203. Here, the CPU 201 executes various programs such as an OS and an application. Further, the main memory 202 is a storage area for storing various programs and data used for execution thereof, and the magnetic disk apparatus 203 stores programs for realizing each functional unit shown in FIG. 7. Then, this program is loaded into the main memory 202, and the processing based on this program is executed by the CPU 201, so that each functional unit is realized.

Further, the computer 200 includes a communication interface (I / F) 204 for communicating with the outside, a display mechanism 205 including a video memory and a display, an input device 206 such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a recording medium. It is provided with an interface (I / F) 207 for an external device for connecting to an external device.

More specifically, the CPU 201 reads a program for realizing the external device connection detection unit 111, the inquiry screen insertion unit 113, the display control unit 114, etc. from the magnetic disk device 203 into the main memory 202 and executes the program. These functional parts are realized. Further, the display unit 112 is realized by, for example, the display mechanism 205.

Further, the program that realizes the embodiment of the present invention can be provided not only by communication means but also by storing it in a recording medium such as a CD-ROM.

Although various embodiments and modifications have been described above, it is of course possible to combine these embodiments and modifications.
Further, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be carried out in various forms without departing from the gist of the present disclosure.

13 ... USB function selection screen, 16 ... print selection screen, 19 ... PrintFromUSB screen, 20 ... scan selection screen, 23 ... ScanToUSB screen, 24 ... authentication screen, 100 ... image processing device, 111 ... external device connection detector, 112 ... Display unit, 113 ... Inquiry screen insertion unit, 114 ... Display control unit

Claims (10)

Display means to display the screen and
When the operator operates using an external device, if the display means displays a first screen that satisfies predetermined conditions, the first screen or the transition from the first screen. When the screen is closed, the function selection screen for selecting the function to be executed based on the operation is controlled to be displayed, and if the display means displays the second screen related to the operation, the relevant screen is displayed. An information processing device including a display control means for controlling so that the function selection screen is not displayed when the first screen or the screen transitioned from the first screen is closed while the first screen is newly displayed. The display control means is a screen in which the first screen transitions from the second screen even when the first screen satisfying the predetermined conditions is displayed when the operation is performed. In the case of the above, the information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the function selection screen is controlled so as not to be displayed. The information processing according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined condition is a screen requesting an operation of an operator and is displayed after a function to be executed by the own device is selected. Device. The second screen is a screen that accepts selection of whether or not to execute a specific function selected as a function to be executed by the own device based on an operation of an operator using the external device.
When the second screen is displayed when the operation is performed, the display control means displays, as the first screen, an authentication screen for performing authentication for executing the specific function. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3. Further provided with a creation means for creating the function selection screen when the operation is performed,
The first aspect of the present invention, wherein the display control means deletes the function selection screen created by the creation means when the second screen is displayed when the operation is performed. Information processing device. When the second screen is displayed when the operation is performed, the display control means displays the first screen and then closes the first screen or the screen transitioned from the first screen. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the function selection screen is deleted by the time the information processing is performed. The operation is an operation for connecting the own device and the external device.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the function selection screen is a screen that accepts selection of a function to be executed by using the connected external device. When using the connected external device, read the data recorded in the external device and execute the function, or write the data generated by executing the function to the external device. 7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7. Image processing means for image processing and
Display means to display the screen and
When an operator's operation using an external device is performed, if the display means displays a first screen that satisfies predetermined conditions, the first screen or the transition from the first screen. When the screen is closed, a process selection screen for selecting the image process to be executed based on the operation is controlled to be displayed, and when the display means displays the second screen related to the operation, the display means is displayed. An image processing device including a display control means for controlling so that the processing selection screen is not displayed when the first screen or the screen transitioned from the first screen is closed while the first screen is newly displayed. On the computer
When the operator's operation using an external device is performed, if the display unit displays the first screen that satisfies the predetermined conditions, the transition is made from the first screen or the first screen. A function to control to display the function selection screen for selecting the function to be executed based on the operation when the screen is closed, and
When the operation is performed and the second screen related to the operation is displayed on the display unit, the first screen is newly displayed, while the first screen or the first screen is displayed. A program for realizing a function that controls not to display the function selection screen when the transitioned screen is closed .

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