JP7151851B2 - Image processing device and program - Google Patents

Description

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

In the image processing device, an operation image for accepting an operation for executing a process from a user is displayed on the display means.
As a prior art related to display on display means, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses that when a function key is pressed after pressing a panel customization key, a window listing setting information stored in the HDD for that function key is displayed. If you select and press a specific item from the items listed in that window, a size input window will appear, and you will be able to enter the new display size of the function key to be changed from the numeric keypad. When the input is made, the input display size is written to the HDD, and when the panel customization key is pressed, the panel customization mode ends, and the layout-changed page is displayed based on the data stored in the HDD rewritten in this panel customization mode. It is described that it is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display.

JP-A-2005-045370

The delete button for accepting the user's deletion of the process determined according to the establishment of the start condition was not displayed in the operation image for accepting the operation from the user for executing the process determined according to the establishment of the start condition. .

The invention according to claim 1 comprises: processing means for performing processing related to image data; detection means for detecting establishment of conditions for starting the processing by the processing means based on a user's operation on the device; Receiving means for accepting selection of a selected image for executing the processing means on a screen serving as a starting point for executing a function to be installed; a display means for displaying an operation image for receiving an operation from a user for executing a process determined according to the establishment of the start condition detected in the above, and receiving image data to be printed as the start condition The image processing apparatus is characterized in that , when the detection means detects, the display means displays a delete button for accepting deletion of the print process of the image data from the user on the operation image related to the print process. .
The invention according to claim 2 is the image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the display means displays a display mode of the operation image related to the printing process in a manner different from that of the selection image.
The invention according to claim 3 is the image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the display means displays a preview image of an image to be printed on a recording material by the printing process together with the operation image.
<4> The image processing apparatus according to <2> or <3>, wherein the display means displays print attribute information relating to print attributes of the image data together with the operation image.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, storage means for storing history information of the user regarding the processing of the processing means is provided, and the display means is specified according to the history information of the user regarding the starting condition. 2. The image processing device according to claim 1, wherein the operation image is displayed.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided processing means for performing processing related to image data, detection means for detecting establishment of conditions for starting the processing by the processing means based on user's operation on the device, and In a screen serving as a starting point for executing the installed function, a receiving means for accepting a selection of a selected image for executing the processing means, and a hierarchy higher than the hierarchy displaying the screen serving as the starting point. display means for displaying an operation image for accepting an operation from a user for executing a process determined according to the establishment of the start condition, omitting the selection of the selection image on the screen, and displaying the operation image as the start condition; When the detection unit detects reception of image data to be printed, the display unit displays a delete button for accepting deletion of print processing of the image data from the user on the operation image related to the print processing. An image processing apparatus characterized by
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the processing means executes the print processing when an execution button image, which is an image displayed in the operation image area and receives the execution of the print processing from the user, is selected. 7. The image processing apparatus according to claim 6 .
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the display means displays a change button image which is an image displayed in the area of the operation image and receives an operation from the user to display a screen for accepting a change of the conditions of the printing process . The image processing apparatus according to claim 6 .
According to a ninth aspect of the invention, a computer functioning as an image processing device has a function of detecting the establishment of conditions for starting processing related to image data, and a screen serving as a starting point for executing a function installed in the device. , a function of accepting a selection of a selected image for selecting a process, and a process determined according to the establishment of the start condition detected by the function of detecting by omitting the selection of the selected image on the screen serving as the starting point. A function for displaying an operation image for accepting an operation for execution from the user, and a delete button for accepting deletion of print processing of the image data from the user when reception of image data to be printed is detected as the start condition . , and a function of displaying on the operation image related to the printing process .
According to a tenth aspect of the invention, a computer functioning as an image processing device has a function of detecting the establishment of conditions for starting processing related to image data, and a screen serving as a starting point for executing a function installed in the device. , a function of accepting a selection of a selection image for selecting a process, and a hierarchy higher than the hierarchy for displaying the starting screen by omitting the selection of the selection image on the starting screen to satisfy the starting condition. a function of displaying an operation image for receiving an operation from a user for executing a process determined according to the above-described start condition; and a function of displaying a delete button for accepting deletion from a user on the operation image related to the print process .

According to the invention of claim 1, it is possible to display on the operation image a delete button for accepting from the user deletion of the print processing determined according to the establishment of the start condition.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the operation image for executing the print process is displayed in the same manner regardless of the reception of the image data. It becomes easier for the user to operate.
According to the invention of claim 3, the user can intuitively check the contents of print processing executed by operating the operation image on the display means.
According to the invention of claim 4, the user can confirm the details of the printing process executed by operating the operation image on the display means.
According to the invention of claim 5 , it is possible to improve the accuracy of prediction of the process that the user wants to execute, compared to the case where the history information of the user is not reflected.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, an operation image displayed in a hierarchy higher than a hierarchy displaying a screen serving as a starting point includes a deletion button for accepting a deletion of print processing determined according to the establishment of the start condition from the user. can be displayed.
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, compared with the case where the display means does not display the operation image including the execution image for accepting the execution of the printing process determined according to the start condition from the user, You can intuitively check the presence or absence of
According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, compared with the case where the operation image including the change image for accepting the operation to display the screen for accepting the change of the conditions of the printing process determined according to the start condition is not displayed on the display means. Therefore, it becomes easy to change the conditions of the processing executed by operating the operation image on the display means.
According to the ninth aspect of the invention, it is possible to provide a program capable of displaying, on an operation image, a delete button for accepting a user's deletion of print processing determined according to the establishment of a start condition.
According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the operation image displayed in the hierarchy higher than the hierarchy displaying the screen serving as the starting point includes a deletion button for accepting the deletion of the print processing determined according to the establishment of the start condition from the user. A displayable program can be provided.

1 is an overall view of an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment; FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the image processing apparatus of this embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a home screen in the user interface section; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a screen displayed in the case of a single-sheet print job; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a screen displayed in the case of a multiple-sheet print job; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a screen displayed in the case of a multiple file print job; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a screen displayed for a local job; 3 is an operation flow diagram of the image processing apparatus of the embodiment; FIG. (A) and (B) are other screen examples displayed on the user interface unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the system of 2nd Embodiment.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
<First embodiment>
FIG. 1 is an overall view of an image processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the image processing apparatus 1 includes an image reading unit 10 (an example of processing means) that reads an image of a document, an image forming unit 20 (an example of processing means) that forms an image on a recording material, and a user. is provided with a user interface unit 30 (an example of a display unit) that receives an operation (instruction) from a user when using the image processing apparatus 1 and displays various information to the user. The image processing apparatus 1 also includes a control section 40 that controls the apparatus overall, a communication section 50 that communicates with the outside of the apparatus, and a storage section 60 that stores information.

The image reading section 10 is arranged above the image forming section 20 in this embodiment. The image reading unit 10 reads an image of a document and generates image data.
The image forming section 20 forms an image on a recording material such as paper based on the acquired image data. Note that the image forming section 20 may form an image by an electrophotographic method, or may form an image by another method.

The user interface section 30 includes a touch panel 31 (display screen), an operation button group 32 and an information acquisition section 33 .
The touch panel 31 has a function of displaying information to the user using an image and receiving an input from the user.
The operation button group 32 has operation buttons of a mechanical structure and has a function of receiving input from the user. The operation button group 32 includes a start button 321 (see FIG. 3 described below) for accepting the start of execution of processing, an authentication button 322 (see FIG. 3 below) for accepting an operation for starting user authentication, and the like. is doing.

The information acquisition unit 33 has a function of acquiring information other than the information obtained from the touch panel 31 and the operation button group 32 . The information acquisition unit 33 includes a camera 331 (see FIG. 3 described later) that captures an image of the user's face, etc., and a card reader 332 (see FIG. 3 described later) that acquires card information related to various types of authentication, such as an ID card. , and a detection sensor 333 that detects a user existing within a specific range set around the image processing apparatus 1 .

The control unit 40 has, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory. The control section 40 controls each section of the image processing apparatus 1 .
The CPU executes programs stored in the memory or storage unit 60 . The memory has, for example, ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). The ROM stores programs and data in advance. The RAM temporarily stores programs and data, and is used as a work area when the CPU executes the programs.

The communication unit 50 is a communication interface connected to a communication line (not shown). The communication unit 50 communicates with an external terminal device, another image processing device, or the like via a communication line.
The storage unit 60 is, for example, a hard disk, and stores various programs and data used by the control unit 40 .

In the image processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment configured as described above, a scan job, a copy job, a print job, a facsimile transmission job, and a facsimile reception job are performed.
A scan job is a process of reading an image of a document and generating image data. This scan job is performed by the image reading section 10 .
A copy job is a process of reading an image of a document, generating image data, and forming an image on a recording material based on the image data. This copy job is mainly performed by the image reading section 10 and the image forming section 20 .

A print job is a process of forming an image on a recording material based on image data received from an external terminal device. This print job is mainly performed by the communication section 50 and the image forming section 20 .

A facsimile transmission job is a process of reading an image of a document, generating image data, and transmitting the generated image data to an external facsimile device via the communication unit 50 . This facsimile transmission job is mainly performed by the image reading section 10 and the communication section 50 .
Note that in the facsimile transmission job of the present embodiment, for example, image data may be acquired from an external terminal connected to the image processing apparatus 1 and the acquired image data may be transmitted to an external facsimile apparatus.

A facsimile reception job is processing for forming an image on a recording material based on image data received from an external facsimile device. This facsimile reception job is performed by the communication section 50 and the image forming section 20 .
In the facsimile reception job of the present embodiment, for example, image data received from an external facsimile device may be stored in the storage unit 60 without being printed immediately.

Note that the image processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment shifts to an energy saving mode (energy saving mode) that reduces power consumption compared to a normal case when the image processing apparatus 1 is not used for a predetermined time or longer. This energy-saving mode is canceled, for example, when the detection sensor 333 detects the user.

By the way, conventionally, when a user desires to execute a job, he or she selects an arbitrary job from among various jobs using, for example, a "job selection button" on the user interface section, and presses a "job execution button (start button)." )” required at least two button presses. Further, conventionally, when a user customizes the operation screen of the user interface unit 30, the customization operation has to be performed at least once.

On the other hand, the image processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment has a function (hereinafter referred to as a simple operation function) for executing a job predicted by the user with a single operation on the user interface unit 30, for example. .
In this simple operation function, the image processing apparatus 1 predicts a job specified by the user based on a processing target that is a condition for starting a job (processing) in the image processing apparatus 1, that is, a job that the user wants to execute. . In the simple operation function, the user interface unit 30 preferentially displays the operation image for receiving execution of the expected job by differentiating the display mode from other operation images. As a result, the image processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment reduces the user's trouble of operating the user interface unit 30 .

In the description of the present embodiment, an example in which a job is executed by one operation on the user interface unit 30 is used, but the number of operations is not limited to one. As long as the operability of the user's operation on the user interface unit 30 is improved, the number of operations is not limited to one.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the image processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, a functional configuration for realizing a simple operation function in the image processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the simple operation function of this embodiment is mainly implemented by the control unit 40 .

The control unit 40 includes an authentication unit 41 (an example of authentication means) that performs user authentication, a job reception unit 42 (an example of detection means and reception means) that receives processing targets, and a history management unit that manages the history of image data processing. 43 (an example of storage means). The control unit 40 also includes an operation image display unit 44 that controls an image displayed on the user interface unit 30 (touch panel 31), and a job (process) that is executed according to a user operation received by the user interface unit 30. and a process execution unit 45 .

The authentication unit 41 authenticates a user who operates the image processing apparatus 1 . For example, the authentication unit 41 performs image processing based on the identification of the user by the camera 331 (see FIG. 3 described later) of the information acquisition unit 33 and the ID card owned by the user by the card reader 332 (see FIG. 3 described later). A user who uses the device 1 is authenticated.
Note that the authentication unit 41 may perform user authentication by accepting a password, triggered by the operation of an authentication button 322 (see FIG. 3, which will be described later).

In this embodiment, the image processing apparatus 1 is assumed to be used by a plurality of users. Here, in the case of a print job in which the printed matter is discharged from the image processing apparatus 1, there is a possibility that the content of the printed matter can be seen by other users. Therefore, in this embodiment, the print job is executed with the user present in front of the image processing apparatus 1 . For example, when executing a print job, even if the user sends image data from an external terminal device to the image processing apparatus 1, if the user does not operate the image processing apparatus 1 to execute the print job, the print job is executed. Not executed.

In the case of a print job or a facsimile transmission/reception job, the job reception unit 42 receives image data from, for example, an external terminal device or facsimile device via a network, thereby accepting a processing target. That is, the job reception unit 42 detects reception of image data as satisfaction of the job start condition.
In the description of the present embodiment, a job executed when the image processing apparatus 1 receives image data from the outside may be called a "remote job".

In addition, in the case of a copy job, a scan job, or a facsimile transmission job, the job accepting unit 42 accepts a processing target when a document to be read is set (prepared) on the image reading unit 10 . That is, the job receiving unit 42 detects that the document is set in the image reading unit 10 as the job start condition is satisfied.
In the description of the present embodiment, a job that is triggered by setting a document on the image reading unit 10 may be referred to as a "local job".

Further, when receiving a remote job, the job receiving unit 42 of the present embodiment creates a preview image based on the received image data. In this embodiment, the job accepting unit 42 creates a preview image in advance when image data is received.
Note that the preview image is an image for displaying the image formed on the paper on the user interface unit 30 when the image forming unit 20 prints the image on the paper based on the image data. With the preview image, the user can confirm the image after printing of the image data to be processed on the user interface unit 30 .

The history management unit 43 stores history information of print jobs, copy jobs, scan jobs, facsimile transmission/reception jobs, etc., which are jobs executable by the image processing apparatus 1 . Further, the history management unit 43 manages history information of various jobs for each user. Note that in the present embodiment, the history management unit 43 stores not only already completed jobs, but also history information regarding unprocessed jobs received by the job reception unit 42 .

More specifically, in the history management unit 43, for each user, the reception (registration) date and time of various jobs, the number of uses of various jobs, the use time of various jobs, and the image processing apparatus 1 that executed various jobs are set. Various information such as location is stored.
Note that the history management unit 43 does not manage the history information only for a single image processing apparatus, but if the user uses a plurality of different image processing apparatuses, the history information for a plurality of image processing apparatuses is managed. can be managed.

Further, the history management unit 43 also stores detailed job contents of each job.
The history management unit 43 stores detailed job contents regarding print jobs, such as color/monochrome printing, paper size, number of copies, double-sided/single-sided printing, and number of pages allocated to one sheet of paper.

The history management unit 43 stores detailed job contents related to copy printing, such as color/monochrome printing, paper size, number of copies, double-sided printing/single-sided printing, number of pages to be laid out on one sheet, and the like.

The history management unit 43 stores detailed job contents related to scanning, such as scanning resolution, color scanning/monochrome scanning, scan data data format, scan data save destination setting, and the like.

The history management unit 43 stores detailed job contents related to facsimile transmission, such as a facsimile destination, reading resolution, etc., for facsimile jobs.
The history management unit 43 also stores detailed job contents related to facsimile reception, such as printing conditions for facsimile reception and a storage destination of received data.

In response to a request from the operation image display unit 44 , the history management unit 43 transmits the above-described job-related history information to the operation image display unit 44 .

The operation image display unit 44 displays on the user interface unit 30 an operation image for receiving an operation for executing a job from the user.
More specifically, the operation image display unit 44 acquires information on the user authenticated by the authentication unit 41 . Furthermore, the operation image display unit 44 acquires history information corresponding to each user from the history management unit 43 . Then, the operation image display unit 44 selects a candidate job (hereinafter referred to as a candidate job) that the user expects to execute based on the history information. Then, the operation image display unit 44 displays an operation image (hereinafter referred to as a candidate job operation image) for accepting the execution of the candidate job from the user.

Then, in the case of a remote job, the operation image display section 44 selects a job related to the image forming section 20 (eg, print job, facsimile reception job) as a candidate job.
Further, in the case of a local job, the operation image display section 44 selects a job related to the image reading section 10 (for example, a copy job, a scan job, a facsimile transmission job) as a candidate job.

Furthermore, the operation image display unit 44 of the present embodiment may select candidate jobs based on the history information of the user. In this case, the operation image display unit 44 determines candidate jobs for each user authenticated by the authentication unit 41 .
Note that the operation image display unit 44 may select candidate jobs by specifying detailed processing contents of various jobs instead of job units, based on user history information managed by the history management unit 43 .

In the case of a remote job, the operation image display unit 44 displays a job received by the job reception unit 42 within a predetermined time (for example, within 10 minutes) from the time when user authentication is performed, or a job received by the job reception unit 42. The newest job among the jobs accepted in , may be used as a candidate job.

In addition, in the case of a remote job or a local job, the operation image display unit 44 may set, as a candidate job, a job with a high usage frequency calculated from a predetermined number of past jobs.
Furthermore, in the case of a remote job or a local job, the operation image display section 44 may set the previously used job as a candidate job.

Note that the operation image display unit 44 may set jobs specified based on position information, such as the location where the image processing apparatus 1 is installed, as candidate jobs.

Then, the operation image display unit 44 displays the candidate job operation image in a manner different from that of other operation images (hereinafter referred to as non-candidate job operation images) different from the candidate job.
Further, the operation image display unit 44 preferentially displays the candidate job operation image over the non-candidate job operation image.

Specific examples of preferential display of candidate job operation images by the operation image display unit 44 include the following aspects.
For example, when a plurality of operation images are displayed in a plurality of layers, the operation image display unit 44 displays the candidate job operation image in a relatively high (top) layer. Further, the operation image display unit 44 makes the display size of the candidate job operation image larger than that of the non-candidate job operation image. Furthermore, the operation image display unit 44 makes the display colors and patterns of the candidate job operation images stand out unlike those of the non-candidate job operation images.
That is, when the user executes the candidate job, the operation image display unit 44 displays the candidate job operation image with display content that enhances the user's operability.

The processing execution unit 45 uses the image reading unit 10, the image forming unit 20, and the communication unit 50 to execute the job accepted by the job accepting unit 42 when the user interface unit 30 accepts an operation. Run.
The process executing unit 45 causes the candidate job to be executed when the user interface unit 30 is operated to execute the candidate job. Further, when a job other than the candidate job is designated by the user interface section 30, the process executing section 45 causes the designated job to be executed.
Further, in this embodiment, the process execution unit 45 sends information about the executed job to the history management unit 43 .

Next, in describing the operation image displayed by the operation image display section 44 in detail, the home screen 70 displayed on the user interface section 30 (touch panel 31) of the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the home screen 70 in the user interface section 30. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the home screen 70 is a basic screen for all operations. The home screen 70 is a screen serving as a starting point for performing operations for executing functions installed in the image processing apparatus 1 . The home screen 70 is displayed, for example, immediately after the start-up screen, when user authentication is performed, when returning from the energy-saving mode, or when a home screen transition button 70H, which will be described later, is pressed.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the home screen 70, a user display image 70U, a status display image 70T, a home screen transition button 70H, and a normal operation image 71 are displayed.
The user display image 70U displays the name of the user who has been authenticated and who has logged in to the image processing apparatus 1. FIG. The status display image 70T displays the state of the image processing apparatus 1, messages to the user, and the like. The home screen shift button 70H is a button image for shifting to the home screen 70 from a state in which a screen other than the home screen 70 is displayed.
Note that the display positions of the user display image 70U, the status display image 70T, and the home screen transition button 70H are fixed even when another screen is displayed.

The normal operation image 71 has a copy selection button 71C, a scan selection button 71S, a fax selection button 71F, a print selection button 71P, and a box selection button image 71B.
The copy selection button 71C is a button image used when selecting a copy job. The scan selection button 71S is a button image used when selecting a scan job. The fax selection button 71F is a button image used when selecting a fax job. The print selection button 71P is a button image used when selecting a print job. The box selection button image 71B is a button image used when handling image data stored in the storage unit 60 .

Next, operation screens displayed on the user interface unit 30 (touch panel 31) will be specifically described.
An example of displaying a print job (hereinafter, referred to as a single-sheet print job) as a candidate job when image data of a single page is received for [1] a remote job will be described below.
[2] An example of displaying a print job (hereinafter referred to as a multiple-sheet print job) as a candidate job when image data having multiple pages is received as a remote job will be described.
[3] An example of displaying multiple print jobs corresponding to multiple files (hereinafter referred to as multiple print jobs) as candidate jobs when image data of multiple files is received as a remote job. do.
[4] An example of displaying a copy job, a scan job, and a facsimile transmission job as candidate jobs when a document is set in the image reading unit 10 as a local job will be described.

([1] Single sheet print job)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a screen displayed in the case of a single-sheet print job.
As shown in FIG. 4, the operation image display unit 44 displays a normal operation image 71 as a non-candidate job operation image and a priority operation image 72 as a candidate job operation image on the user interface unit 30 .

The priority operation image 72 is arranged higher (on the user's face side) than the normal operation image 71 in the display hierarchy. Further, the priority operation image 72 has a larger display size than each button image of the normal operation image 71, and has a conspicuous content.
The priority operation image 72 has a preview image 72V, a print attribute information image 72I, an execution button image 72E, a job content change button 72H, and a delete button 72D.

The preview image 72V is a preview image of image data to be processed. This example is for single sheet printing. Therefore, the preview image 72V displays an image image after printing of one sheet.

The print attribute information image 72I is a text image of attribute information relating to printing of image data to be processed. The print attribute information image 72I is an image showing print conditions such as the job acceptance date and time of the image data, the file name of the image data, the number of pages of the image data, and the number of copies to be printed.

The execution button image 72E is a button image that receives from the user the execution of the process to be processed of the candidate job. In this example, the execution button image 72E is a button image for accepting the execution of the print job of the image data indicated by the preview image 72V and print attribute information image 72I displayed together.
Execution of the print job may be accepted by pressing the start button 321 (see FIG. 3) while the execution button image 72E is displayed in the priority operation image 72. FIG.

The job content change button 72H is a button for accepting changes in the printing conditions of the image data to be processed. The job content change button 72H, when pressed by the user, displays a screen for setting printing conditions such as changing the number of copies to be printed.

The delete button 72D is a button for accepting an operation to delete a print job displayed as a candidate job. The delete button 72D causes the job receiving section 42 to delete the print job when pressed by the user. Also, when the delete button 72D is pressed by the user, the display of the priority operation image 72 itself on which the delete button 72D is displayed disappears.

([2] Multi-sheet print job)
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a screen displayed in the case of a multiple-sheet print job.
As shown in FIG. 5, the operation image display unit 44 displays a normal operation image 71 as a non-candidate job operation image and a priority operation image 72 as a candidate job operation image on the user interface unit 30 .

In the case of a multiple-sheet print job, the preview image 172V displays image images of multiple pages in the image data. The image image may be all pages, or may be from the first page to a predetermined page. Also, the preview image 172V is adapted to be slid (swiped) by the user's finger, touch pen, or the like. In the preview image 172V of the present embodiment, the image of the operated page is replaced with the image of the other page in the display hierarchy.

([3] Multiple print jobs)
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a screen displayed in the case of a multiple file print job.
In the case of multiple print jobs, multiple print jobs corresponding to multiple files are selected as candidate jobs. A situation in which multiple print jobs are displayed as candidate jobs includes a case where multiple print jobs are received by the job receiving unit 42 within a predetermined period of time.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the operation image display unit 44 causes the user interface unit 30 to display, for example, a normal operation image 71 as a non-candidate job operation image and a plurality of priority operation images 72 as candidate job operation images. indicate.
A plurality of priority operation images 72 respectively correspond to a plurality of print jobs. The display contents of the priority operation image 72 are the same as those of the single-sheet print job and the multiple-sheet print job described above.

The plurality of priority operation images 72 are designed to be slid (swiped) by the user's finger, touch pen, or the like. That is, the slide operation (swipe) switches the display layers of the plurality of priority operation images 72 . Then, in the present embodiment, one of the plurality of priority operation images 72 is enlarged and displayed at the top of the other priority operation images 72, or has display content that stands out.

In this embodiment, by operating the execution button image 72E of one priority operation image 72 displayed at the top, a print job of image data corresponding to one priority operation image 72 is executed.

([4] Local job)
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a screen displayed for a local job.
As shown in FIG. 7, the operation image display unit 44 displays a normal operation image 71 as a non-candidate job operation image and a plurality of priority operation images 72 as candidate job operation images on the user interface unit 30 .
In the case of a local job, the operation image display section 44 displays a plurality of priority operation images 72 for accepting execution of a plurality of jobs related to the image reading section 10 . That is, the operation image display section 44 displays a plurality of priority operation images 72 corresponding to copy jobs, scan jobs, and facsimile jobs.

Specifically, the plurality of priority operation images 72 are a copy priority operation image 721 for accepting execution of a copy job, a scan priority operation image 722 for accepting execution of a scan job, and a facsimile priority operation image for accepting execution of a facsimile transmission job. 723.
Each priority operation image 72 has an execution button image 72E for accepting execution of the respective job from the user, and a job content change button 72H for changing the job content.

The plurality of priority operation images 72 are designed to be slid (swiped) by the user's finger, touch pen, or the like. That is, the slide operation (swipe) switches the display layers of the plurality of priority operation images 72 . Then, in the present embodiment, one of the plurality of priority operation images 72 is enlarged and displayed at the top of the other priority operation images 72, or has display content that stands out.

In this embodiment, the job corresponding to the one priority operation image 72 is executed by operating the execution button image 72E of the one priority operation image 72 displayed at the top.

Note that, in the present embodiment, one job selected based on user history information is displayed at the top of the plurality of priority operation images 72 for accepting execution of a plurality of jobs related to the image reading unit 10 . there is
Further, in the facsimile priority operation image 723, based on the history information of the user, for example, destinations to which the user frequently transmits may be displayed in advance.

FIG. 8 is an operation flow diagram of the image processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment.
Next, specific operations of the simple operation function executed by the image processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment will be described. Note that the following operations are mainly realized by the control unit 40 .
As shown in FIG. 8, first, user authentication is performed (S101). Next, the remote job received from the user is confirmed (S102).

Note that, in the present embodiment, the timing for confirming a job is performed after user authentication. However, the job may be confirmed before the user authentication, for example, when the energy saver mode is restored or when the detection sensor 333 detects the user. In this case, for example, candidate job operation images are displayed relatively soon after user authentication.

Then, it is determined whether or not there is a remote job of the authenticated user (S103). If there is a remote job (Yes in S103), the candidate job operation image of the candidate job related to the image forming section 20 is displayed on the user interface section 30 (S104). Note that in the present embodiment, candidate jobs are selected based on user history information.

Further, it is determined whether or not there is an execution instruction from the user for the candidate job (S105). Whether or not there is an execution instruction is determined by, for example, whether or not the execution button image 72E in the priority operation image 72 has been operated (see FIG. 4, for example).
Then, if there is an execution instruction for the candidate job (Yes in S105), the candidate job is executed (S106).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S103 that there is no remote job (No in S103), or if it is determined in S105 that there is no user's execution instruction for the candidate job (No in S105), the local job is executed. It is determined whether or not there is (S107).

Then, if there is a local job (Yes in S107), the candidate job operation image of the candidate job related to the image reading section 10 is displayed on the user interface section 30 (S108).
After that, it is determined whether or not there is an execution instruction from the user for the candidate job (S109). Whether or not there is an execution instruction is determined, for example, by determining whether or not the execution button image 72E in the priority operation image 72 has been operated (see FIG. 7).
If there is an execution instruction for the candidate job (Yes in S109), the process proceeds to S106 to execute the candidate job.

On the other hand, if there is no local job in S107 (No in S107), and if it is determined in S109 that there is no execution instruction for the candidate job from the user (No in S109), the user interface unit 30 displays the home screen. 70 is displayed (S110). Then, the user selects a job from the normal operation image 71 (see FIG. 3) on the home screen 70 . After that, if the user gives an instruction to execute an arbitrary job, the process proceeds to S106 to execute the arbitrary job.

As described above, in the image processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the user's trouble of operating the user interface unit 30 is reduced.
For example, when a user operates an image processing apparatus with an operation screen different from that of an image processing apparatus that is normally used, or in an image processing apparatus whose operation screen is not customized by the user, the present embodiment can be applied. By adopting the simple operation function of , the user's trouble of operating the user interface unit 30 can be reduced.

FIG. 9 is another screen example displayed on the user interface unit 30. In FIG.
Note that FIG. 9 illustrates an example in which a print job is selected as a candidate job in the case of a remote job.
As shown in FIG. 9A, the user interface section 30 displays a user display image 70U, a status display image 70T, a home screen transition button 70H, and a normal operation image 71. As shown in FIG. In the normal operation image 71, the print selection button 71P is displayed larger than other selection buttons (for example, the scan selection button 71S).

Further, the print selection button 71P is displayed with a highlighted display 73 and a job number display 74. FIG. The highlighting 73 is displayed with the inversion color of the other selection buttons or with a color that stands out more than the other selection buttons. The job number display 74 indicates that there are three unprocessed print jobs and one unprocessed facsimile.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 9A, the job number display 74 clearly indicates that there is one unprocessed facsimile job. However, in this example, the print job is selected as a candidate job based on the user's history information, so the print selection button 71P is preferentially displayed with the highlighting 73. FIG.

As described above, in FIG. 9A, by emphasizing the candidate job among the plurality of selection buttons, the user can omit the operation of confirming whether or not the print job has been accepted. This reduces the user's effort of operation when executing a candidate job.

Note that the above-described priority operation image 72 may be displayed when the operation button of the candidate job is pressed.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the user interface section 30 displays a user display image 70U, a status display image 70T, a home screen shift button 70H, and a normal operation image 71. As shown in FIG. A print execution image 75 for accepting execution of a print job, which is a candidate job, is displayed in the status display image 70T. The print execution image 75 has a text image 751 indicating that a print job exists, and an execution image 752 for accepting execution of the print job.

As described above, in FIG. 9B, even if the screen of the user interface unit 30 is changed, the operation image for accepting the execution of the candidate job is displayed in the part of the screen that is always displayed. As a result, the trouble of operating the user interface unit 30 is reduced.

Note that user authentication in the image processing apparatus 1 is not essential in the first embodiment. For example, if users who use the image processing apparatus 1 are substantially limited, there is no need to authenticate the users. Therefore, the candidate job operation image may be displayed when the detection sensor 333 (see FIG. 1) detects that the user is standing in front of the image processing apparatus 1 . In this case as well, the user's trouble of operating the user interface unit 30 is reduced.

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FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a system according to the second embodiment.
It should be noted that, in the second embodiment, the same components as in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
As shown in FIG. 10, the system of the second embodiment has a management server 100 (an example of storage means) and a plurality of image processing apparatuses 1 . The management server 100 and the plurality of image processing apparatuses 1 are data-connected directly or via a network.

The management server 100 has the function of the history management unit 43 . That is, the management server 100 collects user history information from a plurality of image processing apparatuses 1 . Also, when a user uses one image processing apparatus 1 out of a plurality of image processing apparatuses 1 , history information stored regarding the user is sent to the one image processing apparatus 1 . Then, the operation image display unit 44 of the one image processing apparatus 1 displays the candidate job operation image based on the acquired history information of the user.

Also in the system of the second embodiment configured as described above, the user's trouble of operating the user interface unit 30 of the image processing apparatus 1 is reduced.

Instead of collectively managing the history information by the management server 100 , the history information of the user may be managed by sharing the history information among the plurality of image processing apparatuses 1 .

Further, the program that causes the computer to implement the functions of each configuration in the present embodiment may be provided by, for example, communication means, or may be provided by being stored in various recording media.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 image processing apparatus 10 image reading unit 20 image forming unit 30 user interface unit 70 home screen 71 normal operation image 72 priority operation image 72E execution button image

Claims (10)

a processing means for performing processing related to image data;
detection means for detecting, based on a user's operation on the device, that a condition for starting the processing by the processing means is met;
receiving means for receiving a selection of a selected image for executing the processing means on a screen serving as a starting point for executing a function installed in the own device;
A display for displaying an operation image for accepting an operation from a user for executing a process determined according to the establishment of the start condition detected by the detection means, omitting the selection of the selection image on the screen serving as the starting point. means and
with
When the detecting means detects reception of image data to be subjected to print processing as the start condition, the display means displays a deletion button for accepting deletion of the print processing of the image data from the user in the operation image related to the print processing. An image processing device characterized by displaying on. 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said display means displays a display mode of said operation image related to said printing process in a manner different from that of said selected image. 3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said display means displays a preview image of an image to be printed on a recording material by said printing process together with said operation image. 4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said display means displays print attribute information relating to print attributes of said image data together with said operation image. Storage means for storing history information of the user regarding the processing of the processing means,
2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said display means displays said operation image specified according to said user's history information relating to said starting condition. a processing means for performing processing related to image data;
detection means for detecting, based on a user's operation on the device, that a condition for starting the processing by the processing means is met;
receiving means for receiving a selection of a selected image for executing the processing means on a screen serving as a starting point for executing a function installed in the own device;
An operation for executing a process determined according to the establishment of the start condition by omitting the selection of the selected image on the starting screen in a hierarchy higher than the hierarchy displaying the starting screen. display means for displaying an operation image received from a user;
with
When the detecting means detects reception of image data to be subjected to print processing as the start condition, the display means displays a deletion button for accepting deletion of the print processing of the image data from the user in the operation image related to the print processing. An image processing device characterized by displaying on. 7. The image according to claim 6 , wherein the processing unit executes the printing process when an execution button image, which is an image displayed in the operation image area and receives a user's execution of the printing process , is selected. processing equipment. 7. The image processing according to claim 6 , wherein said display means displays a change button image, which is an image displayed in said operation image area and receives from a user an operation to display a screen for accepting a change of conditions of said printing process . Device. A computer that functions as an image processing device,
a function of detecting the establishment of conditions for starting processing related to image data;
A function of accepting a selection of a selection image for selecting a process on a screen serving as a starting point for executing functions installed in the device itself;
Omitting the selection of the selection image on the screen serving as the starting point, and displaying an operation image for accepting an operation from the user for executing a process determined according to the establishment of the start condition detected by the detection function. function and
a function of displaying a delete button for accepting deletion of print processing of the image data from the user on the operation image related to the print processing when reception of image data to be subjected to print processing is detected as the start condition ;
program to make it happen. A computer that functions as an image processing device,
a function of detecting the establishment of conditions for starting processing related to image data;
A function of accepting a selection of a selection image for selecting a process on a screen serving as a starting point for executing functions installed in the device itself;
An operation for executing a process determined according to the establishment of the start condition by omitting the selection of the selected image on the starting screen in a hierarchy higher than the hierarchy displaying the starting screen. a function of displaying an operation image received from a user;
a function of displaying a delete button for accepting deletion of print processing of the image data from the user on the operation image related to the print processing when reception of image data to be subjected to print processing is detected as the start condition ;
program to make it happen.

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