JPH04298765A - User interface for recording device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To specify copying order in accordance with the pagination of a book. CONSTITUTION:When a Western book mode or a Japanese book mode is specified by an input means 100, inputted information on Western book/Japanese book is decided 101, decided page consecutive copying information is stored in a set information storage means 102, and simultaneously a button and a pattern are processed by a display control means 104 to be displayed on a display unit 105. After specifying the original of a copy by depressing a Western book or a Japanese book button on a setting screen which constitutes the input means, the original of a copy is set on a platen glass according to an original setting method displayed. By depressing a start button, paper/scanning control is executed based on the set information.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a user interface for a recording apparatus having a continuous page copying function, and more particularly to a user interface for a recording apparatus that allows specification of a foreign book/Japanese book according to pagination.

0002

[Prior Art] When copying from a book manuscript such as a foreign book or Japanese book, with a device that does not have a page continuous copying function, specify a paper size that is half the size of the double-page spread, make a copy of half the double-page spread, and then copy only half of the book manuscript. The other half is copied by moving it sideways or rotating it 180 degrees to the opposite side. In such a copying operation, the pages of the ejected copies are not aligned, and the front and back copies are also oriented upside down. Therefore, the pages and orientation had to be aligned after copying, resulting in poor workability.

[0003] Due to these circumstances, it is possible to double-page the two-page spread without moving the original set on the platen glass.
A device has been developed that has a page continuous copying function that allows two consecutive copies to be made by scanning the page twice. [Problem to be solved by the invention] Since the conventional page continuous copying function only copies in one direction, copies can also be ejected in order only when the pagination of the book manuscript matches the copy order. This feature can be used effectively.

[0004] In this type of page continuous copying function, if the order of copying is fixed, the pagination is different between Western books and Japanese books, so the pages of copies of the same set will be reversed. For example, in the case of the copy order ■■ shown in FIG. 23, with a foreign book, two pages on the left side are copied in the first scan, and one page on the right side is copied in the next scan. The ejected copies can be collated as they are, but with Japanese books, the first scan copies one page on the left side, and the next scan copies two pages on the right side, so the ejected copies only have two pages. There was a problem in that the eyes overlapped on one page and the pages had to be aligned before collating.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a user interface for a recording apparatus having a continuous page copying function that allows the order of copying to be specified according to the pagination of a book.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention sets conditions for executing continuous page copying in a paper/scan control means that controls paper feeding and scanning in a job mode of continuous page copying. A user interface for a recording device that issues instructions, and includes means for inputting book information with different pagination, means for determining the order of page continuous copying based on the input information, and means for storing confirmed setting information. It is equipped with.

[0007] Another device has a display device that displays book information corresponding to the determined order of page continuous copying, and controls the display of pictures and characters corresponding to the designated mode of page continuous copying on the display device. It has the means to do so.

The display form of the book information includes at least a picture of the book in a double-page spread, and the pagination order is displayed in text within the picture.

The display control means is composed of display control sections for a foreign book/Japanese book pattern, a foreign book/Japanese book button, and a document setting direction pattern.

The foreign book/Japanese book button display control section is configured to display characters indicating the copy direction on the button, and to display the characters in reverse video when selected.

The document setting direction picture display control section is configured to display a picture of a book in a two-page spread state and a picture of a book set on a platen glass.

[0012] Furthermore, the input means is the foreign book/book displayed on the display.
The system is configured such that book information is input by pressing the Japanese book button.

[0013]

[Operation] When the foreign book mode or the Japanese book mode is designated by the input means, the input information of the foreign book/Japanese book is determined, and the determined page continuous copying information is stored.

[0014] On the setting screen constituting the input means, the user presses the Western book or Japanese book button to specify the original to be copied, and then sets the original to be copied on the platen glass according to the displayed original setting method. Then, by pressing the start button, paper/scan control based on the setting information is executed.

[0015]

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that this example is applied to a copying machine.
It consists of a base machine combined with accessory devices such as a double-sided automatic feeder and a sorter.

As shown in FIG. 2, the copying machine includes a base machine 1, a double-sided automatic document feeder (DADF) 2, and a sorter 3.
The base machine 1 controls the mechanism including attached devices according to the job set by the console panel 4, and feeds the document from the tray 5 based on the image information read from the document sent by the DADF 2. After image processing is performed on sheets of a designated size, a sheet ejection process is executed, and the sheets subjected to image processing are sorted in the sorter 3.

[0017] Also, the outline of the copying machine will be explained using FIG. A photosensitive drum 7 is arranged inside the copying machine. In the figure, the photoreceptor 8 is formed in a layered manner on the outer peripheral surface of the photoreceptor drum 7. This photosensitive drum 7 is connected to a drive device (not shown) so as to rotate in the direction of the arrow. On the outer periphery of the photosensitive drum 7, a charge corotron 9 and developing devices 11, 1 are arranged.
2. A transfer corotron 13 and a cleaning device 15 are arranged.

In this copying machine, as the photosensitive drum 7 rotates in the direction of the arrow, the photosensitive member 8 is uniformly charged by the charge corotron 9, and is then irradiated with light at the exposure point 16, forming an electrostatic latent image. is formed. A light image of a document (not shown) placed on a platen glass 17 placed on the top surface of the copying machine is incident on the exposure area 16 . For this purpose, an exposure lamp 19 and a plurality of mirrors 20 that transmit reflected light from the document surface illuminated by the exposure lamp 19 are provided.
and an optical lens 21, of which predetermined ones are scanned to read the original. The photoreceptor 8 on which the electrostatic latent image has been formed is then developed by a developing device. The toner image formed on the photoreceptor 8 is transferred onto a sheet of paper by a transfer corotron 13, thermally fixed between a heat roll 23 and a pressure roll 24, and then transported out. On the other hand, the photoreceptor 8 is cleaned by a cleaning device 15 and is reused.

On the other hand, the paper 27 stored in the supply tray 25 disposed in the copying machine or the manual feed tray 2
The paper 27 that is manually fed along the line 8 is sent out by the feed roll 29 or 31, and then transferred to the conveyor roll 3.
2 and passes between the photosensitive drum 7 and the transfer corotron 13. At this time, the toner image is transferred onto the paper 27. The paper 27 after the transfer passes between the heat roll 23 and the pressure roll 24 and is thermally fixed. Then, it passes between the transport rolls 32 and is delivered to the sorter 3, which is a delivery tray. Note that the intermediate tray 33 is used for double-sided or multiple copying.

As shown in FIG. 4, the console panel 4 has a panel for performing operations such as setting/inputting paper size, magnification, number of copies, etc., starting, stopping, interrupting, and confirming settings. It has buttons as hard keys and buttons as touch keys provided on the display portion corresponding to the functions displayed on the LCD screen.

[0021] The console panel 4 also displays the status of selections and settings when hard keys are operated using lamps or the like. The functions of the buttons on the console panel 4 will be described later. FIG. 5 shows the hardware configuration of the copying machine.

The user interface (UI) 50 executes settings/input data processing by operating buttons on the console panel 4, and manages the system of this machine.
It sends input data to the AIN PWBA (hereinafter referred to as "MAIN system") and displays it to the user.

[0023] A double-sided automatic document feeder (DADF) controller 51 performs control to convey the original onto the platen glass in accordance with the reading timing in order to read image information from both sides of the original.

An optical reading device (OPT) controller 52 performs optical reading control of image information specified by the user from the document conveyed onto the platen glass. That is, the DADF transports the document with one side facing the platen glass. Then, the OPT operates and performs the first exposure. Next, when the DADF returns the original after exposure to the tray in the apparatus, it turns it upside down. As a result, when this original is sent out again, the original feeding mechanism and the optical system are controlled so that the opposite side to the previously exposed side is exposed. In the base machine, paper conveyance control and duplex tray drive control are performed in response to a double-sided copy command.

[0025] Static eliminator (ISIL) controller 5
3 controls editing processing such as erasing unnecessary parts from the image information of the original, frame erasing processing for erasing the periphery of the original, and drawing specific information from the image information of the original.

Image recording device (IOT) controller 54
When performing image processing based on image information read from a document, it performs paper transport control, paper jam detection, and zero
Manage development process control.

The specific tray (DDM/TRAY[X]) controller 55 reverses the paper that has already undergone image processing on one side and performs image processing on the back side based on a command regarding double-sided image processing from the IOT. , the next Zer
The double-sided tray is controlled so that it is temporarily on standby until the o timing, and a special tray operation command from the IOT is used to control a specific tray [X] that is handled separately from other trays due to the paper path relationship, such as the bottom tray. Controls the tray.

The bin sorter controller 56 includes, for example, two bin sorter controllers.
0 bin sorter is driven by sorting commands from IOT,
Performs control to store paper after image processing carried out from the base machine in a designated bin.

The stipple sorter controller 57 has an I
After collating the sheets stored in the bins according to the binding and sorting command from the OT, control is performed to staple them. The light lens manager (LLM) 58 centrally manages the entire system, and mainly controls system timing control to temporally match document image processing and paper conveyance, and controls jobs such as copy mode set by the user. Perform management.

Serial Data Communications Processor (SCP)
59 transmits and receives data to and from the UI, DADF, OPT, and ISIL through serial communication, and also performs data processing for exchanging data with the LLM through parallel communication.

In particular, data exchange between the SCP and the LLM is performed through the dual port RAM built into the SCP. That is, the LLM reads/writes the RAM of the SCP allocated on its own address map, and the SCP reads/writes this RAM to transmit information.

The above hardware includes an independent CPU for each function, and the CPU and peripheral LSI constitute an electric circuit board (PWBA).

[0033] Here, the LLM, SCP, and IOT form the core of the control system of the base machine, and the main control circuit board (hereinafter referred to as "
It constitutes the "MAIN system"). The user interface (UI system) of the present invention will be explained below. FIG. 6 shows the hardware configuration of the UI system.

The UI system includes a UI control circuit board 60 connected to the MAIN system through a communication line, a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as "LCD"), a key switch (KEY SW), and a touch switch ( T.U.C.
The console panel circuit configuration section 61 is equipped with a console panel circuit configuration section 61 equipped with a console panel circuit configuration section 61, and a console panel circuit configuration section 61 equipped with HSW and the like.

The UI control circuit board 60 includes an LCD controller 63 that controls the LCD 62, a parallel I/O 65 that detects button input and controls power supply to a light emitting diode (LED) 64, an LCD power supply circuit 66, and an LCD controller 63. The CPU 67 executes display control commands to the computer, recognition of detected button inputs, and the like.

The console panel circuit configuration section 61 consists of a hard key section and an LCD section, and the hard key section is provided with a key switch 68 and an LED 64 provided corresponding to the key switch 68. Department is LC
Pixels arranged in a matrix constituting the LCD 62, for example, 320 x 20
LCD driver 69, LC that drives 0 pieces in matrix
A touch switch 70 that emits a switch signal by touching the display part on D, for example, the picture or text of a function button;
and a backlight electroluminescence (EL) 71 that illuminates from the back of the LCD 62. 7 to 9 show the circuit configuration of the UI control circuit board.

[0037] The CPU 67 imports the switch information of the console panel 4 into the data bus via the parallel I/O 65 by activating each module of the software constituting the UI remote subsystem, which will be described later, and recognizes this switch information. The setting mode information regarding the job obtained by
2, and from there it is sent to the MAIN system. On the other hand, MAI
Tray control information and information indicating the M/C status are sent from the N system to the CPU 67 through the LSI 72. The LSI 72 transmits and receives data by opening (high impedance) or closing the transmission line in response to an enable signal output from the parallel I/O 65.

The setting mode information is temporarily stored in the RAM 73 designated by the address code, and a command based on the display information regarding the LCD 62 is issued to the LCD controller 63 via the address bus.

A power-on reset/watchdog timer (POWER ONRESET&WDT) circuit 74 is a power-on reset/watchdog timer (POWER ONRESET &WDT) circuit 74 that controls the CPU until the voltage becomes constant after the power is turned on.
This is a hold circuit for disabling the CPU 67, and a circuit for monitoring the signal issued when the latter creates an I/O map, and resetting the CPU 67 when this signal is interrupted.

Address decoding and I/O decoding circuits 75 and 76 determine which LSI is to be enabled from which address in order to create a memory map and an I/O map.

[0041] Also, control R is controlled by the address code.
Data stored in the OM 77, font ROM 78, and logo ROM 79 is output to the LCD controller. In particular, the control ROM 77 stores programs for controlling the aforementioned communication, display, key input, etc.

The RAM 73 temporarily stores set job contents, ie, setting mode information.

The font ROM 78 stores various characters and picture fonts.

The logo ROM 79 stores special fonts to be displayed on the LCD.

The NVM 80 is a non-volatile memory, and is used, for example, as a job memory for storing initial state setting information on the console panel.

[0046] The IC card 81 constitutes a job memory, and the above setting information is registered therein.

The timing controller 83 allows the LCD controller 63 to read the contents of the VRAM 82 at regular intervals.
Read operation and CP for display on D62
This is to determine the timing of the write operation of U67 to VRAM82.

The LCD controller 63 executes the display control program in the control ROM 77 and
2 on the LCD 62, and also controls the CPU 67 to write to the VRAM 82.
) service behavior. That is, the format is changed to one that is easy for the CPU 67 to write.

The LCD driver 69 uses a 320×200 matrix drive signal from the LCD controller 63.
The applied voltage supplied from the LCD power supply circuit 66 to the corresponding pixel of the LCD composed of pixels is controlled. In addition,
84 is a buzzer that sounds when a touch key is operated.

Next, the UI system software configuration will be explained. FIG. 10 shows the module configuration of the UI remote subsystem.

The UI-based software configuration consists of a main module (main module) that manages all UI-based programs.
RTMO), a module consisting of programs called by this main module and running while this system is in use (MESG, CNSL, etc.), and a module consisting of programs started by request (PRN).
T, STBY, etc.), a module called and activated by the module activated by the above request (LCD
, FLT, etc.), and further includes a module (SERL) for controlling communication with the main CPU (LLM), and modules (SURR, LCDLIB) for common processing and versatile processing. have,
It is configured such that UI-based functions are realized by organic combination of these modules.

In particular, the modules activated upon request are divided according to the operating status of this system: the PWR module when powering on, the STBY module when on standby, the PRNT module when copying, and the CU when setting specifications.
The DIAG module is activated during SP module and system adjustment. For example, when the power is turned on, the PWR module is called, and the modules (LCD, AUT, INPV) that control parts related to this operation are called and activated. The functions of each module will be explained below.

The RTMO module 1000 is an operation program (OS) called a monitor, and has the function of monitoring all programs.The RTMO module 1000 mainly performs program input/output and interrupt processing, as well as blinking LEDs and buzzers. Real time management such as reference time for creating operating time and LED display control.

[0054] The SERL module 1001 communicates with the main CPU of the LLM. The MESG module 1002 performs control to display a message such as text such as "You can copy" on the LCD.

The CNSL module 1003 performs button operation recognition processing.

The BCHK module 1004 checks button operations such as hard keys and touch panel keys, such as when multiple buttons are pressed at the same time, when a place without a switch is touched on the LCD, and whether button presses are enabled or disabled. Perform processing.

The CMDSTS module 1005 exchanges commands/status with the mechanism section (main body) of this system.

The PRNT module 1006 is called when a job is executed, activates the LCD module, and displays a message regarding the copying operation, such as that copying is in progress, on the display.

The CUSP module 1007 controls the display of the window menu in the specification setting mode.
CMDS of parameters set by operation
It is sent to the main unit through the TS module.

The STBY module 1008 is called when the power-on sequence is completed and a job can be executed, when the job execution time exceeds a predetermined time, or when job settings are input. Starts a module (FLT, EDIT, etc.) for executing a function.

[0061] The PWR module 1009 performs initialization processing from power-on to a state in which a copy operation can be performed, such as receiving and storing M/C status information sent from the MAIN system.

[0062] The DIAG module 1010
In the LCD display control in the mode, the test mode determined by the operation is transmitted to the MAIN system, and the test results received from the MAIN system are controlled to be displayed on the LCD.

[0063] The FLT module 1011 is a machine (M
/C) JAM part code display and M/C picture LCD
Perform display.

The DEIT module 1012 performs display control when using the edited pad and graphic display control for editing.

[0065] The LCD module 1013 performs display control on the LCD.

[0066] The AUTO module 1014
Controls the display of AMS and related button reception.

The INPV module 1015 performs variable substitution and count display control when changing sentences.

SUBR module 1016 is a common subroutine that can be used in each module.

[0069] The LCD LIB module 1017
This is a display control library for D.

Next, each operation button of the hard keys and touch panel keys on the console panel will be explained.

The console panel 4 is provided with the following hard buttons as shown in FIG. That is, the buttons are start, stop, clear, numeric keypad, all clear, tray selection, fixed magnification, arbitrary magnification, interrupt, slightly smaller, setting confirmation, and preheating buttons. The functions of the main buttons among these hard buttons will be explained.

The start button 40 is used to start or continue copying, or to reserve a start while "Please wait" is displayed.

[0073] The stop button 41 is used to stop copying work midway.

The tray selection button 42 is used to select a desired tray or automatic paper selection.

The fixed magnification button 43A also serves as an automatic magnification button, and is used when selecting the image size or automatic magnification.

The arbitrary magnification button 43B is used to arbitrarily select a reduction rate (in 1% increments).

[0077] The setting confirmation button 44 is used when it is desired to display the functions set so far. When you press the settings confirmation button, you can change settings such as copy density, sorter, double-sided copy, etc.
Functions such as single color, border erase, and continuous page copying are displayed as buttons on the LCD at the same time.

[0078] The LCD screen 45 is 320 x 200 dots.
(1 dot = 0.33 x 0.33 mm) pixels,
A touch panel is arranged within the LCD screen made up of these pixels. This touch panel is 10x7Ti
le (1 Tile=32×24 dots).

Next, an outline of the operation of the touch panel will be described. Selection/cancellation of a function is performed by pressing a button corresponding to the function displayed on the LCD. In the function selection operation, if the function has no parameters or does not require guide operation, the button display is inverted to a dark color.

[0080] For functions with parameters or functions that require guided operation, a pop-up window will be displayed. By specifying the parameters in this window and pressing the exit button, the window will be closed and the set parameters will be The button display for functions with is reversed to a dark color.

[0081] In the function canceling operation, in the case of a function without parameters, when a button in a dark inverted state is pressed, the function is canceled and the inverted button display is returned to its original light color. Furthermore, in the case of a function with parameters, when the cancel button in the pop-up window is pressed, the window is closed, the set function is canceled, and the dark color of the button is returned to light color. An outline of the above touch panel operation will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 11.

For functions with parameters, when the function button is pressed (step 101), a buzzer sounds for a certain period of time to call attention (step 102). Then, a pop-up window is opened (step 103). basic, applied,
Press one of the specialized buttons (step 104) and specify parameters if necessary. At this time, if the parameter specification is not completed, a warning message is displayed on the LCD screen (step 109). If the specified parameters are acceptable, the pop-up window is closed by pressing the end button (step 106), the color of the selected function button is highlighted (step 107), and the function becomes selected (step 108). In addition, when specifying parameters in the state of step 103, first specify the parameters (step 110), and then press the exit button (step 111) to close the pop-up window (
Step 112), inverts the color of the selected function button (Step 113), and inverts the function selection state (Step 114).
). Also, step 103 or step 110
If you press the cancel button at this stage (step 115), the pop-up window closes (step 116), the display color of the selected function button is set to non-inverted (step 117), and the function is changed to the state where no function has been selected (step 118). do.

On the other hand, if you want to select a function without parameters, press the function button and the buzzer will sound for a certain period of time. When you select the function (press the end button), the button display will be reversed (
Step 122) and function selection state (Step 123)
becomes. Also, if the function is not selected (press the cancel button), the button display is not reversed (step 124),
The function is in a deactivated state (step 125).

The copy function to be set has a tree structure consisting of basic, advanced, and specialized functions and their respective parameters as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15.

The function selection buttons are as shown in FIG.
It is divided into basic buttons 200, advanced buttons 300, and specialized buttons 400.

[0086] The basic button 200 is a button for the operator to select a function necessary for basic copying. When the basic button 200 is pressed, a basic screen shown in FIG. 16 is displayed. The basic screen 201 is provided with buttons corresponding to the following functions: copy density adjustment, sorter, duplex, and user settings (not displayed when no settings are specified in the specification settings). This basic screen 201 is displayed when the power is turned on.
It is automatically displayed after the all clear button is pressed, after auto clear operation, after returning to preheating mode, after returning from interrupt, after returning to setting confirmation mode, and after completing specification settings.

[0087] The application button 300 is a button for the operator to select a function necessary for application copying. When the application button 300 is pressed, an application screen 301 shown in FIG. 17 is displayed.
is displayed. The application screen 301 has a single color 310,
Gutter margin 320, border eraser 330, page continuous copying 340,
Buttons corresponding to the functions of OHP interleaf 350 and applied document feed 360 are provided. When the specialized/basic screen is displayed after selecting a function on the application screen 301, the "Advanced" text is displayed in reverse in a dark color to indicate that the application function has been selected.

[0088] The specialized button 400 is a button used by the operator to select a function necessary for specialized copying. When the specialty button 400 is pressed, a specialty screen 401 shown in FIG. 18 is displayed.
is displayed. The specialized screen 401 is provided with buttons corresponding to the following functions: composition 410, dimension scaling 420, job memory 430, and specification setting 440. Specialty screen 4
If the Advanced/Basic screen is displayed after selecting a function in step 01, to indicate that the specialized function has been selected,
“Specialty” text is highlighted in a dark color.

Next, function selection/cancellation will be explained.

The copy density setting buttons are automatic mode button 202, manual mode 203 and photo mode 2.
This button is pressed to select/cancel 04. The user setting button 205 is provided to facilitate the selection of frequently used functions by the user. The buttons set by the user in the specification settings are displayed.

The sorter button 206 is a button that is pressed when using the sorter. The functions that can be selected are one of two, collation and stacking, and when either is selected, the automatic stapling function can be selected if the machine is equipped with a stapler sorter.

The duplex button 207 is a button to be pressed when you want to make a double-sided copy from a single-sided original or a double-sided original, or when you want to make a single-sided copy from a double-sided original.

[0093] The single color button 310 displays a set color on the screen, for example "red" 311, and is a button to press when you want to make a copy in this color.

[0094] The binding margin button 320 is the right binding margin 32.
1 or left binding margin 322 functions can be selected. Front binding margin amount 3211 or back binding margin amount 431 selected by the window that opens when you press this button
Perform the input settings in step 2.

[0095] The border eraser button 330 allows selection of functions such as a vertical border erase amount 331, a left and right border erase amount 332, and a center erase amount 333. When this button is pressed, a window opens where the amount of erasing can be set in mm units.

[0096] The page continuous copying button 340 is for B4 double-page spreads.
You can make two-part copies of each page of a book (or A3 size) by simply pressing the start button once. When this button is pressed, a window opens that allows the user to specify the Western book 341 or Japanese book 342 for which the pages after copying are to be aligned.

The OHP interleaving sheet button 350 is a special function button that is pressed to automatically insert a blank sheet during OHP copying.

The applied document feed button 360 is used by the operator to select a function when using the DADF with special specifications. 2-in-1 mode 36 allows you to set two originals set on the DADF in parallel on the platen glass using the window that opens when you press this button.
1 and a mixed size mode 362 in which originals of different sizes are conveyed continuously can be specified. In particular, in the 2-in-1 mode 361, odd number designation 3611, even number designation 3612, and automatic count 3613 can be set.

[0099] The composite button 410 selects a composite copy function for copying a plurality of copy originals into one. The window that opens when you press this button allows you to
, continuous shooting 412, color composition 413, and continuous shooting color composition 414 can be specified.

The size change button 420 selects the automatic magnification calculation function when copying to a desired magnification (size). A window that opens when this button is pressed allows you to specify the size of the original copy in mm, and the magnification is automatically calculated from the specified size and displayed.

[0101] Job memory button 430 selects an initial state setting function that stores the settings on the console and touch panel as initial states in the M/C and calls them as necessary. A window that opens when this button is pressed allows the functions of calling 431, registration 432, and deletion 433 to be operated. As for the job mode, for example, three types of initial states can be registered in Nos. 1 to 3 of the job memory 4300. The M/C is set by pressing the call button 431 and specifying the job memory number.

[0102] The specification setting button 440 is used to set initial values,
Select the specification setting mode for setting/cancelling functions, etc.

The present invention relates to continuous page copying in the functional configuration of the present system shown in FIG. 13, and in particular, pages that can be specified in accordance with the copy order for book manuscripts with different pagination such as foreign books and Japanese books. It is characterized by having a continuous shooting function. FIG. 1 shows a block configuration for realizing the page continuous copying function.

[0104] The input means 100 outputs a specified mode by operating a touch key on the LCD, etc., and includes a foreign book input means 100A for specifying a foreign book mode in which the right side is copied after copying the left side, and a foreign book input means 100A for specifying a foreign book mode in which the right side is copied after copying the left side, and a foreign book mode in which the right side is copied after copying the right side. Japanese document input means 100 for specifying a Japanese document mode for copying
It is composed of B.

[0105] The page continuous copying determining means 101 determines the input information of a foreign book/Japanese book, and determines the determined page continuous copying information (hereinafter referred to as "
"Setting information") is output to the storage means 102 and the determination result is output to the display control means 104.

[0106] The setting information storage means 102 stores setting information for either a foreign book or a Japanese book designation mode.

[0107] Paper/scan control means 103 controls the timing of paper feeding and scanning based on setting information.

[0108] The display control means 104 displays foreign book/Japanese book patterns,
It consists of a foreign book/Japanese book button and a display control section for the manuscript set image. Each display control section operates based on the judgment result from the page continuous shooting judgment means 101 and controls the display 105.

[0109] The display device 105 is composed of a CRT, LCD, etc., and displays at least the set Western book or Japanese book by a picture of the book and characters indicating the copying direction.

Continuous page copying is set using the continuous page copying application screen (hereinafter referred to as "setting screen") shown in FIG. On the setting screen 302, since foreign books are paginated from left to right, the pagination order 347 is entered in the book pattern 345 to represent the foreign book, and the foreign book button 341 for specifying this foreign book has "" indicating the copy direction. "Left → Right" characters are displayed. Similarly, since Japanese books are paginated from right to left, the pagination order 34 is shown in the picture 346 of the book.
7 is entered to represent a Japanese book, and characters "right to left" indicating the copy direction are displayed on the Japanese book button 342 for specifying this Japanese book. Also, even if you select Western/Japanese books, the platen glass 34
If they are set incorrectly on 9A, the copies will not be made in the correct order. Therefore, to ensure that the original is set correctly, a book picture 348 in a double-page spread representing the copy side of the original as seen from the user side and a book picture 349 when set in a double-page spread on the platen glass 349A are displayed.

[0111] Next, the settings for continuous page copying will be explained.

First, when the application button 300 is pressed, an application window is opened and the application screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed. If you press the page continuous copying button 340 of the book pattern from the menu of this application screen and select page continuous copying, an application sub-window will be opened, and the page continuous copying application screen 30 of FIG. 19 will be opened.
2 is displayed. On this setting screen 302, a copy document is specified by pressing a Western book (left to right) button 341 or a Japanese book (right to left) button 342 depending on the book format (Western book/Japanese book). The button you pressed at this time will be highlighted, allowing you to confirm your selection. Next, the copy original is set on the platen glass according to the displayed original setting method. When the end button 344 is pressed after completing the document setting, the set page continuous copying information is stored in the RAM shown in FIG. 7, and at the same time, the application sub-window is closed and the basic screen 200 is displayed. At this point, by pressing the start button on the console panel, the paper /
Scan control is executed. Note that the cancel button 343 is pressed to cancel the recognized button operation (highlighted).

Next, the operation of the paper/scan control means is shown in FIG.
This will be explained using the flow shown in 0.

[0114] Based on the setting information read out from the storage means, it is determined whether the copy original is a Western book or a Japanese book (step 10).
0,101) and determines the job mode. In the case of foreign book mode, the left side is first copied (step 103). On the other hand, if you are in Japanese book mode, copy the right side (step 10)
4) After that, copy the left side (step 105). As shown in FIG. 21, the job mode is configured so that the order of copying is different for Western books and Japanese books. That is, in the foreign book mode, the left side shown in the figure is copied (1), and then the right side is copied (2). After copying, the copy ■ corresponds to the next page of the double-page spread, so the ejection state of the output paper is to copy the right side as shown in the figure, and then copy the left side. After copying, it is ejected in the same manner as above.

As shown in FIG. 22, paper/scan control in the above job mode is performed by setting the scan length during left-side copying to document length 1 or 2, and synchronizing the scan length with the rotation of the drum after a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of scanning. The paper gate is opened and paper is fed. That is, figure (
The lamp carriage operates as shown in a), and scanning is started after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. The paper gate is controlled by the travel time T of the image on the drum from the exposure point to the paper gate position.

On the other hand, when copying the right side, set the scan length to the document length (
1+2), the time T' is the sum of the image movement time T for left side copying and the image movement time of original 1 or 2.
The paper gate is controlled by

[0117]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to specify a foreign book/Japanese book by continuous page copying, so there is no need to align the pages of ejected copies. In addition, since the document setting method is also displayed on the setting screen, the document can be set correctly, eliminating the need for sorting due to incorrectly placed documents, and increasing copying efficiency.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a copying machine as a recording device.

FIG. 3 is a schematic mechanical diagram of a copying machine.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a console panel.

FIG. 5 is a hardware configuration diagram.

FIG. 6 is a UI-based hardware configuration diagram.

FIG. 7 is a circuit configuration diagram of a UI control circuit board.

FIG. 8 is a circuit configuration diagram of an LCD section.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the connection between the switch section of the console panel and the parallel I/O of the UI system control circuit board.

FIG. 10 is a UI-based software configuration diagram.

FIG. 11 is an operation flow diagram using an LCD screen.

FIG. 12 is a functional configuration diagram that can be operated on the basic screen.

FIG. 13 is a functional configuration diagram that can be operated on an application screen.

FIG. 14 is a functional configuration diagram of applied document feeding.

FIG. 15 is a functional configuration diagram that can be operated on a specialized screen.

FIG. 16 is a configuration diagram of a basic screen.

FIG. 17 is a configuration diagram of an application screen.

FIG. 18 is a configuration diagram of a specialized screen.

FIG. 19 is a configuration diagram of a page continuous copying specialized screen.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of continuous page copying.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating the operation of continuous page copying.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating paper/scan control.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating the operation of conventional page continuous copying.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Base machine 2 Double-sided automatic document feeder (DADF) 3
Staple sorter 4 Console panel 5 Paper tray 45 LCD screen 100 Input means 101 Page continuous copying determination means 102 Setting information storage means 103 Paper/scan control means 104 Display control means 105 Display 200 Basic button 201 Basic screen 300 Advanced button 301 Advanced screen 302 Page continuous copying application screen 341 Foreign book button 342 Japanese book button 343 Cancel button 344 End button 400 Special button 401 Special screen

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A user interface for a recording device that instructs a paper/scan control unit that performs paper feed and scan control in a page continuous copy job mode to set conditions for executing page continuous copying, the interface comprising: A user interface for a recording device comprising means for inputting different book information, means for determining the order of page continuous copying based on the input information, and means for storing confirmed setting information. 2. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising a display device for displaying book information corresponding to the determined order of page continuous copying, and on the display device displaying pictures and characters corresponding to the designated mode of page continuous copying. A user interface for a recording device, comprising means for controlling display. 3. A user interface for a recording device according to claim 2, wherein the display form of the book information includes at least a picture of a book in a two-page spread state, and a pagination order is displayed in text in the picture. 4. A user interface for a recording apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the display control means includes display control sections for a foreign book/Japanese book pattern, a foreign book/Japanese book button, and a document setting direction pattern. 5. A user of the recording apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the foreign book/Japanese book button display control section is configured to display characters indicating the copy direction on the button and to display the characters in reverse when selected. interface. 6. The recording device according to claim 4, wherein the document setting direction picture display control section is configured to display a picture of the book in a two-page spread state and a picture of the book set on the platen glass. user interface. 7. The user interface of a recording device according to claim 1, wherein the input means is configured such that book information is input by pressing a Western book/Japanese book button displayed on a display. .