JPH045764A - Picture forming and storing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve efficiency by providing a means to indicate the termination of a reading action and a storing action in the middle of a reading action. CONSTITUTION:Picture information on plural originals is read and after that, it is stored in a storing medium. The termination of a reading action by a reading means and a storing action by a storing means is indicated by an indicating means in the middle of a reading means to read the plural originals successively. Besides, the indicating means indicates whether the reading action and the storing action are ended automatically or not when the reading action is finished and whether they are not ended till specified indication is inputted. Since the input action of the original can be stopped halfway by providing the means like this, the waste of time and recording capacity can be suppressed at a minimum. Besides, respective operations suited for the existence of the addition of the original are attained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to an image forming storage device such as a copying machine having a document filing function and a printer function.

(Prior Art) In recent years, document filing devices using optical disks have been developed to efficiently manage large amounts of documents generated in offices and the like. This type of document filing device uses a high-definition display device and is capable of advanced document editing and advanced registration/search based on a fixed file system. However, the cost of document filing devices is very high, and their operation is complicated due to their multifunctionality.

Therefore, a relatively inexpensive copying apparatus has been developed that integrally includes a printer device and an optical disk device, allows image registration/search to be performed simply and easily, and is relatively inexpensive.

This copying device reads image information on a document one after another, stores (registers) the resulting image information on an optical disk, and at the time of registering, outputs a printed abstract that is associated with the image information of the document. It is supposed to be done. Then, by reading image information corresponding to the abstract from the optical disk and printing it out as necessary, it is possible to obtain the original manuscript.

However, in the case of the above-mentioned copying apparatus, once the original input operation is started, the operation cannot be stopped midway. Therefore, if the operator makes a mistake in registering the wrong original, the time it took to register it will be completely wasted, and if the optical disc cannot be rewritten or overridden, the usable capacity will be reduced. there were.

Furthermore, when the input operation of the manuscript is completed, the operation is automatically terminated. Therefore, if there is a need to add a manuscript, the addition must be made before the input operation is completed. Note that if the operation is not to be terminated even after the document input operation is completed, it is necessary to input an instruction for terminating the operation. For this reason, regardless of whether or not a manuscript is added,
This made it impossible for the operator to leave the device.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) As mentioned above, in the past, once the operation of inputting a document is started, it is not possible to stop the operation midway through, so the operator may enter the wrong document. In this case, the time required for registration is completely wasted, and if the optical disc cannot be rewritten or overridden, the capacity that can be used effectively is reduced.

In addition, if the operation is automatically terminated when the input operation of the original is completed, the addition of the original must be done before the input operation is completed; If the operation is not terminated even when the operation is completed, there is a drawback that the operator cannot leave the apparatus because it is necessary to input an instruction to terminate the operation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an image forming storage device that can easily and easily register/search images at a low cost, and can realize efficient image management. .

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, an image forming storage device of the present invention includes a reading means for reading image information on a plurality of originals, and a reading means for reading image information on a plurality of originals; a storage means for storing image information read and captured by the means in a storage medium; and instruction means for instructing cancellation.

Further, in the image forming storage device of the present invention, a reading means for reading image information on a plurality of documents, a storage means for storing image information read by the reading means in a storage medium, and a plurality of documents are and an instruction means for instructing whether or not to automatically end the reading operation by the reading means and the storage operation by the storage means when the reading operation for continuously reading the original is completed.

Furthermore, in the image forming storage device of the present invention, a reading means for reading image information on a plurality of documents, a storage means for storing image information read by the reading means in a storage medium, and a plurality of documents are an instruction for instructing whether to automatically end the reading operation by the reading means and the storage operation by the storage means, or not to end until a specific instruction is input, upon completion of a reading operation for continuously reading original documents; It consists of means.

(Function) This invention makes it possible to stop the original input operation midway through the above-described means, thereby making it possible to minimize wasted use of time and recording capacity. .

Furthermore, by using the above-mentioned means, it becomes possible to specify in advance whether or not to automatically end the series of operations when the input operation of the original is completed.
It is possible to perform operations suitable for each without the need.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an electric circuit of, for example, a copying machine as an image forming storage device of the present invention.

That is, the copying apparatus includes a basic system section 1, an image processing section 2, a memory section 3, a human output section 4, an image storage section 5, a system bus 6, and an image bus 7.

The basic system unit 1 includes a CPU l0 that performs various controls;
A keyboard 11 for inputting data, a display panel 12 for displaying various statuses, a program for controlling the entire system, a character pattern such as alphanumeric characters newly set on the abstract, and a bar code as search information on the abstract. A basic system interface (1/F) that interfaces with the main memory 13 that stores barcode patterns used when printing, etc., and the magnetic disk drive (HDD) 15 and floppy disk drive (FDD) 16 that are storage devices for various information. ) 14, and an external input/output interface 17 that enables connection with external equipment.

The image processing unit 2 includes an image processing module 20 that performs various types of image processing, and a C0DE that performs compression/expansion of image data.
It is composed of C21.

The memory section 3 includes a page memory 30 having a recording capacity for several A3 pages, and a buffer memory 31 as a temporary recording location for image data.

The input/output unit 4 includes a scanner 4 as a document reading unit that optically reads document information and converts it into a time-series electric signal.
1. It is composed of a printer 43 as an image output section that prints out image data, and a scanner interface 40 and a printer interface 42 that connect these and the system.

The image storage section 5 includes an optical disk device 51 that stores various data on an optical disk, and an optical disk interface 50 that enables connection with the system.

The system bus 6 is a control bus for the entire system, and enables the basic system section 1, image processing section 2, memory section 3, input/output section 4, and image storage section 5 to be controlled. .

The image bus 7 is a bus dedicated to image data, and includes the image processing section 2, memory section 3, input/output section 4, and image storage section 5.
This enables high-speed transfer of image data between the two.

FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the copying apparatus.

That is, the scanner 41 is an automatic reversing document feeder (RAD).
F) 206, first carriage 221, second carriage 2
22, an imaging lens 227, and an exposure section 229 consisting of a CCD sensor 228.

On the other hand, the original is placed face down on the original glass 220, and the center reference for placing the original is the front left side of the original glass 220 in the lateral direction.

In this case, the document is transferred to the transport unit section 2 of the RADF 206.
The document is pressed onto the document glass 220 by 18 conveyor belts 212 . The original is illuminated by a fluorescent lamp 223, and the reflected light is reflected by mirrors 224, 225, 2.
26, and the CCD sensor 2 via the imaging lens 227.
The light is condensed onto 28.

Note that the CCD sensor 228 is configured to have a plurality of light receiving elements arranged in a row.

The first carriage 221 is provided with a mirror 224, a light amount sensor (not shown) that detects the amount of light from the fluorescent lamp 223, and a heat-retaining heater (not shown) that keeps the temperature of the fluorescent lamp 223 constant. There is. The second carriage 222 also includes the mirror 225 and the mirror 2.
26 are provided. The first carriage 221 and the second carriage 222 are configured to move at a relative speed of 2:1. In this case, the first carriage 221 and the second carriage 222 are moved from left to right by a pulse motor (not shown) in synchronization with a reading timing signal from the scanner interface 40 to sub-scan the document information. . The sub-scanning speed is configured such that the excitation method of the two-phase pulse motor can be switched between 1/2-phase excitation and microstep drive depending on the reading magnification. In particular, a pulse motor driver (not shown) is configured so that a current waveform that cancels out the natural vibration of the drive system in a low speed range is input to the Noculus motor.

As described above, the image of the original placed on the original glass 220 is read line by line, and an 8-bit digital signal indicating the density of the image is output to the scanner interface 40.

On the other hand, when reading a double-sided document, the RADF mode is set when the document detection switch 217 detects that the document is placed on the document feed table 207 of the RADF 206 . The originals placed on the original feed table 207 are taken out from the top by a pickup roller 208, and are separated and conveyed one by one by a feed roller 209 and a separation roller 210, which are reversed with respect to each other.

The conveyed document is corrected in its posture by aligning rollers 211 and then sent to the conveyance unit section 218. Furthermore, the document is moved to the document stopper 21 by the conveyor belt 212.
3, that is, the reading reference position which is the reference position for placement.

Further, by rotating the conveyor belt 212 in the opposite direction after performing the reading operation of the front side (first side), the original is placed in the RA
It is sent back to the inversion gate 216 of the DF 206. At this time, the reversing gate 216 is rotated to a position where the original is conveyed to the reversing roller 219a, and the original is transported to the reversing roller 21.9a.

Reversing guide 219d by 219b and 219c.

219e and 219f, and reaches the aligning roller 219g in an inverted state. After correcting its posture, the document is sent to the conveyance unit section 218 by the aligning roller 219g, and then conveyed again to the reading reference position by the conveyance belt 212.

When the reading operation for the back side (second side) is completed, the document is conveyed by the conveyor belt 212 until it reaches the paper ejection roller 214a. Then, the documents are discharged by discharge rollers 214a and 214b, and stacked on document discharge tray 215.

By repeating the above operations, double-sided originals can be read continuously.

The optical disk device 51 includes an optical disk (optical recording medium) 23
3, an optical disk drive motor 234, an optical head (not shown), and an optical disk drive control section 235.

When storing (registering) image data, the image data read by the scanner 41 is temporarily stored in the page memory 30,
After being compressed by the C0DEC 21 of the image processing section 2 via the image bus 7, it is output to the optical disk device 51 via the optical disk interface 50. The compressed image data is transferred to an optical device controlled by an optical disk drive control section 235.
The data is recorded as bit information on the optical disc 233 whose rotation is controlled by the optical disc drive motor 234 according to the command.

When reading an image, information recorded at a specific position on the optical disk 233 is read by the optical head based on control information from the basic system section 1 (search information identified from the abstract). Then, after being decompressed by the CODEC 21 of the image processing section 2 via the image bus 7, it is temporarily stored in the page memory 30. The image data stored in the page memory 30 is subjected to predetermined processing in the image processing module 20, and then sent to the image bus 7 and the printer interface 4.
2 to the printer 43.

The printer 43 includes a laser optical system 240 and an image forming section 239 that combines an electrophotographic method that can form images on both sides of transfer paper (image forming medium).

That is, the image data sent from the page memory 30 via the image bus 7 and the printer interface 42 is synchronized by an image data processing circuit (not shown), and is output by a laser beam 2 from a semiconductor laser oscillator (not shown).
It is output as 45.

The output laser beam 245 is shaped by a beam shaping optical system (not shown) consisting of, for example, a cylindrical lens, and then driven by a high-speed rotating motor 2 using an air bearing.
Polyhedral rotating mirror 241- rotated by 41-2
Deflected by 1. The deflected laser beam 245 is
The light is reflected by mirror 243 and mirror 244 through an fθ lens (not shown). And the protective glass 24
4-1, the exposure position 24 on the photoreceptor drum 246
An image is formed as a spot having the necessary resolution at a point 6A, and a latent image is formed on the photoreceptor drum 246 by scanning exposure at this point.

Note that the above-described deflected laser beam 245 is synchronized by being detected by a beam detector (not shown) consisting of a photodiode.

Around the photosensitive drum 246, there is a charger 247 for charging the drum surface, a developing device 248, and a transfer roller 2.
49, a cleaner 250, and a static elimination lamp 251 are provided.

This photosensitive drum 246 is driven by a drive motor (not shown).
A charger 2 which is rotationally driven at the outer circumferential speed of the VC and has a grid electrode provided opposite to the charger 2.
47, the drum surface is charged. After this, exposure position 2
The photosensitive drum 246 on which the laser beam 245 is spot-imaged and a latent image is formed at the point 46A is located at the development position 246.
It is rotated to point B at a speed of vO. At this position, the latent image on the photosensitive drum 246 is turned into a toner image by the adhesion of toner from the developing device 248. The photoreceptor drum 246 on which the toner image has been formed is continuously rotated at VO, and at the transfer position 246C, the transfer paper P is supplied at a proper timing by the paper feeding system. Thereby, the toner image on the photosensitive drum 246 is transferred onto the transfer paper P by the action of the transfer roller 249.

Note that unnecessary toner adhering to the transfer roller 249 is cleaned by a transfer roller cleaner 249-1.

The paper feeding system includes a means for selectively feeding transfer paper P as an image forming medium from three locations: two cassettes 251A and 251B and a large capacity feeder 252, and separate from the above three paper feeding means. It is comprised of a reversing paper feeding unit that inverts the transfer paper P on which an image has been formed on the first side (front side) and then refeeds the transfer paper P to form an image on the second side (back side) of the transfer paper P.

The transfer paper P in the two cassettes 251A and 251B and the large-capacity feeder 252 is selectively moved, for example, to the pickup roller 253A (or 253B, or 25
3C), paper feeding is started. Then, paper feed roller 2
54A (or 254B, or 254C), separation roller 254-IA (or 254-IB, or 254
1C), one sheet of transfer paper P is separated and fed. Furthermore, it reaches the registration roller 255 and is fed to the transfer position 246C at a predetermined timing.

Note that the elevator 252-1 of the large-capacity feeder 252 is operated in the vertical direction according to the number of transfer sheets P so that the position of the transfer sheets P at the sheet feeding section is at a substantially constant height.

Also, on the downstream side of the transfer roller 249, there is a paper transport mechanism 256, a fixing device 257, and a path switching guide 260 that switches whether to eject the image-formed transfer paper P to the outside of the machine or to guide it to the reversing paper feed section. , and a paper discharge roller 258 are provided.

The path switching guide 260 is for changing the path of the transfer paper P sent from the fixing device 257 to the direction of AA or BB as shown. For example, when the path switching guide 260 is in the state shown by the solid line in the figure, the transfer paper P advances to the path AA, passes through the sheet ejection roller 258, and then reaches the sheet ejection tray 259.
Paper is ejected on top.

Here, the case where images are formed on the first side (front side) and the second side (back side) of the transfer paper P will be described in detail.

That is, after the image forming process described above, the transfer roller 249
The transfer paper P on which image data has been formed on the first side, for example, the transfer paper P on which a toner image according to the abstract cover data has been transferred, is transferred to the fixing device 257 by the paper conveyance mechanism 256.
sent to. As a result, the toner image is fixed on the transfer paper P. Thereafter, the transfer paper P that has left the fixing device 257 is conveyed to the path BB by rotating the path switching guide 260 counterclockwise (as shown by the dotted line).

Further, the transfer paper P passes between the reversing rollers 251A and 261B and is sent to the reversing grip roller 262. and,
After the rear end of the transfer paper P passes between the reversing rollers 261A and 261B, the rotation of the grip roller 262 is stopped.

In this state, that is, while holding the transfer paper P between them, the grip roller 262 is rotated clockwise (the state shown by the dotted line).

Thereafter, by reversing the grip roller 262, the transfer paper P is sent from the reversing rollers 261A and 261C to the conveyance roller 263, and the registration roller 255 as mentioned above
The image is fed to the transfer position 246C at a predetermined timing.

At this time, a toner image corresponding to the image data on the second side (back side) of the transfer paper P, for example, the back side data of the above-mentioned abstract, is formed on the second side (back side) of the transfer paper P by the transfer roller 249. Thereafter, the transfer paper P is sent to the fixing device 257 by the paper transport mechanism 256, and the toner image on the second side (back side) of the transfer paper P is fixed onto the transfer paper P. And the fixing device 25
7, the transfer paper P advances to the path AA by turning the path switching guide 260 clockwise (the state shown by the solid line in the figure), and is transferred onto the sheet ejection tray 259 by the sheet ejection roller 258. The paper is ejected.

FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the operation display section of the copying machine.

That is, the operation display section includes the keyboard 11 for inputting data for operation, and the display panel 12 for displaying the system status and the like.

The keyboard 11 includes a start key 100 for starting copy function and file function operations, and a file key 101 for selecting file mode/copy mode.
, a search key 103 for selecting a search mode for searching filed information, an end key 125 for notifying the end of manuscript input when reading the RADF 206, and a list key 1 for outputting a search list.
27. Numeric keypad 12 for inputting various data
9, and a condition setting switch panel 105 for setting the conditions when the file mode or search mode is selected.

The display panel 12 displays a file lamp 102 representing the selected state of the file mode, a search lamp 104 representing the selected state of the search mode, and lighting to indicate completion of reading of a series of originals on the original feeding table 207 when reading the RAD F 206. They each include a reading completion lamp 126 for notifying, a wrist lamp 128 for indicating the selected state of search list output, and a condition display section 117 for displaying the condition setting state of the file mode or search mode.

The condition display section 117 is a transmissive liquid crystal display, on which is a condition setting switch panel 1 consisting of a transparent touch panel.
05 is laminated.

The condition setting switch panel 105, as shown by the dotted line,
It is composed of a plurality of switches, and the structure is such that the positions of the switches match the selected display positions of the condition display section 117, which will be described later.

FIG. 4 shows details of the condition setting when selecting the file mode in the condition display section 117 described above.

That is, the condition display section 117 includes an item selection section 118 that selects a setting item, and a condition setting section 119 that sets detailed conditions for that item. Display sections 106 to 115, display sections 146 to 148 in the item selection section 118 indicating a state in which condition setting is possible, and display section 1 in the condition setting section 119 indicating a set condition state.
At positions 20 to 124, 116, etc., switches of the condition setting switch panel 105 are arranged correspondingly.

Here, an overview of the operation of the condition display section 117 will be explained.

When the file key 101 is operated, the condition display section 1
At 17, a display for mode setting as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed. At this time, the displayed conditions are the same conditions as when the previous file operation was performed, and are indicated by black circles (.) on the condition setting section 119, which are set for each item.

In this state, if there is no need to change the set conditions, by operating the start key 100,
File operations are performed under the indicated conditions.

In addition, when you want to change the displayed conditions, display sections 106 to 115.146.147 of item selection section 118.
148, by pressing a switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the display section of the item to be changed, that item is selected. Then, the condition setting section 119
By pressing the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the display section whose settings you want to change, new settings for the conditions in that item are performed. Thereafter, by pressing the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the confirmation display section 116, the condition setting is completed.

Next, details of the condition setting items will be explained.

In FIG. 4, item selection section 1 corresponding to display section 106
Item 18 is for selecting the size of transfer paper P for outputting an abstract to be used for later retrieval after the file operation is completed. For example, as shown in the figure, the output paper size is A3A4. A3. B5. Any one can be selected from among the five types of B4. Note that when the power is turned on and when the optical disc 233 is set (default time), A4 size transfer paper P is always automatically selected.

The item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 107 is for selecting the content of the above-mentioned abstract.

The contents of the abstract include, for example, as shown in the figure, a search code (barcode, etc.), a cover page on which the first page of the manuscript is printed at the same size, and an abstract (on which the second and subsequent pages are printed in reduced size).
There are two modes: "Cover/Abstract" mode that outputs the cover (usually the cover is printed on the first side and the abstract on the second side of the transfer paper P), "Cover" mode that outputs only the above cover, and "Cover" mode that outputs the entire document. There are three types of "abstract" modes that output a reduced version. Note that the "2 cover/abstract" mode is always automatically selected by default.

The item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 108 is enabled when either of the above-mentioned abstract contents, ``cover/abstract mode'' or ``abstract'' mode, is selected. Sometimes it is used to specify the number of abstracts.

For example, the number of abstracts is “unlimited” as shown in the figure.
There are two types: and “1 piece”. In other words, when "Unlimited" is selected, all the content of the manuscript is output in the form of an abstract. Therefore, if the number of manuscripts is too large to fit on one sheet of transfer paper P, of course , the abstract will be output on multiple pages.On the other hand, if "1 page" is selected, only one abstract will be output regardless of the number of manuscripts.Therefore, if there are many manuscripts, one page will be output. If the paper does not fit on the transfer paper P, part of the document that should be output on the second and subsequent sheets will be cut.In addition, "Unlimited" is always automatically selected by default. .

The item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 109 is normally used to select the number of divisions of the abstract portion printed on the back side of the transfer paper P. That is, a reduced version of the original is output as an abstract, and the number of originals to be printed on one sheet of transfer paper P is specified at that time. In this case, for example, as shown in the figure, there are four types: "auto" 4, 9, 16'.
" are modes that can be arbitrarily selected by the operator. Note that "Auto 2" is always automatically selected by default.

The item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 110 is for selecting the printing direction of the document on the above-mentioned cover and abstract. That is, it is designed to specify whether the manuscript to be output as a cover and abstract is "vertically long" or "horizontally long". Note that "portrait" is always automatically selected by default.

The item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 111 allows you to choose between a "same size" mode, which reduces all abstracts of the manuscript to the same size, and a size proportional to the size of the manuscript, in the case of a manuscript or a mixed manuscript of multiple sizes. “Proportional” mode to reduce °
This is for selecting. Note that the "same size" mode is always automatically selected by default.

An item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 112 is for selecting an input method for a manuscript. As the manuscript input conditions, for example, as shown in the figure, there are a method of inputting the manuscript using the RADF 206 and a method of inputting the manuscript manually. Note that by default, “RAD” is always
F" is automatically selected.

The item selection section 118 corresponding to the display sections 113 and 114 is
This is for selecting further detailed conditions when "RADF" is selected as the input condition for the original document described above. That is, as an RADF original, for example, as shown in the figure, when the "RADF" is selected, a case where the inputted original is only one side (single-sided reading) or a case where the inputted original is double-sided (double-sided reading) is selected. Note that "single-sided" is always automatically selected by default. In addition, display section 1141: corresponding item selection section 11
Similarly to the RADF original described above, reference numeral 8 is used to select the conditions for file operation after the reading operation of the original set on the original paper feed table 207 is completed when "RADF" is selected. RADF files include, for example, -time/stop° and "auto" as shown in the figure. In other words, in the "stop at -" mode, the operation is stopped at - after the reading operation of the original set on the original document feed tray 207 is completed. Then, when all the originals for a series of documents have been inputted, When the end key 125 on the keyboard 11 is pressed, the abstract is output.If there are still manuscripts to be inputted continuously, the abstracts are outputted again on the manuscript feed tray 207. The remaining manuscripts are set and input is performed.Then, in the same manner as described above, when the input of manuscripts for a series of documents is completed, the end key 125 is pressed to output the abstract. be exposed.

On the other hand, in the "auto" mode, an abstract is automatically output after the reading operation of the original set on the original paper feed tray 207 is completed.In addition, in this mode, the number of originals is relatively small. Suitable for use in cases.

The item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section] 15 is for selecting the direction in which the document is set at the reading reference position of the scanner 41. The direction in which the original is set is as follows:
For example, as shown in the figure, there are "vertical" where the width direction of the original corresponds to the main scanning direction of the scanner 41, and "horizontal" where the longitudinal direction of the original corresponds.

The item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 146 is for selecting the size of the document to be read by the scanner 41 described above. For example, as shown in the figure, the size of the original is A5. A4. A3゜B5. Any one can be selected from among the five types of B4.

The item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 147 is for selecting the type of document to be read by the scanner 41 described above. There are various types of manuscripts, for example, as shown in the figure, there are three types: "Text/Photo" manuscript with text and photographs, "Text" manuscript with only text, and "Photo" manuscript with only photographs. You can choose from among them.

The item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 148 is for selecting the reading density of the document.

The reading density includes, for example, "automatic" and "manual". With "Auto", the density of the document is automatically read and the results are fed back to ensure optimal density correction is always performed. Further, in the "manual" mode, as shown in the figure, the operator can set the desired density according to the density of the document itself.

FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b) show an example of an abstract output when a registration operation is performed in the file mode in this apparatus.

On the cover of the abstract, that is, the surface 800 of the transfer paper P, the data of the first page of one registered document is printed in the cover document printing area 801, as shown in FIG. 5(a). . In addition, there are barcode BCs that represent search information such as volume numbers and file numbers necessary for later document searches.
DI, number string 80 that digitizes this barcode BCDI
3, and a barcode BCD2 and a numeric string 806 having the same content as the above barcode BCDI and numeric string 803 are printed, respectively. Note that the barcode BCD2 and number string 806 are the same as the barcode BCDI and number string 8.
It is designed to be printed in the opposite direction to 03.

Further, the barcodes BCDI and BCD2 are placed at substantially symmetrical positions with the center of the abstract as the center. Therefore, when searching for a document, even if the abstract is placed upside down on the original glass 220, the barcode BCDI or BCD2 can be read by reading at one predetermined location. . Also, please check the barcode BCDI or BCD in advance.
Since the range for reading 2 is determined, recognition can be performed very easily.

On the other hand, on the back side 807 of the transfer paper P, as shown in FIG. It is printed in the following format. Then, page numbers 809 to 810 are printed on each member. In addition, a barcode BCD1 representing search information such as a volume number and file number required for later document searching, a number string 803 that is a numerical representation of this barcode BCDI, and a barcode that is the same as the above barcode BCDI and number string 803. BCD2 and a number string 806 are printed in the same manner as on the surface 800 of the transfer paper P described above.

The above search information includes, for example, a volume number as an optical disk number assigned to each optical disk 233, a file number indicating the number of document information in each optical disk 233, and a memory in which document information is stored. date(
It consists of date information), a verification ID code number used by a user such as an individual or an organization, and a modular check character that is a number to check whether the barcode has been read correctly.

The above-mentioned volume number indicates which optical disk 233 among the many optical disks 233 stores this document information, and when a new optical disk 233 with unregistered document information is loaded into the optical disk device 51. This is a consecutive number of several digits (for example, 3 digits) that is automatically issued by the basic system unit 1.

The above-mentioned file number is used to identify which document information corresponds to among the numerous pieces of document information stored in the specified optical disc 233, and is assigned to each document according to the order in which it is registered on the optical disc 233. It is a number of several digits (for example, 4 digits).

The storage date and ID code number (for example, 5 digits for both) are used to solve the problem that when there are multiple aircraft, the above 7-digit number will always result in document information with the same number. This makes it possible to almost eliminate the possibility that document information with the same number will occur even if it is passed through multiple aircraft.

New date information is always issued by a time-only IC (not shown) backed up by a battery included in the CPU 10 of FIG. 1 mentioned above.

Incidentally, a bar code consisting of identification information unrelated to each condition of the above-mentioned search information is attached to a file operation continuation instruction form and a document separation identification form, which will be described later.

Figure 6 shows the written barcode BCDI (BCD2
) is a concrete representation of the image information.

In other words, 5 types of search key information are expressed as 13-digit barcodes, and the volume number (3
digit), file number (4 digits), memory date (4 digits), ID
Code number (1 digit), modular check character (1 digit)
digit) in order of (expletive).

Also, at the bottom of the barcode BCDI (BCD2),
A number string 803 (806) corresponding to each key information is written. Here, for example, the volume number "491
”, file number “2345”, storage date r9908J
, ID code number "0", and modular check character "8". In this case, r99 of the above date information
08J indicates September 8, 1989.

In addition, the "month" information for October, November, and December is rOJ for October, "1" for November, "2" for December, and "4" for the information on the tens place of "day". is added and displayed. Therefore, for example, November 8, 1989 is r9148J, which can be distinguished from r9108J for January 8, 1989.

Next, an example of the operation of the copying apparatus will be described.

FIG. 7 shows an example of operations in document registration and abstract creation.

For example, right now, there are multiple sheets (M sheets) of originals on the scanner 41.
Assume that the ADF 206 and the optical disc 233 are set in the first disc device 51, respectively. Then, the CPU 10 detects the attachment of the optical disk 233, and the volume number, number of registered files, unregistered space capacity, etc. as the registration status of the optical disk 233 due to access are displayed on the display panel 12.

At this time, if the optical disc 233 is a new optical disc 233 with no document information registered, initialization processing is performed. As the initialization process, under the control from the basic system section 1,
When the optical disc 233 is formatted, a volume number is issued and registered in the search information area of the optical disc 233. In addition, I other than the volume number
The D code number and the like are also registered using the keyboard 11.

Then, when it is confirmed through the message on the display panel 12 that the document can be registered, a reading start button (not shown) on the keyboard 11 is pressed, and the document information on the first page is read by the scanner 41. After being converted into a signal and subjected to various image processing such as filtering processing and gradation processing, it is temporarily stored in the page memory 30 (here, tentatively referred to as page A) via the image bus 7. . Subsequently, the stored image data is stored at C0.
After the amount of data is compressed by the DEC 21, it is stored on the optical disc 233 via the optical disc device 51.

At the same time, under the control of the basic system section 1, a four-digit file number is assigned to each document according to the order in which the document information is registered on the optical disc 233. The file number issued here is the optical disc 2
33 is registered in the search information area of the optical disc 233.

On the other hand, in the image data stored in the page memory 30,
A bar code as search information consisting of the volume number, file number, etc. and image data of a number string are added. The document information of the first page to which the barcode and the image data of the number string are added is sent via the image bus 7 and the printer interface 42, respectively, and the printer 43 prints the cover of the abstract.

Next, the document information on the second page is sent to the scanner 4 in the same way as the first page.
1 is converted into an electrical signal and temporarily stored in the page memory 30 via the image bus 7.

Furthermore, the stored image data is -d, C0DE
After the amount of data is compressed by C21, it is stored on the optical disc 233 via the optical disc device 51.

On the other hand, the image data stored in the page memory 30 is 1
/4 (area ratio: 1/16) reduction processing is performed. Various processing methods can be considered for this reduction processing, but here, the image data is compressed by simple thinning processing.

The image data compressed to 1/16 is temporarily stored in a specific page memory 30 (here, tentatively referred to as page 8) allocated for the back side of the abstract.

In this way, the above processing is performed in order until the 18th page or the final page. Furthermore, similar to the first page, search information consisting of a barcode and a number string is added as key information at the time of search.

As mentioned above, the document information on the back side of the abstract with search information added is as follows:
The information is sent via the image bus 7 and the printer interface 42, and is formed by the printer 43 on the back side of the abstract transfer paper P on which the front side has already been printed.

Further, for documents from pages 18 to 33, search information is added and reduced images are printed on the front side of the second page in the same manner as the creation procedure for the back side of the first page.

Further, for documents of 33 pages or more, search information is added to the reduced images and printed on the front or back side of the transfer paper P every 16 pages.

As described above, the original information is stored on the optical disc as image data.
33, and the front side of the first transfer paper P is the document information of the first page, the back side of the first sheet, or 2
A plurality of abstracts are obtained in which reduced documents representing the entire document information are recorded on the subsequent transfer sheets P.

FIG. 8 shows an example of operation in document retrieval and copying.

For example, assume that an abstract is set on the original glass 220 of the scanner 41 and an optical disc 233 is set on the optical disc device 51. Then, using the same control as when registering a document, the CPU 10 detects the attachment of the optical disk 233, and the accessed information such as the registration status of the optical disk 233, such as the volume number, number of registered files, file number, unregistered space capacity, etc., is displayed on the display panel 12. will be displayed.

This makes it possible to confirm to some extent whether the document information corresponding to the abstract is registered on the optical disc 233. Further, at this time, various search modes such as copy page can be set using the keyboard 11.

Then, document search is performed by the display on the display panel 12.
After confirming that copying is possible, a copy button (not shown) on the keyboard 1 is pressed, and the barcode BCDI (BOD5) recorded in the abstract is read by the scanner 41. As a result, CPUl0
Then, search information is detected from the barcode BCDI (BOD5).

Thereafter, the detected search information is compared with the search information on the optical disc 233. That is, first, a check is made to see if the volume number registered in the search information area of the optical disc 233 matches the volume number obtained from the abstract, and if they match, then a match is made with the file number obtained from the abstract. It is checked whether or not the item to be searched is registered in the search information area of the optical disc 233, that is, a search is performed.

As a result, if there is a matching file number, image data is read out from the image data area corresponding to the file number in units of one buyer. Then, the image data read from the optical disk device 51 is
21 and then temporarily stored in the page memory 30 via the image bus 7. This page memory 30
The image data stored in is sent via the image bus 7 and the printer interface 42, respectively, to the printer 43.
It is printed on transfer paper P at the first purchaser level.

In the above manner, printing is performed up to the last page.

On the other hand, if the volume number of the optical disc 233 installed is different from the volume number obtained from the abstract,
The document search is stopped, and a message such as "Volume number is incorrect" is displayed on the display panel 12. Further, if the volume numbers match but other contents such as file numbers do not match, a message such as "No matching document" is displayed on the display panel 12, and the document search is stopped.

As described above, original manuscript information can be easily obtained from the abstract immediately.

FIGS. 9(a) to 9(j) show examples of display on the condition display section 117 during file operation.

That is, the state of the display 117a shown in FIG. 9(a) is as follows.
While the condition display section 117 is displaying the mode setting shown in FIG. 4, the display section 11
As the manuscript input condition of the item selection section 118 corresponding to 2.
After "Manual" is selected, the condition setting switch panel 10 corresponding to the confirmation display section 116 of the condition setting section 119
5 is displayed on the condition display section 117 when the switch above is pressed. In this case, for example, "File mode (manual)", "Please place the original on the original glass and press the start key", and "
"Cancel" is displayed.

The state of the display 117b shown in FIG. 9(b) changes on the condition display section 117 according to changes in the status of the file operation executed by operating the start key 100 in accordance with the instructions on the display 117a. This is what is displayed. In this case, for example, "File mode (manual)", "Filing!j1", and "Filing the XXth manuscript." are displayed.

The state of the display 117c shown in FIG. 9(c) is displayed on the condition display section 117 at the end of the file operation for the document set on the document glass 220 described above. In this case, for example, select "File mode (manual)" and select "The original on the original glass has been filed. XXth page."

Place the next original on the original glass and press the start key. To end the file, press the exit key. Output the abstract. ”, and rRADF, RAD
Continue file operation in F file mode. " is displayed.

The state of the display 117d shown in FIG. 9(d) is such that when the condition display section 117 is displaying the mode setting shown in FIG. 4, the item corresponding to the display section 112 is selected. “RADF” as the manuscript input condition for section 118
is selected, and furthermore, after "-time stop °" is selected as the RADF file in the item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 114, the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the confirmation display section 116 of the condition setting section] 19 is selected. When the switch is pressed, it is displayed on the condition display section] 17. In this case, for example, "File mode (R
ADF)J, rPlease set the original in the RADF and press the start key. ” and “Cancel” are displayed.

The state of the display 117e shown in FIG. 9(e) changes on the condition display section 117 in response to changes in the status of the file operation executed by operating the start key 100 in accordance with the instructions on the display 117d. This is what is displayed. In this case, for example, [File mode (RADF)]
J, "Filing!", "Filing XXth manuscript", and "Cancel" are displayed.

The state of the display 117f shown in FIG. 9(f) is as follows.
This is displayed on the condition expression section 117 when the file operation for all documents set in the ADF 206 is completed. In this case, for example, "File mode (RADF - time stop) J, all documents in rRADF have been filed. XX sheets. To continue filing from RADF, set the document in RADF and press the start key. File To exit, press the exit key. The abstract will be output." and "Manual, continue file operation in manual file mode." will be displayed.

The state of the display 117g shown in FIG. 9(g) changes on the condition display section 117 in response to the termination of the file operation by operating the end key 125 in accordance with the instruction of the display 117C or the instruction of the display 117f. This is what is displayed. In this case, for example, "Outputting abstract." is displayed.

The state of the display 117h shown in FIG. 9(h) is such that when the condition display section 117 is displaying the mode setting shown in FIG. 4, the item corresponding to the display section 112 is selected. “RADF” as the manuscript manual requirement for section 118
is selected, and after "Auto" is selected as the RADF file in the item selection section 118 corresponding to the display section 114, the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the confirmation display section 116 of the condition setting section 119 is pressed. According to the conditions set by
This is displayed on the condition display section 117 at the end of the file operation for all manuscripts loaded into the DF 206. In this case, for example, all manuscripts in "File Mode (RADF Auto)" and rRADF were filed. XX pieces. Ends the file operation. " is displayed.

The state of the display 1171 shown in FIG. 9(i) is such that when the condition display section 117 is displaying the mode setting shown in FIG. 4, the item corresponding to the display section 112 is selected. “RADF” as the manuscript input condition for section 118
is selected, the confirmation display section 11 of the condition setting section 119
If you want to set the conditions by pressing the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to 6,
This is displayed on the condition display section 117 when a file operation continuation command sheet, which will be described later, is detected at the end of the file operation for all documents set in the RADF 206 described above. In this case, for example, select "File mode (RADF) J" and "Detect continuation command form".
Did. Place the next original in the RADF and press the start key. The current number of files is XX. " is displayed.

The state of the display 117J shown in FIG. 9(j) is that when the condition display section 117 is displaying the mode setting shown in FIG. 4, the item corresponding to the display section 112 is selected. “RADF” as the manuscript input condition for section 118
is selected, the confirmation display section 11 of the condition setting section 119
If you want to set the conditions by pressing the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to 6,
This is displayed on the condition display section 117 when a document separation identification sheet, which will be described later, is detected during the file operation of the original set in the RAD F 206 described above. In this case, for example, "Document Separation Identification Form Detected. After outputting the abstract, file operation will continue."

" is displayed.

FIG. 10 shows changes in the display state on the condition display section 117 during the above-described file operation.

For example, when the condition display section 117 is displaying the mode setting shown in FIG. 4,
When “Manual” is selected as the manuscript input condition,
The display state in the condition display section 117 is as shown in the display 117a.
- Display 117b - Display 117c are changed in this order. That is, in the display for mode setting, the display unit 112
When the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to "manual" in the condition setting section 119 is pressed, "manual" is selected as the document input condition in the item selection section 118. Then, by pressing the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the confirmation display section 116 of the condition setting section 119,
The display on the condition display section 117 is changed from the mode setting display to the display 117a.

In a state where operation instructions for the operator are displayed, when the operator sets a document on the document glass 220 according to the instructions on the display 117a and further operates the start key 100, the document on the document glass 220 is read. is started and the file operation is performed. At this time, the display state on the condition display section 117 is changed from display 117a to display 117b, and a message indicating which page of the manuscript is currently being filed (registered) is displayed. Is displayed.

On the other hand, when the above-described display 117a is displayed on the condition display section 117, if the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the display section of "Cancel" is pressed, the file operation will not be executed, and the condition display section The state of the display on 117 is returned to the display for mode setting described above.

When the file operation is completed while the condition display section 117 is displaying the display 117b, the display state on the condition display section 117 changes from the display 117b to the display 117c. Ru. Then, a message indicating that the original on the original glass 220 has been filed and the number of the original in a series of documents, as well as instructions for the subsequent operation, are sent to the user to continuously file the original from the original glass 220. When performing input, open the original glass 2.
20, and if you want to finish the file operation and output the abstract, press the end key 125, and then proceed to start the file operation from the RADF 206. If the process is to be continued, a message is displayed asking the user to operate the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the RADF display area.

When the operator sets the original on the original glass 220 and operates the start key 100 while the above-mentioned display 117c is displayed on the condition display section 117, reading of the original on the original glass 220 starts. and the file operation is executed. Further, the display state on the condition display section 117 is changed from the state of display 117C to the state of display 117b described above.

Furthermore, when the above-mentioned display 117c is displayed on the condition display section 117, when a switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the RADF display section is operated, the display on the condition display section 117 changes. The state is changed from the display 117C to the display 117d, and the machine is set to a state where it is possible to input a document from the RADF 206 in the "-stop" mode. The input operation is processed as a continuation of the previous original input from the original glass 220. In other words, the condition display section 117 displays a display 117C that reads, for example, "The original on the original glass has been filed. 10th sheet." In the displayed state, RADF
When the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the display part is operated, the first sheet of the document set in the RADF 206 is processed as the 11th sheet according to the display 117d on the condition display section 117, and the same It will be filed as a series of documents.

On the other hand, when the end key 125 is operated while the above-mentioned display 117C is displayed on the condition display section 117, the series of document inputs is ended. Then, the display state on the condition display section 117 is changed from the display 117C to the display 117g, and the above-mentioned abstract is output.

When the output of the abstract is completed, the display state on the condition display section 117 is returned from the display state 117g to the display state for mode setting.

Note that if the above-mentioned display 117C is displayed on the condition display section 117 and is left unattended for a certain period of time (for example, about 1 minute), the abstract will be automatically output, and The display state on the condition display section 117 is also changed from a display 117c to a display 117g to a display for mode setting.

Next, while the condition display section 117 is displaying the mode setting shown in FIG.
Assume that "-time stop" is selected as the DF file.

Then, the display state in the condition display section 117 is changed from the display state for mode setting to the display state 117d. That is, in the display for mode setting, "RADF" of the condition setting section 119 for the display section 112
When the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to " is pressed, "RADF" is selected as the original input condition in the item selection section 118. Also, when the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to When the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to "-hour stop" in the condition setting section 119 is pressed, "-hour stop" is selected as the RADF file in the item selection section 118. , a condition setting switch panel 1 corresponding to the confirmation display section 116 of the condition setting section 119;
By pressing the switch on 05, the display on the condition display section 117 changes from the display for mode setting to display 1.
The state is changed to 17d.

In a state where operation instructions for the operator are displayed, when the operator sets a document on the document feed tray 207 according to the instructions on the display 117d and further operates the start key 100, the document is placed on the document feed tray 207. Reading of the original is started, and the file operation is executed. At this time, the display state on the condition display section 117 is changed from display 117d to display 117e, and a message indicating how many sheets of original are currently being filed is displayed. .

On the other hand, when the above-mentioned display 117d is displayed on the condition display section 117, if the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the display section of "Cancel" is pressed, the file operation will not be executed, and the condition display section The state of the display on 117 is returned to the display for mode setting described above.

When the above-mentioned display 117e is displayed on the condition display section 117, that is, when the file operation is being executed, the condition setting switch panel 1 corresponds to the display section of abort.
When the switch 05 is pressed, the file operation is stopped after the reading operation of the document currently in the file is completed, and the display state on the condition display section 117 is returned to the display 117d described above.

In addition, the above-mentioned display 117e in the condition display section 117
is displayed, if the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the abort display part is not pressed, when all the originals set on the original document feed tray 207 have been read, Condition display section 11
The state of the display on 7 changes from the state of display 117e to display 117
The state is changed to f. Then, a message indicating that all the originals on the original feed tray 207 have been filed and the number of originals input so far, and instructions for the subsequent operation, that is, the same series of documents will be sent to the RADF 2.
If you want to input a manuscript from 06, you will be prompted to place the manuscript on the manuscript feed table 207 and press the start key 100.If you want to finish the file operation and output the abstract, you will be prompted to press the end key 125. A guidance to operate the operation is displayed, and a guidance to operate the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the manual display area is displayed if the operation of inputting the original from the original glass 220 is to be continued.

When the above-described display 117f is displayed on the condition display section 117, when the operator sets a document on the document feed tray 207 and further operates the start key 100, the RADF 206 starts reading the document. , the file operation is performed. Further, the display state on the condition display section 117 is changed from the display 117f to the above-described display 117e.

Further, when the above-mentioned display 117f is displayed on the condition display section 117, when a switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the manual display section is operated, the display on the condition display section 117 changes. The state is changed from the display 117f to the above-described display 117a, and the machine is set to a state in which inputting an original from the original glass 220 is possible. In this case, the manual operation of the document from the document glass 220 is processed as a continuation of the previous input of the document from the document feed table 207. In other words, in the condition display section 117, for example, all rRADF manuscripts have been filed. 10 pieces. "Display 11
7f is displayed, when the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the manual display part is operated, the display 117 on the condition display section 117
The original set on the original glass 220 according to step a is processed as the 11th original, and is filed as the same series of documents. Therefore, the input original from the original document feed table 207 and the input original from the original glass 220 can be processed as the same file.

On the other hand, when the end key 125 is operated while the above-mentioned display 117f is being displayed on the condition display section 117, the series of document inputs is ended. Then, the display state on the condition display section 117 is changed from the display 117f to the display 117g, and the above-mentioned abstract is output.

When the output of the abstract is completed, the state of the display on the condition display section 117 or the state of the display 117g is returned to the state of display for mode setting.

Note that if the above-mentioned display 117f is displayed on the condition display section 117 and is left unattended for a certain period of time (for example, about 1 minute), the abstract will be automatically output and The display state on the condition display section 117 is also changed from the display 1]7f state to the display state 117g to the display state for mode setting.

Next, while the condition display section 117 is displaying the mode setting shown in FIG.
Assume that "auto" is selected as the DF file. Then, the display state in the condition display section 117 is changed from the display state for mode setting to the display state 117d. That is, when the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to "RADF" in the condition setting section 119 for the display section 112 is pressed in the display for mode setting, "RADF" is set as the document input condition in the item selection section 118.
"RADF" has been selected. Also, when the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to "AUTO" in the condition setting section 119 for the display section 114 is pressed in the display for mode setting, the item selection This means that "automatic" has been selected as the RADF file of section 118. After this, the confirmation display section 1 of the condition setting section 119
By pressing the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to 16, the display on the condition display section 117 changes from the mode setting display to the display 117d.

In a state where operation instructions for the operator are displayed, when the operator sets a document on the document feed tray 207 according to the instructions on the display 117d and further operates the start key 100, the document is placed on the document feed tray 207. Reading of the original is started, and the file operation is executed. At this time, the display state on the condition display section 117 is changed from display 117d to display 117e, and a message indicating how many sheets of original are currently being filed is displayed. .

On the other hand, when the above-mentioned display 117d is displayed on the condition display section 117, if the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the display section of "Cancel" is pressed, the file operation will not be executed, and the condition display section 1] The state of the display above 7 is returned to the display for mode setting described above.

In a state where the above-mentioned display 117e is displayed on the condition display section 117, that is, when a file operation is being executed, the condition setting switch panel 1 corresponding to the abort display part
When the switch 05 is pressed, the file operation is stopped after the reading operation of the document currently in the file is completed, and the display state on the condition display section 117 is returned to the above-described state of the display 117d.

In addition, the above-mentioned display 117e in the condition display section 117
is displayed, if the switch on the condition setting switch panel 105 corresponding to the abort display part is not pressed, when all the originals set on the original document feed tray 207 have been read, Condition display section 11
The state of the display on 7 changes from the state of display 117e to display 117
The state is changed to h. Then, a message is displayed indicating that all the originals on the original paper feed table 207 have been filed, the number of input originals so far, and the end of the file operation.

Thereafter, when a certain period of time (for example, about 2 seconds) has elapsed while the above-mentioned display 117h is being displayed on the condition display section 117, the state of the display on the condition display section 117 will be displayed. The state of display 117h is changed to the state of display 117g, and the above-mentioned abstract is output.

When the output of the abstract is completed, the state of the display on the condition display section 117 or the state of the display 117g is returned to the state of display for mode setting.

Here, the above file operation when using the file operation continuation instruction form will be explained.

The file operation continuation instruction sheet is, for example, a sheet of transfer paper P on which a bar code or the like consisting of identification information indicating a continuation instruction is printed in the same way as the above-mentioned abstract.

For example, suppose that a file operation continuation instruction form is attached to the end of the original set in the RADF 206 while RADF'' is selected as the input condition for the original.Then, the original input operation from the RAD F 206 It is possible to continue to do so.

That is, the above-described display 11 in the condition display section 117
7e is displayed, that is, while the file operation is being executed, if a file operation continuation command sheet is detected when all the documents set in the RADF 206 have been read, the display state on the condition display section 117 changes. Display 1] The state of display 1171 changes from the state of 7e.

Then, a message indicating the detection of the file operation continuation command paper, the number of files that have been filed up to now, and instructions for the subsequent operation, that is, a continuous series of documents, is sent to the RADF 2.
A message prompting the user to set the document to be input from 06 on the document feed tray 207 and operate the start key 100 is displayed.

While the above-mentioned display 1] 71 is displayed on the condition display section 117, the operator sets a document on the document feed tray 207 according to the instructions on the display 1171, and then operates the start key 100. Then, reading of the original on the original document feed tray 207 is started, and a file operation is executed. At this time, the display state on the condition display section 117 is changed from display 1171 to display 117e, and a message indicating how many sheets of original are currently being filed is displayed. .

As a result, R
It becomes possible to file process a plurality of documents set in the ADF 206 as a continuous series of documents.

FIG. 11 schematically shows changes in the display state on the condition display section 117 during the above file operation when a document separation identification sheet is used.

The document separation identification sheet is, for example, a bar code printed on transfer paper P containing identification information indicating document separation, in the same manner as the above-mentioned abstract.

For example, if "RADF" is selected as the input condition for the above-mentioned original, the original set in the RADF 206 consists of multiple documents, and a document separation identification sheet is inserted between these documents. do. This makes it possible to perform input operations for multiple documents at once using the RADF 206.

That is, the above-described display 11 in the condition display section 117
7e is displayed, that is, when a file operation is being executed, if a document separation identification sheet is detected during the reading operation of a document set in the RADF 206, the display state on the condition display section 117 is displayed. The state of display 117e is changed to the state of display 117j. Then, a message is displayed indicating that the file operation will continue after the document separation identification paper is detected and the abstract is output.

After this, when a certain period of time has elapsed while the above-mentioned display] 17j is displayed on the condition display section 117, the state of the display on the condition display section 117 changes to display 1.
The state of display 17j is changed to the state of display 117g, and the above-mentioned abstract is output.

When the output of the abstract is finished, the display status on the condition display section 117 changes from the display 117g to the display 117e described above.
state, and file operations are performed on subsequent documents.

As a result, even if a plurality of documents separated by document separation and identification sheets are set together in the RADF 206, they can be individually processed as different documents.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the above-mentioned file operation continuation instruction form used when continuing manual operation of the original from the RADF 206.

That is, on both sides of the file operation continuation instruction sheet 900, that is, on the front and back sides of the transfer paper P, a message indicating that this is a file operation continuation instruction sheet and identification information indicating that it is a continuation instruction sheet (for example, Barcode BCDa representing 6 digits 0), this barcode B
A number string 901 that digitizes CDa, and a barcode BC with the same content as the above barcode BCDa and number string 901.
Db and a number string 902 are printed respectively. The bar code BCDb and the number string 902 are printed in the opposite direction to the bar food BCDa and the number string 901.

In addition, the above barcodes BCDa and BCDb are
They are attached at approximately symmetrical positions with respect to the center of the . Therefore, when inputting a document, for example, even if the file operation continuation instruction form 900 is read upside down or upside down, the barcode BCDa or BCDb can be read by reading at one predetermined location. There is. Also, in advance, barcode B
Since the range for reading CDa or BCDb is determined, recognition can be performed very easily.

FIG. 13 shows a method of setting a document on the document feed tray 207 during the file operation described above when using a file operation continuation instruction sheet.

That is, the RADF206 used in this example
The documents set on the document feed tray 207 are taken in in order from the top.

For this reason, for example, a document consisting of M (N<M) pages can be divided into the first half (manuscript from page 1 to page N) and the second half (manuscript from page N+1).
When inputting the original documents separately (from page 1 to page M), the latter half of the original is first set on the document feed table 207. Then, a file operation continuation instruction form 900 is attached at the bottom of the page, that is, below the N+1 page of the document.

17e is displayed on the condition display section 117, and the documents on the document feed tray 207 are the Mth page, M-1st page, M -2nd page to N+1st page are imported one after another. Finally, the above file operation continuation instruction form 90
0 is taken in, and it is recognized from the information on this paper 900 whether or not to continue inputting the original. Then, as described above, the reading of the original is temporarily interrupted, and the state of the display on the condition display section 117 changes to the display 117.
The state e is changed to the state shown in display 1171.

Assume that in response to this display 117i, the operator issues an instruction to start a file operation after setting the remaining first half of the document on the document feed tray 207. Then, the documents on the document feed tray 207 are the Nth page, N-1st page,
Pages N-2 to 1 are read one after another. As a result, the manuscript from page 1 to page N in the first half of the document is
The second half of the document, the N+1-th page, can be subsequently filed, making it possible to process a series of M sheets of document as the same document.

In this way, when the number of documents to be filed is large and cannot be set on the document feed table 207 at the same time, the documents are separated and the file operation continuation instruction form 900 is placed at the end of the document to be input first. By adding , it is possible to automatically continue file operations. Therefore, it is possible to RA a large number of manuscripts in several parts.
When inputting data from the DF 206, it is possible to prevent mistakes such as erroneously ending a series of file operations midway through, resulting in one document being divided into multiple files and filed.

Note that this is not limited to the case where the document is input in two parts, and if the input cannot be completed even with two inputs, the file operation continuation command form 900 is detected in the same way at the end of reading the document. By setting this to , it is possible to input the original document several times.

FIG. 14 shows an example of the document separation identification sheet used when inputting documents from the RADF 206 for a plurality of documents at once.

That is, on both sides of the document separation = separate layer paper 950, that is, on the front and back sides of the transfer paper P, a message indicating that this is a document separation identification paper and identification information indicating that it is a separation identification paper (for example, A barcode BCDc representing 6 digits 9), a number string 951 that is a numerical representation of this barcode BCDc, and a barcode BCDd and number string 95 with the same content as the above barcode BCDc and number string 951.
2 are printed on each. Note that the barcode BCDd and the number string 952 are the same as the barcode BCD.
c and the number string 951 are printed in the opposite direction.

In addition, the above barcodes BCDc and BCDd are
They are attached at approximately symmetrical positions with respect to the center of the . Therefore, even if the front and back and top and bottom of the document separation and identification form 950 are read in reverse when inputting a document, the barcode BCDc or BCDd can be read by reading at one predetermined location. . Furthermore, since the range for reading the barcode BCDc or BCDd is determined in advance, recognition can be performed very easily.

FIG. 15 shows a method of setting a document on the document feed tray 207 during the above file operation when document separation and identification paper is used.

That is, the RADF206 used in this example
The documents set on the document feed tray 207 are taken in in order from the top.

For this reason, for example, when document A, document B, and document C are manually processed at the same time, the documents are set on the document feed table 207 in the order of document A, document B, and document C from the bottom. and,
Between each document, that is, between page M of document A and page 1 of document B, and between page M of document B and document C.
A document separation identification sheet 950 is inserted between each page and the first page.

In this state, when the file operation is started, display 117e is displayed on the condition display section 117, and the documents on the document feed tray 207 are first page 1 in order from page M of document C. are imported one after another. and,
After the first page of document C, the document separation identification sheet 950 is taken in, and the document separation is recognized from the information on this sheet 950. Then, as described above, the reading of the document is temporarily interrupted, and the state of the display on the condition display section 117 changes from the state of display 117e to display 1.
17j.

As a result, each manuscript from page 1 to page M of document C described above is filed as one document, and the display state on the condition display section 117 changes from display 117j to display 117g. be changed. Then, an abstract for this document C is output.

After this, that is, when the output of the abstract for document C is finished, the display state on the condition display section 117 is displayed on the display 117.
The state shown in g is changed to the state shown in display 117e, and then among the originals on the original paper feed table 207, the first page of document B is sequentially taken in from the Mth page. Then, after the first page of document B, the document separation identification sheet 950
is taken in, and the division of the document is recognized from the information on this paper 950. Then, as described above, the reading of the original is temporarily interrupted, and the display state on the condition display section 117 is changed from the state of the display 117e to the state of the display 117j.

As a result, each manuscript from page 1 to page M of document B described above is filed as one document, and the display state on the condition display section] 17 changes from the state of display 117j to the state of display 117g. changed to. Then, an abstract for this document B is output.

In this way, when the output of the abstract for document B is finished,
The state of the display on the condition display section 117 is changed from the state of display 117g to the state of display 117e.
Pages are imported one after another. As a result, document A becomes
You can file it separately from document B or document C.
It becomes possible to process multiple different documents individually.

In this way, when the number of originals is relatively small or the number of documents to be filed is large, the documents are set all at once on the document feed tray 207, and document separation and identification is performed between each document. By inserting the paper 950, it is possible to input documents from the document feed table 207 for a plurality of different documents.

Therefore, even if multiple documents are set in the RADF 206 at once, the document separation identification paper 95
Since it is possible to file the original before 0 detection and the original after inspection as separate documents, it is possible to prevent mistakes such as erroneously filing them as one document.

Note that, not only when inputting three documents, but also when inputting several documents into one, by setting the document separation identification paper 950 so that it is detected between documents.
It is possible to read the document by inputting the original at the same time.

As described above, even after starting the document input operation, the operator can arbitrarily stop the input operation.

That is, by operating the "stop" display part of the display indicating that the file operation is being executed, a series of operations such as inputting a document can be stopped midway. As a result, even if a document different from the document to be filed is set on the document feed tray, the operation can be stopped as soon as the error is noticed. Therefore, wasteful use of time and recording capacity can be minimized, and manuscripts can be managed efficiently.

Furthermore, it is possible to specify in advance whether or not the series of operations is to be automatically terminated when reading of all documents set on the document feed table is completed.

That is, before starting the manual operation of the document, it is possible to specify whether or not the series of operations is to be automatically terminated when the input operation of the document is completed. With this, it will not automatically close if there is a manuscript added, and it will automatically close if there is no manuscript added.
You can freely change the settings. Therefore, there is no need for the operator to wait near the apparatus until the inputting operation of the original is completed, allowing efficient operation.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention.

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily and easily register/search images at a low cost, and also to realize efficient image management. An imaging storage device can be provided.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the case where the present invention is applied to a copying machine.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the copying machine, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the operation display section, FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining details of setting items when setting the mode, and FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an abstract; FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of a barcode; FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a file operation; FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a search operation. Flowchart, Figure 9 is a diagram shown to explain an example of display on the condition display section during file operation, Figure 1
Figure 0 is a diagram shown to explain the change in the display state on the condition display section during file operation, and Figure 11 is the display state on the condition display section during file operation when document separation identification paper is used. Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a file operation continuation command form, and Fig. 13 is a diagram showing the document feeding during file operation when the file operation continuation command form is used. Figure 14 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of document separation identification paper, and Figure 15 is a diagram showing how to set a document on the stand. Figure 15 is a diagram showing the document feed during file operation when document separation identification paper is used. FIG. 3 is a diagram shown to explain a method of setting a document on a paper stand. 1...Basic system section, 2...Image processing section, 3.Memory section, 4.Input/output section, 5...Image storage section, 6..
System bus, 7...image bus, 10...CPU. 11...Keyboard, 12...Display panel, 13.
- Main memory, 14... Basic system interface, 15... Magnetic disk device, 16... Floppy disk device, 17... External input/output interface,
20... Image processing module, 21... C0DEC
. 30... Page memory, 31... Buffer memory,
40... Scanner interface, 41... Scanner, 42... Printer interface, 43... Printer, 50... Optical disk interface, 51.
...Optical disk device, 100...Start key 105...
・Condition setting switch panel, 117...Condition display section,
118...Item selection section, 19...Condition setting section, 1
25...End key 126...Reading completion lamp,
206...RADF (automatic reversing document feeder), 2
07...Original feed table, 220...Original glass,
223...Fluorescent lamp, 227...Imaging lens, 2
28... CCD sensor, 233... Optical disk, 2
39... Image forming section, 240... Laser optical system, 2
46... Photosensitive drum, 247... Charger, 248... Developer, 249... Transfer roller, 25
1A251B...Cassette, 252...Large capacity feeder, 257...Fixing unit, 900...File operation continuation instruction paper, 950...Document separation identification paper, BCD
I. BCD2 BCDa, BCDb, BCDc. BCDd...Barcode, P...Transfer paper. MI 6th Ward Applicant's Representative Patent Attorney Takehiko Suzue 1st Ward, Ogi Ward, 2nd Ward, Rattan Ward, CDb, City Mu 1st Ward (2 Powers: Set Suu), Capital Paper Road 13, Ward 15th Ward

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A reading means for reading image information on a plurality of originals, a storage means for storing the image information read by the reading means in a storage medium, and a reading operation in which the plurality of originals are continuously read by the reading means. An image forming storage device comprising: instruction means for instructing to stop the reading operation by the reading means and the storage operation by the storage means. (2) a reading means for reading image information on a plurality of originals; a storage means for storing the image information read by the reading means in a storage medium; and completion of a reading operation for successively reading the plurality of originals by the reading means. An image forming storage device comprising: an instruction means for instructing whether or not to automatically terminate a reading operation by the reading means and a storage operation by the storage means. (3) a reading means for reading image information on a plurality of originals; a storage means for storing the image information read by the reading means in a storage medium; and completion of a reading operation for successively reading the plurality of originals by the reading means. The image may further include an instruction means for instructing whether the reading operation by the reading means and the storage operation by the storage means are to be automatically ended or not to be ended until a specific instruction is input. Formative memory.