JPH07105137A - Data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent a data processor which can make instructions by using a mark sheet, from being misused or abused and to improve the management performance of a user by checking whether the user of an ID can use the mark sheet on the basis of the ID entered into the mark sheet or separately inputted. CONSTITUTION:A mark sheet recognition part 5 judges, for example, whether or not a bar code is entered at a specific position of image data, and converts it into code information and outputs it when detecting the bar code. A management information storage part 6 retrieves a management information table on the basis of a management number outputted from the mark sheet recognition part 6 and outputs the ID, etc., of the user who can use the mark sheet having the management number. A comparison part 7 compares the ID which is entered into the mark sheet or inputted from an operation part 3, etc., with the ID inputted from the management information storage part 6. An execution part 8 controls whether or not indication contents are executed on the basis of the comparison result from the comparison part 7.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data processing device,
In particular, the present invention relates to a data processing device capable of checking whether or not a user has the right to give an instruction when giving an instruction using a mark sheet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, OA equipment has become particularly multifunctional, and its operating method has become more complicated. For this reason, there are problems such as operation mistakes and the fact that the provided functions are not used. In order to deal with such a problem, it is known to give an instruction using, for example, a mark sheet.
As a technique for performing department management using a mark sheet, a magnetic card, or the like, for example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 62-23669, an OMR paper is provided with an information field regarding department management, and the department management information is read by a reading device of the facsimile main body. , Usage status of each department (number of times used,
A facsimile machine for recording the number of used sheets, etc. is described.

[0003]

In the device using the conventional mark sheet as described above, anyone can use the mark sheet or the magnetic card to operate the device and change the setting of the device. There was a problem that it was possible. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly store and manage the mark sheet and the magnetic card. There is also a problem that the functions available to each user cannot be managed in detail.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art and to prevent erroneous use and misuse of the device in a data processing device capable of giving an instruction by using a mark sheet. It is to provide a data processing device capable of improving the management performance of.

[0005]

According to the present invention, in a data processing device, an image information input means, a mark sheet recognition means for recognizing a mark sheet inputted from the image information input means, and a management number outputted from the mark sheet recognition means. Management information storage means for inputting and outputting the ID information and the like of the user, user information input means for ID and the like, user information output from the user information input means and output from the management information storage section. A comparison means for comparing the available user information with the user information, and an execution control means for controlling whether or not to execute the process related to the instruction information output from the mark sheet recognition means according to the output of the comparison means. Characterize.

[0006]

According to the present invention, based on the management number read from the mark sheet and the ID entered in the mark sheet or separately input by the above means, the ID number
Since the user checks whether or not the mark sheet can be used, the user or the service type can be managed using a simple user interface called the mark sheet, and the security can be improved.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an outline of functions related to the invention in the embodiment. The image reading unit 1, which is an input unit of image data, reads a mark sheet or other originals using a CCD sensor or the like, and outputs the image data. The receiving unit 2, which is also an input unit for image data, receives image data transmitted from an external facsimile or the like. The operation unit 3 detects an operation of a switch on a panel by a user and outputs operation information. The DTMF receiver 4 receives an instruction or the like from an external device by a multi-frequency signal such as a PB signal of a telephone.

The mark sheet recognition section 5 judges whether or not a graphic peculiar to the mark sheet, for example, a bar code is written at a predetermined position of the image data, and when the bar code is detected, the bar code image data is extracted. Image is analyzed, converted into code information, and output. Further, the position of the check box or the character recognition area of the mark sheet is obtained based on the code information of the bar code, the image data at the position is analyzed, and the presence or absence of the mark or the type of the character is identified and output. The management information storage unit 6 searches the management information table based on the management number (affiliation number, service type number, etc.) output from the mark sheet recognition unit 5, and the ID of the user who can use the mark sheet with the management number. Etc. are output.

The comparison unit 7 outputs the ID output from the mark sheet recognition unit (the ID written on the mark sheet) or the ID input from the operation unit 3 or the DTMF receiving unit 4.
And the ID output from the management information storage unit 6 are compared,
Outputs information about whether there is a match. The execution control unit 8 determines that the matching I
When there is D, the instruction content output from the mark sheet recognition unit 5 is executed, and when there is no matching ID, for example, the user is notified of the reason not to execute.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a network to which the data processing device of the present invention is connected. The data processing device 11, the G4 facsimile device 12 of the present invention,
G3 facsimile machine 13, G4 facsimile machine 14
Connected to PBX15, FA connected to LAN21
The X server 16 is connected to the network 22. The network 22 is, for example, a telephone network, a packet switching network, ISDN, or the like, and a host 17, a personal computer 18, a file server 19, a database system 20, etc. are connected to the LAN to which the FAX server 16 is connected.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the data processing apparatus of the present invention. The CPU 31 performs control processing of the entire data processing device. The RAM 32 is a memory used as a work area for the control program. The operation display device 33 includes various switches for operating the data processing device, or a display device such as an LCD or an LED. The reading device 34 is a device that reads a mark sheet or a document using, for example, a CCD image sensor.
The printing device 35 prints a mark sheet, received image data, and the like. The image processing device 36 performs encoding and decoding (compression, decompression) between the image signal and the transmission code. The image storage device 37 stores image information data. The ROM 38 stores a program for controlling the entire device.

The communication control unit 39 comprises a communication control program for a G3 or G4 facsimile, and an interface circuit with a MODEM or a network control device. The modem 40 includes a low speed modem (V21) for transmission procedure signals and a high speed modem (V27ter, V29, V3) for transmitting and receiving image information.
(3, V17, etc.) and a DT
It also has an MF (PB signal) transmission / reception function. The network control device 41 is an interface circuit with a telephone network or an ISDN line, and has an automatic transmission / reception function. The system bus 42 is for transferring data between each circuit in the device. Although not shown, a clock circuit and a timer circuit are also provided in addition to this.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a method of using the mark sheet. As shown in FIG. 4, a document accompanied by reading a document is attached to, for example, the head of the document and read by the reading device. As will be described later, the apparatus checks the read document page by page and, when recognizing that it is a mark sheet, performs processing according to the content.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing an example of the mark sheet. A bar code is printed in a predetermined area on the upper right of the mark sheet. Any type of bar code can be used, for example, 0 depending on the direction of the slanted line.
Alternatively, a bar code in the form of 1 may be used, or a bar code in which information is represented by line thickness or spacing may be used. This barcode is the type of this mark sheet,
It contains management information or information such as format. Figure 5
In (a), a check box for entering the user ID is printed at a predetermined position on the upper side of the mark sheet, and a check box for entering the instruction content is printed at the lower side.

The example shown in FIG. 5B is an example of reading a user ID by character recognition. In this case, the user writes his / her own ID in the user ID column. A symbol for skew correction may be printed on the bottom, left, or top of the mark sheet. This symbol is for accurately recognizing the position of the check box and the like by detecting and correcting the position and inclination of the paper. It is also possible to detect the tilt from the image information of the barcode without providing the skew correction symbol. A predetermined mark may be printed at a predetermined position on the mark sheet so that the apparatus and the operator can recognize that this sheet is the mark sheet. By adding this mark, the device can easily determine whether or not the paper is a mark sheet by determining the presence or absence of this mark.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a user ID table stored in the management information storage unit 6 (see FIG. 1). The user management number may be assigned to each department or section, or may be assigned to each service type.
A user ID is registered for each management number in the user ID table.

Next, the operation will be described. 10 and 1
Reference numeral 1 is a flowchart showing a process of inputting a mark sheet and performing an ID check. In step S1,
Whether or not the image information is received is checked, and if it is received, the process proceeds to step S2, and the received image information is stored in the memory in the image storage device. In step S3, it is checked whether or not the document is set on the reading device. If not set, the process returns to step S1, but if it is set, the process proceeds to step S4, and the document is read in step S4. Store in memory. Step S
In step 5, it is checked whether or not the read original is the final one, and if there is still an original, the process of step S4 is repeated.

In step S6, one page of image information is read from the memory of the image storage device, and in step S7 the content is analyzed. As for the analysis method, for example, the image information of the barcode is written in a specific area,
It is determined whether the barcode is a mark sheet or not depending on whether the content of the barcode can be processed. Step S8
If the sheet is not a mark sheet in FIG.
If it is a mark sheet, the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, the image information of the barcode area is analyzed and the user management number information is extracted.

In step S10, it is checked whether or not the ID is written on the mark sheet. If not, the process proceeds to step S11. Step S
In 11, it is checked whether or not the mark sheet is received, and if it is received, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, a message prompting the other terminal to input an ID is transmitted, and in step S15, the process waits until the ID information is received by the DTMF signal. On the other hand, if the mark sheet is read in step S11, the process proceeds to step S12, and in step S12, the ID
A message prompting for input is displayed on, for example, a panel. In step S13, the process waits until the ID is input from the panel or the like. By inputting the ID from the panel, the risk of the ID being known to others is reduced. Depending on the type of mark sheet, the ID input method may be fixed to one type, and when the ID is not written on the mark sheet, a message prompting the user to re-enter the mark sheet may be displayed.

Moving to FIG. 11, in step S16, it is checked whether or not the ID entered in the corresponding user management number column of the user management number table as illustrated in FIG. 6 is registered. If the ID is registered in the table in step S17, the process proceeds to step S18, but if the ID is not registered, the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, it is checked whether or not an error notification with a function list is to be performed.
This judgment is made, for example, when the mark sheet has the right to use but does not have the right to use the instructed function.
This is a process for adding a list of instructable functions and performing error notification. If the list is not added in step S22, the process proceeds to step S24, but if it is added, the process proceeds to step S23, and in step S23, a list of functions that can be operated (instructed) by the input ID is transmitted or printed. To do. In step S24, it is transmitted or printed that the input ID does not have the right to use the sheet.

If the use of the sheet is permitted in step S17, the process proceeds to step S18, and in step S18, the contents of the sheet (instructed process) are executed. In step S19, it is checked whether or not the process has been normally completed. If the process is normally completed, the process proceeds to step S21. If not, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, processing abnormality notification processing is performed, and the status is displayed on the panel or error information is transmitted. In step S21, it is checked whether or not it is the final document, that is, whether or not there is remaining page image information in the memory. If there is a remaining page, the process proceeds to step S6 and the processing of the next page is performed. . With the above processing, it is possible to reduce misuse and misuse of the device by checking the user's ID using a simple user interface called a mark sheet.

Next, a second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, in which the mark sheet describes the service type number, and the apparatus has a service type number-ID table and a service type number-
In this example, a function number table is provided and service type numbers corresponding to arbitrary combinations of functions can be set. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a service type number-ID table and a service type number-function number table in the memory of the device. Similar to the user ID table of the first embodiment, the service type number-ID table has a user ID registered for each service type number, and it is determined by this table whether or not use by that ID is permitted. To do. In the service type number-function table, usable function numbers are registered for each service type number, and by using this table, any combination of functions can be assigned to the service type number.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the service type number, the function number, the map information which is the format information in the mark sheet, and the execution module address.
The service type number corresponds to one or more function numbers as shown in FIG. 7, and each function number corresponds to the map information and the pointer to the execution module address.
The execution module address is the start address of the program module that executes each function. In addition, the format of the mark sheet corresponds to each function number, and when multiple functions correspond to one service type number,
The bar code shall contain information indicating which function is supported.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the main part of the processing of the second embodiment. In FIG. 12, FIGS.
Only the parts different from those in the flow chart of the first embodiment in FIG. Step S30 is a process corresponding to the step S9 of FIG. 10, and the service type number is read from the barcode area. In addition, step S31
11 to 33 are processing corresponding to steps S16 and 17 in FIG. 11, and in step S31, the ID entered in the service type number column described in the mark sheet is referred to with reference to the table shown in FIG. Is registered, and whether the function designated by the mark sheet is registered in the function table is checked. In steps S32 and S33, I
If D is not registered or if the function is not registered, the process proceeds to step S22, and if both are registered, the process proceeds to step S18.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an example of a new registration sheet for the service type number. This mark sheet has I
There is a field for entering D, a newly registered service type number, and a plurality of function numbers that can be used with the service type number. For example, an administrator of the device can use this mark sheet to register a new service type number. An ID that can use this service type number is registered using another mark sheet (not shown). Further, as shown by the function number 007 in FIG. 8, a function to output the already registered table information in FIG. 7 to a printer or the like may be provided, and this function enables the administrator to efficiently execute the table. It is possible to manage and avoid, for example, duplicate registration of the same information. Further, when the table is updated or periodically, the device administrator or the user may be notified of the updated content or all the information of the table.

As described above, by using the mark sheet in which the service type number is described and allowing the service type number to be registered, is it possible for the device to have a valid combination of the user's ID and the instructed function? It is possible to check whether or not it is possible, and the administrator can allow any combination of functions to any group of users.

Next, a third embodiment will be described. Figure 1
3 is a flowchart showing the main part of the processing of the third embodiment. The third embodiment is obtained by adding the expiration date checking function to the second embodiment, and in FIG.
Only the portions of the second embodiment different from the flowchart of the second embodiment are shown. Step S40 is a process corresponding to step S30 of FIG. 12, that is, step S9 of FIG. 10, and reads the service type number and the expiration date information from the barcode area. In addition, step S41 corresponds to A in FIG.
This is a process inserted between the point and step S31. In step S41, whether the read expiration date has already passed is compared with the current date and time information output from the clock device incorporated in the device. Find out by. If it is within the expiration date, the process proceeds to step S31 in FIG. 12, but if it is over the expiration date, the process proceeds to step S22 in FIG.

With the above processing, it is possible to give a specific user a right to use the mark sheet only for a specific period of time. If the period of use of the mark sheet for important processing is limited, the chance of misuse is reduced. It can also be used as a demo sheet, for example. The expiration date check function can be added to the first and second embodiments.

Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. Figure 1
4 is a flow chart showing the main part of the processing of the fourth embodiment. The fourth embodiment is obtained by adding an occupancy function for a predetermined period to the first embodiment, and in FIG.
11 shows only the part different from the flowchart of the first embodiment. Step S50 is a process corresponding to step S9 of FIG. 10, and reads the user management number and occupation period information from the barcode area. Further, steps S51 to S56 correspond to steps S18 to S20 in FIG. 11. In step S51, acceptance of a process instruction by an ID other than the ID for which the occupation is instructed is prohibited. Also, a timer for measuring the occupation period is set, or the occupation end date and time is calculated. The occupancy method is not limited to this, and for example, prohibiting acceptance of instructions from other than the panel, or prohibiting acceptance of instructions other than the instruction by the received corresponding ID when occupancy is instructed from a remote place. You may

In step S52, the process instructed by the occupant is executed. In step S53, it is checked whether or not the process has ended normally, and if it has not ended normally, the process moves to step S54. In step S54, a process error notification is given and an error message is displayed on the panel. , Print or send. In step S55, it is checked whether or not the timer has timed out or the current time has passed the occupation end date and time. If it is within the occupation period, step S55
Returning to 52, the execution of the instructed process is repeated, but if the occupation period has passed, the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, the occupied state set in step S51 is released, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

By providing the functions as described above, it becomes possible for a specific user to occupy the device, which can be used when the user wants to perform the processing immediately, and for example, the maintenance person can change the device during maintenance. It is possible to avoid troubles such as the user mistakenly using it. An occupancy function can be added to the first to third embodiments.

Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention may be modified as follows.

An example in which the mark sheet format is prepared corresponding to the function number has been described. For example, in the second embodiment, when the mark sheet format is prepared for each service type number and the service type number is newly registered. Can also generate a new mark sheet format corresponding to the service type number based on the registered function number information and the like. Although a data processing device having a facsimile function is shown as an example, the mark sheet instruction system is a device having a function of reading, generating, and printing a mark sheet,
Alternatively, it can be implemented as long as it is an apparatus capable of transmitting and receiving the mark sheet image signal, and can be implemented not only by facsimile, but also by a facsimile server, a personal computer, a word processor having an image reader, or the like.

Further, by adding a function of controlling an external device to a device having the function of the present invention, or by adding a function of the present invention to an arbitrary device, various devices can be controlled by a common interface. It will be possible. For example, it can be used for TV program reservation, VTR reservation and editing, various OA equipment, industrial equipment, home automation equipment, AV equipment operation, bank terminal operation, use of database service, and the like. Further, the mark sheet may be distributed as a magazine or a public notice, or may be sold as a book at a bookstore. It can also be used as a request sheet for services that use communication lines, such as music providing services, and you can request it by taking out the mark sheet with the latest library menu from the station, filling in the check and returning it. . It can also be used as an automatic questionnaire totalization system.

[0035]

According to the apparatus of the present invention as described above, based on the management number or service type number read from the mark sheet and the ID written on the mark sheet or input separately, the ID Since the user checks whether or not the mark sheet can be used, it is possible to manage the user or service type using a simple user interface called mark sheet, reduce misuse and abuse, and improve security. There is an effect that can be measured.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an outline of functions in an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a network.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a data processing device.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of using the mark sheet.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a mark sheet.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a user ID table.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an ID table and a function number table.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a service type number and a function number.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a service type number new registration sheet.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an ID check process (1).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an ID check process (2).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a main part of processing according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main part of processing according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a main part of processing according to a fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Image reading unit, 2 ... Receiving unit, 3 ... Operating unit, 4 ... D
TMF receiving unit, 5 ... mark sheet recognition unit, 6 ... management information storage unit, 7 ... comparison unit, 8 ... execution control unit

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Mikio Akabira 3-7-1 Fuchu, Iwatsuki City, Saitama Prefecture Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An image information input means, a mark sheet recognition means for recognizing a mark sheet inputted from the image information input means and extracting recorded information, and a management number outputted from the mark sheet recognition means are inputted. At least a management information storage unit that outputs available user information, a user information input unit, and user information output from the user information input unit and available user information output from the management information storage unit are compared. Depending on the comparison means and the output of the comparison means,
A data processing apparatus comprising: an execution control unit that controls whether or not to execute a process related to the instruction information output from the mark sheet recognition unit. 2. The time limit comparing means compares the expiration date information output from the mark sheet recognition means with the time information output from the clock means, and the execution control is provided. The data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the means controls whether or not to execute the processing according to outputs from the comparing means and the expiration date comparing means. 3. An occupancy period measuring unit for inputting occupancy period information output from the mark sheet recognition unit and measuring the occupancy period, the execution control unit occupying the occupancy period when an occupancy instruction is input. 3. The data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the period measuring means is activated and no instruction other than a specific instruction designated by the occupation instruction is accepted during the occupation period.