JPH07107256A - Data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve operability by enabling every kind of information to be inputted in a common format by combining a mark sheet with a bar code, and recognizing the specification of an arbitrary mark sheet by the bar code. CONSTITUTION:A command sheet(CS) recognizing part 4, when detecting a graphic peculiar to a CS in image data from the reception part 2 of external facsimile, etc., reads out bar code image data from a bar code part at a prescribed position of the CS. An image is analyzed, and it is converted into code information, and also, the presence/absence of a mark or the kind of a character is discriminated and outputted. A control part 5 conducts a content instructed by the command sheet also by referring to operating information at need based on the output of the recognizing part 4. Also, the control part 5 generates a specific command sheet by issuing an instruction to a command sheet generating part at need, and outputs it from a print part 9 or a transmission part 10. In this way, an interactive interface can be obtained, which improves the operability.

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 generating a mark sheet according to the situation and providing an interactive interface.

[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 using a conventional mark sheet, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H1-2
Japanese Patent No. 89361 discloses a facsimile apparatus which internally creates and transmits an OMR sheet having transmission control data, and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 62-213467 discloses an apparatus which outputs an OMR sheet in which key operation procedures are reproduced as marks. However, Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 64-52347 discloses a facsimile machine that creates and outputs an OMR sheet form. However, these mark sheets had a predetermined format, and the form could not be changed according to user needs.

Further, as a technique of using a bar code,
Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 63-222579 discloses a device for converting predetermined data in a facsimile device into a bar code and printing the same, and Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 3-97278 discloses a bar code type O.
Regarding the MR sheet issuing method, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-186057 discloses an apparatus for converting the destination information into a bar code when a transmission failure occurs, outputting a report, and reusing the bar code reader. However, these OMR sheets still have a fixed format, and some of them also required a barcode reader.

Further, as a technique when the unrecognizable character occurs, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 3-190358 discloses a technique for notifying the other party of the contents of the error by a voice message when the received mark sheet has an error. Fair 1-57
In Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 864-4964, there is disclosed a facsimile device which, when the contents of the mark sheet are unrecognizable, reverses the part in black and sends a reply with a message. Each technology for returning information as facsimile information is described. However, these relate to the recognition of the received sheet, and none of them could reuse the unrecognized notice. In addition, as documents related to others, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-2
No. 04269, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2-105671, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2-105671 and Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 56-43871.
There is also a gazette.

[0005]

As described above, in the conventional apparatus using the mark sheet, the mark sheet of the dedicated format is used for the instruction of the specific operation, and the user's needs cannot be met. However, since the operation method is different for each device, the operability is poor, and it is difficult to give various kinds of operation instructions.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, to provide an interactive interface by using a mark sheet having a novel structure, and generating a mark sheet according to the situation, so that an operator's operation is possible. To improve
Another object of the present invention is to provide a data processing device capable of reducing the learning burden of the operation method.

[0007]

The present invention comprises means for generating a mark image indicating a command sheet, means for converting information indicating a sheet type into a bar code image, and
Command sheet generating means for generating command sheet image data by means for generating mark sheet image data from the sheet type and sheet content information, a means for outputting the generated command sheet image data, and a command sheet according to the situation It is characterized in that it comprises a control means for instructing the command sheet generation means to generate.

[0008]

According to the present invention, by combining the bar code with the mark sheet by the means as described above, it is possible to recognize the arbitrary mark sheet type by the bar code. Therefore, an interactive man-machine interface is constructed by generating various mark sheets according to the situation, outputting them, and inputting an instruction using the mark sheets by the operator. Therefore, the instruction of the mark sheet can be determined by combining the information of the barcode and the information of the mark or the character, so that various kinds of information can be input in a common format, and the operability and learning of the operator are improved.

[0009]

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 image data input unit, reads a command sheet or other original document, for example, using a CCD sensor or the like, and outputs image data. The receiving unit 2 receives image data transmitted from an external facsimile or the like. The operation detection unit 3 detects an operation performed by an operator on a panel switch or the like, and outputs operation information.

The command sheet recognition unit 4 determines whether or not a graphic (mark) peculiar to the command sheet is included in the image data, and when a specific graphic is detected, the command sheet recognition unit 4 is located at a predetermined position on the command sheet. The barcode image data is read from the barcode portion, the image is analyzed, converted into code information, and output. Further, the position of the check box or the character recognition area of the command sheet is obtained based on the code information of the bar code, and 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 mark generation unit 6 of the command sheet generation unit
Writes a figure (mark) peculiar to the command sheet in the sheet image data. The barcode image generation unit 7 converts the barcode information into barcode image data and writes it in the sheet image data. The mark sheet image generation unit generates mark sheet image data based on the format information such as the check box of the command sheet or the position of the character recognition area.

The control unit 5 judges the instruction content on the command sheet based on the bar code information, the mark and the character identification information, or by referring to the operation information as necessary.
Run. If necessary, the command sheet generation unit is instructed to generate a specific command sheet, which is output from the printing unit 9 or the transmission unit 10, which is the output unit. By providing the above-described functions, it is possible to issue an operation instruction by using a command sheet including a bar code and output an appropriate command sheet as needed.

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 command sheet or a document using, for example, a CCD image sensor. The printing device 35 prints a command 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 section 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.

The data handled next will be described. Figure 6
(A), (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the command sheet used in the data processing apparatus of this invention. A predetermined mark (M) is printed at a predetermined position on the upper left of the command sheet so that the apparatus and the operator can recognize that this sheet is the command sheet. The device determines whether or not the sheet is a command sheet by determining the presence or absence of this mark. A bar code is printed in a predetermined area on the upper right of the command sheet. In this example, a bar code in the form of representing 0 or 1 is shown depending on the direction of inclination of the slanted line, but any bar code that represents information by line thickness or interval can be used. This barcode contains information such as the type or format of this command sheet.

In FIG. 6B, three check boxes are printed in this example at predetermined positions in the middle part of the command sheet, and a character recognition area is provided in the lower part. In this example, a title is entered. To be done. The characters may be printed in advance on the character recognition area, or may be entered by the operator. A symbol for skew correction is printed at the bottom of the command sheet. This symbol is for accurately recognizing the position of the check box or the like by detecting and correcting the position or inclination of the sheet, and may be provided on the upper part or the left part of the command sheet. It is also possible to detect the inclination or the like from the image information of the mark or the barcode.

FIG. 6C is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the command sheet type table and the execution table in the memory of the data processing apparatus. The form type (type) number of the command sheet and the storage address of the execution table that have been registered so far are registered in the type table. There is a corresponding execution table for each form type.
Map information, which is position information on a sheet such as check boxes and character recognition areas, reference information indicating the contents of recognition items, execution module (program) addresses, and the like are registered. The execution table in FIG. 6C is shown in FIG.
This corresponds to the command sheet of (b). For example, in the execution table of the form type 1 corresponding to the command sheet of (a), there are eight check boxes as recognition items, and the map information column includes each check box. The coordinate data of the upper left and lower right corners of the check box are registered.

Next, the operation will be described. 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing the processing of the data processing apparatus when an instruction is input from the outside, processing is performed, and a command sheet is output as necessary. In step S1, it is checked whether or not there is an instruction from the panel. If there is an instruction, the process proceeds to step S31. If there is no instruction, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, DTM
It is checked whether or not there is an instruction by the F signal (PB signal). If there is an instruction, the process proceeds to step S31, but if not, the process proceeds to step S3. Step S31
In step 5, the instructed process is executed, and the process proceeds to point A in FIG.

In step S3, it is checked whether or not a document is received. If it is received, the process proceeds to step S5, but if it is not received, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, whether or not the document is read by the document reading device is checked, and if not read, the process returns to step S1 to wait for an instruction.
If read, the process proceeds to step S5. In step S5, the received or read document information is stored in the memory.

In step S6, one page of image information is read from the memory. In step S7, the read image information is analyzed and it is checked whether or not there is a predetermined mark representing the command sheet at a predetermined position.
It is checked whether it is a command sheet. If it is not a command sheet, the process proceeds to step S16. If it is a command sheet, step S8 is performed.
Move to. In step S8, the image information of the bar code portion is analyzed, the bar code information is recognized, and the sheet type is extracted. In step S9, the stored sheet type table is referenced to search for the extracted sheet type.

In step S10, it is checked whether or not the extracted sheet type is hit (valid). If the type is invalid, the process proceeds to step S15, but if it is valid, the process proceeds to step S11. . Step S11
In step 1, the sheet contents are recognized by referring to the execution table corresponding to the type. Specifically, the recognition item and recognition position information are read from the execution table for each sheet type, the image information is analyzed based on this information, the presence or absence of a check in each check box is detected, or the character recognition area is described. Performs character recognition. At this time, first, the skew correction symbol is detected, the inclination of the sheet is corrected, and then the analysis is performed. In step S12, it is checked whether or not all the recognition items can be recognized, and if they are recognized, the process proceeds to step S13, but if there is an unrecognizable item, the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S13, the process instructed by the sheet is executed. In step S14, it is checked whether or not the process has ended normally. If the process has ended abnormally, the process moves to step S15, and an error notification is given. If the process ends normally in step S14, the process proceeds to step S16 to check whether the read document is the last page, and if there are remaining pages, the process returns to step S6 to process the next page. However, if it is the last page, the process moves to point A (step S17) in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, in step S17, as a result of the processing in step S13 or step S31, it is checked whether or not it is necessary to output the sheet. If it is not necessary, the process proceeds to step S29. However, if necessary, the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, it is checked whether or not it is an instruction to generate a command sheet of a new format. If it is not new, the process proceeds to step S20, but if it is a new format, the process proceeds to step S19. In step S20, the type table is referenced based on the instructed type, the storage address of the execution table is obtained, and the process proceeds to step S22.

In step S19, one new type number which is not currently used is determined and registered in the type table. It should be noted that the type number is a number indicating the type (basic format) of the command sheet that is set in advance
It may be configured by a combination of new serial numbers within the type, and the type number may be determined by the instructed process. In step S19, the new serial number may be determined and registered in combination with the type number.

In step S21, an execution table corresponding to the type is created. To create an execution table,
For example, the basic execution table in which basic format information and comment information to be displayed are registered in advance corresponding to the instructed process, and the number of check boxes in the basic execution table and the character information to be displayed are read according to the instruction. Can be created by modifying. As for the basic format, those that can be used in common in multiple processes should be common and the types should be as small as possible. An example of the execution table will be described later. In step S22, the image data of the mark sheet portion is generated on the memory based on the contents of the execution table. In step S23, image data of the identification mark is generated and written on the image data generated in step S22. In step S24, the sheet type information is converted into barcode image information,
The command sheet image information is completed by writing on the image data generated in step 22.

In step S25, it is checked whether or not there is a print output instruction.
In step 26, the command sheet is printed out. In step S27, it is checked whether or not there is a transmission instruction. If there is a transmission instruction, the command sheet is transmitted as a facsimile signal, for example. In step S29, it is checked whether or not there is an instruction to transmit a DTMF signal, and if there is an instruction to transmit, the DT is sent to another device.
The instruction by the MF signal is transmitted. An interactive interface by a command sheet is provided by the above processing.

The above is a description of the general operation of the present invention. Next, a more specific embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a command sheet is output when a failure occurs during transmission, and the sheet is used to restart transmission. First, it is assumed that the operator inputs an instruction to add a transmission header function and performs transmission from the operation unit and starts up. However, when the processing is interrupted due to a jam such as a document reading, a parameter such as a telephone number, which is instructed from the operation unit as shown in FIG. 7A, is automatically or by an instruction from the operation unit. , Command sheet that retains the use of the transmission header function (transmission instruction sheet)
Is generated and output from the printing unit.

The operator, as shown in FIG.
When this command sheet is added to the beginning of the original and read, the apparatus reads the information on the command sheet by character recognition and transmits the information with a header to the designated destination.
Therefore, the operator can give a restart instruction without repeating the operation of the operation unit. In this case, if the sheet type number is unique in the device and the destination information and additional function information are registered in the reference information column of the execution table corresponding to the type number, the barcode of the command sheet Retransmission can be performed only by recognizing the part. The execution table in FIG. 7C shows an example of this case.

Next, an example of outputting a command sheet for instructing restart after power is turned on will be described for a document which is being processed or is waiting to be processed when the power is cut off. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a management table in the communication management information storage unit of the data processing device. The data processing device reads the management table from the communication management information storage unit when the power is turned on again due to a power outage or an erroneous operation, extracts the items interrupted by the power off, and restarts the sheet as shown in FIG. 9B. Is generated and output. This command sheet contains
The destinations (or telephone numbers) of the processes that were interrupted and those that were waiting to be processed are listed. Figure 9
(A) is an explanatory view showing an execution table of a restart sheet, and corresponding communication management information is stored in the reference information column.

When the operator puts a check in the items that need to be restarted and reads the command sheet, a transmission instruction or a print instruction command sheet in which the destination information and parameter information of the checked original are described is output. The operator attaches the command sheet to the beginning of the original and reads it, so that the operator can restart without setting address information and additional functions again. It should be noted that a plurality of restart sheets may be output, one check may be given to each sheet, the sheets may be read together with the original, and the sheet may be restarted using the data in the management table. Accordingly, a transmission instruction or a print instruction sheet corresponding to each original may be directly output. In addition, when the power is cut off and the data is being received, a command sheet for instructing the communication partner to transmit the image data indicating that the retransmission is necessary may be generated. In this case, the operator selects the destination on the command sheet and
By reading it, you can easily instruct the transmission of the resend request report.

Next, an example of recognizing the contents of the input command sheet, newly generating command sheet image data having exactly the same contents as that, and outputting it will be described. Rather than sending the read command sheet image data to another device on the network as it is, it is better to recognize the contents once and confirm that there is no error, then generate the same command sheet and send it. The rate can be reduced. Also, when creating a command sheet that gives operation instructions for routine work, read the command sheet created by checking or entering characters once by handwriting, check that there is no recognition error, and then newly If a dedicated command sheet containing the parameter information for the routine work (the check box is filled or the type is written) is generated, the recognition accuracy of the command sheet is improved. It is also possible to generate another type of command sheet that has been stored according to the instruction from the command sheet take-out instruction sheet and output it to a printer or a facsimile machine at a remote place. No need to store.

Next, an example will be described in which an instruction to the apparatus is given by a combination of a command sheet and an instruction from the operation unit. For example, the density of the original differs from original to original, and the parameter must be changed each time. Therefore, when a command sheet is used to instruct routine operations to send to a fixed destination, the command sheet can be added to the original to be read, and the density can be set from the operating unit to obtain clearer image data. Can be sent. In this way, the operability is further improved by combining and instructing with other instruction means as necessary.

Next, an example of issuing a communication management report output instruction will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the communication management report discharge instruction sheet. Conventionally, the report was discharged when a fixed amount of communication records were accumulated, but in the present invention, a command sheet is output when a fixed amount is accumulated,
The operator uses the sheet to eject the report when needed. Further, the report may be a command sheet, and by reading the previous report / command sheet, the communication records accumulated up to the present may be output in the command sheet format.

Next, an example of a stored document list report command sheet capable of giving various instructions to a stored document will be described. FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stored document list report discharge instruction sheet. By reading this sheet, the operator outputs a stored document list report sheet as shown in FIG. 11 (b). Note that FIG. 11C is an example of the execution table of the report sheet, and FIG. 11D is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the stored document information recording unit. The operator can use the report sheet to give necessary instructions such as deletion and printing for each stored document.

Next, an example of a command sheet that can change parameters and instruct restart when communication is unsuccessful will be described. FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the untransmitted report discharge instruction sheet. By inputting this sheet, the operator outputs the untransmitted communication re-instruction sheet shown in FIG. Then, the operator fills in the check on the sheet, adds it to the manuscript and inputs it, or
Alternatively, it becomes possible to easily re-execute by inputting only the sheet and using the stored document data.

Next, an example of instructing a destination waiting for communication and a destination during communication to cancel the communication instruction will be described. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the untransmitted report discharge instruction sheet. When the operator inputs this sheet, the transmission cancel instruction sheet shown in FIG. 13B is output. Then, the operator can cancel the communication waiting for transmission or the communication being transmitted by simply entering a check in the sheet and inputting the sheet. Therefore, the operator can easily retrieve the communication to be canceled and can easily give a cancel instruction.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing an example of the destination information registration change sheet. In the case of newly registering, deleting, or modifying destination information in the destination information storage unit, conventionally, an instruction was given from the operation unit, but in this example, for example, the destination is specified from the operation unit to generate the command sheet. By inputting the instructions, the already registered information can be confirmed on the output command sheet, and additions and corrections can be easily performed.

Next, an example of outputting a command list including a destination information list will be described. FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the speed dial list sheet.
(A) is an example of a corresponding execution table. This command sheet is output according to an instruction from the command sheet or an instruction from the operation unit, and the speed dial list report is a command sheet. Therefore, with this command sheet, it is possible to specify a plurality of destinations to perform transmission or broadcast collection, etc., and it is possible to freely group required destinations for each command sheet and instruct communication.

Next, an example will be described in which the user IDs are compared and a command sheet in which only matching IDs can be canceled is output. FIG. 16B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the cancel sheet generation instruction sheet. The user fills in at least one of the ID and sheet type on the sheet,
Input to the device. The device recognizes the ID or the sheet type. Then, referring to the instruction sheet type table and the stored document information table of the user ID information management / comparison unit shown in FIG. 16A, if either the ID or the sheet type is entered, the stored document that has not been communicated is stored. Of these, a command sheet in which only a list of IDs or sheet types that match is output is output. For example, if the ID is "y.sekin
If it is "e", as shown in FIG.
The cancel sheet in which the accumulated document of is described is output. If the ID and the sheet type are also described, the sheet in which only those that match both are listed is output. Therefore, the operator does not accidentally cancel the communication of another person.

Next, an example of outputting a command sheet that can output various command sheets that can be used in the own station when only an original that does not include a command sheet is input will be described. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a command sheet and an execution table that are output when only an original that does not include a command sheet is input. When a user tries to give an instruction from a remote facsimile, it is possible that he does not have a command sheet at first. Therefore, the command sheet can be obtained by transmitting the manuscript at hand, and by using this command sheet, the desired command sheet can be obtained. A means for outputting a command sheet when the received original is blank or has a specific pattern may be provided. By doing so, the sheet can be obtained by turning over the original and transmitting it. Further, this command sheet may be output when the instruction by the DTMF signal is uninterpretable or when the instruction from the operation unit is uninterpretable or erroneous, other than when only the original is input.

Next, an example of generating a command sheet capable of modifying the setting information will be described. FIG.
(D) is an explanatory view showing an example of a setting information storage unit. Conventionally, this setting information (parameter) has been set from the operation unit, but the operation is troublesome. Therefore, by inputting a command sheet as shown in FIG.
A command sheet as shown in (a) is output, and the setting value can be easily changed by this command sheet.
FIG. 18C is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the execution table of the image quality change sheet and the alarm sound change instruction sheet (not shown) of FIG. 18A. This command sheet can be used any number of times and can be used in other devices, and because the amount of information is small, it is easy to see and erroneous instructions are eliminated.

Next, an example of designating a set value and instructing an operation will be described. FIG. 19B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a sheet for designating the paper size setting value of the communication management report and for issuing the communication management report discharge instruction.
FIG. 19A shows the execution table. In this way, if the operation instruction and the setting value and the like are designated at the same time, the operation instruction is stored in the command sheet, and the routine operation can be held without using the memory of the apparatus.

Next, an example in which the operation steps (operation order) of the operation unit are instructed as they are will be described. Figure 20
(B) is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the operation step storage section in the memory. In this memory, for example, the types of various switches operated from the panel are sequentially stored from when a registration start instruction is given by a switch or the like until a registration end instruction is given. Then, when the registration end instruction is input, a command sheet in which the operation steps as shown in FIG. 20A are sequentially recorded is output. FIG. 20C is an example of the execution table created based on the information in the operation step storage unit. From the next time, by reading or sending this command sheet, it becomes possible to give complicated instructions without performing a troublesome key operation.
Further, the routine operation can be stored in the command sheet without using the memory of the apparatus, and the macro function can be easily realized.

Next, an example of controlling execution by combining software will be described. The data processing device is capable of registering and executing various utility software in order to upgrade its function, etc., but in order to execute multiple software, it was necessary to instruct each software to execute. . So, panel, sheet, DTMF
Command to output a command sheet containing a list of registered software, check one or more software you want to execute, or specify the software you want to execute as shown in Fig. 21 (a). , Output a command sheet listing only the software you want to run. Then, by reading or sending this sheet, it is possible to execute a plurality of software functions in combination.

In the above example, it was premised that the software was registered in the device in advance, but in FIG. 21B, the software itself is described on the command sheet by a bar code, and this is read and executed. Is. In this example, the phonebook function Ver1.0 and the setting confirmation function Ver
Two programs, 3.0, are described by bar codes, and if you want to execute both functions, use the above 2
Enter a check in the check box at the location and enter it in the device. Of course, if only one is checked, only that program will be executed.

Next, an example of generating a command sheet in which a password is coded will be described. The user inputs a sheet output instruction including a password by an arbitrary method to generate a command sheet as shown in FIG. In the command sheet, the sheet type (corresponding to the box number) and the password information corresponding to the sheet type are described by, for example, a barcode, and the contents of the password are unknown at a glance. Therefore, the user will not be required to know the password even if he / she requests the task of reading the original into the confidential box with the command sheet attached, and by sending the command sheet to a remote location, Can send your password to your Mailbox without your knowledge.

Next, an example of generating a command sheet including a search result list of destination information will be described. The user inputs a keyword for searching the destination information by an arbitrary method such as from the panel to generate a command sheet as shown in FIG. On the command sheet, for example, a search result list based on the keyword "Saitama" is displayed. The user can check the necessary (a plurality of) destinations from among these and read them to the device or send them to specify the destinations. It should be noted that the center in the network is provided with a destination information database, and a keyword search is instructed from another terminal by an arbitrary method such as a command sheet, and a command sheet including a list of the resulting destination names and telephone numbers is obtained, The destination may be designated by the sheet. By doing so, operations such as broadcasting can be easily performed even in a device having no destination information memory.

Next, an example will be described in which, when a document is received, the document itself is accumulated and a command sheet for instructing printing of the document is output instead. Figure 24 (a)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a stored document information storage unit in the memory. Each time the device receives a document, the document information is accumulated, the information is registered in the accumulated document information storage unit, and the accumulated document extraction sheet as shown in FIG. 24B is output. The operator determines whether or not printing is necessary by looking at the name of the other station on the sheet, and if necessary, inputs the sheet to print. In addition, you can either receive the name of the other party's station or search for the company name from the other party's telephone number,
It is convenient to display it on a sheet, and if it is unknown, a part of the document may be (reduced) displayed on the sheet. Further, this command sheet may be provided with a check box for deletion, and a check may be entered in the check box to input the check box to delete the stored document.

Next, an example of generating a command sheet for giving an instruction regarding an error or maintenance will be described. First, when a specific error occurs, for example, an error requiring maintenance, a command sheet for maintenance instructions as shown in FIG.
A command sheet for extracting detailed error information as shown in 5 (c) is output. Further, as shown in FIG. 25A, an error information storage table for storing the number of occurrences of each type of error is provided, and even when the number of occurrences of the error exceeds a set value, a maintenance instruction or an error information extraction sheet is provided. Is output and the error counter is cleared. Instead of printing the command sheet, the command sheet may be transmitted to a specific registered station.
By doing so, maintenance personnel such as the center can perform remote maintenance using the command sheet.
The sheet can be reused and can be used for regular remote maintenance even after error correction.

Finally, an example of outputting a new command sheet when the input command sheet is unrecognizable will be described. When a command sheet as shown in FIG. 26A is input and the shut off check box is unrecognizable, a new command sheet as shown in FIG. 26B is output. A check is entered in advance in the check box of the already recognized portion of the command sheet. The user rechecks only the blank part of the output sheet and inputs it to the device. FIG. 26C shows an unrecognizable part by adding a message "unrecognizable" to the user so that the unrecognizable part can be easily understood, and FIG. 26D shows an example in which the part is surrounded by a frame. is there.

Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention can be modified as follows. Although a data processing device having a facsimile function is shown as an example, the command sheet instruction system can transmit and receive a device having a function of reading, generating, and printing a command sheet, or a command sheet image signal. Any device can be used, and not only a facsimile, but also a facsimile server, a personal computer, a word processor having an image reader, or the like.

If a function for controlling external equipment is added to the device having the function of the present invention, or if the function of the present invention is added to an arbitrary device, a command sheet customized by the user can be generated. , It becomes possible to control various devices with a common interface. For example, T
V program reservation, VTR reservation and editing, various OA equipment, industrial equipment, home automation equipment, AV equipment operation,
It can be used to operate bank terminals and use database services. Further, the command 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 service,
You can request by removing the command sheet with the latest library menu from the station, filling in the checks and returning. It can also be used as an automatic questionnaire totalization system.

[0054]

According to the apparatus of the present invention as described above, a mark sheet having a novel structure is used, and an interactive interface is provided by generating various mark sheets according to the situation, and as a result, the same information is obtained. Since it is not necessary to repeatedly input, there is an effect that the operability of the operator is improved and the learning load of the operation method can be reduced. Also, various instructions such as routine work are possible,
Since it is not necessary to store a large number of command sheets and instructions can be given to a remote device, there is an effect that the management of the devices in the network can be unified.

[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 a flowchart 1 showing processing of the data processing device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart 2 showing the processing of the data processing device.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a command sheet and an execution table.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of restarting transmission when a failure occurs.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a management table of a communication management information storage unit.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a restart command sheet after power is turned on again.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a communication management report discharge instruction sheet.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stored document list report sheet.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an untransmitted communication re-instruction sheet.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a transmission cancel sheet.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a destination information registration change sheet.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a speed dial list sheet.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an ID matching document cancel sheet.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of various sheet output instruction sheets.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a setting information change instruction sheet.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a report discharge instruction sheet with set value designation.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation step recording command sheet.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a software combination instruction sheet.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a password command sheet.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a destination search list command sheet.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stored document extraction command sheet.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an error information extraction / maintenance instruction sheet.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a re-output command sheet when recognition is impossible.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Image reading unit, 2 ... Receiving unit, 3 ... Operation detecting unit, 4
Command sheet recognition unit, 5 control unit, 6 mark generation unit, 7 bar code image generation unit, 8 mark sheet image generation unit, 9 printing unit, 10 transmission unit

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

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A mark generation means for generating a mark image having a specific shape indicating a command sheet, a bar code image generation means for converting at least information indicating a sheet type into a bar code image, and a sheet type and Command sheet generating means for generating command sheet image data, including mark sheet image generating means for generating mark sheet image data from sheet content information, output means for outputting the generated command sheet image data, and depending on the situation And a control unit for instructing the command sheet generation unit to generate the command sheet. 2. The data processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising instruction input means for inputting an instruction for generating command sheet image information by the command sheet generating means. 3. A fault detecting means is further provided, and said control means, when the fault detecting means detects a fault, means for instructing to generate a command sheet holding parameter information regarding processing at the time of the fault. The data processing device according to claim 1, comprising: 4. A fault detecting means is further provided, and said control means, when the fault detecting means detects a fault, means for instructing to generate a command sheet for instructing to output fault information. The data processing device according to claim 1, comprising: 5. A user ID input means, and a user ID comparison means for comparing the user ID stored for each document with the user ID input from the user ID input means, 3. The data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit includes a unit that gives an instruction to generate a command sheet that can give an instruction to process only a document having a matching ID. 6. The apparatus further comprises keyword input means and destination search means using keywords, and the control means includes means for instructing to generate a command sheet including a list of destination search results. 2. The data processing device according to 2. 7. An image information receiving means and an image information storage means for storing the received image information, wherein the control means gives an instruction to generate a command sheet for outputting the image information. The data processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: