JPH0764662A - Information processor and controlling method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve convenience to use as a personal information machine by improving the input of a password for the same function. CONSTITUTION:In an information processor provided with a password function, CPU 11 refers to a password table 13a and a function table 13a stored in the table area 13a and the table area 13b of a RAM 13, and detects whether or not password information is inputted before for the function. In the case that the password information is not yet inputted as the result, the CPU 11 executes the function after the input of the password information, and in the case that the password information is inputted before, it executes the function without inputting the password information.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus used as a portable personal information device, and more particularly to an information processing apparatus having a password function and a resume function and a control method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an information processing apparatus used as a portable personal information device has a plurality of functions such as an address function, a schedule function and a memo function, and these functions can be selectively used. it can.

By the way, this type of information processing apparatus usually has a password function because it manages personal information. This password function executes a designated function by inputting a password registered in advance. Some information processing apparatuses having a plurality of functions set a password for each of the functions. In such a device, it is necessary to input a corresponding password every time each function is executed.

In addition, in this type of information processing apparatus, since the same person is often used continuously, a normal resume function is provided. The resume function is a function of saving the work state immediately before the power is turned off and displaying the screen immediately when the power is turned on again.

[0005]

In the information processing apparatus used as the personal information equipment as described above, it is general that the same person continuously uses the power until the power is turned off. Therefore, the password is entered once. It is desirable that these functions can be continuously used without entering the password again before the power is turned off.

However, conventionally, in the information processing apparatus having a plurality of functions, the password has to be input every time the functions are switched. That is, it is assumed that, for example, the function 1 and the function 2 are provided, and the password 1 and the password 2 are set respectively. After the password 1 is input and the function 1 is executed, the password 2 must be input to switch to the function 2, but the password 1 must be input to switch to the function 1 thereafter.

As described above, when a plurality of functions are switched and used, even if the function has already been input with the password, the password must be input again when the function is used again, which is very inconvenient. It was a thing.

The above is the description before turning off the power, but if the power is turned off once, it may not be used by the same person next time. Therefore, if the function has a password set, turn on the power. It is desirable to prevent others from using it by making sure to enter the password when it happens.

However, in the information processing apparatus having the resume function, when the power is turned on again, the work state immediately before the power is turned off is displayed. Therefore, even if the password is set, the password input screen is omitted. It immediately starts from a state where the function can be executed.

As described above, when the resume function is provided, the state immediately before the power is turned off is displayed regardless of whether or not the password is set. For this reason, once the power is turned off, the function being executed at that time can be freely used by another person without inputting a password, which causes a problem that confidentiality cannot be maintained.

Further, in the information processing apparatus having a plurality of functions, additional functions such as a password function and a resume function can be arbitrarily set for each function. Conventionally, when setting these additional functions, it was necessary to call each function one by one and set the presence / absence of a password, resume, etc. each time. Therefore, when there are many functions to be set, there is a problem that it is very troublesome and takes time.

Regarding the resume function, it is better to decide whether or not to set the resume function when the power is turned on next time when the power is turned off. That is, it is better to activate the resume function when it is known that the device will be used immediately, such as turning off the power once to move the device to another place. On the other hand, when it is known that the power will not be used immediately, such as when the power is turned off once when going out, it is better for the resume function not to be effective because it may be seen by others.

Thus, the need for the resume function depends on the situation when the power is turned off. In this case, the conventional resume function can be set only on a specific mode setting screen, so each time you turn off the power,
It was very troublesome to call the mode setting screen.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and improves the password input for the same function and the password input in the case of having a resume function,
Further, the present invention provides an information processing apparatus and a control method in which the setting of the presence or absence of an additional function such as a password or a resume for a plurality of functions and the setting of the resume function when the power is turned off are improved to improve usability as a personal information device. The purpose is to

[0015]

According to the present invention, password information is set for each of a plurality of functions, and when the above-mentioned functions are executed, whether or not the password information has already been input for the function is determined. Detected, if the password information is not entered, execute the function after entering the password information, and if the password information is already entered, execute the function without entering the password information It is something that is done.

In addition, according to the present invention, a plurality of functions are grouped, password information is set for each grouped function, and when each function is executed, the function or the same group is set. It detects whether the password information has already been entered for the function to which it belongs.If the password information has not been entered, the function is executed after entering the password information and the password information has already been entered. If so, the function is executed without inputting the password information.

Further, according to the present invention, in an information processing apparatus having a resume function, password information is set to a predetermined function among a plurality of functions, and when the power is turned on, the password information is set to the previously executed function. If the password information is not set, the previous execution function is executed by the resume function, and if the password information is set,
After the password information for the previous execution function is input, the previous execution function is executed by the resume function.

The present invention also provides an information processing apparatus having additional functions such as a password function and a resume function,
When setting the additional function to multiple functions, display the setting screen, specify the presence or absence of the additional function for each function on the displayed setting screen, and according to this specification, add the additional function to each function. Is set in batch.

The present invention also provides an information processing apparatus having additional functions such as a password function and a resume function,
When setting the additional function to each function, display the setting screen and specify the presence or absence of the additional function for each function on the displayed setting screen in group units,
The above-mentioned additional functions are collectively set to each of the above-mentioned functions belonging to the group in which the presence or absence of the above-mentioned additional functions is designated.

Further, according to the present invention, in an information processing apparatus having a resume function, the first resume setting means for setting presence / absence of the resume function on a specific mode setting screen, and the first resume setting means Separately, a second resume setting means for provisionally setting the presence or absence of the resume function at the same time when the power is turned off is provided, and when the power is turned on, the setting by the second resume setting means is prioritized. The resume function is executed according to the setting content, and when there is no setting by the second resume setting means, the resume function is executed according to the setting content by the first resume setting means. is there.

[0021]

According to the above configuration, it is detected whether or not the password information is already input for the function, and if the password information is not input, the function is executed after the password information is input, and the password information is input. If is already entered, the function is executed without entering password information. Therefore, when the same function is used again, the function can be used without inputting password information. This is the same when using the functions belonging to the same group.

Further, according to the above configuration, when the power is turned on, it is detected whether or not the password information is set in the previous execution function, and if the password information is not set, the resume function is set. When the previous execution function is executed by and the password information is set, the previous execution function is executed by the resume function after the password information for the previous execution function is input. Therefore,
If the function to which the password information is set is the resume target, it is necessary to input the password information without fail, so that confidentiality can be maintained. This is the same when using the functions belonging to the same group.

Further, according to the above configuration, when the additional function such as the password function and the resume function is set for each function, the setting screen is displayed. On this setting screen, it is possible to specify the presence / absence of an additional function for each function, and the additional function is collectively set for each function according to this specification. Therefore, it is not necessary to call each function one by one and set the presence / absence of a password, resume, etc. each time, and the burden on the user can be greatly reduced.

Further, according to the above configuration, in addition to the first resume setting means for setting the presence / absence of the resume function on the specific mode setting screen, the presence / absence of the resume function is provisionally set at the same time when the power is turned off. A second resume setting means is provided, and when the power is turned on, the setting by the second resume setting means is prioritized and the resume function is executed according to the setting content. Therefore, it is not necessary to call the mode setting screen each time the power is turned off, and the burden on the user can be significantly reduced.

[0025]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of an information processing apparatus having a password function and a resume function.
In FIG. 1, a CPU 11 controls the entire apparatus, and here, accesses the ROM 12 and the RAM 13 and executes various control processes by activating a program according to an input instruction.

The ROM 12 has a program area 12a for storing a program necessary for starting the CPU 11.
Also, a font area 12b for storing font data used for display is provided.

The RAM 13 has a table area 13a for storing a password table, a table area 13b for storing a function table, a previous information storage area 13c for storing previous information, and a table for storing a management table. An area 13d, a table area 13e for storing a data table, a mode area 13f for storing a resume mode R, a mode area 13g for storing a temporary storage mode M, and the like are provided.

The password table in the table area 13a is a correspondence table between the password and each function as shown in FIG. 2, and shows what kind of password is set for each function. In this case, each function is grouped and a password is set for each group.

The function table in the table area 13b is a correspondence table between each function and the password input flag F as shown in FIG. The password input flag F is control information indicating that the password has already been input from the time the power is turned on to the time the power is turned off, and is provided for each function that requires the password. This function table and password table are used when a password is input for the same function in (a) described later.

The previous information in the previous information storage area 13c is information indicating the previously executed function immediately before the power is turned off, and is used in the password input operation when the resume function (b) described later is provided. To be

The management table of the table area 13d shows the management number for each layer for each function as shown in FIG. 11, and is used at the time of (c) additional function setting operation described later.

The data table in the table area 13e is
As shown in FIG. 12, the data content for each management number is shown, and is used together with the management table when setting an additional function in (c) described later.

Resume mode R in the mode area 13f
Indicates whether or not the resume function is set on the specific mode setting screen. In this case, R = 1 indicates resume on, and R = 2 indicates resume off. This resume mode R is used in the resume setting operation at the time of power-off of (d) described later.

The temporary storage mode M of the mode area 13g is
The presence or absence of the resume function set by the operation of provisional switches 43 and 44 described later is shown. Here, when M = 1, the resume is on, and when M = 2, the resume is off. The temporary storage mode M is used together with the resume mode R in the resume setting operation at the time of power off (d) described later.

The input unit 14 is composed of, for example, a keyboard and is used to input information such as character codes and commands. The input control unit 15 controls the input of the information input by the input unit 14. The display unit 16 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), and displays various information such as individual information. The display control unit 17 uses a VRAM (video R
AM) 18 is used to perform display control on the display unit 16. Display data to be displayed on the display unit 16 is stored in the VRAM 18.

A floppy disk device (hereinafter referred to as FDD) 19 is used as an external storage device. Floppy disk controller (hereinafter referred to as FDC) 20
Controls the FDD 19.

Next, the operation of the embodiment will be described. Here, (a) password input for the same function, (b) password input when the resume function is provided,
Each operation of (c) setting of additional function and (d) setting of resume when power is turned off will be described.

(A) Password input for the same function In a personal information device in which a plurality of functions such as a schedule function, an address function, and a memo function can be selectively selected, as shown in FIG. 4, the functions are separated from the initial screen. There is. In addition, each function can be managed in group units, and the specified function cannot be used without entering the password.

When the power is turned on and the function 1 is selected, the password 1 must be input the first time. However, once input, even if the function 1 is selected again by returning to the initial screen, it is not necessary to input the password 1 again. In addition, since function 1 and function 2 belong to the same group, once function 1 has entered password 1
If you select, without entering password 1,
Function 2 can be used.

The specific operation will be described below with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the password setting operation. When setting a password by grouping a plurality of functions, first, after inputting the password through the input unit 14 (step A1), the function is selected (step A2). In this case, a plurality of functions may be selected. When multiple selections are made, they are managed as one group. When the password is input and the function is selected, the CPU 11 stores the password and the function in association with each other in the password table provided in the table area 13a of the RAM 13, and sets the pointer in the function table provided in the table area 13b. (Step A3). In this way, passwords are set for each group that requires a password (step A4).

FIG. 2 shows an example of the password table. In this example, a password of password 1 is set for the functions 1 and 2. The password 2 is set to the functions 3 to 5, and the password 3 is set to the function 6. In this case, Function 1 and Function 2 are in the same group,
The same password (here, password 1) can be used. Similarly, the functions 3 to 5 are in the same group and can be used with the same password (password 2 here).

An example of the function table at this time is shown in FIG.
Shown in. The pointer P1 is set in the function 1. Thus, by searching the pointer P1 in the password table, it is understood that the password of password 1 is set in the function 1 and the function 2 exists as the same group.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the execution control operation of each function. When the power is turned on with the password set for each function as described above, the initial screen is first displayed on the display unit 16 (step B1). Select the function to use on this initial screen (step B
2) The CPU 11 refers to the password table and the function table, detects the functions of the same group as the selected function (step B3), and checks whether or not the password input flag F is set for these functions (step B3). Step B4). The password input flag F is control information indicating that the password has already been input between the time when the power is turned on and the time when the power is turned off.

When the password input flag F is not set for the selected function or each function belonging to the same group (No in step B4), the CPU 11 displays the password input screen on the display unit 16 and prompts the user to input the password. (Step B5).

Here, when the password is input through the input unit 14 (step B6), the CPU 11 determines whether or not the input password is correct in the password table (step B6). When the correct password is input (Yes in step B7), the CPU 11 sets the password input flag F for the function in the function table and each function in the same group (step B7).
8) The function is executed (step B9). If the correct password is not entered (No in step B7), the CPU 11 executes error processing such as displaying a message such as "The password is incorrect. Please enter the password again". (Step B10).

On the other hand, if the password input flag F is set in step B4 (step B
4), the CPU 11 determines that the password has already been input, and executes the function without inputting the password (step B9).

As described above, when the same function is used again, the function can be used without inputting the password. This is the same when using the functions belonging to the same group.

(B) Password input when the resume function is provided In the personal information device having the resume function, the work state immediately before the power is turned off is saved, and the screen is displayed when the power is turned on again. Is displayed immediately.

Here, when the power is turned off and then turned on while using the function for which the password is set, the password input screen for the function when the power is turned off is displayed. In this case, if you enter the password,
Although the function can be used, if a wrong password is entered, the password is canceled, or a key other than those used in the password entry screen is entered, a higher-level screen (initial screen or the like) is displayed.

More specifically, in the system configuration as shown in FIG. 7, for example, the functions 1 to 3 can be called from the initial screen. When calling the function 1 and the function 2, it is necessary to input the password 1. No password entry is required to call function 3. Further, there are a function 11 and a function 12 below the function 1, and this function 1
1, When calling the function 12, it is necessary to input the password 11. Similarly, there is a function 21 under the function 2, and when calling this function 21, the password 12
Is required.

In such a configuration, when the power is turned on, the CPU 11 executes the password input control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. That is, the CPU 11
First, the previous information stored in the previous information storage area 13c of the RAM 13 is read out to check what function was being executed immediately before the power was turned off (step C1). As a result, if a function that does not require a password, such as function 3 shown in FIG. 7, is being executed (No in step C2), C
The PU 11 executes the previous process of the function by the normal resume function (step C3).

On the other hand, if the function has a password set, such as functions 1 and 2 (Yes in step C2),
The CPU 11 displays the password input screen on the display unit 16 and prompts the user to input the password (step C4).
Here, when the password is input through the input unit 14 (step C5) and the input password is correct (Yes in step C6), the previously executed function can be used from the state immediately before the power is turned off (step). C
3).

If the password is incorrect, cancellation is instructed, or a key other than those used on the password input screen is input (N in step C6).
o), the CPU 11 executes higher-level processing (display of initial screen) (step C7).

The previously executed function is the function 1 shown in FIG.
If it is 1, 12, it is necessary to input the password 1 and the password 11 as the password. Also here, if the password is incorrect or canceled, the process returns to the function for which the upper password is not set or the function for which the passwords match. In this case, the screen returns to Function 1 or the initial screen.

As described above, in the case where the resume function is provided, if the function for which the password is set is the resume target, the previous process is performed after returning to the password input screen once. Therefore, the password cannot be used by others who do not know it, and the confidentiality can be maintained.

(C) Setting of additional function In a personal information device having a plurality of functions, various functions such as a password function, a resume function, and a read / write control function (a function capable of reading only or a function capable of both reading and writing) The additional functions of can be arbitrarily set for each function. In this case, it is possible to group each function and set the group unit.

When setting such an additional function, as shown in FIG.
The additional function setting screen as shown in is displayed. This additional function setting screen is for specifying the presence or absence of an additional function for each function, and can be specified step by step in group units. In this example, there are four layers, and in the layer 1, designated items 31a to 31h are displayed.
Additional functions “PA”, “RE”, “R” for functions A to H
The presence / absence of “O / RW” can be individually specified. In the hierarchy 2, designated items 32a and 32b are displayed, and the functions A to
The presence or absence of an additional function can be designated with C or functions F to H as one group. In the layer 3, the designated item 33 is displayed, and the presence or absence of the additional function can be designated by grouping the functions A to D into one group. In the layer 4, the designation item 34 is displayed, and the presence or absence of the additional function can be designated by grouping all the functions A to H into one group.

"PA" is a password function and "R" is
"E" indicates the resume function. In addition, "RO / R
“W” indicates a read / write control function (RO: only read possible, RW: both read and write possible).

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a method of setting a management number. In the system configuration as shown in FIG. 9, for example, the management number of the function A in the layer 1 is "1-
1 ”. The former number represents the hierarchy and the latter number represents the group number. Similarly, in the layer 1, the management number of the function B is "1-2", the management number of the function C is "1-3", the management number of the function D is "1-4", and the management number of the function E is " 1
-5 ", the management number of the function F is" 1-6 ", the management number of the function G is" 1-7 ", and the management number of the function H is" 1-8 ".

Further, the management number of the function A in the layer 2 is "2-1". In this case, in layer 2, functions A to C
Are in the same group, the management numbers of functions B and C are also “2-1”. Similarly, in layer 2, functions F to H
Belong to the same group, and their management number is “2-4”.

In the layer 3, the functions A to D are in the same group, and the management number is "3-1". Tier 4
Then, all of the functions A to H are in the same group, and the management number is "4-1".

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the structure of the management table. This management table shows the management number for each layer for each function. For example, if it is the function A, "1-1" in the layer 1, "2-1" in the layer 2, and "3-" in the layer 3
1 ", the management number" 4-1 "in hierarchy 4.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the structure of the data table. This data table shows the data content for each management number. The data content consists of 3 bits. In order from the top, the presence or absence of the password function, the presence or absence of the resume function,
The presence / absence of a read / write control function is shown. For example, in the management number "1-1", the data content "100" is set, which has a password function,
There is no resume function and no read / write control function.

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the setting operation of the additional function. When setting additional functions for each function,
The CPU 11 displays the function setting screen shown in FIG. 9 on the display unit 16 (step D1). In this case, the respective functions are grouped in advance, and the function setting screen is displayed with the contents based on the grouping.

The user specifies the presence or absence of additional functions such as a password function, a resume function, and a read / write control function on a group basis on this function setting screen (step D2). It should be noted that the designation of the additional function is performed by selecting each function in each designated item with a pen in the case of a display device equipped with a cursor or a tablet.

When the presence or absence of the additional function is designated, the CPU 1
1 designates the designated hierarchy as X, the group number as Y, and R
Each function indicated by the management number "XY" is detected from the management table stored in the table area 13d of the AM 13 (step D3) and stored in the table area 13e so as to collectively set the additional functions for each function. The created data table is changed (step D4). Also, the CPU 11
Changes the display state of the designated items in the lower layer including the designated layer X in accordance with the change of the data table at this time (step D5).

More specifically, if the additional function "PA" is specified in the specification item 33 in the hierarchy 3 on the function setting screen shown in FIG. 9, for example, the management number "3-1".
Functions A to D indicated by are detected. As a result, the data content of the functions A to D in the data table becomes "10.
It is set to "0" to indicate that the additional function "PA" is set to the functions A to D. In addition, designated item 3 at this time
The additional function "PA" of the designated item 32a in the layer 2 and the designated items 31a to 31d in the layer 1 including 3 is highlighted, indicating that the same designation is made in the lower layer.

As described above, when setting the additional function, the additional function setting screen is displayed, and the additional function can be collectively set for each function on the screen. Therefore, even if the number of functions to be set is large compared to the conventional method in which each function is called one by one and the presence / absence of password, resume, etc. must be set each time, it is extremely easy to set. Therefore, the burden on the user is significantly reduced.

(D) Resume setting when power is turned off Normally, the resume function is set on a specific mode setting screen, but separately from this mode setting screen, it may be provisionally set by a soft switch when the power is turned off. it can. 14
As shown in, the display screen of the display unit 16 has a function display area 41 and a switch display area 42. In the function display area 41, the data of the designated function, for example, in the case of a schedule function, the contents of the schedule are displayed in a predetermined format. In addition, in the switch display area 42,
Provisional switches 43 and 44 for provisionally setting the resume function are displayed. The provisional switch 43 is a switch for instructing the start-up in resume-on. The provisional switch 44 is a switch for instructing start-up with resume off.

For example, if the power switch 45 is turned off while the provisional switch 43 is selected, the resume function will be turned on at the next startup. On the other hand, if the power switch 45 is turned off with the provisional switch 44 selected, the resume function will be turned off at the next startup. The provisional switches 43 and 44
Is selected with a pen in the case of a display device equipped with a cursor or a tablet.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the resume setting operation. First, the CPU 11 sets the temporary storage mode M stored in the mode area 13g of the RAM 13 to "0" as an initial setting (step E1).
Next, the CPU 11 stores the resume mode R of the function currently being executed in the mode area 13f (step E).
2). In this case, if resume on, R = 1 is stored, and if resume off, R = 2.

Here, when the power switch 45 is turned off (step E3), if the provisional switch 43 is operated at this time (Yes in step E4), the CPU 11 sets the temporary storage mode M to "1". (Step E
5). On the other hand, if the provisional switch 44 is operated (Yes in step E6), the CPU 11 causes the temporary storage mode M
Is set to "2" (step E5).

When the power switch 45 is turned on next time (step E8), the CPU 11 first reads the temporary storage mode M, and if it is "1" (Yes in step E9), Start with resume on (step E10). When the temporary storage mode M is "2" (Yes in step E11), CP
U11 is started with resume off (step E1)
2).

On the other hand, when the temporary storage mode M is neither "1" nor "2", that is, when it is "0", the provisional switches 43 and 44 are not operated when the power is turned off. Therefore, the startup is performed by the normal resume setting. That is, the CPU 11 reads the resume mode R, and when it is "1" (Yes in step E13), the CPU 11 starts up with the resume on (step E14). If the resume mode R is "2" (No in step E13), the CPU 11 starts up with resume off (step E115).

As described above, the presence or absence of the resume function can be easily set only by operating the temporary switches 43 and 44 when the power is turned off. Therefore, when it is known that the device will be used immediately, such as when the device is turned off to move it to another place, or when it is known that it will not be used immediately, such as when the device is turned off. Depending on the situation when turning off the power,
There is no need to call the mode setting screen each time, and the burden on the user is greatly reduced.

[0076]

As described above, according to the present invention, by detecting whether or not the password information is already input for the function, if the password information is not input, the password information is input after the password information is input. When the function is executed and the password information has already been entered, the function is executed without entering the password information. Therefore, when the same function is used again, the function can be used without entering the password information. be able to. As a result, it is possible to improve the operability as a personal information device having a password function.

When the power is turned on, by detecting whether or not the password information is set in the previous execution function, if the password information is not set, the previous execution function is executed by the resume function. If the password information is set and the password information is set, the previous execution function is executed by the resume function after entering the password information for the previous execution function. If
Be sure to enter the password information. This allows
Confidentiality can be maintained by preventing unauthorized use by others who do not know the password.

When setting the additional function such as the password function and the resume function to each function, the setting screen is displayed and the presence or absence of the additional function for each function is designated to collectively add the additional function to each function. Since the setting is made, it is not necessary to call each function one by one and set the presence / absence of a password, resume, etc. each time, and the burden on the user is greatly reduced.

In addition to the first resume setting means for setting the presence / absence of the resume function on the specific mode setting screen, the second resume setting means for temporarily setting the presence / absence of the resume function at the same time when the power is turned off is provided. When the power is turned on, the setting by the second resume setting means is prioritized, and the resume function is executed according to the setting contents. Therefore, the resume setting when the power is turned off is simplified. . Therefore, when it is known that the device will be used immediately, such as when the device is turned off to move it to another place, or when it is known that it will not be used immediately, such as when the device is turned off. It is not necessary to call the mode setting screen each time the power is turned off, and the burden on the user is greatly reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a password table used in a password input operation for the same function of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a function table used when a password is input for the same function.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a system configuration example for explaining the password input operation.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a password input operation for the same function.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a password input operation for the same function.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration for explaining a password input operation when a resume function of the present invention is provided.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a password input operation in the case where the resume function is provided.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an additional function setting screen for explaining an additional function setting operation of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a method of setting a management number used when setting the additional function.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a management table used during the setting operation of the additional function.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of a data table used in the setting operation of the additional function.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a setting operation of the additional function.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration of a display screen for explaining a resume setting operation when the power is cut off according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the resume setting operation when the power is cut off.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 ... CPU, 12 ... ROM, 13 ... RAM, 13a ...
Table area, 13b ... Table area, 13c ... Previous information storage area, 13d ... Table area, 13e ... Table area, 13f ... Mode area, 13g ... Mode area, 14
Input unit, 15 ... Input control unit, 16 ... Display unit, 17 ... Display control unit, 18 ... VRAM, 31a to 31h, 32a,
32b, 33, 34 ... Designated item, 41 ... Function display area, 42 ... Switch display area, 43, 44 ... Provisional switch, 45 ... Power switch.

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A password setting means for setting password information for each of a plurality of functions, and a detection means for detecting whether or not the password information has already been input for the function when executing each of the functions. As a result of this detection means, if the password information is not entered, the function is executed after the password information is entered, and if the password information is already entered, the password information is not entered. An information processing apparatus comprising: a control unit that executes the function. 2. A grouping unit for grouping a plurality of functions, a password setting unit for setting password information for each function grouped by the grouping unit in group units, and executing each of the functions. At this time, detection means for detecting whether or not the password information has already been input for the function or a function belonging to the same group, and as a result of the detection means, if the password information is not input, An information processing apparatus, comprising: a control unit that executes the function after the password information is input, and executes the function without inputting the password information when the password information has already been input. . 3. An information processing apparatus having a resume function, wherein a password setting means for setting password information for a predetermined function of a plurality of functions, and the password information for the previously executed function when the power is turned on. Is detected, and if the password information is not set as a result of the detection means, the previous execution function is executed by the resume function and the password information is set. In this case, the information processing apparatus further comprises control means for executing the previous execution function by the resume function after inputting the password information for the previous execution function. 4. An information processing apparatus having an additional function such as a password function and a resume function, when setting the additional function to a plurality of functions, display means for displaying a setting screen thereof, and display means for displaying the setting screen. Further, there is provided a designating means for designating the presence or absence of the additional function for each function on the setting screen, and a control means for collectively setting the additional function for each function according to the designation by the designating means. Information processing equipment. 5. An information processing apparatus having additional functions such as a password function and a resume function, when setting the additional functions for a plurality of functions, display means for displaying the setting screen, and display means for displaying the setting screen. On the setting screen, specifying means for specifying the presence or absence of the additional function for each function in group units, and the additional function for all the functions belonging to the group for which the presence or absence of the additional function is specified by the specifying means An information processing apparatus comprising: a control unit for setting. 6. An information processing apparatus having a resume function, wherein a power source is provided separately from first resume setting means for setting presence / absence of the resume function on a specific mode setting screen, and the first resume setting means. Second resume setting means for provisionally setting the presence or absence of the resume function at the same time as turning off, and priority is given to the setting by the second resume setting means when the power is turned on, and according to the setting content, A control means for executing the resume function and executing the resume function according to the contents set by the first resume setting means when there is no setting by the second resume setting means. Information processing device. 7. The password information is set for each of a plurality of functions, and when executing each of the functions, it is detected whether or not the password information is already input for the function, and the password information is not stored. When inputting, the function is executed after the password information is input, and when the password information is already input, the function is executed without inputting the password information. Control method. 8. A plurality of functions are grouped, password information is set for each of the grouped functions, and when the functions are executed, the password information is set for the function or functions belonging to the same group. Detect whether or not the password information has already been entered.If the password information has not been entered, execute the function after entering the password information, and if the password information has already been entered. Is a control method characterized in that the function is executed without inputting the password information. 9. An information processing apparatus having a resume function, wherein password information is set to a predetermined function of a plurality of functions, and when the power is turned on, the password information is set to a previously executed function. If the password information is not set, the previous execution function is executed by the resume function. If the password information is set, the password for the previous execution function is detected. A control method characterized in that the previous execution function is executed by the resume function after the input of information. 10. An information processing apparatus having an additional function such as a password function and a resume function, when setting the additional function for a plurality of functions, displaying the setting screen, and displaying the setting screen on the displayed setting screen. A control method characterized in that the presence or absence of an additional function for each of the above-mentioned functions is designated, and the above-mentioned additional functions are collectively set for each of the above-mentioned functions in accordance with the designation. 11. An information processing apparatus having an additional function such as a password function and a resume function, which displays a setting screen when setting the additional function for each function, and displays the setting screen on the displayed setting screen. A control method characterized in that the presence / absence of an additional function for each function is designated for each group, and the additional function is collectively set for each of the functions belonging to the group for which the presence / absence of the additional function is designated. 12. In an information processing apparatus having a resume function, a power source is provided separately from a first resume setting means for setting presence / absence of the resume function on a specific mode setting screen and the first resume setting means. When the power is turned on, priority is given to the setting by the second resume setting means when the power is turned on, and the second resume setting means for provisionally setting whether or not the resume function is provided is provided. The resume function is executed by the second resume setting means, and the resume function is executed according to the setting contents by the first resume setting means when there is no setting by the second resume setting means. Control method.