JPH0974476A - Image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the image forming device facilitating retrieval of data. SOLUTION: A list is generated in which reduced image data reducing plural image data and symbols used to identify each of the image data are arranged. The list is printed out by an image forming section. The number of symbols arranged on the list with reduced image data is entered by a key input section 37. The image data based on the entered figure are read out of a storage section and the read image data are used to generate new image data. The image forming device is provided with a body control section 31 controlling the operation of the entire device, a volatile memory 33 and an HDD (hard disk device) 34 storing lots of data. Sample data stored in the HDD 34 are managed by the list to utilize the data, effectively.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus, and more particularly to an image forming apparatus characterized by facilitating format setting.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, image forming apparatuses tend to be multifunctional and faster. Such a tendency is due to the hard disk (HD
A large-capacity and inexpensive memory such as D) is in widespread use. A large-capacity memory is generally adopted, and along with this, a large number of pages of original data are all stored in the memory and a function of handling high-quality image data as multivalued data such as electronic sorting is provided. In addition, by using the large-capacity memory, materials and formats that are frequently used in normal business are stored, and the formats are output and used when needed by the user.

The storage of such a format is stored in an external disk or the like, and the user takes the disk to the machine every time it is used, and calls it from the disk for printing. On the other hand, if the HDD in the machine is installed and stored in this HDD, the user can simply go to the machine and call up the format that he / she needs and print it to improve the usability.

In the general tendency of the image forming apparatus, for example, various copying modes are required for PPC copying machines. Moreover, the function of continuously compressing the read image data by compressing it, the 2 in 1 function of compressing the read two kinds of image data into one image, and the like are provided by the conventional digital PP.
Known in C.

[0005]

However, in the conventional image forming apparatus described above, it is a future subject and a problem to improve the efficiency and usability of the multi-functions provided. In the case of pursuing this problem using a PPC copying machine as an example, the first step is how to configure the format selection procedure desired by the user. Considering the capacity of the HDD, various types of formats can be stored. For example, many frequently used formats such as conference notification, transportation expense settlement, briefing materials, travel expense settlement, etc. are assumed. When these formats are simply stored in the HDD or the like, it seems convenient at first glance, but from the user's point of view, it can be said that it is convenient or inconvenient depending on the contents of the selection procedure.

In general, various formats stored in the HDD are given symbols or numbers, and a selection procedure is performed by key input from the operation panel. In order to confirm this content and select one of them, it is necessary to grasp the content of each format. In this case, it is conceivable to display these contents on the display panel, but due to the size of the panel and the large amount of information, it is quite difficult to use it in actual use.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an image forming apparatus capable of selecting desired data easily and without fail.

[0008]

In order to achieve such an object, an image forming apparatus of the present invention comprises a reading means for optically reading image data and an image data storage means for storing the image data read by the reading means. A print means for arranging reduced image data obtained by reducing a plurality of pieces of image data and a symbol for identifying each of the image data, printing the arranged reduced image data, and an operating means for inputting the symbol. However, the image data based on the input symbol is read from the storage means, and the read image data is used to create new image data.

Further, the plurality of reduced image data and symbols for identifying the reduced image data may be printed as a list. Further, the reduced image data described above is reduced image data after processing including simple reduction of image data, reduction after extraction of main parts or outline extraction, and is classified by genre, purpose or use and classified into a list. It is preferable that the information can be configured and updated and registered.

[0010]

Therefore, according to the image forming apparatus of the present invention,
Image data is optically read and the read image data is stored. Reduced image data obtained by reducing a plurality of image data and symbols for identifying each of the image data are arranged, and the arranged reduced image data is printed. Therefore,
By inputting a symbol, the image data based on the input symbol can be read and the read image data can be used for creating new image data.

[0011]

Embodiments of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 to 3, there is shown an embodiment of an image forming apparatus to which the image forming apparatus of the present invention is applied. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a list according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view showing an overall configuration example of a digital PPC to which the embodiment of FIG. 1 is applied, and FIG. 3 is a functional block configuration diagram of FIG. Is.

FIG. 2 shows a digital P to which this embodiment is applied.
It is a structural example of PC. In FIG. 2, the digital PPC of the embodiment is configured to have a document feeding device 11, a reading device 12, an image forming unit 13, a paper cassette bank 14, a paper feeding unit 15, and a stacker or finisher unit 16.

In the above structure, the document feeding device 11 sequentially feeds the copy documents to the reading device 12 one by one. The image data on the copy original is read by the reading device 12, and the image forming unit 13 copies the image data onto a copy sheet by processes such as image formation, transfer, and fixing of the latent image. The paper cassette bank 14 is loaded with copy paper of various sizes. The copy paper loaded in the paper cassette bank 14 is set or automatically selected to have a predetermined type, and is fed to the image forming unit 13. The paper feed unit 15 is a mechanism unit that feeds copy paper from the paper cassette bank 14 to the image forming unit 13. The copy sheets copied by the image forming unit 13 are discharged to the stacker or finisher unit 16 and stacked.

FIG. 3 shows the digital PPC of FIG. 2 as a functional block. In FIG. 3, the digital PPC of the present embodiment includes a main body control unit 31, a document reading unit 32,
Memory 33, hard disk (hereinafter referred to as HDD) 3
4, an image forming unit (or printer unit) 35, a display unit 36, and a key input unit 37.

In each of the above components, the body controller 31
Is a functional unit that controls the overall operation of the digital PPC, and is configured by a central processing unit (CPU) (not shown). The document reading unit 32 is an electrical configuration unit for the mechanical configuration of the document reading device 12. In this embodiment, the formed image data is converted into a digital signal by a solid-state image sensor (CCD) (not shown), digitally converted and output.

The memory 33 is a volatile storage unit for temporarily storing the image data converted into a digital signal by the document reading unit 32, and constitutes a work memory. On the other hand, HDD3
A non-volatile storage unit 4 is a permanent storage unit for image data.

The image forming unit 35 is an electric component for the mechanical structure of the image forming unit 13. In this embodiment, it is composed of a circuit section for controlling the potential of the photosensitive drum.

The display unit 36 is a monitor display unit composed of an LCD or the like for operating modes, key input setting data and the like. The key input section 37 is an operation section for setting an operation mode, initializing date / time, setting the number of copies, and the like.

FIG. 1 shows an example of the structure of the list. This is a configuration example of the list 21 in which data that is pre-registered in the HDD 34 of the digital PPC configured as described above and that can be freely selected and used by the user is edited and printed in a visible state. This list is composed of eight reduced data of predetermined data and identification numbers.

The specific contents of these predetermined data are as follows:
The standard documents, illustrations for New Year's cards, and other designs / figures, etc. listed in the "Problems to be solved by the invention" column are also included. The list 21 may be systematically classified by genre, purpose or use, representative examples / variation examples, etc., and may be composed of a plurality of pages like a booklet. Further, symbols, codes and the like may be used for the identification numbers ~.

The user selects and extracts one or more desired data from the list 21. The data selection settings are based on the settings such as the classification number and classification symbol added with the sample display. Further, this setting is executed using the key input unit 37.

The selected data is output from the HDD 34 to the memory 33, and data processing such as enlarging / reducing / rotating / coloring is arbitrarily performed and configured / edited. For the final edited data, the required number of copies is set by the print settings,
It is printed by the image forming unit 35 and output.

The final edited data can be registered as new data. When registering new data,
The template shown in Table 21 is required. This template diagram is a simple reduction of the edited data, a reduction after the main part extraction or the outline extraction, and the like, and a new registration is performed with a symbol as a classification number. The newly registered template is associated with the already registered data and updated and registered in the HDD 34.

According to this embodiment, a wide variety of data can be selected quickly and new data can be easily registered / updated. It is possible to effectively use a large amount of data registered in the HDD.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the list of the above embodiment may be displayed on the display unit in addition to making a hard copy, and may be selected and set from this display.

[0026]

As is apparent from the above description, the image forming apparatus of the present invention stores the image data read optically. Reduced image data obtained by reducing multiple image data,
A symbol for identifying each of the image data is arranged, and the arranged reduced image data is printed. Therefore, by inputting the symbol, the image data based on the input symbol can be read and the read image data can be used for creating new image data.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a list of reduced image data for explaining an embodiment of an image forming apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing an example of the overall configuration of a digital PPC to which the embodiment of FIG. 1 is applied.

FIG. 3 is a functional block configuration diagram of FIG. 2.

[Description of Reference Signs] 11 Document Feeder 12 Reader 13 Imager 14 Cassette Bank 15 Paper Feeder 16 Stacker (or Finisher) 21 List 31 Main Body Controller 32 Original Reader 33 Memory 34 Hard Disk (HDD) 35 Imager Section (or printer section) 36 Display section 37 Key input section

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A reading unit that optically reads image data, an image data storage unit that stores the image data read by the reading unit, reduced image data obtained by reducing a plurality of the image data, and an image data of the image data. Arrange the symbols to identify each,
The image data based on the input symbol is read from the storage unit, and the read image data is newly added. An image forming apparatus characterized by being used for creating image data. 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of reduced image data and symbols for identifying the reduced image data are printed as a list. 3. The image according to claim 1, wherein the reduced image data is reduced image data after processing including simple reduction of the image data, reduction after extraction of a main portion or outline extraction. Forming equipment. 4. The image formation according to claim 1, wherein the reduced image data is classified by genre, purpose or use and is configured in the list. apparatus. 5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reduced image data can be updated and registered.