JPH10228146A - Data processing device and method and storage medium storing program which can be read by computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily construct a data processing environment where a desired profile can be freely prepared/corrected by relieving the burden of processing for inputting/correcting data on each set item, accompanying profile preparation processing. SOLUTION: A CPU 1 displays a table for set items being settable on the basis of an inputted profile preparation request on a CRT 10. A selection instruction for one of the displayed set item data is detected and a detailed item setting picture hierarchized into the above-mentioned set item data is displayed on the CRT 10. The class of a data processing request for the items set in the displayed detailed item setting picture is judged and the profile preparation processing is controlled.

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 and a data processing method for creating a profile required for performing predetermined color processing and the like, and a storage medium storing a computer-readable program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, in a printer that performs advanced color processing, information necessary for performing a predetermined color matching process is stored in a certain format (for example, International Color Matching).
r Format (recommended by Consortium)
(A floppy disk or the like) is required, and an apparatus for creating the profile has been proposed.

In this case, after a profile is newly created, a series of profiles can be created by connecting data files constituting a plurality of profiles or by modifying a part of the profile. .

[0004]

However, since it is difficult to create all the data files at once in the profile creation work, the individual data are usually individually written according to a predetermined format (conforming to the above ICC). Therefore, there is a problem that the data file creation process becomes complicated.

[0005] When modifying a data file constituting the created profile, a series of data files must be read and updated after modifying the original data file. Read processing is required, and the profile cannot be easily updated.

Further, since the version information necessary for the created profile is a separate operation from the profile creation process, a situation in which the process of updating the version information due to the profile correction is forgotten may occur, and the correct version information may be included in the profile. Cannot be added, which hinders profile management.

[0007] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the first to sixth inventions according to the present invention is to display a list of setting items necessary for profile creation. While displaying each detailed setting item selected and instructed from the list, the input data is stored and managed so as to be modifiable as profile data. A data processing apparatus, a data processing method, and a storage medium storing a computer-readable program capable of easily constructing a data processing environment in which a processing load is reduced and a desired profile can be freely created and modified. Can be provided.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a data processing apparatus for creating and processing a plurality of setting item data as a profile for performing a predetermined color matching process. A first control unit for displaying a list of setting items that can be set based on the creation request on a display unit, and detecting a selection instruction for any of the setting item data displayed on the display unit by the first control unit A second control means for displaying a detailed item setting screen hierarchically arranged on the setting item data on the display unit; and an item set on the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit by the second control means. And a third control means for judging a data processing request type for the profile and controlling the profile creation processing.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the third control means determines that the data processing request is a read request, the stored detailed item setting is read and the detailed item setting screen is displayed. Is displayed on the screen.

[0010] In a third aspect of the present invention, when the third control means determines that the data processing request is a storage request, the detailed item setting set on the detailed item setting screen is stored in a memory. What you save.

A fourth invention according to the present invention is to add predetermined version information based on an instruction state for a predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit by the first control means. Having a fourth control means for displaying a detailed version information setting screen on the display unit,
The fourth control means adds the version information set on the version information detailed setting screen to the created profile.

A fifth invention according to the present invention is a data processing method for creating a plurality of setting item data for performing a predetermined color matching process as a profile, which can be set based on an input profile creation request. A first display step of displaying a list of setting items on the display unit, and a detailed item setting screen hierarchically arranged on the setting item data by detecting a selection instruction for any of the setting item data displayed on the display unit. A second display step of displaying on the display unit, a determining step of determining a data processing request type for an item set on a detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit, and A third display step of reading out the stored detailed item setting and displaying it on the detailed item setting screen when it is determined that the request is a read request; If the process determines that the data processing request is a store request, a storage step of storing the set detailed item set in the detail item setting screen memory,
A fourth display step of displaying a version information detailed setting screen for adding predetermined version information on the display unit based on an instruction state for a predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit; An adding step of adding the version information set on the version information detailed setting screen to a profile to be created.

A sixth invention according to the present invention is a storage medium storing a computer-readable program for creating and processing a plurality of setting item data as a profile for performing a predetermined color matching process. A first display step of displaying a list of setting items that can be set based on a profile creation request on the display unit, and detecting a selection instruction for any of the setting item data displayed on the display unit, A second display step of displaying a detailed item setting screen hierarchically arranged on data on the display unit;
A determining step of determining a data processing request type for an item set on the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit; and storing the information when the determining step determines that the data processing request is a read request. A third display step of reading out the detailed item setting and displaying the detailed item setting screen on the detailed item setting screen, and setting the detailed item setting screen on the detailed item setting screen when the determining step determines that the data processing request is a storage request. A storing step of storing detailed item settings in a memory; and a version information detailed setting screen for adding predetermined version information based on an instruction state for a predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit. A fourth display step of displaying on the display unit, and adding the version information set on the detailed version information setting screen to the created profile That includes an additional step, in which the computer has stored readable program storage medium.

[0014]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a CPU, which is connected to each device connected to the system bus 4 by various control programs read from the ROM 3 or read from an external memory described later and developed on the RAM 2. I / O
Control.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a ROM, which includes a program ROM for storing various control programs to be executed by the CPU 1, a font ROM for storing font data, a data ROM for storing various data, and the like. Reference numeral 5 denotes a keyboard interface (KEY I / F), and a keyboard (K
eyeBoard) 9 and pointing device (PD)
13 is connectable. 6 is a VRAM, a CRT
The screen data to be displayed on 10 is expanded.

7 is a disk interface (DISK)
I / F), a floppy disk drive (FDD) and a hard disk drive (HD
The external memory 11 having D) can be connected.
In the external memory 11, a profile created in accordance with the ICC (in this embodiment, a file functioning as color matching information of the printer) is stored in an updatable manner. A profile creation program for creating a new profile is also stored.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a printer interface (Print
er I / F), and has a color image memory for storing color image data to be output to the printer (Printer) 12. The CRT 10
Is configured to be able to display 3200 colors out of 16.77 million colors, for example. The printer 12 is, for example, 36
It is configured to be able to perform 16.77 million full-color print processes at 0 DPI.

FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of a profile creation processing start screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 20 denotes a file creation icon, which is configured to be able to start a profile creation processing program by designating the icon 20 with the pointing device 13 shown in FIG.

First, when a profile creation icon 20 is clicked on the pointing device 13 of the profile creation icon 20 to be created on the window WIN of the CRT 10 to start the profile creation program, a resource file for profile creation (a file storing profile data) ) Is stored in the external memory 11, and if not stored, the menu shown in FIG.
Displayed on RT10.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a pull-down menu displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, which is displayed when the profile creation processing program is started.

In the figure, reference numeral 31 denotes a New button (New
In w), a new profile creation data process to be described later is started by instructing the selection of the New 31 with the pointing device 13. 32 is an Open button (Op
en) with Open32 pointing device 13
By instructing the selection, the process of reading the existing profile data described later from the external memory 11 is started.

Reference numeral 33 denotes a Save button (Save).
When the ave 33 is selected and instructed by the pointing device 13, a profile data saving process described later is started. 34 is a Quit button (Quit).
By selecting and instructing the unit 34 with the pointing device 13, the profile creation processing ends.

Hereinafter, the profile creation processing by the data processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of a profile reading screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and corresponds to, for example, a list of tag files registered in the external memory 11.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a profile creation item list window PRFW displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 50 denotes a create button (Mak
In e), a profile based on the settings of each item described later is created by an instruction to press the create button 50, and stored in the external memory 11.

Reference numeral 51 denotes an add button (Add Res).
The screen for setting the version information to be added to the profile to be created is shown in FIGS.
Is displayed as shown. FIGS. 6 and 7 are views showing an example of a screen for setting version information displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG.

Reference numeral 52 denotes a header item setting button (Hea).
der Item), the header item setting button 5
In response to the instruction of pressing 2, the header item setting screen is displayed as shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a view showing an example of a header item setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, wherein each parameter of the header item, for example, CCM type, device model, device attribute, etc. can be set. Have been.

In FIG. 8, reference numeral 61A denotes an OK button.
By instructing the K button 61A to be pressed by the PD 13 or the like, the value set in the header item setting window HIW or, if not set, the value set as the initial value is read into the RAM 2 and stored in the external memory 11. Is stored. 62A is a cancel button (Cance
In l), by instructing the cancel button 62A to be pressed,
The process ends without storing the value set in the header item setting window HIW in the external memory 11.

Reference numeral 63A denotes a store button (Save). When the store button 63A is instructed to be pressed, the value set in the header item setting window HIW is stored in the external memory 1.
1 is stored. 64A is a read button (Load),
By instructing to press the read button 64A, a list of header item setting file names stored in the external memory 11 is displayed on the CRT 10.

Subsequently, in FIG. 5, reference numeral 53 denotes a white point setting button (“wtpt” white point).
t X, Y, Z), the white point setting button 53
The white point setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is the same as FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a white point setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and a white point is set by inputting values for each of X, Y, and Z items in a setting window WPW.

Reference numeral 54 denotes a copyright setting button (“cpr
At “t” (Copyright), the copyright setting screen is displayed by pressing a copyright setting button 54 in FIG.
Is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in FIG. In addition, FIG.
FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of a copyright setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, wherein a desired right holder's name can be input in alphanumeric characters in a setting window CRW.

Reference numeral 55 denotes a profile description setting button (“desc” Profile Description)
In step (ption), a profile description setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in FIG. 11 in response to an instruction to press the profile description setting button 55. FIG. 11 is a view showing an example of a profile description setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and is configured so that a profile value can be set in the setting window PDW.

Reference numeral 56 denotes a device manufacturer setting button (“dm
In the case of “nd“ Device Mfg Disc ”), a device manufacturer setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is a view showing an example of a device manufacturer setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and is configured so that a device manufacturer name can be set in the setting window DMW.

Reference numeral 57 denotes a device model setting button (“dm
dd “DeviceMode Desc”), a device model setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a view showing an example of a device model setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and is configured so that a device model name can be set in the setting window DMSW.

Reference numeral 58 denotes an AtoB0 setting button (“A2B
0 "AtoB0), the AtoB0 setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in Fig. 14 in response to an instruction to press the AtoB0 setting button 58. Fig. 14 shows the AtoB0 setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in Fig. 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example, in which each value of AtoB0 can be set in a setting window WW1.

Reference numeral 59 denotes an AtoB1 setting button (“A2B
1 "AtoB1), the AtoB1 setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in Fig. 15 in response to an instruction to press the AtoB1 setting button 59. Fig. 15 shows the AtoB1 setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in Fig. 1. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example, in which each value of AtoB1 can be set in a setting window WW2.

Reference numeral 150 denotes an AtoB2 setting button (“A2B
2 "AtoB2), the AtoB2 setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in Fig. 16 in response to an instruction to press the AtoB2 setting button 150. Fig. 16 shows the AtoB2 setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in Fig. 1. It is a figure showing an example, and is constituted so that each value of AtoB2 can be set to setting window WW3.

Reference numeral 151 denotes a BtoA0 setting button (“B2A
0 "BtoA0), a BtoA0 setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in Fig. 17 in response to an instruction to press the BtoA0 setting button 151. Fig. 17 shows the BtoA0 setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in Fig. 1. It is a figure showing an example, and it is constituted so that each value of BtoA0 can be set in setting window WW4.

Reference numeral 152 denotes a BtoA1 setting button (“B2A
1 "BtoA1), a BtoA1 setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in Fig. 18 in response to an instruction to press the BtoA1 setting button 152. Fig. 18 shows the BtoA1 setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in Fig. 1. It is a figure showing an example, and it is constituted so that each value of BtoA1 can be set to setting window WW5.

Reference numeral 153 denotes a BtoA2 setting button (“B2A
2 "BtoA2), a BtoA2 setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in Fig. 19 in response to an instruction to press the BtoA2 setting button 153. Fig. 19 shows the BtoA2 setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in Fig. 1. It is a figure showing an example, and it is constituted so that each value of BtoA2 can be set to setting window WW6.

154 is a gamut setting button (“gam
At t "gamut), a gamut setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 in response to an instruction to press the gamut setting button 154.

Reference numeral 155 denotes a measurement setting button (“m
In response to an instruction to press the measurement setting button 155 in “eas” measurement, a measurement setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10 as shown in FIG.
FIG. 20 is a view showing an example of a measurement setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and each value can be set in the setting window MSW.

Reference numeral 156 denotes a uccmI private information setting button (“ucmI” UCCMSPrivateIn).
In fo), a private information setting button 156 is pressed to display a private information setting screen on the CRT 10 so that each value can be set in the private information.

Reference numeral 157 denotes a uccmT private table setting button (“ucmT” UCCMSPrivate).
Table), private table setting button 15
In response to an instruction to press 7, a private table setting screen is displayed on the CRT 10, and each value can be set in the private table.

Hereinafter, the correspondence between this embodiment and each means of the first to fourth inventions and the operation thereof will be described with reference to FIG.

A first aspect of the present invention is a data processing device for creating a plurality of setting item data for performing a predetermined color matching process as a profile, wherein the setting item can be set based on an input profile creation request. First control means for displaying the list on the display unit (CRT 10) (the CPU 1 performs display processing based on a control program stored in the ROM 3 and the external memory 11); and display on the display unit by the first control means A second control means (CPU 1 is stored in the ROM 3 and the external memory 11 for displaying a detailed item setting screen layered on the setting item data on the display unit upon detecting a selection instruction for any one of the setting item data which has been selected. And a detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit by the second control means. A third control means (CPU 1 performs display processing based on a control program stored in ROM 3 and external memory 11) by determining a data processing request type for the item set in (1) and controlling the profile creation processing; The CPU 1 displays a list of setting items that can be set based on a profile creation request input by the CPU 1 to the CRT.
10 (see FIG. 5 and the like), a selection instruction for any of the displayed setting item data is detected, and a detailed item setting screen layered on the setting item data (see FIG. 8 and the like)
Is displayed on the CRT 10, and the data processing request type for the item set on the displayed detailed item setting screen is determined to control the profile creation process. Therefore, data input for necessary setting items is performed by simple operation instructions. As a result, the load on the profile creation processing by the user can be greatly reduced, and the efficiency of the profile creation processing can be significantly improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the CPU 1 determines that the data processing request is a read request, the stored detailed item setting is read and the detailed item setting screen (FIGS. 8, 9 to 20) is read. Etc.), it is possible to input data for each detailed setting item while visually confirming necessary detailed setting items.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the CPU 1 determines that the data processing request is a save request, the detailed item settings set on the detailed item setting screen are stored in a memory. While the data is being stored, the profile creation as a whole can be progressed as needed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a detailed version information for adding predetermined version information based on an instruction state for a predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit by the first control means. Fourth control means for displaying a setting screen on the display unit (CPU 1
3, a display process is performed based on a control program stored in the external memory 11), and the CPU 1 determines predetermined version information based on an instruction state for a predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit. Is displayed on the CRT 10 (see FIGS. 6 and 7), and the version information set on the detailed version information setting screen is added to the profile to be created. Thus, the version information can be added, and the version information of the profile can be reliably managed.

Hereinafter, the first data processing operation of the data processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a first data processing procedure of the data processing apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to a profile creation data processing procedure. Note that (1) to (10) indicate each step.

First, when the profile creation icon 20 to be created on the window WIN of the CRT 10 is clicked with the pointing device 13 to give an instruction to start the profile creation program, the process starts, and the PD 13 shown in FIG. (1), it is determined whether or not the Quit button 34 has been pressed (2). If YES, the profile creation window is deleted (10), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (2) that the Quit button 34 has not been pressed, Ne
It is determined whether the w button 31 is indicated by the PD 13 shown in FIG. 1 (3), and if YES, the profile creation item list window PRFW shown in FIG.
Displayed at T10, new profile creation data processing (processing to set various parameters required for the profile such as header item, white point, and copyright)
(6), display a new profile creation window and execute a file creation process (9), and return to step (1).

On the other hand, in step (3), a New button 3
If the button 1 is not pressed, the Open button 3
It is determined whether or not 2 is indicated by the PD 13 shown in FIG. 1 (4). If YES, the existing profile creation data processing is started, and the existing profile creation window display and file creation processing are started, When the program file reading window as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed and a file to be read is selected, the data of the file item is read (7), displayed and processed in a state reflected in the profile creation window (9). ), And return to step (1).

On the other hand, in step (4), the Open button 3
If No. 2 is not instructed by the PD 13 shown in FIG. 1, it is determined whether the Save button 33 is instructed by the PD 13 shown in FIG. 1 (5). If NO, the process returns to step (1). If YES, the profile data saving process is started (8), for example, the created profile creation window PRFW shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, and the set parameters are saved in the external memory 11 (9). Return to (1).

As a result, the profile creation window PRFW created as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the CRT 10, and the header item setting screen is changed to the one shown in FIG. 8 by pressing the header item setting button (Header Item) 52 by the PD 13. Is displayed as shown.
Hereinafter, the header item setting in the data processing device of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 22 and the header item setting screen shown in FIG.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the second data processing procedure of the data processing apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to the header item setting processing in the profile creation processing. Note that (1) to (10) indicate each step. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a header item setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and corresponds to a state after various settings including a header item setting.

First, a profile creation window PRF provided on the CRT 10 with, for example, a CCM type, device model, and device attribute setting section shown in FIG.
W is displayed (1), and when an instruction is input by the keyboard 9 and the PD 13 (2), the instruction is input by an OK button 61.
It is determined whether or not the instruction is A (3). If YES, the value set on the header item setting screen, or if not set, the value set as the initial value is used as the header item value in RAM2. Then, the header item setting process stored in the external memory 11 is executed (7). After the process is completed, the header item setting window HIW (see FIG. 8) is deleted (10), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, in step (3),
If it is determined that the instruction is not the instruction of the K button 61A, it is determined whether or not the instruction input is the instruction of the cancel button 62A (4). If YES, the process proceeds to step (10). If NO, the instruction input is stored. It is determined whether or not the instruction is for the button 63A (5), and a header item saving process is executed in which the value set in the header item setting window HIW is saved in the external memory 11 as a header item only file (8), step (2). Return to

On the other hand, in step (5), the save button 63
If it is determined that A has not been instructed, it is determined whether the instruction input is an instruction of the read button 64A (6),
If NO, the process returns to step (2). If YES, the window for reading the header item setting file is displayed, the header file setting file name is displayed on the CRT 10, and the desired file is selected from the header file setting file name. When the name is selected, a header item reading process is executed in which the value of the header item of the file is reflected in the header item setting window HIW (9),
Return to step (2). In step (6), OK
When the button 61A is instructed, a check mark 81 is additionally displayed on the header item setting item on the profile creation window PRFW as shown in FIG.
It indicates that the header item setting has already been made.

Further, it goes without saying that the configuration is such that each item button is clicked again on the profile item for which setting has already been performed, and setting change of each content, reading processing, and saving processing can be performed.

Hereinafter, the profile creation window PRF shown in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26, respectively.
The processing of each item on W will be described.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the third data processing procedure of the data processing apparatus according to the present invention, which corresponds to the profile creation processing. In addition, (1)-
(11) shows each step. FIG. 25 is a view showing an example of a profile creation window PRFW displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and corresponds to a state after setting profile items. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a structure of profile data stored in the RAM 2 or the external memory 11 shown in FIG.

First, when an instruction input by the New 31 is made by the PD 13 (1), it is determined whether or not the instruction input is a menu selection instruction (2). If YES, a menu processing routine (not shown) is executed (9). Next, Qui
It is determined whether the t button 34 has been instructed (1
0), if YES, end profile creation process;
If O, the process returns to step (1), and waits for an instruction input by the PD 13.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (2) that the instruction is not a menu selection instruction, it is determined whether the instruction is another item selection instruction in the profile creation window PRFW (3). The program executes the profile creation data processing routine (11), returns to step (1), and waits for an instruction input by the PD 13.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (3) that the instruction is not another item selection instruction, it is determined whether all the items in the profile creation window PRFW have been selected (4). Step (1)
Then, the process waits for an instruction input by the PD 13.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step (4) that all item selections have been completed (at this time, FIG. 25
The check mark is additionally displayed on each item as shown in (3)), it is determined whether or not the Make button 50 of the profile creation window PRFW has been pressed (5). If NO, the process returns to step (1). PD1
3 waits for an instruction input.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (5) that the Make button 50 has been pressed, a profile creation process for storing program file data in the external memory 11 is executed based on the data structure shown in FIG. (6).

Next, the add button 51 shown in FIG.
Is determined by the PD 13 whether or not (7),
If NO, the process returns to step (1) and waits for an instruction input by the PD 13.

On the other hand, in step (7), the add button 51
Is determined by the PD 13, a version information setting screen as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is displayed on the CRT 10, and a version resource for setting version information “1” and “2” is displayed. The creation / addition process is executed (8), and the process returns to step (1) to wait for an instruction input by the PD 13.

In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a new program file can be created only when all profile creation data has been set. The data values may be stored in advance, and if some of the data values are not set, the basic values may be automatically set, and a profile to be saved may be created.

Hereinafter, the correspondence between this embodiment and each step of the fifth and sixth inventions and the operation thereof will be described with reference to FIG. 21, FIG. 22, FIG.

A fifth invention is a data processing method for creating a plurality of setting item data for performing a predetermined color matching process as a profile, and a list of setting items that can be set based on an input profile creation request. Is displayed on the display unit (see FIG. 5) (see FIG. 21).
(9)) and detecting a selection instruction for any of the setting item data displayed on the display unit, and displaying a detailed item setting screen hierarchically arranged on the setting item data on the display unit (for example, FIG. 8). And a determination step of determining a data processing request type for an item set on the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit (steps (3) to (6) in FIG. 22). When the determining step determines that the data processing request is a read request, a third step of reading the stored detailed item setting and displaying the read detailed item setting on the detailed item setting screen (for example, see FIGS. 9 to 20). When the display step (step (9) in FIG. 22) and the determination step determine that the data processing request is a storage request, the detailed item setting set on the detailed item setting screen is stored in a memory. A storage step (step (8) in FIG. 22) and a detailed version information setting screen for adding predetermined version information based on an instruction state for a predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit are displayed. A fourth display step for displaying on the display unit (FIG. 24)
The CPU 1 stores the step (8)) and the additional step (step (8) in FIG. 24) of adding the version information set on the detailed version information setting screen to the created profile in the ROM 3 and the external memory 11. Based on the data file and the control program, data input and data saving are performed for each detailed setting item while visually confirming necessary detailed setting items, and profile creation as a whole proceeds as needed. In addition, a process of adding version information can be performed in parallel with the profile creation process.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage medium storing a computer-readable program for creating and processing a plurality of setting item data for performing a predetermined color matching process as a profile, wherein the profile creation request is inputted. A first display step (step (9) in FIG. 21) of displaying a list of setting items that can be set based on the display unit (see FIG. 5); A second display step of detecting a selection instruction and displaying a detailed item setting screen layered on the setting item data on the display unit (for example, see FIG. 8); and a detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit. The determination step of determining the data processing request type for the set item (FIG. 22)
Steps (3) to (6)) and when the determination step determines that the data processing request is a read request, reads the stored detailed item setting and displays it on the detailed item setting screen (for example, A third display step (step (9) in FIG. 22) to be performed (see FIGS. 9 to 20) and a setting in the detailed item setting screen when the determination step determines that the data processing request is a storage request Saving step of saving the detailed item settings in the memory (step (8) in FIG. 22)
And a fourth display step of displaying, on the display unit, a detailed version information setting screen for adding predetermined version information based on an instruction state for a predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit A computer readable program including (Step (8) in FIG. 24) and an additional step (Step (8) in FIG. 24) of adding the version information set on the detailed version information setting screen to a profile to be created. Is stored in a storage medium. That is, a program code corresponding to the steps shown in FIGS. 21, 22, and 24 is stored in an external storage medium or an internal storage resource to be described later, and the program code is stored in the ROM 3, the external memory 11, or a storage medium (not shown). A mode in which the CPU 1 reads and executes the data is also included in the embodiment of the present invention.

The configuration of a data processing program readable by the data processing device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to a memory map shown in FIG.

FIG. 27 is a view for explaining a memory map of a storage medium for storing various data processing programs readable by the data processing apparatus according to the present invention.

Although not shown, information for managing a group of programs stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, a creator, etc. are also stored, and information dependent on the OS or the like on the program reading side, for example, An icon or the like for identification display may also be stored.

Further, data dependent on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, a program for installing various programs on a computer or a program for decompressing a program to be installed when the program to be installed is compressed may be stored.

FIGS. 21, 22, and 2 in the present embodiment.
The functions shown in FIG. 4 may be performed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when a group of information including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Things.

As described above, the storage medium storing the program codes of the software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or the apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MP) of the system or the apparatus is supplied.
It goes without saying that the object of the present invention is also achieved when U) reads and executes the program code stored in the storage medium.

In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.

Examples of a storage medium for supplying the program code include a floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, and C
DR, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, RO
M, EEPROM and the like can be used.

When the computer executes the readout program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the OS (Operating System) running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. ) And the like perform part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written into a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, based on the instruction of the program code, The CPU provided in the function expansion board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing,
It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by the processing is also included.

[0089]

As described above, the first embodiment according to the present invention is described.
According to the invention, the first control means displays on the display unit a list of setting items that can be set based on the input profile creation request, and detects a selection instruction for any of the displayed setting item data. Then, the second control means displays a detailed item setting screen layered on the setting item data on the display unit, determines a data processing request type for the item set on the displayed detailed item setting screen, and Since the control means 3 controls the profile creation processing, it is possible to input data for necessary setting items by simple operation instructions, greatly reduce the user's profile creation processing load, and significantly improve the profile creation processing efficiency. Can be improved.

According to the second aspect, when the third control means determines that the data processing request is a read request, the stored detailed item setting is read and displayed on the detailed item setting screen. Therefore, it is possible to input data for each detailed setting item while visually confirming necessary detailed setting items.

According to the third aspect, when the third control means determines that the data processing request is a storage request, the detailed item setting set on the detailed item setting screen is stored in the memory. Therefore, it is possible to proceed with the creation of the profile as a whole at any time while saving data for each detailed setting item.

[0092] According to the fourth invention, the fourth control means sets the predetermined version information on the basis of the instruction state for the predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit by the first control means. Is displayed on the display unit, and the version information set on the detailed version information setting screen is added to the profile to be created, so the version information is added in parallel with the profile creation processing. Processing can be performed, and profile version information can be managed reliably.

According to the fifth and sixth aspects of the present invention, a list of setting items that can be set based on an input profile creation request is displayed on the display unit, and any of the setting item data displayed on the display unit is displayed. Detecting the selection instruction, displaying a detailed item setting screen layered on the setting item data on the display unit, and determining a data processing request type for the item set on the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit. When it is determined that the data processing request is a read request, the stored detailed item setting is read and displayed on the detailed item setting screen, and the determining step determines that the data processing request is a storage request. In the case, the detailed item settings set in the detailed item setting screen are stored in the memory,
A version information detailed setting screen for adding predetermined version information based on an instruction state for a predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit; Is added to the profile to be created, so while visually confirming the necessary detailed setting items, perform data entry and data saving for each detailed setting item,
The profile creation as a whole can proceed as needed, and the version information adding process can be performed in parallel with the profile creation process.

Therefore, the graphical user interface reduces the data input and data correction processing load of individual setting items associated with the profile creation processing, and facilitates the data processing environment in which a desired profile can be freely created and modified. Can be built.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of a profile creation processing start screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a view showing a pull-down menu displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a profile reading screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a profile creation item list window PRFW displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for setting version information displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for setting version information displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;

8 is a diagram showing an example of a header item setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a white point setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of a copyright setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a profile description setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a view showing an example of a device manufacturer setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a device model setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.

FIG. 14 shows AtoB0 displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.
It is a figure showing an example of a setting screen.

FIG. 15 shows AtoB1 displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.
It is a figure showing an example of a setting screen.

FIG. 16 shows AtoB2 displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.
It is a figure showing an example of a setting screen.

FIG. 17 shows BtoA0 displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.
It is a figure showing an example of a setting screen.

FIG. 18 shows BtoA1 displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.
It is a figure showing an example of a setting screen.

FIG. 19 shows BtoA2 displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.
It is a figure showing an example of a setting screen.

20 is a diagram showing an example of a measurement setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first data processing procedure of the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second data processing procedure of the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a header item setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a third data processing procedure of the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a profile creation window displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a structure of profile data stored in a RAM or an external memory shown in FIG.

FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs that can be read by the data processing device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 CPU 2 RAM 3 ROM 10 CRT 11 External memory 13 PD

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A data processing device for creating a plurality of setting item data for performing a predetermined color matching process as a profile, wherein a list of setting items that can be set based on an input profile creation request is displayed. A first control unit for displaying a setting item data displayed on the display unit by the first control unit, and a detailed item setting screen layered on the setting item data. A second control unit to be displayed on the display unit; a data processing request type for an item set on the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit by the second control unit; And a third control means for controlling the processing. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein when the third control unit determines that the data processing request is a read request, the stored detailed item setting is read and displayed on the detailed item setting screen. The data processing device according to claim 1. 3. The detailed item setting set on the detailed item setting screen is stored in a memory when the third control unit determines that the data processing request is a storage request. Item 2. The data processing device according to Item 1. 4. A version information detailed setting screen for adding predetermined version information based on an instruction state for a predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit by the first control means. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a fourth control unit for displaying on a display unit, wherein the fourth control unit adds the version information set on the detailed version information setting screen to a profile to be created. Data processing equipment. 5. A data processing method for creating a plurality of setting item data as a profile for performing a predetermined color matching process, wherein a list of setting items that can be set based on an input profile creation request is displayed on a display unit. A first display step of displaying, and a second step of detecting a selection instruction for any of the setting item data displayed on the display unit and displaying a detailed item setting screen hierarchically arranged on the setting item data on the display unit. A determination step of determining a data processing request type for an item set on a detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit; and a case where the determination step determines that the data processing request is a read request. A third display step of reading out the stored detailed item setting and displaying the read detailed item setting screen on the detailed item setting screen; When the request is determined to be a save request, a saving step of saving the detailed item setting set in the detailed item setting screen in a memory; and a predetermined area in the detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit. A fourth display step of displaying, on the display unit, a detailed version information setting screen for adding predetermined version information based on the instruction state; and a profile for creating version information set on the detailed version information setting screen. A data processing method, comprising: 6. A storage medium storing a computer-readable program for creating and processing a plurality of setting item data as a profile for performing a predetermined color matching process, wherein the program is set based on an input profile creation request. A first display step of displaying a list of possible setting items on a display unit; a detailed item setting screen hierarchically displayed on the setting item data by detecting a selection instruction for any of the setting item data displayed on the display unit A second display step of displaying, on the display unit, a determination step of determining a data processing request type for an item set on a detailed item setting screen displayed on the display unit; Is determined to be a read request, the stored detailed item setting is read and displayed on the detailed item setting screen. A display step of storing the detailed item setting set in the detailed item setting screen in a memory when the determining step determines that the data processing request is a storage request; and A fourth display step of displaying a detailed version information setting screen for adding predetermined version information on the display unit based on an instruction state for a predetermined area in the displayed detailed item setting screen; A storage medium storing a computer-readable program, including: an additional step of adding version information set on a setting screen to a created profile.