KR20130110255A - Image forming apparatus capable of printing of braille information and qr code - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A braille and QR code-inserted image forming device is provided to enable visually handicapped people to download an application or to listen to product descriptions by adding braille output. CONSTITUTION: Printing data is received from a host computer and a function selecting window for selecting a specific function is displayed (S220). QR code input is selected from the function selecting window and options such as document information or the position designation of a QR code are set (S240). Braille document output on the QR code is selected and the braille data conversion and position control of the braille document are performed (S260). The printing data includes braille in the QR code to output the same (S280). [Reference numerals] (AA) Start; (BB) End; (S210) Receive print data; (S220) Display a function selecting window; (S230) Input a QR code; (S240) Set QR code-related options (position setting, document information); (S250) Select to output a braille document; (S260) Convert braille data and control the position of the document; (S270) Operate a braille print unit; (S280) Output the document

Description

 Image forming apparatus capable of printing of braille information and QR Code}

The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus capable of inserting a braille and a QR code, and more particularly, to an image forming apparatus for inserting a QR code storing document information into an output document of an image forming apparatus to improve a document management method and security. It is about.

       In general, an image forming apparatus includes functions such as copying, printing, faxing or scanning an original, and a box function. Such a multifunction device is called a multifunction printer (MFP).

In other words, the multifunction device not only functions as a printer for printing data input from a host computer, but also as a scanner for scanning image documents, a digital copy function for printing and copying scanned and scanned image documents, and an image document through a communication line. It is a device with a compound document output function that performs a facsimile function for transmitting a remote control.

In other words, it is a multi-functional terminal that integrates existing terminal devices such as facsimile machines, scanners, printers, and digital copiers. In many cases, a plurality of image forming apparatuses are connected to each other.

       Recently, the image forming apparatus provides a solution of various functions in software as well as the above-described hardware function combination. Among them, QR (Quick Response), which has recently been in the spotlight in the smart era by dramatically increasing the amount of information that can be recorded by having information in both horizontal and vertical directions as well as watermark input and barcode output for security and information management of printed materials. Image forming apparatuses capable of outputting codes have also emerged.

The QR code shows a screen linked to the relevant text or address when the barcode is photographed using the camera of the smart terminal. However, in the case of the visually impaired, it was difficult to recognize the exact location through the camera of the smart terminal.

       Technical problem to be solved by the present invention to solve the above problems,

By adding a braille output to the image forming apparatus capable of QR code output, it provides an image forming apparatus capable of inserting Braille and QR code so that visually impaired people can correctly recognize QR codes and use related services through cameras of smart terminals. Is in.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, an embodiment of the present invention provides an image forming apparatus having a complex function, including receiving print data from a host computer, displaying a function selection window for selecting a special function, and displaying the function selection window. Selecting whether to input the QR code, setting options such as positioning of the QR code or document information, selecting an output of the braille document on the QR code, converting the braille data of the braille document on the QR code, and It is achieved by providing an image forming apparatus capable of inserting Braille and a QR code, comprising: performing position control, driving a print unit for braille, and outputting print data including braille in a set QR code. .

As described above, when using the image forming apparatus that can be inserted into the braille and QR code according to the present invention, even visually impaired people who have difficulty in accurately recognizing the location by the camera of the smart terminal even if the QR code is related to the application (APP) It is effective to download or listen to the product description.

1 is a block diagram of an image forming apparatus capable of inserting Braille and a QR code according to the present invention;
2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of controlling an image forming apparatus capable of inserting a braille and a QR code according to the present invention.
3 is a view showing a setting screen for inserting a braille and a QR code according to an embodiment of the present invention
4 is a diagram illustrating a setting screen for option selection of Braille and QR codes according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram showing an output document sample according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the objects, features, and advantages of the present invention described above will be described in more detail with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings.

The terms to be described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, and may vary according to the intention or custom of a person skilled in the art, and the definitions should be made based on the contents throughout the specification.

1 is a block diagram of an image forming apparatus capable of inserting Braille and a QR code according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the image forming apparatus according to the present invention includes a memory unit 132, a scanning unit 134, a power supply unit 136, an interface unit 120, an output unit 140, a FAX unit 144, QR code generation unit 138 and the central control unit 130 for the control of the section.

The QR code generation unit 138 generates a QR code corresponding to the two-dimensional barcode from the input data. In addition, the present embodiment is described using a QR code as document information as an example, but other two-dimensional bar codes, digital water marts, and the like can be used.

The output unit 140 includes a general printing unit 142 and a braille printing unit 144.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of controlling an image forming apparatus capable of inserting a braille and a QR code according to the present invention.

Referring to Figure 2 will be described the operation of the image forming apparatus and braille and QR code insertion apparatus according to the present invention and the apparatus shown in Figures 1 and 3 to 4.

 Receiving the print data from the host computer 110 (S210) and the step of displaying a function selection window 300 for selecting a special function (S220) and whether the QR code input in the function selection window (300) Selecting step (S230) and setting the options such as positioning of the QR code or document information (300) (S240) and selecting (300) the braille document output step on the QR code (S250) and the QR Braille data conversion and position control 400 of the code on the braille document (S260) and driving the braille printing unit (S270) and outputting the print data including the braille in the set QR code (S280) Is done.

The function selection window 300 and the QR code insertion / braille output setting window 400 may be directly controlled by an operation unit within the image forming apparatus main body, and may be controlled by the host computer 110 through a driver. It is also possible to control via a smart phone terminal device through a wireless interface.

5 is a document sample in which Braille and a QR code are outputted through the above process according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to the QR code 510 of the upper right of the document sample 500, the points 510, 520, and 530 indicated by the rectangles in the QR code are points that the camera of the smart terminal detects the position according to the size of the QR code. to be. Therefore, the points 510, 520, and 530 are output in braille form.

In addition, the size of the QR code can be recognized by the recognizer capable of matching the size of the QR code according to the position of the QR code, and the size of the QR code can be recognized using the camera of the smart terminal.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be taken by way of limitation, I will understand. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims below and equivalents thereof.

110: host computer
120: interface unit
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132: memory
134: scanning unit
136: power supply
138: QR code generation unit
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142: general printing
144: printing for braille
146: FAX part
150: external FAX

Claims (1)

In the image forming apparatus having a composite function,
Receiving print data from a host computer;
Displaying a function selection window for selecting a special function;
Selecting whether to input a QR code in the function selection window;
Setting options such as positioning of a QR code or document information;
Selecting a braille document output step on the QR code;
Braille data conversion and position control of the braille document on the QR code;
Driving the braille print unit;
Braille and QR code insertion image forming apparatus comprising the step of outputting the print data including the braille in the set QR code.

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