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TWI466012B
TWI466012B TW101133178A TW101133178A TWI466012B TW I466012 B TWI466012 B TW I466012B TW 101133178 A TW101133178 A TW 101133178A TW 101133178 A TW101133178 A TW 101133178A TW I466012 B TWI466012 B TW I466012B
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文件處理方法File processing method

本發明是有關於一種文件處理技術,且特別是有關於一種文件處理方法。The present invention relates to a file processing technique, and more particularly to a file processing method.

現有印表機在列印電子文件時無法提醒使用者儲存檔案,而當使用者忘記儲存時,會遺失該份電子文件。又由於當電腦中毒或硬碟損毀也可能會遺失大量文件。此外,電子文件經列印或是紙本文件經複印/傳真後,在印表機上無人領取的列印紙張,成為資料外洩的風險來源,因此未經授權的第三者很容易竊取其中的機密資料。因此如何管理列印/複印/傳真之後的文件以及如何在文件處理過程中獲得檔案備份的保障,這是一個有待克服的課題。Existing printers cannot remind users to save files when printing electronic files, and when the user forgets to save, the electronic files will be lost. Also, a large amount of files may be lost when the computer is poisoned or the hard disk is damaged. In addition, after the electronic documents are printed or the paper documents are copied/faxed, the printed paper that is not picked up on the printer becomes a source of risk of data leakage, so unauthorized third parties can easily steal them. Confidential information. Therefore, how to manage the files after printing/copying/fax and how to obtain the backup of the files during the file processing is a problem to be overcome.

有鑑於此,本發明提出文件處理方法,藉以解決先前技術所述及的問題。In view of this, the present invention proposes a file processing method to solve the problems described in the prior art.

本發明提供一種文件處理方法,適用於文件處理系統,文件處理系統包括用戶端電腦(client computer)以及多功能事務機(multi-functional printer)。文件處理方法包括下列步驟:當使用者從用戶端電腦對電子文件下達列印指令時,判斷電子文件是否已存檔;若否,則用戶端電 腦產生提醒請求以詢問使用者是否對電子文件存檔;若是或當使用者回應提醒請求對電子文件存檔時,則多功能事務機根據電子文件中的註記文字或列印資訊產生特徵值;以及將特徵值結合於電子文件內容而轉換成文件影像,使特徵值隨著電子文件的內容列印到紙張上,且將文件影像備份於儲存單元。The present invention provides a file processing method suitable for a file processing system, which includes a client computer and a multi-functional printer. The file processing method includes the following steps: when the user issues a print instruction to the electronic file from the user terminal computer, it is determined whether the electronic file is archived; if not, the user terminal is powered The brain generates a reminder request to ask the user whether to archive the electronic file; if or when the user responds to the reminder request to archive the electronic file, the MFP generates the feature value according to the annotation text or the printed information in the electronic file; The feature value is converted into a file image by combining the content of the electronic file, so that the feature value is printed on the paper along with the content of the electronic file, and the file image is backed up in the storage unit.

本發明另提出一種文件處理方法,適用於文件處理系統,文件處理系統包括多功能事務機,文件處理方法包括下列步驟:驗證使用者的使用者識別資訊;當使用者為允許的用戶時,允許使用者從多功能事務機對紙本文件下達複印指令;以及執行複印指令以將該紙本文件轉換成文件影像,且根據文件影像中的註記文字或列印資訊產生特徵值,且將特徵值結合紙本文件的內容而列印到紙張上,且將文件影像備份於儲存單元。The present invention further provides a file processing method suitable for a file processing system. The file processing system includes a multifunction transaction machine. The file processing method includes the following steps: verifying user identification information of the user; allowing the user when the user is an allowed user. The user issues a copy instruction to the paper document from the MFP; and executes a copy command to convert the paper file into a file image, and generates a feature value according to the note text or the print information in the file image, and the feature value is obtained Prints on the paper in conjunction with the contents of the paper file, and backs up the document image to the storage unit.

本發明另提出一種文件處理方法,適用於文件處理系統,文件處理系統包括多功能事務機,文件處理方法包括下列步驟:當使用者從多功能事務機對用戶端電腦之電子文件下達列印指令時,判斷電子文件是否已存檔;若否,則多功能事務機產生提醒請求以詢問使用者是否對電子文件存檔;若是或當使用者回應提醒請求對電子文件存檔時,則多功能事務機根據電子文件中的註記文字或列印資訊產生特徵值;以及將特徵值結合於電子文件內容而轉換成文件影像,使特徵值隨著電子文件的內容列印到紙張上,且將文件影像備份於儲存單元。The present invention further provides a file processing method, which is applicable to a file processing system. The file processing system includes a multi-function server. The file processing method includes the following steps: when the user prints an instruction from the multi-function server to the electronic file of the client computer. Determining whether the electronic file has been archived; if not, the MFP generates a reminder request to ask the user whether to archive the electronic file; if or when the user responds to the reminder request to archive the electronic file, the MFP is based on The annotation text or the printed information in the electronic file generates the feature value; and the feature value is converted into the file image by combining the electronic file content, so that the feature value is printed on the paper along with the content of the electronic file, and the document image is backed up. Storage unit.

本發明另提出一種文件處理方法,適用於文件處理系統,文件處理系統包括多功能事務機,文件處理方法包括下列步驟:驗證使用者的使用者識別資訊;當使用者為允許的用戶時,允許使用者從多功能事務機對紙本文件下達傳真指令;以及執行傳真指令以將紙本文件轉換成文件影像,且根據文件影像中的註記文字或列印資訊產生特徵值,且將特徵值結合紙本文件的內容而列印到接收端的紙張上,且將文件影像備份於儲存單元。The present invention further provides a file processing method suitable for a file processing system. The file processing system includes a multifunction transaction machine. The file processing method includes the following steps: verifying user identification information of the user; allowing the user when the user is an allowed user. The user issues a fax instruction to the paper document from the multifunction printer; and executes a fax instruction to convert the paper document into a file image, and generates feature values according to the annotation text or the printed information in the document image, and combines the feature values The contents of the paper document are printed on the paper on the receiving end, and the document image is backed up in the storage unit.

在本發明的一實施例中,特徵值包括一段文字、一段可解的編碼、索引值或行動條碼(QR code)之至少一者。In an embodiment of the invention, the feature value comprises at least one of a piece of text, a piece of solvable code, an index value, or a QR code.

在本發明的一實施例中,特徵值包括文件影像的儲存路徑。In an embodiment of the invention, the feature value includes a storage path of the file image.

在本發明的一實施例中,儲存單元為多功能事務機的儲存模組。In an embodiment of the invention, the storage unit is a storage module of the MFP.

在本發明的一實施例中,儲存模組包括硬碟機、記憶卡、記憶碟、磁帶機、光碟片或磁碟陣列系統。In an embodiment of the invention, the storage module comprises a hard disk drive, a memory card, a memory disk, a tape drive, a compact disc or a disk array system.

在本發明的一實施例中,儲存單元包括檔案庫(archives)或雲端伺服器(cloud server)及文件管制中心(file control center)之至少一者。In an embodiment of the invention, the storage unit includes at least one of an archives or a cloud server and a file control center.

在本發明的一實施例中,使用者從文件處理系統登入儲存單元時,驗證使用者是否為允許的用戶,若是,則進入還原檔案執行程序,若否,則禁用而登出該儲存單元。In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user logs in to the storage unit from the file processing system, it is verified whether the user is an allowed user. If yes, the user enters the restored file execution program, and if not, the user is disabled and logs out.

在本發明的一實施例中,還原檔案執行程序包括步驟:提供使用者主介面,並引導使用者輸入特徵值;以及 提供使用者次介面,以搜尋符合特徵值對應的文件影像,並指示使用者還原檔案。In an embodiment of the invention, the restore file execution program includes the steps of: providing a user main interface and guiding the user to input the feature value; The user interface is provided to search for a file image corresponding to the feature value, and the user is instructed to restore the file.

在本發明的一實施例中,文件處理方法更包括步驟:文件處理系統允許使用者依其權限從用戶端電腦查閱儲存模組單元所儲存的文件影像的歷程記錄。In an embodiment of the present invention, the file processing method further includes the step of: the file processing system allows the user to view the history record of the file image stored by the storage module unit from the user terminal computer according to the authority.

在本發明的一實施例中,文件處理方法更包括步驟:文件處理系統允許使用者在查閱該文件影像的歷程記錄時要求將文件影像傳送到特定位置,或以訊息格式傳送到特定位置。In an embodiment of the invention, the file processing method further comprises the step of: the file processing system allows the user to request the file image to be transferred to a specific location or to transmit to a specific location in a message format when referring to the history record of the file image.

在本發明的一實施例中,儲存單元更包括記錄關聯於電子文件的電腦名稱資訊、使用者資訊或時間資訊。In an embodiment of the invention, the storage unit further includes recording computer name information, user information or time information associated with the electronic file.

在本發明的一實施例中,若使用者仍未回應該提醒請求對電子文件存檔,則禁止對電子文件執行對應的處理。In an embodiment of the invention, if the user still does not respond to the request to archive the electronic file, the corresponding processing of the electronic file is prohibited.

在本發明的一實施例中,提醒請求係為提醒視窗,以當判斷電子文件未存檔時,詢問使用者是否對電子文件存檔。In an embodiment of the invention, the reminder request is a reminder window to ask the user whether to archive the electronic file when it is determined that the electronic file is not archived.

在本發明的一實施例中,用戶端電腦為智慧型手機、平板電腦或個人電腦。In an embodiment of the invention, the client computer is a smart phone, a tablet or a personal computer.

在本發明的一實施例中,使用者主介面的畫面顯示在用戶端電腦的顯示幕上或多功能事務機的顯示幕上。In an embodiment of the invention, the screen of the user's main interface is displayed on the display screen of the client computer or on the display screen of the multifunction printer.

在本發明的一實施例中,使用者識別資訊包括使用者密碼或身份識別碼。In an embodiment of the invention, the user identification information includes a user password or an identification code.

在本發明的一實施例中,使用者從該文件處理系統登入儲存單元時,驗證使用者是否為允許的用戶,若是,則 進入還原檔案執行程序,若否,則禁用而登出儲存單元。In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user logs in to the storage unit from the file processing system, it is verified whether the user is an allowed user, and if so, Enter the restore file execution program, if not, disable and log out of the storage unit.

基於上述,本發明之文件處理方法在列印電子文件時,若電子文件尚未存檔時會在用戶端電腦提醒使用者。另一方面,倘若使用者對紙本文件進行複印或傳真時,會先驗證及確認使用者的使用者識別資訊。此外,待列印的電子文件或待複印/待傳真的紙本文件經轉換成為文件影像之後可以備份到儲存單元,且列印到紙張的內容包含特徵值,方便使用者日後追蹤所備份的文件影像。如此一來,使用者可以獲得檔案備份的保障以及提高資訊管理的安全性。Based on the above, when the electronic file is printed, the file processing method of the present invention will remind the user at the user terminal if the electronic file has not been archived. On the other hand, if the user copies or faxes a paper document, the user's user identification information will be verified and confirmed first. In addition, the electronic file to be printed or the paper document to be copied/to be faxed can be backed up to the storage unit after being converted into a file image, and the content printed on the paper contains characteristic values, so that the user can track the backed up file in the future. image. In this way, users can obtain the protection of file backup and improve the security of information management.

為讓本發明的上述特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉實施例,並配合所附圖式作詳細說明如下。The above described features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

現將詳細參考本發明之實施例,並在附圖中說明所述實施例之實例。另外,在圖式及實施方式中使用相同標號的元件/構件代表相同或類似部分。Reference will now be made in detail be made to the embodiments of the invention In addition, elements/members that use the same reference numerals in the drawings and the embodiments represent the same or similar parts.

在例示性實施例中將提出文件處理系統的數種文件處理方法的流程。文件處理系統在執行電子文件的列印或對紙本文件複印/傳真的過程中,將待列印的電子文件或待複印的紙本文件經轉換成為文件影像。電子文件泛指可在電腦操作及顯示的各種文件檔案。在詳細說明本發明的文件處理方法之前,為了使本領域的普通技術人員能夠更清楚應用文件處理系統的相關架構,下文先明確地描述多功能 事務機(multi-functional printer)以及文件處理系統的電路架構。The flow of several file processing methods of the document processing system will be presented in the illustrative embodiments. The document processing system converts the electronic document to be printed or the paper document to be copied into a document image during the printing of the electronic document or the copying/faxing of the paper document. Electronic files generally refer to various file files that can be manipulated and displayed on a computer. Before the detailed description of the file processing method of the present invention, in order to enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand the relevant architecture of the file processing system, the following description will be explicitly described. The multi-functional printer and the circuit architecture of the file processing system.

圖1是依照本發明一實施例的多功能事務機的電路方塊圖。請參閱圖1,此多功能事務機100包括中央處理單元10、輸入/輸出(Input/Output,I/O)模組12(例如,顯示面板與按鍵、或是觸控面板)、掃描模組14、列印模組16、電腦介面模組18、可用於備份文件影像的儲存模組20、可作為資料緩衝器的記憶體模組22(例如,隨機存取記憶體)以及通信模組24。中央處理單元10包含解碼器26。輸入/輸出模組12、掃描模組14、列印模組16、電腦介面模組18、儲存模組20、記憶體模組22及通訊模組24連接中央處理單元10。儲存模組20具體可以為硬碟機、記憶卡、記憶碟、磁帶機、光碟片或磁碟陣列系統,但不以此為限。1 is a circuit block diagram of a multifunction printer in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the MFP 100 includes a central processing unit 10 , an input/output (I/O) module 12 (eg, a display panel and a button, or a touch panel), and a scanning module. 14. The printing module 16, the computer interface module 18, the storage module 20 for backing up the file image, the memory module 22 (for example, random access memory) and the communication module 24 as data buffers . The central processing unit 10 includes a decoder 26. The input/output module 12, the scan module 14, the print module 16, the computer interface module 18, the storage module 20, the memory module 22, and the communication module 24 are connected to the central processing unit 10. The storage module 20 may be a hard disk drive, a memory card, a memory disk, a tape drive, a compact disk or a disk array system, but is not limited thereto.

圖2是依照本發明一實施例的文件處理系統的示意圖。請合併參閱圖1和圖2,文件處理系統200包括用戶端電腦(client computer)110以及多功能事務機100。用戶端電腦110可電性連接多功能事務機100,或者是用戶端電腦110藉由有線網路或無線網路而連接至多功能事務機100的通信模組24,通信模組24可以為無線網路、有線網路或者是傳真模組或者其中的組合,在此不加以侷限。多功能事務機100的儲存模組20可用於備份文件影像。此外,用戶端電腦110具體可以為智慧型手機、平板電腦或個人電腦,或是其他可編輯、閱讀電子文件的電子 設備。2 is a schematic diagram of a file processing system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 together, the file processing system 200 includes a client computer 110 and a multifunction printer 100. The client computer 110 can be electrically connected to the MFP 100, or the client computer 110 can be connected to the communication module 24 of the MFP 100 by a wired network or a wireless network, and the communication module 24 can be a wireless network. Roads, wired networks, or fax modules or combinations thereof are not limited here. The storage module 20 of the MFP 100 can be used to back up file images. In addition, the client computer 110 can be a smart phone, a tablet or a personal computer, or other electronic device that can edit and read electronic files. device.

值得一提的是,圖2也顯示另一種文件處理系統200的處理型態,包括用戶端電腦110以及多功能事務機100。用戶端電腦110可電性連接多功能事務機100,或者是用戶端電腦110藉由有線網路或無線網路而連接至多功能事務機100的通信模組24,通信模組24可以為無線網路、有線網路或者是傳真模組或者其中的組合,在此不加以侷限。從圖2所揭露,列印的指令可以由用戶端電腦110下達該等指令給多功能事務機100,也可以是多功能事務機100經由所述的通信模組24與用戶端電腦110連接,即在多功能事務機100對用戶端電腦110所開啟或正在執行/作業的檔案亦或畫面經操作後執行列印/傳真作業,這些僅是對可行的文件處理方法的其中的方法之一,在其他可具體實施的部分應也均被涵蓋。It is worth mentioning that FIG. 2 also shows the processing type of another file processing system 200, including the client computer 110 and the multifunction printer 100. The client computer 110 can be electrically connected to the MFP 100, or the client computer 110 can be connected to the communication module 24 of the MFP 100 by a wired network or a wireless network, and the communication module 24 can be a wireless network. Roads, wired networks, or fax modules or combinations thereof are not limited here. As shown in FIG. 2, the printed instructions may be issued by the client computer 110 to the multifunction printer 100, or the multifunction printer 100 may be connected to the client computer 110 via the communication module 24. That is, the print/fax job is executed after the MFP 100 has opened or is executing/job the file or the screen of the client computer 110, which is only one of the methods for the feasible file processing method. It should also be covered in other parts that can be implemented.

多功能事務機100可經由網路連接到網路伺服器以備份文件影像。舉例而言,多功能事務機100將文件影像備份到檔案庫(archives)120或雲端伺服器(cloud server)130或文件管制中心(file control center)140。The MFP 100 can connect to a web server via a network to back up file images. For example, the MFP 100 backs up the file images to an archives 120 or a cloud server 130 or a file control center 140.

下文將詳細說明本發明的各種文件處理方法。Various file processing methods of the present invention will be described in detail below.

[第一實施例][First Embodiment]

當使用者在用戶端開啟電子文件或是在編輯電子文件之後,可能會進行列印。圖3是依照本發明一實施例執行列印功能的文件處理方法的流程圖。請參閱圖3,文件處 理方法的步驟如下。When the user opens the electronic file on the user side or edits the electronic file, it may print. 3 is a flow chart of a file processing method for performing a print function in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 3, the documentation section. The steps of the method are as follows.

如步驟S301所示,使用者從用戶端電腦對電子文件下達列印指令。接著如步驟S303所示,文件處理系統判斷電子文件是否已存檔,倘若否則進入步驟S305,倘若是則進入步驟S307。As shown in step S301, the user issues a print instruction to the electronic file from the client computer. Next, as shown in step S303, the file processing system determines whether the electronic file has been archived, if otherwise proceeds to step S305, and if so, proceeds to step S307.

如步驟S305所示,電子文件尚否存檔,為了避免使用者忘記儲存電子文件,在用戶端電腦提醒使用者。舉例而言,圖4繪示在用戶端電腦的顯示幕產生提醒視窗,提醒視窗中具有提醒請求,可以詢問使用者是否對電子文件存檔。舉例而言,使用者還可以選擇欲儲存檔案的目地路徑及/或檔名,並將電子文件存檔。然後進入步驟S307。如步驟S307所示,判斷用者是否回應提醒請求而對電子文件存檔,若判斷結果為是,進入步驟S311。在步驟S307中若使用者仍未回應提醒請求,則禁止對電子文件執行對應的處理(步驟S309)。As shown in step S305, the electronic file is still archived. In order to prevent the user from forgetting to store the electronic file, the user is alerted to the user. For example, FIG. 4 illustrates that a reminder window is generated on the display screen of the client computer, and the reminder window has a reminder request, and the user can be inquired whether to archive the electronic file. For example, the user can also select the destination path and/or file name of the file to be saved and archive the electronic file. Then it proceeds to step S307. As shown in step S307, it is determined whether the user has archived the electronic file in response to the reminder request. If the result of the determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S311. If the user has not responded to the reminder request in step S307, the corresponding processing of the electronic file is prohibited (step S309).

如步驟S311所示,多功能事務機的中央處理單元可根據電子文件中的註記文字或列印資訊產生特徵值。接著如步驟S313所示,將特徵值結合於電子文件內容而轉換成文件影像,使特徵值隨著電子文件的內容列印到紙張上,且將文件影像備份於儲存單元。As shown in step S311, the central processing unit of the MFP can generate feature values based on the annotation text or the print information in the electronic file. Then, as shown in step S313, the feature value is converted into a file image by combining the electronic file content, so that the feature value is printed on the paper along with the content of the electronic file, and the file image is backed up in the storage unit.

承上述,所指的註記文字可以是粗體文字、加底線文字或螢光文字等,而所產生的特徵值可以包括一段文字、一段可解的編碼、索引值或行動條碼(QR code),但不以此為限。優選地,特徵值還可以包括所述文件影像的儲 存路徑。In the above, the annotation text may be bold text, underline text or fluorescent text, and the generated feature value may include a piece of text, a solvable code, an index value or a QR code. But not limited to this. Preferably, the feature value may further include a storage of the file image Save the path.

其中,文件影像的格式可以為pdf、doc、docx、html、jpg、png、bmp或gif,但不以此為限。The format of the file image may be pdf, doc, docx, html, jpg, png, bmp or gif, but not limited thereto.

其中,多功能事務機的列印模組可將特徵值列印在紙張的邊緣或角落而不影響列印文件的內容,或者將特徵值以粗體文字或加底線文字印在列印文件的內容之中,或者將特徵值以浮水印形式列印在列印文件的背景內容。請參照圖11的具有嵌入特徵值的列印文件示意圖。舉例而言,特徵值的列印位置可以是在位置P1、P2、P3和P4的至少一者。圖11中,特徵值在位置P1、P2、P3和P4分別對應為粗體文字、加底線文字、行動條碼和一段包含文件影像的儲存路徑的文字。本發明對於特徵值的形式或列印位置不特別限制,可以根據使用者的需求而有所更動。The printing module of the MFP can print the feature value on the edge or corner of the paper without affecting the content of the printed document, or print the feature value in bold text or underline text on the printed document. Among the contents, the feature value is printed in the form of a watermark on the background content of the printed document. Please refer to FIG. 11 for a schematic diagram of a printed document having embedded feature values. For example, the print position of the feature value may be at least one of the positions P1, P2, P3, and P4. In Fig. 11, the feature values at the positions P1, P2, P3, and P4 correspond to bold text, underlined characters, action bar codes, and a piece of text containing a storage path of the file image, respectively. The form of the feature value or the printing position of the present invention is not particularly limited and may be changed according to the needs of the user.

其中,儲存單元可以如圖1所繪示的多功能事務機100的儲存模組20。此外,儲存單元也可以如圖2所繪示的檔案庫120、雲端伺服器130及文件管制中心140之至少一者,從而多功能事務機100的中央處理單元10可將文件影像儲存至檔案庫120或雲端伺服器130或多功能事務機的儲存模組20,或以電子郵件方式傳送到文件管制中心140。文件管制中心140能夠依照檔案得知哪一個使用者使用了列印功能。此外,檔案庫120、雲端伺服器130、儲存模組20或文件管制中心140還可記錄關聯於電子文件的電腦名稱資訊、使用者資訊或時間資訊。如此一來,使用者可以獲得檔案備份的保障。The storage unit may be the storage module 20 of the multifunction printer 100 as shown in FIG. 1 . In addition, the storage unit may also be at least one of the archive 120, the cloud server 130, and the file control center 140 as shown in FIG. 2, so that the central processing unit 10 of the MFP 100 can store the file image to the archive. 120 or cloud server 130 or storage module 20 of the MFP, or emailed to file control center 140. The document control center 140 can know which user has used the printing function according to the file. In addition, the archive 120, the cloud server 130, the storage module 20, or the file control center 140 can also record computer name information, user information, or time information associated with the electronic file. In this way, the user can obtain the guarantee of file backup.

為了完善上述方案,文件處理系統中的儲存單元(例如,檔案庫、雲端伺服器、儲存模組或文件管制中心)還可以設定使用者權限,且可依使用者的設定來加密,據以管制各文件影像及/或防止駭客竊取資料。In order to improve the above solution, the storage unit (for example, archive, cloud server, storage module or file control center) in the file processing system can also set user rights, and can be encrypted according to the user's settings. Image file and/or prevent hackers from stealing data.

圖5是依照本發明另一實施例的文件處理方法的流程圖。請參閱圖5。在例示性實施例中,如圖3所示的步驟S313之後,還可以包括步驟S315與S317。FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a file processing method according to another embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 5. In an exemplary embodiment, after step S313 shown in FIG. 3, steps S315 and S317 may also be included.

如步驟S315所示,文件處理系統允許使用者依其權限從用戶端電腦查閱儲存單元(例如,檔案庫、雲端伺服器、儲存模組或文件管制中心)也可以透過多功能事務機配置的一NFC模組、DLNA模組,將檔案傳輸到對應的行動電話、平板電腦的儲存裝置或硬碟內;所儲存的文件影像的歷程記錄。歷程記錄可以包括文件影像的事件名稱說明、日期資料、時間資料、流水號。As shown in step S315, the file processing system allows the user to view the storage unit (for example, the archive, the cloud server, the storage module, or the file control center) from the client computer according to its authority. The NFC module and the DLNA module transmit the file to the corresponding mobile phone, tablet storage device or hard disk; the history record of the stored file image. The history record can include the event name description, date data, time data, and serial number of the file image.

由於檔案庫、雲端伺服器、儲存模組或文件管制中心可記錄關聯於電子文件的電腦名稱資訊、使用者資訊或時間資訊,因此使用者可藉由智慧型手機、平板電腦或個人電腦依日期、使用者資訊或電腦名稱資訊的排序來搜尋相關的文件影像,從而方便使用者追蹤所備份的文件影像。Since the archive, cloud server, storage module or file control center can record the computer name information, user information or time information associated with the electronic file, the user can date by smart phone, tablet or personal computer. Sorting user information or computer name information to search for related file images, so that users can track the images of the backed up files.

接著如步驟S317所示,文件處理系統允許使用者在查閱文件影像的歷程記錄時要求將文件影像傳送到特定位置,或以訊息格式(例如電子郵件方式)傳送到特定位置。Next, as shown in step S317, the file processing system allows the user to request that the document image be transferred to a specific location or to be transmitted to a specific location in a message format (eg, email) when reviewing the history of the document image.

在又一例示性實施例中,由於列印後的紙張具有特徵值,而特徵值包括一段文字或索引值,甚者還包括文件影 像的儲存路徑(例如在圖11位置P4的特徵值)。因此,使用者在步驟S315和步驟S317的過程中,可以參看紙張上的特徵值來追蹤所備份的文件影像。In still another exemplary embodiment, since the printed paper has a feature value, and the feature value includes a piece of text or an index value, and even includes a file shadow. The storage path of the image (for example, the feature value at position P4 in Fig. 11). Therefore, during the process of step S315 and step S317, the user can refer to the feature value on the paper to track the backed up file image.

在又一例示性實施例中,由於列印後的紙張具有特徵值,而特徵值可以是一段可解的編碼。當使用者欲尋找列印文件的相關文件影像時,可藉由多功能事務機的掃描模組對此特徵值掃描,再藉由文件處理系統來告知使用者,從而得知文件影像的儲存路徑。In still another exemplary embodiment, since the printed paper has a feature value, the feature value may be a solvable code. When the user wants to find the relevant file image of the printed document, the feature value can be scanned by the scanning module of the multifunction printer, and the user can be notified by the file processing system to know the storage path of the file image. .

在又一例示性實施例中,以圖11的位置P3為例,特徵值是行動條碼(QR code)。當使用者欲尋找列印文件的相關文件影像時,可藉由多功能事務機的掃描模組對行動條碼掃描,或是以智慧型手機或平板電腦對行動條碼掃描,再藉由文件處理系統來告知使用者,例如顯示在用戶端電腦的顯示幕上或多功能事務機的顯示幕上,從而得知文件影像的儲存路徑。In still another exemplary embodiment, taking the position P3 of FIG. 11 as an example, the feature value is a QR code. When the user wants to find the relevant file image of the printed document, the scanning barcode of the MFP can scan the action barcode, or scan the action barcode with the smart phone or tablet, and then use the file processing system. To inform the user, for example, on the display screen of the client computer or on the display screen of the MFP to know the storage path of the file image.

[第二實施例][Second embodiment]

為了管理未經授權而使用多功能事務機的複印/傳真功能,當使用者欲使用多功能事務機進行複印/傳真功能前,必須在多功能事務機的輸入/輸出模組(例如,按鍵或觸控面板)輸入使用者密碼,或是在多功能事務機的讀卡機上驗證感應卡,或者以其方式先驗證使用者的身份。In order to manage the unauthorized use of the copy/fax function of the MFP, before the user wants to use the MFP for copy/fax functions, it must be in the input/output module of the MFP (for example, button or Touch panel) Enter the user password, or verify the proximity card on the MFP's card reader, or verify the user's identity first.

圖6是依照本發明另一實施例執行複印功能的文件處理方法的流程圖。請參閱圖6,文件處理方法的步驟如下。6 is a flow chart of a file processing method for executing a copy function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 6, the steps of the file processing method are as follows.

如步驟S601所示,驗證使用者的使用者識別資訊,藉以提昇資訊管理的安全性及/或限制輸出紙本文件。使用者識別資訊可包括使用者密碼或身份識別碼,但不以此為限。As shown in step S601, the user identification information of the user is verified, thereby improving the security of the information management and/or limiting the output of the paper file. The user identification information may include a user password or an identification code, but is not limited thereto.

接著如步驟S603所示,多功能事務機判斷使用者是否為允許的用戶,倘若否則進入步驟S605,倘若是則進入步驟S607。Next, as shown in step S603, the MFP determines whether the user is an allowed user, and if not, proceeds to step S605, and if so, proceeds to step S607.

如步驟S605所示,使用者不是允許的用戶,因此禁用多功能事務機。As shown in step S605, the user is not an allowed user, so the multifunction printer is disabled.

如步驟S607所示,使用者是允許的用戶,因此允許使用者從多功能事務機對紙本文件下達複印指令的功能。As shown in step S607, the user is an allowed user, thus allowing the user to issue a copy instruction to the paper document from the multifunction printer.

接著如步驟S609所示,當多功能事務機執行複印指令時,將紙本文件轉換成文件影像且根據文件影像中的註記文字或列印資訊產生特徵值,且將特徵值結合紙本文件的內容而列印到紙張上。Then, as shown in step S609, when the multifunction printer executes the copy instruction, the paper file is converted into a file image and the feature value is generated according to the annotation text or the printed information in the document image, and the feature value is combined with the paper file. The content is printed on the paper.

承上述,所指的註記文字可以是粗體文字、加底線文字或螢光文字等,而所產生的特徵值可以包括一段文字、一段可解的編碼、索引值或行動條碼(QR code),但不以此為限。此外,特徵值還可以包括所述文件影像的儲存路徑(例如在圖11位置P4的特徵值)。In the above, the annotation text may be bold text, underline text or fluorescent text, and the generated feature value may include a piece of text, a solvable code, an index value or a QR code. But not limited to this. Further, the feature value may further include a storage path of the document image (for example, a feature value at the position P4 of FIG. 11).

其中,文件影像的格式可以為pdf、doc、docx、html、jpg、png、bmp或gif,但不以此為限。The format of the file image may be pdf, doc, docx, html, jpg, png, bmp or gif, but not limited thereto.

其中,多功能事務機的列印模組可將特徵值列印在紙張的邊緣或角落而不影響複印文件的內容,或者將特徵值 以粗體文字或加底線文字印在列印文件的內容之中,或者將特徵值以浮水印形式列印在複印文件的背景。Wherein, the printing module of the MFP can print the feature value on the edge or corner of the paper without affecting the content of the copied file, or the feature value The bold text or underlined text is printed in the contents of the printed document, or the feature value is printed as a watermark on the background of the copied document.

接著如步驟S611所示,多功能事務機將文件影像備份於儲存單元,例如將文件影像儲存至檔案庫、雲端伺服器或儲存模組,或以電子郵件方式傳送到文件管制中心。文件管制中心或檔案庫或者是雲端伺服器能夠依照檔案得知哪一個使用者使用了複印功能。此外,檔案庫、雲端伺服器、儲存模組或文件管制中心還可記錄關聯於電子文件的電腦名稱資訊、使用者資訊或時間資訊。如此一來,使用者可以獲得檔案備份的保障及便於作為使用者日後搜尋檔案的特徵值。Then, as shown in step S611, the MFP backs up the file image to the storage unit, for example, saves the file image to the archive, the cloud server or the storage module, or sends the file to the file control center by email. The file control center or archive or cloud server can know which user is using the copy function according to the file. In addition, the archive, cloud server, storage module or file control center can also record computer name information, user information or time information associated with electronic files. In this way, the user can obtain the protection of the file backup and the feature value that is convenient for the user to search for the file in the future.

為了完善上述方案,文件處理系統中的檔案庫、雲端伺服器、儲存模組或文件管制中心還可以設定使用者權限,且可依使用者的設定來加密,據以管制各文件影像及/或防止駭客竊取資料。In order to improve the above solution, the file library, the cloud server, the storage module or the file control center in the file processing system can also set the user rights, and can be encrypted according to the user's settings, thereby controlling the image of each file and/or Prevent hackers from stealing information.

在又一例示性實施例中,如圖6的步驟S611之後,還可包括如圖5所示的步驟S315與S317。請參見圖5對應的說明,在此不再贅述。In still another exemplary embodiment, after step S611 of FIG. 6, steps S315 and S317 as shown in FIG. 5 may be further included. Please refer to the description corresponding to FIG. 5, and details are not described herein again.

[第三實施例][Third embodiment]

圖7是依照本發明另一實施例執行傳真功能的文件處理方法的流程圖。請參閱圖7,文件處理方法的步驟如下。FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a file processing method for performing a fax function according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 7, the steps of the file processing method are as follows.

如步驟S701所示,驗證使用者的使用者識別資訊,藉以提昇資訊管理的安全性及/或限制輸出紙本文件。使用 者識別資訊可包括使用者密碼或身份識別碼,但不以此為限。As shown in step S701, the user identification information of the user is verified, thereby improving the security of the information management and/or limiting the output of the paper file. use The identification information may include a user password or an identification code, but is not limited thereto.

接著如步驟S703所示,多功能事務機判斷使用者是否為允許的用戶,倘若否則進入步驟S705,倘若是則進入步驟S707。Next, as shown in step S703, the MFP determines whether the user is an allowed user, if otherwise proceeds to step S705, and if so, proceeds to step S707.

如步驟S705所示,使用者不是允許的用戶,因此禁用多功能事務機。As shown in step S705, the user is not an allowed user, so the multifunction printer is disabled.

如步驟S707所示,使用者是允許的用戶,因此允許使用者從多功能事務機對紙本文件下達傳真指令的功能。As shown in step S707, the user is an allowed user, thus allowing the user to issue a facsimile command to the paper document from the multifunction printer.

接著如步驟S709所示,當多功能事務機執行傳真指令時,將紙本文件轉換成文件影像且根據文件影像中的註記文字或列印資訊產生特徵值,且將特徵值結合紙本文件的內容而列印到接收端的紙張上。Then, as shown in step S709, when the multifunction printer executes the facsimile instruction, the paper file is converted into a file image and the feature value is generated according to the annotation text or the printed information in the document image, and the feature value is combined with the paper document. The content is printed on the paper on the receiving end.

承上述,所指的註記文字可以是粗體文字、加底線文字或螢光文字等,而所產生的特徵值可以包括一段文字、一段可解的編碼、索引值或行動條碼(QR code),但不以此為限。此外,特徵值還可以包括所述文件影像的儲存路徑(例如在圖11位置P4的特徵值)。In the above, the annotation text may be bold text, underline text or fluorescent text, and the generated feature value may include a piece of text, a solvable code, an index value or a QR code. But not limited to this. Further, the feature value may further include a storage path of the document image (for example, a feature value at the position P4 of FIG. 11).

其中,文件影像的格式可以為pdf、doc、docx、html、jpg、png、bmp或gif,但不以此為限。The format of the file image may be pdf, doc, docx, html, jpg, png, bmp or gif, but not limited thereto.

其中,多功能事務機的列印模組可將特徵值列印在紙張的邊緣或角落而不影響傳真文件的內容,或者將特徵值以粗體文字或加底線文字印在列印文件的內容之中,或者將特徵值以浮水印形式列印在傳真文件的背景。The printing module of the MFP can print the feature value on the edge or corner of the paper without affecting the content of the fax file, or print the feature value in bold text or underline text on the content of the printed document. Among them, the feature value is printed in the form of a watermark on the background of the fax file.

接著如步驟S711所示,多功能事務機將文件影像備份於儲存單元,例如將文件影像儲存至檔案庫、雲端伺服器或儲存模組,透過多功能事務機配置的一NFC模組、DLNA模組,將檔案傳輸到對應的行動電話、平板電腦的儲存裝置或以電子郵件方式傳送到文件管制中心。文件管制中心或檔案庫或者是雲端伺服器能夠依照檔案得知哪一個使用者使用了傳真功能。此外,檔案庫、雲端伺服器、儲存模組或文件管制中心還可記錄關聯於電子文件的電腦名稱資訊、使用者資訊或時間資訊。如此一來,使用者可以獲得檔案備份的保障及便於作為使用者日後搜尋檔案的特徵值。Then, as shown in step S711, the MFP backs up the file image to the storage unit, for example, saves the file image to the archive, the cloud server or the storage module, and configures an NFC module and a DLNA module through the MFP. Group, transfer the file to the corresponding mobile phone, tablet storage device or email to the file control center. The file control center or archive or cloud server can know which user is using the fax function according to the file. In addition, the archive, cloud server, storage module or file control center can also record computer name information, user information or time information associated with electronic files. In this way, the user can obtain the protection of the file backup and the feature value that is convenient for the user to search for the file in the future.

在又一例示性實施例中,如圖7的步驟S711之後,還可包括如圖5所示的步驟S315與S317。請參見圖5對應的說明,在此不再贅述。In still another exemplary embodiment, after step S711 of FIG. 7, steps S315 and S317 as shown in FIG. 5 may be further included. Please refer to the description corresponding to FIG. 5, and details are not described herein again.

[第四實施例][Fourth embodiment]

由於經由列印/複印/傳真之後的紙本上具有特徵值,因此使用者可以根據這特徵值去找尋對應的文件影像。圖8是依照本發明另一實施例執行還原檔案功能的文件處理方法的流程圖。請參閱圖8,文件處理方法的步驟如下。Since the paper has a feature value after printing/copying/faxing, the user can search for the corresponding document image based on the feature value. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a file processing method for performing a restore file function according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 8, the steps of the file processing method are as follows.

如步驟S801所示,文件處理系統驗證使用者權限,以便登入儲存單元(儲存單元例如圖1至圖2所示的檔案庫120或雲端伺服器130或文件管制中心140或儲存模組20)。使用者可以在用戶端電腦(例如手機、平板電腦) 登入,或以使用者的卡片、辨識卡或是生理參數(指紋)透過接收器辨識驗證通過後登入,或是從多功能事務機的輸入/輸出模組登入,或是經由連接此文件處理系統的外部伺服器登入,本發明不以此為限。As shown in step S801, the file processing system verifies the user rights to log in to the storage unit (the storage unit such as the archive 120 or the cloud server 130 or the file control center 140 or the storage module 20 shown in FIGS. 1 to 2). Users can be on the client computer (eg mobile phone, tablet) Log in, or log in with the user's card, identification card or physiological parameters (fingerprint) through the receiver identification verification, or log in from the input/output module of the MFP, or connect to the file processing system. The external server is logged in, and the invention is not limited thereto.

接著如步驟S803所示,文件處理系統判斷使用者是否為允許的用戶,倘若判斷結果為否則進入步驟S805,倘若判斷結果為是則進入步驟S807。Next, as shown in step S803, the file processing system determines whether the user is an allowed user, and if the result of the determination is otherwise, the process proceeds to step S805, and if the result of the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S807.

如步驟S805所示,登入系統的使用者不是允許的用戶,因此停用系統功能。As shown in step S805, the user logging into the system is not an allowed user, thus deactivating the system function.

如步驟S807所示,提供一使用者主介面,並引導使用者輸入特徵值,或是文件處理系統可以設定屬性預設值。舉例而言,如圖9繪示的使用者主介面,倘若使用者點選屬性為“文字”,接著使用者主介面可以引導使用者輸入關鍵字或搜尋位置。請再參照圖11,相關範例如下。輸入關鍵字的部分的範例1,使用者可以利用位置P1的特徵值,所輸入粗體文字的內容為“換句話說,在移動式清潔裝置...”。或者,輸入關鍵字的部分的範例2,使用者可以利用位置P2的特徵值,所輸入加底線文字的內容為“通常會將測量模組122...”。或者,輸入搜尋位置部分的範例3,使用者可以利用位置P4的特徵值,所輸入文字的內容為“C:\123\AAA\20120830160503”。As shown in step S807, a user main interface is provided, and the user is guided to input the feature value, or the file processing system can set the attribute preset value. For example, as shown in FIG. 9 , if the user clicks the attribute as “text”, the user main interface can then guide the user to input a keyword or search for a location. Please refer to FIG. 11 again, and the related examples are as follows. In the example 1 of the part of the input keyword, the user can use the feature value of the position P1, and the content of the input bold text is "in other words, in the mobile cleaning device...". Alternatively, in the example 2 of the part of the input keyword, the user can use the feature value of the position P2, and the content of the input bottom line text is "normally the measurement module 122...". Alternatively, by inputting the example 3 of the search location portion, the user can use the feature value of the position P4, and the content of the input text is "C:\123\AAA\20120830160503".

接著,如步驟S809所示,文件處理系統根據使用者的輸入值來決定特徵值屬性。經判斷後的特徵值屬性如步驟S811、S813、S815所示,可以分別為QR碼、文字、 其他屬性的特徵值,接著進入步驟S817。Next, as shown in step S809, the file processing system determines the feature value attribute based on the input value of the user. The judged feature value attribute may be a QR code, a text, or the like, as shown in steps S811, S813, and S815. The feature values of the other attributes are then entered in step S817.

如步驟S817所示,提供使用者主、次介面,並搜尋符合特徵值對應的文件影像,且指示使用者還原檔案。請參照圖9和圖10。圖9及圖10分別繪示出使用者主、次介面的示意圖。使用者主、次介面可以顯示在使用者的電腦的顯示幕上,或者是顯示在多功能事務機的顯示幕上,或者是使用者的電子產品的顯示幕上,在此不加以侷限。舉例而言,如圖10繪示的使用者次介面,當特徵值屬性為QR碼(如圖11的位置P3)時,文件處理系統可以引導使用者,將文件(列印/複印/傳真之後的紙張)置入掃描器進行辨識,並搜尋符合特徵值對應的文件影像。As shown in step S817, the user primary and secondary interfaces are provided, and the file image corresponding to the feature value is searched, and the user is instructed to restore the file. Please refer to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10. 9 and 10 respectively show schematic diagrams of the user's primary and secondary interfaces. The user's primary and secondary interfaces can be displayed on the display screen of the user's computer, or displayed on the display screen of the MFP, or on the display screen of the user's electronic product, and are not limited herein. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the feature value attribute is a QR code (such as position P3 in FIG. 11), the file processing system can guide the user to print the file (after printing/copying/faxing). The paper is placed in the scanner for identification and searches for image images corresponding to the feature values.

在此須加以說明的是,文件在辨識的作業中,可先藉由如圖1所繪示的多功能事務機的中央處理單元10的解碼器26進行解碼後,再進行檔案的特徵值搜尋,以找出符合特徵值的文件影像。此外,還原檔案的處理方式可包括透過藍芽或其他通信介面將檔案以E-MAIL或存回指定資料夾方式傳輸至使用者的手機、平板電腦或其他終端機,或者僅打開符合特徵值的文件影像的檔案而不做任何傳輸處理。上述僅為各種舉例,當然可以有其他的方式、態樣在可達成情況下均被本實施例所包含。如此一來,使用者可以追蹤所備份的文件影像,且可獲得檔案備份的保障。It should be noted that, in the identification operation, the file can be decoded by the decoder 26 of the central processing unit 10 of the multifunction printer as shown in FIG. To find a file image that matches the feature value. In addition, the method of processing the restored file may include transmitting the file to the user's mobile phone, tablet or other terminal by E-mail or saving back to the designated folder through the Bluetooth or other communication interface, or only opening the matching characteristic value. File image file without any transfer processing. The above is only various examples, and of course, other modes and aspects may be included in the embodiment. In this way, the user can track the image of the file being backed up and obtain the guarantee of the file backup.

綜上所述,本發明實施例的文件處理方法在對電子文件執行列印過程中,倘若電子文件尚未存檔時會在用戶端電腦提醒使用者。另一方面,倘若使用者對紙本文件進行 複印或傳真時,會先驗證及確認使用者識別資訊而避免不允許的使用者使用多功能事務機。此外,將待列印的電子文件或待複印/待傳真的紙本文件轉換成為文件影像之後可以備份到檔案庫、雲端伺服器、儲存模組或文件管制中心的其中一者,且列印到紙張的內容包含有特徵值,方便使用者日後追蹤所備份的文件影像。如此一來,使用者可以獲得檔案備份的保障、提高資訊管理及文件管理的安全性。In summary, the file processing method in the embodiment of the present invention reminds the user in the user computer if the electronic file has not been archived during the printing process on the electronic file. On the other hand, if the user performs a paper document When copying or faxing, the user identification information will be verified and confirmed first, and the disabled user will be prevented from using the multifunction printer. In addition, after converting the electronic file to be printed or the paper file to be copied/to be faxed into a file image, it can be backed up to one of the archive, the cloud server, the storage module or the file control center, and printed to The content of the paper contains characteristic values, which is convenient for the user to track the image of the file being backed up in the future. In this way, users can obtain the protection of file backup, improve the security of information management and file management.

雖然本發明已以實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明的精神和範圍內,當可作些許更動與潤飾,故本發明的保護範圍當視後附的申請專利範圍所界定者為準。Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

10‧‧‧中央處理單元10‧‧‧Central Processing Unit

12‧‧‧輸入/輸出模組12‧‧‧Input/Output Module

14‧‧‧掃描模組14‧‧‧ scan module

16‧‧‧列印模組16‧‧‧Printing module

18‧‧‧電腦介面模組18‧‧‧Computer Interface Module

20‧‧‧儲存模組20‧‧‧ storage module

22‧‧‧記憶體模組22‧‧‧ memory module

24‧‧‧通信模組24‧‧‧Communication Module

26‧‧‧解碼器26‧‧‧Decoder

100‧‧‧多功能事務機100‧‧‧Multifunctional machine

110‧‧‧用戶端電腦110‧‧‧Customer computer

120‧‧‧檔案庫120‧‧‧Archive

130‧‧‧雲端伺服器130‧‧‧Cloud Server

140‧‧‧文件管制中心140‧‧‧Document Control Center

200‧‧‧文件處理系統200‧‧‧Document Processing System

P1、P2、P3、P4‧‧‧位置P1, P2, P3, P4‧‧‧ position

S301~S317、S601~S611、S701~S711、S801~S817‧‧‧步驟S301~S317, S601~S611, S701~S711, S801~S817‧‧

圖1是依照本發明一實施例的多功能事務機的電路方塊圖。1 is a circuit block diagram of a multifunction printer in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

圖2是依照本發明一實施例的文件處理系統的示意圖。2 is a schematic diagram of a file processing system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

圖3是依照本發明一實施例執行列印功能的文件處理方法的流程圖。3 is a flow chart of a file processing method for performing a print function in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

圖4繪示在用戶端電腦的螢幕產生提醒視窗。FIG. 4 illustrates a reminder window generated on the screen of the client computer.

圖5是依照本發明另一實施例的文件處理方法的流程圖。FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a file processing method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

圖6是依照本發明另一實施例執行複印功能的文件處 理方法的流程圖。Figure 6 is a file showing a copy function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. Flow chart of the method.

圖7是依照本發明另一實施例執行傳真功能的文件處理方法的流程圖。FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a file processing method for performing a fax function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

圖8是依照本發明另一實施例執行還原檔案功能的文件處理方法的流程圖。FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a file processing method for performing a restore file function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

圖9是依照本發明一實施例的使用者主介面示意圖。FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a main interface of a user according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖10是依照本發明一實施例的使用者次介面示意圖。FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a secondary interface of a user according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖11是依照本發明一實施例的具有嵌入特徵值的列印文件示意圖。11 is a schematic diagram of a printed document having embedded feature values in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

S301~S313‧‧‧文件處理方法的流程圖各步驟S301~S313‧‧‧Steps in the flow chart of the file processing method

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一種文件處理方法,適用於一文件處理系統,該文件處理系統包括一用戶端電腦以及一多功能事務機,該文件處理方法包括:當一使用者從該用戶端電腦對一電子文件下達一列印指令時,判斷該電子文件是否已存檔;若否,則該用戶端電腦產生一提醒請求以詢問該使用者是否對該電子文件存檔;若是或當該使用者回應該提醒請求對該電子文件存檔時,則該多功能事務機根據該電子文件中的註記文字或列印資訊產生一特徵值;以及將該特徵值結合於該電子文件內容而轉換成一文件影像,使該特徵值隨著該電子文件的內容列印到紙張上,且將該文件影像備份於一儲存單元。A file processing method is applicable to a file processing system. The file processing system includes a client computer and a multifunction printer. The file processing method includes: when a user prints an electronic file from the user computer. Determining whether the electronic file has been archived; if not, the client computer generates a reminder request to ask the user whether to archive the electronic file; if or when the user should respond to the request to archive the electronic file And the MFP generates a feature value according to the annotation text or the print information in the electronic file; and converts the feature value into the file content by converting the feature value into a file image, so that the feature value follows the electronic The contents of the file are printed on the paper and the image of the file is backed up in a storage unit. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之文件處理方法,其中該特徵值包括一段文字、一段可解的編碼、一索引值及一行動條碼之至少一者。The file processing method of claim 1, wherein the feature value comprises at least one of a text, a solvable code, an index value, and an action bar code. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之文件處理方法,其中該特徵值包括該文件影像的儲存路徑。The file processing method of claim 1, wherein the feature value includes a storage path of the file image. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之文件處理方法,其中該儲存單元為該多功能事務機的一儲存模組。The file processing method of claim 1, wherein the storage unit is a storage module of the multifunction printer. 如申請專利範圍第4項所述之文件處理方法,其中該儲存模組包括一硬碟機、一記憶卡、一記憶碟、一磁帶機、一光碟片或一磁碟陣列系統。The file processing method of claim 4, wherein the storage module comprises a hard disk drive, a memory card, a memory disk, a tape drive, a compact disc or a disk array system. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之文件處理方法,其中該儲存單元包括一檔案庫、一雲端伺服器及一文件管制中心之至少一者。The file processing method of claim 1, wherein the storage unit comprises at least one of an archive database, a cloud server, and a file control center. 如申請專利範圍第4或6項所述之文件處理方法,其中該使用者從該文件處理系統登入該儲存單元時,驗證該使用者是否為允許的用戶,若是,則進入一還原檔案執行程序,若否,則禁用而登出該儲存單元。The file processing method of claim 4, wherein the user logs in to the storage unit from the file processing system to verify whether the user is an allowed user, and if so, enters a restore file execution program. If no, disable and log out of the storage unit. 如申請專利範圍第7項所述之文件處理方法,其中該還原檔案執行程序包括:提供一使用者主介面,並引導該使用者輸入該特徵值;以及提供一使用者次介面,以搜尋符合該特徵值對應的該文件影像,並指示該使用者還原檔案。The file processing method of claim 7, wherein the restored file execution program comprises: providing a user main interface and guiding the user to input the feature value; and providing a user interface to search for a match The feature image corresponds to the file image and instructs the user to restore the file. 如申請專利範圍第4或6項所述之文件處理方法,更包括:該文件處理系統允許該使用者依其權限從該用戶端電腦查閱該儲存模組單元所儲存的該文件影像的歷程記錄。The file processing method of claim 4, wherein the file processing system allows the user to view the history record of the file image stored by the storage module unit from the user computer according to the authority. . 如申請專利範圍第9項所述之文件處理方法,更包括:該文件處理系統允許該使用者在查閱該文件影像的歷程記錄時要求將該文件影像傳送到一特定位置,或以訊息格式傳送到該特定位置。The file processing method of claim 9, further comprising: the file processing system allowing the user to request the image of the file to be transferred to a specific location or transmitted in a message format when referring to the history record of the document image. Go to that particular location. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之文件處理方法,其中該儲存單元更包括記錄關聯於該電子文件的電腦名稱資訊、使用者資訊或時間資訊。The file processing method of claim 1, wherein the storage unit further comprises recording computer name information, user information or time information associated with the electronic file. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之文件處理方法,其中若該使用者仍未回應該提醒請求對該電子文件存檔,則禁止對該電子文件執行對應的處理。The file processing method of claim 1, wherein if the user has not responded to the request to archive the electronic file, the corresponding processing of the electronic file is prohibited. 如申請專利範圍第1或12項所述之文件處理方法,其中該提醒請求係為一提醒視窗,以當判斷該電子文件未存檔時,詢問該使用者是否對該電子文件存檔。The file processing method of claim 1 or 12, wherein the reminder request is a reminder window to ask the user whether to archive the electronic file when it is determined that the electronic file is not archived. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之文件處理方法,其中該用戶端電腦為一智慧型手機、一平板電腦或一個人電腦。The file processing method of claim 1, wherein the client computer is a smart phone, a tablet computer or a personal computer. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述之文件處理方法,其中該使用者主介面的畫面顯示在該用戶端電腦的顯示幕上或該多功能事務機的顯示幕上。The file processing method of claim 8, wherein the user main screen is displayed on a display screen of the client computer or on a display screen of the multifunction printer. 一種文件處理方法,適用於一文件處理系統,該文件處理系統包括一多功能事務機,該文件處理方法包括:驗證一使用者的一使用者識別資訊;當該使用者為允許的用戶時,允許該使用者從該多功能事務機對一紙本文件下達一複印指令;以及執行該複印指令以將該紙本文件轉換成一文件影像,且根據該文件影像中的註記文字或列印資訊產生一特徵值,且將該特徵值結合該紙本文件的內容而列印到紙張上,且將該文件影像備份於一儲存單元。A file processing method is applicable to a file processing system, the file processing system includes a multifunction server, the file processing method includes: verifying a user identification information of a user; and when the user is an allowed user, Allowing the user to issue a copy command from a multifunction printer to a paper document; and executing the copy command to convert the paper document into a document image, and generating the image according to the annotation text or the printed information in the document image A feature value is printed on the paper in combination with the content of the paper document, and the image of the document is backed up in a storage unit. 如申請專利範圍第16項所述之文件處理方法,其中該使用者識別資訊包括一使用者密碼或一身份識別碼。The file processing method of claim 16, wherein the user identification information comprises a user password or an identification code. 如申請專利範圍第16項所述之文件處理方法,其 中該儲存單元為該多功能事務機的一儲存模組。Such as the document processing method described in claim 16 of the patent application, The storage unit is a storage module of the multifunction printer. 如申請專利範圍第18項所述之文件處理方法,其中該儲存模組包括一硬碟機、一記憶卡、一記憶碟、一磁帶機、一光碟片或一磁碟陣列系統。The file processing method of claim 18, wherein the storage module comprises a hard disk drive, a memory card, a memory disk, a tape drive, a compact disc or a disk array system. 如申請專利範圍第16項所述之文件處理方法,其中該儲存單元包括一檔案庫、一雲端伺服器及一文件管制中心之至少一者。The file processing method of claim 16, wherein the storage unit comprises at least one of an archive, a cloud server, and a file control center. 如申請專利範圍第18或20項所述之文件處理方法,其中該使用者從該文件處理系統登入該儲存單元時,驗證該使用者是否為允許的用戶,若是,則進入一還原檔案執行程序,若否,則禁用而登出該儲存單元。The file processing method of claim 18 or 20, wherein when the user logs in to the storage unit from the file processing system, it is verified whether the user is an allowed user, and if so, enters a restored file execution program. If no, disable and log out of the storage unit. 如申請專利範圍第21項所述之文件處理方法,其中該還原檔案執行程序包括:提供一使用者主介面,並引導該使用者輸入該特徵值;以及提供一使用者次介面,以搜尋符合該特徵值對應的該文件影像,並指示該使用者還原檔案。The file processing method of claim 21, wherein the restore file execution program comprises: providing a user main interface and guiding the user to input the feature value; and providing a user user interface to search for a match The feature image corresponds to the file image and instructs the user to restore the file. 如申請專利範圍第18或20項所述之文件處理方法,更包括:該文件處理系統允許該使用者依其權限從一用戶端電腦查閱該儲存模組單元所儲存的該文件影像的歷程記錄。The file processing method of claim 18 or 20, further comprising: the file processing system allowing the user to view the history record of the file image stored by the storage module unit from a client computer according to the authority thereof. . 如申請專利範圍第23項所述之文件處理方法,更包括:該文件處理系統允許該使用者在查閱該文件影像的歷程記錄時要求將該文件影像傳送到一特定位置,或以訊 息格式傳送到該特定位置。The file processing method of claim 23, further comprising: the file processing system allowing the user to request the image of the document to be transmitted to a specific location when viewing the history record of the document image, or The message format is transferred to that particular location. 如申請專利範圍第23項所述之文件處理方法,其中該用戶端電腦為一智慧型手機、一平板電腦或一個人電腦。The method for processing a file according to claim 23, wherein the client computer is a smart phone, a tablet computer or a personal computer. 如申請專利範圍第22項所述之文件處理方法,其中該使用者主介面的畫面顯示在該用戶端電腦的顯示幕上或該多功能事務機的顯示幕上。The file processing method of claim 22, wherein the screen of the user main interface is displayed on a display screen of the client computer or on a display screen of the multifunction printer. 一種文件處理方法,適用於一文件處理系統,該文件處理系統包括一用戶端電腦以及一多功能事務機,該文件處理方法包括:當一使用者從該多功能事務機對該用戶端電腦之一電子文件下達一列印指令時,判斷該電子文件是否已存檔;若否,則該多功能事務機產生一提醒請求以詢問該使用者是否對該電子文件存檔;若是或當該使用者回應該提醒請求對該電子文件存檔時,則該多功能事務機根據該電子文件中的註記文字或列印資訊產生一特徵值;以及將該特徵值結合於該電子文件內容而轉換成一文件影像,使該特徵值隨著該電子文件的內容列印到紙張上,且將該文件影像備份於一儲存單元。A file processing method is applicable to a file processing system, the file processing system includes a client computer and a multifunction server, and the file processing method includes: when a user accesses the client computer from the multifunctional server When an electronic document issues a print order, it is determined whether the electronic file has been archived; if not, the multifunction printer generates a reminder request to ask the user whether to archive the electronic file; if or when the user responds When the reminder requests to archive the electronic file, the MFP generates a feature value according to the annotation text or the print information in the electronic file; and converts the feature value into the file content to be converted into a file image, so that The feature value is printed on the paper along with the content of the electronic file, and the image of the file is backed up in a storage unit. 一種文件處理方法,適用於一文件處理系統,該文件處理系統包括一多功能事務機,該文件處理方法包括:驗證一使用者的一使用者識別資訊;當該使用者為允許的用戶時,允許該使用者從該多功 能事務機對一紙本文件下達一傳真指令;以及執行該傳真指令以將該紙本文件轉換成一文件影像,且根據該文件影像中的註記文字或列印資訊產生一特徵值,且將該特徵值結合該紙本文件的內容而列印到一接收端的紙張上,且將該文件影像備份於一儲存單元。A file processing method is applicable to a file processing system, the file processing system includes a multifunction server, the file processing method includes: verifying a user identification information of a user; and when the user is an allowed user, Allow the user to do this multi-function The transaction machine issues a fax command to a paper document; and executes the fax command to convert the paper document into a file image, and generates a feature value according to the note text or the print information in the file image, and The feature value is printed on the paper of the receiving end in combination with the content of the paper document, and the image of the file is backed up in a storage unit.
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