WO2023042903A1 - 画像読取装置およびデータ通信システム - Google Patents

画像読取装置およびデータ通信システム Download PDF

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WO2023042903A1
WO2023042903A1 PCT/JP2022/034707 JP2022034707W WO2023042903A1 WO 2023042903 A1 WO2023042903 A1 WO 2023042903A1 JP 2022034707 W JP2022034707 W JP 2022034707W WO 2023042903 A1 WO2023042903 A1 WO 2023042903A1
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拓磨 藤川
伸城 藤原
伸悟 伊東
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  • the present invention relates to an image reading device and a data communication system.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses an authentication system in which an examinee's answer sheet is read by a scanner, the scanned information is sent to a server on the cloud, and a corrector in a remote location receives the scanned information from the cloud and prints the answer sheet.
  • the authentication system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-200002 provides a mechanism for remotely taking a test by having a server device authenticate the validity of scan information based on the time from printing to scanning.
  • the server device (cloud) does not hierarchically store scan information. Therefore, it may not be possible to easily search for scan information on the server device (cloud).
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image reading apparatus and a data communication system capable of easily storing scan data in a shared folder within a plurality of folders managed in a hierarchical structure. to do.
  • An image reading device includes a reading unit that reads a sheet and generates scan data, and a communication unit that can communicate with a data management device that manages a plurality of folders including a shared folder in a hierarchical structure.
  • the communication unit transmits the scan data and folder designation information designating the shared folder from the plurality of folders managed in the hierarchical structure in the data management device to the data management device.
  • a data communication system is a data communication system comprising the image reading device described above and an information processing terminal capable of communicating with the communication unit of the image reading device, wherein the information processing The terminal transmits, to the image reading device, folder designation information designating a folder in which the scan data is to be stored, out of the folders in the hierarchical structure of the data management device, and the image reading device controls the data management device to store the folder. Based on the designation information, the folder designation information and the scan data are transmitted to the data management device so that the scan data is stored in the folder designated by the folder designation information.
  • scan data can be easily stored in a shared folder within multiple folders managed in a hierarchical structure.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a data communication system equipped with an image reading device according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a data communication system equipped with an image reading device according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining uploading scan data to a shared folder in the data communication system of the present embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart for uploading scan data to a shared folder in the data communication system of the embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining download of print data from a shared folder in the data communication system of the present embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart for downloading print data from a shared folder in the data communication system of the embodiment
  • 1 is a block diagram of a data communication system equipped with an image reading device according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a data communication system equipped with an image reading device according to an embodiment;
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a data communication system according to an embodiment;
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a data communication system according to an embodiment;
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a data communication system according to an embodiment;
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart for uploading scan data to a shared folder in the data communication system of the embodiment;
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart for downloading print data from a shared folder in the data communication system of the embodiment;
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart for downloading print data in the data communication system of the embodiment;
  • 1 is a schematic diagram of a data communication system according to an embodiment;
  • FIG. 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams for explaining scan data upload and print data download using a shared folder in the data communication system according to the present embodiment
  • FIG. 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams for explaining scan data upload and print data download using a shared folder in the data communication system according to the present embodiment
  • FIG. 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams for explaining scan data upload and print data download using a shared folder in the data communication system according to the present embodiment
  • FIG. 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams for explaining scan data upload and print data download using a shared folder in the data communication system according to the present embodiment
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a data communication system 10 having an image reading device 100. As shown in FIG. 1
  • the data communication system 10 includes multiple image reading devices 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 includes an image reading device 100a, an image reading device 100b, and an image reading device 100c.
  • the image reading apparatuses 100a to 100c may be collectively referred to as the image reading apparatus 100.
  • FIG. The image reading device 100 communicates with the data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100 operates in cooperation with the data management device 300 .
  • the data communication system 10 may include the data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100 reads (scans) a sheet to generate scan data.
  • the image reading device 100 is, for example, a scanner or a multifunction machine.
  • the image reading device 100 may have a facsimile function.
  • the image reading device 100 communicates with the data management device 300 .
  • an image reading device 100 and a data management device 300 are connected to each other via a network.
  • the image reading device 100 and the data management device 300 are communicably connected via the Internet, LAN (Local Area Network), or WAN (Wide Area Network).
  • the data management device 300 manages data. For example, the data management device 300 receives scan data from the image reading device 100 and manages the scan data.
  • the data management device 300 is a so-called server.
  • Data management device 300 may be a cloud server.
  • the data management device 300 may transmit data to the image reading device 100 .
  • the data management device 300 may transmit scan data received from one image reading device 100 to another image reading device 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 may have an image forming function. In this case, the image reading device 100 forms an image on the sheet.
  • the image reading device 100 is, for example, a printer, copier, or multifunction machine.
  • the image reading apparatus 100 forms an image on a sheet using an inkjet method.
  • the image reading apparatus 100 may form an image on a sheet by electrophotography.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of data communication system 10 .
  • the data communication system 10 includes a plurality of image reading devices 100. As described above, the image reading device 100 communicates with the data management device 300. FIG. The data communication system 10 may include a data management device 300 in addition to the plurality of image reading devices 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 includes a control section 110 , a storage section 120 , a reading section 130 , an operation section 140 , a display section 150 and a communication section 160 .
  • Control unit 110 controls storage unit 120 , reading unit 130 , operation unit 140 , display unit 150 and communication unit 160 .
  • the control unit 110 includes arithmetic elements. Arithmetic elements include processors.
  • the processor includes a central processing unit (CPU).
  • the storage unit 120 stores data and computer programs.
  • Storage unit 120 includes a storage element.
  • the storage unit 120 includes a main memory element such as a semiconductor memory and an auxiliary memory element such as a semiconductor memory and/or a hard disk drive.
  • Storage unit 120 may include removable media.
  • the processor of the control unit 110 executes the computer program stored in the storage element of the storage unit 120 to control each component of the image reading apparatus 100 .
  • Non-transitory computer readable storage media include read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, magnetic disk or optical data storage devices.
  • the reading unit 130 is a scanner equipped with a CIS (Contact Image Sensor) or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device).
  • the reading unit 130 reads the sheet and generates scan data.
  • the sheets are, for example, plain paper, recycled paper, thin paper, cardboard or coated paper.
  • Storage unit 120 stores the scan data generated by reading unit 130 .
  • the operation unit 140 accepts instructions from the operator.
  • Operation unit 140 includes buttons or a keyboard.
  • operation unit 140 may include a touch sensor.
  • the operation unit 140 outputs a signal indicating an instruction according to the operated button, keyboard, or touch panel to the control unit 110 or the like.
  • the display unit 150 displays the operation screen or the results of various processes.
  • the reading unit 130 reads the sheet and generates scan data
  • the display unit 150 may display the scan data.
  • the display unit 150 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, or a plasma display.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • organic EL Electro Luminescence
  • plasma display a plasma display.
  • the operation unit 140 and the display unit 150 may be integrated touch panels.
  • the communication unit 160 has, for example, a network interface and communicates with external devices. For example, the communication unit 160 communicates with the data management device 300 . Communication unit 160 transmits the scan data to data management device 300 . The communication unit 160 also receives image data from the data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100 may further have a forming section 170 .
  • the forming unit 170 is, for example, an inkjet image forming mechanism having an inkjet head, or an electrophotographic image forming mechanism including a photosensitive drum, a charging device, an exposure device, a developing device, a transfer device, and a fixing device. mechanism.
  • Forming unit 170 forms an image on a sheet according to image data.
  • the forming unit 170 may form an image on the sheet with toner.
  • the forming section 170 may form an image on the sheet with ink.
  • the sheets are, for example, plain paper, recycled paper, thin paper, cardboard or coated paper.
  • the display unit 150 displays an image according to the image data. Therefore, the operator can visually recognize the image data before the forming unit 170 forms the image on the sheet.
  • the data management device 300 has a control section 310 , a storage section 320 and a communication section 330 .
  • Control unit 310 controls storage unit 320 and communication unit 330 .
  • the control unit 310 includes arithmetic elements. Arithmetic elements include processors.
  • the processor includes a central processing unit (CPU).
  • the processor may include an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application specific integrated circuit
  • the storage unit 320 stores various data.
  • storage unit 320 stores a control program.
  • the storage unit 320 includes, for example, a main memory element such as a semiconductor memory, and an auxiliary memory element such as a semiconductor memory and/or a hard disk drive.
  • the control unit 310 controls operations of the data management device 300 by executing control programs. Specifically, the processor of the control unit 310 executes computer programs stored in the storage elements of the storage unit 320 to control each component of the data management device 300 .
  • Non-transitory computer readable storage media include read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, magnetic disk or optical data storage devices.
  • the storage unit 320 stores multiple folders.
  • Storage unit 320 stores a plurality of folders managed in a hierarchical structure. At least some of the multiple folders are shared folders. A shared folder is shared by a plurality of image reading apparatuses 100 .
  • the hierarchical structure for managing multiple folders in storage unit 320 may be changed as necessary.
  • the shared folder is used to store scan data generated by the image reading device 100.
  • the shared folder stores scan data generated by the image reading device 100a.
  • the same shared folder stores scan data generated by the image reading device 100b or the image reading device 100c.
  • the communication unit 330 has, for example, a network interface, and communicates with external devices.
  • the communication unit 330 receives at least data from the image reading device 100 .
  • storage unit 320 stores the received data.
  • the communication unit 330 transmits data to at least the image reading device 100 .
  • the communication unit 330 transmits data read from the storage unit 320 to the image reading device 100 .
  • scan data generated by the image reading device 100a is received via the communication unit 330 and stored in the shared folder.
  • scan data generated by the image reading device 100b or the image reading device 100c is received via the communication unit 330 and stored in the shared folder.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining uploading of scan data in the data communication system 10 provided with the image reading apparatus 100 of the present embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a flow diagram illustrating uploading of scan data in communication system 10.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining download of print data in the data communication system 10 provided with the image reading apparatus 100 of the present embodiment
  • FIG. 3 is a flow diagram showing download of print data in communication system 10.
  • the storage unit 320 stores a plurality of folders managed in a hierarchical structure.
  • folder A is the upper layer
  • folders B1 to B3 are included in folder A.
  • folder B1 and folder B2 are shared folders.
  • folder C is included in folder B1.
  • the shared folder B2 is designated as the shared folder for storing scan data.
  • the image reading device 100 transmits scan data to the data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100 designates a shared folder for storing the scan data. For example, when the data management device 300 plans to store the scan data in the shared folder B2, the image reading device 100 designates the shared folder for storing the scan data before transmitting the scan data to the data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in the data management device 300 .
  • display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 according to an operator's instruction.
  • the image reading device 100 receives from the data management device 300 a hierarchical structure display signal indicating the hierarchical structure of folders in the data management device 300 .
  • Display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • the operation unit 140 designates a shared folder for storing scan data in the hierarchical folder structure displayed on the display unit 150. Accepts operator's operations. After that, the image reading device 100 transmits to the data management device 300 shared folder designation information designating a shared folder for storing the scan data. Note that the shared folder for storing the scan data may be specified before the scan data is generated, or may be specified after the scan data is generated.
  • the image reading device 100 reads a sheet and generates scan data.
  • the image reading device 100 transmits shared folder designation information and scan data to the data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives shared folder designation information and scan data from the image reading device 100 .
  • the data management device 300 stores the scan data in the shared folder designated by the shared folder designation information.
  • the image reading device 100a reads a sheet and generates scan data SDa.
  • the image reading device 100 a transmits shared folder designation information designating the shared folder B ⁇ b>2 and scan data SDa to the data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives shared folder designation information and scan data SDa from the image reading device 100a.
  • the data management device 300 stores the scan data SDa in the shared folder B2 designated by the shared folder designation information.
  • the image reading device 100b also reads the sheet and generates scan data SDb.
  • the image reading device 100b transmits shared folder designation information designating the shared folder B2 and scan data SDb to the data management device 300.
  • FIG. The data management device 300 receives shared folder designation information and scan data SDb from the image reading device 100b.
  • the data management device 300 stores the scan data SDb in the shared folder B2 designated by the shared folder designation information.
  • the image reading device 100c reads the sheet and generates scan data SDc.
  • the image reading device 100c transmits shared folder designation information designating the shared folder B2 and scan data SDc to the data management device 300.
  • the data management device 300 receives shared folder designation information and scan data SDc from the image reading device 100c.
  • the data management device 300 stores the scan data SDc in the shared folder B2 designated by the shared folder designation information.
  • the scan data SDa, SDb, and SDc of the image reading devices 100a to 100c can be stored in the shared folder B2 of the storage unit 320 in the data management device 300.
  • the image reading apparatus 100 of this embodiment it is possible to easily designate a shared folder for storing scan data.
  • the shared folder for storing the scan data can be easily specified.
  • FIG. The image reading device 100 uploads the scan data to a shared folder having a hierarchical structure of folders in the data management device 300 .
  • the storage unit 320 manages a plurality of folders in a hierarchical structure.
  • folders B1 to B3 are lower layers of folder A and are included in folder A.
  • folder C is a lower layer of folder B1 and is included in folder B1.
  • the target scan data is stored in the folder B2.
  • step Spa the image reading device 100 accepts an upload mode shift operation. Specifically, when the operation unit 140 receives an operator's upload mode shift operation for shifting to the upload mode, the control unit 110 shifts to the upload mode.
  • step Spb the image reading device 100 transmits to the data management device 300 an upload mode transition signal indicating that it has transitioned to the upload mode. Specifically, when control unit 110 transitions to the upload mode, communication unit 160 transmits an upload mode transition signal to data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives an upload mode transition signal from the image reading device 100 .
  • the communication unit 330 receives an upload mode transition signal from the image reading apparatus 100 .
  • step Scb the data management device 300 transmits to the image reading device 100 a hierarchical structure display signal indicating the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 .
  • the communication unit 330 transmits a hierarchical structure display signal to the image reading device 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 receives the hierarchical structure display signal from the data management device 300 .
  • communication unit 160 receives a hierarchical structure display signal from data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100 accepts an operation of designating a shared folder for storing scan data among folders in the storage unit 320 .
  • operation unit 140 accepts an operator's operation to designate a shared folder for storing scan data in the hierarchical structure of folders.
  • the image reading device 100 scans the sheet. Specifically, the operation unit 140 receives an operation by an operator who scans a sheet, and then the reading unit 130 scans the sheet to generate scan data.
  • the storage unit 120 may store the scan data as necessary.
  • step Spg the image reading device 100 transmits the scan data and the shared folder designation information to the data management device 300.
  • communication unit 160 transmits scan data and shared folder designation information to data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives scan data and shared folder designation information from the image reading device 100 .
  • communication unit 330 receives scan data and shared folder designation information from image reading device 100 .
  • step Scd the data management device 300 stores the scan data in the shared folder specified by the shared folder specification information. Specifically, control unit 310 identifies the shared folder specified in the shared folder specification information, and stores the scan data in the specified shared folder.
  • the image reading device 100 of the present embodiment it is possible to easily designate a shared folder for storing scan data. Therefore, the image reading device 100 can upload the scan data to a predetermined shared folder of the data management device 300 .
  • the manner in which the scan data of the image reading device 100 is uploaded to the data management device 300 in the data communication system 10 has been described. It may be downloaded to the image reading device 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 preferably forms an image according to the data transmitted from the data management device 300.
  • the storage unit 320 manages a plurality of folders in a hierarchical structure.
  • folders B1 to B3 are lower layers of folder A and are included in folder A.
  • folder C is a lower layer of folder B1 and is included in folder B1.
  • target print data is stored in folder B1.
  • the display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in the data management device 300 .
  • the hierarchical structure of folders in the data management device 300 is displayed on the display unit 150 according to the operation of the operator.
  • the image reading device 100 receives a hierarchical structure display signal from the data management device 300 indicating the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 .
  • operation unit 140 When the operator designates print data contained in folder B1 as data to be read out of the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 displayed on display unit 150, operation unit 140 displays a folder in the hierarchical structure of folders. Accepts an operation to designate print data contained in B1. Thereafter, communication unit 160 transmits a print data designation signal designating print data to image reading device 100 . Communication unit 330 receives a print data designation signal from image reading apparatus 100 .
  • the control unit 310 reads the print data in the predetermined folder indicated by the print data designation signal from the storage unit 320 , and the communication unit 330 transmits the print data to the communication unit 160 .
  • Communication unit 160 receives print data from data management device 300 .
  • Forming unit 170 forms an image on a sheet according to print data.
  • FIG. 5 download of print data in the data communication system 10 including the image reading device 100 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.
  • FIG. 5 download of print data in the data communication system 10 including the image reading device 100 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.
  • step Sqa the image reading device 100 accepts a download mode shift operation.
  • operation unit 140 receives an operator's download mode shift operation for shifting to download mode
  • control unit 110 shifts to download mode.
  • step Sqb the image reading device 100 transmits to the data management device 300 a download mode transition signal indicating that it has transitioned to the download mode.
  • communication unit 160 transmits a download mode transition signal to data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives a download mode transition signal from the image reading device 100 .
  • storage unit 320 manages a plurality of folders in a hierarchical structure.
  • folders B1 to B3 are lower layers of folder A and are included in folder A.
  • folder C is a lower layer of folder B1 and is included in folder B1.
  • target print data is stored in folder B1.
  • step Sdb the data management device 300 transmits to the image reading device 100 a hierarchical structure display signal indicating the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 .
  • the communication unit 330 transmits a hierarchical structure display signal to the image reading device 100 .
  • step Sqc the image reading device 100 receives a hierarchical structure display signal from the data management device 300.
  • communication unit 160 receives a hierarchical structure display signal from data management device 300 .
  • step Sqd the image reading device 100 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • operation unit 140 receives an operator's operation, display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 .
  • step Sqe the image reading device 100 accepts an operation to designate print data stored in the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 .
  • operation unit 140 accepts an operation of designating print data from a specific shared folder in the hierarchical structure of folders.
  • step Sqf the image reading device 100 transmits to the data management device 300 a print data designation signal that designates print data stored in the shared folder. Specifically, communication unit 160 transmits a print data designation signal to data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives a print data designation signal from the image reading device 100 .
  • the communication unit 330 receives a print data designation signal from the image reading device 100 .
  • the data management device 300 transmits the print data designated by the print data designation signal to the image reading device 100 .
  • control unit 310 identifies a shared folder containing the print data specified by the print data specification signal from folders in storage unit 320, and reads the print data from the specified shared folder.
  • Communication unit 330 transmits print data to image reading apparatus 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 receives print data from the data management device 300 .
  • communication unit 160 receives print data from data management device 300 .
  • step Sqh the image reading device 100 forms an image on the sheet according to the print data.
  • forming unit 170 forms an image on a sheet according to print data.
  • the image reading apparatus 100 of this embodiment can download print data from a predetermined shared folder of the data management apparatus 300 and form an image on a sheet according to the print data.
  • the size of the sheet to be scanned may be specified in the image reading apparatus 100 .
  • the scan data stored in the shared folder may specify the image size.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the data communication system 10. As shown in FIG.
  • the data communication system 10 of FIG. 7 has the data communication of FIG. It has the same configuration as the system 10, and redundant description is omitted for the purpose of avoiding redundancy.
  • the storage unit 320 stores image size designation information. Further, in the image reading apparatus 100, the storage unit 120 stores image size designation information.
  • the image size designation information designates the sheet size when the scan data stored in the shared folder is printed.
  • the image reading apparatus 100 may limit the size of the sheet scanned by the reading unit 130 according to the image size specification information. For example, if the size of the sheet to be scanned is different from the size specified in the image size specifying information, the reading unit 130 may not scan the sheet, and the display unit 150 may display that the sheet size is different.
  • the control unit 110 performs control such as causing the reading unit 130 to read only sheets of the sheet size designated by the image size designation information. In this case, for example, when the data management device 300 transmits the hierarchical structure display signal to the image reading device 100 , the data management device 300 also transmits image size designation information from the communication unit 330 to the image reading device 100 .
  • the image reading apparatus 100 may limit the size of scan data generated by scanning a sheet according to image size designation information. If the size of the sheet to be scanned is different from the size specified in the image size specifying information, the control unit 110 processes the scan data so that the image size of the scan data becomes the size specified in the image size specifying information. good too. For example, the control unit 110 converts data generated by causing the reading unit 130 to read a sheet into data having an image size designated by the image size designation information.
  • the data management device 300 may limit the size of the scan data received from the image reading device 100 according to the image size designation information. For example, if the size of the scan data transmitted from the image reading device 100 to the data management device 300 is different from the size specified in the image size specification information, the data management device 300 may discard the scan data without storing it. good. Alternatively, the data management device 300 may change the size of the scan data according to the image size specification information after receiving the scan data from the image reading device 100 .
  • the image size designation information may be used in either the image reading device 100 or the data management device 300. Therefore, at least one of the storage unit 120 of the image reading device 100 and the storage unit 320 of the data management device 300 may store image size specification information specifying the size of the image. For example, the image size specification information may be stored in the data management device 300 and transmitted from the data management device 300 to the image reading device 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 transmits folder designation information and scan data to the data management device 300 .
  • the operator may erroneously specify the folder for storing the scan data. In this case, it is preferable to be able to notify the operator that the folder may have been incorrectly specified in the data communication system 10 .
  • FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the data communication system 10. As shown in FIG.
  • the data communication system 10 of FIG. It has a configuration similar to that of the data communication system 10 of FIG. 2, and redundant description is omitted for the purpose of avoiding redundancy.
  • the storage unit 320 stores designated character data.
  • the designated character data designates characters that should be included in the scan data stored in the shared folder.
  • Storage unit 320 stores designated character data and folders in association with each other.
  • the storage unit 120 stores designated character data.
  • the designated character data designates characters that should be included in the scan data stored in the shared folder.
  • Storage unit 120 stores designated character data and folders in data management device 300 in association with each other.
  • the image reading device 100 further includes a recognition section 180 .
  • the recognition unit 180 recognizes character data included in the scan data. Specifically, the recognition unit 180 converts the image data of the scan data into character code data, and recognizes the character data using part of the character code data.
  • the recognition unit 180 converts the image data into character code data.
  • the recognition unit 180 may generate a new file of data obtained by converting image data into character code data by optical character recognition (OCR) processing.
  • OCR optical character recognition
  • the file format of the character code data is not particularly limited.
  • the file format of the character code data may be Extensible Markup Language (XML), PDF, word processing software, spreadsheet software, or presentation software.
  • the image reading device 100 may determine whether or not to transmit the scan data to the data management device 300 according to the character data recognized by the recognition unit 180 . For example, when the scanned character data includes the characters indicated by the specified character data, the image reading apparatus 100 transmits the scanned character data to the data management apparatus 300, while the scanned character data includes the characters indicated by the specified character data. If not included, the scan data need not be sent to the data management device 300 .
  • the control unit 110 sets the folder designation information so that the folder designation information designates the folder associated with the designated character data.
  • the image reading apparatus 100 may notify the operator of the folder associated with the specified character data, that is, the folder in which the scan data is stored so that the operator can recognize it. The notification may be displayed by the display unit 150 or may be output by voice.
  • the image reading apparatus 100 may perform a display requesting the operator to specify the folder in which the scan data should be stored.
  • the operator may be notified to prompt the operator to change the designation of the folder.
  • the image reading device 100 may transmit the character code data to the data management device 300 together with the scan data.
  • data management device 300 may include a recognition unit that recognizes character data included in scan data. In these cases, the data management device 300 may determine whether or not to store the scan data received from the image reading device 100 in the storage unit 320 according to the specified character data. For example, the data management device 300 may not store the scan data received from the image reading device 100 in the storage unit 320 when the scan data does not include the predetermined character specified in the specified character data.
  • the data management device 300 may select a folder for storing the scan data received from the image reading device 100 according to the character data recognized by the recognition unit. For example, the data management device 300 may store the scan data received from the image reading device 100 in a folder different from the folder designation information if the scan data does not contain the predetermined character designated by the designated character data.
  • the specified character data may be used in either the image reading device 100 or the data management device 300. Therefore, at least one of the storage unit 120 of the image reading device 100 and the storage unit 320 of the data management device 300 may store the specified character data. For example, the designated character data may be stored in the data management device 300 and transmitted from the data management device 300 to the image reading device 100 .
  • the shared folder designation, scan operation, and print operation are performed in the image reading device 100, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. At least one of the shared folder designation, scan operation, and print operation may be performed by an information processing apparatus that operates in cooperation with the image reading apparatus 100 . Further, when at least one of the shared folder designation, the scan operation, and the print operation is performed in an information processing apparatus that operates in cooperation with the image reading apparatus 100, the information processing apparatus operates in a manner different from that of the image reading apparatus 100. may display the hierarchical structure of
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the data communication system 10.
  • the data communication system 10 of FIG. 9 includes an information processing device 800 in addition to the image reading device 100 .
  • the information processing device 800 has a display screen larger than the display unit 150 of the image reading device 100 .
  • the information processing device 800 is a so-called personal computer.
  • An application program that operates in cooperation with the image reading device 100 may be installed in the information processing device 800 .
  • a general-purpose information processing apparatus can be used as the information processing apparatus 800 by installing an application program that operates in cooperation with the image reading apparatus 100 .
  • the information processing device 800 functions.
  • the information processing device 800 has a control section 810 , a storage section 820 , a display section 830 , an operation section 840 and a communication section 850 .
  • Control unit 810 controls storage unit 820 , display unit 830 , operation unit 840 and communication unit 850 .
  • the control unit 810 includes arithmetic elements. Arithmetic elements include processors.
  • the processor includes a central processing unit (CPU).
  • the processor may include an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
  • the storage unit 820 stores various data.
  • storage unit 820 stores a control program for driving information processing apparatus 800 .
  • Control unit 810 controls the operation of information processing apparatus 800 by executing a control program.
  • the processor of the control unit 810 executes the computer program stored in the storage element of the storage unit 820 to control each component of the information processing device 800 .
  • the display unit 830 displays the operation screen or the results of various processes.
  • Display unit 830 includes a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.
  • Display unit 830 has a display screen.
  • the operation unit 840 accepts instructions from the operator.
  • Operation unit 840 includes buttons or a keyboard.
  • operation unit 840 may include a touch sensor.
  • the display unit 830 and the operation unit 840 may be integrated touch panels.
  • a signal indicating an instruction corresponding to the operated button, keyboard, or touch panel is output to the control unit 810 or the like.
  • the communication unit 850 has, for example, a network interface and communicates with external devices. Here, the communication unit 850 transmits a specific signal to the image reading device 100 . The communication unit 850 may receive a specific signal from the image reading device 100 .
  • the communication unit 850 may transmit a specific signal to the data management device 300 . Furthermore, the communication section 850 may receive a specific signal from the data management device 300 .
  • the display unit 830 of the information processing device 800 may function similarly to the display unit 150 of the image reading device 100 . Further, the operation unit 840 of the information processing device 800 may function similarly to the operation unit 140 of the image reading device 100 .
  • the information processing device 800 receives the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • the information processing device 800 may directly receive the hierarchical structure display signal from the data management device 300 .
  • the information processing device 800 may receive a hierarchical structure display signal from the data management device 300 via the image reading device 100 .
  • the display unit 830 has a relatively large display screen.
  • Display unit 830 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 according to an instruction from the operator.
  • Display unit 830 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in storage unit 320 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • the display unit 830 displays the entire hierarchical structure of the folders in the storage unit 320 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • Display unit 830 displays the entire hierarchical structure of folders.
  • Display unit 830 displays at once (within the same display screen) that folder A is the upper layer in the hierarchical structure of folders, folders B1 to B3 are included in folder A, and folder C is included in folder B1. do.
  • the image reading device 100 receives the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • Display unit 150 has a relatively small display screen.
  • the display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of the folders of the data management device 300 according to the operator's instruction.
  • the display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of the folders in the storage unit 320 according to the hierarchical structure display signal. Display unit 150 sequentially displays that folder A is the upper layer in the hierarchical structure of folders, folders B1 to B3 are included in folder A, and folder C is included in folder B1.
  • the display unit 150 displays a display screen 152a showing Folder A.
  • the display unit 150 displays a display screen 152b showing folders B1 to B3 and a return button R.
  • the display unit 150 displays a display screen 152c showing folder C and a return button R.
  • display unit 150 displays files included in folder B2 or B3.
  • the display unit 150 When the display unit 150 displays the display screen 152b, when the operation unit 140 receives the operator's operation to select the return button R, the display unit 150 switches to the display screen 152a showing the folder A. be replaced. Similarly, when the display unit 150 displays the display screen 152c, when the operation unit 140 receives the operator's operation to select the return button R, the display unit 150 displays the folders B1 to B3 and the return button R. The display screen is switched to display the screen 152b.
  • Both the image reading device 100 and the information processing device 800 display the hierarchical structure of the folders in the data management device 300 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • the display screen of display unit 150 in image reading device 100 is smaller than the display screen of display unit 830 in information processing device 800 .
  • the number of pixels of the display section 150 in the image reading device 100 is smaller than the number of pixels of the display section 830 in the information processing device 800 . Therefore, it is preferable that the image reading device 100 displays the hierarchical structure of the folders of the data management device 300 according to the hierarchical structure display signal in a manner different from that of the information processing device 800 .
  • the display unit 830 of the information processing device 800 may operate similarly to the display unit 150 of the image reading device 100 .
  • the operation unit 840 of the information processing device 800 may operate in the same manner as the operation unit 140 of the image reading device 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 does not have to include the display unit 150 .
  • the image reading device 100 does not have to include the operation unit 140 .
  • the shared folder designation, scan operation, and print operation are performed in the image reading device 100, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. At least one of the shared folder designation, scan operation, and print operation may be performed in an information processing terminal that operates in cooperation with the image reading device 100 .
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the data communication system 10. As shown in FIG.
  • the data communication system 10 of FIG. 10 has the same configuration as the data communication system 10 shown in FIG. and redundant explanations are omitted for the purpose of avoiding redundancy.
  • the data communication system 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of image reading devices 100a to 100c and a plurality of information processing terminals 200a to 200c.
  • the image reading device 100a operates in cooperation with the information processing terminal 200a.
  • the image reading device 100b operates in cooperation with the information processing terminal 200b.
  • the image reading device 100c operates in cooperation with the information processing terminal 200c.
  • Information processing terminals 200a to 200c may be collectively referred to as information processing terminal 200 in this specification.
  • the information processing terminal 200 may be a so-called smart phone, mobile phone, or tablet.
  • the information processing terminal 200 may be used to authenticate data communication between the image reading device 100 and the data management device 300 . Alternatively, the information processing terminal 200 may be used to complement or substitute for the operation unit 140 and/or the display unit 150 of the image reading device 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 does not have to include the display unit 150 .
  • the image reading device 100 does not have to include the operation unit 140 .
  • An application program that operates in cooperation with the image reading device 100 may be installed in the information processing terminal 200 .
  • a general-purpose information processing terminal can be used as the information processing terminal 200 by installing an application program that operates in cooperation with the image reading apparatus 100 .
  • the information processing terminal functions as the information processing terminal 200 by installing an application program from the data management device 300 to the information processing terminal.
  • FIG. 11 is a block diagram of the data communication system 10. As shown in FIG.
  • the data communication system 10 includes a plurality of image reading devices 100.
  • FIG. As described above, the image reading device 100 communicates with the data management device 300.
  • the information processing terminals 200 a to 200 c each have a control unit 210 , a storage unit 220 , a display unit 230 , an operation unit 240 and a communication unit 250 .
  • Control unit 210 controls storage unit 220 , display unit 230 , operation unit 240 and communication unit 250 .
  • the control unit 210 includes arithmetic elements. Arithmetic elements include processors.
  • the processor includes a central processing unit (CPU).
  • the processor may include an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
  • the storage unit 220 stores various data.
  • storage unit 220 stores a control program for driving information processing terminal 200 .
  • Control unit 210 controls the operation of information processing terminal 200 by executing a control program.
  • the processor of the control unit 210 executes computer programs stored in the storage elements of the storage unit 220 to control each component of the information processing terminal 200 .
  • the display unit 230 displays the operation screen or the results of various processes.
  • Display unit 230 includes a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.
  • Display unit 230 has a display screen.
  • the image reading device 100 may or may not have the display unit 150 .
  • the display section 230 of the information processing terminal 200 has a display screen larger than that of the display section 150 .
  • the operation unit 240 may include a touch sensor.
  • the display unit 230 and the operation unit 240 may be integrated touch panels.
  • the touch panel displays, for example, various keys for designating job types and job contents.
  • operation unit 240 may include buttons or a keyboard.
  • the communication unit 250 communicates with external devices.
  • the communication section 250 transmits a specific signal to the image reading device 100 .
  • the communication unit 250 may receive a specific signal from the image reading device 100 .
  • the communication unit 250 transmits a specific signal to the data management device 300 . Furthermore, the communication unit 250 may receive at least a specific signal from the data management device 300 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 may further have an imaging unit 260 capable of imaging.
  • the imaging unit 260 includes an imaging device.
  • the imaging device is a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor.
  • the information processing terminal 200 may perform any of the shared folder designation, scan operation, and print operation.
  • the information processing terminal 200 may designate a shared folder for storing scan data.
  • the information processing terminal 200 may also specify print data to be read from the shared folder.
  • the information processing terminal 200 may receive an operation of the image reading device 100 to execute scanning, and transmit a signal instructing the image reading device 100 to execute scanning.
  • the information processing terminal 200 may receive an operation for executing printing of the image reading device 100 and transmit a signal instructing execution of printing to the image reading device 100 .
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart for uploading scan data to a shared folder in the data communication system of this embodiment.
  • step Sra the image reading device 100 shifts to upload mode. Specifically, when the operation unit 140 receives an operation by the operator, the control unit 110 shifts to the upload mode.
  • the image reading device 100 displays authentication information.
  • the display unit 150 displays authentication information unique to the image reading apparatus 100 .
  • the authentication information is information indicating that the image reading device 100 is authenticated by the data management device 300 .
  • the authentication information is two-dimensional code information.
  • the authentication information may be a password.
  • the information processing terminal 200 acquires authentication information. Specifically, the imaging unit 260 images the authentication information displayed on the display unit 150 of the image reading device 100 . Alternatively, operation unit 240 receives an operation by an operator who inputs authentication information displayed on display unit 150 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 transmits an authentication signal to the data management device 300 based on the authentication information.
  • communication unit 250 transmits an authentication signal to data management device 300 .
  • the authorization signal indicates that the image reading device 100 is scheduled to upload scan data to the data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives an authentication signal from the information processing terminal 200 .
  • communication unit 330 receives an authentication signal from information processing terminal 200 .
  • the control unit 310 permits uploading of scan data from the image reading device 100 based on the authentication signal.
  • step Seb the data management device 300 transmits to the information processing terminal 200 a hierarchical structure display signal indicating the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 .
  • communication section 330 transmits a hierarchical structure display signal to information processing terminal 200 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 receives the hierarchical structure display signal from the data management device 300 .
  • the communication unit 250 receives a hierarchical structure display signal from the data management device 300 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • display unit 230 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • operation unit 240 receives an operator's operation
  • display unit 230 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 designates a shared folder for storing scan data.
  • operation unit 240 accepts an operation of designating a shared folder as a storage destination in the hierarchical structure of folders.
  • the operation unit 240 also receives an operation to start scanning a sheet in the image reading device 100 .
  • step Smf the information processing terminal 200 transmits to the image reading device 100 shared folder designation information that designates a shared folder for storing scan data in the folder hierarchical structure of the data management device 300 .
  • the communication unit 250 transmits shared folder designation information to the image reading device 100 .
  • step Src the image reading device 100 receives shared folder designation information from the information processing terminal 200 .
  • communication unit 160 receives shared folder designation information transmitted from communication unit 250 .
  • the image reading device 100 scans the sheet. Specifically, the reading unit 130 scans the sheet to generate scan data.
  • the storage unit 120 may store the scan data as necessary.
  • step Sre the image reading device 100 transmits the scan data and the shared folder designation information to the data management device 300.
  • communication unit 160 transmits scan data and shared folder designation information to data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives scan data and shared folder designation information from the information processing terminal 200 .
  • communication unit 330 receives scan data and shared folder designation information from image reading device 100 .
  • step Sed the data management device 300 stores the scan data in the folder designated by the shared folder designation information.
  • the image reading device 100 of the present embodiment it is possible to easily designate a shared folder for storing scan data. Further, even if the functions of the control unit 110 are restricted, the information processing terminal 200 can be used to easily authenticate the data management device 300 . Thereby, the image reading device 100 can upload the scan data to the data management device 300 .
  • the scan data of the image reading device 100 is transmitted to the data management device 300, but the print data of the data management device 300 may be transmitted to the image reading device 100 in the data communication system 10.
  • the image reading device 100 preferably forms an image according to the print data transmitted from the data management device 300.
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart for downloading print data from a shared folder in the data communication system 10 of this embodiment.
  • step Ssa the image reading device 100 shifts to download mode.
  • the control unit 110 shifts to the download mode.
  • the image reading device 100 displays the authentication information.
  • the display unit 150 displays authentication information unique to the image reading device 100 .
  • the authentication information is information indicating that the image reading device 100 is authenticated by the data management device 300 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 acquires authentication information.
  • the imaging unit 260 images the authentication information displayed on the display unit 150 of the image reading device 100 .
  • operation unit 240 receives an operation by an operator who inputs authentication information displayed on display unit 150 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 transmits an authentication signal to the data management device 300 based on the authentication information.
  • Communication unit 250 transmits an authentication signal to data management device 300 .
  • the authentication signal indicates that the image reading device 100 is scheduled to download print data from the data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives an authentication signal from the information processing terminal 200 .
  • communication unit 330 receives an authentication signal from information processing terminal 200 .
  • step Sfb the data management device 300 transmits a hierarchical structure display signal indicating the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 to the image reading device 100 .
  • the communication unit 330 transmits a hierarchical structure display signal to the image reading device 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 receives the hierarchical structure display signal from the data management device 300 .
  • communication unit 160 receives a hierarchical structure display signal from data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • operation unit 140 receives an operator's operation, display unit 150 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 .
  • step Sse the image reading device 100 accepts an operation of designating a shared folder for storing print data in the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 .
  • operation unit 140 accepts an operation of designating a shared folder for storing print data in the hierarchical structure of folders.
  • step Ssf the image reading device 100 transmits to the data management device 300 a print data designation signal that designates data stored in the shared folder.
  • communication unit 160 transmits a print data designation signal to data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives a print data designation signal from the image reading device 100 .
  • the communication unit 330 receives a print data designation signal from the image reading device 100 .
  • the data management device 300 transmits the print data designated by the print data designation signal to the image reading device 100 .
  • control unit 310 identifies a shared folder containing the print data specified by the print data specification signal from folders in storage unit 320, and reads the print data from the specified shared folder.
  • Communication unit 330 transmits print data to image reading apparatus 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 receives print data from the data management device 300 .
  • communication unit 160 receives print data from data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100 forms an image on the sheet according to the print data.
  • forming unit 170 forms an image on a sheet according to print data.
  • the image reading apparatus 100 of this embodiment can download print data from a predetermined shared folder of the data management apparatus 300 and form an image on a sheet according to the print data.
  • the data management device 300 transmits the hierarchical structure display signal to the image reading device 100 after receiving the authentication signal from the information processing terminal 200.
  • Data management device 300 may transmit a hierarchical structure display signal to information processing terminal 200 after receiving the authentication signal from information processing terminal 200 .
  • step Sta the image reading device 100 shifts to download mode.
  • the control unit 110 shifts to the download mode.
  • the image reading device 100 displays the authentication information.
  • the display unit 150 displays authentication information unique to the image reading device 100 .
  • the authentication information is information indicating authentication of the image reading device 100 to the data management device 300 .
  • the authentication information is two-dimensional code information.
  • the information processing terminal 200 captures an image of the authentication information.
  • the imaging unit 260 images the authentication information displayed on the display unit 150 of the image reading device 100 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 transmits an authentication signal to the data management device 300 based on the authentication information.
  • Communication unit 250 transmits an authentication signal to data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives an authentication signal from the information processing terminal 200 .
  • communication unit 330 receives an authentication signal from information processing terminal 200 .
  • Control unit 310 permits the download request from image reading apparatus 100 based on the authentication signal.
  • step Sgb the data management device 300 transmits to the information processing terminal 200 a hierarchical structure display signal indicating the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 .
  • communication section 330 transmits a hierarchical structure display signal to information processing terminal 200 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 receives the hierarchical structure display signal from the data management device 300 .
  • the communication unit 250 receives a hierarchical structure display signal from the data management device 300 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • display unit 230 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 according to the hierarchical structure display signal.
  • operation unit 240 receives an operator's operation
  • display unit 230 displays the hierarchical structure of folders in data management device 300 .
  • the information processing terminal 200 accepts an operation of designating a folder for storing print data in the hierarchical structure of folders in the storage unit 320 .
  • operation unit 240 accepts an operation of designating a folder for storing print data in the hierarchical structure of folders.
  • the information processing terminal 200 transmits to the data management device 300 a print data designation signal designating the data stored in the folder.
  • communication unit 250 transmits a print data designation signal to data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 receives a print data designation signal from the information processing terminal 200 .
  • communication unit 330 receives a print data designation signal from information processing terminal 200 .
  • the data management device 300 transmits the print data designated by the print data designation signal to the image reading device 100 .
  • control unit 310 identifies a folder containing print data specified by the print data specification signal from folders in storage unit 320, and reads print data from the specified folder.
  • Communication unit 330 transmits print data to image reading apparatus 100 .
  • the image reading device 100 receives print data from the data management device 300 .
  • communication unit 160 receives print data from data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100 forms an image on the sheet according to the print data.
  • forming unit 170 forms an image on a sheet according to print data.
  • print data can be downloaded from a predetermined shared folder of the data management device 300, and an image can be formed on a sheet according to the print data.
  • the data communication system 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 14 includes a plurality of image reading devices 100, the functions of the plurality of image reading devices 100 may not be the same.
  • the data communication system 10 shown in FIGS. 10 to 14 includes a plurality of information processing terminals 200 in addition to a plurality of image reading apparatuses 100, but the functions of the plurality of information processing terminals 200 may not be the same. .
  • FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of the data communication system 10. As shown in FIG. The data communication system 10 of FIG. 15 has the same configuration as the data communication system 10 shown in FIGS. Duplicate description is omitted for the purpose of avoiding
  • the data communication system 10 of this embodiment has a plurality of image reading devices 100.
  • the plurality of image reading devices 100 includes image reading devices 100a to 100c and an image reading device 100t.
  • the functions of the image reading devices 100a to 100c are equal to each other.
  • the functions of the image reading device 100t are different from the functions of the image reading devices 100a to 100c.
  • the image reading device 100t has functions that are not permitted to the image reading devices 100a to 100c.
  • the data communication system 10 of the embodiment may include a plurality of information processing terminals 200 that operate in cooperation with a plurality of image reading devices 100 .
  • the plurality of information processing terminals 200 includes information processing terminals 200a to 200c and an information processing terminal 200t.
  • Information processing terminals 200a to 200c have the same functions.
  • the functions of the information processing terminal 200t are different from the functions of the information processing terminals 200a to 200c.
  • the information processing terminal 200t has functions that are not permitted for the information processing terminals 200a to 200c.
  • the data communication system 10 of this embodiment is suitably used for distributing assignments, collecting answers, evaluating answers, and returning evaluation results.
  • the image reading device 100t and the information processing terminal 200t are preferably used by the assignment distributor who distributes assignments.
  • assignment distributors include administrators, teachers, and teachers.
  • the image reading devices 100a to 100c and the information processing terminals 200a to 200c are preferably used by respondents who answer questions.
  • respondents include administrators, students, and students.
  • FIG. 16(a) to 18(b) are schematic diagrams for explaining scan data upload and print data download using a shared folder in the data communication system 10 of the present embodiment.
  • an operator T is the operator of the image reading device 100t and the information processing terminal 200t.
  • the operator of the image reading device 100a and the information processing terminal 200a is defined as an operator A
  • the operator of the image reading device 100b and the information processing terminal 200b is defined as an operator B
  • the operator of the image reading device 100c and the information processing terminal 200c is defined as operator A.
  • operator C is operator
  • the image reading device 100t scans the task sheet SS to generate task scan data SSD. After that, the image reading device 100 t transmits the task scan data SSD to the data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 has an assignment folder and a submission folder as shared folders.
  • the assignment folder is used for distributing assignment sheets SS.
  • the submission folder is used when submitting an answer sheet RS in which answers are written on the assignment sheet SS.
  • the assignment folder and submission folder may be created in the data management device 300 using the image reading device 100t or the information processing terminal 200t.
  • the image reading device 100t transmits the assignment scan data SSD to the data management device 300 together with the shared folder designation information designating the assignment folder.
  • the data management device 300 receives the assignment scan data SSD along with the shared folder designation information that designates the assignment folder.
  • the data management device 300 stores assignment scan data SSD in assignment folders with a hierarchical structure. As a result, the assignment scan data SSD is uploaded to the hierarchically structured assignment folder in the data management device 300 .
  • the image reading devices 100a to 100c read and receive the assignment scan data SSD from the hierarchically structured assignment folders in the data management device 300.
  • FIG. 16(b) the image reading devices 100a to 100c read and receive the assignment scan data SSD from the hierarchically structured assignment folders in the data management device 300.
  • FIG. 16(b) the assignment scan data SSD is downloaded from the assignment folders in the folder hierarchical structure of the data management device 300 to the image reading devices 100a to 100c.
  • the image reading device 100a forms an image on a sheet according to the task scan data SSD.
  • the image reading device 100a can form the task sheet SSa.
  • the image reading device 100b and the image reading device 100c form an image on a sheet according to the task scan data SSD.
  • the image reading device 100b and the image reading device 100c can form task sheets SSb and SSc.
  • the task sheets SSa to SSc of the image reading apparatuses 100a to 100c are the same.
  • operator B writes the answers on the task sheet SSb.
  • the task sheet SSb becomes the answer sheet RSb.
  • the operator C writes the answers on the task sheet SSc.
  • the task sheet SSc becomes the answer sheet RSc.
  • the image reading device 100 a scans the answer sheet RSa to generate answer scan data RSDa and transmits it to the data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100a designates the submission folder of the hierarchical structure in the data management device 300 storing the response scan data RSDa, and transmits the response scan data RSDa.
  • the answer scan data RSDa is uploaded from the image reading device 100 a to the hierarchically structured submission folder in the data management device 300 .
  • the image reading device 100b scans the answer sheet RSb to generate answer scan data RSDb and transmits it to the data management device 300.
  • the image reading device 100b designates the submission folder of the hierarchical structure in the data management device 300 storing the response scan data RSDb, and transmits the response scan data RSDb.
  • the response scan data RSDb is uploaded from the image reading device 100b to the submission folder of the hierarchical structure in the data management device 300.
  • the image reading device 100c scans the answer sheet RSc to generate answer scan data RSDc and transmits it to the data management device 300.
  • the image reading device 100c transmits the response scan data RSDc by designating the submission folder of the hierarchical structure in the data management device 300 storing the response scan data RSDc.
  • the response scan data RSDc is uploaded from the image reading device 100c to the submission folder of the hierarchical structure in the data management device 300 .
  • the image reading apparatus 100 sets the data name of the answer scan data obtained by scanning the answer sheet to a name including the registered operator information.
  • the operator is the respondent, and the operator information is the name of the respondent. Thereby, the operator T can easily know which respondent submitted the submitted answer sheet.
  • the image reading device 100t reads the response scan data RSDa to RSDc from the submission folder in the data management device 300 and forms an image on a sheet.
  • the answer scan data RSDa to RSDc are downloaded from the submission folder of the folder hierarchical structure of the data management device 300 to the image reading device 100t.
  • the image reading device 100t forms an image on a sheet according to the reply scan data RSDa to RSDc.
  • the image reading device 100t can form answer sheets RSa to RSc.
  • the operator T writes the evaluation on the answer sheets RSa to RSc.
  • the operator T grades the answer sheets RSa to RSc.
  • the answer sheets RSa-RSc become the evaluation result sheets ESa-ESc.
  • the image reading device 100t scans the evaluation result sheets ESa to ESc to generate evaluation result scan data ESDa to ESDc. After that, the image reading device 100 t transmits the evaluation result scan data ESDa to ESDc to the data management device 300 .
  • the data management device 300 has a return folder as a shared folder in addition to the assignment folder and submission folder.
  • the return folder is used to return the evaluation result sheets ESa to ESc.
  • the return folder may be created in the data management device 300 using the image reading device 100t or the information processing terminal 200t.
  • the image reading device 100t transmits the evaluation result scan data ESDa to ESDc to the data management device 300 together with the shared folder designation information designating the return folder.
  • the data management device 300 receives the evaluation result scan data ESDa to ESDc along with the shared folder designation information that designates the return folder.
  • the data management device 300 stores the evaluation result scan data ESDa to ESDc in the hierarchical return folder. As a result, the evaluation result scan data ESDa to ESDc are uploaded to the hierarchical return folder in the data management device 300 .
  • the image reading devices 100a to 100c read and receive the evaluation result scan data ESDa to ESDc from the hierarchically structured return folder in the data management device 300.
  • FIG. 18(b) the image reading devices 100a to 100c read and receive the evaluation result scan data ESDa to ESDc from the hierarchically structured return folder in the data management device 300.
  • the evaluation result scan data ESDa to ESDc are downloaded from the return folder of the folder hierarchical structure of the data management device 300 to the image reading devices 100a to 100c.
  • the image reading device 100a forms an image on a sheet according to the evaluation result scan data ESDa.
  • the image reading device 100a can form the evaluation result sheet ESa.
  • the image reading device 100b and the image reading device 100c form images on sheets according to the evaluation result scan data ESDb and ESDc.
  • the image reading device 100b and the image reading device 100c can form task sheets ESb and ESc.
  • assignment distribution, response collection, response evaluation, and evaluation result communication can be suitably executed.
  • the present invention is preferably used for image reading devices and data communication systems.

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