JP2013110470A - Image processing system, image processing apparatus, control program of image processing system, and control program of operation panel - Google Patents

Abstract

An image processing system, an image processing apparatus, an image processing system control program, and an operation panel control program capable of improving user convenience are provided.
An image processing system includes an image forming apparatus 1 through at least one of a portable information terminal 2 that can communicate with the image forming apparatus 1-1 and an operation panel fixed to the image forming apparatus 1-1. Various operations related to 1 are accepted. When the portable information terminal 2 cannot communicate with the image forming apparatus 1-1, the image processing system displays a screen related to the operation of the image forming apparatus 1-1 on the operation panel of the image forming apparatus 1-1. To do. When the portable information terminal 2 is in a state in which the portable information terminal 2 can communicate with the image forming apparatus 1-1, the image processing system displays a screen related to the operation of the image forming apparatus 1-1 and related to the portable information terminal 2. Displayed on each of the image forming apparatuses 1-1.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing system, an image processing apparatus, a control program for the image processing system, and a control program for an operation panel, and more specifically, a state in which communication with the image processing apparatus is possible and a state in which communication with the image processing apparatus is impossible. The present invention relates to an image processing system including a first operation panel capable of image processing and a second operation panel fixed to the image processing apparatus, an image processing apparatus, a control program for the image processing system, and a control program for the operation panel.

  In recent years, portable information terminals have become highly functional, and individuals have portable information terminals instead of PCs (personal computers). In a portable information terminal, an electronic document can be freely viewed and edited regardless of location. The portable information terminal is used in various scenes of business and life.

  With the enhancement of functionality of portable information terminals, cooperation between portable information terminals and image forming apparatuses is required. Specifically, the document stored in the portable information terminal is printed by the image forming apparatus, or the document in the portable information terminal is moved to the image forming apparatus and stored in the image forming apparatus. Sharing is required. In addition, by using data such as an address book stored in the portable information terminal, an image read by the image forming apparatus can be transmitted to a destination specified from the address book of the portable information terminal, or the image forming apparatus can It is also required to store the read document in a portable information terminal.

  Some portable information terminals can be operated by gestures such as flick, swipe, pinch-in, or pinch-out. According to this type of portable information terminal, a more direct and more intuitive operation is possible. On the other hand, since the operation by the gesture includes the operation of stroking or paying off the operation screen, there is a user who dislikes the operation by the gesture in an apparatus such as an image forming apparatus shared by a plurality of people.

  On the other hand, even when the portable information terminal is not attached to the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus informs the user of the execution status of the print job, the empty status of the toner, or information on the loaded paper. There is a need. For this reason, even if it is possible to use a portable information terminal owned by an individual as the operation panel of the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus has a unique operation panel that cannot be removed separately from the portable information terminal. There is a need. Since the image forming apparatus has two operation panels, that is, a unique operation panel and a portable information terminal, two hierarchized screens can be simultaneously displayed on the respective operation panels, thereby eliminating the traffic between the screens. Can do. In addition, information that cannot be displayed on one screen due to screen size limitations is divided and displayed on two operation panels, so that information can be confirmed at a time.

  A conventional image forming apparatus having two operation panels is disclosed, for example, in Patent Document 1 below. In the following Patent Document 1, in a multi-function terminal device having a plurality of functions, a standard operation display unit that is normally mounted and an expansion operation display unit that is mounted at the time of function expansion are controlled so as to be interlocked. A multi-function terminal device is disclosed.

JP-A-6-253084

  However, in the conventional technique, before the displays on the two operation panels are linked, it is necessary for the operator to instruct through the image forming apparatus that the two operation panels perform a linked display. In an image forming apparatus shared by a plurality of people, each operator needs to instruct the two operation panels to be linked each time he / she tries to use his / her portable information terminal as the operation panel of the image forming apparatus. It was annoying for the person.

  In addition, when the two operation panels establish a connection with each other, they do not start interlocking, so it is difficult for the operator to notice that the two operation panels start interlocking.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides an image processing system, an image processing apparatus, an image processing system control program, and an operation panel control program capable of improving user convenience. Is to provide.

  An image processing system according to one aspect of the present invention is fixed to an image processing apparatus, a first operation panel capable of communicating with and incapable of communicating with the image processing apparatus, and the image processing apparatus. An operation accepting means for accepting various operations relating to the image processing apparatus through at least one of the second operation panel, the first operation panel in a state capable of communicating with the image processing apparatus, and the second operation panel. A first display means for displaying a screen relating to the operation of the image processing apparatus on the second operation panel when the first operation panel is in a state incapable of communicating with the image processing apparatus; Is displayed on each of the first operation panel and the second operation panel, which are screens related to the operation of the image processing device and related to each other. And a display means.

  Preferably, in the image processing system, the second display is displayed when an operation is accepted by the operation accepting unit through one of the first operation panel and the second operation panel that are communicable with the image processing apparatus. The means links at least the other screen of the first operation panel and the second operation panel that are communicable with the image processing apparatus to the operation received by the operation receiving means.

  Preferably, in the image processing system, the second display unit displays, on the second operation panel, information related to the item received by the operation reception unit through the first operation panel.

  Preferably, in the image processing system, the second display means displays information corresponding to a higher hierarchy of information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies on the first operation panel, and displays information corresponding to a lower hierarchy of the information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies. Display on the second operation panel.

  Preferably, in the image processing system, when the second display unit displays an item having auxiliary information on the first operation panel, the selection of the item having auxiliary information is performed through the first operation panel. The second display means displays auxiliary information on the second operation panel.

  Preferably, in the image processing system, the second display unit displays information related to the item received by the operation receiving unit through the second operation panel on the first operation panel.

  Preferably, in the image processing system, the second display means displays information corresponding to a higher hierarchy of information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies on the second operation panel, and displays information corresponding to a lower hierarchy of the information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies. Display on the first operation panel.

  Preferably, in the image processing system, when the second display unit displays an item having auxiliary information on the second operation panel, the selection of the item having auxiliary information is performed through the second operation panel. The second display means displays auxiliary information on the first operation panel.

  Preferably, in the above image processing system, the first display state in which the second display unit displays information related to the item received by the operation receiving unit through the first operation panel on the second operation panel. The second display means displays information related to the item received by the operation accepting means through the second operation panel between the second display state and the second display state. Further provided is a determining means for determining a display state by the display means.

  Preferably, the image processing system further includes first comparison means for comparing the sizes of the first operation panel and the second operation panel, and the size of the first operation panel is determined by the first comparison means. When it is determined that the size is larger than the size of the second operation panel, the determining means determines the display state of the second display means to be the first display state, and the first comparing means determines the size of the second operation panel. Is determined to be larger than the size of the first operation panel, the determining means determines the display state of the second display means to be the second display state.

  Preferably, the image processing system further includes a second comparison unit that compares the number of pixels of the first operation panel and the second operation panel, and the first operation panel is the second comparison unit. When it is determined that the number of pixels is larger than that of the second operation panel, the determination unit determines the display state of the second display unit to be the first display state, and the second comparison unit determines the second operation panel. When it is determined that the number of pixels is larger than that of the first operation panel, the determination unit determines the display state of the second display unit to be the second display state.

  Preferably, in the image processing system, the determination unit determines a display state according to an instruction received from a user.

  An image processing device according to another aspect of the present invention is an image processing device capable of taking a state in which communication with the first operation panel is possible and a state incapable of communication with the first operation panel, and is a first fixed to the image processing device. An operation accepting unit that accepts various operations related to the image processing device through at least one of the second operation panel, the first operation panel in a state in which communication with the image processing device is possible, and the second operation panel; A first display means for displaying a screen relating to the operation of the image processing apparatus on the second operation panel when the operation panel is in a state where communication with the image processing apparatus is impossible, and the first operation panel performs image processing. Second display means for displaying, on the first operation panel and the second operation panel, screens related to the operation of the image processing apparatus and related to each other when the apparatus is communicable with the apparatus; Be equipped That.

  A control program according to still another aspect of the present invention is a control program for an image processing system, and the image processing system takes an image processing device, a state in which communication with the image processing device is possible, and a state in which communication is impossible. And a second operation panel fixed to the image processing apparatus, and the control program communicates with the image processing apparatus in the first operation panel and the second operation panel. An operation accepting step for accepting various operations relating to the image processing device through at least one of the panels, and a screen relating to the operation of the image processing device when the first operation panel is in a state incapable of communicating with the image processing device, The first display step displayed on the second operation panel and the operation of the image processing apparatus when the first operation panel can communicate with the image processing apparatus. A screen associated with each other a screen, and a second display step of displaying each of the first operation panel and a second operation panel.

  A control program according to still another aspect of the present invention is a control program for an operation panel, and the operation panel can take a display unit, a state in which communication with the image processing apparatus is possible, and a state in which communication is not possible. A communication unit, and when the communication unit is in a state in which the communication unit can communicate with the image processing apparatus, an operation receiving step for receiving various operations related to the image processing apparatus, and the communication unit can communicate with the image processing apparatus. A second display step for displaying a screen related to the operation of the image processing apparatus and related to each other in a state, on another operation panel fixed to the image processing apparatus, and each of the display units. Prepare.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an image processing system, an image processing apparatus, an image processing system control program, and an operation panel control program that can improve user convenience.

1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the image forming apparatus 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an operation panel 130 of the image forming apparatus 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a portable information terminal 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the menu screen of the portable information terminal 2 typically. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an operation panel 130 in a state where the portable information terminal 2 is attached to the image forming apparatus 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a basic screen displayed on an operation panel 130 of the image forming apparatus 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating a standby screen displayed on an operation panel 130 of the image forming apparatus 1. FIG. 4 is a main routine showing processing executed by the image forming apparatus 1 in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows typically the screen where the portable information terminal 2 displayed the document list. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the operation panel when one document is selected from the document list. It is a figure which shows typically the screen which the portable information terminal 2 displayed the image of the accumulation | storage document. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on an operation panel when an accumulated document is selected from a thumbnail display area. It is a figure which shows typically the screen which the portable information terminal 2 displayed the registration destination. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the operation panel when one or more registered destinations are selected from a registered destination display area. It is a figure which shows typically the screen which the portable information terminal 2 displayed the registration user list 51. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on an operation panel when a registered user is selected from a registered user list. It is a figure which shows typically the screen where the portable information terminal 2 displayed the scan preview image 61. FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the operation panel when the portable information terminal 2 displays the screen shown in FIG. 18. It is a figure which shows the screen which the portable information terminal 2 displayed the job list 71. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on an operation panel when a job is selected from a job list. It is a figure which shows the mode setting screen which the portable information terminal 2 displayed. It is a figure which shows typically the screen which the operation panel 130 displays when the tab 81g is selected. It is a subroutine of the process of step S741 of FIG. It is a main routine which shows the process which the portable information terminal 2 performs. This is a subroutine of the process of step S921 of FIG. 6 is a main routine showing processing executed by the image forming apparatus 1 in a modification of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  [Configuration of image processing system]

  First, a schematic configuration of the image processing system in the present embodiment will be described.

  An image processing system described below is a system including an image forming apparatus (an example of an image processing apparatus) that forms an image by an electrophotographic method, an electrostatic recording method, or the like. The image forming apparatus according to the present embodiment may be an MFP having a scanner function, a facsimile function, a copying function, a function as a printer, a data communication function, and a server function, a facsimile apparatus, a copying machine, a printer, or the like. . The image processing system may be a system including an image processing apparatus such as a PC or a scanner instead of the image forming apparatus.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, an image processing system includes n (n is a natural number) image forming apparatuses 1-1 to 1-n (an example of an image processing apparatus) and a portable information terminal 2 (of a first operation panel). An example) and m (m is a natural number) information processing apparatuses 3-1 to 3 -m. Each of the image forming apparatuses 1 and each of the information processing apparatuses 3 are connected to each other through a network 4a. The network 4a is connected to another network 4b via the external network 5.

  Hereinafter, any one of the image forming apparatuses 1-1 to 1-n may be referred to as an image forming apparatus 1. Any one of the information processing devices 3-1 to 3-m may be referred to as an information processing device 3. Furthermore, any of the networks 4a and 4b may be referred to as a network 4.

  The network 4 uses a dedicated line such as a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network). The network 4 connects various devices using a TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) protocol. Devices connected to the network 4 can exchange various data with each other. The network 4 may be one using a general line or one using wireless communication.

  The image forming apparatus 1 is an apparatus that forms on a sheet a copy image of a scanned original image or a copy image of an image generated based on print data received from the information processing apparatus 3. The print data is, for example, a drawing command issued by the operating system or application program of the information processing apparatus 3 converted into a page description language that can be processed by the image forming apparatus 1 by a printer driver. The print data may be document data described in a file format such as PDF, TIFF, JPEG, or XPS.

  The image forming apparatus 1 can also transmit a document image to the information processing apparatus 3 or another image forming apparatus 1 via the network 4. The image forming apparatus 1 can also transmit a document image to another image forming apparatus 1 or information processing apparatus 3 connected to another network 4 via the external network 5. Further, the image forming apparatus 1 can also store the document image or the document data received from the information processing apparatus 3 in a fixed storage device in the image forming apparatus 1.

  The portable information terminal 2 is a portable computer device having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a fixed storage device, a monitor, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel that can be operated by touch operation, and the like. According to the portable information terminal 2, an electronic document can be stored in a fixed storage device and carried, and can be browsed and edited at an arbitrary place. The portable information terminal 2 has a wireless communication unit, and can send and receive documents to and from the image forming apparatus 1 and the information processing apparatus 3.

  The information processing device 3 is a general computer device having a CPU, a RAM, a fixed storage device (such as a hard disk device), a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse. The information processing apparatus 3 generates print data according to a user instruction and transmits the generated print data to the image forming apparatus 1.

  The image processing system includes an image processing apparatus, a first operation panel capable of communicating with the image processing apparatus and a communication disabled state, and a second operation panel fixed to the image processing apparatus. An operation panel may be provided, and a configuration different from that illustrated in FIG. 1 may be provided.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the image forming apparatus 1.

  Referring to FIG. 2, the image forming apparatus 1 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) 103, an NVRAM (Non Volatile Random Access Memory, nonvolatile memory) 104, and a clock IC (Integrated Circuit). 105, a fixed storage device 110, an image reading device 120, an operation panel 130 (an example of a second operation panel), an image output device 140, a printer controller 150, a network I / F 160, and a wireless I / F 170. And a short-range wireless I / F 180 and a dock connector 190.

  Each of the ROM 102, SRAM 103, NVRAM 104, and watch IC 105 is connected to the CPU 101 via a bus. The control unit 100 is configured by the CPU 101, ROM 102, SRAM 103, NVRAM 104, and clock IC 105. The ROM 102 stores a control program for controlling the operation of the image forming apparatus 1. The SRAM 103 is a working memory for the CPU 101. The NVRAM 104 stores various settings related to image formation by battery backup.

  A fixed storage device 110, an image reading device 120, an operation panel 130, an image output device 140, a printer controller 150, a network I / F 160, and a wireless I / F 170 are connected to the control unit 100 via a bus. . Fixed storage device 110 is, for example, a hard disk device, and stores various types of information including information such as the number of pixels and size of operation panel 130, for example. The image reading device 120 reads a document image. The operation panel 130 is an operation panel fixed to the image forming apparatus 1 (not removable). The operation panel 130 includes keys for performing various inputs and a display unit 134. Specifically, the operation panel 130 includes a numeric keypad 131 for inputting numbers, a print key 132 for receiving a print execution instruction, a logout key 133 for receiving a user logout instruction, and the like. The image output device 140 forms a copy image on a sheet. The printer controller 150 generates a copy image from the print data received by the network I / F 160. The network I / F 160 connects the image forming apparatus 1 to the network 4 via the network cable 4c. The network I / F 160 transmits and receives various types of information to and from external devices such as other image forming apparatuses 1 and information processing apparatuses 3. The wireless I / F 170 performs wireless communication with external devices such as other image forming apparatuses 1 and information processing apparatuses 3.

  Further, the short-range wireless I / F 180 and the dock connector 190 are connected to the control unit 100 via a bus. The short-range wireless I / F 180 is, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark) or IrDA (registered trademark), and is mainly used for communication with the portable information terminal 2. The short-range wireless I / F 180 may be disposed, for example, in a paper discharge unit where paper after printing is discharged, in the vicinity of the operation panel 130, or on a part opposite to the paper discharge unit. The portable information terminal 2 is attached to the dock connector 190. The image forming apparatus 1 transmits / receives various data to / from the portable information terminal 2 through the dock connector 190.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the operation panel 130 of the image forming apparatus 1. FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the operation panel 130 in a state where the portable information terminal 2 is not attached.

  Referring to FIG. 3, operation panel 130 includes numeric keypad 131 for inputting numbers, display unit 134 having a function as a touch panel, start key 135 for receiving a job execution instruction, and an instruction for stopping a job being executed. And a stop key 136 for receiving.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the portable information terminal 2.

  Referring to FIG. 4, portable information terminal 2 includes CPU 201, ROM 202, RAM 203, fixed storage device 210, touch panel 220, wireless LAN I / F 270, short-range wireless I / F 280, and dock connector 290. Is included. Each of the ROM 202 and the RAM 203 is connected to the CPU 201 via a bus. The control unit 200 is configured by the CPU 201, the ROM 202, and the RAM 203. The ROM 202 stores a control program that controls the operation of the portable information terminal 2. A RAM 203 is a working memory for the CPU 201.

  Each of fixed storage device 210, touch panel 220, wireless LAN I / F 270, short-range wireless I / F 280, and dock connector 290 is connected to control unit 200 via a bus. Fixed storage device 210 is, for example, a hard disk device, and stores various types of information including information such as the number of pixels and size of touch panel 220, for example. The touch panel 220 displays various types of information and accepts user operation input by directly touching the screen. The wireless LAN I / F 270 performs wireless communication with external devices such as the image forming apparatus 1 and the information processing apparatus 3. The short-range wireless I / F 280 is, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark) or IrDA (registered trademark), and is mainly used for communication with the image forming apparatus 1. The dock connector 290 is used when the portable information terminal 2 is attached to the image forming apparatus 1. The portable information terminal 2 transmits / receives various data to / from the image forming apparatus 1 through the dock connector 290.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a menu screen of the portable information terminal 2.

  Referring to FIG. 5, a menu screen can be displayed on touch panel 220 of portable information terminal 2. On the menu screen, icons IC1 to IC4 of applications 1 to 4 that can be executed by the portable information terminal 2 are displayed. On the menu screen, an icon IC5 “MFP cooperation” is further displayed. When the icon IC 5 is selected by the user, the portable information terminal 2 starts an MFP cooperation application that cooperates with the image forming apparatus 1 (MFP), and the portable information terminal 2 can communicate with the image forming apparatus 1. It becomes a state. When the portable information terminal 2 is in a state where communication with the image forming apparatus 1 is possible, the portable information terminal 2 sets a mode on the portable information terminal 2 and scans or prints or transmits a document on the image forming apparatus. A document stored in the portable information terminal 2 can be transmitted to the image forming apparatus 1 and printed by the image forming apparatus 1, or the document can be accumulated in the image forming apparatus 1.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the operation panel 130 in a state where the portable information terminal 2 is mounted on the image forming apparatus 1.

  Referring to FIG. 6, for example, when dock connector 290 is attached to dock connector 190 of any image forming apparatus 1, portable information terminal 2 is connected to image forming apparatus 1 in a wired manner and can communicate. It becomes. In addition to the case where the dock connector 290 is attached to the dock connector 190, the portable information terminal 2 is within a range where wireless communication can be performed with, for example, any one of the image forming apparatuses 1 via the short-range wireless I / Fs 180 and 280. If it exists, it is wirelessly connected to the image forming apparatus 1 and can communicate. On the other hand, when the dock connector 290 is not attached to the dock connector 190 of any image forming apparatus 1 and the portable information terminal 2 cannot wirelessly communicate with any image forming apparatus 1, the portable information terminal 2 No communication with 1 is possible.

  [Schematic operation of image forming apparatus]

  Subsequently, a schematic operation of the image forming apparatus 1 will be described.

  The image forming apparatus 1 accepts various operations related to the image forming apparatus 1 through at least one of the portable information terminal 2 and the operation panel 130 in a state where they can communicate with the image forming apparatus 1. The image forming apparatus 1 displays a screen related to the operation of the image forming apparatus 1 on the operation panel 130 when the portable information terminal 2 is in a state where communication with the image forming apparatus 1 is impossible. When the portable information terminal 2 is communicable with the image forming apparatus 1, the image forming apparatus 1 displays a screen related to the operation of the image forming apparatus 1 and related to the portable information terminal 2 and the operation panel 130. And to display each. Specifically, when the image forming apparatus 1 accepts an operation through one of the portable information terminal 2 and the operation panel 130 that are communicable with the image forming apparatus 1, the other screen is displayed on the accepted operation. Interlock.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a basic screen displayed on the operation panel 130 of the image forming apparatus 1.

  Referring to FIG. 7, when portable information terminal 2 is in a state where communication with image forming apparatus 1 is not possible, operation panel 130 displays a basic screen. The basic screen is a screen related to the operation of the image forming apparatus 1. On the basic screen, settings of both basic functions and application functions relating to copying can be received from the user, and each setting item is displayed in a small font. In the normal display, a “basic setting” tab 11, an “original specification” tab 12, an “image / density specification” tab 13, and an “application setting” tab 14 are displayed. Tabs 11 to 14 are items that can be set for copying. The image forming apparatus 1 can accept setting of various functions related to copying from each of the tabs 11 to 14. A message “Ready to copy” is displayed at the top of the tabs 11-14.

  Note that the screen in FIG. 7 is a copy function setting screen when the image forming apparatus 1 is an MFP. The basic screen displayed on operation panel 130 may be a screen other than that shown in FIG. 7, for example, a setting screen for a function other than the copy function of the MFP, such as a scan function or a mail transmission function.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating a standby screen displayed on the operation panel 130 of the image forming apparatus 1.

  When the image forming apparatus 1 is in a state where communication with the portable information terminal 2 is possible, the operation panel 130 displays, for example, a standby screen shown in FIG. On this standby screen, for example, only a message such as “A mobile information terminal has been connected” is displayed.

  The operation panel 130 may display a standby screen shown in FIG. 8B, for example. On the standby screen, a message “A portable information terminal has been connected” is displayed above the tabs 11 to 14. The display of the standby screen other than this message is the same as the display of the basic screen shown in FIG. In this case, the image forming apparatus 1 may receive an operation instruction for the image forming apparatus 1 from both the operation panel 130 and the portable information terminal 2.

  Note that when the image forming apparatus 1 is in a state in which communication with the portable information terminal 2 is possible, the portable information terminal 2 may display a standby screen shown in FIG. In this case, the operation panel 130 may display the normal screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a main routine showing processing executed by the image forming apparatus 1 in the embodiment of the present invention. Note that the flowcharts shown in FIG. 9 and FIGS. 24 and 27 described later are executed, for example, by the CPU 101 loading a control program stored in the ROM 102.

  Referring to FIG. 9, when the image forming apparatus 1 is powered on, the CPU 101 performs initialization processing such as clearing the memory and setting the standard mode (S701). In the initialization process in step S701, the CPU 101 further turns on the backlight of the operation panel 130. When the initialization process ends, the CPU 101 displays a basic screen (FIG. 7, initial screen) on the operation panel 130 (S703). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the mounting of the portable information terminal 2 on the dock connector 190 is detected (whether or not the image forming apparatus 1 can communicate with the portable information terminal 2) (S705).

  If it is determined in step S705 that the portable information terminal 2 is attached (the image forming apparatus 1 has changed to a state in which communication with the portable information terminal 2 is possible) (YES in S705), the CPU 101 A standby screen (screen in FIG. 8) for displaying the linked screen is displayed on the operation panel 130 (S721), and the process proceeds to step S705.

  If it is determined in step S705 that the mounting of the portable information terminal 2 is not detected (the communication state with the portable information terminal 2 does not change) (NO in S705), the CPU 101 removes the portable information terminal 2 from the dock connector 190. Is detected (whether the image forming apparatus 1 has changed to a state incapable of communicating with the portable information terminal 2) (S707).

  If it is determined in step S707 that removal of the portable information terminal 2 from the dock connector 190 has been detected (the image forming apparatus 1 has changed to a state incapable of communicating with the portable information terminal 2) (YES in S707), the CPU 101 The basic screen (basic screen for copying) is displayed on the operation panel 130 (S731), and the process proceeds to step S705. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S707 that removal of portable information terminal 2 from dock connector 190 is not detected (image forming apparatus 1 does not change to a state incapable of communicating with portable information terminal 2) (NO in S707). The CPU 101 determines whether any processing is requested through the touch panel 220 of the portable information terminal 2 (step S709).

  If it is determined in step S709 that some process is requested (YES in step S709), the CPU 101 executes the requested process through the portable information terminal 2 (step S741). Details of the processing in step S741 will be described later. After the process requested through the portable information terminal 2 is completed, the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S703. If it is determined in step S709 that no processing is requested (NO in step S709), the CPU 101 determines whether any processing is requested through the key group on the operation panel 130 or the display unit 134 (S711). The process requested through the operation panel 130 is, for example, a copy process or various setting processes.

  If it is determined in step S711 that some process has been requested (YES in step S711), the CPU 101 executes the requested process through the operation panel 130 (step S751). After the process requested through the operation panel 130 is completed, the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S703. If it is determined in step S711 that no processing is required (NO in step S711), the CPU 101 checks whether any processing is requested from the external device (S713). The process requested from the external apparatus is, for example, a process of a print job transmitted from the information processing apparatus 3 or a process of changing various settings stored in the NVRAM 104.

  If it is determined in step S713 that some process is requested (YES in step S713), the CPU 101 executes the requested process through the external device (step S761). After the process requested through the operation panel 130 is completed, the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S703. If it is determined in step S713 that the process is not requested (NO in step S713), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process in step S705.

  [Operation of the image forming apparatus when processing is requested by the portable information terminal 2]

  Next, the operation of the image forming apparatus 1 when processing is requested by the portable information terminal 2 in step S741 in FIG. 9 will be described.

  In the following FIGS. 10 to 23, when information related to an item for which selection has been accepted through the portable information terminal 2 is displayed on the operation panel 130, or information corresponding to a higher hierarchy of information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies is carried. It is assumed that information displayed on the information terminal 2 and information corresponding to a lower hierarchy of information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies is displayed on the operation panel 130.

  In the present specification, of the screen displayed by the portable information terminal 2 and the screen displayed by the operation panel 130, the screen that accepts selection of an item or the screen that displays information corresponding to the upper hierarchy is referred to as a main screen. Sometimes called. In addition, a screen that displays information related to an item that has been selected on the main screen, or a screen that displays information corresponding to a lower layer may be referred to as a sub-screen.

  In the following description, the case where the screen displayed by the portable information terminal 2 is the main screen and the screen displayed by the operation panel 130 is the sub-screen is shown. However, the screen displayed by the portable information terminal 2 is the sub-screen. Yes, the screen displayed on the operation panel 130 may be the main screen.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a screen on which the portable information terminal 2 displays the document list 21.

  Referring to FIG. 10, according to a request from the user, portable information terminal 2 includes a document list 21 that is a list of documents (accumulated documents) stored (stored) in fixed storage device 110 of image forming apparatus 1, and various types The keys 22a, 22b, 23a-23e, 24a, 24b, and the like are displayed. In the document list 21, the documents are arranged in the order in which the documents were registered in the vertical direction. In the horizontal direction in the document list 21, the registration time of each document, the origin (registration source) of the document, and the name are arranged. Documents in the document list 21 can be selected. At the bottom of the document list 21, keys 22a and 22b are displayed. The “release all” key 22a is a key that is pressed to release all selected documents. The “select all” key 22b is a key that is pressed when all the documents included in the document list 21 are selected. Keys 23 a to 23 e are displayed on the right side of the document list 21. The “document details” key 23 a is a key that is pressed when displaying detailed information of the selected document on the portable information terminal 2. The “print” key 23b, “send” key 23c, and “other” key 23d are used to execute a print job, a send job to an external device, and other jobs for the selected document. This key is pressed when executing. The “delete” key 23 e is a key that is pressed when deleting a selected document from the fixed storage device 110. Keys 24 a and 24 b are displayed on the upper right of the document list 21. The key 24a is a key that is pressed when thumbnails of documents stored in the fixed storage device 110 are displayed. The key 24 b is a key that is pressed when displaying a list of documents stored in the fixed storage device 110. In FIG. 10, the key 24b is pressed, and stored documents are displayed in a list.

  When one stored document (a document named “screen specification” in FIG. 10) is selected from the document list 21, the operation panel 130 displays the screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the operation panel 130 when one document is selected from the document list 21. The screen of FIG. 11 and the screen of FIG. 10 are related to each other.

  Referring to FIG. 11, operation panel 130 displays preview image 25 of the selected document, various keys 26a to 26e, 27a, 27b, and the like. The preview image 25 is a preview image for one page of the selected document, and is displayed at the lower left in FIG. Keys 26 a to 26 e are displayed on the right side of the preview image 25. The keys 26a and 26b are keys that are pressed when the image displayed as the preview image 25 is reduced and enlarged. The key 26 c is a key that is pressed when rotating the image of the page displayed as the preview image 25. The key 26d is a key that is pressed when rotating all the pages of the selected document. The key 26e is a key that is pressed when deleting the image of the page displayed as the preview image 25. When the selected document is composed of a plurality of pages, a key 27a that is pressed when displaying an image of the page immediately before the page displayed as the preview image 25 above the preview image 25; A key 27b that is pressed when displaying an image of a page immediately after the page displayed as the preview image 25 is displayed.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a screen on which the portable information terminal 2 displays an image of the stored document.

  Referring to FIG. 12, according to a request from a user, portable information terminal 2 includes a thumbnail display area 31 for document images (stored document images) stored (stored) in fixed storage device 110 of image forming apparatus 1. Various keys 32a, 32b, 33a to 33g, 34a, and 34b are displayed. In the thumbnail display area 31, thumbnail images of each stored document (list of images of stored documents) are arranged. The stored documents in the thumbnail display area 31 can be selected. Keys 32 a and 32 b are displayed below the thumbnail display area 31. The “reset” key 32a is a key that is pressed to cancel all selected stored documents. The “select all” key 22 b is a key that is pressed when all the stored documents displayed in the thumbnail display area 31 are selected. On the right side of the thumbnail display area 31, keys 33a to 33g are displayed. The “search” key 33a is a key that is pressed when searching for a desired document from stored documents. The “detail” key 33 b is a key that is pressed when the detailed information of the selected stored document is displayed on the portable information terminal 2. The “save” key 33 c is a key that is pressed when the selected accumulated document is re-saved in the fixed storage device 110. The “print” key 33d is a key that is pressed when a print job is executed for the selected accumulated document. The “print and delete” key 33 e is a key that is pressed when deleting a stored document from the fixed storage device 110 after executing a print job for the selected stored document. The “Send” key 33f and the “Others” key 33g are keys that are pressed when a transmission job is executed for each selected stored document and when other jobs are executed. Keys 34 a and 34 b are displayed on the upper right of the thumbnail display area 31. The key 34 a is a key that is pressed when displaying thumbnail images of the document image stored in the fixed storage device 110. The key 34b is a key that is pressed when a list of documents stored in the fixed storage device 110 is displayed. In FIG. 12, the key 34a is pressed, and the image of the stored document is displayed as a thumbnail.

  When the stored document is selected from the thumbnail display area 31, the operation panel 130 displays the screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the operation panel 130 when an accumulated document is selected from the thumbnail display area 31. The screen of FIG. 13 and the screen of FIG. 12 are related to each other.

  Referring to FIG. 13, operation panel 130 displays detailed information 35 and the like of the selected stored document. The detailed information 35 includes the registration time, registration source, name, number of pages, job number, and preview image of the selected stored document.

  When the key 24a is pressed on the screen shown in FIG. 10, the operation panel 130 may display the screen shown in FIG. When the key 34b is pressed on the screen shown in FIG. 12, the operation panel 130 may display the screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating a screen on which the portable information terminal 2 displays a registered destination.

  Referring to FIG. 14, when instructing facsimile transmission or e-mail transmission, portable information terminal 2 displays registration destination display area 41 and the like in accordance with a request from the user. In the registered destination display area 41, a list of destinations (registered destinations) of facsimile transmission destinations or mail transmission destinations stored (registered) in the fixed storage device 110 is displayed as icons. The registered destination in the registered destination display area 41 can be selected. In FIG. 14, three registered destinations “Ariake Electric”, “Midori Sangyo Co., Ltd.” and “Akinori Sato” are selected. On the right side of the registered destination display area 41, keys 42a and 42b are displayed. The key 42a is a key that is pressed when the registered destination is switched to icon display. The key 42b is a key that is pressed when the registered destination is switched to the list display. In FIG. 14, the key 42a is pressed and the registered destination is displayed as an icon.

  When one or more registered destinations are selected from the registered destination display area 41, the operation panel 130 displays the screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating a screen displayed on the operation panel 130 when one or a plurality of registered destinations are selected from the registered destination display area 41. The screen of FIG. 15 and the screen of FIG. 14 are related to each other.

  Referring to FIG. 15, operation panel 130 displays detailed information 43 of “Atoken Sato”, which is the last registered destination, and broadcast list 44. The detailed information 43 includes a job number, a type of registered destination (facsimile transmission destination or e-mail transmission destination), a registration destination registration number, a registered name, a registered name, a registered destination, and a registered destination. And are included. On the left side of the detailed information 43, a broadcast list 44, which is a list of selected destinations, is displayed.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically showing a screen on which the portable information terminal 2 displays the registered user list 51.

  Referring to FIG. 16, according to a request from the user, portable information terminal 2 displays a registered user list 51, a “narrow search” key 52, and the like. For example, when the user performs user authentication in the image forming apparatus 1 by inputting the user name and password through the portable information terminal 2, the user selects his / her user name from the registered user list 51 and then enters the password. Enter. The registered user list 51 displays a list of user names stored (registered) in the fixed storage device 110. Users in the registered user list 51 can be selected. In FIG. 16, the user “KM Taro” is selected. A key 52 is displayed on the right side of the registered user list 51. The key 52 is a key that is pressed when searching for a user related to the wording entered in the narrow-down condition and displaying only the corresponding user in the registered user list 51.

  When a registered user is selected from the registered user list 51, the operation panel 130 displays a screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically illustrating a screen displayed on the operation panel 130 when a registered user is selected from the registered user list 51. The screen of FIG. 17 and the screen of FIG. 16 are related to each other.

  Referring to FIG. 17, operation panel 130 displays detailed information 53 of the selected registered user. The detailed information 53 of the user name includes a password, an e-mail address, a department to which the user belongs, and the like. Since the user authentication is not completed at this time, the password is not displayed.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically showing a screen on which the mobile information terminal 2 displays the scan preview image 61.

  Referring to FIG. 18, when processing for displaying a preview image (scan preview image) of a document image scanned by image reading device 120 is performed, such as when a copy job or a file transmission job is executed. The portable information terminal 2 displays a scan preview image 61, various keys 62a to 62f, 63a, 63b, and the like. The scan preview image 61 is a preview image for one page of the scanned document, and is displayed at the lower left in FIG. On the right side of the scan preview image 61, keys 62a to 62f are displayed. The keys 62a and 62b are keys that are pressed when the image displayed as the scan preview image 61 is reduced and enlarged. The key 62c is a key that is pressed when rotating the image of the page displayed as the scan preview image 61. The key 62d is a key that is pressed when rotating all the pages of the scanned document image. The “finished display” key 62 e is a key that is pressed when displaying a finished image as the scan preview image 61. The “setting change” key 62 f is a key that is pressed when changing the display setting of the scan preview image 61. Above the scan preview image 61, a key 63 a that is pressed when displaying an image of a page immediately before the page displayed as the scan preview image 61 and a page displayed as the scan preview image 61. A key 63b that is pressed when displaying an image of the next page is displayed.

  When the portable information terminal 2 displays the screen of FIG. 18, the operation panel 130 displays the screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on operation panel 130 when portable information terminal 2 displays the screen shown in FIG. The screen of FIG. 19 and the screen of FIG. 18 are related to each other.

  Referring to FIG. 19, operation panel 130 displays detailed information 64 of scan preview image 61 and the like. The detailed information 64 includes the time (registration time) when the scan preview image 61 is registered in the fixed storage device 110, the registration source, the name (document name) of the scan preview image 61, the number of pages of the scan preview image 61, and the like. The job number and the reduced image of the scan preview image 61 are displayed. Among these items, the document name and job number may be created by the image forming apparatus 1 or may be created by the user through the operation panel 130.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a screen on which the portable information terminal 2 displays the job list 71.

  Referring to FIG. 20, according to a request from the user, portable information terminal 2 includes unexecuted, executing, and execution completed job list 71 stored in image forming apparatus 1, and various keys 72a to 72g. Etc. are displayed. In the job list 71, jobs registered in the fixed storage device 110 of the image forming apparatus 1 are arranged in the registered time order in the vertical direction. In the horizontal direction in the job list 71, the number of each job, the type, the file name or destination to be used, the registration time, the total number of pages of the document to be used, and the job status or result are arranged. Jobs in the job list 71 can be selected. Keys 72 a to 72 g are displayed on the right side of the job list 71. The “delete” key 72 a is a key that is pressed when deleting a selected job from the fixed storage device 110. The “priority output” key 72b is a key that is pressed when the selected job is preferentially output (executed). The “accumulation release” key 72c is a key that is pressed when outputting (executing) the selected job in a normal order. The “redial” key 72d is a key that is pressed when a facsimile transmission job or the like is re-executed. The “setting contents” key 72e is a key that is pressed when displaying the setting contents of the selected job. The “transfer” key 72 f is a key that is pressed when transferring a job to another image forming apparatus 1. The “detail” key 72 g is a key that is pressed when displaying detailed information of the selected job on the portable information terminal 2.

  When a job (a copy job of a document named “screen specification” in FIG. 20) is selected from the job list 71, the operation panel 130 displays the screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the operation panel 130 when a job is selected from the job list 71. The screen of FIG. 21 and the screen of FIG. 20 are related to each other.

  Referring to FIG. 21, operation panel 130 displays detailed information 73 and the like of the selected job. The detailed information 73 includes a job number, a status, a job registration source or a user name that registered the job, a document name, and a paper discharge destination (in the case of a copy job or print job) in the image forming apparatus 1. Registration time and the number of sheets to be printed.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a mode setting screen displayed by the portable information terminal 2.

  Referring to FIG. 22, when the user sets various modes such as a copy job and a scan job, according to a request from the user, portable information terminal 2 includes a mode setting screen including tabs 81 a to 81 o corresponding to various items. 82 is displayed. When an arbitrary tab is selected from the tabs 81a to 81o, the portable information terminal 2 accepts settings related to the items of the tab on the mode setting screen 82. In FIG. 22, an “overlay” tab 81 g is selected, and contents that can be set for the overlay function are displayed on the mode setting screen 82.

  When the tab 81g is selected, the operation panel 130 displays the screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically illustrating a screen displayed on the operation panel 130 when the tab 81g is selected. The screen of FIG. 23 and the screen of FIG. 22 are related to each other.

  Referring to FIG. 23, operation panel 130 displays a message 83 which is auxiliary information of an item (here, an overlay function) corresponding to tab 81g. The auxiliary information is information such as a function description and a usage method.

  FIG. 24 is a subroutine of the process of step S741 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 24, in the process of step S741 of FIG. 9, CPU 101 determines whether or not an accumulated document has been selected from document list 21 (FIG. 10) of the accumulated document displayed by portable information terminal 2 (FIG. 10). S801).

  If it is determined in step S801 that the stored document has been selected (YES in S801), the CPU 101 displays the preview image 25 (FIG. 11) of the selected stored document on the operation panel 130 (S821) and returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S801 that the stored document is not selected (NO in S801), the CPU 101 determines whether the stored document is selected from the list of thumbnail images of the stored document displayed by the portable information terminal 2 (FIG. 12). It is determined whether or not (S803).

  If it is determined in step S803 that an accumulated document has been selected (YES in S803), the CPU 101 displays detailed information 35 (FIG. 13) of the selected accumulated document on the operation panel 130 (S831), and returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S803 that no stored document is selected (NO in S803), the CPU 101 selects one or a plurality of registered destinations from the list of registered destinations displayed by the portable information terminal 2 (FIG. 14). It is determined whether or not it has been done (S805).

  If it is determined in step S805 that one or more registered destinations have been selected (YES in S805), the CPU 101 displays the detailed information 43 and broadcast list 44 (FIG. 15) on the last selected registered destination on the operation panel. 130 (S841) and return. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S805 that no registered destination is selected (NO in S805), the CPU 101 determines whether a registered user is selected from the registered user list 51 (FIG. 16) displayed by the portable information terminal 2. (S807).

  If it is determined in step S807 that the registered user has been selected (YES in S807), the CPU 101 displays the detailed information 53 (FIG. 17) of the selected registered user on the operation panel 130 (S851) and returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S807 that the registered user is not selected (NO in S807), the CPU 101 determines whether or not processing for displaying the scan preview image 61 (FIG. 18) has been requested through the portable information terminal 2. (S809).

  If it is determined in step S809 that the process of displaying the scan preview image 61 is requested (YES in S809), the CPU 101 displays the scan preview image 61 on the portable information terminal 2 and the detailed information 64 of the scan preview image 61. (FIG. 19) is displayed on the operation panel 130 (S861), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S809 that the process of displaying the scan preview image 61 is not requested (NO in S809), the CPU 101 has selected a job from the job list 71 (FIG. 20) displayed on the portable information terminal 2. It is determined whether or not (S811).

  If it is determined in step S811 that a job has been selected (YES in S811), the CPU 101 displays detailed information 73 (FIG. 21) on the selected job on the operation panel 130 (S871), and returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S811 that no job is selected (NO in S811), the CPU 101 determines whether or not a tab (item) is selected from the mode setting screen 82 (FIG. 22) displayed on the portable information terminal 2. It is determined (S813).

  If it is determined in step S813 that a tab has been selected from the mode setting screen 82 (YES in step S813), the CPU 101 provides a message 83 (FIG. 23) describing the function description and usage of the setting item corresponding to the selected tab. ) Is displayed on the operation panel 130 (S881), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S813 that no tab is selected from the mode setting screen 82 (NO in S813), the CPU 101 executes other requested processing (S815) and returns.

  [Operation of portable information terminal]

  Next, the operation of the portable information terminal 2 will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a main routine showing processing executed by the portable information terminal 2. The flowchart shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 to be described later is executed when the CPU 201 loads a control program stored in the ROM 202, for example.

  Referring to FIG. 25, when the portable information terminal 2 is powered on, the CPU 201 performs initialization processing such as clearing the memory and setting the standard mode (S901). When the initialization process ends, the CPU 201 displays a menu screen (FIG. 5) on the touch panel 220 (S903).

  Subsequently, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the MFP cooperation application (“MFP cooperation” icon IC5) has been selected (S905). If it is determined in step S905 that the MFP cooperation application is not selected (NO in S905), the CPU 201 determines whether a menu other than the MFP cooperation application (for example, icons IC1 to IC4) is selected (S907).

  If it is determined in S907 that a menu other than the MFP cooperation application has been selected (YES in S907), the CPU 201 executes the selected menu (S951), and proceeds to the process of step S903. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S907 that a menu other than the MFP cooperation application is not selected (NO in S907), the CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S905.

  In addition to the menu corresponding to the icons IC1 to IC4, there are various menus other than the MFP cooperation application, such as a web browser, mailer software, calendar, etc. Description is omitted.

  If it is determined in step S905 that the MFP cooperation application has been selected (YES in S905), the CPU 201 attempts to connect (communication) with the image forming apparatus 1 through, for example, the dock connector 290 or the short-range wireless I / F 280 (S911). ). Subsequently, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the portable information terminal 2 has successfully connected to the image forming apparatus 1 (whether communication between the portable information terminal 2 and the image forming apparatus 1 has been established) (S913).

  If it is determined in step S913 that the portable information terminal 2 has failed to connect to the image forming apparatus 1 (NO in S913), the CPU 201 notifies the touch panel 220 that it cannot connect to the image forming apparatus 1 (S931). ), The process proceeds to step S907. When it is determined that the connection between the portable information terminal 2 and the image forming apparatus 1 has failed, for example, when the dock connector 290 is not attached to the dock connector 190 of the image forming apparatus 1 or when the portable information terminal 2 is This is the case where wireless communication with the image forming apparatus 1 is impossible. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S913 that the portable information terminal 2 has successfully connected to the image forming apparatus 1 (YES in S913), the CPU 201 determines whether any processing is requested through the touch panel 220 (step S913). S915).

  If it is determined in step S915 that some process has been requested (YES in S915), the CPU 201 executes the requested process (step S921). Details of the processing in step S921 will be described later. Thereafter, the CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S903. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S915 that no processing is requested (NO in step S915), the CPU 201 determines whether or not the MFP cooperation application has been canceled (S941).

  If it is determined in step S941 that the process has been canceled (YES in S941), the CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S903. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be canceled (NO in S941), the CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S915.

  FIG. 26 is a subroutine of the process of step S921 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 26, in the process of step S921 in FIG. 25, CPU 201 determines whether or not an accumulated document has been selected from document list 21 (FIG. 10) of the accumulated document displayed by portable information terminal 2 (FIG. 10). S1001).

  If it is determined in step S1001 that an accumulated document has been selected (Ys in S1001), the CPU 201 displays the document list 21 of accumulated documents so that the selected accumulated document is displayed in a different color from other accumulated documents. The updated accumulated document is notified to the image forming apparatus 1 (S1021). Thereafter, the CPU 201 returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1001 that the stored document is not selected (NO in S1001), the CPU 201 determines whether or not the stored document is selected from the list of stored document images displayed on the portable information terminal 2 (FIG. 12). Is determined (S1003).

  If it is determined in step S1003 that the stored document has been selected (YES in S1003), the CPU 201 displays the stored document so that the image of the selected stored document is displayed in a different color from the images of other stored documents. The image list is updated, and the selected accumulated document is notified to the image forming apparatus 1 (S1031). Thereafter, the CPU 201 returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1003 that the stored document is not selected (NO in S1003), the CPU 201 selects one or more registered destinations from the list of registered destinations displayed by the portable information terminal 2 (FIG. 14). It is determined whether or not it has been done (S1005).

  If it is determined in step S1005 that one or more registered destinations have been selected (YES in S1005), the CPU 201 displays the registered destination so that the selected registered destination is displayed in a different color from the other registered destinations. Is updated and the registered address selected last is notified to the image forming apparatus 1 (S1041). Thereafter, the CPU 201 returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1005 that a registered destination is not selected (NO in S1005), the CPU 101 determines whether a registered user is selected from the registered user list 51 (FIG. 16) displayed by the portable information terminal 2. (S1007).

  If it is determined in step S1007 that a registered user has been selected (YES in S1007), the CPU 201 updates the registered user list 51 so that the selected registered user is displayed in a different color from other registered users. The selected registered user is notified to the image forming apparatus 1 (S1051). Thereafter, the CPU 201 returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1007 that the registered user is not selected (NO in S1007), the CPU 201 determines whether or not the process of displaying the scan preview image 61 (FIG. 18) is requested through the portable information terminal 2. (S1009).

  If it is determined in step S1009 that the process for displaying the scan preview image 61 is requested (YES in S1009), the CPU 201 displays the scan preview image 61 on the portable information terminal 2 and displays that the scan preview image 61 is displayed. The image forming apparatus 1 is notified (S1061). Thereafter, the CPU 201 returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1009 that the process of displaying the scan preview image 61 is not required (NO in S1009), the CPU 201 has selected a job from the job list 71 (FIG. 20) displayed by the portable information terminal 2. It is determined whether or not (S1011).

  If it is determined in step S1011 that a job has been selected (YES in S1011), the CPU 201 updates the job list 71 so that the selected job is displayed in a different color from other jobs. The job is notified to the image forming apparatus 1 (S1071). Thereafter, the CPU 201 returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1011 that no job is selected (NO in S1011), the CPU 201 determines whether or not a tab (item) is selected from the mode setting screen 82 (FIG. 22) displayed on the portable information terminal 2. It discriminate | determines (S1013).

  If it is determined in step S1013 that a tab has been selected from the mode setting screen 82 (YES in S1013), the CPU 201 displays a screen for accepting settings relating to the selected tab and notifies the image forming apparatus 1 of the selected tab. (S1081). Thereafter, the CPU 201 returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1013 that no tab is selected from the mode setting screen 82 (NO in S1013), the CPU 201 executes other requested processing (S1015) and returns.

  [Modification]

  In the present modification, a process for dynamically determining the master-slave relationship between the portable information terminal 2 and the image forming apparatus 1 when the connection between the portable information terminal 2 and the image forming apparatus 1 is established will be described. The master-slave relationship means which of the portable information terminal 2 and the image forming apparatus 1 displays the main screen and which of the sub-screens is displayed.

  FIG. 27 is a main routine showing processing executed by the image forming apparatus 1 in the modification of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 27, when the image forming apparatus 1 is powered on, the CPU 101 performs initialization processing such as clearing the memory and setting the standard mode (S1101). When the initialization process ends, the CPU 101 displays a basic screen (FIG. 7) on the operation panel 130 (S1103). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the mounting of the portable information terminal 2 on the dock connector 190 is detected (whether or not the image forming apparatus 1 can communicate with the portable information terminal 2) (S1105).

  If it is determined in step S1105 that portable information terminal 2 is attached (image forming apparatus 1 is in a state where communication with portable information terminal 2 is possible) (YES in S1105), CPU 101 determines the touch panel of portable information terminal 2. A master-slave relationship between 220 and the operation panel 130 of the image forming apparatus 1 is determined (S1121). That is, in step S1121, it is determined which of the portable information terminal 2 and the operation panel 130 displays the main screen and which displays the sub-screen.

  In step S1121, for example, information regarding the size of the touch panel 220 is acquired from the attached portable information terminal 2, and when the size of the touch panel 220 is larger than the size of the operation panel 130, the portable information terminal 2 displays the main screen. The master-slave relationship may be determined so that the operation panel 130 displays the slave screen. On the other hand, when the size of the touch panel 220 is smaller than the size of the operation panel 130, the master-slave relationship may be determined such that the portable information terminal 2 displays a sub screen and the operation panel 130 displays a main screen. .

  In step S1121, for example, the number of pixels of the touch panel 220 is acquired from the attached portable information terminal 2, and when the number of pixels of the touch panel 220 is larger than the number of pixels of the operation panel 130, the portable information terminal 2 displays the main screen. And the master-slave relationship may be determined so that the operation panel 130 displays the slave screen. On the other hand, when the number of pixels of the touch panel 220 is smaller than the number of pixels of the operation panel 130, the master-slave relationship is determined such that the portable information terminal 2 displays the sub screen and the operation panel 130 displays the main screen. Also good.

  In step S1121, the master-slave relationship may be determined according to the setting instruction regarding the master-slave relationship received from the user. In this case, the screen that receives the operation from the user may be the main screen. Furthermore, the master-slave relationship may be determined by appropriately combining two or more of the size, the number of pixels, and the setting instruction received from the user.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the portable information terminal 2 has decided to display the main screen (S1123). If it is determined in step S1123 that the mobile information terminal 2 displays the main screen (YES in S1123), the CPU 101 displays a standby screen (screen in FIG. 8) for displaying a screen in cooperation with the mobile information terminal 2. 130 (S1125), the process proceeds to step S1105. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1123 that the portable information terminal 2 displays the secondary screen (NO in S1123), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S1105.

  If it is determined in step S1105 that the mounting of portable information terminal 2 is not detected (the communication state with portable information terminal 2 does not change) (NO in S1105), CPU 101 removes portable information terminal 2 from dock connector 190. Is detected (whether the image forming apparatus 1 has changed to a state incapable of communicating with the portable information terminal 2) (S1107).

  If it is determined in step S1107 that removal of portable information terminal 2 from dock connector 190 has been detected (image forming apparatus 1 has changed to a state incapable of communicating with portable information terminal 2) (YES in S1107), CPU 101 The basic screen (initial screen) is displayed on the operation panel 130 (S1131), and the process proceeds to step S1105. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1107 that removal of portable information terminal 2 from dock connector 190 is not detected (image forming apparatus 1 does not change to a state incapable of communicating with portable information terminal 2) (NO in S1107). When the portable information terminal 2 displays the main screen, the CPU 101 determines whether any processing is requested through the touch panel 220 of the portable information terminal 2 (step S1109).

  If it is determined in step S1109 that some process is requested (YES in step S1109), the CPU 101 executes the requested process through the portable information terminal 2 (step S1141). The process of step S1141 is the same as the process of step S941 of FIG. After the process requested through the portable information terminal 2 is completed, the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S1103. If it is determined in step S1109 that no processing is requested (NO in step S1109), the CPU 101 determines whether any processing is requested through the key group on the operation panel 130 or the display unit 134 (S1111). The process requested through the operation panel 130 is, for example, a copy process or various setting processes.

  If it is determined in step S1111 that some processing has been requested (YES in step S1111), the CPU 101 executes the requested processing through the operation panel 130 (step S1151). In step S1151, when the operation panel 130 displays the main screen, the CPU 101 may notify the portable information terminal 2 of the requested process through the operation panel 130. After the process requested through the operation panel 130 is completed, the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S1103. If it is determined in step S1111 that processing is not requested (NO in step S1111), the CPU 101 checks whether any processing is requested from the external device (S1113). The process requested from the external apparatus is, for example, a process of a print job transmitted from the information processing apparatus 3 or a process of changing various settings stored in the NVRAM 104.

  If it is determined in step S1113 that some process is requested (YES in step S1113), the CPU 101 executes the requested process through the external device (step S1161). After the process requested through the operation panel 130 is completed, the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S1103. If it is determined in step S1113 that the process is not requested (NO in step S1113), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process in step S1105.

  Note that the operation of the portable information terminal 2 and the configuration of the image processing system in the present modification are the same as those described above, and thus description thereof will not be repeated.

  [Effect of the embodiment]

  According to the above-described embodiment, when the portable information terminal 2 is in a state where communication with the image forming apparatus 1 is not possible, the mode setting screen for setting the operation mode of the installed function of the image forming apparatus 1 is displayed on the operation panel 130. Is displayed. When the portable information terminal 2 is communicable with the image forming apparatus 1, a screen related to the operation of the image forming apparatus 1 and related to each other is displayed on each of the portable information terminal 2 and the operation panel 130. Is done. For this reason, it is not necessary for the user to instruct the operation panel 130 and the portable information terminal 2 to perform linked display, and the convenience of the user can be improved. Further, in the image forming apparatus 1 shared by a plurality of users, when the portable information terminal 2 held by each user is used as the operation panel of the image forming apparatus 1, a display in which the operation panel 130 and the portable information terminal 2 are linked is displayed. This eliminates the need for each user to instruct each time it is used.

  When information related to an item for which selection has been accepted through the portable information terminal 2 is displayed on the operation panel 130, the user operates the image forming apparatus 1 using the portable information terminal 2 that the user owns, and through the operation panel 130. Information related to operation can be confirmed.

  When displaying information related to the item received through the operation panel 130 on the portable information terminal 2, the user confirms information related to the operation performed through the operation panel 130 through the portable information terminal 2 owned by the user. can do.

  Furthermore, by displaying the main screen on the larger one of the size or the number of pixels of the portable information terminal 2 and the operation panel 130, the user can make the easier-to-see screen of the portable information terminal 2 and the operation panel 130 the main screen. Can do.

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  The portable information terminal 2 or the operation panel 130 only needs to display screens related to each other, and may display screens other than those shown in FIGS. For example, when the dock connector 290 of the portable information terminal 2 is connected to the dock connector 190 of the image forming apparatus 1, a screen for requesting input of a user ID and password for authentication is displayed on the portable information terminal 2, and the operation panel The registered user list 51 shown in FIG. Further, the same screen may be displayed on the portable information terminal 2 and the operation panel 130, or different screens may be displayed.

  The processing in the above-described embodiment may be performed by software or may be performed using a hardware circuit. It is also possible to provide a program for executing the processing in the above-described embodiment, and record the program on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk, a hard disk, a ROM, a RAM, or a memory card and provide it to the user. You may decide to do it. The program is executed by a computer such as a CPU. The program may be downloaded to the apparatus via a communication line such as the Internet.

  The above-described embodiment is to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,1-1 to 1-n Image forming apparatus 2 Portable information terminal 3,3-1 to 3-m Information processing apparatus 4,4a, 4b Network 4c Network cable 5 External network 11-14 Tab 21 Document list 22a, 22b , 23a-23e, 24a, 24b, 26a-26e, 27a, 27b, 32a, 32b, 33a-33g, 34a, 34b, 42a, 42b, 52, 62a-62f, 63a, 63b, 72a-72g key 25 preview image 31 Thumbnail display area 35, 43, 53, 64, 73 Detailed information 41 Registered destination display area 44 Broadcast list 51 Registered user list 61 Scan preview image 71 Job list 81a to 81o Tab 82 Mode setting screen 83 Message 100 Control unit 101, 201 CPU
102, 202 ROM
103, 203 RAM
104 NVRAM
105 Clock IC
110, 210 Fixed storage device 120 Image reading device 130 Operation panel 131 Numeric keypad 132 Print key 133 Logout key 134 Display unit 135 Start key 136 Stop key 140 Image output device 150 Printer controller 160 Network I / F
170 Wireless I / F
180,280 Short-range wireless I / F
190,290 Dock connector 200 Control unit 220 Touch panel 270 Wireless LAN I / F
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Claims (15)

An image processing device;
A first operation panel capable of taking a state capable of communicating with the image processing apparatus and a state incapable of communicating;
A second operation panel fixed to the image processing apparatus;
Operation accepting means for accepting various operations related to the image processing device through at least one of the first operation panel and the second operation panel in a state capable of communicating with the image processing device;
First display means for displaying a screen relating to the operation of the image processing device on the second operation panel when the first operation panel is in a state incapable of communicating with the image processing device;
When the first operation panel is communicable with the image processing apparatus, the screens related to the operation of the image processing apparatus and related to each other are displayed as the first operation panel and the second operation. An image processing system comprising: second display means for displaying on each of the panels.   When an operation is accepted by the operation accepting unit through one of the first operation panel and the second operation panel that are communicable with the image processing apparatus, the second display unit The operation received by the operation accepting unit is linked to at least the other screen of the first operation panel and the second operation panel that are communicable with the image processing apparatus. Image processing system.   The said 2nd display means displays the information relevant to the item which received the selection in the said operation reception means through the said 1st operation panel on the said 2nd operation panel. Image processing system.   The second display means displays information corresponding to an upper hierarchy of information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies on the first operation panel, and information corresponding to a lower hierarchy of the information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies to the second operation. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the image processing system is displayed on a panel.   When the second display means displays an item having auxiliary information on the first operation panel, the selection of the item having auxiliary information is accepted by the operation accepting means through the first operation panel. 5. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the second display unit displays the auxiliary information on the second operation panel.   The said 2nd display means displays the information relevant to the item which received the selection in the said operation reception means through the said 2nd operation panel on the said 1st operation panel. Image processing system.   The second display means displays information corresponding to a higher hierarchy of information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies on the second operation panel, and information corresponding to a lower hierarchy of the information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies to the first operation. The image processing system according to claim 1, displayed on a panel.   When the second display means displays an item having auxiliary information on the second operation panel, the selection of the item having auxiliary information is received by the operation receiving means through the second operation panel. 8. The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the second display means displays the auxiliary information on the first operation panel.   A first display state in which the second display means displays on the second operation panel information relating to an item that has been selected by the operation accepting means through the first operation panel; Between the second display state in which the second display means displays information related to the item accepted by the operation accepting means through the operation panel on the first operation panel. The image processing system according to claim 1, further comprising a determining unit that determines a display state by the display unit. A first comparison means for comparing the sizes of the first operation panel and the second operation panel;
When the first comparison means determines that the size of the first operation panel is larger than the size of the second operation panel, the determination means indicates the display state by the second display means. When the first comparison means determines that the size of the second operation panel is larger than the size of the first operation panel, the determination means determines that the second display means is the second display means. The image processing system according to claim 9, wherein the display state is determined as the second display state. A second comparison means for comparing the number of pixels of the first operation panel and the second operation panel;
If the second comparison means determines that the first operation panel has a larger number of pixels than the second operation panel, the determination means determines the display state of the second display means to the second display means. 1 is determined, and when the second comparison means determines that the second operation panel has a larger number of pixels than the first operation panel, the determination means The image processing system according to claim 9 or 10, wherein a display state by a display unit is determined as the second display state.   The image processing system according to claim 9, wherein the determination unit determines a display state according to an instruction received from a user. An image processing apparatus capable of taking a state capable of communicating with a first operation panel and a state incapable of communicating with the first operation panel,
A second operation panel fixed to the image processing apparatus;
An operation accepting unit that accepts various operations related to the image processing device through at least one of the first operation panel and the second operation panel in a state of being communicable with the image processing device;
First display means for displaying a screen relating to the operation of the image processing device on the second operation panel when the first operation panel is in a state incapable of communicating with the image processing device;
When the first operation panel is communicable with the image processing apparatus, the screens related to the operation of the image processing apparatus and related to each other are displayed as the first operation panel and the second operation. An image processing apparatus comprising: a second display means for displaying on each of the panels. An image processing system control program, the image processing system comprising:
An image processing device;
A first operation panel capable of taking a state capable of communicating with the image processing apparatus and a state incapable of communicating;
A second operation panel fixed to the image processing apparatus, and the control program includes:
An operation accepting step of accepting various operations related to the image processing device through at least one of the first operation panel and the second operation panel in a state capable of communicating with the image processing device;
A first display step of displaying, on the second operation panel, a screen relating to the operation of the image processing device when the first operation panel is in a state incapable of communicating with the image processing device;
When the first operation panel is communicable with the image processing apparatus, the screens related to the operation of the image processing apparatus and related to each other are displayed as the first operation panel and the second operation. A control program for an image processing system, comprising: a second display step for displaying on each of the panels. An operation panel control program, the operation panel comprising:
A display unit;
A communication unit capable of taking a state in which communication with the image processing apparatus is possible and a state incapable of communicating with the image processing apparatus,
An operation accepting step for accepting various operations related to the image processing device when the communication unit is in a state capable of communicating with the image processing device;
When the communication unit is in a state where communication with the image processing apparatus is possible, a screen related to the operation of the image processing apparatus and related to each other is displayed on another operation panel fixed to the image processing apparatus, A control program for an operation panel, comprising: a second display step for displaying on each display unit.

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