JP2016015775A - Communication system, information processing apparatus, communication apparatus, communication method, computer program, and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication system, an information processing apparatus, a communication apparatus, a communication method, a computer program, and a storage medium with the computer program stored therein, which are configured to perform selection of data that should be transmitted and selection of a transmission destination, and are also configured to determine a transmission of the selected data or a transmission of copied data of the selected data only by allowing the communication apparatus as the transmission destination to be contacted with an image on a display part.SOLUTION: A communication system includes: a digital composite machine 100 storing data; and a memory device 200 to perform data communication with the digital composite machine 100. The digital composite machine 100 displays one or a plurality of files icons indicating the data stored therein on a display part 9. Upon detection of a contact of the memory device 200 and a contact of a display surface of the display part 9, the digital composite machine 100 establishes communication with the memory device 200 related to the detected contact, and transmits data corresponding to a file icon related to the position of the contact, or copied data of the data to the memory device 200.

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication system, an information processing apparatus, a communication apparatus, a communication method, a computer program, and an information processing apparatus that stores data to be processed and a communication apparatus that performs data communication with the information processing apparatus. The present invention relates to a recording medium on which the computer program is recorded.

  Conventionally, in a multi-function peripheral to which a memory device such as a USB memory can be connected, a so-called “scan-to-memory” in which an image is read by a scanner to generate image data, and the generated image data is stored in the connected memory device. The function was mounted (for example, refer patent document 1).

  When executing the scan-to-memory function, a user operates an operation panel including a touch panel, for example, instructs to read an image of a document and generate image data, and connects the generated image data. Need to be directed to the other memory device.

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  However, in the function of the conventional multifunction peripheral as described above, when a plurality of image data is generated and the image data selected from the plurality of image data is transmitted to the transmission destination (memory device), the user's operation Has the problem of becoming bothersome.

  That is, the user needs to perform an operation of selecting image data to be transmitted from the plurality of image data and an operation of selecting a transmission destination of the selected image data. Furthermore, there is a risk of erroneous operation in selecting the transmission destination.

  Furthermore, for example, when the screen for selecting the image data to be transmitted and the screen for selecting the transmission destination of the selected image data are not the same screen, the user's operation is further complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an information processing device that stores data to be processed, and a communication device that performs data communication with the information processing device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a communication system, an information processing apparatus, a communication apparatus, a communication method, a computer program, and a recording medium on which the computer program is recorded.

The communication system according to the present invention is a communication system having an information processing apparatus storing data to be processed and a communication apparatus performing data communication with the information processing apparatus. A display unit for displaying one or a plurality of images representing stored data, detection means for detecting contact and a contact position with the image displayed on the display surface of the display unit, and communication for establishing communication with the communication device And a determination unit that determines a control instruction to the corresponding storage data corresponding to the image based on the detection result of the detection unit, based on the presence or absence of movement of the contact point with respect to the image displayed at the contact position. And the correspondence stored data corresponding to the image related to the contact position is controlled based on the determination result of the determination means.
In the communication system according to the present invention, the information processing apparatus includes a transmission unit that transmits the correspondence storage data or specific data for specifying the correspondence storage data to the communication device, and the communication device includes: A receiving unit that receives correspondence stored data or specific data transmitted by the transmitting unit, and if the receiving unit receives specific data, whether or not data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit And a notifying means for notifying that when it is determined that the data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit.
In the communication system according to the present invention, the information processing apparatus includes data amount determination means for determining whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. The unit transmits data representing that fact to the communication device, and the communication device is configured so that, when the data is received, the notification means notifies the fact.
In the communication system according to the present invention, the information processing apparatus includes presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not the communication apparatus is within a predetermined range, and determines that the communication apparatus is within the predetermined range. The display unit is configured to display the image.
In the communication system according to the present invention, the information processing apparatus includes a transmission unit that transmits the correspondence storage data or specific data for specifying the correspondence storage data to the communication device, and the communication device includes: A receiving unit that receives correspondence stored data or specific data transmitted by the transmitting unit, and if the receiving unit receives specific data, whether or not data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit And a notifying means for notifying that when it is determined that the data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit.
In the communication system according to the present invention, the information processing apparatus includes data amount determination means for determining whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. The unit transmits data representing that fact to the communication device, and the communication device is configured so that, when the data is received, the notification means notifies the fact.

  In the communication system according to the present invention, the information processing apparatus transmits, to the communication apparatus, specific data in which the transmission section specifies the correspondence storage data, and the communication apparatus receives the storage section and the reception section. If it is determined that the data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit and the existing storage determination unit determines that the data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit. It is characterized by comprising an informing means for informing.

  In the communication system according to the present invention, the communication device is configured so that the notification means notifies the reception when the reception of the correspondence stored data or the copy data from the information processing device starts or ends. It is characterized by that.

  In the communication system according to the present invention, the information processing apparatus includes data amount determination means for determining whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. The data indicating the fact is transmitted to the communication device, and the communication device is configured so that, when the data is received, the notification means notifies the fact.

  In the communication system according to the present invention, the information processing device includes presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not the communication device is within a predetermined range, and when the communication device determines that the communication device is within the predetermined range, The display unit is configured to display the image.

  In the communication system according to the present invention, the information processing apparatus transmits, to the communication apparatus, specific data in which the transmission section specifies the correspondence storage data, and the communication apparatus receives the storage section and the reception section. If it is determined that the data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit and the existing storage determination unit determines that the data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit. It is characterized by comprising an informing means for informing.

  In the communication system according to the present invention, the communication device is configured so that the notification means notifies the reception when the reception of the correspondence stored data or the copy data from the information processing device starts or ends. It is characterized by that.

  In the communication system according to the present invention, the information processing apparatus includes data amount determination means for determining whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. The data indicating the fact is transmitted to the communication device, and the communication device is configured so that, when the data is received, the notification means notifies the fact.

  In the present invention, on the information processing apparatus side, one or a plurality of images representing stored data stored therein are displayed on the display unit, and the detection means is provided on the display surface of the communication device and the display unit. When contact is detected, the communication establishment unit establishes communication with the communication device related to the detected contact, and the transmission unit corresponds to the image related to the position of the contact based on the detection result of the detection unit. Corresponding storage data is transmitted to the communication device, or copy data of the correspondence storage data is transmitted to the communication device. At this time, on the communication device side, the reception unit receives the correspondence stored data or copy data from the transmission unit of the information processing device.

  In the present invention, when the transmission unit of the information processing device transmits specific data specifying the correspondence storage data to the communication device, the reception unit of the communication device receives the specific data, and the stored data The determination unit determines whether data corresponding to the received specific data is stored in the storage unit. For example, when it is determined by the already-stored determination means that data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit, the notification means notifies the user to that effect.

  In the present invention, in the communication device, when the receiving unit starts receiving the corresponding stored data or copy data from the information processing device, or when the reception ends, the notification means uses that fact. Inform the person.

  In the present invention, when the data amount determination means of the information processing apparatus determines whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value, Then, data indicating that is transmitted to the communication device. On the other hand, in the communication device, when the receiving unit receives the data, the notification unit notifies the user to that effect.

  In the present invention, when the presence / absence determining means of the information processing device determines whether or not the communication device is within a predetermined range and determines that the communication device is within the predetermined range, the display unit Displays the image.

An information processing apparatus according to the present invention stores data to be processed, and in an information processing apparatus that performs data communication with an external apparatus, a display unit that displays one or a plurality of images representing stored data Based on the detection result by the detection means, detection means for detecting contact and contact position to the image displayed on the display surface of the display unit, communication establishment means for establishing communication with the external device, and the contact Determining means for determining a control instruction to the corresponding stored data corresponding to the image according to the presence or absence of movement of the contact point with respect to the image displayed at the position, and based on the determination result of the determining means, It is characterized by controlling correspondence storage data corresponding to such an image.
The information processing apparatus according to the present invention further includes presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not the external device is within a predetermined range, and when the external device is determined to be within the predetermined range, It is configured to display the image.
The information processing apparatus according to the present invention further includes data amount determination means for determining whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. Is transmitted to the external device.

  The information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a data amount determination unit that determines whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. It is configured to transmit data to the external device.

  The information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not the external device is within a predetermined range, and when the external device is determined to be within the predetermined range, the display unit displays the image It is characterized by displaying.

  The information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a data amount determination unit that determines whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. It is configured to transmit data to the external device.

  In the present invention, one or a plurality of images representing stored data is displayed on the display unit, and the detection unit detects contact between the external device and the display surface of the display unit, and establishes the communication. The means establishes communication with the communication device related to the detected contact. The transmission unit transmits, to the external device, correspondence storage data corresponding to the image related to the contact position or copy data of the correspondence storage data based on the detection result of the detection means.

  In the present invention, when the data amount determination means determines whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, and determines that the amount is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the transmission unit indicates that fact. Data is transmitted to the external device.

  In the present invention, when the presence / absence determining means determines whether or not the external device is within a predetermined range, and when it is determined that the external device is within the predetermined range, the display unit displays the image. indicate.

  A communication device according to the present invention is a communication device that performs data communication with the information processing device according to any one of the above-described inventions, a storage unit, and a reception unit that receives specific data specifying the corresponding storage data , An already stored determination means for determining whether or not data corresponding to the specific data received by the receiving unit is stored in the storage unit, and data corresponding to the specific data being stored in the storage unit When it is determined, it is characterized by comprising a notifying means for notifying that effect.

  The communication device according to the present invention is configured such that, when the reception of the correspondence stored data or the copy data from the information processing device starts or ends, the notification means notifies the fact. .

  In the present invention, when the receiving unit receives the specific data, the already-stored determination unit determines whether data corresponding to the specific data received by the receiving unit is stored in the storage unit. To do. When it is determined that data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit, the notification unit notifies the user to that effect.

  In the present invention, when the receiving unit starts to receive the correspondence stored data or the copy data from the information processing apparatus, or when the receiving ends, the notification means notifies the user to that effect.

  The communication method according to the present invention stores data to be processed, and includes an information processing apparatus that includes a display unit, and a detection unit that detects contact and a contact position with an image displayed on the display surface of the display unit. In the communication method for communicating data with the external device at the step of displaying one or a plurality of images representing stored data stored on the display unit, a communication establishment step of establishing communication with the external device, A determination step of determining a control instruction to the corresponding storage data corresponding to the image based on a detection result by the detection unit, depending on presence or absence of movement of a contact point with respect to the image displayed at the contact position, Based on the determination result in the determination step, the correspondence stored data corresponding to the image related to the contact position is controlled.

  A computer program according to the present invention stores data to be processed, and includes a display unit, and a detection unit that detects contact and a contact position with respect to an image displayed on the display surface of the display unit, In a computer program for communicating data to a computer that constitutes an information processing device that performs data communication with the device, the computer displays one or more images representing stored data on the display unit; A communication establishment step for causing the computer to establish communication with the external device; and based on a detection result by the detection means on the computer, depending on whether or not the contact point has moved relative to the image displayed at the contact position, A determination step for determining a control instruction to the corresponding correspondence stored data, and a determination by the computer in the determination step Based on results, characterized in that to execute a step of controlling the corresponding storage data in an image according to the contact position.

  In the present invention, when one or a plurality of images representing stored data stored are displayed on the display unit, and the detection means detects contact between the external device and the display surface of the display unit, it is detected. Communication is established with the communication device related to the contact, and the corresponding stored data corresponding to the image related to the contact position or the copy data of the corresponding stored data is transmitted to the external device.

  A recording medium according to the present invention records the computer program of the above-described invention.

  In the present invention, the aforementioned computer program is recorded on the recording medium. The computer reads the computer program from the recording medium, and the above-described communication system, information processing apparatus, communication apparatus, and communication method are realized by the computer.

  According to the present invention, both the selection of the storage data to be transmitted and the selection of the transmission destination are performed by merely bringing the communication device into contact with the image on the display unit, and the selection operation is intuitively performed. In this case, since it is determined whether to transmit the selected storage data or to transmit the copy data of the storage data, the operation burden on the user can be greatly reduced.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a communication system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the communication system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. 5 is a flowchart for explaining data communication between a digital multi-function peripheral and a memory device in Example 1 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the display of an icon and contact operation in Example 1 of Embodiment 1 of this invention. 7 is a flowchart illustrating data communication between a digital multi-function peripheral and a memory device in Example 2 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 7 is a flowchart for explaining data communication between a digital multi-function peripheral and a memory device in Example 3 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 7 is a flowchart for explaining data communication between a digital multi-function peripheral and a memory device in Example 3 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the communication system which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. 6 is a flowchart for explaining data communication between a digital multi-function peripheral and a memory device in Example 1 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the determination reception screen and its operation in Example 1 of Embodiment 2 of this invention. 10 is a flowchart illustrating data communication between a digital multi-function peripheral and a memory device in Example 2 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. 10 is a flowchart illustrating data communication between a digital multi-function peripheral and a memory device in Example 3 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. 10 is a flowchart illustrating data communication between a digital multi-function peripheral and a memory device in Example 3 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the digital multifunctional device which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings by applying the information processing apparatus and the communication apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention to a digital multi-function peripheral and a memory device, respectively.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a communication system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a main configuration of the communication system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The communication system according to the first embodiment includes a digital multi-function peripheral 100 (information processing apparatus) and a memory device 200 (communication apparatus).

  The digital multifunction peripheral 100 includes a control unit 20, a CPU 1, a ROM 2, a RAM 3, an image input unit 4, an image output unit 5, a touch panel 6 (detection means), an image processing unit 7, an operation panel 8, a display unit 9, and a display control unit 10. The digital multifunction peripheral 100 is configured as a whole by including hardware such as the storage unit 11 and the short-range communication unit 12.

  The ROM 2 stores in advance basic data, etc., among various control programs and calculation parameters. The RAM 3 temporarily stores the data and reads it regardless of the storage order, storage position, etc. Is possible. The RAM 3 stores, for example, a program read from the ROM 2, various data generated by executing the program, parameters that change as appropriate during the execution, and the like.

  The CPU 1 loads the control program stored in advance in the ROM 2 onto the RAM 3 and executes it, thereby controlling the above various hardware via a bus (not shown), and controlling the entire apparatus as a digital of the present invention. It is operated as the multifunction device 100.

  The image input unit 4 is a reading unit that optically reads an image of an original, and includes a light source that irradiates light to the original for reading, for example, an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device). In the image input unit 4, a reflected light image from a document set at a predetermined reading position is formed on the image sensor, and RGB (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue) analog electrical signals are output. . The analog electric signal output from the image input unit 4 is input to the image processing unit 7.

  The image output unit 5 forms an image on a sheet such as paper or an OHP film based on the image data output from the image processing unit 7. Therefore, the image output unit 5 includes a photosensitive drum, a charger that charges the photosensitive drum to a predetermined potential, and emits a laser beam in accordance with image data received from the outside to generate an electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum. Laser writing device to be generated, developing device for supplying toner to the electrostatic latent image formed on the surface of the photosensitive drum to make it visible, transfer device for transferring the toner image formed on the surface of the photosensitive drum onto the paper Etc. (not shown), and an image desired by the user is formed on the sheet by electrophotography. In addition to image formation by an electrophotographic method using a laser writing apparatus, an image formation may be performed by an inkjet method, a thermal transfer method, a sublimation method, or the like.

  The touch panel 6 is provided so as to cover the display surface of the display unit 9. Since the touch panel 6 detects a contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 and specifies the position of the contact, it can accept a predetermined instruction from the user.

  Specifically, a change in pressure due to a touch operation of the user's fingertip or the like or contact with the memory device 200 is detected, or an electric signal due to static electricity is detected to detect a contact point between the user's fingertip or the memory device 200. The coordinates on the display surface of the display unit 9 are detected, and a signal specifying the coordinates is generated. A signal specifying the position (coordinates) related to the contact detected by the touch panel 6 is sent to the CPU 1 and the control unit 20.

  For example, the control unit 20 acquires the signal (coordinates) from the touch panel 6, and an icon at a position corresponding to the coordinates among the icons of a file to be described later displayed on the display unit 9 is operated. Can be recognized.

  Further, the CPU 1 can determine whether the contact is a touch, a flick, or a drag based on a signal from the touch panel 6.

  For example, the image processing unit 7 generates digital image data based on an analog electric signal input through the image input unit 4, performs processing according to the type of image, and then generates image data for output To do. The generated image data is output to the image output unit 5 or the short-range communication unit 12.

  The operation panel 8 includes various buttons for receiving user instructions, an enter key for receiving confirmation of instructions, a numeric keypad, and the like.

  The display unit 9 includes, for example, an LCD or an EL (Electroluminescence) panel, and displays information to be notified to the user, such as the file icon and the selection reception screen. A touch panel 6 is provided so as to cover the display surface of the display unit 9.

  The display control unit 10 is configured by a processor such as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and controls image display on the display unit 9. Further, the display control unit 10 displays an icon (image) representing an image data file read by the image input unit 4 or a data file stored in the storage unit 11 on the display unit 9.

  The storage unit 11 is configured by a nonvolatile storage medium such as flash memory, EEPROM, HDD, MRAM (magnetoresistance memory), FeRAM (ferroelectric memory), or OUM, for example. In addition, the storage unit 11 stores, for example, image data input (read) via the image input unit 4 for each predetermined file name. The storage unit 11 stores a threshold value for capacity determination described later.

  The short-range communication unit 12 is a communication unit capable of transmitting and receiving data from several centimeters to several meters. The short-range communication unit 12 corresponds to, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), IEEE 802.11, a non-contact communication method (RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system), or a transfer jet (registered trademark). In the following description, a case where the short-range communication unit 12 is compatible with Bluetooth (registered trademark) will be described as an example.

  Further, the near field communication unit 12 searches for a Bluetooth-compatible device within a predetermined range at the time of pairing for establishing a connection with a transmission / reception partner, and when there are a plurality of searched devices, the nearest device And is configured to establish communication.

  The control unit 20 controls the hardware described above and performs data transmission / reception processing according to the communication system of the present invention. The control unit 20 includes a data amount determination unit 21 and a communication establishment control unit 22. The data amount determination unit 21 determines whether the data amount of the data selected as data to be transmitted to the memory device 200 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold stored in the storage unit 11.

  The communication establishment control unit 22 controls pairing by the short-range communication unit 12 at the time of identification. For example, when there is contact with the icon of the file, the communication establishment control unit 22 instructs the short-range communication unit 12 to perform pairing and establish communication with the nearest device.

  On the other hand, the memory device 200 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a size that can be grasped by a user, a control unit 30 having a CPU (not shown) for controlling the entire apparatus, a storage unit 40, and a determination. The reception button 50, the short-range communication part 60, and the vibration part 70 (notification means) are provided.

The control unit 30 includes an already stored determination unit 31 and a continuation determination unit 32.
When the short-range communication unit 60 receives a predetermined file name from the digital multifunction peripheral 100, the already-stored determination unit 31 compares the file name stored in the storage unit 40 with a file corresponding to the file name. Is already stored.

  When the short-range communication unit 60 receives data indicating that the number of files to be received from the digital multi-function peripheral 100 is large, the continuation determination unit 32 determines whether or not to continue receiving the files.

  Specifically, when the short-range communication unit 60 receives data indicating that there are a large number of files to be received from the digital multifunction peripheral 100, the vibration unit 70 vibrates and notifies the user of that fact. Thereafter, the continuation determination unit 32 monitors the determination reception button 50 and, when the determination reception button 50 is operated, determines that the reception of such a file is continued.

  The storage unit 40 is, for example, a flash memory, and stores data received from the digital multi-function peripheral 100 via the short-range communication unit 60 and the file name in association with each other.

  The short-range communication unit 60 is a communication unit capable of transmitting and receiving data from several centimeters to several meters, similarly to the short-range communication unit 12 of the digital multifunction peripheral 100. The short-range communication unit 60 corresponds to, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), IEEE 802.11, a non-contact communication method (RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system), or a transfer jet (registered trademark). In the following description, a case where the short-range communication unit 12 is compatible with Bluetooth (registered trademark) will be described as an example.

  The vibration unit 70 includes a vibrator that generates vibration, and vibrates by a power source (not shown) to notify the user of various events. Further, there are a plurality of vibration patterns by the vibration unit 70, which are controlled by the CPU of the control unit 30.

  Specifically, when the short-range communication unit 60 starts receiving a predetermined file from the digital multi-function peripheral 100, when the reception of the file is finished, the already-stored determination unit 31 stores the file in the storage unit 40. In the event that the short distance communication unit 60 has received data indicating that there are a large number of files to be received from the digital multi-function peripheral 100, the vibration unit 70 vibrates. To inform the user. In such a case, the control unit 30 changes the vibration pattern of the vibration unit 70 for each event.

  When the short distance communication unit 60 receives data indicating that there are a large number of files to be received from the digital multi-function peripheral 100, the determination reception button 50 receives a determination as to whether or not to continue receiving the files from the user. . At this time, the user who desires to continue receiving the file determines to continue receiving the file by pressing the determination acceptance button 50.

  Hereinafter, data transmission / reception in the communication system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described by taking data transmission / reception between the digital multifunction peripheral 100 and the memory device 200 as an example.

(Example 1)
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining data communication between the digital multi-function peripheral 100 and the memory device 200 in Example 1 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  First, the user places a document on the document table of the image input unit 4 and operates the operation panel 8 to instruct reading of the document. The CPU 1 receives a reading instruction via the operation panel 8 and instructs the image input unit 4 to read a document image. The image input unit 4 reads an image of the document in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 1 (step S101). The document image data read by the image input unit 4 is given a predetermined file name and stored in the storage unit 11.

  Next, the display control unit 10 displays an icon (image) representing a document image data file read by the image input unit 4 on the display unit 9 (step S102). FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram showing an example of the display of the icon F and the contact operation in Example 1 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  A user who wants to transmit image data of a document read by the image input unit 4 to the memory device 200 performs an operation of touching the icon F displayed on the display unit 9 with the memory device 200. That is, the user holds the memory device 200 in his hand and touches the icon F at a predetermined portion of the memory device 200.

  At this time, the CPU 1 monitors the touch panel 6, in other words, determines whether or not there is a touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 based on a signal from the touch panel 6 (step S <b> 103).

  On the other hand, the digital multi-function peripheral 100 according to the first embodiment of the first embodiment of the present invention is configured to perform different processes depending on the type of contact operation performed by the user. That is, as the user's contact operation, a touch operation, a flick operation, a drag operation, and the like can be assumed, and are accepted as different instructions at each contact operation.

  When the CPU 1 determines that there is no contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S103: NO), the CPU 1 repeats the determination until there is contact with the display surface of the display unit 9.

  When the CPU 1 determines that there is a touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S103: YES), the CPU 1 determines whether the touch is a touch operation (step S104). The determination is made based on, for example, the movement of the contact point between the memory device 200 and the display surface of the display unit 9.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the touch point (P1) between the memory device 200 and the display surface of the display unit 9 is not moved in the touch operation, but the contact point is moved in the flick operation, the drag operation, and the like. (From P1 to P2) occurs, and based on this, the CPU 1 makes the determination.

  When the CPU 1 determines that the touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 is a touch operation (step S104: YES), the CPU 1 accepts an instruction to move the data file corresponding to the icon F at the position related to the touch operation to the transmission / reception partner. . Therefore, the CPU 1 sends an image data file (corresponding storage data) corresponding to the icon F to the short-range communication unit 12 and instructs the transmission / reception partner (memory device 200) to transmit it.

  At this time, the communication establishment control unit 22 performs control so that the short-range communication unit 12 performs pairing and establishes communication with the nearest device. That is, the short-range communication unit 12 searches for a transmission / reception partner with which communication should be established, and performs pairing. At this time, as described above, since the memory device 200 exists at the nearest position, the memory device 200 (short-range communication unit 60) is searched by the search. The near field communication unit 12 performs pairing with the near field communication unit 60 and establishes communication (step S105). Thereafter, the near field communication unit 12 transmits the image data file to the near field communication unit 60 with which communication has been established (step S106).

  When the contact point moves from P1 to P2 due to a flick operation or a drag operation by the user, the CPU 1 determines that the touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 is not a touch operation (step S104: NO). At this time, the CPU 1 accepts an instruction to move the copy data of the data file corresponding to the icon F at the position related to the contact operation to the other party. Therefore, the CPU 1 generates copy data obtained by copying a file of image data (corresponding storage data) corresponding to the icon F, sends the copy data to the short-range communication unit 12, and sends it to the transmission / reception partner (memory device 200). Instruct to send.

  At this time, the communication establishment control unit 22 controls the short-range communication unit 12, and as described above, the memory device 200 (short-range communication unit 60) is searched for by searching for the transmission / reception partner of the short-range communication unit 12. The communication unit 12 performs pairing with the short-range communication unit 60 and establishes communication (step S107). Thereafter, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits the copy data of the image data file to the short-range communication unit 60 with which communication has been established (step S108).

  On the other hand, in step S105 or step S107, it can be assumed that the near field communication unit 12 has failed to search for a connection partner with which communication should be established, that is, the memory device 200 does not exist within the communicable range. In such a case, the data file corresponding to the icon F at the position related to the touch operation is not accepted as an instruction to move to the transmission / reception partner, but is accepted as an instruction to select the file.

  In the above description, the case where there is one icon F has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when there are a plurality of icons F, the processing as described above is performed on the data file corresponding to the icon F at the position related to the contact operation.

  As described above, in the present invention, the user holds the memory device 200 in his / her hand and brings a predetermined part of the memory device 200 into contact with the icon F displayed on the display unit 9. That is, since the file to be transmitted (file F) is selected (contacted) using the transmission destination (memory device 200), the selection of the transmission target file and the transmission destination in such transmission processing is intuitive. Done.

  Furthermore, by this contact operation, the memory device 200 that is the closest distance is determined as the transmission / reception partner in the immediately subsequent pairing, so that it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation from occurring in selecting the transmission destination.

(Example 2)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining data communication between the digital multi-function peripheral 100 and the memory device 200 in Example 2 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, a case where the touch operation by the user is touch will be described as an example.

  First, the user places a document on the document table of the image input unit 4 and operates the operation panel 8 to instruct reading of the document. The CPU 1 receives a reading instruction via the operation panel 8 and instructs the image input unit 4 to read a document image. The image input unit 4 reads the image of the document in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 1 (step S201). The document image data read by the image input unit 4 is given a predetermined file name and stored in the storage unit 11.

  Next, the display control unit 10 displays an icon (image) representing the image data file of the original read by the image input unit 4 on the display unit 9 (step S202) (see FIG. 4).

  A user who wants to transmit image data of a document read by the image input unit 4 to the memory device 200 performs an operation of touching the icon F displayed on the display unit 9 with the memory device 200.

  At this time, the CPU 1 monitors the touch panel 6, in other words, determines whether or not there is a contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 based on a signal from the touch panel 6 (step S <b> 203).

  When the CPU 1 determines that there is no contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S203: NO), the CPU 1 repeats the determination until there is contact with the display surface of the display unit 9. On the other hand, when the CPU 1 determines that there is a contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S203: YES), as described above, since the contact is a touch operation, the position icon F related to the touch operation is displayed. An instruction to move the data file corresponding to is sent to the other party.

  Therefore, the CPU 1 sends the image data file (corresponding storage data) and the file name (specific data) of the document corresponding to the icon F to the near field communication unit 12 and transmits them to the transmission / reception partner (memory device 200). To the short-range communication unit 12.

  At this time, the communication establishment control unit 22 performs control so that the short-range communication unit 12 performs pairing and establishes communication with the nearest device. That is, the short-range communication unit 12 searches for a transmission / reception partner with which communication should be established, and performs pairing. At this time, as described above, since the memory device 200 exists at the nearest position, the memory device 200 (short-range communication unit 60) is searched by the search. The near field communication unit 12 performs pairing with the near field communication unit 60 and establishes communication (step S204).

  Next, the near field communication unit 12 transmits the file name to the near field communication unit 60 (step S205).

  At this time, the near field communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 receives the file name from the near field communication unit 12 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 (step S301).

  When the short-range communication unit 60 receives the file name, the already-stored determination unit 31 of the memory device 200 searches whether the same file name as the file name is stored in the storage unit 40. Based on the search result, the already-stored determination unit 31 determines whether or not the file (data) specified by the file name is already stored in the storage unit 40 (step S302).

  When the already-stored determination unit 31 determines that the file specified by the file name has already been stored in the storage unit 40 (step S302: YES), the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70, and the file name The user is notified that the file specified by is a file already stored in the storage unit 40 (step S303), and the process is terminated.

  In addition, when the existing storage determination unit 31 determines that the file specified by the file name is not stored in the storage unit 40 (step S302: NO), the control unit 30 determines the file specified by the file name. Data for requesting transmission is generated, and the short-range communication unit 60 is instructed to transmit the data to the digital multi-function peripheral 100. In response to an instruction from the control unit 30, the short-range communication unit 60 transmits data requesting transmission of the file to the digital multi-function peripheral 100 (step S304).

  At this time, the short-range communication unit 12 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 receives such data from the memory device 200 (step S206). In addition, the CPU 1 sends a data file specified by the file name, that is, a document image data file corresponding to the icon F to the short-range communication unit 12 and instructs the memory device 200 to send it.

  In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits a file of image data of the document corresponding to the icon F to the memory device 200 (step S207).

  At this time, the short-range communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 starts receiving such a file (step S305), and the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70 in a pattern different from that in step S303, and the digital multifunction peripheral 100 To notify the user that reception of such a file has started (step S306).

  On the other hand, when the transmission of the file by the short-range communication unit 12 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 is completed after a predetermined time has elapsed, the CPU 1 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 generates data indicating that the transmission of the file has been completed and close-range Sends to the communication unit 12 and instructs the memory device 200 to transmit. In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits data indicating that the transmission of the file is completed to the memory device 200 (step S208).

  At this time, the short-range communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 receives the data, and the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70 in a pattern different from steps S303 and S306, and receives a file from the digital multifunction peripheral 100. Is notified to the user (step S307).

  In the above description, the case where the user is notified using the vibration of the vibration unit 70 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, an LED may be provided and notification may be performed by changing the light emission pattern or the light emission color.

  In the above description, the case where the file name is used as the data file specifying example has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the data amount, creation date / time, and the like may be used.

(Example 3)
6 and 7 are flowcharts for explaining data communication between the digital multi-function peripheral 100 and the memory device 200 in Example 3 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, a case where the touch operation by the user is touch will be described as an example.

  First, the user places a document on the document table of the image input unit 4 and operates the operation panel 8 to instruct reading of the document. The CPU 1 receives a reading instruction via the operation panel 8 and instructs the image input unit 4 to read a document image. The image input unit 4 reads the image of the document in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 1 (step S401). The document image data read by the image input unit 4 is given a predetermined file name and stored in the storage unit 11.

  Next, the display control unit 10 displays an icon (image) representing a document image data file read by the image input unit 4 on the display unit 9 (step S402) (see FIG. 4).

  A user who wants to transmit image data of a document read by the image input unit 4 to the memory device 200 performs an operation of touching the icon F displayed on the display unit 9 with the memory device 200.

  At this time, the CPU 1 monitors the touch panel 6, in other words, determines whether or not there is a touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 based on a signal from the touch panel 6 (step S <b> 403).

  When determining that there is no contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S403: NO), the CPU 1 repeats the determination until there is contact with the display surface of the display unit 9. On the other hand, when the CPU 1 determines that there is a touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S403: YES), as described above, since the touch is a touch operation, the position icon F related to the touch operation is determined. An instruction to move the data file corresponding to is sent to the other party.

  Therefore, the CPU 1 sends the image data file (corresponding storage data) and the file name (specific data) of the document corresponding to the icon F to the near field communication unit 12 and transmits them to the transmission / reception partner (memory device 200). To the short-range communication unit 12.

  At this time, the communication establishment control unit 22 performs control so that the short-range communication unit 12 performs pairing and establishes communication with the nearest device. At this time, as described above, since the memory device 200 exists at the nearest position, the memory device 200 (short-range communication unit 60) is searched by searching for the transmission / reception partner of the short-range communication unit 12. The near field communication unit 12 performs pairing with the near field communication unit 60 to establish communication (step S404).

  Next, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits the file name to the short-range communication unit 60 (step S405).

  At this time, the near field communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 receives the file name from the near field communication unit 12 of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 (step S501).

  When the short-range communication unit 60 receives the file name, the already-stored determination unit 31 of the memory device 200 searches whether the same file name as the file name is stored in the storage unit 40. Based on the search result, the already-stored determination unit 31 determines whether or not the file (data) specified by the file name is already stored in the storage unit 40 (step S502).

  When the already-stored determination unit 31 determines that the file specified by the file name has already been stored in the storage unit 40 (step S502: YES), the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70, and the file name The user is notified that the file specified by is a file already stored in the storage unit 40 (step S503), and the process is terminated.

  In addition, when the already-stored determination unit 31 determines that the file specified by the file name is not stored in the storage unit 40 (step S502: NO), the control unit 30 determines the file specified by the file name. Data for requesting transmission is generated, and the short-range communication unit 60 is instructed to transmit the data to the digital multi-function peripheral 100. In response to an instruction from the control unit 30, the short-range communication unit 60 transmits data requesting transmission of the file to the digital multifunction peripheral 100 (step S504).

  At this time, the short-range communication unit 12 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 receives such data from the memory device 200 (step S406).

  Next, the data amount determination unit 21 has a predetermined data amount (hereinafter abbreviated as the file amount) of the data file specified by the file name, that is, the image data file of the document corresponding to the icon F. It is determined whether or not the threshold value is exceeded (step S407).

  When the data amount determination unit 21 determines that the amount of the document image data file corresponding to the icon F is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (step S407: YES), the CPU 1 determines the image data of the document corresponding to the icon F. Data indicating that the number of files is large is generated and sent to the short-range communication unit 12 to instruct the memory device 200 to transmit the data. In response to an instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits data indicating that the image data file of the document corresponding to the icon F is large (hereinafter referred to as mass notification data) to the memory device 200 (step S <b> 1). S408).

  At this time, the control unit 30 of the memory device 200 determines whether or not the mass notification data has been received from the digital multifunction peripheral 100 by monitoring the short-range communication unit 60 (step S505).

  For example, if the mass notification data has not been received for a predetermined time, the control unit 30 determines that the mass notification data has not been received from the digital multi-function peripheral 100 (step S505: NO), and moves to step S508. To do.

  On the other hand, when the short distance communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 receives the large amount notification data, the control unit 30 determines that the large amount notification data has been received (step S505: YES). Next, the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70 in a pattern different from that in step S503, and notifies the user that there are a large amount of document image data files corresponding to the icon F (step S506).

  After receiving the notification, the user determines whether to continue receiving the file. For example, when it is determined to continue receiving the file, an operation of pressing the determination reception button 50 is performed.

  That is, the control unit 30 determines whether or not to continue receiving the file by monitoring the decision acceptance button 50 (step S507). When the user does not operate the determination reception button 50 for a predetermined time, the control unit 30 determines that the file reception is not continued (step S507: NO), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the control unit 30 determines that the reception of the file is continued due to the user operating the determination reception button 50 (step S507: YES), or in step S505, the control unit 30 determines that the mass notification data If it is determined that there has been no reception, the control unit 30 generates data requesting the start of file transmission and instructs the short-range communication unit 60 to transmit the data to the digital multi-function peripheral 100. In response to an instruction from the control unit 30, the short-range communication unit 60 transmits data requesting the start of file transmission to the digital multi-function peripheral 100 (step S508).

  On the other hand, on the digital multifunction peripheral 100 side, when the data amount determination unit 21 determines that the amount of the document image data file corresponding to the icon F is not equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold (step S407: NO), or to step S408. Then, after the mass notification data is transmitted to the memory device 200, the process waits until the transmission start request is transmitted from the memory device 200.

  At this time, the CPU 1 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 determines whether or not the transmission start request has been received from the memory device 200 by monitoring the short-range communication unit 12 (step S409).

  When the CPU 1 determines that there is no transmission start request from the memory device 200 (step S409: NO), the CPU 1 repeats the determination until the transmission start request is received.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 1 determines that there is a request to start transmission from the memory device 200 (step S409: YES), it sends the image data file of the document corresponding to the icon F to the short-range communication unit 12 and sends it to the memory device 200. To instruct.

  In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits a file of image data of the document corresponding to the icon F to the memory device 200 (step S410).

  At this time, the short-range communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 starts receiving such a file (step S509), and the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70 in a pattern different from that in steps S503 and S506, The user is notified that the reception of such a file has started from the multi-function device 100 (step S510).

  On the other hand, when the transmission of the file by the short-range communication unit 12 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 is completed after a predetermined time has elapsed, the CPU 1 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 generates data indicating that the transmission of the file has been completed and close-range Sends to the communication unit 12 and instructs the memory device 200 to transmit. In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits data indicating that the transmission of the file is completed to the memory device 200 (step S411).

  At this time, the short-range communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 receives the data, and the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70 in a pattern different from that in step S503, step S506, and step S510. The user is notified that the file reception has been completed (step S511).

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing the main configuration of the communication system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. The communication system according to the second embodiment includes a digital multi-function peripheral 100 (information processing apparatus) and a memory device 200 (communication apparatus).

  The configurations of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 and the memory device 200 in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, but the configuration of the control unit 20 of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 is different.

  The control unit 20 includes a data amount determination unit 21 and a communication establishment control unit 22 as in the first embodiment, and further includes a presence / absence determination unit 23.

  The presence / absence determination unit 23 determines whether or not the memory device 200 is within a predetermined range. This determination is made based on whether transmission / reception is possible between the short-range communication unit 12 and the short-range communication unit 60 of the memory device 200.

  For example, in the second embodiment, the near field communication unit 12 of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 and the memory device 200 near field communication unit 60 use a so-called non-contact communication system (RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system). In some cases, the presence / absence determining unit 23 can make such a determination based on whether transmission / reception is possible.

  For example, the short-range communication unit 12 of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 serves as a so-called contact / non-contact IC card, and the short-range communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 serves as a so-called reader / writer. An electric coupling method or an electromagnetic coupling method is used. In this case, an activation signal (electromagnetic wave) is always transmitted from the reader / writer (short-range communication unit 60), and the contact / non-contact IC card (short-range communication unit 12) and the reader / writer (short-range communication unit 60) The contact / non-contact IC card (near field communication unit 12) is sent out from the reader / writer (near field communication unit 60) when approaching to the extent of being able to communicate with each other (several mm to several cm). Receive electromagnetic waves. When receiving the electromagnetic wave, the contact / non-contact IC card (short-range communication unit 12) rectifies the carrier wave of the electromagnetic wave to generate a DC power supply, and drives the internal circuit. Then, the contact / non-contact IC card (short distance communication unit 12) performs amplitude modulation, and sends a response signal to the reader / writer (short distance communication unit 60) according to the activation signal.

  Therefore, the presence / absence determination unit 23 monitors whether the short-range communication unit 12 receives the electromagnetic wave or drives the internal circuit, so that the short-range communication unit 60, that is, the memory device 200 is within a predetermined range ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is several mm to several cm).

  When the presence / absence determination unit 23 determines that the memory device 200 is within the predetermined range, the display control unit 10 displays a determination reception screen on the display unit 9. The decision acceptance screen displays an icon representing a file already stored in the storage unit 11 together with the file name. The user determines the target file to be moved or copied to the memory device 200 from the icons displayed on the determination acceptance screen by the operation of using the memory device 200 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The file related to the contact position is determined as the target file.

  The above-mentioned “predetermined range” is not limited to the above description, and can be changed from several centimeters to several meters by changing the method used in the RFID system to an electromagnetic induction method or a microwave method. it can.

  In the following description, for the convenience of explanation, the short-range communication unit 12 of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 and the memory device 200 the short-range communication unit 60 transmit and receive using an RFID system using an electrostatic coupling method or an electromagnetic coupling method. A case will be described as an example.

(Example 1)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining data communication between the digital multi-function peripheral 100 and the memory device 200 in Example 1 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, in the second embodiment, it is assumed that a plurality of data files are stored in the storage unit 11 of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 for each file name.

  The presence / absence determining unit 23 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 determines whether or not the memory device 200 exists within a predetermined range by the method described above (step S601). At this time, a so-called initial screen is displayed on the display unit 9.

  If the presence / absence determination unit 23 determines that the memory device 200 does not exist within the predetermined range (step S601: NO), the determination is repeated until it is determined that the memory device 200 exists within the range.

  On the other hand, when the user of the memory device 200 attempting the operation stands in front of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 or moves the hand to the operation panel or the display unit 9 with the memory device 200 in hand, the presence / absence determination unit 23 is set to a predetermined value. When it is determined that the memory device 200 exists within the range (step S601: YES), the display control unit 10 generates a determination acceptance screen and displays it on the display unit 9 (step S602). On the decision acceptance screen, a plurality of icons (images) representing files stored in the storage unit 11 are displayed together with the file names. FIG. 10 is an exemplary diagram showing an example of a determination acceptance screen and its operation in Example 1 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

  At this time, the short-range communication unit 12 receives the electromagnetic wave, the internal circuit is driven, and a response signal is sent to the short-range communication unit 60 in accordance with such an activation signal. And communication is established between the near field communication part 60. FIG.

  A user who wants to transmit any of the plurality of data files displayed as icons on the decision reception screen to the memory device 200 has a plurality of icons (F1, F2, F3) on the decision reception screen, Either one is determined by touching using the memory device 200. That is, the user holds the memory device 200 in his / her hand and touches any icon desired to be transmitted at a predetermined portion of the memory device 200.

  At this time, the CPU 1 monitors the touch panel 6, in other words, determines whether or not there is a contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 based on a signal from the touch panel 6 (step S <b> 603).

  On the other hand, the digital multi-function peripheral 100 according to Example 1 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention is also configured to perform different processes depending on the type of contact operation by the user, as in Embodiment 1.

  When the CPU 1 determines that there is no contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S603: NO), the CPU 1 repeats the determination until there is contact with the display surface of the display unit 9.

  If the CPU 1 determines that there is a contact (P1) on the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S603: YES), it determines whether the contact is a touch operation (step S604). The determination is made based on, for example, the movement of the contact point between the memory device 200 and the display surface of the display unit 9.

  When the CPU 1 determines that the touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 is a touch operation (step S604: YES), the CPU 1 transmits and receives a data file corresponding to the icon (icon F2 in FIG. 10) of the position related to the touch operation. Accept instructions to move to the other party. Therefore, the CPU 1 sends a data file (corresponding storage data) corresponding to the icon F2 from the storage unit 11 to the short-range communication unit 12 and instructs the transmission / reception partner (memory device 200) to transmit.

  In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits a data file corresponding to the icon F2 to the memory device 200 (short-range communication unit 60) with which communication has been established (step S605).

  Further, when the contact point moves from P1 to P2 due to a flick operation or a drag operation by the user, the CPU 1 determines that the touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 is not a touch operation (step S604: NO). At this time, the CPU 1 receives an instruction to move the copy data of the data file corresponding to the icon F2 at the position related to the contact operation to the transmission / reception partner. Therefore, the CPU 1 generates copy data obtained by copying the data file (corresponding storage data) corresponding to the icon F2, sends the copy data to the short-range communication unit 12, and transmits it to the transmission / reception partner (memory device 200). Instruct.

  In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits copy data of the data file corresponding to the icon F2 to the memory device 200 (the short-range communication unit 60) with which communication has been established (step S606). .

  As described above, in the present invention, when the user holds the memory device 200 in his hand and approaches the display unit 9, the determination reception screen is displayed on the display unit 9, and the user selects the predetermined memory device 200. The part is brought into contact with any icon displayed on the display unit 9. In other words, since the transmission target file is selected (contacted) at the transmission destination (memory device 200), the selection of the transmission target file and the transmission destination is intuitively performed in the transmission process.

(Example 2)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining data communication between the digital multi-function peripheral 100 and the memory device 200 in Example 2 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the touch operation by the user is touch, and a plurality of data files are stored in the storage unit 11 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 for each file name.

  The presence / absence determining unit 23 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 determines whether or not the memory device 200 exists within a predetermined range by the method described above (step S701). At this time, a so-called initial screen is displayed on the display unit 9.

  If the presence / absence determination unit 23 determines that the memory device 200 does not exist within the predetermined range (step S701: NO), the determination is repeated until it is determined that the memory device 200 exists within the range.

  On the other hand, when the presence / absence determining unit 23 determines that the memory device 200 exists within the predetermined range (step S701: YES), the display control unit 10 generates a determination acceptance screen and displays it on the display unit 9 (step S702). . On the decision acceptance screen, a plurality of icons (images) representing files stored in the storage unit 11 are displayed together with the file names (see FIG. 10). At this time, communication is established between the short-range communication unit 12 and the short-range communication unit 60 by the method described above.

  A user who wants to transmit any of the plurality of data files displayed as icons on the decision reception screen to the memory device 200 has a plurality of icons (F1, F2, F3) on the decision reception screen, Either one is determined by touching using the memory device 200.

  At this time, the CPU 1 monitors the touch panel 6, in other words, determines whether or not there is a contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 based on a signal from the touch panel 6 (step S <b> 703).

  When the CPU 1 determines that there is no contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S703: NO), the CPU 1 repeats the determination until there is contact with the display surface of the display unit 9.

  Further, when the CPU 1 determines that there is a touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S703: YES), as described above, since the touch is a touch operation, the CPU 1 displays the position icon F2 related to the touch operation. An instruction to move the corresponding data file to the other party is accepted.

  Accordingly, the CPU 1 sends the data file (corresponding storage data) corresponding to the icon F2 and the file name (specific data) “ΔΔΔΔ” from the storage unit 11 to the short-range communication unit 12, and transmits / receives data to / from the other party (memory device 200 ) To instruct the short-range communication unit 12 to transmit them.

  In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits the file name to the memory device 200 (short-range communication unit 60) with which communication has been established (step S704).

  At this time, the near field communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 receives the file name from the near field communication unit 12 of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 (step S801).

  When the short-range communication unit 60 receives the file name, the already-stored determination unit 31 of the memory device 200 searches whether the same file name as the file name is stored in the storage unit 40. Based on the result of such search, the already-stored determination unit 31 determines whether or not the file (data) specified by the file name is already stored in the storage unit 40 (step S802).

  When the already-stored determination unit 31 determines that the file specified by the file name has already been stored in the storage unit 40 (step S802: YES), the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70, and the file name The user is notified that the file specified by is a file already stored in the storage unit 40 (step S807), and the process is terminated.

  In addition, when the existing storage determination unit 31 determines that the file specified by the file name is not stored in the storage unit 40 (step S802: NO), the control unit 30 determines the file specified by the file name. Data for requesting transmission is generated, and the short-range communication unit 60 is instructed to transmit the data to the digital multi-function peripheral 100. In response to an instruction from the control unit 30, the short-range communication unit 60 transmits data requesting transmission of the file to the digital multi-function peripheral 100 (step S803).

  At this time, the near field communication unit 12 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 receives such data from the memory device 200 (step S705). Further, the CPU 1 sends the data file specified by the file name, that is, the data file corresponding to the icon F 2 to the short-range communication unit 12 and instructs to send it to the memory device 200.

  In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits a data file corresponding to the icon F2 to the memory device 200 (step S706).

  At this time, the short-range communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 starts receiving such a file (step S804), and the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70 in a pattern different from that in step S807, and the digital multi-function peripheral 100 To notify the user that reception of such a file has started (step S805).

  On the other hand, when the transmission of the file by the short-range communication unit 12 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 is completed after a predetermined time has elapsed, the CPU 1 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 generates data indicating that the transmission of the file has been completed and close-range Sends to the communication unit 12 and instructs the memory device 200 to transmit. In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits data indicating that the transmission of the file is completed to the memory device 200 (step S707).

  At this time, the short-range communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 receives the data, and the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70 in a pattern different from that in steps S805 and S807, and receives a file from the digital multifunction peripheral 100. Is notified to the user (step S806).

  In the above description, the case where the user is notified using the vibration of the vibration unit 70 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, an LED may be provided and notification may be performed by changing the light emission pattern or the light emission color.

(Example 3)
12 and 13 are flowcharts for explaining data communication between the digital multi-function peripheral 100 and the memory device 200 in Example 3 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the touch operation by the user is touch, and a plurality of data files are stored in the storage unit 11 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 for each file name.

  The presence / absence determining unit 23 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 determines whether or not the memory device 200 exists within a predetermined range by the above-described method (step S901). At this time, a so-called initial screen is displayed on the display unit 9.

  If the presence / absence determination unit 23 determines that the memory device 200 does not exist within the predetermined range (step S901: NO), the determination is repeated until it is determined that the memory device 200 exists within the range.

  On the other hand, when the presence / absence determining unit 23 determines that the memory device 200 exists within the predetermined range (step S901: YES), the display control unit 10 generates a determination acceptance screen and displays it on the display unit 9 (step S902). . On the decision acceptance screen, a plurality of icons (images) representing files stored in the storage unit 11 are displayed together with the file names (see FIG. 10). At this time, communication is established between the short-range communication unit 12 and the short-range communication unit 60 by the method described above.

  A user who wants to transmit any of the plurality of data files displayed as icons on the decision reception screen to the memory device 200 has a plurality of icons (F1, F2, F3) on the decision reception screen, Either one is determined by touching using the memory device 200.

  At this time, the CPU 1 monitors the touch panel 6 to determine whether or not there is a touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S903). When the CPU 1 determines that there is no contact with the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S903: NO), the CPU 1 repeats the determination until there is contact with the display surface of the display unit 9.

  Further, when the CPU 1 determines that there is a touch on the display surface of the display unit 9 (step S903: YES), since the touch is a touch operation as described above, the CPU 1 displays the position icon F2 related to the touch operation. An instruction to move the corresponding data file to the other party is accepted.

  Accordingly, the CPU 1 sends the data file (corresponding storage data) corresponding to the icon F2 and the file name (specific data) “ΔΔΔΔ” from the storage unit 11 to the short-range communication unit 12, and transmits / receives data to / from the other party (memory device 200). ) To instruct the short-range communication unit 12 to transmit them.

  In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits the file name to the memory device 200 (short-range communication unit 60) with which communication has been established (step S904).

  At this time, the near field communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 receives the file name from the near field communication unit 12 of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 (step S1001).

  When the short-range communication unit 60 receives the file name, the already-stored determination unit 31 of the memory device 200 searches whether the same file name as the file name is stored in the storage unit 40. Based on the result of such search, the already-stored determination unit 31 determines whether or not the file (data) specified by the file name is already stored in the storage unit 40 (step S1002).

  When the already-stored determination unit 31 determines that the file specified by the file name has already been stored in the storage unit 40 (step S1002: YES), the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70, and the file name The user is notified that the file specified by is a file already stored in the storage unit 40 (step S1003), and the process is terminated.

  In addition, when the already-stored determination unit 31 determines that the file specified by the file name is not stored in the storage unit 40 (step S1002: NO), the control unit 30 determines the file specified by the file name. Data for requesting transmission is generated, and the short-range communication unit 60 is instructed to transmit the data to the digital multi-function peripheral 100. In response to an instruction from the control unit 30, the short-range communication unit 60 transmits data requesting transmission of the file to the digital multifunction peripheral 100 (step S1004).

  At this time, the short-range communication unit 12 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 receives such data from the memory device 200 (step S905). Next, the data amount determination unit 21 determines whether the amount of the data file specified by the file name, that is, the amount of the data file corresponding to the icon F2 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (step S906).

  When the data amount determination unit 21 determines that the amount of document image data file corresponding to the icon F2 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (step S906: YES), the CPU 1 has a large amount of data files corresponding to the icon F2. Data to that effect is generated, sent to the short-range communication unit 12, and instructed to be sent to the memory device 200. In response to an instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits data indicating that the data file corresponding to the icon F2 is large (hereinafter referred to as large volume notification data) to the memory device 200 (step S907).

  At this time, the control unit 30 of the memory device 200 determines whether or not the mass notification data has been received from the digital multi-function peripheral 100 by monitoring the short-range communication unit 60 (step S1005).

  For example, when the mass notification data has not been received for a predetermined time, the control unit 30 determines that the mass notification data has not been received from the digital multifunction peripheral 100 (step S1005: NO), and moves to step S1008. To do.

  On the other hand, when the short distance communication unit 60 of the memory device 200 receives the large amount notification data, the control unit 30 determines that the large amount notification data has been received (step S1005: YES). Next, the control unit 30 vibrates the vibration unit 70 in a pattern different from that in step S1003, and notifies the user that the data file corresponding to the icon F2 is large (step S1006).

  After receiving the notification, the user determines whether to continue receiving the file. For example, when it is determined to continue receiving the file, the user performs an operation of pressing the determination reception button 50.

  That is, the control unit 30 determines whether or not to continue receiving the file by monitoring the decision acceptance button 50 (step S1007). When the user does not operate the determination acceptance button 50 for a predetermined time, the control unit 30 determines that the file reception is not continued (step S1007: NO), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the control unit 30 determines that the file reception is continued due to the user operating the determination acceptance button 50 (step S1007: YES), or in step S1005, the control unit 30 determines that the mass notification data If it is determined that there has been no reception, the control unit 30 generates data requesting the start of file transmission and instructs the short-range communication unit 60 to transmit the data to the digital multi-function peripheral 100. In response to an instruction from the control unit 30, the short-range communication unit 60 transmits data requesting the start of file transmission to the digital multifunction peripheral 100 (step S1008).

  On the other hand, on the digital multifunction peripheral 100 side, when the data amount determination unit 21 determines that the amount of the data file corresponding to the icon F2 is not equal to or larger than the predetermined threshold (step S906: NO), or in step S907, a large amount of notification data Is transmitted to the memory device 200, and the process waits until the transmission start request is transmitted from the memory device 200.

  At this time, the CPU 1 of the digital multi-function peripheral 100 determines whether or not there is a request to start transmission from the memory device 200 by monitoring the short-range communication unit 12 (step S908). When the CPU 1 determines that there is no transmission start request from the memory device 200 (step S908: NO), the CPU 1 repeats the determination until the transmission start request is received.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 1 determines that there is a request to start transmission from the memory device 200 (step S908: YES), the CPU 1 sends the data file corresponding to the icon F2 to the short-range communication unit 12 and instructs to send it to the memory device 200. . In response to the instruction from the CPU 1, the short-range communication unit 12 transmits a data file corresponding to the icon F2 to the memory device 200 (step S909).

  The subsequent processing from step S1009 to step S1011 and the processing from step S910 are the same as the processing from step S804 to step S806 and the processing from step S707, respectively, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the above description, the case where there is one memory device 200 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is needless to say that the present invention is applicable to a case where there are a plurality of memory devices 200.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing the main configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral 100 according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. The digital multi-function peripheral 100 according to the third embodiment is configured such that a computer program for performing the operation can be provided on a portable recording medium A such as a CD-ROM via the I / F unit 13. Has been. Furthermore, the digital multifunction peripheral 100 according to the third embodiment is configured such that the computer program can be downloaded from an external device via the short-range communication unit 12. The contents will be described below.

  The digital multi-function peripheral 100 according to the third embodiment includes an exterior (or interior) recording medium reader (not shown), and represents one or more data (stored data) stored in the recording medium reader. A plurality of icons (images) are displayed on the display unit 9, communication is established with the memory device 200 (external device) related to the detected contact, and the position of such contact is determined based on the detection result of the touch panel 6 (detection means). For example, a portable recording medium A on which data (corresponding storage data) corresponding to the icon (image) related to the image or a copy data of the data is transmitted to the memory device 200 (external device) is inserted, for example, The CPU 1 installs this program in the ROM 2. Such a program is loaded into the RAM 3 and executed. Accordingly, the digital multifunction peripheral 100 according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment functions.

  The recording medium may be a so-called program medium, a tape system such as a magnetic tape and a cassette tape, a magnetic disk such as a flexible disk and a hard disk, and a disk system of an optical disk such as a CD-ROM / MO / MD / DVD, It may be a medium carrying a fixed program code including a card system such as an IC card (including a memory card) / optical card or a semiconductor memory such as a mask ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash ROM or the like.

  It may be a medium that fluidly carries the program code so as to download the program code from the network via the short-range communication unit 12. When the program is downloaded from the communication network in this way, the download program may be stored in the main device in advance or may be installed from another recording medium. The present invention can also be realized in the form of a computer data signal embedded in a carrier wave in which the program code is embodied by electronic transmission.

  The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

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6 touch panel 9 display unit 10 display control unit 11 storage unit 12 short-range communication unit 20 control unit 21 data amount determination unit 22 communication establishment control unit 30 control unit 40 storage unit 60 short-range communication unit 70 vibration unit 200 memory device 100 digital composite Machine A Portable recording medium

Claims (13)

In a communication system having an information processing device that stores data to be processed and a communication device that performs data communication with the information processing device,
The information processing apparatus includes:
A display unit that displays one or more images representing stored data;
Detecting means for detecting contact and a contact position to an image displayed on the display surface of the display unit;
Communication establishment means for establishing communication with the communication device;
Determination means for determining a control instruction to the corresponding storage data corresponding to the image based on the detection result by the detection means, according to the presence or absence of movement of the contact point with respect to the image displayed at the contact position;
A correspondence communication data corresponding to an image related to a contact position is controlled based on a determination result of the determination means. The information processing apparatus includes:
A transmission unit that transmits the correspondence storage data or specific data for identifying the correspondence storage data to the communication device;
The communication device
A storage unit;
A receiving unit that receives the corresponding stored data or specific data transmitted by the transmitting unit;
When the receiving unit receives specific data, an already-stored determination unit that determines whether data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit;
The communication system according to claim 1, further comprising notification means for notifying that when it is determined that data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit. The information processing apparatus includes:
Data amount determination means for determining whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold;
When the threshold is equal to or greater than the threshold, the transmission unit transmits data indicating that to the communication device,
The communication device
The communication system according to claim 2, wherein when the data is received, the notification unit is configured to notify the fact. The information processing apparatus includes:
A presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not the communication device is within a predetermined range;
The communication system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit is configured to display the image when it is determined that the communication device is within a predetermined range. The information processing apparatus includes:
A transmission unit that transmits the correspondence storage data or specific data for identifying the correspondence storage data to the communication device;
The communication device
A storage unit;
A receiving unit that receives the corresponding stored data or specific data transmitted by the transmitting unit;
When the receiving unit receives specific data, an already-stored determination unit that determines whether data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit;
The communication system according to claim 4, further comprising notification means for notifying that when it is determined that data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit. The information processing apparatus includes:
Data amount determination means for determining whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold;
When the threshold is equal to or greater than the threshold, the transmission unit transmits data indicating that to the communication device,
The communication device
The communication system according to claim 5, wherein when the data is received, the notification unit is configured to notify the fact. In an information processing device that stores data to be processed and performs data communication with an external device,
A display unit that displays one or more images representing stored data;
Detecting means for detecting contact and a contact position to an image displayed on the display surface of the display unit;
Communication establishment means for establishing communication with the external device;
Determination means for determining a control instruction to the corresponding storage data corresponding to the image based on the detection result by the detection means, according to the presence or absence of movement of the contact point with respect to the image displayed at the contact position;
An information processing apparatus that controls correspondence storage data corresponding to an image related to a contact position based on a determination result of the determination unit. A presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not the external device is within a predetermined range;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the display unit is configured to display the image when it is determined that the external apparatus is within a predetermined range. Data amount determination means for determining whether or not the amount of the corresponding stored data is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold;
9. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, when the threshold value is equal to or greater than a threshold value, the transmission unit is configured to transmit data indicating the fact to the external apparatus. In the communication apparatus which performs data communication with the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 9,
A storage unit;
A receiving unit for receiving specific data for specifying the corresponding stored data;
Already-stored determination means for determining whether data corresponding to the specific data received by the receiving unit is stored in the storage unit;
When it is determined that the data corresponding to the specific data is stored in the storage unit, the communication apparatus includes notification means for notifying the fact. Data to be processed is stored, and the external device and the data are stored in an information processing apparatus including a display unit and a detection unit that detects contact and a contact position with an image displayed on the display surface of the display unit. In a communication method of communicating,
Displaying one or more images representing stored data on the display unit;
Establishing communication with the external device; and
A determination step of determining a control instruction to the corresponding storage data corresponding to the image based on the detection result by the detection means, depending on whether or not the contact point has moved with respect to the image displayed at the contact position;
A communication method, comprising: controlling correspondence storage data corresponding to an image related to a contact position based on a determination result in the determination step. Information that stores data to be processed, includes a display unit, and a detection unit that detects contact and a contact position with respect to an image displayed on the display surface of the display unit, and performs data communication with the external device In a computer program for causing a computer constituting a processing device to communicate data,
Causing the computer to display one or more images representing stored data on the display unit;
A communication establishment step for causing a computer to establish communication with the external device;
A determination step of causing the computer to determine a control instruction to the corresponding storage data corresponding to the image based on the detection result by the detection unit, depending on the presence or absence of movement of the contact point with respect to the image displayed at the contact position;
And causing the computer to control stored data corresponding to the image related to the contact position based on the determination result in the determination step.   A computer-readable recording medium on which the computer program according to claim 12 is recorded.

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