JP2018174437A - Function execution device, function execution method, and function execution program - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a function execution device that can reduce the labor of setting operation when executing a function and can easily and quickly execute a plurality of types of functions under setting conditions desired by a user. A function execution device includes a plurality of one-touch keys and can execute a function corresponding to a set function mode among a plurality of types of functions. In the one-touch key, specific setting information can be registered for each of a plurality of types of functions. When any one-touch key is pressed (S340: YES), if specific setting information of a function corresponding to the current function mode is registered in the one-touch key (S380: YES), the specific setting The function is executed according to the set value indicated by the information (S440). [Selection] Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for executing a selected one of a plurality of types of functions.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-151867 is a technology that can register a specific function as a shortcut and execute a registered function by pressing a shortcut key displayed on the touch panel and registered with the shortcut. Is described.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-225590

  The function execution device capable of executing a plurality of types of functions is not limited to a device provided with a touch panel, and for example, a device equipped with a display device having a small display area and not having a touch panel function has been widespread.

  Even in such a function execution device, it is possible to execute a registered function by registering a specific function as a shortcut and pressing a hard key in which the shortcut is registered.

  However, in such a function execution device, the number of shortcuts that can be registered basically depends on the number of hard keys. Therefore, as the number of shortcuts that can be registered increases, it is required to mount more hard keys corresponding to the number of shortcuts that can be registered.

  When the number of hard keys that can be registered with shortcuts is reduced, for functions that cannot be registered with shortcuts, the user needs to perform necessary setting operations each time the functions are executed, and it cannot be said that it is easy to use.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can perform the function execution that can reduce the labor of the setting operation when the function is executed and can easily and quickly execute a plurality of types of functions under the setting conditions desired by the user. An object is to provide an apparatus.

  The function execution device of the present invention includes a display unit, an input unit, and a control unit, and is configured to execute a function corresponding to a set function mode among a plurality of types of functions. The input unit includes a plurality of one-touch keys. The control unit executes a registration process, a mode setting process, a one-touch setting process, and a function execution process.

The registration process specifies a setting value of at least one setting item among a plurality of types of setting items for each of a plurality of types of functions according to a specific registration operation input via the input unit with respect to one one-touch key. This is a process for registering specific setting information indicating that a setting value is specified. The mode setting process is a process for setting the function mode to a function mode corresponding to one of a plurality of types of functions. One-touch setting processing is performed when any one-touch key is pressed, and when specific setting information of a function corresponding to the currently set function mode is registered in the pressed one-touch key. This is a process of setting a specific setting value to be specified indicated by information as a setting value of a corresponding setting item. In the function execution process, a specific function execution operation for executing a function corresponding to the currently set function mode is performed in a state where a specific setting value is set as a setting value of the corresponding setting item by the one-touch setting process. This is a process of executing a function corresponding to the currently set function mode in accordance with the currently set value when input via the input unit.

  According to such a configuration, specific setting information can be individually registered for each function mode with respect to one one-touch key. If a one-touch key is pressed while one of the function modes is set, if the specific setting information corresponding to the current function mode is registered in the one-touch key, the registered current The function corresponding to the current function mode is executed according to the specific setting information corresponding to the function mode.

  Therefore, the user can reduce the trouble of setting operation when executing the function, and can easily and quickly execute a plurality of types of functions under the setting conditions desired by the user.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the function execution apparatus of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an operation panel. It is explanatory drawing which shows a one-touch registration table. It is a flowchart which shows a one-touch registration process. It is a part of flowchart which shows a function execution process. 6 is a part of a flowchart (continuation of FIG. 5) showing a function execution process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen transition at the time of registration of option setting information. It is explanatory drawing (continuation of FIG. 7) which shows the example of a screen transition at the time of registration of option setting information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen transition when the one touch key in which option setting information of the current function mode is registered is pressed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen transition when the one touch key in which option setting information of the current function mode is not registered is pressed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[1. Embodiment]
(1-1) Configuration of Function Execution Device The function execution device 10 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 scans an image of a document and generates image data of the read image, and prints an image on a recording sheet. A plurality of types of functions are provided, such as a print function to be performed, a copy function to print an image read by a scan function on a recording sheet by a print function, and a fax function to transmit and receive facsimile data.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the function execution device 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a display unit 13, an input unit 14, an image reading unit 15, a printing unit 16, a media interface unit 17, A first communication unit 18 and a second communication unit 19 are provided, and these are connected to each other via a bus 20. The media interface unit is hereinafter abbreviated as “media I / F”.

  The control unit 11 has a CPU. The storage unit 12 includes a semiconductor memory such as a ROM, RAM, NVRAM, or flash memory. That is, the function execution apparatus 10 includes a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory.

  The control unit 11 implements various functions by executing a program stored in a non-transitional tangible recording medium. In the present embodiment, the storage unit 12 corresponds to a non-transitional tangible recording medium that stores a program. The various functions realized by the control unit 11 are not limited to being realized by executing a program, and some or all of the functions may be realized by using one or a plurality of hardware.

  The storage unit 12 stores various programs and data. The various programs and data stored in the storage unit 12 include the one-touch registration table data shown in FIG. 3, the one-touch registration processing program shown in FIG. 4, and the function execution processing program shown in FIG. .

  The display unit 13 includes a display device that can display an image, such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The display unit 13 of the present embodiment has a relatively small display area that can display a maximum of two lines of a character string. The input unit 14 includes an input device for receiving various input operations.

  The image reading unit 15 includes an image sensor, reads an image of a document, and generates image data of the read image. The printing unit 16 has a printing mechanism of an ink jet technique or an electrophotographic technique, and can print an image based on image data on a sheet-like recording paper.

  The media I / F 17 is an interface unit on which various storage media such as a USB flash memory are mounted, and controls writing and reading of data with respect to the mounted storage media.

  The first communication unit 18 is a communication interface for connecting the function execution device 10 to a data communication network. For example, the first communication unit 18 may be connectable to at least one of various networks such as a wired LAN, a wireless LAN, and the Internet. The function execution device 10 may be capable of data communication with various information processing devices such as a personal computer, a smartphone, and a tablet terminal via the first communication unit 18 in a wired or wireless manner. The function execution device 10 may be connected to the Internet via the first communication unit 18 and be capable of data communication with other various servers and various information processing devices via the Internet.

  The second communication unit 19 is an interface unit for communicating with an external device through the communication line 100. In the present embodiment, the communication line 100 connected to the second communication unit 19 is, for example, a public telephone network. Transmission / reception of facsimile data in the fax function is basically performed via the second communication unit 19.

(1-2) Description of Operation Panel The function execution device 10 according to the present embodiment includes an operation panel 25 as shown in FIG. 2, and the operation panel 25 includes various displays included in the display unit 13 and the input unit 14. And the components are arranged. Specifically, the operation panel 25 includes, as constituent elements of the input unit 14, a fax mode key 31, a scan mode key 32, a copy mode key 33, an option key 34, a numeric keypad 35, and an OK key 40. An up direction key 41, a down direction key 42, a left direction key 43, a right direction key 44, a clear key 46, a start key 47, a one-touch key panel 50, and a shift key 55 are arranged.

The fax mode key 31 is a key for setting the function mode to the fax mode. When the fax mode key 31 is pressed and the function mode is set to the fax mode, the fax function can be used. The scan mode key 32 is a key for setting the function mode to the scan mode. When the scan mode key 32 is pressed and the function mode is set to the scan mode, the scan function can be used. The copy mode key 33 is a key for setting the function mode to the copy mode. When the copy mode key 33 is pressed and the function mode is set to the copy mode, the copy function can be used.

  The start key 47 is a key that is pressed to start a function corresponding to the set function mode. The numeric keypad 35 is a key that is pressed when inputting a numerical value such as when dialing or inputting various setting values. Specifically, the ten key 35 includes ten keys indicating numbers “0” to “9” and two keys indicating symbols “*” and “#”.

  The one-touch key panel 50 has a plurality of keys for executing a one-touch function. Specifically, the one-touch key panel 50 includes a first key 51, a second key 52, a third key 53, and a fourth key 54. The four keys of the first key 51 to the fourth key 54 are each physically one key, but function as two types of keys in combination with the shift key 55.

  That is, the first key 51 functions as a first one-touch key when the first key 51 is pressed alone, and when the first key 51 is pressed while the shift key 55 is pressed. Functions as a fifth one-touch key. Therefore, in the following description, “pressing” the “first one touch key” means pressing the first key 51 alone, and “pressing” the “fifth one touch key”. This means that the first key 51 is pressed while the shift key 55 is pressed.

  The second key 52 functions as a second one-touch key when the second key 52 is pressed alone, and the sixth key when the second key 52 is pressed while the shift key 55 is pressed. Functions as a one-touch key. Accordingly, in the following description, “pressing” the “second one-touch key” means pressing the second key 52 alone, and “pressing” the “sixth one-touch key”. This means that the second key 52 is pressed while the shift key 55 is pressed.

  The third key 53 functions as a third one-touch key when the third key 53 is pressed alone, and the seventh key 53 when the third key 53 is pressed while the shift key 55 is pressed. Functions as a one-touch key. Therefore, in the following description, “pressing” the “third one-touch key” means pressing the third key 53 alone, and “pressing” the “seventh one-touch key”. This means that the third key 53 is pressed while the shift key 55 is pressed.

  The fourth key 54 functions as a fourth one-touch key when the fourth key 54 is pressed alone, and the eighth key 54 when the fourth key 54 is pressed while the shift key 55 is pressed. Functions as a one-touch key. Therefore, in the following description, “pressing” the “fourth one-touch key” means pressing the fourth key 54 alone, and “pressing” the “eighth one-touch key”. This means that the fourth key 54 is pressed while the shift key 55 is pressed.

  The option key 34 is a key that is pressed to temporarily set the setting values of a plurality of types of option items necessary for executing each function when executing each function. Temporary setting means setting temporarily. The temporary set value is cleared to a specific initial value after the function is executed based on the set value.

In the fax function, there are multiple types of option items such as resolution, contrast, document scan size, timer transmission, real-time transmission, mail form setting, overseas transmission mode, etc. You can select one of the following.

  Also in the copy function, there are a plurality of types of option items such as document density, enlargement / reduction, double-sided copy, copy image quality, and the like as option items, and any one of a plurality of setting values can be selected.

(1-3) Description of One-Touch Function When using various functions provided in the function execution device 10, the user usually needs to perform a plurality of procedures. For example, to use the copy function, after setting the function mode to the copy mode, the option key 34 is pressed to set and check the setting values of various option items necessary for executing the copy function as necessary. Work is required. For this reason, it is troublesome to execute various functions in such a normal procedure.

  On the other hand, the user can register a telephone number or a fax number and a name as basic registration information for each one-touch key. If the user registers a telephone number or fax number and name for an arbitrary one-touch key, the user can automatically make a call to the registered number simply by pressing the one-touch key.

  Furthermore, the function execution device 10 of this embodiment can register option setting information for each one-touch key separately from the basic registration information. The option setting information is information indicating a setting value of at least one option item.

  Moreover, the option setting information can be registered individually for each function corresponding to a plurality of function modes with respect to each one-touch key. Specifically, in this embodiment, option setting information for the copy function, the fax function, and the scan function can be individually registered for each one-touch key.

  If the user registers option setting information for an arbitrary one-touch key, the setting indicated by the registered option setting information can be performed simply by pressing the one-touch key in the function mode corresponding to the option setting information. The value is automatically set to temporary. Therefore, by registering frequently used setting values in the one-touch key, the user can easily call the setting values and set them temporarily.

  The registration contents of the basic registration information and option setting information for each one-touch key are stored in the storage unit 12 as a one-touch registration table. An example of the one-touch registration table is shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 3, basic registration information and option setting information are registered in the one-touch registration table for each one-touch key. Option setting information is individually registered for each of a plurality of functions.

  In the one-touch registration table illustrated in FIG. 3, for example, in the third one-touch key, in addition to basic registration information being registered, option setting information for the fax function is registered. Further, the specific contents of the option setting information are contents for instructing to set the setting value of the fax resolution to super fine. Therefore, when the third one-touch key is pressed in the fax mode, the fax number is automatically set and the super fine is temporarily set as the fax resolution. After that, when the start key 47 is pressed, the fax function is executed by applying the temporary super fine for at least the fax resolution.

(1-4) One-Touch Registration Processing One-touch registration processing executed by the control unit 11 for registering option setting information in the one-touch key will be described with reference to FIG. The control part 11 performs the one-touch registration process of FIG. 4 after starting. In the following description, FIGS. 7 and 8 are also referred to as appropriate.

  When the one-touch registration process is started, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 13 to display a standby screen 60 corresponding to the currently set function mode in S110. An example of the standby screen 60 is shown in FIG. FIG. 7 shows an example in which the function mode is set to the fax mode. Therefore, the standby screen 60 shown in FIG. 7 has contents corresponding to the fax mode.

  In S120, it is determined whether or not the option key 34 has been pressed. When the option key 34 is not pressed, the display of the standby screen 60 is continued. If the option key 34 is pressed, the process proceeds to S130. In S130, the option item screen 61 is displayed on the display unit 13.

  An example of the option item screen 61 is shown in FIG. The option item screen 61 is a screen on which one of option items of functions corresponding to the current function mode is displayed. When the down key 42 or the option key 34 is pressed while the option item screen 61 is displayed, the option items to be displayed on the option item screen 61 each time the key is pressed are sequentially switched in a specific switching order. Switch. On the contrary, when the up key 41 is pressed, the option items displayed on the option item screen 61 are sequentially switched in the order opposite to the switching order each time the key is pressed.

  In addition, the option item screen 61 is a message with the content “can be set and registered with one-touch key” to notify the user that the set value of the current function mode can be registered as option setting information in the one-touch key. Is displayed. The number of texts in this message exceeds the upper limit of the number of characters that can be stored in one line on the display unit 13. Therefore, this message is displayed while scrolling leftward at a constant speed, for example.

When the OK key 40 or the right direction key 44 is pressed while the option item screen 61 is displayed, the process proceeds to S140.
In S <b> 140, the setting screen 62 for selecting the setting value of the option item currently displayed on the option item screen 61 is displayed on the display unit 13. An example of the setting screen 62 is shown in FIG. FIG. 7 illustrates a setting screen 62 when the OK key 40 or the right direction key 44 is pressed while the fax resolution is displayed as an option item on the option item screen 61. That is, the setting screen 62 shown in FIG. 7 is a setting screen for selecting the setting value of the fax resolution.

  When the down key 42 is pressed while the setting screen 62 is displayed, the setting value displayed on the setting screen 62 is sequentially switched in a specific switching order each time the key is pressed. On the other hand, when the up direction key 41 is pressed, the setting values displayed on the setting screen 62 are sequentially switched in the order opposite to the switching order each time the key is pressed.

  The user can select the set value of the option item to be set by operating the down key 42 or the up key 41. If the OK key 40 is pressed while any setting value is displayed, the displayed setting value is held as a registration target setting value, and the process proceeds to S150.

In S150, the one-touch registration necessity inquiry screen 63 is displayed on the display unit 13, and a key input by the user is accepted. An example of the one-touch registration necessity inquiry screen 63 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, a message “Do you want to register for a one-touch key?” Is scroll-displayed on the one-touch registration necessity inquiry screen 63.

  The one-touch registration necessity inquiry screen 63 also displays a message for selecting any one of “YES”, “NO”, and “number pressed”. “YES” can be selected by pressing the number “1” key on the numeric keypad 35. In the following description, the number “n” (n is any one of 0 to 9) on the numeric keypad 35 is referred to as “tenkey“ n ””. “NO” can be selected by pressing the numeric key “2”. “Number pressing” can be selected by pressing the one-touch key to be registered by the user himself / herself.

  In S160, the key pressed by the user is determined. When “NO” is selected by pressing the numeric key “2”, the process returns to S130, and the option item screen 61 is displayed on the display unit 13. Specifically, for example, the option item screen 61 displayed immediately before displaying the one-touch registration necessity inquiry screen 63 is displayed again.

  If “YES” is selected by pressing the numeric key “1” in S160, the process proceeds to S170. In S170, it is determined whether or not the same setting value as the registration target setting value is already registered as option setting information in any one-touch key. Here, the same setting value as the registration target setting value means that the corresponding option items and functions are all the same as the registration target setting value.

  If the same setting value as the registration target setting value is already registered in the one-touch key, the process proceeds to S180. In S180, the already registered notification screen 66 is displayed on the display unit 13. An example of the registered notification screen 66 is shown in FIG. The screen illustrated as the pattern A3 in FIG. On the already registered notification screen 66, a message indicating that the setting value to be registered has already been registered and the number of the registered one touch key is displayed.

  The registered notification screen 66 is continuously displayed for a certain time (for example, 2 seconds). When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of displaying the registered notification screen 66, the process returns to S130, and the option item screen 61 is displayed on the display unit 13.

  If the same setting value as the registration target setting value is not yet registered in any one-touch key in S170, the process proceeds to S190. In S190, it is determined whether there is an available one-touch key that can be registered. That is, it is determined whether there is a one-touch key in which option setting information of the same function mode as the function mode of the registration target setting value is not yet registered in each one-touch key.

  If there is no empty one-touch key, the process proceeds to S200. In S200, a no-vacancy notification screen is displayed on the display unit 13. A message indicating that the option setting information of the same function mode has already been registered for all one-touch keys and new registration cannot be performed is displayed on the no-no-space notification screen. The vacancy notification screen is continuously displayed for a certain time (for example, 2 seconds). When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the display of the no-vacancy notification screen, the process returns to S130 and the option item screen 61 is displayed on the display unit 13.

If there is an available one-touch key that can be registered in S190, the process proceeds to S210. In S210, the registration target setting value is registered in any one of the registerable one-touch keys. Specifically, the registration target setting value is newly added or updated as option setting information in the one-touch registration table. As a result, the setting value of the specific option item for the specific function is newly registered in the one-touch key as option setting information. Note that when there are a plurality of one-touch keys that can be registered, which one-touch key to register can be determined as appropriate.

  In S220, the registration notification screen 65 is displayed on the display unit 13. An example of the registration notification screen 65 is shown in FIG. FIG. 8 shows two types of registration notification screens 65, pattern A1 and pattern A2.

  The registration notification screen 65 for the pattern A1 is a screen that is displayed when a one-touch key that does not involve pressing of the shift key 55, that is, one of the first one-touch key to the fourth one-touch key is registered.

  The registration notification screen 65 of the pattern A2 is a screen that is displayed when a one-touch key accompanying pressing of the shift key 55, that is, any one of the fifth one-touch key to the eighth one-touch key is registered. On the registration notification screen 65 of the pattern A2, in addition to displaying that option setting information has been registered and the number of the registered one-touch key, a message indicating the operation method of the registered one-touch key is scroll-displayed. The

  The registration notification screen 65 is continuously displayed for a certain time (for example, 2 seconds). When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of displaying the registration notification screen 65, the process returns to S130, and the option item screen 61 is displayed on the display unit 13.

  If any one-touch key is pressed by the user in S160, the process proceeds to S230. In S230, it is determined whether another option setting information of the same function mode has been registered in the pressed one-touch key. If another option setting information has already been registered, the process proceeds to S190. In this case, the same processing as the processing after S190 when “YES” is selected on the one-touch registration necessity inquiry screen 63 is performed. However, in this case, in S220, a registration notification screen 64 including a message indicating that another option setting information has already been registered in the one-touch key pressed by the user, as in the registration notification screen 64 illustrated in FIG. Is displayed.

  If no option setting information of the same function mode is registered in the pressed one-touch key in S230, the process proceeds to S240. In S240, the registration target setting value is registered in the pressed one-touch key. After the process of S240, the process proceeds to S220.

  Although not shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, when any one-touch key is pressed while the option item screen 61 is displayed, as shown in FIG. Is displayed for a certain time (for example, 2 seconds). Of the option setting information registered in the pressed one-touch key, option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is displayed on the registration content confirmation screen 67.

(1-5) Function Execution Processing Next, function execution processing for executing a function in response to pressing of a one-touch key will be described with reference to FIGS. The control part 11 performs the function execution process of FIG. 5, FIG. 6 after starting. In the following description, FIGS. 9 and 10 are also referred to as appropriate.

When starting the function execution process, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 13 to display the standby screen 60 corresponding to the currently set function mode in S310. An example of the standby screen 60 is shown in FIG. The standby screen 60 shown in FIG. 9 is an example of the standby screen 60 when the function mode is set to the fax mode, like the standby screen 60 of FIG.

  In S320, it is determined whether any one of the three mode keys of the fax mode key 31, the scan mode key 32, and the copy mode key 33 is pressed. If any mode key is pressed, the function mode is changed to a function mode corresponding to the pressed mode key in S330. After the process of S330, the process returns to S310, and the standby screen 60 corresponding to the changed function mode is displayed.

  If no mode key is pressed in S320, the process proceeds to S340. In S340, it is determined whether or not the one-touch key is pressed. If the one-touch key has not been pressed, the process returns to S310. If the one touch key is pressed, the process proceeds to S350. In S350, based on the one-touch registration table, it is determined whether option setting information corresponding to one of the function modes is registered in the pressed one-touch key.

  If no option setting information is registered in the pressed one-touch key, the process proceeds to S360. In S360, the unregistered notification screen 80 is displayed on the display unit 13. An example of the unregistered notification screen 80 is shown in FIG. An unregistered notification screen 80 illustrated in FIG. 9 is an example of an unregistered notification screen 80 displayed when the eighth one-touch key is pressed in the fax mode. As shown in the one-touch registration table of FIG. 3, option setting information is not registered in the eighth one-touch key for any function mode. Therefore, when the eighth one-touch key is pressed in the fax mode, a message indicating that the option setting information is not registered on the unregistered notification screen 80 and whether to use the current fax mode as it is. And a message asking you if you want.

  After displaying the unregistered notification screen 80 in S360, it is determined in S370 whether or not to continue the process. Specifically, it is determined which of the numeric keypad “1” and numeric keypad “2” is pressed by the user. If “NO” is selected by pressing the numeric key “2”, the process returns to S310. When “YES” is selected by pressing the numeric key “1”, that is, when it is selected to use the current function mode as it is, the process proceeds to S500 in FIG.

  If option setting information corresponding to one of the function modes is registered in the pressed one-touch key in S350, the process proceeds to S380. In S380, based on the one-touch registration table, it is determined whether option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is registered in the pressed one-touch key. If option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is registered in the pressed one-touch key, the process proceeds to S390.

  In S390, option setting information corresponding to the current function mode registered in the pressed one-touch key is temporarily set. That is, the setting value of the option item to be specified indicated by the option setting information is temporarily set. In S390, if the current function mode is the fax mode and basic registration information is registered, the basic registration information is also temporarily set. In S400, the setting value confirmation screen 70 is displayed on the display unit 13. An example of the setting value confirmation screen 70 is shown in FIG.

  For example, when the third one-touch key is pressed in the fax mode, the fax number as basic registration information and the setting value of the fax resolution as option setting information registered in the third one-touch key are temporarily set. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the temporarily set fax number “052-123-33333” and the resolution setting value “super fine” are displayed on the setting value confirmation screen 70.

Although omitted in the flowchart of FIG. 5, when another one-touch key in which option setting information of the current function mode is registered is pressed while the setting value confirmation screen 70 is displayed, the option is displayed. The setting information is also temporarily set.

  For example, when the option setting information of the third one-touch key is temporarily set as shown in FIG. 9 and the seventh one-touch key is further pressed, for example, the fax mode option registered in the seventh one-touch key Based on the setting information, “dark” is temporarily set as the contrast setting value. In this case, the content of the setting value confirmation screen 70 is temporarily switched to the content of the option setting information that has been added temporarily this time. Then, after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the content of the setting value confirmation screen 70 is switched to content indicating basic registration information and option setting information.

  After the set value confirmation screen 70 is displayed in S400, the key pressed by the user is determined in S410. If the start key 47 is pressed while the setting value confirmation screen 70 is displayed, the process proceeds to S440. In S440, the function corresponding to the current function mode is executed according to the setting values of various option items including the setting values temporarily set in S390. During function execution, a function execution screen 71 illustrated in FIG. 9 is displayed. On the function executing screen 71, a message indicating the specific contents of the function being executed is displayed.

When the function being executed is completed, the process proceeds to S450. In S450, the setting value that has been temporarily set is cleared to the initial value, and the process proceeds to S310.
If the up key 41 or the down key 42 is pressed in the state where the setting value confirmation screen 70 is displayed in S410, the process proceeds to S420. In S420, it is determined whether there is a setting value of another one-touch key that is temporarily set in addition to the setting value currently displayed on the setting value confirmation screen 70. If there is no temporary set value other than the currently displayed set value, the process returns to S400. If there is a setting value that is temporarily set apart from the currently displayed setting value, the process proceeds to S430. In S430, option setting information of another one-touch key that is temporarily set apart from the currently displayed setting value is set as a display target, and the process proceeds to S400. In this case, in S400, the setting value corresponding to the option setting information displayed on the setting value confirmation screen 70 is changed to the setting value indicated by the option setting information set as the display target in S430.

  If the OK key 40 is pressed while the setting value confirmation screen 70 is displayed in S410, the process proceeds to S500 in FIG. If option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is not registered in the pressed one-touch key in S380, the process proceeds to S460 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in S460, the function mode change inquiry screen 76 is displayed on the display unit 13. An example of the function mode change inquiry screen 76 is shown in FIG. The function mode change inquiry screen 76 in FIG. 10 exemplifies the function mode change inquiry screen 76 displayed when the fourth one-touch key is pressed in the fax mode.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, option setting information corresponding to the copy mode is registered in the fourth one-touch key, but option setting information corresponding to the fax mode is not registered. Therefore, a message indicating that option setting information corresponding to the current fax mode is not registered is displayed on the function mode change inquiry screen 76. If option setting information is not registered at all, a message directly indicating that the option setting information is not registered is displayed. On the other hand, if option setting information of a function different from the current function mode is registered, a message indicating that the option setting information of another function mode is registered and a function mode And a mode switching inquiry message asking the user whether to switch to the function mode.

  Note that the function mode change inquiry screen 76 in FIG. 10 asks the user whether the copy mode option setting information is registered as a one-touch key and whether the function mode is switched to the copy mode. The message “Do you want to switch to copy mode?” Is scrolled.

  In S470, a key input indicating whether the user needs to change the function mode is accepted. When the function mode change inquiry screen 76 is displayed, the user can select whether to switch the function mode by pressing the numeric keypad “1” or “2”.

  In S480, based on the key input received in S470, it is determined whether or not a change of the function mode is requested by the user. When the change of the function mode is requested because the numeric key “1” is pressed, the process proceeds to S490. In S490, the function mode is changed. After the change of the function mode, the process proceeds to S390 in FIG. In this case, in S390, option setting information corresponding to the changed function mode is temporarily set. In step S400, the contents of the option setting information temporarily set are displayed on the setting value confirmation screen 70.

  FIG. 10 shows the setting value confirmation screen 70 in the case where the option setting information for the copy mode is temporarily set because the fourth one-touch key is pressed in the fax mode but the function mode is changed to the copy mode. An example is shown. It should be noted that a copy number setting message prompting the user to set the number of copies is displayed on the setting value confirmation screen 70 when a certain time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after the option setting information set temporarily is displayed.

  In a state where the copy number setting message is displayed on the setting value confirmation screen 70, the user can set the copy number by pressing the numeric keypad. After setting the number of copies with the numeric keypad and pressing the start key 47, the set number of copies is executed.

  If it is determined in S480 that the function mode change is not requested because the numeric key “2” is pressed while the function mode change inquiry screen 76 is displayed, the process proceeds to S500. As described above, the processing of S500 is performed when the OK key 40 is pressed in S410, that is, when the setting value confirmation screen 70 illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 is displayed. It is also executed when it is done. Further, as described above, when the negative determination is made in S370, that is, the unregistered notification screen 80 illustrated in FIG. 9 is displayed, “YES” is selected by pressing the numeric key “1”. It is also executed when it is done.

  In S500, the registration item confirmation screen 72 of the current function mode is displayed. Specific examples of the registration item confirmation screen 72 are as shown in FIGS. In the registration item confirmation screen 72, information indicating the one-touch key to be displayed and the one-touch key registered in the one-touch key, with the one-touch key in which option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is registered as a display target. Information indicating option items of option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is displayed.

  After the registration item confirmation screen 72 is displayed in S500, the key pressed by the user is determined in S510. If the clear key 46 is pressed while the registration item confirmation screen 72 is displayed, the process proceeds to S400 in FIG. That is, the set value confirmation screen 70 is displayed.

However, when the clear key 46 is pressed in a state where the registration item confirmation screen 72 is displayed through the processing of S460 to S480, if there is no option setting information set temporarily, the process does not proceed to S400, Returning to S310, the standby screen 60 is displayed. In addition, when displaying the registration item confirmation screen 72 through the processing of S460 to S480, one one-touch key in which option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is registered is designated, and the designated one-touch key is designated. The registered option setting information may be set temporarily. At that time, in S500, a registration item confirmation screen 72 showing the designated one-touch key may be displayed.

  If the up key 41 or the down key 42 is pressed in S510, the process proceeds to S520. In S520, it is determined whether option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is registered in a one-touch key different from the one-touch key pressed this time. If option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is not registered other than the one-touch key pressed this time, the process returns to S500. That is, the registration item confirmation screen 72 currently displayed is displayed as it is.

  If option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is registered in one touch key different from the one touch key pressed this time, the process proceeds to S530. In S530, another one-touch key in which option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is registered is set as a display target, and the process returns to S500. In this case, the content of the registration item confirmation screen 72 is switched to the content indicating the one-touch key set as the display target in S530.

  If the OK key 40 is pressed in S510, the process proceeds to S540. In S540, a registration content confirmation screen 73 is displayed. As illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10, the registration content confirmation screen 73 displays the setting values of the option items displayed on the registration item confirmation screen 72 displayed immediately before.

  In S550, the key pressed by the user is determined. If the clear key 46 is pressed while the registered content confirmation screen 73 is displayed, the process returns to S500. That is, the registration item confirmation screen 72 displayed immediately before is displayed again. If the OK key 40 is pressed while the registration content confirmation screen 73 is displayed, the process proceeds to S390 in FIG. In this case, the setting value of the option item displayed on the registration content confirmation screen 73 is temporarily set.

(1-6) Effect of Embodiment According to the embodiment described above, the following effects (1a) to (1d) are obtained.
(1a) In this embodiment, the user can register option setting information in addition to basic registration information for one one-touch key. In addition, option setting information can be individually registered for each function mode. Therefore, the user can register a large number of frequently-executed option setting information, and can easily realize function execution under various execution conditions.

  (1b) According to such a configuration, specific setting information can be individually registered for each function mode with respect to one one-touch key. If a one-touch key is pressed while one of the function modes is set, if the specific setting information corresponding to the current function mode is registered in the one-touch key, the registered current The function corresponding to the current function mode is executed according to the specific setting information corresponding to the function mode.

Therefore, the user can reduce the trouble of setting operation when executing the function, and can easily and quickly execute a plurality of types of functions under the setting conditions desired by the user.
(1c) When the one-touch key is pressed, if the option setting information of the function corresponding to the currently set function mode is not registered in the pressed one-touch key, it is necessary to change the function mode. A function mode change inquiry screen 76 is displayed. The user can see from the function mode change inquiry screen 76 that option setting information corresponding to the current function mode is not registered in the pressed one-touch key.

  When option setting information of another function mode is registered in the pressed one-touch key, it is possible to know what the other function mode is. When the function mode is to be changed to another function mode, the function mode can be easily switched by operating the numeric keypad.

  Further, when the function mode is switched, option setting information corresponding to the switched function mode registered in the pressed one-touch key is temporarily set. Therefore, the function execution in the function mode after switching can be quickly realized.

  (1d) In this embodiment, the user can temporarily set a plurality of option setting information. Therefore, when different option setting information for the same function mode is registered in a plurality of one-touch keys, the user can execute the function by appropriately combining the plurality of option setting information.

(1-7) Correspondence Relationship with Words of Claims Here, the correspondence relationship between the words of the embodiments and the words of the claims will be described. The option item corresponds to an example of a setting item. The option setting information corresponds to an example of specific setting information. The key input operation performed by the user for registering option setting information in the one-touch key described with reference to FIGS. 4, 7, and 8 corresponds to an example of a registration operation and a setting operation. The pressing of the start key 47 performed during the process of S410 corresponds to an example of a function execution operation. The message scroll-displayed on the function mode change inquiry screen 76 in FIG. 10 corresponds to an example of a change necessity message, and the numeric keypad “1” performed by the user while the function mode change inquiry screen 76 is displayed. Alternatively, the pressing operation of “2” corresponds to an example of the necessity specifying operation. The operation of pressing the up key 41 or the down key 42 while the registration item confirmation screen 72 is displayed corresponds to an example of a display request operation.

  The processes of S130 to S140 correspond to an example of a setting reception process. The processes of S210 and S240 correspond to an example of a registration process. The process of S330 corresponds to an example of a mode setting process. The process of S390 corresponds to an example of a one-touch setting process. The process of S440 corresponds to an example of a function execution process. The process of S460 corresponds to an example of a message display process. The process of S470 corresponds to an example of a necessity reception process. The process of S490 corresponds to an example of a mode change process. The process of accepting pressing of the numeric keypad “1” or “2” in S510 corresponds to an example of a display request accepting process. The process of S530 corresponds to an example of a registration information display process.

[2. Other Embodiments]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention can be implemented in various deformation | transformation, without being limited to the above-mentioned embodiment.

(2-1) A plurality of types of option setting information of the same function mode may be registered for one one-touch key.
(2-2) The three types of function modes are merely examples. The type and number of function modes may be determined as appropriate. The number of one-touch keys is eight as an example. Further, it is not essential to use the operation of the shift key 55 together with the operation of the one touch key.

  (2-3) The display unit 13 of the above embodiment has a small configuration capable of displaying a maximum of two lines of a character string, but such a configuration is merely an example. The specific configuration of the display unit, such as the size of the display unit and the display method, is not particularly limited.

  (2-4) A plurality of functions of one constituent element in the above embodiment are realized by a plurality of constituent elements, or a single function of one constituent element is realized by a plurality of constituent elements. Also good. Further, a plurality of functions possessed by a plurality of constituent elements may be realized by one constituent element, or one function realized by a plurality of constituent elements may be realized by one constituent element. Moreover, you may abbreviate | omit a part of structure of the said embodiment. In addition, at least a part of the configuration of the above embodiment may be added to or replaced with the configuration of the other embodiment. In addition, all the aspects included in the technical idea specified from the wording described in the claims are embodiments of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Function execution apparatus, 11 ... Control part, 12 ... Memory | storage part, 13 ... Display part, 14 ... Input part, 15 ... Image reading part, 16 ... Printing part, 17 ... Media I / F, 18 ... 1st communication part , 19 ... 2nd communication part, 25 ... Operation panel, 31 ... Fax mode key, 32 ... Scan mode key, 33 ... Copy mode key, 34 ... Option key, 35 ... Numeric keypad, 40 ... OK key, 41 ... Up arrow key 42 ... Down key, 43 ... Left key, 44 ... Right key, 46 ... Clear key, 47 ... Start key, 50 ... One-touch key panel, 51 ... First key, 52 ... Second key, 53 ... First 3 key, 54 ... 4th key, 55 ... shift key, 60 ... standby screen, 61 ... option item screen, 62 ... setting screen, 63 ... one-touch registration necessity inquiry screen, 64,65 ... registration notification screen, 66 ... already registered Knowledge screen, 67 ... Registration content confirmation screen, 70 ... Set value confirmation screen, 71 ... Function execution screen, 72 ... Registration item confirmation screen, 73 ... Registration content confirmation screen, 76 ... Function mode change inquiry screen, 80 ... Not yet Registration notification screen, 100 ... communication line.

Claims (9)

A display unit;
An input unit including a plurality of one-touch keys;
A control unit;
A function execution device configured to execute a function corresponding to a set function mode among a plurality of types of functions,
The controller is
For one of the one-touch keys, according to a specific registration operation input via the input unit, a setting value of at least one setting item among a plurality of types of setting items is set to a specific setting for each of the plurality of types of functions. A registration process for registering specific setting information indicating that a value is specified;
A mode setting process for setting the function mode to a function mode corresponding to one of the plurality of types of functions;
When any one touch key is pressed, if the specific setting information of the function corresponding to the currently set function mode is registered in the pressed one touch key, the specific setting information is A one-touch setting process for setting the specific setting value to be specified as a setting value of a corresponding setting item;
A specific function execution operation for causing a function corresponding to the currently set function mode to be executed in a state where the specific setting value is set as a setting value of a corresponding setting item by the one-touch setting process. A function execution process for executing a function corresponding to the currently set function mode according to the currently set value,
A function execution device that executes The function execution device according to claim 1,
The controller is
When any one touch key is pressed, if the specific setting information of the function corresponding to the currently set function mode is not registered in the pressed one touch key, the function mode is A mode change process for changing to a function mode of a function corresponding to the specific setting information registered in the pressed one-touch key;
Run
In the one-touch setting process, when the mode change process is executed when any one touch key is pressed, the identification corresponding to the changed function mode registered in the pressed one-touch key is performed. The specific setting value to be specified indicated by setting information is configured to be set as a setting value of a corresponding setting item.
Function execution device. The function execution device according to claim 2,
The controller is
When any one touch key is pressed, if the specific setting information of the function corresponding to the currently set function mode is not registered in the pressed one touch key, the function mode is changed. A message display process for displaying on the display unit a change necessity message for inquiring whether it is necessary,
Necessity acceptance processing for accepting a necessity designation operation for designating whether or not the function mode needs to be changed via the input unit after displaying the change necessity message by the message display processing;
Run
The mode change process is a function mode of a function corresponding to the specific setting information registered in the pressed one-touch key when the change of the function mode is designated by the necessity acceptance process. Configured to change to,
Function execution device. The function execution device according to claim 3,
The one-touch setting process corresponds to the function mode currently set to the one-touch key different from the pressed one-touch key when the change of the function mode is not designated by the necessity acceptance process. When the specific setting information of the function is registered, the specific setting value to be specified indicated by the specific setting information registered in the another one-touch key is set as the setting value of the corresponding setting item Configured as
Function execution device. The function execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
In the one-touch setting process, when a plurality of the one-touch keys are pressed, the specific setting information of the function corresponding to the currently set function mode is registered in the plurality of one-touch keys. Each of the specific setting values specified in each of the specific setting information registered in a plurality of one-touch keys is configured to set as a setting value of a corresponding setting item,
Function execution device. A function execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The controller is
A display request accepting process for accepting a display request operation for displaying the content of the specific setting information registered in the plurality of one-touch keys, via the input unit;
When the display request operation is received by the display request reception process, the specific setting information of the function corresponding to the currently set function mode among the specific setting information registered in the plurality of one-touch keys. Registration information display processing for displaying at least one of the above on the display unit;
A function execution device that executes The function execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
An option key operated to set the specific setting information;
The controller is
A setting reception process for receiving, via the input unit, a setting operation for designating a setting value of the setting item corresponding to the currently set function mode when the option key is pressed;
Run
In the registration process, when the setting operation is accepted by the setting acceptance process, the specific setting information including the setting value designated by the setting operation as the specific setting value is currently set. It is configured to register as the specific setting information of the function corresponding to the mode,
Function execution device. A display unit;
Multiple one-touch keys,
A function execution method used in a function execution device configured to execute a function corresponding to a set function mode among a plurality of types of functions,
Specifying a setting value of at least one setting item among a plurality of types of setting items as a specific setting value for each of the plurality of types of functions in accordance with a specific registration operation input with respect to one of the one-touch keys. A registration step for registering specific setting information to be indicated;
A mode setting step for setting the function mode to a function mode corresponding to one of the plurality of types of functions;
When any one touch key is pressed, the pressed one touch key
When the specific setting information of the function corresponding to the currently set function mode is registered, the specific setting value to be specified indicated by the specific setting information is set as the setting value of the corresponding setting item One-touch setting step,
A function execution step of executing a function corresponding to the currently set function mode according to the setting value set in the one-touch setting step;
A function execution method comprising: A function execution device configured to be able to execute a function corresponding to a set function mode among a plurality of types of functions,
A display unit;
An input unit including a plurality of one-touch keys;
A control unit;
A function execution program that can be executed by the control unit in a function execution device configured to execute a function corresponding to a set function mode among a plurality of types of functions,
In the control unit,
For one of the one-touch keys, according to a specific registration operation input via the input unit, a setting value of at least one setting item among a plurality of types of setting items is set to a specific setting for each of the plurality of types of functions. A registration process for registering specific setting information indicating that a value is specified;
A mode setting process for setting the function mode to a function mode corresponding to one of the plurality of types of functions;
When any one touch key is pressed, if the specific setting information of the function corresponding to the currently set function mode is registered in the pressed one touch key, the specific setting information is A one-touch setting process for setting the specific setting value to be specified as a setting value of a corresponding setting item;
A specific function execution operation for causing a function corresponding to the currently set function mode to be executed in a state where the specific setting value is set as a setting value of a corresponding setting item by the one-touch setting process. A function execution process for executing a function corresponding to the currently set function mode according to the currently set value,
Function execution program for executing