JP2019191669A - Information processing device, control method for information processing device, and application program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique capable of realizing a display screen which is easier to see. A printer driver acquires information on a personal setting in an OS related to a screen design and determines whether the personal setting is a high contrast setting. When it is determined that the personal setting is the high contrast setting, the printer driver sets the colors of the plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to one component element related to the screen based on the color conversion table. More specifically, a plurality of detailed component elements (main window, pop-up window, list box) classified by a finer classification unit than the classification unit of one component element (window) have different colors in the personal settings of the OS. Even if is not set, different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the printer driver. [Selection diagram] Fig. 11

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and a technology related thereto.

  An OS (operating system) (for example, Windows (registered trademark) OS) of an information processing apparatus is provided with a high contrast function (see “Background Art” column of Patent Document 1). Specifically, a “high contrast theme” is prepared in advance among a plurality of themes related to screen design and the like. The high contrast theme is a theme including a setting (high contrast setting) that makes it easy to see by increasing the contrast between the background color and the character color for the visually impaired and the elderly. For example, in “Windows (registered trademark) 7”, four high-contrast themes are prepared in advance in “personal settings” in the control panel.

  The user can easily use the high contrast setting by selecting the high contrast theme in the personal setting related to the screen design (the personal setting of the OS). According to the high contrast setting, particularly low-sighted persons and elderly persons can perform operations while viewing an easy-to-see display screen.

JP 2010-165262 A

  However, in the above high contrast setting, for example, a single color is assigned to one part element (also referred to as a UI part) relating to the screen (for example, each part (GUI part) such as “window” or “button”). It is set uniformly. Therefore, a plurality of detailed component elements (for example, main window, pop-up window, list box, etc.) corresponding to the one component element (for example, “window”) are all displayed in the same color. Since the plurality of detailed component elements are all displayed in the same color, it is difficult for the user to distinguish a plurality of different detailed component elements (also referred to as detailed UI parts) from each other, and a display screen that is difficult to see is used. You may be forced to do that.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of realizing a display screen that is easier to view.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention of claim 1 provides a computer with a) acquiring personal setting information in the OS related to screen design, and b) whether or not the personal setting is a high contrast setting. And c) when it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, colors of a plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to one component element related to the screen are set based on a predetermined color conversion table. And step c) includes: c-1) for the plurality of detailed component elements classified in a classification unit finer than the classification unit of the one component element. Even when different colors are not set in the personal settings of the OS, the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program are required. It characterized by having a step of setting a different color with respect.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to the first aspect of the invention, in the step c-1), based on the data prepared as an initial value in the predetermined color conversion table in advance, Different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to the first aspect of the invention, in the step c-1), the application is based on data written in the predetermined color conversion table in response to a user operation. Different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the program.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to the second aspect of the present invention, data prepared as initial values in the predetermined color conversion table in advance are different from each other as background colors of the plurality of detailed component elements. It is characterized in that the colors of the hues within the predetermined range are respectively defined.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to the second aspect of the invention, the data prepared as initial values in the predetermined color conversion table in advance are different from each other as background colors of the plurality of detailed component elements. Each color is defined as a color having a lightness of a predetermined value or less.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the one component element is a window, and the plurality of detailed component elements are a main window and a pop-up window. It includes two or more of a list box and a combo box.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the one component element is a button, and the plurality of detailed component elements include an OK button and a cancel button. It is characterized by including.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, in the step b), a high contrast theme prepared in advance in the OS is set in the personal setting. If it is, it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to any one of the first to seventh aspects of the present invention, in the step b), the color of a specific component element set in the personal setting of the OS. The personal setting is a high contrast setting, provided that the contrast between the first color and the second color set as the character color of the specific component element in the personal setting is equal to or higher than a first reference value. It is characterized in that it is determined.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, in the step b), the contrast between the first color and the second color is equal to or greater than the first reference value. In addition, it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting on condition that the first color which is a background color of the predetermined component element is not white.

  The invention according to claim 11 is the application program according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the contrast between the first color and the second color is the first reference value in step b). When it is determined that the value is between a second reference value smaller than the first reference value, the colors of the plurality of detailed component elements are the same as each other based on the setting value in the personal setting A confirmation message for confirming whether to set different colors for the plurality of detailed component elements is displayed.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, in the step c-1), when it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, A different color is set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program, and a change is made to increase the size of characters in the plurality of detailed component elements.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, in the step c-1), when it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, Different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program, and the character modification in the plurality of detailed component elements is changed to bold.

  The invention of claim 14 is the application program according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein in the step c-1), it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, A different color is set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program, and a character color of at least one detailed component element of the plurality of detailed component elements is also changed. .

  According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to the first aspect of the invention, the predetermined color conversion table includes a set color relating to the one component element in the personal setting and a plurality of detailed component elements in the application program. FIG. 6 is a data table showing a correspondence relationship with each set color, and in step c-1), each of the corresponding colors which are colors of the plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to the one component element, The corresponding colors corresponding to the set colors in the personal setting relating to the component elements are determined based on the predetermined color conversion table, and the corresponding colors are set as the colors of the plurality of detailed component elements, respectively. And

  According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to the fifteenth aspect, the predetermined color conversion table is shared with other application programs.

  According to a seventeenth aspect of the invention, in the application program according to the fifteenth aspect of the invention, the predetermined color conversion table is shared with other devices.

  The invention of claim 18 is the application program according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the application program is a printer driver program.

  According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the application program according to the sixth aspect of the invention, the application program is a printer driver program, the plurality of detailed component elements include at least the main window, and the color of the main window is The color is set to a color different from the color set as the color of the one component element in the personal setting.

  The invention of claim 20 is an information processing apparatus, an acquisition means for acquiring personal setting information in an OS related to screen design, a determination means for determining whether or not the personal setting is a high contrast setting, When it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, setting means for setting the color of a plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to one component element related to the screen based on a predetermined color conversion table, The setting means is a case where different colors are not set in the personal setting of the OS for the plurality of detailed component elements classified in a classification unit smaller than the classification unit of the one component element. Also, different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program.

  The invention of claim 21 is a method for controlling an information processing apparatus, wherein a) obtaining personal setting information in an OS related to screen design, and b) whether or not the personal setting is a high contrast setting. And c) when it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, colors of a plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to one component element related to the screen are set based on a predetermined color conversion table. The step c) includes: c-1) the plurality of detailed component elements classified in a classification unit smaller than the classification unit of the one component element in the personal setting of the OS. Setting different colors for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program even if different colors are not set. The features.

  According to the invention described in claims 1 to 21, the user can easily distinguish a plurality of detailed component elements. Therefore, it is possible to realize a display screen that is easier to view.

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing system. 2 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of an MFP. FIG. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a printing control apparatus. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a computer (printer driver). It is a figure which shows the setting screen for performing personal setting of OS. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for setting the color of each component element by the personal setting of OS. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a setting screen regarding the operation of a printer driver. It is a figure explaining one determination method regarding whether the personal setting of OS is a high contrast setting. It is a figure which shows a color conversion table. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which each detailed component element is displayed in “OS setting color” (blue) in the printer driver. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which each detailed component element is displayed in “recommended color” in the printer driver. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which each detailed component element is displayed in “user specified color” in the printer driver. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which each detailed component element is displayed in “OS set color” (black) in the printer driver. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which each detailed component element is displayed in “recommended color” in the printer driver. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a main window of a printer driver is displayed in a superimposed manner on a window of a caller application. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a list of a list box in a main window of a printer driver is expanded and displayed. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a pop-up window is superimposed on a main window of a printer driver. It is a figure which mainly shows the part regarding a "button" among color conversion tables. It is a figure which shows a mode that each detailed component element regarding a "button" is displayed by "recommended color". It is a figure which shows a mode that each detailed component element regarding a "button" is displayed by "user-specified color". FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a plurality of types of windows and the like in the printer driver when “user specified color” is selected. It is a figure which shows the color conversion table which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the state (when OS setting color is dark blue) where each detailed component element is displayed with the same color ("OS setting color"). It is the schematic which shows the state (when OS setting color is dark blue) where each detailed component element is displayed by "recommended color" mutually different. It is the schematic which shows the state (when OS setting color is black) in which each detailed component element is displayed by "recommended color". It is a figure which shows the printing system which concerns on a modification. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a state where a plurality of types of windows are displayed in the same color on a print setting screen of a printer driver.

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

<1. First Embodiment>
<1-1. System configuration>
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a printing system 1 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the printing system 1 includes a multi-function peripheral (also abbreviated as MFP) 10 and a computer 50.

  The MFP 10 and the computer 50 (information processing apparatus) are connected via a network 108, and data can be transmitted and received between the apparatuses 10 and 50. The network 108 includes various networks such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and the Internet.

  The MFP 10 functions as a printer (printing apparatus) that executes a print job (print job) based on print job data (print job data) from the computer 50.

  Specifically, the computer 50 (also expressed as a print control device) displays a print setting screen or the like in a print control program (printer driver or the like) installed in the computer 50. Then, the computer 50 receives from the user (user) an operation for changing the setting value regarding each setting item on the print setting screen. Thereafter, the computer 50 receives a setting completion operation (for example, a pressing operation of a setting completion button (setting save button)) from the user and also receives a print execution instruction (for example, a pressing operation of the print start button) from the user.

  In response to the print execution instruction, the computer 50 transmits print job data (print execution instruction and print target data) to the MFP 10. The MFP 10 receives the print job data transmitted from the computer 50 and executes a print job based on the print job data. Thereby, the print output process by the MFP 10 is executed.

<1-2. Configuration of MFP 10>
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the MFP 10.

  The MFP 10 is a device (also referred to as a multi-function device) having a scan function, a copy function, a facsimile function, a box storage function, and the like. Specifically, as illustrated in the functional block diagram of FIG. 2, the MFP 10 includes an image reading unit 2, a print output unit 3, a communication unit 4, a storage unit 5, an operation unit 6, a controller 9 (control unit), and the like. Various functions are realized by operating these parts in a complex manner. The MFP 10 is also referred to as an image processing apparatus, an image forming apparatus, a print output apparatus, or the like.

  An image reading unit (also referred to as a scan unit) 2 optically reads a document placed at a predetermined position of the MFP 10 and generates image data (also referred to as a document image or a scan image) of the document. Is a processing unit.

  The print output unit 3 is an output unit that prints out an image on various media such as paper based on image data related to the print target image.

  The communication unit 4 is a processing unit capable of performing facsimile communication via a public line or the like. Further, the communication unit 4 can perform network communication via the communication network 108. In this network communication, various protocols such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) are used. By using the network communication, the MFP 10 can receive a desired destination (computer). 50) etc., various data (print job data etc.) can be exchanged.

  The storage unit 5 includes a storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD).

  The operation unit 6 includes an operation input unit 6a that receives an operation input to the MFP 10 and a display unit 6b that displays and outputs various types of information. The MFP 10 is provided with a substantially plate-like operation panel unit 6c (see FIG. 1). The operation panel unit 6c has a touch panel (operation panel) 25 (see FIG. 1) on the front side thereof. Yes. The touch panel 25 is configured by embedding a piezoelectric sensor or the like in a liquid crystal display panel, and can display various kinds of information and accept an operation input from an operator.

  The controller (control unit) 9 is a control device that is built in the MFP 10 and controls the MFP 10 in an integrated manner. The controller 9 is configured as a computer system including a CPU and various semiconductor memories (such as a RAM and a ROM). The controller 9 implements various processing units by executing predetermined software programs (hereinafter also simply referred to as programs) stored in a ROM (for example, EEPROM (registered trademark)) in the CPU. Note that the program (specifically, a program module group) may be recorded on a portable recording medium such as a USB memory, read from the recording medium, and installed in the MFP 10. Alternatively, the program may be downloaded via a network or the like and installed in the MFP 10.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the controller 9 realizes various processing units including the communication control unit 11, the input control unit 12, the display control unit 13, and the operation control unit 14 by executing the program. To do.

  The communication control unit 11 is a processing unit that controls communication operations with other devices (such as the computer 50).

  The input control unit 12 is a control unit that controls an operation input operation with respect to the operation input unit 6a.

  The display control unit 13 is a processing unit that controls the display operation in the display unit 6b.

  The operation control unit 14 is a processing unit that controls an operation (print output operation or the like) related to a print job transmitted from the computer 50.

<1-3. Configuration of Computer 50>
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the computer 50 (information processing apparatus). The computer 50 is configured by a so-called personal computer or the like. The computer 50 is a computer (user computer) used by a user (user) of the MFP 10.

  As shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 3, the computer 50 includes a communication unit 54, a storage unit 55, an operation unit 56, a controller (control unit) 59, and the like. Realize various functions.

  The communication unit 54 can perform network communication via a network. In this network communication, for example, various protocols such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) are used. By using the network communication, the computer 50 can exchange various data with a desired partner (MFP 10 or the like). The communication unit 54 includes a transmission unit 54a that transmits various data and a reception unit 54b that receives various data.

  The storage unit 55 includes a storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD) and / or a semiconductor memory.

  The operation unit 56 includes an operation input unit 56a that receives an operation input to the computer 50, and a display unit 56b that performs display output of various information.

  The controller (control unit) 59 in FIG. 3 is a control device that is built in the computer 50 and controls the computer 50 in an integrated manner. The controller 59 is configured as a computer system including a CPU and various semiconductor memories (RAM and ROM). The controller 59 implements various processing units by executing predetermined programs stored in a storage unit (semiconductor memory or the like) in the CPU. Note that the program (specifically, a program module group) may be recorded on a portable recording medium such as a USB memory, read from the recording medium, and installed in the computer 50. Alternatively, the program may be downloaded via the network 108 or the like and installed in the computer 50.

  The computer 50 is installed with an application program for document creation, an application program for printing control (printer driver), and the like. By using these programs, the computer 50 functions as a print control apparatus that executes a print control operation including setting control related to various setting items such as a print job.

  Specifically, the controller 59 executes various processing units including a communication control unit 61, an input control unit 62, a display control unit 63, an acquisition unit 65, a determination unit 66, and a setting unit 67 by executing the program. Realize.

  The communication control unit 61 is a processing unit that controls a communication operation with the MFP 10 or the like in cooperation with the communication unit 54 or the like. For example, the communication control unit 61 controls the operation of transmitting print job data to the MFP 10 in cooperation with the communication unit 54 and the like.

  The input control unit 62 is a control unit that controls an operation (operation input operation) that accepts an operation input by a user in cooperation with the operation input unit 56a. For example, in cooperation with the operation input unit 56a, the input control unit 62 performs a change operation (change operation using a mouse and / or a keyboard) on each setting value of a plurality of setting items related to print settings on the print setting screen. Is received from the user.

  The display control unit 63 is a processing unit that controls display operations of various types of information (such as a print setting screen) on the display unit 56b. The display control unit 63 controls an operation for displaying a print setting screen or the like on the display unit 56b. As will be described later, the display control unit 63 controls the display operation of various screens based on the setting content by the setting unit 67.

  The acquisition unit 65 is a processing unit that acquires personal setting information in the OS (operating system) related to the screen design.

  The determination unit 66 is a processing unit that determines whether the personal setting of the OS is a high contrast setting.

  When it is determined that the personal setting of the OS is the high contrast setting, the setting unit 67 is based on the color conversion table 300 and has a plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to one component element (for example, “window”) related to the screen. This is a processing unit for setting the colors of “main window”, “pop-up window”, “list box” and the like. The one part element related to the screen is also referred to as a “UI (user interface) part”, and the plurality of detailed part elements are also referred to as “detail UI parts”.

<1-4. Personal settings in OS related to screen design>
Next, personal settings in the OS (operating system), specifically, personal settings related to screen design will be described.

  In the OS of the computer 50, the basic design (particularly, each UI part (GUI) includes a display screen (including a display screen (setting screen, etc.) related to the OS and a display screen related to each application program executed on the OS)). (Graphical user interface) color of parts etc.) can be preset for each user.

  For example, in Windows (registered trademark) OS (operating system), a plurality of themes (for example, 231 to 238 (see FIG. 5)) relating to screen design and the like are prepared in advance. In each of the plurality of themes, combinations of setting contents regarding a plurality of setting items such as a desktop background and a window color are set in advance. The plurality of themes include a “basic theme” and a “high contrast theme”. Among these, the “high contrast theme” is a theme including a setting (high contrast setting) that makes it easy to see by increasing the contrast between the background and characters for the low vision and the elderly. For example, in Windows (registered trademark) 7, four high contrast themes 235 to 238 (see FIG. 5) are prepared in advance in “Personal Settings” in the control panel.

  The user selects a high-contrast theme (for example, one of the four high-contrast themes 235 to 238 described above) on the setting screen 230 (FIG. 5) for performing personal settings relating to the screen design (OS personal settings). The high contrast setting can be easily used. Examples of the high contrast setting include a setting in which the window color (background color) is black and the window character color is yellow. According to the high-contrast setting, it is possible for a low vision person, an elderly person, etc. to operate with a display that is easier to see.

  The user can also customize (change) the screen design color in more detail after selecting one of a plurality of themes. In particular, the user can realize the high contrast setting while selecting a theme other than the “high contrast theme” (such as “basic theme” (233)).

  For example, when the “color” setting button 242 is pressed on the setting screen 230 in FIG. 5, the setting screen 250 in FIG. 6 is displayed. A setting screen 250 in FIG. 6 is a screen for setting the “color” or the like of each UI part (component element) on the screen. The setting screen 250 is provided with a list box 251 for designating a UI part (part element) for which a color is designated, and a list box 253 for designating the color. When the right end portion of the list box 251 is clicked (with a mouse or the like), a list 252 of a plurality of options (specifically, a plurality of “UI parts”) is displayed, and when the right end portion of the list box 253 is clicked, a plurality of lists are displayed. A list (specifically, a color palette) (not shown) of options (specifically, a plurality of “colors”) is displayed. The user designates a desired UI part (for example, “window”) and designates the color of the UI part in the list box 253, thereby setting the color of each UI part to a desired color (for example, blue). It is possible.

  Similarly, the user can also specify the character color of the window. Specifically, when the user clicks a list box 257 for designating a font color after designating “window” in the list box 251, a color list (color palette) for designating the text color of the window. Is displayed. Then, the user can designate the character color of the window by selecting a desired color (for example, white) from a plurality of options (a plurality of “colors”) in the color list.

  The high contrast setting can be substantially realized by such a color setting operation (color designation operation in the OS). Note that high contrast settings other than the high contrast settings previously incorporated in the high contrast theme (for example, a setting in which the window color (background color) is blue and the window character color is white) may be realized.

  Here, in the OS color setting (high contrast setting), the color of each component element is changed to a predetermined color (black, blue, or the like). Specifically, in the OS, “color” is set in the unit of component elements classified in a certain classification unit (for example, “window” unit). However, in the color setting of the OS, individual colors cannot be set in units smaller than the component elements. Specifically, a plurality of detailed component elements belonging to the one component element (for example, “window”), and more detailed component elements classified more finely than the one component element (for example, “main window”, For “pop-up window”, “list box”, etc., different colors cannot be set in the personal settings of the OS. In other words, when only the personal setting of the OS is used, the same color is set for the plurality of detailed component elements (as a result). The plurality of detailed component elements are also expressed as subdivided component elements (subdivided classification component elements) obtained by subdividing and classifying the one component element. Alternatively, the plurality of detailed component elements are also expressed as elements classified according to a criterion (standard for classification) that is different from the criterion at the time of classification of the one component element.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, different colors are not set in the personal settings of the OS for a plurality of detailed component elements classified in a classification unit smaller than the classification unit of the one component element. Even so, different colors are set for a plurality of detailed component elements in the application program (printer driver or the like). According to this, it is possible to realize a display screen that is easier to view. Hereinafter, such a technique will be described in more detail.

<1-5. Operation>
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the computer 50, more specifically the operation of the printer driver. FIG. 4 shows the operation of the printer driver immediately after it is called from another application program (for example, a document creation program) (immediately after startup). The operation will be described below with reference to FIG. However, it is assumed that the color conversion mode setting operation using the setting screen 210 of FIG. 7 has already been performed before the operation of FIG. 4 is started. By this setting operation, the color conversion processing at the time of setting high contrast is processing corresponding to one option selected from three options (“recommended color”, “OS set color”, and “user specified color”). (For example, processing for converting to “recommended color”). Further, it is assumed that the above-described setting operation using the setting screen 230 of FIG. 5 or the setting screen 250 of FIG. 6 has already been performed as necessary before the operation of FIG. 4 starts.

  In step S11 of FIG. 4, the computer 50 (specifically, the printer driver) acquires personal setting information (information of the currently logged-in user) in the OS regarding the screen design.

  In step S12, the computer 50 determines whether or not the personal setting is a high contrast setting.

  For example, when information indicating that the “high contrast theme” prepared in advance in the OS is set in the personal setting of the login user is acquired in step S11, it is indicated that the personal setting is the high contrast setting. Determined.

  Even if information indicating that the “high contrast theme” is not set in the personal setting of the logged-in user is acquired in step S11, the personal setting is high when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is determined that the contrast is set. Specifically, based on the color information included in the personal setting information acquired in step S11, the window color (window background color) and character color (character color in the window) set in the personal setting. Also, when it is determined that the contrast with the threshold value is equal to or greater than a certain value TH1 (first reference value), it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting. More specifically, the absolute value of the brightness difference between the two colors set in the personal setting (the difference value between the brightness of the background color of the window and the brightness of the character color of the window) is equal to or greater than a predetermined value TH1. In this case, it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting.

  On the other hand, information indicating that the high contrast theme is not set in the personal setting of the logged-in user is acquired in step S11, and the absolute brightness difference between the two colors set in the personal setting is absolute. If the value is less than the predetermined value TH1, it is determined that the personal setting is not a high contrast setting.

  If it is determined that the personal setting is not the high contrast setting, the process proceeds from step S12 to step S24. In step S24, the computer 50 displays a screen based on the current personal setting (screen based on the personal setting in the OS) on the display unit 56b.

  Conversely, when it is determined that the personal setting is the high contrast setting, the process proceeds from step S12 to step S13. In step S13, a branching process based on the setting contents on the setting screen 210 (FIG. 7) regarding the operation of the printer driver is executed.

  Specifically, if “convert to OS setting color” is selected on the setting screen 210, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S <b> 21, a screen in which “OS set color (converted to)” in the color conversion table 300 is reflected on each UI part (component element) is generated and displayed. In this case, as a result, the same screen as that in step S24 (screen having the same color scheme) is displayed.

  If “recommended color (converted)” is selected on the setting screen 210, the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, a screen in which the “recommended color” of the color conversion table 300 is reflected on each UI part (component element) is generated and displayed.

  If “user specified color (converted to)” is selected on the setting screen 210, the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a screen in which the “user specified color” in the color conversion table 300 is reflected on each UI part (component element) is generated and displayed.

  In steps S22 and S23, as will be described later, a screen display that is easier to see is performed by a fine color scheme for a plurality of detailed component elements.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the color conversion table 300. The color conversion table 300 and color setting processing (color determination processing) using the color conversion table 300 will be described with reference to FIG. By using the color conversion table 300, the printer driver can set (change) colors in units (detailed component elements) that are more detailed than the units (each component element) that can be set by the OS. is there.

  In the color conversion table 300 (301) of FIG. 9, the color set for each component element (UI part) in the personal settings of the OS and a plurality of detailed component elements related to the component element (categorized into the same category as the component element). Correspondences with colors to be actually set are defined for a plurality of detailed component elements to be obtained. In other words, in the color conversion table 300, the correspondence between the setting color in the OS personal setting of one component element and the setting color (corresponding color) in each printer driver of a plurality of detailed component elements related to the one component element. Relationships are defined.

  For example, there is a correspondence relationship between the color of “window” as one part element related to the screen and each color of a plurality of detailed part elements (“main window”, “pop-up window”, “list box”) related to the “window”. , It is defined for each color ("window" color) that can be set for the one component element by the OS. Further, the correspondence relationship is defined for each of the three options (“OS setting color”, “recommended color”, and “user specified color”) in the setting screen 210. In addition to “main window”, “pop-up window”, and “list box”, corresponding colors may be defined for “combo box” and the like. However, different corresponding colors may not necessarily be defined for all the detailed component elements. For example, the same color may be assigned to both the combo box and the list box.

  On the left side in the color conversion table 300 of FIG. 9, the personal settings of the OS are described. In the leftmost column (“UI parts (OS parts)” column (major category UI parts column)), a plurality of component elements (windows, buttons, etc.) related to the screen are listed, and the second column from the left ( In the “OS color setting” column), colors that can be set for each of the plurality of component elements are described. For example, a plurality of colors (blue, purple, black, etc.) that can be set by personal settings of the OS are listed for the component element “window”.

  Further, on the right side of the third column from the left, colors and the like to be set on the user interface (UI) of the printer driver are described. Specifically, the color (corresponding color) of the detailed component element corresponding to each component element is described for each color that can be set for each component element in “OS color setting”. The color (corresponding color) of each detailed component element is defined for each of “OS set color”, “recommended color”, and “user specified color”.

  Specifically, the third column from the left (“UI parts (detailed UI parts)” column (small classification UI parts column)) contains a plurality of detailed component elements (“main window”) corresponding to the component element “window”. ”,“ Pop-up window ”,“ list box ”). In the fourth column from the left (“OS setting color” column), the color (corresponding color) of each detailed component element when the option “OS setting color” is selected on the setting screen 210 is selected. ) Is described. Furthermore, in the fifth column from the left (“Recommended Color” column), the color (corresponding color) of each detailed component element when the option “Recommended Color” is selected on the setting screen 210 is described. ing. In the rightmost column (“user specified color” column), the color (corresponding color) of each detailed component element when the option “user specified color” is selected on the setting screen 210 is described. Yes.

  Here, each of the corresponding colors in the “OS setting color” column (fourth column from the left) is the same color as the color in the “OS color setting” column (second column from the left). . Each corresponding color in the “recommended color” column (the fifth column from the left) is a color preliminarily defined as a default value on the printer driver side (specifically, it is prepared as an initial value in advance in the color conversion table 300). Color data). Each corresponding color in the “user specified color” column (sixth column from the left) is a color that can be arbitrarily specified by the user (specifically, it is written in the color conversion table 300 according to the user operation). Color data). By using the “recommended color” data in the color conversion table 300, the color of each detailed component element can be set to the “recommended color”. Further, by using the data of “user specified color” in the color conversion table 300, the color of each detailed component element is set to “user specified color”, in other words, to the color desired by the user. It is possible to set.

  In steps S21, S22, and S23 described above, the color of each detailed component element (user interface) is determined based on such a color conversion table 300, and a user interface screen is generated and displayed. More specifically, the determination process of each detailed component element is performed according to the setting contents (“OS setting color”, “recommended color”, “user specified color”) on the setting screen 210.

  In the following, the color of the component element “window” (refer to the “OS parts” column (leftmost column) in the color conversion table 300) is set to “blue (R: 0, G: 0, B) in the personal settings of the OS. : 255) ”(refer to the“ OS color setting ”column (second column from the left) in the color conversion table 300).

  In such a situation, when “OS setting color” is selected on the setting screen 210, it is defined in the “OS setting color” column (fourth column from the left) of the color conversion table 300. Each corresponding color is used (step S21). In the “OS set color” column (fourth column from the left) of the color conversion table 300, a plurality of detailed component elements (“main window”, “pop-up window”, “list box” corresponding to the “window” are displayed. )) Should be set to the same color (specifically, blue (R: 0, G: 0, B: 255)). In step S21, the color of each user interface is determined in accordance with the specified contents, and a screen including each user interface is generated.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state where each detailed component element is displayed in “OS set color” in the printer driver. In FIG. 10, a plurality of types of window screens (“main window” (610), “pop-up window” (620), “list box”) generated according to the prescribed contents of the “OS set color” column of the color conversion table 300. (630)) are displayed in the same color (blue (R: 0, G: 0, B: 255)). FIG. 27 shows a state in which all three types of windows 610, 620, and 630 are displayed in the same color on the print setting screen of the printer driver.

  On the other hand, when “recommended color” is selected on the setting screen 210, each of the correspondences defined in the “recommended color” column (the fifth column from the left) of the color conversion table 300 is displayed. The color is used (step S22). This “recommended color” field specifies that a plurality of detailed component elements (“main window”, “pop-up window”, “list box”) corresponding to the “window” should be set to different colors. ing. Specifically, the color of the “main window” should be set to the same color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 255) (blue) as the color set in “OS color setting”. And the color of the “pop-up window” is specified to be set to another color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 150) (dark blue). It is specified that the color of the “list box” should be set to another color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 50) (blackish blue). In other words, in the “recommended color” column, as colors (background colors) of a plurality of detailed component elements, colors having different hues within a predetermined range (for example, a predetermined angular range in the hue circle (for example, , A plurality of colors existing within 60 degrees) are defined respectively. In short, different colors of similar colors are defined.

  If “recommended color” is selected, in step S22, the color of each user interface is determined according to the specified contents, and a screen including the user interface is generated. In other words, different colors are set for a plurality of detailed component elements (various windows) in the application program (printer driver) based on data prepared in advance in the color conversion table 300.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state where each detailed component element is displayed in “recommended color” in the printer driver. In FIG. 11, a plurality of types of window screens (“main window” (610), “pop-up window” (620), “list box” ( 630)) are displayed in different colors. According to this, as can be seen from comparison with FIG. 10 and FIG. 27, the user can easily distinguish the plurality of types of windows 610, 620, and 630. That is, an easy-to-see display is performed.

  15 to 17 are diagrams showing specific examples of the screen as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 15 shows a state in which the main window 610 of the printer driver is superimposed and displayed on the window 510 of the calling source application (an application (such as a document creation application) that calls the printer driver) on the display unit 56b of the computer 50. FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (and FIG. 11), more specifically, the main window 610 of the printer driver is the same color (R: 0, G: 0, as set in “OS color setting”). B: 255) (blue). The list box 630 is displayed in another color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 50) (blackish blue). As shown in FIG. 16, in the state where the list of the list box 630 is expanded, the expanded list may also be displayed in a color assigned to the list box (corresponding color related to the list box). In addition, in FIG. 15 (to FIG. 17), the same hatched areas are displayed in the same color.

  According to this, since the main window 610 and the list box 630 are displayed in different colors, the user can easily distinguish these detailed component elements 610 and 620 from each other (compared to FIGS. 10 and 27). Is possible.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a state in which a pop-up window 620 is superimposed on the main window 610 of the printer driver. As shown in FIG. 17 (and FIG. 11), when the pop-up window 620 is popped up from the main window 610 of FIG. 15 in response to pressing of the detail setting button 750 of FIG. Are displayed in yet another color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 150) (dark blue).

  According to this, since the main window 610 and the pop-up window 620 are displayed in different colors, the user can easily distinguish the windows 610 and 620 (compared to FIGS. 10 and 27). It is.

  In this way, in step S22, each corresponding color (the one corresponding to the color of the plurality of detailed component elements (“main window”, “pop-up window”, “list box”)) corresponding to one component element “window” is selected. Based on the color conversion table 300, each corresponding color in the printer driver corresponding to the set color in the personal setting (OS setting) regarding the component element of the component is obtained. Each corresponding color (corresponding color in the “recommended color” column) is set as each color of a plurality of detailed component elements in the printer driver.

  Alternatively, when “user specified color” is selected on the setting screen 210, each corresponding color defined in the “user specified color” column (sixth column from the left) of the color conversion table 300 is displayed. Is used (step S23). Also in this “user specified color” column, it is defined that a plurality of detailed component elements (“main window”, “pop-up window”, “list box”) corresponding to the “window” should be set to different colors. Has been. Specifically, it is stipulated that the color of the “main window” should be set to dark blue (R: 0, G: 0, B: 150). The color (R: 0, G: 150, B: 150) (dull blue-green) is specified, and the color of the “list box” is another color (R: 0, G : 150, B: 0) (dark green). In step S23, the color of each user interface is determined according to the specified contents, and a screen including each user interface is generated.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which each detailed component element is displayed in “user specified color” in the printer driver. In FIG. 12, a plurality of types of window screens (“main window” (610), “pop-up window” (620), “list box”) generated according to the specified contents of the “user specified color” column of the color conversion table 300. (630)) is displayed in different colors. According to this, as can be seen from comparison with FIGS. 10 and 27, the user can easily distinguish a plurality of types of windows. That is, an easy-to-see display is performed. In particular, since the user can specify a desired color in advance, an appropriate color corresponding to the color appearance characteristic of the user (appropriate color corresponding to the difference in the appearance of each user color) Each type of window can be displayed. That is, it is possible to appropriately consider the difference in the color appearance characteristics of a plurality of users.

  In a situation where the color of the component element “window” is set to “blue (R: 0, G: 0, B: 255)” in the personal settings of the OS, the above processing is performed.

  In addition, the color of the component element “window” (see “OS parts” column (leftmost column) in the color conversion table 300) is “purple (R: 150, G: 30, B: 150)” in the personal settings of the OS. "(Refer to the situation set in the" OS color setting "column (second column from the left) in the color conversion table 300), each detailed component element is also displayed in each corresponding color. .

  For example, when “recommended color” is selected on the setting screen 210, each corresponding color defined in the “recommended color” column (the fifth column from the left) of the color conversion table 300 is used. (Step S22). Specifically, the color of the “main window” is determined to be the same color (R: 150, G: 30, B: 150) (purple) as the color set in “OS color setting”, and “pop-up” The color of “window” is determined to be another color (R: 100, G: 20, B: 100) (dark purple), and the color of “list box” is further changed to another color (R: 50, G: 20). , B: 50) (blackish purple). Then, a screen including each user interface for each corresponding color is generated.

  In addition, the color of the component element “window” (see the “OS parts” column) is “black (R: 0, G: 0, B: 0)” (see the “OS color setting” column) in the personal settings of the OS. In the same manner, each detailed component element is displayed in each corresponding color.

  For example, when “OS set color” is selected on the setting screen 210, each of the items specified in the “OS set color” column (fourth column from the left) of the color conversion table 300 is displayed. Corresponding colors are used (step S21). Specifically, all of the detailed component elements (“main window”, “pop-up window”, “list box”) have the same color (specifically, blue (R: 0, G: 0, B: 255)). Then, a screen including each user interface of each corresponding color is generated (see FIG. 13). FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which each detailed component element is displayed in “OS set color” (black) in the printer driver.

  Further, when “recommended color” is selected on the setting screen 210, each corresponding color defined in the “recommended color” column (the fifth column from the left) of the color conversion table 300 is used. (Step S22). Specifically, the color of the “main window” (610) is determined to be the same color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 0) (black) as the color set in “OS color setting”. , The color of “pop-up window” (620) is determined as another color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 150) (dark blue), and the color of “list box” (630) is further different. (R: 0, G: 0, B: 255) (blue). Then, a screen including each user interface of each corresponding color is generated (see FIG. 14). FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a state where each detailed component element is displayed in “recommended color” in the printer driver when the setting color of “window” in the OS is black.

  As described above, when it is determined that the personal setting is the high contrast setting, the colors of a plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to one component element related to the screen are set based on the color conversion table 300 ( Steps S13, S22, S23 etc.) In particular, when different colors are not set in the personal settings of the OS for a plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to one component element (there is no distinction regarding a plurality of detailed component elements, and as a result, the same color is set) A plurality of detailed component elements in the application program (in this case, the printer driver) on the condition that “recommended color” or “user specified color” is selected on the setting screen 210 Are set to different colors (see steps S22, S23, etc.). According to this, the user can easily distinguish a plurality of detailed component elements. That is, it is possible to realize a display screen that is easier to view.

  Also, the color (background color) of the window 510 of the application that calls the printer driver (also called the caller application) and the window in the printer driver (such as “list box” (630) or “pop-up window” (620)). Since the colors are different, the window of the printer driver and the window of the calling application can be easily distinguished. In the above embodiment, the color of the main window 610 of the printer driver is set to the same color as the color (OS setting color) of the window 510 of the calling application, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the main window of the printer driver The color of 610 may be set to a color different from the color of the window 510 of the calling application (the OS setting color (the color set as the “window” color in the personal setting)). For example, the main window 610 of the printer driver is set to dark blue (R: 0, G: 0, B: 50), and the pop-up window 620 is dark blue (R: 0, G: 0, B: 150). The list box 630 may be set to be blue (R: 0, G: 0, B: 255). According to this, the color of the main window (main UI) 610 of the printer driver (uniquely set color in the printer driver) and the color of the window 510 (OS set color) of the calling application are displayed in different colors. Accordingly, it is easy to distinguish between the main window of the printer driver (UI that does not inherit the OS setting color) and the window of the calling application (UI that inherits the OS setting color).

  In the above description, the component element “window” has been mainly described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same operation may be performed on the component element “button”. For example, each corresponding color as shown in FIG. 18 may be defined for the component element “button”. Then, based on the corresponding colors defined in the color conversion table 300 (301) of FIG. 18, the detailed component elements (OK button, cancel button, other buttons) corresponding to the component element “button” are respectively converted into the color conversion table. It may be displayed in the corresponding color defined in 300. FIG. 18 is a diagram mainly showing a portion related to “button” in the color conversion table 300 (301).

  Specifically, in the personal setting of the OS, the color of the component element “button” (see the “OS parts” column (leftmost column) in the color conversion table 300 (FIG. 18)) is “blue (R: 0, G: 0, B: 255) ”(refer to the“ OS color setting ”field (second field from the left) in the color conversion table 300), the“ recommended color ”is displayed on the setting screen 210. When selected, each type of button is displayed in the following color (see FIG. 19). Specifically, the “OK button” is displayed in the same color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 255) (blue) as the color set in “OS color setting”, and the “Cancel button” Are displayed in different colors (R: 0, G: 0, B: 150) (dark blue). The other buttons are displayed in yet another color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 50) (blackish blue). FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a state where each detailed component element related to the “button” of the printer driver is displayed in “recommended color”.

  FIG. 19 shows a state in which all of a plurality of types of buttons (“OK button”, “cancel button”, “other buttons”) generated according to the specified contents are displayed in different colors. Yes. According to this, the user can easily distinguish a plurality of types of buttons.

  Further, in the same situation, when “user specified color” is selected on the setting screen 210, each type of button is displayed in the following color (see FIG. 20). FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state where each detailed component element related to the “button” is displayed in “user specified color”.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, the “OK button” is displayed in a certain color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 255) (blue), and the color of the “cancel button” is It is displayed in another color (R: 255, G: 0, B: 0) (red). The other buttons are displayed in yet another color (R: 255, G: 255, B: 0) (yellow).

  FIG. 21 shows a display example (more specific) of a plurality of types of windows (see FIG. 17) in the printer driver when “user specified color” is selected on the setting screen 210 (see FIG. 20). FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, since the plurality of types of windows 610, 620, 630 are displayed in different colors, the user can easily distinguish between the plurality of types of windows 610, 620, 630. is there. In addition, since the plurality of types of buttons 710, 720, and 730 are displayed in different colors, the user can easily distinguish between the plurality of types of buttons 710, 720, and 730.

  In the above description, each component element (“window” and “button”) has been mainly described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same operation may be performed for the color of characters in each component element. More specifically, in step S22, S23, etc., different background colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements, and the character color of at least one detailed component element of the plurality of detailed component elements is also changed. It may be changed (set). For example, when blue, purple, black, or the like is set as the background color, white (or yellow) may be set as the character color. When white or yellow is set as the background color, black or the like may be set as the character color. As described above, it is preferable that the character color is set such that the contrast with the background color is a certain level or more.

<2. Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the “recommended color” column of the color conversion table 300 defines different colors and “hue colors within a predetermined range” as the background colors of the plurality of detailed component elements. Yes.

  In the second embodiment, the “recommended color” column of the color conversion table 300 has different colors as the background colors of a plurality of detailed component elements, and “colors having a lightness of a predetermined value or less” (for example, R component). , G component, and B component are each defined as a plurality of colors each having a predetermined value or less).

  In the second embodiment, the color conversion table 300 (302) of FIG. 22 is used instead of the color conversion table 300 (301) of FIG.

  Also in the color conversion table 302 of FIG. 22, as in the color conversion table 301 (FIG. 9), a plurality of detailed component elements (for example, “main window”, “pop-up”) corresponding to one component element (for example, “window”). “Window”, “List Box”) (corresponding colors) are defined. More specifically, the corresponding color is defined for each of “OS set color”, “recommended color”, and “user specified color”.

  Among these, the color conversion table 302 is different from the color conversion table 301 of the first embodiment, in particular, with respect to “recommended colors”.

  For example, the color of the component element “window” (see “OS parts” column (leftmost column) in the color conversion table 300) is “dark blue (R: 0, G: 0, B: 100)” (color conversion table). Regarding the situation set in the “OS color setting” column (second column from the left) in 300, the following contents are defined.

  Specifically, in the “recommended color” column, a plurality of detailed component elements (“main window”, “pop-up window”, “list box”) corresponding to the “window” should be set to different colors. Is stipulated. Specifically, the color of the “main window” should be set to the same color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 100) (dark blue) as the color set in “OS color setting”. And the color of the “pop-up window” is specified to be set to another color (R: 100, G: 0, B: 100) (dark purple). It is specified that the color of the “list box” should be set to another color (R: 0, G: 100, B: 100) (dull green). In other words, in the “recommended color” column, as the background colors of a plurality of detailed component elements, “colors having a brightness that is not more than a predetermined value” that are different from each other (specifically, R component, G component, B component) A plurality of colors, each of which is equal to or less than a predetermined value). In short, a plurality of colors having similar densities and different hues are defined.

  In step S22, the color of each user interface (various windows or the like) is determined according to the specified contents, and a screen (see FIG. 24) including each user interface is generated.

  FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which each detailed component element is displayed in “recommended color” in the printer driver. In FIG. 24, all of a plurality of types of window screens (“main window”, “pop-up window”, and “list box”) generated according to the specified content of the “recommended color” column of the color conversion table 302 are different from each other. Shown in color. According to this, as can be seen from comparison with FIG. 23, the user can easily distinguish a plurality of types of windows. That is, an easy-to-see display is performed. In particular, since a plurality of detailed component elements are displayed in colors of relatively different hues (compared to FIG. 11), it is easy for a user to easily see such appearance (depending on how the user sees). , Very suitable. In addition, since the plurality of detailed component elements have the same density, it is possible to ensure a high contrast (same level) in each of the plurality of detailed component elements.

  FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which each detailed component element is displayed in “OS set colors” (R: 0, G: 0, B: 100) (dark blue) in the printer driver. In FIG. 24, all of a plurality of types of window screens (“main window”, “pop-up window”, and “list box”) generated according to the defined contents of the “OS set color” column of the color conversion table 302 are shown. It shows how they are displayed in the same color.

  Further, the color of the component element “window” (see “OS parts” column (leftmost column) in the color conversion table 300) is “black (R: 0, G: 0, B: 0)” (color conversion table 300). In the situation set in the “OS color setting” column (see the second column from the left), when proceeding to step S22, a screen as shown in FIG. 25 is displayed.

  Specifically, in the color conversion table 302, as shown in FIG. 22, the color of the “main window” is the same as the color set in “OS color setting” (R: 0, G: 0, B: 0) (black) is specified, and the color of the “pop-up window” is a different color (R: 0, G: 0, B: 100) (dark blue). It is specified that it should be set. It is specified that the color of the “list box” should be set to another color (R: 100, G: 0, B: 0) (dark red).

  In step S22, the color of each user interface (various windows or the like) is determined according to the specified contents, and a screen (see FIG. 25) including each user interface is generated.

  FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state where each detailed component element is displayed in “recommended color” in the printer driver. In FIG. 25, all of a plurality of types of window screens (“main window”, “pop-up window”, and “list box”) generated according to the specified content of the “recommended color” column of the color conversion table 302 are different from each other. Shown in color. According to this, the user can easily distinguish a plurality of types of windows. That is, an easy-to-see display is performed.

<3. Modified example>
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the contents described above.

<High contrast setting judgment method>
For example, in each of the above embodiments, when the contrast of both the background color of the window and the character color of the window is equal to or higher than the first reference value, the personal setting of the OS is always the high contrast setting. Although determined, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the personal setting is set to high contrast on the condition that the contrast of both the window background color and the window character color is not less than the first reference value and that the window background color is not white. May be determined. Alternatively, in addition to the contrast between the window background color and the window character color being equal to or higher than the first reference value, the window background color is not white or the window character color is not black. As a condition, it may be determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, “whether or not the high contrast theme is set in the personal setting of the login user”, “the window color (background color) and the character color (set in the personal setting)” Whether or not the contrast with the character color in the window is equal to or higher than the reference value TH1 is considered, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only one of the two may be considered.

  In each of the above embodiments, when information indicating that the high contrast theme is not set in the personal setting of the logged-in user is acquired in step S11, the two colors set in the personal setting are set. When the absolute value of the brightness difference between them is less than a predetermined value TH1 (first reference value), it is always determined that the personal setting is not a high contrast setting. The two colors are a color of one partial element (window background color or the like) set in the personal setting and a color (character color or the like in the window) within the one partial element.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a determination operation as shown in FIG. 8 may be performed.

  In FIG. 8, when the absolute value (contrast) of the brightness difference between the two colors set in the personal setting is equal to or greater than a predetermined value TH1, the personal setting is a high contrast setting. In addition, when the absolute value (contrast) of the brightness difference between the two colors is less than the predetermined value TH2, it is determined that the personal setting is not a high contrast setting (that is, a low contrast). . However, the value TH2 (second reference value) is smaller than the value TH1 (TH2 <TH1).

  Further, when it is determined that the absolute value (contrast) of the brightness difference between the two colors is a value between the values TH1 and TH2, a confirmation message is displayed. The confirmation message is for confirming whether the colors of the plurality of detailed component elements are set to the same color based on the setting value in the personal setting or different colors are set to the plurality of detailed component elements. Message. As the confirmation message, the setting screen 210 (FIG. 7) described above may be used. The user designates “setting different colors for a plurality of detailed component elements” by selecting “recommended color” or “user specified color” from among the three options in the setting screen 210 ( Confirmation). Conversely, by selecting “OS set color”, it is possible to specify (confirm) that “the colors of a plurality of detailed component elements should be set to the same color based on the set values in the personal settings”. .

<Text size>
In each of the above embodiments, when it is determined that the personal setting of the OS is a high contrast setting, the background color of various UIs (windows, buttons, etc.) is mainly changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As described above, the character colors of various UIs may be changed. Further, when it is determined that the personal setting of the OS is the high contrast setting, the character sizes of various UIs may be changed. Specifically, when high contrast is set, the size of characters of various UIs may be enlarged to a predetermined magnification (such as 150%) of the size at the time of non-high contrast. Further, when it is determined that the personal setting of the OS is the high contrast setting, the modification of characters of various UIs may be changed. Specifically, at the time of setting high contrast, the modification of characters of various UIs may be changed from unmodified to modified (bold (bold)).

<Sharing of color conversion table 300>
In each of the above-described embodiments, the color conversion table 300 is exemplified only by a single printer driver in the computer 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the same color conversion table 300 may be shared by a plurality of printer drivers (applications). More specifically, one color conversion table 300 may be shared by a plurality of printer drivers (a plurality of printer drivers for a plurality of printers) executed in the computer 50.

  Alternatively, one color conversion table 300 may be shared by a plurality of devices. For example, the color conversion table 300 is stored in the server 80 in the printing system 1B as shown in FIG. 26, and a plurality of printer drivers respectively executed by the plurality of computers 50 share the one color conversion table 300. You may make it do.

<Application>
In each of the above embodiments and the like, a printer driver is mainly exemplified as an application. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above idea is applied to various applications other than the printer driver (applications executed by each computer 50). May be.

<Part elements>
In each of the above-described embodiments, the three types of component elements (such as “main window”, “pop-up window”, and “list box”) related to one component element “window” are displayed in different colors. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only two types of component elements (or four or more types of component elements) among the plurality of types of component elements may be displayed in different colors. The same applies to a plurality of types of component elements related to one component element “button”.

1 Printing system 10 MFP
50 Computer (Information processing device)
210 Printer driver setting screen (related to color conversion mode) 230, 250 OS setting screen 300 Color conversion table 610 Main window 620 Pop-up window 630 List box

Claims (21)

On the computer,
a) obtaining personal setting information in the OS related to the screen design;
b) determining whether the personal setting is a high contrast setting;
c) when it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, based on a predetermined color conversion table, setting colors of a plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to one component element related to the screen;
An application program for executing
Said step c)
c-1) Even when different colors are not set in the personal setting of the OS for the plurality of detailed component elements classified in a classification unit smaller than the classification unit of the one component element Setting different colors for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program,
An application program comprising: The application program according to claim 1,
In step c-1), different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program based on data prepared as initial values in the predetermined color conversion table in advance. An application program characterized by The application program according to claim 1,
In step c-1), different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program based on data written in the predetermined color conversion table in response to a user operation. An application program characterized by that. In the application program according to claim 2,
In the data prepared as initial values in the predetermined color conversion table in advance, as the background colors of the plurality of detailed component elements, colors different from each other and having a hue within a predetermined range are respectively defined. An application program characterized by In the application program according to claim 2,
In the data prepared as initial values in advance in the predetermined color conversion table, different colors that are different from each other and have a lightness of a predetermined value or less are defined as background colors of the plurality of detailed component elements. An application program characterized by In the application program in any one of Claims 1-5,
The one component element is a window;
The plurality of detailed component elements include two or more of a main window, a pop-up window, a list box, and a combo box. In the application program in any one of Claims 1-5,
The one component element is a button,
The application program, wherein the plurality of detailed component elements include an OK button and a cancel button. In the application program in any one of Claims 1-7,
In step b), if a high contrast theme prepared in advance in the OS is set in the personal setting, it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting. . In the application program in any one of Claims 1-7,
In the step b), the first color set as the color of the specific component element in the personal setting of the OS and the second color set as the character color of the specific component element in the personal setting An application program characterized in that it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting on condition that a contrast with a color is equal to or higher than a first reference value. In the application program according to claim 9,
In the step b), in addition to the contrast between the first color and the second color being not less than the first reference value, the first color which is a background color of the predetermined component element An application program characterized in that it is determined that the personal setting is a high-contrast setting on the condition that is not white. In the application program according to claim 9 or 10,
In step b), the contrast between the first color and the second color is a value between the first reference value and a second reference value smaller than the first reference value. Is determined, whether the colors of the plurality of detailed component elements are set to the same color based on the setting values in the personal settings or different colors are set to the plurality of detailed component elements An application program characterized by displaying a confirmation message for confirmation. The application program according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
In step c-1), when it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program, and the plurality of the plurality of detailed component elements are set. An application program characterized by adding a change to increase the size of characters in the detailed component element. The application program according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
In step c-1), when it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program, and the plurality of the plurality of detailed component elements are set. An application program characterized by changing the character modification in the detailed component element to bold. The application program according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
In step c-1), when it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program, and the plurality of the plurality of detailed component elements are set. An application program that changes the color of a character of at least one detailed component element of detailed component elements. The application program according to claim 1,
The predetermined color conversion table is a data table indicating a correspondence relationship between a setting color related to the one component element in the personal setting and each setting color of the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program,
In step c-1), each corresponding color corresponding to the color of the plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to the one component element and corresponding to the set color in the personal setting for the one component element An application program, wherein a color is obtained based on the predetermined color conversion table, and each corresponding color is set as each color of the plurality of detailed component elements. The application program according to claim 15, wherein
The application program, wherein the predetermined color conversion table is shared with other application programs. The application program according to claim 15, wherein
An application program characterized in that the predetermined color conversion table is shared with other devices. The application program according to any one of claims 1 to 17,
The application program is a printer driver program. The application program according to claim 6,
The application program is a printer driver program,
The plurality of detailed component elements includes at least the main window,
An application program characterized in that the color of the main window is set to a color different from the color set as the color of the one component element in the personal setting. An information processing apparatus,
An acquisition means for acquiring personal setting information in the OS related to the screen design;
Determining means for determining whether the personal setting is a high contrast setting;
When it is determined that the personal setting is a high-contrast setting, based on a predetermined color conversion table, setting means for setting colors of a plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to one component element related to the screen;
With
The setting means is a case where different colors are not set in the personal setting of the OS for the plurality of detailed component elements classified in a classification unit smaller than the classification unit of the one component element. An information processing apparatus characterized in that different colors are set for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program. A method for controlling an information processing apparatus,
a) obtaining personal setting information in the OS related to the screen design;
b) determining whether the personal setting is a high contrast setting;
c) when it is determined that the personal setting is a high contrast setting, based on a predetermined color conversion table, setting colors of a plurality of detailed component elements corresponding to one component element related to the screen;
With
Said step c)
c-1) Even when different colors are not set in the personal setting of the OS for the plurality of detailed component elements classified in a classification unit smaller than the classification unit of the one component element Setting different colors for the plurality of detailed component elements in the application program,
A method for controlling an information processing apparatus, comprising: