JP4078225B2 - Data processing system, information processing apparatus, server apparatus, data processing method, information processing apparatus control method, server apparatus control method, storage medium, program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to data processing in a data processing system in which an information processing apparatus that generates print data based on electronic data and a server apparatus are connected to each other.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a printing system that prints a document with a guarantee of originality has been proposed as described later.
[0003]
For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-285024, a file indicating an original when storing electronic data for the purpose of giving the electronic information the properties of the original paper and enhancing the proof of the electronic information. An attribute code is added and stored in a state that can be distinguished from at least other electronic data.
[0004]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-202436 discloses an electronic application system for applying electronic documents from a terminal via a network for the purpose of providing an electronic application system that ensures the safety of stored application documents over a long period of time. The electronic application system is provided with a document storage device, means for calculating a falsification detection code from information including a document transmitted from a terminal, and means for storing the information in the document storage device together with the falsification detection code. Have.
[0005]
In addition, the applicant previously added a message digest value to the print in a form that is difficult to falsify in order to improve the reliability of the print related to the electronic signature in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-224407. The value of electronically signed document data can be improved.
[0006]
Furthermore, as shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open Nos. 2000-285024 and 2001-202436, storing the original data in the management server in the form of electronic information requires a large-scale electronic storage device. Its maintenance is not easy. Also, security risks increase by holding electronic information in an external storage device for a long period of time.
[0007]
In addition, the applicant has proposed a measure for improving the reliability of printing related to an electronic signature in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-224407. Does not guarantee.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since the conventional printing system is configured as described above, when printing electronic data from a computer, a large-scale electronic storage device is required, and a large management burden is also required for maintaining confidentiality of the stored electronic data. There was a problem with the system.
[0009]
In addition, since the registered original is not scheduled to be changed, the user needs to perform the same original registration operation every time an original is newly registered, and the registration capacity must be further secured in the electronic storage device. There was a problem on the system.
[0010]
Furthermore, since a user who makes an original registration confirmation request and a user who makes an original search request are not identified, there is a problem in the system that places a heavy management burden on maintaining confidentiality of electronic data.
[0011]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to make sure that the user who performs the collation and the user who registered the feature amount are the same when performing the document checking process. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mechanism capable of outputting a result of collating feature values when a user is a user.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The data processing system of the present invention that achieves the above object has the following characteristic configuration.
[0013]
An information processing device that generates print data based on electronic data and a server device are connected to each other, and the information processing device accepts a user ID that can identify a user. And extracting means for extracting feature values from the electronic data, the user ID received by the receiving means, and the first feature value extracted from the first electronic data by the extracting means to the server device. First registration means for transmitting, and registration information indicating that the user ID and the first feature value transmitted by the first transmission means are registered in the server apparatus are acquired from the server apparatus. First acquisition means, and the registration information acquired by the first acquisition means and the first feature amount extracted by the extraction means are added to the first electronic data. Print data generating means for generating print data, and the server device includes first receiving means for receiving the user ID and the first feature amount transmitted by the first transmitting means. , Identifier generating means for generating an identifier capable of specifying the first feature received by the first receiving means, the user ID received by the first receiving means, and the first feature Registration means for registering the amount and the identifier generated by the identifier generation means in association with each other, and the registration information including the identifier generated by the identifier generation means is notified to the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus further reads an image on the printed document based on the print data generated by the print data generation unit, and adds the read image to the image. Recognizing means for recognizing the registered information and the first feature value, the user ID accepted by the accepting means, and the registration information and the first feature value recognized by the recognizing means, Based on the second transmission means to be transmitted to the server device and the user ID and the registration information transmitted by the second transmission means, the first feature amount transmitted by the second transmission means is the server. A second acquisition unit configured to acquire result information indicating a result collated in the apparatus from the server; and an output unit configured to output the result information acquired by the second acquisition unit. , Second receiving means for receiving the user ID transmitted by the second transmitting means, the registration information, and the first feature quantity; and the user ID received by the second receiving means; Said When the identifier included in the registration information received by the second receiving unit matches the user ID and the identifier registered by the registration unit, the second receiving unit receives the first A matching unit that collates one feature quantity with the first feature quantity registered by the registration unit, and a second unit that notifies the information processing apparatus of the result information indicating a result of the collation performed by the matching unit. And a notification means.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of an image processing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and corresponds to an example of an image processing system in which a client device and a server can communicate with each other across a broken line in the figure. In the present embodiment, the server device is configured by an original registration server that manages a file as an original registered for each user.
[0015]
In FIG. 1, a user personal computer 100 extracts a feature amount from a user ID and print data and sends it to the original registration server 120. The reader 101 reads document data when confirming original registration.
[0016]
At the time of original registration, the original registration server 120 receives the user ID and the original feature amount from the user personal computer 100 and stores them as an original registration file 121.
[0017]
When the original is reprinted, the original registration server 120 receives the user ID, the original feature amount, and the registration number from the user personal computer 100, and stores the fact that the original registration file 121 is reprinted as a history.
[0018]
The original registration file 121 stores registration data stored in the storage area of the original registration server 120. The printer 110 synthesizes the print data from the user personal computer 100, the print number acquired from the original registration server 120, and the date and time information, and outputs a print 111 with the original guarantee code in the format shown in FIG.
[0019]
Reference numeral 102 denotes storage data, which includes print data, feature amount extraction data, and a message digest value.
[0020]
FIG. 2 is a view for explaining the print contents of the print 111 with original guarantee code output from the printer 110 shown in FIG.
[0021]
In FIG. 2, reference numeral 201 denotes a certification content area, which is an example in which a text output area for a print number and date / time information acquired from the original registration server 120 is secured in, for example, a header area of a sheet. Reference numeral 202 denotes a text print area, which is print data after image data input from the reader 101 shown in FIG. 1 is subjected to image processing by a user personal computer (host computer) 100.
[0022]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing system to which the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be applied. The same components as those in FIG. This corresponds to the configuration on the client device side shown in FIG. The original registration server 120 is assumed to have the same configuration as the host computer shown in FIG.
[0023]
As long as the functions of the present invention are executed, the present invention can be used for a single device, a system composed of a plurality of devices, or a system in which processing is performed via a network such as a LAN. The invention can be applied.
[0024]
In FIG. 3, reference numeral 100 denotes a host computer (user personal computer), which is a mixture of figures (graphics), images, characters, tables (including spreadsheets), etc. based on a text processing program stored in an external memory. A CPU 1 that executes sentence processing is provided, and the CPU 1 comprehensively controls each device connected to the system bus 4.
[0025]
The ROM 3 program ROM stores a control program of the CPU 1, the ROM 3 font ROM stores font data used in the text processing, and the ROM 3 data ROM stores the above-described data ROM. Stores various data used for text processing.
[0026]
A RAM 2 functions as a main memory and work area for the CPU 1. A keyboard controller (KBC) 5 controls key input from a keyboard (KB) 9 or a pointing device (not shown). Reference numeral 6 denotes a CRT controller (CRTC) which controls display on a CRT display (CRT) 10.
[0027]
A disk controller (DKC) 7 controls access to the external memory 11 such as a hard disk (HD) or a flexible disk (FD) that stores a boot program, various applications, font data, user files, edit files, and the like.
[0028]
A printer controller (PRTC) 8 is connected to the printer 110 via a predetermined bidirectional interface (interface) 21 and executes communication control processing with the printer 110.
[0029]
The CPU 1 executes, for example, an outline font rasterization process on the display information RAM set on the RAM 2 to enable WYSIWYG on the CRT 10.
[0030]
Further, the CPU 1 opens various windows registered based on commands instructed by a mouse cursor (not shown) on the CRT 10 and executes various data processing.
[0031]
In the printer 110, reference numeral 12 denotes a printer CPU (CPU), which is connected to various devices connected to the system bus 15 based on a control program stored in the program ROM of the ROM 13 or a control program stored in the external memory 14. Access is comprehensively controlled, and an image signal is output as output information to a printing unit (printer engine) 17 connected via the printing unit interface 16.
[0032]
The font ROM of the ROM 13 stores font data used when generating the output information. In the case of a printer that does not have the external memory 14 such as a hard disk in the data ROM of the ROM 13, the data is stored on the host computer. Stores information to be used.
[0033]
The CPU 12 can notify the host computer 100 via the input unit 18, and is configured to be able to notify the host computer 100 of information in the printer 110.
[0034]
Reference numeral 19 denotes a RAM which functions as a main memory and a work memory of the CPU 12 and is configured such that the memory capacity can be expanded by an optional RAM connected to an expansion port (not shown). The RAM 19 is used as an output information expansion area, environment data storage area, NVRAM, and the like.
[0035]
The external memory 14 such as the hard disk (HD) or IC card described above is controlled by a disk controller (DKC) 20.
[0036]
The external memory 14 is connected as an option and stores font data, an emulation program, form data, and the like.
[0037]
Further, the number of external memories 14 is not limited to one, and at least one external memory 14 is provided. In addition to the built-in font, an optional font card and a plurality of external memories 14 storing programs for interpreting printer control languages having different language systems can be connected. It may be configured. Further, an NVRAM (not shown) may be provided, and printer mode setting information from the operation panel 22 may be stored.
[0038]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a first data processing procedure in the image processing system according to the present invention, and corresponds to a series of image processing procedures between the user personal computer 100 and the original registration server 120 shown in FIG. To do. Note that (301) to (307) correspond to the steps on the user personal computer 100 side, and (310) to (314) correspond to the steps on the original registration server 120 side. In addition, the control program corresponding to each step is loaded onto the RAM 2 from the external memory 11 or the like and executed by the CPU 1. Hereinafter, the print processing will be described in detail.
[0039]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a first print attribute selection screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 3, and is displayed as a user interface by a printer driver loaded on the RAM 2 from the external memory 11, for example. Shall be.
[0040]
In FIG. 5, reference numeral 1101 denotes a normal print button. When the normal print button 1101 is instructed to be pressed, output data output from the application of the user personal computer 100 shown in FIG. And output by the printer 110.
[0041]
Reference numeral 1102 denotes an original registration print button. When the original registration print button 1102 is instructed to be pressed, print data that can be output by the printer 110 from the output information output from the application of the user personal computer 100 shown in FIG. The reprint number acquired from the original registration server 120 and the print data created from the date / time data are combined and output by the printer 110.
[0042]
Reference numeral 1103 denotes an original update print button. When the original update print button 1103 is instructed to be pressed, the reader 101 shown in FIG. 1 reads the print 111 with the original guarantee code as an old original, and the registration number / date and time shown in FIG. A predetermined image process (including character recognition process) is extracted from the 502 and the digest value 504, hash conversion is performed from the new original print data, and a message digest value is extracted as a feature amount. Then, the user ID set in the user personal computer 100, the extracted registration number / date / time and digest value of the old original, and the digest value of the extracted new original are sent to the original registration server 120.
[0043]
First, in step (301), the operation screen shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the CRT 10 of the user personal computer 100, and the user selects either the normal print, the original registration print, or the original update print from the original registration print button 1102. Alternatively, the normal print button 1101 or the original update print button 1103 is used. When the user selects the original registration print, the processes in steps (303) to (306) are performed. When the user selects the normal print, the process proceeds to step (302), where only the print data of the text print area 202 shown in FIG. 2 is created, and the process proceeds to step (307). When the original update print is selected, the process proceeds to the process shown in FIG.
[0044]
On the other hand, when the original registration print is selected in step (301), hash conversion is performed from the print data by the method shown in FIG. 6 in step (303), and a message digest value is extracted as a feature amount.
[0045]
In step (304), the user ID already set in the user personal computer and the digest value extracted in step (303) are sent to the original registration server 120.
[0046]
Next, in step (305), the registration number issued by the original registration server 120 is received. In step (306), print data of the certification content area 201 and the text print area 202 shown in FIG. In step (307), the printer 110 executes print processing based on the print data created in step (306), and the processing ends.
[0047]
Steps (310) to (314) are parts for explaining the processing of the original registration server 120.
[0048]
First, in step (310), the date and time when data is received from the user personal computer 100 is specified. In step (311), it is verified whether or not the user ID sent from the user personal computer 100 is valid. If it is determined that the user ID is not valid, the process proceeds to step (314) and the result is notified. This process is terminated.
[0049]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step (311) that the user ID is valid, the processes in steps (312) and (313) are performed.
[0050]
In step (312), a registration number uniquely determined by the reception date and time and the user ID is determined and sent to the user personal computer 100. Next, in step (313), data corresponding to the original registration file 121 shown in FIG. 1 is stored. In step (314), the result is notified, and this process is terminated.
[0051]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a print data creation process state by the user personal computer 100 shown in FIG. 1, and corresponds to the print data creation process in step (306) of FIG.
[0052]
In FIG. 6, 501 is original print data, 502 is transmission data including a registration number and date / time, and is transmitted from the original registration server 120. Reference numeral 503 denotes addition processing, which is processing for adding registration number / date / time data to be printed in the certification content area 201 shown in FIG.
[0053]
Reference numeral 505 denotes a digital watermark superimposition process, which is a process of superimposing a message digest value (digest value) 504 on the print data as a digital watermark by the method shown in FIG. Reference numeral 507 denotes print data with an original guarantee code.
[0054]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the concept of message digest value generation by the user personal computer 100 shown in FIG. 1, and corresponds to the feature amount extraction processing in step (303) shown in FIG.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the message digest value 504 is calculated using, for example, a hash function MD5. For example, the hash function MD5 is used as a message digest function in PGP (Pretty Good Privacy), which is one of encryption programs currently in practical use.
[0056]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of digital watermark processing by the user personal computer 100 shown in FIG.
[0057]
As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, a message digest value 504 is added to the print image as electronic watermark information. Reference numeral 801 denotes a frequency conversion process, which performs a predetermined frequency conversion process on the original image data. Reference numeral 802 denotes an inverse frequency conversion process. The electronic watermark technique is a known technique and is described in detail in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-191394.
[0058]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a second data processing procedure in the image processing system according to the present invention. A series of original update print processing procedures between the user personal computer 100 and the original registration server 120 shown in FIG. Corresponding to Note that (401) to (407) correspond to the steps on the user personal computer 100 side, and (408) to (414) correspond to the steps on the original registration server 120 side. In addition, the control program corresponding to each step is loaded onto the RAM 2 from the external memory 11 or the like and executed by the CPU 1. Hereinafter, the print processing will be described in detail.
[0059]
First, in step (401), the reader 101 reads the original guarantee code-added print 111 which is an old original, and extracts a registration number / date and time 502 and a message digest value 504. Then, in step (402), hash conversion is performed from print data as a new original by the method shown in FIG. 7, and a message digest value is extracted as a feature amount.
[0060]
Next, in step (403), the user ID already set in the user personal computer 100, the registration number / date / time and digest value of the old original extracted in step (401), and the new original extracted in step (402). The digest value is sent to the original registration server 120.
[0061]
Next, in step (404), the confirmation result in the original registration server 120 is received. In step (405), it is determined whether the confirmation result is OK or NG. If the determination result is affirmative (OK), in step (406), the proof content area 201 and the text print area shown in FIG. The print data 202 is created, and in step (407), the created print data is printed by the printer 110, and the process ends.
[0062]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step (405) that the confirmation result is NG, the processing is terminated as it is.
[0063]
Hereinafter, the processing of the original registration server 120 will be described in steps (408) to (414).
[0064]
First, in step (408), the date and time when data is received from the user personal computer 100 is specified. In step (409), it is verified whether the user ID sent from the user personal computer 100 is valid. If it is determined that the user ID is valid, in step (410), from the user personal computer 100. When the registration number / date and time 502 and the message digest value 504 sent are received, the contents of the original registration file 121 are collated to determine whether or not they match. ), An affirmative determination and a confirmation date and time are stored in the confirmation history item of the original registration file 121.
[0065]
Next, in step (412), the date / time of the original registration file 121 is updated to the value specified in step (408), the feature amount is updated with the digest value of the new original extracted in step (402), and the version information is updated. An original update process is performed to update and store the date / time / feature / version information related to the old original in the update history item. Then, when the confirmation result confirmed in step (414) is notified to the user personal computer 100, the processing is terminated.
[0066]
On the other hand, if the user ID cannot be confirmed in step (409), and if the registration number / feature amount confirmation is determined to be NG in step (410), the process proceeds to step (413), and the original registration file The negative determination and the date and time of confirmation are stored in the item 121 of the confirmation history, and the process proceeds to step (414).
[0067]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a third data processing procedure in the image processing system according to the present invention. The original registration of a series of printed materials between the user personal computer 100 and the original registration server 120 shown in FIG. Corresponds to the confirmation processing procedure. Note that (801) to (807) correspond to the steps on the user personal computer 100 side, and (808) to (813) correspond to the steps on the original registration server 120 side. In addition, the control program corresponding to each step is loaded onto the RAM 2 from the external memory 11 or the like and executed by the CPU 1. Hereinafter, the print processing will be described in detail.
[0068]
First, in step (801), the reader 101 reads the original guarantee code-added print 111, and extracts a registration number / date / time 502 and a digest value 504. In step (802), the original specifying information including the data extracted in step (801), the user ID, the registration number, and the like is sent to the original registration server 120. Next, in step (803), the confirmation result at the original registration server 120 is received.
[0069]
In step (804), the new and old states are determined from the version in the confirmation information received in step (803). If the confirmation result is the latest version, registration of the format shown in FIG. 11 is performed in step (805). When the confirmation result is printed and the confirmation result is an old version, the registration confirmation certificate in the format shown in FIG. 12 is printed in step (806), and in the case of negative determination, the confirmation certificate in the format shown in FIG. 13 is printed. Print registration unconfirmed and end processing.
[0070]
Hereinafter, processing of the original registration server 120 shown in steps (808) to (813) will be described.
[0071]
First, in step (808), the original identification information including the user ID, registration number / date and time 502 sent from the user personal computer 100 is received, and the registration contents of the original registration file 121 are collated to determine whether they match. Only when it is determined that the registration number and the user ID match, in step (809), the digest value 504 sent from the user personal computer 100 is received and collated with the contents of the original registration file 121. If it is determined whether or not they match, the process proceeds to step (811). If it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to step (810).
[0072]
In step (810), it is checked whether an old version exists in the update history item of the original registration file 121. If it is determined that an old version exists, the digest value sent from the user personal computer 100 is determined. The feature quantity to be compared with 504 is replaced with the value of the old version, the process of step (809) is performed, and if it is determined that the old version does not exist, the process proceeds to step (812).
[0073]
In step (811), the affirmative determination and the date and time of confirmation are stored in the confirmation history item of the original registration file 121. Next, in step (813), the determination result confirmed in steps (808) to (809) is notified to the user personal computer 100, and the process is terminated.
[0074]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step (808) that the user ID and registration number are NG (mismatch), negative determination and confirmation date and time are stored in the confirmation history item of the original registration file 121 in step (812). After that, the process proceeds to step (813).
[0075]
As a result, users who can make a registration confirmation request can be limited to only original registration users. When a user other than the original registered user instructs a registration confirmation request, the result shown in FIG. 13 is displayed or printed on the user personal computer 100 side.
[0076]
[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11, 12, and 13, the update registration confirmation result is printed as text data. However, a new registration search result may be printed or displayed. Is possible. The embodiment will be described below.
[0077]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a fourth data processing procedure in the image processing system according to the present invention. The original registration of a series of printed materials between the user personal computer 100 and the original registration server 120 shown in FIG. Corresponds to the search processing procedure. Note that (1501) to (1506) correspond to the steps on the user personal computer 100 side, and (1507) to (1512) correspond to the steps on the original registration server 120 side. In addition, the control program corresponding to each step is loaded onto the RAM 2 from the external memory 11 or the like and executed by the CPU 1. Hereinafter, the print processing will be described in detail.
[0078]
First, in step (1501), the reader 101 reads the original guarantee code-attached print 111, executes image processing such as image area recognition and text recognition processing, etc., and registers the registration number / date and time 502 and digest value. 504 is extracted.
[0079]
In step (1502), the data extracted in step (1501) is sent to the original registration server 120. Next, in step (1503), the confirmation result in the original registration server 120 is received.
[0080]
Next, when it is determined in step (1504) that the print data read in step (1501) is registered in the original registration server 120 as a result of the search, the format shown in FIG. The registration search result (confirmation OK) is displayed on the CRT 10, for example, and the process is terminated.
[0081]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step (1504) that the print data read in step (1501) is not registered in the original registration server 120, the search result NG (in the format shown in FIG. The information regarding the registration is removed) is displayed on the CRT 10, for example, and the process is terminated.
[0082]
Hereinafter, processing of the original registration server 120 shown in steps (1507) to (1512) will be described.
[0083]
First, in step (1507), the user ID and registration number / date and time 502 sent from the user personal computer 100 are received, and the registration number of the original registration file 121 is checked to determine whether it matches. If it is determined that the digest value 504 sent from the user personal computer 100 received in step (1507) matches the contents of the original registration file 121, the process proceeds to step (1508). If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to step (1510). If it is determined that they do not match, the process of step (1511) is performed.
[0084]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step (1508) that they do not match with the registration number of the original registration file 121, an old version exists in the update history item of the original registration file 121 in step (1509). If it is determined that an old version exists, the process returns to step (1508), and the feature value to be compared with the digest value 504 sent from the user personal computer 100 is replaced with the old version value. Step (1508) is processed.
[0085]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step (1509) that the old version does not exist, the process proceeds to step (1511), in which the negative determination and the confirmation date / time are stored in the confirmation history item of the original registration file 121, and step (1512). Go to).
[0086]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step (1508) that the feature amount is confirmed by matching the contents of the original registration file 121, the confirmation history item of the original registration file 121 is added in step (1510). Affirmative determination and confirmation date and time are stored.
[0087]
In step (1511), negative determination and confirmation date and time are stored in the confirmation history item of the original registration file 121.
[0088]
In step (1512), the determination result confirmed in steps (1507) to (1511) is notified to the user personal computer 100, and the process is terminated.
[0089]
As a result, a user other than the user who has registered the print 111 with the original guarantee code can confirm the registration search result indicating the print data search result in the format shown in FIG. 15 or 16 on the CRT 10.
[0090]
The configuration of a data processing program that can be read by an image processing system to which the data processing apparatus and server apparatus according to the present invention can be applied will be described below with reference to the memory map shown in FIG.
[0091]
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs readable by the information processing apparatus according to the present invention.
[0092]
Although not particularly illustrated, information for managing a program group stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, creator, etc. is also stored, and information depending on the OS on the program reading side, for example, a program is identified and displayed Icons may also be stored.
[0093]
Further, data depending on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, a program for installing various programs in the computer, and a program for decompressing when the program to be installed is compressed may be stored.
[0094]
The functions shown in FIGS. 4, 9, 10, and 14 in this embodiment may be performed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when an information group including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Is.
[0095]
As described above, a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the storage medium in the storage medium. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention can also be achieved by reading and executing the programmed program code.
[0096]
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
[0097]
As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a flexible disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, an EEPROM, or the like is used. it can.
[0098]
Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) or the like running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.
[0099]
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written to a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the case where the CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.
[0100]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications (including organic combinations of the embodiments) are possible based on the spirit of the present invention, and these are excluded from the scope of the present invention. is not.
[0101]
Although various examples and embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will recognize that the spirit and scope of the present invention are not limited to the specific descriptions in the present specification, but the following embodiments. Needless to say, is also included. Hereinafter, Embodiments 1 to 22 will be described.
[0102]
[Embodiment 1]
An image processing system in which a server device and a data processing device communicate with each other to perform predetermined data processing, and the data processing device extracts first feature values of electronic data to be output from a printer device (see FIG. 4, and sends the original specifying information including the feature amount extracted by the first extracting means and the user ID for identifying the print requester of the electronic data to the server device. Control for controlling creation of print data to be output to the printer device based on the first sending means (step (304) shown in FIG. 4), the original guarantee information notified by the server device, and the electronic data. Means (step (306) shown in FIG. 4) and the original guarantee pre-set output from the printer device based on the print data created by the control means. Registration confirmation request including second extraction means (step (401) shown in FIG. 9) for extracting supplementary information in the image, the supplementary information extracted by the second extraction means, and the user ID Second sending means (step (403) shown in FIG. 9) for sending to the server device, the server device receiving the original specifying information sent from the data processing device and storing the original The management means (step (313) shown in FIG. 4) for registering and managing to the user ID and the original identification information received based on the registration confirmation request or registration search request transmitted from the data processing device. A confirmation means (step (409) shown in FIG. 9, step (808) in FIG. 10)) for confirming whether the user can search for the original identification information or the user who can confirm registration based on An image processing system, characterized in that said notifying means for notifying the confirmation result by the check unit and a (step (414 of FIG. 9), step (813) shown in FIG. 10).
[0103]
[Embodiment 2]
The image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the management unit performs file management of the original specification information and the management information of the original specification information.
[0104]
[Embodiment 3]
The image processing system according to claim 1, further comprising display control means (step (803) in FIG. 10) for displaying the confirmation result notified by the server device on a display unit.
[0105]
[Embodiment 4]
The image processing system according to claim 1, further comprising updating means (step (412) shown in FIG. 9) for updating the original specifying information.
[0106]
[Embodiment 5]
The updating unit updates at least one of management information stored in the storage unit stored in the storage unit, registered registration date, feature amount, version information, and update history. Image processing system.
[0107]
[Embodiment 6]
A data processing method of an image processing system in which a server device and a data processing device communicate with each other to perform predetermined data processing, and a first extraction step for extracting feature values of electronic data to be output from a printer device (FIG. 4) The original specifying information including the step (303)) and the user ID for identifying the print requester of the electronic data is sent to the server device. 1 sending step (step (304) shown in FIG. 4), and a control step for controlling creation of print data to be output to the printer device based on the original guarantee information and the electronic data notified by the server device (Step (306) shown in FIG. 4) and output from the printer based on the print data created by the control step A second extraction step (step (401) shown in FIG. 9) for extracting supplementary information in the original guaranteed print image, the supplementary information extracted by the second extraction step, and the user ID A second sending step (step (403) shown in FIG. 9) for sending a registration confirmation request to the server device, and the original specifying information sent from the data processing device is received and registered in the storage unit for management. Management step (step (313) shown in FIG. 4) and the original identification information based on the received user ID and the original identification information based on the registration confirmation request or registration retrieval request transmitted from the data processing device. Confirmation step (step (409) shown in FIG. 9), step (8) shown in FIG. 8))), the notification step of notifying a check result by the check step (step (414 of FIG. 9), the data processing method characterized by comprising a step (813)) shown in FIG. 10.
[0108]
[Embodiment 7]
The data processing method according to claim 6, wherein the managing step performs file management of the original specifying information and management information of the original specifying information.
[0109]
[Embodiment 8]
The data processing method according to claim 6, further comprising a display control step (step (803) in FIG. 10) for displaying the confirmation result notified by the server device on a display unit.
[0110]
[Embodiment 9]
The data processing method according to claim 6, wherein the managing step performs file management of the original specifying information and management information of the original specifying information.
[0111]
[Embodiment 10]
The data processing method according to claim 6, further comprising an updating step (step (412) shown in FIG. 9) for updating the original specifying information.
[0112]
[Embodiment 11]
11. The embodiment according to claim 10, wherein the updating step updates at least one of management information stored in the storage unit stored in the storage unit, registered registration date / time, feature amount, version information, and update history. Data processing method.
[0113]
[Embodiment 12]
A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for implementing the data processing method according to any one of Embodiments 6 to 11.
[0114]
[Embodiment 13]
A program for realizing the data processing method according to any one of the embodiments 6-11.
[0115]
According to the embodiment and the embodiment described above, since the means for storing the feature amount of the electronic data and the print creation date and time in the original registration server is provided when the electronic data is printed, the entire original electronic data is stored in the original registration server. This makes it possible to configure an original registration system, and to reduce the risk of increase in storage capacity and leakage of confidential information.
[0116]
In addition, it is possible to realize creation date and time and print content guarantee for printed materials, and furthermore, only the person who registered the original reads the registered original and at the same time registers the new original so that the original can be updated. It becomes possible. In addition, it is possible to perform a search as to whether an arbitrary user has an original document registered in the system.
[0117]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, when the document checking process is performed, if the user who performs the collation and the user who registered the feature amount are the same user, the collation result of the feature amount can be output. .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining print contents of a print with an original guarantee code output from the printer shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing system to which the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applicable.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a first data processing procedure in the image processing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a first print attribute selection screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 3;
6 is a diagram for explaining a print data creation processing state by the user personal computer shown in FIG. 1; FIG.
7 is a diagram for explaining a concept of generating a message digest value by the user personal computer shown in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of digital watermark processing by the user personal computer shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a second data processing procedure in the image processing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a third data processing procedure in the image processing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a print example of an update registration confirmation result in the image processing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of printing an update registration confirmation result in the image processing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a registration confirmation result printing example in the image processing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a fourth data processing procedure in the image processing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a search confirmation result printing example in the image processing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a print example of a search confirmation certificate result in the image processing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs readable by the information processing apparatus according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 User personal computer (host computer)
102 stored data 110 printer 111 print 120 with original guarantee code original registration server

Claims (13)

An information processing apparatus that generates print data based on electronic data and a server apparatus are data processing systems connected to each other,
The information processing apparatus includes:
Accepting means for accepting a user ID capable of specifying a user;
Extraction means for extracting feature values from electronic data;
First transmitting means for transmitting the user ID received by the receiving means and the first feature amount extracted from the first electronic data by the extracting means to the server device;
First acquisition means for acquiring, from the server device, registration information indicating that the user ID and the first feature amount transmitted by the first transmission unit are registered in the server device;
Print data generation means for generating print data by adding the registration information acquired by the first acquisition means and the first feature amount extracted by the extraction means to the first electronic data. ,
The server device
First receiving means for receiving the user ID and the first feature quantity transmitted by the first transmission means,
Identifier generating means for generating an identifier capable of specifying the first feature received by the first receiving means;
Registration means for registering the user ID and the first feature received by the first receiving means in association with the identifier generated by the identifier generating means ;
First notification means for notifying the information processing apparatus of the registration information including the identifier generated by the identifier generation means ;
The information processing apparatus further includes:
Recognizing means for reading an image on a printed document based on the print data generated by the print data generating means, and recognizing the registration information and the first feature amount added to the image;
A second transmission unit configured to transmit the user ID received by the reception unit, the registration information recognized by the recognition unit, and the first feature amount to the server device;
Based on the user ID and the registration information transmitted by the second transmission unit, result information indicating a result of collating the first feature amount transmitted by the second transmission unit in the server device, Second acquisition means for acquiring from the server;
Output means for outputting the result information acquired by the second acquisition means,
The server device further includes:
Second receiving means for receiving the user ID, the registration information, and the first feature amount transmitted by the second transmitting means;
The user ID received by the second receiving unit and the identifier included in the registration information received by the second receiving unit match the user ID and the identifier registered by the registration unit, respectively. A collating unit that collates the first feature received by the second receiving unit with the first feature registered by the registering unit;
A data processing system comprising: second notification means for notifying the information processing apparatus of the result information indicating a result of the collation by the collation means . The information processing apparatus further includes:
The user ID received by the receiving unit, the registration information and the first feature amount recognized by the recognition unit, and the second feature amount extracted from second electronic data by the extracting unit. , Comprising a third transmitting means for transmitting to the server device,
The server device further includes:
Third receiving means for receiving the user ID, the registration information, the first feature quantity, and the second feature quantity transmitted by the third sending means ;
Based on the user ID and the registration information received by the third receiving means, the first feature quantity received by the third receiving means and the first feature quantity registered by the registration means. When the first feature value received by the third receiving means matches the first feature value registered by the registration means, the registration means And a control unit that causes the registration unit to newly register the second feature amount received by the third reception unit in association with the registered first feature amount. The data processing system according to 1. An information processing apparatus that generates print data based on electronic data,
Accepting means for accepting a user ID capable of specifying a user;
Extraction means for extracting feature values from electronic data;
A first transmission unit that transmits the user ID received by the reception unit and the first feature amount extracted from the first electronic data by the extraction unit to the server device;
The first feature value registered in the server device is registration information indicating that the user ID and the first feature value transmitted by the first transmission unit are registered in the server device. First acquisition means for acquiring, from the server device, registration information including an identifier capable of specifying
Print data generation means for generating print data by adding the registration information acquired by the first acquisition means and the first feature amount extracted by the extraction means to the first electronic data;
Recognizing means for reading an image on a printed document based on the print data generated by the print data generating means, and recognizing the registration information and the first feature amount added to the image;
A second transmission unit configured to transmit the user ID received by the reception unit, the registration information recognized by the recognition unit, and the first feature amount to the server device;
Based on the user ID and the registration information transmitted by the second transmission unit, result information indicating a result of collating the first feature amount transmitted by the second transmission unit in the server device, Second acquisition means for acquiring from the server;
An information processing apparatus comprising: output means for outputting result information acquired by the second acquisition means. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising a printing unit that performs printing based on the print data generated by the print data generation unit . The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the first electronic data is electronic data created using a document creation application provided in the information processing apparatus. A server device connected to an information processing device that generates print data based on electronic data,
A first receiving means for receiving a user ID and a first feature amount extracted from the first electronic data from the information processing apparatus;
Identifier generating means for generating an identifier capable of specifying the first feature received by the first receiving means;
Registration means for registering the user ID and the first feature received by the first receiving means in association with the identifier generated by the identifier generating means;
First notification means for notifying the information processing apparatus of the registration information including the identifier generated by the identifier generation means;
Receiving the user ID, the registration information, and the first feature amount from the information processing apparatus; Second receiving means,
The user ID received by the second receiving unit and the identifier included in the registration information received by the second receiving unit match the user ID and the identifier registered by the registration unit, respectively. A collating unit that collates the first feature received by the second receiving unit with the first feature registered by the registering unit;
A server apparatus comprising: second notification means for notifying the information processing apparatus of the result information indicating a result of the collation by the collation means. Third receiving means for receiving, from the information processing apparatus, the user ID, the registration information, the first feature quantity, and a second feature quantity extracted from the second electronic data;
Based on the user ID and the registration information received by the third receiving means, the first feature quantity received by the third receiving means and the first feature quantity registered by the registration means. When the first feature value received by the third receiving means matches the first feature value registered by the registration means, the registration means And a control unit that causes the registration unit to newly register the second feature amount received by the third reception unit in association with the registered first feature amount. Item 7. The server device according to Item 6. A data processing method in a data processing system in which an information processing device that generates print data based on electronic data and a server device are connected to each other,
In the information processing apparatus,
An accepting step of accepting a user ID capable of specifying a user;
An extraction step for extracting features from the electronic data;
A first transmission step of transmitting the user ID received in the reception step and the first feature amount extracted from the first electronic data in the extraction step to the server device;
A first acquisition step of acquiring, from the server device, registration information indicating that the user ID and the first feature amount transmitted in the first transmission step are registered in the server device;
A print data generation step of generating print data by adding the registration information acquired in the first acquisition step and the first feature amount extracted in the extraction step to the first electronic data; Prepared,
In the server device,
A first reception step of receiving the user ID and the first feature amount transmitted in the first transmission step;
An identifier generating step for generating an identifier capable of specifying the first feature amount received in the first receiving step;
A registration step of registering the user ID and the first feature amount received in the first reception step in association with the identifier generated in the identifier generation step;
A first notification step of notifying the information processing apparatus of the registration information including the identifier generated in the identifier generation step;
In the information processing apparatus,
A recognition step of reading an image on a document printed based on the print data generated in the print data generation step, and recognizing the registration information and the first feature amount added to the image;
A second transmission step of transmitting the user ID received in the reception step, the registration information recognized in the recognition step, and the first feature amount to the server device;
Based on the user ID and the registration information transmitted in the second transmission step, the first feature amount transmitted in the second transmission step is collated in the server device. A second acquisition step of acquiring result information indicating the result of the acquisition from the server;
An output step of outputting the result information acquired in the second acquisition step,
In the server device,
A second reception step of receiving the user ID, the registration information, and the first feature amount transmitted in the second transmission step;
The user ID received in the second reception step and the identifier included in the registration information received in the second reception step match the user ID and the identifier registered in the registration step, respectively. A collation step of collating the first feature quantity received in the second reception step with the first feature quantity registered in the registration step;
  A data processing method comprising: a second notification step of notifying the information processing apparatus of the result information indicating a result of the collation in the collation step. In the information processing apparatus,
The user ID received in the receiving step, the registration information and the first feature amount recognized in the recognition step, and a second feature amount extracted from second electronic data in the extraction step Including a third transmission step of transmitting to the server device,
In the server device,
A third receiving step of receiving the user ID, the registration information, the first feature value, and the second feature value transmitted in the third transmission step;
Based on the user ID and the registration information received in the third reception step, the first feature amount received in the third reception step and the first feature amount registered in the registration step are determined. If the first feature quantity received in the third reception step matches the first feature quantity registered in the registration step as a result of the collation, the registration is performed in the registration step. 9. The data processing method according to claim 8, further comprising a control step of newly registering the second feature amount received in the third reception step in association with the first feature amount. . A method of controlling an information processing apparatus that generates print data based on electronic data,
An accepting step of accepting a user ID capable of specifying a user;
An extraction step for extracting features from the electronic data;
A first transmission step of transmitting the user ID received in the reception step and the first feature amount extracted from the first electronic data in the extraction step to the server device;
The first feature registered in the server device is registration information indicating that the user ID and the first feature amount transmitted in the first transmission step are registered in the server device. A first acquisition step of acquiring registration information including an identifier capable of specifying an amount from the server device;
A print data generation step of generating print data by adding the registration information acquired in the first acquisition step and the first feature amount extracted in the extraction step to the first electronic data;
A recognition step of reading an image on a document printed based on the print data generated in the print data generation step, and recognizing the registration information and the first feature amount added to the image;
A second transmission step of transmitting the user ID received in the reception step, the registration information recognized in the recognition step, and the first feature amount to the server device;
Result information indicating a result of collating the first feature amount transmitted in the second transmission step in the server device based on the user ID and the registration information transmitted in the second transmission step. A second acquisition step of acquiring from the server;
An output step of outputting the result information acquired in the second acquisition step. A method of controlling a server device connected to an information processing device that generates print data based on electronic data,
A first receiving step of receiving, from the information processing apparatus, a first feature amount extracted from a user ID and first electronic data;
An identifier generating step for generating an identifier capable of specifying the first feature amount received in the first receiving step;
A registration step of registering the user ID and the first feature amount received in the first reception step in association with the identifier generated in the identifier generation step;
A first notification step of notifying the information processing apparatus of the registration information including the identifier generated in the identifier generation step;
A second receiving step of receiving the user ID, the registration information, and the first feature amount from the information processing apparatus;
The user ID received in the second reception step and the identifier included in the registration information received in the second reception step match the user ID and the identifier registered in the registration step, respectively. A collation step of collating the first feature quantity received in the second reception step with the first feature quantity registered in the registration step;
  A control method for a server device, comprising: a second notification step of notifying the information processing device of the result information indicating a result of the verification in the verification step. The program for making a computer perform the method in any one of the data processing method of Claim 8 and Claim 9, or the control method of Claim 10 and Claim 11. A computer-readable storage medium storing the program according to claim 12.

Images